2021 AUDI E-TRON suspension

Parking and maneuvering

@ Use the blue markings to help you estimate
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
The trailer view > fig. 124 assists you in position-
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer.
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:
Switch to the Rear view > page 171, fig. 125.
— Select || > Trailer view in the upper display
when the parking aid is active.


Now you can position your vehicle in front of the
trailer. The orange orientation line ©) > fig. 124
indicates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue markings © to help you esti-
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-
ing represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 me-
ters). The width of the blue surface represents
the maximum steering wheel angle.
Symbols
If 2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 131.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
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authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

@) Note
— The orange orientation lines @ show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
G) Tips
— Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces on the camera display decreases
when the vehicle is raised or lowered with
the air suspension.
— There is no distance warning for the rear
and the sides when trailer towing mode is
detected. The front sensors remain activat-
ed. The visual display switches to trailer
mode. There is no guarantee the functions
will be deactivated when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch.

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Wheels

> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 251.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and en-
ergy use.
@) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the 4 symbol may be permit-
ted.
Tea
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the rear wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.40 inch (10.5 mm) in height, includ-
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.

ZA\ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
(@) Note
— Snow chains can damage the rims and
wheel covers* if the chains come into direct
contact with them. Remove the wheel cov-
ers* first. Use coated snow chains.
— Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be-
cause the vehicle height will be very low. If
you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo-
nents can be severely damaged.
G@) Tips
When using snow chains, it may be advisable
to limit the ESC > page 106.
Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires

Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low-
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi-
tion.
Low-profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, and
curbs. Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire pressure > page 251.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage. For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/cracks
on the rims.
After
a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
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Emergency assistance

> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.
ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@) Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
CeoT nn tata]
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit


> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

Nv WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.

— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.


(@) For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
G) Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 267.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 267 and the
spare tire > page 273.
> Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Air suspension: wheel change.
> Switch the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack*. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.

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Emergency assistance

Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack


RAZ-0258


Fig. 167 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
ona firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber
mat > /\.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 166. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
» Using the hex socket wrench (3) from the vehi-
cle tool kit, turn the vehicle jack under the lift-
ing point on the side sill until it is high enough
that the arm @ © fig. 167 is under the desig-
nated plastic mount.
> Align the vehicle jack so the arm @ engages in
the designated Lifting point in the door sill and
the base () lies flat on the ground. The base (2)
must be directly under the mounting point @.
> To lift the vehicle, position the ratchet @ from
the vehicle tool kit with the correct side on the
hex socket wrench (3).
> Move the ratchet () clockwise back and forth
until the wheel lifts up slightly from the
ground.


ZX WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never
switch the drive system on while the vehicle
is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is
raised.

@) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
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Fuses and bulbs


Fuse panel (2) (black) Fuse panel (4) (brown)

9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment

10 | Volume control Right front safety belt tensioner

11 | Light switch, switch panels Left front safety belt tensioner

12 | Steering column electronics Air suspension/suspension control

15 |Steering column adjustment Right headlight

16 | Steering wheel heating Left headlight


Fuse panel 2) (black)
Left rear door control module


No. | Equipment
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M|AILN
Right rear door control module


10 | Infotainment system


























1 |Front seat heating - -
> |Cimateconerl system 11 Exe Sealealite systems control module
3 |Left headlight electronics 12 | Diagnostic interface
4 |Panoramic glass roof Fuse panel (5) (black)
5 |Left front door control module No. | Equipment
6 | Sockets 1 Seat electronics, front seat ventilation,
8 | Instrument panel rearview mirror, diagnostic connection
9 | Right headlight electronics 2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
Windshield washer system/headlight diagnostic interface
10 washer system 3 | Exterior sound generator
12 | Parking lock 5 | Electric drive system
raven 6 | Traffic information antenna (TMC)
Fuse panel (8) (re
ueeiP eed) 7 |Active accelerator pedal
No. | Equi it
o. atipmen 8 | Night vision assist
1 |Anti-theft alarm system - - -
9 |Adaptive cruise assist
2 |Drive system control module , - . -
ll Driver assistance systems, intersection as-
3_| Emergency call module sistant control module
4 | Selector lever 15 |USB input
5 |Horn
6 | Parking brake Fuse assignment - luggage compa
7 High-voltage battery, battery monitoring
control module

