engine coolant AUDI A5 2020 User Guide

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@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level manually is recommended.
Messages
BAturn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 228.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 228. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
| Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
—If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
|E} Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.




Coolant additive Specification
Gl12evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
G13 TL774)

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.

Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
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— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
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MIN

Fig. 169 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank: @)
cover; @) markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 222.
The coolant expansion tank for some engines is
located in the water drip tray under a cover. If
necessary, remove the cover that is located under
the windshield wiper on the front passenger's
side.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 223, fig. 167 using the outer
markings (2) > fig. 169. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> Applies to: vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:
There is a float located in the coolant expansion
tank. Read the coolant level using the coolant
level float. When the engine is cold, the float
must be located between the MIN marking and
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the edge of the filler opening on the coolant ex-
pansion tank.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >(@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 169 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
= page 227 up to the MAX marking. Or, in
vehicles with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine, the
float must be located between the MIN mark-
ing and the edge of the filler opening on the
coolant expansion tank.
>» Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine: if necessary,
press the float into the coolant expansion tank
using the cover.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 221, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine >

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compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


@ Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229)


Fig. 170 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 223, fig. 167. The brake fluid level
must be between the MIN and MAX markings
>A.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
GG / oo Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.


— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the =] or fm] indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system. >
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Wheels









Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3* people)?
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
A5 Sportback: | 225/50 R17 94Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
2.0L 245/40 R18 93Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240) 35 | 240
4-cylinder 245/40R1897H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
255/35 R19 96Y 32. | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
265/30 R20 94Y 33. | 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260| 38 | 260
S5 Sportback: | 245/40 R18 97H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 39 | 270 | 39 | 270
3.0L 245/40 R18 97Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230] 41 | 280) 41 | 280
G-cylinder 255/35R1996Y | 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290| 42 | 290
265/30 R20 94Y 41 | 280 | 38 | 260 / 45 | 310 | 45 | 310

@) Vehicles with four seating positions: two people in the front, Vehicles with five seat-

Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 244 and load

limits > page 247.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.

ing positions: two people in the front, one person in the rear
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each
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Index

Favorites
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NavViGdtiGnis « = snes 5 2 anes 2 ¥ ees & 2 eee 185
Telephone seas x cme « scene gv ewe ee wane 170
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 281
File formats (media drives).............. 208
Filling
TANK CAPACHHICS css + wcecsn ao manne we er 284
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 226
Fueling. ..... 2.0.0 e cece ee eee eee 218
Le@aksSiax = scene so aeen ¢ eee s ewe 6 x oes 222
Forward gear
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Free text search
Media... ... cee cece eee eee 207
RadiGlss < = acs ¢ = ones = & eevee + £ Sates $F 197
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Freeze protection
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Frequency band « ¢ caccax xo cows x wownes « 2 bee 195
also refer to Frequency band........... 195
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Front collision warning
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Front passenger’s seat adjustment
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Front wiper blades
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Gasoline. ... 2... eee eee eee eee 217
Reducing fuel consumption............ 107
Tank. capacity's « ssica cs seca se ween = ween 284
Fueling
Fuel filler door..............00220000- 218
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 220
Functions ondemand...........+ee eee 178
Functions that require a license
refer to Functions ondemand.......... 178
Fuses
ASSIQNMONE: sews « x saws = e mews x x ees es 271
Replacing siciiss + x seis +o acer ow ceauere » wrenene 270
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Garment hooks .............00000eee eee 88
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Additives... 0.0.0... 0... cece eee eee eee 218
Gasoline MIRCUNE wen 2» ewe so ways + ance 217
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 284
GOATS: ss cise 2 oes oo mie 2 OR ae RE A 102
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 237
Glove compartment.............--.0000- 88
Lockablets< . css ao cave a owen oo omer vo ae 88
Valet parking. ... 0... ccc eee eee eee 43
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 284
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 284
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) = sce 2 x meme 2 ¢ coms 2 2 ee 284
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Handsfree................2..-0..0 eee 166
Hands Free Profile..................... 166
Head-up display
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Adjusting the brightness................ 59
Operating...................0.000000. 23:
Headlight range control.................. 54
Headlights. « isos xo enc oo comune v © asecane ¥ © ave 54
Cleaning ............. 0. cece eee eee ee 255
Headlight range control................ 54
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Head restraints « vscsia 2 seaccci v anew a 2 omen 2 oo 71
Heated rear window...............000008 98
Heated steering wheel................... 99
Heating... 2.6... cece cece 95
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 165
High beams
High beam assistant............00.000 55
Highwaylightss » ase ss weew + weeaw ¢ woe a 54
Hill descent control............00 e000 ee 112
Hill hold Assist = seex < «eee se pees ss pees 102
Home
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