2019 Audi A5 Coupe Lights and Wipers Operation

The 2019 Audi A5 Coupe has a smart and easy-to-use lighting and wipers system that uses cutting-edge technology to make the car safer and easier to see. The carefully designed LED lamps not only look good, but they also provide better lighting that changes based on the road conditions for better vision. The innovative automatic wiper system in the A5 Coupe adds to this by sensing rain and changing the wiper speed accordingly. This keeps the view clear without the need to make constant changes by hand. All of these features work together to make driving more enjoyable by focusing on both how the lights and fans look and how well they work.

Lights and Vision

Exterior lighting

Switching the lights on and off

Light switch
Turn the light switch to the corresponding position when the ignition is switched on. :oo: and the selected position turns on (except position 0).
0 – The daytime running lights* will automatical­ly turn on. In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch the automatic daytime running lights on and off in the Infotainment* system.
AUTO – The headlights will automatically adapt to the surrounding brightness.
– Parking lights– Low-beam headlights

Button
When you turn the light switch to the AUTO or low beam headlight position, you can activate the following functions:
– All-weather lights. The headlights automati­cally adjust so that there will be less glare, for example when the road surface is wet.

Automatic headlight range control system
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic head­light range control system that reduces glare for oncoming traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight range adjusts automatically.

Audi adaptive light
This applies to vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Adaptive light provides better visibility when it is dark by adapting the lights to the road conditions based on speed, such as on expressways, on rural roads, at intersections, and in curves. The adap­tive light only functions when the light switch is in the AUTO position.

WARNING: Automatic headlights* are only intended to assist the driver. They do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to check the headlights and to turn them on manually based on the current light and visibility conditions. For example, fog cannot be detected by the light sen­sors. So always switch on the low beams un­der these weather conditions and when driv­ing in the dark.

Tips 

• If the vehicle battery has been discharging for a while, the parking light may switch off automatically. Avoid using the parking lights for several hours.
• Follow the regulations applicable to the country where you are operating the vehicle when stopping the vehicle and when using the lighting systems.
• The light sensor for the automatic head­lights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do not place any stickers in this area on the windshield.
• A warning tone will sound if you open the door when the exterior lights are switched on.
• Only the front headlights turn on when the daytime running lights are switched on*. In vehicles in certain markets, the taillights will also turn on.
• In cool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can fog over due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside. They will clear shortly after switching them on. This does not affect the service life of the lighting.

Turn signal and high beam lever 
The lever operates the turn signals, the high beams, and the headlight flasher.

Turn signal
The turn signal activates when you move the lev­er into a turn signal position when the ignition is switched on. The respective l-l or GI indicator light flashes.

1. Right turn signal
2. Left turn signal

The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual, a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor­rected.

High beams and headlight flasher
Move the lever to the corresponding position:

1. High beams on (vehicles with high beam as­sistant
2. High beams off or headlight flasher

The indicator light in the instrument cluster will turn on.
WARNING: High beams can cause glare for other drivers, which increases the risk of an accident. For this reason, only use the high beams or the headlight flasher when they will not create glare for other drivers.

High beam assistant 
The high beam assistant automatically turns the high beams on or off depending on the surround­ing conditions. A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de­tect light sources from other road users. The high beams switch on or off automatically depending on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on­coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth­er environmental factors and traffic conditions.

Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be set to the AUTO position and the high beam assistant must be switched on in the Infotainment system. To activate the high beam assistant, tap the lever forward. The in­dicator light appears in the instrument cluster display and the high beams are switched on/off automatically. If the high beams were com­pletely or partially switched on, the indica­tor light will turn on.

Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto­matically as expected, you may switch them on or off manually instead:

• To switch the high beams on manually, tap the lever forward 3. The in­dicator light turns on.
• To switch the high beams off manually, pull the lever back 4. The high beam assistant is deactivated.

Operating the headlight flasher 

To operate the headlight flasher when the high beam assistant is activated and high beams are switched off, pull the lever back. The high beam assistant remains active.
WARNING: High beam assistant is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is still responsible for controlling the headlights and switching them manually depending on light and visibility conditions. It may be necessary to operate them manually in situations such as:

• In adverse weather conditions such as fog, heavy rain, blowing snow or spraying water.
• On roads where oncoming traffic may be partially obscured, such as expressways.
• When there are road users that do not have sufficient lighting, such as bicyclers or vehicles with dirty tail lamps.
• In tight curves and on steep hills.
• In poorly lit areas.
• With strong reflectors, such as signs.
•  If the area of the windshield near the sensor is fogged over, dirty, icy or covered with a sticker.

Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment system.

Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU I but­ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle settings> Exterior lighting.

Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto­matic headlights menu:

• Activation time – You can adjust if the headlights switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the sensitivity of the light sensor.
• Headlight assistant – You can switch the high beam assistant on and off.

Entry/exit lighting
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illumi­nates the area around the vehicle when unlocking the vehicle and after switching off the ignition and opening the driver’s door. The Entry/exit lighting only works when it is dark and the light switch is in the AUTO position .

Daytime running lights

• USA models: the daytime running lights can be switched on/off. Select On or Off.
• Canada models: this function cannot be switched off. They activate automatically each time the ig­nition is switched on.

Emergency flashers 
The emergency flashers makes other drivers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations. Press the button to switch the emergency flashers on or off. When the emergency flashers are turned on, the indicator lights will flash at the same time. You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the emergency flashers are switched on by using the turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop temporarily. The emergency flashers also work when the igni­tion is turned off.
Tips: You should switch the emergency flashers on if:

• you are the last car in a traffic jam so that all other vehicles approaching from behind can see your vehicle
• your vehicle has broken down or you are having an emergency
• your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow­ing another vehicle

Messages 
If the indicator light turns on, a bulb has failed. The message indicates the location of the bulb. Replace the bulb immediately.

Vehicle lights: malfunction! Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the headlights or the light switch. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Audi adaptive light: malfunction See own­er’s manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights still function. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Automatic headlights: malfunction See owner’s manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. The low beams remain switched on at all times for safety reasons when the light switch is in the AUTO position. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using the light switch. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Headlight range control: malfunction See owner’s manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range control system, which may cause glare for other drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Headlight assistant: malfunction See owner’s manual 
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired. You can still switch the high beams on or off manually.

Headlight assistant: currently unavailable. Camera view restricted due to surroundings. See owner’s manual
The camera view is blocked, for example by a sticker or debris. The sensor is located between the interior rear­view mirror and the windshield. Do not place any stickers in this area on the windshield.
WARNING 

• Light bulbs are pressurized and can explode when they are replaced, which increases the risk of injury.
• To reduce the risk of fatal injury, the high­voltage component on HID headlights (xe­non lights) must be handled correctly.

Interior lighting

Front interior lighting 

Interior lighting buttons

• – Interior lighting on/off
• – Door contact switch on/off. The interior light­ing is controlled automatically.

Touch-sensitive reading lights

• To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur­face A briefly.
• To activate the manual dimming function, touch surface A when the light is switched off and keep touching it until the desired brightness is reached.

Rear interior lighting

• To turn a reading light on or off, press the button.
• To activate the manual dimming function*, touch the surface when the light is switched off and keep touching it until the desired brightness is reached.

Interior lighting 

• Select in the Infotainment system: MENU but­ton >Vehicle> left control button > Vehicle settings > Interior lighting.
• The interior lighting turns on when you switch the headlights on while the ignition is on.

Version 1
To adjust the brightness of individual zones, select Front brightness*, Door brightness, or Foot­well brightness. Turn the control knob to the left or to the right. Press the control knob to confirm the brightness.

Version 2
Select and confirm one of the displayed profiles by pressing the control knob.

• Individual: you can customize the brightness and color of individual zones. Press the right control button. Press the control knob again to confirm the settings.
• Audi drive select: the interior and contour light­ing color changes depending on the driving mode selected in drive select.
  Tips: The setting is automatically stored and as­signed to the remote control key that is being used.

Instrument illumination 
The brightness of the illumination for the instru­ments, display, and head-up display* can be ad­justed.

• Press the knob to release it.
• Turn the knob toward “-” or”+” to reduce or in­crease the brightness.
• Press the knob again to return it to its original position.
  Tips: Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru­ment illumination (needles and gauges) may turn on when the lights are off and the igni­tion is switched on. The illumination for the gauges reduces automatically and eventually turns off as the brightness outside increases. This function reminds the driver to turn the low beams on at the appropriate time.

Vision 

Adjusting exterior mirrors 
Turn the knob to the desired position:

• 0 -All adjustment functions are deactivated.
• – Adjust the left/right exterior mirror. Move the knob in the desired direction.
• – Heats* the mirror glass depending on the outside temperature.
• – Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir­rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi­tions. In the Infotainment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the vehicle c> page 30.

