Windshield AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents

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Display and operation...........
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Touch displays....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
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Correct passenger seating position...... 59
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Head restraints...................05. 63
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Memory function.............. 00s eee 67
Airbag system...............2220005 68
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Storage and convenience........ 78
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Storage and compartments............ 79
Luggage compartment............... 79
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Warm and cold.................6. 84
Climate control system............... 84
Steering wheel heating.............-. 87
Auxiliary climate control.............- 87
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 88
Driving ........... 0. cee ee eee 90
Starting the vehicle................-. 90
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 98
Special driving situations.............. 100
Driving dynamic.................. 102
Audi drive select..............000000. 102
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StOGFING « wicca x cases « 2 oresess a cae © H Lod 104
All wheel drive (quattro).............. 105
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 105

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Audi smartphone interface...... 226
Setup... eee eee eee eee 226
Troubleshooting wv s & wees se cows 6 bey 227
Additional settings.............. 228
System Settings: : s eens s i vows ve sews es 228
Software update...............2..-0. 229
Connected devices.............000005 230
Legalinformation................... 231
Additional information.......... 232
Brands and licenses...............--- 232
Maintenance and Care........... 233
Checking and Filling............. 233
Motor&#39;compartment’. sc. ¢ « wcen es oes 233.
CoolingisysteM « x sisws ov sass ov somes & & ane 235
Brake fluid. ........ 0.0.0.0 c eee eee 236
Electrical system <<a « : soe ss yews st ves 237.
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Windshield washer system...........- 239
Service interval display............... 239
WWINGOIS : ceciices co costes 6 a sncewvs ow oneners 0 at 241
Wheels and Tires . . 241
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 258
Care and cleaning................ 261
Generalinformation................. 261
Car washes « swe: vx awa: oo amin 0 x snanae #2 261
Cleaning and care information......... 262
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 266
Do It Yourself .................... 267
Emergency assistance........... 267
General information................. 267
Equipment............. 0c eee eee 267
Tire mobility kit..................00. 267
Replacing wheels. ........:cceeeeeees 269
Collapsible spare tire..............0.. 273
Jump starting ..............e eee eee 274
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Fuses and bulbs.................. 277
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Customer information........... 281
Data privacy..................008. 281
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Data memories............0..00 eee ee 281
Transmitted information.............. 282
Accessories and technical
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Warranty’: « + esos & + meen & ¢ eee se sees 285
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 285
Driving in other countries............. 285
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
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Accessories and parts..............-. 287
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 287
Declaration of compliance for
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Technical data.................... 290
Identification data................04. 290
Vehicle datas ss nico s ves se oman evs 290
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Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit




Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
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Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Lane departure warning ........
—Lane guidance ...............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver&#39;s airbag ............005
— Operating buttons ............
— Shift paddles ................
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Head-up display ...............
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Lower display .................
Lockable glove compartment with:
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—Emergency flashers ...........
—Defrosting ..................
— Rear window defogger .........
@ MMI On/Off button .............
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
— Parking systems ..............
— Driver assistance systems ......
@ Depending on equipment:
— Starting the vehicle when there is
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Windshield wipers
=> page 57
High-voltage battery range
>page 117
Parking systems
=> page 168
Tire pressure
=>page 258
Tire pressure
=> page 258
Loose wheel warning
=> page 256
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 51
Adaptive light
=> page 51
Light/rain sensor
=>page 51,>page 57
Door lock
=> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 38
Night vision assist
=> page 139
Intersection assist
=> page 164
Side assist
=> page 162;
Exit warning
=> page 162
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 173
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 153
Steering intervention request
=> page 148, >page 155
Lane departure warning
=>page 156
Distance warning
=> page 154
Audi pre sense
=> page 160


Emergency assist
=> page 164
Emergency call function
=>page 192

Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 66
Hold assist
=> page 99
Hill hold assist
=> page 101
Low beam headlights
=> page 48
Parking lights
=> page 48
Turn signals
=> page 49, > page 50
Cruise control system
= page 141
Cruise control system
>page 141
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=>page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145,
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 145 >

Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver&#39;s field of vision.
Switching on and off
The Y button is located in the function bar on
the lower display > page 18.
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press
and hold the Y button.
Settings in the Infotainment system
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display, or
> Press the Y button.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the
display. Sit in the correct seating position
=> page 59 and adjust the head-up display.
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
® Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
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— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 263.

Lights and Vision
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.

— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors



Fig. 40 Roof headliner: sun visor
Sun visor
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors @).
They can also be moved back and forth length-
wise in this position.
Vanity mirror
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the vanity mirror @) opens.
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Applies to: vehicles with manual sunshade




Fig. 41 Rear door: sunshade
Rear door sunshade
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-
tainer on the upper door frame.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on




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Fig. 43 Lever: rear window wiper
> Move the windshield wiper lever 7 to the cor-
responding position:
© Windshield wipers off
@ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed >

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exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position G).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.
@ Wipe the rear window ©. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window &. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position (8). This may also clean the rearview
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment.

A WARNING
—The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 56, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
(i) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.

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Lights and Vision

— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
[eG a Res ct wiper blades

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Fig. 44 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 54, fig. 42 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @) until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position ©
=> page 54, fig. 42).
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 262.
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Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@ on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount Q).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the wiper blade replacement position.

ZA\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-

sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

C) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be lifted
up when in the wiper blade replacement po-
sition.
Otherwise, you risk damaging the
paint on the hood or the windshield wiper
motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the wiper blade replace-
ment position for other reasons, for exam-
ple if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-
ment position when the hood is open.

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Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade

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Fig. 45 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 262.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

ZA WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The message that
is also displayed indicates the cause and possible
solutions. If one of the messages does not turn
off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.

a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner&#39;s
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are not controlled
by the rain sensor using the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 46 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
@) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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Warm and cold

Warm and cold
Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate con-
trol system with four zones where the tempera-
ture, air distribution, and amount of air can be
adjusted separately at every seat.
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
The deluxe climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
@ For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
G) Tips
— To prevent interference with the heating or
cooling output and to prevent the windows
from fogging over, the air intake in front of
the windshield must be free of ice, snow,
and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating” or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
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Fig. 78 Center console: lower display and switch panel
Settings are adjusted using both displays, the
switch panel in the center console, and the con-
trol panel in the rear. For information on how to
operate the touch displays, see > page 15, Touch
displays.
You can adjust all climate control system settings
in the front; only certain functions are available
in the rear.
Lower display
The lower display has two sections with controls:
You can regulate the blower and the air distribu-
tion automatically using AUTO in area (@). You can
also apply individual settings here.
In area (2), you can switch individual climate con-
trol system functions on and off.
Switch panel in the center console
Both the #& and & buttons to defog windows as
quickly as possible are located in area @).
Upper display
In the upper display, you can switch additional
functions on and off, display them, and adjust
settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning, or
> Press +++ on the lower display.
Control panel in rear
You can operate certain climate control functions
in the rear using the control panel.