2021 AUDI A4 garage door opener

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
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Odometer.............. cee eee eee ee
Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator...............0--000.
Vehicle functions...............-----
Touch display.....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
Generalinformation.................
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External voice operation..............
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Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Central locking..............00-e eee
Child safety lock.............00.-000
Power WindOWSic« s < sews ys wey 5 2 em 5
Sliding/tilting:SUNTOOF escinie os wise a 6 soe
Panoramic glass roof.................
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Valetiparking = s ss-e «x cscs ov cree a ¥ os 48
Garage door opener..........--.00 eee 48
Lights and Vision................. 51
Exterior lighting...................4. 51
Interior liQhting ss =e aves ss eews so eos 54
ViSIOMsn « 3 ses 3 3 ema oo wena vo ae © ove 55
Windshield wipers.............-..45- 58
Digital compass.............-.-0000- 61
Sitting correctly and safely...... 63
Correct passenger seating position...... 63
Frontseats:: » ssw. « ¢ sews & » saws +s ewe < 63
Steering wheel seis < «cies ¥ eerie ss eee 66
Head restraints.................0000. 67
Safety Beltsi: s sass x eeups ¢ < saves 2 e cee 68
Memory function . « scons ecw ee cro ee 71
Airbag system... ... 2.62... 0 ee eee eee 7X
Child safety seats.................04- 76
Storage and convenience........ 82
POWErSOURCES coisa gs seen ss wae se aes 82
Gup holders. ¢ ssn ss wee 2 2 see 2 & pee 82
Storage and compartments............ 83
Luggage compartment............... 83
ROOF hacks « = weies x = wae 2 s eae 2 & ween 2 88
Warm and cold................... 90
Climate control system............... 90
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 91
Steering wheel heating............... 93
Fluids in the A/C system. .........0065 93
Driving .............. 0.0... eee eee 95
Starting the vehicle...............0.0. 95
When driving isis ss iovsvie se aerswce oo anes oe 96
Drive system... 2.2... ee eee eee eee 101
Start/Stop system .........ee cece eee 102
BrakeS's so isemi 2 wane w aman a 2 oer as ie 104
Electromechanical parking brake....... 106
Special driving situations.............. 107
Driving: dynamic. . « sic. 6 6 see a 6 se 110
Audi drive select..................00. 110
SUSPENSION es « + exes ¢ ¢ eres +o ees vv eae 111
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8W1012721BC
Touch display

Possible functions characters that have been entered @) and results
may be shown @).
Description
Press: switches the center display Opening text input
on or off (this can also be done us- > Tap inside the input field @.
ing the button in the center con-
sole)
/Press and hold: switchesthe | Requirement: multiple input languages must be
defined in the MMI > page 24.
Switching input languages
screen clearing mode on or off
(can also be done using the but- > To switch between the defined input languages,
ton in the center console) press the button @.
Opens the garage door opener
function Switching the input methods

> To switch between handwriting input or the on-
Possible.quick:settings screen keyboard, press the button @).

Symbol Description

Apply sound settings Entering text
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard: To enter
text, press the buttons on the keyboard. De-
pending on the usage context, you may also be
able to swipe over the letters )).
> Applies to handwriting input: To enter text,
Manage connected devices
Manage users
= Set displayed content in the noti-
fication center

PLwAec Set date and time simply write in the input area using one finger
©. You can write the separate characters next
Tonia: to each other or one on top of the other with-

out having to move your finger over after writ-
ing a character. When you end the entry, the
writing is interpreted by the system.
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard with an in-
7 put language that uses accented characters: To
Maal enter accented characters (such as 4, ¢, fi, 6),

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Pea press and hold a character that has accented
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Cea versions available and select the desired ac-
cented character.
» Applies to: handwriting input: To enter a space,
drag a line from left to right in the input sec-
Fig. 18 Center display: text input 5
tion ©.



> To select a location in the text input, press on
the desired location in the input field. You can
control the location more accurately using the
Overview
In the input fields of various menus, you can en-
ter letters, numbers and characters, for example slider on the screen ©.
to find an address in navigation*. > To delete individual characters, press 1@, or
The text that is currently entered is displayed in » Applies to: handwriting input: Drag a line from
the center display @. Depending on the context, right to left in the input section ©).
word suggestions may be given based on the > To delete multiple characters, press and hold
a@.

2) Depending on the country or equipment
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Opening and closing

@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
G) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.

The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.
You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle ). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 37.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
» Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior,
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr-
ests using the mechanical key > page 86,
=> page 85.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.



D_ This function is not available in all countries.
2) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 Button in the driver's door
— As Button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
@) Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight2) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA\ WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
(i) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 213.

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8W1012721BC
Opening and closing

— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 284.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > (i).
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 49, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the - button on the
display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the - button on the
display and then press the respective system
button. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with programmable steer-
ing wheel button: If you have configured the
programmable steering wheel button, press
the *K button > page 29 and then press the re-
spective button for the system. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the display (notification cen-
ter > page 22). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.

2) Only applies to rolling code systems
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the - button on the
display. Follow the instructions in the MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing)
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
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Opening and closing

» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually (names may have a maximum of 10 char-
acters).
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the 7 button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename. If necessary, delete the preset
name, such as Garage door opener 1.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
Applies to: vehicles with location pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed > page 49 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the / button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 22. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press aa.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
sO
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
Y is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
G) Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
G) Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button @).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.

