warning AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owners Manual

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Data privacy

Data privacy
Privacy
notice
You can find information about responsibility for
data protection in the MMI.
Transmitted information
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SET-
TINGS > General > Legal notes > About Audi
connect.
Image recording
Surrounding area monitoring
Applies to: vehicles with surrounding area monitoring
Some vehicle functions require the vehicle’s path
to be detected and evaluated. This is done by
cameras installed permanently on the vehicle
that detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings
(such as obstacles or guard rails). The live images
from the cameras are transmitted to the applica-
ble control module.
The camera images are transferred to the respon-
sible control module for processing and may be
stored, depending on vehicle equipment. The
control
module analyzes the current camera im-
age using image evaluation software. This image
evaluation software detects anonymized techni-
cal measurements, such as distances to objects.
The control module evaluates these technical
measurements and makes it possible for the as-
sist systems to control the vehicle, if necessary.
Data memories
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Fig. 178 Driver's side footwell: connection port for the On
Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic control
modules for various vehicle systems such as the
airbags. These vehicle control modules store data
while driving normally that is required by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for diagnosis and repair purposes. Only
certain types of data are recorded for a very short
period of time if a control module has detected a
system event. No noises, conversations, or im-
ages will be recorded in the vehicle.
The data may include information such as the ve-
hicle speed, the direction of travel, and informa-
tion about the brake system, or also the behavior
of the restraint system in the event of an acci-
dent. The stored data can be exported and down-
loaded with special devices, which must be con-
nected directly to the vehicle.
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
There is a diagnostic connector socket in the driv-
er's side footwell to read out the various control
modules and the event data recorder. Data re-
garding the function and condition of the elec-
tronic control modules is stored in the event
memory. Only have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility read out and de-
lete the event memory.

ZA\ WARNING
— Incorrect use of the connection port for the
On Board Diagnostic System can cause mal-
functions, which can then result in accidents
and serious injuries.
— Only allow an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility to read out the
motor data.
h data recorder
Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle's system performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short period of time, >
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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 work, repairs, or technical modi-
fications to the vehicle (such as installing ad-
ditional equipment) that is not performed
correctly can cause serious injuries and in-
crease the risk of an accident.

ZA WARNING
The 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.

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@) Note
— Maintenance work, repairs, or technical
modifications to the vehicle (such as instal-
ling additional equipment) that is not per-
formed correctly can cause vehicle damage.
— 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
Certain components in your vehicle such as
undeployed airbag modules, pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. When the vehicle or parts of the
restraint system including airbag modules
and safety belts with pretensioners are scrap-
ped, all applicable laws and regulations must
be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is
familiar with these requirements and we rec-
ommend that you have your dealer perform
this service for you.
(i) 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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Accessories and parts
Consult with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before purchasing ac-
cessories or replacement parts. Audi recom-
mends having your vehicle serviced by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty and using Audi Genuine Parts and Audi Genu-
ine Accessories.
Audi does not endorse the use of products and
accessories that it has not evaluated, even if the
product is approved by a certified testing agency
or government agency.

ZA WARNING
— Installing unapproved accessories or incor-
rect replacement parts can cause vehicle
damage and can increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Never attach accessories, such as telephone
holders or cup holders, to the airbag covers
or within the airbag deployment zone, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury if the
airbag deploys.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.

