2019 AUDI E-TRON suspension

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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Quick access

Adaptive light
=> page 47
Light/rain sensor
=> page 47, > page 52

























Transmission
=> page 90
Steering lock
=> page 100
Motor start system
=> page 87
Steering
=> page 100
Air suspension
=> page 100
Suspension control
=> page 100
All wheel drive,
=> page 101
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 146
Distance warning
=>page 147
Lane departure warning
=> page 149,
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 146
Lane departure warning
=> page 149
Audi pre sense
=> page 153
Side assist
=> page 155;
Exit warning
=>page 156
Intersection assistant
=>page 157
Emergency assist
> page 158
Emergency call function
=> page 192
Night vision assist
=> page 133
Parking system plus
= page 161
Rear cross-traffic assist
= page 166
Vehicle sound
=> page 92


Other indicator lights
Turn signals
=>page 45
Night vision assist
=> page 133





Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 129


Cruise control system
=> page 134


Cruise control system
=> page 134


Cruise control system
CE age 134





Cruise control system
=> page 134


Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 62


Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 62
High-voltage battery range
=>page 112



Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 146,
Efficiency assist
=> page 138




Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140,
Efficiency assist
>page 135



Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140



Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140


Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140

Quick access

Hold assist
=> page 94
Hill hold assist
=> page 96
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 143
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
> page 140 Hill descent assist
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise => page 97
assist
=> page 140
Hill descent assist
=> page 97
Efficiency assist
Keys
>page 135
=> page 87
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135
Air suspension
=> page 100

Speed warning system
=> page 128
Speed warning system
=>page 128
Low beam headlight
=> page 44
Efficiency assist
>page 135
Distance warning
a => page 147
Lane departure warning
=>page 148
Parking light
=> page 44
High beams
=>page 45
Lane departure warning
> page 148 High beam assistant
=>page 45
Lane departure warning
=> page 149 High beam assistant
=>page 45
Audi pre sense ¥
Charging system
=> page 153 ang
=> page 112
Child safety lock
=> page 39
Side assist
=>page 155
Intersection assistant
=>page 157

Emergency assist
=>page 158
Door lock
> page 31
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 95
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 95
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Efficiency assist A Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 135 7] => page 166

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Driving

above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
— Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
— Do not switch off the drive system.

Z\ WARNING
After driving through water, press the brake
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the
full braking effect will be restored.

@) Note
Vehicle components such as the motor, drive
system, suspension, or electrical system, can
be severely damaged by driving through wa-
ter,
G) Tips
If possible, avoid driving through salt water
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use
fresh water to clean any vehicle components
that come into contact with salt water.
Hill descent assist
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
The “@ button is located in the function bar on
the lower display. It lights up when the system is
turned on.
Hill descent assist can assist you when driving
down hills by maintaining a constant vehicle
speed by automatically braking all four wheels.
You can adjust the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals. The regulation depends on the
hill and the vehicle speed.
> Switching on: press “2.
> Switching off: press “2 again.
Active regulation
Regulation begins shortly after you start driving
and is possible at speeds up to approximately 19
mph (30 km/h) and on hills that have an approxi-
mately 6-60% grade. If these conditions are met,
regulation will be activated and the 2 indicator
light will turn on.
Ready mode
If one of the requirements for active regulation is
not met, the system will be in ready mode. The
ndicator light will turn on. Once the require-
ments are met again, the system will be able to
provide active regulation again.


Z\ WARNING
— Be ready to apply the brakes at all times
when using the hill hold assist.
— Always adjust the speed to the visibility,
weather, road, and traffic conditions. The
system cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion.
— The system cannot maintain a constant vehi-
cle speed in all situations, for example when
on smooth or slippery ground. This can in-
crease the risk of an accident.
(i) Tips
If you select the Audi drive select* offroad
mode, hill descent assist will switch on.

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Driving dynamic

Driving dynamic
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. In the individual mode, the set-
tings can be adjusted to your personal preferen-
ces. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty drivetrain setting with light
steering.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

Fig. 87 Center console: Audi drive select button
> Press the left or right arrow key > fig. 87 until
the desired mode appears in the MMI. Or:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Audi drive select.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode
you have selected will be activated for the drive
system.
offroad* - Provides assistance when driving off-
road. The vehicle will be raised to the second-
highest level using the air suspension®. The ESC
will be restricted and the hill descent assist* will
be activated. The vehicle will exit this mode after
the ignition is switched off.
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allroad* - Provides balanced vehicle handling.
The vehicle will be raised to the second-highest
level using the air suspension*.
efficiency* - The vehicle switches to a fuel-effi-
cient vehicle setup and and supports the driver
with
fuel economy messages. The “E” driving pro-
gram is selected.
comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dy-
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style. The “S”
driving program is selected.
individual > page 98.
@) Tips
Specific settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Adjusting the “individual” mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
You can adjust details about the vehicle settings.
The settings are stored based on the user and will
be available again the next time the vehicle is
driven.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Audi drive select.
> Press individual 7.
The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust.
Drive
The drive system will react to accelerator pedal
moves more quickly or in a more balanced man-
ner.
Steering
The power steering > page 100 adapts. Indirect
steering that moves easily is especially suited to
long drives on highways.

