battery AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Doors and windows
A WARNING

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- After closing the boot lid, always check that
the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid
could otherwise open suddenly when the ve­
hicle is moving - this could result in an
acci­

dent.
- Always make sure that no-one is in the boot
lid's area of movement (especially near the
hinges) when it is moving. Risk of severe in­
juries to fingers or hands!
- The boot lid must always be completely
closed when the vehicle is moving; other­
wise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into
the interior.
- If
a
luggage rack (e.g. a bicycle carrier) is at­
tached to the boot lid, the boot lid may not
open completely or may move downwards
by itself due to the added weight. For this

reason,
make sure you support the boot lid

or
take the luggage off the carrier before
opening the boot lid - risk of injury!
© Note
- When towing a trailer* the automatic open
function can only be operated via the re­
lease catch on the boot lid.
- If the battery is low, the boot lid can still be
opened and closed manually; however, this
will require more effort. If
you
move the
boot lid slowly less effort will be required.
- When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock
the boot Lid separately by pressing the
<C5

button on the remote control key. The boot
lid will Lock automatically when you close it

again.

Releasing boot lid manually from inside
Applies to: vehicles with manual release on inside

The
boot lid can be released manually from the
inside.

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32 Detail of inside of boot lid: Access to manual re­
lease

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Fold the rear seat backrest forwards

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Use the blade of the ignition key to prise off the
cover
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Insert the key in the opening behind the cover

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and press the key in the direction of the ar­
row until the boot is unlocked.
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Lights and vision
Lights and vision
Exterior lights
Switching lights on and off

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37 Dashboard: Light switch with buttons

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Light switch
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With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to the appropriate position. The
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sym­
bol and the selected position will light up (except
if the switch is at position 0).
0 - On vehicles for some markets, the daytime
running lights, tail lights and number plate Light
are switched on permanently.
AUTO - The headlights are switched on automati­
cally according to the ambient light conditions.

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Side lights

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- Dipped headlights
Buttons
When you turn the light switch to AUTO or dip­
ped headlights
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you can activate the following
functions:

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- All-weather lights*. The front lights are ad­
justed automatically so that the headlights on
your own vehicle are less dazzling to
you,
for in­
stance when you are driving on a wet
road.

0^-Rear
fog light(s)
Headlight range control
ip

On vehicles with LED headlights*, the headlight
beam settings are adjusted automatically (even
during braking and acceleration).
On vehicles with halogen headlights, the knob

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37 must be used to adjust the headlight
beam settings:
- Briefly press the knob to release it.
- Turn the knob towards 3 or 0 to reduce or in­
crease the range of the headlights.
- Briefly press the knob again to engage it.
0 - One or two front occupants, luggage com­
partment empty
1 - All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2 - All seats occupied, Luggage compartment loa­
ded
3 - Driver only, luggage compartment loaded
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
With the adaptive light feature, you have better
vision in the dark because the Lights are control­
led dynamically to match the vehicle speed and
road conditions, e.g. on motorways or country

roads,
at intersections or through corners. The
adaptive light is activated only when the Light
switch is set to AUTO and the all-weather Lights*
are switched off.
WARNING
- The automatic headlights are only intended
to assist the driver. The driver must always
ensure that the headlights are used when

required,
and may have to switch them on
manually when the light conditions or
visi­

bility are poor. For example, the light
sen­

sors are not able to detect fog. Therefore,
you should always switch on the dipped
headlights
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in these conditions and when
driving after dark.
- To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the
rear fog light should only be used in accord­
ance with statutory regulations.
- If the vehicle battery has been losing charge
for
a
while, the side lights or parking lights
may be switched off automatically. Always
park your car in a safe and suitably lit place
according to the applicable regulations.
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Seats and storage

