2021 AUDI A5 clock

Opening and closing

between the rear of the vehicle and your ga-
rage door. In some situations, the function
may be limited or temporarily unavailable.
This may happen if:
— You are standing too close to the bumper or
too far away from it
— The luggage compartment lid was closed or
opened immediately beforehand
— You park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long period of time
— You clean your vehicle, for example with a
pressure washer or in a car wash
— There is heavy rain
—The bumper is very dirty, for example after
driving on salt-covered roads
— There is interference to the vehicle key's ra-
dio signal, such as from mobile devices or
remote controls
Mechanically unlocking luggage
compartment lid
Fig. 33 Inner luggage compartment lid: access to the
emergency release. (2) Coupe, @) Sportback
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Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 34 Luggage compartment lid: mechanical key in lock
cylinder
» Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for-
ward > page 94.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 38.
> Using the mechanical key, pry the cover off the
luggage compartment lid trim panel.
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press
the lever in the direction of the arrow using a
suitable object (such as a screwdriver) or using
the mechanical key if necessary.
> Fold the backrest backward until it locks into
place.
Applies to: vehicles with power top
>» Remove the integrated mechanical key
=> page 38.
> Insert the mechanical key in the luggage com-
partment lid lock cylinder.
> Turn the key counterclockwise. The luggage
compartment lid opens.

Observe the safety precautions > page 41.


If you have folded the backrests into the up-
right
position, always check if the lock is cor-
rectly engaged by pulling forward on the
backrest.

Power top

compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with power top


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Fig. 46 Rear of the vehicle: lifting the power top storage
compartment lid out and securing
> Place the power top storage compartment lid in
the storage compartment ().
> Secure the raised power top storage compart-
ment lid by inserting the screwdriver into the
hinge @). Make sure to insert the screwdriver
through both holes in the hinge.
> Allow the power top storage compartment lid
to lower slowly until it remains stationary.
Step 3: Lock the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 48 Inside of the power top: locking the power top with
the emergency release handle
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> Stand next to the vehicle when the door is
open.
> Hold the power top by its front edge and pull it
completely out of the power top storage com-
partment > A\ in Preparation on page 55.
> Press the power top onto the windshield frame
> fig. 47.
> Remove the cap from the inside of the power
top.
> Insert the emergency release handle into the
opening and turn it clockwise until it stops
> fig. 48.
> Check to make sure the power top is latched by
lifting at the front edge of the power top. If
locked correctly, the power top will not lift any
farther.

Step 4: Close the power to
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 49 Rear of the vehicle: closing the power top storage
compartment lid and power top
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Fig. 50 Rear bench seat: locking the power top storage
compartment lid with the emergency release handle
> Lift the rear edge of the power top and remove
the inserted screwdriver from the hinge.
> Close the power top storage compartment
lid @ and let the rear edge of the power top
lower @>@.

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Warm and cold

-} Neck heating*
Applies to: vehicles with neck heating
The neck heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press the 2 button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the J button again to de-
crease the temperature one level at a time. The
neck heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
a Seat heating and ventilation*
Applies to: vehicles with seat heating/ventilation
If you press the # button, you can turn either the
seat ventilation or the seat heating on or off.
— If you turn the knob @ clockwise, you will turn
the seat heating down to the lowest level (1).
The red LED in the button will turn on. To in-
crease the temperature, keep turning clockwise
to the highest level (3).
— If you turn the knob @ counterclockwise, you
will turn the seat ventilation down to the low-
est level (1). The blue LED in the button will
turn on. To increase the ventilation, keep turn-
ing counterclockwise to the highest level (3).
® Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. The temperature
is controlled automatically.
You can switch the defroster on or off using the
® button. You can switch the function off by
pressing a knob ().
@ Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
& button for more than three seconds. This is
stored until the ignition is switched off.
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual
heat function switches off automatically after
about 15 minutes.

Z\ WARNING
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the neck heating”. To reduce the risk
of injury, these individuals should not use
neck heating*.
— If the air vents in the seats are covered by
clothing or similar objects when the neck
heating* is switched on, the output from the
neck heating may become very hot tempora-
rily. This can cause burns on unprotected
skin exposed directly to the vents.

G) Tips
— When the power top* is closed, the neck
heating* will switch automatically from set-
ting 3 to setting 2 after approximately six
minutes.
— The heat output from the neck heating* is
lower when the power top” is closed than
when it is open.
Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with 3-zone deluxe automatic climate
control system
You can adjust additional settings.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning.
Auto recirculation
When switched on, automatic recirculation con-
trols the recirculation mode automatically. You
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Driving

— Start/Stop system* must be deactivated
>page 111.
—ESC must be limited > page 121.
— Driving program “S” > page 106 or the Dynam-
ic Audi drive select* mode must be selected
=> page 118.
Using Launch Control
— Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it all the way down for at least one second.
— With the brake pedal pressed, press the accel-
erator pedal all the way down with your right
foot at the same time.
— Once the engine reaches a constant speed, re-
move your foot from the brake pedal.
Once the vehicle has started moving, reactivate
the ESC so that it is fully functional.

ZX WARNING
Only use Launch Control when road and traffic
conditions allow it and other road users will
not be endangered or impacted by your driv-
ing and the vehicle's acceleration. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.



