technical data AUDI A5 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents

Supported media and file formats...... 216
Troubleshooting..............000eeee 218
Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Setup... .. 0... eee eee eee 219
Troubleshooting «cx «sess se eee s 3 ves 220
Additional settings.............. 221
System settingS..............e ee eee 221
Software update: « ccs ss e054 een ee ve 222
Connected devices............00.0 00s 223
Legalinformation................... 224
Additional information.......... 225
Brands and licenses..........-...0-5- 225
Maintenance and Care........... 226
Checking and Filling............. 226
FilClae « ¢ agisu @ & maven 2 e SINS BE SePeE YE ee 226
RePUCLINGiecs + 2 mein oo een eae ¥ wer 227
Emissions control system............. 229
Engine compartment................. 230
EMGine Oils: seas 2 = wave = ¢ eoume 5 y couse 6 2g 233
Cooling systeM...........00 0-2 ee eee 236
Brake fllid. 0.2... eee eee eee ee 238
ElectricalsysteM esa. ecw + y pews se ee 239
Battenyis « o masse © o cxasane «a sincere « a averse © ere 239
Windshield washer system...........- 242
Service interval display............... 242
Wheels .......... 66. cece eee eee eee 244
Whieelsiaind Tires « caus « « cara sv eee eo 9 244
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 262
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 263
Care and cleaning................ 267
General information 0... ..c.6 eee 267
Car washes....................0000. 267
Cleaning and care information......... 268
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 273
DO Tt VOUrSEUF ics « sce g + pass ss pews 274
Emergency assistance........... 274
Generalinformation................. 274
EQUIPITIONE sce + & wswu + wowe xe eee a ee 274
Tire MODILitY KE eccsins se sonceoe a x oneivens a ares 274
Changingatire............... 2. eee 277
Space-saving spare tire............... 280
JUIMIPFSTANEING 5 x exces 6 w erates @ a cawcens vw ae 280
TOWING... cece ete 282
Fuses and bulbs.................. 285
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 285
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 289
Customer information........... 290
Data privacy................000 eee 290
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 290
Timage reGOrding). « « canew + sect ws caver a os 290
Data memories............00.00e eee 290
Transmitted information.............. 291
Accessories and technical
CINERGSS:. « » sem: : x ews ce ee be ee ee 294
Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 294
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 294
Driving in other countries............. 294
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 294
Accessories and parts..............-. 296
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 296
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 297
Technical data.................... 299
Identification data................... 299
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 299
TAAGK es = see « = wee « = owe Be nee eg oe 301

Checking and Filling

continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
>» After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow
the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
> Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found ona label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=> page 226.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 300.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the EY indicator light will
turn on.


ZA\ WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.

ZA WARNING
Audi does not recommend transporting fuel
containers inside the vehicle. Fuel could leak
out of the container and ignite, especially dur-
ing an accident. This can cause explosions,
fires, and injuries.
— If you must transport fuel in a fuel contain-
er, note the following:
— Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can oc-
cur while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
— When using fuel containers made of met-
al, the fuel pump nozzle must always re-
main in contact with the container to re-
duce the risk of static charge.
— Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as pos-
sible into the filler opening while refuel-
ing.
— Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel con-
tainers.
— Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.




)) Depending on the engine and country
228
() Note
— Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle
components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
— Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel may enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
— Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.

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Fuses and bulbs


Fuse panel © (brown)

2 | Audi phone box, safety belt microphone

Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-



3 port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist
6 Interior monitoring, anti-theft alarm sys-
tem, tire pressure monitoring system
7 Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module

8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module

9 | Power top control module
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

ZX WARNING
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on

page 230.

TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
a control module

11 | Auxiliary battery control module

12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras

14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module

Fuse panel (£) (red)

No. | Equipment

Right neck heating

Exhaust treatment

Power top control module
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket



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All wheel drive control module, sport dif-
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11 | Exhaust treatment

Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
@) Note
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.
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Data privacy

Data privacy
Privacy notice
You can find information about responsibility for
data protection in the MMI.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SET-
TINGS > General > Legal notes > About Audi
connect.
Image recording
See aye Le MUL ea La)
Applies to: vehicles with surrounding area monitoring
Some vehicle functions require the vehicle’s path
to be detected and evaluated. This is done by
cameras installed permanently on the vehicle
that detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings
(such as obstacles or guard rails). The live images
from the cameras are transmitted to the applica-
ble control module.
The camera images are transmitted to the appli-
cable control module and stored for processing.
The control module analyzes the current camera
image using image evaluation software. This im-
age evaluation software detects anonymized
technical measurements, such as distances to ob-
jects. The control module evaluates these techni-
cal measurements and makes it possible for the
assist systems to control the vehicle, if necessary.
Data memories
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Fig. 197 Driver's side footwell: connection port for the On
Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic control
modules for various vehicle systems such as the
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airbags. These vehicle control modules store data
while driving normally that is required by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for diagnosis and repair purposes. Only
certain types of data are recorded for a very short
period of time if a control module has detected a
system event. No noises, conversations, or im-
ages will be recorded in the vehicle.
The data may include information such as the ve-
hicle speed, the direction of travel, and informa-
tion about the brake system, or also the behavior
of the restraint system in the event of an acci-
dent. The stored data can be exported and down-
loaded with special devices, which must be con-
nected directly to the vehicle.
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
There is a diagnostic connector socket in the driv-
er's side footwell to read out the various control
modules and the event data recorder. Data re-
garding the function and condition of the elec-
tronic control modules is stored in the event
memory. Only have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility read out and de-
lete the event memory.