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children unsupervised in the vehicle with the
key.
© CAUTION
- To avoid damage, please take care when de­
taching connectors from the electrical pow­
er sources.
-To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical

system,
never connect equipment that
gen­

erates electrical current, such as a solar
panel or battery charger, to the power sour­
ces in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
- Always use the correct type of plugs to
avoid damaging the power sources.
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USB charging sockets marked "CHARGE ON­
LY" cannot transfer data and are intended for
charging only.
Storage
Cup holders

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Your vehicle has cup holders in the front centre
console, in the door trim and in the rear centre
armrest*.
Rear cup holders*
• Swivel the centre armrest downwards.
• To open the cup holder, press the button

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56.
• Place your drinks in the holder.
• To close the cup holders, sLide the cover back
until it engages.
A WARNING
- Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders
while the vehicle is moving. You could be
scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
- Do not use cups, mugs or glasses made
from hard materials such as glass or porce­

lain.
These could cause injury in the event of
an accident.
© CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks contain­
ers in the cup holders. The drinks could other­
wise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the
electrical equipment or the seat covers.
Further storage compartments and
retainers
You will find further storage compartments and
retainers at various points in the vehicle:
- Glove box: The glove box can be Locked* with
the key
- Storage compartment underneath the front
centre armrest*
- Storage compartment at the front end of the
front seats*. This compartment can hold ob­
jects weighing up to 1 kg
- Coat hooks* above the rear doors
- Side retaining hooks* in the luggage compart­
ment
A WARNING
- To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the
glove box Lid closed when driving.
- The storage compartments in the door trims
should only be used to store small objects.
Make sure that they are stored safely inside
the compartment, as otherwise they might
impair the protection offered by the side air-

bags.

- The retaining hooks should only be used to
hold objects weighing up to 3 kg. Heavier
objects cannot be safely secured - risk of in­
jury!
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Heating and cooling

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Air recirculation mode
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi­
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in­
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir­
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the control is in the defrost position
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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the vehicle battery
charge level is sufficient for the rear window
heating to be switched on. Otherwise the rear
window heating operates when the engine is
run­

ning,
and switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem­

perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma­
nently, press and hold the
CÛJD
button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi­
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched

off.

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Seat heating*
When you press the
«0
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re­
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
(7) CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heating, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure at
a
single
point

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- The setting for the driver's seat heating is
assigned to the key in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating was on
when you Last switched off the ignition, it
will be switched on automatically only if the
ignition is switched on again within 10 mi­

nutes.

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WARNING
- For reasons of safety you should not Leave
the air recirculation switched on for too

long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en­
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
over if the air cooling* is switched off. Bad
visibility can cause an accident.
- People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the seat heating. These people
must not use the seat heating - risk of in­
jury!
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Heating and cooling

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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using
the control
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You should leave the blower on at
a low setting to prevent the windows from mist­
ing up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
constantly ventilated. Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the blower speed.

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'J Air distribution and air outlets
The buttons can be used to adjust the air distri­

bution.
Press the AUTO button for automatic air
distribution.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad­
justed
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To prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side.

Foot-Level
air outlets are provided underneath
the front seats to heat the rear cabin.

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Defroster
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted
or demisted as quickly as possible. The air output
is increased to maximum and most of the air
comes out of the outlets below the windscreen.
The air recirculation mode is deactivated. The
temperature should be set to 22 °C or higher.
The temperature is regulated automatically. At
setting
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the A/C cooling mode is automatically
activated depending on the ambient tempera­

ture.

The defroster is switched off when the AUTO but­
ton is pressed.

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Air recirculation mode
The air recirculation mode can be switched on
manually or automatically*.
- To switch the manual air recirculation mode
on/off, press the
<s>
button.
-The automatic* air recirculation function must
be activated on the infotainment system. Se­
lect the following on the infotainment system:

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button > Car > left control button > A/C
> Auto recirculation. The air quality sensor,
which is designed for the detection of diesel
and petrol exhaust fumes, automatically
switches the air recirculation mode on or off
depending on the
level
of pollution in the out­
side air.
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi­
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in­
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir­
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the
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or AUTO or
M.
button is pressed.
If the engine is
cold,
the air conditioner will auto­
matically switch to air recirculation mode when
the vehicle is reversing.

