Warning AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Mobility

\J Note

Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel
bolt and keep it in a safe place - not in your
vehicle. If
you
need a replacement adapter,
give the code number to your Audi dealer.
Loosening the wheel bolts
Raising the vehicle

Fig.
261 Wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts
•
Fit
the box spanner (provided in the vehicle's
tool kit) as far as it will go over the wheeL
bolt1'.
• Turn the wheel bolt approx. one turn
anti­

clockwise -arrow-. To apply the necessary tor­

que,
hold the box spanner
near
the end. If the
wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to
loosen it by pushing down the end of the span­
ner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car
for support and take care not to slip.
WARNING
To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should on­
ly be loosened slightly (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the jack*.

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Fig.
262 Sills: markings (example)

Fig.
263 Door
sill:
Applying the jack under the door sill
• Always provide a firm base for the jack* on the

ground.
(The jack can be found in the vehicle's
tool kit). If necessary use a large, strong board
or similar support. On a
hard,
slippery surface
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent
the
jack from slipping
^> /\.

• Locate the marking (recess or rib) on the door
sill closest to the wheel being changed

^>Fig.
262. The jacking point is located behind
the marking under the door
sill.

• Wind up
the
jack* under
the
jacking point until
the claw
(A)
•=>
Fig.
263 of the jack is directly
be­

low the jacking point.
• Align
the
jack* so
that
the
claw
(A)
grips the
jacking point under the door sill and the mova­
ble base plate of the jack
(B)
is flat on the

ground.
The base plate
(B)
must be positioned
vertically underneath
the
jacking point®.
• Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is
clear of the ground.

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An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft
wheel bolts
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321.
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- Make sure the jack* is stable. If the ground
underneath the jack* is slippery or soft, the
jack can slip or sink in - risk of injury!
- Use only the jack* supplied with your vehicle
to raise the vehicle. If
you
use
a
jack from a
different vehicle, your vehicle may slip off

the
jack - risk of injury!
- Apply the jack* only at the jacking points lo­
cated behind the markings on the door sill
and align it properly. Otherwise there is a
risk of injury since
the
jack* can slip off
sud­

denly if it is not properly engaged.
-The height of the parked vehicle can change
as a result of variations in loading.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
on the jack - risk of accident!
- If work has to be done under the vehicle, en­
sure that it is
safely
supported on suitable
stands - risk of injury!
© CAUTION
The vehicle must not be lifted up on its sills.
Only apply the jack*
at
the jacking points loca­
ted behind the markings on the door
sill.
Oth­

erwise your vehicle could be damaged.
Taking off / putting on the wheel

Fig.
264 Wheel: Hexagonal socket for turning wheel bolts

Fig.
265 Wheel: Mounting pin in wheel bolt hole nearest
to the top
Taking off the wheel
• Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle (provided in the vehicle's tool kit), un­
screw the top wheel bolt and place it on a clean
surface
<=>Fig.
264.
• Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the ve­
hicle's tool kit) by hand in place of the wheel

boit*Fig.
265.

• Then unscrew the other wheel bolts.
• Take off the wheel
*(£).
The mounting pin
stays where it is.
Putting on the wheel
When putting on a tyre with directional tread

pattern,
refer to
*page
324.
• Put on the wheel, using the mounting pin to
guide it into place
<=>([).

• Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them
lightly using the hexagonal socket.
• Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt lightly.
• Carefully lower the car with the jack*.
• Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence
with the box spanner.
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.
Before putting on the wheel, inspect the condi­
tion of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces.
These surfaces must be clean before mounting
the wheel.
A WARNING
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screw­
driver handle to tighten the wheel bolts. It is
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Removing the spare wheel
• Lift the floor panel up by the plastic handle un­
til the panel is fixed in position behind the re­
taining tabs on the two side sections
©
*
Fig.
266.
• Applies to vehicles with bass box in spare wheel

well:
Remove the bass box*. Please first check
the connector to establish which bass box is fit­
ted in your vehicle: version 1)
*page
325 or
version 2)
*page
326.
• Turn the plastic knob anti-clockwise.
• Take out the spare wheel.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be
used on the compact temporary spare wheel.
Should you have a puncture on one of the front
wheels when using snow chains, fit the compact
temporary spare wheel in place of one of the rear
wheels. You can then attach the snow chains to
the wheel taken from the rear and use this wheel
to replace the punctured front wheel.
A WARNING
- The tyre pressure must be checked as soon
as possible after fitting the spare wheel - an
incorrectly inflated tyre can increase the risk
of accident. You can find the tyre pressures
here
*page
307, Fig. 253.
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h when the
compact temporary spare wheel is fitted -
higher speeds can cause an accident.
-Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering when the compact temporary
spare wheel is fitted - risk of accident!
- Never use two or more compact spare tyres
at the same time - risk of accident!
- No other type of tyre (normal summer or
winter tyres) may be fitted on the compact
temporary spare wheel.
Removing the bass box (version 1)
Applies to: vehicles with bass box in spare wheel well

You
must remove the bass box before you can
take out the spare wheel*.

