2020 AUDI A5 charging

Checking and Filling

= Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the engine off
=> AX. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able
to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions/driving
stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Switch off all electrical equipment that is not
needed. Vehicle functions/driving stability may
be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
If this message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.

Z\ WARNING
When there is an electrical system malfunc-
tion, vehicle functions may not work and driv-
ing stability may be limited, which increases
the risk of an accident. Stop driving and
switch the engine off. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.


Battery
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work on
batteries such as disconnecting, replacing, etc.,
should only be performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility > A\.
230
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle:
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the
engine, basic power supply) > page 231, Lead
battery or > page 231, Other battery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 231, Other bat-
tery types
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be reduced or switched off
= page 107. Some convenience functions, such
as interior lighting or power seat adjustment,
may not be available under certain circumstan-
ces. These convenience functions will be available
again once you switch the ignition on and start
the
engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
= page 232. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the bat-
tery. This results in reduced starting ability. Have
the battery checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility before cold
weather begins.

ZA WARNING
— 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.
— Never connect the charging cable or jump
start cable directly to your vehicle battery. >

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Only use the connections in the engine com-
partment > page 232.

ZA WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— 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.
@) Note
— If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
= page 232, Charging the battery.
— There are electrical components under the
cargo floor behind a trim panel that warm
up during operation. To reduce the risk of
the components overheating, do not store
objects such as blankets under the cargo
floor. If the components overheat, they will
switch off temporarily. This will be indicated
by a message that will be displayed in the
instrument cluster until the temperature re-
turns to normal.
Lead battery
Explanation of warnings:


Always wear eye protection.

Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.

Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
forbidden.

A highly explosive mixture of gases can
form when charging batteries.

Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery.

Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual.

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() For the sake of the environment
“= ¥% Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Cold altaya ay 1)
Explanation of warnings:

Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
& forbidden.
Always keep children away from battery
4) acid and the battery.


@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
CQ | ating manual.


Z\ WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.
CG) Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.

@) For the sake of the environment
XE These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.

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Charging the battery

Fig. 171 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 221, General
information, > /\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 230 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment. The ground point ©) is always located on
the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 222.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward > fig. 171.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Pin un-
der the cover = “positive”).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 222.

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the charging cable directly to
your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment
=> page 232.

232

— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.

G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

B8W-0125



Fig. 172 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir © contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 172, > page 223.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 284.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.

Fuses and bulbs














































Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors No. | Equipment
16 | Fuel pump Front seat electronics, seat ventilation,
— rearview mirror, rear controls for climate
Fuse panel @) (red) 1 |control system, windshield heating, neck
No. | Equipment heating, front passenger airbag warning
Anti-theft alarm system lamp, gateway diagnostics
2 | Engine control module 2 Gateway diagnosis, vehicle electrical sys-
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup- tem control module
port, massaging seat 3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
x Automatic transmission selector mecha- 4 | Clutch pedal position sensor
nism 5 |Engine start, emergency shut-off
5 | Horn 6 | Gateway
6 | Parking brake 7 |USB charging port
7 |Gateway control module 8 | Garage door opener
8 | Roof electronics control module 5 Adaptive cruise control, distance regula-
9 |Emergency call system tion
10 | Airbag control module 11 |Video camera
11 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 12 | Right headlight
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor 13 | Left headlight
13 | Climate control system 14 | Transmission fluid cooling valve
14 | Right front door control module Fre panel ©) (red)
15 |A/C compressor No. | Equipment
16 | Left neck heating 1 [Ignition coils
Fuse panel © (black) 2 |Compressor clutch, CNG system
No. | Equipment 5 | Left headlight
1 | Front seat heating 6 | Automatic transmission
2 |Windshield wipers 7 |Instrument panel
3 | Left headlight electronics 8 |Climate control system fresh air blower
4 |Panoramic glass roof 9 |Right headlight
5 | Left front door control module 10 | Dynamic steering
6 |Sockets 11 | Engine start
7 Door control module, right rear window
regulator
8 |AWD control module
9 |Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system
1 Door control module, left rear window reg-
ulator
12 | Parking heater

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Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
(ole 4o}ig compartment
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Fig. 194 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket

Fuse panel

No. | Equipment



1 |Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
2 | Telephone, mobile device charger
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB charging port
6 Front climate control panel, instrument
Fig. 195 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip
panel

7 |Steering column lock

Infotainment system display Fuse panel @) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
Windshield defroster
Windshield defroster

