Get Lights and vision -> Windshield wipers Guide for Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

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Automatic dimming rearview mirror

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

Tips

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

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The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati-

cally when light shines on them, for example

from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

– 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

the reverse gear is selected.

WARNING

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

– Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken

mirror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin,

eyes and respiratory system. If there is con-

tact with the fluid, flush immediately with

plenty of water. Seek medical attention if

necessary.

Sun visors

– Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-

lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-

ways, especially in people with asthma or

other respiratory conditions. Take deep

breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-

cle 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.

Fig. 50 Roof headliner: sun visor

Sun visor

The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets

and turned toward the doors 1 .

– 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 again.

They can also be moved back and forth length-

wise in this position.

Vanity mirror

The mirror light turns on when the cover over the

vanity mirror 2 opens.

– 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 pro-

fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-

ately.

Windshield wipers

Turning on the windshield wipers

Note

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-

ror glass. This liquid damages plastic surfaces

and paint. Clean this liquid as quickly as possi-

ble, for example with a wet sponge.

Fig. 51 Lever: windshield wipers

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Move the lever  to the corresponding posi-

WARNING

tion:

– The rain sensor is only intended to assist the

driver. The driver may still need to turn the

wipers on manually depending on visibility

conditions.

0 Windshield wipers off

1 Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-

shield wipers turn on once the vehicle speed ex-

ceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is

raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-

sor that is set (switch 6 to the right), the earlier

the windshield wipers respond to moisture on

the windshield. You can deactivate the rain sen-

sor mode, which turns on intermittent mode. In

intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval

time using the switch 6 .

– 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 ðpage 63, Cleaning/changing wip-

er blades.

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Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.

2 Slow wiping

3 Fast wiping

Note

– If there is frost, make sure the windshield

wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-

shield. Turning on the windshield wipers

when the blades are frozen to the wind-

shield can damage the wiper blades.

4 Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-

tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping

to fast wiping.

5 Clean the windshield . The number of wipes

and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is

held in position 5 .

– Prior to using a car wash, the windshield

wiper system must be turned off (lever in

position 0 ). This prevents the wipers from

turning on unintentionally and causing

damage to the windshield wiper system.

The wipers wipe one time after several seconds

while driving to remove water droplets. You can

turn off this function by moving the lever to posi-

tion 5 within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The

afterwipe function is reactivated the next time

you turn on the ignition.

Tips

– The windshield wipers turn off when the ig-

nition is turned off. You can activate the

windshield wipers after the ignition is

turned on again by moving the lever to any

position. The single wipe function (lever in

position 4 ) also functions when the igni-

tion is turned off.

If you hold the lever in position 5 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).

– Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result

in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor

function. Check your windshield wiper

blades regularly.

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 regular intervals.

– When stopping temporarily, such as at a

traffic light, the speed of the windshield

wipers automatically reduces by one level.

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Remove the wiper blade from the windshield

wiper arm mount 2 .

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 change position.

Cleaning/changing wiper blades

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WARNING

– For safety reasons, the windshield wiper

blades should be replaced once or twice

each year.

Fig. 52 Windshield wipers: replacing the wiper blades

– Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-

sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

Wiper blade replacement position

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Turn off the ignition and hold the windshield

Note

wiper lever in position 4 ðpage 61, fig. 51 un-

til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper

blade replacement position.

– The windshield wipers must only be lifted

up when in the wiper change position. Oth-

erwise, you risk damaging the paint on the

hood or the windshield wiper motor.

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To bring the windshield wipers into the normal

position, turn on the ignition and hold the lever

in position 4 until the windshield wipers go

back to the original position, or drive faster

than 8 mph (12 km/h).

– You should not move your vehicle or press

the 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.

You can also turn the wiper blade replacement

position on or off in the MMI:

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Turn the windshield wipers off (position

Tips

ðpage 61, fig. 51).

– 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.

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Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-

sition.

– You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-

ment position when the hood is open.

Cleaning the wiper blades

Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in

the wiper change position.

Messages

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Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

windshield.

For information on cleaning, see ðtable on

page 279.

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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

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have

the malfunction corrected.

Replacing the wiper blades

Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in

the wiper change position.

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Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the

windshield.

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Hold the wiper blade firmly.

Press the locking knob 1 on the wiper blade.

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Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's

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manual

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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 corrected.

Adjusting the magnetic zone

Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

Digital compass

Turning the digital compass on or off

Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

Fig. 54 Magnetic zone map

The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for

the compass to read accurately.

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Press a suitable object, such as a paper clip, in-

to the opening at the bottom of the mirror

housing for at least 8 seconds ðpage 64,

fig. 53 until the number of the magnetic field

zone that is set appears in the rearview mirror.

Fig. 53 Rearview mirror: digital compass is turned on

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Set the magnetic field zone by briefly pressing

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To turn the digital compass on or off, press a

repeatedly. The selection mode turns off after a

few seconds.

suitable object, such as a paper clip, into the

opening at the bottom of the mirror housing

for at least 3 seconds, until the compass dis-

play in the mirror turns off or on.

Calibrating the digital compass

Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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).

If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the digital

compass must be recalibrated.

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Press a suitable object, such as a paper clip, in-

to the opening at the bottom of the mirror

housing for at least 10 seconds ðpage 64,

fig. 53 until C appears in the rearview mirror.

Tips

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Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until

a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.

To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do

not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-

ces, or metallic objects near the mirror.

WARNING

To reduce the risk to yourself and other road

users, calibrate the digital compass in an area

where there is no traffic.

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