2011 AUDI A5 COUPE technical data

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Waxing
Wax protects the vehicle's paint.
- Use a man ually applied car wax occasionally to protect the
paint .
A good wax coat ing p ro tects the vehi cle pa int to a la rge exte nt
against the environmental factors listed under=>
page 256,
"Washing " and even against slig ht s cratches.
You can use a liquid car wax to protect your paint as soon as one week after your vehicle has been delivered .
E ven if you regularly use a
waxing p ro cess in a utomatic car washes,
we recommend that you manually apply a coat of wax to give the
pai nt extra p rotectio n, part icularly if wate r no longer beads on the
clean pa int.
Protect plastic body parts with car wax in the same way as the vehicle
body .
Dur ing warm weather dead insects tend to collect on the front
bumpe r and on the forward area of the hood. They a re much easier to
remove from pa int that is waxed
often .
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNING S and other information
=> pag e 256 .
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Do not use car wax on
• matte or anodized meta l trim
• rubber or rubber-like tr im. •
Safety first
Polishing
Polishing restores the gloss to the paint.
Polish your vehicle only if the pa int has lost its shine and the gloss
c annot be bro ught back wi th wax.
If the polish used does not contain preservative compounds, the
paint must be waxed afterwards=>
page 259, "Waxing".
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other informa tion
:::> page 256 .
0 Note
Do not treat matte anodized metal tr im, plastic or rubber parts with
polish or wax. •
Trim strips
Metal trim needs special care.
For env ironmental reasons, Aud i fabr icates the bright trim strips and
trim p ieces from p ure chrom ium-free alum inum .
Dirt and marks on the tr im strips should be removed with a
pH ·
balanced cleani ng agent (do no t use a chrome cleane r). Au thori zed
Audi dealers carry cleaning products wh ich have been tested for use
on you r vehi cle and are not harmful to the env ironment.
T o avo id corrosion on the exterior trim strips, only a pH-balanced
solution sho uld be used for the windshie ld washer .
& WARNING
Always re ad and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non-abrasive
plastic ice scraper -better still, a spray
deicer -to remove
ice from windows and mirrors.
Th e windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can interfere with the function of the windshie ld wipe r blades
(chatter).
Oil , grease, or silicone residue can be removed with
glass cleaner or
silicone remover. However, wax residue requires the use of a specially
formulated solvent . P lease contact your authorized Audi dea le r for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals .
Never dry windows w ith the same chamo is that you use to dry painted
surfaces. Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision through the
windows.
& WARNING
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 256.
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent
materials. They can increase glare under poor visibility conditions
such as wetness, darkness, or when the sun is low on the horizon.
In addition, they can cause the windshield wipers to chatter.
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows and mir rors . This could cause the glass to crack.
• To prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not place
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the wires.
• T o help prevent dirt from scratching the window, a lways scrape in
a forward direction -pushing the scraper away from you -never back
and forth.
• Water leaking from the inside of the rear windows may damage
sensitive e lectrica l components located either under the rear parce l
Safety first
shelf or in the rear trunk area. Always ensure that water never leaks
t hrough the body section of the vehicle . You can do this by using
waterproof protection over the vehicle's electrical components (e .g.
when installing window tinting).
• Damage or malfunct ion of electrical components due to water
damage or any other outside influence is not covered by the Audi New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. See your Warranty
& Ma intenance booklet
for additional details about your warranty .•
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips as well.
-Apply a suitable rubber conditioner to the weatherstrips
from time to t ime.
To be able seal properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc. must remain pliable. Spray the weatherstrips with sili­
cone or coat them with talcum powder or glycerin to reta in the flexi ­
bility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
wi nter.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 256.
[ i ] Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in rain .•
Cast (Light) alloy wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care.
- Wash the wheels with a sponge or hose brush every other
week. _,.
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Exhaust tail pipes
Road salt and other corrosive materials will damage the material in
the exhaust tai l pipes if they are not cleaned regularly . Do not clean
the tail pipes with wheel cleaner, paint po lish, chrome polish or other
abras ive cleaners. Clean the ta il pipes w it h ca r care products that are
suitable for sta inless steel.
