2016 AUDI A5 COUPE service

Opening and clo sin g
- If the power locking system should fail, you
can still open the fuel tank flap in an emer­
gency ¢
page 190.
-You are well advised not to keep val uables
inside an unatte nded vehicle, v is ible or not.
Even a properly locked vehicle cannot pro­
v ide the security of a safe.
- If the LED in the upper edge of the driver's
door panel comes on for about 30 seconds
after t he vehicle is locked, there is a mal­
funct ion in the power lock ing or the anti­
theft warning system . Have the malf unct io n
cor rected by an authorized Audi dealership
or q ualified repair facility.
Key set
F ig . 18 Key set
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@ Remote control key with mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your veh icle
and start the engine w it h the master key with re­
mote cont rol. A mecha nical key is i nteg rated in
the master key ¢
page 33.
@ Eme rgency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use . It shou ld only be used in an emergency, for
example, in place of the ign ition key
¢
page 74 . Ke ep it in a safe place and do not
car ry it on yo ur key r ing.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your author ized Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disab led .
Be s ure to bring all your keys with you .
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Number of keys
You can chec k the number of assigned keys to
your vehicle
r=;, page 11 . This a llows yo u to make
sure yo u have received all of the keys when you
purchase a used vehicle .
Data in the master key
During driving, serv ice and maintenance-re levan t
da ta is cont inuo usly stored on your master key.
You r A udi service adviser can read out this data
and te ll yo u about the work you r vehicle needs.
This applies also to veh icles with convenience
key* .
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses "their own" maste r
k ey . W hen the ignit ion is turned off or when the
vehicle is loc ked, personal conven ience settings
for the following systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key.
- Climate control
- Power locking system
- Sea t memory *
- Park ing system*
-Adaptive cr uise control*
- Side assist*
- Drive select*
The stored settings are a utomat ica lly rec alled
when you unlock t he vehicle, when yo u ope n the
doo rs or when yo u turn on the ignition.
A WARNING
- Do not leave you r vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock. Entry by una u­
thor ized persons could endanger you or re­
sult i n theft o r damage the vehicle .
- Do not leave childre n unattended i n the ve­
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys .
Ungua rded access to the keys provides chil­
dren t he oppor tunity to start the engine
an d/or activa te ve hicl e sys tems s uch as the
powe r windows etc. Unsupervised ope ration
of any vehicle system by children c an res ult
in ser ious injury.
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Opening and clo sin g
Panorama roof
Operation
Fig. 3 1 Section of headliner: switch for sunroof
.,. To tilt the sunroof, press the switch briefly.
• To close the sunroof, pu ll the switch briefly .
• To set an intermediate pos it ion, press/pull the
switch unti l the roof reaches the des ired posi­
t ion.
After the ign ition is switched off, you can still op·
erate the sunroof for about 10 minutes . As soon
as the d river's or passenge r's door is opened, the
sw itch is inoper ative.
Sun blind
The sun blind can be opened and closed manually in any position .
A WARNING
Pay carefu l attent ion when closing the sun·
roof· otherwise serious injury co uld result!
For this reason, always remove the ign ition
key when leaving the vehicle.
(D Note
Always close your sunroof when leaving yo ur
veh icle. S udden ra in can cause damage to the
interio r equipmen t of your vehicle, particular­
ly the elec tronic equipmen t.
- Info rmation on conve nience opening/ clos­
i ng
c::>page 39.
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Emergency closing of the panoramic tilting
sunroof
If the sunroof detects an object in i ts path when
it is closing, it will open again automatically. In
this case, you can close the roof with the power
emergency closing function .
• Within five seconds a fter the sunroof opens au­
tomatically, pu ll the sw itch until the roof
closes .
Valet parking
Applies to vehicles: with valet parking function
The valet parking feature protects the luggage
compartment from unauthorized access.
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Fi g. 32 Glove compartment: va let pa rkin g bu tton
You can switch the "valet pa rking func tion " on
whe n someo ne else is parking your veh icle. When
the f unction is switc hed on, the vehicle can be
dr iven, locked and unlocked using the master
key, but access to the luggage compartment is
not permitted.
• Take the mechanical key o ut of the master key
<=:> page 33.
• Open the glove compartment c::> page 61 .
• Activate c::> fig. 32 the "va let parking" feature by
press ing the
IVA LE T ! button. The ind icator light
in the switch illum inates.
• Close the glove compartment and lock it with
the mechan ica l key .
• Lock bot h rear seatbacks with the mechanical
key
c::> page 64.
• Lock the luggage compartmen t pass -through
with the mechanical key
c::> page 65.
• Leave the master key with the service personnel
for parking and keep the mechanical key with
you.
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0 I­co .... .... windshield. Switching on the win dshield
wipers can damage the wiper blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wipe r system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This helps to prevent uninten­
tional switching on and damage to the
windsh ield wiper system.
