2011 AUDI A5 COUPE technical data

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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual requires
further explanation.
The technical data for your vehicle is listed in the charts starting on
~ page 339 . This sect ion prov ides genera l information, notes and
restrictions which app ly to this data .•
Veh icle identification
The key data is given on the vehicle identification number
(VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
F ig. 2 40 V ehicle I den­
t ifi ca tion Nu mbe r
(V IN ) plate: locat io n
o n d river's s id e d ash
p an el Fi
g. 2 41 Th e vehicle
i d enti ficati on l abel -
in side the l ugga ge
co mpa rtme nt
The Vehicle Id ent ifi cat ion Number (VlN )
is located on the driver's s ide so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield ~ fig . 240 . You can also d isp lay the Vehicle
Identification Number of your vehicle in the radio or in the MMI*.
Select :
I CARI function button> Veh icle ID numb er (VIN ).
The vehicle identifica tion lab el
is located in the luggage compartment near the battery .
The label~ fig . 241 shows the following vehicle data:
© Production control No.
@ Vehicle identification No.
® Type code n umber
@ Type designat io n/eng ine output in Kilow atts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Paint No./Interior
(j) Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet . .,,

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The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that yo ur new vehicle complies with all applicable
Fede ral Motor Veh icle Safe ty Standards which were i n effect at the
time the vehicle was manufact ured . Yo u can fi nd this sticker on the
left doo r jamb.
It shows the mont h and year of prod uct io n and the
vehicle identification number of your veh icle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV WR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located o n the loc k carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
T he Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle pl us f ull f uel tank, oil and coo la nt, plus max im um load, whi ch
includes passenger weight (150 lbs./68 kg per des ignated seating
position) and luggage weight~& .
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Ra ting is the ma ximum lo ad that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle~&.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capac ity weight (max . load) is listed either on the driver's
side B -pillar or inside the fuel fille r flap .
Safety first
Roof weight
The maximum permissible roo f weig ht is 165 lbs. (75 kg ). T he roof
we ight is made up of the weight of the roof rac k system and t he
we ight of the o bject being transported ~
page 90, "R oof load" .
& WARNING
• The a ctual Gros s Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axle s
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combinat ion
must not exceed the Gros s Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Exceeding permissible weight rat ings can result in veh icle
damage, accident s and per sonal injury.
0 Note
• T he veh icle c apac ity we ight fig ures apply when the lo ad is distrib ­
uted evenly i n the vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When t rans­
porting a heavy load in the l uggage compa rtment, ca rry the load as
near to the rear ax le as possible so that the veh icle's handling is not
impai red .
• Do not exceed the max imum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weig ht. Always remember that the vehicle's
hand ling will be affected by the extra load . Therefore, adjust your
speed according ly.
• Always observe loca l regu lat ions .•
Dimensions
The specifications refe r to the basic model. Differe nces may occur
depending on the mode l ty pe a nd options ordered, for examp le, t ire
sizes . .,,
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Data
Applies to vehicles: wit h 2.0 lit er 4 -c yl. engin e
211 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. engine
Engine data
M aximum outpu t SA E net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cy linders
Displa cement
St roke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fu el
Dimensions (approx. )
Length (with licence plate bracket)
W idth (w ith outs ide mir rors folded)
He igh t (u nloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx .)
Fu el tank
- Tota l capacity
- Rese rve (of to tal cap aci ty)
W indshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter c hange
Safety first
hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
211 @43 00-6 000
258@ 1500-4200
4
121 (1984)
3.65 (92.8)
3 .25 (82.5)
9 .6 : 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) R ecomm end ed for maximum engin e perfo rmanc e. Fur­
ther details =>
page 269, "Gasoline"
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
ft (m)
182.0 (4625)
73.0 (1854) 54.0 (137 2)
37.4 (11.4)
gal (liters)
gal ( liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts ( liters) 16.9 (64 .0)
2.1
(8)
4.8 (4 .5)
4.9 (4.6)
•
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• oil cha nges, and
• cl ea ning or re placing th e air fi lter.
