2021 AUDI A5 warning

Opening and closing

Power window switches:
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door*
Right rear door*
OOOO Central switch* for opening or closing all side
windows at the same time
Opening and closing the windows
The driver can control all power windows. All
power window switches are equipped with a two-
stage function:
> To open or close the window completely, press
the switch down or pull the switch up briefly to
the second level. The operation will stop if the
switch is pressed or pulled again.
> To select a position in between opened and
closed, press or pull the switch to the first level
until the desired window position is reached.
Correcting a malfunction in the one-touch
up/down function
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.
until the driver's door or front passenger's
door has been opened.
— The power windows are equipped with pinch
protection. The automatic window may stop
closing and will open all the way again even
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power
window switch up until the window is com-
pletely raised.
Convenience opening and closing
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re-
fer to the information in > page 52.
Convenience opening and closing the
windows and roof*
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof*
should open or close all at once > page 35, Set-
ting the central locking system.
> Press and hold the & or & button on the vehicle
key until all windows and the roof* have
reached the desired position > /A\.
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle until all
of the windows and the roof* are closed. Do not
place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
When all of the windows and the roof* are
closed, the turn signals will flash once.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 34.
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.

G) Tips
— The windows will automatically open slight-
ly when you open the doors.
— If the window in the driver's or front pas-
senger's door is completely open, it will
raise slightly when the door is opened. The
window will lower again when you close the
door.
— You can still open and close the windows for
several minutes after turning the ignition
off. The power windows do not switch off
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ZA WARNING
— Never close the windows or the roof* care-
lessly or in an uncontrolled manner, because
this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
roof* can only be opened and closed with
the vehicle key at a maximum distance of
approximately 6.5 feet (2 m) away from the
vehicle. Always pay attention when using
the f& button to close the windows and the
roof* so that no one is pinched. The closing
process will stop immediately when the f&
button is released.

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Opening and closing

Panoramic glass roof Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
“Si au seGe will open again automatically. In this case, you
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun- can then close it with the power emergency clos-
shade ing function.
Operating the panoramic glass roof and


> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.


Fig. 38 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons CG) Note
The control buttons are equipped with a two- Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
stage function. cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
Operating the roof sunshade particularly the electronic equipment.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the )
switch in the headliner @ briefly toward the @ Tips
rear or forward to the second level. — Interior airflow: wind inside the vehicle can
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the be reduced by the roof sunshade when the
switch to the first level until the sunshade panoramic glass roof is all the way open.
reaches the desired position. When the sunshade is all the way open,
close it approximately 4 inches (10 cm) until
Opersting the‘reur the wind inside the vehicle subsides.
» Tilting the roof: press the A> switch in the — After switching off the ignition, the roof and
headliner briefly up to the second level (@). sunshades can still be operated for several
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2> switch down minutes as long as neither of the front
briefly to the second level. doors have been opened.
> Opening the roof: slide the > switch back — It is not possible to open the roof when
briefly twice in a row to the second level @). temperatures are too low.
> Closing the opened roof: push the 2S switch
forward briefly to the second level. Valet pa rki ng
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.
Quick opening
The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.

You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 4S switch back briefly to the second
level ) twice in a row.
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Opening and closing

You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle ). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 38.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
>» Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior,
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr-
ests using the mechanical key > page 95,
=> page 94.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.