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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the battery charge
level is sufficient for the rear window heating to
be switched on. Otherwise the rear window heat­
ing operates when the engine is running, and
switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem­

perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma­
nently, press and hold the
S
button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi­
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched

off.

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Seat heating*
When you press the
«r
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re­
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
A WARNING
For reasons of safety you should not leave
the air recirculation switched on for too

long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en­
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
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Driving
This message appears
and a
buzzer sounds
if
you
open
the
driver's door while
the
engine
is
run­

ning.

Pressing start/stop button again will switch
off

engine.
This message appears
if
you press
the

ISTART
ENGINE
STOPI*
button while
the
vehicle
is moving
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77,
Emergency
Off
function.
Engine start system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
A fault
has
occurred when starting
the
engine
au­

tomatically (automatic start function). Drive
to a

qualified workshop soon
and
have
the
fault
recti­

fied.
To
start
the
engine, turn
the
ignition
key to

position
@
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74 or
press

the
ISTART
ENGINE
STOPl
button and hold the

key/button until
the
engine starts.

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Key not
recognised. See owner's manual
This message appears
if
there
is no
convenience
key inside
the
vehicle
or if
the system cannot
de­

tect
or
identify
the
key. This
can
happen,
for ex­

ample,
if
the radio signal from
the key is
obstruc­
ted
by a
metal briefcase
or
similar,
or if the key

battery
is
weak. Electronic equipment, such
as

mobile phones,
can
also interfere with
the
radio
signal from
the key.

The engine
can
still
be
started
or
stopped
if
this
happens (please refer
to
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79).

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Remote control key: hold back
of key

against marked area.
See
owner's manual
If
the
indicator lamp lights
up and the
message
appears,
a
malfunction
has
occurred

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79.

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Key not in
vehicle?

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Remote control key:
key not
recognised.
Is

key still
in
vehicle?
If
the
indicator
lampGB
Lights
up and the
mes­
sage appears,
the
convenience
key
was removed
from
the
vehicle while
the
engine
was
running.
If

the convenience
key is not in the
vehicle
you
will
not
be
able
to
switch
on the
ignition
or
restart
the engine after
it has
been switched
off. You
will
also
not be
able
to
lock
the
vehicle from
the
out­

side.

Please press brake pedal
This message appears
on
vehicles with
an
auto­
matic gearbox
if
you
try to
start
the
engine
with­

out first pressing
the
brake pedal.
Please press clutch pedal
This message appears
if
you
try to
start
the en­

gine without first pressing
the
clutch pedal.
The

engine will only start
if
you press
the
clutch
ped­

al.

Please engage
N or P

This message will appear
if
you
try to
start
or

switch
off the
engine when
the
selector lever
is

not
in N or P. The
engine
can
then
not be
started
or switched
off.

Switch
off
ignition before leaving
car.
Battery
is

being discharged
This message appears
and the
buzzer sounds
if

you open
the
driver's door while
the
ignition
is

switched
on.
Switch
off
the ignition
to
prevent
the vehicle battery from being discharged.
Shift
to P,
vehicle can roll away. Doors can only
be locked
in P

For safety reasons, this message will appear
if

the selector Lever
of the
automatic gearbox
is not

in position P when
you
switch
off the
ignition.
Put

the selector lever
in
position
P;
otherwise
the ve­

hicle
can
roll away
and
cannot
be
locked.
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Starting the engine after
a malfunction

Applies
to: vehicles with convenience key
If the remote control key battery is exhausted or
if radio interference
or
a system malfunction oc­
curs, extra steps may be necessary in order to
start the engine.

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71 Steering column/remote control key: Starting the

engine
after a malfunction
If the message
D
Key not recognised. See
own­

er's manual or
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Remote control key: hold
back of key against marked area. See owner's
manual is displayed, you can still start the en­
gine manually.