Your authorized Audi dealer can provide cleaning products that have bee n tested and approved for your veh icle .•
Care of interior
Ap plies to ve hic le s: wit h MMI
MMI display
- Clean the MMI display with a sof t clean cloth and an LCD
cleaner .
The MMI display can be cleaned with a p rofessionally available "LCD
cleaner". The cloth should be slightly dampened with the cleaning
fluid to clean the d isp lay.
0 Note
T o avoid scratching the MMI disp lay, you should never clean it dry .•
Ap plies to ve hicle s: with MMI
MMI control console
- First clean the MMI control console with a brush to
remove dust from the housing.
- Then wipe the MMI control consol e with a clean, soft,
slightly damp cloth.
Safety first
The MMI control console should be cleaned with a brush first so that
no dirt is trapped be tween the bu tto ns and the ho using. We recom­
mend g iv ing the MMI co ntrol console a final w ipe with a cloth moist ­
ened with water and d ish washing detergent .
0 Note
To prevent damage, make sure that no fluid ever gets into the MM I
control console. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces . Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners wi ll
attack alumi num surfaces and ca n damage them ove r time .
& WARNING
Always read and he ed all WARNIN GS and other information
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Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabr ic coverings (e.g. seats , door tr im panels, etc.) should
be cleaned at regular intervals with a vacuum cleaner . This removes
surface dirt particles which could become embedded in the fabric
through use . Steam cleaners should not be used, because the steam
tends to push the dirt deeper into the fabric and lock it there .
Normal clean ing
Genera lly, we recommend using a soft sponge or a lin t-free
microfiber cloth to the clean fabric . Brushes should only be used for
carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
by brushes . _,,
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The intensity of the color determines the visual characteristics and
appea rance. If the s urface of the leather has a typical natu ral look,
then the leather is a nappa leather that has been left in a relatively
natura l condition. This leather offers partic ularly good comfort and
breathes well. Fine veins, closed grains, insect b ites, sk in folds, and
subtle var iations in co lor remain visible. These character istics demon­
st rate that the mater ia l is nat ura l.
Natural nap pa leather is not covered by a color fin ish. It is therefore
mo re sensitive to soiling and we ar, which is some thi ng you need to
consider if children, animals or other factors mig ht prove to be partic­
ularly hard on the leather.
By contrast, leather types that a re cove red by a colo red fi nish layer
are more durab le . This has a positive effect on the leather's resistance
to wear and so ilin g in daily use. On the othe r hand, the typical charac­
teristics of natura l leather are barely or not apparent . However, this
does not mean that the leathe r itse lf is of inferio r quali ty.
Care and handling
Be cause of the exclusive na ture of t he types of leat her t ha t Audi uses
and their unique properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease, soiling,
e tc. ), yo u will need to be somewhat c arefu l with these leat hers , a nd
a certain type of care is requ ired. For example, dark clothing mate­
r ia ls can dis co lor leather seats (especially if s uch cloth ing is damp and
was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and
seams can have an ab rasive effect and can damage the leathe r
surface as well as weaken seams.
T he leather s ho ul d be cleaned regularly as needed . After having been
used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will a cquire a rich
aged f in ish. This is a characterist ic of natura l leather and a s ign of
t rue quality.
In order to maintain the value of this natural product over the life of
yo ur vehicle, you sho uld fo llow the recommendations below :
Safety first
0 Note
• To keep you r leat he r from b leach ing out, do not a llow it to be
exposed to bright s unlight for long periods of time . If yo u have to
leave t he veh icle parked o utside for long pe riods, cover the leather to
protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on clot hing, such as z ippers, rivets or sha rp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape mar ks on the
surfa ce of the leathe r.
(I] Tips
• After ea ch t ime you clean the le athe r and at regular inte rvals, use
a leather preservat ive cream that contains UV-blockers and that
works into the leather . This cream will nourish and moistu rize the
leather, helping it to breathe and stay supp le. It also he lps to build up
a protect ive coa ting on the surface .
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas t hat get
so ile d.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as poss ible.
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
c o lored leat he r car e cream to touch up a reas of uneven color. •
Applies to vehicles: w it h na tur al leat her
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires s pecial care and attention .
