tow 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

8W7012721BB
Touch display

tating Dragging away from/toward the edge of

Applies to: touch display the screen
Applies to: touch display

Fig. 12 Touch display: rotating
Fig. 14 Touch display: dragging away from the edge of the
Rotating the view or perspective screen
> Rotate the item using two fingers. Opening hidden menus
The E=] symbol indicates that there is a hidden
eli menu.
Applies to: touch display
> Use your finger to drag inward from the upper
or lower edge of the screen, or
> Press the E=] button.
Closing hidden menus
> Press within the menu and drag it toward the
upper or lower edge of the screen.
nformation about menu paths

Fig. 13 Touch display: @ dragging with one finger, @
dragging with two fingers This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions. Scrolling or browsing through menus/lists
> To scroll through menus and lists, swipe up-
ward or downward with one finger. Examipls at's path
> To browse through menus and lists, swipe to > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
the right or left with one finger. SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Tilting 3D displays Following the path
> Drag upward or downward with two fingers. > First, determine in which display the path
should be entered. In this example, it is the
MMI display.
> To open the home screen, press (Y.
> If the SETTINGS button is not displayed, use
your finger to swipe to the left or right until it
appears.
> Press the SETTINGS button.
> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears. >
19

8W7012721BB
Touch display
Of OB OB
Oo OB OB om
OM OB OB 2a
Fig. 16 Center display: frequently used symbols in the sta- Fig. 17 Center display: notification center
tus bar



[RAZ-1078
Ce ay
eA eee pe tceri or
PCr cog esa Cuneo

Notifications can be displayed in the center dis-


The symbols in the status bar show you informa- play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con- and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
nected or if there is a data connection. The most status bar ©) > page 21, fig. 15. In the notifica-
common symbols are listed in the table. tion center, you can view these notifications @)
Description > fig. 17, apply quick settings @), and operate
functions @).
There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- Using the notification center
nection. Data:is being transmitted now: > To open the notification center, pull the status
There is a data connection. The bar indi- bar downward, or
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- > Press the E=] button on the status bar.
nection. No data is being transmitted now. > To turn quick settings on or off, press the re-
A mobile device is connected. The bar indi- spective symbol @).
cates the signal strength of the cell phone > To apply quick settings, press the respective
connection. symbol (2).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
be hidden. To display the older notifications,
A Bluetooth device is connected. drag your finger upward on the screen.
Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth
device is connected.

There is no data connection.

An error occurred with the mobile device
connection to the MMI.

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol ;y, the guest user is ac-
tive.


®©®e;)
©
|@|®|
©
Setting which content is displayed

You can set whether some notifications should be Audio playback was interrupted.
displayed.
©|© The audio source is muted.

> To set the displayed content, press ©&, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 291.
©

The Integrated Toll Module is switched on.
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas-
sengers are selected in the MMI.
®

23

8W7012721BB
Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
Description
eye aU mame ees eR
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Se
Drive me to
Where is a a
Connect
Pre)
Play
Eg
Maes
coy

Fig. 20 Center display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «£
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the center display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 20.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 20.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
27

Opening and closing

Break-in security feature
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the
doors, hood, and/or luggage compartment lid.
Interior/towing protection monitor
The alarm will be triggered if there are move-
ments detected in the vehicle interior (for exam-
ple, by animals) or if there is a change in the vehi-
cle angle (for example, when the vehicle is being
towed).
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered
by deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor.
Deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor
There are the following options for deactivating
the interior/towing protection monitor:
> Press the & button on the vehicle key a second
time within two seconds. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:
Touch the sensor on the door handle a second
time within two seconds. Or
> Turn the mechanical key in the door lock to the
close position a second time within two sec-
onds.
> Applies to: vehicles with MMI: Select on the
home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service >
Interior monitoring.
If you lock the vehicle, then the interior/towing
protection monitor will stay off until the next
time the vehicle is unlocked.

ZA WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.

@) Tips
The interior/towing protection monitoring on-
ly functions correctly when the windows and
the roof* are closed.
38


RAZ-0720,


Fig. 26 Your vehicle key set
@ Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the ve-
hicle key.
@ Mechanical key and release buttons for
the mechanical key
A mechanical key is integrated in the vehicle key.
To remove it, press the release button and re-
move the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key, you can:
— Applies to: vehicles with lockable glove com-
partment: locking/unlocking the glove com-
partment.
— Manually unlock and lock the doors > page 37.
— Applies to: sedan with locking backrests: Lock-
ing and unlocking the backrest > page 94.
— Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the
emergency release > page 44.
@® Key fob with vehicle code
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Open the key tag and scratch to reveal the vehicle
code. You can unlock the Audi connect vehicle
control services* for your vehicle with this vehicle
code. For additional information, see
=> page 184. If a key fob is lost, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.

8W7012721BB
Opening and closing

Panoramic glass roof Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
“Si au seGe will open again automatically. In this case, you
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun- can then close it with the power emergency clos-
shade ing function.
Operating the panoramic glass roof and


> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.


