AUDI A5 2020 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2020, Model line: A5, Model: AUDI A5 2020Pages: 302, PDF Size: 81.67 MB
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8W7012721BA 
Power top 
  
The opening or closing process will stop immedi- 
ately if you release the key or stop touching the 
button. Opening and closing with the conven- 
ience key* is possible from up to 13 ft (4 m) 
away. 
  
ZX WARNING 
Read and follow the important safety precau- 
tions > A\ in Opening and closing the power 
top on page 47. 
Power top storage compa e 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
      
  
B8W-0251 
  
  
Fig. 41 Luggage compartment: raising/lowering the power 
top storage compartment 
Raising/lowering the power top storage 
compartment 
> To raise/Lower the power top storage compart- 
ment, pull the button in the luggage compart- 
ment © fig. 41. 
The power top storage compartment can be 
raised when the power top is closed. This pro- 
vides more cargo space in the luggage compart- 
ment. 
The open power top is stored and protected in 
the power top storage compartment. The power 
top storage compartment cannot be raised when 
the power top is open. Because of this, the cargo 
area in the luggage compartment is smaller 
when the power top is open than when it  is 
closed. 
C) Note 
To reduce the risk of damage, make sure there 
are  no sensitive objects in the power top stor- 
age compartment's range of motion. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
B Power top: malfunction! You may continue 
driving (limited functionality). See owner's 
manual 
This message appears if there is a malfunction in 
the system. Try to open/close the power top 
again. If the message still appears, have an au- 
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility correct the malfunction. Do not drive 
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) until it is correct- 
ed. 
Power top: rear seats occupied. Cannot run 
automatically. See owner's manual 
This message appears if passengers or objects 
are detected on the rear seat while the power top 
is operating. Make sure  that passengers or ob- 
jects on the rear seat have enough distance be- 
tween them and the power top. 
Power top: operation currently not possible 
If the power top is operated continually for a 
long period of time, the overload protection acti- 
vates for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You 
can open or close the power top again after that. 
Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate 
This message appears when there is a malfunc- 
tion. The power top can be operated manually 
=> page 51. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Never drive with the power top unlocked. The 
wind from driving could cause the power top 
to open. This can result in injuries and dam- 
age to the vehicle. 
      
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Power top 
  
Wind deflector 
Applies to: vehicles with wind deflector 
  
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Fig. 42 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (1) 
  
B8V-0281     
Fig. 43 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (2) 
The wind deflector reduces air movement in the 
passenger compartment in order to make driving 
more comfortable. 
The wind deflector is located in the luggage com- 
partment inside the storage bag* or under the 
cargo floor. 
Inserting and positioning the wind deflector 
> Open the rear window on the passenger's side. 
> Remove the wind deflector from the luggage 
compartment and fold it apart once. The wind 
deflector is installed in the correct position 
when the long side is toward the front and the 
wind deflector frame is at the top. 
> Insert both pins on the wind deflector (@) into 
the mounts in the side trim panel on the driv- 
er's side. 
> Fold the handle @) upward and lift the center of 
the wind deflector slightly @). 
> Now guide the wind deflector into the mounts 
on the passenger's side @) and press lightly in 
the middle of the wind deflector ©) until the 
handle locks in place. 
>» Raise the wind deflector completely. 
sO 
Removing the wind deflector 
> Fold the handle (2) upward and lift the center of 
the wind deflector slightly @). 
> Remove the wind deflector from the mounts in 
the side trim on the passenger's side. 
> Pull the wind deflector out of the mounts on 
the driver side and lift it out. 
> Fold the wind deflector together and store it 
securely. 
  
A WARNING 
— Do not use  the wind deflector to secure car- 
go. 
— Be careful when installing so you do not 
pinch your fingers. 
— Pay attention to the traffic when installing 
the wind deflector. Install the wind deflec- 
tor from the side of the vehicle that is away 
from traffic. 
      
C) Note 
Do not lean against the vehicle when instal- 
ling the wind deflector. Hard objects and dec- 
orations on clothing such as belt buckles can 
scratch the paint. 
@ Tips 
— The wind deflector works best when all of 
the windows are rolled up while driving. 
— Only store the wind deflector in the storage 
bag* or under the cargo floor when it  is dry.  
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8W7012721BA 
Power top 
  
Power top emergency 
operation 
P ra 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
  
B8W-0258 
  
Fig. 44 Luggage compartment: removing the vehicle tool 
kit and fold the rear seat backrests forward 
Only close the power top manually in an emer- 
gency. Have a second person assist. 
> Move the selector lever to the "P" position (au- 
tomatic transmission). 
> Set  the parking brake. 
> If possible, open all of the windows. 
> Open the luggage compartment lid and remove 
the emergency release handle (a) from the left 
side trim panel. 
> Lift the cargo floor cover using the plastic han- 
dle and hook the handle above the power top 
storage compartment. 
> Remove the hex socket round blade and the 
flat-head screwdriver blade from the vehicle 
tool kit @. 
> Release the cargo floor cover again. 
>» Fold the backrests forward so that you can pull 
the release lever in the side trim panel @). 
> Close the luggage compartment lid. 
> Switch the ignition off. 
> To reduce the pressure in the power top hy- 
draulics, pull the switch to open the power top 
and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds 
=> page 47. 
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the 
malfunction repaired. 
  
