2020 AUDI A5 service

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Opening and closing

> Opening the roof: slide the 2S switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level (2).
> Closing the roof: push the 2S switch forward
briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the 2>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
» Push the 2S switch back briefly to the second
level @) twice in a row.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
@ Tips
— Interior airflow: wind inside the vehicle can
be reduced by the roof sunshade when the
panoramic glass roof is all the way open.
When the sunshade is all the way open,
close it approximately 4 in (10 cm) until the
wind inside the vehicle subsides.
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several

)_ This function is not available in all countries.
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
—It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.

The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.

You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle )). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
> Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior,
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr-
ests using the mechanical key > page 92,
=> page 91.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.



The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 button in the driver's door
— As button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
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@) Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-

plays.

G) Tips
— Ifyou sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 214.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 281.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.

1) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 44, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the ra button on the
display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the ra button on the
display and then press the respective system
button. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with programmable steer-
ing wheel button: If you have configured the
programmable steering wheel button, press
the *K button > page 26. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the display (notification cen-
ter > page 20). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. >

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Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the button on the
display. Follow the instructions in the MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing!)
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually (names may have a maximum of 10 char-
acters).

) Only applies to rolling code systems
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename. If necessary, delete the preset
name, such as Garage door opener 1.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
Applies to: vehicles with GPS pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed © page 44 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 20. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press Au.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
Vv is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
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Opening and closing

@ Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@) Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button @).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.
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Power top


factors and that it does not interfere with
other drivers.
— Visibility to the rear is limited when operat-
ing the power top. Avoid operating the top
while driving in reverse.
— Never drive with the power top unlocked.
The wind from driving could cause the pow-
er top to open. This can result in injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
— Make sure no one will be injured by the pow-
er top supports or other moving compo-
nents when opening and closing the top.
— The headroom in the rear is reduced when
opening and closing the power top. Make
sure the rear passengers keep enough dis-
tance from the power top to reduce the risk
of injury.

@) Note
To prevent damage to the power top:
— do not store any objects in the power top
storage compartment.
— make sure there is enough space above the
vehicle when opening or closing the power
top.
@) Tips
— To prevent the vehicle battery from draining
unnecessarily, do not open or close the pow-
er top repeatedly when the engine is switch-
ed off.
— The power top can also be operated manual-
ly temporarily if there is a malfunction
=> page 51, Power top emergency opera-
tion. An authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility should diagnose
and correct the cause of the malfunction as
soon as possible.
— If the vehicle is parked with the power top
open, the vehicle interior is not protected
from damaging weather or unauthorized ac-
cess. Lock any items you leave behind in the
luggage compartment. Close the power top
before leaving the vehicle.
— The side windows automatically lower
slightly when opening or closing the power
top.
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Power top convenience opening and closing
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 40 Turning the key to open and close
Convenience opening feature
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34.
> Turn the mechanical key in the driver door lock
to the opening position one time @).
> Turn the mechanical key to the opening posi-
tion a second time within two seconds and
hold it there until the power top opens com-
pletely.
Convenience opening with the convenience
key*
> Press and hold the f@ button on the vehicle key
until the power top is completely open.
Convenience closing feature
> Remove the mechanical key > page 34.
> Turn the mechanical key in the driver door lock
to the closing position one time ®).
> Turn the mechanical key to the closing position
a second time within two seconds and hold it
there until the power top is completely closed.
Convenience closing with the convenience
key*
> Press the & button on the vehicle key to lock
the vehicle.
> Press the @ button a second time within two
seconds and hold it until the power top is com-
pletely closed, or
> Touch the sensor* > page 35, fig. 27 on the
door handle long enough until the power top is
completely closed. Do not place your hand in
the door handle when doing this.

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The opening or closing process will stop immedi-
ately if you release the key or stop touching the
button. Opening and closing with the conven-
ience key* is possible from up to 13 ft (4 m)
away.

