tool AUDI E-TRON 2019 User Guide

Emergency assistance

overheating. Let the compressor cool down
for several minutes before using it again.
@) Tips
The ESC must not be limited or switched off
when driving with the collapsible spare tire
=> page 102.
Jump starting
The vehicle cannot be operated when the 12 Volt
vehicle battery is drained. Your vehicle must not
be jump started in this case. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
@) Note
The vehicle battery must not be bridged using
conventional jump start methods.
— You may neither give nor receive a jump
start. Otherwise, the electronic systems in
the vehicle may be severely damaged.
—The jump start pins in the motor compart-
ment are designed specifically for qualified
technicians.
Towing
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You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice. Au-
di recommends contacting a towing company to
have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
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Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck

or a special transporter.

@) Note
—Ifthe |_E| indicator light turns on, there is a
fault in the cooling circuit. The vehicle must
not be towed. The drive system can be se-
verely damaged.
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— Towing must not be used to charge the
high-voltage battery (recuperation), be-
cause this could result in major damages to
the tow vehicle or the vehicle being towed. >

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— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@ Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 153 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship,
or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 276.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 277,
=> page 278.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both vehi-
cles > page 46. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> The brake booster only operates when the igni-
tion is switched on. Power steering only works
when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
is rolling ). If the brake booster and power
steering are not functioning, you must press

D_ Requirement: the vehicle battery must have a sufficient
charge level.
the brake pedal much harder and use more
force to steer.
> Release the parking brake > page 93.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA\ WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.

Front towing loop



Fig. 177 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 269.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 177. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZA WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

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Rear towing loop
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Fig. 178 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
Vehicles with a towing loop
On vehicles without a factory-installed trailer
hitch*, the towing loop threads are located on
the right rear side of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 269.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 178. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
>» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
>» Attach the tow bar or the towing cable to the
trailer hitch.
Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch* are
not equipped with towing loop threads at the
rear.

If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

To reduce the risk of damaging the trailer
hitch*, only use suitable tow bars that are
compatible with it. If a tow bar is not availa-
ble, you can use a towing cable.
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Fuses and bulbs

Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
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> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 269.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary.
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
» Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same current rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
> Install the cover.
Fuse color identification



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Fig. 180 Front passenger footwell: cover and clamp, left
side of luggage compartment: cover
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located on the right side of the mo-
tor compartment (@ in the front passenger foot-
well @), and under the left side of the luggage
compartment @).
> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.







Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown To
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent [25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
Z\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-

tem and a fire.

© Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
G) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
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Accessories and technical changes

Accessories and
technical changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
— New Vehicle Limited Warranty
— Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
— Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safety Belt
Limited Warranty
You can find detailed information in your Warran-
ty & Maintenance Booklet.
Audi Literature Shop
Service information is made available as soon as
possible after a model is introduced and can be
ordered in the Audi Literature Shop: http://
literature.audiusa.com
Driving in other
countries
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require motor vehicles to comply with
emissions regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles that were produced for the
U.S. and Canadian markets are different from ve-
hicles produced for other countries.
If you plan to use your vehicle outside of the
United States or Canada, it is possible that:
— Proper maintenance and repair work may not
be possible because special service equipment,
tools, or measuring devices needed for your ve-
hicle may not be available.
— Replacement parts may not always be availa-
ble.
— Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries.
@) Note
Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle re-
sulting from these country-specific differen-
ces.
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Maintenance, repairs,
and technical modifi-
cations
Note the safety precautions > page 235, General
information and > page 273, Raising the vehicle.
General information
Due to the increasing complexity of technology in
these vehicles, as well as the safety and environ-
mental standards that apply, you can only per-
form a very limited amount of repairs and modifi-
cations to the vehicle yourself.
Proof of maintenance work may be required to
submit a claim within the warranty period.
We recommend that you have your vehicle serv-
iced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and that Audi Genuine Parts
and Audi Genuine Accessories are used. This
helps to ensure that your vehicle's functionality,
performance, and safety are not impaired.
Maintenance and repairs
Your vehicle was designed to help keep mainte-
nance requirements to a minimum. Some regular
maintenance is required to help ensure that your
vehicle runs in a safe, economical, and reliable
manner. Please refer to your Warranty & Mainte-
nance Booklet for more detailed information
about vehicle maintenance.
When operating the vehicle under more extreme
operating conditions, for example when outside
temperatures are very low or in very dusty envi-
ronments, certain maintenance should be per-
formed between the specified intervals.
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.

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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.

Z\ WARNING
Maintenance procedures, repairs, or technical
modifications that are performed incorrectly
increase the risk of an accident and can lead
to serious injuries.

Z\ WARNING
The engine/motor 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 motor compartment. Always fol-
low commonly accepted safety practices and
use common sense. Never risk personal in-
jury.
— Never perform any work in the motor 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.

