2020 AUDI E-TRON steering

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not permitted can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.

Tire wear and damage
B4H-0415

Fig. 162 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-


D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 162. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth )) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
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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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minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 267. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA\ WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system

indicator may be delayed.

Gi) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 255. Using these tires is rec-
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 258.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@ Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
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Emergency assistance

— When the parking lock is engaged, neither
the front nor rear axle may be lowered or
raised more than 10. The driveshafts or
tires could be seriously damaged.
— Towing must not be used to charge the
high-voltage battery (recuperation), be-
cause this could result in major damages to
the tow vehicle or the vehicle being towed.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@ Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 158 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 281.

Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 282,
> page 283.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 47. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
282
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 96.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Switch the ESC off to avoid error messages
=> page 105.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

Front towing loop



Fig. 176 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
» Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 274.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 176. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

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Fuses and bulbs

@ Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.


Fig. 180 Right side of motor compartment: fuse assign-
ment
| 33 a |
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No. | Equipment

Charging port door

Climate control system compressor


High-voltage charger

Thermal management

1
2
4 |High-voltage battery
5
6
7 Electric drive

11 | High-voltage charger

13 | Thermal management

14 | Windshield washer system control module

15 | High-voltage battery water pump

16 | Windshield wipers

17 | Thermal management



nment - Front |



Fig. 181 Front passenger footwell: fuse panel with plastic
clip

Fig. 182 Front passenger footwell: fuse panel with plastic
clip
The fuse assignment on right-hand drive vehicles
is a mirror image of this.




18 | Thermal management Fuse panel
19 | Thermal management No. | Equipment
21 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 3 Climate control system, fragrance system,
lonizer
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 |CD/DVD drive, instrument panel
7 |Steering column lock
8 |Upper/lower display




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Fuses and bulbs







































Fuse panel (a) (black) Fuse panel (4) (brown)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 | Right front safety belt tensioner
11 | Light switch, switch panels 4 |Left front safety belt tensioner
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Air suspension/suspension control
15 | Steering column adjustment 6 |Right headlight
16 | Steering wheel heating 7 |Left headlight
Fuse panel @) (black) 8 Left rear door control module
No. Equipment 9 |Right rear door control module
1 |Front seat heating 10 | Infotainment system control module
2 |Cimatecantral system 11 | Driver assistance systems control module
3 | Left headlight electronics 12 | Diagnostic intentawe
4 |Panoramic glass roof Fuse panel (5) (black)
5 |Left front door control module No. | Equipment
6 | Sockets 1 Seat electronics, front seat ventilation,
8 | Instrument panel rearview mirror, diagnostic connection
9 | Right headlight electronics 2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
Windshield washer system/headlight diagnostic interface
10 washer system 3 | Exterior sound generator
12 | Parking lock 5 | Electric drive
- 7 |Active accelerator pedal
iss cares) 8 | Night vision assist
Baia Equipment 9 |Adaptive cruise assist
1 | Anti thettalarmisystem Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
2 |Drive system control module 11 terns
3 | Emergency call system 15 |USB input
4 | Selector lever
5 [Horn eer ggage comp:
6 |Parking brake
7 High-voltage battery, battery monitoring iB ° 5] 5 ny ~ a (a |
control module A) LD.
8 | Roof electronics control module
10 | Airbag control module
11 | Left front lumbar support
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system, body electronics Fig. 183 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
16 | Climate control system blower with plastic clip >

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Index

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Free text search
Media... .... 2. cece eee eee eee eee 230
RediGisu « 3 savas @ sien & E RaUR ¢ E ReUOR £ Be 216
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 198
Freeze protection
GOOLAN Brees so amsias a x cess sv emecene ow nena a 242
Fronticenter armrest « sso ss see os wees oo 59
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 154
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Front... 0. cece ee eee 59
ROGE exces ¢ = sqeys & 2 teams & 2 aes xo Ete x Be 58
Front wiper blades
CHANGING’: «seas sw ewes ee tee ee oe 52
Cleaning... 0... cece eee ee eee eee eee 52
G
Garage door opener.............--00000- 41
Garment HOOKS nie so aussie 6 a suasnee ox annie «a oe 76
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 298
(Cl 90
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 251
Glove compartment..............-00000- 76
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 298
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 298
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)............. cece eee 298
H
Handsfree... . 2... cee eee eee 174
Hands.FreetProfile:. sence «0 wsisase « + canoe 0 6 174
Head-up display
Adjusting... 2.0.0... e cece eee 23
Adjusting the brightness................ 49
Operating « « sss 2 2 secs oo meme o wamN & ¥ BHR 23
Headlight range control................0. 45
Headlights
GLEAMING ss seswns 6 & sumsins aw suwsere @ & somvens @ & ame 269
Headlight range control................ 45
Washer syStert x « swe s « mews 2 2 eke 2 2 ee 51
Head restraints
Adjusting... .... 0. cee eee eee 60
Removing and installing................ 60
Heated rear window............-.000000e 84
Heated steering wheel.............00000e 85
Heating......... 0... c eee eee eee eee 82
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 173
High-voltage battery................005 107
Advanced charging settings............ 114
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 117
Charging............-. eee eee eee 108,111
Charging display on the vehicle......... 113
Charging equipment.................- 115
Charging methods...............-.05. 108
Charging ports on the vehicle........... 108
GChargingtimMeter « sewn a 6 wenn sw ee ooo 109
Connecting the charging cable.......... 111
Messages while driving..............-. 115
Not running for long periods of time..... 110
Opening the charging port door......... 111
QUICK Charging as = sees ss eees ts ews eo: 108
Setting the charging target............ 113
SELCIMGCME CHET. « ansvnce ou annsaue » w arnimre & we 114
Transporting charging equipment....... 117
High-voltage system.............00 00 ee 107
High beams
High beam assistant..............-.... 46
Highway lights..............0...0000005 4S
Hill descent assist................00000. 99
Hill hold assist... 0.0... cc eee ee eee 90
HOld.assiSti. « » ansces 2 a seers + m cnneans a a sxamnie «ox 97
also refer to Hold assist..........-...-. 97
Hold Assist
refer to Hold assist & esas ce caws ee pawn ee 97
Home
refer to Home address................ 206
Homeraddress’: sy cwon + 2 gow 3 game w e eam 206
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 41
HOMe@ISErEON:: « & seems oo setae ow ecco won oo 16
HOMN « ¢ sees 2 & ees os swe oo eee es eee Be 6
Hotspot
MO PEP TONNER: 2 x seawee oo snenewe i amaestes wavs 192
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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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