oil temperature AUDI A5 COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

0 Alternator failure => page 33
BRAKE
USA models: =:>page 33
Brake system malfunction

Canada models: =:>page 33
Brake system malfunction
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4-
Engine coolant level too =:>page 34
low/engine coolant temperature
too high
~ Engine oil pressure too low =:>page 35
~ II Refill engine oil now =:>page 35
@-e Steering malfunction =:> page 36
©-1 Ignition lock malfunction ::::>poge36
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Alternator malfunction 0
If the O symbol in the instrument panel display flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the alternator or the vehicle electron ics . A warning
to the driver will appear, too . The driver warning goes out after about
5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pressing the
!SETI
button again.
Usua lly, you can sti ll drive to the next dea lership. Turn off all but the
most necessary e lectr ica l consumers, s ince these dra in the vehicle's
battery.
0 Note
If the the _ f_ warning symbol (coolant system malfunction) a lso
lights up on the instr ument panel during the trip =>
page 34, then
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
•
Driver information display
you
have to stop immediately and turn off the engine . The coolant
pump is not work ing anymore--danger of damage to the engine! •
Brake system malfunction
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
If the warning/indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/((D )
(Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there is a
brake system malfunction . A driver message appears as well
to explain the malfunction in more detail. The driver warning
goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at
any time by pressing the
[SET] button again.
Stop the Vehicle and Check the Brake Fluid
-Stop the vehicle .
- Check the brake fluid level=>
page 284.
-Seek professional assistance if necessary .
Warning ! Fault in brake system. Contact
workshop
- Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
other qualified workshop and have the malfunction
corrected =>
&.
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© Windshield/headlight* washer container (W ) . . . . . . . 290
(J) Power steering reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
The position of the engine oil filling hole=:> fig. 205 (item@) can
differ depending on the engine design .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS=:>
& in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 275. •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of oil.
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated power plant that was built
to exacting specifications. This engine needs the right kind of engine
oil that meets specifications regarding quality and viscosity so that it
can run smoothly and reliably. Choosing the right oil and changing oil
within the time and mileage intervals printed in your vehicle's
Warranty
& Maintenance booklet matters a lot more today than it did
years ago. Audi has developed a special quality standard for engine oil
that will help assure that your vehicle's engine will get the lubrication
it needs for proper operation.
Modern engine lubrication has taken a quantum leap in the last few
years. Many synthetic oils available today provide better engine lubri­
cation that can outlast traditional petroleum-based oils, making
them a smart choice for use throughout the life of your Audi.
Whether you use synthetic or petroleum-based engine oil, the oil that
you use must conform to Audi's oil quality standard VW 502 00 to help keep your vehicle's engine running smoothly and help prevent
the formation of harmful deposits, sometimes called "sludge", that
over time can lead to expensive repairs.
Safety first
At the time of printing, engine oils available in the U.S. and Canada
that meet the exacting specifications of Audi oil standard VW 502 00
are synthetic engine oils. This does not mean, however, that every
synthetic engine oil will meet Audi oil standard VW 502 00. So always
be sure that you use an approved oil.
To help prevent the formation of harmful deposits use only oil with
the following specifications printed on the oil container:
Audi oil standard VW 502 00
Oil container labels may carry the specification singly or in combina­
tion with other designations and oil quality standards.
Viscosity
Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper
viscosity grade oil for your engine depends on climactic or seasonal conditions where you drive. You can use oil with a viscosity grade of
SAE SW40 across all temperature ranges for normal driving condi­
tions.
However, if engine oil viscosity grade SAE SW40 is not available, you
can also use viscosity grade SAE SW-30 or SAE OW-40 as long as it
meets Audi oil quality standard VW 502 00 specifications.
Because engine oil that meets the Audi oil standard may not be avail­
able everywhere when you need it, we strongly recommend that you
always carry with you an extra quart (liter) of oil that expressly
conforms to the VW 502 00 specification, in case you have to top off
the oil while on the road.
Only if the level of the oil is at or below the minimum mark - and no
oil that expressly conforms to Audi oil standard VW 502 00 specifica­
tions is available -may you top off with a high quality engine oil, pref­
erably synthetic-based, that meets ACEA A3, ACEA AS or ACEA BS or
API SL specifications, but even then, only in viscosity grades SAE SW-
40, SAE SW-30, or SAE OW-40. However, during the entire time
between oil change intervals, never top off with more than a total of
0.5 qt/liter engine oil that does not conform to Audi oil specification
vw 502 00. ..
