2018 AUDI A5 COUPE brake pads

Cockpit over view
Red indicator ligh ts
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Central indicator light
¢page 25,
Aud i pre sense*
¢page 125
USA model s:
brake system ./
¢page28
Cana da m od els:
brake system ./
¢page28
USA models :
electromechanical parking brake
¢page29
Canada models:
electromechanical parking brake
¢page29
Cooling system
¢page30
Engine oil pressure
¢page 31
E ngine oil level
¢page 31
Alter nator
¢page30
Safety belt
¢page30
Electromechan ica l steering ./
¢page 154
Steering lock
¢ page 31
Engine start system
¢page 31
Transmiss ion (automatic t ransm is ­
sion)
¢ page 101,
Clutch (manual transmission)
¢page32
Hood
¢page32
Adapt ive cr uise control*./
¢page 115
Traffic jam assist*
¢page 121 Ad B
lue*
¢ page326
Ad Bl ue*
¢ page 326
Yellow indi cator lights
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Central indicator light
¢page25
Electronic Stabi lization Control
(ESC)
¢ page32
Elec tronic Stab il izat io n Contro l
(ESC)
./
¢ page32
Electronic Stab ilizat ion Control
(ESC)
¢ page 152
Brake system
¢page 33
USA models:
anti- lock braking system (ABS) ./
¢page32
Canad a model s:
ant i-lock braking system (ABS)./
¢ page32
Safety systems ./
¢page32
USA mode ls:
brake pads
¢ page33
Ca nad a model s:
brake pads
¢ page 33
E lec tromechanical parking brake
¢ page29
Tire p ressure
¢page360
Tire pressure
¢ page 360
Engine contro l
¢page 33
Engine contro l (diesel engine)
¢ page 33

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C© ) Brake system
rm Brakes overheating . Please shift to D
rm Brakes overheating. Please select a gear and
follow gear recommendation
There was a heavy load on the brakes. Engage a
suitable gear (manual transm ission) or place the
selector lever in the D/S position (automat ic
transmission) to use the eng ine braking effect
and reduce the load on the brakes.
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:t:J /(0 : Brake pads
II (USA models)/£i1 (Canada models) Brake
pads: wear limit reached. You can continue driv­
ing. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility as soon as possible to have
the malfunct ion corrected .
c:l:::, Engine control
II Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is an engine control malfunction .
Drive slow ly to an author iz ed Audi dealer or au­
thor ized Audi Service Facility to have the eng ine
checked .
W Engine control (diesel engine )
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines
The engine is preheating if the II indicato r light
turns on when the ignition is switched o n.
I f the indicator light does not turn on or b links
while driving , there is an eng ine control malfunc ­
tion .
Immediately drive slowly to an authori zed Aud i
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility to have
the malfunction co rrected .
o Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The malfunction indicato r lamp (MIL) is part of
the On -Board Diagnostic System (OBD II). The Cockpit overview
('4 ,;ymbol turns on when the
ignition is switched
on and turns off again once the engine is started
and running at a steady idle speed. This indicates
that the MIL is function ing correctly.
T he indicator light turns on if there is a malfunc­
tion in the engine electronics. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac ility to
have the malfunction corrected . For additional
information, see
c:::> page 24.
The indicator light can a lso turn on if the fuel fill­
er cap is not closed correctly
c:::> page 324.
,m,, Diesel particulate filter
Applies to : vehicles wit h diesel eng ine a nd diesel particulate
filter
II Particulate filter : malfunction! See owner's
manual
T he diese l particulate filter requires regenera­
tion . To support the filter 's self-cleaning func­
tion:
Drive for approximately 15 minutes at a mini ­
mum of 37 mph (60 km/h) in 4th or 5th gear
(manua l transmission) or in the S selector lever
position (automatic transmission). Keep the en­
gine speed at approximately 2,000 RPM . The
temperature increase that will result from th is
can burn off the soot in the filter . The ind icator
light will turn off when the cleaning has complet­
ed successfully .
If the indicator light does not turn off, drive im­
med iate ly to an authori zed Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunct ion
corrected .
A WARNING "---
Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traffic conditions. You
should never disobey traffic laws in order to
follow driving recommendations .
@ Tips
For additional informat ion on the diesel par­
ticulate filter, see
c:::> page 329 .
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Driving
Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first 1,000 mi les (1,500 km). Do not drive at speeds
that will exceed 2/3 of the maximum perm itted
engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration during
this period . You may gradually start increasing
the RPM and the speed between 600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km) .
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
h igher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into place with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in period, particularly when running a cold
engine. This will reduce engine wear and improve
the mileage .
Do not drive at too low of an engine speed (RPM) .
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth­ ly". Extremely high engine speeds are automati­
cally reduced .
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
(D Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make su re that low-hang ing
components such as the spoi ler and exhaust
system do not come into contact with these
or they could be damaged. This especially ap­
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads:
-The water must not be any higher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body .
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-Do not drive faster than walking speed .
A WARNING
After driving through water or mud, the effec­
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications should dry
off the brakes and restore the full braking ef­
fect .
