2021 AUDI A4 ABS

Wheels


—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
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
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Fig. 166 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.

D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
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—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-
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 inch (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 166. 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 >

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Wheels

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.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
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 254. 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 245, fig. 168.
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 254
— 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 254.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fi appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @ indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
=> page 254. 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.

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Care and cleaning




Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
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, treat afterward with water, 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

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

Z\ 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.

() Note
— Headlights and tail lights

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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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HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 162
High beams
High beam assistant.................4. 52
Highway lights ....... 0... cece eee eee ee ee 51
Hill descent assist..............02-000. 108
Hill descent control............0 eee eee 107
Hill hold assist... 0.0.2... ee ee eee eee 97
Home
refer to Home address...........-000% 187
Home address ....... 0.00.0. c eee eee ee 187
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 48
Home screen... ... 2. eee e eee eee eee eee 18
HOM... eee eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0. 2.0 e eee eee 176
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Idle
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Ignition
Switching onvand Off". wes x y says « ¢ caver « 9 95
Imbalance (wheels) ............000000 0s 244
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 37
Indicatorlights » neow ¢ a wes ¢ ewer ws wares ao ee 7
INSpPectionintetWals ¢ ssw < gapen g x paves se ne 233
INStroMment ClUStErs = wasn s x wom » x eowe sy ew 12
Adjusting the layout................00. 13:
Cleaning........ 0... eee eee eee eee 258
ENGin@: code: « = sas ¢ seas ¢ eee ae Heese 215
Failures: «osc 2s mene oe pews se ee ¥ ee 12
On-board computer............00200 eee 16
Operating...............2.. 0.02.0 000 13
Service interval display................ 233
Software information................. 215
Switching tabs..................200005 13
Switching the view............ 00ers 13
Vehicle functions................00000- 16
Version information...............0-5 215
Instruments
Adjusting illumination.................. 55
Integrated Toll Module................. 125
Intelligent search
Navigation’: « s sxe 5 ¢ caw + + seein s o tees = 182
Interior lighting « . esccms ve ewe ve mes vw 54,55
Interior MONitOriNg’s + 2 wesw ce wows s ween a ae 36
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 58
International’ travel... seessieivaseveuea Li?
Internet
veferto:connects =» ssw ss wees eo wes 2 oe 173
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 197,198
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 202
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Jump starting......................00. 268
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Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement.........c:eecceeeeees 37
Mechanical key...........0...000 02000 37
PANIC button ....... 2.20... 00 cece eee eee 38
Replacing the battery.................. 39
Unlocking and locking.............e eee 38
Vehicle code... 6.2.2... eee eee eee eee 37
Key user... 2... ee eee ee eee 31
RICK EOWING. « ccenerts «a: eames 0 a ayngen eo acne 9 me 99
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Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 141
Lane departure warning
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 141
Laptimer........... 0.000000. 0.0 2000. 124
Evaluating s « saws « & cae & & eee so ees os 125
StANEIINGsis 6 & conse w o owen 7 cummins & 7 aE & > 124
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 78
Leather care and cleaning............... 258
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 215
Software information................. 215
Software licenseSicx « s wews ss wee s genes 215
Version information...............000- 21S
License plate: brackets + scies 6 seen 3 6 ser 283
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 264
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