CG) Note
— Maintenance procedures, repairs or techni-
cal modifications that are performed incor-
rectly can cause damage to the vehicle, such
as corrosion.
— 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 may
have a negative affect on energy use.
@) For the sake of the environment
Undeployed airbag modules and pretension-
ers are classified as Perchlorate Material —
special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.
gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. When the
vehicle or parts of the restraint system includ-
ing airbag modules and safety belts with pre-
tensioners are scrapped, all applicable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your au-
thorized Audi dealer is familiar with these re-
quirements and we recommend that you have
your dealer perform this service for you.
G) Tips
Because of your vehicle's aluminum body de-
sign, all service and repair procedures affect-
ing the body should be performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility, who will perform the work accord-
ing to Audi factory specifications. Only Audi
Genuine Parts are used when Audi experts
perform repair or service procedures. Failure
to use Audi Genuine Parts or Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories or performing repairs incorrectly
may result in severe vehicle damage, such as
corrosion.
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Index

Trailer load iiss: 2 x soos x anc a avcniins ww ances 292
Trailer mode
Trailer mode (navigation) .............. 208
Trailer towing........... 20.0 ee eee ee eee 120
Airsuspension......... 000 eee eee eee ee 120
Trailetload © 5 seme ¢s gage s nome s 2 ene xs 120
Trailer VieW coes s « qwee ¢ » ewe se oes s ree 163
TUPMQSSISE sacex os maces ¢ Haim 4 § Sate Fo eae 152
Turn signals ..... 00.0... cee cece eee 45
U
Unable to pass. 1... .. cee eee eee ee 146
Uniform tire quality grading............. 260
Unlocking and locking................-0. 29
By remote control... ....... cee cece eee 34
Using the lock cylinder................. 32
With the central locking switch.......... 3,
With the convenience key............... 34
Update (software) .............0.0.0 00 232
Updating stations (radio)................ 210
USB
Adapter... ... 0. cece eee eee eee 171
Connecting a mobile device............ 170
USB: Charging) POnt: « sma < s ceue 3 a ee 2 ae 75
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 220
V
Vanity Mirror ss = = seme < © eeu = o wows + o eee ¢ 50
Vehicle
Care/cleaning sisi = wen es sever oo ween a a 263
Dimensions ..............002-00e eee 291
Identification data................... 291
QUEOTSERVIEE cscorce 2 a smmces w 2 saausite vx dasa ¥ 268
Raising « « vceieie s 6 sevies 9 4 serece o © een so wee 273
Starting. ........... 0.2... eee eee eee 86
TRANS POPE scsisy + eases ss meres = ees oe 99,104
Ve@hicl@-Car@iws « «cows s eee ss Hae ss pares 263
Vehicle identification number............ 291
Vehicle jack. .... 2... 2. eee eee eee 269
Lifting POINTES: « » ea se qawes sg nas + pee 273
Tire change mode...............-.005 271
Vehicle: keys: « «cscs v a saves ¥ a sevens ¥ teaver 29, 33
VeRicleisound hc x « inanens a x caamens 6 o comune + & aoweesa 91
Vehicle tool Kits: » sass x 2 equ « 2 anwwa 9 2 goes 269
304
Ventilationse:. «6 csiswos os aouxeas vo comin vo soteane w 81
MIEWIDUttOM Mics «i sina 2 namin a © anton 0 2 waKWe 12
Voicetnallin: « x casos x 2 mae x 2 sawe ¥ x eee 8 176
Voice recognition system. ss ccie sc ieee ces 24
Extermall secs ox asus 2 v aecvoue as asnsme x simesie 25
Operating.............. 0... eee eee eee 24
WwW
Wall mount clip............ 2... e eee eee 119
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 263
Weights ........ 2.0.0 c eee eee eee 292
Wihee Bolts. sseres 2 = smenene 2 a1 aime 2 a anno © 9 257
Changing atire......... cece eee eee 271
Wheels ....... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 243
ClOGNING «x = 2 wees = e ease = weeR oe rewE ees 265
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 246
Loose wheel warning...............00 258
R@BISCIAG < scm « = yams s ¢ eames ¢ 2 meee x soe 271
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 255
Wheeliwremehic. . «wcrc oo sori ao asenone 2 ate 269
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings ...............000005 189
Onlifie Media's s » awex s mews s eee x s eee 219
Using: ahotspotis scans x. coo so comune + 2 ee 185
Wild animal recognition................ 131
Window and mirror heating............... 85
Windows
Child safety lock « sis +o wea ¢ eae + wean a 39
Cleaning and removing ice............. 265
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Defrosting:s + « sis + 6 semen ae oeses a een oo 83
Opening and closing...............20.. 39
Power windowS............000 eee cece 39
Windshield
Cl@ANING ss = = aewg Seen gc oewR ae deme FUE 50
also refer to Windshield................ 50
Windshield washer system..........- 50, 241
Reservoir capacity.................004 291
Windshield wipers...............000000- 50
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control................ 84
Gar Washes: = esas x 2 meme x 2 ime SoH TEE 263
Cooling:systemi: « = esses «2 sews oo meee ooo 237