MPG AUDI Q5 2015 Owners Manual

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It is normal for the oil consumption of a new en­
gine to reach its lowest va lue after a certain mile ­
age has been driven.
You must d rive yo ur vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly as­
sess oi l consumption.
This also applies to fuel consumption and engine
output.
(y Note
- Have you r vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda­
tions in your Warranty
& Maintenance book­
l et. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
funct ion of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Contro l System unless ap­
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ign it ion w ires,
valves, wh ich are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Control System and other i mportant vehicle components.
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips .
.. Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold
engine.
The engine and catalytic converter have to reach
their optimal
operating temperature to reduce
fuel consumption and noxious emissions effec­
tively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles per
gallon (30-40 l/100 km). After about a half a
mile, fuel economy cl imbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km) . After about
2.5 miles (4 km), the engine is
at its proper operating temperature and fuel
economy has reached a normal level. So you can
see that you should avoid short trips whenever
possib le.
Driving and the environment
The outside temperature is also critical in this re­
gard. Your car consumes more fuel in the winter
than in the summer.
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