@) Note
A correctly-installed exterior antenna is re-
quired for operating radio equipment in the
vehicle. Otherwise, the increased electromag-
netic waves can cause malfunctions in the ve-
hicle. Observe the regulations in the country
where the vehicle is being operated and the
instructions from the radio equipment manu-
facturer.
Reporting Safety Defects
Applicable to U.S.A.
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying
Audi of America, Inc.
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Audi of America,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov;
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RSS-Gen
This device contains licence-exempt transmit-
ter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s li-
cence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
RSS 102
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance of
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Class B devices
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential in-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Integrated Toll Module* - FCC (USA) and
ISED (Canada)
This device complies with FCC rules part 90 and
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada RSS-137. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be re-
ceived including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. WARNING: The transmitter
has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the de-
vice.
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. End Users must follow the spe-
cific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex-
posure compliance. This transmitter must be at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from the user and must
not be co-ocated or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
@) Tips
Additional information or supplements about
the radio systems based on the vehicle equip-
ment and country can be found on the follow-
ing website: www.audi.com/generalinfo
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-.. eee eee eee
A/C system refrigerant oil...............
Accelerator pedal...............-0000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
ACCESSOFICES . 6. eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................04.
Cleaning the sensors..............000-
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control..............000005
Adaptive dampers.............0000 eee
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound.............-..0005
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents.................0005
Adjusting the volume..............00000-
Adjusting the volume (announcements)... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag system... 2... eee eee
Airsuspension..............2..00-000.
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights.................00000.
Allseasontires...............000 eee ee
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... .... cece eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback..............-eeeeeee
QPGrAtiNG's « wise 2 2 sic 6 2 ees sa oH © vos
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-lock braking system............0005
Anti-Slip Regulation...............0008.
Anti-theft alarmsystemt « ccs sc csaw sess
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
292
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 226
Aspect ratio
NIDGO saiex 2 < news 2 5 Ra FB Hee s Gas 220, 222
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 105
Audi adaptive light..................00-. 48
Audi connect
HEfEFTOMONNESE tive » wesc. ae omen a 2 oe ea 186
Auidi‘drive Sele Cts « 2 wows « x cows 4 2 ream ee 102
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 119
Adjusting the charging power level...... 120
Changing or attaching the power cable... 124
SECUNING: s s sacum a 3 BaeRE GE Mea gE EEE a Ee 125
Status and malfunction indicators....... 120
Audi music interface ..0. 6c aeu es eae ee oe 217
AUGIOTINGS eeu 9 & aeau s x meen se meme 2 Kee 218
Audi phone box’: s sss ¢ s sees se ees se eee 177
Audi presense........ 0.00. e eee eee eee 156
MeSSAQES « sees = s meey 5 4 neue so eee b Bae 160
Audi pre sense front.............eeee eee 157
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-..000-. 160
Audi smartphone interface.............. 226
Legal information. « « ccosis x «ccs se amen 231
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. ay
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 48
Climate control system.............0005 85
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 84
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 54
Auxiliary climate control................. 87
Average consumption..............20-0. 14
Average speed... eee eee eee eee 14
B
Bag hooks .............. cece eee eee ee 79
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 207
Battery
Charge level display...............0505. 11
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 239

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High-voltage battery.................. 108
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 238
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 238
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 108
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Block TOU C cms & oscars ao aes oe eeeee & wae 201
BLOWERS woven: ae onsen 2 2 comes 2 2 cme ooo avo 85
Bluetooth
Audio playeh sre x 6 ceca ve wacene ao erties ow 216
Connecting adevice...............0-0- 230
Connecting a mobile phone............ 175
Deleting a device
Device overview..............02.0000-
Disconnecting adevice................ 230
Displaying/profiles « sscvie + » ensue 6 « seowee sv 6 231
Selecting adevice.............0..000. 230
Specifying a favorite.................. 23:1
Boost function...................000 eee 93
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 236
BrakeSiss « ¢ sas s & ewes 5 hee oe eee se eS 96
Brake tluidis ss sass 2 maim o wana ys won ee 236
Emergency braking function............. 99
HGCisu ¢ s sayou & @ Sayan % § MaWE ¢ & BaeoR 5 SeRDR 100
New brake pads..........-...--0000005 97
Brands = wee s 2 owen x ¢ eeu < eee 2 tom FE 232
Break-in security feature...............-. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............--0000005 97
ING WEEITOSE. « sxctons co sucesin wo semen oe 6 azectinn on a 248
Bulbireplacementss. «x issn s « sesrve + & arent w vo 280
Business'address’s « « sss os wows oo mewn ow 201
{.
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 233
Battery specific........... cece 238
GALLUISE cesses » sense @ © amscans a o omens a 6 emNEAU & 179
GaMOKaSiiwse 2 wim + mem o 6 emu ee om a Yo 130
Locations ..... 2... ee eee eee e ee eee 131
Capacities
Washer fluid reservoir................. 291
Cargo floor. ....... eee eee eee eee 83
Cargonet....... 2... eee eee ee 82
Garwash «5 sce so aspen «ome oo iene: © stents 261

Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-.0eee eee 175
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 177
Central locking....... eee eee cree eens 32
AULOILOGK « coos 2 5 canes 5 5 ten so ees Go eG 32
Convenience key sie + « soccais 2 6 seve + 6 sone « 37
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Luggage compartment lid............... 40
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
MessageS ......--. 0c cece eects 34
Remote control key.........0eee eee eee 37
SeGUING): © wwe: s 2 wesems x arene @ een aH ewe 33
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee ee eee ee 37
Central locking switch................5-5 34
Gentifieatiomis a < cvessus eo mano we wannew © a caste 288
Changing light bulbs................0.. 280
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........--.000005 78
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 125
Charging display...............2--000-- 114
Charging the battery
USB... eee 178, 217
Wirelessi. « wos « < auc a 2 sogee 4 2 mee 2 2 oe 178
Charging times « eves sz eee ee eews e ewewse 110
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.............2.020 eee 42
Rear dGGFSs: « s saan x « seme as eee oo ew eo 42
Child safety seats.............0..000 eee 72
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 76
Securing with a safety belt.............. 75
Securing with LATCH..............--00. 74
Cleaning........... eee eee 261
Cleaning Alcantara................0000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning controls « ses ss eens se cee s 6 ves 264
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 263
Cleaning textiles...................... 264
Climate control system ...............0-- 84
Climate control system controls in the rear
CHINA SARELY LOCK wer ss saan ¢ seen Fo eee 2 42
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Index

FRAQKAMNCCb scons a secswin «+ cwevne vo eeu v shew 86, 87
Free text search
Media.... 2... cece eee eee eee 222
R&Oterax ¢ = sans ¢ = Sots ¢ ¥ Hae 7 eRe gE 209
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 195
Freeze protection
COOLANE sncosns « 0 ences x 0 oman + 6 orem = ut aemawe 235
Windshield washer system............. 239
Frequency band.............e eee eee eee 207
also refer to Frequency band........... 207
Front center armrest............2....00. 62
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 156
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FROME so sees oo nase 3 a nen 2 wae ae MREO wo 62
Rear... eee eee eee 61
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... eee eee eee ee 56
ClOANING s « = eee = « neues to Hewat Bea ee 56
Functions ondemand............--..-- 188
Functions that require a license.......... 188
also refer to Functions on demand....... 188
G
Garage door opener.............--+2200- 45
Garment HOOKS ec GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 291
GOat sce: 2 s gome 2 x wee ey BES GF Be Ge ees 92
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 244
Glove compartment..............-00000- 79
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 291
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 291
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratirig (GVWR) « sce « 2 eevee x « caus 8 2 eeu 291.
H
Handsfree: = 2can s gems sv seen ey eee ee ee 176
Hands Free Profile.................-.-- 176
Head-up display
AG\OStING an se meas x pwan ee wees s wenn os 24
Adjusting the brightness................ 52
Operating ............ 0.0 e eee eee eee 24
Headlight range control................0. 48
296
Headlights
Cleaning....... 06... cece eee eee ee eee 262
Headlight range control................ 48
Washerisystem). «2 escioe ence ee eee ¥ 6 oe 54
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 239
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0.0... 0.00 e cece eee eee 63
Removing and installing................ 63
Heated rear window.............0eee eee 86
Heated steering wheel................0.. 87
Heating..............0 0.2 cee eee eee 84
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 175
High-voltage battery................... 108
Advanced charging settings............ 116
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 119
GHAGING scas + = sevou x = Saree 3 5 eee a 109, 112
Charging display on the vehicle......... 114
Charging equipment................0- 117
Charging methods...............-.... 109
Charging ports on the vehicle........... 109
Charging time...............0. eee ee 110
Connecting the charging cable.......... 112
Messages while driving................ 11/7
Not running for long periods of time..... Lit
Opening the charging port door......... 112
QUICK CHANGING ews « « eos s quem x 2 Beme Bs 109
Setting the charging target............ 115
Setting the timer..................0.. 116
Transporting charging equipment....... 119
High-voltage system.............0.005- 108
High beams
High beam assistant................... 49
Highway lights’: s scsn ss ease # weee sz oes x 48
Hill.descentassist, ¢ cca ceeasssiaaases 101
Hill hold assist... 0.0... cc cece e eee eee ee 92
Hold assist... 0.2... eee eee 99
also refer to Hold assist..............-. 99
Hold Assist
Hefer'to HOldassists. wave + wins av waren evo 99
Home
refer to Home address............00 0s 201
Home.addresss « « ssc « « wenn 3 « wwe 6 o owe 201
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 45
HOMEISEFEC Mises so seis « ononans wa crowns 4 ooes 16
HOBM: 5 3 aceases oo aera & 3 anos «wae @ % aMweaM 6 2 O88 6