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Fig.
268 Spare wheel
well:
Bass box
Removing the bass box
• Lift the floor panel
<=>page
324, Fig. 266.
• Compress the retaining
tabs©*Fig.
268 on
the connector.
• Unplug the connector © and move the discon­
nected cable clear to one side.
• Unscrew
bolt©.

• Carefully take out the bass box.
Installing the bass box
• Carefully place the bass box in the well of the

rim.
Make sure that the inscription "FRONT" on
the bass box points to the front of the vehicle.
• Plug the connector back in again.
• Secure the bass box with the screw.
• Fold the floor panel back down.

(T) Note

The bass box can be fitted even if there is no
wheel in the spare wheel
well.

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Removing the bass box (version 2)
Applies to: vehicles with bass box in spare wheel well

You
must remove the bass box before you can
take out the spare wheel*.
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Fig.
269 Spare wheel
well:
Bass box
Removing the bass box
• Lift the floor panel
*page
324, Fig. 266.
•
Pull
the
catch
Q^F/g.
269 towards the cable.
• Press the retaining tab © down.
• Unplug the connector © and move the discon­
nected cable clear to one side.
• Unscrew
bolt
(4).
• Carefully take out the bass box.
Installing the bass box
• Carefully place the bass box in the well of the

rim.
Make sure that the inscription "FRONT" on
the bass box points to the front of the vehicle.
• Plug the connector back in again.
• Push the catch © back towards the bass box.
• Secure the bass box with the screw.
• Fold the floor panel back down.
Note
The bass box can be fitted even if there is no
wheel in the spare wheel
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Jump-starting
Before starting the engine
If
necessary,
the engine can be started by con­
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine fails to start because of
a
dis­
charged battery, the vehicle battery can be
con­

nected to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. Suitable jump leads are required.
Both vehicle batteries must be rated at 12 V. The
capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should not
be significantly lower than that of the discharged
battery.
Jump leads
The jump Leads must be heavy enough to carry
the starter current. Refer to the details given by
the manufacturer.
Only
use
jump leads with insulated battery
clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.
WARNING
- When it is discharged the vehicle battery
can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. A
frozen vehicle battery must first be thawed
out before connecting the jump leads - risk
of explosion and chemical burns! After
jump-starting the vehicle, drive to a quali­
fied workshop without delay and have the
vehicle battery checked.
- The engine compartment is a potentially
hazardous area and working here can lead
to serious injuries. Before carrying out any
work in the engine compartment please
read and observe the warnings
*page
295.
- Incorrect handling of the jump leads may
result in the vehicLe battery exploding (risk
of serious injury). Please observe the follow­
ing rules to minimise the risk of injury:
- The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive terminal
must not touch metal parts of the vehicle:
this can cause short circuiting.
- Position the jump leads in such a way that
they cannot come into contact with any
moving parts in the engine compartment.
- Do not lean over the vehicle battery - risk of
chemical burns!
- The screw plugs on the battery cells must be
screwed in firmly.
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Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
If one of the axles has to be raised in order to
tow the vehicLe, please refer to the following ta­
ble to determine the appropriate axle
for
your
gearbox/drive combination:
Manual
gearbox
Automatic
gearbox
Front-wheel
drive
Front or rear
axle
Front axle
Four-wheel
drive
Front or rear
axle
Front axle
Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: If the
vehicle is to be towed with one of the axles

raised,
the ignition must be switched off; other­
wise the drive train can be damaged.
Notes on tow-starting
Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox: For
technical reasons, your vehicle must not be tow-

started.

Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: As a
general rule, tow-starting is not recommended.
If the engine will not start, it is best to try start­
ing it using the battery of another vehicle

*>page
326 before attempting to tow start. If
this is not possible, you can try to push-start or
tow-start the vehicle
*page
330, Tow-starting.
A WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/
tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle.

