AUDI E-TRON 2020 Service Manual

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>» Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for-
ward > page 79.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 33 or the
screwdriver > page 274.
> Using the mechanical key/screwdriver ), pry
the cover &> off the luggage compartment lid
trim panel.
> Press the lever with the mechanical key in the
direction of the arrow to release the luggage
compartment lid.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 35.

ZA\ WARNING
If you have folded the backrests into the up-
right position, always check if the lock is cor-
rectly engaged by pulling forward on the
backrest.

Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside and the rear
power windows from being operated.

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Fig. 32 Driver's door: controls
> To activate or deactivate the child safety lock
(rear power windows and interior door handle)
for the rear doors, press the left and/or right 8
button in the driver's door > fig. 32. The indica-
tor light in the button turns on/blinks.
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by
checking the function on the rear power win-
dow switch and door handle.

D_ Use the flat side of the reversible screwdriver blade.
> Applies to: vehicles with controls for the cli-
mate control system in the rear and MMI: To al-
so restrict the operation of the climate control
system in the rear, select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear.
When the child safety lock is switched on, the
following functions are disabled:
—The rear inner door handles
— The rear power windows
— The control panel* for the climate control sys-
tem in the rear
Message in the instrument cluster display
@®/8 Child safety lock: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock.
Press the button again.
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 29.
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could
allow
the rear doors to be opened from the
inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.


Power windows
Opening and closing the windows




Fig. 33 Driver's door: power window switch
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Power window switches:
@ Left front door
@ Right front door
® Left rear door
@) Right rear door
Opening and closing the windows
The driver can control all power windows. All
power window switches are equipped with a two-
stage function:
> To open or close the window completely, press
the switch down or pull the switch up briefly to
the second level. The operation will stop if the
switch is pressed or pulled again.
> To select a position in between opened and
closed, press or pull the switch to the first level
until the desired window position is reached.
Correcting a malfunction in the one-touch
up/down function
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 29.
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.

G) Tips
— You can still open and close the windows for
several minutes after turning the ignition
off. The power window switch is not disa-
bled until the driver's door or front passeng-
er's door is opened.
— The power windows are equipped with pinch
protection. The automatic window may stop
closing and will open all the way again even
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power
window switch up until the window is com-
pletely raised.
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Convenience opening and closing
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
Convenience opening or closing the windows
or panoramic glass roof*
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof*
should open or close all at once > page 30, Set-
ting the central locking system.
> Press and hold the / { button on the vehicle
key until all windows and the roof* have
reached the desired position > /A\.
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle until all
of the windows and the roof* are closed. Do not
place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
When all of the windows and the roof* are
closed, the turn signals will flash once.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never close the windows or panoramic glass
roof* carelessly or in an uncontrolled man-
ner, because this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
panoramic glass roof* can only be opened
and closed with the vehicle key at a maxi-
mum distance of approximately 6.5 feet
(2 m) from the vehicle. Always pay attention
when using the { button to close the win-
dows and the panoramic glass roof* so that
no one is pinched. The closing process will
stop immediately when the f button is re-
leased.

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Panoramic glass roof
Operating the p ic glass roof and
roof sunshade
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun-
shade


Fig. 34 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons
The control buttons are equipped with a two-
stage function.
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun-
shade will open partially or completely if the sun-
shade is closed.
Operating the roof sunshade
> Opening and closing the sunshade: slide the
switch in in the headliner @) forward or toward
the rear to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
Operating the roof
> Tilting the roof: press the 2S switch in the
headliner briefly upward to the second level @).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2 switch
downward briefly to the second level.
> Opening the roof: Push the 2S switch back
briefly to the second level @).
> Closing the roof: push the 2S switch forward
briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.

> Push the > switch back briefly to the second
level @) twice in a row.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
CG) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
G) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.

Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
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These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
@ Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
= page 28 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 237.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 295.
@) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.

— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > (i).
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 42, the vehicle

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the -@ button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the -@ button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> If you have configured the programmable
steering wheel button*, press the > button
=> page 26 and then press the respective button
for the system. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for it on the upper display (notification
center > page 19). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the - button on the
lower display. Follow the instructions in the
MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the >

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desired button: @). Follow the instructions in
the MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing!)
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
Applies to: vehicles with location pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed > page 42 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the 7 button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.

2) Only applies to rolling code systems
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 19. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press Au.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
Vv is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
@) Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@ Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
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— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button G).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.
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Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 35 Instrument panel: light button module
© Light sensor
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - You can switch the low beam headlights on
manually once the ignition is switched on.
— 2 - You can switch the parking lights on at
speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all
light functions when the ignition is switched off
while the vehicle is stationary.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or EB indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All-weather lights 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 127.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— Follow the regulations applicable to the
country where you are operating the vehicle
when stopping the vehicle and when using
the lighting systems.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
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does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200-} sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

BFV-0012


Fig. 36 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals (>>
The turn signal activates when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams 20 and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 46
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The EJ indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
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AN WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
item
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant


The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Switching on the high beam assistant
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
selected and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 47.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever
forward (@) > page 46, fig. 36. The fag i
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically. The Ed indicator light turns
on if the high beams are switched on.

Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 46, fig. 36. The =O] in-
dicator light turns on.
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever
back @) > page 46, fig. 36. The high beam
assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 46, fig. 36. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

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ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 127.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is still responsible
for controlling the headlights and switching
them manually depending on light and visi-
bility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-



ate glare for other drivers.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant > System - You can switch
the high beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illumi-
nates the area around the vehicle when unlocking
the vehicle and after switching off the ignition
and opening the driver's door. The entry/exit
lighting only works when it is dark and when the
AUTO light function is switched on.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
turned on and off.
Canada models: The daytime running lights can-
not be turned off. The lights activate automati-
cally each time the ignition is switched on.
ergency flashers
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BI ny

Fig. 37 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A button @ to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and Ba indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
Gi) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
Messages
If the ka indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
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Bg) Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. When
the AUTO light function is on, the low beams will
remain switched on at all times for safety rea-
sons. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Interior lighting



Fig. 38 Headliner: interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
axs* — Interior lighting on/off
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4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting

Fig. 39 Headliner: reading lights
Reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, press the but-
ton ¥@.
> To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the button when the light is switched off
“¥ @ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting

The ambient lighting turns on when the ignition
is switched on. The ambient lighting is deactivat-
ed when the lights are set to OFF.
You can adjust the interior lighting individually.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Interior light-
ing.
You can choose among predefined color profiles,
such as Maritime.
Additional settings and profiles: