AUDI A5 COUPE 2018 Owners Manual

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Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The following systems, among other things, are
influenced by drive select:
Engine and automatic transmission*
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto­
mat ic transmission* respond more quickly or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements. In the sporty
Dynamic mode, the
transmission shifts at highe r speed ranges.
Suspension control*
The suspension control* uses sensors to record
information regarding steering movements,
braking and acceleration operations by the driv­
e r, road sur face, dr iv ing speed, and load. This
makes it possible to adapt damping to the driv­
ing situation nearly in rea l time. With drive se ­
lect, you can adjust the suspension control to be
sporty
( Dynamic ), comfortab le ( Comfort ) or bal­
anced
( Auto ).
Steering
The power steering adapts. Indirect steer ing that
moves easi ly as in
Comfort mode is especia lly
suited to long drives on highways. The
Dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
The following applies to vehicles with dynamic
steering*: the steering ratio changes based on
vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum
steering effort for the driver at all times. This
sets the steer ing to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle con­
trol. At reduced speeds, steering is more direct in
order to keep the steering effort as min imal as
possible w hen the driver is maneuvering the vehi­
cle . At low and average speeds, dynam ic steer­
in g* add itionally provides more responsive steer­
ing performance.
Sport differential*
As a component of the all wheel drive system
(quattro)
~ page 154, the sport differential dis­
tr ibu tes the dr iv in g power to the rear ax le de­
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the selected mode
Assistance systems
from moderate (Comfort ) to sporty (Dynamic ).
The goal is a high level of agility and ability to ac­
ce lerate on curves . T he vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control also
responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
The engine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty.
(D Tips
The S selecto r lever position automatically en­
gages when the
Dynamic mode is selected .
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i drive select
Fig . 139 Cen ter co nsole: con trols for d rive se lect
.. Press the left or right a rrow key ~fig. 139 until
t he desired mode appears in the instrumen t
cluster/ Infotainment system display. Or
.. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU ! but-
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
.. Select and confirm the desired setting .
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot
off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suit ed for long drives on highways.
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Assistance systems
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy ­
namic drivi ng feel and is suited fo r every day use .
Dynami c -gives the d river a sporty d riving feel
a nd i s s uited to a spor ty d riving sty le.
Individual -~ page 140 .
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: veh icles w ith Audi drive select
A WARNING
-
Pay attention to traffic when ope rating the
d rive select to reduce the r is k of an accident .
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
.. Select in the Infotainment system: IMEN UI but­
ton >
Vehicle > Aud i drive select > Individual >
right cont ro l button.
Afte r you have closed the settings, you will a uto ­
mat ically dr ive in the
Individual mode.
Systems comfort
Engine/t ransmission
ba lanced
Steering c o m for ta bl e The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which sett ings you can adjust. The fo llowing ta­
ble g ives a n overview of t he characte ristics.
auto dynamic
balanced sporty
ba la nced sporty
Dynamic steering* comfortable/ind i recil: ba lanced/d irect sporty/direct
Suspen sion control * co m fort able
Sport differential * moder ate
Engine sound* sub tle
ACC * comfortab le
• > Sub tle in the se lecto r lever pos it ion D and spo rty in S.
(D Tips
Your sett ings a re automatically saved in Indi­
vidual
mode .
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ba lance d sporty
sub tle/sportya)
sporty
ba lanced sporty

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Parking systems
General information
Applies to: ve hicles with a rea r parking sys te m /pa rking sys­
tem plus/rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢page 142.
T he
parking system plus assists you when park ­
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the vehicle
¢ page 142.
T he
rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display . The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver ¢
page 143. The parking sys­
tem plus functions are also available
¢ page 142.
The
peripheral cameras give various views to
help you when parking or maneuvering
¢
page 145 . The parking system plus functions
are also available
¢ page 142.
A WARNING
-Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers .
-
-Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
-Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
-Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur ­
roundings, using the rearview mirror as
well.
-The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park­
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Parking systems
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility check their func­
tion.
(D Note
-Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
-objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw bars, vertical poles or fences
-objects above the sensors such as wall ex ­
tensions
-objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
-If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor
range . Note that you will no longer be
warned about this obstacle.
-Keep enough distance from the curb to re ­
duce the risk of damage to the rims.
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-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover ­
age area in some situations, such as:
-certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
-external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
-in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust
-We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system. When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions .
-You can change the volume of the signals
and the display ¢
page 148.
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in
¢page 149.
-What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
-The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.
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Parking system s
Rear parking system
Description
Applies to: ve hicles w ith rear park ing aid
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid.
Descri ption
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover . If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa­
tion on cleaning, see
r=.> page 362 .
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0 .90 m)
rear
center 5.2
ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue backing up
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted, the tone will sound again. If
the obstacle is father away than it was before the
sound was muted, no tone wil l sound . Pay atten­
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Acti vating
The rear parking assist activates automat ically
when the reverse gear is engaged. A brief confir­
mat ion tone will sound.
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Parking aid plus
Description
App lies to: vehicles with parking system plus
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking .
