AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2021, Model line: Q2, Model: AUDI Q2 2021Pages: 364, PDF Size: 87.77 MB
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• To lower the head restraint, press the side but
ton and slide the head restraint downwards.
A WARNING
Please observe the safety warnings
^>page
266, Correct adjustment of head re
straints.
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52 Rear outer head restraint: Release point (example)
Before carrying passengers on the rear seats, pull
the head restraints on the occupied seats up at
least one notch
oA.
Adjusting head restraints
• To raise the head restraint, take hold of it on
both sides and move it all the way up until you
feel it click into place.
• To Lower the head restraint, press button
(A)
^>Fig.
52 and slide the head restraint
down
wards.
Removing head restraints
The backrest on the appropriate side has to be
tipped forwards slightly in order to remove the
head restraint.
Applies to vehicles with load-through hatch: The
inner rear head restraint has no opening and can
be removed without a screwdriver.
• Take the screwdriver* out of the vehicle tool kit
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page 319.
• Release the backrest
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63.
• Press button
(A)
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52 and slide the head re
straint upwards as far as the stop.
• Insert the screwdriver in the opening* (J), press
button
(A)
and at the same time pull the head
restraint out of the backrest
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• Push the backrest up until it engages securely
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in Extending the luggage compartment
on page 63.
Installing head restraints
The backrest on the appropriate side has to be
tipped forwards slightly in order to install the
head restraints.
• Release the backrest
^>page
63.
• Push the posts of the head restraint into the
guides until you feel them click into place. It
should no Longer be possible to pull the head
restraint out of the backrest.
• Push the backrest up until it engages securely
•=> /\
in Extending the luggage compartment
on page 63.
A WARNING
- Please observe the safety warnings
^page
266, Correct adjustment of head
restraints.
- Remove the rear head restraints only if this
is necessary in order to attach a child seat
^>page
267, Child seats. InstaLl the head
restraint again immediately after removing
the child seat. Travelling with the head re
straints removed or not raised increases the
risk of severe injuries.
Ashtray
Applies to: vehicles with ashtray
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53 Front centre console: Ashtray
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The ashtray is inserted in the centre console and
can be placed on either the driver's or front pas
senger's side. Lift the lid to open the ashtray. Al
ways put the ashtray safely back into the holder
after removing it (e.g. after emptying it).
A WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this
could cause a fire
Cigarette lighter
Applies to: vehicles with cigarette lighter
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54 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
• Press in the cigarette lighter.
• When the cigarette lighter springs out, pull it
out completely.
The cigarette lighter should only be used as a
power source in exceptional circumstances, e.g.
for the compressor of the tyre repair kit.
A WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig
nition is on. Improper use can cause serious
injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury,
never leave children unsupervised in the
vehi
cle with the key.
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Power sources
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12
Volt socket and USB inputs
When the ignition is switched on
or
the engine is
running,
the following electrical power sources
for external devices are available (depending on
the equipment fitted in your vehicle):
12 Volt sockets
®
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 Volt sockets. The appliances connected must
not exceed a power rating of 120 W.
The 12 Volt sockets are located in the front
cen
tre console*, in the rear* and in the luggage com
partment side
trim*.
USB inputs (2)
You can charge your mobile devices and/or
con
nect them to the Audi music interface using the
USB inputs:
-
4*
Audi music interface* in the centre armrest
and at the front of the centre console. Or:
- CHARGE ONLY: USB charging socket* in the
centre armrest.
- CHARGE ONLY: Two USB charging sockets* on
the centre console in the rear.
For more information on the USB inputs, please
refer to
^>page
240, Multimedia connections.
Audi phone box
The Audi phone box* is located in the centre
con
sole beneath the armrest. You can use it to
charge your mobile phone
<$page
177.
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WARNING
Improper use can cause serious injury or start
a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never Leave
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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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Fig.
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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A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with coat hooks
- Make sure
that
any items of clothing hang
ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
- Only use the coat hooks for light items of
clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
- Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the
clothing,
as this could interfere with the
function of the head-protection airbags.
Luggage compartment
General notes
A
WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on
<=>page
272, Stowing luggage safely.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover
The
luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into the luggage compartment.
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Fig.
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Open boot lid with luggage compartment cover
Removing
• Detach the cords
(f)
and
pull
the
cover (f)
out
of the retainers (5) in the direction of the ar
rows.
Installing
• Push the
cover (D
horizontally into the retain
ers
(?)
on the side trim until
it
engages.
• Attach the cords to the boot lid
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A.
A WARNING
- The luggage compartment cover must al
ways be fixed properly
-
risk of accident!
