AUDI A5 2020 Service Manual
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Opening and closing the luggage 
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking 
movement) 
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart- 
ment lid 
    
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Fig. 32 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example) 
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and 
closed automatically 1) > A\ in General informa- 
tion on page 36. 
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven- 
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch- 
ed off. You must be standing at the center behind 
the luggage compartment lid. 
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump- 
er one time > fig. 32. Do not touch the bumper. 
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage 
compartment lid will open or close )) once the 
system detects the movement. The automatic 
opening or closing will be canceled if you re- 
peat one of the movements described. 
  
ZX WARNING 
Follow the safety precautions > page 36. 
@ Tips 
The luggage compartment lid will only open 
or close ))  if you perform the movement as 
described. This prevents the luggage com- 
partment lid from opening or closing due to 
similar movements ), such as when you walk 
between the rear of the vehicle and your ga- 
rage door. In some situations, the function 
may be limited or temporarily unavailable. 
This may happen if: 
      
  
D_ The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au- 
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation. 
— You are standing too close to the bumper or 
too far away from it 
— The luggage compartment lid was closed or 
opened immediately beforehand 
— You park close to a hedge and the branches 
move back and forth under the vehicle for a 
long period of time 
— You clean your vehicle, for example with a 
pressure washer or in a car wash 
— There is heavy rain 
— The bumper is very dirty, for example after 
driving on salt-covered roads 
— There is interference to the vehicle key's ra- 
dio signal, such as from mobile devices or 
remote controls 
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Mechanically unlocking the luggage 
compartment lid 
Fig. 33 Inner luggage compartment lid: access to the 
emergency release. (2) Coupe, (@) Sportback 
B8W-0267 
  
    
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
Fig. 34 Luggage compartment lid: mechanical key in lock 
cylinder 
>» Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for- 
ward > page 91. 
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34. 
» Using the mechanical key, pry the cover off the 
luggage compartment lid trim panel. 
» Press the  lever with the mechanical key in the 
direction of the arrow to release the luggage 
compartment lid. 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
> Remove the integrated mechanical key 
=> page 34. 
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> Insert the mechanical key in the luggage com- 
partment lid lock cylinder. 
> Turn the key counterclockwise. The luggage 
compartment lid opens. 
  
Follow the safety precautions > page 36. 
  
  
    
If you have folded the backrests into the up- 
right 
position, always check if the lock is cor- 
rectly engaged by pulling forward on the 
backrest. 
    
Child safety lock 
Applies to: vehicles with child safety locks 
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors 
from being opened from the inside and the rear 
power windows from being operated. 
  
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Applies to: vehicles with manual child safety locks 
Fig. 36 Rear door: manual child safety lock 
Vehicles with button 8 
Applies to: vehicles with power child safety locks 
> To activate and deactivate the child safety lock 
(door handle and power window switch) for the 
a rear door, press the left or right @ button in 
  
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the driver's door @ that corresponds to that 
rear door > fig. 35. The indicator light in the 
button turns on/blinks. 
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by 
checking the function on the rear power win- 
dow switch and door handle. 
Vehicles with button 
Applies to: vehicles with manual child safety lock 
> To activate or deactivate the child safety lock 
for the power window switch in the rear doors, 
press the & button in the driver's door @) 
> fig. 35. The indicator light in the button turns 
on/blinks. 
> To activate or deactivate the manual child safe- 
ty lock for the rear door handle, open the re- 
spective rear door and turn the  key switch with 
the mechanical key in the direction of the arrow 
or opposite the direction of the arrow > fig. 36. 
This will disable the function of the rear door 
handle. 
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by 
checking the function on the rear power win- 
dow switch and door handle. 
Applies to: vehicles with power child safety locks: 
It is not possible to operate the rear climate con- 
trol system* when the child safety lock is activat- 
ed. The SET REAR function allows you to adjust 
all settings in the rear using the climate control 
system controls in the cockpit. 
Message in the instrument cluster display 
@/8 Childproof catch: malfunction! Please 
contact Service 
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock. 
Press the @/ & button again. 
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an 
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility to have the malfunction repaired. 
  
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions > page 30. 
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could 
allow 
the rear doors to be opened from the 
inside, which increases the risk of an  acci- 
    
dent. 
  
