AUDI Q5 2021 Owner´s Manual

Owner's Manual
2021 Q5
Audi Vorsprung durch Technik

80B012721BA
Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. Audi recommends that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, there are many useful tips and information
concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. Audi also
gives you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
Audi hopes you enjoy driving your vehicle and wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.

ZA\ warNiNc
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.

ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

Table of contents

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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Operating. ecccuse w+ were oo wens oo ayes 9 ¥
Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer’ series i ewe so snes ¥ & ome
Power meter...............0 00000005
QUOOMEtEr as + 2 ame < gas = papas s ¥ HERS &
Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator’: 2 2c« «= sesa ¢ x sews «x 2x8
Vehicle functions « seis ss emis ee mes ee
Touch display.....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
DeSeriptioni: << sone so sisi © » axsinne oo sxe
Voice recognition system........
General information.................
Description ...... 0... ccc eee ee eee
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Luggage compartment lid.............
Child'safety lock ses < « se0% cs eee se oes
Power windows: ss sew. «sass as eaves a
Panoramic glass roof.................
Garage door opener..........--..00-5
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Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting...............0000ee
Windshield wipers................05-
Digital compass’ « < sces ss sees sz wees ae
Sitting correctly and safely......
Correct passenger seating position......
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Steering wheel.............2.200005.
Head restraintsts: « » gare x 2 oawa ys qe a 5
Safety belts..............00..00000.
Memory function............2..00 eee
Airbag
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Child safety seats cic «4 wessn « women © vane
Storage and convenience........
POWer SOURCES sisson «+ women « ¥ oes 3 6 eos
Cup holders........ 00... e cece eee
Climatized cup holders...............
Storage and compartments............
Luggage compartment...............
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Climate control system............00.
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control .
Steering wheel heating...............
Auxiliary climate control..............
Fluids in the A/C system..............
Driving........... 0... cece eee
Starting the vehicle..................
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Drive systeM.... 2... eee eee eee
Start/Stop system..........2--00000-
Electromechanical parking brake.......
Special driving situations..............
Driving dynamic..................
Audi drive select..........0.-..000005
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
Electronic Stabilization Control.........
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High-voltage system............. 122
Generalinformation................. 122
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 123
Charging equipment................. 129
Trailer ROwilne is «i wows «seas gs eeees 138
Driving witha trailer................. 138
Assist systems................... 141
ASSIST SYSTCINIS§ 65 6 i onws 5 can so oe 141
General information................. 141
Surrounding area detection............ 142
Driving information.............. 145
Speed warning system................ 145
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 145
Traffic light information.............. 147
Laptimer..... 0.2... cee eee eee eee 148
Integrated Toll Module............... 149
DriVeEraSSISTAMGES .. 6. cies me oon 151
Cruise control system.............0-. 151
Efficiency @SSISl cass ¢ & news ¢ v wees as nwa 152
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 154
Traffic jam assist... 6.0.0... cee eee ee 162
Distance warning ..............00.08. 164
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
WarNing .... 22... eee ec 165
Audi presense...........--.0 eee eee 167
SIGEASSISE vce ow sani © seunie wv ree 6 8 ae T71,
Exit warning .................0.0000. 173
Parking and maneuvering....... 174
Introduction. ............ 2. eee eee eee 174
Parking aid DlUS ¢ cows ss news se mews sane 174
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 176
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 180
Assisted parking..............000e00- 181
Parkeassistts ew 2 omnom 2 2 anwon w 2 avons 6 ¢ 183
Infotainment system............ 186
Telephone..................-0-055 186
TEROGUCLION « « sccoane a woness o 0 varaim + vi nee 186
Setup ..... 0... cee eee ee eee eee 186
Using the Audi phone box............. 188
Using the telephone..........0.0. 000 190
Settings...............0 0000000000. 194
MeSSaQeS essscns sa cavswce ww amuses vo someone vw oe 194
Do It Yourself... 2... eee eee eee 196
AUP CONNECE « 6:65. 6 ev ee ews se os 197
General information................. 197
Audi connect Infotainment............ 197
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 198
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 198
Functions on demand................ 199
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 199
SOTUIAGS cecssin « ws oseuwnn & prresenwin m iovewene @ n sexe 200
Do It Yourself. ...... 0.0... eee eee 201
EMErGéency CALL. . « ccc cs ses een 202
Overview... .... 2... eee eee ee 202
Emergency Call + wsws < nau 9 = seep 2 aOR 202
Online roadside assistance............ 203
Navigation’... « : ssc: <: soos ss eins ees 205
Opening navigation.................. 205
myAudi navigation.................0. 205
Entering adestination................ 206
Stopping route guidance.............. 209
1) on 209
Alternative routes.............2.-04. 211
Additional functions...............-. 211
Satellite map............... 0. eee 212
Map update................0.000 005 213
Traffic information...............0005 214
SettINGS cee: oo weaves © crerenee © wveeee = ese 215
Raqio:: « esc ss news se eee se eee 2 x BOS 217
General
information................. 217
Radio functions...............00000) 218
Online radio's: ss sees se eees a eee ve oe 221
Options and settingsion ss mew s 6 sows a vs 222
Do It Yourself. ........ cece eee eee 223
Mela wise: 2 2 were se were se mere se ween 2 225
Generalinformation................. 225
Bluetooth audio player............... 225
AiMaZOniAleXaion « = wisee 5 ¢ wavs a wove 4 @ 226
Multimedia connections.............. 226
Playing media...............2.20000- 227
Options and settings................. 231
Supported media and file formats...... 231
Do It Yourself. ......... 0.0... e eee eee 233