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-Checking and filling
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For more information about engine oil that has been approved for
your veh icle, please contact either your authorized Audi dealer or
Audi Customer Relations at 1 (800) 822-2834 or visit our web site at
www.audiusa .com or www.audicanada.ca . Here you will also find a
current list of oils (manufacturers, brand names etc.) that conform to
Audi oil standard VW 502 00 .
Changing the engine oil
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed according to the mileage
(kilometers) and time intervals specified in your vehicle's Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet . Do not exceed these intervals - harmful
deposits from o ld engine oil can reduce engine performance and can
lead to expensive engine repa irs.
Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is so very important
because the lubricating properties of oil decrease gradually during
normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when you have your oil
changed, ask your authorized Audi Service Adviso r.
Under some circumstances the engine o il should even be changed
more frequent ly. Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, operate the veh icle in dusty areas or mostly under stop­
and-go traffic conditions, or when you use your vehicle where temper­
atures stay below freez ing po int for long periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the
engine has been running for a short time. This is normal and is not a
reason to change the oil more often than recommended .
Damage or malfunctions due to lack of maintenance
It is essentia l that you change yo ur oil at the recommended intervals
using only engine oil that complies with Audi oil standard
VW 502 00. Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not cover
damage or malfunctions due to fa ilure to follow recommended main­
tenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's
Manual and Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. Your dealer will have
to deny warranty coverage unless you present to the dealer proof in
the form of Service or Repair Orders that all scheduled maintenance
was performed in a timely manner. •
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adequate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal
eng ine components, all inte rnal comb ustion eng ines consume a
certain amount of oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine
and may change sign ifican tly over the life of the engine. Typically,
engines with a specified break-in period (see~
page 246) consume
more oil dur ing the break- in period than they consume after oil
consumption has stab ilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the
quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute) at
which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road
conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil dilution from water
condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. As any
eng ine is subject to wear as mileage builds up, the oil consumption
may increase over time until replacement of worn components may
become necessary.
With all these variab les coming into play, no standard rate of oil
consumption can be established or specified . There is no alternative
to regular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
Note .
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up, you should check the oil level as soon as possible
~ page 279. Top off the oil at your earliest convenience~ page 279.
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
& in "Working in the engine
compartment" on page
275.

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0 Note
Dr iv ing with an insufficient oil level is likely to cause severe damage
to the engine .
[ i ] Tips
• The oil pressure warning display~ is not an indicator of the oil
level. Do not rely on it. Instead , check the oil level in your engine at
regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and always
before going on a long trip .
• If you have the impression your engine consumes excessive
amounts of oil, we recommend that you consult an authorized Audi
dealer to have the cause of your concern properly diagnosed. Keep in
m ind that the accurate measurement of o il consumption requires
great care and may take some time. An authorized Audi dealer has
instructions about how to measure oil consumption accurately .•
Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 206 MMI Display:
Oil leve l ind icator
Read oil level
-Park your vehicle so that it is horizontally level.
- Shut the engine off when it is at operating temperature.
Vehicle OP-eration
-Wait approx . two minutes.
- Select: Function button
[CAR]> Oil level.
- Read the oil level in the MMI* Display => fig. 206. Add
engine oil if the bar of the oil level indicator is near "Min"
=>
page 279
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating condi­
tions, oil consumpt ion can be up to a 1/2 quart per 600 mi les (0.5
liter per 1,000 km). Consumption may be higher within the first
3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
[ i ] Tips
Th e oil level indicator in the MMI* Display is on ly an information
display.
If the oi l level is too low, a m inimum o il warning appears in
the instrument cluster. Add oil=>
page 2 79. If the hood has been
opened, the current oil level is shown in the instrument cluster the
next time the ignition is switched on .•
Adding engine oil Fig. 207 Engine
com partment: Oil filler
cap location
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS=> & in "Working in
the engine compartment" on
page 275. .,,_
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The fluid level may drop slightly after some time due to the auto­
matic adjustment of the brake pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake flu id level falls considerably below the "MIN " mark, the
brake warning/indicator light (U.S. models:
BRAKE , Canadian mode ls:
{(j)) ) will come on=> page 18 and=> page 33. Do not continue to
ope rate the vehicle. The complete brake system should be thorough ly
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop and the
cause corrected. If the brake fluid level is too low, the brake
wa rning/ind icator light will illuminate. Contact an authorized Aud i
dealer
immediately .
