light AUDI A4 2020 Owners Manual

Table of contents

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Cockpit... 2... ee eee eee eee
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Operating. ecco ws swacemn o © aero o erm 9
Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer’. series s ewie so sie ¥ & overs
Odometer............ 0. cee eee eee eee
Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator...............0--000-
Vehicle TuNCtiONnS ¢ ssc. ss sees ge eeew ge
Touch display.....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
Generalinformation.................
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External voice operation..............
Global FuUNCtiONS:. icc: 6 6 ese. 6 6 ces
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Central locking........-.....00-e eee
Child safety lock.............00.-0 08
Power Wind OwWSics «seus ys sms 5 4 wee
Sliding/tilting sunroof................
Panoramic glass roof.................
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Valetiparking = s sssec 2 x ence a cures oe oe 44
Garage door opener..........--.00 eee 45
Lights and Vision................. 48
Exterior lighting...................0. 48
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ViSIOM a « 3 sees 2s oman 2 mena = HOR © oe 52
Windshield wipers................05- 55
Digital compass..............--.0000- 57
Sitting correctly and safely...... 59,
Correct passenger seating position...... 59
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Steering wheel sie < «cries + eee ss oeree 62
Head restraints..................000. 63
Safety DEltS': < sews + x neue 3 e eas Fe Hae 64
Memory function . « scion ss cee ve ero ee 67
Airbag system... .. 2.6... eee eee eee 67
Child
safety seats...............-000- 72
Stowing and using............... 78
POWEPFSOUICES csisu ¢ ¢ avons 8 Baws 2s Re 78
Gup holders'. ¢ scr 2 + wen 2 = wee 2 oe een 78
Storage areas and compartments....... 78
Luggage compartment............... 79
ROOf FaGK:: « = seve x ¢ saws 2 & noes 2 8 ewe es 86
Warm and cold.................65 87
Climate control system.............0. 87
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 88
Steering wheel heating............... 90
Fluids in the A/C system. .........0005 91
Driving.................. 00... eee 92
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Whe nd riving isis ss iosvie so ce eo ane eee 93
Drive system... 2.2... ee eee eee 98
Start/Stop SysteM ; 00. s sees cece eee 99
Brakes’: so isemwe o eames av omceme 2 2 mess 6 ase 101
Electromechanical parking brake....... 102
Special driving situations.............. 104
Driving: dynamic. . . si... 6 6 ees 2 6 one 106
Audi drive select...............000005 106
SUSPENSION = « = exes ¢ ¢ eres 6 & teers + = ee 106
SUCOKIING 6 wvessse oo csisweus a & saosine 6 7 arexiKe WB 107

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All wheel drive (quattro).............. 108
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 109
Trailer towing.................0.. EZ
Driving with atrailer................. 112
Assist systems................... 114
Assist systems................... 114
General information. . 114
Surrounding area detection............ 115
Driving information.............. 118
Speed warning systeM...........00 005 118
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 118
Traffic light information.............. 120
LAPAIMED ws = = sees 5 2 pee ae eee 2s ee 121,
Driver assistance................. 123
Cruise control system.............0-5 123
Efficiency assist sins <2 sew 2s eeu 2 eens 124
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 127
Traffic jam assist.............0.-000. 134
Distance warning « «cies 2s cease cnees es 136
Audi active lane assist................ 137
Audi presense............-00.0 0-0 ee 139
SIGG'ASSISE secsye = 2 orm = 2 oie 4 & tease 8 Ge 143
EXIE WARMING sssovne oo caxneie © © omenaine @ 0 exmnene «9 145
Parking and maneuvering....... 147
TiErOMUCTION « 2 asacees < a asomee wo wma swans 147
Parking aid plus......... 0... e eee eae 147
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 149
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 152
Assisted parking...............--005- 153
Park assist: sacs « x wean = a awe = 2 cee 155
Infotainment system............ 158
Telephone....................005- 158
INEFODUCKION « » sie x « caus 4 2 wasn 3 & Rees 158
SOGUP cscceis « + emaneus x © snatteue © « etevine oe mene © 158
Using the Audi phone box............. 160
Using the telephone.................. 162
SEE MGStoiais oo urvanie « 6 awinasen © eveneeoe «sate H 165
MessageS .... 0... cece eee 166
TROUBLESHOOLING awe + wen & 2 nee se tame 167