Power windows 
Opening and closing the windows 
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Fig. 37 Driver's door: power window switch* 
Power window switches: 
Left front door 
Right front door 
Left rear door* 
Right rear door* 
©®OOO Central switch* for opening or closing all side 
windows at the same time 
Opening and closing the windows 
The driver can control all power windows. All 
power window switches are equipped with a two- 
stage function: 
> To open or close the window completely, press 
the switch down or pull the switch up briefly to 
the second level. The operation will stop if the 
switch is pressed or pulled again. 
> To select a position in between opened and 
closed, press or pull the switch to the first level 
until the desired window position is reached. 
Correcting a malfunction in the one-touch 
up/down function 
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func- 
tion if it malfunctions. 
> Pull the power window switch up until the win- 
dow is completely raised. 
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at 
least one second. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions > page 30. > 
       
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— Never close the windows carelessly or in an 
uncontrolled manner, because this increases 
    
the risk of injury. 
  
Gi) Tips 
— The windows will automatically open slight- 
ly when you open the doors. 
— If the window in the driver's or front pas- 
senger's door is completely open, it will 
raise slightly when the door is opened. The 
window will lower again when you close the 
door. 
— You can still open and close the windows for 
several minutes after turning the ignition 
off. The power windows do not switch off 
until the driver's door or front passenger's 
door has been opened. 
— The power windows are equipped with pinch 
protection. The automatic window may stop 
closing and will open all the way again even 
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power 
window switch up until the window is com- 
pletely raised. 
Convenience opening and closing 
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key 
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re- 
fer to the information in > page 48. 
Convenience opening and closing the 
windows and roof* 
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof* 
should open or close all at once > page 31, Set- 
ting the central locking system. 
> Press and hold the {@ or &@ button on the vehicle 
key until all windows and the roof* have 
reached the desired position > A\. 
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle until all 
of the windows and the roof* are closed. Do not 
place your hand in the door handle when doing 
this. 
When all of the windows and the roof* are 
closed, the turn signals will flash once. 
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AN WARNING 
— Never close the windows or the roof* care- 
lessly or in an uncontrolled manner, because 
this increases the risk of injury. 
— For security reasons, the windows and the 
roof* can only be opened and closed with 
the vehicle key at a maximum distance of 
approximately 6.5 feet (2 m) away from the 
vehicle. Always pay attention when using 
the & button to close the windows and the 
roof* so that no one is pinched. The closing 
process will stop immediately when the fj 
button is released. 
  
    
Panoramic glass roof 
Operating the panoramic glass roof and 
roof sunshade 
  
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun- 
shade 
  
  
Fig. 38 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade* 
buttons 
The control buttons are equipped with a two- 
stage function. 
Operating the roof sunshade 
> Opening and  closing the sunshade: push the 
switch in the headliner @) briefly toward the 
rear or forward to the second level. 
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the 
switch to the first level  until the sunshade 
reaches the desired position. 
  
Operating the roof 
> Tilting the roof: press the 4> switch in the 
headliner briefly upward to the second level (@). 
> Closing the tilted  roof: pull the > switch 
downward briefly to the second level.  
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> Opening the roof: slide the 2S switch back 
briefly twice in a row to the second level (2). 
> Closing the roof: push the 2S switch forward 
briefly to the second level. 
> Opening or closing partially: slide the 2> 
switch to the first level and hold it there until 
the roof reaches the desired position. 
Quick opening 
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in 
one movement. 
» Push the 2S switch back briefly to the second 
level @) twice in a row. 
Roof emergency closing 
If an object is detected when closing, the roof 
will open again automatically. In this case, you 
can then close it with the power emergency clos- 
ing function. 
> Within five seconds after  the sunroof opens au- 
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the 
roof is closed. 
  
ZA WARNING 
To reduce the risk  of injury, always pay atten- 
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the 
ignition off and take the key with you when 
leaving the vehicle. 
      
@) Note 
Always close the roof when you leave the  vehi- 
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce 
the risk of damage to the interior equipment, 
particularly the electronic equipment. 
@ Tips 
— Interior airflow: wind inside the vehicle can 
be reduced by the roof sunshade when the 
panoramic glass roof is all the way open. 
When the sunshade is all the way open, 
close it approximately 4 in (10 cm) until the 
wind inside the vehicle subsides. 
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and 
sunshades can still be operated for several 
  
)_ This function is not available in all countries. 
minutes as long as neither of the front 
doors have been opened. 
—It is not possible to open the roof when 
temperatures are too low. 
Valet parking 
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function 
The valet parking function can protect the lug- 
gage compartment from unauthorized access. 
  
    The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the 
glove compartment. 
  
You can switch the valet parking function on, for 
example when someone else is parking your vehi- 
cle )). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un- 
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the 
luggage compartment is blocked. 
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34. 
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart- 
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the 
function is switched on. 
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani- 
cal key. 
> Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through 
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the 
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior, 
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr- 
ests using the mechanical key > page 92, 
=> page 91. 
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel 
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me- 
chanical key. 
  
