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The most important check points.
Fig. 171 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 246.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (S) > page 259
@ Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with
hex head screw > page 258, Charging the 12
Volt vehicle battery > page 294, Jump start-
ing
Version 1: coolant expansion tank for com-
bustion engine (-£) under a cover
=> page 254
Engine oil filler opening (%2~) > page 251
©
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
=> page 255
Plug-in hybrid drive: coolant expansion tank
for the high-voltage system (-E£) > page 254
Ge
©
©®
Version 2: coolant expansion tank for com-
bustion engine (-£) > page 254
© Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 249
The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
iG Tips
Plug-in hybrid drive*: read the information re-
garding the coolant expansion tank under
=> page 254 and the jump start under >@ in
Preparation on page 294.
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 249,
fig. 171. When using the engine oil listed on the
sticker, you can adjust the oil level as often as
needed.
If engine oil that meets the recommended speci-
fication is not available, in an emergency you >
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> Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil — If you believe that your engine has in-
if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
“min” > page 251. thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
@) Note Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
@ Tips Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
. 800-822-2834.
@) Tips
1a al A cea a 0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de- gang
If the engine oil level is too low or too high,
there is a risk of engine damage.
The oil level indicator in the display is only an
informational display. If the oil level is too
low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in-
strument cluster. Add oil and close the hood.
The current oil level will be displayed on the
MMI the next time the ignition is switched on.
pending on driving style and operating condi- S
tions. Consumption may be higher during the 5
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil a
level must be checked regularly. It is best to
check each time you refuel your vehicle and
before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the Fig. 172 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
service life of the engine. Engines generally cover
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption Observe the safety precautions > page 246, Gen-
stabilizes after the break-in period. eral information.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption > Turn the engine off.
depends on the quality and viscosity of the > Open the hood © page 247.
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions, > Unscrew the cap x for the engine oil filler
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil opening © fig. 172.
from condensation or fuel residue as well as > Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
the age of the oil also play a role. Because oil > page 249.
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con- > Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
sumption will increase again over time until > Close the hood © page 247.
it may be necessary to replace worn compo- > Restart the ignition after two minutes and read
nents. the current oil level in the MMI > page 250,
— Because all these variables play a role, it is Checking the engine oil level.
not possible to define an oil consumption > Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be ommended specification: Add some more oil
checked regularly. again if necessary.
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@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the |_| indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level is recommended.
Messages
HAturn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 254.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 254. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
& Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
|} Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
B Electric drive: malfunction! Cooling system.
Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the cooling system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only add the follow-
ing coolant additives mixed with distilled water.
Coolant additive Specification
Gl2evo TL774L
The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.
Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (25 ®C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)
@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the G12evo coolant additive is not availa-
ble in an emergency, do not add any other
additive. You could damage the engine. If
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Technical data
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 100/110 g® +/-10g
Oil with plug-in hybrid drive
160g +/-10g
2) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
B8U-0380
= MINA AO
Fig. 204 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
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 permissible roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).
Q5,SQ5 4409 lbs (2000 kg) 441 lbs (200 kg)
Q5 TFSIe 2000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
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