AUDI Q5 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Storage and convenience

weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must
also note the permitted load of the carrier sys-
tem being used.


ZA WARNING
— Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se-
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they could come loose from
the vehicle and cause an accident.
— The risk of an accident increases when using
a roof rack system, because it changes the
driving characteristics by shifting the center
of gravity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions. Audi recommends that
you do not drive faster than 80 mph (130
km/h).
— Distribute the cargo evenly on the roof rack
and do not exceed the maximum width or
the maximum total roof load weight.
— Before every trip, all bolts and connections
on the roof rack must be checked. Tighten
them if necessary and recheck them regular-
ly. If you do not do this, there is a higher risk
of
the roof rack or the attachments loosen-
ing or falling off.

@) Note
— If you use other roof luggage rack systems
or do not install the roof racks as specified,
then any damage to the vehicle is not cov-
ered by the warranty. Carefully follow the
assembly and installation instructions in-
cluded with the roof rack carrier system.
—To reduce the risk of damage, you must re-
move the roof rack and attachment before
taking your vehicle through an automatic
car wash.
— Make sure that the luggage compartment
lid and the panoramic glass roof* do not
come into contact with objects on the roof
when they are open.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Energy usage will increase because of the in-
creased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack
when you are no longer using it.

Installing the roof rack
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory

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Fig. 90 Roof rail: installing a roof rack
The roof rack set consists of a front and rear roof
rack, the cover profile and a socket wrench. On
the inner side of the roof rail, there are two holes
for the rear roof rack. To prevent the front and
rear roof racks from being switched during instal-
lation, there are three holes on the inner side of
the left front roof fail, and two holes on the inner
side of the right roof rail > page 88, fig. 89.
> Before mounting the roof rack, open the cap (@)
upward.
» Use the socket wrench (2) to loosen the left and
right screw in the direction of @ until resist-
ance is felt. Make sure the arrow on the socket
wrench and the arrow on the screw line up ex-
actly.
> Clean the rubber washers (4) and the roof rail
around the mounting points.
> Carefully place the roof rack over the holes in
the roof rail. Make sure the sticker is on the left >
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side of the vehicle and the imprinted arrow
points in the direction of travel.
> Place the pins @) into the holes. The claw fas-
tener G) must engage into the edge of the roof
rail. Make sure the rubber washers (4) lie flat on
the roof rail.
> Tighten the screw in the direction of (8) using
the socket wrench. Make sure the arrow on the
socket wrench and the arrow on the screw line
up exactly. The required tightening specifica-
tion is 4.5 ft lbs (6 Nm).
> Repeat these steps for the other mounting
points for the roof rack.

Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied
by the factory: when installing the roof rack
supplied by the factory on the roof rail, sensor
technology is used to adjust the ESC to any
possible change in the vehicle's center of
gravity resulting from the load. This does not
occur when using other roof rack systems, so
the risk of an accident will increase.

Installing the attachments
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory
> Remove the cap ©) to mount attachments on
the roof rack > page 89, fig. 90.
> Slide the attachment into the T-groove (7).
> Tighten the attachment according to the roof
rack installation instructions.
> Close the cap ©.
Installing the cover profile
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory
> After you have mounted the attachments, seal
the openings in the T-groove (7) > page 89,
fig. 90 with the cover profile (8). The cover pro-
file must not be installed under the caps.
> If you do not want to use the attachment, seal
the whole T-groove (%) with the cover profile @).
> If necessary, shorten the cover profile (8) so
that it matches the length of the open sections
of the T-groove. The caps © must be closed.

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Warm and cold
Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate con-
trol system with 3 zones where the temperature,
air distribution, and air supply can be set sepa-
rately on the left front side, the right front side,
and in the rear.
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
The automatic climate control system automati-
cally maintains a temperature once it has been
set. In all heating mode functions except defrost,
the blower only switches to a higher speed once
the coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.

ZA\ WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when



using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating*.

Q) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing* elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
@) For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
@) Tips
—To prevent interference with the heating or
cooling output and to prevent the windows
from fogging over, the air intake in front of
the windshield must be free of ice, snow,
and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating” or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
— If the front passenger's seat heating* is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat-
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition off and on
again.
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3-zone deluxe automatic climate control

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Fig. 91 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control system: cockpit controls

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Fig. 92 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control system: rear controls
Press the knobs, buttons or rocker switches to Observe the safety precautions > A\ in Descrip-
turn the functions on or off. When the function is tion on page 91.
switched on, the LED in the respective button or
knob turns on.

OFF] Climate control system

The [OFF] button switches the climate control
system on or off. It also switches on when you
press another button or a knob. Airflow from out-
side is blocked when the climate control system
is switched off.

