2020 AUDI A5 ECU

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bracket on the jack @) completely covers the
notch on the vehicle.
> Align the vehicle jack so the bracket @) covers
the notch and the base (2) is flat on the ground.
The base @) must be directly under the mount-
ing point @.
> Mount the crank on the vehicle jack: insert the
crank into the opening on the handwheel. Turn
the crank to the left or right to secure it.
> Continue raising the vehicle jack with the crank
until the wheel lifts off the ground slightly.

ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the
engine when the vehicle is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is
raised.

@) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
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Removing and i
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Fig. 186 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 185 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit in the empty wheel bolt hole by hand
> fig. 186.
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 265 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench.

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The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 241.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle or the hex socket wrench with the
ratchet to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
This increases the risk of an accident, be-
cause you will not be able to achieve the cor-
rect tightening specification.
@) Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim
could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of hydroplaning.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 89.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 253.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Space-saving spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
=> page 260.
The tire pressure must be adjusted to a specified
value listed on the tire pressure sticker
=> page 244, fig. 176.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZX WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire. >

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— 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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Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle ona
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
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release before towing the vehicle
=>page 105.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 267.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loop > page 269.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 57. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 110.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.

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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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Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Audi adaptive cruise control*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Side assist*
— Exit warning*
— Rear cross traffic assist*
— Wi-Fi hotspot*
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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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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Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 39
Panoramic glass roof...............0005 42
PoWertOpy « » cscs w x eran xs soaner ea mews a ee 47
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
Infotainment): « : sues ¢ s wens « = wows 2 ew 176
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
Reducing.......... cee eee eee eee ee 107
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
D
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
Daté seuss x 2 eyes 2 x eae ¢ # eieS 7 ReuEmS 3 Re 15
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
sacs « s wees + eeee Fs ROER ee SOE F L72
Display
GlOANING)'s » » sews ¢ 2 ewes o © wee oe Rew BBE 257
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