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Trailer towing

Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your vehicle is primarily intended for transport-
ing people and luggage. However, if you drive
with a trailer, follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal reg-
ulations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle's energy
usage, performance, and wear. It also requires
higher concentration from the driver.

Z\ WARNING
Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch

Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then fol-
low the manufacturer specifications. However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer means a higher load on the
engine and the cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem must be designed for additional load and
contain enough coolant > @.
CG) Note
Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitable cooling system, especially if the out-
side temperatures are high. Otherwise, this
increases the risk of engine damage.
Operating instructions
Towing capacity
Your vehicle can only be operated with class 1 or
class 2 trailers.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
impact vehicle handling. Load the trailer based
on the following criteria as much as possible:
— Store objects in the vehicle luggage compart-
ment, if possible. The vehicle should always
carry the heaviest possible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
— Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi-
ble.
— Secure objects so that they do not slide.
— Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible.
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a “full
load”; see the tire pressure sticker > page 244. If
necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The trailer and the vehicle should be equipped
with winter tires when driving in winter tempera-
tures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
must attach additional exterior mirrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you.
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations for lighting on your
trailer that are applicable in the country where
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Assist systems



surroundings directly and do not become dis-
tracted.

@) Note
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure-
ment range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected.
—Insome situations, the ability of the sen-
sors and cameras to detect and display cer-
tain objects may be limited.
— Objects located above the coverage area,
such as bumpers on parked cars, garage
doors that are partially open, or objects
that are hanging
— Low obstacles
— Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, fo-
liage, poles, or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures,
such as fabric
G) Tips
— The sensors and cameras and the areas
around them must not be obstructed be-
cause this can impair the function of the
systems that depend on them. Make sure
that the sensors and cameras are free of
snow, ice, and other deposits. Do not use
any accessories, stickers, or other objects
that extend into the range of the sensors
and cameras.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.
— The function of the sensors and cameras
may be limited when light and visibility con-
ditions are poor, for example when driving
into
a tunnel, when there is glare, or when
there are reflective objects.
— External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in
other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-
sors.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 108
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 281.
Locations of the sensors and cameras


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Fig. 110 Front area: sensors and cameras





Fig. 111 Rear area: sensors and cameras
Front area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors and cameras may be installed:
— Camera behind the windshield
— Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors
— Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille
— Front and side ultrasonic sensors
— Front radar sensors at the corners of the bump-
er >
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Driver assistance

the vehicle. This can help to prevent an un-
desired intervention from the Audi pre
sense system.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
If Bor s displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the Audi pre sense functions may be un-
available or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 123 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
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Side assist
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Applies to: vehicles with side assist
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Fig. 130 Examples: driving situations and exterior mirror
display
General information
Side assist monitors the blind spot and traffic be-
hind your vehicle and provides assistance when
you are changing lanes. If the system detects an
object approaching and classifies it as critical, the
display @ in the exterior mirror on that side of
the vehicle will turn on,
Driving situations
The side assist warning is active at speeds above
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) and can help in
situations such as the following:
@ Your vehicle is being passed. The faster an-
other vehicle approaches from behind, the
sooner the display in the outside mirror will
turn on.
@® There are vehicles traveling in the same direc-
tion as you in a lane adjacent to yours. The
display in the exterior mirror will turn on
when the detected object is in the “blind
spot”, at the latest.

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Driver assistance

@ You are slowly passing another vehicle. If the
difference in speed between the two vehicles
is less than 9 mph (15 km/h), the display in
the exterior mirror will turn on.
Information stage
If you do not activate a turn signal, the system
will inform you about objects classified as critical
by turning on the display in the respective exteri-
or mirror. The display remains dim in the infor-
mation stage so that you are not distracted while
looking forward.
Warning stage
Once you activate a turn signal, the system will
inform you about objects classified as critical by
turning on the display in the respective exterior
mirror.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the display
may also provide a warning when the turn signal
is not activated: if driver assist systems detect
that your vehicle is about to leave a lane, the dis-
play will blink to warn you about objects classi-
fied as critical. You can also be warned with cor-
rective steering > page 144, Audi active lane as-
sist.
System limitations
The system uses the data from the radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle > page 123,
fig. 111. They are designed to detect the left and
right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are the
normal width. In some situations, the system
may react to vehicles in your own lane or lanes
that are not directly adjacent to yours, or to ob-
jects on the side of the road. In this case, the dis-
play will turn on even though there is no vehicle
in the critical area. These situations may include:
— Driving on the edge of your own lane
— Narrow lanes
— Curves
— High barriers on the side of the road

ZA WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.

