AUDI A5 COUPE 2016 Repair Manual

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In addition to the driver 's seat settings, you can
also store and access the exterior mirror adjust­
ment settings* using the remote control key or
memory button.
Remote control key
Ap plies to vehi cles: with seat memory
To assign the driver's seat settings to the remote
control key when locking the vehicle, the function
must be act ivated in the radio or MMI*
• Se lect :
ICAR I fu nction button> S eat adjus t­
ment > Driver's seat > Remot e control ke y
>
on .Or
• Select :
I CARI fu nct ion button> Car sy stem s*
contro l button > Vehicle setting s > Seats>
Driver' s seat > Remot e control ke y > On.
@ Tips
If you do not want ano th er d river's settings to
be assigned to the remote key, switch off the
memory function us ing t he r adio or MMI* or
the
I O N/O FF I button ~ page 59.
Memory buttons
Applies to vehicles: with seat memo ry
Fi g. 59 Drive r's doo r: m emory funct io n butto ns
The memo ry buttons are located in the dr iver's
door.
Switching the memory function on /off
• Press the ION/OF F I button to switch the memo ­
ry function on/off . The word
OFF lights up
when the memory function is sw itched off . Seat
profi les are ne ither stored no r recalled .
Seats and storag e
Storing a seat profile
• Press the ISE T! button. Whe n the word SET
lights up, the memory is ready to s tore set ­
tings.
• Press a memory button
dII or[ II) brief ly . A
tone conf irms that the settings were stored.
Acces sing a seat profile
• If the d river's doo r is open and the ignition is
sw itched off, press the memory button.
• If the driver's door is closed or the ignition is
switched on, press and hold the memory but­
ton unti l the seat adjustment is complete.
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat sett ing can on ly
be recalled when the vehicle is stationary ­
otherwise yo u risk hav ing an accident.
- In an emergency the recall proced ure can be
cancelled by pressing the
! ON/O FF I switch or
by tappi ng the memory buttons.
Ashtray
Fig. 60 Cen te r console : ash tray
Opening /closing
• To open the asht ray, s lide the cover up
~ fig . 60.
• To close the ashtray, press down on the cover .
Emptying the ashtray
• To remove the i nse rt, slide the latch to the
r igh t~
fig . 60 -arrow -.
• To ins tall the insert, press it down into the
mount.
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_& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot
ashes or other hot objects in the ashtray could
se t waste paper on fire.
Cigarette lighter
F ig. 61 Front center console: cigarette lighter
.,. Press the cigarette lighter in .
.,. Remove the cigarette lighter when it pops out.
_& WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig­
nition is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to ser ious injuries or burns . For this reason,
children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle beca use this increases the risk of
inju ry.
(D Note
The cigarette lighter can be damaged if you
connect electrical accessories to it.
Storing
General overview
_& WARNING
- Always remove objects from the instrument
panel. Any items not put away could slide
around inside the vehicle wh ile driving or
when accelerat ing or when app ly ing the
bra kes or when driving aro und a corner.
- When you are dr iving make sure that any­
t h ing yo u may have placed in the center con­
so le or other storage locations cannot fall
o ut into the footwells . In case of sudden
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braking you wo uld not be able to brake, de­
press the cl utch or accelerate .
- Any pieces of clothing that you have hung
up must not interfere with the driver's view .
The coat hooks are designed on ly for light­
weight clothing. Never hang any cloth ing
w ith hard, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks. Du ring sudden
braking or in an accident -espec ially if the
airbag is deployed -these obje cts cou ld in­
ju re any passengers inside the veh icle .
Cupholder
Fig. 62 Center console: front cupholde r
Fig. 63 Rear armrest: rea r cupholde r
Opening rear cupholder s
.,. To open the cupholder, press on the symbol 'i
@~fig . 63 .
.,. To adjust the arm @, sw ing it in the d irection
of the a rrow.
.,. Place the beverage in the holder and release
the arm . The arm swings back by itself and a u-
tomatically secures the beverage. .,.

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Closing cupholders
• To close the cupholder, press on the center sec­
tion between the two arms and push the cu­
pholder in the slot as far as it will go.
.&_ WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and
personal injury.
- Never carry any beverage containers with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea, in
the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle
movement, hot liquid could spill, causing
scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
- Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an acci­
dent.
- Never use the cupholder or adapter as an
ashtray -risk of fire.
(y Note
Only drink containers with lids should be car­
ried in the cupholder. Liquid could spill out
and damage your vehicle's electronic equip­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc.
Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and can
be locked .
Fig. 64 Glove compartmen t
• To open the glove compartment, pull the han­
dle in the direction of the arrow
c:,:. fig. 64 and
swing the cover down to open.
Seats and storage
• To close the glove compartment, push the
glove compartment lid upward until the lock
engages.
The glove compartment can be locked using the
mechanical key
c:,:. page 33 .
On the right side in the glove compartment is a
holder with the key body into which the emergen­
cy key must be clipped to be able to start the ve­
hicle.
A WARNING
-
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop, always keep the glove
compartment closed while driving.
Additional storage
There are a variety of storage compartments and
fasteners in various places in the vehicle .
- In the roof headliner above the rearview mirror.
- On the back of the front seat. The compart-
ment can hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
- On the left and right of the luggage compart­
ment, behind the side trim.
- Garment hooks on the pillars in the rear of the
vehicle.
A WARNING ,..___
- When driving, do not leave any hard objects
on the rear window shelf or allow your pet
to sit on the shelf. They could become a haz­
ard for vehicle occupants in the event of
sudden braking or a crash .
- Always remove objects from the instrument
panel. Any items not stored could slide
around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving around a corner.
- When you are driving make sure that any­
thing you may have placed in the center con­
sole or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden
braking you would not be able to brake or
accelerate.
- Any articles of clothing that you have hung
up must not interfere with the driver's view. .,_
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The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight cloth ing . Never hang any clothing
with hard, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks . Dur ing sudden
braking or in an accident - especia lly if the
airbag is dep loyed - these objects could in­
jure any passengers inside the vehicle.
- To reduce the risk of pe rsonal inj ury in an
acc ident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compa rtment closed while d riving .
- Read and follow all WARNINGS
q page 147, Important safety instructions
on the side airbag system.
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do not
impa ir the d rive r's v ision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for light­
weight clot hing . Do not leave any heavy or
sharp edged obje cts in the pocke ts which
may in terfere w ith the side c urtain airbag
dep loyment and can cause pe rsonal injury in
a crash.
- Do not use coat hangers for hanging clo th­
ing on the coat hooks as this can interfere
with prope r deployment of the side curtain
airbags in an accident.
- Do not hang heavy objects on the coat
hooks, as they could cause personal injury in
a sudden stop.
- Always keep the compartment above the
rearview mirror closed wh ile driving to re­
duce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking maneuvers or a collision.
(D Note
Objects located on the rear shelf that r ub
against the rear window could damage the
heating wires for the rear window defogger.
(D Tips
- A vent slot is located between the shelf and
the rear w indow . Do not b lock the vent with
any items you may place on the rear window
shelf.
- Do not place bulky items on the rear window shelf as they could restr ict or block the driv­
er's vision in t he rear view mirror .
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Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug­
gage rack.
Fig. 65 Roof rack atta chment po in ts
.. Always read and fo llow the instruc tions provid­
ed by the roof rack manufact urer when instal­
ling the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be ca rried o n the roof,
you must observe the fo llowing :
- Onl y use roof racks approved for your veh icle .
Th ese approved roof racks are the basis fo r a
c omp le te roo f rack system. Add it iona l attach­
ments or carrier systems are needed to trans ­
port luggage and sports equipment. We recom­
mend us ing roof racks from the Audi original
accessories program .
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it is
only mounted on the designated locations on
the roof
q fig . 65.
- We recommend that you ke ep the installation
instructions for your roof rack system together
w ith your Owner 's literature in the vehicle.
When should th e roof rac k be remo ved?
- Before goi ng through an automatic ca r wash (it
i s best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
- When not in use, to reduce f uel consumption,
wind noise and to g uard against theft .
A WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to it to fall off the roof onto the road . ...

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cause a crash and personal injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the designated
locations on the roof
c:> fig . 65.
- The roof rack system must be installed ex­
act ly according to the instructions provided .
- When driving with a roo f rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle handling
and lead to a collision. Always adapt your
dr iv ing and your speed to the current condi­
t ions .
- Your vehicle warranty does not cover any
damages to the vehicle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not approved
by Audi for your vehicle . The same applies to
damage result ing from incorrect roof rack
i nstallation .
-Always check the roof rack mount ings and
hardware before each t rip and dur ing a tr ip
to make sure everyt hing is securely tight­
ened.
If necessary, ret igh ten the mo unt ings
and c hec k the en tire system from time to
time.