W For the sake of the environment
By regu larly ma intaini ng yo ur vehicl e, y ou h elp m ake su re th at em is­
sion standards a re mainta ined, t hus mi nimizing adverse effects o n
t he enviro nmen t. •
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
Th e increas ing use of elect ronics, s ophistica ted fuel inje ct io n and
em ission cont rol systems, and t he generally increasing tec hnical
c omplex ity o f today' s automobile s, have s tea dil y re duced t he s cope
of maintena nce and repairs w hic h can be carr ied out by ve hicle
ow ners.
Also, safety and environmental c o nce rn s plac e very s trict
limits o n the nature of repa irs and adjustments to engine an d tra ns­
mission parts w hich an owner can pe rform .
M ain te nance, ad justm ents and r epairs us ua lly re quir e spec ia l t ools,
test ing devices an d other e quipment availab le to s pecia lly trained
wo rksh op pe rsonnel in order to assure pro per perfor mance, re li­
ability and safety of the vehicle and its many systems.
Impro per ma inte nance, adjustments and rep airs can im pa ir the ope r­
ation and reliability of your ve hicle and even void your veh icle
wa rranty . Therefo re, p ro of of se rvicing in a ccordance wi th t he ma in ­
t enance sch edul e may be a co nd it io n fo r u phold ing a possib le
wa rranty claim made w it h in the wa rranty pe riod.
Above all, operat io nal safety ca n be adve rsely affec ted, c reat ing
unnecessary r is ks for you and your passe ngers.
If in doubt abou t any serv ic ing, have it done by your authorized Audi
dealer or a ny o ther pro perly equipped a nd qualified workshop . W e
st rong ly ur ge you to give yo ur auth oriz e d Aud i dea ler the opportu nity
t o pe rform all sc heduled mainte na nce and necessary repairs. Yo ur
Safety first
dealer has the facilities, o rigina l parts and trained spec ia lists to keep
your vehi cle runni ng properly.
Performing limited maintenance yourself
The foll ow ing page s descr ibe a lim ite d num ber of proced ures whi ch
can be perfo rmed on your vehicle w it h ordina ry tools, shou ld the need
ar ise and tr ained pe rsonnel be u navailabl e. Befo re pe rforming any of
t hese p rocedures, always t horoughly read all of the applicable text
and ca ref ull y follow the ins tru ction s given . Alw ays rigoro usly o bserve
t he
WARNINGS prov ided .
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always read
and heed all WARNINGS=>
& and=> & in "W orking in the engine
compartment" on
page 275.
& WARNING
• Serious personal injury may occur as a result of improperly
performed maintenance, adjustments or repairs.
• Always be extremely careful when working on the vehicle.
Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and general
common sense . Never risk personal injury .
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance, checks or repairs
described on the following pages if you are not fully familiar with
these or other procedures with respect to the vehicle, or are uncer­
tain how to proceed.
• Do not do any work without the proper tools and equipment .
Have the necessary work done by your authorized Audi dealer or
another properly equipped and qualified workshop .
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed. The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to run until the coolant temperature drops. ..
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0 Note
• If items o ther th a n genui ne Aud i spare parts, add-on equipment
and accessory items are used or if repair work is not performed
ac cording to specified methods , this can res ult in seve re damage to
your vehicle's engine and body (such as corrosion) and adversely
affect your vehicle's wa rra nty.
• If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the
vehicle exam ined by an authorized Audi dealer as soon as possib le .
• T he manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which occ urs
due to failu re to comply with these stipulat ions. •
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when technical
modifications are made.
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer b efore starting work on any
modifications .
T his w ill help ensure that veh icle function, perfo rmance and safety
are not impaired ~& .
Attempting to work on e lectron ic components and the software used
with them can cause malfunct ions . Because of the way electronic
components are interconnected w ith each other, suc h ma lfunct ions
can also have an adverse affect on other systems that are not directly
involved. This means that you risk both a substantial reduction in the
operat iona l safety of yo ur vehicle and an increased wear of vehicle
parts ~& -
Author ized A udi dea le rs will pe rform th is wor k in a professio na l and
competent manner or, in specia l cases, refer you to a professional
company that specializes in such mod ifications .
