lights AUDI E-TRON 2019 Owner's Manual

Sitting correctly and safely


ZA WARNING
Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause se-
rious injury in the event of an accident or dur-
ing sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
— Never drive with the backrest reclined ex-
tremely far. The more the backrest is tilted
back, the greater the risk of injury due to the
safety belt being routed incorrectly.
— The safety belt itself or a loose safety belt
can cause serious injuries if it shifts onto
soft areas of the body, such as the stomach.
— The shoulder portion of the safety belt must
lie over the center of the shoulder and
chest, and never under the arm, behind the
back, or across the neck or face.
— The lap portion of the safety belt must lie
across the lap and never over the stomach.
— The safety belt must lie flat and securely on
the upper part of the body and the lap.
— The belt webbing must not be pinched or
twisted, or rub against sharp edges.
— If the safety belt height is set incorrectly
and/or the safety belt is routed incorrectly,
then the safety belt's protective function
will be impaired in the event of an accident.
Make sure the safety belt is at the right
height and is routed correctly for the pas-
senger using it.
— A safety belt that is too loose may lead to in-
juries during an accident, because your body
will move farther forward due to kinetic en-
ergy and will be stopped abruptly by the
belt.
— Heavily bulky, loose clothing (for example, a
coat over a sports jacket) may prevent the
seat and safety belts from functioning cor-
rectly.
— Do not position the safety belt over hard or
breakable objects (such as glasses, pens,
etc.).
— The lap belt portion of the safety belt must
sit as low as possible on the lap of pregnant
women and lie flat under the belly.

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Fig. 60 Releasing the belt buckle from the belt latch
Follow the safety precautions > page 60.
Fastening the safety belt
> Pull the safety belt by the belt buckle evenly
across your chest and lap.
> Insert the belt buckle in the belt latch belong-
ing to the seat until it audibly engages
> fig. 59.
> Pull on the belt to make sure that the belt is se-
curely locked in the latch.
Unfastening the safety belt
> Press the red button on the belt latch > fig. 60.
The belt buckle will pop out.
> Guide the belt back by hand so that the safety
belt can roll up more easily.
Safety belt monitoring system
B- If the indicator light turns on or flashes, a
safety belt is not fastened or it has been unfas-
tened while the vehicle is in motion. Above cer-
tain speeds, additional warning tones will sound.
Depending on the equipment, the safety belts in
the rear may also be monitored using the follow-
ing indicator lights:

Warm and cold

Customizing
A climate control function from the upper display
can be assigned to each button on the left and
right of +++ in section @).
> Press and hold the symbol for the desired func-
tion on the upper display for at least three sec-
onds. One menu appears. The menu consists of
two sections.
> If you pull the symbol toward the left section,
the button to the left of «++ will be assigned.
> If you pull the symbol toward the right section,
the button to the right of «++ will be assigned.
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.
One bar in the button lights up when the function
is switched on. Some buttons can have several
functions assigned to them. The various func-
tions can be activated by pressing the button
multiple times.
AUTO Automatic mode
The automatic mode regulates the amount of air
and air distribution automatically, so that the set
temperature is reached is quickly as possible.
REAR Rear climate control system
Applies to: vehicles with rear climate control system
To enable operation of the climate control sys-
tem from the rear of the vehicle, press REAR.
To exit this mode again, press REAR or
REAR MODE EXIT.
SYNC Synchronization
When synchronization is switched on, the tem-
perature, air distribution, and blower strength on
the
driver's side is applied to all seat positions.
You can also control the synchronization directly
using a gesture. Pull two fingers together on the
lower display > page 15.
OFF Switching off
The climate control system is switched off. Air
supply from the outside is blocked. If you press
OFF in the front, the front and rear climate con-
trol system will switch off. If you press OFF in the
rear, the rear climate control system will switch
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off. To switch the climate control system back on,
press on any button in the respective display.
A/C / ME 7 XE Cooling mode
The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. The air is cooled and dehumidified in
cooling mode. Otherwise the windows can fog
up. Cooling mode switches off automatically
when the outside temperatures are below zero.
If you activate the A/C, the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated.
If you activate 4, the cooling mode will run with
maximum cooling output and maximum blower
speed. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only
use this function briefly.
If you activate “/°, the climate control system will
operate in energy-saving mode. This will conserve
energy.
+ /-Temperature
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range,
LOW / LO or HIGH / HI will appear in the display.
In both settings, the climate control runs con-
stantly at the maximum cooling or heating level.
The temperature is not regulated.
$$ Blower
With  / A, you can manually adjust the vol-
ume of air generated by the blower to your pref-
erences. The blower should always run at a low
setting
to prevent the windows from fogging and
to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the
vehicle. To have the blower regulated automati-
cally, press AUTO.
2 Air distribution
With ° /<>/%, you can select the vents where
the air will flow from. To have the vents automat-
ically controlled, deactivate all three arrows or
press AUTO. With “@, the air will be directed to-
ward the windshield.
Applies to: vehicles with 4-zone automatic cli-
mate control: In the rear control panel, you can
press J multiple times to adjust the air distribu-
tion based on the direction of the arrow.