The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 Button in the driver's door
— &s Button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
@ Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-

D_ This function is not available in all countries.
2) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight2) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
Gi) Tips
— Ifyou sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 222.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 297.
(i) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 49, the vehicle >

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Power top

Power top
Automatic power top
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Applies to: vehicles with power top
The power top opens and closes automatically.
When open, the power top is stored completely
in the power top compartment. The power top
can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph
(50 km/h). The power top will not open when the
temperature is below -5 °F (-15 °C).
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind-
and waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of
water may form under extreme weather condi-
tions, such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is
normal and no cause for concern.
Follow the care instructions to keep the power
top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance
=> page 267, Care and cleaning. Also observe the
following:
— Open and stow the power top only when it is
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is
damp can create imprints in it, and mildew and
other damage can result if it is left stowed
while damp for long periods of time.
— To prevent scratching or damaging the power
top, do not use any sharp-edged objects to re-
move ice and snow. The rear window may be
cleared of ice with a standard ice scraper.
— Do not leave the power top open for several
weeks or the creases in it may become discol-
ored.
— Do not open the power top when the tempera-
ture is below 32 °F (0 °C). The fabric in the
power top loses elasticity in sub-zero tempera-
tures.

Opening and closing the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top
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Fig. 39 Center console: power top switch
Requirement: the luggage compartment lid must
be closed.
Opening and closing the power top
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open the power top, pull and hold the switch
@ during the entire process.
> To close the power top, pull and hold the switch
@ during the entire process.
Opening and closing the power top
(automatic operation)
It is not necessary to hold the switch.
Requirement: the speed must be between 4 mph
(6 km/h) and 30 mph (50 km/h). There must be
no passengers or objects on the rear bench seat.
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open the power top completely, pull the
switch @ briefly.
> To close the power top completely, pull the
switch @) briefly.
The status of the power top is shown in the in-
strument cluster display when operating the
power top switch.
You can close the power top when the wind de-
flector is installed > page 54.
A message will appear in the instrument cluster
if the power top cannot be opened or closed.
ZX WARNING
—When operating the power top, make sure
the function is not affected by wind or other


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Power top

completely closed. Do not place your hand in
the door handle when doing this.
The opening or closing process will stop immedi-
ately if you release the key or stop touching the
button or sensor*. Opening and closing with the
convenience key* is possible from up to 13 feet
(4 m) away.

ZX WARNING
Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > A\ in Opening and closing the power
top on page 51.
Power top storage compartment
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 41 Luggage compartment: power top storage com-
partment and button
Raising/lowering the power top storage
compartment
> To raise/lower the power top storage compart-
ment, pull the button in the luggage compart-
ment.
The power top storage compartment can be
raised when the power top is closed. This pro-
vides more cargo space in the luggage compart-
ment.
The open power top is stored and protected in
the power top storage compartment. The power
top storage compartment cannot be raised when
the power top is open. Because of this, the cargo
area in the luggage compartment is smaller
when the power top is open than when it is
closed.
® Note
To reduce the risk of damage, make sure there
are no sensitive objects in the power top stor-
age compartment's range of motion.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with power top
B Power top: malfunction! You may continue
driving (limited functionality). See owner's
manual
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the system. Try to open/close the power top
again. If the message still appears, have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility correct the malfunction. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) until it is correct-
ed.
Power top: rear seats occupied. Cannot run
automatically. See owner's manual
This message appears if passengers or objects
are detected on the rear seat while the power top
is operating. Make sure that passengers or ob-
jects on the rear seat have enough distance be-
tween them and the power top.
Power top: operation currently not possible
If the power top is operated continually for a
long period of time, the overload protection acti-
vates for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You
can open or close the power top again after that.
Power top: malfunction! Unable to operate
This message appears when there is a malfunc-
tion. The power top can be operated manually
=> page 55.

Z\ WARNING
Never drive with the power top unlocked. The
wind from driving could cause the power top
to open. This can result in injuries and dam-
age to the vehicle.