ZX WARNING
Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > A\ in Opening and closing the power
top on page 47.
Power top storage compa e
Applies to: vehicles with power top


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Fig. 41 Luggage compartment: raising/lowering the power
top storage compartment
Raising/lowering the power top storage
compartment
> To raise/Lower the power top storage compart-
ment, pull the button in the luggage compart-
ment © fig. 41.
The power top storage compartment can be
raised when the power top is closed. This pro-
vides more cargo space in the luggage compart-
ment.
The open power top is stored and protected in
the power top storage compartment. The power
top storage compartment cannot be raised when
the power top is open. Because of this, the cargo
area in the luggage compartment is smaller
when the power top is open than when it is
closed.
C) Note
To reduce the risk of damage, make sure there
are no sensitive objects in the power top stor-
age compartment's range of motion.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with power top
B Power top: malfunction! You may continue
driving (limited functionality). See owner's
manual
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the system. Try to open/close the power top
again. If the message still appears, have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility correct the malfunction. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) until it is correct-
ed.
Power top: rear seats occupied. Cannot run
automatically. See owner's manual
This message appears if passengers or objects
are detected on the rear seat while the power top
is operating. Make sure that passengers or ob-
jects on the rear seat have enough distance be-
tween them and the power top.
Power top: operation currently not possible
If the power top is operated continually for a
long period of time, the overload protection acti-
vates for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You
can open or close the power top again after that.
Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate
This message appears when there is a malfunc-
tion. The power top can be operated manually
=> page 51.

Z\ WARNING
Never drive with the power top unlocked. The
wind from driving could cause the power top
to open. This can result in injuries and dam-
age to the vehicle.

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Power top

Power top emergency
operation
P ra
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 44 Luggage compartment: removing the vehicle tool
kit and fold the rear seat backrests forward
Only close the power top manually in an emer-
gency. Have a second person assist.
> Move the selector lever to the "P" position (au-
tomatic transmission).
> Set the parking brake.
> If possible, open all of the windows.
> Open the luggage compartment lid and remove
the emergency release handle (a) from the left
side trim panel.
> Lift the cargo floor cover using the plastic han-
dle and hook the handle above the power top
storage compartment.
> Remove the hex socket round blade and the
flat-head screwdriver blade from the vehicle
tool kit @.
> Release the cargo floor cover again.
>» Fold the backrests forward so that you can pull
the release lever in the side trim panel @).
> Close the luggage compartment lid.
> Switch the ignition off.
> To reduce the pressure in the power top hy-
draulics, pull the switch to open the power top
and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
=> page 47.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.


ZX WARNING
— The risk of pinching your hands or other peo-
ple increases during all of the power top
emergency operation steps.
— Make sure all windows are lowered during
emergency operation.
— Do not reach into the power top supports
or other moving components.
— Never drive with the power top unlocked.
The wind from driving could cause the pow-
er top to open. This can result in injuries and
damage to the vehicle.


Step 1: Release the power top storage
compartment lid

Applies to: vehicles with power top
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Fig. 45 Rear bench seat: releasing the power top storage
compartment lid with the emergency release handle
> Remove the cover by pulling in the direction of
the arrow. If necessary, the cover can also be
removed with the screwdriver.
> Put the emergency release handle and the hex
socket round blade together.
> To unlock the power top storage compartment
lid, insert the emergency release handle into
the opening on the rear panel of the power top
storage compartment lid > fig. 45.
> Turn the emergency release handle in the direc-
tion of the arrow until it locks into place.
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> Insert the emergency release handle into the
opening in the rear panel and turn it in the di-
rection of the arrow until it locks into place
> fig. 50.
> Mount the cover again > page 51, fig. 45.
> Put the removed vehicle tool kit back in place.

— Drive a maximum of 44 mph (70 km/h) and
have the malfunction corrected immediately
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— Avoid touching the support rods and other
moving parts when opening or closing the
power top storage compartment lid. If do
you make contact, your hands could be
pinched.
After the power top has been lowered, it must
not be pressed down entirely on the molding
or it could result in damage. Drive immediate-
ly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
Make sure the locking mechanisms are locked
securely.

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