{CT) Note
-Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water .
-Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water <=:>page
91.
@ Tips
-Determine the depth before driving through
water.
-Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water .
'
-Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safe ly .
-Avoid driving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally -friendly
dr iving
The amount of fuel consumption, the environ­
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. With an anticipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap­ proximately 10-15%. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not need to brake as often and so you accelerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a gear
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A WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on or switch ESC/ASR off if your driving abilities
and road conditions permit .
- The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is sw itched on . T he driving
wheels co uld spin and the vehicle cou ld
swerve, espec ially on s lick o r sli ppery roa d
surf aces.
- T here is no vehicle stabilization when ESC/
ASR a re swi tched off .
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not ac hieve the ir full b raking
effect during the first 250 mi (400 km) . They
must be "broken
in " fi rst . However, you can com­
pensate for the slightly reduced bra king fo rce by
pr ess ing firmly o n the bra ke pe dal. Avoid heavy
b ra king dur ing t he b reak -in per io d .
Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely o n the way the
ve hicl e is driven and on operat ing cond it ions .
This is especially t rue if you are d riving freque ntly
in t he c ity and on curves o r wi th a sporty driving
s tyle.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depend ing o n the
speed , braking force and ou ts ide cond it ions such
as te m pe ra ture and humi dity .
Wet conditions or road salt
In certain situations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy ra in or after washing
your car, the braking ef fect may be reduced due
to mo isture or ice on the b rake roto rs and b rake
pads. The b rakes mus t be
"dried" firs t wi th a few
care ful bra ke app lic at ions.
At higher speeds and with t he windsh ie ld wipers
turned o n, the brake pads press against the bra ke
rotors for a s ho rt amoun t of time. This ac tion,
whi ch is not felt by the driver , happens at regul ar
i nte rvals an d ens ures a better reac tion time fo r
the brakes in wet weat her.
Intellig ent Technology
The brak ing effec t can a lso be reduced if yo u are
driving on salted roads and yo u do not app ly the
bra kes for long per iods o f time. The layer of sa lt
on the brake rotors and pads m ust be worn off
first whe n the brakes are applied .
Corrosion
Leaving t he vehi cle pa rked for long periods o f
time, low mileage and avoiding heavy b raking
can contrib ute to corros ion on the b rake roto rs
and to dirty brake pads.
If you usu a lly avoid heavy bra king or if there is
cor rosion prese nt, occasiona l heavy braking at
high speeds is recommended to clean the brake
roto rs and pads
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Brake system malfunction
If you notice that the bra ke pedal trave l has sud ­
denly in crease d, then a brake circuit in the dua l­
circuit b rake system may have malfunctioned.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
Audi Se rvice Facility immed iate ly to have the
problem corrected. On the way there, d rive w ith
reduced speed and keep in mind that you will
need a longer distance to stop and you will need
to press the bra ke ped al ha rder.
Low brake fluid level
When the bra ke fluid level is low, malfu nctions in
the b rake system may occur . T h e brake fluid level
is e lec tron ically moni tored.
Brake booster
The brake booster ampli fies t he p ressure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal.
A WARNING
- On ly app ly the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic cond itions permi t. You must not en ­
da nger other road users. This inc reases the
ris k of an a ccid en t.
- Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
sto pped bec ause t his increases the risk of an
a ccident.
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Index
Audi p re sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
M essages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Sett ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Aud i Serv ice Repair Ma nuals and Lite rature 389
Aud i side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Aud i smartphone interface . . . . . . . . . 249, 253
Aud i virt ua l coc kp it
refer to Instr ume nt cl uster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AUTO Automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Auto Lock (centra l loc kin g system) . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic belt ret ractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Aud i drive select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Automatic climate control system Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Automatic power top
refer to Power top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4
Automatic transm ission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
E me rgency prog ram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1
H ill descent contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
La unch cont ro l prog ram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00
M anual s hifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Parking lock emergency release . . . . . . . . 102
Selector lever pos itions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Autom atic wipe/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Auto Safety Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
AUTO (button) Automatic c limate control system . . . . . . . 83
Auxiliary heater (a utomat ic cl ima te control) 85
AUX input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Ave rage cons umption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B
BACK button 158
Balance (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
B ass (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Battery Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
also refer to Veh icle battery . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
B el t positioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27S
394
Blended gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
B lowe r (automat ic cl imate contro l system) . 83
B luetooth
Audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Connect ing a cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Boos te r seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Boost pressure ind icator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B rake fl uid
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . 337
B rakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
B rake ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
B rake flu id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 7
E lectromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 94
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
B re aking in
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
New tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
B rowser
refer to M edi a cente r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 40
Bu lbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Buttons Contro l panel (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Mult ifunct ion steer ing whee l . . . . . . . . 13, 16
Programming (multifunction steering
whee l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable) 236
Cali forn ia Propos ition 65 W arning . . . . . . . 331
Battery specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
C apaci ties
AdB lue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fuel tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Cargo area
refer to Loading the luggage compart -
ment ........ ... ... ............. ... 263
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329