- The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover couLd cause injury in an accident
or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
Applies to: vehicles with lowerable floor panel
You
can lower the floor panel to increase the
loading height in the luggage compartment.
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Luggage compartment: Floor panel lowered
• To
Lower
the floor panel, first lift
it.
• Then pull the floor panel back slightly and re
insert
it
lower down at position
(f).
When you no longer need the extra height, you
should return the floor panel to position
(Î);
this
will make
it
easier to load and unload normal
items of Luggage.
Fastening rings
Applies to: vehicles with fastening rings
Fig.
59
Luggage compartment: Location of fastening rings
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• Use the fastening rings to secure the load
-arrows-.
• Please refer to the safety notes
^page
273.
Stretch net/storage net
Applies to: vehicles with stretch net/storage net
The
stretch net can be used to secure and hold
light items in the luggage compartment.
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Fig.
60 Luggage compartment: Stretch net attached (ex
ample)
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Fig.
61 Luggage compartment: Storage net attached (ex
ample)
Stretch net
• To secure the stretch net, insert first the front
hooks and then the rear hooks of the stretch
net into the fastening rings -arrows-
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60.
Storage net
• To secure the storage net, insert the two hooks
into the fastening rings®
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61 and attach
the loops
(A)
to the retaining hooks* (c).
You can also use the retaining hooks* (ç) to se
cure light items of luggage, such as shopping
bags,
etc.
A WARNING
The stretch net should only be used to hold
objects weighing up to 5 kg. Heavier objects
cannot be safely secured - risk of injury!
Extending the luggage compartment
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrest
The
backrests can be folded down separately* or
together.
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Fig.
62 Backrest: Outer release lever (example)
Folding outer backrest up/down
• Slide the head restraint(s) downwards
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page 59.
•
Pull
the release lever®
^Fig.
62 in the direc
tion indicated by the arrow and fold down the
backrest.
• Push the backrest up until it engages securely
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The red marking on the tab (2) should no
Longer be visible when the backrest is properly
secured.
Folding centre backrest
up/down*
Please note the information on
^>page
64,
Load-through hatch.
WARNING
- Make sure that the rear backrest is securely
locked in position so that the seat belt can
provide proper protection in the rear seats.
- The rear backrest must always be securely
latched so that objects stored in the
lug
gage compartment will
not
fly forward dur
ing sudden braking.
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© CAUTIOI
- If
you
need to adjust the front seats when
either of the rear backrests is folded for
wards, please take care to avoid damaging
the rear head restraints. If necessary, re
move the appropriate head restraints be
fore you slide back the front seats.
- Lower the rear head restraints before you
fold down the backrest
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A in Rear head
restraints on page 59 - risk of damage!
- When returning the backrest to an upright
position,
make sure that the seat belts for
the outer rear seats are not caught up and
damaged in the catches for the backrest.
Load-through hatch
Applies to: vehicles with load-through hatch
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63 Backrest: Releasing load-through hatch
Opening/closing the load-through hatch
The
Load-through
hatch can be opened from the
passenger compartment or from the luggage
compartment.
• To open the load-through hatch, pull the top
release lever®
OF/g.
63 and fold down the
backrest.
• To close the load-through hatch, push the
back
rest up until it engages securely
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The red
marking on the tab (2) should no longer be
visi
ble when the backrest is properly secured.
A WARNING
- Make sure that the rear backrest is securely
locked in position so that the seat belt can
provide proper protection in the rear seats.
- The rear backrest must always be securely
latched so that objects stored in the
lug
gage compartment
wilL
not fly forward dur
ing sudden braking.
- Make sure that all objects transported in the
Load-through
hatch are secured. They can be
catapulted through the passenger compart
ment in case of
a
sudden braking manoeu
vre - risk of injury!
- Cover any sharp edges on the objects you
transport to ensure that they do not cause
any damage.
© CAUTION
When returning the backrest to an upright
position,
make sure that the seat belts for the
outer rear seats are not caught up and dam
aged in the catches for the backrest.
Roof carrier
Fig.
64 Attachment points for roof carrier
Note the folLowing points if
you
intend to carry
loads on the roof:
- Only use roof carrier cross bars designed for
your vehicle. The cross bars form the basic ele
ments of
a
complete roof carrier system. Addi
tional elements/carrier systems are needed in
order to transport luggage and sports equip
ment. We recommend using roof carriers and
additional elements from the range of Audi
Genuine Accessories.
- The feet of the roof carrier cross bars must be
attached at the points provided on the roof
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64.
- You should ensure that you do not exceed the
maximum permitted axle loads, gross weight
and roof load
for
your vehicle
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343. The
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roof load limit applies to the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the additional elements and
the Load itself. Please do not exceed the maxi
mum carrying load of the carrier system you are
using.
