2011 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET checking oil

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . 185
Active rollover protection system 186
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
General notes ............ ..... 189
Why safety belts? ............. 190
Safety belts ........... ....... 193
Safety be lt pretensioners ....... 197
Airbag system ........ ........ 199
Important things to know ...... 199
F ron t airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Mon itoring the Advanced Airbag
Sys tem .................. ... .
Knee airbags ................. .
S ide airbags . .. .............. .
Child Safety .. .. .......... .... .
Important things to know ..... .
Child safety seats ............ .
Installing a child safety seat ... .
LATCH Lowe r anchorages and
tethers for children ........... .
Additional Information 210
215
218
221
221
227
231
234
238
Vehicle operation
...... 240
Intelligent technology ........ 240
Notice abou t data recorded by
vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . 240
E lectronic Stab ilizat ion Program
(ESP) ................... ..... 240
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3
Servotronic ® -advanced power
steer ing system .......... ..... 24 6
Driving with your quattro ® . . . . . . 246
En ergy management .......... . 24 7
Driving and environment ...... 250
The first 1,000 miles (1,50 0 km)
and afterwards ............... 250
Avoid damaging the vehicle ..... 251
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Driving through w.ater
on roads . 251
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Operate your vehicle economica lly
a nd minimize pollut ion . . . . . . . . 252
Trailer tow ing 255
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . 255
T railer tow ing t ips ... .......... 257
Vehicle care ...... ........ 260
Cleaning and protect ion ...... 260
General information . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Care of exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Care of interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fuel supply and filling your fuel
tank ... ... ................ ....
274
Gasoline . ................ .... 274
Fu el tank .............. ....... 275
Checking and filling . . . . . . . . . . . 279
E ngine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engin e oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . 286
Brake fl uid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Bat tery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Windshield/headl ight washer
conta iner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Tire s and wheels ......... ..... 296
Ti res
296
Ti re pressure monitoring system 314
Do-it-yourself service . 318
What do I do now? 318
T runk escape handle ........... 318
Vehicle tool kit ............. ... 318
Space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire) .................... 319
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Table of contents
Fuses and bulbs ............ . .
Electrica l fuses .............. .
Bul bs ..................... . .
Emergency situations ....... .
General ............ ......... .
Starting by pushing or towing ..
St arting with jumper cables ... .
Use of jumper cab les ....... .. .
Emergency tow ing w ith
commercial tow truck ........ .
Lift ing vehicle .... ........... .
Technical data
General informat ion
Explanation of technical data .. .
Vehicle identification ......... .
Weights .................... .
Dimensions ................. .
Data .......... ............... .
211 hp, 2.0 lit er 4 -cyl. e ngi ne .. .
Consum er Information ...... .
Warranty coverages .......... .
Operating your vehicle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada .......... ... .
Aud i Service Repair Manua ls and
Literature ......... .......... .
Maintenance ............... . .
Additional accessories ,
modif ications and parts
replacement ............... . .
Declaration of Compliance,
Telecommun ications and
E lectroni c Systems ........... .
Alphabetical index ....
328
328
332
333
333
333
333
334
336
338
340
3 40
3 40
340
341
341
342
342
343
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3 46
3 48
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Changing the engine oil
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed according to the mileage
(kilometers) and time intervals specified in your vehicle's Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet. Do not exceed these intervals -harmful
deposits from old engine oil can reduce engine performance and can
lead to expensive engine repairs.
Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is so very important
because the lubricating properties of oil decrease gradually during
normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when you have your oil
changed, ask your authorized Audi Service Advisor .
Under some circumstances the engine oil should even be changed
more frequently. Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, operate the vehicle in dusty areas or mostly under stop­
and-go traffic conditions, or when you use your vehicle where temper­
atures stay below freezing point for long periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the
engine has been running for a short time. This is normal and is not a
reason to change the oil more often than recommended.