(D Tips
- The windshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is turned off. Activate the
windsh ield wipers after the ign it ion is
switched back on by moving the winds hield
wiper lever to any posit ion.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
i n streak ing . This can affect the ra in sensor*
funct ion. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly .
- The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on .
- When stopping temporarily, (e.g . at a traf­
fic light) the set speed of the windshie ld
wipe rs is automatically reduced by one
speed.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they be ­
gin to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and g lass
cleaner to clean the w indshield wiper blades.
.,. Place the w indshield wipe r arms i n the service
pos it ion . Refer to ¢
page 51.
.,. Lift the wiper arm away from the front window.
8_ WARNING
Dirty w indshield wiper blades can impair your
view. This can lead to accidents.
Light and Vision
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 48 Remov ing windsh ield wiper blade
Wipe r ser vice posit ion /blade repl acement
position
" Switch the ignit ion off and move the windshield
w iper lever to position @¢
page 50, fig. 47.
The windsh ield wipers move into t he service po­
sition.
" To bring the wipers b ack in to the o riginal posi­
t ion, switch the ignition on and press the w ind ­
shie ld wiper lever .
Yo u can also turn the service posit io n on o r off in
the radio/MMI *:
.,. Switch the windshie ld w ipers off (posit ion @
¢page 50, fig . 47) .
.. Select: iCAR ! function button > Windshield
wipe rs
> Se rvice po sition > on /off . Or
"Select: iCAR ! function button > Car systems "
control button > Servicing & check s> Wiper
service position > On /Off .
Remo ving the wiper blade
.. Lift the w indshie ld wiper arm up from the
w indshield.
" Press the locking knob
(D ¢ fig. 48 on the w iper
b lade . Hold the wiper blade firmly .
" Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
ar row .
Attaching the wiper blade .,. Insta ll the new wiper blade in the retainer on
the wiper arm @until you hear it click into
place on the w iper arm .
" Place t he w iper arm back on the windshield .
" Tu rn the se rvice pos ition off. ..,.
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Light and Vision
_&. WARNING
For your safety, you should replace the wiper
blades once or twice a year. See your author­
ized Audi dealer for replacement blades.
(D Note
-The windshield wiper blades must only be
replaced when in the service position! Oth­
erwise, you risk damaging the paint on the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
- You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in­
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield .
- To help prevent damage to the wiper sys­
tem, always loosen blades which are frozen
to the windshield before operating wipers.
- To help prevent damage to wiper blades, do
not use gasoline , kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near the wiper blades.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.
@ Tips
- Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic
car washes affect the how easily the glass
surface can be cleaned.
- You can also use the service position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
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Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
App lies to ve hicles: w ith d ig ital compass
The compass direction is shown in the rearview
mirror.
Fig. 49 Rearv iew m irror: Digital compass activated
.. To switch the compass on or off, press and hold
the button @until the compass display in the
mirror
c:!:> fig. 49 appears or disappears.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is on. The directions are indicated with abbrevia­
tions:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east), SE
(southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
(D Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do not bring any remote controls, electrical devi­
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. It
is the most effective when the windows and sun ­
roof are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in­
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The pol lutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ione r can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Ke y cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtan t that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
t ion .
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-Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de­
fog and defrost the wi ndows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­ ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a q ualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an a uthorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep t he a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management sys tem may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rea r window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing on
the luggage compartment cover, ensure
that the openings are not covered.

Audi adapt ive crui se con trol a nd b rakin g guar d
-For safety reasons, do not use adaptive
cruise control when driving on roads with
many curves, when the road surface is in
poor condition and/or in bad weather (such
as ice, fog, gravel, heavy ra in and hydroplan­
ing). Using the system under these condi·
tions co uld result in a collision.
- Switch adaptive cruise control off tempora­
rily when driving in turn ing lanes, on ex­
pressway exits or in construction zones. Th is
prevents the vehicle from accelerating to
the set speed when in these situat ions .
- The adapt ive cr uise control system will not
brake by itself if you put your foot on the ac­
celerator peda l. Doing so can override the
speed and distance regu lation.
- When approaching stat ionary objects such
as stopped traffic, adaptive cruise control
will not respond and braking guard will have limited function.
- The adaptive cruise control system and
braking guard do not react to people, ani­
mals, objects crossing the road or oncom ing
objects.
- The function of the radar sensor can be af­
fected by reflective objects such as guard
rails, the entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain or
ice.
- Never follow a vehicle so closely that you
cannot stop your vehicle safely. The adap·
t ive cruise control cannot slow or brake the
vehicle safely when you fo llow another veh i­
cle too close ly. Always remember that the
automatic braking function ca nnot br ing the
vehicle to a sudden o r emergency stop un­
der these conditions .
- To prevent unintended operation, always
switch ACC off when it is not be ing used .
(D Note
The sensor can be disp laced by impacts or
damage to the bumpe r, whee l housing and
unde rbody. That co uld affect the adaptive
cruise control system and braking guard .
Have your authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility check their function.
