coolant level AUDI E-TRON 2020 Owners Manual

Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Motor compartment
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Special care is required if you are working in the
motor compartment
For work in the motor compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The vehicle's motor compartment is
a dangerous area. > /A\.
Explanation of warnings (sticker in the motor
compartment):

Hot motor components!
@® Rotating parts!


The radiator fan can switch on at any
LB, time!
— The coolant expansion tank cap is equipped
with a seal that must never be removed un-
der any circumstances > page 243. If the
coolant expansion tank is not sealed, con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— The cap on the coolant expansion tank must
never be opened when the coolant is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure.
—To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
thick cloth when opening.
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to chemicals to as short
a time as possible.


High voltage! The voltage in the high-
voltage system is high enough to cause
fatal injuries. Touching a damaged high-
voltage component can result in a fatal
electric shock.


Always follow the instructions in the op-
Cy erating manual.

ZA\ WARNING
— Switch the ignition off.
— Set the parking brake.
— Select the “P” (Park) selector lever position.
— Keep children away from the motor com-
partment.
— Never spill operating fluids in the motor
compartment.
— Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the motor compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— The cap on the coolant expansion tank may
only be opened by an authorized Audi dealer
ZA WARNING
The voltage in the high-voltage system is high
enough to cause fatal injuries. Touching a
damaged high-voltage component can result
in a fatal electric shock. The components in
the high-voltage system are marked with a
warning label which warns of the high-volt-
age.
— The voltage level in the high-voltage system
is still dangerous and potentially life-threat-
ening when the ignition is switched off.
— Never perform work on orange high-voltage
cables or on high-voltage components. Only
authorized repair facilities that are certified
may perform work on the high-voltage sys-
tem.


or authorized Audi Service Facility.

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ZA\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit

Checking and Filling

ent overview Motor compa

The most important check points.



Fig. 157 Reservoir locations
Observe the safety precautions > page 240.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (S>) > page 246
@ Coolant expansion tank (-&) under a cover
=> page 243
@® Brake fluid reservoir (CO) under a cover
=> page 243
Cooling system
The cooling system is filled with a mixture of pu-
rified water and coolant additive at the factory.
This coolant must not be not changed.
Audi recommends checking the coolant level pe-
riodically.
Messages
Ha turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
242


The coolant level is too low.
Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
off. Add coolant. The vehicle must not be towed.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Electric drive system: malfunction! Cooling
system. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the cooling system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately.
@) Note
Before winter weather begins, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.

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Checking and Filling

Coolant level


Fig. 158 Motor compartment: coolant expansion tank
Observe the safety precautions > page 240, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 241.
The coolant expansion tank is located in the ple-
num chamber under a cover. Slide the cover that
is located below the windshield wipers on the
front passenger's side toward the windshield and
remove the cover > page 242, fig. 157.
> Read the coolant level on the floating gauge for
the expansion tank without opening the cap.
The coolant level must be between the Min and
Max markings when the coolant is cold
> fig. 158
> 1 turns on, do not continue driving
=> page 242.
> If the coolant level is just over the Min marking,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected.

Z\ WARNING
— The engine/motor compartment in any vehi-
cle can be a dangerous area. Switch the igni-
tion off and allow the cooling system to cool
down. Always follow the information found
in > page 240, General information.

— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the motor
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the motor
compartment with caution.
— The coolant expansion tank may only be
opened and filled by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The coolant expansion tank cap is equipped
with a seal that must never be removed un-
der any circumstances > page 243. If the
coolant expansion tank is not sealed, con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— When adding coolant, it may leak into the
inside of high-voltage components and
cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of
fire.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

Brake fluid

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Fig. 159 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 240, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
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Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock... . 0... ccc eee eee eee 39
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 37
Convenience closing..............-.... 40
HOO « sess eu oxsanne no seman ow eatetess cence 241
Luggage compartment lid............... 36
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 38
Panoramic glass roof................... 41
Sunshade (roof) ..............00 sees Al
WINOWS « nore » ¢ soyee 5 2 ewe x saueR 5 2 Re 39
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 29
COckPIEGIMIMING s = secs ¢ & caiwes + © Hanes + Fee 49
Cockpit (overview) ..............0 000s eee 6
Collapsible sparetire................0.. 280
Collapsible tire
refer to Collapsible spare tire........... 280
Color code... 22.6... cece ee eee eee eee 297
Comfort auxiliary air conditioning.......... 86
Coming home/Leaving home
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Compartments...........0 002. e eee eee 76
Compass inthe mirror..............00005 54
Compliance. ....... eee eee eee eee 295
Configuration wizard . ccc... eww eae es 17
CONMCCb is oo somes 2c cence 3 sewn 2 8 ee @ 8 aS 187
Data plans... ..... eee eee eee 192
Data Phivaty'ax s «meee sv oem s bees s gee 290
Emergency: call sscsss ¢ 0 west sv wawa » wenn x 194
Infotainment....................000. 187
Infotainment services. . ..0... ce. s eae 188
Online roadside assistance............. 195
Vehicle control services............005- 189
Connected devices
Device overvieW........--..00-- eee eee 237
Connections
referto Media................--- 222,226
Consumer information.................. 292
Consumption
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Consumption (energy) : sce. se vows screws ss 14
Contacts
Add destination ¢ sce x ¢ nea «a eases 4 2 cee 207
Importing and exporting.............. 184
Memory capacity. .... 0.0... cee eee eae 184
Opening (business card)............... 178
Updating imthe:MMI:. « «cece « sane © werose 184
Convenience key). «2 esse ov eis ov ema ee ee 29
Convenience closing................005 40
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 33
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 40
Cooling Mode:w« ss ceca ss eee ve pee ee eR 83
Cooling system
Coolant sesess oo serene « o sonme ao eens a 8 eee o 242
Coolant level. ........ 0. cece eee eee ee 243
Cornering light....... 2.0.0... cee eee eae 45
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 162
Cruise controlisystemis « « icasis + « wares + weve 139
Gup holders cies s & scien 9 & eases oe ars os RE 75
Current consumption so. «esc s s eee es ces 14
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Data plans see: « 2 ees go ewe v Seen ce eee 192
Data PRIVACY « cass 4 s eames fc See oa ee 290
Date... eee eee eee eee 14
SOtting’: + wean « x uome se ees a 2 BOE ge ee 236
Daytime running lights.................. 45
Declaration of compliance............... 295
DEF (instrument cluster)................. 11
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 211
Destination onthe map................. 202
Details... 6.0.2... eee eee 201
Determining correct load limit........... 262
Digital compass.............0 eee eee eee 54
DiMeMSIONS!. + sis a cessans 6 2 seawiiee ow ave 6 297
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 50
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 50
Directory
SOTHINGS: cosine « i: sess + mewsnw & srnees we 0 suouses 184
also refer to Contacts..............0.. 178
Display
Cleaning « < ¢ swas + > ses yo eees te wees eo: 270
Disposal. ... 0.0.0... cee eee eee eee eee 292
Distance... 2.2.2... eee eee eee 14
Distance warning............-+..eee0ee 152
Doors
Child safety lock. ........ 0. sce eee ee 39
Door cofitact’Switch » + sews + s says x ae = 48
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
Power closing/closing aid............... 29
301