AUDI A4 2021 Owner´s Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2021, Model line: A4, Model: AUDI A4 2021Pages: 304, PDF Size: 107.89 MB
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door cannot be opened for a brief period direct-
ly after locking it. This way you have the oppor-
tunity to check if the doors locked correctly.
Unlocking and locking with the Audi connect
vehicle control service!)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Requirement: Audi connect vehicle control serv-
ices must be activated > page 175. The vehicle
must be parking and the ignition must be switch-
ed off.
ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 33.
@) Tips
— Only use the vehicle key when you can see
the vehicle.
— The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”
selector lever position is engaged.
— Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm*. If this happens, press the @ unlock
button.
@ Tips
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the
convenience key cannot be more than ap-
proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the
door handle or luggage compartment.
— Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless
access) can be deactivated in the MMI sys-
tem > page 34.
— To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
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RAZ-0722
BFV-0277
Fig. 29 Vehicle key (rear side): removing the battery holder
LED in the vehicle key
The LED @) indicates the vehicle key function.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
> If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-
tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-
cle key.
Replacing the vehicle key battery
> Press the release buttons @) > fig. 28 and re-
move the mechanical key.
> Press the release buttons @) > fig. 29 while
pulling the battery holder out of the vehicle key
in the direction of the arrow.
> Replace the battery and insert the new battery
with the “+” symbol facing down.
> Slide the battery holder carefully into the vehi-
cle key.
> Insert the mechanical key.
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ZA\ WARNING
If batteries or coin cell batteries are swal-
lowed or enter the body in any other way, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries within a
short period of time. There is a risk of chemi-
cal burns.
— Keep vehicle keys and key fobs with batter-
ies out of the reach of children.
— Keep new or used batteries away from chil-
dren.
— If the battery compartment on a vehicle key
does not close securely, stop using the key
and keep it away from children.
— Seek medical attention immediately if you
suspect that a battery was swallowed or has
entered the body in any other way.
@ For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing
methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
G) Tips
Replacement batteries for the vehicle key
must meet the same specifications as the
original battery.
Luggage compartment
lid
(ee eles)
Z\ WARNING
— Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm sys-
tem: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one - especially children - should
remain in the vehicle, because the windows
can no longer open from the inside
= page 36. Locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for emergency workers to enter the ve-
hicle, which puts lives at risk.
— Always close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the doors when the vehicle is
not in use. Otherwise someone such as a
child could enter the vehicle through the
luggage compartment and become locked
inside it. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in or around the vehi-
cles
—To reduce the risk of injuries by pinching,
make sure that no one is in the operating
area of the luggage compartment lid, in-
cluding the hinge areas and the upper and
lower edge of the luggage compartment lid.
—
After closing the luggage compartment lid,
make sure that it is latched. The luggage
compartment lid could open suddenly while
driving, which would increase the risk of an
accident.
— Never drive with the luggage compartment
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases
from the surrounding area can enter the ve-
hicle interior and increase the risk of asphyx-
iation.
— If there is a luggage rack (such as a bicycle
rack) on the luggage compartment lid, the
luggage compartment lid may not open
completely under certain circumstances or it
could close by itself if open due to the extra
weight. Therefore, the open luggage com-
partment lid must be given additional sup-
port or the cargo must first be removed
from the luggage rack.
— Applies to vehicles with power-operated or
sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid:
Pay careful attention when closing the lug-
gage compartment lid. Otherwise, you could
cause serious injury to yourself or others de-
spite the pinch protection.
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@) Note
The luggage compartment lid can bump into
objects such as the garage ceiling when open-
ing and become damaged.
@ Tips
— When the vehicle is locked, the luggage
compartment lid can be unlocked separately
by pressing the “S button twice on the vehi-
cle key. The luggage compartment lid locks
automatically when it is closed again.
— The ability to open the luggage compart-
ment lid using the handle can be deactivat-
ed or activated in the MMI > page 34. >
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— Applies to: vehicles with fixed rear backr-
ests: The luggage compartment lid can be
unlocked from the inside in an emergency
=> page 44.
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compartment lid
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Fig. 30 Driver's door: opening the luggage compartment
lid
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> Applies to: vehicles without convenience key:
Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment
lid using the @/ As button on the vehicle key
and press the handle in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment. Or
> When the ignition is switched off, press and
hold the As button on the vehicle key twice. Or
> Engage the "P" selector lever position and pull
the < button* in the driver's door.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
» Applies to vehicles without automatic luggage
compartment lid: Use the inside grip to pull the
luggage compartment lid down and allow it to
drop gently to close it. Or
> Applies to vehicles with automatic luggage
compartment lid: Note > page 41.
ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.
Automatic luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid
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Fig. 31 Luggage compartment lid: @ closing button*, @)
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 40.