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Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Setup... eee eee eee eee 234
DOIt YOURSELT sce 5 s woes se meee 5 2 ee 235
Additional settings.............. 236
System Settings: : s eens s i vows ve sews es 236
Software update...............2..-0. 237
Connected devices.............000005 238
Legalinformation................... 239
Additional information.......... 240
Brands and licenses..............0005 240
Maintenance and Care........... 241
Checking and Filling............. 241
FUGles « = seam = = sews ez nes eg eee Eee 241
RefaelinGuecs « sess oo wea 2 wen 2 wenn 242
Emissions control system............. 245
Motor compartment................. 246
Engine@iOiles esive s+ wacom ov soe 3 v ema ¥ vs 249
Cooling systeM............0 0.002 253
Brake fluid): < s asws s ¢ qa > § eee + tf eee 255
Electrical:system iiss ee sccwe owe 2 x ere 256
Battery... .. eee eee eee eee 256
Windshield washer system...........- 259
Service interval display............... 259
Wheels............. 6.0. c eee eee 261
Wheels and Tires...........--0000005 261
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 278
Run-flat tires... 2.2... eee eee eee 280
Care and cleaning................ 282
Generalinformation................. 282
Car washes « swas 5 ¢ sams se pean co eee Gs 282
Cleaning and care information......... 283
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 287
Do'lt Yourself sos so isis é genes scene 288
Emergency assistance........... 288
Generalinformation................. 288
EQUIPMENE wees + « wees = nae go wees 8 2 ee 288
Tire MOBILE KEE scccee x © creases we © anairers 6% cenie 288
Changingatire...................000- 290
Collapsible spare tire.............000. 293
JUIMIPFSTANEING 5 x exces 6 w erates @ a cawcens vw ae 294
TOWING... cece ete 296
Fuses and bulbs.................. 299
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 299
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 303
Customer information........... 304
Data privacy................000 eee 304
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 304
Timage reGOrding). « « canew + sect ws caver a os 304
Data memories............00.00e eee 304
Transmitted information.............. 305
Accessories and technical
CINERGSS:. « » sem: : x ews ce ee be ee ee 308
Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 308
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 308
Driving in other countries............. 308
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 308
Accessories and parts..............-. 310
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 310
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 314,
Technical data.................... 373
Identification data................... 313
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 313
TAAGK es = see « = wee « = owe Be nee eg oe 315

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About this Owner's Manual

In this manual, Audi provides important informa-
tion, tips, suggestions, and warnings for using
your vehicle. “Audi” refers to AUDI AG, the re-
spective importer in a country, as well as joint
ventures.
It has always been Audi's policy to continuously
improve its products. Audi reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications, and
to make additions or improvements in its prod-
ucts without incurring any obligation to install
them on products previously manufactured. This
owner's manual is based on the current data
available when it was printed. Text, illustrations,
and specifications in this owner's manual are
based on the most current information available
at the time of printing, and shall not constitute a
basis for liability claims.
KEEP THIS GUIDE
Keep this manual and any other applicable docu-
ments in your vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important if you loan your vehicle to others
or sell it.
This owner's manual describes the equipment
range for all model versions of this vehicle at the
time of printing. Individual equipment options
described may only be available at a later date or
may only be offered in certain countries.
Some sections in this manual do not apply to all
vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the section indicates the validity, for example
“Applies to: vehicles with speed warning sys-
tem”. Optional or vehicle-specific equipment is
ugn also identified with an asterisk “*”.
The illustrations in this manual are a guide.
Some of the details in your vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
All directions, such as “Left”, “right”, “front” and
“rear”, are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
* — Optional equipment or vehicle-specific equip-
ment
b> The section continues on the next page.
=> A\ Cross reference to a “WARNING” within a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outside of the section.

