2021 AUDI A5 high beam

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Cockpit


Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Door handle
Central locking switch
Memory function buttons
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Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Audi active lane assist .........
— Traffic jam assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn he
— Driver's airbag
— Operating buttons
—Shift paddles ................
Instrument cluster .............
Reset trip odometer ............
Windshield washer system lever ..
Emergency flashers .............
Center display .................
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Lockable glove compartment with:
— Valet Parking function
Front passenger's airbag
Knee airbag
Climate control system ..........
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
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— Start/Stop system
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
— Parkassist os 5 & enies so acs x ¢ ee
— Parking system
—Center display ................
Cup holder ...............0000.
MMI On/Off button
Opening and closing the power top .
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Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
=> page 138
Efficiency assist
> page 138
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 145
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Traffic jam assist
=> page 147
Active lane assist
=> page 150
High beam headlights
=> page 59,
=>page 59
High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60
Laser lights
=> page 60
Child safety lock
=>page 45
Child safety lock
=> page 45
Child safety lock
=>page 45

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Power top
=> page 53




























High beam assistant
=> page 59,
=> page 60,
=> page 62
Convenience key
=> page 104
Transmission
=> page 109
Start/Stop system
> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 115
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 115
Hold assist
=>page 115
Steering
=>page 119
Speed warning system
=> page 130
Speed warning system
= page 130
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
> page 131
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
CRUISE
Cruise control system
=> page 136,
=> page 137,
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 138,
Predictive control
> page 143,
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 147,
Traffic jam assist
=>page 148
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 143

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Lights and Vision


Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 52 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals 15>
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective Kl or By indicator
light will flash.
@ Right turn signal
@® Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams =O and headlight flasher
> Move the Lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 59
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=o) indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.

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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 61.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 59, fig. 52. The fa&4 in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ea indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 59, fig. 52. The & in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 59, fig. 52. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 59, fig. 52. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

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


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— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is responsible for
controlling the high beam headlights and
adjusting them to match the lighting and
visibility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-
ate glare for other drivers.
@ Tips
Adhere to any local applicable regulations
when using the lighting equipment, for exam-
ple in regard to reducing glare for other driv-
ers. The driver is always responsible for adher-
ing to the regulations applicable in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being operated.
Laser lighting
Applies to: vehicles with laser lighting


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Fig. 53 Headlights: label
The laser high beams increase the range of the
headlights.
Technical
changes to the headlights have signifi-
cantly increased the range. An additional module
integrated in the headlight converts a blue laser
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light into a white light using a luminescent mate-
rial.
Activating or deactivating laser lights
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant and the
laser lights must be switched on in the MMI
=> page 61.
The high beam is controlled by the high beam as-
sistant. The laser high beams switch on shortly
after the LED high beams are switched on.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 59, fig. 52. The Fa
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically.

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The laser high beams are switched on at speeds
above approximately 44 mph (70 km/h) when
the high beams are switched on. The Ed indicator
light will turn on if the high beams are switched
on. The B indicator light turns on if the laser
lights are switched on.
The laser beam is switched off when the speed
decreases below approximately 30 mph (50
km/h) or when the high beam assistant switches
the LED headlights off.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 126.
— All repair procedures on the headlights must
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility that will
perform the work according to Audi factory
specifications. Incorrect repairs could result
in eye injury, impair the function, and may
void the vehicle's operating license.
— Opening the laser module is not permitted
and could cause permanent injuries to the
eyes.
— Dangerous exposure to laser beams may oc-
cur if the covers are removed or if the head-
lamp module housing is opened.

