power steering AUDI E-TRON 2021 User Guide

Driving dynamic

Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.

ZA\ WARNING
— The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
— As the vehicle load increases, especially the
roof load, the vehicle's center of gravity also
increases along with the risk of the vehicle
tipping. To reduce the risk of an accident, al-
ways adapt your driving style to the current
conditions and avoid sudden driving maneu-
vers.

@) Tips
— The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in motor power.
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— You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
The So button (or #, depending on the model)
for controlling the ESC is located in the center
console, in front of the selector lever. The ESC is
automatically switched on when the ignition is
switched on.
Limiting ESC
In some situations, it may make sense to limit
the stabilizing function of the ESC so that the
wheels can spin, for example to rock a vehicle to
free it when it is stuck or to drive with snow
chains. The ESC can also be limited to provide
more sporty driving characteristics with fewer
stabilizing corrective actions.
—To limit the ESC, press the 0 button briefly.
The B indicator light will turn on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
Depending on the Audi drive select mode that is
selected, one of the following ESC modes will be
selected automatically:
— sport - this mode is designed for driving ona
level surface. It is used in all Audi drive select
modes except offroad.
— offroad - this mode is suited for driving offroad
and is designed for uneven terrain or loose
ground. If you select the offroad Audi drive se-
lect mode, the offroad ESC mode will be auto-
matically used.
Switching off ESC
For a more active control of the vehicle where the
stabilizing functions of the ESC cannot intervene,
the ESC can be switched off.
— 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.

Parking and maneuvering

@ Use the blue markings to help you estimate
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
The trailer view > fig. 124 assists you in position-
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer.
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:
Switch to the Rear view > page 171, fig. 125.
— Select || > Trailer view in the upper display
when the parking aid is active.


Now you can position your vehicle in front of the
trailer. The orange orientation line ©) > fig. 124
indicates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue markings © to help you esti-
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-
ing represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 me-
ters). The width of the blue surface represents
the maximum steering wheel angle.
Symbols
If 2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 131.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
170
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

@) Note
— The orange orientation lines @ show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
G) Tips
— Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces on the camera display decreases
when the vehicle is raised or lowered with
the air suspension.
— There is no distance warning for the rear
and the sides when trailer towing mode is
detected. The front sensors remain activat-
ed. The visual display switches to trailer
mode. There is no guarantee the functions
will be deactivated when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch.

Media

Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@) Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 78.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 217, fig. 146).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 216.
— USB device > page 217.
— DVD © page 216.
218
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 216, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
> page 217.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 219.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 218.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the EE] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
G) Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.

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Emergency assistance

— When the parking lock is engaged, neither
the front nor rear axle may be lowered or
raised more than 10. The driveshafts or
tires could be seriously damaged.
— 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.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 160 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 274.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 275,
=> page 276.
> 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
vehicles > page 50. 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\.

> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 98.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
>» Switch the ESC off to avoid error messages
=> page 106.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

t towing loop


Fig. 170 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 267.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 170. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit. >
275