@) Note
When accelerating using Launch Control, all
vehicle components are subject to heavy
loads. This can result in increased wear.
@ Tips
After accelerating using the Launch Control,
the temperature of some vehicle components
may increase greatly. If that happens, the
function will not be available for a few mi-
nutes to reduce the risk of damage. After a
cool-down period, Launch Control will be
available again.
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Manually releasing the parking lock
B8W-0047

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Fig. 105 Front cup holder: parking lock emergency release
The emergency release is located in the front cup
holder under a cover.
You will need the screwdriver and the socket
wrench from the vehicle tool kit in order to re-
lease > page 274. Use the flat side of the reversi-
ble screwdriver blade.
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
> Secure the vehicle against rolling > page 104.
> Remove the rubber mat.
> Pry the cover off the opening using the screw-
driver inserted in the slot.
> Insert the socket wrench from the vehicle tool
kit into the opening.
> Turn the socket wrench clockwise until it stops
@ and press it downward until it locks into
place @).
> Leave the socket wrench inserted.
Resetting the parking lock
> Press the brake pedal and start the engine.
> Keep the brake pedal pressed and engage the
following selector lever positions one after the
other: "N","D", and back to "N". >

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Checking and Filling

corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.
— Do not use any gasoline mixture whose
composition cannot be identified.
— Audi does not assume any responsibility for
damage to the fuel system or for perform-
ance problems caused by using gasoline
mixtures different from those specified.
This type of damage also does not fall under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under
the emissions control system warranty.
— If you notice a higher fuel consumption or
poor handling or performance problems due
to such gasoline mixtures, Audi recom-
mends fueling with unblended gasoline.
Gasoline additives
An important issue for many automobile manu-
facturers is combustion residue in the engine
that results from the use of certain fuels.
Although types of gasoline differ depending on
the manufacturer, there are similarities. Certain
substances in the gasoline may cause deposits in
the engine. Additives in the gasoline that should
keep the engine and fuel system clean do not all
function equally.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
If you use incorrect fuels over a long period of
time, the maximum engine performance may be
impaired by combustion residue.
@) Note
— Damage or malfunctions caused by the use
of incorrect types of gasoline are not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
— Only gasoline additives that have been ap-
proved by Audi may be used.

Refueling
Messages
A Tank system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Fueling procedure

Fig. 161 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door

Fig. 162 Fuel filler door with attached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
> Unlock the vehicle if necessary.
> Press on the Left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > fig. 161.
> Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
> Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door > fig. 162.
> Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
> Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Donot =>
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Checking and Filling

continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
>» After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow
the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
> Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found ona label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=> page 226.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 300.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the EY indicator light will
turn on.


ZA\ WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.

ZA WARNING
Audi does not recommend transporting fuel
containers inside the vehicle. Fuel could leak
out of the container and ignite, especially dur-
ing an accident. This can cause explosions,
fires, and injuries.
— If you must transport fuel in a fuel contain-
er, note the following:
— Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can oc-
cur while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
— When using fuel containers made of met-
al, the fuel pump nozzle must always re-
main in contact with the container to re-
duce the risk of static charge.
— Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as pos-
sible into the filler opening while refuel-
ing.
— Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel con-
tainers.
— Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.




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() Note
— Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle
components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
— Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel may enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
— Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.

Emergency assistance

Emergency assistance
General information
> Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle ona level surface.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.
> Set the parking brake.
> Switch the emergency flashers on.
> Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.

Equipment

Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack

Fig. 177 Luggage compartment: cargo floor cover
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack, tire mobility kit
and compressor are stored in the luggage com-
partment under the cargo floor cover.
» Applies to: Coupe/Sportback: To open the front
compartment, lift the cargo floor cover by the
strap @.
> To open the rear compartment, lift the cargo
floor cover by the plastic handle @).
> Applies to: Coupe/Cabriolet: Hook the plastic
handle @) into the luggage compartment seal
or above the power top storage compartment.
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» Applies to: Coupe/Sportback: To remove the
cargo floor cover completely, pull it toward the
rear using the plastic handle @).
> Applies to: vehicles with spare tire: Turn the
handle counter-clockwise and remove the spare
tire.
» Applies to: Coupe/Cabriolet: Unhook the cargo
floor cover again before closing the luggage
compartment lid.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool
kit, tire mobility kit, and compressor may be lo-
cated under another cover that is secured with a
handwheel.
Applies to: Cabriolet: The vehicle jack is located
under the foam piece. To remove the foam piece,
you must remove the wind deflector*, the com-
pressor securing strap*, and the handwheel.
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack in the stor-
age bag: The bag with the vehicle jack is secured
to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment
and must be secured to the tie-downs again after
using it.

Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack in the storage bag
A vehicle jack that is unsecured, incorrectly se-
cured, or not secured in the luggage compart-
ment may slide out of place when braking,
turning, or in an accident, which increases the
risk of injuries to vehicle passengers. To re-
duce the risk of an accident, never transport
the vehicle jack without securing it.
G) Tips
—Insome vehicles, the rear compartment
may not open.
— The vehicle jack in your vehicle is mainte-
nance-free.

Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 274.
» Set the parking brake.