2021 AUDI E-TRON wiper blades

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exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position G).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.
@ Wipe the rear window ©. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window &. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position (8). This may also clean the rearview
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment.

A WARNING
—The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 56, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
(i) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.

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— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
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Fig. 44 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 54, fig. 42 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @) until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position ©
=> page 54, fig. 42).
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 262.
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Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@ on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount Q).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the wiper blade replacement position.

ZA\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-

sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

C) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be lifted
up when in the wiper blade replacement po-
sition.
Otherwise, you risk damaging the
paint on the hood or the windshield wiper
motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the wiper blade replace-
ment position for other reasons, for exam-
ple if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-
ment position when the hood is open.

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Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade

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Fig. 45 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 262.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

ZA WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The message that
is also displayed indicates the cause and possible
solutions. If one of the messages does not turn
off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.

a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are not controlled
by the rain sensor using the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 46 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
@) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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Care and cleaning


height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding @) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 56
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Index

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Free text search
Media.... 2... cece eee eee eee 222
R&Oterax ¢ = sans ¢ = Sots ¢ ¥ Hae 7 eRe gE 209
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 195
Freeze protection
COOLANE sncosns « 0 ences x 0 oman + 6 orem = ut aemawe 235
Windshield washer system............. 239
Frequency band.............e eee eee eee 207
also refer to Frequency band........... 207
Front center armrest............2....00. 62
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 156
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
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Rear... eee eee eee 61
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... eee eee eee ee 56
ClOANING s « = eee = « neues to Hewat Bea ee 56
Functions ondemand............--..-- 188
Functions that require a license.......... 188
also refer to Functions on demand....... 188
G
Garage door opener.............--+2200- 45
Garment HOOKS ec GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 291
GOat sce: 2 s gome 2 x wee ey BES GF Be Ge ees 92
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 244
Glove compartment..............-00000- 79
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 291
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 291
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratirig (GVWR) « sce « 2 eevee x « caus 8 2 eeu 291.
H
Handsfree: = 2can s gems sv seen ey eee ee ee 176
Hands Free Profile.................-.-- 176
Head-up display
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Adjusting the brightness................ 52
Operating ............ 0.0 e eee eee eee 24
Headlight range control................0. 48
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Headlights
Cleaning....... 06... cece eee eee ee eee 262
Headlight range control................ 48
Washerisystem). «2 escioe ence ee eee ¥ 6 oe 54
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 239
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0.0... 0.00 e cece eee eee 63
Removing and installing................ 63
Heated rear window.............0eee eee 86
Heated steering wheel................0.. 87
Heating..............0 0.2 cee eee eee 84
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 175
High-voltage battery................... 108
Advanced charging settings............ 116
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 119
GHAGING scas + = sevou x = Saree 3 5 eee a 109, 112
Charging display on the vehicle......... 114
Charging equipment................0- 117
Charging methods...............-.... 109
Charging ports on the vehicle........... 109
Charging time...............0. eee ee 110
Connecting the charging cable.......... 112
Messages while driving................ 11/7
Not running for long periods of time..... Lit
Opening the charging port door......... 112
QUICK CHANGING ews « « eos s quem x 2 Beme Bs 109
Setting the charging target............ 115
Setting the timer..................0.. 116
Transporting charging equipment....... 119
High-voltage system.............0.005- 108
High beams
High beam assistant................... 49
Highway lights’: s scsn ss ease # weee sz oes x 48
Hill.descentassist, ¢ cca ceeasssiaaases 101
Hill hold assist... 0.0... cc cece e eee eee ee 92
Hold assist... 0.2... eee eee 99
also refer to Hold assist..............-. 99
Hold Assist
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Home
refer to Home address............00 0s 201
Home.addresss « « ssc « « wenn 3 « wwe 6 o owe 201
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 45
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