tires AUDI A5 2021 Owner's Guide

Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—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 67
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution® >
tail lights

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Emergency assistance

Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit


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Fig. 180 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 274.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @) on the compressor)
> fig. 179.
> Remove the connector (4) and pressure hose (5)
from the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose (5) to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle @.
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the compressor.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
> Connect the filler hose (8) to the valve (7)
© fig. 180.
> Connect the plug @ ° fig. 179 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.

2) The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
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Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) > fig. 180 on the compres-
sor into position I.
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.
ZA WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
(i) Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
(eye) Clalare)
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit



> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

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Emergency assistance

Removing and installing a wheel
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Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 185 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 186”.
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 279 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.

D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench*.
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

ZX WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 251.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle or the hex socket wrench with the
ratchet to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
This increases the risk of an accident, be-
cause you will not be able to achieve the cor-
rect tightening specification.
o Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.

Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of hydroplaning.
To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
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Emergency assistance

> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 92.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 263 or > page 265.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Space-saving spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
=> page 274.
The tire pressure must be adjusted to a specified
value listed on the tire pressure sticker
= page 254, fig. 176.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
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you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
—Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.
@) Note
Secure the spare tire in the spare tire well us-
ing
the handwheel in order to reduce the risk
of damage to other components.

Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 99
A
AIC cooling MOde:. « « vesiare «sas © wrens 6 avers 99
A/C system refrigerant oil............005 300
Acceleration measurement.............. 134
Accelerator pedal....... 0... cece eee eee ee 107
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 107
AGCOSSONICS © iiss 2s weer «wai + wave «6 o5a08 296
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 150
Adaptive cruise control................. 139
Adaptive dampers............000 ee eee 119
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ............-. ce eee eee 100
Adjusting the brightness................. 63
Adjusting the sound.................00- 221
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ........ cee eee eee 100
Adjusting the volume..............2.-005 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 221
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 221
Aitbag’syStem « « sams s seen + wees os reese es 79
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 274
All-weather lights...............-..20--- 58
Allseason tires..........2.220202200005 260
All wheel drive
refer tOQUAtEOmms: 5 = yews « w eam eo ewe 120
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback’. « oii. eons 6 6 cris 6 0 ow 211
Operating...............0..0 000.0000. 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 211
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Anti-lock braking system............0005 121
Anti-Slip Regulation. ................405 121
Anti-theft alarm system ..............000. 37
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation........
Audi active lane assist..............
Cleaning the camera area..........
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors..............
Predictive control................
Traffic jam assist..........-..00-.
Audi adaptive light.................
Audi connect
FefEr LO CONNECE ss = « awe + e wane seas
Audi drive selects: 2 : ssa as xeaas x een
Audi music interface...............
Audio files...............002--000-
Safety measures ....... 0c. ee eens
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist................
Audi smartphone interface..........
Legalinformation................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system...
Automatic headlights.............
Auto Lock (central locking) ..........
Automatic climate control system....
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission............
Automatic wipe/wash system........
Average consumption..............
Average speed............0.- 0000
B
Bag hooks............--6- eee sees
Band
refer to Frequency band...........
301

Index

Replacement parts.............-.020005 296
Replacing bulbsescs. «6 voi 2 6 sree #0 were 2 289
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 296
Reverse gear
TEPEFLO.GOANS & secs ¥ waveere ¥ wave eo eee 105
RIMS! « aces oo smn oo corse oo Ree De BS 259
Cleaning....... 00... cece cece 269
Rolling. ..... 0... cee eee ee eee eee 104
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 114
Transmission idlés « < seo x y ose 2 eee « 2 106
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Roof load « « seas seee x ¢ peen sc Pee ex eS 300
ROOPECK ose : sae « £ sexe es Heme ss meu eee 96
alsorreferito Roof taCkivrses «sce a wow «oe 96
Route guidance
SEOPPLING erie «© sures © & senmns © o sammeee wo cane 194
also refer to Navigation............... 190
Running direction (tires)................ 279,
S
Safety belt microphone................. 181
Safety belts... 0... 2... eee eee 75
Belt positioner... 0... 0... eee eee 77
Cleaning’: « ¢ saws ¢ ¢ sews oy cee ee ees eee 270
Locking... 0.6... cee eee eee eee eee 88
Securing child safety seats.............. 87
Satellite map... ... eee eee 197
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..............-.--05- i?
Recuperation « « eee ss ceww + ween & + wows ¢ 9 17
Screen
refer to Touch display..........00ees eee 18
SCrewahiver’s x + sxswive wo inane & o sama ow omncam a 274
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 215
Seat: heating secs so cane eo esawere 2 eases 100, 101
Seats
Adjusting. .......... 0. cee eee eee eee 70
ClGANING:: ¢ « saas ss Hess 2 o ReeS eo eRe eA: 270
Easy entry function................200. 72
Folding the rearseats............... 94,95
Head restraints....................05. 73
Memory FUNCHON ¢ wie & 2 mas a ¢ ween » 2 ese 78
310
Resetting the position.................. 71
Storing a seat profile...............000. 78
Seat ventilation.................8. 100, 101
Securing the vehicle................000. 104
Selecting a source (media).............. 212
Selector lever + « wows oo awesome 2 cvtue oo sees 105
Selector lever position
MOPEPEONGCANS :. iacans wo « enerame we % suena @ Heer 105
Sensors
Coverage areaS.. 1. eee eee eee 127
LOGatiONS aes = y seme + a serge « eee ce eS 128
Service interval display................. 242
SET REAR (button).............00000005 100
Setting measurement units.............. 221
Settings... 20... cee eee eee eee eee 221
Announcements and tones............. 221
BlUGtOOEN's ¢ sasns + & were = & sees © v cores & 222
Dateramd timer: « x secmece = x carne © = sms = 5 221
Language............ cece eee eee 221
Measurement units................06- 221
Media... ... cee eee eee eee 216
Navigation..............0..0.00 ee eee 200
RaGiO son x ¢ woe & o cme 2H Hee YB Ee 208
SOUNG aiicssa x a isvars «+ cvenane 2 0 ncanews a 8 seauow oa 221
SysteM . 1... eee eee ee 221
TIMEZONE wis 2 = news a o eoeeR & & SOU GE PETE 221
WisFihotspot. cscs 2 sec x 2 eens e 2 wns « 185
Setting the language................... 221
Setting the times: « + aes neen ee rea ee 221
Shift light indicator’: « escx « s wees se sors «ee 16
Shit Pad dleSiacu « = misuse & = menue 2 § Hepes 2 Ese 107
5S) To)» 184
Shuffle... 0... eee ee 214
Side assist... 0... eee eee eee 156
Cleaning the sensors...............0-. 269
SIM Card... 6... eee ee eee eee 183
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Smart Favorites
referto Presets sais so sews v een av were as 205
Smartphone
refer to Telephone ..........ceeeeenees 171
SNOW CHAINS is: os weeiies os eee 6 wow a 6 awa 260
Socket
refer to Power sourceS..........--.00--- 91

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
313