  
    
The following buttons are deactivated when the 
valet parking function is switched on: 
— <3 button in the driver's door 
— As button on the vehicle key 
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid 
If the valet parking function is switched on, a 
message will appear every time the ignition is 
switched on. 
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@) Tips 
Please note that the luggage compartment 
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior 
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or 
ones that cannot be locked, even when the 
valet parking  function is switched on. 
Garage door opener 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
With the garage door opener, you can activate 
systems such as the garage doors, security sys- 
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle. 
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi- 
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con- 
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held 
transmitters. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— When operating or programming the garage 
door opener, make sure that no people or 
objects are in the area immediately sur- 
rounding the equipment. People can be in- 
jured or property can be damaged if struck 
when closing. 
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from 
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis- 
    
plays. 
  
G) Tips 
— Ifyou sell your vehicle, reset all settings to 
the factory default settings > page 214. 
— For an explanation on conformity with the 
FCC regulations in the United States and the 
Industry Canada regulations, see 
=> page 281. 
G) Tips 
Before you program your system to the ga- 
rage door opener, first check the compatibili- 
ty: 
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility or check at www. 
  
1) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends 
on the equipment. 
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homelink.com. You can also find more infor- 
mation about HomeLink there. 
— You can display information about Home- 
Link (compatibility level/status/country 
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI: 
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set- 
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @. 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
Requirements: the remote control transmitter 
must be programmed > page 44,  the vehicle 
must be within range of the system, and the igni- 
tion must be switched on. 
There are multiple  options to open or close the 
system (such as the garage door). 
> If you have only programmed one remote con- 
trol transmitter, press the ra button on the 
display. Or 
> If you have programmed multiple remote con- 
trol transmitters, press the ra button on the 
display and then press the respective system 
button. Or 
> Applies to: vehicles with programmable steer- 
ing wheel button: If you have configured the 
programmable steering wheel button, press 
the *K button > page 26. Or 
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you 
have programmed Location pairing, press the 
button for this in the display (notification cen- 
ter > page 20). As you approach the system, 
the button is displayed on the MMI. 
If transmission was successful, the message: 
Send to: XXX will appear. 
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener 
You can program both fixed code and rolling code 
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is 
described. 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. >  
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Programming the system 
Applies to: MMI 
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be 
present and the vehicle must be within range of 
the system (such as the garage door) that you 
would like to program. 
> If you are programming the garage door opener 
for the first time, press the button on the 
display. Follow the instructions in the MMI. Or 
> If you would like to program other systems, se- 
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & 
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de- 
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the 
MMI. 
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are 
already programmed, select on the home 
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage 
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7 
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select: 
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI. 
With some systems, the garage door opener will 
be immediately available after programming. 
With other systems, the garage door opener 
must also be synchronized. 
Synchronizing!) 
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already 
be programmed and the vehicle must be within 
range of the system (such as the garage door). 
If the system synchronization is performed di- 
rectly after the programming procedure, follow 
the instructions on the MMI. 
If you would like to sync at a later time: 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door 
opener. 
> Press the button for the system that  you would 
like to synchronize. 
> Follow the instructions in the MMI. 
Renaming programmed systems 
You can rename the programmed systems indi- 
vidually (names may have a maximum of 10 char- 
acters). 
  
) Only applies to rolling code systems 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door 
opener. 
> Press the Z button. 
> Press the button for the system that  you 
would like to rename. 
> Select: Rename. If necessary, delete the preset 
name, such as Garage door opener 1. 
> Follow the instructions in the MMI. 
Location pairing 
Applies to: vehicles with GPS pairing 
For easier operation, you can program your sys- 
tem's location. 
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter 
must be programmed © page 44 and the vehicle 
must be located in front of the system. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door 
opener. 
> Press the Z button. 
> Press the button for the system your vehicle 
is facing. 
> Select: Location pairing. 
> Follow the instructions in the MMI. 
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis- 
played in the notification center > page 20. If 
you would like to have all systems displayed, 
press Au. 
Deleting programmed systems 
The programmed systems can be deleted individ- 
ually or all at once. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door 
opener. 
> Press the Z button. 
> To delete an individual system, press the L] 
button for the desired system. If the checkmark 
Vv is set, select: Delete. 
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete. 
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@ Tips 
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans- 
mitter are charged before starting the pro- 
gramming process. 
— The programming process may take up to 
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the 
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the 
meantime. 
— The garage door opener  may need to be 
synchronized with the system after pro- 
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in- 
structions for doing this. 
@) Tips 
In some cases, the system may need to be 
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”). 
— Switch the ignition on. 
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage 
door opener. 
— Press and hold the desired button @). 
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in- 
structions on the MMI. 
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Power top 
  