Warm and cold

between switching the ignition off and on
again.
— Only use the fragrance function* in modera-
tion and take any other passengers and ani-
mals into consideration when using the
function.
— An overlap of different scents or odors could
cause discomfort.
— If there is discomfort, reduce the intensity
or switch the fragrance function* off.
— Only use fragrances that are approved by
Audi.
Adjusting the vents
You can open and close the vents using the
thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of
the airflow from the vents.
Additional settings
You can adjust additional settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > ©.
Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function
Using Fragrance selection, you can select the fra-
grance and see the fill level of the fragrance.
You can select the strength of the scent with Fra-
grance level.
Footwell temperature*
You can adjust the footwell temperature for the
driver and front passenger.
NIM ia alee
Applies to: vehicles with air quality display
You can display information about the air quality.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > Air quality.
Pollutant filter
A pollutant filter cleans the air in the vehicle inte-
rior when the blower is switched on.
A schematic display represents the effectiveness
of the filter. The display visualizes the amount of
pollutant particles in the vehicle interior in com-
parison to the surroundings.
G) Tips
For optimal air quality in the vehicle interior,
close all windows and doors and activate A/C
cooling mode, the AUTO function, and recircu-
lation mode.
Auxiliary climate control
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
The auxiliary climate control switches on depend-
ing on the outside temperature and the tempera-
ture set in the climate control system. You can
switch the climate control on or off immediately
as well as set a timer in the MMI.
Requirement: the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery must be sufficient.
G) Tips
— The temperature that the auxiliary climate
control adjusts to depends on the last tem-
perature that was set.
— Using the auxiliary climate control while
charging can also reduce the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
— Starting or stopping the vehicle will not
switch off the auxiliary climate control auto-
matically.
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Air condi-
tioning > F
Immediate start
You can immediately switch the auxiliary climate
control on and off using the F button. When this
function is switched on, a colored bar lights up
over the button and the remaining time is dis-
played.

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Driving

above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
— Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
— Do not switch off the drive system.

Z\ WARNING
After driving through water, press the brake
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the
full braking effect will be restored.

@) Note
Vehicle components such as the motor, drive
system, suspension, or electrical system, can
be severely damaged by driving through wa-
ter,
G) Tips
If possible, avoid driving through salt water
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use
fresh water to clean any vehicle components
that come into contact with salt water.
Hill descent assist
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
The “@ button is located in the function bar on
the lower display. It lights up when the system is
turned on.
Hill descent assist can assist you when driving
down hills by maintaining a constant vehicle
speed by automatically braking all four wheels.
You can adjust the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals. The regulation depends on the
hill and the vehicle speed.
> Switching on: press “2.
> Switching off: press “2 again.
Active regulation
Regulation begins shortly after you start driving
and is possible at speeds up to approximately 19
mph (30 km/h) and on hills that have an approxi-
mately 6-60% grade. If these conditions are met,
regulation will be activated and the 2 indicator
light will turn on.
Ready mode
If one of the requirements for active regulation is
not met, the system will be in ready mode. The
ndicator light will turn on. Once the require-
ments are met again, the system will be able to
provide active regulation again.


