2020 AUDI E-TRON 246

Table of contents


Options and settings................. 230
Supported media and file formats...... 232
Troubleshooting wv s & wees se cows 6 bey 233
Audi smartphone interface...... 234
SGtUP = stain ¢ 2 eeuis = Hae x Rae GR ROE 234
Troubleshooting swies 2 osc se enw so exe 235
Additional settings.............. 236
SYStETISECLINGS: « + eaws « + caves 5 3 seems 5 236
Connected devices............0 000s 237
Legalinformation................... 238
Maintenance and Care........... 240
Checking and Filling............. 240
Motor'compartment’. sc. ¢ « wcen es oes 240
COOliMgISyStEIM ss sumsivs aw swseee ew smnvews oo ane 242
Brake fluid. ........ 0.0.0.0 c eee eee 243
Electrical SVSt@liccs « s scum 2 : sare o 2 wae 244
Battenyis ¢ «sic s 6 wen 2 9 ween oy were 2 ere 245
Windshield washer system...........- 246
Service interval display............... 246
WWINGOIS : ceciices co costes 6 a sncewvs ow oneners 0 at 248
Wheels and Tires . . 248
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 265
Care and cleaning................ 268
Generalinformation................. 268
Car washes « swe: vx awa: oo amin 0 x snanae #2 268
Cleaning and care information......... 269
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 273
Do It Yourself .................... 274
Emergency assistance........... 274
General information................. 274
Equipment............. 0c eee eee 274
Tire mobility kit..................00. 274
Replacing wheels. ........:cceeeeeees 276
Collapsible spare tire..............0.. 280
Jump starting ..............e eee eee 281
IQWING were: worms 5 cee 9 + eee + eee 281
Fuses and bulbs.................. 284
FUSES 3 2 amow 4 meme a 2 mee ay ome 2 284
Bel DSyonsn = secaais 2s omens a orate vw acct =e aa 287
Customer information........... 288
Data privacy..................008. 288
Image recording. ...........eeeeenees 288
Dataiimenmtoniess: ss scams x x wus ov eee o 3 6 288
Transmitted information.............. 289
Accessories and technical
CHANGE|S.... 1... eee eee 292
Warranty..........0. 000. e eee eee ee 292
Audi Literature Shop..............00. 292
Driving in other countries............. 292
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MODIFICATIONS + sayse x e neu ¢ x caw x x cues 292
Accessories and parts................ 294
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 294
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems............--.0005 295
Technical data... . «60.6 even ee ves 297
Identification data................04. 297
Vehicle data acc = s sews =: eens oy ees eee 297
INdeX 0... ee eee 299

Quick access

Air suspension
=> page 102
Electrical system
=> page 244
Cooling system
=> page 242
Hood
=> page 241
Charging system
=>page 115
Loose wheel warning
=> page 263
Night vision assist
=> page 136
Night vision assist
=>page 136
Distance warning
=> page 152
Steering intervention request
=> page 146
Safe start monitor
=> page 150,
Driver intervention request
=> page 150
Lane departure warning
=> page 153
Lane departure warning
= page 153
Audi pre sense
=> page 155,
Intersection assist
=> page 162

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems
=> page 65
Transmission
=> page 92
Drive system
=> page 94
Cooling system
=> page 242







Drive system
=> page 94
Vehicle sound
=> page 94
Motor start system
=> page 89
Keys
=> page 89
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 98
Brake system
=> page 96
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 104
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 104
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 105
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 106
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 106
Steering
=> page 103
Steering lock
=> page 103
All wheel drive
=> page 104
Suspension control
= page 102
Air suspension
=> page 102
Electrical system
=> page 244
Washer fluid level
=> page 246
Windshield wipers
=> page 53
High-voltage battery range
>page 115

Checking and Filling

ent overview Motor compa

The most important check points.