Index

Listening to music
refer to Media.............0000ee 215, 218
Load... 22... eee 291
EOGAUUSERS Ia: © cnences o + seem « 6 wpnnwe © a seem ww 8 29
Locking and unlocking
By remote control................00005 37
Using the lock cylinder................. 35
With the convenience key............... 37
Low beam headlights..................0, 48
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 178
Luggage compartment: si cscs 6 6 sana 6 8 es 79
Cargo floor........ 2... eee eee eee eee 83
COVER iss < = meus & § eeteS & EG FE RG 2 ie 81
Increasing the size... .. 22... eee eee eee 82
Power SOUrCeS ... 1... eee eee 78
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 73,
Luggage compartment lid
Closing bUttON ss ; « ssa¢s sacks pees eee 40
General information ...........0..00008 39
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 42
Opening and closing.................-. 40
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 41
Power opening and closing.............. 40
Lumbar support....................0005 60
M
Maintenance’. « since = + coin 2s wow © ners © 6 285
Maintenance intervals... .siec se wae a 6 ecauee 239
Manually releasing the charging connector. 116
Manually releasing the charging port door.. 116
Manual operation
Charging connector.............-.++-- 116
Charging port door..............0000. 116
Map
Changing the scale................... 197
Displays ccssc s 2 nese Operating ......... 0. cee eee eee eee 199
Setting the destination................ 197
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 183
Map PrevieW as = i xews + y eee + v OFS Fv oe 197
Map update................0 20-00 202
MYAUI APP + meus se cea se meee se mee ve 203
OMNME & sncrane « « oweasm «woes @ wespenue o muetem 203
USB
connection........... 00 eee e eae 203
298
Massage function...............-0020e ee 60
Front... 2. eee eee 61
Mechanical key............00 00000 e ee eee 36
Media cmesces mo emia w 5 saoreas 6 5 ewes a oe 215, 218
Drives... 2... cece eee eee eee eee eee 215
Supported formats.................-- 223
Média cette an < » muon « x amex x wees = ree 9 219
Memory function. ........... eee eee eee ee 67
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 228
Meritt pathic: « » seen 2 o meme y oes se ReeR ee 16
Message Access Profile................- 183
MessageS ..... 2... eee eee ee 183
Mirror compass.......- 00-00-0020 eee eeee $7:
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 52
DIMMING: = exes s + meres o = worm a x wees se ve 53
Vani tyZAnOk'. « sccrwos « a soncess © x snanenn @ 0 samene 3 54
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 17
Mobile device
referto Telephone...........-eeeeeeee 175
Mobile device reminder signal............ 179
Motor compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 234
OVERVIEWS. secs: a 2 omeees oe amen @ 8 ewes @ 2 235
Safety precautions..............000005 233
Storage compartment................2. 79
Mountain passes.................0.00. 100
Mountain roads................00000 0s 100
Multifunction steering wheel
BUEGONSS: ¢ x seas x 5 eas 3 eae ee He ee 12; 28
Operating’ « = wees 2 wom so weseme so ee ww 12
Programming buttons...............05- 28
Voice recognition system............... 25.
Multi Media Interface................... 17
Menus and symbols..............2+-04- 18
Operating’. «owes «+ sence» 6 avarcie s ¥ sere 15,18
Switching the displays on or off.......... 17
Muting.......... 0.0.00 cee eee eee ee eee 28
myAudi..... eee eee eee 29,187
myAudi navigation................. 194, 197
MYAUGEUSENSs. « saccis o eee we ewe a wee es 29
N
Narrow ar@aS wesc oo een oo een vem oo oe 153