Fuses and bulbs






Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel (© (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 11 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel (®) (red) Fuse panel (0) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Front seat electronic, seat ventilation,
rearview mirror, rear climate control sys-

































tem control panel, windshield heating, di-
agnostic connection
2 Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
tem control module
3 |Sound generator
4 |Clutch position sensor
5S |Engine start, emergency shut-off
6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
antenna (TMC)
7 |USB input
8 |Garage door opener
9 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
ulation
11 | Front camera
12 | Right headlight
13 | Left headlight
14 | Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel (©) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 {Ignition coils
2 |Climate control system compressor
S |Left headlight
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system blower
9 |Right headlight
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start



2 | Engine control module
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 | Automatic transmission selector lever
5 |Horn
6 |Parking brake
7 | Diagnostic interface
8 | Roof electronics control module
9 |Emergency call module
10 | Airbag control module
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor
13 | Climate control system
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system compressor
16 | Brake system pressure reservoir
Fuse panel (©) (black)
No. | Equipment
Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
Left headlight electronics
4 Panoramic glass roof / sliding/tilting sun-
roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 | Sockets
7 Right rear door control module, right rear
power window
All wheel drive control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight

washer system control module

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Fuses and bulbs


2 | Audi phone box

Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist


6 |Tire pressure monitoring system

Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module

8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module

TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
10 control module

11 | Auxiliary battery control module

12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module



No. | Equipment

Exhaust treatment
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket


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All wheel drive control module, sport dif-
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ferential


11 | Exhaust treatment

Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
276

If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 221.

Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.

Index

ExteriOmmirrorssecs os asco w 6 aeons vo ween 9 we 55
Folding settings............. eee eee eee 34
External voice operation................. 27
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 213
Fast route............ 0.0.0.0. . cee eee 182
Favorites... 0.2.0.0... cee eee eee eee 21
BIW@tOOth): < seca ss ceca s i yews se ees 2s 215
NaViGatiOnices ss sescsus so aves + ware eo nena 183
Telephone ..........0 00 cece eee eee 167
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 284
File formats (media drives).............. 207
Filling
Tank capacities.......... eee eee eee 287
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 226
FOGUING's « « supe ¢ ¢ cause 5s same 7 2 eee a eae 218
LOAKS ice ie x erences = 6 caenene a 6 aueuioe we axons 6 eae 222
Forward gear
refer to Gears... . eee eee eee 97
Free text search
Media... .... eee ee eee eee 206
RadiO sys = ¢ seove + © sees ¢ crews ge pew Es 195
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 182
Freeze protection
Coolant... ... 2... eee eee eee 227
Windshield washer system............. 233
Frequency band..........-....--.000-5 193
also refer to Frequency band........... 193
Front center armrest..............02 0005 66
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
REAR « ieiam co nasi 3 onan + wR Ts HeEEE Be RO 65
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... 00. c eee ee eee eee 59
Cleaning... .. cece eee 59
Fuel... 2. eee eee eee 217
AGGItIVES: = ess = ven e = sees os owen ee xe 218
CUFrFeENE CONSUMPTION ¢ & sesso 6 3 ese ao eee 16
Fueldisplay....... 2... cece eee eee eee 12
GaSOliNGs « sees ss ween oe eee ce een es es 217
Reducing fuel consumption............ 102
Tank capacity...........0 ee eee eee eee 287
292
Fueling
Fuel filler door. ....... 0... cece eee eee 218
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 220
Functions on demand...............4.. 175
Functions that require a license.......... 75S
also refer to Functions on demand....... 175
Fuses
ASSIQNMENKS « & senses o 8 mnmors & & mamens @ & inerer 273
Replacing......... 0. cece eee eee eee 272
G
Garage door opener...........0..000 eee 48
Garment hooks ...... 2... 0c e eee eee eee 83
GaSOUME sscwee a 2 evarnes a a omawwes vx amos ow vase 2 217
Additives... 0.0.0... eee e cece eee eee 218
GasOliNe MIXtURE cnn « : seam ct same & 2 Hew 217
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 287
GOSTSics + nayss = = pees = yeu se eeUR GE ROUSE 97
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 238
Glove compartment.............--000-05 83
Valet parking: « < ews + ¢ sees se news oe ees 48
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 287
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) .............0000.0005 287
H
Handstreess «sss x i souness 6 0 annwine «a auaware x 163
Hands Free: Profiles «3 inisa ao inesow a vow & 163
Head-up display
Adjusting. ........... 0c cee eee eee eee 25
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operatings « : vem « x ewe 5 ¢ eee g 7 eee oe 25
Headlight range control................0. §1
H@AdLIQtS: ¢ = xcs ¢ < eees x = Resa cB eS ea 51
Gleanings « 2 svc so wes 2 wea ee res ees 256
Headlight range control................ 51
Washer system.........--00 eee eee eee 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 233
Head restraints < seus « s ems s + sates =v egops se 67
Heated rear window...........0 eee eee 93
Heated steering wheel..............000.. 93
Heating...........0.. 00.0. cee 90