— The display may not appear on time when
vehicles are approaching or being passed
very quickly.
(i) Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
rect.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 281.
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Applies to: vehicles with side assist


You can adjust the side assist to your preferences.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Side assist.
Possible settings:
The system can be switched on and off. If the sys-
tem is switched on, the displays in the exterior
mirrors will turn on briefly each time the ignition
is switched on.
Brightness - Change the brightness only when
side assist is switched on, so that the selected
setting can be checked in the exterior mirror dis-
plays. Adjust the brightness to a level where the
display will not interfere with your view ahead.
Because the display brightness automatically
adapts to the ambient light, it may have already
been adjusted to the highest or lowest setting
during the automatic adaptation.
@) Tips
— If you switch side assist on or off, the exit
warning will also switch on or off.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
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Parking and maneuvering

> Press bin the center display if the visual dis- @® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
tance indicator is shown > page 155, fig. 133. lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
The system can be activated at low speeds, such
when maneuvering.
Automatic activation
Symbols
The system activates automatically when reverse Applies to vehicles with peripheral cameras
gear is engaged while the engine is running. A
brief tone will sound. If 2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
Automatic deactivation the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
The system will deactivate automatically once
the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving

forward.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
TN WARNING and the display area represented by that symbol
Follow the safety precautions and note the is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121. If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras function repaired.




Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be

Fig. 135 Center display: aiming at a parking spot detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
When parking with the rearview camera or pe- vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
ripheral camera, the parking aid plus audio and become distracted.

visual warnings* will also assist you > page 155.
CG) Note
— The orange orientation lines @) show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
@ Use the blue markings to help you estimate distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter). obstacles.
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
Visual orientation lines
@ The orange orientation lines show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel > ©. Turn the steer-
ing wheel until the orange orientation lines
align with the parking space.
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
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Parking and maneuvering


Symbol/Descrip-
D iption cen escrip

@ Rear tires
This view helps you to detect the distance between the rear wheels and
the curb when parking.

Steering wheel an-
gle

The red lines represent the estimated direction of travel based on the
steering wheel angle > ©.



Nv WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The Surroundings view is created from the
individual camera images. The vehicle image
is shown by the system. Objects and obsta-
cles above the camera are not displayed.

() Note
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
— The front of the vehicle swings out more
than the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty
of distance so that an exterior mirror or a
corner of the vehicle does not collide with
any obstacles.
@) Tips
— Depending on the selected gear, it will auto-
matically switch between the Front and
Rear views. If you switch the view manually,
the automatic front/rear camera change will
be temporarily deactivated.
— When first activated while a forward gear is
engaged, the Corner view (front) is dis-
played.
Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist
Fig. 138 Center display: rear cross-traffic assist display
General information

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The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area be-
hind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system ca
detect moving objects that are approaching, such
as vehicles > fig. 137. A display in the MMI and
various warnings provide assistance when exitin
a parking space.
Requirements
— The parking aid is switched on > page 154 or
reverse gear is selected.
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— The speed when driving in reverse must not be
higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
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Care and cleaning


follow the instructions from the car wash
operator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage, the power
top* and the trim molding with the high-
mounted brake lights must not be cleaned
with a pressure washer
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
—To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.




Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 63
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution® >
tail lights

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Care and cleaning


ZA WARNING
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.

@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims,
such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Power top
— Remove bird droppings immediately.
— Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben-
zene, paint thinner or other solvents to re-
move.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
— To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
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ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
—To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
— To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
center display, select on the MMI home
screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness
> MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.

Fuses and bulbs














































Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors No. | Equipment
16 | Fuel pump Front seat electronics, seat ventilation,
— rearview mirror, rear controls for climate
Fuse panel @) (red) 1 |control system, windshield heating, neck
No. | Equipment heating, front passenger airbag warning
Anti-theft alarm system lamp, gateway diagnostics
2 | Engine control module 2 Gateway diagnosis, vehicle electrical sys-
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup- tem control module
port, massaging seat 3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
x Automatic transmission selector mecha- 4 | Clutch pedal position sensor
nism 5 |Engine start, emergency shut-off
5 | Horn 6 | Gateway
6 | Parking brake 7 |USB charging port
7 |Gateway control module 8 | Garage door opener
8 | Roof electronics control module 5 Adaptive cruise control, distance regula-
9 |Emergency call system tion
10 | Airbag control module 11 |Video camera
11 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 12 | Right headlight
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor 13 | Left headlight
13 | Climate control system 14 | Transmission fluid cooling valve
14 | Right front door control module Fre panel ©) (red)
15 |A/C compressor No. | Equipment
16 | Left neck heating 1 [Ignition coils
Fuse panel © (black) 2 |Compressor clutch, CNG system
No. | Equipment 5 | Left headlight
1 | Front seat heating 6 | Automatic transmission
2 |Windshield wipers 7 |Instrument panel
3 | Left headlight electronics 8 |Climate control system fresh air blower
4 |Panoramic glass roof 9 |Right headlight
5 | Left front door control module 10 | Dynamic steering
6 |Sockets 11 | Engine start
7 Door control module, right rear window
regulator
8 |AWD control module
9 |Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system
1 Door control module, left rear window reg-
ulator
12 | Parking heater

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Technical data

Technical data
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Fig. 197 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 197 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
— inthe engine compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.





Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
AS Cabriolet 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.5 (1,384)
A5 Coupe 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.0 (1,371)
AS Sportback 187.3 (4,757) 72.6 (1,843) 79.9 (2,029) 54.6 (1,386)
S5 Cabriolet 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.5 (1,384)
S5 Coupe 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.0 (1,371)
S5 Sportback 187.3 (4,757) 72.6 (1,843) 79.9 (2,029) 54.6 (1,386)

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