Some rocker switches can be assigned with multi-
ple functions. The various functions can be acti-
vated by pressing on the switch multiple times.
On right-hand drive vehicles*, the functions of
the rocker switches (8) and ©) are reversed.
The driver and front passenger settings can be A/C / A/C MAX* Cooling mode
adjusted separately. You can adjust the settings You can switch the respective cooling mode on
for the rear of the vehicle using the controls in and off with the rocker switch @).
the rear > fig. 92.
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The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. The air is not cooled and humidity is
not reduced when cooling mode is switched off.
This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling
mode switches off automatically at low outside
temperatures.
If you activate A/C ON, the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated. A/C OFF switches cool-
ing mode off.
If you activate A/C MAX*, the cooling mode will
operate with maximum output. To reduce unnec-
essary energy usage, only use this function brief-
ly.
= Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior A\ in Description on page 91.
Pressing the <> button switches recirculation
mode on or off manually. You can also switch the
recirculation mode off by pressing the knob (@ or
the §& button.
AUTO Automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera-
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow
and air distribution are controlled automatically.
You can switch automatic mode on or off by
pressing the knob (@).
Temperature
You can adjust the temperature between 60°F
(+16°C) and 84°F (+28°C) by turning the knob
©. If outside of this range, LO or HI will appear
in the climate control system display. In both set-
tings, the climate control runs constantly at the
maximum cooling or heating level. The tempera-
ture is not regulated.
The temperature can be adjusted in the rear us-
ing
the rear controls > fig. 92.
=z Blower
You can adjust the volume of air generated by the
blower to your preference using the rocker switch
@. The blower should always run at a low setting
to prevent the windows from fogging and to en-
sure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehi-
cle. To have the blower regulated automatically,
press one of the knobs ().
Air distribution
You can use the rocker switches @) to adjust the
vents where the air will flow out of. Press the
rocker switches (2) repeatedly until the desired
air distribution setting is displayed in the climate
control system controls. To have the air distribu-
tion regulated automatically, press one of the
knobs (a).
SYNC Synchronization
Use the rocker switch (5) to select the function.
When synchronization is switched on, the set-
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/ventilation*). If the settings on the front
passenger's side or in the rear are changed, the
synchronization will automatically switch off and
3-ZONE will appear in the display.
SET REAR Function
Use the rocker switch (5) to select the function.
When the function is switched on, you can adjust
all settings for the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit. The rear climate
control system controls cannot be operated at
the same time. This function switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time or after
leaving the menu.
a Seat heating*
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press the w button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the #/ button again to de-
crease the temperature one level at a time. The
seat heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
#4 Seat ventilation*
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press the &J button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the £4 button again to
decrease the intensity one level at a time. The
seat ventilation is off when all of the LEDs are off. >
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& Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. The temperature
is controlled automatically.
You can switch the defroster on or off using the
& button. You can switch the function off by
pressing a knob @).
@ Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
® button for more than three seconds. This is
stored until the ignition is switched off.
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual
heat function switches off automatically after
about 15 minutes.
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You can adjust additional settings.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning.
Auto recirculation
When switched on, automatic recirculation con-
trols the recirculation mode automatically. You
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must press the §& button if fog forms on the win-
dows.
Steering wheel heating
Sica Le molal
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
> Press the @ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel to switch the steering wheel heating
on and off.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
@& Steering wheel heating: on / Steering wheel
heating: off
This message appears if you switched the steer-
ing wheel heating on or off by pressing the but-
ton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Steering wheel heating: malfunction! See own:
er's manual
If this message appears, there is a malfunction.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Auxiliary climate control
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
The auxiliary climate control system warms or
cools the vehicle interior. The vehicle will turn on
the auxiliary climate control system if needed,
depending on the last temperature that was set
with the climate control system controls. This
function can be used when the drive system is
switched off.
You can turn the auxiliary climate control system
on and off immediately in the MMI or set a timer.
Requirement: the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery must be sufficient.

