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Con ve rtible
top
The rear window can be extended comp lete ly
for cleaning. This is called the cleaning posi-
tion.
Extendin g the rear w indow into th e w ind
defl ector posit ion
.. Pull and hold the rear window switch
¢ fig. 36 .
.. Release the switch once the rea r window has
reached the wind deflector position.
Ext ending th e rear wi ndow into th e
cleaning position
.. Pull and hold the rear window switch
¢ fig . 36.
.. Release the switch once the rear window has
reached the wind deflector position .
.. Pull and hold the rear window switch again .
.. Pull and hold the convertible top switch
within one second ¢ page 37, fig . 32.
Retra cting the rear w indow
.. Press and hold the rear window switch until
the window has been retracted .
Retracting the rear wi ndow using the one-
t ouch function
.. Press the rear window switch briefly. There
is no need to hold the switch .
The rear window can only be operated when
t he ignit ion is switched on.
The rear window can also be extended or re-
tracted when the convertib le top is closed.
A
WARNING
- Do not use the rear window to secure car-
go or other objects. This could result in
mJury.
- 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 windows raised pro-
vides the best wind protection .
- The vehicle must be stationary to bring
the rear window into the cleaning posi-
tion . The rear window will retract once
you begin driving.
Convertible
top
emergency
operation
General information
The convertible top can be closed by hand if
there is a malfunction .
First check if overload protection is active
¢
page 38. If th is is the case, the convertible
top will operate again afte r a short de lay. Oth-
erwise the following steps must be completed
before closing the convertib le top:
.. Activate the pa rking brake .
.. Open the side windows, if necessary.
.. Remove the key from the ignition.
Emergency locking is not intended for long-
term use or long drives. The convertible 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 authorized Audi R8 dealer to
have the cause of the malfunction corrected .
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WARNING
- The ignition must be switched off during
the entire closing procedu re.
- When pos itioning the convertible top,
avoid contact with the supports or other
moving parts. Otherwise you could pinch
your hands.
- Never drive when the convert ible top is
not locked correctly. The wind from driv-
ing could cause the convertible top to
open . This can resu lt in injuries and dam-
age to the vehicle.
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Tips
Have a second person assist when closing
the convert ible top. Opening the storage
bay lid and positioning the convertible top
is easier when a second person is assisting.
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