2021 AUDI E-TRON battery location

Driving

Requirements
— Driving program “S” > page 93 or the dynamic
Audi drive select* mode must be selected
=> page 102.
— The boost function is available > page 93.
Using Launch Control
— Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it all the way down for at least one second.
— With the brake pedal pressed, press the accel-
erator pedal all the way down with your right
foot at the same time.
— As soon as the colored edge of the power meter
actively flashes, remove your foot from the
brake pedal.

ZA WARNING
Only use Launch Control when road and traffic
conditions allow it and other road users will
not be endangered or impacted by your driv-
ing and the vehicle's acceleration. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

@) Note
When accelerating using Launch Control, all
vehicle components are subject to heavy
loads. This can result in increased wear.
G) Tips
After accelerating using the Launch Control,
the temperature of some vehicle components
may increase greatly. If that happens, the
function will not be available for a few mi-
nutes to reduce the risk of damage. After a
cool-down period, Launch Control will be
available again.
Messages
& Transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll > page 91. See an authorized Audi
94
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
i Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible if using both shift paddles.
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. You can continue driving with restricted func-
tion. The selector lever is not working. Gears can
only be selected by tapping both shift paddles at
the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you
switch off the drive system. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
i P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the "P" button on the
selector lever. The “P” gear is automatically en-
gaged when you switch off the drive system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
i Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
Drive system
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Vehicles with an electric drive system are pow-
ered by an electric motor. The drive power de-
pends on the temperature and the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using “re-
cuperation”. The electric drive system operates
like a generator and converts a large portion of
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored
in the high-voltage battery. The vehicle is braked
during recuperation, which is similar to the en-
gine braking effect on a vehicle with a combus-
tion engine. This will happen automatically when
you press the brake pedal while driving in “D”
gear, or when you remove your foot from the ac-
celerator pedal.

Driving


ZA\ WARNING
Other road users may not be able to defini-
tively hear electric vehicles when they are
driving. This increases the risk of an accident
particularly when driving in areas with little
traffic, when maneuvering, or when driving in
reverse.

ient and environmentally-friendly

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Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the motor, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Select the Audi drive select* efficiency mode.
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Brake early and evenly to use recuperation.
Messages
B Drive system: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The
vehicle can no longer be driven. Park the vehicle
in a safe location as soon as possible. Secure the
vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle
= page 91. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
B Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
96
There is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive
slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
oO Drive system: warning! Limited performance
The driving power is limited. The high-voltage
battery may not be sufficiently charged or is at
the operating temperature threshold, for exam-
ple, when the outside temperatures are extreme-
ly cold.
BS Vehicle sound: malfunction! Pedestrians
cannot hear vehicle. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the vehicle sound func-
tion. Drive extremely carefully, since other road
users may not be able to hear your electric vehi-
cle. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Brakes
ere el eiy
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
When the vehicle is stationary, the brake system
performs system tests at regular intervals. This
can cause brief noise and haptic feedback effects
on the brake pedal.
Braking effect
The response time from the brakes depends on
the weather and environmental conditions. To
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys-
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for
a short period of time when driving at high
speeds when the windshield wipers are switched
on.
If the brake system becomes damp, for example
after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may >

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High-voltage system


LED on the charging unit Meaning

Red On The charging connector may not be able to lock correctly in the
vehicle charging port. Check if the charging connector is insert-
ed correctly. Disconnect the charging connector, reconnect it to
the charging socket, and press it upward lightly for five seconds,
or use a different charging station. If the LED stays turned on,
there is a malfunction either in the vehicle charging system or at
the power source. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

Both charging port doors are open. Try to close one of the charg-
ing port doors by hand. If the LED stays turned on, the high-
voltage battery may not be charging. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.


The outside temperature is too low or too high.

@ Tips
The charging display modes are also displayed
in the instrument cluster Bag.
Setting the charging connector to unlock
automatically
To prevent a charging station from being blocked
for long periods of time and to make it possible
for others to charge, you can set the charging
connector to unlock automatically once the
charging process has ended.
> Before charging, always check if the selected
settings are suitable for the current charging
session.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Charging >
@.
@) Note
The function should only be activated if the
charging cable is part of the charging station.
Otherwise, your charging cable could be sto-
len.
Setting the charging target
You can set the charging target, meaning you can
set the maximum charge level to which the high-
voltage battery should be charged. The charging
target can be set between 50% and 100%. For
daily usage, Audi recommends setting the charg-
ing target at 80%. This can extend the service life
of the high-voltage battery. For long trips, Audi
recommends setting the charging target to
100% to achieve the highest possible range.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Charging.
> When the timer is displayed, swipe your finger
on the display toward the right.
> Press on the right section of the battery charge
level display.
> Set the desired charging target.
The charging target that is set will be stored and
used in all locations where you have not defined
specific charging settings. If you are charging at
an address where you have defined specific
charging settings > page 116, Advanced charg-
ing settings, the charging target that is set will
be stored in the advanced charging settings and
used.
G) Tips
If you set the charging target lower than the
current battery charge level while charging,
then the charging process will be canceled. If
you set the charging target above the current
battery
charge level again, then the charging
process will resume. This does not apply if you
are charging at a charging station, where you
have authenticated yourself manually. If this
is the case, authenticate yourself again at the
charging station.
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Navigation

