2020 AUDI A5 battery

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Wheels

Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 237, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 235. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >
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Care and cleaning

— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
—If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover, or simi-
lar products.
— Have a cleaning specialist remove stub-
born stains to reduce the risk of damage.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
— Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam-
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers.
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
— Natural leather
— Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi-
lar products.
— Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
— Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry
the seat.
—To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve-
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
@) Tips
— Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed.
— Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
— Decorative decals can age due to environ-
mental conditions, which can result in dam-
age such as brittleness. The color may fade
if exposed to excessive sunlight.
Taking your vehicle out
of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv-
ice for a long period of time, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. They will advise you of important measures,
such as corrosion protection, service, and storage
procedures. Also follow the information about
the vehicle battery > page 230.
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Emergency assistance


— Normal summer or winter tires must not be

mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.

@) Note
Secure the space-saving spare tire in the spare
tire well using the handwheel in order to re-
duce the risk of damage to other components.
Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

Z\ WARNING
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle bat-
tery is frozen, it must be thawed before con-
necting the jump start cables. If it is not,
the risk of an explosion and chemical burns
increases. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
— Read the warnings when working in the en-
gine compartment > page 221.

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— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly
may cause the vehicle battery to explode
and lead to serious injuries.
C) Note
Jump start cables can cause considerable
damage to the vehicle electrical system if
they are connected incorrectly.
G) Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.

— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 187 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger



Fig. 188 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger

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Emergency assistance

The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 230.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 187.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ © fig. 188 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @ on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the negative terminal @) on the ve-
hicle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the
drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.

ZA WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components

that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other


vehicle's engine compartment.
@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
(i) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.

Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
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Fuses and bulbs
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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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.

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

Index

HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 44
Home screen... 1.2... 0.0.0 cee eee eee eee 17
FORO se a success « o mecnens @ os omomess © os seni © eRe w © WUEES 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi... 0.0... cece eee eee 179
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Idle
fefeF tO Gears « wees eeeaa s wowace Kanne 102
Ignition
Switching on and off.................. 100
Imbalance (wheels) ...........00.0e000- 243
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 34
Indicator lights « sm» « » sews = «ees ee eee ee: 7
Inspection interval............-..2+--5- 233
Instrument cluster............. eee eee eee 11
Adjusting the layouties. «+ css e+ seein 2 2 ove 12
Cleaning... ... 2... cee eee eee eee 257:
Engine code.............-. cee eee eee 215
Failut@inn + cease « x wows © + woe x x eee ot ee Ll
On-board computer..............2..00. 5
Operating ...... 0.6... cece cece eee eee 12
Service interval display................ 233
Software information..............005 215
Switching tabs................-000000- 12
Switchirig the VieW's + < sexs + x eems 4 eee ee 12
Vehicle TUnctions « sive « e ccvvane x o envene ww owns 15
Version information...............0-. 215
Instruments
Adjusting illumination...............005 59
Intelligent search
NaVidatloniics: : s weme + x wees ¢ nance ge Heres & 184
Interior lighting.............. eee eee 58,59
Interior monitoring...............2..05- 33
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 61
International travel.................00. 180
Internet
refertoconnect..........eeeeeee eens 176
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 198, 199
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 203
290
J
Jump starting......................00. 266
K
Key. ee eee eee eee 30, 34
Convenience opening and closing......... A2
Key replacement...
. 00... cscs e eee e ene 34
Mechanical key............0 0000 eee eee 34
PANIC DULLOM « sas ¢ aston @ s Home ae EaVOR DE 34
Replacing the battery.................. 36
Unlocking and locking..............000. 35
Vehicle code... 1.2.2... eee eee eee ee 34
Key user... 2... eee eee eee 28
Kick-down .. eee eee eee 104
L
Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 144
Laptimer...... 0.0... cee 128
Evaluating); « «ses: sees ss pews & = Howe ee 129
StArtiNGyencie 6 6 ava wo serene wo wwe woo cuwnare # 128
Ease Lightings. + sem 2 o samas & = asvins s + sewers 56
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 84
Leather care and cleaning............... 257
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 215
Software information................. 215
Software licens@Sics ss secu a i mene se sais 275
Version information.................. 215
License plate bracket................... 280
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 263
Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights.................. 54
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 61
Lighting
Exterior... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 54
INQ@rlOf’s saws x = owe « « eeeen © Gee «RRR 58
CIGHESs » wees: 5 ¢ vere & x See 2 a BREE EE ee ee 54
Listening to music
Peferto Medidaces + x wes + 2 eaves x 2 me 202, 204
LOad « nase ss mem 3 5 yeuee 4 & eee a meee te 284
LOGaLISElSiss s x cose 5 y HemG sb DRE EE EE ge 27
Lockable glove compartment............. 88