2018 AUDI A5 COUPE ESP

Check ing and F illing
-Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the pa int .
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service.
Checking service int ervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un ­
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system .
.. Se lect in the Infotainment system: the I MENU I
button
> Vehicle > left contro l button > Ser vice
& check s > Ser vice inte rval s.
Resetting the indicator
An author ized Audi dealer or author ized A udi
Serv ice Facility will rese t the serv ice interval d is­
p lay after performing serv ice .
I f you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interva l.
.. Select in the Infotainment system: the!MENUI
button > Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
& chec ks > Service interval s > Reset oil change
interval.
If an oil change or inspection is due, you can ac­
cess it in the Infotainment system. The display
wo rks in two stages:
-Servic e reminde r: after a certain distance is
driven, a message appears in the inst rument
cluster d isp lay every time the ign ition is switch­
ed on. The rema ining distance and t ime is d is­
played br iefly.
-Service due : if your vehicle has reached a serv­
ice i nterval, a message appears briefly after
swi tching the igni tion on.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change indicato r if the oil
was changed.
- Fo llow ing the service i ntervals is c ritical to
maintain ing the service life a nd va lue of
you r vehicle, especia lly the engine. Even if
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the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex ­
ceed the time for the next service .

® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
is suitable for driving on mud and
snow. £ indicates a winter tire.
@Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay­
ers in the tire . In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers must also specify the materials
used in the ti re . These inc lude
stee l, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi­
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Un iform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resistance
Treadwear, traction and tempera ­
ture
ranges¢ page 359.
@ Running direction
T he arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires.
You must always follow the speci­
fied running direction
¢page 374.
~ Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
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T his number indicates the maxi­
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat ­
ing condit ions .
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­ matic t ransmission, power steer ­
ing, power brakes, power win­
dows , powe r seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent tha t these
items are avai lab le as factory- in­
stalled equipment (whether in­
s t alled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the w idth of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement .
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinfo rced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
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Wheels
for the number of seating posi­tions. Refer to the table ¢
table
on page 353
for the number of
people that correspond to the ve­
hicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace­ ment parts.
.. New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
.. use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
11>D0 not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
11>Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
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differently even if they are the
same size ¢
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.,. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility before making a pur­
chase¢ &,.
If the spare tire is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed -
then only use the spare tire tem­ porarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use. It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible .
On
all wheel drive vehicles , all
four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds . For this rea­
son, in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire that has the same
circumference as the regular
tires .
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Uniform tire quality grading
- T read wear
- Tractio n AA A B C
- Temperature ABC
Q ua lity grades ca n be foun d where ap plicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum sect ion w idth
c:> page 341, fig. 282.
For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Tem­
perature
A .
All passenge r ca r tires m ust conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in add ition to these grades .
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparat ive rating
based on the wear rate of the t ire when tested
under cont ro lled conditions o n a specified gov ­
e rnment test course.
For example, a t ire graded
1 50 would wear one
and one ha lf
( 1 1/2) times as well on the gove rn­
men t course as a tire g raded
100.
The relative performance of t ires depends upo n
the actual conditions of their use, howeve r, and
may depart significant ly from the norm due to
va ria tions in driving ha bits, serv ice practices and
d ifferences in road cha racteristics and climate .
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and
C. T hose grades represent the t ire's
ab ility to stop on wet pavement as meas ured un ­
de r contro lled condi tions on specified gove rn­
ment tes t sur faces of asphalt and conc re te. A tire
mar ked C may have poor traction performance
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A (t he hi ghest), B ,
a nd C, represent ing the tire's resis tan ce to t he
generation o f heat and its ability to diss ipate
h eat when tested unde r contro lled conditions on
a specifie d indoor laboratory test whee l.
Sus ta ined hig h temper ature c an cause t he mate ­
r ial of the ti re to degenerate and red uce tire life,
and excessive temperatu re can lea d to sud den
tire fai lure
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Wh eel s
The grade C cor responds to a level of perform ­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa rd
No.
109 . Grades Band A represent higher levels
of pe rformance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum req uired by law .
A WARNING
-The tractio n grade assigned to this tire is
based on s traight-a head braking traction
t e st s, and does no t include acceler ation, co r­
n eri ng, hy dropla ning or pe ak tra ction charac­
terist ics.
A WARNING ~ -
The tempera ture grade for t his tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded . Excessive speed, underinfla ­
tion, or excessive loading, either separate ly or
i n comb inat ion, can cause heat bu ildup and
possib le tire fai lure.
