2021 AUDI A5 cruise control

Driver assistance

This may also occur in some situations when
there is no apparent obstacle.
> Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— If the message B& ready to drive!) appears,
your vehicle will start driving even if there is
an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead. To reduce the risk of an acci-
dent, always make sure there are no obsta-
cles between your vehicle and the vehicle

driving ahead.

@) Tips
For safety reasons, the adaptive cruise control
will only be active if
— The driver's safety belt is fastened
— All doors and the hood are closed
— Your vehicle is not stopped for a long period
of time
Driver intervention request
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
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Fig. 121 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion
The request for driver intervention instructs you
to take over if the adaptive cruise control braking
function is not able to maintain a sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle driving ahead. The system
will warn you of the hazard with the indicator
light and the message Distance!. An audio signal
will also sound.

D_ This is not available in some countries.
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The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
sistance display is open in the on-board comput-
er > page 17.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
Adjusting adaptive cruise control
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

You can adjust the system individually. The set-
tings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Audi adaptive
cruise control.
Possible settings:
Applies to: vehicles without Audi drive select
Driving program - Depending on the selected
driving program and distance, the vehicle han-
dling will be adjusted from Sport to Moderate.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Vehicle handling will be adjusted based on the
set distance and the selected Audi drive select
mode > page 118.
Store last distance - The last distance that was
set will be stored after the ignition is switched
off. If the distance is not stored, distance
(time distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is
automatically preset every time the ignition is
switched on.
Predictive control > Set speed limit - adaptation
to speed limits can be switched On or Off. Regu-
lation With tolerance can also be selected, if de-
sired.
In this scenario, you may fall below or ex-
ceed the set speed in favor of increased efficien-
cy.
Predictive control > Adjustment to curves along
route - Adjustment based on the road ahead can
be adjusted. The setting influences vehicle >

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handling with predictive control, for example the
speed for driving through curves.
Gi) Tips
Certain settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
If El or big is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the adaptive cruise control or traffic
jam assist functions may be unavailable or may
be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 128 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Please take over!
This message appears if the vehicle rolls back
when starting on a slight incline, even though the
systems are active. Press the brake pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling or starting to move.
Traffic jam assist
Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist

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Fig. 122 Turn signal lever: button for traffic jam assist and
Audi active lane assist
Traffic jam assist supports the driver when driv-
ing in traffic jams or in heavy traffic.
In a speed range under 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system can help to keep the vehicle within a lane
calculated by the system. Within the limits of the
system, the system controls the steering auto-
matically when adaptive cruise control is switch-
ed on. Since traffic jam assist is only an assist
system, the driver must always keep his or her
hands on the steering wheel and be ready to
steer. The driver can override the control at any
time by actively steering.
The system is designed for driving on express-
ways and highways.
Requirements for using traffic jam assist:
> The traffic jam assist is preselected in the MMI
settings: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE >
Driver assistance > Traffic jam assist.
> Adaptive cruise control must be switched on
and active > page 141.
If you open the Driver assist display in the on-
board computer > page 17, the indicator
light and the message Traffic jam assist will turn
on when a traffic jam is detected.
Activating or deactivating traffic jam assist
> To activate or deactivate traffic jam assist,
press the > fig. 122 button.
Always switch off traffic jam assist in the
following situations:
— When increased attention is needed from the
driver
—Inconstruction zones
— In city driving
— On stretches of road with curves
—Inunclear traffic situations such as at intersec-
tions or toll stations
— The turn signal was activated.
Indicator lights
Traffic jam assist is available.
iB and a - Traffic jam assist is switched on.
Vehicles driving ahead were detected. Your vehi-
cle adapts while driving.
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Driver assistance

7} - Traffic jam assist switches off if the driver
does not take over steering after multiple driver
intervention requests. The system brakes the ve-
hicle until it is stationary.
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the steering
power from the system is not sufficient, the driv-
er steering intervention request will alert the
driver using audio and visual signals, such as
or EE. Take over the steering and keep your
hands on the steering wheel so that you will be
ready to steer at any time.
If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive
cruise control (with traffic jam assist) will be
switched off. The system brakes the vehicle until
it is stationary.*

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— The activated traffic jam assist is only an as-
sist system, and the driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the vehicle. The driver is
especially responsible for braking, steering,
starting to drive, and controlling the speed
and the distance from other vehicles.
— Turn on the traffic jam assist only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Switch the traffic jam assist off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes or highway ex-
its. This prevents the vehicle from accelerat-
ing to the stored speed when in these situa-
tions.

G) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, etc. The driver is always
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responsible for following the laws that are
applicable in the location where the vehicle
is being operated.
— If traffic jam assist was deactivated through
the MMI, you can continue operating the
Audi active lane assist using the > fig. 122
button > page 150. The traffic jam assist
functions are no longer available.
— You are not necessarily guided to the center
of your lane.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist
If BS. or |i is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the traffic jam assist functions may be
unavailable or may be limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution
may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 128 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.

