2021 AUDI A5 tow bar

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Fig. 16 Center display: frequently used symbols in the sta- Fig. 17 Center display: notification center
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Notifications can be displayed in the center dis-


The symbols in the status bar show you informa- play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con- and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
nected or if there is a data connection. The most status bar ©) > page 21, fig. 15. In the notifica-
common symbols are listed in the table. tion center, you can view these notifications @)
Description > fig. 17, apply quick settings @), and operate
functions @).
There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- Using the notification center
nection. Data:is being transmitted now: > To open the notification center, pull the status
There is a data connection. The bar indi- bar downward, or
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- > Press the E=] button on the status bar.
nection. No data is being transmitted now. > To turn quick settings on or off, press the re-
A mobile device is connected. The bar indi- spective symbol @).
cates the signal strength of the cell phone > To apply quick settings, press the respective
connection. symbol (2).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
be hidden. To display the older notifications,
A Bluetooth device is connected. drag your finger upward on the screen.
Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth
device is connected.

There is no data connection.

An error occurred with the mobile device
connection to the MMI.

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol ;y, the guest user is ac-
tive.


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Setting which content is displayed

You can set whether some notifications should be Audio playback was interrupted.
displayed.
©|© The audio source is muted.

> To set the displayed content, press ©&, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 291.
©

The Integrated Toll Module is switched on.
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas-
sengers are selected in the MMI.
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Emergency assistance

> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.

ZA WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.

@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
G) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
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cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
—The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

() Note
—If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles

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(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@® Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
=> page 108.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 155 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 282.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loop > page 283.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 61. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
» Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you

can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may
impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 114.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

JN WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

Rear towing loop




Applies to: RS models
Fig. 190 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 274.
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License plate bracket................... 296
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 278
Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights .................. 58
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 65
Lighting
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EMtOTOleece: 2 2 emems so ene ov een oo wR oF 62
BIQGHES swsos wv cisswse xe ameses 3 a avewon: wo oan DO om 58
Listening to music
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Local Users: « s sea ss meen ss news wae 6 ows 31
Locking and unlocking
By remote:controls. sescce es cress a 6 asec owes 39
Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With the convenience key..............- 39
Low beam headlights.................--. 58
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 174
Luggage compartments . ves. ss een ee eeu 92
COVED: & & suesca ao mavens oo cmamne so annie wo eee 94
Increasing the size................. 94,95
PasS-through < = sees 7 = sea% i evens: eee si 95
POWEPSOURGES aia 6 8 aswiios so anerans oo eatiw « oe 91
Tie-downs .... 0... 2. cee 96
Valet ParkitiG: + exes < 3 ame ts eee trae ee 47
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 92
Luggage compartment lid
Closing BUttONs. « 5: soos «2 seems aw atwnene «0 uno 42
Generalinformation.................-- 4l
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 44
Opening and closing................04. 42
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 43
Power opening andclosing.............. 42
Luggage compartment net..............- 96
Lumbar support........ 0... eee eee eee ee 70
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Maintenance..........-- 2. eee eee ee eee 294
Maintenance intervals..............0005 242
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 229
Manualishifting’. « svessis ce eniosie 3 a aeavive 6 © arene 107
Map
Changing the scale................... 193
Display « ees ss oss ¢ Fae ss pews ss Feaes 195
Operating ’s « = swe v wemeness v cues as wen a oo 194
Setting the destination................ 193
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 179
Map preview....... 0. ce eee eee eee eee 193
Map update........... 0.0 eee eee eee 198
MYAUGL app = sos « x acer: sp ees ee eS ee 198
ONUING & sess & & sore oo seamen a 8 ene oo OO 198
USB connection...........5-. see cena 199
Massage function
Front... 2... ccc eects 71
Mechanical key............00 0: eee ee eee 38
Media... . 2... 2. cece eee eee 210, 212
Supported formats............-.00005 216
Media center... 0... 0... eee eee eee eee 213
Memory function..........-....--00 eee 78
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 221
Menu paths......... 2.0.00. cee eee eee ee 19
Message Access Profile..........--..005 179
MessageS.... 22.0... eee eee eee 179
Minor COmpasss. « cos » « sume % @ omnes wa neo 6 67
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors..............- 63
DINIMING ¢ 2 xem. = » eee su ees s eee Ss oe 64
Vanty:mirrors esas so cece 6 ee 2 cries oo 65
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
MMI radio
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer to Telephone ...........eseeeeee: 171
Mobile device reminder signal............ 175
Mountain passes: « ces se ese se eee seas 116
Mountain roads...............-00-0005 116
Multifunction steering wheel
BULtONS's ¢ eqns & o sees & = see & = SY Gs 13; 30
OPerating’s « = sense v scasenar ¥ snamene @ ¥ sueceas wo HE 13
Programming buttons................-. 30
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface................... 20
Menus:and symbols « sess ss cses senses ses 21
Operatiingé. « a ssc « mensaee « samen @ 6 sets « 18, 21
Switching on or off.............--00008 20
307