A WARNING
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Temperature g rades apply to tires that are
p roperly inflated a nd not over o r under inflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
ill General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
shou ld be checked monthly whe n cold and inflat ­
ed to the inflat io n pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the veh icle placard or
t ir e infla tion pressure labe l. (If your ve hicle has
t ir es of a different size t han t he size ind ic a ted on
the vehicle p lacard or tire inflat ion press ure la ­
bel, you sho uld dete rm ine the proper tire infla­
tion pr ess ure for those tires) .
As an ad ded s afe ty featu re, yo ur vehicle has bee n
equipped with a tire p ressure mon itor ing system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
ta le when one or mo re of your tires is significant-
l y under -inf lated. According ly, when the low t ire
pressure telltale i llum inates, you shou ld stop
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A WARNING ,~
- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@ Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with "Audi Original
Tires"
¢page 348. Using these tires is rec­
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­ tem.
"'Make sure before storing that the tire pressures
of all four tires meet the specified values and
are adapted to the load ¢
page 351.
"'Switch the ignition on.
"'Select in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but­
ton
> Vehicle > Service & checks > Tire pres­
sure monitoring
> Store tire pressure > Yes,
store now .
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Wheels
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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value.
It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in­
structions for use on the packaging .
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi­
soning .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmentally-friend­
ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­ hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once road salt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash ­
er, always follow the operating instructions pro­
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at seals on
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side windows, doors, the hood, the luggage com­
partment lid or the panorama glass roof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, the pow­
er top*, sensors* or camera lenses". Keep a dis­
tance of at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows, the panorama glass
roof* and the power top* are closed and the
windshield wipers are off. Follow instructions
from the car wash operator, especially if there
are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Wh eels
Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Ex h aust t ail pipe s Road salt Water, cleaning solution su itab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
P ower top Deposi ts Clea n water, powe r top cleaning prod uct, if necessa ry.
C lean with the grain of the fabric using a soft brush and al-
l ow to air dry.
Wind d eflect or Deposits Water, mild soap solut ion, if necessaryal
Dec orat ive part s/ Deposits Mild soap so
lution al, a cleaning so lution suitable for stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Pai nt damage Refer to the paint numbe r o n the veh icle data label, repair
with tou ch up
pa int~ page 386
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Surface r ust Rust remover, then pro tect w ith hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized A udi dealer or authorized Audi Serv -
ice Facility .
Corros ion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dealer or a uthor-
ized Audi Service Fac ility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitable po lish; then apply paint prote ctant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith wate r immediately and remove w it h a micro-
sects, bird dropp ings, f iber cloth
t ree sap and road salt
Grease-based con-Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
tam inants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunb lock
Ca rbon p art s Deposits Interior:
clean the same way as plastic parts
Exterior: clean the same way as painted parts
Dec orativ e decal s Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap so lutional
a) Mild soap solut ion: max im um two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart Cl liter) of water
Interior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Window gla ss
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
D
ecorat iv e part s/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
trim
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Pla sti c pa rts
Deposits Damp doth
H eavier depos its Mild soap solution
a), detergent-free p lastic clean ing so lu -
tion, if ne cessary
D ispl ays/in stru-Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cl uster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth
with a mild soap solutional
Saf ety be lts Deposits Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textile s, Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
a rtifi cial le ather , the su rface
Alcanta ra Water-based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap solutional
such as coffee, tea,
b lood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution
al, blot away the dissolved o il or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Specia
l stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, nail polish,
la-afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leather F resh stains Cotton cloth with a mi ld soap so lutiona l
Water-based deposits Fresh stains : absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
blood, etc.
Oil-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. Dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remove r su itab le for leathe r
as ink, nail polish,
la-
tex paint, shoe po l-
ish, etc .
Care Regularly apply condit ion ing cream that protects from
lig ht and penetrates into the ma teria l. Use specia lly- co l-
ored cond ition ing cream, if necessary.
Carb on part s Deposits clean the same way as plast ic parts
a) M ild soap solution: maximum two tab lespoons of ne utral soap in 1 quar t (1 lite r) of water
.&, WARNING
The windshie ld may not be treated with wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un­
favorable cond itions such as wetness, dark­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare .
Wiper blade chatter is also possib le .
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(D Note
-H ea dlight s/ta il lights
-Neve r clean headlights or tail lights w ith a
dry cloth o r sponge.
-Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcoho l, because they could ca use
cracks to form.
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