2019 AUDI E-TRON brake fluid

Table of contents

Playing medias. « ssiie vo sence yo weve » 6 ene 221
Options and settings..............0.. 225
Supported media and file formats...... 227
Troubleshooting wwii «s wwine ev eee ae eae 228
Audi smartphone interface...... 229
SOtUP 8 wceow oo anew 3 wai oo nae @ ¥ ORI 6 229
TrOUBLESHOOEING weiner sv ermcnve » 1 eretane ww wenn 230
Additional settings.............. 231,
SyStem/Setings'. « « scare © « sosnore w 2 eee ¥ 6 231
Connected devices................--- 232
Legalinformation................... 233
Maintenance and Care........... 235
Checking and Filling............. 235
Motorcompartmentss wisi ss wessa ee concn 235
Cooling systeM....... 2... eee eee eee 237
Brake fluid: « « sacs = seems sy eees oy cee 239
Electrical-system ies <2 eswa s 6 ese es een 239
Battery. ........ 0.0... cee ee 240
Windshield washer system...........- 241
Service interval display............... 242
Wheels .......... 00... 243
Wheels and Tires « us ss ewe ss un ga 243
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 260
Care and cleaning................ 263
General information................. 263
Car washes ........ 0... e eee 263
Cleaning and care information......... 264
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 268
Do: It YOUFSELF cas « ations ¢ ean ss eee 269
Emergency assistance........... 269
General information 0... ccc ees 269
Equipment..................0.00005 269
Tire mobility Kit os ss ceca se eee + cers 269
Changingatire..................000. 271
Collapsible spare tire................. 275
JUMP Starting « sows ss vers & o cows + & sees 276
TOWING) cnasers © « sonsene % 5 anssaas 6 # sacuins & # simare 276
Fuses and bulbs.................. 279
FUSES sacs vo cscs x a eros we ena Woo cae woe 279
Bulbs... 2. eee eee ee 282
Customer information........... 283
Data privacy..................000. 283
Image recording............seeeeeees 283
Datamemoniesy. « s sscams sv sume ov ene a 0s 283
Transmitted information.............. 284
Accessories and technical
CHANGES... 1... eee eee eee 286
Warranty......... 00-000. e eee eee 286
Audi Literature Shop..............00. 286
Driving in other countries............. 286
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MOGIFIcAatIONS vase x x mem = x saw x 2 sue 286
Accessories and parts................ 288
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 288
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems............---0000- 289
Technical data..................8. 291
Identification data................00. 291
Vehicle dataiscs: = s xews 2s eens sp oes ye 291
Index... 0.2... eee 293

Quick access

Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
= page 102
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 103
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 103



















Steering lock
=> page 100
Motor start system
=> page 87
Transmission
=> page 90
| Hood
=> page 236 Safety systems ¥
> 65
Adaptive cruise assist page
= page 146 Brake system
=> page 93
Safe start monitor pag
=> page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 145
Brake pads
=> page 93
Electromechanical parking brake
Lane departure warning =>page 95
=> page 148 Door lock
Lane departure warning => page 31
=> page 148 Tire pressure
Distance warning => page 260
> page 147 Tire pressure ¥
Audi pre sense => page 260
=> page 151,
Intersection assistant
=>page 157
Loose wheel warning
=> page 258
Drive system
Night vision assist => page 92
=> page 132
Drive system
Night vision assist => page 92
=> page 132
Electrical system
Air suspension => page 239
=> page 100
High-voltage battery range
=> page 112
Washer fluid level
=> page 241
Charging system
=> page 112
Loose wheel warning
=>page 258
Windshield wipers
=> page 52

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=>page 101
Keys
=> page 87
Battery in vehicle key
= page 35
Bulb failure indicator
Electronic Stabilization Control > page 47
(ESC) ¥
=> page 101

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Driving


traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the drive sys-
tem is switched off because this increases
the risk of an accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not

place your foot under the brake pedal.

@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
— Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and use the
braking effect of recuperation > page 90.
This reduces the load on the brakes.
@ Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 239.
Messages
GG / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
ES / Gana B also turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A.
EG / Oo} Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
© Brakes: risk of overheating! Please shift to D
and use recuperation
There was a heavy load on the brakes. Select the
“D” gear and use the recuperation braking effect
to reduce the load on the brakes and protect
them from overheating.
Brake booster: limited functionality. You can
continue driving. Please contact Service
There is a brake booster malfunction. The brake
booster is available, but its effectiveness is re-
duced. The braking performance may be different
compared to the usual performance. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.

ZA WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.

Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away unintention-
ally.
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console. It turns on when the park-
ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake
manually or automatically when you start to
drive.
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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Motor compartment
General information
Special care is required if you are working in the
motor compartment
For work in the motor compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The motor compartment is a danger-
ous area in the vehicle. > A.

age component can result in a fatal electric
shock. The components in the high-voltage
system are marked with a warning label which
warns of the high-voltage.
— The voltage level in the high-voltage system
is still dangerous and potentially life-threat-
ening when the ignition is switched off.
— Never perform work on orange high-voltage
cables or on high-voltage components. Only
authorized repair facilities that are certified
may perform work on the high-voltage sys-
tem.


