Windshield AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning


height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding @) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 56
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, |the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc:
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary®

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
dried stains: oil cleaning spray

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components

@) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

Z\ WARNING es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der
unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-



ZA WARNING
— Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging sys-
tem and connectors in water.

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Emergency assistance

— When the parking lock is engaged, neither
the front nor rear axle may be lowered or
raised more than 10. The driveshafts or
tires could be seriously damaged.
— Towing must not be used to charge the
high-voltage battery (recuperation), be-
cause this could result in major damages to
the tow vehicle or the vehicle being towed.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 160 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 274.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 275,
=> page 276.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 50. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.

> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 98.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
>» Switch the ESC off to avoid error messages
=> page 106.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

t towing loop


Fig. 170 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 267.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 170. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit. >
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Fuses and bulbs



— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.



[RAZ-0876 Fig. 175 Front passenger footwell: fuse panel with plastic
clip

Fig. 174 Right side of the motor compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip

No. | Equipment

Charging port door

Climate control system compressor

High-voltage battery

High-voltage charger

Thermal management

NO)
a)
BR)
Nye
Electric drive system

B B High-voltage charger


13 | Thermal management

Fig. 176 Front passenger footwell: fuse panel with plastic 14 | Windshield washer system control module atip

15 | High-voltage battery water pump

16 | Windshield wipers The fuse assignment on right-hand drive vehicles
is a mirror image of this.

17 | Thermal management








18 | Thermal management
19 | Thermal management No. | Equipment
21 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 4 Climate control system, fragrance system,
lonizer
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 |DVD drive
7 |Steering column lock
8 |Upper/lower display >

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Fuses and bulbs


Fuse panel (2) (black) Fuse panel (4) (brown)

9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment

10 | Volume control Right front safety belt tensioner

11 | Light switch, switch panels Left front safety belt tensioner

12 | Steering column electronics Air suspension/suspension control

15 |Steering column adjustment Right headlight

16 | Steering wheel heating Left headlight


Fuse panel 2) (black)
Left rear door control module


No. | Equipment
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M|AILN
Right rear door control module


10 | Infotainment system


























1 |Front seat heating - -
> |Cimateconerl system 11 Exe Sealealite systems control module
3 |Left headlight electronics 12 | Diagnostic interface
4 |Panoramic glass roof Fuse panel (5) (black)
5 |Left front door control module No. | Equipment
6 | Sockets 1 Seat electronics, front seat ventilation,
8 | Instrument panel rearview mirror, diagnostic connection
9 | Right headlight electronics 2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
Windshield washer system/headlight diagnostic interface
10 washer system 3 | Exterior sound generator
12 | Parking lock 5 | Electric drive system
raven 6 | Traffic information antenna (TMC)
Fuse panel (8) (re
ueeiP eed) 7 |Active accelerator pedal
No. | Equi it
o. atipmen 8 | Night vision assist
1 |Anti-theft alarm system - - -
9 |Adaptive cruise assist
2 |Drive system control module , - . -
ll Driver assistance systems, intersection as-
3_| Emergency call module sistant control module
4 | Selector lever 15 |USB input
5 |Horn
6 | Parking brake Fuse assignment - luggage compa
7 High-voltage battery, battery monitoring
control module

8 | Roof electronics control module

10 | Airbag control module

11 | Left front lumbar support

12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor

14 | Right front door control module

15 | Climate control system compressor


16 | Climate control system blower

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Fig. 177 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip
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Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label

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Fig. 179 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 179 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, motor output, transmission
® Motor and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield
— Inthe motor compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.



Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
e-tron 193.0 (4,901) 76.2 (1,935) 80.4 (2,043) - 65.1 (1,653)
86.2 (2,189)
e-tron Sportback 193.0 (4,901) 76.2 (1,935) 80.4 (2,043) - 65.0 (1,651) -
86.2 (2,189) 65.1 (1,653)

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Technical data


Windshield and headlight washer system* 6.3 qt (6 liters)

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 220g +/-10g


B8U-0380
= ADNAN INN NAO A



Fig. 180 Safety certificate
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
e-tron, e-tron
Sportback
4,000 lbs (1,800 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).