Power top 
Automatic power top 
General information 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
The power top opens and closes automatically. 
When open, the power top is stored completely 
in the power top compartment. The power top 
can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph 
(50 km/h). The power top will not open when the 
temperature is below -5 °F (-15 °C). 
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind- 
and waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of 
water may form under extreme  weather condi- 
tions such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is 
normal and no cause for concern. 
Follow the care instructions to keep the power 
top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance 
= page 254, Care and cleaning. Also observe the 
following: 
— Open and stow the power top only when it is 
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is 
damp can create imprints in it, and mildew and 
other damage can result if it is left stowed 
while damp for long periods of time. 
— To prevent scratching or damaging the power 
top, do not use any sharp-edged objects to re- 
move ice and snow. The rear window may be 
cleared with a standard ice scraper. 
— Do not leave the power top open for several 
weeks or the creases in it may become discol- 
ored. 
— Do not open the power top when the tempera- 
ture is below 32 °F (0 °C). The fabric in the 
power top loses elasticity in sub-zero tempera- 
tures. 
  
Opening and closing power top 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
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Fig. 39 Center console: power top switch 
Requirement: the luggage compartment lid must 
be closed. 
Opening and closing the power top 
> Switch the ignition on. 
> To open the power top, pull and hold the switch 
@ during the entire process. 
> To close the power top, pull and hold the switch 
@ during the entire process. 
Opening and closing the power top 
(automatic operation) 
It is not necessary to hold the switch. 
Requirement: the speed must be between 4 mph 
(6 km/h) and 30 mph (50 km/h). There must be 
no passengers or objects on the rear bench seat. 
> Switch the ignition on. 
> To open the power top completely, pull the 
switch @ briefly. 
> To close the power top completely, pull the 
switch @) briefly. 
The status of the power top is shown in the in- 
strument cluster display when operating the 
power top switch. 
You can close the power top when the wind de- 
flector is installed > page 50. 
A message will appear in the instrument cluster 
if the power top cannot be opened or closed. 
      
ZX WARNING | 
—When operating the power top, make sure 
the function is not affected by wind or other |> 
      
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factors and that it does not interfere with 
other drivers. 
— Visibility to the rear is limited when operat- 
ing the power top. Avoid operating the  top 
while driving in reverse. 
— Never drive with the power top unlocked. 
The wind from driving could cause the pow- 
er top to open. This can result in injuries and 
damage to the vehicle. 
— Make sure no one will be injured by the pow- 
er top supports or other moving compo- 
nents when opening and closing the top. 
— The headroom in the rear is reduced when 
opening and closing the power top. Make 
sure the rear passengers keep enough dis- 
tance from the power top to reduce the risk 
of injury. 
      
@) Note 
To prevent damage to the power top: 
— do not store any objects in the power top 
storage compartment. 
— make sure there is enough space above the 
vehicle when opening or closing the power 
top. 
@) Tips 
— To prevent the vehicle battery from draining 
unnecessarily, do not open or close the pow- 
er top repeatedly when the engine is switch- 
ed off. 
— The power top can also be operated manual- 
ly temporarily if there is a malfunction 
=> page 51, Power top emergency opera- 
tion. An authorized Audi dealer or author- 
ized Audi Service Facility should diagnose 
and correct the cause of the malfunction as 
soon as possible. 
— If the vehicle is parked with the power top 
open, the vehicle interior is not protected 
from damaging weather or unauthorized ac- 
cess. Lock any items you leave behind in the 
luggage compartment. Close the power top 
before leaving the vehicle. 
— The side windows automatically lower 
slightly when opening or closing the power 
top. 
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Power top convenience opening and closing 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
  
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Fig. 40 Turning the key to open and close 
Convenience opening feature 
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34. 
> Turn the mechanical key in the driver door lock 
to the opening position one time @). 
> Turn the mechanical key to the opening posi- 
tion a second time within two seconds and 
hold it there until the power top opens com- 
pletely. 
Convenience opening with the convenience 
key* 
> Press and hold the f@ button on the vehicle key 
until the power top is completely open. 
Convenience closing feature 
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34. 
> Turn the mechanical key in the driver door lock 
to the closing position one time ®). 
> Turn the mechanical key to the closing position 
a second time within two seconds and hold it 
there until the power top is completely closed. 
Convenience closing with the convenience 
key* 
> Press the & button on the vehicle key to lock 
the vehicle. 
> Press the @ button a second time within two 
seconds and hold it until the power top is com- 
pletely closed, or 
> Touch the sensor* > page 35, fig. 27 on the 
door handle long enough until the power top is 
completely closed. Do not place your hand in 
the door handle when doing this.