  
ZX WARNING 
— The risk of pinching your hands or other peo- 
ple increases during all of the power top 
emergency operation steps. 
— Make sure all windows are lowered during 
emergency operation. 
— Do not reach into the power top supports 
or other moving components. 
— Never drive with the power top unlocked. 
The wind from driving could cause the pow- 
er top to open. This can result in injuries and 
damage to the vehicle. 
  
    
Step 1: Release the power top storage 
compartment lid 
  
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
B8W-0259 
  
Fig. 45 Rear bench seat: releasing the power top storage 
compartment lid with the emergency release handle 
> Remove the cover by pulling in the direction of 
the arrow. If necessary, the cover can also be 
removed with the screwdriver. 
> Put  the emergency release handle and the hex 
socket round blade together. 
> To unlock the power top storage compartment 
lid, insert the emergency release handle into 
the opening on the rear panel of the power top 
storage compartment lid  > fig. 45. 
> Turn the emergency release handle in the direc- 
tion of the arrow until it locks into place. 
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Power top 
  
» Stand next to the vehicle when the door is 
compartment lid open. 
Applies to: vehicles with power top > Hold the power top by its front edge and pull it 
out completely > A\ in Preparation on 
page 51. 
> Press the power top onto the windshield frame 
> fig. 47. 
> Remove the  cap from the inside of the power 
top > fig. 48. 
> Insert the emergency release handle into the 
opening and turn it clockwise until it stops. 
> To check if the power top is locked, try to lift it 
by pressing against the front edge of the roof. 
Fig. 46 Rear of the vehicle: lifting the power top storage If locked correctly, the power top will not lift 
compartment lid out and securing 
any farther. 
Step lose the power top 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
  
  
B8W-0260 
  
  
  
> Lift the power top storage compartment lid out 
of the storage compartment (@). 
> Secure the raised power top storage compart- 
ment lid by inserting the screwdriver into the 
hinge @). Make sure to insert the screwdriver 
through both holes in the hinge. 
> Allow the power top storage compartment lid 
to lower slowly until it remains stationary. 
Step 3: Lock the power top 
Applies to: vehicles with power top 
    
   
  
BaW-0262 
  
   
  
Fig. 49 Rear of the vehicle: closing the power top storage 
compartment B8F-0223 
  B8W-0263 
  
  
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a a Fig. 50 Rear bench seat: locking the power top storage 
compartment lid with the emergency release handle 
> Lift the rear edge of the power top and remove 
the inserted screwdriver from the hinge. 
> Close the power top storage compartment 
lid @ and let the rear edge of the power top 
lower @=>©. 
  
  
Fig. 48 Inside of the power top: locking the power top with 
the emergency release handle 
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8W7012721BA 
Power top 
  
> Insert the emergency release handle into the 
opening in the rear panel and turn it in the di- 
rection of the arrow until it locks into place 
> fig. 50. 
> Mount the cover again > page 51, fig. 45. 
> Put  the removed vehicle tool kit back in place. 
  
— Drive a maximum of 44 mph (70 km/h) and 
have the malfunction corrected immediately 
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility. 
— Avoid touching the support rods and other 
moving parts when opening or closing the 
power top storage compartment lid. If do 
you make contact, your hands could be 
pinched. 
After the power top has been lowered, it must 
not be pressed down entirely on the molding 
or it could result in damage. Drive immediate- 
ly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction 
repaired. 
Make sure the locking mechanisms are locked 
securely. 
  
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Lights and Vision 
  
Lights and Vision 
Exterior lighting 
Switching the lights on and off 
  
Fig. 51 Instrument panel: light switch with button 
@ Light switch & 
Turn the light switch @ to the corresponding po- 
sition when the ignition is switched on. 2a and 
the selected position turn on (except position 0). 
O 
- The daytime running lights* will automatical- 
ly turn on. In vehicles for some markets, you can 
switch the automatic daytime running lights on 
and off in the MMI. 
AUTO - The headlights will automatically adapt to 
the surrounding brightness. 
300 — Parking lights 
2D - Low beam headlights 
@ All weather light 2 
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU- 
TO or ZO position. 
The headlights automatically adjust so that there 
will be less glare, for example when the road sur- 
face is wet. 
Automatic headlight range control 
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head- 
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming 
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight 
range adjusts automatically. 
Audi adaptive light 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light 
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when 
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the 
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road conditions based on speed, such as when 
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec- 
tions, and around curves. The adaptive lights only 
function when the light switch is in the AUTO po- 
sition and the all-weather lights are switched off. 
  