[I] Tips
The brake fluid reservoir is located undernea th the cover. •
Changing brake fluid
Hove the broke fluid changed by on experienced techni­
Clon.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the water content in the
brake fl uid is too high, corrosion in the brake system may result after
a period of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid will also decrease
considerably and decrease braking performance.
Therefore, the brake flu id must be changed
every two years. Always
use new brake fluid which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Stan­
dard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach, therefore, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized
Audi dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the right brake fluid
and the know-how to do this for you .
& WARNING
• Brake fluid is poi sonous. It must be stored only in the closed
original container out of the reach of children!
Safety first
& WARNING (continued )
• Brake failure can result from old or inappropriate brake fluid.
Observe these precautions:
-Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification
J 1703 and
conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with your authorized Audi dealer to make sure you are using
the correct brake fluid . The correct type of brake fluid is also
indicated on the brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of the brakes can
cause a vapor lock if the brake fluid is left in the system too
long. This can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as
well as your safety. This could result in an accident .
0 Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehicle.
ffi For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as
th e special tools required and the necessary expertise, we recom­
mend that you have the brake fluid changed by your author ized Audi
dealer. •
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the battery in your Audi does not
need any maintenance . With high outside temperatures or long daily
drives we recommend that you have the electro lyte level checked by
an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop . The electrolyte leve l
should also be checked each t ime the battery is charged=> page 288.
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• oil cha nges, and
• cl ea ning or re placing th e air fi lter.
W For the sake of the environment
By regu larly ma intaini ng yo ur vehicl e, y ou h elp m ake su re th at em is­
sion standards a re mainta ined, t hus mi nimizing adverse effects o n
t he enviro nmen t. •
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
Th e increas ing use of elect ronics, s ophistica ted fuel inje ct io n and
em ission cont rol systems, and t he generally increasing tec hnical
c omplex ity o f today' s automobile s, have s tea dil y re duced t he s cope
of maintena nce and repairs w hic h can be carr ied out by ve hicle
ow ners.
Also, safety and environmental c o nce rn s plac e very s trict
limits o n the nature of repa irs and adjustments to engine an d tra ns­
mission parts w hich an owner can pe rform .
M ain te nance, ad justm ents and r epairs us ua lly re quir e spec ia l t ools,
test ing devices an d other e quipment availab le to s pecia lly trained
wo rksh op pe rsonnel in order to assure pro per perfor mance, re li­
ability and safety of the vehicle and its many systems.
Impro per ma inte nance, adjustments and rep airs can im pa ir the ope r­
ation and reliability of your ve hicle and even void your veh icle
wa rranty . Therefo re, p ro of of se rvicing in a ccordance wi th t he ma in ­
t enance sch edul e may be a co nd it io n fo r u phold ing a possib le
wa rranty claim made w it h in the wa rranty pe riod.
Above all, operat io nal safety ca n be adve rsely affec ted, c reat ing
unnecessary r is ks for you and your passe ngers.
If in doubt abou t any serv ic ing, have it done by your authorized Audi
dealer or a ny o ther pro perly equipped a nd qualified workshop . W e
st rong ly ur ge you to give yo ur auth oriz e d Aud i dea ler the opportu nity
t o pe rform all sc heduled mainte na nce and necessary repairs. Yo ur
Safety first
dealer has the facilities, o rigina l parts and trained spec ia lists to keep
your vehi cle runni ng properly.
Performing limited maintenance yourself
The foll ow ing page s descr ibe a lim ite d num ber of proced ures whi ch
can be perfo rmed on your vehicle w it h ordina ry tools, shou ld the need
ar ise and tr ained pe rsonnel be u navailabl e. Befo re pe rforming any of
t hese p rocedures, always t horoughly read all of the applicable text
and ca ref ull y follow the ins tru ction s given . Alw ays rigoro usly o bserve
t he
WARNINGS prov ided .
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always read
and heed all WARNINGS=>
& and=> & in "W orking in the engine
compartment" on
page 275.
& WARNING
• Serious personal injury may occur as a result of improperly
performed maintenance, adjustments or repairs.
• Always be extremely careful when working on the vehicle.
Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and general
common sense . Never risk personal injury .
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance, checks or repairs
described on the following pages if you are not fully familiar with
these or other procedures with respect to the vehicle, or are uncer­
tain how to proceed.