Damage or malfunctions due to lack of maintenance
It is essential that you change your oil at the recommended intervals
using only engine oil that complies with Audi oil standard
VW
502 00 . Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not cover
damage or malfunctions due to failure to follow recommended main­
tenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's
Manual and Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. Your dealer will have
to deny warranty coverage unless you present to the dealer proof in
the form of Service or Repair Orders that all scheduled maintenance
was performed in a timely manner. •
Safety first
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adequate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal
engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a
certain amount of oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine
and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically,
engines with a specified break-in period (see~
page 250) consume
more oil during the break-in period than they consume after oil
consumption has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the
quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute) at
which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road
conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil dilution from water
condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. As any
engine is subject to wear as mileage builds up, the oil consumption
may increase over time until replacement of worn components may
become necessary.
With all these variables coming into play, no standard rate of oil
consumption can be established or specified. There is no alternative
to regular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
Note.
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbol in the instrument
cluster _ lights up, you should check the oil level as soon as possible
~ page 284. Top off the oil at your earliest convenience~ page 284.
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS~
& in "Working in the engine
compartment" on page
280.
Vehicle care Technical data

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0 Note
Driv ing with an insufficient o il level is likely to cause severe damage
to the engine .
[ i J Tips
• The oil pressure wa rning display 9:!::r. is not an ind icator of the oil
level. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level
in your engine at
r egula r inte rvals , prefe rably ea ch time you refuel , and always
before going on a long trip.
• If you have the impression your engine consumes excessive
amounts of o il, we recommend th at yo u consult an autho riz ed Aud i
dealer to have the cause of your concern properly diagnosed . Keep in
m ind that the accurate measu rement of oil consumption re quires
great care and may take some t ime. An authorized Audi dealer has
instructions about how to meas ure oil consumption accu rately .•
Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 2 21 MMI D isplay :
Oil le vel ind icat or
Read oil level
-Park your vehicle on a level sur face.
- S hut the engine off when it is warm. -
Switc h only th e ignition back on .
- Wa it appro ximately two minutes.
- Select: Function button
[CAR ]> Oil level.
- Check the oi l level in the display=> fig. 2 2 1. Add e ngi ne oil
if t he ba r of the oil level ind icator is near "min"
=>
page 284 .
The oil leve l needs to be c hec ked at regular intervals. The bes t times
to do this are whe neve r you refuel and p rior to long tr ips.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating condi­
ti ons, oi l cons ump tion can be u p to 1/2 q uart per 600 m iles (0.5 l iter
per 1,000 km). Consumpt ion may be higher with in the first 3,000
m iles (5,0 00 km).
[ i J Tips
T he oil leve l ind icator in the MM I Display is only an informa tion
display . If the oil level is too low, a minim um oil warning appea rs in
the inst rument cl uster . Add oil=>
page 284 . If th e hood has been
opened, the current oil level is shown in the instrument cluster the
ne xt time the ignition is switched on. •
Adding engine oil ce:i,-:
Fig. 222 Engine
com partment : Oil fill er
c a p l oca tion ...

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0 Note
• Before winter sets in, have the coolant checked to see if the
coolant additive in your vehicle is sufficient to meet the climate
conditions. This is especially important if you live in a region where
the winter is extremely cold. If necessary, increase the proportion of
coo lant additive to 60% .
• When adding coolant additive to your cooling system, remember:
-We recommend using only coolant additive G12++ (check the
label) for your vehicle. This coolant additive is available at autho­
r iz ed Audi dealers. Other types of antifreeze can s ignificantly
reduce corrosion protection. The resulting corrosion can cause a
loss of coolant and serious engine damage.
• Do not add any type of radiator leak sealant to your vehicle 's
eng ine coolant. Adding radiator repair fluid may adversely affect the
function and performance of your cooling system and could result in
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. •
Checking the engine coolant level
The engine coolant level can be checked with a quick
glance.
Fig. 223 Engine
compartment: Coolant
expansion tank
Vehicle OP-eration
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS=:> & in "Working in
the engine compartment" on
page 280.
-Turn off the ignition.
- Let the engine cool down .
