2021 AUDI A5 oil additives

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Checking and Filling

> Turn the engine off.
> Open the hood > page 231.
> Unscrew the cap 7 for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 168.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 233.
>» Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
> Close the hood > page 231.
» Restart the ignition after two minutes and read
the current oil level in the MMI > page 234,
Checking the engine oil level.
> Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-
ommended specification: Add some more en-
gine oil again if necessary.

Z\ WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must close the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

@) Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
(@) For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Observe the safety precautions > page 230, Gen-
eral information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, Audi recommends
having your engine oil changed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

Z\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently. >

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Checking and Filling


— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.
@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the g indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level is recommended.
Messages
& Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
236
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 237.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 237. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
|_| Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
|| Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only add the follow-
ing coolant additives mixed with distilled water.

Coolant additive Specification


Gl12evo TL774L

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.


Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (25°)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

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Index

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External voice operation................. 28
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Fast route............ 0.00.00. . 0022 191
Favorites... 0... 0... eee eee eee ee 22
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Navigation’s. © « cscs. 6 2 sma o 0 omens o 0 woman 192
Telephone ........... 0. e eee eee eee 176
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 297
File formats (media drives) .............. 216
Filling
Tank capacities... 0.2.0... eee eee eee 300
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 235
FUGLING(s = aes s « seme & ¢ seus = 7 ERS & oe 227
LO AKS base ox estzane ew esecire o somneun ss & wrenene we ¥ rane 231
Forward gear
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Free text search
Media... ..... 0. eee eee eee 215
RadiO:ss ss ssc « = nes 5 2 ceree Sees ee 204
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 191,
Freeze protection
Coolant... ...... cee eee eee eee 236
Windshield washer system............. 242
Frequency band...............--0000-- 202
also refer to Frequency band........... 202
Fronit‘centerarmrest © esis s caes ae eee sve 72
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
ROAM cesses 6 & sonra 5 & anion & & seRON ow SMO we Be 71
Front wiper blades
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Cleaning... .. cece eects 66
Fuel... cece eee eee 226
AddItIVGS « ces z = seus ¢ s een 2 eee se os 227
CUPFENt: CONSUMPTION « esses 6 cee we eee oe 17
Fueldisplay....... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 12
Gasoline : wess + y ees ss ca6s to ews Fe ees 226
Reducing fuel consumption............ 110
Tank
capacity. ........... 0. cee eee eee 300
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 227
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 229
Functions on demand.................. 184
Functions that require a license.......... 184
also refer to Functions on demand....... 184
Fuses
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Garment hooks ...... 2... 0c eee eee 92
GasOlime visio: x ceawnwe vo ancane ow ceewe mw aw Oo 226
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GaSOline MIXING veux ss meme 2» see so ee 226
GAWR
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GOATS: x = ues © gate « ¢ aes « Rates F RaNEE & 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 247
Glove compartment.............-.000005 92
Valet parking’: s ¢ aes + eons ss wows es eeu 47
G meter
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 300
GVWR
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Rating (GVWR)... 1... . cee eee eee ee 300
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Handsfree..................000000 00 172
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Head-up display
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Adjusting the brightness................ 63
Operating’: « s ses « sews + cine oo corer o ¥ ave 26
Headlight range control.................. 58
Headlights’, » segs x + sees se pees se ees ee 58
Cleanings « x visas x 6 aomene eo aevuee wo anarene w oe 268
Headlight range control................ 58
Washersystem:: « « gems « x nama x paemes 2 per 65
Washer system (filling washer fluid) ..... 242
Head restraints « icin s cian s wae a 2 cexsen wv 74
Heated rear Window ¢ sacs iw a eames eee 101
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