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> When the ignition is switched off, press and
hold the 4s button on the vehicle key twice. Or
>» Engage the "P" selector lever position and pull
the <2 button* in the driver's door. Or
» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
> Press the <3 button in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
> Press the handle in the luggage compartment
lid. Or
> Press the luggage compartment lid downward
slightly. Or
> When the ignition is switched on, pull the <
switch in the driver's door > page 41, fig. 30
until the luggage compartment lid is closed. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
and hold the 4s button on the vehicle key while
the ignition is switched off until the luggage
compartment lid closes. Make sure there is
enough distance (maximum of approximately 9
feet (3 m)) between you and the luggage com-
partment lid. Or
> Applies to vehicles with convenience key: When
the ignition is switched off, press the << / fi*
41
>
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button in the luggage compartment lid. The ve-
hicle key must not be more than approximately
4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compart-
ment and it must not be inside the vehicle. If
you press the f* button, then the vehicle will
lock.
Storing the luggage compartment lid
opening position
Applies
to: allroad
The position must be at a certain height or higher
to store.
> Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-
sired open position. If you want to move the
luggage compartment lid to a lower position,
move it slowly in small increments; otherwise,
the luggage compartment lid will close auto-
matically.
> Press and hold the <3 button in the luggage
compartment lid for at least four seconds to
store the new opening position. A visual and
audio signal will follow.
> To set a higher open position, wait at least five
seconds and then carefully press the luggage
compartment lid upward.
> Press and hold the <3 button again for at least
four seconds to store the desired opening posi-
tion.
The automatic opening or closing will stop if:
— You press the < button or press the handle in
the luggage compartment lid again Or
— If something blocks the luggage compartment
lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move.
If you press the
the luggage compartment lid again, the luggage
compartment lid will open again.
ZX WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.
@ Tips
The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is
)) The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au-
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation.
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necessary to use more force when doing this.
Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of
force needed.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking
movement)
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-
ment lid
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Fig. 32 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically 1) > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 40.
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven-
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch-
ed off. You must be standing at the center behind
the luggage compartment lid.
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump-
er one time > fig. 32. Do not touch the bumper.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage
compartment lid will open or close ) once the
system detects the movement. The automatic
opening or closing will be canceled if you re-
peat one of the movements described.
ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.
Gi) Tips
The luggage compartment lid will only open
or close )) if you perform the movement as
described. This prevents the luggage com-
partment lid from opening or closing due to
similar movements )), such as when you walk
>
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between the rear of the vehicle and your ga-
rage door. In some situations, the function
may be limited or temporarily unavailable.
This may happen if:
— You are standing too close to the bumper or
too far away from it
— The luggage compartment lid was closed or
opened immediately beforehand
— You park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long period of time
— You clean your vehicle, for example with a
pressure washer or in a car wash
— There is heavy rain
—The bumper is very dirty, for example after
driving on salt-covered roads
— There is interference to the vehicle key's ra-
dio signal, such as from mobile devices or
remote controls
Mechanically unlocking the luggage
compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests
Fig. 33 Inner luggage compartment lid: access for emer-
gency release @) sedan, @ allroad
Applies to: vehicles with fixed backrests
Fig. 34 Rear bench seat: release cable for emergency re-
lease in the sedan
Depending on the equipment, the luggage com-
partment lid can be opened either from inside
the luggage compartment or from the rear bench
seat using the emergency release.
Folding rear seat backrest
>» Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for-
ward = page 85.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 37.
>» Applies to: sedan: Using the mechanical key,
pry out the cover in the luggage compartment
lid trim panel @ ®° fig. 33.
> Applies to: allroad: Using the mechanical key,
pry out the cover &> in the luggage compart-
ment lid trim panel Q) 9 fig. 33.
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press
the lever in the direction of the arrow using a
suitable object (such as a screwdriver) or using
the mechanical key if necessary.
> Fold the backrest backward until it locks into
place.
Fixed rear seat backrest
Applies to: sedan
> Carefully pull the left side of the rear bench
seat out of its mount until you can reach the re-
lease cable > fig. 34.
>» Remove the Velcro® tape @).
> Pull on the loop @) until the luggage compart-
ment lid releases.
> Tape the release cable back in place and press
the bench seat back into its retainer.
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.
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ZN WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests:
If you have folded the backrests into the up-
right position, always check if the lock is se-
cured by pulling forward on the backrest.
— Applies to: vehicles with fixed backrest: Af-
ter the emergency release on the luggage
compartment lid is activated, make sure
that the bracket under the rear bench seat
engages securely in the lifting eye.
luggage compartment
fro ide in an emergency
Applies to: vehicles with fixed rear backrests
Opening
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Fig. 35 Inner luggage compartment lid: lever
> Press the lever in the direction of the arrow un-
til the luggage compartment lid opens.
G) Tips
Never close the luggage compartment lid us-
ing
the emergency handle.
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Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside and the rear
power windows from being operated.
RAZ-0826
Applies to: vehicles with manual child safety locks
Fig. 37 Rear door: manual child safety lock
Vehicles with 8 button
Applies to: vehicles with power child safety locks
> To activate and deactivate the child safety lock
(door handle and power window switch) for the
a rear door, press the left or right 8 button in
the driver's door @) that corresponds to that
rear door > fig. 36. The indicator light in the
button turns on/blinks.
