charging AUDI A5 2021 User Guide

Checking and Filling


— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases

the risk of an explosion.

G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

B8W-0125


Fig. 172 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Observe the safety precautions > page 230, Gen-
eral information.
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield/rear win-
dow* and the headlight washer system*
> fig. 172, > page 232. The reservoir capacity
can be found in > page 300.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
242
Messages
gs Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
C) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.

Data privacy

You can also deactivate individual services for
your vehicle at my.audi.com if you are logged into
the vehicle as the key user > page 31. These de-
activated services will not be available in the ve-
hicle. For additional information, visit my.audi.
com.)
@) Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
G) Tips
— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 23.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange
of data for Audi connect services and emer-
gency calls, if equipped:
— The emergency call function will remain
available without restrictions and will con-
tinue to transmit data.
— If an online roadside assistance call is ini-
tiated, no data will be transmitted, but a
call will be made.
— If the Geofencing Alert, Speed Alert,
and/or Valet Alert services have been acti-

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vated by the key user, then they will re-
main available without restrictions and
continue to transmit data.
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Audi collects, uses, stores and shares your per-
sonal information, such as contact data, vehicle
data, usage data, driving data and precise geolo-
cation, in order to provide you with the products
and services you have purchased or requested,
and for a number of other purposes, for example,
to track quality issues, to performance and safe-
ty, to meet our internal compliance or legal re-
quirements and to market to customers and po-
tential customers. For a more complete list of
the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our
data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: On the home screen, select:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About
Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect

Index

Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 241
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 239
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 240
Belt positioners sins oe seus vo new vs eww oe 77
BlOGk POURC sew: 2s wencu 2 o pee 2s eee F ee 196
BlOWEr's » owes 2 = seme 2 2 saves 2 eee oe ree E 100
Bluetooth
AUGiO player = secu ss mone oo wasn oo inane Wo 210
Connecting a device..............0000- 223
Connecting a mobile phone............ 171
Deleting a device ........ ces eee eeeeeee 224
Device Overview « sicisce « « ssc «© cscceue a 6 aoeee 223
Disconnecting adevice................ 223
Displaying profiles..................0. 224
Selecting adeviee « scsics 2 6 snscis © 6 arsnin + 6 « 223
Specifying a favorite.................. 224
BoOSt ..... cece eee eee 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 238
Brakes... 2... eee 112
Brake fluid: « « seas s ¢ wows se eews oo eee 238
Emergency braking function............ L15
(0) 116
New brake pads................ 000 eee 113
Brands ..... 2... ee eee eee eee 225
Break-in security feature.............000. 37
Breaking in
New brake pads..........-.. eee eee ee 113
NQWHIFESS = 5 sccons 3 0 ascane © 0 wemwm ooo aa 9 251,
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0- 213
Business. addressins ¢ vss «+ mean a 3 man oo 196
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 231
Battery specific.......... see eee eee eee 240
CAlElist,. scsnis x 2 ammnes + « creme & & mean = eee « 175
Cameras
Coverage areaS.. 1... eee eee eee 127
LOGAtIONS <5 « = seem 5 2 Rom FE eR FE oe 128
Capacities
Fuelitank’: » soos 3 2 mews 2 2 awe 2 4 came + ne 300
Washer fluid reservoir................. 300
Carwashiis s sxsw 2 «crue 6 o ance a 0 comics oo oem 267
302
Catalytic converter..............-00000- 229
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...............-.00. 171
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 173
Central locking.................520 eee ee 34
AUTO LOGK:: » cuoz = wees: = sem 4 s seu 2 mae 34
Conveniencerkey a ica 2 swoon wwe o 6 sao a 39
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Messages ........... 0.00. c eee eee ee 36
Remote control key...........eeeeeeeee 39
SOLUINGS « 2 sees & o cmnmres © 3 smreees w o omnes Bo seats 35
EMILE KY, wccssie wc » sienna us oneuane # % ansine 5 ens 39
Central locking switch..............20005 36
Ceramic Drakestiins oo scuns wo sueeme « omen ¥ 5 8 113
GOrtiTiCati Oia « sacs oo omens oo sam oo sm 297
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ..... eee ee ee eee 91.
Charging the battery
Mobile devices. ................000005 211
USB « = usu = ¢ nme © E ROU ¢ FoR § 2 ee 174
Wirelesst. xs seswes « 0 ansuosa sx aswsar oo amanere #0 6 174
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 45
Power WINdOWS........ 0. cece ee eee eee ee 45
Rear dOOrSisy: + « sexse & s saws 4 Scum s 2 oem ge 45
Child safety seats..............--.000-05 84
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 89
Securing with a safety belt.............. 87
Sectiring with LATCH « s « avs « ¢ zeus 5 x ewer 87
Cleaning... 0.0... . cece eee eee eee eee 267
Cleaning Alcantara............--.00000. 270
Cleaning artificial leather............... 270
Cleaning carbon components........ 269, 271
Cleaning CONtrOIS:. « sie. 6 sree oo eevee 4 2 we 270
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim... 269,270
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 269
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 270
Cleaning textilee:s » vows se cena: 2eas a ¢ toe 270
Climate control system .............0000. 98
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
ROI = sscas © 6 woanere © wennane © 6 over © oo ammo 98
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock.. 0.2.0... cee cece eee 45