UTION

- If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de­
scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure
or if the vehicle has to be towed further
than 50 km), it must be transported on a
special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised
can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
It is not possible to move the selector lever
out of position
P
if the electrical power sup­
ply fails. Before the vehicle can be recov­
ered/manoeuvred you must manually re­
lease the selector lever; left-hand drive
vehicles
*page
93, right-hand drive
vehicles
*page
94.
- Please observe the relevant regulations
when towing or tow-starting.
Towing away
Please observe the important safety warnings on

*
page 328.
Preparations
• Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided
for
this purpose

opage
330,
*page
331.
• Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted
as it could otherwise unscrew the towline an­
chorage while the vehicle is being towed.
• The hazard warning lights of both vehicles
must normally be switched on
*page
52. How­
ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.
Towing vehicle (front)
• Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you
drive off.
• Manual gearbox: Engage the clutch very gently
when starting to move and accelerate with par­
ticular care.
• Automatic gearbox: Accelerate slowly and
grad­

ually.
• Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
• Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and
that
you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary
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• The brake servo only works when the engine is

running.
The power steering only works when
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the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving1'.
Otherwise you will need to press the brake
ped­

al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
• Please ensure that the steering wheel is un­
locked and that it moves freely.
• Release the parking brake
*page
82.
• Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: Put
the gear lever in neutral.
• Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Move the selector lever to position N.
• Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
© CAUTION
A WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
© Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari-

Ly.

Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on

*page
328.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en­

gine,
it must not be towed further than 50 me­
tres
*(J).

• Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided
for
this purpose

*page
330,
*
page 331.
• Engage second or third gear before moving off.
• Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

• As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage

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Fig.
271 Front bumper (right side): Removing cover cap

Fig.
272 Front bumper (right side): Towline anchorage
screwed in
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
• Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit
*
page 319.
• Press the cover cap briefly but firmly inwards
-arrow-, detach it from the bumper and take it

out*Fig.
271.
• Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as
it
will go
*Fig.
272 and
tighten it with the box spanner.
• Put the towline anchorage back in the tool kit
after use.

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Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg­

ed.

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A WARNING
If the towline anchorage is not screwed in as
far as the stop, there is a risk of the screw
connection shearing off during towing - risk
of accident!
Rear towline anchorage

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Fig.
273 Rear bumper (right side): Removing cover cap
(versions 1 and 2)

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Fig.
274 Rear bumper (right side): Towline anchorage
screwed in
Vehicles with towline anchorage
On vehicles which do not have a factory-fitted
towing bracket*, a screw connection is located
behind a cover cap on the right side of the rear
bumper.
• Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle
tool kit
*page
319.
• Press the cover cap briefly but firmly
down­

wards
(T)/inwards
© -arrow-, detach it from
the bumper and take it out
*Fig.
273.
• Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as it will go
*Fig.
274 and
tighten it with the box spanner.
• Put the towline anchorage back in the tool kit
after use.
Vehicles with towing bracket*
The removable
ball
joint must be attached before
you can use the towing bracket:
• Insert the ball joint
*page
99.
• Attach the tow-bar or the tow-rope to the ball
joint.
On some models, the shape of the cap can vary.
Vehicles which have a factory-fitted towing
bracket* do not have a screw connection at the
rear for the towline anchorage.
WARNING
If the towline anchorage is not screwed in as
far as the stop, there is a risk of the screw
connection shearing off during towing - risk
of accident!
© CAUTION
To avoid damaging the towing bracket*, only
use tow-bars with suitable attachments. If
a

tow-bar is not available, a tow-rope may be

used.

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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Changing fuses
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether
the metal strip has melted.

3

Fig.
275
(T)
Steering column area (LHD vehicles): cover, (2)
Clove box (RHD vehicles): cover

Fig.
276
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Engine compartment (left side): Fuse cover
The fuses are located behind a cover in the steer­
ing column area (on LHD vehicles) ©
*Fig.
275
or behind a cover in the glove box (on RHD
vehicles) ©. Further fuses are located beneath a
cover in the engine compartment (Left side) ©

*
Fig.
276.
• Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip­
ment.
• Refer to the following tables to identify the
fuse for the failed component
*page
333.
• Remove the appropriate cover.
• Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover
in the engine compartment
*Fig.
276.
• Use the plastic clip to pull out the fuse.
• Blown fuses should always be replaced with a
fuse of the same rating.
• Replace the cover again.
Colour coding for fuses
Colour
black
purple
light brown
brown
red
blue
yellow
white or transparent
green
orange
Rating
in amperes
1
3

5

7.5
10

15

20

25

30
40
A WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a
blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher am­
pere rating. This could damage the electrical
system - risk of fire!
© CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a
short time, the electrical system must be
checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
©
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in
the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in
the tables below are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses in engine compartment

Fig.
278 Engine compartment: Fuse layout

No.