Z\ WARNING
— Be ready to apply the brakes at all times
when using the hill hold assist.
— Always adjust the speed to the visibility,
weather, road, and traffic conditions. The
system cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion.
— The system cannot maintain a constant vehi-
cle speed in all situations, for example when
on smooth or slippery ground. This can in-
crease the risk of an accident.
(i) Tips
If you select the Audi drive select* offroad
mode, hill descent assist will switch on.

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Driving dynamic

some situations to limit the ESC so that the
wheels can spin:
— Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
— Driving in deep snow, on unpaved ground, or
with snow chains
— Offroad mode: driving downhill while braking
on loose ground
— Offroad mode: driving with axle articulation
Limiting ESC (Sport/Offroad mode)
—To limit the ESD, press the £20 button briefly.
The B indicator light turns on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
Either Sport or Offroad mode will be activated
depending on the selected Audi drive select
mode*. Sport mode is particularly suited for driv-
ing on an even road surface. Offroad mode is suit-
able for uneven terrain with loose ground.
Switching off ESC
— To switch off the ESC, press and hold the Sor
button for more than three seconds. The B
and Ea indicator lights turn on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.

Z\ WARNING
— When the ESC is switched off or limited,
there will be no vehicle stabilization or it will
be limited. The driving wheels could spin
and the vehicle could swerve, especially on
slick or slippery road surfaces, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC switched off or limit-
ed when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC
as soon as possible.

@ Tips
If malfunctions occur in other systems or cer-
tain driver assist systems are active, the ESC
must be switched on by the system. In these
cases, the ESC is automatically switched on
and cannot be limited or switched off with the
button.
BB fs / B © Stabilization control (ESC/
ABS): malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the ABS or EDL. This al-
so causes the ESC to malfunction. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not
active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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High-voltage system

Control unit: status and malfunction indicators




Indicator lights Meaning Solution
() Lights up green |The charger is ready to charge, | Starting the charging process
o OQ Off but is not charging. => page 108.
O & Off
o 0 Off
=) Off
CJ Flashing green _| The vehicle is being charged
o Q Off with the ground conductor
oO B of monitor activated.
o 0 Off
a) Off
() Flashing green _| The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Lights up yellow | ed. Possible cause of the mal- | tion will be automatically cleared. Until it
Oo & off function: a multi-phase socket | cools down, charging performance will be
Oo 0 Off is being used in single-phase | reduced. If the malfunction continues,
mode. The charging perform- | have the power supply/household con-
“4 Off ance will be reduced. nection checked by a qualified electrician.
() Flashing green | The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
o O Off ed. The charging performance | malfunction will be automatically
oO B of will be reduced. cleared. Until it cools down, charging per-
© 0 Lights up yellow formance will be reduced. If the malfunc-
tion continues, have the control unit
“a Off checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
() Lights up red The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Lights up yellow |ed. The charging process has __| tion will be automatically cleared and the
oO B of been interrupted. charging process will resume. If the mal-
function continues, have the control unit
o 0 off checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
“a Off authorized Audi Service Facility, or have
the power supply/household connection
checked by a qualified electrician.
C2 Lights up red The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
Oo O Off ed. The charging process has__| malfunction will be automatically cleared
oO B off been interrupted. and the charging process will resume. If
iG Ligteewp yelbaw the malfunction continues, have the con-
trol unit checked by an authorized Audi
1 Off

