AUDI A5 2021 User Guide

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Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 122
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=>page 122
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 122
Adaptive cruise control
> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 148
Steering intervention request
=> page 148,
=>page 151
Distance warning
=> page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150,
=> page 152
Pre sense
> page 152
Side assist, exit warning
>page 157
Parking systems
=>page 161
Rear cross-traffic assist
>page 165
Park assist
=>page 170
Emergency call function
> page 188
Tank system
=> page 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 227,
> page 229

Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 233
Engine oil sensor
=> page 233
Engine warm-up request
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239
Washer fluid level
=> page 242
Tire pressure
=> page 262,
=> page 263,
=> page 265,
=> page 265,
=> page 266
Tire pressure
=> page 263,
=> page 266

Other indicator lights
Low beam headlights
=> page 58
Parking lights
=>page 58












Turn signals
=> page 59,
=> page 61
Turn signals
=>page 59,
=> page 61
Start/Stop system
=> page 111
Cruise control system
=> page 136
Cruise control system
=> page 136
Efficiency assist
=> page 138,
> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138

Quick access

Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
> page 138
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 145
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Active lane assist
=> page 150
High beam headlights
=> page 59,
=>page 59
High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60
Laser lights
=> page 60
Child safety lock
=>page 45
Child safety lock
=> page 45
Child safety lock
=>page 45

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Power top
=> page 53




























High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60,
=> page 62
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Start/Stop system
> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Hold assist
=>page 115
Steering
=>page 119
Speed warning system
=> page 130
Speed warning system
= page 130
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
> page 131
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
CRUISE
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 138,
Predictive control
> page 143,
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=>page 148
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 143

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Adaptive cruise control
=> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147,
> page 148
Distance warning
=> page 149
Active lane assist
= page 150,
=> page 152
Pre sense
=>page 152
Pre sense
=> page 153
Side assist, exit warning
=>page 157
Parking systems
=> page 161
A) Rear cross-traffic assist
a7] =>page 165
Are Park assist
ig) => page 170
Park assist
=> page 170

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Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (analog)





Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @) Right additional display with speed-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: ometer
Left dial @® Left additional display with:
—Tachometer .........00.. 000s 14 SIG OOM wice es eosenes 2 a were 2 8 wate @ oe 105
Tab af@a « < sees se oes x eee gee 13 — Audi drive select mode ......... 118
Centralarea .............0.000. 13 Display
Status line (one or two lines) — Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
Right dial i
— Convenience display ZX WARNING
— Speedometer Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Display If there is a severe ECD in the instru-
—FuellevelfD .....-..e0eeec ee. 227 ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator
light may also turn on. Stop the >

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vehicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.

G) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis-
play or location of the items that are shown
may vary on the different versions of the in-
strument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 221.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 26.
Operating

Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
RAZ-0377

Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
» Press the [=] button ©).
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @) > page 13.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:






First tab Vehicle functions > page 16
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 202
Media > page 212
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 175
Fifth tab Navigation > page 190


Adjusting the display
RAZ-0673
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
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Adjusting the layout
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Setting the automatic layout change
Applies to: RS model with Audi virtual cockpit
Requirement: depending on vehicle equipment,
the RS Performance or RS Runway layout must
be set.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure > Automatic activation
of RS layout.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the RS Per-
formance or RS Runway layout will be automati-
cally set when switching into the RS modes
=>page 118.
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure.
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > [I] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display @) > page 12
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
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To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the BB indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 236.
C) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (@) 9 page 12 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the tA indicator light turns on, the engine will
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the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you
release the accelerator pedal while the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the B indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
@) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer


Fig. 7 Instrument cluster: reset button
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar @) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re-
set button @.
iG) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

Z\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 133.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
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cause for concern as long as the B or 3 indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 133.
Shift light indicator
Applies to: RS models
The shift light indicator informs the driver when
the RPM limit is reached.
» Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Set the RS Performance or RS Runway layout if
necessary > page 13.
» Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 133.
The shift light indicator is displayed with green,
yellow and red ranges in the upper areas of the
tachometer. The shift light indicator will blink red
when approaching the engine speed limit. Shift
to the next highest gear at the right time.
Sport displays
Applies to: RS models
Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire
pressure indicator, may be available depending
on vehicle equipment.
Opening sport displays in the instrument
cluster
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
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Opening sport displays in the MMI
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > RS monitor.
> Browse to the desired display if necessary.
G meter
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The current values are displayed in
the instrument cluster while driving. The maxi-
mum values that are reached are stored and dis-
played when the vehicle is stationary. Only the
maximum values that are reached are displayed
in the MMI.
> To reset the stored values, press and hold the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel for one second.
Tire pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see
=> page 263, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Engine data
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
The engine data in the instrument cluster shows
which percentage of the maximum output or
maximum torque is currently being used.
Temperature
The temperature display in the MMI shows the
temperature of various fluids and vehicle compo-
nents, such as the engine oil or sport differential.
Vehicle functions
(OTe TWN]
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the =] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 17
— Sport displays > page 16
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— Lap statistics > page 133
— Acceleration measurement > page 134
— Reduced display > page 14
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
—Time and date > page 221
— Level
— Digital speedometer
— Average consumption > page 17
— Range
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 17
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving fuel (for exam-
ple, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
G) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set > page 221.
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Touch display

Touch displa > Press and hold an item until the associated op-
tions are displayed.
General touch display
operation Teen LCR ite
Applies to: touch display
Applies to: touch display
The center display is a touchscreen. Operation is
very similar to operating a smartphone.
@) Tips
Certain gestures are not available in every
menu.

Fig. 10 Touch display: pressing and pulling

>)
Applies to: touch display : Moving an item
You can position some items at any location on
the screen.
>» Press and hold an item, and then use your fin-
ger to pull it to the desired location.

inching fingers together and ling a
Applies to: touch display

Fig. 8 Touch display: pressing
Selecting a function or button
> Press the desired function or button.

Applies to: touch dis play

Fig. 11 Touch display: pinching fingers together and pull-
ing them apart
Zooming in and out on an item
> To increase the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers apart.
> To decrease the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers together.

Fig. 9 Touch display: pressing and holding
Accessing options
For some items, you can access additional op-
tions that are not directly visible.
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