bulb AUDI S4 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents


Additional settings.............. 212
System settingS.............ce ee eee 212
Software update... 1.2... .. cc cece ee eee 213
Connected devices.............000 005 214
Legalinformation................... 215
Additional information.......... 216
Brands and licenses..............0-0- 216
Maintenance and Care........... 217
Checking and Filling............. 217
LE 217
Refttelingiecs ss sees s eames s Reee ee ewe 218
Emissions control system............. 220
Engine compartment................. 221
ENGING2Otls sees 2 x seus « ones x ove Bee 224
Cooling:system « « ssccses ve emacs ve asecane s & ave 227
Brake fluid... 0.2... eee eee eee 229
Electrical system............22---05- 230
Battery’: « & ces «6 cow © 6 eee «8 eens ¥ oe 230
Windshield washer system...........- 233
Service interval display............... 233
WSENGRRES Ee ceicece 0 ccneace x 0 wprsnne x « scecane a 0 ane 235
Wheels and Tires . . 235
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 252
Care and cleaning................ 255
Generalinformation................. 255
Car washes « sscica ea scam a 0 eine oo acne 0 6 255
Cleaning and care information......... 256
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 260
Do It Yourself .................... 261
Emergency assistance........... 261
General information...........0..0.. 261
Equipment.............00- cece eee 261
Tire Mobility’ kit «0. ss cece se ces se ee 261
Changing’ tire = sco: +s ween so some 2 2 ore 263
Space-saving spare tire............... 266
Collapsible spare tire..............0.. 267
JUIMP'StAFting « wos s = weve s eerws F coos 268
TOWING wwewiwe «2 exersie w > suseine 6 > cxememe 6 4 cuneec 269
Fuses and bulbs.................. 272
FUSCSiercs ao accsans wo cena wo ee @ 8 ROIS & ore 272
Bulbs... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 276
Customer information........... 277
Data privacy..................008. 277
Privacy MOtiCe « mes x x eee 2 Ree ¢ RES ¥ 277
Image recording): « « sus 2 wanes 2 2 wweem 2 2s 277,
Data memories............0..00 eee ee 277
Transmitted information.............. 278
Accessories and technical
changes................ 0.0.02 eee 281
Warranty’: « + esos & + meen & ¢ eee se sees 281
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 281
Driving in other countries............. 281
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
IMOGIFICATIONS « snocue so sume = emmace # m annem 281
Accessories and parts..............-. 283
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 283
Declaration
of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronicisysteMms:: s = caws se waa « 2 gems 284
Technical data.................... 286
Identification data................04. 286
Vehicle datas ss nico s ves se oman evs 286
Index ...... 00.0... eee eee 288

Quick access

Brake system
=> page 105,
=> page 229,
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 106
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 106
Steering
>page 111
Steering lock
>page 111
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 131,
Safe start monitor
> page 136,
Driver intervention request
=> page 137
Traffic jam assist
=> page 138
Steering intervention request
=>page 139
Distance warning
=> page 140
Active lane assist
=> page 141
Pre sense
> page 144
Hood
=> page 222
Engine oil pressure
=> page 224
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 224
Electrical system
= page 230

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Engine speed limitation
=>page 14



























Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
= page 102
Central locking
=> page 35
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 54
Adaptive light
=> page 54
Headlight range control system
> page 54
Light/rain sensor
=> page 54,
=> page 60
Windshield wipers
=> page 60
Safety systems
=> page 72
Engine start system
=> page 96
Convenience key
=> page 96
Transmission
=> page 100
Brake system
=>page 105
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Suspension control
> page 111
Steering
=> page 111
Steering lock
>page 111
All wheel drive
> page 112,
Sport differential
> page 112
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 114

Lights and Vision


Turn signal and high beam lever

BFV-0012


Fig. 42 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 Kl or By indicator
light will flash.
@ 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 52
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
ED indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ 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.

52
item luo
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 light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 53.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 52, fig. 42. The 3&4 in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ea 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 52, fig. 42. The & in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 52, fig. 42. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 52, fig. 42. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.

Lights and Vision

Messages
If the 8; 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.

By 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.
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
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 environmental con-
ditions
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
[BY Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. In the
AUTO light switch position, the low beams re-
main switched on at all times for safety reasons.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
54
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting


Fig. 44 Headliner: front interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
ax — Interior lighting on/off
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

RAZ-T100


Fig. 45 Headliner: rear reading lights
Reading lights
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the
~¥ button @.
> To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the surface while the light is switched off
“~¥@ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.

