steering wheel AUDI A4 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Wheels

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light @ and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
=> page 254. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
= page 245, fig. 168.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 254
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 254.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fi appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @ indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
=> page 254. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.

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Emergency assistance

Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
=> page 100.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 146 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship,
or other type of transportation,
270
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 269.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loop > page 271.
> 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 53. 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 106.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> 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.

Fuses and bulbs






Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel (© (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 11 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel (®) (red) Fuse panel (0) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Front seat electronic, seat ventilation,
rearview mirror, rear climate control sys-

































tem control panel, windshield heating, di-
agnostic connection
2 Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
tem control module
3 |Sound generator
4 |Clutch position sensor
5S |Engine start, emergency shut-off
6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
antenna (TMC)
7 |USB input
8 |Garage door opener
9 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
ulation
11 | Front camera
12 | Right headlight
13 | Left headlight
14 | Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel (©) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 {Ignition coils
2 |Climate control system compressor
S |Left headlight
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system blower
9 |Right headlight
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start



2 | Engine control module
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 | Automatic transmission selector lever
5 |Horn
6 |Parking brake
7 | Diagnostic interface
8 | Roof electronics control module
9 |Emergency call module
10 | Airbag control module
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor
13 | Climate control system
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system compressor
16 | Brake system pressure reservoir
Fuse panel (©) (black)
No. | Equipment
Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
Left headlight electronics
4 Panoramic glass roof / sliding/tilting sun-
roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 | Sockets
7 Right rear door control module, right rear
power window
All wheel drive control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight

washer system control module

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Fuses and bulbs

Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
(ole 4o)ig

Fig. 186 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket

Fuse panel

No. Equipment

B
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module





Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
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2 | Audi phone box, USB input
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel eet ofihe uagage compartment: fuse panel
7 |Steering column lock
8 |Center display Fuse panel @) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 |Windshield defroster
11 | Light switch, switch module 3 |Windshield defroster
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Suspension control
14 | Infotainment system 6 |Automatic transmission
16 Steering column electronics, steering 7 |Rear window defogger
wheel heating 8 |Rear seat heating
9 |Left tail lights

10 Airbag control module

ig
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
door lock, convenience system control
module

12 Luggage compartment lid

Fuse panel @) (red)

No. Equipment

Electric compressor

Fuse panel (©) (brown)
No. Equipment


Exterior antenna

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Index

ExteriOmmirrorssecs os asco w 6 aeons vo ween 9 we 55
Folding settings............. eee eee eee 34
External voice operation................. 27
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 213
Fast route............ 0.0.0.0. . cee eee 182
Favorites... 0.2.0.0... cee eee eee eee 21
BIW@tOOth): < seca ss ceca s i yews se ees 2s 215
NaViGatiOnices ss sescsus so aves + ware eo nena 183
Telephone ..........0 00 cece eee eee 167
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 284
File formats (media drives).............. 207
Filling
Tank capacities.......... eee eee eee 287
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 226
FOGUING's « « supe ¢ ¢ cause 5s same 7 2 eee a eae 218
LOAKS ice ie x erences = 6 caenene a 6 aueuioe we axons 6 eae 222
Forward gear
refer to Gears... . eee eee eee 97
Free text search
Media... .... eee ee eee eee 206
RadiO sys = ¢ seove + © sees ¢ crews ge pew Es 195
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 182
Freeze protection
Coolant... ... 2... eee eee eee 227
Windshield washer system............. 233
Frequency band..........-....--.000-5 193
also refer to Frequency band........... 193
Front center armrest..............02 0005 66
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
REAR « ieiam co nasi 3 onan + wR Ts HeEEE Be RO 65
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... 00. c eee ee eee eee 59
Cleaning... .. cece eee 59
Fuel... 2. eee eee eee 217
AGGItIVES: = ess = ven e = sees os owen ee xe 218
CUFrFeENE CONSUMPTION ¢ & sesso 6 3 ese ao eee 16
Fueldisplay....... 2... cece eee eee eee 12
GaSOliNGs « sees ss ween oe eee ce een es es 217
Reducing fuel consumption............ 102
Tank capacity...........0 ee eee eee eee 287
292
Fueling
Fuel filler door. ....... 0... cece eee eee 218
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 220
Functions on demand...............4.. 175
Functions that require a license.......... 75S
also refer to Functions on demand....... 175
Fuses
ASSIQNMENKS « & senses o 8 mnmors & & mamens @ & inerer 273
Replacing......... 0. cece eee eee eee 272
G
Garage door opener...........0..000 eee 48
Garment hooks ...... 2... 0c e eee eee eee 83
GaSOUME sscwee a 2 evarnes a a omawwes vx amos ow vase 2 217
Additives... 0.0.0... eee e cece eee eee 218
GasOliNe MIXtURE cnn « : seam ct same & 2 Hew 217
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 287
GOSTSics + nayss = = pees = yeu se eeUR GE ROUSE 97
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 238
Glove compartment.............--000-05 83
Valet parking: « < ews + ¢ sees se news oe ees 48
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 287
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) .............0000.0005 287
H
Handstreess «sss x i souness 6 0 annwine «a auaware x 163
Hands Free: Profiles «3 inisa ao inesow a vow & 163
Head-up display
Adjusting. ........... 0c cee eee eee eee 25
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operatings « : vem « x ewe 5 ¢ eee g 7 eee oe 25
Headlight range control................0. §1
H@AdLIQtS: ¢ = xcs ¢ < eees x = Resa cB eS ea 51
Gleanings « 2 svc so wes 2 wea ee res ees 256
Headlight range control................ 51
Washer system.........--00 eee eee eee 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 233
Head restraints < seus « s ems s + sates =v egops se 67
Heated rear window...........0 eee eee 93
Heated steering wheel..............000.. 93
Heating...........0.. 00.0. cee 90