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@) Tips
— The headlight contains a class 2 laser. The
technical design converts the laser beam so
that there is no danger when it is used for
its intended purpose.
— The laser beam emission from the head-
lamp has been classified in accordance with
IEC 60825-1:2007.
— The possible emission is below the thresh-
old for laser class 2.
— Maximum laser beam output: 5W (continu-
ous emission), wavelength range A= 400 nm
-700 nm.
—The headlamp light functions are rated in
accordance with IEC 62471-5:2015.
— The beam emitted from the headlamp was
classified as risk group 2.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high
beam assistant on and off.
Laser lights - You can switch the laser lights on
and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area
around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked
or when the driver’s door is opened while the ig-
nition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it
is dark and the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion. The front and rear daytime running lights*
switch on automatically each time the vehicle is

unlocked regardless of how bright it is outside
the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: This function cannot be switched
off. They activate automatically each time the ig-
nition is switched on.
Emergency flashers
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Fig. 54 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and By indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
@) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
ite
— you are the last car in a traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
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— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
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If the Ea indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.

By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to environmental con-
ditions
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
a Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. In the
AUTO light switch position, the low beams re-
main switched on at all times for safety reasons.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
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Interior lighting
Front interior lighting


Fig. 55 Headliner: front interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
axs* - Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @ when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting
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Fig. 56 Headliner: rear reading lights
Reading lights
> To switch the reading lamp on or off, press the
~¥ button @.
> To activate the manual dimming function*,
touch the surface while the light is switched off
“~¥@ and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.

Index

Heated steering wheel................-. 102
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HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 171
High beams
High beam assistant................... 59
Highway lights...... 2.6.0... e eee ee 58
Hill descemticomtrol. « secve + « canise «a mmo © & 116
Hill Holdsassist « cco es sense w eranene ve mee 2 105
Home
refer to Home address.............04. 196
Hommesaddnessi, = sieves + nmawos «+ wines x 2 eens 196
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 48
Home screen... ... ee eee eee ee eee 19
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Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0 0.0 c eee eee 185
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Idle
refer to Gears..... 2... eee eee eee 105
Ignition
Switching Onvand Off : s owes + + news «cares 103
Imbalance (wheels) ..........-...2--055 253
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 38
Indicator lights = sews = « segs o 7 wows « ReURS a ae 7
Inspection intervals : woes s x wows sp eee oo 242
Instrument cluster.............0--.00005 12
Adjusting the layout.................0. 13
Cleaning........ 0... eee eee eee 270
Engine code... ... ec cece eee eee eee 224
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Operating............... 0.020. e eee 13
Service interval display................ 242
Software information..............005 224
Switching tabs..........0..0......200. 13
Switching the view..........00.e eee e ee 13
Vehicle functions « eaien x 2 sees oo enesene xo orev 16
Version information................-. 224
Instruments
Adjusting illumination.................. 63
Integrated Toll Module................. 135
306
Intelligent search
Navigation ........ 0... e eee e eee eee 191
Interior lighting...............-.000- 62, 63
InterioriMonitorings. . + ween « 6 women << ence a © 37
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 65
International travel..................-. 186
Internet
refer toconnect..............0e eee eee 182
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 206, 207
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 211
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Jump starting ....... 6c eee e eee eee eee 280
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Key... eee 34, 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key:replacementiic. + vcs ee eeu es mee ee 38
Mechanical key... .. 0... cece eee eee eee 38
PANIG Button » ses < = ses ¢ = seen ¢ = sees ge 39
Replacing the battery.................. 40
Unlocking and locking............-...-- 39
VEHICLE COdG « secs s ¢ sews = 2 ees ye ee 5 38
Key user... ee eee 32
Kick-down.. 0.2... cee eee eee eee 107
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Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 150
Lane departure warning
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 150
Lap tMer's = = sans ¢ = sews x © Hawes ¢ o awe ee 133
Evaluating’: « 2 cccvaic < ences o sevens eo ences © ¥ 134
Starting........... 6.0. c cece eee eee 133
Laser lighting....................00 008s 60
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 87
Launch: Controle 2 2 ccesee v seseron 2 vsciens 3 = a0 107
Leather care and cleaning............... 271
Legal information
License subscriptions...............0. 224
Software information...............0- 224
Software licenses...........--000 ee eee 224
Version information................5. 224