Normal cleaning
-Clean soiled areas w it h a slightly moistened cotton or
woolen cloth.
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- Once the sta in is no longer v isible, use a soft dry cloth or
tissue to soak up t he mois ture.
Do not use leathe r cle an in g p rodu cts on Alc ant ara® .
You may use a suitable shampoo for removing dust and d irt.
Dust an d grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the
surface. If the car is left standing in th e su n fo r long p eriods, th e
Alcantara ® sho uld be protected against direct sun light to prevent it
from fading. S lig ht co lor var iat io ns w ill develop in no rm al use a nd are
not a n ind ication of mater ial deterio ration.
0 Note
• N ever use chem ica l solvents (e .g . lighter fluid, turpentine), waxes,
shoe polish or sim ilar pr od uct s on A lc antar a® su rfa ces .
• To avo id damage, have stubborn sta ins removed by a commerc ia l
cl eaning spe cialis t.
• Do not use brushes, stif f sponges or sim ilar ly abrasive clea ning
aids .•
Safety belts
O nly well -maintained s afety belts work reli ably when
nee ded .
- Keep bel ts clean.
- F or cl ean ing , u se a mild so ap and wa ter so lut io n. Let belts
dr y t ho ro ughly and a way fr om direct s unlig ht .
- Do not a llow in ertia re el safety b elt s to retrac t be fore they
are co mpletely dry.
- Chec k t he co ndition of yo u r safety be lts
regularly .
Heavily soiled safety be lts may not retract properly.
Safety first
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean
that you and your passengers would not be adequately protected
in an accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation . Never
remove belt s from the vehicle to clean them .
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents , bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
• When cleaning your safety belts , inspect them fo r damage . If
you discover damage, see your authorized Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Engine compartment
B e especi ally careful when clean ing the engine co m part ­
me nt.
Always switch off the ign ition before cleaning the engine~& .
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum pane l in front of the win dshi eld
under the eng ine hoo d. Thi s preven ts the water d rain holes fro m
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from enter ing th e veh icle
in ter ior thro u gh t he heat ing and ven tilat ion ducts.
Corrosion protection
Th e eng ine com partment and transm iss io n have bee n co rros io n­
protected at the facto ry .
G oo d ant i- cor ros io n trea tmen t is very i mport an t, pa rt icu larly in t he
wi nte r. If the ve hicle is freq uently d riven on sa lt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum pane l sho uld be tho roug hly .,
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Gasoline
Fuel supply
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment clean and
prevents engine damage .
Fuel recommendation
The fuel recommended for your vehicle is unleaded premium grade
g asoline . See also :::>
page 339, "Da ta ". Aud i recommends using TO P
TIER Detergent Gasoline with a minimum octane ra ting of 91 AKI (95
R O N). For more information on TOP TIE R Detergen t Gasoline, please
go to the official website (www. toptiergas .com) .
Th e recommended gasoline octane ratin g for your engine can also be
found on a labe l located on the ins ide of t he fue l fille r flap. This rating
may be specified as AKI o r RON .
Your vehicle may also be ope rated us ing unleaded reg ular gasoline
with a minim um octane rating of 87 AKI/91 RON. However, us ing 87
AKI/91 RON octane fuel will slig htly reduce engine performance.
Use un leaded ga soline only. U nleaded gaso line is available
throughout the USA, Canada, and in most E uropean co untries. We
recommen d that you do not ta ke your veh icle to areas or co unt ries
where unleaded gasoline may not be available.
F or more in formation on re fueling yo ur vehicle, see:::>
page 270 .
Octane rating
Octane r ati ng indi cat es a gaso line's abi lity to resis t engi ne damag ing
"knock" caused by premature ignition and detonat ion. Therefore,
buying the correc t g rade o f gasol ine is very impo rtan t to help preve nt
possible engine damage and a loss of engine performance .
Gaso line most common ly used in the United States and Canada has
the following octa ne rat ings tha t ca n usually be fou nd on the filler
pump :
Safety first
• Premium Grade: 91 - 96 AKI
• Regular Grade: 87 - 90 AKI
E xplanation of t he abb reviations :
AKI= Anti Knock Index= (R +M)/ 2 = (RON+ MON)/2
RO N= Research Octane Number
M ON= M otor Octane Num ber.