Index

Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights...............00. 51
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 58
CIGHEING': « = sex & = eees & 3 Raw & HeieE 2 F eee 51
EXteriOr’s + cess 2 vem av cen a 2 ee a 2 es 51
TCORIOR ccioe + 0 soniane » : semcace wo wsesure aw ececeat as 54
Listening to music
referto Media................-4- 201, 203
Load... . i.e eee ee 287
E@GAULUSERS ti « sietas oo exansie a « ainsi o x avesiee 8 8 30
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.000-- 38
Using the lock cylinder................. 36
With the convenience key............... 38
Low beam headlights.................00. 51
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 165
Luggage compartment.................. 83
Cover (power)... ... ce eee eee eee eee 85
Increasing the size................. 85, 86
Passethroughiis « essen s sons a o cos @ sens 6 86
Power SOUrCES .... 1 ee eee eee eee 82
TIG-COWNS sss = ses & z gars se peen st wen ee 87
Valet parking’: « cca es weve ae seme se corre 48
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 83
Luggage compartment lid................ 44
Closing button... ..... 0. cee eee eee eee 4l
General information.................05 40
Mechanically unlocking..............45. 43
Opening and closing................... 41
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 42
Opening from the inside in an emergency... 44
Power opening and closing.............. 41
Luggage compartment net............... 87
Lumbar support...........2.-.000 eee eee 64
M
Maintenance’. » seica i sce ov aveasc vo acanans os 281
Maintenance intervals................-5 233:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 220
Manual SHIMING:: « « cows a « cows a x cow a 2 Hew 99
Map
Changing the scale........... 000. seen 184
Display.... 2.0... ee eee eee eee 186
Operating: « asx s x news ¢ o Rew 2 b eRe Fe 185
Setting the destination................ 184
294
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 170
Map preview............0..0 0000000008 184
Map update................02..000 00 189
myAudi app... .. eee c cece eee ee eee 189
ONUNG:: s sexe + 2 wees 2 Ree es Sea Gof Here 189
USBiGONMECEION sxicase s % suncane « © sxenass « © sons 190
Massage function
Front... cece eee eee ees 65
Mechanical key........ 0.0.0 e eee eee eee 37
Media « sisi s ccinene vo anvensa we ot aweseni a aie 201, 203
Supported formats.................-- 207
Media
center.................00000 eee 204
Memory function. ......... 0.0 eee eee eee 71
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 212
Menu paths......... 0.0.0... eee eee eee ee 18
Message Access Profile................. 170
MesSagesins « « sows so cavewse 9 a exmnsue wv oss ¥ 6 170
Mitrorcompassy oe sic 3 2 miss oo mar 2 8 aw 61
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 55
Dimming... 06... cee e eee eee eee 56
Vanity mitror's « wax » ¢ anes 2 y tows © s ewe 57
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 19
MMI radio
refer
to Multi Media Interface........... 19
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 19
Mobile device
refer to Telephone.............00e000 162
Mobile device reminder signal............ 166
Mountain passes...................00. 107
Mountain roads................0000 eee 107
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons... 0... 02... cee eee eee 13,29
Operating: « s ws « x eeu sy eee so ewe se 13
Programming buttons...............05- 29
Voice recognition system.............-. 26
Multi Media Interface................... 19
Menus and symbols...............--04- 20
Operating’: « owes 2 wae o 6 wore oo were 17,20
Switching on or off..............02.00. 19
MWC Gpceie 3 5 coveine 6 & cxemens «4 carves ww sagan © & ome 29
MYAUG Es. : aseuore & csesain o cauees oe wrens woo 30,174