Safety first
& WARNING
Imprope r rep airs and modifi cations can chang e the way vehicle
sys tem s w ork and cau se serious per sonal injur y.
0 Note
If emergency repa irs must be performed elsewhere, have the vehicle
examined by an authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible .•
Declaration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and Electronic Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication
Equipment User Manual Notice.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by un authorized modifi cations to this eq uipment.
Dev ices
The fo llow ing dev ices each comply wit h FCC Part 15.19, FCC Par t
15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue
1:
• Adaptive cruise cont ro l*
• Convenience key*
• Audi s ide assist*
• Cell phone package*
• Electronic immobilizer
• Homel ink® universa l remote con trol*
• Remote control key
• Tire p ressure mon itoring system*
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Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Audi drive select .. .. .. ...... .. .. . .. . 147
Adaptive dampers ................ 147
Description ............. .. ....... 147
Dynamic steer ing ... ....... ..... .. 147
Sett ing the driv ing mode . .. .. .. .. . 148
Audi Serv ice Repai r Manuals and Litera ture .
340
Auto Lock .. .. ... ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. 46
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 179
Auto-Check Control .... .. ... ...... .. .. 31
Automatic belt retractor .......... .. . 185
Automatic car wash
See Washing ....... .. .... .. .... . 257
Automatic climate control
A/C mode .......... .... .. .... .. .
100
Automatic climate control plus ..... .. . 101
A/C mode .... .......... ...... .. . 107
See also Deluxe automa tic clima te cont rol
plus ..........................
101
Automatic climate control system . ...... 95
See also Deluxe automat ic climate contro l
95
Automatic driving light control ......... 58
Automatic Shift Lo ck (ASL) ......... .. .
153
Automatic transmission .............. 150
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ..... .... 153
Driving ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .... . 151
Dynamic shift p rogram . .. .. ... . .. . 154
Eme rgency release ......... .... .. . 156
Fail-safe mode . .. ................ 156
Kick -down ........ .. .... ... .. .. . 154
Manual shift program ..... .... .... 155
Selector lever ............ ... ..... 152
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Shift buttons
... ...... .. .... ..... 156
Steering wheel with tiptronic ...... . 156
Automatic wipe/wash system .......... 65
Average speed ......... .. .. .......... 24
Avoid damaging the vehicle .... .... ... 247
B
Battery . .. .. .. .. .... ...... ......... 285
Bat tery location inside the luggage
compartment . ........ .... .....
286
Charging ........................ 288
Important warnings when working on the
battery ... .. .. ... ..... .... ... ..
286
Jump start ing . ........... ...... .. 328
Low ... .. .. .. .... .... ........... 243
Replacing the battery .. .. .. ....... 289
State of charge ..... .............
243
Winter operation ... ..... ......... 285
Work ing on the battery .... ... .. .. .
286
Battery voltage .. .... .... .. .. .... ... . 39
Befo re driving ..... .... .. .. .. .. .... .
171
Blended gasoline .. ......... ...... .. 269
Body cavity sealing ..... ....... ...... 262
Booster seats ... .. .... .. ........... 223
Brake assist ... .. ........... ........ 241
Brake booster ... .. ... ... .. ......... 240
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ...........
285
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 284
Reservoir .. .. .. ...... .. .... ..... 284
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 284
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? ... .. .. .. ........
284
Brake system . .... .. .. ... .... ... ... . 284
Anti-lock brake system .......... ... 17
Brake fluid .. ...... ............. . 284
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
replacement . .... ............. .
285
Brake light defective .... ... .. .. .. .. 39
Brake pads .. .. .... ..... .... .... .
246
Electromechanical parking brake . ... 116
General information ............ .. 239
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .... .. ............. . 239
Malfunction .............. ...... .. 33
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. ..
18
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 38
Braking guard
See Audi braking guard .......... .. 135
Break-in period . .. .. .. .... .......... 246
Brake pads . ... ................ .. 246
Tir es ... ........................ 246
Bulbs . ................ ... .. .. .. ... 327
C
California Proposition 65 Warning .. ... 276
Battery specific .. .. .... ... .... ... 288
Capacities . ......... ... . .... .. .. .. . 339
Car care ... ................ ...... .. 256
Interior ............ .. .... .... .. .
