2021 AUDI A5 oil level

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 g indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level is recommended.
Messages
& Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
236
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 237.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 237. 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°)
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

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.

ZA 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 230, 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.
238
Brake fluid

BFV-0229]


Fig. 170 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 230, 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 232, fig. 167 at both
openings and remove it.
>» Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 232, fig. 167. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
oA.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Messages
EG i @ 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.

ZA 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

Index

Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0. 118
Drive system... ... 00.20. cee eee eee eee 110
Audi driveselect . cc.0i ices d ceca cain 118
Drive system (message) ........00. eee eee 112
Driving down hills............0. 00.0 eee 116
DrivING PFOGKAME. « « eserce «© sone 6 0 sons aw ane 146
Driving through water.................. 116
DrIVING ELIMI 5 & cescinne 6 5 cose vo een & enawens a 17
Driving tips
Driving through water...............0- 116
Efficient driving................00000- 110
Uphilland downhill................... 116
DFIVING:-trACK es: « 2 sews & 2 seme xc owe oe 116
Driving Up:hills. < 2 sees + » yews 5» ewes c 2 eee 116
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 98
DY MAMIE StEEKING = wwe = 2 qewe a 2 anes = noR 119
E
E-itidilss < same « 2 sau: ¢ 5 sepa 2 s neem 2 5 pee 180
SOCHINGSiccsain » sew © © wravens a & soomem w V soveTS 6 180
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 121
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 290
Efficiency assist.............0 02. eee ee 137
PREGietiVe CONTTOlacs ¢ = wax + xeme 2 2 pene 142
Electrical system. ...........0.0020000. 239
Electromechanical parking brake......... 114
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 121
Electronic immobilizer................00. 39
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 121,
Embedded SIM Card « seswiie ss sien os wiven oo 8 183
Emergency assistance ............00000e 274
Emergency braking function............. 115
Emergency call.........cceeeeveee 178, 187
Emergency flashers...............000005 61
Emergency mode............020 eee eee 109
Emergency operation
DOOGIS s seas 3 ¢ Sone 2b ROMA ca aK o ANeRE se 37
Fuel tillerdoor ic = swiss a 2 saves wo wien «2 axe 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Panoramic glass roof...............2-0. 47
Emissions control system..............- 229
304
EMErGy’CONSUMENS Hs 6 ceive e sieves ww neeewe wo x
Energy management... 006. eeee ee eens
Engine
Breakingin.............. cece eee eee
Emergency StOpies : « sews ss weea s eae gs
JUMPISTAREIING » « canseis ws wssins 6 # oeenss a a une
Start/Stop system...........--0000005
Starting/Stopping ws ss caw se ewes yams
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood..........
Overview ......- 2. eee cee eee eee
Safety precautions............-0.ee0ee
Engine data
refer to Sport displays..................
Engine oil
AGING «scence ox cesses > 5 eons owes av ara
Changing.......... eee eee eee eee
Checking oillevel.............---000--
CONSUMPTION ess « & sivees 2 o onerees & o ewer @ 8 ov
Indicator light..............02..0000-
Replacement interval.................
Temperature display.................-.
Engine sound
Audi drive select............ 0.00000
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system.............
Engine startsSySte ny wcusooe » scaseas o « seas oo one
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system.............
Entry/exit lighting. ............0 0...
Entry ASSISTANGE!S. 4 « scusnze » » sxnzece » o asnseue ow anes
also refer to Exit assistance.............
GlSO refer to Seats ¢ seen % 3 aes sv awn % Ears
Environment
Unleaded gasoline..................0.
ESG
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control...
ESCSpOlbnnsos 5 2 omners x x emmes oo nveoeee ao manne ©
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............
Event Data Recorder (EDR)..............
Exitassistamee « scccene a 0 sxesese = v vreuain 3 o anes © 5
EXHE WAP Gicnes 2 a caees vw cscs «Heaven «© enone
Exterionantenna s wise <2 wees 2 6 mec ss oes
Exterior lighting + « ¢ see: +» sees y sae ees

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Index

Parking lock
Manually releasing.............000005 108
also refer to Gears... 00... cece cece e eee 105
PaSs*throuGl scx = = casas ¢ s eatem 3 ¢ Hae ¢ coe 95
Pedals... 0... cc eee e cece eee eee eens 107
Perchlorate. ... 0.2.0... eee eee eee ee eee 294
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Peripheral cameras............---0000 0s 161
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 172
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 173
Settings........... 00.02 eee eee eee 178
Phonebook
refer to Directory....... 0.0.00 cece eae 176
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN..............-..0005 31
Protection esc os was < v owiie + ¥ wou 2 ¥ ecoxmn 32
Playbacki(media) si cscs 2s sos so secu s 2 acs 212
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 206, 207
Polishing ices o csenwes xo onesies vv vein ¥ w anewwn oe 269
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter.............0005 98
Pollutamtfilter’. cxscsns + somes 2 0 onesies + 6 ncooee © 98
Power SOUPCES's + wx a 8 inne oo creme @ 8 91,211
POWEPtOP sien oo cen 3 2 enna oo ee vo ee 51
Cleaning. .... 2... cece eee eee eee 269
POWePWINGOWS « scsvine i o ssvirs & arene & wanes ee a 45
Malfunction
Power windows malfunction.............. 45
Predictivercomtrols.. wise ss aves 0 aceon 0 0 some 142
Predictive messageS..........00eeeeeeee 138
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 152
Presentation modes. . « some « «smc = awamene = 201
Presets
Radio... eee eee eee ee 205
Presets list
Feferto Presets’. « «ccc. i aes de nas ses 205
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
AROS = vonsnas we wince 2 3 Hones 8 x cements oH ee 254
Profile:picture « seca < s samo 2 wane 6% oem @ a oes 31
Protecting’: =o cos vo ee oo een oo een oo 269
Pyrotechnic elements............--..-- 294

Q
quattro... 2... eee eee 120
Selective wheel torque control.......... 121
R
Radio’: < » seme s sams : Rome « ¢ ome & seme ee 202
RagiOteXtecsas «sina x wana 6 2 imeem «2 emwew 205
Station list........ 0... 202
Radio communications equipment........ 296
Radioequipment wai. <2 cee ee cee eee es 296
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 297
Rain/light sensor
Automatic headlights .................- 58
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 65
Random
réfer to Shutfle:: < s sess = 2 mee %s seen ee xe 214
Range (fuel level) ................000000- 17
Reading lights.............. 0.0.00 eae 62
Rear cross-traffic assist.............00.. 165
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear seatS......... cee eee 94,95
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
RESEPAINES sisi > rome os weve a 6 ase 6 ZNO & 92
Rearview camerals «wea ss evens ¢ wom a yo 161
Rear window defogger............--+0. 101
Recirculation mode..............+..05- 100
Recuperation.......... 000 cece eee eee ee 17
Refrigerant oil... 2.2.2.2... eee eee 300
Refueling. ........ 0... cee eee eee eee 227
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-0e ee eee 48
Remote control key..............-.00005 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement..............--0000-- 38
1 40
PANIC function..............00 00 ee eee 38
Replacing the battery.................. 40
Unlocking and locking................-- 39
also refer to Vehicle key............00.. 38
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 277
Repairs. ... 0.0.0.0... eee 294
Replacement key.........-..0--00000005 38