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Distance warning
Applies to: vehicles with distance warning
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Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise control:
Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: display of the current dis-
tance
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 124 Instrument cluster: distance warning
General information
At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65
km/h), this function measures the distance to the
vehicle ahead as time. If the distance falls below
the warning threshold and remains there, the
system will warn you of the hazard with the |
indicator light.
Image in the Driver assistance display
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
The display only appears if the Driver assistance
display is selected in the on-board computer
= page 17 and the adaptive cruise control is not
actively controlling the vehicle.
@ Detected vehicle driving ahead
@ Use the markings to help you estimate the
distance to an obstacle. Each marking repre-
sents approximately one second.
@® Set warning threshold. Depending on the set-
tings, the display will be colored in from the
bottom to the top.
@ The actual distance is smaller than the set
distance and you will be informed about the
danger.
Adjusting the distance warning
The system can be switched off or on in the MMI
and you can customize the distance warning
threshold. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Distance warn-
ing.
Messages
ir or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the distance warning functions may be un-
available or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 128 and try to turn the system on
again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
G@) Tips
— The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You may fall below the warning threshold
briefly when passing or when quickly ap-
proaching a vehicle driving ahead. There is
no warning in this scenario. A warning is giv-
en only if you fall below the warning thresh-
old for an extended period of time.


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Driver assistance

Audi active lane assist/
lane departure warning
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
The Audi active lane assist/lane departure warn-
ing (called only Audi active lane assist in the vehi-
cle displays and in the information that follows in
this Owner's Manual) can detect lane marker
lines within the limits of the system. If you are
approaching a detected lane marker and it ap-
pears likely that you will leave the lane, the sys-
tem can warn you with corrective steering anda
steering wheel vibration, if necessary.
The system functions in the speed range of ap-
proximately 40 mph - 155 mph (65 km/h -
250 km/h).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control and traf-
fic jam assist
If the conditions are met, traffic jam assist
switches on at speeds under approximately
40 mph (65 km/h) > page 147.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
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Fig. 125 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Display and warning
The availability, readiness to provide warnings,
and the warnings are indicated with indicator
lights. Audi active lane assist is ready to provide
warnings if an object is detected on at least one
side of the lane where your vehicle is traveling.





Driver assistance Indicator lights Meaning
display Audi virtual | Instrument
cockpit cluster (analog)
@ White a * oe Audi active lane assist is activated, but is not
lines ready to provide warnings.
@ Green ry rey Audi active lane assist is activated and ready to
line(s) provide warnings.
@ Red 7 7 \ Blinking Audi active lane assist will warn you with correc-
line tive steering before exiting the lane. If the system
must intervene for a long period of time, a mes-
sage will request the driver to drive in the center
of the lane. The steering wheel will also vibrate
lightly when exiting the lane.

If the system is switched on but is not ready to
provide warnings, one of the following systems
limits or situations could be the cause:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
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— The speed is below the activation speed
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.

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Fuses and bulbs








































Fuse panel (4) (brown) Fuse panel © (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 1 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 electronics, seat ventilation,
2. [Engine control module rearview mirror, rear climate ‘control sys-
1 |tem control panel, neck heating, front pas-
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup- senger's airbag warning light, diagnostic
port, massaging seat connection
4_|Automatic transmission selector lever Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
5 |Horn 2 tem control module
6 |Parking brake 3 /Sound generator
7 | Diagnostic interface 4 |Clutch position sensor
8 | Roof electronics control module 5 |Engine start, emergency shut-off
9 | Emergency call module 6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
10 | Airbag control module antenna (TMC)
1 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An- 7 |USB input
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 8 | Garage door opener
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor 7 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
13 | Climate control system ulation
14 | Right front door control module 11 | Front camera
15 | Climate control system compressor 12 | Right headlight
16 Brake system pressure reservoir, left neck 13 | Left headlight
heating 14 |Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel © (black) Fuse panel © (red)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
1 |Front seat heating 1 | Ignition coils
2 |Windshield wipers 2 |Climate control system compressor
3 | Left headlight electronics 5 | Left headlight
4 | Panoramic glass roof 6 |Automatic transmission
5 |Left front door control module 7 | Instrument panel
6 | Sockets 8 | Climate control system blower
7 Right rear door control module, right rear 9 |Right headlight
power window 10 | Dynamic steering
All wheel drive control module 11 | Engine start
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system control module

