2021 AUDI E-TRON parking brake

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Parking and maneuvering

Automatic deactivation
The distance indicator for the parking aid plus
will deactivate automatically when driving for-
ward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.

@ Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid
damage to the rims.
@ Tips
— If the parking aid is deactivated, it can only
be reactivated automatically when one of
the following conditions is met:
— The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h)
— The ignition is switched off and back on
again
— The parking brake is set and then released
— The “P” gear is engaged and released
again

Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

Fig. 120 Upper display: distance indicator
If the sensors detect an obstacle, audible and vis-
ual signals will warn you.
Visual warnings
The visual warnings in the upper display help you
to detect the critical vehicle area and to estimate
the distance to an obstacle.
Red segments (@) show detected obstacles that
are in your vehicle's path. The red lines 2) mark
the expected direction of travel based on the
steering angle. A white segment (8) indicates a
detected obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's
path. The closer your vehicle comes to the obsta-
cle, the closer the segments will move to the ve-
hicle. The collision area has been reached when
the next to last segment is displayed. Obstacles
in the collision area, including those outside of
the vehicle's path, are shown in red. Do not con-
tinue driving farther.
Audio signals
The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obsta-
cle, the shorter the time between the audible sig-
nals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle
is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away
from the front or rear of the vehicle. A continu-
ous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than
approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m) away from the
sides of the vehicle. Do not continue driving for-
ward or in reverse >).
> To deactivate audio signals while parking, press
(Jin the upper display. The audio signals will be
automatically activated again the next time the
parking aid is activated.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume to your preferences.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid. Or
> Press|] in the upper display when the parking
system is active.


Possible settings:
Front volume - Volume for the front and side
area.
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area.
Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking aid is
activated.
The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the
volume is adjusted. >
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Parking and maneuvering

Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 127 Upper display: rear cross-traffic assist display
General information
The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area be-
hind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system can
detect moving objects that are approaching, such
as vehicles > fig. 126. A display in the MMI and
various warnings provide assistance when exiting
a parking space.
Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic
assist:
— The parking system is switched on > page 166.
— Reverse gear must be engaged and the speed
while driving in reverse must not be higher than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Displays, warnings, and braking
— Display: the display @ appears only when the
parking aid is active. In vehicles with peripheral
cameras, the display only appears in the Rear
and Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the
direction from which the cross traffic is ap-
proaching.
— Audible warnings: an audio signal may sound
as an additional warning when driving in re-
verse.
— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react
to a warning, a brief braking by the system can
warn you of a potential collision with an ap-
proaching object.
The audible warning signal and the automatic
brake activation occur only when driving in re-
verse.
Switch rear cross-traffic assist on and off
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid > Rear cross-traffic assist.
Or
— Select |--| > Rear cross-traffic assist in the upper
display when the parking aid is active.


Messages
re or >% is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the rear cross traffic assist functions
may be unavailable or may be limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the sensor area in the ve-
hicle rear and try to turn the system on again lat-
er.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts about people and cannot warn you
about every type of approaching objects,
such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic
as well as the vehicle's surroundings with di-
rect eye contact.
— The system may not react if objects are ap-
proaching very quickly.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts if your vehicle is parallel parked or if


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your vehicle is pulled too far into the park-
ing space so that it is hidden by adjacent
vehicles.

iG) Tips
— Once an automatic brake activation occurs,
the system cannot initiate another activa-
tion for several seconds.
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— If there is an acoustic warning signal from
the rear cross-traffic assist, then the park-
ing aid may not warn you of detected obsta-
cles under certain circumstances.
— The system is not available when the vehicle
detects that you are towing a trailer. There
is no guarantee the functions will be deacti-
vated when using a retrofitted trailer hitch.
Do not use these functions when towing a
trailer.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 126
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 288.
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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Motor compartment
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Special care is required if you are working in the
motor compartment
For work in the motor compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The vehicle's motor compartment is
a dangerous area. > /\.
Explanation of warnings (sticker in the motor
compartment):
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Always follow the instructions in the op-
OA erating manual.

Hot motor components!
Rotating parts!

The radiator fan can switch on at any
time!

High voltage! The voltage in the high-
voltage system is high enough to cause
fatal injuries. Touching a damaged high-
voltage component can result in a fatal
electric shock.



— The coolant expansion tank cap is equipped
with a seal that must never be removed un-
der any circumstances > page 236. If the
coolant expansion tank is not sealed, con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— The cap on the coolant expansion tank must
never be opened when the coolant is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure.
—To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
thick cloth when opening.
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to chemicals to as short
atime as possible.


Z\ WARNING
— Switch the ignition off.
— Set the parking brake.
— Select the “P” (Park) selector lever position.
— Keep children away from the motor com-
partment.
— Never spill operating fluids in the motor
compartment.
— Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the motor compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— The cap on the coolant expansion tank may
only be opened by an authorized Audi dealer

ZA WARNING
The voltage in the high-voltage system is high
enough to cause fatal injuries. Touching a
damaged high-voltage component can result
in a fatal electric shock. The components in
the high-voltage system are marked with a
warning label which warns of the high-volt-
age.
— The voltage level in the high-voltage system
is still dangerous and potentially life-threat-
ening when the ignition is switched off.
— Never perform work on orange high-voltage
cables or on high-voltage components. Only
authorized repair facilities that are certified
may perform work on the high-voltage sys-
tem.


or authorized Audi Service Facility.


Z\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit

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Emergency assistance

Emergency assistance
General information
> Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle ona level surface.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.
> Set the parking brake.
> Switch the emergency flashers on.
> Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.

ZX WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.

Equipment
Vehicle tool
vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack


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Fig. 159 Motor compartment: storage compartment
Observe the safety precautions > page 233, Gen-
eral information.
The vehicle tool kit, the vehicle jack*, the tire mo-
bility kit*, and the compressor* are located under
the cargo floor in the storage compartment in
the motor compartment.
> Open the storage compartment > page 79.
> Remove any objects from the storage compart-
ment.
> Remove the cargo floor.
G) Tips
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.
Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 267.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 267.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 160 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
SA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
—If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm) @ © fig. 160
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations. >
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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.
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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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— When the parking lock is engaged, neither
the front nor rear axle may be lowered or
raised more than 10. The driveshafts or
tires could be seriously damaged.
— Towing must not be used to charge the
high-voltage battery (recuperation), be-
cause this could result in major damages to
the tow vehicle or the vehicle being towed.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
G) Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 160 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 274.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 275,
=> page 276.
> 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 50. 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 98.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
>» Switch the ESC off to avoid error messages
=> page 106.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA 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.

t towing loop


Fig. 170 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 267.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 170. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit. >
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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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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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