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Power top

Wind deflector
Applies to: vehicles with wind deflector

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Fig. 42 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (1)

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Fig. 43 Rear of the vehicle: inserting the wind deflector (2)
The wind deflector reduces air movement in the
passenger compartment in order to make driving
more comfortable.
The wind deflector is located in the luggage com-
partment inside the storage bag* or under the
cargo floor.
Inserting and positioning the wind deflector
> Open the rear window on the passenger's side.
> Remove the wind deflector from the luggage
compartment and fold it apart once. The wind
deflector is installed in the correct position
when the long side is toward the front and the
wind deflector frame is at the top.
> Insert both pins on the wind deflector (@) into
the mounts in the side trim panel on the driv-
er's side.
> Fold the handle @) upward and Lift the center of
the wind deflector slightly @).
> Now guide the wind deflector into the mounts
on the passenger's side @) and press lightly in
the middle of the wind deflector ©) until the
handle locks in place.
> Raise the wind deflector so that it is upright.
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Removing the wind deflector
> Fold the handle (2) upward and lift the center of
the wind deflector slightly @).
> Remove the wind deflector from the mounts in
the side trim on the passenger's side.
> Pull the wind deflector out of the mounts on
the driver side and lift it out.
> Fold the wind deflector together and store it
securely in the luggage compartment.

A WARNING
— Do not use the wind deflector to secure car-
go.
— Be careful when installing so you do not
pinch your fingers.
— Pay attention to the traffic when installing
the wind deflector. Install the wind deflec-
tor from the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.

C) Note
Do not lean against the vehicle when instal-
ling the wind deflector. Hard objects and dec-
orations on clothing such as belt buckles can
scratch the paint.
@ Tips
— The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up while driving.
— Only store the wind deflector in the storage
bag* or under the cargo floor when it is dry.

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Power top

Power top emergency
operation

Applies to: vehicles with power top
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Fig. 44 Luggage compartment: vehicle tool kit; release lev-
er
Only close the power top manually in an emer-
gency. Have a second person assist.
> Switch the ignition on if necessary.
> Move the selector lever to the "P" position (au-
tomatic transmission).
> Set the parking brake.
> If possible, open all of the windows.
> Open the luggage compartment lid and remove
the emergency release handle (d) from the left
side trim panel.
> Lift the cargo floor cover using the plastic han-
dle and hook the handle above the power top
storage compartment.
> Remove the hex socket round blade and the
flat-head screwdriver blade from the vehicle
tool kit @).
>» Release the cargo floor cover again.
> Fold the backrests forward so that you can pull
the release lever in the side trim panel @).
> Close the luggage compartment lid.
> Switch the ignition off.
> To reduce the pressure in the power top hy-
draulics, pull the switch to open the power top
and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
=> page 51.

Z\ WARNING
— The risk of pinching your hands or other peo-
ple increases during all of the power top
emergency operation steps.



— Make sure all windows are lowered during
emergency operation.
— Do not reach into the power top supports
or other moving components.
— Never drive with the power top unlocked.
The wind from driving could cause the pow-
er top to open. This can result in injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
Step 1: Release the power top storage
compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with power top


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Fig. 45 Rear bench seat: releasing the power top storage
compartment lid with the emergency release handle
> Remove the cover behind the rear seats by pull-
ing in the direction of the arrow. If necessary,
the cover can also be removed with the screw-
driver.
> Put the emergency release handle and the hex
socket round blade together.
> To unlock the power top storage compartment
lid, insert the emergency release handle into
the opening on the rear panel of the power top
storage compartment lid.
> Turn the emergency release handle in the direc-
tion of the arrow until it locks into place.
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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 51 Instrument panel: light switch with button
@ Light switch &
Turn the light switch @ to the corresponding po-
sition when the ignition is switched on. The 2
symbol and the selected position will turn on (ex-
cept position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will automatical-
ly turn on. In vehicles for some markets, you can
switch the automatic daytime running lights on
and off in the MMI.
AUTO - The headlights will automatically adapt to
the surrounding brightness.
300: — Parking lights
2D - Low beam headlights
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the corresponding BB or 200 in-
dicator light will turn on depending on vehicle
equipment.
@ All-weather lights Zo
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO or ZO position.
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
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traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive lights only
function when the light switch is in the AUTO po-
sition and the all-weather lights are switched off.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

(i) Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.