PAC COMIMBCE 's. cesses 5 6 cise 6 v eseees wo one 169
General information................- 169
Audi connect Infotainment............ 169
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 170
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 170
Functions on demand................ 171
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 171
Settings...............0 000. e eee 172
TRSUBIESHOOUING ses ¢ 3 seen s 5 wae 5 x ce 173
Emergency call................... 174
Overview... ... 2... eee eee 174
Emergency'call « css «sce ss ews o + come 174
Online roadside assistance............ 175
NaVIGSEIGtis: « « meus s x meu + « peme ¢ eo 176
Opening navigation.................. 176
myAudi navigation...............0005 176
Entering a destination................ L177
Stopping route guidance.............. 180
Map... . cece eee cece eee 180
Alternative
routes.............2--00. 182
Additional functions................. 183
Satellite map 183
Map update.... 184
Traffic information w. «sess 2 2 even as sore 185
SETEIIGS sense oo smemeze © oxiettom i © viata w 9 eaoitens 186
RAGIG:: «ccs cs neces & s pomg 2 ¢ eww +o eee 188
General information................. 188
Radio functions................00055 189
Online radio's: ss sees = + ewes sv Hewes ee 191
Options and settings..............00e 193
Troubleshooting.............---000ee 194
PROS wesc as soaen 6 3 sonweme 3 7 meen 6 eo 195
Generalinformation................. 195
Bluetooth audio player............... 195
Multimedia connections.............. 196
Playing media...........-..02--00005 197
Options and settings................. 201
Supported media and file formats...... 201
Troubleshooting. ..........e eee eee ee 203

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


— Audi music interface .......... 196
—Audi phone box ............... 160
— Starting the engine when there is
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MALPUNGEION 2 2 aceon 2 wom © & ae 92
@) Electromechanical parking brake
BUGEON sieves so emene @ oe ent oo eecnie 102
@ Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SION) seve & # sere & o ES Go OE GB 94
@3 Storage compartment .......... 78
@) [START ENGINE STOP]button .... 92
@) Audi music interface ............ 196
@8 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 62
@) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 123
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 127
Button for switching the head-up
display on/off, adjusting the height . 23
Instrument illumination ......... 52
Connection port for the On Board
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Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 269
Light switch ......... 0... e ee eee 48
Hoodireleased « a asics x x wosne x x smasain 215
Buttons for:
—All-weather lights ............ 48
—Rear fog lights ..............- 48
G4 Luggage compartment lid button . 36
65) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 52
G8) Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 42
—Child safety lock .............. 41
@ 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 engine is running or while driv-
ing.
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 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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If the A or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights


















Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Audi pre sense
=> page 139,
Instrument cluster
=> page 11
Safety belt
=> page 66
Transmission
=> page 97
Drive system
=> page 97
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 103
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 103
Brake system
=> page 102, > page 103,
=> page 222
Brake system
=> page 102, > page 103,
=> page 222

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Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 103
Steering
=> page 107
Steering lock
=> page 107
Brake system
=> page 102
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 109
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 109
Air suspension
=> page 107
Electrical system
=> page 222
Engine oil level (MIN)
=>page 217
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 110
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 110
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 110
Engine oil pressure
=> page 217
Cooling system
=> page 220
Hood
=>page 215
Distance warning
Steering lock
=> page 136
=> page 107
All wheel drive
=> page 108
Safe start monitor
=> page 132,
Driver intervention request
=> page 133 Suspension control
>
Active lane assist page 107
=> page 137 Air suspension
> 107
Steering intervention request L page
=>page 135
Audi pre sense
=> page 140
Yellow indicator lights
Engine speed limitation
=> page 13
Tank system
=> page 211
Electrical system
=> page 222
Engine oil level (MIN)
=>page 217
Engine oil level (MAX)
=>page 217
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems
=> page 68
Transmission
> page 97 Engine oil sensor
=> page 217
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 213
Washer fluid level
=> page 226
Drive system
=> page 99
Engine start system
=> page 93
Keys
=> page 93