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Manual gearbox: Press the clutch
pedal

• Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal.

•
Hold the remote control key against the symbol

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71, as shown in the illustration.
• Press the ISTART ENGINE
STOPl
button
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Starting the engine on page 76. The engine
shouLd start.

•
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
Note
You can call up the driver message again by
pressing the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button.
Start/stop system
Description

Applies
to: vehicles with start/stop system
The start/stop system can help to save fuel and
reduce
CO2
emissions.

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May vary in different countries
In start/stop mode, the engine is switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops, e.g. at
traffic lights. The ignition remains on during this
stop phase. The engine is automatically started
on demand.
The start/stop system is automatically activated
each
time
you switch on the ignition.
Basic conditions for start/stop mode
- The driver's door must be closed.
- The driver's seat belt must be buckled.
- The bonnet must be closed.
- The vehicle must have been moving at over 3
km/h since the Last stop.
CAUTION
Always switch off the start/stop system

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81 before driving through water.
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The engine is switched
off1)
shortly before the
vehicle comes to a stop. However, the brake
servo and power steering remain fully opera­

tional.

Stopping/starting the engine

Applies
to: vehicles with start/stop system

START
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STOP

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Fig.
72 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop

phase)

Applies
to: vehicles with manual gearbox

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When the vehicle stops, put the gear Lever in
neutral and
take your
foot
off
the clutch pedal.
The engine will switch off. An indicator lamp

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will light up in the instrument cluster •
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Driving
display.
The rev
counter needle will also move

to
the
READY position.

•
The engine will start again automatically when
you press
the
clutch pedal.
The
indicator lamp
will
go out.

Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

•
Brake
the
vehicle
to a
stop.
The
engine will
be

switched
off
shortly before
the
vehicle comes
to
a
standstill
or
when
the
vehicle
is
station-

aryx).
Keep your foot
on the
brake pedal.
The

indicator
lamp
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@
will appear
on the
dis­
play.
The rev
counter needle will also move
to

the READY position.

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The engine will start again automatically when
you take your foot
off
the brake pedal.
If the

parking brake
is
applied
or
hold assist*
is

switched on,
the
engine will only restart when
you press
the
accelerator pedal1).
The
indicator
lamp
will
go out.

Further information
for
automatic gearboxes
The engine will stop
if
the selector lever
is in po­

sition
P, N or D.

The engine will start again
if
you move
the
selec­
tor lever
to
R during
a
stop phase.
If you
do not
want
the
engine
to
start when mov­
ing
the
selector Lever through
R,
move
the
lever
to P quickly.
You
can
control whether
or not the
engine
is

switched
off by
varying
the
amount
of
pressure
on
the
brake pedal.
For
instance,
if
you brake
gently
in
stop-and-go traffic
or
before turning
off

at a junction,
the
engine will remain
on
while
the

vehicle
is at
a standstill.
As
soon as you press
the

brake pedal harder,
the
engine will
be
switched

off.

be switched
off. The rev
counter needle will
move
to the
OFF position.
- Keep your foot
on the
brake pedal during
a

stop phase
to
prevent
the
vehicle from mov­

ing.

-
If you press the
ISTART ENGINE STOP|
but­

ton*
during
a
stop phase,
the
ignition will
Note
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
If the engine stalls, you
can
start
it
again
di­

rectly
by
pressing
the
clutch pedal immedi­
ately.
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system
Engine does
not
switch
off

The system checks that certain conditions
are

met before
and
during each stop phase.
If
the
in­

dicator lamp
Ey
appears
on the
instrument clus­
ter display,
the
engine will
not be
switched
off in

the following situations:
- The engine
has
not
yet
reached
the
minimum
temperature required
for
start/stop mode.
- The interior temperature selected
on the air

conditioner*
has
not
yet
been reached.
- The exterior temperature
is
very high/low.
- The windscreen
is
being defrosted
W.

-The parking
aid*
is
switched
on.