- After mounting a roof rack system, or when
you transport objects on the roof of your ve ­
hicle, the height of the vehicle is naturally
increased . Be careful when driving under
l ow bridges or in parking garages for exam­
ple. This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself.
- Make s ure that the open rear lid and the
sunroof do not come into contact with ob­
jects on the roof .
Loading the roof rack
Always distribu te loads evenly. Make sure any­
thing on the roof rack is securely tied down.
~ Always distribute th e loads on the roof rack
evenly .
~ Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you drive off .
T he maximum perm iss ible roof weight is
165 lb
( 75 kg ). The roof weight is the total of the
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weight o f the roof rack, the attachments and the
cargo you ar e carrying. You must a lso not exceed
the max imum load weight for the roof rack you
are using.
When using a roo f rack system which has a lower
load carry ing capacity, you must not use up the
total max imum permissible load carry ing capac i­
ty specified above. Instead, you should load the
roof rack sys tem only to the maximum capacity
specified by the manufacturer of the roof rack
system .
A WARNING
= -Weak, damaged or imprope r straps used to
secure items to the roof rac k can fail d uring
hard brak ing o r in a co llision and cause seri ­
ous persona l injury.
- Make sure the roof r ack is installed exactly
as specified above
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- Always use suitable mounting straps fo r se­
cur ing items to the roof rac k to he lp prevent
items from shifting o r flying forward .
- Items on the roof rack mus t always be se ­
curely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negative ly affect
the w ay a vehicle hand les . Cargo tha t is
large, heavy, b ulk y, long or flat wi ll have a
grea ter negat ive infl uence on the vehicle's
aerodynamics, center of gravity and overa ll
handling. Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when transporting
cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the max imum permissib le
load carrying capacity of the roof of your ve­
h icle, the permiss ible axle weights and the
perm iss ible total we ight of your vehicle
c:> page 241, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind res istance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily . So remove the roof rack
after using it .
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Luggage compartment
General information
A WARNING
Read and follow the important safety p recau­
tions on
~ page 118, Storing cargo correctly.
Enlarging the luggage compartment
A pp lies to veh icles: w ith fol ding rear seatback
The backrests can be folded forward separately
or together using the two release levers .
•
Fig . 66 Luggage compartment: release lever
Fig . 67 Backrest: re lease lever, secu ring knob and latch
Rel eas e lev er i n lug gage compartment
.. Pull the release lever c:> fig . 66 in the direction
of the arrow to fold the backrest forward .
Release handle on the backrest
.. Pull the release lever@¢ fig. 67 in the direc-
tion of the a rrow to fold the backrest forward.
Folding the backre st back into the upright
posit ion
.. Fo ld the backrest back up again until it latches
and the red marking @ is no longe r vis ible
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You can lock the backrest when it is latched in
place using the mechanical key
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~ fig. 67 . This prevents any access to the luggage
compartment from the vehicle interior.
You can only enla rge the luggage compartment if
the backrest is not locked.
A WARNING
-The backrest must always be securely latch­
ed so that the safety belt of the center seat­
ing position can work properly to help pro­
tect the occupant.
- The backrest must be securely latched in po­
sition so that no items contained in the lug­
gage compartment can slide fo rward upon
sudden b raking.
- Always check whether the latch is fully en­
gaged by pulli ng the seatback forward .
- Never allow safety belts to become dam­
aged by be ing caught i n door or seat hard­
ware.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt hardware ca n break in a
crash . Inspect the belts pe riodically. Belts
show ing damage to webbing, bindings,
buckles, or ret rac tors must be repla ced.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when the
rea r seat backrest is fo lded fo rward, you
cou ld damage the head restra ints on the
rear seat.
- Slide the be lt g uide on the outs ide safety
bel t all the way up be fore folding the back­
rest b ack fo rward. Make s ure the seat belt is
not p inched or damaged when the rear seat
backrest if fo lded back . Other objects
should be removed from t he rear seat bench
to protect the seatback from damage .

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Tie-downs and cargo net
Applies to vehicles: with cargo net
The cargo net prevents small objects from slid­
ing .
Fig. 68 Luggage compartment: cargo net stretched out
Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: cargo net at the top of the
luggage compartment
Net stretched out
.,. To secure objects with the cargo net, hang the
front hooks on the net in the tie-downs first
and then hang the rear hooks ¢
fig. 68 .
.,. Read and heed all WARNINGS ¢page 118,
Storing cargo correctly.
Net at the top of the luggage compartment
.,. Hang the hooks on the cargo net in the tie­
downs on the floor at the rear of the luggage
compartment
¢fig. 69.