ZA WARNING
— Switch the ignition off.
— Set the parking brake.
— Select the “P” (Park) selector lever position.
— Keep children away from the motor com-
partment.
— Never spill operating fluids in the motor
compartment.
— Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the motor compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— Never open the cap on the coolant reservoir
if the coolant is hot. The cooling system is
under pressure.
— To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
thick cloth when opening.
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to chemicals to as short
a time as possible.

ZA WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.


ZA\ WARNING
The voltage in the high-voltage system is life-


threatening. Touching a damaged high-volt-

() Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise, severe
malfunctions and damage will occur.
@) For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
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Fig. 158 Reservoir locations
Follow the safety precautions > page 235. The coolant level is too low.

1) Washer fluid reservoir (7) > page 241 Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
) Coolant reservoir (£-) under a cover off. Add coolant. The vehicle must not be towed.
> page 238 See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
(GB) @) Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
> page 239 Electric drive system: malfunction! Cooling
system. Please contact Service
Service Facility for assistance.
Cooli ng system There is a malfunction in the cooling system.
| Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately.


The cooling system is filled with a mixture of pu-

rified water and coolant additive at the factory. Coolant additive
This coolant must not be not changed. The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
Audi recommends checking the coolant level pe- corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
riodically. ing coolant additive:
Messages Coolant additive Specification

Gl12evo TL774L
| Electric drive system: malfunction! Cooling
system. Please contact Service The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where >

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coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


@) Note
— Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system
and increase the risk of damage. If this is
the case, do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If coolant must be added multiple times
within two months, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility because there is a risk of
damage.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229|


Fig. 160 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 235, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 237, fig. 158. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
EG f) Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.


— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the =] / B or [ml indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the power supply, the
battery, or the vehicle electrical system.
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Index

Blinds
refer to Sunshade (roof) ............00-5 40
Block
route................ 00 cece eee 202
BLOWER. « sees su comers a enmeane wa nents a = swine = 82
Bluetooth
Audio player........... 0.00 e eee eee 218
Connecting a mobile device............ 170
Deleting
ardevice wii s 2 isnsins ov sucrose « sence 233
Device overVieW...... 6c eee ee eee eee 232
Disconnecting a device................ 233
Displaying profiles.................... 233
Searching fora device...............-. 233
Selecting adevice.............2eeeeee 233
Specifying a favorite.................. 233
BOOStTUNCTION owas x cee 2 sneer 2 eo ces ¢ 89
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 239
Brak Sicnes 2 x sree: vo cmv ow orien ow soe © o ooEKS 92
Brakerassist. scsmrs « acess» oi soz 4 0 omens « 102
Brake fluid. .................0..0000. 239
Emergency braking function............. 95
New brake pads..............---00000- 92
Break-in security feature................. 32
Breaking in
New brake pads............0.20200000- 92
NGW TIRES: « « noms 2 s saros & 9 cate gs eam a 250
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................4. 222
Bulb replacement.............--22+-05- 282
Business: address). «i ijei as jana a scan a va 202
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 235
Batteryspecific... =. eccs s sive s ween as: 241
GALLLISt « wea ¢ 2 aeee xs meee oe eee s Bee ee 174
Capacities
Fuebtanike, « secs 2 a oasan oo ssamon o wana oo ove 291
Washer fluid reservoir................- 291
Cangowmatc © « conse ws aussins 6 0 secs a a amass We ae 80
Cargoinets: « s soma 2s memew + wauim a 3 mam 6 @ oarae 80
Car key « s eeu oy ews y oeE 6 2 ween 6 Ewes 33
Car phone
Serialinumber(IMED) « wsscsce ao soteane ao sanaia 181
Switching on... ....... eee eee eee 181
Using the car phone function........... 169
Car WASH: = sass 5 x eee 5 feats sb eG EE 263
294
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-0e eee eae 169
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 171
Central
locking ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 29
AUTO LOCK: » geese + sunems 2 seene & 3 donee & = Be 29
Convenience key « sscsu © cvenesie © erase wo vnscem 34
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Luggage compartment lid............... 36
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
Messages... 1.6... ce eee cece eee eee 31
Remote control keys: ss esas ss eves os ees 34
SettN's 6 e wanes a a saws «wo ones vo meen + 8 o8TH 30
Vehicle key... 6... ccc ee eee eee eee 34
Central locking switch.............000005 31
Centificat onto» a sess + x aneans ao somes o 6 mmm 289
Changing lightibulbs'. « ccs ss sew s 6 sesso 282
Charging
refer to Power sourceS............00 000s 75
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 119
Charging display................---0000- 109
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 171, 220
Charging times. « sass. se savin s 2 wees © 2 sree 106
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 39
POWER WINK OWS inc ¢ & cme 5 ores 5 v eee 39
Rear doorsten « swe so mim 2 women n= ame wD 39
Child
safety seats........ 0... ce eee ee eee 69
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 72
Securing with a safety belt.............. 72
Securing with LATCH. ss sses ss eee se eee 71
Gl@aNiNG ¢ sere « s ewes 5 o eee se eee ce ees 263
Cleaning Alcantara.............-..0000. 266
Cleaning artificial leather............... 266
Cleaning carbon components........ 265, 266
Cleaning controls..............00 eee eee 266
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 265
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 265
Cleaning textiles: s ws + wees v ween oe eee 266
Climate control system ..............004. 81
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safetylotk.o icvc os soci © sean © wows 39
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience closing................045 40