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The rear window can be extended comp lete ly
for cleaning. This is called the cleaning posi-
tion.
Ext ending the rear w indow into the wind
defl ector positi on
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Pull and hold the rear window switch
¢ fig. 44.
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Release the switch once the rear w indow
has reached the wind def lector posit ion.
Ext ending th e rear wi ndow into the
cleaning position
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Pull and hold the rear window switch
¢ fig .
44.
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Release the switch once the rear window
has reached the wind deflector posit ion .
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Pull and hold the rear window switch again .
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Pull and hold t he conve rtible top switch
within one second
¢
page 40, fig . 40.
Ret racting the rear window
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Press and ho ld the rear window switch until
the window has been retracted .
Ret racting the rear window using the one-
touch funct ion
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Press the rear window switch briefly . There
is no need to hold the switch.
The rear w indow can on ly be operated when
t he ignition is switched on.
The rear window can also be extended or re-
tracted when the convertib le top is closed.
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WARNING
- Do not use the rear window to secure car-
go or other objects. This could result in
injury .
- Always pay attention and be careful
when extending or retracting the rear
window . It could cause injury by pinch-
ing .
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Tips
- Keeping all of the w indows raised pro-
vides the best wind protection.
Con v ertible
top
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- The vehicle must be stationary to bring
the rear window into the cleaning posi-
t ion . The rear window will retract once
you begin dr iving.
Convertible
top
emergency
operation
General information
The convertible top can be closed by hand if
there is a malfunction .
First chec k if overload protection is active
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page 41.
If this is the case, t he convertible
top w ill operate again after a short de lay. Oth-
erwise the following steps must be completed
before closing the convertib le top:
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Act ivate the park ing brake.
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Open the side windows, if necessary.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
Emergency loc king is not intended for long-
term use o r long drives . The convertib le top
will not be completely waterproof after using
the emergency locking procedure because the
seals will not be seated correctly. Only close
the convertible top manually in an emergency .
Please see an au t horized Audi R8 dealer to
have the cause of the malfunction corrected .
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WARNING
- The ignition must be sw itched off during
the entire closing procedure.
- When positioning the convertible top,
avoid contact with the supports or other
mov ing parts. Otherwise you could pinch
your hands.
- Never drive when the convert ible top is
not locked correctly. The wind from d riv-
ing could cause the convertible top to
open . This can resu lt in injuries and dam-
age to the vehicle.
@
Tips
Have a second person assist when closing
the convert ible top. Opening the storage
bay lid and positioning the conve rtible top
is easier when a second person is assisting.
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