2021 AUDI A5 brakes

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 -

Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

@) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage, the power
top* and the trim molding with the high-
mounted brake lights must not be cleaned
with a pressure washer
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 67
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution® >
tail lights

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Index

Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 241
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 239
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 240
Belt positioners sins oe seus vo new vs eww oe 77
BlOGk POURC sew: 2s wencu 2 o pee 2s eee F ee 196
BlOWEr's » owes 2 = seme 2 2 saves 2 eee oe ree E 100
Bluetooth
AUGiO player = secu ss mone oo wasn oo inane Wo 210
Connecting a device..............0000- 223
Connecting a mobile phone............ 171
Deleting a device ........ ces eee eeeeeee 224
Device Overview « sicisce « « ssc «© cscceue a 6 aoeee 223
Disconnecting adevice................ 223
Displaying profiles..................0. 224
Selecting adeviee « scsics 2 6 snscis © 6 arsnin + 6 « 223
Specifying a favorite.................. 224
BoOSt ..... cece eee eee 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 238
Brakes... 2... eee 112
Brake fluid: « « seas s ¢ wows se eews oo eee 238
Emergency braking function............ L15
(0) 116
New brake pads................ 000 eee 113
Brands ..... 2... ee eee eee eee 225
Break-in security feature.............000. 37
Breaking in
New brake pads..........-.. eee eee ee 113
NQWHIFESS = 5 sccons 3 0 ascane © 0 wemwm ooo aa 9 251,
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0- 213
Business. addressins ¢ vss «+ mean a 3 man oo 196
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 231
Battery specific.......... see eee eee eee 240
CAlElist,. scsnis x 2 ammnes + « creme & & mean = eee « 175
Cameras
Coverage areaS.. 1... eee eee eee 127
LOGAtIONS <5 « = seem 5 2 Rom FE eR FE oe 128
Capacities
Fuelitank’: » soos 3 2 mews 2 2 awe 2 4 came + ne 300
Washer fluid reservoir................. 300
Carwashiis s sxsw 2 «crue 6 o ance a 0 comics oo oem 267
302
Catalytic converter..............-00000- 229
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...............-.00. 171
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 173
Central locking.................520 eee ee 34
AUTO LOGK:: » cuoz = wees: = sem 4 s seu 2 mae 34
Conveniencerkey a ica 2 swoon wwe o 6 sao a 39
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Messages ........... 0.00. c eee eee ee 36
Remote control key...........eeeeeeeee 39
SOLUINGS « 2 sees & o cmnmres © 3 smreees w o omnes Bo seats 35
EMILE KY, wccssie wc » sienna us oneuane # % ansine 5 ens 39
Central locking switch..............20005 36
Ceramic Drakestiins oo scuns wo sueeme « omen ¥ 5 8 113
GOrtiTiCati Oia « sacs oo omens oo sam oo sm 297
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ..... eee ee ee eee 91.
Charging the battery
Mobile devices. ................000005 211
USB « = usu = ¢ nme © E ROU ¢ FoR § 2 ee 174
Wirelesst. xs seswes « 0 ansuosa sx aswsar oo amanere #0 6 174
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 45
Power WINdOWS........ 0. cece ee eee eee ee 45
Rear dOOrSisy: + « sexse & s saws 4 Scum s 2 oem ge 45
Child safety seats..............--.000-05 84
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 89
Securing with a safety belt.............. 87
Sectiring with LATCH « s « avs « ¢ zeus 5 x ewer 87
Cleaning... 0.0... . cece eee eee eee eee 267
Cleaning Alcantara............--.00000. 270
Cleaning artificial leather............... 270
Cleaning carbon components........ 269, 271
Cleaning CONtrOIS:. « sie. 6 sree oo eevee 4 2 we 270
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim... 269,270
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 269
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 270
Cleaning textilee:s » vows se cena: 2eas a ¢ toe 270
Climate control system .............0000. 98
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
ROI = sscas © 6 woanere © wennane © 6 over © oo ammo 98
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock.. 0.2.0... cee cece eee 45