10 | Infotainment unit

11 | Light switch, switch module

12 | Steering column electronics Suspension control

Particulate matter sensor for climate con-
trol system
13 Automatic transmission

Rear window defogger
14 | Infotainment system Rear seat heating
Left tail lights
10 | Airbag control module


WOl/OINID|M|)WInN 16 | Steering wheel heating


Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
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door lock, luggage compartment cover

12 |Luggage compartment lid control module

Fuse panel (8) (red)
No. | Equipment

6 | Battery power interrupt

Fuse panel © (brown)

No. | Equipment


2 |Telephone, safety belt microphone

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Data privacy

@) Tips
— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 20.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange
of data for Audi connect services and emer-
gency calls, if equipped:
— The emergency call function will remain
available without restrictions and will con-
tinue to transmit data.
— If an online roadside assistance call is ini-
tiated, no data will be transmitted, but a
call will be made.
—If the Geofencing Alert, Speed Alert,
and/or Valet Alert services have been acti-
vated by the key user, then they will re-
main available without restrictions and
continue to transmit data.
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
AUDI AG collects, uses, stores and shares your
personal information, such as contact data, vehi-
cle data, usage data, driving data and precise ge-
olocation, in order to provide you with the prod-
ucts and services you have purchased or request-
ed, and for a number of other purposes, for ex-
ample, to track quality issues, to performance
and safety, to meet our internal compliance or le-
gal requirements and to market to customers
and potential customers. For a more complete
list of the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our
data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: On the home screen, select:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About
Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect applica-
tion can be found in the Application’s Privacy
Statement.
For additional information about the privacy
practices relating to Audi connect, myAudi, or
other websites, applications or online services as
well as your obligations with respect to using
these services, and for additional information re-
garding Audi connect terms and conditions,
please visit your Audi national/sales region web-
site at www.audi.com.
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Index

Bluetooth
Audio player... . 2... cece eee eee eee eee 202
Connecting acellphone............... 165
Connecting adevice............-...--- 214
Deleting adevice................00 00 215
Device OVervieW secs s «sees 3 + eawe ss eee 214
Disconnecting a device.............00. 214
Displaying profiles..................0. 215
Selecting a device s seas ss seg ts ees 2 3 214
Specifying a favorite.................. 215
BoOStss « « cosy: ¢ ¢ eyes 5 © sees § o Rewn ¢ a ees ¢ e 14
Boost pressure indicator................. 14
Brake fluid

New brake pads..............---000-- 109
Break-in security feature..............0.. 33
Breaking in
New brake pads..............-..00005 109
N@W tiCGSs « s eaves = ¢ says + © eure 2s eee Ge 241
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0. 205
Business address.............--000000- 190
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 221
Battery specifiers « a sno 2 wrens © sannine ws 9 231
CALLLISE o ssc x = vmaaie 2% swavese vx wena eae 169,171
Cameras
Coverage areaS... 1.2... . eee eee eee 122
Locations...................0.000005 123
Capacities
FUeL TANK: » sew ss ewe 2 9 aes 2 dame Be Be 284
Washer fluid reservoir..............--. 284
Cargoimatis « « wseon «x sows ee ies 4 o sonne & o oe 93
Car kiss ¢ s anon oo ese y 2 ease oo oo oe ees 34
Car phone
Serial number (IMED) .............00005 172
GCarwashiis ¢ savin se essa se ewe a cme v6 ores 254
Catalytic converter. .... 06s. cse eee ee eee 220
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-..2+-05- 165
286
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box...........+... 167
Central locking.............0 0... eee ee eee 30
AUTO. LOCK: 5 waza s anus s main & § aaiee G 3 Ba 30
Convenience key..........-.00-- eee eee 35
Convenience opening and closing......... 42
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
MeSSAGES « sic 5 0 semis oo semen © oremeet @ » axons 32
Remote control key............2-.00005 35
SOtting’s s x cows 5 x ues £2 AwE Fo ee Fo ee 31
VehiCle Key secre o 1 ssseene © a veomme = mene sites 35
Central locking switch..............2000. 32
Ceramic DrakeSvovcc. x a vince wv sesame a ov cece oa 8 109
Certificationis, « 2 asws + saun 2 ¢ saws ¢ x caw 281
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........--.e ee eee 88
Charging the battery
Mobile:devicesi. . «since eo siazase no aacane © 0 ase 203
USB... eee eee 167
WireleSst « » aauae « 2 sawn «a ame ae uw 2 2 167
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 40
Power WindowS.........--ce eee eens 40
Rear’ doorsian « « wesw sy aga + eam a x oem aa 40
Child safety seats........... 0. eee eevee 81
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 86
Securing with a safety belt.............. 84
Securing with LATCH...............---. 84
Cleaning... 0.2... . cee eee 254
Cleaning Alcantara...............0e eee 257
Cleaning artificial leather............... 257
Cleaning carbon components........ 256, 257
Cleaning controls’: « secu. 6 esses ov cvs oo om 257
Cleaning decorative parts/trim....... 256, 257
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 256
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 257
Cleaning textiles...............000200. 257
Climate control system...........--..0-- 95
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
TOING oo cron © aeavase © e comiane oo caeswie @ same Y 95
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock...............0 0.000 40
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 38
Convenience closing.............+-+45- 42
HOOK,
«2 sensiis + 6 conn + oem © eee = RE 222