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution





ia Lights up red The charging infrastructure of | After the power supply/household con-
© © Flashing yellow |the power supply/household | nection stabilizes, the malfunction will be
Oo B of connection is restricted. Possi- | automatically cleared and the charging
o 8 of ble cause of the malfunction: | process will resume. If the malfunction
low voltage or poor power fre- | continues, have the power supply/house-
“4 Off quency. The charging process | hold connection checked by a qualified
has been interrupted. electrician.
4 Lights up red There is a malfunction inthe | After the vehicle charging system stabiliz-
o O Off vehicle charging system. The | es, the malfunction will be automatically
© B® Flashing yellow charging process has been in- | cleared and the charging process will re-
oO 6 Off terrupted. sume. If the malfunction continues, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Audi
“A Off dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
C2 Lights up red The power cable or vehicle ca- | Have the power or vehicle cable replaced
o OQ Off ble is faulty. Possible cause of | by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
oO B otf the malfunction: the coding _| ized Audi Service Facility.
© 0 Flashing yellow resistance of the power or ve-
hicle cable is not compatible.
a) Off The charging process has been
interrupted.
€) Lights up red There is a malfunction in the | End the charging process at the vehicle
o OQ Off vehicle charging system. The | and remove the vehicle cable from the ve-
© B Lights up red charging process has been in- | hicle charging port. Disconnect the charg-
Oo 0 Off terrupted. er from the power supply and reconnect it
after 60 seconds. Restart the charging
“a Off process > page 108. If the malfunction
continues, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
() Lights up red There is an overvoltage inthe | Disconnect the charger from the power
©
© Flashing red charging infrastructure of the | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
Oo B of power supply/household con- | If the malfunction continues, have the
Oo 0 Off nection. The charging process | power supply/household connection
has been interrupted. checked by a qualified electrician.
=| Off
Ca Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
Oo QO Off cal malfunction. The charging | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
0 & of process has been interrupted. | If the malfunction continues, have the
* 0 vightsupred control unit checked by an authorized Au-
25 see di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution



() Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
o Q Off cal malfunction (self-test supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
oO B of failed). The charging process _ | If the malfunction continues, have the
© 0) Flashing red has been interrupted. control unit checked by an authorized Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
a Off ty.
C) Lights up red The charging infrastructure of | Have the control unit checked by an au-
@ © Lights up red the power supply/household | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
© ®& Lights up red connection is insufficient: the | Service Facility, and have the power sup-
ground conductor is interrupt- | ply/household connection checked by a
Oo 0 Off ed or not present. The ground | qualified electrician.
“al Off conductor monitor has inter-
rupted the charging process.
() Lights up red The indicator light in the reset | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ © Lights up red button on the control unit is | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
© B Lights up red faulty. The charging process _| Service Facility.
. has been interrupted.
e@ J Lights up red
1 Off
() Lights up red The control unit has detected | Press and hold the *— button for at least
© © Lights up red residual current. The charging |two seconds. If the malfunction contin-
© & Lights up red process has been interrupted. | ues, have the control unit checked by an
© 0 Lights up red authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, and have the power sup-
“a Flashing red ply/household connection checked by a
qualified electrician.
c) Lights up red The charging infrastructure is | Disconnect the charger from the power
©
Q Flashing red wired incorrectly. The charging | supply. Have the power supply/household
© & Flashing red process has been interrupted. | connection checked by a qualified electri-
© ( Flashing red Sil
“a Off
() Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
@ © Lights up red cal malfunction. Possible supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
© B Lights up red cause of the malfunction: If the malfunction continues, have the
MD Lightsup red software error or the load re-__| control unit checked by an authorized Au-
lay has been switched incor- | di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
| Lights up red rectly. The charging process __| ty, and have the power supply/household
has been interrupted. connection checked by a qualified electri-
cian.
() Flashing red The control unit has a serious | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
Oo QO Off malfunction. The charging thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
oO B of process has been interrupted. | Service Facility.
e (Lights up red
+ Off

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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution

() Off The indicator light in the
© © Lights up red On/Off button on the control
© & Lights up red unit is faulty. The charging
. process has been interrupted.
e {Lights up red

aj Lights up red
Have the control unit replaced by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.