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Index

myAudi navigation................. 181, 184
MYAUI USERS asscver s 6 ease ae enue 2 eee oY oes 30
N
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 258
NaVIGAEION ccs < = cece vo eres se Hees ee oe 181
Betterrouteiis «i ccs + 2 anzens 0 cnwisme «6 cans 190
Calling... 2... eee eee eee eee 184
Changing the scale............0. ee eee 184
alsorrefer'to. Map « sss «= ews + 2 cies owes 185
Navigation database
Version information.............00005 215
Navigation (instrument cluster).......... 187
NHTSA es cases x x wana 4 x mmios oe wimaioe we omc 283
Notification center sci ¢ o ssesce so sae os ese 22
Oo
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 217
QOGOMELET way « ¢ wows & 2 wes 4 bee ee ee 1S
ReSettingien & : acum sv anm © o wties & a samen a 15
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 187
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 108
Offroad
driving.......... 20sec eee eee 108
FEC
DUGEOM) wiccons = 2 exeses we stein «6 ansonoe 9 w noe 91,
Oil
refertoEngineoil.................... 224
On-board computer.............00 0-0 eee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 220,277
Online map
refer to Satellite map................. 188
Online radio...................0.00005 197
also refer to Online radio.......... 197,198
Online roadside assistance.............. 179
Online services
fefer tO CONNEC’: « ees ¢ ¢ eyes ce ew se He 173
Online system update.............00005 213
Online traffic information............... 190
Opening. ....... 6. eee eee cece 33
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 41
Convenience opening...........-...005- 46
Fuel filler door...........00 eee cece eee 218
HOGG 's scvse © s mame 2 ¢ eR & 2 ERE § ee Ge 222
Luggage compartment lid............... Al
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 42
Panoramic glass roof............00 eee ee 47
Sliding/tilting sunroof..............0005 46
Sunshade (roof) « « wcscine ow cence mv owarne wa ow 47
Windows ...... 0... e cece eee eee eee eee 45
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 33,38
Operating
Head-tip displayins « x aims s aaes = news ex xe 25
Tnstrumenticluster sissies i asians a o asneaine ow soi 13
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 17,20
TeXtINPUBss 2 2 cones ws wramrs x x seen oa ewe a ee 23
Touch display.......... 0... c eee eee eee 17
Voice recognition system............... 26
Optional equipment number............. 286
Options
Médias: = » saes ¢ = eae 9 e ames 5 © ews 3 ee 207
RaGiOiics so awinia 6 7 seanine 6 aa 6 cimRE Yo 8 198
Overview (Cockpit). cs sina ov arenas v6 aries a 6 ose 6
P
PaintiCOd Gis ¢ wees sv ween oe mews ae ees oa 286
Paint damageé:s:. = ¢ sees ss eees y = ewes se eee 257
PANIG BUttOMTs « » snus = 2 ame seme oY 37, 38
PANIC function ..............0 0c eee eens 37
Panoramic glass roof................-04. 47
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Emergency closing: . iwc. scenes cowed ee 47
Quick opening............... eee eee eee 47
Park assist. ........ 0... ccc e eee eee eee 159
Parking. .... 0... cece cece eee eee 96
Parking aideecs os csvsens vo somes ve ssecers oa mse 150
Adjusting the volume................. 151
Automatic activation................4. 150
Cleaning the sensors/camera........... 256
Park assist... 20... eee eee eee eee 159
Parking aid plus: : sss ss sees se ewes 5 es 150
Parking space search................05. 157
Peripheral cameras...........--.000-5 152
REAlVIEW CAMEL a eins «i oes bs aes 5 a oe 152
Parking and maneuvering.............-- 150
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 106
Parking lightSic 295