2020 AUDI A5 trailer

Wheels

passenger at a designated seating
position and the total weight of
any luggage in the vehicle. If you
tow a trailer, the weight of the
trailer hitch and the tongue
weight of the loaded trailer must
be included as part of the vehicle
load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker on the front end of
the driver's door.
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Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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Wheels

Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 244, fig. 176.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 244, fig. 176.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
> Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 235, fig. 173) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.
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Emergency assistance

> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 260 and the
spare tire > page 265.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle se-
curely while doing this and make sure your foot-
ing is stable.

ZA WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack*. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.


Removing the caps

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Fig. 181 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
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> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 181.
> Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts

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Fig. 182 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolt
> Slide the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit
all the way onto the wheel bolt.
ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising
the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.
Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack

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Fig. 184 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
ona firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber
mat > A\.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 183. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
> Turn the handwheel to raise the vehicle jack un-
der the lifting point on the side sill until the
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Fuses and bulbs





Fuse panel © (brown)
3 Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port
4 | Side assist
6 Ultrasonic sensor for anti-theft alarm sys-
tem, tire pressure monitoring system

AN WARNING
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 221.

7 |Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
Auxiliary heating radio receiver, smart
module (fuel tank)

9 | Power top control module

10 |TV tuner, gateway

11 | Auxiliary battery control module

12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module



Fuse panel (€) (red)
No. | Equipment


Right neck heating

Exhaust treatment

Power top control module
Trailer hitch (right light)
Trailer hitch
Trailer hitch (left light)
Trailer hitch (socket)
10 |Allroad sport differential
11 | Exhaust treatment




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Bulbs
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Having a bulb replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility in cases
of doubt is recommended. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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@) Note
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.

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Index

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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