.,. Fold down the hooks at the upper area of the
luggage compartment down, pull the net up
and h ang the eyele ts on the net on the hooks .
.,. Read and heed all WARNI NGS
¢page 118,
Storing cargo correctly.
You can a lso use the hooks¢ fig. 69 to hang bags
an d o ther objects. If nothing is hung on the
hooks, they w ill fold bac k in by themselves.
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A WARNING
--
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-dow ns can fai l dur ing hard
b raking or in a collision and ca use ser ious per­
sona l injury.
-Always use suitable retaining straps and
proper ly secure i tems to the t ie-downs in
the l uggage compa rtme nt to help prevent
items from sh ifting o r flying forwar d.
- Never attach a ch ild s eat tether strap to a
tie-down.
- For strength- rela ted reasons, t he mo unt ing
hooks can only be used to secure objects
weighing up to 10 lb. (S kg). He avier objects
will no t be ad equ ately secured -the re i s a
ris k of injury .
Ski sack
Applies to vehicles: with ski sack
Long objects such as skis or snowboards can be
transported in the ski sack.
Fi g. 70 Backrest: pass-through cover
.,. To load the ski sack in the ve hicle, fold the rear
center armrest down .
.,. Fold the pass-through cover down ¢
fig. 70.
.,. Slide the ski sac k from the luggage compart­
men t through the opening with the zipper at
t he rea r.
.,. Sec ure the s ki sack¢
page 6 6.
A WARNING
O bjects m ust only be tra nspor ted in the ski
sack since the sk i sack can be secured. Individ­
ua l objects can not be secured. The re is a r isk
of injury.
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@ Tips
-You can open the pass-through from the
luggag e compartment. Push the release
button down and push the cover forward.
- You can lock or unlock the pass-through us­
ing the mechanical key. This prevents any
access to the luggage compartment from
the vehicle interior.
Securing the ski sack
Appl ies to veh icles: w ith s ki sac k
The ski sack must be secured in the luggage com­
partment.
Fig. 71 Luggage compartme nt: Secur ing the ski sack
Fig. 72 Rear bench sea t: secu ring the ski sack
There are two straps with hooks on the bottom
side of the ski sack
~ fig. 71 @ . There is also a
securing strap@~
fig. 72 on the sack.
.. To secure the ski sack in the luggage compart­
ment, hang the hooks in the rear tie-downs
~fig. 71.
.. Tight en the strap on the ski sack to prevent the
objects in the sack from sliding
~ fig. 72.
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A WARNING
-The ski sack is intended only for the trans­
portation of skis and other light objects . To
reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
never transport heavy or pointed objects in
the ski sack.
- When braking rapidly or during an accident,
the load could be displaced and cause injury to occupants.
- Sharp edges on the load must be covered
for protection . Always fasten the belt tight­
ly around the sack and its contents
~fig . 72.
- For safety reasons, do not transport more
than two pairs of skis in the ski sack.
- You must secure the ski sack with the strap
after loading.
- Make sure that all objects you are transport­
ing in the pass-through are secured. Other­
wise they could slide around during sudden braking maneuvers and cause injuries.
@ Tips
-Never stow the ski sack away when it is still
wet or damp (for example, snow melting
from skis). Allow it to dry completely before stowing it away.
- When transporting skis or snowboards,
tighten the securing strap between the
bindings.
- Position skis in the ski sack with the pointed
ends facing the front and ski poles with the
pointed ends facing the rear.
- You can lock or unlock the pass-through us­
ing the mechanical key. This prevents any
access to the luggage compartment from
the vehicle interior.
. Parcel shelf
The parcel shelf behind the rear seatback can be
used to carry light items of cloth ing. ..,.

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No heavy or hard objects should be placed on
the parcel shelf . They are a hazard to the vehi­
cle occupants d uring sudden braking. The is a
r isk of injury.
(D Note
Please make sure that the heating wires for
the rear window defogger a re not damage by
abrasive objects.
(D Tips
To ensure problem-free ventilat ion, the venti­
lation slots between the rear window and the
parcel she lf m ust not be covered .
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. It
is the most effective when the windows and sun ­
roof are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in­
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The pol lutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ione r can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Ke y cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtan t that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
t ion .
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-Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de­
fog and defrost the wi ndows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­ ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a q ualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an a uthorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep t he a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management sys tem may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rea r window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing on
the luggage compartment cover, ensure
that the openings are not covered.