- Place a thick rag over the coolant expansion tank
=:> fi.9. 223 and carefully twist the cap counter -clockwise
=> & .
- Read the engine coolant level in the open coolant expan­
sion tank=:> fig. 223. With a cold engine, the coolant level
should be between the "min" and "max" markings. When
the engine is warm, the level may be slightly above the
"max" marking.
The location of the coo lant expansion tank can be seen in the engine
compartment illustration =>
page 281.
To obtain an accurate reading, the engine must be sw itched off.
The expansion tank in your vehicle is equipped with an electric coolant level sensor.
When the coolant level is too low, the warn ing light in the Auto-Check
System =>
page 31 will blink until you add coolant and the level has
been restored to normal. Even though there is an electric coolant
level sensor, we st ill recommend you check the coolant leve l from
t ime to time .
Coolant loss
Coolant loss may indicate a leak in the cooling system . In the event of
coolant loss , the cooling system should be inspected immediately by
your authorized Aud i dealer . It is not enough merely to add coolant .
In a
sealed system, losses can occur only if the boiling point of the
coo lant is exceeded as a result of overheating . .,
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

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Auto Lock .. .. ... ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. 42 B
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 185
Auto-Check Control .. ..... ... .... ... .. 27
Automatic belt retractor .......... ... 194
Automatic car wash
See Washing ......... .... .. .... . 261
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . 88, 9S
Automatic driving light control ......... 63
Automatic power top ..... .. .. .. .... .. 51
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ... .. .. 150, 157
Automatic transmission Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) .... 150, 157
automatic transmission ........ ... 148
Driving ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . 148
Dynamic shift program ... .... .. ... 151
Emergency release ............. .. . 154
Emergency release for selector lever
(mu ltitron ic®) ............... .. . 161
Fail-safe mode .............. 153, 160
Kick-down ...................... 151
Manual shift program ............. 152
multitronic ® ..................... 154
Selector lever ........... .. .. 149, 156
Shift buttons ....... .. .. .... 153, 160
Steering wheel with tiptronic ® . 153, 160
Automatic wipe/wash system .......... 69
Average speed .. ....... .... .. .. .. .. .. 21
Avoid damaging the vehicle .. .. .. .. .. . 251 Battery
... .. ... ... ................. 290
Charging . .. .. .. .... .. .. ... ... .. . 293
Important warnings when work ing on the
battery ..... ........... ...... .. 291
Jump starting . ........... ........ 333
Low ... .. .. .. .... .... .. ......... 247
Replacing the battery .. .. .. .... ... 294
State of charge ..... .. ... ...... .. 247
Winter operation ..... ..... ....... 290
Working on the battery .... .... .... 291
Battery voltage .. ........... ...... .. . 36
Before driving .. ... .... .. .. .. .. ..... 177
Belt positioner .. .. .... .. ... ... ..... 193
Blended gasoline ................ ... 27 4
Body cavity sealing . ................. 267
Booster seats ... .. ...... .. ......... 229
Brake assist ..................... ... 245
Brake booster . ........ ... .......... 244
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ........... 290
Checking the brake fluid level ..... .. 289
Reservoir .. .. .. .... .... ......... 289
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 289
What should I do if the brake fluid warning light comes on? . ... ... .......... 289
Brake system .. .. .. ..... .... ........ 289
Anti-lock brake system . .. .......... 15
Brake fluid ... .... ............... 289
Brake fluid specifications for refill and
replacement ................... 290
Brake light defective ....... .... ... . 35 Brake pads
.. .. .... ..... .... .... . 251
Electromechanical parking brake .... 110
General information .............. 243
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .... .............. .. 243
Malfunction .............. .... .. .. 30
Warning/indicator lights ....... .. .. 17
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 35
Braking guard
See Audi braking guard ............ 129
Break-in period ... .. .. .............. 250
Brake pads .. ...... ........... .. . 251
Tir es ... .. .. ................. .. . 250
Bulbs ................ .. .... .... .. . 332
C
California Proposition 65 Warning .. ... 281
Battery specific .................. 293
Capacities ......................... 342
Car care .. .... .............. ...... . 260
Interior ............ .. .. .. .. .. .. . 268
Plastic and vinyl .... ............. . 264
Weatherstrips ............ .. .. .. . 266
Care of exterior ... .... .. . .. .. .. .. .. . 260
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
183
Catalytic converter .. ..... ........... 251
Certification ......... .............. 346
Changing a flat tire .. ................ 320
Changing a wheel ...... ...... .... .. . 320
Changing engine oil ... .. .. ......... . 285
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
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Emergency locking of the doors .. .. ....
