lights AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owners Manual

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— Audi phone box ............... 177
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@0 Selector lever ..............02. 92
@) [START STOP] button ............ 90
@ Steering wheel adjustment ...... 62
@) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 141
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 144
@4 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 281
@) Hood release ..............00-5 234
@8 Memory function buttons ........ 67
@) Buttons for:
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—All-weather lights ............ 48
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Luggage compartment lid button . 39
@9 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 52
60 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 43
—Child safety lock .............. 42
() Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the A or indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 11
Safety belt
=> page 66
Engine start system
=> page 91
Transmission
=>page 94
Drive system
=> page 96,
Electrical system
=> page 237
Charging system
=>page 117
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 98
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 100
Brake system
=> page 97, > page 100,
=> page 236
Brake system
=> page 97, > page 100,
=> page 236
Steering
=> page 104
Steering lock
=> page 104

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Air suspension
=> page 103
Electrical system
=> page 237
Cooling system
=> page 235
Hood
=> page 234
Charging system
=>page 117
Loose wheel warning
=>page 256
Night vision assist
=> page 138
Night vision assist
=> page 138
Distance warning
=> page 154
Steering intervention request
=> page 148
Safe start monitor
=>page 151,
Driver intervention request
=>page 152
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Lane departure warning
=> page 155,
Emergency assist
=> page 164
Audi pre sense
=>page 157,
Intersection assist
=> page 164


Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=>page 7
Safety systems
=> page 68



Transmission
=> page 94

Drive system
=> page 96
Cooling system
>page 235
Drive system
=> page 96
Vehicle sound
=> page 96
Engine start system
=> page 91
Keys
=> page 91
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 100
Brake system
=> page 97
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 105

Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 105
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 106
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 107
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 107
Steering
=> page 104
Steering lock
=> page 104
All wheel drive
=>page 105
Suspension control
= page 103
Air suspension
=> page 103
Electrical system
= page 237
Washer fluid level
=> page 239

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Windshield wipers
=> page 57
High-voltage battery range
>page 117
Parking systems
=> page 168
Tire pressure
=>page 258
Tire pressure
=> page 258
Loose wheel warning
=> page 256
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 51
Adaptive light
=> page 51
Light/rain sensor
=>page 51,>page 57
Door lock
=> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 38
Night vision assist
=> page 139
Intersection assist
=> page 164
Side assist
=> page 162;
Exit warning
=> page 162
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 173
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 153
Steering intervention request
=> page 148, >page 155
Lane departure warning
=>page 156
Distance warning
=> page 154
Audi pre sense
=> page 160


Emergency assist
=> page 164
Emergency call function
=>page 192

Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 66
Hold assist
=> page 99
Hill hold assist
=> page 101
Low beam headlights
=> page 48
Parking lights
=> page 48
Turn signals
=> page 49, > page 50
Cruise control system
= page 141
Cruise control system
>page 141
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=>page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145,
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 145 >

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Adaptive cruise assist Camera-based traffic sign recog-
=> page 145 nition
Adaptive cruise assist =>page 135
>page 145


Night vision assist
Lane departure warning page 139
=>page 155
High beam headlights
=>page 49
Cruise control system
=> page 141
Cruise control system
High beam assistant > page 141
=> page 49 Intersection assist
Rear safety belt => page 164
=> page 66 Side assist
Convenience key = page 162
= page 91 Distance warning
Electromechanical parking brake > page 154
=> page 100 Rear cross-traffic assist
Electromechanical parking brake > page 173
=> page 100 Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 153,
Efficiency assist
=> page 149
Hold assist
=> page 100
Hill hold assist
page 101 Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Air suspension
ea > page 103
Charging system
>page 117
High-voltage battery range
> page.1 17
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 150
Lane departure warning
=>page 155
Lane departure warning
=>page 156
Emergency assist
=> page 164
Door lock
=> page 34
Child safety lock
=> page 42
Speed warning system
=> page 134
Speed warning system
=> page 134
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Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
The Y button is located in the function bar on
the lower display > page 18.
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press
and hold the Y button.
Settings in the Infotainment system
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display, or
> Press the Y button.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the
display. Sit in the correct seating position
=> page 59 and adjust the head-up display.
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
® Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
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— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 263.

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Fig. 18 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «£
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 18.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 18.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
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Opening and closing

> Push the 2S switch back briefly to the second
level 2) 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.

Z\ 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.
@) 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.
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.

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.

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.


Gi) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 229.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 288.
G) 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 > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 46, Program-
ming, the vehicle must be within range of the
system, and the ignition must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 34 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch &
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.
— 3 - 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 under 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.
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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 Audi 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.

A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on 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.

G) 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.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— 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 2002} sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 35 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 will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective Ka] or BY 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 2D and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@ High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 49
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The EJ indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

ZX 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.
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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.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
selected and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 50.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 49, fig. 35. The FM in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ed indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 49, fig. 35. The & in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 49, fig. 35. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 49, fig. 35. If the high beam
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