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@) Tips
— Using the auxiliary climate control while
charging can also reduce the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
— Starting or stopping the vehicle will not
switch off the auxiliary climate control auto-
matically.
— The auxiliary climate control system will not
turn on automatically or will turn off earlier
if the high-voltage battery charge level is
too low, even if the vehicle is being charged
at the time.
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning > Auxiliary air condi-
tioning.
Immediate start
You can immediately switch the auxiliary climate
control on and off using the f button. When this
function is switched on, a colored bar lights up
over the button and the remaining time is dis-
played.
The auxiliary climate control will run for a maxi-
mum of 30 minutes after the immediate start.
Timer programming
You can set up and activate up to two timers for
the departure time.
> Select a timer using >.
> Set the date and press Next.
> Set the time (departure time) and press OK.
The timer will be activated automatically once
itis set.
>» Set the second timer, if necessary.
By setting the departure time, you determine
when your vehicle should reach the desired tem-
perature. The departure time can be a maximum
of six days in the future. The auxiliary climate
control will continue to run approximately ten
minutes after the departure time is reached.
After switching off the ignition
Information about the active timer will appear in
the display after switching off the ignition. You
can start the set climate control settings imme-
diately with the f button, or go to the auxiliary
climate control menu with the > button.
(i) Tips
— Make sure the time and date match in the
system settings so that the timer can func-
tion correctly > page 236.
— The auxiliary climate control can also be
switched on and off immediately when a
timer is set.
— You can operate the climate control in the
vehicle interior when the high-voltage bat-
tery is charging using the charging timer
=> page 123. The climate control output de-
pends on the power supply capacity.
Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > Auxiliary air con-
ditioning > ©.
Start A/C after unlocking
If this function is activated, the climate control
will continue to run for five minutes after the ve-
hicle has been unlocked.
Comfort aux. A/C
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the steering wheel heating* and
seat heating* or seat ventilation* should also be
automatically activated with auxiliary climate
control. You can select the respective zones.
Window and mirror heating*
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the rear window and mirrors should
also be heated during auxiliary climate control.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
2— There is a malfunction in the auxiliary air
conditioning.
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If this message appears, there is a system mal- @) Tips
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to — Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
have the malfunction repaired. components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.
Fluids in the A/C system — New replacement evaporators for portable
A/C systems must be certified and labeled
Refrigerant in the A/C system as such, so that they comply with the SAE
The sticker in the motor compartment provides Se Te eee iS
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the motor
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.

Symbol | Meaning

Warning: the A/C system must only
A be serviced by qualified technicians.


Lubricant type
tr Refrigerant type
tt
Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)

The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians.

Se
Be
Flammable refrigerant

Make sure all components are dis-
posed of correctly and never install
q components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
taken from recycling.

Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant oil used in the vehicle’s A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Da-
ta > page 313.

Z\ WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).


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Driving

Driving
Starting the vehicle
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Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

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Fig. 93 Center console: starting the engine
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
>» Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The
engine will start.



Plug-in hybrid drive: the electric drive system is
switched on. The combustion engine only starts
when necessary. The power meter indicates if the
electric drive system is switched on > page 15.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporarily when you start the engine. If
the engine does not start immediately, the start-
ing procedure stops automatically after a short
time. If this is the case, repeat the starting pro-
cedure after approximately 30 seconds.
Stopping the engine
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The
engine will switch off.



Plug-in-hybrid drive: the electric drive system and
the combustion engine are switched off.
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock: The steer-
ing is locked when you turn off the engine and
open the driver's door. The steering lock helps
prevent vehicle theft. “P” must be engaged on
vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can also
be stopped while driving using the emergency off
function*.

> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button twice in
a row or press and hold it one time.

Switching on and off
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off
without starting the engine, follow these steps:

> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without
pressing the brake pedal.

Switching the ignition off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may
switch off automatically.
Requirements:
— Conventional drive system: the Start/Stop sys-
tem must have stopped the engine.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: you must have driven the
vehicle. The combustion engine must not be
running.
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than
30 seconds.
— The ignition must be switched on.
Among other indicators, the system detects that
you have left the vehicle based on the following
factors:
— The driver's door has been opened.
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled.
— The brake pedal is not being pressed.
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi-
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al-
low the engine to run in confined spaces.
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Switching it
off before the vehicle has stopped may im-
pair the function of the brake booster and
power steering. You would then need to use
more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
The fact that you cannot steer and brake as [>


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usual may increase the risk of accidents and
serious injuries.
— Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting the vehicle > page 98.

@) Note
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
— If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up
in the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off and there is a risk of damag-
ing the engine. For this reason, let the en-
gine run at idle for approximately two mi-
nutes before shutting it off.
@ Tips
— Brief noises are normal when starting and
stopping the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
— For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again au-
tomatically or it may continue to run, even if
the ignition is switched off.
— It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
— Power will be fully available once the engine
is at operating temperature.
Messages
FJ Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
>| Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ig-
nition on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
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Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) > page 97, fig. 93.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine.
> Select a gear.
>» Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure your vehicle to prevent it from rolling be-
fore exiting the vehicle.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position.
> If parking on a steep road, turn the steering
wheel so that your vehicle will roll against the
curb in case it should start to move.
If one of these measures is not possible, for ex-
ample because there is no vehicle power, you
must secure your vehicle against rolling using ad-
ditional measures.
> Only park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Use suitable objects to block the front and rear
wheels.
Set the parking brake before selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. This prevents too much
stress from being placed on the locking mecha-
nism when parking on a steep surface.