400 lbs (180 kg)

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Index

FRAQKAMNCCb scons a secswin «+ cwevne vo eeu v shew 86, 87
Free text search
Media.... 2... cece eee eee eee 222
R&Oterax ¢ = sans ¢ = Sots ¢ ¥ Hae 7 eRe gE 209
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 195
Freeze protection
COOLANE sncosns « 0 ences x 0 oman + 6 orem = ut aemawe 235
Windshield washer system............. 239
Frequency band.............e eee eee eee 207
also refer to Frequency band........... 207
Front center armrest............2....00. 62
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 156
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FROME so sees oo nase 3 a nen 2 wae ae MREO wo 62
Rear... eee eee eee 61
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... eee eee eee ee 56
ClOANING s « = eee = « neues to Hewat Bea ee 56
Functions ondemand............--..-- 188
Functions that require a license.......... 188
also refer to Functions on demand....... 188
G
Garage door opener.............--+2200- 45
Garment HOOKS ec<s ss cewe av ween ve eee see 79
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 291
GOat sce: 2 s gome 2 x wee ey BES GF Be Ge ees 92
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 244
Glove compartment..............-00000- 79
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 291
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 291
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratirig (GVWR) « sce « 2 eevee x « caus 8 2 eeu 291.
H
Handsfree: = 2can s gems sv seen ey eee ee ee 176
Hands Free Profile.................-.-- 176
Head-up display
AG\OStING an se meas x pwan ee wees s wenn os 24
Adjusting the brightness................ 52
Operating ............ 0.0 e eee eee eee 24
Headlight range control................0. 48
296
Headlights
Cleaning....... 06... cece eee eee ee eee 262
Headlight range control................ 48
Washerisystem). «2 escioe ence ee eee ¥ 6 oe 54
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 239
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0.0... 0.00 e cece eee eee 63
Removing and installing................ 63
Heated rear window.............0eee eee 86
Heated steering wheel................0.. 87
Heating..............0 0.2 cee eee eee 84
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 175
High-voltage battery................... 108
Advanced charging settings............ 116
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 119
GHAGING scas + = sevou x = Saree 3 5 eee a 109, 112
Charging display on the vehicle......... 114
Charging equipment................0- 117
Charging methods...............-.... 109
Charging ports on the vehicle........... 109
Charging time...............0. eee ee 110
Connecting the charging cable.......... 112
Messages while driving................ 11/7
Not running for long periods of time..... Lit
Opening the charging port door......... 112
QUICK CHANGING ews « « eos s quem x 2 Beme Bs 109
Setting the charging target............ 115
Setting the timer..................0.. 116
Transporting charging equipment....... 119
High-voltage system.............0.005- 108
High beams
High beam assistant................... 49
Highway lights’: s scsn ss ease # weee sz oes x 48
Hill.descentassist, ¢ cca ceeasssiaaases 101
Hill hold assist... 0.0... cc cece e eee eee ee 92
Hold assist... 0.2... eee eee 99
also refer to Hold assist..............-. 99
Hold Assist
Hefer&#39;to HOldassists. wave + wins av waren evo 99
Home
refer to Home address............00 0s 201
Home.addresss « « ssc « « wenn 3 « wwe 6 o owe 201
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 45
HOMEISEFEC Mises so seis « ononans wa crowns 4 ooes 16
HOBM: 5 3 aceases oo aera & 3 anos «wae @ % aMweaM 6 2 O88 6

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Index

Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi... 66. cece eee 189
I
Idle
FEPEPCO GOST: ¢ + ave s van § Hades Ga Hoos 92
Ignition
Switching on and off...............000- 90
Imbalance (Wheels)... esis seeds woes 250
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 36
Indicator lights « sess s esses: sevu ge weep ee ee 7
Inspection interval. .........0s eee e seen 239
INStROMENECIUStEr: s saws « « save ye mane 3 oe 11
Adjusting the layout................... 12
Cleaning... . 6. cece cece eee eee 264
Failure... ee eee ee 11
Motorcodes: « scwss s & cas 3 2 meum 2 2 ewes es 231
On-board computer..............2..04. 14
Operating ...... 66... cece eee eee eee 12
Service interval display..............0. 239
Software information...............0- 231
Switching tabs.......... 0.000... ee eee 12
Switching the view.............2--000 eee 12
Vehicle Tunchions cis + «issu a «esi 9 6 eres 13
Version information..............0... 231
Instrument illumination................. 52
Integrated assistance................0-. 17
Integrated Toll Module................. 139
Intelligent search
Navigation.................0..0.000. 195
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
(ICES)... eee eee eee eee 289
Interior lighting............-.....00e 51:52
Interior monitoring................0000- 35
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 54
International travel. «sso 6s awe oe wee 6 190
Internet
refer toconnect.......... cece eee eee 186
Internet radio
refer
to Online radio.............. 211,212
Intersection assistant.................. 163
TONIZer eee 86
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 217
J
Jump starting....................0.00. 274
K
Key. eee eee ee 32,36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key*replacement:. . «css se ones ee ons aes 36
Mechanical key............02.000 02000 36
NOURGCOONIZEO = acces ¢ = caves + Stee 3 Eee 91
PANIG Butt ois: 2s ceinane mo scat 2 x cucuaie 3 ov 36
Replacing the battery.................. 38
Unlocking and locking................-- 37
Vehicle COd€ wis ¢ s wea ¢ ¢ name + ¢ wee ss 36
K@YUSERs « ¢ sews + © sees « © ces ¢ © dees oF es 30
KiCkK-COWils : nacy s 3 seme x a ems 2 5 tome £2 ee 93
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 155
refer to Lane guidance................ 155
Lane departure warning................. 155
Cleaning the camera area.............. 262
Lane guidance.................-00 000s 147
LASOR SCANNER: 5 cocswee iso cecese ox votes 2 w omer 130
Cleaning....... 66... cece eee eee eee 263
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 74
Launch Control. .....................005 93
Leather care andcleaning............... 264
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 231
Software information................. 231
Software licensesii:s « «sau ox sean + siaema « 231
Version information...............4.. 231
License plate bracket..............0000. 287
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 271
Light/rain sensor
Headlights ....... 0... cece eee eee eee 48
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 54
Lighting
EXtGCiOrs » wens 2 v new 2 o gow © Kamm oe ree 48
TR@ Ki ON, csswess «+ ssctie 2 o stesinne © eowiente w= sarees © 51
LIQIES 3 ccccoe 2 x sneave a v emcee v ences 2s eum ¥ ee 48
Lights on the charging port
refer to Charging display............... 114
297