Fig. 140 Illus trat io n:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu­
al signa ls warn you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstruct ions as it may
impair the function of the system. For informa ­
tion on cleaning, see
r:::>page 362.
The display field begins approximately at:
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0 .90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle , the shorter
the interval between the audible signals. A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
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General information on page 141
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted, the tone will sound aga in. If
the obstacle is father away than it was before the
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sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay atten­
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Switching on /off
A pp lies to: ve hi cles w ith parkin g system plus
Fig. 141 Center conso le: parki ng aid button
Fig . 142 Infotainment system: visual d istance display
Switching on
~ Shift into reverse, or
~ Press the Pw A button in the center console
¢ fig . 141. A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on.
Switching off
~ Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
~ Press the P,11A button, or
~ Switch the ign ition off .
Activating automatically
The parking aid is activated a utomat ica lly at
speeds less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and when ap­
proaching an obstacle from approximately
3.1 feet (95 cm) away. There are audible signals
when approximately 1.6 feet (SO cm) away from the obstacle . If you press the
p,,;A button to switch
the park ing aid off, it can on ly be reactivated au­
tomatically when one of the following conditions
is met :
Parking systems
-The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
- The ignition is switched off and back on again.
- The parking brake is set and then released .
- The selecto r lever must be in the P posit ion (au-
tomatic transmission) .
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the veh icle
¢fig. 142 help you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle . Th e red
lines* mark the expected direction of travel ac­
cording to the steering angle. A wh ite segment
i ndica tes an identified obstacle tha t is outsid e of
the vehicle's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your veh icle's path. As your
vehicle comes closer to the obstacle, the seg­
ments move closer to the veh icle. The collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed . Obstacles in the collision area,
including those outs ide of the vehicle's path, are
shown in red. Do not continue driving forward or
in
reverse ¢ A in General information on
page 141,
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page 141!
Rearview camera
Introduction
App lies to : vehicles wi th rearv iew camera
Fig. 143 D iagram: li nes to a id in parking
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The rearview camera he lps you to park or maneu ­
ver using the orientation lines.
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Parking system s
General information
Applies to: ve hicles w ith rearview camera
Fig. 144 Area cove red © and area not cove red @ by the
r earv iew c amera.
Fig . 145 Luggage co mpartment lid : loca tion of the rear ­
v iew came ra
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The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the rea rview camera
c:::> fig. 145 is no t covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera .
F or information on clean ing , se e
c:::> page 362.
The rea rview camera coverage area in cl udes @
c:::> fig. 144 . Only this area is shown in the Info­
tainment display . Objects that are in
area @,
which is not cover ed , are not disp layed.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn ­
ings
c:::> .&. in General information on
page 141 .
-If the posit ion and the installation angle of
the rearv iew camera was changed, for e x­
amp le after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons . Have it
checked by an author ized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Aud i Serv ice Facility .
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-On ly use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture . Fo r example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction .
- Use the rearv iew camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed . Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compa rtment lid do not b lock
the rea rview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
fie ld of vision . The object appears both a l­
tered and inac cu ra te on the s creen.
- I n ce rtain s ituations, people or objects in
the display appea r closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
s uch as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not use the orientation lines in this case .
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­ cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
(D Note
- Always read and fo llow the applicable wa rn­
ings
c:::> (!j) in General information on
page 141 .
- The orange-co lored orientation lines in the
I n fotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering whee l ang le . The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that an exterior m irror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not coll ide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles wit h rearv iew camera
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse, o r
.,. Press the p,qA button in the center console
c:::> page 143, fig. 141 . A short confirmation
tone sounds and the
LE D in the b utton turns
on .

Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• Press the p,,,A button, or
• Switch the ignition off.
(D Tips
-The visual display in the r ight part of the
display should help you detect the critica l
vehicle area.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display
c:!) page 148.
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview came ra
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space.
Fig. 146 Infotainment system: aiming at a parking space
Fig . 147 Infotainment sys tem: aligning th e vehicle
• Turn the Infotainment system on and sh ift into
reverse gear.
• The orange orientation lines (D show the vehi­
cl e's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientat ion lines appear in the
parking
space ¢ fig. 146. Use the marking s@
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta­
cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
ft (1 rn). The blue area represents an extension
of the vehicle's outline by approx imately 16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
Parking systems
• While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange or ientation lines for assistance
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in General information on page 144. ® repre­
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red or ientat io n
line ©
borders an object.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer.
Fig. 148 Infota inment system: trailer view
Requirement: Trailer view must be selected
¢page 148.
• Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer
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page 146,
¢ (D in General information on
page 146.
The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trai ler
h itch. Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the tra iler hitch.
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles wit h periph eral cameras
With this equipment, the parking system plus*
c:> page 142 is supplemented with various periph­
eral cameras. The four cameras give you the fo l­
lowing views: area around the vehicle, front cor­
ner view and rear corner view, view in front of the
vehicle and behind the vehicle.
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Parking systems
General information
Applies to: ve hicles w ith per ip heral cameras
Fig . 149 Location of peripheral cam eras
The four periphe ral cameras are located in the ra­
diator grille , in the luggage compartment lid and
on both exterior mirrors
Q fig . 149 . Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any
other obstructions as this may impair the system.