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Software information
Legalinformation.................005 224
Software version (MMI)
Version information.................. 224
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 221
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 280
Spare tits: : caus 4 5 eeu io OSS FB eS oa 280
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 130
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 130
Speedometer « secs s voce ss wees ss ewes s ee 12
Speed warning system..........-..2-05. 130
Sport differentiales: ¢ sees ss wees se ees = 121
Sport displays.............-. 0c eee eee eee 16
Sporty driving..........-.. ee eee eee eee 116
Start/Stop system. ...........0--00 eee 111
Switching: Off and Of : wows sz wees xo owes ¢ 111
Starting to drive.......... 2... eee ee eee 104
Starting (engine)...................... 111
Steering............ 0.02 eee eee eee eee 119
Audi drivé Sel@ct occ: s & nes 5 ¢ news so cas 119
also refer to Steering...............-. 119
Steering locks « « sees ss eeee + yeast eens 103
Steering wheel
AdjUStIN Gera 2 2 wae 2 5 stereo enews vv ener 73
Adjusting manually.............0ee eee 73
Shift:paddleés secs ¢ s eee ¢ x ween = y eee es 107
Steering
wheel heating « sis is oases 6 a sone 102
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 259
Stopover (navigation) «wesc os cen 6 x cer » 194
Stopping’ + & sees vs ovens ¥ o sees oo ores = we 104
Stopping thevehicle:s; <5 ses s ences s een 104
Stopping (Engine): < «esas ss sews + ¢ Hess 11,1.
StOrage:s + ¢ eas ¢ oes & eee be ees Fe es 92
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 92
Storage areaS..... 2... eee 92
Stored stations
FEE EO PIOSCtS:s « s sews ss ween x eee aos 205
Straps... eee eee eee 92
Sunshade
ROOT: scves « ¢ yeews 5 o qa § camer gy GE eee 47
also refer to Sunshade............-.... 47
SUIT'VISOMS coves. 2 5 cova os eesan 2 3 wenn 2 3 eee 65
SUSPENSION « sous sw eaves ¥ seam @ Se oS EET LL
Audi drive select. ...........00000 eee 119
Swapping calls.............-.00 0-2 -a ee 177
SWERVElASSISE 5 sccce «x menor oo mimes ow anes os 154
Symbols
Navigation ........... 0.0 cece ee ee eens 194
TrattiCewss < «mops s seen & = Baume ox ce et Ne 199
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNG (BUERON) is so comin: oo cine oo cto oo seen 100
SYStEINISELEINGS « wees ¢ x een s names ¢ Hew § 22:1,
T
TACHGH@ter cia « x sscue 2 wepeew s woe x ¥ He 12,14
Tail lights
GlOANING’s =o same 2 o owe oe eee 2s ee Yo 268
Technical-data:: « « seoe : same 2 nae a 2 cee 299
Technical modifications................. 294
Telephone: ¢ « scaa cs ieee ts dees te eae ea: 171
Accepting/ending acall................ 177
Audi phone box............0. 0.0 eee ee 173
Charging the battery (USB)............. 174
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 174
Connecting a mobile phone............ 171
Dialing anumber.................200- 177
Exterior antenna): . «ses s+ sees sv oes s 174
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 175
Options during aphonecall............ 177
Playing CHUSIC sues 2 ¢ veure = ¢ omeee x e eee 210
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays...............66. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 15
Temperature gauge
COOLANE sscsus x + cmuncs a ancenes vw oomione i m asoeome wo 12
TORII PUL, scones 3 & sowwans & & sommes & @ seameN TH saTRER 24
TOXUMESSAGES wen o « woes os nome oe eerEe a ee L739
SOEUINGS: secu also refer to Text messages............ 179
Tie-downs ... 2... 0. eee eee 96
Tightening specification
Wheel DOltSiss « 5 sas 2s nea «2 eee 3 ae 280
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 280
TIMG eet eee 17
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 107
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 274
311

