2020 AUDI A5 adding oil

Checking and Filling


ZA WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must seal the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.
@) Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.


— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
We recommend having the oil changed at an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
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The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

ZA\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.

Checking and Filling

— 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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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 >

Index

Driving programs « = sscses x « soins wo soasmes © w vee 140
Driving through water...............005 112
DIVING CINe’s s « ees 5 e com s ean « pee a so 15
Driving tips
Driving through water................. 112
Efficient driving.............00- eee ee 107
Uphilland downhill................... 112
DFiVING Up Hills: < » cams zs saws to eee eo eee 112
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 95
DyNamMie Steering « zeny + v sews s wrens + pees 115
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E-mail
MessageOptionSten so sis 6 2 ames so eeu o 174
SettingS 0.6... cece eee eee eee 174
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 116
EDR
Event Data Recorder...............0.. 275
Efficiency assist.........2....02-000 ee 131
Electrical system. .........-. cee eee eee 229
Electromechanical parking brake......... 110
Electronic Differential Lock.............. Liz
ElectronicimmMobiliZetivcn. s & scsi av areas 6 ease 34
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 116
Embedded. SIM ard « csies ss sss sc cae sve 177
Emergency assistance...............-0. 260
Emergency braking function............. 111
Emergency call..............2200. 172,181
Emergency flashers.............2.-.000- 57
Emergency mode..............--00000- 105
Emergency operation
DOOrs 0... eee ee 32
Fueltillerdoor'ss + say « s nome o < ome a ¢ ae 220
Luggage compartment lid............... 40
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 43
Emissions control system...........005- 220
ERErQy CONSUMES! . «servis oo scesnce © enateny # ae 15
Energy Management’. « scisie + «ssw © ieee a» 107
Engine
Breakingin........... cee ee eee eee eee 106
GOOlANt sxe: 5 = gems x eee 2 s eeeE Ee EE 227
EmergencyStop's « « swsis «0 case oe rene & oe 100
Jump starting....................00. 266
288
Start/Stop system © cw... ese ve cee ee 107
Starting/stopping..............ee eee 100
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 222
OVEIVIEW's sees oo sees oo ees on eo @ 2 oe 223
Safety precautions............ 0. eee eee 221
Engine oil
Adding ......... 0. cece eee eee eee 223
CHANGING as = « cows « « cows a a news a x caw 2 226
Checking oil-level).... «cscs as west ao esoowse a 223
Consumption ...........0.0-.0 eee eee 223
Indicator light’: » wces «eos ss sews ee rows 224
Replacement interval................. 233
Temperature display................005 14
Engine sound
Audi drive select..................0.. 114
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system............. 107
Efigine Startisystem «in : seem es news & exe 101
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 107
Entry/exit lightinGjas « « seus « « sayes « s meas a 2 Sf
Etitity ASSIStAnICE’s s 2 ews 5 2 eee § x epee a eRe 69
also refer to Exit assistance............. 69
also refer to Seats...... 0.0.0. cee eee 69
Environment
Unleaded gasoline............ eee eee 217
ESC Sport... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 118
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 177
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 275
Exit assistance... 2.2... 60.0.0. cece eee ee 69
Exit WaPOiAGp esse + « sowie 9 0 conse +» eneieue © 8 arene IS2
EXteriOnantenina « was: x + wesw » x nse os canes 167
Exterior lig hitingiecs + + smwas % « somes w 2 amvane «0 see 54
Exteri@r MIPfOPS scsi = see = o ise 2 wom 2 2 60
Folding settings................00 ee eee 31
External voice operation..............-4. 25
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 214
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media files) . 204
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 204
FaStTOutels «cna « o anc © 6 ews +o airs © we 184