Index


Snow: chains’: » « sowie = awavs vw aware o cnawens oe 257
Socket
refer to Power sources..........--.000-- 78
Software information
Legalinformation................2005 231
Software version (MMI)
Version information ...............005 231,
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 228
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 134
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 134
Speedometer.......... ce cece eee 11
Speed warning system.............00005 134
Starting climate control after unlocking..... 88
Starting tOOrives « « mass ¢ ¢ wewe 2 2 aeuey 8g eee 91
StEGriMGias 5 2 ues 5 2 ques & EER ee meme ES 104
‘Audi drivesselect « escasis os esos va avewine w ave 102
also refer to Steering.............0005 104
Steering lock..............0022000. 90, 104
Steering wheel
Adjusting... 0.0... cece eee eee e eens 62
Steering wheel heating................. 87
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 12
Steps for determining correct load limit... 255
Stopover (navigation).................. 198
StOPDINGiws = 5 weex 2 some & s BORE ge dome & x RO 91,
Stopping the vehicle..............-..00- 91
Storage. ... 6... ee eee eee 79.
Storage compartment................00. 79
Storage compartment in the motor compart-
MONE sexs s osces 6 5 Keun & + deen & see oc ew 79
Stored stations
fefer tO PreSets a: ss ses ae nee s eames oz 210
Subtitlés:(DVD) « sews 2 x saves « ¢ eawas ¢ s ces 222
Sunshade
Rear GOOrs's & s seis 3 & nese so imaeens ov anon & 8 54
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 44
SUN VISOFS . 6... cece eee ees 54
Suspension .........0-. 0c cece eee eee 103
Audi drive'select » sees « 2 swe ye seen ss 102
Swapping Calls + scas is seas ve reese eee 181
Swerve assist... . 2... -.. 00 0c eee e eee eee 159
302
Symbols
Charging equipment...............004 117
NaVidatiOtiicas + mavwy + meme so meme x ¢ meee 199
“WAPI G ix: x susnws x aesmne oo awe oo wore 204
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 85
SYStEM SELLIMNGS « wwasiss ss muons so semaine aw caecen 228
T
Tail lights
Cleaning... 6... cee eee eee eee 262
Technical data............ 0-0. e eee eee 290
Technical modifications..............0.5 285
Felephometis wccsanse « samces xs ease oa maw eo 175
Accepting/ending acall................ 181
Audi phone boxX<<. : «ess: eres: veces: 177
Charging the battery (USB)............. 178
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 178
Connecting a mobile phone............ 175
Dialing anumber..............-00000- 181
Exterior antenna............00--..0 eee 178
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 179
Options during a phonecall............ 181
Playing music... 0.0... cee ee eee eee eee 216
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 13
Texts NpPUt’s cesses oe sessess 2 x maxes oH mewn 3 2 REN 22
TeXt:MESSAGES scesess s & Heres & ¥ Kates vo HHI 183
also refer to Text messages............ 183
TieZd OWNS: & & scene vo savin 6 a axaieore wrasse oe suas 82
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts..............0 0002 e eee ee 272
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 272
TMC ss sscoane oo aeons woo cose © o aesnene w Hieverite © 14
Timer (high-voltage battery)............. 116
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 267
TineS s gun & & wueey & & soup & 2 BeemE x oe Eee 241
Loose wheel warning.............-.4.. 256
Low-profile tires.............0000000. 257
Repailt S@ts « = mse & = seuss s a ewe & Ee 267
Replacing « icasai a © savas « 0 eaves ov omnes © ¥ oe 269
Service life... 0.0.0... 50.0. c cece eee 250
Tite PrOSSUTG cas = s sows © s ees © bBo oye 251
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 258, 259
Tire pressure table.................00. 252
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 126

Index

WeIQRts: « & sossce vo ssesen ww cones vo ane vw aes 291
Wheelbollts « incase «i scamane o « ovoane x 0 asuwon #0 8 255
anti-theft........................00. 270
Tightening specification............... 272
Wheels. ... 2.2... ccc cece eee eee eee 241
Cleaning’s < « secs = s gees ts eewe es oes cos 263
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 244
Loose wheel warning.................. 256
ROPIBCING « aces s woes as pews « e Hows ae wee 269
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 253
Wheelwrench.....................00. 267
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings.............-.00000- 189
Using’a hotspot weca 5: ccce ey pews sy eee 187
Wild animal recognition................ 137
Window and mirror heating............... 88
Windows
Child safety lock sccs << seve ss eee ee ewes 42
Cleaning and removing ice............. 263
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
DeTrOStid « « caus ¥ « caw a © cow ao cue ex 86
Opening and closing................... 43
Power windows....... 0.0... eee eee eee 43
Windshield
ClGANING s ¢ « seas x s Rees to ReRS ¢ oR Eg aE 54
also refer to Windshield................ 54
Windshield washer system........... 54,239
Reservoir capacity............--00000- 291
Windshield wipersiiccs = & sien os nase © 3 wow © 54
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control................ 87
Car washes.................0000000 08 261
Cooling’system « ¢ sacs se swans se ones 5 ee 235
Defrosting the windows................ 86
Rear window defogger..............005 86
Removing ice from windows............ 263
Seat heating. + wesc s + amas + a ane » x case © 86
Snow chains............--22--000 000s 257
Steering wheel heating « . cess eens een 87
AROS Ss i & axssnse 6 & sasuans we & annua a & wzaseM % © eaeen 256
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............0.. 238
Windshield washer system............. 239
WIRKEP URES saws « s mess 9 x sates se cen 2 we 256
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 226
Wireless charging..............eeeeaee 178
304