2020 AUDI A5 washer fluid

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Steering lock
=>page 115
Brake system
=>page 110
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Air suspension
=>page 115
Electrical system
=> page 229
| Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 224
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 118
Engine oil pressure
=> page 224
Cooling system
=> page 227
Hood
=> page 222
Distance warning
Steering lock
=> page 143
=>page 115
All wheel drive
=>page 116
Safe start monitor
= page 139,
Driver intervention request
> page 140 Suspension control
>
Active lane assist page 115
=> page 144 Air suspension
> 11
Steering intervention request page 115
=> page 142 Engine speed limitation
>
Audi pre sense > Page a
= page 147 Tank system
=> page 218

Yellow indicator lights Electrical system
=> page 229
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 224
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 224
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems
=> page 77
Transmission
=> page 105 Engine oil sensor
=> page 224
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 220
Washer fluid level
=> page 233
Drive system
=> page 107
Engine start system
=> page 101
Keys
>
page 101 Engine warm-up request
Electromechanical parking brake => page 224
=>page 111

Windshield wipers
=> page 63

Lights and Vision

> Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the cor-
responding position:
@ Windshield wipers off
@ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch © to the right), the earlier
the
windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield §. The wipers wipe one
time after several seconds of driving to remove
water droplets. You can switch this function off
by moving the lever to position ©) within ten sec-
onds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is
reactivated the next time you switch the ignition
on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys-
tem* operates only when the low beam head-
lights are on. If you move the lever into position
©, the headlights will be cleaned at fixed inter-
vals.


— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 63, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.


ZA WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.

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@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
@ Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the active user.

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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

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

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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.

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Checking and Filling

Messages
g Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@ Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! will appear briefly
after switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Service intervals > Reset oil change
interval.
@) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.
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Fuses and bulbs














































Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors No. | Equipment
16 | Fuel pump Front seat electronics, seat ventilation,
— rearview mirror, rear controls for climate
Fuse panel @) (red) 1 |control system, windshield heating, neck
No. | Equipment heating, front passenger airbag warning
Anti-theft alarm system lamp, gateway diagnostics
2 | Engine control module 2 Gateway diagnosis, vehicle electrical sys-
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup- tem control module
port, massaging seat 3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
x Automatic transmission selector mecha- 4 | Clutch pedal position sensor
nism 5 |Engine start, emergency shut-off
5 | Horn 6 | Gateway
6 | Parking brake 7 |USB charging port
7 |Gateway control module 8 | Garage door opener
8 | Roof electronics control module 5 Adaptive cruise control, distance regula-
9 |Emergency call system tion
10 | Airbag control module 11 |Video camera
11 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 12 | Right headlight
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor 13 | Left headlight
13 | Climate control system 14 | Transmission fluid cooling valve
14 | Right front door control module Fre panel ©) (red)
15 |A/C compressor No. | Equipment
16 | Left neck heating 1 [Ignition coils
Fuse panel © (black) 2 |Compressor clutch, CNG system
No. | Equipment 5 | Left headlight
1 | Front seat heating 6 | Automatic transmission
2 |Windshield wipers 7 |Instrument panel
3 | Left headlight electronics 8 |Climate control system fresh air blower
4 |Panoramic glass roof 9 |Right headlight
5 | Left front door control module 10 | Dynamic steering
6 |Sockets 11 | Engine start
7 Door control module, right rear window
regulator
8 |AWD control module
9 |Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system
1 Door control module, left rear window reg-
ulator
12 | Parking heater

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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