2020 AUDI A5 coolant

Checking and Filling


— 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.
@® Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine 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.
Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.


Fig. 165 Footwell: release lever
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Fig. 166 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever > below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 165.
> Raise the hood slightly > A\.
> Press the lever > fig. 166 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the struts.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press itin. > AX.
Message
8B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ed. >

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— If you notice that the hood is not latched 1]
while you are driving, stop immediately and

close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.


Fig. 167 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Follow the safety precautions > page 221.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (3) > page 232
Jump start points: (+) under the cover
=> page 232, Charging the battery
= page 266, Preparation

Engine oil filler opening (827) > page 224

) Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 223
Coolant expansion tank (£.) > page 228
Brake fluid reservoir (CO) > page 229

The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
Engine oil

J INC)


If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 223,
fig. 167.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.
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@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level manually is recommended.
Messages
BAturn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 228.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 228. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
| Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
—If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
|E} Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.




Coolant additive Specification
Gl12evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
G13 TL774)

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.

Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
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— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
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MIN

Fig. 169 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank: @)
cover; @) markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 222.
The coolant expansion tank for some engines is
located in the water drip tray under a cover. If
necessary, remove the cover that is located under
the windshield wiper on the front passenger's
side.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 223, fig. 167 using the outer
markings (2) > fig. 169. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> Applies to: vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:
There is a float located in the coolant expansion
tank. Read the coolant level using the coolant
level float. When the engine is cold, the float
must be located between the MIN marking and
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the edge of the filler opening on the coolant ex-
pansion tank.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >(@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 169 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
= page 227 up to the MAX marking. Or, in
vehicles with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine, the
float must be located between the MIN mark-
ing and the edge of the filler opening on the
coolant expansion tank.
>» Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine: if necessary,
press the float into the coolant expansion tank
using the cover.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 221, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine >

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compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


@ Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229)


Fig. 170 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 223, fig. 167. The brake fluid level
must be between the MIN and MAX markings
>A.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
GG / oo 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
Audi 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 =] or fm] indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system. >
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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xL’, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.
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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3* people)?
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
A5 Sportback: | 225/50 R17 94Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
2.0L 245/40 R18 93Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240) 35 | 240
4-cylinder 245/40R1897H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
255/35 R19 96Y 32. | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
265/30 R20 94Y 33. | 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260| 38 | 260
S5 Sportback: | 245/40 R18 97H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 39 | 270 | 39 | 270
3.0L 245/40 R18 97Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230] 41 | 280) 41 | 280
G-cylinder 255/35R1996Y | 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290| 42 | 290
265/30 R20 94Y 41 | 280 | 38 | 260 / 45 | 310 | 45 | 310

@) Vehicles with four seating positions: two people in the front, Vehicles with five seat-

Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 244 and load

limits > page 247.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.

ing positions: two people in the front, one person in the rear
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each
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Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 39
Panoramic glass roof...............0005 42
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Sunshade (roof)... .. 6.2... 0. scene eee 42
WITGOWS = saws 2 2 eeuse 5 ¢ eae x 5 eee 6 2 ae 41
Cockpit dimming................02-000 59
Cockpit (overview) ..............0000000 ee 6
Color code... 2... ccc cece ee eee eee eee 283
Compact spare tire........... 0... eee eee 265
GOMPATEMENES!s «6 cave » 6 eunwma » x avers ¥ vara 88
Gompassimtheiminor’s « wim 2 wiwe ax sae x 64
Complianees: « wos ss sews sv aaa « 2 eae x es 281
Conference Calleces = = sews se pews te ees ea: 171
Configuration wizard...............2.00. 18
CONNECE. ke ee ees 176
Data plans: « seis ss nen se nce + een ooo 180
Datta Privatyinns « ws 3 x esmem + onemoai « + arenes 277
Emergency call................-0000- 181
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Infotainment services...........00000- 177
Online roadside assistance............. 182
Vehicle control services.............0.. 178
Connected devices
Device Overview asics « ssasin sv mses + wave 214
Connections
refer to Media...............0-.- 202, 204
Consumer information................05 278
Consumption
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Consumption: (Fuel), « wvccwis ow menos © setewe a = ee 15
Contacts
Importing and exporting.............. 173
Updating inthe MMI.................. 173
also refer to Directory..............005 170
Convenience: key: - wevu 2 5 ween ss eee sy were 30
Convenience closing................00 42
also refer to Vehicle key..........-...-. 34
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 42
Coolant temperature display.............. 13
Cooling system
Adding
coolant « vss 4 i seen se ecw ae eee 228
Checking the coolant level............. 228
Coolant... 6... cece eee eee eee eee eee 227
Cornering
light. ............. 0. eee e eee 54
Cruise control system.............2+--5 130
Cup holdersyincss «a sive sx onmn oe waren oe eww s 88
Current consumption ...........ceeee cece 15
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Data module
Serialinumber (IMED) « sevice es ciseava ao wenuane 172
Data plans sorsacs « 0 sersene ¢ o aoeees ¥ o mesa & 8 wa 180
Data Privacy’: « sass gs wows oo eau ¢ 8 mews 2 277
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SeOTtHA G's » cca oo cess 2 v emeee oo evans o & sae 213
Daytime running lights.................. 54
Declaration of compliance............... 281
DEF {instrument cluster) . vii s vous ss oes Li
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 193
Destination onthe map...............4. 186
Detailsi: « « wees 2 wen 2: meme oe woe sg co 186
Determining correct load limit........... 249
Digital compass .......... 06. e cece eee eee 64
Dimensions. ...........0.00 000 eee eee 283
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 60
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 60
DineGtOnyics « » secu « 0 sxeums © o omemeus aw o seers @ & 3 170
Business card. ..........0 0.02000 e eee 170
SOttingS
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Display
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Displaying tool tips ssc «2 ces ss een ys eee 18
Disposal: s ¢ eens ¢ z sree 5 sees ge eee ae 278
Distance... 0.0... eee eee ee 15
Distance warning..............-.0-.0-. 143
Doors
Child safety LOCK weer: ¢ x oes 2 2 wen 2 5 ewe 40
Door'contact Switch « « sisi és sien a 0 aera oa 58
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
refer to Media.............000005 202, 204
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 114
Drive systeM.. 1.2... eee eee eee 106
Audi drive select): seo. < ¢ sau 2s some 2 oe 114
Drive system (message)................. 108
Driving down hills.............2.-0000- 112