2020 AUDI A5 jump start

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Media


Symbol/Description Description

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 205.

Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 208, Online addition-
al data.

back vi
Se Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
Settings See > page 208.

Current track informa-
tion
Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
playing.

List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 208, Online addition-





list al data.
Displays the current album cover.
@ More Opens options > page 208.
0 Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @).
@ O playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Tracks The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Kl or
Di.
8 PI Jumping to the beginning of a track: after the first 3 seconds of
play time, press
PAI Start or stop playback
3¢ Shuffle pogo is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
List The playlist @ is displayed.

Playback position The bar shows the current playback position in the track.

© ® @

Info section

Display of Track, Artist, and Album.

G) Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
0) Tem ae leaa)
You can search across all active sources, for ex-
ample for tracks and video files.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed in the results list. Each result is marked
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-
ter > page 205.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
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Checking and Filling

— If you notice that the hood is not latched 1]
while you are driving, stop immediately and

close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.


Fig. 167 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Follow the safety precautions > page 221.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (3) > page 232
Jump start points: (+) under the cover
=> page 232, Charging the battery
= page 266, Preparation

Engine oil filler opening (827) > page 224

) Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 223
Coolant expansion tank (£.) > page 228
Brake fluid reservoir (CO) > page 229

The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
Engine oil

J INC)


If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 223,
fig. 167.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.
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>

Checking and Filling

= Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the engine off
=> AX. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able
to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions/driving
stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Switch off all electrical equipment that is not
needed. Vehicle functions/driving stability may
be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
If this message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.

Z\ WARNING
When there is an electrical system malfunc-
tion, vehicle functions may not work and driv-
ing stability may be limited, which increases
the risk of an accident. Stop driving and
switch the engine off. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.


Battery
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work on
batteries such as disconnecting, replacing, etc.,
should only be performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility > A\.
230
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle:
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the
engine, basic power supply) > page 231, Lead
battery or > page 231, Other battery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 231, Other bat-
tery types
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be reduced or switched off
= page 107. Some convenience functions, such
as interior lighting or power seat adjustment,
may not be available under certain circumstan-
ces. These convenience functions will be available
again once you switch the ignition on and start
the
engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
= page 232. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the bat-
tery. This results in reduced starting ability. Have
the battery checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility before cold
weather begins.

ZA WARNING
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Never connect the charging cable or jump
start cable directly to your vehicle battery. >

Checking and Filling

Charging the battery

Fig. 171 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 221, General
information, > /\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 230 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment. The ground point ©) is always located on
the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 222.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward > fig. 171.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Pin un-
der the cover = “positive”).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 222.

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the charging cable directly to
your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment
=> page 232.

232

— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.

G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

B8W-0125



Fig. 172 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 221, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir © contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 172, > page 223.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 284.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.

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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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
E
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

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
I
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