Fuses and bulbs

Fig. 182 Driver's side footwell (left-hand drive vehicles):
footrest (@), front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive
vehicles): cover

Zag
BBW-0257
Fig. 183 Driver's side cockpit (left-hand drive/right-hand
drive vehicles): cover ©, left side of luggage compartment:
cover ()
272

A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the footwell under the
r behind foot rest (left-hand drive vehicle) @
the cover (right-hand drive vehicle)
fuses are located on the front side of the cockpit
(driver's side) © and under the left cover in the
luggage compartment (

> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
» Remove the screwdriver and the reversible Torx
bit from the vehicle tool kit > page 261.
> Remove the footrest or the corresponding cov-
er.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary > page 273, fig. 184.
> Remove the clip from the rear side of the cover
(©):
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
> Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
>» Reattach the footrest or the cover.
Fuse color identification








Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent [25
Green 30
Orange 40
Z\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.

8W1012721BC
Fuses and bulbs

@) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
t y.
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.

Fig. 184 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
3
=f
= & a

x
Ss $ 2 8

Fig. 185 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip


f ) (brown)
No. | Equipment

1 | Catalytic converter heating

2 | Engine components

Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, radiator in-
let, crankcase housing heating

Vacuum pump, hot water pump, NOx sen-
4 |sor, particulate sensor, biodiesel sensor,
exhaust doors

Brake light sensor

6 | Engine valves, camshaft adjustment

Heated oxygen sensors, mass airflow sen-
sor, water pump

Water pump, high pressure pump, high
8 |pressure regulator valve, temperature
valve, engine mount

Hot water pump, motor relay, 48 V drive-
train generator, 48 V water pump

10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

Clutch position sensor, 48 V drivetrain
11 |generator, water pump, 12 V drivetrain
generator

12 | Engine valves, engine mount


13 | Engine cooling

273

Fuses and bulbs






Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel (© (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 11 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel (®) (red) Fuse panel (0) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Front seat electronic, seat ventilation,
rearview mirror, rear climate control sys-

































tem control panel, windshield heating, di-
agnostic connection
2 Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
tem control module
3 |Sound generator
4 |Clutch position sensor
5S |Engine start, emergency shut-off
6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
antenna (TMC)
7 |USB input
8 |Garage door opener
9 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
ulation
11 | Front camera
12 | Right headlight
13 | Left headlight
14 | Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel (©) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 {Ignition coils
2 |Climate control system compressor
S |Left headlight
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system blower
9 |Right headlight
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start



2 | Engine control module
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 | Automatic transmission selector lever
5 |Horn
6 |Parking brake
7 | Diagnostic interface
8 | Roof electronics control module
9 |Emergency call module
10 | Airbag control module
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor
13 | Climate control system
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system compressor
16 | Brake system pressure reservoir
Fuse panel (©) (black)
No. | Equipment
Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
Left headlight electronics
4 Panoramic glass roof / sliding/tilting sun-
roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 | Sockets
7 Right rear door control module, right rear
power window
All wheel drive control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight

washer system control module

274

8W1012721BC
Fuses and bulbs

Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
(ole 4o)ig

Fig. 186 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket

Fuse panel

No. Equipment

B
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module





Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
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2 | Audi phone box, USB input
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel eet ofihe uagage compartment: fuse panel
7 |Steering column lock
8 |Center display Fuse panel @) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 |Windshield defroster
11 | Light switch, switch module 3 |Windshield defroster
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Suspension control
14 | Infotainment system 6 |Automatic transmission
16 Steering column electronics, steering 7 |Rear window defogger
wheel heating 8 |Rear seat heating
9 |Left tail lights

10 Airbag control module

ig
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
door lock, convenience system control
module

12 Luggage compartment lid

Fuse panel @) (red)

No. Equipment

Electric compressor

Fuse panel (©) (brown)
No. Equipment


Exterior antenna

275

Fuses and bulbs


2 | Audi phone box

Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist


6 |Tire pressure monitoring system

Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module

8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module

TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
10 control module

11 | Auxiliary battery control module

12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module



No. | Equipment

Exhaust treatment
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket


WO)
O};N]/
Mm|
Ww

All wheel drive control module, sport dif-
10
ferential


11 | Exhaust treatment

Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
276

If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 221.

Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.

8W1012721BC

Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 264
ROP alts sass 2 2 mais o eaten w & wee we ONC oe 281
Replacement key........ cece eee eeee eens 37
Replacement parts’ « exw « « ques yo eawes x oe 283
Replacing bulbs a. = ssws st eee ee ewes ees 276
Reporting Safety Defects................ 283
Reverse gear
WEfEF LO GESTS savas sy euaw co wees co wee a 97
Reversible cargo floor..............0000e 88
RIMS 2... eee ee 250
Cleaning = « sss + © seovs 3 & sees to ews ee oe 257
ROUING’s = wanes « ween os woe eo Ree ee BeeE Ye 96
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 106
Transmission idley. . 5 sso + saene oo siecaun oa an 98
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Roof load. ...........2.. 020222 e eee eee 287
ROO FAG cece sxcuens ao manor a w amante « oxewemnce «ate 88
also refer to Roof rack..........-...0-4. 88
Route guidance
StOPPING swe = ones ¢ ¥ Hee se carey o 2 SOS 185
also refer to Navigation............... 181
Running direction (tires)..............-. 266
S
Safety beltSies x » saws x 2 uae ¢ ¢ mew 2» REwH 6 2 68
Cleaning.......... 0. ec eee eee eee 258
LOCKING... 6.6.6 c cece eee eee 79
Securing child safety seats.............. 79
Satellite Map seve ss wees 2 o ees 7 e owe es 188
Saving fuel
Energy CONSUMEeMSisscs so sxe v waar a 9 were 16
Recuperation........ 00. c eee eee eee ee 16
Screen
refer to Touch display...............-.. 17
Screwdriver ........ 0.00. cece eee eee 261
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 206
Seat heating............. ee eee eee eee 92
Seats
ACJUStING as: « 2 ems « 2 weaw § § see FE wR Fe 64
Cleaning « « cia se even eo one oo ae oo os 258
Folding the rearseats............... 85, 86
Head feStraints): « sass ¢ « maven ss sane ¢ ¢ ners 67
Memory function « ses + 2 vei se eens see 71

Resetting the position.................. 65
Storing a seat profile...............000. 71
Seat ventilation....................000. 92
Securing the vehicle...............0.-00. 96
Selecting a source (media).............. 203
Selector lever. « o svvne 2 x wos 2 x ames w a anes & 97
Selector lever position
WEPFEPTOLGCATS « sere ao ammraye «a sma omens © 97
Sensors
Coverage areaS... eee eee eee 118
LOGatiOnS =< < sacs ¢ + seem & s wows ey eee 2 119
Service interval display................. 233
SET REAR (button).............00000000e 92
Setting measurement units.............. 212
SettingS ..... 0... eee eee eee eee eee 212
Announcements and tones............. 212
BlUGtOOthis « 2 sss + wese s + wow x 5 Hern gee 213
Daterand time < s ecine « 2 ovens w 5 xneee 3 3 212
Language
Measurement units.................-. 212
Media... .. eee eee eee eee 207
Navigation...........0..0..0.002 eee 191
RadiGiecy: x » swe sv mee 4 e cow & yee £ ee 199
SOUMG rsx « & ssexine 6 1 aveveus wo ecicens o eneN Bo 212
SysteM . 2... ee eee 212
TiMe/ZONCcas « x mewe 7 2 aoe ¢ Hom ae BERR 212
WiItFi OtSPOt eneves oo coevene oe cress wo creer vo 176
Setting the language................... 212
Setting the time's « « saws ve ees ve cee vo 212
Shift paddles-sies < y esas ¢ weeew y ween ss ewe 99
SHGprs « s seams © o EtOH 7c REGS FOE ROR EE ese = 175
Shuffle... 2... eee eee eee 205
Side assist... 0.6... eee eee eee ee 147
Cleaning the sensors...............-.. 256
SIMiGard's sasan 3 4 case ¢ s BGG Te Rew FB eR 174
Sliding/tilting sunroof...............005- 46
Emergency closing...........--+eeeeeee 46
SUMSH AGES swims wa ssanave ox somcene @ x aeauawe ww sean 46
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 47
Smart Favorites
pefer to Presets ex « « ewan se een ce eee ee 196
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...........-seeee0e: 162
STOW CHAINS): « 2 qs a 2 ews a @ eee a x ReE x 251
Socket
refer to Power sourceS..........--.20-05 82
297