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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
9 fig. 47.
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Release the switch once the rear window has
reached the wind deflector position.
Ext ending th e rear window into th e
cleaning position
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Pull and hold the rear window switch
9 fig . 47.
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Release the switch once the rear window has
reached the wind deflector position .
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Pull and hold the rear window switch again .
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Pull and hold the convertible top switch
within one second
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page
46,
fig. 43.
Ret racting the rear window
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Press and hold the rear window sw itch until
the window has been retracted .
Ret racting the rear wi ndow 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 p inch-
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 veh icle must be stationary to br ing
the rear window into the cleaning posi-
tion . 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 check if overload pro t ection is active
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page 47.
If this is the case, t he conve rtible
top w ill operate again after a short de lay. Ot h-
erwise the fo llowing steps must be completed
before closing the convertib le top:
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Activat e the pa rking brake.
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Open the side w indows, if necessary.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
Emergency loc king is no t intended for long-
te rm use o r long drives . The convertib le top
will not be completely waterproof after using
the emergency locking proced ure because the
seals will not be seated correctly. Only close
the convertible top manually in an emergency .
Please see an au t hor ized Audi R8 dea ler 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. Othe rwise you could pinch
your hands.
- Never d rive when the convert ible top is
not locked cor re ctly. The wind from d riv-
ing could cause t he convertible top to
open . This can resu lt in injuries and dam-
age to the vehicle.
@
Tips
Have a second person assist whe n closing
the convert ible top. Opening the storage
bay lid and posi t ioning the conve rtible top
is easier when a seco nd person is assisting.
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