Convertible Top - Audi R8 Spyder 2014 Owner's Manual

Convertible top
Convertible top
General information
The fabric convert ible top opens and closes
automatically . When it is open, it is stored in
the convertible t op storage bay. The converti-
ble top may be opened or closed at speeds up
to 31 mph (SO km/h) .
The convertible top is wind- and waterproof
under normal conditions. Some moisture may
collect in the vehicle interior, but only under
extreme ly adverse weather conditions such as
torrential rai n. That is normal and no cause
for concern.
Follow the clean ing and maintenance instruc-
tions
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page 159 to ensure the convertible
top remains wind- and waterproof . Also note
the following points:
- Only stow the convert ible top when it is
clean and dry . Grains of sand or coarse dirt
particles can cause abrasions on the conver-
tible top when stowed that can lead to dam-
age to the fabric over time. Stowing the con-
vertible top when it is damp can cause
marks or permanent mildew spots to form .
- Do not leave the convertible top open for
several weeks or the creases in it may be-
come discolored . This is especia lly true if the
top was stowed when damp .
- Remove ice and snow before opening the
convertible top . Do not use any sharp edged
objects to remove ice and snow or the con-
vertible top could be scratched or damaged.
The rear window may be cleared with a
standard ice scraper.
- The fabric in the convertible top los es elas -
t icity in sub-zero temperatures. We recom-
mend not opening or closing the convertible
top when the temperature is below 32 °F
(0 QC). The convertib le top will not open
when the temperature is 5 °F (-15
Q()
or be-
low.
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Opening/closing the convertible top
Fig. 32 Center console: convertible top switch
Requ irement: the front lid must be closed and
the ignition must be switched on .
Opening the convertible top
... Pull and hold the convertib le top switch un -
til the top is stowed in the bay and the cover
on the bay has closed completely .
Opening the convertible top using the
one-touch function
... Pull the switch briefly to open the converti-
ble top comp letely. It is not necessary to
hold the switch. The one-touch function is
only ava ilable at speeds between 4 and
31 mph (6 and 50 km/h) .
Closing the convertible top
... Press and hold the switch until the converti-
b le top is closed and the latch is locked.
The ind icator light Nin the instrument clus-
ter goes out when the top is complete ly open
or closed.
The side windows a ut omat ically lower slightly
during the opening/closing process.
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WARNING
- Never drive when the convert ible top is
not locked correctly. The wind generated
by driving cou ld cause it to open, which
could injure vehicle occupants or damage
the vehicle .
- Make sure no one w ill be injured by the
convert ible top supports and other mov-
ing objects on the vehicle whe n opening
a nd clos ing the top.