2019 AUDI E-TRON snow chains

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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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Q) Note —The side area ©)* is detected and evaluated
when passing. There may have been
— Obstacles may disappear from the detection changes to the surrounding area after
area when approaching them, even if they switching the ignition off and on again, af-
were already detected. Under certain cir- ter opening the doors, or if the vehicle is left
cumstances, the detection and display of stationary for a period of time. In this case,
certain surfaces and objects may be limited: the area will appear black until the area has
— Items and objects above the coverage been detected and evaluated.
area, for example cars parked bumper-to- — Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner: The
bumper, half-open garage doors, or hang- possible emissions are below the threshold
ing objects that do not touch the ground for class 1 lasers.
— Low obstacles — For an explanation on conformity with the
— Thin or narrow objects, such as barrier FCC regulations in the United States and the
chains, foliage, poles or fences Industry Canada regulations, see
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw => page 289.
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc- Camera overview
tures, such as fabric
@ Tips
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 96
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges. The ra-
dar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road
lanes
are the normal width.

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— Make sure all the sensors are clean, free of
snow and ice, and are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions, be-
cause this may impair the function of the
systems. Follow the information about
cleaning > page 263.
— The sensors can shift from an accident,
manual force, impacts, or from damage to
the radiator grill, bumper, wheel housing,
or underbody. Do not continue using the as-
sistance systems if the sensors have shifted,
because this is unsafe. Have an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-

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cility check their function. The assist systems analyze the data from various
— The function of the sensors may be limited cameras installed in the vehicle. Depending on
when light and visibility conditions are poor, the vehicle equipment, the following cameras to
for example when driving into a tunnel, detect the surrounding area may be installed:
when there is glare, or when there are re-
flective objects.
— External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in
other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-
sors.
@ Camera behind the windshield
@ Peripheral cameras on both exterior mirrors
@® Rearview camera in the luggage compart-
ment lid
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@ Peripheral camera and night vision camera in
the radiator grille
The rearview camera can only detect the area
marked in red > fig. 99. Only this area is dis-
played on the upper display. > A\.

Z\ WARNING
There are areas that the cameras cannot de-
tect. Objects, animals, and people may only
be detected with limitations may not be de-
tected at all. Always monitor the traffic and
the vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

® Note
— Obstacles may disappear from the detection
area when approaching them, even if they
were already detected. Under certain cir-
cumstances, the detection and display of
certain surfaces and objects may be limited:
— Items and objects above the coverage
area, for example cars parked bumper-to-
bumper, half-open garage doors, or hang-
ing objects that do not touch the ground
— Low obstacles
—Thin or narrow objects, such as barrier
chains, foliage, poles or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures, such as fabric
@® Tips
— The coverage areas of the cameras > fig. 98
and > fig. 99 are diagrams and do not repre-
sent a true-to-scale image of the camera
coverage areas.
— Make sure all the cameras are clean, free of
snow and ice, and are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions, be-
cause this may impair the function of the
systems. Follow the information about
cleaning > page 263.
— The camera can shift from an accident, man-
ual force, impacts, or from damage to the
radiator grill, bumper, wheel housing or un-
derbody. Have an authorized Audi dealer or
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authorized Audi Service Facility check their
function.
—The function of the cameras may be limited
when light and visibility conditions are poor,
for example when driving into a tunnel,
when there is glare, or when there are re-
flective objects.
— Use the image on the display to assist you
only if it shows a good, clear picture. For ex-
ample, the image may be affected by the
sun shining into the lens, by dirt on the
lens, or if there is a malfunction.
— The camera view on the display portrays an
enlarged and distorted image. Under cer-
tain circumstances, objects may appear dif-
ferent and unclear on the display.
Switching the systems
on and off




Fig. 100 Center console: driver assistance systems button
Description
You can switch some assist systems on and off in
the MMI. Depending on the equipment, it may be
in the standard display or the profile selection.
> Press the & button, or
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance.
Standard display
Applies to: vehicles with standard display
> To switch a system on or off, press CD for the
desired system.
> To show the brief description of a system, press
© for the desired system.

Wheels


— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk

of an accident.

Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning
Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the fi indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fl Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 274, Finishing.
fl Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.
fl Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
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Z\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that
the wheels are attached correctly.
G) Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.

> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 243. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
= page 253.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires >

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also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and en-
ergy use.
@ Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the -\ symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the rear wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.40 inch (10.5 mm) in height, includ-
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.

ZA\ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

CG) Note
— Snow chains can damage the rims and
wheel covers* if the chains come into direct
contact with them. Remove the wheel cov-
ers* first. Use coated snow chains.
— Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be-
cause the vehicle height will be very low. If
you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo-
nents can be severely damaged.
@) Tips
When using snow chains, it may be advisable
to limit the ESC > page 102.
Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low-
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi-
tion.
Low-profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, and
curbs. Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire pressure > page 253.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage. For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/cracks
on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand-
ard tires.
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Wheels


maneuvers. 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 250. 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 MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 253.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@) Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
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Emergency assistance

> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
120 ft lbs (160 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Collapsible spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare tire
The collapsible spare tire is intended for short-
term use only. Have the damaged tire checked
and replaced if necessary by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the col-
lapsible spare tire. The collapsible spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the collapsible spare
tire from another type of vehicle.
The collapsible spare tire is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the cargo floor cover.
Requirement: the vehicle tool kit > page 269 and
the compressor must be laid out.
Removing
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle.
> Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re-
move it.
> Remove the cover.
> Remove the collapsible spare tire.
You must inflate the collapsible spare tire before-
hand in order to use it.
Inflating
> Remove the valve cap from the collapsible
spare tire.
> Tighten the compressor hose on the collapsible
spare tire valve.
> Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-
et and switch it on.
> Let the compressor run until the specified value
on the tire pressure sticker is reached
> page 253, fig. 165>©.
> Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Returning to storage
> Remove the valve cap to drain the air.
» Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-
ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then
will it fold down completely so that you can
store it securely.
> Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
> Secure the collapsible spare tire with the cover
and the handwheel.
> Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.
Snow chains
Using snow chains on the collapsible spare tire is
not permitted for technical reasons.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a rear
tire fails, mount the collapsible spare tire in place
of a front tire. Install the snow chains on the
front tire that you removed, and install that in
place of the rear tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only use the collapsible spare tire in emer-
gencies and drive very carefully, especially if
it is more than six years old.
— The compressor and the hose can become
very hot during operation which increases
the risk of burn injuries.
— After installing a collapsible spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as quickly as
possible to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with the collapsible spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the collapsible spare
tire.
— Never drive using more than one collapsible
spare tire, because this increases the risk of
an accident.
— Normal tires or winter tires must not be
mounted on the collapsible spare tire rim.
@) Note
The compressor must be switched off after six
minutes at the most to reduce the risk of

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Index

Satellitesmap « sscsis x + accuse © w aeanee © ween © © e 204
Screen
refer to Touch display...............-.. 15
Screwdriver... 2.0.0... cece eee eee eee 269
SDicard reader(MM) sess x sowsss vo eexane 3 a 217
Search area (point of interest)............ 196
Search
for charging station
refer to Point of interest............... 196
Search function
refer to Free text search............005 225
SEAL MESEIAG) sxoieaw «0 unerose ¥ v1 eneuince « onameme » sient 83
Sea ErANSPOMs « senses = x sanssns » v susoane ¥ o seenaes © 104
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 56
Cleaning’: « « sex ss weme ss eee to eeR ewe 266
FOLGING iis. & sxines oo omeies & w arenes ow nH 3 wer 79
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 58
Head FeStrainits:: : «mews 5 2 wees ye eee Fe we 59
Massage function...............-000 05 56
Memory function........... 0.0 e ee ee eee 63
Resetting the position.................. 58
Storing a'seat:provile cw. vo sees se aes ee 63
Seat ventilation... « » secs se sees ee eee ye es 83
Selecting a source (media).............. 221
Selector lever... 0.02... cee eee eee eee 88
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 201
SENSOR VIEW. < 2 sees 5 5 sees § ee go eR 124
Service interval display................. 242
Service position
refer to Replacing wiper blades.......... 51
Setting measurement units.............. 231
SettingS ... 2... cece cece ee eee 231
Announcements and tones............. 231,
Bluetooth...............0 00. eee eee 232
Date andtime................00 ee eee 231
LANGUAGE sewer 5 & ews 9 ¢ Sees § os eee Eo ee 231,
Measurement units.........00ceeee eee 231
Media...... 0... eee eee ee eee 226
NaViGatlonies « = gene « ¢ anes = nase ss now 207
RAG Osis oe consees ve somes ¥ a sseeee wa ouemene ow 215
Sound... ... cece eee eee eee eee 231
TIME ZON Else + wows a 3 meee 5 x ORE a HeeE 2311,
WISE HOTSPOE sesrace a a sxe a anonces vw aamaint oa 189
Setting the charging target.............. 110
Setting the date. ; ees . = 268 se pews =e oes 231
Setting the language................... 231
302
Setting the time teres + csc ee sean ew eevee x wo 231
Shade
Rear window/rear doors................ 50
Shift paddles
Adjusting recuperation. ............000e 90
Ship carrier... 2.6... eee eee eee eee 99, 104
Shortcut
Fefer'to SHOPtCUtS:: + scas sz cae de eeRS Eee 20
Shortcuts ........ 66.00 c cece eee eee eee 20
Shuffle... ccc cece eee eee eee 223
also refer to Shuffle...............-.- 223
Side assist... 2.2... 2.2. eee eee 154
Cleaning the sensors.............20-5. 264
SIM ¢atd « = sews = « ews = ates k 2 pees Hee 185
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 214
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 40
SMAFETAVOFItES = nei = = ome 3 ¢ aes + x HOR 213
Smartphone
Wireless charging...........ceeeveee 171
also refer to Telephone................ 169
SNOW CHAINS one =o crows 2 ronan © syne to 2 wmatee 259
SOCKEE ssiscas x x cxenee 0 o ance vn asteie woo owen © wane 75
Software
Update... 0... cece cee 232
Software information
Legalinformation.................005 233
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............06. 233
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 231
Speed Control systems guns « x sem 2 seme se 134
Speed limiter
refer to Speed control systems.......... 134
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
Speedometer............-..00 eee eee ee 1 i
Speed warning system..............-00. 128
Starting climate control after unlocking..... 85
Starting to drives. . = sews se eva vv enon vo ove 87
StOerinG wes s « saws 5 e cow 5 ean « HEE a ee 100
Audi drive select..............02-.0000- 98
also refer to Steering............2.05. 100
Steering
lock. ....... cece eee eee eee 86, 100