For information on cleaning, see
Q page 362.
Black corners are shown in the vehicle silhouette
when in
Surroundings mode. Objects in these
areas are outside of the camera's field of view
and are not detected.
& WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
Q .&. in General information on
page 141.
- If the position or the installation angle of a camera was changed, for example after a
collision, do not continue to use the system
for safety reasons. Have it checked by an au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
- Keep in mind that the image in the display is
incorrect if the exterior mirror housing has
been moved out of place .
- Use the
Rear mode and the Corner view
(rear)
mode only when the luggage com­
partment lid is completely closed . Other­
wise the image in the display will be incor­
rect.
- The vehicle surroundings are shown using
the camera images . The vehicle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obstacles above the camera are not displayed.
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- Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field
of vision. The objects appear both altered
and inaccurate on the screen.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
Q (i) in General information on
page 141.
- The Infotainment disp lay shows the direc ­
tion in which the rear of the vehicle is travel­ ing based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
@ Tips
If the 8/~/c:s symbol appears in the dis­
play and the respective display area is grayed
out, then the power exterior mirrors
were
folded in or the driver's door/front passeng­
er's door/luggage compartment lid was
opened.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles wit h peripheral ca meras
Fig. 150 Ce nte r console: butto n ~i
Fig. 151 Infot ainment system : select the mode

Switching on
• Shift into reverse , or
• Press the P,,1~ button in the center console
c::> fig. 150 . A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on.
Selecting the mode
"T urn the cont rol knob to the symbol fo r the de­
sired
mode @through @c::> fig. 151 and press
the control knob.
Switching off
.. Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
" Press the P,,1~ button, or
• Switch the ign ition off.
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Corner view (front) c:;> page 147
@ -Front c:;> page 147
©-Top view c:;>page 147
@ -Rear c::> page 148
® -Corner view (rear) c:;> page 147
You can also switch to trailer view c::> page 145.
Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
F ig . 152 Infotainment system: Corner view (front)
Fig. 153 Infotainment system: Corner view (rear)
Parking systems
This view can assist you for example, when you
are exiting from an area with poor visibility. The
area at the front and rear sides of the veh icles is
displayed.
" To show the side view toward the front, select
the
symbol @c::> fig. 152 with the control knob
and press the control knob.
.. To show the side v iew toward the rear, se lect
the symbol ®
c:;> fig. 153 with the control knob
and press the control knob .
Front
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 154 Infotainment system: fro nt mode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
T he area in front of the vehicle is disp layed . The
vehicle surround ings are shown in the right area
of the display. You can switch between the opti­
cal display and camera image
c:;> page 148.
" Select the symbol@ with the control knob. The
orange orientation lines mark the expected
path of the vehicle. Stop the vehicle when the
r ed orientation line * borders an object
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General information on page 146.
Surroundings
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig . 155 In fotainment system: Su rroundings mode
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Parking system s
This view is ideal for man euve ring. The veh icle
surroundings are shown us ing the camera im ­
ages . T he ve hicle image is shown by the system .
.. Se lect the sy mbo l© with the con trol knob and
press the control knob .
Rear
Appl ie s to: ve hicles w ith periph eral came ras
F ig. 156 In fo tain me nt system : re ar mo de
This view ass ists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range beh ind the veh icle. The
area behind the vehicle is d isplayed . The vehicle
surroundings are shown in the right area of the
d isp lay. You ca n sw itch between the optical d is­
p lay and came ra image ¢
page 148.
.. Select the symbol @with the control knob .
Perpendicular parking
App lies to: ve hicles w ith periph eral came ras
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 157 In fo tai nme nt system: aim ing at a p ark ing sp ace
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Fig . 158 Infota in m ent sys tem: al ign in g the vehicle
.. Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear .
.. The orange orientation lines (D show the vehi­
cle 's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines appear in the
parking
space ~ fig. 157 . Use the ma rkings @
to he lp you estimate the distance to an obsta­
cle. Each m arki ng rep resents approxim ately 3
ft (1 m). The b lue area represents an extension
o f the vehicle's outline by approximate ly 16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
.. Wh ile driving in reve rse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the park ing space using
the orange or ientation lines for assistance
¢ A in General information on page 146, ¢ (D
in General information on page 146 .@ repre­
sents the rear bumper . Yo u should stop revers­
ing at the latest when the red o rientation line
@ bo rders an object 9 A in General informa­
tion on page 144 .
Adjusting the parking aid
Applies to: vehicles wit h a rear par kin g system/pa rking sys ­
te m plus/ re ar view came ra/pe riph eral cameras
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
sys tem .
.. Select in the Infotainment system : IMENU! but­
ton
> Vehicle > l eft control button > Driver as­
s istance
> Parking aid . Or
.. When the park ing aid is active, select in the In-
fo tainmen t system: r ight con trol b utton* .
End system * -stop the par king a id
A ctivate automat ically* -switch automatic act i­
vat ion on/off
Front volume* -vo lume for the front area
Rear vo lume -vol ume for the rear area