AUDI A5 2021 Owners Manual

Owner's Manual
2021 AS
Audi Vorsprung durch Technik

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. Audi recommends that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, there are many useful tips and information
concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. Audi also
gives you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
Audi hopes you enjoy driving your vehicle and wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.

ZA\ warNiNc
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.

ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
SUMIMAry: < = exe : eens: Seen cs sens
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Cockpit. ...... 0... eee eee eee eee
Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Operating. ecccuse w+ were oo wens oo ayes 9 ¥
Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer’ series i ewe so snes ¥ & ome
Odometer.............. cee eee eee ee
Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator...............0--000.
Shift light indicator..................
Sportidisplaystens « scwne x » eum os vomew «02
Vehicle functions ..............00000.
TOUCH AISPLAY &#39; sevece: 3 seisas 6 sessen 6 6 ws
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
Description............0.. ee cee eee
Voice recognition system........
General information..............00.
DESGriptiOns « = seen ¢ = seme xs eee st eee
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Central locking) sani x x swasien © x sponae 2 aaaonor
Keys... eee
Luggage compartment lid.............
Childisafety lock seis 2 « sere ¥ © were 3 ¢ overs
Power windows............000eeeeee
Panorartiic glass roof 0... ieee s ieee es
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Valetiparking = s ssse «x cscs ov crue a ¥ oe 47
Garage door opener..........--.00 eee 48
POWOEPRtOP lies. 5 6 sisi. ae sic ao oie & wae 51
Automatic power top................. 51
Wind deflect6r « cccs ss pees sv eeea sv ees 54
Power top emergency operation........ 55
Lights and Vision................. 58
Exteriorlighting « css < «sees < ¢ caew soars 58
Interior lightinGpenis « « sen 0 mew © 2 amore 62
VISION. 2... eee ee eee eee 63
Windshield wipers..................- 65
Digital. compass’. « . ceria ss caw s cei es 67
Sitting correctly and safely...... 69
Correct passenger seating position...... 69
Front seats ....... 0c eee 69
Steering Wheel sows » s wou sg wane x x see 73
Head restraintsti:. «ose a a nase ao oan ae 73
Safety belts. .............0...00000. 75
Memory function..............ee sees 78
‘Airbag SYSteM eviscie co soaae es werae oo eee 79
Child
safety seats... ...... 00... eee eee 84
Storage and convenience........ 91
POWEPISQUIGES vases + arouse « 6 eomaime « + eects 91
Cup holders............. eee eee eee 91
Storage and compartments............ 92
Luggage compartment............... 92
Roof rack... 2.0.2... 2c eee eee eee 96
Warmandicoled ioc. es isco & 6 anes 9 5 ae 98
Climate control system............... 98
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 99
Steering wheel heating............... 102
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 102
DYPIVITVE: « eens ¢ & cars ¢ & seme 4 2 HasEE Ee 103
Starting the vehicle.................. 103
When driving.............00eeee eens 104
Drive SYStE Misses ¢ = sawe + « mee se eee sb 110
Start/Stopisystei « sso so aceon 4 @ suena a 111
Brakes... . 2.2.2.0... 2c eee ee eee eee 112
Electromechanical parking brake....... 114
Special driving situations.............. 116

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Brivirigy cy mieirles. cies i 6 scious 6 6 esses 6 118
Audi drive select............00 eee eee 118
SUSPENSION: + yews a x mem a e Bees se CeRRE L19
StOOKIING cms a v ves 8 ceawem ¥ sen ¥ erzaees LIS.
All wheel drive (quattro) .............. 120
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 121
Trailer towing.................0-. 124
Driving with atrailer................. 124
Assist systems................... 126
Assist systems................00. 126
General information................. 126
Surrounding area detection............ 127
Driving information.............. 130
Speed warning system..............-. 130
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 130
Traffic light information.............. 132
Lap etime ris « & esuass « 6 mesns « o uve & & meee 133
Acceleration measurement............ 134
Integrated Toll Module............... 135
Driver assistance................. 136
Cruise control system................ 136
Efficiency assist .«<s +s saws ss eeu te ees 137
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 139
Traffic jam assist............00.-000- 147
Distance Warning « « sais + s ewe 2 o eee & s 149
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
warning............ 20. ce eee eee 150
AUGi PrESGNSe « esis sx cows < e cams & eaew 152
Sidevassist vccssv: «x ceavous ov aseuase ao cerns © 8 ane 156
Exit warning ...............-e eee eee 157
Parking and maneuvering....... 59:
Introduction. ............ 2. eee eee ee 159
Parkitig:aid plUS = ssa < 2 esos ¢ ¥ Sana 4 x 159
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 161
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 165
Assisted parking.........-...0--- eee 166
ParkeaSsiSt’s cass a = sane s x pany s & eens 3 5 168
Infotainment system............ 171
Telephone.............. cece eee U7.
TMEROGUCTION « & cess wo wcinase we a oraeni ow awenaie 171
Setup... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 171
Using the Audi phone box............. 173

