2020 AUDI A5 brake pads

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Driving

Engine start system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system.
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to
have the malfunction corrected.
Brakes
General information
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Braking effect
The response time from the brakes depends on
the weather and environmental conditions. To
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys-
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for
a short period of time when driving at high
speeds when the windshield wipers are switched
on.
If the brake system becomes damp, for example
after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may
be delayed. Other factors that could temporarily
increase the response time of the brakes include:
— Wet conditions
— Low temperatures, ice, and snow
— Roads covered in salt
— Dirty brake pads
Corrosion
Corrosion may form on the brake rotors if there is
no heavy braking, if the vehicle is not driven for
long periods of time, or if the vehicle is not driv-
en
frequently or for long distances. In this case,
braking heavily several times while driving at
high speeds can clean the brake rotors > A\.
Brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 miles (400 km). They
must be “broken in” first. However, you can com-
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking during the break-in period.
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
Brake pad wear increases when driving frequently
in the city or short distances or when using a very
sporty driving style.
Ceramic brakes
Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brakes
Ceramic brakes provide excellent deceleration
rates.
The break-in period for new ceramic brakes may
be significantly longer than for standard brake
rotors. Due to the properties of the material,
they may cause noises at lower speeds. Ceramic
brakes also absorb more moisture in wet condi-
tions. Therefore, there will temporarily be less
braking force than when the brakes are dry. You
can compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal harder.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
place your foot under the brake pedal.

@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
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Driving

necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
— Observe the important information for driv-
ing downhill > page 112. This especially ap-
plies when towing a trailer.
@ Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 229.
Messages
Ge / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
fs / © and B also turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
BRENG / ) Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
HG / | Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Brake booster: limited functionality.You can
continue driving. Please contact Service
There is a brake booster malfunction. The brake
booster is available, but its effectiveness is re-
duced. The braking performance may be different
compared to the usual performance. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
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Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Brake booster: deactivated. See owner's manual
The brake booster remains active for a brief peri-
od of time after switching off the ignition. Secure
the vehicle from rolling by selecting “P” and set-
ting the parking brake.
Other indicator lights
When you switch the ignition on, the indicator
light Ea / ® turns on briefly to check the
function. If the indicator light does not turn on,
there is a system malfunction.
if fie /@) stays on, there is a malfunction in
the brake system.
@® - There was a heavy load on the brakes. Fol-
low the instructions in the message to utilize the
engine braking effect and to relieve the brakes.

ZA WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.

Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away unintention-
ally.
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console. It turns on when the park-
ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake
manually or automatically when you start to
drive.
Setting and releasing the parking brake
> Setting: pull the © switch.

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
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Browser
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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