2021 AUDI A4 coolant

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Checking and Filling

The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.
K WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of



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this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.



Fig. 159 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 221.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 233
) Jump start points: (+) under the cover
= page 232, Charging the 12 Volt vehicle
battery > page 268, Preparation

Engine oil filler opening (%27) > page 225

Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 224


) Coolant expansion tank (-£) > page 228
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) > page 229
The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
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Checking and Filling


— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.
@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

() For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level is recommended.
Messages
/_E| Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 228.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 228. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
& Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
| Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only add the follow-
ing coolant additives mixed with distilled water.

Coolant additive Specification


Gl12evo TL774L

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.


Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% 25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
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>

Checking and Filling

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.
— If the G12evo coolant additive is not availa-
ble in an emergency, do not add any other
additive. You could damage the engine. If
this happens, only use distilled water and
restore the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— You can continue driving if the permitted
G12evo coolant additive was not added.
However, go to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the coolant replaced to reduce the
risk of engine damage.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
(Gitta diet lis

RAZ-0540,



Fig. 161 Engine compartment - Coolant expansion tank:
@ cover with release button; @) markings
Observe the safety precautions > page 221, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 222.
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The coolant expansion tank for some engines is
located in the water drip tray under a cover. If
necessary, remove the cover that is located under
the windshield wiper on the front passenger's
side.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 223, fig. 159 using the outer
markings (2) > fig. 161. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
» Applies to: vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:
There is a float located in the coolant expansion
tank. Read the coolant level using the coolant
level float. When the engine is cold, the float
must be located between the MIN marking and
the edge of the filler opening on the coolant ex-
pansion tank.
> When you add coolant to the expansion tank,
please refer to > page 227, Cooling system.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing
the coolant additive with distilled water.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 161 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
» Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
=> page 227 up to the MAX marking. Or, in
vehicles with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine, the
float must be located between the MIN mark-
ing and the edge of the filler opening on the
coolant expansion tank.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine: if necessary,
press the float into the coolant expansion tank
using the cover.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.

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Checking and Filling

Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

A WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off, and allow the engine
to cool before working in the engine com-
partment. Always follow the information
found in > page 221, General information.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

® Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229]


Fig. 162 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 221, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the driver’s side.
> Lift the cover > page 223, fig. 159 at both
openings and remove it.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 223, fig. 159. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Messages
EG / @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an

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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.

Wheels

Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
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ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle. If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ-
ed as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total
weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker on the driver’s side B-
pillar respectively on the front
end of the driver's door.

Index

Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 41
Convenience closing...........00.++00% 46
HOOP «a asaces Luggage compartment lid............... 41
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 42
Panoramic glass'roOf ici «+ eaves ew wrens oo a 47
Sliding/tilting sunroof................-. 46
Sufishadé (OOF): « + eww = x sates ¢ oem ze se 47
Wind OwS:. « sess «save oo ance 2 0 weuew sw vee 45
Cockpit diMMING:: « & excuse cers so eens ees 55
Cockpit (GVEMIEW)'s + saws 2 2 eam ae wows 2c ce 6
Collapsible spare tire.................0- 267
Collapsible tire
refer to Collapsible spare tire........... 267
Color cOd@ Compact spare tire. ........... sce e eee 266
Compartments...........0.0 eee eee eee 83
Compass inthe mirror............-0 0-0 ee 61
Compliance ..... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 284
Conference call......... eee eee eee eee 168
Configuration wizard « « sce 26 wicca a wena o 19
CONNEC son 2 & ieee 2 wares o were oo sR we oe L73
Data plans... 0... eee eee eee ee 177
Data Privacy..............2..0..0200. 279
Eme@ngericy'Calll ws a » aaa a & ons 2 9 rey 178
Infotainment............... 2.0 e ee eee 173
Infotainment services............00005 174
Online roadside assistance............. 179
Vehicle control services................ 175
Connected devices
Device overvieW.......... 00 eee eee eee 214
Connections
referto Media................--- 201, 203
Consumer information.................- 281
Consumption
Re@dUCING secs << sees = = wows sp eee sp ee 102
Consumption (fuel) .................000. 16
Contacts
IMPOFUNG ces s news 3 x woRG 5 5 aeEE Tae 170
Updating inthe MMI.................. 170
also refer to Directory...............-. 167
Convenience key...............00 000s eee 33
Convenience closing...........-...+6.: 46
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 37
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 46
290
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooling system
Adding
coolant..............2--0000- 228
Checking the coolant level............. 228
GOOlANE
« sess oo soem oo memes © a ieenen @ DesemN 227
Cornering
lighticcs : gees s see es Senge 2 wes 51
Cruise control system..............00-5 127
CUB ROIGETS secs 5 eas « Basen Gs Hates ee BEG 82
Current consumption..............000005 16
D
Data module
Serial number (IMED) «swiss eae as rene 170
Data Plans = sees ss sees sine sarees bees 177
Data Privacy... .... cece cee ee eee eee 279
Date... eee eee 16
SEUting:< = = seme ¢ = see Fe ewes Fe ee Ee we 212
Daytime running lights.................. 51
Declaration of compliance............... 284
DEF (instrument cluster)..............005 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 191
Destination onthe map...............0. 184
Details... 6.0... ieee eee eee eee 184
Determining correct load limit........... 249
Digital GOMpass)s: sevsia + 0 woicssue se anesene 6 coven ws 61
DIMENSIONS ie. © & sss 2 w mens © w seen we AMR 286
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 56
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 56
DIRECtO RY asus 5 2 wees 5s eee 5 3 ee Ey ERE 167
BUSIMESSICATG iam a wasn a 6 anesens « @ asanim www 168
Settings.......... 20.0.0 e eee eee eee 170
Display
Cleaning ....... 6... cece eee eee eee 258
Displaying tooltips..................00. 19
Disposal. ... 2.0.0... cee eee eee eee ee 281
DIStANGE cecriie is « coemmes ox mevece x somnwse ow omevere & 16
Distance’ Warning « sesisies + s acs w o enone & eeewens 140
Doors
Child safety lock............. 00... eee 44
DOOr COMEACESWITCH): « s waas s 6 eae s jaan a 3 54
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 36
Driver information system................ L3
Drives
Feferto Med ideas se exw ae eevee 6 owe 201, 203