ZX WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 121. 
— Automatic headlights are only intended to 
assist the driver. They do not relieve  the 
driver of responsibility to check the head- 
lights and to turn them on manually based 
on the current light and visibility conditions. 
For example, fog cannot be detected by the 
light sensors. So always switch on the low 
beams ZO under these weather conditions 
    
and when driving in the dark. 
  
@) Tips 
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging 
for a while, the parking light may switch off 
automatically. Avoid using the parking 
lights for several hours. 
— Follow the regulations applicable to the 
country where you are operating the vehicle 
when stopping the vehicle and when using 
the lighting systems. 
—Awarning tone will sound if you open the 
door when the exterior lights are switched 
on. 
— Only the front headlights turn on when the 
daytime running lights are switched on*. In 
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights 
will also turn on. 
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the 
headlights, turn  signals, and tail lights can 
fog 
over due to the temperature difference 
between the inside and outside. They will 
clear shortly after switching them on. This 
does not affect the service life of the light- 
ing.  
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8W7012721BA 
Lights and Vision 
  
  
Turn signal and high beam lever 
  
BFV-0012 
  
      
Fig. 52 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams 
The lever operates the turn signals, the high 
beams and the headlight flasher. 
Turn signals 15> 
The turn signal activates when you move the lev- 
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is 
switched on. The respective a or B indicator 
light flashes. 
@ Right turn signal 
@® Left turn signal 
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap  the 
lever (convenience turn signal). 
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual, 
a turn  signal  bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an 
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor- 
rected. 
High beams 20 and headlight flasher 
> Move the lever to the corresponding position: 
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis- 
tant*) > page 55 
@ High beams off or headlight flasher 
The 
=o) indicator light in the instrument cluster 
will turn on. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
High beams can cause glare for other drivers, 
which increases the risk of an accident. For 
this reason, only use  the high beams or the 
headlight flasher when they will not create 
glare for other drivers. 
       
teh m eu ielad 
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant 
  
The high beam assistant automatically turns the 
high beams on or off depending on the surround- 
ing conditions. 
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de- 
tect light sources from other road users. The high 
beams switch on or off automatically depending 
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on- 
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth- 
er environmental factors and traffic conditions. 
Switching on the high beam assistant 
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU- 
TO position and the high beam assistant must be 
switched on in the MMI > page 57. 
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the 
lever forward @) > page 55, fig. 52. The faa in- 
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster 
display and the high beams are switched on or 
off automatically. The Ea indicator light turns 
on if the high beams are switched on. 
Switching the high beams on or off manually 
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto- 
matically as expected, you may switch them on or 
off manually instead: 
> To switch the high beams on manually, tap  the 
lever 
forward @) > page 55, fig. 52. The Ea in- 
dicator light turns on. 
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the 
lever back @) > page 55, fig. 52. The high beam 
assistant is deactivated. 
Operating the headlight flasher 
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever 
back @) > page 55, fig. 52. If the high beam as- 
sistant is activated, but the high beams were 
not turned off, the high beam assistant remains 
activated. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 121. > 
       
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Lights and Vision 
  
  
— High beam assistant is only intended to as- 
sist the driver. The driver is still responsible 
for controlling the headlights and may need 
to switch them on and off manually depend- 
ing on light and visibility conditions. 
— High beams can cause glare for other driv- 
ers, which increases the risk  of an accident. 
For this reason, only use  the high beams or 
the headlight flasher when they will not cre- 
    
ate glare for other drivers. 
@ Tips 
Certain settings are automatically stored and 
assigned to the active user. 
Applies to: vehicles sam laser lighting 
  
   
  
RAZ-0948, 
  
       
Fig. 53 Headlights: label 
The laser high beams increase the range of the 
headlights. 
Technical 
changes to the headlights have signifi- 
cantly increased the range. An additional module 
integrated in the headlight converts a blue laser 
light into a white light using a luminescent mate- 
rial. 
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Switching laser lights on and off 
The high beam is controlled by the high beam as- 
sistant. The laser high beams switch on shortly 
after activating the LED high beams if the re- 
quirements that follow are met. 
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be 
set, and the high beam assistant and the laser 
lights must be switched on in the MMI 
=> page 57. 
> To switch on the high beam assistant, tap  the 
lever 
forward @) > page 55, fig. 52. The fa in- 
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster 
display and the high beams are switched on or 
off automatically. 
  