• Do not do any work without the proper tools and equipment .
Have the necessary work done by your authorized Audi dealer or
another properly equipped and qualified workshop .
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed. The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to run until the coolant temperature drops. ..
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Parking ........ ..... .. .. .... ... 117 Hood .. .. .. .. .. .... ... . ... .. .. . 274
Releasing and clos ing .. .. ......... 116 Starting ........... .. .. .. ....... 112
Starting assist ................ ... 117 Sta rting with jumpe rr cab les ........ 328
Starting from rest . .. ...... ..... .. 117 Stopp ing ... .. ..... .... .. .. .. .. . 113
Sta rting off w ith a t railer ... . .. .. .. 118
Engine compartment
W arning/ind icator lights . .......... 18
Safety instruct ions .... .. .. .. .. ... 275
Elect ronic differential lock (EDL) Working the eng ine compartment . . 275
How the system works .... ... .. ... 238
Engine coo lant system . .. ... . ... .... . 281
Warning/ind icator lights . .......... 17
Adding coolant ... .... .. . .. ... .. . 283
Electronic immobilizer .. .. . ... ... .. ... 45
Checking coo la nt level . ..... ..... . 282
Electro nic powe r contro l Checking the engine coo
lant level . .. 282
( E PC) war ning/ indicato r light .. ...... 15 Ma
lfunction ... ................. .. 34
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) Radiator fan ...
...... .. .. .. .. ... 284
How the system works ............ 236 Engine coo
lant temperature
Wa rning/ind icator lights . .......... 15 T
emperat ure gauge . .... . ... .. .. . . 10
Emergency braking ..... .. .. .. .. .. ... 118 Engine data
... ... ...... ... .. .. .. .. . 339
Emergency flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Engine hood
W arning/ind icator lights ... .. ... ... 16 Closing ........
...... ...... ..... 275
E mergency key .. ................ .... 42 How to re
lease the hood .......... . 2 7 4
Starting eng ine . .. .... .. ..... ..... 45 Engine oil
.... ..... ..... .... .. .. .. . 277
Emergency locking of the doors . ... .. .. 51 Adding ...
... .... .... .... ... . ... 279
Eme rgency release
Sele ctor leve r ............. .... .. 156 Add
itives ...... .. .. .. ...... .. ... 279
Changing ............ .... .. ..... 280
E mergency starting .. .. ... ....... ... 328
Emergency towing ..... .. .. ..... .... 331
Emergency u nlocking
Ignition key .. .... ............. ... 44
Energy management .......... .... .. 243
Battery power ................... 245
Dr iver not ification ..... .. .. ... .. .. 245 Check o
il level ............ .. .... . 279
Consumption ....... .. .. .. ....... 279
Oil consumption .... .... . ... .. .. . 278
Oi l grades .. ..... ............. .. 277
Specification and viscosity .. .. .. .. . 277
E ngine oil leve l ... .... ............. .. 40
E ngine oil pressure
M al fun ctio n ... ........... ...... .. 35
Engine
Compartment .. .. .. .. . ... ... .. .. 276
Coolant ...... .......... ...... .. 281 Engine oil sensor defec
tive ..... .. .. ... 40
Engine speed limitatiorn . ....... ..... .. 40 Environment
Break-in per iod ......... ... .. .. .. 246
Catalytic converte r ............... 24 7
Disposing of you r vehicl e battery .. .. 289
Dr iv ing at hig h speeds ............ 249
Dr iv ing to mi nimize poll ution and noise ..
248
Fuel .. .. .... ............. ...... 271
Fuel economy .. .... .... ... .. .. .. 248
Leaks under you r vehicle ... .. ... .. 275
Lett ing the vehicle stand and warm up ...
249
Proper disposa l of dra ined brake fluid 285
Proper disposal of d ra ined engine coo lant
283
Proper disposal of drained engine oil 279,
280
Recycl ing used e ng ine o il ... .. .. .. . 279
Unleaded fue l ............ ... .. .. 269
What should I do w it h an old batte ry?
289
E nvironmen tal note
Re ar w indow defogger ...... .. 100, 1 06
Roo f rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
EPC See Elect ronic power con tro l ........ 15
ESP See Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
15
Event Data Recorde r (EDR) 236
Exhaust tai l pipes
Cleaning ... .... ... .. . .... .... .. 263
E xp ans ion tank .. .. .. .. ............. 282
Eyeglasses compartment ......... . ... . 94