TAPES scvere wo suewes ao caeues © w aneeees ww crmvaue ww one 244
Changing. .......... cece eee eee eee ee 277
Low-profile‘tires « ssa< 2 wasws 2 xewn sy ran 261
Repaitisets + wexcs: ss maven & x ance v6 anes oY 274
Service life... 2.2.2... 0.0... e eee eee 253
Tite PressStfese< : ese © : nowy & 2 seuee bp xe 254
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Tire pressure table.................0.. 256
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 124
Treadwear indicators.................. 253
Unidirectional...............0.0. 246, 279
Uniform tire quality grading............ 261
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 247
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 257
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 135
TO OMSiasore = ceases o = ssctses a amen so casio so oe 274
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. eee 89
Touch display
Adjusting the brightness.............005 20
Operating’. « ssi w x aareve wv sawses 6 o aroma so aes 18
TOWINGies ¢ 2 weg s eeeys ¢ peeeu ¢ 2 eeree s x Be 282
TOWING'LOOD = seas ¢ seems 2 y eee e 2 ween ge ee 283
Towing protection monitoring............. 37
TPMS
Indicator light . cess is ewes s esse eens 266
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 199
Trafficdn formation . vss os sso 0 series ave 200
Online traffic information.............. 199
Traffic jam assist... 2.0.0.2... 0... e eee 147
Traffic light information................ 132
Traffic sign recognition................- 130
TrATRSIQMS wiccsre xo csesoss oo cumnsie oo ccetorn 6 & ana 133
Trailer tOWinG? cess wsrewa s waren 3 6 esarem 6 + vanw 124
Tongue weight...............002-000. 124
Trailehlodd s + saa ¢ 2 wees : hea eRe aR 124
Turn assist... . 02... cece eee ee eee 155
Turn signals ..... 2.0... e cece e eee 59
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 261
312
Unlocking and locking.................-- 34
By remote control. ... 2... eee eee eee 39
Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 40
With the central locking switch.......... 36
With the convenience key..............- 39
Update (software)...................-. 222
USB
ACAptGr as + xavsu sx semis s = que so See a 174
USB
charging POtt: = = scm : seams s naam ct xe 91
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 216
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 211
Users
Localusers...... ee eee eee eee eee 31
MyAudi USErS... 6... ee eee eee eens 31
Using residual heat.................00. 101
V
Valet parking................... cece eee 47
Vanity Mirror... 2.2... eee eee eee eee 65
Vehicle
Care/cleaning...............25 eee ee 267
DIMENSIONS « cows ss eee s ees § nae a a 299
Identification data................00. 299
Out of service... 6... eee eee eee 273
Raising’: + < sees + ¢ snes + + eae ss ees + oe 278
SEAN Geiss 6 v svvine 6 o saieinn wo ounces © a mUTEDS 0 103
Unlocking and locking............-...-- 39
Vehicle care... 2. eee eee eee 267
Vehicle control services..............--- 184
Vehicle data label.................0000- 299
Vehicle identification number............ 299
Vehicle jacki: « ¢ sews 5 = sae 5 2 ewes 5 2 ows 3 274
Lifting points..................00000. 278
Weliicle- key: « 2 snes = 2 ameee 2 aeseme » eevee 34, 38
Vehicle starting system................. 112
Vehicle tool kit. s ¢ sacs se eaen yc iwew sv eee 274
Ventilationtss + ¢ weve « a wees ¢ s eee oo eee 7 98
VIEW BUCtOM axis ¢ s wan.e = sted 2 See Ge Ree 13
Voicemail. ... 2... eee eee eee 177
Voice recognition system..............0-5 27
External scx « x soi « ¥ ater & p Rees oe eee 28
Operating’: « = ssn <6 wwwn oo sows +o ome ve 27

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Warning lights

refer to Indicator lights................5. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 267
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 202
Weights 300
Wheel bolts . . 259
Changing atire swsrc ss eews se meee = a ere 277
Wheels accu : scxee ¢ 2 sem « x ues g 2 meee eo 244
GLEAMING » 5. sesssas so awioans a 0 oneuaes we o aumians me nee 269
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 247
REPLACING cows v « qa & x qewa so aaa s Hoam 277
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 257
Wheelwrench....................000. 274
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings .............-.00000. 185
Using a hotspot «2.5: . eee s sees eens 183
Winid'deflectors +» msex + wan a meme oy mom g 54
Cleaning « « cesses 5 = sso 2 v some wo amvane @ o see 269
Windows
Child safety lock........ 2.0.00 eee eee 45
Cleaning and removing ice............. 270
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Defrosting........ 2.0.0. e eee eee eee 101
Opening and closing.................-. 45
PoWer WIndOWS:: « = sss: = y sees 5 ¢ Rew & oo 45
Windshield
Cleaning « « seve: a ix cmos a amas vo anew ov 2 wc 65
Defrosting........ 0... eee eee eee eee 101
also refer to Windshield................ 65
Windshield washer system........... 65, 242
Windshield wipers...............-.00-0- 65
Winter operation
Gar WaSHeS saws: 2 x wenn ¢ ¢ aeme x eee gs 267
Gooling'systeM « ace «+ ease oem 6 ome 236
Defrosting the windows..............- 101
Neck heating ............seeeeeeeneee 101
Rear window defogger................ 101
Removing ice from windows............ 270
Seat heating...............-.05. 100, 101
SNOWICNAINS ese ss news ae woes 3 pee os HO 260
Steering wheel heating................ 102
Tir€S cee 260
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 240
Windshield washer system............. 242
Winter tite cress so ccwsso vo comune ¥ 0 oxocons + & aoe 260
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Wireless charging...............--.05. 174
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