Engine warm-up request
=> page 217

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Windshield wipers
=> page 57
Parking aid plus
=> page 148
Park assist
=> page 157
Rear cross-traffic assist
=>page 152
Tire pressure
=> page 245
Tire pressure
=>page 245
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 50
Adaptive light
=> page 50
Light/rain sensor
=> page 50, > page 57
Door lock
=> page 32
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 36
Distance warning
=> page 136
Side assist
=> page 145;
Exit warning
=>page 145
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 134,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 134
Steering intervention request
=> page 135, > page 138
Audi active lane assist
=> page 139
Audi pre sense
=> page 143
Emergency call function
=>page 175

Other indicator lights
Start/Stop system
=> page 99
Turn signals
= page 49
Low beam headlight
=> page 48
Parking light
=> page 48
Cruise control system
=> page 123
Cruise control system
=> page 123
Efficiency assist
=> page 124
Efficiency assist
=>page 124
Efficiency assist
=>page 124
Efficiency assist
=>page 124
Efficiency assist
>page 124
Efficiency assist
=>page 124
Audi adaptive cruise control
> page 128
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 128
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 128
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 128
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 128
Traffic jam assist
=> page 134
High beams
=>page 49
High beam assistant
=> page 49

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Instrument cluster


Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (analog)

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- —Gear ... ee eee eee eee 94
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: — Audi drive select mode ......... 106
@ Left dial Display
7 PACHOIMIBEER 2 csre «2 eases 2 2 eee 13 — Engine coolant temperature =E . . 13
Tab afd) : see cs cae : 2 aes 2 eee 12
) Status line (one or two lines)
5) Right dial
— Convenience display
Fuellevel ..........0.00.0008
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
(®) Left additional display with:


12 |Z WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator
light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance. |>

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Instrument cluster

@) Tips Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
— The following pages primarily show illustra- Selecting a tab
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis- > Press the <|/> button @ repeatedly until the
play or Location of the items that are shown desired tab is selected.
may vary on the different versions of the in-
strument cluster. Returning to functions at higher levels
— You can select the units used for tempera- > Press the button ©).
ture, speed, and other measurements
> page 206. Opening and closing the menu
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per > Press the =] button ©.
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
- ee Ea cluster Coy can also > To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
be displayed in the head-up display*
= page 23. wheel (2).
— Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit: Certain set- Switching the view
tings are automatically stored and assigned
to the active user.
Selecting and confirming a function
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> Press the VIEW button (@) > page 12.
The following tabs may be available, depending
Operating on vehicle equipment:

First tab Vehicle functions > page 15

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G3 Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 188





IEP: Media > page 197
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 162
Fig. 4 Driver information system display Fifth tab Navigation > page 176

Adjusting the display


Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
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Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > Configure.
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
>» Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the i] indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 220.
@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer @) 9 page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Bw indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for
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Instrument cluster

example when downshifting. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
@) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer


Fig. 7 Instrument cluster: reset button
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar @) > page 11.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re-
set button @.
@® Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) 9 page 11.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
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the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the motor.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A\.

ZA WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
» Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the desired view > page 12.
> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 121.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the Ei => page 217
or & = page 217 indicator lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
» Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the desired view > page 12.

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» Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 121.
Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the £=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer >page 15
—Lap times > page 121
—Lap statistics > page 121
— Reduced display > page 13
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 206
— Level
— Digital speedometer
— Average consumption > page 15
— Range
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving fuel (for exam-
ple, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
Gi) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set > page 206.
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