0 Note
• Do not use a ny fue l with octane rat ings lower than 87 AKI o r 91
RO N otherwise expens ive engine damage will occ ur.
• Do
not use leaded gasoline. The use of lea ded gasoline w ill
severely damage your veh icle 's cata lytic converter and its abi lity to
cont rol exhaust emissions .•
Blended gasoline
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE (methyl
tertiary butyl ether)
Yo u may use unleaded gasoline blended w ith alcoho l or MTBE
( c ommon ly referred to as oxygenates) if the blended mix ture meets
the following criteria:
Blend of ga soline methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alcohol)
• Anti -k nock index m ust be 87 AKI or h igher .
• Bl end must con tain no mo re t han 3% methanol.
• Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
Blend of ga soline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol)
• Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI o r higher.
• Bl end must no t contain more th an 10% ethanol.
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
• Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
• Blend must contain not more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasoline grades are blended to perform especially well fo r
winter or summer driving. During seasonal change-over, we suggest
that you fill up at busy gas stat ions where the seasonal adjustment is
more likely to be made in time.
0 Note
• Methano l fuels which do not meet these requirements may cause
corrosion and damage to plastic and rubber components in the fue l
system .
• Do not use fuels that fail to meet the specified criteria in this
chapter .
• If you are unab le to determine whether or not a particu lar fuel
blend meets the spec ifications, ask your serv ice station or its fuel
supplier.
• Do not use fuel for which the contents cannot be identified.
• Fuel system damage and performance problems resulting from
the use of fuels different from those specified are not the responsi­
bility of Aud i and are not covered under the New Vehicle or the Em is­
sion Control System Warranties.
• If you experience a loss of fuel economy or driveab ility and perfor­
mance problems due to the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend that you switch to unblended fuel.•
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufacturers is carbon deposit
build-up caused by the type of gasoline you use. Although gasoline grades differ from one manufacturer to another,
they have certain things
in common. All gaso line g rades contain
substances that can cause deposits to collect on v ital engine parts,
such as fuel injectors and intake valves. A lthough most gasoline
brands include additives to keep eng ine and fuel systems clean, they
are not equally effective.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the officia l
webs ite (www.toptiergas.com).
After an extended period of using inadequate fuels, built-up carbon
deposits can rob your engine of peak performance.
0 Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel quality is not covered by the
Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty. •
Fuel tank
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear side panel behind the
fuel filler flap .
If the power locking system should fail, you can still open the flap
manually- for detailed instructions see~
page 273.
You can find the fue l tank capacity of your vehicle in Technical Data
~page 339.
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells you the correct fuel
for your ve hicle. For more information about fuel specifications, see
~page 269.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on-board refue lling vapor recovery
system. This feature helps to prevent fuel vapors from escaping from
the tank and polluting the environment wh ile you refuel your veh icle . ..,_

In order to fill the tank properly while protecting the environment,
please follow this refueling procedure carefully.
& WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never carry additional fuel
containers in your car. Gas canisters and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous. Such containers, full or empty,
may leak and could cause a fire in a collision. If you must transport
fuel to use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc., be very careful
and always observe local and state laws regarding the use, trans­
portation and storage of such fuel containers. Make certain the
container meets industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852 -86).
0 Note
Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely empty . The
irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could enter the
exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. •
Refuelling
Fig. 199 Right rear
vehicle side: Opening
the fuel filler flap
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Fig. 200 Fuel filler
flap with attached fuel
cap
When activating the central locking, the fuel filler flap is
automatically unlocked or locked. Refuel the vehicle with the
igni tion turned
off.
Taking the fuel cap off
-Turn off the ignition.
- Press the left side of the fuel filler flap to open it
~ fig. 199 -arrow-.
- Unscr ew fuel cap counter-clockwise and hang it on the fuel
filler flap~ fig. 200.
Refuelling procedure
-Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump into the
fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
- Select a medium refuelling rate so that the nozzle
switches off automatically when the tank is full.
Putting the fuel cap back on
- After filling your tank, twist the fuel cap clockwise as far
as it will go.
- Close the fuel filler flap. .,_,
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