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Steering wheel heating................. 99
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 12
Steps for determining correct load limit... 249
Stopover (navigation) . o.c:.4 «exces «+ onus 187
Stopping (ENGINE) suc x a sain ov ceavase 4 o cweseae es 108
StOrageiareas:. « sxe 6% wesw so ws 5 o aeOEE eo 88
Stored stations
HEferEOuPReSetsi. « 2 cose «x smo oo eee wo 197
Sunshade
ROOF... cece en ene eens 42
also refer to Sunshade............-.... 42
SUN VISOFS 2... eee ee eee 61
Suspension. ...... 0.0.0 eee eee eee 114
Audi drive select..............02-0005 114
Swapping Calls ¢ een: sz sens ss eewe se ees = 171
Swerve assist... 0.26... cee eee eee eee 149
Symbols
N@VIGAtION's « x saws ¢ = sew 7 2 mee & 2 gateR 187
Mirai Gens 3 scans © w cocwiue w stamewee w mueiee we emu 192
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (button) ..............0..00000000. o7
SYStEMUSCEEINGS cereus o + amcnene T
Tachometerios: «sess a & ccna a a vane a oxene 11, 13)
Tail lights
Cleaning. ...... 0... eee 255
Techinicalidata « «. cine + wines «0 vnamere « anaen 283
Technical modifications ...............55 278
Telephones « sii oo wwe @ o onnen ¥ 0 teres 2 8 oe 165
Accepting/ending acall................ 171
Audi photie: box: « « cass 3 seas dc eeea sai 167
Charging the battery (USB) ............. 167
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 167
Connecting acell phone............... 165
Dialitigra NUMDED s cow s 2 news os wow 3 wos 171
Exterior antennas. . cccis os sie oo emis vo 167
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 168
Options during a phone call............ 171
Playing MUSIGrsccm oo sexe % < summws =u conem 6 2 6 202
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 14
Temperature gauge
Text messages
SettingS 0.6... cece cece eee eee eee 173
Text messaging settings............... 173
also refer to Text messages............ 173
THES OWNS i: & sieeve 2 2 scone x 2 seo 2 a meee ow ers 92
Tightening specification
Wheel Doltsiass « «acini + a snason + « exewene + veers 265
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 265
THITIGS: 2 cece: 2 2 emis vo ome oo oe a SAE ow 15
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 104
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 260
TICES © msi 4 2 ews s ee a & HERE Ge HE Fe 234
Changing...... 2... cee eee eee eee eee 262
Low-profile
tires. ......... 00. eee eee 251
Repaitisets: « 2 cows « eam 4 « yeu s x nwo a a 8
Semiice lif ks oa eerie « senate © vente we H steno
Tire pressure

Tire pressure monitoring system........ 252
Tire pressure table................006. 246
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 119
Treadwear indicators.................. 243
Unidirectional.................0. 236, 265
Uniform tire quality grading............ 251
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 237
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 247
TOOls: spo: 2 x yeuse = 9 eee 5 ¢ ee oo ew 260
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SOA): « = sarees « & semen = % wane © @ mew w eo 4 28 86
Touch display
Adjusting the brightness................ 18
Operating..................00.00.000. 16
TOWING... 26. eee eee 267
Towing loop..... 2.2... eee eee eee eee 269
Towing protection monitoring............. 33
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 252
Traffic information.................00-. 193
Online traffic information.............. 192
also refer to Online traffic information... 192
Traffic jam’assist:: «occ 2s eee +s ees 2 eee 141
Traffic light information..............0. 127
Traffic sign recognition................. 125
Traffic SIGNS ©... ee eee eee 128
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