Fig. 157 Reservoir locations
Observe the safety precautions > page 240.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (S>) > page 246
@ Coolant expansion tank (-&) under a cover
=> page 243
@® Brake fluid reservoir (CO) under a cover
=> page 243
Cooling system
The cooling system is filled with a mixture of pu-
rified water and coolant additive at the factory.
This coolant must not be not changed.
Audi recommends checking the coolant level pe-
riodically.
Messages
Ha turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
242


The coolant level is too low.
Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
off. Add coolant. The vehicle must not be towed.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Electric drive system: malfunction! Cooling
system. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the cooling system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately.
@) Note
Before winter weather begins, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.

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Battery
ella mele ele sce)
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\.
Batteries with different technologies are instal-
led in your vehicle:
— 12 Volt vehicle battery (for example, for basic
power supply) > page 245, 12 Volt vehicle bat-
tery
— High-voltage battery (for example, for electric
drive system, climate control) > page 107, In-
troduction
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
When the vehicle is not used for long periods, the
12 Volt vehicle battery will drain little by little. To
ensure that the vehicle can still be started, the
electrical equipment will be limited or switched
off. Some convenience functions, such as interior
lighting or power seat adjustment, may not be
available under certain circumstances. The con-
venience functions will be available again when
you establish drive ready mode.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the 12 Volt vehicle
battery if the vehicle is not driven for long peri-
ods of time. Deep draining results in a chemical
reaction that destroys the inside of the battery.
To reduce the risk of this, the battery must be
charged monthly by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility > page 246. Con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
Winter operation
Cold weather places an especially high load on
the 12 Volt vehicle battery. Have the battery
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before cold weather be-
gins.

ZA\ WARNING
All work on the battery or electrical system in
your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical
burns, accidents, or burns. Because of this, all
work must be performed only by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.

A WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
@) Note
If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the 12 Volt vehicle battery
against the cold so that it will not “freeze”
and become damaged. Have the battery
charged by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility > page 246,
Charging the 12 Volt vehicle battery.
12 Volt vehicle battery
Explanation of warnings:
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
®& forbidden.
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Always wear eye protection.


A highly explosive mixture of gases can
A» form when charging batteries.

Always keep children away from battery
®) acid and the battery.

Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual.


@) For the sake of the environment
% Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household

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trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Charging the 12 Volt vehicle battery
The vehicle cannot be operated when the 12 Volt
vehicle battery is drained. The vehicle battery
must not be charged under any circumstances.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
@) Note
The charging of the vehicle battery requires
specialized knowledge and technology.
— The vehicle battery may only be charged by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic systems in the vehicle may be severe-
ly damaged.
— The jump start pins in the motor compart-
ment are designed specifically for qualified
technicians.
Windshield washer
system

B4M-0135}


Fig. 160 Motor compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Observe the safety precautions > page 240, Gen-
eral information.
The windshield washer reservoir “> contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 160, > page 242.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 298.
246
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.
Message
3 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 reminder: after driving a certain
distance, a message appears in the instrument
cluster display each time the ignition is switch-
ed on or off. The remaining distance or time is
displayed briefly.
— Inspection due: if your vehicle has reached an
inspection interval, the message Inspection
due! appears briefly after the ignition is switch-
ed on and off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next service.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals >

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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee
Accelerator pedal.............--0000 000
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
AccessorieS ...... 0.0000 c ee eee eee 75,
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................00.
Cleaning sensors... ... 0... cee eee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive cruise control
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adaptive dampers « wea sv saws ss meme : 2 oe
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound..............-..00-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ............0eceee eee
Adjusting the volume...............00005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .. . .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag SySteM « » seme s eeu s = oem et Sa Eee
Air suspension..............0..00.000.
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights .............. eee eee ee
Allseason tires. ..... 00. .2.000200200005
All wheel drive
FOfEF TO QUAL eis << scces cs wees ce eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback.............--.0-+-05
QPeration « anes «6 cases © o cusses » x ceotane ¥ # ee¥ve
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system .............00.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................04.
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--..00--
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-...-. 228, 230
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 104
Audi adaptive light..................005. 45
Audi connect
referto CONNECt. . .c..s cc ives esas ae ss 187
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 189
Audidrive'selecticn, « + sau oz scum « x newe yoo 101
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 117
Adjusting the charging power level...... 118
Changing or attaching the power cable... 122
S@CUTING . 6... eee eee eee eee 122
Status and malfunction indicators....... 118
Audi musicinterface...........000 0c ee 225
AUGIG TINGS css = ¢ cans & ¢ eee 5s eee £ eee 226
Audi phone box. ..........00-.00 eevee 175
Audi presens@... 2.0... 0. c cece eee eee 154
M@SSAQES vcers « 5 ery § 2 eae Fe ERGY Fd eee 158
Audi pre sense front..............eeeee 155
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............--.-+--5 158
Audi smartphone interface.............. 234
Legalinformation ¢ cscs os wae ae ewes «2 238
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11
AUTO
Automatic headlights................0- 4S
Climate control system..............0-5 83
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 29
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 82
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 37,38
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 51
Auxiliary climate control................. 85
Average consumption.............00000. 14
Average speed .... 2.0... . cee eee eee eee 14
B
Bag hooks ......... 00 eee eee eee eee 76
Battery
Charge level display.................0.. 11
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 246
High-voltage battery.................. 107

