2020 AUDI A5 fuel fill door release

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Checking and Filling

> Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=> page 217.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 284.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the ES indicator light will
turn on.
If the central locking system malfunctions, there
is a fuel filler door emergency release
=> page 220.


Z\ WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.


ZA WARNING
Transporting fuel containers inside the vehicle
is not recommended. Fuel could leak out of
the container and ignite, especially during an
accident. This can cause explosions, fires, and
injuries.
— Ifyou must transport fuel in a fuel contain-
er, note the following:
— Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can oc-
cur while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
— When using fuel containers made of met-
al, the fuel pump nozzle must always re-
main in contact with the container to re-
duce the risk of static charge.
— Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as pos-
sible into the filler opening while refuel-
ing.
— Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel con-
tainers.
— Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.



) Depending on the engine and country
() Note
— Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle
components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
— Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel may enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
— Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
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>

Checking and Filling

@ Tips
The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside us-
ing
the central locking switch.

Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system malfunctions, the
fuel filler door can be unlocked manually.

Fig. 163 Right side trim panel in the luggage compart-
ment: opening the trim panel


Fig. 164 Luggage compartment: fuel filler door emergency
release
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compartment.
> Open the cover in the side panel > fig. 163.
> To unlock the fuel filler door, loosen the loop
from the retainer and then pull on the loop
carefully > fig. 164 >@.
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > page 218, fig. 161.
@) Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You will not hear it release. If you continue to
220
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
Emissions control
system
(ere elm lated)
Z\ WARNING
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
— Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have
become hot. This could result in burns.
— Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions sys-
tem could start a fire.
— Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
Catalytic converter
Follow the safety precautions > page 220, Gener-
al information.



The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de-
stroyed.
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
If the S indicator light blinks or turns on, there
is a malfunction that is causing poor emissions
quality and that could damage the catalytic con-
verter. Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.

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Index

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Telephone seas x cme « scene gv ewe ee wane 170
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 281
File formats (media drives).............. 208
Filling
TANK CAPACHHICS css + wcecsn ao manne we er 284
For the sake of the environment
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Fueling. ..... 2.0.0 e cece ee eee eee 218
Le@aksSiax = scene so aeen ¢ eee s ewe 6 x oes 222
Forward gear
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Free text search
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Freeze protection
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Frequency band « ¢ caccax xo cows x wownes « 2 bee 195
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Front collision warning
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Front passenger’s seat adjustment
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Front wiper blades
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Gasoline. ... 2... eee eee eee eee 217
Reducing fuel consumption............ 107
Tank. capacity's « ssica cs seca se ween = ween 284
Fueling
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Fuel filler door emergency release....... 220
Functions ondemand...........+ee eee 178
Functions that require a license
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Fuses
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Gasoline MIRCUNE wen 2» ewe so ways + ance 217
GAWR
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GOATS: ss cise 2 oes oo mie 2 OR ae RE A 102
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 237
Glove compartment.............--.0000- 88
Lockablets< . css ao cave a owen oo omer vo ae 88
Valet parking. ... 0... ccc eee eee eee 43
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 284
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 284
GVWR
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Handsfree................2..-0..0 eee 166
Hands Free Profile..................... 166
Head-up display
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Headlight range control.................. 54
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Cleaning ............. 0. cece eee eee ee 255
Headlight range control................ 54
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Head restraints « vscsia 2 seaccci v anew a 2 omen 2 oo 71
Heated rear window...............000008 98
Heated steering wheel................... 99
Heating... 2.6... cece cece 95
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 165
High beams
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Highwaylightss » ase ss weew + weeaw ¢ woe a 54
Hill descent control............00 e000 ee 112
Hill hold Assist = seex < «eee se pees ss pees 102
Home
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