Using the telephone.................. 175
SettingS 00... . cece cee eee eee eee 178
MOSSAGES cours « s eauu § 2 eueeS Fo EGE FE BS 179
Troubleshooting sic ss wes oe ween es owe 181
Audi CONNECE : «6: = i e665 st ees so 182
General information................. 182
Audi connect Infotainment............ 182
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot 183
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 183
Functions on demand................ 184
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 184
SOttingS sews + 9 cae ¥ eee ¥ perms we pee 185
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 186
Emergency call................... 187
OVERVIEW. secs. 6 x sxcvers 6 emutes @ a eavaens vw ame
Emergency call
Online roadside assistance............ 188
Navigation.....................05. 190
Opening navigation.................. 190
myAudi navigation................00. 190
Entering adestination..............0- 191
Stopping route guidance.............. 194
Mapes & 5 saves © 2 saws yo sme @ & Hew 2 2 Be 194
Alternative routes................04. 196
Additional functions...............0-- 196
Satellite Map’s + 6 gare = cama a e weep os oe 197
Mapreipdates » cmos + x sre: «2 anes aw onnens 198
Traffic incidents.............. 000 eee 199
SOtuiNGS
wows ¢ « eeen ¢ nae 2 Bees doe 200
Radio....... cece eee 202
Generalinformation................. 202
Radio functions sss < eins 2 + wen 3 6 eacern 203
Online radio... .... eee eee eee 206
Options and settings................. 207
Troubleshooting wisi « s wen» 6 eae o + wae 208
Media................. 0c cece eee 210
General information................. 210
Bluetooth audio player............... 210
Amazon Alexa ..........0.00 eee eee 211
Multimedia connections.............. 211
Playing medias... crocs s 0 samen 4 o snmeie «0 one 212
Options and settings................- 216

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Supported media and file formats...... 216
Troubleshooting..............000eeee 218
Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Setup... .. 0... eee eee eee 219
Troubleshooting «cx «sess se eee s 3 ves 220
Additional settings.............. 221
System settingS..............e ee eee 221
Software update: « ccs ss e054 een ee ve 222
Connected devices............00.0 00s 223
Legalinformation................... 224
Additional information.......... 225
Brands and licenses..........-...0-5- 225
Maintenance and Care........... 226
Checking and Filling............. 226
FilClae « ¢ agisu @ & maven 2 e SINS BE SePeE YE ee 226
RePUCLINGiecs + 2 mein oo een eae ¥ wer 227
Emissions control system............. 229
Engine compartment................. 230
EMGine Oils: seas 2 = wave = ¢ eoume 5 y couse 6 2g 233
Cooling systeM...........00 0-2 ee eee 236
Brake fllid. 0.2... eee eee eee ee 238
ElectricalsysteM esa. ecw + y pews se ee 239
Battenyis « o masse © o cxasane «a sincere « a averse © ere 239
Windshield washer system...........- 242
Service interval display............... 242
Wheels .......... 66. cece eee eee eee 244
Whieelsiaind Tires « caus « « cara sv eee eo 9 244
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 262
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 263
Care and cleaning................ 267
General information 0... ..c.6 eee 267
Car washes....................0000. 267
Cleaning and care information......... 268
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 273
DO Tt VOUrSEUF ics « sce g + pass ss pews 274
Emergency assistance........... 274
Generalinformation................. 274
EQUIPITIONE sce + & wswu + wowe xe eee a ee 274
Tire MODILitY KE eccsins se sonceoe a x oneivens a ares 274
Changingatire............... 2. eee 277
Space-saving spare tire............... 280
JUIMIPFSTANEING 5 x exces 6 w erates @ a cawcens vw ae 280
TOWING... cece ete 282
Fuses and bulbs.................. 285
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 285
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 289
Customer information........... 290
Data privacy................000 eee 290
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 290
Timage reGOrding). « « canew + sect ws caver a os 290
Data memories............00.00e eee 290
Transmitted information.............. 291
Accessories and technical
CINERGSS:. « » sem: : x ews ce ee be ee ee 294
Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 294
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 294
Driving in other countries............. 294
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 294
Accessories and parts..............-. 296
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 296
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems&#39;s « «cows se mean 2 news 297
Technical data.................... 299
Identification data................... 299
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 299
TAAGK es = see « = wee « = owe Be nee eg oe 301

