2019 AUDI E-TRON lights

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Driving dynamic

some situations to limit the ESC so that the
wheels can spin:
— Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
— Driving in deep snow, on unpaved ground, or
with snow chains
— Offroad mode: driving downhill while braking
on loose ground
— Offroad mode: driving with axle articulation
Limiting ESC (Sport/Offroad mode)
—To limit the ESD, press the £20 button briefly.
The B indicator light turns on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
Either Sport or Offroad mode will be activated
depending on the selected Audi drive select
mode*. Sport mode is particularly suited for driv-
ing on an even road surface. Offroad mode is suit-
able for uneven terrain with loose ground.
Switching off ESC
— To switch off the ESC, press and hold the Sor
button for more than three seconds. The B
and Ea indicator lights turn on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.

Z\ WARNING
— When the ESC is switched off or limited,
there will be no vehicle stabilization or it will
be limited. The driving wheels could spin
and the vehicle could swerve, especially on
slick or slippery road surfaces, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC switched off or limit-
ed when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC
as soon as possible.

@ Tips
If malfunctions occur in other systems or cer-
tain driver assist systems are active, the ESC
must be switched on by the system. In these
cases, the ESC is automatically switched on
and cannot be limited or switched off with the
button.
BB fs / B © Stabilization control (ESC/
ABS): malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the ABS or EDL. This al-
so causes the ESC to malfunction. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not
active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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High-voltage system

Control unit: status and malfunction indicators




Indicator lights Meaning Solution
() Lights up green |The charger is ready to charge, | Starting the charging process
o OQ Off but is not charging. => page 108.
O & Off
o 0 Off
=) Off
CJ Flashing green _| The vehicle is being charged
o Q Off with the ground conductor
oO B of monitor activated.
o 0 Off
a) Off
() Flashing green _| The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Lights up yellow | ed. Possible cause of the mal- | tion will be automatically cleared. Until it
Oo & off function: a multi-phase socket | cools down, charging performance will be
Oo 0 Off is being used in single-phase | reduced. If the malfunction continues,
mode. The charging perform- | have the power supply/household con-
“4 Off ance will be reduced. nection checked by a qualified electrician.
() Flashing green | The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
o O Off ed. The charging performance | malfunction will be automatically
oO B of will be reduced. cleared. Until it cools down, charging per-
© 0 Lights up yellow formance will be reduced. If the malfunc-
tion continues, have the control unit
“a Off checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
() Lights up red The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Lights up yellow |ed. The charging process has __| tion will be automatically cleared and the
oO B of been interrupted. charging process will resume. If the mal-
function continues, have the control unit
o 0 off checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
“a Off authorized Audi Service Facility, or have
the power supply/household connection
checked by a qualified electrician.
C2 Lights up red The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
Oo O Off ed. The charging process has__| malfunction will be automatically cleared
oO B off been interrupted. and the charging process will resume. If
iG Ligteewp yelbaw the malfunction continues, have the con-
trol unit checked by an authorized Audi
1 Off

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution





ia Lights up red The charging infrastructure of | After the power supply/household con-
© © Flashing yellow |the power supply/household | nection stabilizes, the malfunction will be
Oo B of connection is restricted. Possi- | automatically cleared and the charging
o 8 of ble cause of the malfunction: | process will resume. If the malfunction
low voltage or poor power fre- | continues, have the power supply/house-
“4 Off quency. The charging process | hold connection checked by a qualified
has been interrupted. electrician.
4 Lights up red There is a malfunction inthe | After the vehicle charging system stabiliz-
o O Off vehicle charging system. The | es, the malfunction will be automatically
© B® Flashing yellow charging process has been in- | cleared and the charging process will re-
oO 6 Off terrupted. sume. If the malfunction continues, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Audi
“A Off dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
C2 Lights up red The power cable or vehicle ca- | Have the power or vehicle cable replaced
o OQ Off ble is faulty. Possible cause of | by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
oO B otf the malfunction: the coding _| ized Audi Service Facility.
© 0 Flashing yellow resistance of the power or ve-
hicle cable is not compatible.
a) Off The charging process has been
interrupted.
€) Lights up red There is a malfunction in the | End the charging process at the vehicle
o OQ Off vehicle charging system. The | and remove the vehicle cable from the ve-
© B Lights up red charging process has been in- | hicle charging port. Disconnect the charg-
Oo 0 Off terrupted. er from the power supply and reconnect it
after 60 seconds. Restart the charging
“a Off process > page 108. If the malfunction
continues, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
() Lights up red There is an overvoltage inthe | Disconnect the charger from the power
©
© Flashing red charging infrastructure of the | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
Oo B of power supply/household con- | If the malfunction continues, have the
Oo 0 Off nection. The charging process | power supply/household connection
has been interrupted. checked by a qualified electrician.
=| Off
Ca Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
Oo QO Off cal malfunction. The charging | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
0 & of process has been interrupted. | If the malfunction continues, have the
* 0 vightsupred control unit checked by an authorized Au-
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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution



() Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
o Q Off cal malfunction (self-test supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
oO B of failed). The charging process _ | If the malfunction continues, have the
© 0) Flashing red has been interrupted. control unit checked by an authorized Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
a Off ty.
C) Lights up red The charging infrastructure of | Have the control unit checked by an au-
@ © Lights up red the power supply/household | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
© ®& Lights up red connection is insufficient: the | Service Facility, and have the power sup-
ground conductor is interrupt- | ply/household connection checked by a
Oo 0 Off ed or not present. The ground | qualified electrician.
“al Off conductor monitor has inter-
rupted the charging process.
() Lights up red The indicator light in the reset | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ © Lights up red button on the control unit is | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
© B Lights up red faulty. The charging process _| Service Facility.
. has been interrupted.
e@ J Lights up red
1 Off
() Lights up red The control unit has detected | Press and hold the *— button for at least
© © Lights up red residual current. The charging |two seconds. If the malfunction contin-
© & Lights up red process has been interrupted. | ues, have the control unit checked by an
© 0 Lights up red authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, and have the power sup-
“a Flashing red ply/household connection checked by a
qualified electrician.
c) Lights up red The charging infrastructure is | Disconnect the charger from the power
©
Q Flashing red wired incorrectly. The charging | supply. Have the power supply/household
© & Flashing red process has been interrupted. | connection checked by a qualified electri-
© ( Flashing red Sil
“a Off
() Lights up red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
@ © Lights up red cal malfunction. Possible supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
© B Lights up red cause of the malfunction: If the malfunction continues, have the
MD Lightsup red software error or the load re-__| control unit checked by an authorized Au-
lay has been switched incor- | di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
| Lights up red rectly. The charging process __| ty, and have the power supply/household
has been interrupted. connection checked by a qualified electri-
cian.
() Flashing red The control unit has a serious | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
Oo QO Off malfunction. The charging thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
oO B of process has been interrupted. | Service Facility.
e (Lights up red
+ Off

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High-voltage system


Indicator lights Meaning Solution

() Off The indicator light in the
© © Lights up red On/Off button on the control
© & Lights up red unit is faulty. The charging
. process has been interrupted.
e {Lights up red

aj Lights up red
Have the control unit replaced by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.

@ Tips
— The device runs a self test after power has
been restored to the control unit. If a self
test is successful, all indicator lights will il-
luminate green for two seconds.
— If a household socket is used for the charg-
ing process, the charging power level is au-
tomatically set to 100%. If multiple electri-
cal consumers are connected to a circuit,
the charging power may be limited to 50%
when charging with a household socket in
order to relieve the load on the electrical in-
stallation.
— If an industrial socket is used for the charg-
ing process, the charging power level is au-
tomatically set to 50%. To receive the maxi-
mum charging power, the value must be set
to 100%.
— The Audi e-tron compact charging system is
designed for charging at sockets with a volt-
age of 120 V/240 V. If your socket has a dif-
ferent voltage, contact and authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— If your Audi e-tron compact charging sys-
tem has a fixed connection, meaning can be
connected directly to the power supply
without a power cable, contact a qualified
electrician or an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
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Changing or attaching the power cable
Applies to: vehicles with Audi charging system
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Fig. 94 Control unit: removing and attaching the cable
Requirements:
> The charging process for the high-voltage bat-
tery must be ended > page 108.
> The vehicle charging connector must be re-
moved from the vehicle charging port.
> The power cable must be removed from the
socket.
Loosening the cable
> If necessary, loosen the screw (3) using the
screwdriver provided.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Pull the connector @) out just until you feel re-
sistance.
> Close the lever @) until it is resting on the con-
nector (2).
» Remove the connector (2) completely.
Attaching the cable
> Lift the lever @ up slightly.
> Insert the connector (2) into the control unit
just until you feel resistance.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Insert the connector (2) all the way into the
control unit.
> Close the lever @).