A WARNIN
- Note the fitting instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the roof carrier system. If
you do not secure the roof carrier system
and roof load correctly, they can become
separated from the vehicle and cause an ac
cident.
- The use of
a
roof carrier system affects the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity and increasing susceptibility to cross
winds - risk of accident! Take extra care
when driving and adjust your speed accord
ingly.
CAUTION
- Any damage to the vehicle caused by the
use of other types of roof rack or incorrect
installation will not be covered by the facto
ry warranty. The roof carrier system must
therefore be installed exactly according to
the instructions provided.
- Please take care that the boot lid and panor
ama sun roof* do not come into contact
with the roof load when opened.
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For
the sake of the environment
The increased air resistance means that the
vehicle uses more
fuel.
For this reason you
should always take off the roof carrier when it
is not in use.
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Heating and cooling
Heating and cooling
Heating system/air
conditioner
Description
One of the following systems may be fitted, de
pending on the equipment in your vehicle:
- Heating and ventilation system or
- Manual air conditioner* or
- Automatic air conditioner* (deluxe version)
The heating and ventilation system* heats and
ventilates the vehicle interior. The air condition
er* additionally cools and dehumidifies the air in
side the vehicle. It operates most effectively with
the windows and the panorama sun roof* closed.
If the vehicle has been standing in the sun, it may
cool down faster if
you
open the windows briefly
to let the hot air escape.
Pollution filter
The pollution filter removes impurities, such as
dust and pollen, from the air.
Key-coded settings
Various settings are stored and assigned to the
remote control key in use.
Default settings
Default settings for certain functions can be se
lected on the infotainment system.
SeLect the following on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
button
>
Car
>
left control button
>
A/C.
Supplementary heater*
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The vehicle interior warms up more quickly with
the supplementary heater. The system automati
cally switches the supplementary heater on
tem
porarily as required, depending on the setting on
the vehicle heating system.
The supplementary heater function can be
switched on or off as required. SeLect the follow
ing on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
button >
Car
>
left control button
>
A/C
>
Auto supple
mentary heater.
® For the sake of the environment
I
- Switch off the cooling mode on the air
con
ditioner* by pressing the A/C button if you
wish to save
fuel.
This will also reduce emis
sions.
The LED in the button will go out
when the air conditioner is switched off.
- On vehicles with efficiency program*, you
can see how your fuel consumption is being
affected by auxiliary equipment and have
tips for improved fuel economy displayed
•=>
page 21.
- Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: The
automatic supplementary heater function
can be switched off on the infotainment sys
tem
cépage
66, Supplementary
heater*.
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- Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen clear of snow, ice and Leaves to
ensure unimpaired heating and cooling, and
to prevent the windows misting over.
- Condensation can drip off the air cooling
system*
and form a pool underneath the ve
hicle.
This is normal and does not indicate a
leak.
- If
you
notice, for instance, that the seat* or
rear window heating is not working, it may
have been temporarily switched off by the
power management function. These sys
tems will be available again as soon as
suffi
cient electrical power is available.
l
) Note
The air conditioner contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases. Further information is pro
vided on a sticker in the engine compart
ment1^.
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May vary in different countries
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Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner
Fig.
65 Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner*: Controls
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The functions can be switched on and off using
the buttons and controlled using the rotary
con
trols.
The LED in the corresponding button lights
up when the function is switched on.
Manual air conditioner*
For
a
comfortable climate inside the vehicle us
ing the air conditioner:
- In the summer, adjust the temperature to just
a few degrees below the outside temperature
- Do not turn the blower up too high
- Do not point the air outlets directly at the occu
pants
A/C Cooling mode*
The air cooling system only works when the blow
er is switched on. The air cooling mode is switch
ed on/off when the A/C button is pressed. When
the air cooling is switched off, the air is not
cooled and therefore not dehumidified. The
win
dows may mist up as a result. The air cooling is
switched off automatically at low outside
tem
peratures.
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Rotary control ® is used to adjust the tempera
ture.
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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using
control®.
You should leave the blower on at a
low setting to prevent the windows from misting
up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
con
stantly ventilated. To demist the windows, we
recommend
that
you increase the blower speed
and set control ® to
W/
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*J Air distribution and air
outlets
The rotary control ® can be used to adjust the
air distribution. A setting between
f£j
and
*J
usually provides a comfortable environment.
At the
^
setting, the windscreen and side
win
dows are defrosted or demisted as quickly as pos
sible.
The air recirculation is switched off, but can
be switched on again manually by pressing the
button.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad
justed
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71.
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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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
© Note
- 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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