8 | Roof electronics control module

10 | Airbag control module

11 | Left front lumbar support

12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor

14 | Right front door control module

15 | Climate control system compressor


16 | Climate control system blower

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Fig. 177 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-.. eee eee eee
A/C system refrigerant oil...............
Accelerator pedal...............-0000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
ACCESSOFICES . 6. eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................04.
Cleaning the sensors..............000-
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control..............000005
Adaptive dampers.............0000 eee
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound.............-..0005
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents.................0005
Adjusting the volume..............00000-
Adjusting the volume (announcements)... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag system... 2... eee eee
Airsuspension..............2..00-000.
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights.................00000.
Allseasontires...............000 eee ee
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... .... cece eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback..............-eeeeeee
QPGrAtiNG's « wise 2 2 sic 6 2 ees sa oH © vos
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-lock braking system............0005
Anti-Slip Regulation...............0008.
Anti-theft alarmsystemt « ccs sc csaw sess
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
292
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 226
Aspect ratio
NIDGO saiex 2 < news 2 5 Ra FB Hee s Gas 220, 222
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 105
Audi adaptive light..................00-. 48
Audi connect
HEfEFTOMONNESE tive » wesc. ae omen a 2 oe ea 186
Auidi‘drive Sele Cts « 2 wows « x cows 4 2 ream ee 102
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 119
Adjusting the charging power level...... 120
Changing or attaching the power cable... 124
SECUNING: s s sacum a 3 BaeRE GE Mea gE EEE a Ee 125
Status and malfunction indicators....... 120
Audi music interface ..0. 6c aeu es eae ee oe 217
AUGIOTINGS eeu 9 & aeau s x meen se meme 2 Kee 218
Audi phone box’: s sss ¢ s sees se ees se eee 177
Audi presense........ 0.00. e eee eee eee 156
MeSSAQES « sees = s meey 5 4 neue so eee b Bae 160
Audi pre sense front.............eeee eee 157
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-..000-. 160
Audi smartphone interface.............. 226
Legal information. « « ccosis x «ccs se amen 231
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. ay
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 48
Climate control system.............0005 85
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 84
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 54
Auxiliary climate control................. 87
Average consumption..............20-0. 14
Average speed... eee eee eee eee 14
B
Bag hooks .............. cece eee eee ee 79
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 207
Battery
Charge level display...............0505. 11
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 239

Index


Snow: chains’: » « sowie = awavs vw aware o cnawens oe 257
Socket
refer to Power sources..........--.000-- 78
Software information
Legalinformation................2005 231
Software version (MMI)
Version information ...............005 231,
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 228
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 134
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 134
Speedometer.......... ce cece eee 11
Speed warning system.............00005 134
Starting climate control after unlocking..... 88
Starting tOOrives « « mass ¢ ¢ wewe 2 2 aeuey 8g eee 91
StEGriMGias 5 2 ues 5 2 ques & EER ee meme ES 104
‘Audi drivesselect « escasis os esos va avewine w ave 102
also refer to Steering.............0005 104
Steering lock..............0022000. 90, 104
Steering wheel
Adjusting... 0.0... cece eee eee e eens 62
Steering wheel heating................. 87
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 12
Steps for determining correct load limit... 255
Stopover (navigation).................. 198
StOPDINGiws = 5 weex 2 some & s BORE ge dome & x RO 91,
Stopping the vehicle..............-..00- 91
Storage. ... 6... ee eee eee 79.
Storage compartment................00. 79
Storage compartment in the motor compart-
MONE sexs s osces 6 5 Keun & + deen & see oc ew 79
Stored stations
fefer tO PreSets a: ss ses ae nee s eames oz 210
Subtitlés:(DVD) « sews 2 x saves « ¢ eawas ¢ s ces 222
Sunshade
Rear GOOrs's & s seis 3 & nese so imaeens ov anon & 8 54
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 44
SUN VISOFS . 6... cece eee ees 54
Suspension .........0-. 0c cece eee eee 103
Audi drive'select » sees « 2 swe ye seen ss 102
Swapping Calls + scas is seas ve reese eee 181
Swerve assist... . 2... -.. 00 0c eee e eee eee 159
302
Symbols
Charging equipment...............004 117
NaVidatiOtiicas + mavwy + meme so meme x ¢ meee 199
“WAPI G ix: x susnws x aesmne oo awe oo wore 204
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 85
SYStEM SELLIMNGS « wwasiss ss muons so semaine aw caecen 228
T
Tail lights
Cleaning... 6... cee eee eee eee 262
Technical data............ 0-0. e eee eee 290
Technical modifications..............0.5 285
Felephometis wccsanse « samces xs ease oa maw eo 175
Accepting/ending acall................ 181
Audi phone boxX<<. : «ess: eres: veces: 177
Charging the battery (USB)............. 178
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 178
Connecting a mobile phone............ 175
Dialing anumber..............-00000- 181
Exterior antenna............00--..0 eee 178
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 179
Options during a phonecall............ 181
Playing music... 0.0... cee ee eee eee eee 216
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 13
Texts NpPUt’s cesses oe sessess 2 x maxes oH mewn 3 2 REN 22
TeXt:MESSAGES scesess s & Heres & ¥ Kates vo HHI 183
also refer to Text messages............ 183
TieZd OWNS: & & scene vo savin 6 a axaieore wrasse oe suas 82
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts..............0 0002 e eee ee 272
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 272
TMC ss sscoane oo aeons woo cose © o aesnene w Hieverite © 14
Timer (high-voltage battery)............. 116
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 267
TineS s gun & & wueey & & soup & 2 BeemE x oe Eee 241
Loose wheel warning.............-.4.. 256
Low-profile tires.............0000000. 257
Repailt S@ts « = mse & = seuss s a ewe & Ee 267
Replacing « icasai a © savas « 0 eaves ov omnes © ¥ oe 269
Service life... 0.0.0... 50.0. c cece eee 250
Tite PrOSSUTG cas = s sows © s ees © bBo oye 251
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 258, 259
Tire pressure table.................00. 252
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 126