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Trailer towing

The permitted tongue weight of your vehicle can
be found in the vehicle documentation or in
=> page 292.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
impact vehicle handling. Load the trailer based
on the following criteria as much as possible:
— Store objects in the vehicle luggage compart-
ment, if possible. The vehicle should always
carry the heaviest possible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
— Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi-
ble.
— Secure objects so that they do not slide.
— Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible.
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a “full
load”; see the tire pressure sticker > page 253. If
necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The trailer and the vehicle should be equipped
with winter tires when driving in winter tempera-
tures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
must attach additional exterior mirrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you.
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations for lighting on your
trailer that are applicable in the country where
you are operating the vehicle. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for more information.
Before you start driving, check all lighting equip-
ment on the trailer while it is hitched to the vehi-
cle.
The headlight range control automatically ad-
justs the light range of the headlights.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. However, they must not touch the
ground.
Air suspension
The Audi drive select* comfort mode > page 98
must be selected before you adjust the tongue
weight on the trailer and hitch the trailer >@,
=> page 99.
For vehicles with a retrofitted trailer hitch, you
must switch on the air suspension trailer mode
manually.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Air suspension:
trailer.
Switch it off again when you are no longer towing
a trailer.
When using carrier systems that are mounted di-
rectly on the trailer hitch ball head, you can also
switch trailer mode off manually.
If you must drive on roads that are in poor condi-
tion, you can raise the vehicle again after hitching
the trailer or after adjusting the tongue weight
> page 99.
You can also increase ground clearance by select-
ing the Audi drive select* offroad or allroad
modes > page 98.
Vehicle levels below the values set in the comfort
level will no Longer be available, even if you are
lowering the vehicle manually.

ZA WARNING
— Never turn off trailer mode while driving
when a trailer is hitched, because then the
restrictions for controlling the vehicle level
will be turned off.
— Driving with a trailer on unpaved roads when
the vehicle is raised may change the vehicle
handling. Adapt your speed.

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Assist systems

Assist systems
General information
Sica eel delay

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, you are always completely re-
sponsible for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion. Give your full attention to driving the
vehicle, and be ready to intervene in the
traffic situation at all times.
— Activate the assist systems only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Unexpected steering or braking interven-
tions may be initiated by the assist systems.
Note the information on storing luggage
items correctly > page 77.
— For the assist systems to be able to react
correctly, the function of the sensors and
cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-
formation on sensors and cameras
=>page 124 or > page 125.


G) Tips
— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You can cancel a steering or braking inter-
vention by the system by braking or acceler-
ating noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
— Always check the assist systems settings be-
fore driving. The settings could have been
changed, for example, by other drivers or if
another personal profile was used.
System limitations
ZA\ WARNING
—The use of an assist system cannot over-
come the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-
ces.

— Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-
rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-
ing very fast.
— Corrective interventions by the assist sys-
tems, such as steering or braking interven-
tions, may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
@) Tips
— Due to the system limitations when detect-
ing the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn the driver unexpectedly.
— The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.


— The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turning
lanes, exit ramps, construction zones, rises
or dips that obstruct visibility, intersections,
toll stations, or city traffic.
—In trailer mode, some assist systems may be
limited, may not react as usual, or may be
unavailable. Please refer to the instructions
for towing a trailer located in > page 120.
— If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the ability for the steering
systems to react may be limited.
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Driving information

objects, there are limits to the system.
There may be false warnings.
— For technical reasons, the image pauses in
split second intervals.
Wiser mea ile Kel ai
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI > page 126.
> The AUTO light function must be selected for
the night vision assist to automatically activate
when it is dark.
> Switch on the low beams manually to activate
night
vision assist immediately. To do so,
press @) on the light switch module and select
Ww
When activated, the {1 tab appears in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: tab %
@ Tips
When the night vision assist tab is selected in
the instrument cluster and the low beams are
switched off, the thermal image display dis-
appears only after you have exited the tab.
Marking and warning
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist

Fig. 103 Instrument cluster: pedestrian marking and
warning (diagram)
Highlighting detected pedestrians and wild
animals
Within the limits of the system, the night vision
assist can detect pedestrians and wild animals
that are between approximately 32 feet (10 m)
and 295 feet (90 m) in front of the vehicle and
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within the detection zone. Animal recognition is
not active within highly developed areas. The sys-
tem only detects large wild animals such as deer.
When it is dark outside and the low beams are
switched on, detected objects are marked in yel-
low @), within the limits of the system.
Pedestrian and wild animal warning
This system limits are based on the vehicle speed
and steering angle. Pedestrian and wild animal
warning encourages you to pay more attention.
If there are pedestrians or wild animals in front
of your vehicle that could pose a danger, the sys-
tem will direct your attention to this.
— Pedestrians or wild animals are highlighted in
red in the instrument cluster (2) and the J or
BAN symbol turns on @.
— When the head-up display* is switched on, the
additional indicator [AM or EM appears.
—Achime will sound if something is detected.
— If the night vision assist thermal image is re-
placed by another display (such as the on-board
computer), the red A or wA indicator light will
appear if there is a pedestrian or wild animal
warning.
The Ski symbol will appear when pedestrian and
wild animal detection is not available.
Marking light*
To direct the driver's attention to a pedestrian,
the headlights can flash on the pedestrian when
there is a pedestrian warning.
This occurs at speeds above approximately
35 mph (60 km/h) if you are outside of illuminat-
ed areas and no detected vehicles are shown. The
marking light is not used for wild animals. The
high beam assistant* controls the marking
light*> page 45.
Adjusting the contrast
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Requirement: the night vision assist must be
switched on and the $1 tab must be displayed. >