Audi - A4 45 TFSI - Owners Manual - 2021 - 2021

2021 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models MY 2021 Maintenance Intervals Gas and Hybrid Models - USA NOTE: The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element. Service intervals in miles 10K Minor Maintenance (Every 1 year)1 Standard Maintenance (Every 2 years)2 Additional Maintenance Items 20K X 30K 40K 50K X X 60K X X 70K 80K X X 90K 100K 110K 120K X X X X X Refer to the Additional Maintenance Items Table below 1) First minor maintenance service at 10,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last minor maintenance service, whichever occurs first. 2) First standard maintenance service at 20,000 miles or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last standard maintenance service, whichever occurs first.  all completed items Minor Maintenance ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ Brake system - Check the thickness of the brake pads Engine oil and oil filter - Change oil and replace filter Multi-point inspection - Complete Service reminder indicator display - Reset display Tire repair kit - Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped) Standard Maintenance (Includes All Minor Maintenance Items) ‰ Body/chassis - Visually inspect for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside, with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open ‰ Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, condition of brake hoses and the presence of the bleeder caps; Check the thickness of the brake pads ‰ Charging cable - Check for damage (if present in vehicle during inspection) (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, and Q5 55 TFSI e) ‰ Charging socket - Check for contamination and damage (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, and Q5 55 TFSI e) ‰ Connected box battery (for Audi Connected Services) - Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions: (Only: A4 [all models], A5 [all models], A6 [all models], A7 [all models], A8 L [all models], Q5 [all models], Q7 [all models], Q8 [all models]) ‰ Convertible top - Lubricate latch mechanism (Only: A5 45 TFSI Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet) ‰ Door hinges (including door stay) and door latch - Lubricate ‰ High voltage cooling system - Check coolant level according to procedure in ElsaPro NOTE: For high-voltage electrical components (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, Q5 55 TFSI e) ‰ Engine cooling system - Check freeze protection and coolant level ‰ Engine oil and oil filter - Change oil and replace filter ‰ Engine, transmission, final drive, steering (with front noise insulation removed) - Visual inspection for leaks and damage (including visible HV components of PHEV vehicles) ‰ Exterior lighting function - Check front and rear lights, high beams, low beams, turn signals, cornering lights, brake lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, fog lights, and hazard warning lights 1 9/23/2020 Standard Maintenance (continued) ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ First aid kit (if equipped) - Check and enter expiration date YYYY / MM _________ Front flap lock - Lubricate (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder) Fuel tank flap system - Check the water drain according to ElsaPro (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder) Headlights - Check adjustment High voltage system maintenance connector - Check for damages (deformation, scratches) and connector is clean (Only: PHEV Plug-in Hybrids, Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e, A8 TFSI e) Hood safety catch – Lubricate (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder) Horn - Check function Instrument cluster - Check warning and indicator lights Interior lights - Check all interior lights, trunk lights, and glove box compartment illumination Multi-point inspection - Complete Oil fill Area - Check water drain according to ElsaPro (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder) Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. (Only: A6 [all models], A7 [all models], A8 L [all models], Q7 [all models], and Q8 [all models]) NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time Road test - Perform Rollover protection - Check the rollover protection when the convertible top is open (Only: R8 Spyder) Safety belts - Check function and condition of belt, belt tongue, and latch Service reminder indicator display - Reset display Spare tire (if equipped) - Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary Spoiler - Lubricate rear spoiler according to procedure in ElsaPro. (Only: TT, TTS, and TT RS models [if equipped]) Sunroof and panoramic sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped) Suspension and axle components (front and rear) - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends, check for excessive play Tires - Check condition and tire tread wear. Check and record the tread depth Tires - Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary Tire repair kit (if equipped) - Check and record the completeness and expiration date Underbody - Check for damage and leaks, check the wheel well liners, underbody paneling and all lines are properly mounted (including visible HV components of PHEV vehicles) Warning triangle and first aid kit (if equipped) - Check if present Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary Additional Maintenance Items Work to be completed Interval Model Application ‰ Air filter - Replace Every 60,000 miles All vehicles except: RS 6 Avant RS 7 ‰ Air filter - Replace Every 20,000 miles Only: RS 6 Avant RS 7 ‰ AWD clutch - Change fluid (if equipped) Every 3 years regardless of mileage Only: Q3 40 TFSI, Q3 45 TFSI, TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI, TTS Coupe, TT RS Coupe ‰ Brake fluid - Change Every 2 years regardless of mileage All vehicles ‰ Dust and Pollen filter - Replace Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first All vehicles 2 9/23/2020 Additional Maintenance Items Work to be completed Interval Model Application ‰ Fragrance cartridges - Change (if Every 2 years regardless of mileage equipped) Front Differential - Change fluid Only: S8 LWB 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever occurs first Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder “Excluding RWD models” ‰ Panoramic sunroof systems Check drainage system by fluid check according to procedure in ElsaPro (if equipped) Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first All vehicles ‰ Rear axle, quattro® Sport Change ATF and differential oil Every 60,000 miles Only: RS 5, S6, S7, SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8 ‰ Ribbed V-belt starter/generator drive (including tensioner) Replace Every 60,000 miles Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, A4 allroad®, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI, A6 45 TFSI, Q5 45 TFSI ‰ Spark plugs - Replace Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first Only: RS 5, S6, RS 6 Avant, S7, RS 7, A8 L 60 TFSI, S8 LWB, SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8, TT RS ‰ Spark plugs - Replace Every 40,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, S4, A4 allroad® 45 TFSI, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI, S5, A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, A6 allroad® 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 55 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSI e, Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSI e, SQ5, Q7 45 TFSI, Q7 55 TFSI, Q8 55 TFSI, TTS Coupe ‰ Spark plugs - Replace Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder ‰ Spark plugs - Replace Every 80,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first Only: Q3 40 TFSI, Q3 45 TFSI, TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI ‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid and filter Every 40,000 miles Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder ‰ 3 9/23/2020 Additional Maintenance Items Work to be completed Interval Model Application ‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid Every 40,000 miles Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, A4 allroad® 45 TFSI, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, A6 allroad® 55 TFSI A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI e, Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSI e, TT RS ‰ S-tronic transmission - Change fluid Every 80,000 miles Only: TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI, TTS Coupe © 2020 Audi of America, Inc. “All rights reserved. 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