- The vehicle battery charge
is too low.

- The steering wheel
is
close
to
full lock
or the

vehicle
is
being steered.
- Reverse gear has just been selected.
- The vehicle
is on a
steep gradient.
-At high altitudes.
Engine cuts
in
again automatically
The stop phase
is
interrupted
in the
following sit­
uations,
for
example.
The
engine cuts
in
auto­
matically without intervention from
the
driver.
- The vehicle starts
to
roll (e.g.
on a
hiLl).

- The interior temperature deviates from
the air

conditioner setting.
- The windscreen
is
being defrosted
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- The brake pedal
is
pressed several times
in
suc­

cession.

- The vehicle battery charge drops
to an
insuffi­
cient level.

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May vary in different countries
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Driving
- The power consumption is
high.

The engine switches off again when the condi­
tions for start/stop mode are once again
fulfil­

led1).

Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from being dis­

charged,
the ignition will be switched off auto­
matically if certain conditions are met. For in­
stance:
- The start/stop system has switched off the en­

gine.

- The vehicle is stationary.
- The driver has left the vehicle.
If the dipped beam headlights are switched on in
this case, the side lights will be turned on in­

stead.
After approx. 30 minutes, or when you
lock the vehicle, the side Lights will be switched

off.

If the start/stop system has not stopped the en­
gine or if
you
have switched off the start/stop
system manually, the engine will continue
run­

ning and the ignition will not be switched off au­
tomatically
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A WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poisoning!
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If
you
select
D
or
N
after selecting reverse
gear on a vehicle with automatic gearbox, the
car must have been moving at over 10 km/h
before the system can switch off the engine

again.

Switching the start/stop system on/off
manually
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system

You
can switch the system off manually if you
don't want to use it.
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73 Centre console: Switch for start/stop system

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To switch the start/stop system off or on
man­

ually, press the
\OE1
button. The LED in the but­
ton will light up when the system is switched

off.

© Note
If
you
switch off the system during a stop

phase,
the engine will start again automati­
cally.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system

H
Automatic
start/stop
deactivated: Please re­
start engine manually
This message appears if certain conditions have
not been met during the stop phase and the
start/stop system cannot start the engine again
automatically. In this case, the engine must be
started manually.

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Automatic
start/stop:
system fault! Func­
tion unavailable
There is a malfunction in the start/stop system.
Drive to a workshop soon and have the fault
recti­

fied.

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May vary in different countries
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Driver assist systems

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-The automatic brake application with in­
creasing brake force can be cancelled by ap­
plying the brakes yourself or by pressing the
accelerator firmly.
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the rear cross-traffic assist even if
there is no traffic in the critical zone, for in­
stance when parking or manoeuvring the ve­
hicle in reverse.
- The rear cross-traffic assist is deactivated
automatically if you deactivate the
ESC.

-The rear cross-traffic assist is switched on/
off via the parking aid
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134.
-The system is not available in towing mode.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear in the instru­
ment cluster display.

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Audi side assist: system fault!
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensors are out of align­
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.

O
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor vision

O
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sen­

sor view restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle

racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
^>page
128, Fig. 120.

O
Audi side assist: currently unavailable
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).

O
Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode

2
Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
The side assist function will be switched off auto­
matically after a short time when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket. If
the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the side
assist function may not be switched off automat­
ically. The side assist must not be used when
towing a trailer.

O Rear
parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei­
ther the ESC is switched off or the radar sensors
may be obstructed by a bicycle rack, stickers,
leaves, snow or similar objects. Switch on the ESC
or, if necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120. If this message re­
mains displayed, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Audi drive select alLows you to use different set­
ups on your vehicle. The modes efficiency*, com­
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex­

ample,
to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the
&&
button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In
addi­

tion,
the individual* mode allows you to adapt
the vehicle set-up to
suit
your personal driving

style.
For example, you might choose to combine
a more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter
steering response.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de­
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the

set-up.

Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gear­

box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
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