Selecting map content (such as POIs) as the
destination
Requirement: map content must be displayed
=> page 205.
> Press on map content on the map (for example,
fib.
Selecting the destination
> Select: F4 > Start.
Route guidance will be activated and the map will
be displayed > page 199, fig. 136.
Stopovers and route plan
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can enter additional destinations during ac-
tive route guidance.
Entering a stopover
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
> Enter a destination > page 195.
Displaying stopovers or the route plan
All destinations are listed in the route plan.
> Press on fin the side menu on the map
=> page 199, fig. 136.
Editing stopovers
> Press on Pin the side menu on the map
=> page 199, fig. 136.
> Adding a stopover: Select: Add destination >
select a destination > Add to route.
> Moving a stopover: press Z. Touch the > sym-
bol and move the entry to the desired position.
Press Done.
> Deleting a stopover: Select: Z > one or more
entries or Select all > Delete > (Done).
Ce eels
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and e-tron route
planner
The MMI includes the charging stations along the
route, if the destination cannot be reached with
the current battery charge level.
Requirement: the e-tron route planner must be
switched on > page 205.
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Entering a destination using e-tron route
planner
> Enter a destination.
If the destination is out of range, a fast route
with stopovers for charging is automatically sug-
gested.
> To start the suggested route guidance, press
Accept.
> To display the route, press F) > page 199,
fig. 136 in the map side menu.
The destination is located outside of the
range
The F! symbol will be displayed if the destination
in the current route plan cannot be reached.
> Press on on the map. The route plan will be
displayed.
> Press e-tron route planner to calculate an al-
ternative route with suitable charging stations.
In the e-tron route planner, the following items
will be shown for each destination: the calculated
arrival time and the estimated battery charge
level at arrival (6 and after charging >, as well as
the suggested charging duration s= and the dis-
tance from the current location.
Gi) Tips
— The calculated arrival time at the destina-
tion incorporates the suggested time for
charging at the stopovers.
— The e-tron route planner continuously calcu-
lates the fastest route while taking into ac-
count the charging times at various charg-
ing stations. Therefore, a route with multi-
ple charging stops could be faster than a
route with fewer charging stops.
Stopping route guidance
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Requirement: route guidance must be active and
the map must be displayed.
> Applies to: MMI: Press BX > page 199, fig. 136.
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
in the instrument cluster: Navigation tab >
button > Cancel route guidance.

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Index

High-voltage battery.................. 108
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 238
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 238
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 108
Blinds
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Block TOU C cms & oscars ao aes oe eeeee & wae 201
BLOWERS woven: ae onsen 2 2 comes 2 2 cme ooo avo 85
Bluetooth
Audio playeh sre x 6 ceca ve wacene ao erties ow 216
Connecting adevice...............0-0- 230
Connecting a mobile phone............ 175
Deleting a device
Device overview..............02.0000-
Disconnecting adevice................ 230
Displaying/profiles « sscvie + » ensue 6 « seowee sv 6 231
Selecting adevice.............0..000. 230
Specifying a favorite.................. 23:1
Boost function...................000 eee 93
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 236
BrakeSiss « ¢ sas s & ewes 5 hee oe eee se eS 96
Brake tluidis ss sass 2 maim o wana ys won ee 236
Emergency braking function............. 99
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New brake pads..........-...--0000005 97
Brands = wee s 2 owen x ¢ eeu < eee 2 tom FE 232
Break-in security feature...............-. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............--0000005 97
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Bulbireplacementss. «x issn s « sesrve + & arent w vo 280
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California Proposition 65 Warning........ 233
Battery specific........... cece 238
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Locations ..... 2... ee eee eee e ee eee 131
Capacities
Washer fluid reservoir................. 291
Cargo floor. ....... eee eee eee eee 83
Cargonet....... 2... eee eee ee 82
Garwash «5 sce so aspen «ome oo iene: © stents 261

Cell phone
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Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 177
Central locking....... eee eee cree eens 32
AULOILOGK « coos 2 5 canes 5 5 ten so ees Go eG 32
Convenience key sie + « soccais 2 6 seve + 6 sone « 37
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Luggage compartment lid............... 40
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
MessageS ......--. 0c cece eects 34
Remote control key.........0eee eee eee 37
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Vehicle key... 0... cece eee ee eee ee 37
Central locking switch................5-5 34
Gentifieatiomis a < cvessus eo mano we wannew © a caste 288
Changing light bulbs................0.. 280
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........--.000005 78
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 125
Charging display...............2--000-- 114
Charging the battery
USB... eee 178, 217
Wirelessi. « wos « < auc a 2 sogee 4 2 mee 2 2 oe 178
Charging times « eves sz eee ee eews e ewewse 110
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.............2.020 eee 42
Rear dGGFSs: « s saan x « seme as eee oo ew eo 42
Child safety seats.............0..000 eee 72
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 76
Securing with a safety belt.............. 75
Securing with LATCH..............--00. 74
Cleaning........... eee eee 261
Cleaning Alcantara................0000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning controls « ses ss eens se cee s 6 ves 264
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 263
Cleaning textiles...................... 264
Climate control system ...............0-- 84
Climate control system controls in the rear
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293