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Driving dynamic

Suspension*
The suspension > page 99 adjusts to be tighter
or more comfort-oriented when it comes to
damping of uneven spots on the road.
The vehicle ground clearance is adjusted by the
air suspension* based on the setting.
Suspension
Adaptive dampers
Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-
trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-
pension will adapt to the driving conditions and
the driving situation. The settings depend on the
selected Audi drive select* mode.
Air suspension
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
The air suspension is an electronically-controlled
suspension and leveling system. The firmness of
the suspension will adapt to the driving condi-
tions and the driving situation. The system balan-
ces out changes in load. The vehicle level will also
adapt gradually to the vehicle speed in order to
reduce the wind resistance at high speeds and in-
crease the ground clearance at low speeds. The
settings depend on the selected Audi drive se-
lect* mode.
Displaying the vehicle level
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Audi drive select.
The filled-in boxes represent the current vehicle
level. The more boxes that are filled in, the high-
er the ground clearance. The box that corre-
sponds with the current vehicle level will flash
while the vehicle is lifting or lowering. The target
level is indicated by a red outline.
Raising the vehicle
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Audi drive select.
> Press Raise to reach the highest vehicle level
and thus the maximum ground clearance.
>» Press Lower to lower the vehicle down again.
The Audi drive select* mode will be changed if
necessary when the vehicle is raised.
The vehicle will lower when at speeds of approxi-
mately 22 mph (35 km/h) and lower. This func-
tion may only be used temporarily when in-
creased ground clearance is necessary. It is not
intended for long drives.
C) Note
When transporting the vehicle on a road carri-
er, rail carrier, ship carrier, or other carrier, it
may only be secured at the running surfaces
of the tires (circumference). Securing the ve-
hicle at the axle components, suspension
struts, or towing eyes is not permitted be-
cause the pressure in the air suspension
struts can change during transport. The vehi-
cle might not be secured sufficiently if this
happens.
Ground clearance
The vehicle height and clearance can be influ-
enced by the following factors:
— Change in temperature
— Change in load
— Change to the Audi drive select* mode
— Lifting and lowering via the air suspension*

Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no one
gets pinched when the vehicle level is chang-
ing, for example when cleaning the under-
body or the wheel housings.
@) Note
Always make sure there is enough clearance
above and below the vehicle. This is especially
important for entrances with height restric-
tions, for example, before driving into under-
ground garages. You could also scrape the
ground when driving over the edges of curbs
or on steep ramps, which could damage your
vehicle.

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Driving dynamic

Messages
B Air suspension: service mode! Vehicle can be
moved but handling may be impaired
Service mode is activated. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the service mode de-
activated.
B Air suspension: malfunction! You may con-
tinue driving slowly at max. XX mph (km/h)
There is a malfunction. Driving stability may be
limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately. Do not
drive
faster than the speed given in the message.
B Air suspension: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. Speed limited to max. XX mi/h
(km/h)
There is a malfunction. Driving stability may be
limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately. The
maximum speed has been limited.
EJ Air suspension: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle. Steering and ground clearance limited
There is a malfunction. Do not continue driving.
Stop the vehicle safely. Avoid turning the steer-
ing wheel, because the vehicle ground clearance
may be so low that turning the steering wheel
could result in damage to the wheels and wheel
housings.
fi Suspension: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
B Air suspension: vehicle too low. Limited
ground clearance
The vehicle ground clearance is very low. Wait un-
til the air suspension system has restored normal
ground clearance. Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility repair the mal-
function immediately if the indicator light does
not turn off after a significant period of time.
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B Air suspension: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction. The driving stability may
be limited and the ground clearance may be low.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Audi drive select: automatic suspension low-
ering. See owner's manual
The vehicle level is adjusted to the setting stored
for the active personal profile > page 27.
Audi drive select: automatic suspension lift.
See owner's manual
The vehicle level is adjusted to the setting stored
for the active personal profile > page 27.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Wee Te
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
| —e| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on. Do not tow
your vehicle because it cannot be steered. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
a Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. Steering may be more dif-
ficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style. >

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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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