@ Tips
— The device runs a self test after power has
been restored to the control unit. If a self
test is successful, all indicator lights will il-
luminate green for two seconds.
— If a household socket is used for the charg-
ing process, the charging power level is au-
tomatically set to 100%. If multiple electri-
cal consumers are connected to a circuit,
the charging power may be limited to 50%
when charging with a household socket in
order to relieve the load on the electrical in-
stallation.
— If an industrial socket is used for the charg-
ing process, the charging power level is au-
tomatically set to 50%. To receive the maxi-
mum charging power, the value must be set
to 100%.
— The Audi e-tron compact charging system is
designed for charging at sockets with a volt-
age of 120 V/240 V. If your socket has a dif-
ferent voltage, contact and authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— If your Audi e-tron compact charging sys-
tem has a fixed connection, meaning can be
connected directly to the power supply
without a power cable, contact a qualified
electrician or an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
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Changing or attaching the power cable
Applies to: vehicles with Audi charging system
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Fig. 94 Control unit: removing and attaching the cable
Requirements:
> The charging process for the high-voltage bat-
tery must be ended > page 108.
> The vehicle charging connector must be re-
moved from the vehicle charging port.
> The power cable must be removed from the
socket.
Loosening the cable
> If necessary, loosen the screw (3) using the
screwdriver provided.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Pull the connector @) out just until you feel re-
sistance.
> Close the lever @) until it is resting on the con-
nector (2).
» Remove the connector (2) completely.
Attaching the cable
> Lift the lever @ up slightly.
> Insert the connector (2) into the control unit
just until you feel resistance.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Insert the connector (2) all the way into the
control unit.
> Close the lever @).

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Trailer towing

The permitted tongue weight of your vehicle can
be found in the vehicle documentation or in
=> page 292.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
impact vehicle handling. Load the trailer based
on the following criteria as much as possible:
— Store objects in the vehicle luggage compart-
ment, if possible. The vehicle should always
carry the heaviest possible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
— Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi-
ble.
— Secure objects so that they do not slide.
— Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible.
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a “full
load”; see the tire pressure sticker > page 253. If
necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The trailer and the vehicle should be equipped
with winter tires when driving in winter tempera-
tures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
must attach additional exterior mirrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you.
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations for lighting on your
trailer that are applicable in the country where
you are operating the vehicle. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for more information.
Before you start driving, check all lighting equip-
ment on the trailer while it is hitched to the vehi-
cle.
The headlight range control automatically ad-
justs the light range of the headlights.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. However, they must not touch the
ground.
Air suspension
The Audi drive select* comfort mode > page 98
must be selected before you adjust the tongue
weight on the trailer and hitch the trailer >@,
=> page 99.
For vehicles with a retrofitted trailer hitch, you
must switch on the air suspension trailer mode
manually.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Air suspension:
trailer.
Switch it off again when you are no longer towing
a trailer.
When using carrier systems that are mounted di-
rectly on the trailer hitch ball head, you can also
switch trailer mode off manually.
If you must drive on roads that are in poor condi-
tion, you can raise the vehicle again after hitching
the trailer or after adjusting the tongue weight
> page 99.
You can also increase ground clearance by select-
ing the Audi drive select* offroad or allroad
modes > page 98.
Vehicle levels below the values set in the comfort
level will no Longer be available, even if you are
lowering the vehicle manually.

ZA WARNING
— Never turn off trailer mode while driving
when a trailer is hitched, because then the
restrictions for controlling the vehicle level
will be turned off.
— Driving with a trailer on unpaved roads when
the vehicle is raised may change the vehicle
handling. Adapt your speed.

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