Front passenger’s exterior mirror tilt function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position of the front passenger’s exterior mirror. To help you see the curb when backing into a parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt slightly when the reverse gear is selected. You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn­ing the knob in the desired direction. When you move out of reverse and into another gear, the new mirror position is stored and assigned to the key you are using. The mirror goes back into its original position once you drive forward faster than 9 mph (15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.
WARNING: Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex) enlarge the field of vision. However, they make objects in the mirror appear smaller and farther away. When using these mirrors to es­timate your distance to vehicles behind you when changing lanes, you could estimate in­correctly, which increases the risk of an acci­dent.
Note

• Applies to: vehjcles with power folding out­side mirrors: If the mirror housing was moved by force (for example, by running in­to an object when maneuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be folded all the way in using the power folding function. The mirrors will make a loud noise when they latch into place. The mirror housing must not be moved back into place by hand because this could impair the function of the mirror mechanism.
• Applies to: vehicles without power folding outside mirrors: If the mirror housing was moved by outside forces (such as by an impact while maneuvering), you must move the mirror housing back into place by hand.
• 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. Never fold power-folding exterior mirrors* by hand. Only fold them in and out using the power controls.

Tips 

• If the power adjusting function malfunc­tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad­justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
• The exterior mirror settings are stored with the memory function* c> page 65.

Dimming the mirrors 
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­matic* dimming rearview mirror.

Manual dimming rearview mirror
Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.

Automatic dimming rearview mirror* 
The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati­cally when light shines on them, for example from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
WARNING: If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror* breaks, electrolytes can leak out. This liquid can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. If there is contact with the fluid, flush immediately with plenty of water. Consult a physician if necessary.

• Repeated or long-term exposure to electro­lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air­ways, especially in people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Take deep breaths immediately after leaving the vehi­cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the doors and windows as wide as possible.
• If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention.
• If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with the skin, flush the affected area with clean water for at least 15 minutes, and then clean with soap and water and seek medical attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes thoroughly before wearing them again.
• If the fluid was swallowed and the person is conscious, flush the mouth with water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless this is recommended by medical professionals. Seek medical attention immediately.

Note: If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror* breaks, electrolytes can leak out. This liquid damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean this liquid as quickly as possible, for example with a wet sponge.

Tips 

• If the light reaching the rearview mirror is obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror* will not function correctly.
• The automatic dimming mirrors* do not dim when the interior lighting is turned on or re­verse gear is selected.

Sun visors 

• Sun visor
  The sun visors for the driver and front passenger can be released from their mounts and turned toward the doors. They can also be moved back and forth length­wise in this position.
• Vanity mirror
  The mirror light switches on when the cover over the vanity mirror opens.

Windshield wipers

Switching the wipers on

Move the windshield wiper lever\\? to the corre­sponding position:

• 0- Windshield wipers off
• 1- Rain sensor mode. The windshield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor that is set (switch A to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to moisture on the wind­shield. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode in the Infotainment system*, which switches the intermittent mode on. To do this, select the MENU button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as­sistance> Rain sensor. In intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval time using switch A.
• 2- Slow wiping
• 3- Fast wiping
• 4- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this position longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping to fast wiping.
• 5- Clean the windshield. 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 5 within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-wipe function is reactivated the next time you switch the ignition on. Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer system* operates only when the low-beam headlights are on. If you move the lever into position 5, the headlights will be cleaned at fixed inter­vals.

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 wetness, 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, Replacing wiper blades.

Note

• If there is frost, make sure the windshield wiper blades are not frozen to the wind­shield. Switching on the windshield wipers when the blades are frozen to the wind­shield can damage the wiper blades.
• The windshield wiper system must be switched off (lever in position 0) before using a car wash. This prevents the wipers from switching on unintentionally and causing damage to the windshield wiper system.

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.
• 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.

Cleaning the wiper blades 
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.

• Place the windshield wiper arms in the service position.
• Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the windshield.

WARNING: Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi­sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

Replacing wiper blades 

Windshield wiper service position/blade replacement position 

• Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield wiper lever in position 4 until the windshield wiper moves into the service position.
• To bring the windshield wipers back to the nor­mal position, switch the ignition on and hold the windshield wiper lever in position 4 until the windshield wipers go back to the original position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).

You can also turn the service position on or off in the Infotainment system*:

• Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0).
• Select MENU button > Vehicle > left control button > Service & checks > Wiper change po­sition.

Removing the wiper blade 

• Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Press the locking knob 1 on the wiper blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
• Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.

Installing the wiper blade 

• Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on the wiper arm 2 until it clicks into place.
• Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
• Exit the service position.

WARNING: For safety reasons, the windshield wiper blades should be replaced once or twice each year.
Note

• Only fold the windshield wipers away when they are in the service position. 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.

Tips 

• You can also use the service position, for example if you want to protect the windshield from icing by using a cover.
• You cannot activate the service position when the hood is open.

Messages 
If the indicator light turns on, then there is a windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an au­thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor­rected.

Automatic wipers: malfunction! See the 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 lever. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

FAQ’s

Useful Links

View Full PDF: 2019 Audi A5 Coupe Owner’s Manual | Auto User Guide
2019 Audi A5 Coupe Keys and Smart Key Instructions