2021 AUDI E-TRON trailer

Parking and maneuvering


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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Wheels

position and the total weight of
any luggage in the vehicle. If you
tow a trailer, the weight of the
trailer hitch and the tongue
weight of the loaded trailer must
be included as part of the vehicle
load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.
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Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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Wheels

Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 251, fig. 158.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 251, fig. 158.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 242, fig. 155) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.
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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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Emergency assistance


If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.
Rear towing loop



Fig. 171 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
Vehicles with a towing loop
On vehicles without a factory-installed trailer
hitch*, the towing loop threads are located on
the right rear side of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 267.
>» Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 171. 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.
Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
» Attach the tow bar or the towing cable to the
trailer hitch.
Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch* are
not equipped with towing loop threads at the
rear.
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To reduce the risk of damaging the trailer
hitch*, only use suitable tow bars that are
compatible with it. If a tow bar is not availa-
ble, you can use a towing cable.
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.

Fuses and bulbs








Fuse panel () (black)
No. | Equipment
1 | Trailer hitch
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
4 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
5 |Trailer hitch socket
6 | Left trailer hitch light
8 |Rear seat heating

Convenience system control module, left

















% tail light
Luggage compartment, charging port door
11 | central locking, convenience system con-
trol module
12 | Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment
Not assigned
Fuse panel (3) (brown)
No. | Equipment
1 | Driver assistance systems control module
2 | Audi phone box
3 | Right front lumbar support
4 |Side assist
5 | Service disconnect switch
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 |Auxiliary climate control
8 | Exterior antenna
9 |Rear climate control system control panel
10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
control module
Virtual exterior mirrors, convenience ac-
11 |cess and start authorization control mod-
ule
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 Convenience system control module, right
tail light
15
| Right trailer hitch light

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Bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

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Technical data


Windshield and headlight washer system* 6.3 qt (6 liters)

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 220g +/-10g


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Fig. 180 Safety certificate
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
e-tron, e-tron
Sportback
4,000 lbs (1,800 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).

400 lbs (180 kg)

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Natural leather care and cleaning......... 264
Navigation asco ss scone a i wan oe wae 6 eeu 194
Better route. ........... 2c cece eee 204
CalliGiss + = xews 3 ees 3 FRE FERRO oF; 197
Changing the scale................... 197
also refertoMap...... cece eee eee 199
Navigation database
Version information.................. 231
Navigation (instrument cluster).......... 200
Net... cece eee eee 79
NTS Ao wens a crn 4 x imei x cn wm ke 287
Nightivision:assist's wave ss sewers oo seas os oe 137
Cleaning the camera.............-.0.. 262
Notification center.........0.ceeeee eee 20
Oo
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Resetting............0..0 000.02 eee ee 13
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 201
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 100
Offroad
OrivinG)s « « ews « « mews « x eeu ae caw 100
OFF (climate control system) .............. 85
On-board computer.............e eee eae 14
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)........ 281
Online map
refer to Satellite map............ eee ee 202
Online radio............ 0.0.00... eee 211
also refer to Online radio.......... 211,212
Online roadside assistance.............. 192
Online services
refer tosconnect)s « sexs «enews vo ees oo oe 186
Online system update.................. 229
Online traffic information............... 204
OBGNiOG)s « = wens « 5 eas & BaeS.8 & aver Fs eR 32
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 40
Convenience opening..............0000- 44
Hood... 0... eee 234
Luggage compartment lid............... 40
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 41
Panoramic glass roof.................-. 44
Sunshade (tOOT)'s « ses « x xem = 2 eee so oe 44
WWAAGOWS -« swccsue x sconce t 1 eames 7 eneomme & 7 vee 43
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 32,37
Opening the charging port door.......... 112
Operating
Head-up display.................02-00. 24
TnStruiment ClUSteD sacs 4 < seas 2 2 seme <8 Be 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface............... 15,18
Text input. ........... 0.2. eee eee eee 22
Touich displayies <3 cses senses s ence se ween 15
Voice recognition system............... 25
Optional equipment number............. 290
Options
Media.... 0.0... cece 222
RadiO svar » © saisa ¢ F Rave 2 READE EE HR BSG 212
Outside noise. ... 6.2... . eee eee eee eee 95
Overview (cockpit) ............0...0000 eee 6
Pp
Paint code... 1... ee eee eee eee 290
Paint damage............-.0 eee eee eee 263
PANIG:DUEROME. 5 saan 6 i sussex anmwase oa enewore 36
PANIG FUNCTION sss os sossane oo anenace 6 & arenaas a 6 ose 36
Panoramic glass roof..............00000- 44
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Emergency closing...............2.0005 45
Quick‘Opening «<< = sees: ween as weee ee ee 44
Parental control
DN Decsese + « orouawe ss ceva st seas 2 o aoRee wo or 222
Parking « = srs 2 & seca 2 ome 2 wee <2 were a 91
Parking aids: s ¢ sees + 2 eees ye ees 5 Hewes 166
Adjusting the volume..............00 167
Automatic activation.................. 166
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 262
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist... . . L73
Parking aid plus..................0005 166
Peripheral
cameraS............ ee eee 168
Rearview: Came raver io caren x 2 sanes a 0 esses 168
Trailer VieW..... 2... cece eee eee 170
Parking and maneuvering..............- 166
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 98
Parking heater
refer to Auxiliary climate control......... 87
Parking lights...............0. 000000 eee 48
Parking lock
VEfEr LO GEal' es = sass 5 = news se eae so BOS t 92
PaSS=ChOUGH smous < = swese x ¢ mame Ys eee cae 82