2016 AUDI A5 COUPE tow

Emergency assistance
Using the spare tire (compact spare tire)
The compact spare tire is only intended for emer­
genc ies until you can reach a repair shop. Repla ce
it as qu ickly as possible with a standard wheel
and tir e.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for yo ur type of vehi­
cle. It must not be swapped with a compact
spare tire from another type of vehicle.
Snow chains
F or technica l reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is
not permitted .
If you do have to dr ive with snow cha ins and a
front tire fails, mo unt the spare wheel with t ire
instead of a rear tire. Install the snow chains on
the rear tire and use it to rep lace the defective
front tire .
A WARNING
-Never use the spare tire if it is damaged or if
it is worn down to the tread wear indicators.
-If the spare tire is more than 6 years o ld,
use it only in an emergency and with ex­
treme caution and carefu l dr iving .
- The spare tire is intended on ly for tempora­
ry and short-term use. It shou ld be replaced
as soon as possible with the normal wheel
and t ire.
- After mounting the compact spare t ire, the
t ir e pressure must be checked as soon as
poss ible. The tire pressure of the compact
spare tire must be 4.2 bar; otherwise, you
risk having an accident .
- Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
You risk hav ing an accident.
- Avoid full-throttle accelerat ion, heavy brak­
ing, and fast cornering. You risk having an
acc ident.
- Never drive using more than one spare
wheel and tire. You risk having an accident .
- Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim .
- For technical reasons, the use of tire chains
on the spare tire is not perm itted . If it is
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necessary to drive with tire chains, the spare
wheel must be mounted on the front axle in
the event of a flat in a rear tire. The newly
ava ilable front wheel must then be installed
in place of the rear wheel w ith the flat tire.
Installing the tire chain before mounting
the wheel and tire is recommended.
- Loose items in the passenger compartment
can cause serious personal injury during
ha rd braking or in an accident. Never store
the spare tire or jack and tools in the pas­
senger compartment.
Replacing wheels
· Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a wheel.
.,. After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop¢ A_.
.,. All passengers should leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, behind the
guardrail) ¢
&_.
.,. Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally ¢
A_.
.,. Shift into 1st gear on vehicles with manua l
transmission, or move the
selector lever to the
P position
on vehicles with automatic transmis­
sion.
.,. If you are towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
.,. Take the
jack ¢ page 225 and the spare tire
¢ page 225 out of the luggage compartment .
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a whee l if you do not follow these
safety precaut ions:
- If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance
off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergen cy flashers on and use other warn­
ing devices to alert other motorists.

Emergency situations
Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency crews and working personnel who have the nec­
essary tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
CD Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine con be started by con­
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine should fail to start because of a dis­
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con­
nected to the battery of
another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently largecross
section
to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with
insulated terminal
clamps which are distinctly marked :
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red
minus(-) cable
in most cases colored black.
A WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in­
jury. Follow the instructions below for
safe
handling of your vehicle's battery.
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
over the battery whenever possible.
-A discharged battery can freeze at tempera­
tures just below 32 °F (0 °C). Before con­
necting a jumper cable, you must thaw the
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frozen battery completely, otherwise it could explode.
- Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
skin. Flush any contacted area with water immediately.
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion.
- Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries.
- Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level in the battery.
- The voltage of the booster battery must also
have a 12-Volt rating. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batteries of different voltage or substantial­
ly different "Ah" rating may cause an explo­
sion and personal injury.
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped in the ice may cause an explosion.
- Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen . The battery
case may have be weak­
ened .
- Use of batteries of different voltage or sub­
stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
~page 191.
CD Note
-Applying a higher voltage booster battery
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could al­
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
(+) terminals are connected.
@ Tips
The discharged battery must be properly con-
nected to the vehicle's electrical system. .,..

Emergency situations
-The battery cell locking screws must be
tightened securely .
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c> page 191.
(D Note
Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the generator.
- A lways connect POSITIVE(+) to POSITIVE
(+), and NEGATIVE(-) to NEGATIVE(-)
ground post of the battery manager control
unit.
- Check that a ll screw plugs on the battery
cells are screwed in firmly. If not, tighten
plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery terminal.
- Please note that the procedure for connect­
ing a jumper cable as described above ap­
plies specif ically to the case of your vehicle
being jump started . When you are giv ing a
jump start to another vehicle, do
not con­
nect the negative(-) cable to the negative
(-) terminal on the discharged battery @
c> fig. 186. Instead, securely connect the
negative (-) cab le to either a solid metal
component that is firm ly bolted to the en ­
gine block or to the engine block itself. If
the battery that is being charged does not
vent to the outside , escap ing battery gas
could ignite and explode!
Towing with a tow truck
General hint s
Your Audi requires special handling for towing.
The following information is to be used by com ­
mercial tow truck operators who know how to op­
erate the ir equipment safely.
-Never tow your Audi, towing will cause dam­
age to the engine and transmission.
- Never wrap the safety chains or winch cables
around the brake lines .
- To prevent unnecessary damage, your Audi
must be transported with a flat bed truck.
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-To load the vehicle on to the flat bed, use the
towing loop found in the vehicle tools and at­
tach to the front or rear anchorage
c> page 238 and c> page 239.
A WARNING
A veh icle being towed is not safe for passen­
gers . Never allow anyone to ride in a vehicle
being towed, for any reason .
Front towing loop
Do not in stall the front towing loop un til i t is
needed .
Fig. 187 Front bumper: removing the cover cap
Fig. 188 Front bumper: s crew ing in t he towing loop
The towing loop fits into the threaded hole locat­
ed on the right side of the front bumper and cov­
ered by a small cover when not in use .
.,. Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool­
ki t
c> page 225 .
... Press the cover in by applying short strong
pressure to the bottom part to r elease it from
the bumper
c> fig. 187.
... Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded
hole as far as i t will go
c> fig. 188 and tighten it
with the wheel wrench . ..,.