IN WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
C) Note
Text with this symbol contains information
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.

(@) For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains information on
protecting the environment.
G) Tips
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
ful information.

Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit




Fig. 1 Cockpit
@ @ @ @ ©
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Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Memory function buttons ........
Vent
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
—High beam assistant ..........
— Audi active lane assist .........
— Traffic jam assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn be
— Driver's airbag ...............
— Operating buttons ............
= Shift paddles: « « coi e ewes sv ove
Instrument cluster .............
Windshield washer system lever ..
Reset trip odometer ............
Emergency flashers .............
Center display .................
51
165 162
71
13,30
101
12
57
15
52
20
@ Lockable glove compartment with:
@ Front passenger's airbag ........
@ Climate control system ..........
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ...............0..

— Hybrid modes |=] (plug-in
hybrid drive) ss i scsi ov sven 6 oa
— Start/Stop system ............
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESO) ca ss wuss 5 4 Hema a i eos a ee
— Parkeassist ws 3 ¢ avo » x eeay a y me
— Parking system ...............
Hill Hold assist ves: es sseose. 2 animes
—Center display .............00.
@ Audi music interface ............
@ Socket ......... 0... c eee eee
@ MMI On/Off button .............

115 105 108 120
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174
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Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:


—Cup holder ...............0-. 82
—Audi music interface .......... 226
—Audi phone box ............... 188
— Starting the engine if there is a
MALFUNCTION vise x 2 sever @ & smaeae os 97
@0) Electromechanical parking brake
BUGEON seesess so sranes os soneene & 6 seamen « L1d.
@) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SHOW) csweves « 2 cxasims a % euesess @ % cmTeeNe @ 9 99
@3 Storage compartment .......... 83
@ START ENGINE STOP| button .... 97
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 66
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 151
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 154
@8 Button for switching the head-up
display on and off, adjusting the
R@IGKE ¢ + s wes s « peewee wen & e wow 26
@) Instrument illumination ......... 55
@8 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 304
@3) Headlight control switch ........ 50
or Hood release’ « =: eas» ¢ awe ys wees 247
@2 All-weather lights button ........ 50
@3 Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 41
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid AFIVE); «sesso siemwse © atieesus 243
63) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 55
64 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 45
—Child safety lock .............. 44
G) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel © page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
OMe reel eis
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Cooling system
> page 14,
=> page 253,
=> page 253
Safety belt
=> page 70
Transmission
=> page 103

Quick access

Drive system
=> page 107,
High-voltage system
> page 122,
Charging system
=>page 129,
Vehicle electrical system
=> page 256
Brake system
=> page 110,
=>page 255,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 112
Brake system
=> page 110,
=>page 255,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 111
Electromechanical parking brake
= page 111
Air suspension
=>page 116
Steering
> page 117
Steering lock
=>page 117
Charging system
=> page 129
Adaptive cruise control
>page 155,
Safe start monitor
=> page 160,
Driver intervention request
> page 161
Traffic jam assist
=> page 162
Steering intervention request
=> page 163
Distance warning
=>page 164
Active lane assist
=>page 165

Pre sense
=> page 168
Hood
=> page 248
Engine oil pressure
=> page 250
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 250
Electrical system
=> page 256


Yellow indicator lights








Central indicator light
> page 7

Engine speed limitation
=>page 14

Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
= page 107,
Cooling system
=> page 253
Central locking
=> page 36





Bulb failure indicator
=> page 53
Adaptive light
=> page 53

Headlight range control system
=> page 53

Light/rain sensor
> page 53,
=>page 59




Windshield wipers
=> page 59
Safety systems
=> page 72



Engine start system
=> page 98
Convenience key
=> page 98


Transmission
= page 103