Fl

F2
F3
F4

F5

F6
F7

F8

F9
F10

Fll

F12
F13
F15
F16
Electrical equipment
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
Engine control unit
Engine components, engine cooling, sup­
plementary heater relay coils (1+4+7),
secondary air pump relay
Engine components, tank system (diesel)
Brake Light sensor
Engine components, coolant pumps, tank
system (petrol)
Lambda probe
Engine components, exhaust flap, control
unit for automatic glow period (relay 6)
Fuel control unit, fuel pump
Supplementary heater heating rod 2
Supplementary heater heating rod 3
Automatic gearbox
Horn
Ignition coil (relay
8)

Electronic stabilisation control (ESC), en­
gine control unit (relay 5)

No.

F18
F19
F20
F22
F23
F24
F31
F33
Electrical equipment
Battery monitoring, gateway
Windscreen wipers
Anti-theft alarm system
Terminal 50, diagnostics, engine control
unit
Starter
Supplementary heater heating rod 1
Vacuum pump
Automatic gearbox, gearbox oil pump
Bulbs
General notes
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical
skill.

LED*
lights are maintenance-free and cannot be

changed.
For repairs, please contact a qualified
workshop.
If
you
decide to change bulbs in the engine com­
partment yourself, be aware of the safety risks
involved
*
A in Working on components in the
engine compartment on page 295.
WARNING
- Take particular care when working on com­
ponents in the engine compartment if the
engine is warm - risk of burns!
- Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass
can break when you touch the bulb, causing
injury.
- When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure yourself on sharp edges, in particu­
lar on the headlight housing.
© CAUTION
-Always switch off the ignition before carry­
ing out any work on the electrical system -
danger of short circuiting!
- Switch off the Lights or parking lights before
you change a bulb.
- Take good care to avoid damaging any com­
ponents.
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Accessories
and
modifications
to the
vehicle
Accessories
and
modifi­
cations
to the
vehicle
Accessories,
replacement parts
and

repairs
Always
ask
your dealer
or
specialist retailer
for

advice before purchasing accessories
and
re­
placement parts.
Your
car is
designed
to
offer
a
high standard
of

active and passive safety. For this reason,
we
rec­
ommend that you ask your Audi dealer
for
advice
before fitting accessories
or
replacement parts.
Audi dealers have
the
latest information from
the manufacturer and
can
recommend accesso­
ries and replacement parts which
are
suitable
for

your requirements. They can also answer
any

questions you might have regarding official
regu­

lations.
We recommend you
to
use only Audi accessories
and Audi Genuine Parts. Audi has tested these
products
for
suitability, reliability and safety.
Audi dealers have
the
necessary experience
and

facilities
to
ensure that
the
parts
are
installed
properly.
Although
the
market
is
constantly scrutinised,
Audi
cannot
judge
or
assume responsibility
for

the reliability, safety and suitability
of
non-genu­
ine products
-
even though
in
some instances,
these parts
may
have been approved
by
an
offi­

cially recognised technical testing authority
or

accompanied
by
an official approval certificate.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct
ef­

fect on
the
vehicle and/or
the
way
it is
driven

(e.g.
cruise control system
or
electronically-con­
trolled suspension) must
be
approved
for
use
in

your vehicle and bear
the e
mark
(the
European
Union's approval symbol).
If any additional electrical components are fit­
ted which
do not
serve
to
controL
the
vehicLe
it­

self
(for
instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or

ventilator
fan,
etc.), these must bear the C€ mark
(manufacturer conformity declaration
in the Eu­

ropean Union).

A,
WARNING

Never attach accessories (such
as cup
holders
or telephone brackets)
to the
surfaces cover­
ing
the
airbag units
or the
areas around
the

airbags: this could cause injury
if
the airbag
is

triggered.

Modifications
Modifications must always
be
carried
out
accord­
ing
to our
specifications.
Unauthorised modifications
to the
electronic
components, software, wiring
or
data transfer
in

the vehicLe may cause malfunctioning. Due
to the

way
the
electronic components
are
linked togeth­
er
in
networks, other systems
may be
affected
by

the faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead
to excessive wear
of
components,
and
also inva­
lidate
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
You will appreciate that your Audi dealer cannot
be held liable
for
any damage caused
by
modifi­
cations and/or work performed incorrectly.
We recommend that
all
work should
be
per­
formed
by
an Audi workshop using Audi Genuine

Parts.

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WARNING

- Incorrectly performed modifications
or
oth­

er work
on
your vehicLe can lead
to
malfunc­
tions and cause accidents.
-
Do not
use an additional
or
replacement
number plate holder other than
the
original
one fitted
at the
front
of
the vehicle.
Radio transmitters
and

business equipment
Transmitters
An external aerial
is
required
in
order
to
operate
radio equipment inside
the
vehicle. The maxi­
mum range
of
the equipment can only
be
ach­

ieved with
an
external aerial.
Retrofit installations
of
radio transmitters
in the

vehicle
are
subject
to
official approval and can
af­

fect
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
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