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When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing
loop and put it back into the vehicle toolkit. Be
sure to have the towing loop stored in the vehicle
at all times.
A WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it
w ill go, the thread can pull out when the vehi­
cle is towed -potential risk of an accident .
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is
needed.
Fig. 189 Rear bumper: cover
Fig. 190 Rear bumper: Screwing i n tow ing loop
ID
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On the r ight side of the rear bumper there is a
threaded hole for the towing loop. The threaded
hole is protected by a cover.
• Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool­
kit
r::!;> page 225.
• Press the cover in by applying short strong
pressure to the bottom part to re lease it from
the bumper
¢fig. 189.
• Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded
hole as far as it will go
r::!;> fig. 190 and tighten it
with the wheel wrench .
Emergency situations
Unscrew the towing loop again after use and in­
stall the cover in the bumper. Install the cover in
the bumper. Return the towing loop to the tool­ kit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times.
A WARNING
-If the tow ing loop is not screwed in as far as it
will go, the thread can pull out when the vehi­
cle is towed -potential risk of an accident.
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig . 191 Veh icle on flat bed truck
Front hook up
• Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp.
• Attach the w inch hook to the front towline eye
previously installed .
Rear hook up
• Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp.
• Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye
previously installed .
@ Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is
secure before mov ing the car up the flatbed
truck ramp.
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Consumer information
Consumer information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi is covered by the following warran­
ties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora-
tion
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties
can be found in your
Warranty & Maintenance
booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulati ons in the United States and
Canada require that automobi les meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana ­
da differ from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the conti­
nenta l limits of the United States or Canada,
there is the poss ibility that:
- un leaded fue ls for vehicles with catalytic con­
verter may not be available;
- fuel may have a considerably lower octane rat­
ing . Improper fuel may cause engine damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of proper
service facilities, tools or testing equipment;
- r eplacement parts may not be readily available.
- Nav igation systems for veh icles built for the
U.S .A . and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries
outside of North America.
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(D Note
Audi cannot be responsib le for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, service or parts ava ilability.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera ­
ture are published as soon as poss ible after mod­
el introduction . Service manuals and literature
are available to order from the Audi Technical Lit ­
erature Ordering Center at :
www.audi.techliterature .com
Maintenance
General '
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a minimum. How­
ever, a certain amount of regular maintenance is
still necessary to assure your vehicle's safety,
economy and reliability . For detailed vehicle
maintenance consult your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Under difficult operating conditions, for exam ­
ple at extremely low outside temperatures, in
very dusty regions, when towing a trailer very fre­
quently, etc., some service work should be per­
formed between the intervals specified. This ap­
plies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replac ing the a ir filter .
'
@) For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintain ing your vehicle, you
help make sure that em iss ion standards are
maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects
on the environment .
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated
fuel injection and emission control systems, and
the generally increas ing technica l complexity of ..,_

Index
Tires....... ... .................. ... . 205
Low aspect ratio tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tire pressure . .... .............. 215, 224
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . 222, 223
Tire pressure table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Treadwear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Unid irectional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Uniform t ire quality grad ing . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tires and wheels Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 207
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Torn or frayed safety be lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Towing Front eyelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Rear eyelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tow trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) . . . 223
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Trailer towing
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 182
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Transmission malfunction (indicator light) . . 87
Transport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Travel mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Trip computer Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mileage.. .. .. ... ............ .... .. .. 24
Single-trip memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Total-trip memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trunk
refer to Luggage compartment .... .. 64, 118
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Trunk lid
refer to Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
Turn signa ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
u
Unfastening safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
258
Uniform tire quality grading
222
Unlocking Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Un locking/locking at the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . 35
with the conven ience key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Use of jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
V
Valet parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle control modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle electr ica l system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . 241
Vehicle jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Vehicle shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anti- lock braking system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 19
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 16
Electronic power control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electronic Stab ilization Control (E5C) . . . . . 18
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (M IL) . . . . . . . 20
Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning/Indicator lights Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241