Pedal Siciiie 2 venesese © wees ee commen ov ances ov eneveve 93
Pedestrian detection...........0..0e00. 137
Perchlorate: « casi +s gaa + eam « s yews 6s oe 285
Peripheral.camerasisies ss exis ss cena ev cen 168
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 176
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 77
Phonebook
refer to Directory.............e eee eae 180
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN..............-..4.- 29
Protection acne « 2 scasere o 2 ensece 6 a someee 6 states 30
Playback (miedia)&#39;s « 2 sass x 2 saws oe em oo 218
Podcast
refer to Online radio...........06. 211,,212
POliSHINGpeass + 2 vei oo oan see a oO a we 263
PollUtantTilters » asi ss wees waawy + eeu a 84
Power closing (doors). ..cs.sscves se reese 32
Power Meter’: sows se eens sy eres xe ees 11.13
Power SourceS... 2.2.0... e eee ee eee 78,217
Power windows...........-.0 00 eee ee eee 43
MalfURGHOMin: + nase 2 pews x ¥ momma e eaUeE 43
Power windows malfunction.............. 43
Predictive control.......... eee eee ee eee 148
Predictive messages.................0-. 143
pre sense
refer to Audi presense.............008 156
Presentation mode.............02-000ee 206
Presets
RadiOvews ¢ ¢ sess ¢ yee ge ee ge ew cs 210
Presets list
refer&#39;to Presetsie. . 2 sees ee sewn eres ve 210
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
TireS 0 eee 251
Profile picture... 2.2... 2 eee eee eee 29
Protecting........... cece eee eee eee eee 263
Pyrotechnic elements........0....0eeee 285
Q
QUATERO&#39;s: = wsnans + ccswene x x suenece = w tenons G x anoR & 105
Selective wheel torque control.......... 106
Quick charging. ........... cece eee eee 109
300

Radio... eee eee eee eee eee ee 207
RagiOte Xtc x o wave s 2 gem a a eeees ¥ 2 eee 210
StAtiOMilist oes a x wane on cccwowe te ot anmsaus aed 207
Radio communications equipment........ 287
Radio equipment...............-+-008- 287
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 288
RaiUVeanniens « savaz 2 < sais ¢ © RavOR & E Sane Gs 103
Rain/light sensor
Headlights i; << secu ss eeee os ees se eee 48
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 54
Random
refer to Shuffle...............00000 0 220
R@NGR’. » « sarseus » « ounces wm sninaede & w smoues «maa 14
RangesMode isies ceisin eo rarer ee nave oo oreo 95
RANGE MOMITOP. 5 & sess 2 & coamese & & osevems & + seen 95
Range‘potentials cos «5 css ys sees 2 6 ces e 95
Range (CLS CEC) ws + yap 2 remy ss qwme ges 202
Reading lights: < = sess = = seme se vem 2 tees 51
Rear cross-traffic assist............0000. 173
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 40
Rearview camera: = i esas ei eres ss eee ees 168
Rear window defogger............-..0--- 86
Rear wiper blades
GHANGING!ss 5 = mene 3 x emp ee ome 4 o ReRS By
Cleaning ies 2 sscowe 2 a soeneve ¥ cavens we © eumeoi we © ee 57
REAR (climate control system)............ 85
Recirculation Mode « sei ¢ 2 aes x 2 cays va on 86
RecUPEration sas 2s exaw cs ees oo eee e 14, 94
RefriGePaNtOl lias so wees se aes s Keees ERE 291
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 30
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-.2ee eee 45
Remote control key 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key replacement............00. 00 eee 36
LED... eee 38
PANIC fUNCtION:. « eas 2s wee ss wees es He 36
Replacing the battery.................. 38
Unlocking and locking...............05. 37
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 36
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 270
REDAINS « aime » & earas 3 & Sans & § See 7 x HERE G 285
Replacement key... 0... 2... eee eee e ee eee 36