Index

I
Idle
refer tO'Gears « s waws so wows 9 i oes a ce ee 90
Ignition
Switching on and off..................- 88
Imbalance (wheels) ...........5....0005 257
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 33
Indicator lights 2 wen 2s wees a news ov wee ove 7
Inspection interval............--.2+--5- 246
Instrument cluster.............2--000005 11
‘Adjusting the layout ees «sccm ew were « v oe 12
Cleaning... . 6... cece eee eee eee 270
FailUfes : seme : coe & ¢ GaGH s 2 Bem sD eee 11
Motorcodes: « s ses + eosnw + wenn ae meee a x 239
On-board computer..............2..04. 14
Operating: ; secs zs Hees so ene oo Hees so 12
Personal-profile « wscccc ao amen we eve =o mona 11
Service interval display................ 246
Software information................. 239
SWitchitig tabS's « wawy s ¢ sevas « ¢ soem « 2 eae 12
Switching the view...............-.000- 12
Vehicle functions ......... 0.0 eee eee eee 14
Version information..............0005 239
Instrument illumination................- 49
Integrated assistance. ......... 0. cee eee 17
Integrated Toll Module................. 137
Intelligent search
NaViGatiGniies + s esau x x ween 2 mewn vs Ree x 198
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
QIGES)|s swceine oo weemces w o seavwms 2 a mvewe & a owe oo 296
Interior lighting TiteriorMOnitoring!s « vex s + scum o x seem a ee 32
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 51
International travel...............00005 192
Internet
refer to connect s = » 28: s2e5 ss een ey 187
Internet radio
refer to Online radio...............04. 218
Intersection assistant...............04. 161
TONIZEMs = wae & ¢ sete & eee be ee be ee 84
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 225
304
J
Jump starting....................0000. 281
K
Key. eee eee eee 29, 33
Convenience opening and closing......... 40
Key replacement... . 00... ccs eee ee eee 33
Mechanical key............. 0000002000 33
NOt reCOGnizéd « = scias ¢ = seus ts same oe eas 89
PANIG KO Yi 2 x cscwcse 2 2 aecmtus o 0 cocoa @ 2 amances we 33
Replacing the battery.................. 35
Unlocking and locking............-...-- 34
Vehicle code « seins s x sens & 2 sees ¥ 5 wae 2 es 33
K@Y USED ic «© ees so eee ss Howe go ews ee Ges 28
Kick-COWiis: < 2 axan x x ere o 2 meme £ eee 2 oe 91
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 153
refer to Lane guidance................ 153
Lane departure warning................. 153
Cleaning the camera area.............. 269
Lane guidance................--00 00 ee 146
LASERSEANME ex. 5 cscs + 4 essen « 9 aesten « oramen 128
Cleaning....... 6... cece eee eee eee 270
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 71
Launch Control.............0 0.00 e eee eee 91
Leather care and cleaning............... 271
Legal information
License subscriptions..............00. 238
Software information..............005 238
Software licemsesies: «sien ss mani ie x aware 2 238
Version information...............05- 238
License plate bracket...............0000. 294
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 278
Light/rain sensor
Headlights ....... 0... 0. cece eee ee eee 45
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 51
Lighting
EXteriGr's « gsc « + awom s x ewe 4 2 rere so 45
TINGCHIONs scence » © caameue 5 © oneswue © 0 nae Bw Re © 48
LIQHtS:s & coccens v + cosnene ve accom we mene ow am © 45
Lights on the charging port
refer to Charging display............... 113