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Treadwear indicators................-. 250
Unidirectional................4.- 243, 272
Uniform tire quality grading............ 258
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 244
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 253
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 139
Tools... cece eee 267
Tool tipS.... 6... eee eee eee eee eee 17
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) eee 76
Touch display
Adjusting feedback................008. 17
OPerating ss seman so sesame ov semen + wenn w + cows 15
TOWING’: « 2 saves 5 ¢ ewe 5 9 ewes 2 2 ey + 2 ew 274
TOWING:OOD was ¢ ¢ exes 4 » eee 7s eres 275;276
Towing protection monitoring............. 35
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 204
Traffic INFORMATION & sess 2s wee ¥ woes eo ores 204
Online traffic information.............. 204
Traffic light information................ 136
Traffic sign recognition. «cos. ss cee se ows 134
Thatfie SignSiesia 2 2 soon so semues ow cama oo oe 137
Trailer loadin: « = seam = 2 seme ys seme & y seme 291
Trailer mode
Air SUSPENSION & sissies & ceasice ve sonvee oo samen 126
Trailer towinGies ¢ « sean sv mown 4 5 ows 2 9 new 126
Tongue weight ........... 0... c eee eee 126
Trailer loads... ee eee eee 126
Trailer view. ......................000, 170
Turn assist... 2... cece ee eee ee 159
Turn signals .......... 0.00 cece eee eee 49
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 258
Unlocking and locking. ...............605 32
By remote control..............-.000-- 37
Using the lock cylinder..............-.. 35
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 38
With the central locking switch.......... 34
With the convenience key............... 37
Update (software) .................0055 229
USB.adapter iin: 3 © sce oo eaaue sv mere 2 waver « 217
USB charging ports. « sis eo sess oo oan so ae 78
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 223
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 217
Users
LOCAL USERS suas x 2 same < F Ree FY Skee GY Ga 29
IMYAUUSEDSicx: « «soe 2 x secre 2 een wom seem 29
V
Vanity Minor ces s s ses s saree 3 2 peeee 2 2 tee 54
Vehicle
Gare/cleaning « swan ¢ x isemus v ecninars « siamo 2 9 261
Dimensions .............0 00sec eee eee 290
Identification data................... 290
OULOFSERVICE ecsiie sé «owe ee ewe sv mmo ee 266
Raising........... 0... eee eee eee 271
StArtiiGies ¢ 3 mao g x eae 5 EMER sy eR 90
TRANS POPt cesccer s 2 essen 3 6 ame + eae as REE 103
Unlocking and locking...............05. 37
Weliclertaneinrs + seme ao neneue 2 a snimee 2 4 atene 261
Vehicle control services..............-.. 188
Vehicle data label...............-.0000. 290
Vehicle identification number............ 290
Vehicle jack: = sax « x sees = ¢ sees tp eee bee 267
LifEING POINESE. 5 o somes vo srmane «x cenwere w ¥ ceewe 271
Tire change mode.............00-000- 269
Vehicle key... 20... cee cece eee eee eee 32,36
Vehicle:SOunG icc 6 ces a 6 cere oo avaee ov concer 95
Vehicle: toolkits « cium: ox imma oe nase 2 e sernens 267
Ventilation’: « « wes «2 ween ¢ o wens oy eee a 84
VIEW BUttotiiay: « = coe ¢ 2 eens 2 5 sees 5 3 eee 12
VOIC@MGil « = s secs = = eee 2 y ees oy wee e ge 181
Voice recognition system................. 25,
EXtertial mcu s x noes s eaey ¢ wee as pees as 26
OPeratlings. « a cscs « merssee « scenes « & miedo « 6 a 25
WwW
Weallamountclip somsus & esses s+ crawece w & ceanen 9 125
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 261
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 207
303