ZA WARNING
— Incorrect use of the connection port for the
On Board Diagnostic System can cause mal-
functions, which can then result in accidents
and serious injuries.
— Only allow an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility to read out the
engine data.

rash data recorder
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle's system performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi-
cle is designed to record such data as:

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Data privacy

— How various systems in your vehicle were oper-
ating;
— Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened;
— How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
— How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and in-
juries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age, and crash location) are re-
corded. However, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac-
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the in-
formation if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
Data usage
Audi can read out the information stored in the
data memories or similar data, or give this infor-
mation to third parties, especially in the follow-
ing situations:
— If the vehicle owner or lessee agrees
— If there is an official request from the police
— Ifa court or authorities request it
If legally permitted, Audi can also use the data
for analysis of vehicle operation and safety per-
formance or provide this data to third parties for
research purposes.
Transmitted information
Data collection
Applies to: vehicles with data collection
Depending on the country, Audi may collect data
for the following purposes, for example: offer
and product optimization, public safety, provision
of Audi connect remote vehicle services, and
adaptation to customer expectations. For exam-
ple, various technical function data, environmen-
tal data, driving data, and usage data will be col-
lected for a specific purpose and forwarded to
Audi. The data will be sent from the vehicle at
the time the data was collected.
Applies to: MMI: You can find additional informa-
tion about data collection in the MMI. Select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General > Legal
notes > About Audi connect.
If you would like to deny data transmission to
Audi, contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion. You also have the option to deactivate data
transmission within the privacy settings.
Privacy settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Privacy settings.
When using Audi connect services or during data
collection, data will be transmitted from the ve-
hicle.
> To display additional information about the pri-
vacy settings and the associated symbols in the
status bar, press @ in the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Setting the maximum privacy settings
When the Activate privacy mode function is
switched on, the data connection is deactivated
or sending of data is restricted, but all safety-re-
lated, legal, or contractually required Audi con-
nect services remain activated. The majority of
the Audi connect services are deactivated.
When the function is switched off, the data con-
nection will be available in order to use Audi con-
nect
services.
Adjusting individual privacy settings
In the MMI, you can adjust individually which da-
ta should be transmitted from the vehicle. If you
switch on a data category, the data will be trans-
mitted.
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Accessories and technical changes

Usually maintenance and repair work requires
special tools, measuring devices, and other
equipment that is available to trained vehicle
technicians in order to help ensure that your vehi-
cle and all of its systems operate correctly, relia-
bly, and safely. Performing work on the vehicle
incorrectly can impair the operation and reliabili-
ty of your vehicle and may void one or more of
your vehicle's warranties.
Technical Modifications
Interference with electronic components, their
software, the wiring, and data transfer may cause
malfunctions. Because of the way electronic com-
ponents are interconnected, such malfunctions
can also impair systems that are not directly in-
volved. This means that you risk both a substan-
tial reduction in the operational safety of your ve-
hicle and increased wear of vehicle components.
Some convenience functions, such as the conven-
ience turn signal function, individual door open-
ing function, and displays, can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If functions
are reprogrammed, the information and descrip-
tions about these functions in this Owner's Man-
ual may no longer apply to the changed func-
tions. Audi recommends that an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility perform
and verify any reprogramming procedures.


— Never perform any work in the engine com-
partment unless you know exactly how to
carry out the job and have the correct tech-
nical information and the correct tools.
— If you are uncertain about what to do, have
the work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer, an authorized Audi Service Facility,
or another qualified workshop. Serious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per-
formed work.


ZA WARNING
Maintenance work, repairs, or technical modi-
fications to the vehicle (such as installing ad-
ditional equipment) that is not performed
correctly can cause serious injuries and in-
crease the risk of an accident.


Z\ WARNING
The engine compartment in any motor vehicle
is a potentially dangerous area and can cause
serious personal injury.
— Always use extreme caution when doing any
work in the engine compartment. Always
follow commonly accepted safety practices
and use common sense. Never risk personal
injury.

@) Note
— Maintenance work, repairs, or technical
modifications to the vehicle (such as instal-
ling additional equipment) that is not per-
formed correctly can cause vehicle damage.
— If emergency repairs must be performed,
take your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
— Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle
resulting from failure to comply with these
guidelines.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Regular maintenance can help protect the
environment.
— Technical modifications to the vehicle can
have a negative impact on fuel consumption
and vehicle emissions.
@) For the sake of the environment
Certain components in your vehicle such as
undeployed airbag modules, pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. When the vehicle or parts of the
restraint system including airbag modules
and safety belts with pretensioners are scrap-
ped, all applicable laws and regulations must
be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is
familiar with these requirements and we rec-
ommend that you have your dealer perform
this service for you.
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Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label
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Fig. 198 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 198 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle informa-
tion.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
— Inthe motor compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.






Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
AS Cabriolet 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.5 (1,384)
A5 Coupe 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.0 (1,371)
AS Sportback 187.3 (4,757) 72.6 (1,843) 79.9 (2,029) 54.6 (1,386)
S5 Cabriolet 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.5 (1,384)
S5 Coupe 184.9 (4,697) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.0 (1,371)
S5 Sportback 187.3 (4,757) 72.6 (1,843) 79.9 (2,029) 54.6 (1,386)
RS 5 Coupe 185.9 (4,723) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 53.5 (1,360)
RS 5 Sportback 188.3 (4,782) 72.7 (1,846) 79.9 (2,029) 54.6 (1,387)

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Technical data

(er) Feb a(t)
Fuel tank 15.3 gal (58 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system* $5 qt (5.21)

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 100/110 g® +/-10g

@) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
~ Applies to: Sportback: 198 tbs (80 kg


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Fig. 199 Safety certificate



Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is:
— Applies to: Coupe: 165 lbs (75 kg)
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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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