The laser high beams are switched on at speeds 
above approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), when 
the high beams are activated. The Ed indicator 
light turns on if the high beams are switched on. 
The +2] indicator light turns on if the laser lights 
are switched on. 
The laser beam is switched back off when the 
speed decreases below approximately 30 mph 
(50 km/h) or when the high beam assistant 
switches the LED headlights off. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 121. 
— All repair procedures on the headlights must 
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility that will 
perform the work according to Audi factory 
specifications. Incorrect repairs could result 
in eye injury, impair the function, and may 
void the vehicle's operating license. 
— Opening the laser module is not permitted 
and could cause permanent injuries to the 
eyes. 
— Dangerous exposure to laser beams may oc- 
cur if the covers are removed or if the head- 
lamp module housing is opened. 
       
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Lights and Vision 
  
@) Tips 
— The headlight contains a class 2 laser. The 
technical design converts the laser beam so 
that there is no danger when it  is used for 
its intended purpose. 
— The laser beam emission from the head- 
lamp has been classified in accordance with 
IEC 60825-1:2007. 
— The possible emission is below the thresh- 
old  for laser class 2. 
— Maximum laser beam output: 5W (continu- 
ous emission), wavelength range A= 400 nm 
-700 nm. 
— The headlamp light functions are rated in 
accordance with IEC 62471-5:2015. 
— The beam emitted from the headlamp was 
classified as risk group 2. 
— 
Certain settings are stored automatically in 
the active personal profile. 
Adjusting the exterior  lighting 
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately. 
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light- 
ing. 
Automatic headlights 
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto- 
matic 
headlights menu: 
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights 
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the 
sensitivity of the light sensor. 
Headlight assistant - You can switch the high 
beam assistant on and off. 
Laser lights - You can switch the laser lights on 
and off. 
Entry/exit lighting 
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illumi- 
nates the area around the vehicle when unlocking 
the vehicle and after switching off the ignition 
and opening the driver's door. The entry/exit 
lighting  only works when it is dark and the light 
switch is in the AUTO position. 
Daytime running lights 
USA  models: the daytime running lights can be 
switched on and off. 
Canada models: this function cannot be switched 
off. They activate automatically each time the ig- 
nition is switched on. 
@) Tips 
Certain settings are automatically stored and 
assigned to the active user. 
Emergency flashers 
  
Fig. 54 Center console: emergency flashers 
The emergency flashers help to make other driv- 
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations. 
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency 
flashers on or off. 
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the 
a and B indicator lights will flash at the same 
time. 
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the 
emergency flashers are switched on by using the 
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop 
temporarily. 
The emergency flashers also work when the igni- 
tion is turned off. 
@) Tips 
You should switch the emergency flashers on 
if: 
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that 
all other vehicles approaching from behind 
can  see your vehicle 
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Lights and Vision 
  
— your vehicle has broken down or you are 
having an emergency 
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow- 
ing another vehicle 
Messages 
If the & indicator light turns on, a bulb has 
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause 
and possible solutions. If one of the messages 
does not turn off, drive immediately to an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili- 
ty to have the malfunction repaired. 
  
BB) Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own- 
er's manual 
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights 
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized 
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to 
have the malfunction repaired. 
Ba Headlight range control: malfunction! See 
owner's manual 
There is a malfunction in the headlight range 
control system, which may cause glare for other 
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au- 
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have 
the malfunction corrected. 
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own- 
er's manual 
You can still switch the high beams on or off 
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized 
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to 
have the malfunction repaired. 
High beam assistant: currently unavailable. 
Camera view limited due to surroundings. 
This message appears if the camera's visual field 
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try 
switching the systems on again Later. 
BB automatic headlights: malfunction! See 
owner's manual 
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. The low 
beams remain switched on at all times for safety 
reasons with the AUTO light function. Drive im- 
mediately to an authorized Audi dealer or author- 
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ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction 
repaired. 
Interior  lighting 
  
terior light 
  
    
Fig. 55 Headliner: front interior lighting 
Interior lighting buttons 
axs* — Interior lighting on/off 
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light- 
ing is controlled automatically. 
Touch-sensitive reading lights 
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur- 
face @ briefly. 
> To activate the manual dimming function, 
touch the surface @) when the light is switched 
off and keep touching it until the desired 
brightness is reached. 
Tam OL Ue LL) 
  
Fig. 56 Headliner: rear reading lights 
Reading lights 
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the 
“S button @.