2021 AUDI A5 immobilizer

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Opening and closing

@ PANIC button
In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button
to trigger the alarm for the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem. The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
will turn on if you trigger the alarm.

—To trigger the alarm, press the [PANIC] but-
ton @)° fig. 26.
—To turn the alarm off, press the [PANIC] button
again.



Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have
this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to
bring all keys with you.
If a key is lost, you should report it to your insur-
ance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to start the
vehicle if there is a vehicle key from a different
vehicle manufacturer on the key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can read out this data and tell you about
the work your vehicle needs.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 34.

@) Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
() For the sake of the environment
XE Do not dispose of vehicle keys in household
trash. They contain materials that can be re-
cycled. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more in-
formation.
@) Tips
— The vehicle key function can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters
near the vehicle working in the same fre-
quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-
dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle
is locked.
— Applies to MMI: You can view the number of
keys programmed to the vehicle by selecting
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Vehicle information.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 297.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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Fig. 27 Door handle: sensor for locking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have various options for unlocking and locking
your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify
which doors will unlock > page 35.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button
=> page 38, fig. 26.
> To lock the vehicle, press the ff button once.
Unlocking or locking using the sensors
Applies
to: vehicles with convenience key
> To unlock a door or the luggage compartment
lid, grasp the door handle or luggage compart-
ment lid handle.
> To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch
the sensor on the door handle once > fig. 27.
Do not grasp the door handle while locking the
vehicle, or else the vehicle will not lock. The
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Index

Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0. 118
Drive system... ... 00.20. cee eee eee eee 110
Audi driveselect . cc.0i ices d ceca cain 118
Drive system (message) ........00. eee eee 112
Driving down hills............0. 00.0 eee 116
DrivING PFOGKAME. « « eserce «© sone 6 0 sons aw ane 146
Driving through water.................. 116
DrIVING ELIMI 5 & cescinne 6 5 cose vo een & enawens a 17
Driving tips
Driving through water...............0- 116
Efficient driving................00000- 110
Uphilland downhill................... 116
DFIVING:-trACK es: « 2 sews & 2 seme xc owe oe 116
Driving Up:hills. < 2 sees + » yews 5» ewes c 2 eee 116
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 98
DY MAMIE StEEKING = wwe = 2 qewe a 2 anes = noR 119
E
E-itidilss < same « 2 sau: ¢ 5 sepa 2 s neem 2 5 pee 180
SOCHINGSiccsain » sew © © wravens a & soomem w V soveTS 6 180
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 121
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 290
Efficiency assist.............0 02. eee ee 137
PREGietiVe CONTTOlacs ¢ = wax + xeme 2 2 pene 142
Electrical system. ...........0.0020000. 239
Electromechanical parking brake......... 114
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 121
Electronic immobilizer................00. 39
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 121,
Embedded SIM Card « seswiie ss sien os wiven oo 8 183
Emergency assistance ............00000e 274
Emergency braking function............. 115
Emergency call.........cceeeeveee 178, 187
Emergency flashers...............000005 61
Emergency mode............020 eee eee 109
Emergency operation
DOOGIS s seas 3 ¢ Sone 2b ROMA ca aK o ANeRE se 37
Fuel tillerdoor ic = swiss a 2 saves wo wien «2 axe 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Panoramic glass roof...............2-0. 47
Emissions control system..............- 229
304
EMErGy’CONSUMENS Hs 6 ceive e sieves ww neeewe wo x
Energy management... 006. eeee ee eens
Engine
Breakingin.............. cece eee eee
Emergency StOpies : « sews ss weea s eae gs
JUMPISTAREIING » « canseis ws wssins 6 # oeenss a a une
Start/Stop system...........--0000005
Starting/Stopping ws ss caw se ewes yams
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood..........
Overview ......- 2. eee cee eee eee
Safety precautions............-0.ee0ee
Engine data
refer to Sport displays..................
Engine oil
AGING «scence ox cesses > 5 eons owes av ara
Changing.......... eee eee eee eee
Checking oillevel.............---000--
CONSUMPTION ess « & sivees 2 o onerees & o ewer @ 8 ov
Indicator light..............02..0000-
Replacement interval.................
Temperature display.................-.
Engine sound
Audi drive select............ 0.00000
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system.............
Engine startsSySte ny wcusooe » scaseas o « seas oo one
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system.............
Entry/exit lighting. ............0 0...
Entry ASSISTANGE!S. 4 « scusnze » » sxnzece » o asnseue ow anes
also refer to Exit assistance.............
GlSO refer to Seats ¢ seen % 3 aes sv awn % Ears
Environment
Unleaded gasoline..................0.
ESG
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control...
ESCSpOlbnnsos 5 2 omners x x emmes oo nveoeee ao manne ©
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............
Event Data Recorder (EDR)..............
Exitassistamee « scccene a 0 sxesese = v vreuain 3 o anes © 5
EXHE WAP Gicnes 2 a caees vw cscs «Heaven «© enone
Exterionantenna s wise <2 wees 2 6 mec ss oes
Exterior lighting + « ¢ see: +» sees y sae ees

Index

Heated steering wheel................-. 102
Oat bases. 4s sxesaas @ 2 ieee 5 ees so ese oe a 98
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
FHORM « « sonst 6 o arate © oi come © a ane © senor 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0 0.0 c eee eee 185
I
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
Failt@’ss s secs s een 2 s waren & ¥ wees 5 Few 12
Onzboardcomputen acesese ao vances 0 emesis #0 vrs LL?
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
J
Jump starting ....... 6c eee e eee eee eee 280
K
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
L
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