Rear Spoiler - Audi A7 Sportback 2014 Owner's Manual

Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves vehicle handling
and enhances driver control.
Fig. 183 Center console: Switch for rear spo iler
The rear spoiler deploys and retracts . Spoiler
operat ion can be set for automatic or manual
operat ion.
Automatic mode (normal operat ion)
- Automatic deployment: At a speed of about
80 mph (130 km/h), the rear spoiler deploys
automatical ly.
- Automatic retraction: When speed drops be-
low about SO mph (80 km/h), the rear spoil-
er retracts automatically.
Manual mode
- Manual deployment: Tapping briefly on the
switch¢ fig. 183 deploys the rear spoiler.
- Manual retraction: At speeds up to about
10 mph (20 km/h), retract the rear spoiler
by pressing and holding the switch
¢ fig . 183. At speeds between 10 mph (20
km/h) and 80 mph (130 km/h), retract the
rear spoiler by t apping on the switch
¢fig. 183.
Indicat or light s
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Rear spoiler: syste m malfunct ion!
The rear spoiler may not have extended due to
a malfunction. This could change the vehicle's
driving characteristics at high speeds. Do not
exceed 85 mph (140 km/h). Drive to your au-
thor ized Audi dealer immed iately to have the
malfunct ion corrected . The color of the indica-
tor light depends on the vehicle speed.
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WARNING
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling char-
acter istics, making the vehicle harder to
control.
-Always make sure that the spoiler is de-
ployed when driving at speeds over
85 mph (140 km/ h). If the rear spoiler
warn ing/ indi cat or light in t he inst ru-
ment cluster comes on, t he rear spoiler
may not have deployed.
- Never drive at speeds higher than
85 mph (140 km/ h) if the spoiler is not
deployed . Have the spoiler inspected as
soon as possible by an authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop .
- Always obey speed limits and other traf -
fic laws.
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WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoi ler can
cause crushing injuries.
- Always make sure that nobody, especially
children, is in the way when the rear
spoiler is deployed or retracted.
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Note
- Never push the vehicle or apply force to
the rear spoiler - it could be damaged.
- Only operate the rear spoiler man ually
when the rear lid is closed. Otherwise,
damage could occur.
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Tips
Clean the spoiler compa rtment every 2 to
3 months. The spoiler compartment must
always be free of ice, snow, leaves or other
debris.