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In curves
Applies to vehicles: with A udi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 93 Exa mple : dr iving into a curve
When driving into a curve c:::> fig. 93 and out of a
curve, the adapt ive cruise control may react to a
vehicle in the next lane and apply the brakes . You
can override or prevent the braking by pressing
the accelerator pedal b rief ly.
Stationary objects
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 94 Example: object chang ing lanes and stat ionary ob ·
jec t
The adaptive cruise control system only reacts to
objects that are moving or that the system has
already detected as moving . For example, if ave­
hicle @, which has already been detected by the
adaptive cruise control, turns or changes lanes
and another stationary vehicle @ is located in
front of that vehicle, the system will not react to
the sta tionary veh icle.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
The adaptive cru ise control is availab le from the
2nd gear through the 6th gea r in the customary
RPM. ....

Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
promptly detected or may not be detected
at all.
- Reflective surfaces including crash barriers
or tunnel entrances may impair the function
oftheradarsensor.
(D Tips
-You can cancel the braking that is initiated
by the system by braking yourself, by accel­
erating noticeably or by swerving.
- Braking guard error messages ¢
page 96.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Settings in the radio/MM!
Applies to veh icles: w ith Audi adaptive cruise co ntrol
.,. Select : ICARI function button> Car systems*
control button > Driver assist> Audi braking
guard .
Or
.,. Select :
~I C-A-R~I funct ion button > Audi braking
guard .
System -
Switch Audi braking guard On and Off .
When you switch the ignition on, the message
Audi braking guard off appears if the system is
sw itched off.
Early warning -The distance and approach warn­
ings in the display can be sw itched
On/ Off.
@ Tips
-Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used at the times the sett ings are made .
- If you restrict or sw itch off the ESC, the
braking guard also switches itself off
¢page 171.
- Switch braking guard off when you are load­
i ng the veh icle onto a vehicle carr ier, train,
sh ip or other type of transportation . This
can prevent undesired warnings from the
braking guard system.
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Messages
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adapt ive c ru ise control
Braking guard: Off
This dr iver message appears if the system is
turned off via the radio/MM I* . Otherwise, if the
system is turned off, the information appears
ev­
ery time shortly after the start of the trip.
The driver message also appears if the system is
not available due to a malfunction or if the ESC is
not switched on
¢ page 171 . If th is is the case,
the system wi ll not provide warnings about a
possible collision .
Braking guard: Activated
This dr iver message appears if sharp brake pres­
sure was applied due to an acute warning .
•••
Three white dots appear if a setting cannot be se­
l ected with the operating lever. For example, this
happens if you want to raise/lower the speed
even though there was no previously saved
speed .
ACC: Deactivation
The driver message appears in vehicles with man­
ual transmission. If the clutch pedal was pressed
down for too long, the adaptive cruise control
turns off. A chime sounds as a reminder.
ACC: Sensor blocked
This message appears if the sensor v iew is ob­
structed, for examp le by leaves, snow , heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor¢
page 89, fig. 92.
ACC: not available
The driver message appears if there is a malfunc­
tion. The adaptive cruise control turns off. A
chime sounds as a reminder . Have the system
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or author­
i zed Audi Service Facility.
ACC: unavailable
The driver message appears if, for example, the
brake temperature is too high. The adaptive
cruise contro l is temporarily unavailable . A chime
sounds as a reminder. ..,.

Audi side assist
-Improper reliance on the side assist system
can cause collisions and serious personal in­
jury:
- Never rely only on side assist when chang­
ing lanes.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make
sure that it is safe to change lanes.
- Side assist cannot detect all vehicles under
all conditions- danger of accident!
- Please note that side assist indicates there
are approaching vehicles, or vehicles in your blind spot, only after your vehicle has
reached a driving speed of at least 19 mph
(30 km/h).
- In certain situations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited. For
example:
- if vehicles are approaching or being left
behind very quickly . The display may not
turn on in time .
- in poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist .
- on very wide lanes, in tight curves or if
there is a rise in the road surface . Vehicles
in the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor
range.
(D Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody . This can affect the system . Have
your authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility check their function.
(D Tips
-If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be misin­
terpreted.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
c::> page 247.
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Activating and deactivating
Applies to vehicles: with A udi side assist
Fig. 107 D riv er's doo r: Side ass ist butto n
.,.. Press the button c::> &. in General information
on page 99
to switch the system on/off . The
LED in the button turns on when side assist is
switched on .
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to vehicles: with A udi side ass ist
The signal brightness can be set in the radio or
MMI* .
.,.. Select: I CAR I function button > Audi side assist.
.,.. Select: I CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist> Audi side as­
sist.
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage . In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the display is
already set to the minimum or maximum level by
the automatic adjustment . In such cases, you
may notice no change when adjusting the bright­
ness, or the change may only be noticeable once
the surroundings change.
Adjust the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view forward. If you change the brightness , the
display in the exterior mirror will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage. The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust ­
ed along with the information stage adjustment.
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