2020 AUDI E-TRON ABS

Wheels

differently even if they are the
same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire” is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re-
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
All four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds. For this rea-
son, in case of emergency, only
use a Spare tire* that is the same
circumference as the regular tires.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,

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damage to the vehicle and an
accident could result.
—Only use tire/rim combina-
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
—For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth-
er vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
—Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif-
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when

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ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 279, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk

of an accident.

Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning
Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the & indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fi Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 279, Finishing.
fi Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.
fi Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that

the wheels are attached correctly.
G) Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 248. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
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Wheels

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving ona signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
Eye) tLe
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light @ and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
= page 267. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 258, fig. 164.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 267
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire > A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 267.
ITPMS| Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
Ifo appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one >

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Care and cleaning




Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®)
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution®, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
Artificial leather, | the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye with an absorbent towel and treat afterward with wa-
ter, if necessary.

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary®).

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
dried stains: Oil cleaning spray

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components

a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

ZA WARNING ZA\ WARNING
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause

wiper blade chatter.

— Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging sys-
tem and connectors in water.
— The Audi e-tron charging system must only
be cleaned when the control unit is com-
pletely disconnected from the power supply
and from the vehicle.


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Data privacy

— How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
— How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and in-
juries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age, and crash location) are re-
corded. However, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac-
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the in-
formation if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
Assist system monitor
This vehicle is equipped with an Assist System
Monitor (ASM). The ASM collects data that is not
stored by the EDR in the event of an accident. The
main task of the ASM is to make it possible to un-
derstand the role and the behavior of the assist
systems in these accident situations. In addition
to the data that the EDR stores, the ASM records
data related to the assist systems starting sever-
al seconds before the accident or near-accident.
The data collected by ASM depends on the equip-
ment and may include the following information:
status information of the assist systems (for ex-
ample, if they are switched on or off, system
events, etc.), control interventions (for example,
by ESC, ABS, Audi pre sense’, etc.), and assist
systems settings (such as speed settings).
Special devices and access to the vehicle or to the
ASM are necessary in order to read the data from
the ASM memory. In addition to the vehicle man-
ufacturer, third parties such as law enforcement
authorities can also read and analyze the stored
data if they have access to the vehicle or to the
ASM.
Data usage
Audi can read out the information stored in the
data memories or similar data, or give this infor-
mation to third parties, especially in the follow-
ing situations:
— If the vehicle owner or lessee agrees
— If there is an official request from the police
— Ifa court or authorities request it
If legally permitted, Audi can also use the data
for analysis of vehicle operation and safety per-
formance or provide this data to third parties for
research purposes.
Transmitted information
Data collection
Applies to: vehicles with data collection
Depending on the country, AUDI AG may collect
data for the following purposes, for example: of-
fer and product optimization, public safety, pro-
vision of Audi connect remote vehicle services,
and adaptation to customer expectations. For ex-
ample, various technical function data, environ-
mental data, driving data, and usage data will be
collected for a specific purpose and forwarded to
AUDI AG. The data will be sent from the vehicle
at the time the data was collected.
Applies to: MMI: You can find additional informa-
tion about data collection in the MMI. Select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General > Legal
notes > About Audi connect.
If you would like to deny data transmission to
AUDI AG, contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation. You also have the option to deactivate
data transmission within the privacy settings.
Privacy settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Privacy settings.
When using Audi connect services or during data
collection, data will be transmitted from the ve-
hicle.
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Index

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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