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Listening to music
refertoMedia.............0ee eee 222,226
Load... 2.2... eee eee 298
Locking and unlocking
By remote control............00 cece ee 34
Using the lock cylinder...............05 32
With the convenience key............... 34
Low. beam headlights visu. so cews ov ones oo ses 45
Luggage compartment.................. 77
Cargo floor. ...... eee eee eee 80
Cover... eee eee eee eee 78
Increasing the size... 61... cee eee eee 79
POWEPSOUNCESxcccie. oo sine ow mri ww enetiede wwe 75
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 77
Luggage compartment lid
Closing bUttON : ¢ s ses +e eves se een ce vee 37
Generalinformation...............000- 35
Mechanically unlocking..............0-. 38
Opening and closing................... 36
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 38
Power opening and closing.............. 37
Lumbar support.............-.000 2-000 57
M
Maintenance « sresive sv srvice vv avers ve asaeata 0 8 292
Maintenance intervals.................. 246
Manually releasing the charging connector. 114
Manually releasing the charging port door.. 114
Map
Changing the scale..........cc0ee eee 202
Display... 2... eee eee eee 204
Operating « s sees ss ees ss eee se eee ee we 203
Setting the destination................ 202
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 181
Map Previewer ssc os wasen oo man os wwrine 201
Map Updates « 2 sewn ss ween ov mee 2 a eee 209
ORL ennsss 6 oxeriexe © 0 aunsesn oo ennnece am coouene a 209
SD card/USB connection............... 209
Massage function...............-000 eee 57
PRrOnts 2 seess x = sie x 2 ees 7 8 eee ee eae Fe 58
Mechanical keys » 2 wow s y mew ss mews gy eee 33
Media......... 0... cc eee 222, 226
DIiVGS': + 2 osu « 2 goa 3 2 yee 2 Yee 2 a ew 222
Supported formats............-....-. 232
Mediacenter’s « csisccs +o cscs « « somine 0 © asoeune oo 227
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI) .............0005 222
Supported types and formats........... 232
Memory fUNCtION cas + = eons se reas xo Rees ee 64
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 236
Menu paths: < ¢ ees se ewes ae pees ee een ee 16
Message Access Profile...........-...0- 181
MessageS..... 1... 0-00 eee cece eee ee 181
Mirror COMPASS... 1... cece eee eee 54
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 49
DIMMING ¢ ¢ sews s & ewe 4 x mows + eae 2 HIE 50
MaNTEYZOTITOR. creams» « snsem » 9 wet oo enue x 6 51
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 17
Mobile device
refer to Telephone............00eee eee 173
Mobile phone network
Connection settings...............005 185
Motor compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 241
Overview... ..... cece cece eee eee eee 242
Safety precautions................2.-. 240
Storage
compartment............00e00 76
MOUGNtain pPasseses « wees ss news oy aoe ewe 98
MOUNTAIN TOAdS's: « & sem = & sews = x neues +o ee 98
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons: « sxisess os swiss @ 3 omar ao ena oa 12, 26
Operating...................0.00.0000. 12
Programming buttons.................- 26
Voice recognition system............... 24
Multi Media Interface................... “7
Menus.and symbols « wscsa «occa © cence «nn 18
Operating................2.02.000. 15,18
Switching the displays on or off.......... 17
MUlt@ icy: « 2 ame « 5 sews s 2 Wem 2 2 eee & ee 8 26
myAudi..
2.2... ee eee eee 27
Automatic login: « « sess ¢ s ame ¢ ¢ wens s ¢ os 27
myAudi navigation................. 197,201
N
Narrow areaSien: s = ees gs sea yo seen es 151
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 271
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