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by
checking the function on the rear power win-
dow switch and door handle.
Vehicles with 43 button
Applies to: vehicles with manual child safety lock
> To activate or deactivate the child safety lock
for the power window switch in the rear doors,
press the & button in the driver's door (2)
> fig. 36. The indicator light in the button turns
on/blinks.
> To activate or deactivate the manual child safe-
ty lock for the rear door handle, open the >
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respective rear door and turn the key switch
with the mechanical key in the direction of the
arrow or opposite the direction of the arrow
> fig. 37. This will disable the function of the
rear door handle.
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by
checking the function on the rear power win-
dow switch and door handle.
Applies to: vehicles with power child safety locks:
It is not possible to operate the rear climate con-
trol system* when the child safety lock is activat-
ed. The SET REAR function allows you to adjust
all settings in the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit.
Message in the instrument cluster display
@/ Child safety lock: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock.
Press the @/ & button again.
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 33.
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could
allow
the rear doors to be opened from the
inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
RAZ-0723
Fig. 38 Driver's door: power window switch
Power window switches:
@ Left front door
® Right front door
@® Left rear door
@ Right rear door
Opening and closing the windows
The driver can control all power windows. All
power window switches are equipped with a two-
stage function:
> To open or close the window completely, press
the switch down or pull the switch up briefly to
the second level. The operation will stop if the
switch is pressed or pulled again.
> To select a position in between opened and
closed, press or pull the switch to the first level
until the desired window position is reached.
Correcting a malfunction in the one-touch
up/down function
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 33.
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.
G) Tips
— You can still open and close the windows for
several minutes after turning the ignition
off. The power window switch is not disa-
bled until the driver's door or front passeng-
er's door is opened.
— The power windows are equipped with pinch
protection. The automatic window may stop
closing and will open all the way again even
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power
window switch up until the window is com-
pletely raised.
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Convenience opening and closing
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
Convenience opening and closing the
windows and roof*
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof*
should open or close all at once > page 34, Set-
ting the central locking system.
> Press and hold the & or & button on the vehicle
key until all windows and the roof* have
reached the desired position > /\.
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle until all
of the windows and the roof* are closed. Do not
place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
When all of the windows and the roof* are
closed, the turn signals will flash once.
ZX WARNING
— Never close the windows or the roof* care-
lessly or in an uncontrolled manner, because
this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
roof* can only be opened and closed with
the vehicle key at a maximum distance of
approximately 6.5 feet (2 m) away from the
vehicle. Always pay attention when using
the f& button to close the windows and the
roof* so that no one is pinched. The closing
process will stop immediately when the &
button is released.
@) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass
roof: If the sunshade is closed, it will auto-
matically open partially or halfway when the
roof is tilted or opened.
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Sliding/tilting sunroof
Applies to: vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof
Fig. 39 Section of front headliner: sliding/tilting sunroof
button
The sunshade can be opened and closed manual-
ly in any position when the roof is closed. The
sunshade opens automatically when the roof is
opened.
Tilting and closing the roof
> To tilt the sunroof as far as possible, press the
<> button up briefly to the second level @).
> To close the sunroof completely, pull the 2>
button down briefly to the second level > A\.
> To set a partially open position, press or pull
the A> button to the first level until the roof
reaches the desired position.
Opening and closing the roof
> To close the sunroof completely, push the A>
button back briefly to the second level @).
> To close the sunroof completely, push the A>
button forward briefly to the second level
ofA.
> To select a partially open position, push the A>
button forward or back to the first level until
the desired position is reached.
Sunroof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.
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AN WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the sliding/tilting sunroof.
Always switch the ignition off when leaving
the vehicle and always take the vehicle key
with you.
@) Note
Always close your sliding/tilting sunroof when
leaving your vehicle. Rain can cause damage
to the interior equipment of your vehicle, par-
ticularly the electronic equipment.
@ Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the sliding/
tilting sunroof can still be operated for sev-
eral minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
— It is not possible to open the sliding/tilting
sunroof when temperatures are too low.
Panoramic glass roof
Operating th noramic glass roof
roof sunshad
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun-
shade
Fig. 40 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons
The control buttons are equipped with a two-
stage function.
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun-
shade will open partially or halfway if the sun-
shade is closed.
Operating the roof sunshade
The roof sunshade cannot be closed completely if
the roof is open.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the -&
switch in the headliner @) briefly toward the
rear or forward to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
Operating the roof
> Tilting the roof: press the 2 switch in the
headliner briefly up to the second level (@).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2> switch down
briefly to the second Level.
> Opening the roof: slide the 2s switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level (2).
> Closing the opened roof: push the A> switch
forward briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the 2s
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 4d switch back briefly to the second
level 2) twice in a row.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.
Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle. >
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@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
G) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.
The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.
You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle ). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 37.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
» Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior,
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr-
ests using the mechanical key > page 86,
=> page 85.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.
D_ This function is not available in all countries.
2) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 Button in the driver's door
— As Button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
@) Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight2) hand-held
transmitters.
ZA\ WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
(i) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 213.
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