Fig. 38 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons CG) Note
The control buttons are equipped with a two- Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
stage function. cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
Operating the roof sunshade particularly the electronic equipment.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the )
switch in the headliner @ briefly toward the @ Tips
rear or forward to the second level. — Interior airflow: wind inside the vehicle can
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the be reduced by the roof sunshade when the
switch to the first level until the sunshade panoramic glass roof is all the way open.
reaches the desired position. When the sunshade is all the way open,
close it approximately 4 inches (10 cm) until
Opersting the‘reur the wind inside the vehicle subsides.
» Tilting the roof: press the A> switch in the — After switching off the ignition, the roof and
headliner briefly up to the second level (@). sunshades can still be operated for several
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2> switch down minutes as long as neither of the front
briefly to the second level. doors have been opened.
> Opening the roof: slide the > switch back — It is not possible to open the roof when
briefly twice in a row to the second level @). temperatures are too low.
> Closing the opened roof: push the 2S switch
forward briefly to the second level. Valet pa rki ng
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.
Quick opening
The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.

You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 4S switch back briefly to the second
level ) twice in a row.
47

8W7012721BB
Power top

Power top
Automatic power top
eT e e eeu)
Applies to: vehicles with power top
The power top opens and closes automatically.
When open, the power top is stored completely
in the power top compartment. The power top
can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph
(50 km/h). The power top will not open when the
temperature is below -5 °F (-15 °C).
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind-
and waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of
water may form under extreme weather condi-
tions, such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is
normal and no cause for concern.
Follow the care instructions to keep the power
top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance
=> page 267, Care and cleaning. Also observe the
following:
— Open and stow the power top only when it is
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is
damp can create imprints in it, and mildew and
other damage can result if it is left stowed
while damp for long periods of time.
— To prevent scratching or damaging the power
top, do not use any sharp-edged objects to re-
move ice and snow. The rear window may be
cleared of ice with a standard ice scraper.
— Do not leave the power top open for several
weeks or the creases in it may become discol-
ored.
— Do not open the power top when the tempera-
ture is below 32 °F (0 °C). The fabric in the
power top loses elasticity in sub-zero tempera-
tures.

Opening and closing the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top
e 8
a
2
= e a

Fig. 39 Center console: power top switch
Requirement: the luggage compartment lid must
be closed.
Opening and closing the power top
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open the power top, pull and hold the switch
@ during the entire process.
> To close the power top, pull and hold the switch
@ during the entire process.
Opening and closing the power top
(automatic operation)
It is not necessary to hold the switch.
Requirement: the speed must be between 4 mph
(6 km/h) and 30 mph (50 km/h). There must be
no passengers or objects on the rear bench seat.
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open the power top completely, pull the
switch @ briefly.
> To close the power top completely, pull the
switch @) briefly.
The status of the power top is shown in the in-
strument cluster display when operating the
power top switch.
You can close the power top when the wind de-
flector is installed > page 54.
A message will appear in the instrument cluster
if the power top cannot be opened or closed.
ZX WARNING
—When operating the power top, make sure
the function is not affected by wind or other


51

Power top

Wind deflector
Applies to: vehicles with wind deflector

° © a
Kd > &
oO

Fig. 42 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (1)

B8V-0281
Fig. 43 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (2)
The wind deflector reduces air movement in the
passenger compartment in order to make driving
more comfortable.
The wind deflector is located in the luggage com-
partment inside the storage bag* or under the
cargo floor.
Inserting and positioning the wind deflector
> Open the rear window on the passenger's side.
> Remove the wind deflector from the luggage
compartment and fold it apart once. The wind
deflector is installed in the correct position
when the long side is toward the front and the
wind deflector frame is at the top.
> Insert both pins on the wind deflector (@) into
the mounts in the side trim panel on the driv-
er's side.
> Fold the handle @) upward and Lift the center of
the wind deflector slightly @).
> Now guide the wind deflector into the mounts
on the passenger's side @) and press lightly in
the middle of the wind deflector ©) until the
handle locks in place.
> Raise the wind deflector so that it is upright.
54
Removing the wind deflector
> Fold the handle (2) upward and lift the center of
the wind deflector slightly @).
> Remove the wind deflector from the mounts in
the side trim on the passenger's side.
> Pull the wind deflector out of the mounts on
the driver side and lift it out.
> Fold the wind deflector together and store it
securely in the luggage compartment.

A WARNING
— Do not use the wind deflector to secure car-
go.
— Be careful when installing so you do not
pinch your fingers.
— Pay attention to the traffic when installing
the wind deflector. Install the wind deflec-
tor from the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.

C) Note
Do not lean against the vehicle when instal-
ling the wind deflector. Hard objects and dec-
orations on clothing such as belt buckles can
scratch the paint.
@ Tips
— The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up while driving.
— Only store the wind deflector in the storage
bag* or under the cargo floor when it is dry.

Lights and Vision

— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
WEE Tel
If the Ea indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.

By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to environmental con-
ditions
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
a Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. In the
AUTO light switch position, the low beams re-
main switched on at all times for safety reasons.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
62
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting


Fig. 55 Headliner: front interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
axs* - Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @ when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting
3 2
NI

Fig. 56 Headliner: rear reading lights
Reading lights
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the
~¥ button @.
> To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the surface while the light is switched off
“~¥@ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.