263
Plastic and vinyl ................ .. 260
Weatherstrips ...... ...... .. .. .. . 261
Care of exterior ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 256
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Cup holders .. .. ....... ......... ... .. 90
D
Data .................. .... ........ 339
Da ta recorde r .. ...... .. . .... .. .. .. . 236
Date display ............. ... ......... 12
Daytime ru nning lights ................ 60
Declaration of compl iance
Adaptive cruise cont rol . .... .. .... . 3 4 3
Audi side ass ist . ... .. .. ...... .. .. 343
Cell phone package ....... .. .. . .. . 343
Convenience key . ... .. .. .. .... .. .. 343
E lectronic immobilizer ......... .. . 343
Homel ink ® un iversal remote control . 343
Remote control key ............... 343
Tire pressure monitoring system .... 343
Defective light bu lb warning ..... .. .. .. 39
Defrost ing t he w indows .......... 99, 106
Defrost ing windows ............. 99, 106
Deluxe au tomatic climate con trol ... .... 95
Air d istr ibution ................... 99
Au toma tic mode . ... .. .... .. .. .. .. 97
Con tro ls . ... .. .. .. ...... .. .. . .. .. 96
Defrost . ... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 99
Description ....................... 95
Economical use .................. 100
Fan .. ....................... .... 98
Rear window defogger ............ 100
Recircu lation mode ... ... .. .. .. .. .. 99
T emperatu re ............ ........ . 98
Turning on and off ................ . 97
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Deluxe automatic
climate control p lus .. 101
Air d istr ibut ion . ................. 106
Air ve nts ........................ 107
Air ve nts (rear) .. ........ ......... 108
Automatic mode .... .. .. ... ...... 104
Au toma tic recircul ation ........... 109
B asi c set tings . ................... 108
Contro ls .... ... .... .. .. .. ... .. .. 1 03
Defrost . ... .. ..... ....... .. ... . . 1 06
Description .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 101
Economical use ....... .. ..... .... 108
Fan . .. .. .. .. .. ........ ......... 105
Rear window defogger . .. .. .. ..... 106
Recirculation mode ............... 105
Synchron izat io n .. ... .. .. ......... 109
T emperat ure .................... 104
T urning on and off ... .. ... .... .... 104
Determining correct load lim it ... .... .. 300
Digital clock ..... ........ ... .. .. .. .. . 12
Digital compass ..................... 71
Digital speedometer . ... .. .. ...... ... . 22
Dimensions . .................. ..... 337
Doo rs
Emergency locking ................ 51
Dr ive r informa tion system ... .. .. ... .. . 20
Defective ligh t bulb warn ing .. ... .. . . 39
Digital speedometer . .. .. ... .. .. ... 22
Drive r information messages .... .. . . 31
Enhanced shift indicator ........... . 27
Open door or rear lid warn ing ........ 23
Outside temperature display ........ 21
Sound system disp lay ....... ....... 21 Driver
seat
See Seating position ........... ... 172
Driver's seat memory Activating remote control key .... ... 80
Dr iv ing lig hts . .. .. .. .. ............... 58
Driv ing messages .................... 31
Driv ing safely ..... . .. ..... ..... ... . 1 70
Driv ing through water ............... 247
Driv ing time . ........ ............... 24
Dupli cate key . .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... 42
Dust and pollen filter
Deluxe automatic climate control p lus
10 1
Dust f ilte r
Deluxe automati c climate cont rol .. .. 95
Deluxe au toma tic climate con trol p lus ..
101
Dyn amic s teer ing ............ 15, 37, 147
E
Easy e ntry func tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 78
E ff ic ie n cy program ................... 27
Fuel economy messages . ... ... .. .. . 28
Memo ry leve ls .................... 25
O ther e quipm ent ... .. .. ........... 28
Shift indica tor .................... 27
Electrica l seat adjustment
See Seat adjustment ...... ... ...... 76
Electromechanical parking brake Emergency braking ... ... .. ... . .. . 118
Malfunction .............. ...... . 118
Operation . .. ................... . 116
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