2021 AUDI A5 trailer

Wheels

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-
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
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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 front end of
the driver's door.

Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your
vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue

weight of a loaded trailer -

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Wheels


does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.

Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 254, fig. 176.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 254, fig. 176.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(= page 245, fig. 173) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
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Emergency assistance


ZA WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
@ Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Changing a tire
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 274.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
>» When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 274 and the
spare tire > page 280.
> Switch the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack”. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.




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Fig. 181 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
B4L-1337
> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 181.
>» Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Fig. 182 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
> Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the wheel bolt.
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench*. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.

Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising

the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

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Fuses and bulbs


Fuse panel © (brown)

2 | Audi phone box, safety belt microphone

Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-



3 port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist
6 Interior monitoring, anti-theft alarm sys-
tem, tire pressure monitoring system
7 Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module

8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module

9 | Power top control module
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.

ZX WARNING
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 230.

TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
a control module

11 | Auxiliary battery control module

12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras

14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module

Fuse panel (£) (red)

No. | Equipment

Right neck heating

Exhaust treatment

Power top control module
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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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*
@) Note
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.
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Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Tire pressure table.................0.. 256
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 124
Treadwear indicators.................. 253
Unidirectional...............0.0. 246, 279
Uniform tire quality grading............ 261
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 247
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 257
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 135
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Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
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Touch display
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Towing protection monitoring............. 37
TPMS
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Tire pressure monitoring system.... 262, 263
Traffic incidents
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Trafficdn formation . vss os sso 0 series ave 200
Online traffic information.............. 199
Traffic jam assist... 2.0.0.2... 0... e eee 147
Traffic light information................ 132
Traffic sign recognition................- 130
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Turn assist... . 02... cece eee ee eee 155
Turn signals ..... 2.0... e cece e eee 59
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312
Unlocking and locking.................-- 34
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Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 40
With the central locking switch.......... 36
With the convenience key..............- 39
Update (software)...................-. 222
USB
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USB
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USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 216
USB stick
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Users
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Using residual heat.................00. 101
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Vehicle
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Identification data................00. 299
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Unlocking and locking............-...-- 39
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Vehicle control services..............--- 184
Vehicle data label.................0000- 299
Vehicle identification number............ 299
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Lifting points..................00000. 278
Weliicle- key: « 2 snes = 2 ameee 2 aeseme » eevee 34, 38
Vehicle starting system................. 112
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