suspension AUDI A5 2021 Owners Manual

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Brake system
> page 113,
> page 238,
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 114
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 114
Steering
=>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140,
Safe start monitor
=>page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 146
Traffic jam assist
=>page 147
Steering intervention request
=>page 148
Distance warning
=>page 149
Active lane assist
=> page 150
Pre sense
> page 153
Hood
> page 231
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
> page 239

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Engine speed limitation
=>page 14



























Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
>page 111
Central
locking
=> page 36
Power top
=> page 53
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 62
Adaptive light
=> page 62
Headlight range control system
=> page 62
Light/rain sensor
=> page 62,
=> page 67
Windshield wipers
=> page 67
Safety systems
=> page 80
Engine start system
=> page 104
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 113
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Suspension control
=>page 119
Steering
>page 119
Steering lock
>page 119
All wheel drive
> page 121,
Sport differential
=> page 121

Driving

The vehicle cannot be held in place automatically.
Press the brake pedal to secure the vehicle from
rolling away unintentionally.
Special driving situations
Sporty driving
Applies to: RS models
When driving in a sporty style, the wear on all ve-
hicle components is greatly increased, especially
on the engine, transmission, tires, brakes, and
suspension. This can result in increased wear. Al-
so note the following points:
— Make sure the vehicle is in good condition.
Make sure to check the brake pads, tire tread,
and tire pressure (when tires are warm).
— Beforehand, warm up the engine by driving no
higher than two-thirds of the maximum permit-
ted engine RPM. The engine oil must be
brought to a minimum temperature of 158 °F
(70°C).
— Before stopping the vehicle, allow the engine
and brakes to cool back down to a regular oper-
ating temperature by driving normally.
If necessary, use the following functions:
— Dynamic Audi drive select mode* > page 118
— Launch Control > page 107
— Limit ESC > page 122
G) Tips
Wear caused by load does not constitute a ve-
hicle fault as defined by the terms of the war-
ranty.
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high alti-
tudes, note the following information:
— Drive slowly and carefully.
— Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re-
verse.
— When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill descent control if you press the brake pedal
while driving in “D” gear. The automatic trans-
mission will select a gear suitable for driving
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down the hill and will attempt to maintain the
speed at which the vehicle was traveling at the
time the brake pedal was pressed. Press the
brake pedal if necessary. The hill descent con-
trol will switch off once the hill levels out or
you press the accelerator pedal.
— Utilize the engine braking effect when driving
downhill by selecting the “S” driving program
=> page 106. This especially applies when tow-
ing a trailer. This reduces the load on the
brakes.
— Apply the brakes in intervals and do not press
the brake pedal continuously.

ZA WARNING
— Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is de-
signed to handle. Do not exceed the hill
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle
could tip or slide.
— Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you
must immediately start steering in the di-
rection of the downward slope to reduce the
risk of an accident.
— Always be ready to brake when using the hill
descent control function.
PTTL Matic: RL -s
If you must drive through water, follow these in-
structions:

— Check the stability of the ground, the current,
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable,
there is a strong current, or there are waves,
the water must only reach up to the lower edge
of the body at the most.
— Deactivate the Start/Stop system*.
— Drive carefully and no faster than at walking
speeds to prevent the front of the vehicle from
creating waves, because they could splash
above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
— Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
— Drive in reverse.
— Do not turn the engine off.

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Driving


After driving through water, press the brake
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the
full braking effect will be restored.

Vehicle components such as the engine, drive
system, suspension, or electrical system can
be severely damaged by driving through wa-
ter.
If possible, avoid driving through salt water
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use
fresh water to clean any vehicle components
that come into contact with salt water.
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Driving dynamic

Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is
suitable for long trips on highways or smooth
driving around curves, for example.
Suspension
The suspension adjusts to be tighter or more
comfort-oriented when it comes to compensat-
ing for uneven spots on the road.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to
sporty. In the automatic setting, the engine
sound depends on the selected driving program.
quattro with sport differential
Applies to: RS models
Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
> page 121.
Suspension
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Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-
trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-
pension will adapt to the driving conditions and
the driving situation. The settings depend on the
selected Audi drive select* mode.
Ground clearance
The vehicle height and clearance can be influ-
enced by the following factors:
— Change in temperature
— Change in load

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no one
gets pinched when the vehicle level is chang-
ing, for example when cleaning the under-
body or the wheel housings.

CG) Note
Always make sure there is enough clearance
above and below the vehicle. This is especially
important for entrances with height restric-
tions, for example, before driving into under-
ground garages. You could also scrape the
ground when driving over the edges of curbs
or on steep ramps, which could damage your
vehicle.
1 o | Suspension: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Dynamic steering
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering
The driving dynamic and driving stability are in-
creased by the steering ratio based on the speed.
At reduced speeds, steering is direct in order to
provide agile steering behavior and keep the
steering effort as minimal as possible when the
driver is maneuvering the vehicle. This sets the
steering to be less sensitive at higher speeds in
order to provide improved vehicle control.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Secure the vehicle
against rolling before exiting the vehicle
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Fuses and bulbs

Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
(ole 4) g

Fig. 195 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket







Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
—






Fuse panel
No. | Equipment
1 Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
2. | Audi phone box, USB input
4 |Head-up display
5S |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel cian othe luggage comparimen’: fuse pane!
7 |Steering column lock
8 | Center display Fuse panel (@) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 |Windshield defroster
11 | Light switch, switch module 3 | Windshield defroster
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Suspension control
14 | Infotainment system 6 |Automatic transmission
16 Steering column electronics, steering 7 |Rear window defogger
wheel heating 8 |Rear seat heating
9 | Left tail lights
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10 Airbag control module

a
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
door lock, convenience system control
module

12 Luggage compartment lid

Fuse panel @) (red)

No. Equipment

Electric compressor

Fuse panel © (brown)

No. Equipment


Exterior antenna

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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
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