47
Emergency operation
Luggage compartment lid .... ... .. .
48
Power top ... .. .. .. ... ... .... .... 57
Emergency release
Sele ctor lever ...................
154
Emergency starting .. .. ............. 333
Emergency towing ..... .. .. ..... .... 336
Emergency u nlocking
Ignition key .. ................. ...
40
Energy management .............. .. 247
Battery power ................ ... 249
Dr iver not ification ......... .... ... 249
Engine
Compartment .. .. ... . .. ... ... . ..
281
Coolant ................ .. .... .. 286
Hood .................. ...... .. 279
Starting ... ............. ...... ..
106
Starting w ith jumper cables ........ 333
Stopping .. .. ... .... ........ .... 1 07
Engine compartment
Safety instructions .. ... ... .... . ..
280
Work ing the eng ine compartment 280
Engine coo lant system
Ma lf u nct ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Radiator fan ... .... .. . ... ... .. .. 289
Engine coo lant tempe rature
T empera ture gauge ............ .. .. 8
Engine cooling system ...............
286
Adding coolant ... .. .. .. ... ...... 288
Checking coo lant level . ........... 287
Checking the engine coolant level ... 287
Engine data ....... .. ... . .. ... ... ... 342
Engine hood
Closing ............... ... .......
280
How to re lease the hood ........... 279
Engine oil .... ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. . 282
Add ing ......................... 284
Add itives ....................... 284
Changing ............ .... .. ..... 285
Check o il level ....... ... .. .. .. .. . 284
Consumption ............. ....... 284
Oi l co nsumption ............... .. 283
Oi l grades ...................... 282
Specification and viscosity .. .. .. .. . 2 82
Engine oil leve l .. . .. ............... .. 36
Engine oil p ressure
Ma lf u nction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Engine oil se nsor defec tive . .. .. ... .... 36
Engine speed limitatio n ............... 36
Environmen t
B reak -in period .. .... .. .. ... .... .
250
Catalytic converter .... ... ... .. .. . 251
Disposing of your vehicle battery ... . 29 4
Driv ing at high speeds ............ 253
Driv ing to minimi ze po llution and noise ..
252
Fuel ... ............... .. .. .. .. . 27 6
Fuel e co nomy ............ .. .... . 252
Leaks unde r yo ur vehicle .. ... ..... . 280
Letting the vehicle stand and wa rm up . ..
253
Prope r disposa l of dra ined bra ke fluid 290
Pro per disposal of dra ined engine coo la nt
288
Proper disposal of dra ined engine oil 284,
2 85
Recycl ing used eng ine o il ... .. .... . 284
Unleaded fue l ................... 274
What should I do w it h an old battery?
294
Environmental note
Rear window defogger ........ .
92, 100
EPC
See Electronic power contro l . . . . . . . . 13
ES P
See Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
240
Event Data Recorder ( EDR) 240
Exhaust ta il pipes
Cleaning ... .... .... .. .. ...... ..
267
Expans ion tank ..... ................ 28 7
F
Fan ..................... .... ... 9 1, 98
Rad iator ................. ... .... 289
Fastening
Booster seats ...................
229
Convertible child safety seats ...... 228
Infant seats ...... ............... 227
Flat tire
Changing ................. .... ..
320
Floo r mats ............ .. .. .. .. .. .. 182
Fog lights .. ... ........ ...... .. . ... . 64
Folding the rear seat backrests . ... .. .. . 8 4
Foot pedals ................... ... .. 182