wiper blades AUDI A5 2021 Owners Manual

Lights and Vision

© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position ©).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever into position ©, the headlights
will be cleaned at fixed intervals.

ZA WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 66, Cleaning/changing wip-


er blades.

@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
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— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
G) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
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Fig. 61 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades

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Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 65, fig. 60 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @) until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h). >

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Lights and Vision

You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 65, fig. 60).
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 268.
Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob @ on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount (2).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the wiper blade replacement position.

Z\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-

sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be lifted
up when in the wiper blade replacement po-
sition. Otherwise, you risk damaging the
paint on the hood or the windshield wiper
motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the wiper blade replace-
ment position for other reasons, for exam-
ple if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-
ment position when the hood is open.
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If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The message that
is also displayed indicates the cause and possible
solutions. If one of the messages does not turn
off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are not controlled
by the rain sensor using the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 62 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on

> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
© until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
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>

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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Index

Exterior MinrorSeecs «= cess oe cure +o coarene © o ove 63
Folding settings........... 0. cece eee ee 35
External voice operation................. 28
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface...............4. 222
Fast route............ 0.00.00. . 0022 191
Favorites... 0... 0... eee eee eee ee 22
BIWetOOth ¢ « sses so eees co eG Hee ee Be 224
Navigation’s. © « cscs. 6 2 sma o 0 omens o 0 woman 192
Telephone ........... 0. e eee eee eee 176
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 297
File formats (media drives) .............. 216
Filling
Tank capacities... 0.2.0... eee eee eee 300
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 235
FUGLING(s = aes s « seme & ¢ seus = 7 ERS & oe 227
LO AKS base ox estzane ew esecire o somneun ss & wrenene we ¥ rane 231
Forward gear
refer to Gears... ... eee eee eee 105
Free text search
Media... ..... 0. eee eee eee 215
RadiO:ss ss ssc « = nes 5 2 ceree Sees ee 204
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 191,
Freeze protection
Coolant... ...... cee eee eee eee 236
Windshield washer system............. 242
Frequency band...............--0000-- 202
also refer to Frequency band........... 202
Fronit‘centerarmrest © esis s caes ae eee sve 72
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
ROAM cesses 6 & sonra 5 & anion & & seRON ow SMO we Be 71
Front wiper blades
Changing............. see eee eee eee 66
Cleaning... .. cece eects 66
Fuel... cece eee eee 226
AddItIVGS « ces z = seus ¢ s een 2 eee se os 227
CUPFENt: CONSUMPTION « esses 6 cee we eee oe 17
Fueldisplay....... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 12
Gasoline : wess + y ees ss ca6s to ews Fe ees 226
Reducing fuel consumption............ 110
Tank
capacity. ........... 0. cee eee eee 300
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 227
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 229
Functions on demand.................. 184
Functions that require a license.......... 184
also refer to Functions on demand....... 184
Fuses
ASSIQMIMIOM GE & asvies & weenie © ¥ sursers WF senses v 286
Replacing......... 0c cece cece eee 285
G
Garage door opener............-.000 eee 48
Garment hooks ...... 2... 0c eee eee 92
GasOlime visio: x ceawnwe vo ancane ow ceewe mw aw Oo 226
Additives... 0.0.0... cece cece 227
GaSOline MIXING veux ss meme 2» see so ee 226
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 300
GOATS: x = ues © gate « ¢ aes « Rates F RaNEE & 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 247
Glove compartment.............-.000005 92
Valet parking’: s ¢ aes + eons ss wows es eeu 47
G meter
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 300
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)... 1... . cee eee eee ee 300
H
Handsfree..................000000 00 172
HamdsiPree:Profiles. so sacs + 0 weowee 0 0 ctunene «2 172
Head-up display
Adjusting ..... 6.6.06. eee ee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 63
Operating’: « s ses « sews + cine oo corer o ¥ ave 26
Headlight range control.................. 58
Headlights’, » segs x + sees se pees se ees ee 58
Cleanings « x visas x 6 aomene eo aevuee wo anarene w oe 268
Headlight range control................ 58
Washersystem:: « « gems « x nama x paemes 2 per 65
Washer system (filling washer fluid) ..... 242
Head restraints « icin s cian s wae a 2 cexsen wv 74
Heated rear Window ¢ sacs iw a eames eee 101
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