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About this Owner&#39;s Manual

In this manual, Audi provides important informa-
tion, tips, suggestions, and warnings for using
your vehicle. “Audi” refers to AUDI AG, the re-
spective importer in a country, as well as joint
ventures.
It has always been Audi&#39;s policy to continuously
improve its products. Audi reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications, and
to make additions or improvements in its prod-
ucts without incurring any obligation to install
them on products previously manufactured. This
owner&#39;s manual is based on the current data
available when it was printed. Text, illustrations,
and specifications in this owner&#39;s manual are
based on the most current information available
at the time of printing, and shall not constitute a
basis for liability claims.
KEEP THIS GUIDE
Keep this manual and any other applicable docu-
ments in your vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important if you loan your vehicle to others
or sell it.
This owner&#39;s manual describes the equipment
range for all model versions of this vehicle at the
time of printing. Individual equipment options
described may only be available at a later date or
may only be offered in certain countries.
Some sections in this manual do not apply to all
vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the section indicates the validity, for example
“Applies to: vehicles with speed warning sys-
tem”. Optional or vehicle-specific equipment is
ugn also identified with an asterisk “*”.
The illustrations in this manual are a guide.
Some of the details in your vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
All directions, such as “Left”, “right”, “front” and
“rear”, are based on the vehicle&#39;s direction of
travel.
* — Optional equipment or vehicle-specific equip-
ment
b> The section continues on the next page.
=> A\ Cross reference to a “WARNING” within a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outside of the section.

IN WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
C) Note
Text with this symbol contains information
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.

(@) For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains information on
protecting the environment.
G) Tips
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
ful information.

Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit


Fig. 1 Cockpit
@ @ @ @ ©
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Door handle
Central locking switch
Memory function buttons
Vent
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Audi active lane assist .........
— Traffic jam assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn he
— Driver&#39;s airbag
— Operating buttons
—Shift paddles ................
Instrument cluster .............
Reset trip odometer ............
Windshield washer system lever ..
Emergency flashers .............
Center display .................
36
78
59 59
150 147
79
13,30
107
12 15
65
61 20
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Lockable glove compartment with:
— Valet Parking function
Front passenger&#39;s airbag
Knee airbag
Climate control system ..........
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
drive SELCCE cassis «6 sossan © 4 esr © 6s
— Start/Stop system
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
— Parkassist os 5 & enies so acs x ¢ ee
— Parking system
—Center display ................
Cup holder ...............0000.
MMI On/Off button
Opening and closing the power top .
[RAZ-0894)
47
79
79
98
118
Tit
122
168
159

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Quick access

@) Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:



— Audi music interface .......... 211
—Audi phone box ............... 173
— Starting the engine if there is a
MALFUMERION since oo sxosoue x 2 seems ss 103
@) Electromechanical parking brake
BUGGOT sieves so cman « 2 ewes 2s men 2 114
@) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SIOM) seo so neon & v Howe & eRe Fa 105
@4 Storage compartment .......... 92
@) [START ENGINE STOP]button .... 103
@6 Audi music interface ............ 211
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 73
Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 136
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 139
@9) Button for switching the head-up
display on and off, adjusting the
height ........ 2... cee eee eee 26
60 Instrument illumination ......... 63
@) Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 290
@2 Headlight control switch ........ 58
@3) Hood release .............-.0-% 231
@4 All-weather lights button ........ 58
@5) Luggage compartment lid button . 41
G8 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 63
6 Buttons for:
— Power windows ...........00. 45
— Central power window switch ... 45
—Child safety lock .............. 45
G@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
OMe ere ella Uf
If the wA or AN] indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
(oT T\ i
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights



Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 12









Cooling system
=> page 14,
=> page 236,
=> page 236
Safety belt
=> page 77



Transmission
=> page 109
Drive system
> page 111,
Electrical system
=> page 239


Brake system
= page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115 >

Quick access

Brake system
> page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 114
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 114
Steering
=>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140,
Safe start monitor
=>page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 146
Traffic jam assist
=>page 147
Steering intervention request
=>page 148
Distance warning
=>page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150
Pre sense
> page 153
Hood
> page 231
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Engine speed limitation
=>page 14



























Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
>page 111
Central
locking
=> page 36
Power top
=> page 53
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 62
Adaptive light
=> page 62
Headlight range control system
=> page 62
Light/rain sensor
=> page 62,
=> page 67
Windshield wipers
=> page 67
Safety systems
=> page 80
Engine start system
=> page 104
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 113
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Suspension control
=>page 119
Steering
>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
All wheel drive
> page 121,
Sport differential
=> page 121