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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 99
A
AIC cooling MOde:. « « vesiare «sas © wrens 6 avers 99
A/C system refrigerant oil............005 300
Acceleration measurement.............. 134
Accelerator pedal....... 0... cece eee eee ee 107
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 107
AGCOSSONICS © iiss 2s weer «wai + wave «6 o5a08 296
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 150
Adaptive cruise control................. 139
Adaptive dampers............000 ee eee 119
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ............-. ce eee eee 100
Adjusting the brightness................. 63
Adjusting the sound.................00- 221
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ........ cee eee eee 100
Adjusting the volume..............2.-005 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 221
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 221
Aitbag’syStem « « sams s seen + wees os reese es 79
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 274
All-weather lights...............-..20--- 58
Allseason tires..........2.220202200005 260
All wheel drive
refer tOQUAtEOmms: 5 = yews « w eam eo ewe 120
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback’. « oii. eons 6 6 cris 6 0 ow 211
Operating...............0..0 000.0000. 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 211
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
Anti-lock braking system............0005 121
Anti-Slip Regulation. ................405 121
Anti-theft alarm system ..............000. 37
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 219
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation........
Audi active lane assist..............
Cleaning the camera area..........
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors..............
Predictive control................
Traffic jam assist..........-..00-.
Audi adaptive light.................
Audi connect
FefEr LO CONNECE ss = « awe + e wane seas
Audi drive selects: 2 : ssa as xeaas x een
Audi music interface...............
Audio files...............002--000-
Safety measures ....... 0c. ee eens
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist................
Audi smartphone interface..........
Legalinformation................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system...
Automatic headlights.............
Auto Lock (central locking) ..........
Automatic climate control system....
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission............
Automatic wipe/wash system........
Average consumption..............
Average speed............0.- 0000
B
Bag hooks............--6- eee sees
Band
refer to Frequency band...........
301

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Index

Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience closing..........0...e5e0% 46
HOO « sisson sa cnamee ov atteoe a como eo ae vo 2331,
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass:r00ficc:. «sien as nani we 6 cas 47
Power top......... 00.0 e eee eee eee eee 51
SUrishiade:((60f)': = ween 5 2 same 3 2 eae & te 47
WINdOWS « wsaics 2 ssomee x 2 voscu vo sane eo voce 45
Cockpit diMMiNG « = sess « ¢ ess + ¢ wees se ews 63
Cockpit (OVErview) « « eiea ss wewa s eawwa 2 newer 6
ColOricOdGlss « « waes so sae,p < Asem 2 3 eae EB 299
Compact spare tire................0-00. 280
Compartments............ 00 cee eee eee 92
Compass inthe mirror............-00 eee 67
Compliance ..... 2.0.0... eee 297
Conferenceicalbeains << wma «0 icra vw wmncs va a 177
Configuration wizard.................04. 20
CONNEC: ss saws s + eewe so eee so eee soe 182
Datta plamsrs s onesene « s sesusm « o vaeeove « seanous w = o 186
Data Privacy..............0-00 cee aee 292
EMme@rgenieyCalll swcsc « s sews 2 9 ewe + eee o 187
Infotainment: ss savsse 6 aacsun a 0 asso a nuns 182
Infotainment services...............-. 183
Online roadside assistance............. 188
Vehicle control services.............005 184
Connected devices
Device overvieW............ 0.0. e eee 223
Connections
refer to Media..............0000- 210, 212
Consumer information.................5 294
Consumption
Reducing........... eee eee eee eee ee 110
Consumption (fuel) .................000. 17
Contacts
TMPOrtitiGwas : « wees 5 » wee sy Sees Foe 179
Updating inthe MMI...............068 79
also refer to Directory................. 176
Convenience key...........-00 eee eee 34
Convenience closing................00 46
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 38
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 46
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooling system
Adding
coolant................220005 237
Checking the coolant level............. 237
COOlANE esis oe cere x wma cw aneees w w oO 236
Gornering
lights: + «seme 2 seem 2 o eee oo ee 58
Cruise control system...............005 136
CUP HOIdErS ces ¢ « seen 3 2 heen se een ce eee = 91
Current consumption ..............0.0005 17
D
Data module
Serial’number(IMED) « ssw + 2 caer 2 ¢ sous 2 179
Data plans sce « « sees x v eeeu oo are 2 e oes 186
Data PriVaty’: s cas ¢ 5 seas 7 ¢ cees ts ees ee 292
1) 17
Sting’: weow « » wees so wees go ewe oo 22.1;
Daytime running lights.................. 58
Declaration of compliance............... 297
DEF (instrument cluster)................. 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 200
Destination onthe map................. 193
Details... 6.0... ccc eee eee 193
Determining correct load limit........... 259
Digital compass.............0 eee ee eee ee 67
DIMENSIONS! 3 & sncwne « sanizene » a sussnne » w sesoane w 299
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 64
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 64
Difect@ lye: s : eaves = » seeps & 2 seeps x ees cE 176
Businessicardiescia so acevo & oceans 6 sranans «4 ie 177
Settings............. 0.02.22 c eee 179
Display
ClEQNiNG’s s = aan sy same xo ewe Fy ewe £ 270
Displaying tooltips.................000. 20
Disposal......... 0... c eee eee eee 294
Distance .... 0.6... eee eee 17
Distance warning cxsces « « saves « + concen o + soar 149
Doors
Child safety lock. .... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 45
DOOF COMPACTSWITCH s z ayeay s a says 9 4 amar og 62
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media.............000005 210, 212
303