brake light AUDI Q5 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Quick access

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
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@0) Electromechanical parking brake
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@) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
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@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
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@) Instrument illumination ......... 55
@8 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 304
@3) Headlight control switch ........ 50
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@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.
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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

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Vehicle sound
=> page 107
Drive system
=> page 107


























Brake system
=>page 110
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 112
Suspension control
=>page 116
Air suspension
=>page 116
Steering
>page 117
Steering lock
=> page 117
All wheel drive
> page 118,
Sport differential
=>page 118
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 120
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 120
High-voltage battery range
=>page 129,
Tank system
=> page 242
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 162,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 163
Steering intervention request
=> page 163,
=> page 166

Distance warning
=> page 164
Active lane assist
=>page 165,
= page 167
Pre sense
=> page 167
Side assist, exit warning
=>page 172
Parking systems
=>page 176
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 181
Park assist
=>page 185
Emergency call function
=> page 203
Tank system
=> page 242,
=> page 242
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 246,
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 250
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 250
Engine oil sensor
=> page 250
Engine warm-up request
=> page 250
Electrical system
=> page 256
Washer fluid level
=>page 259
Tire pressure
=> page 279,
=> page 279
Tire pressure
=> page 279

Other indicator lights
Low beam headlights
=> page 50 >
9

Quick access

Parking lights
=> page 50
Turn signals
> page 51,
=> page 52





















Turn signals
>page 51,
=> page 52
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Start/Stop system
=> page 108
Hill hold assist
>page 114
Trailer turn signals
=> page 139
Cruise control system
=>page
151
Cruise control system
>page 151
Efficiency assist
=> page 153,
=> page 153
Efficiency assist
=> page 153
Efficiency assist
re => page 153
Efficiency assist
ou => page 153
Efficiency assist
=> page 153
Efficiency assist
=> page 153
Efficiency assist
=> page 153
Adaptive cruise control
=>page 155
Adaptive cruise control
=>page 155
Adaptive cruise control
>page 155
Adaptive cruise control
=>page 155
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Adaptive cruise control
=> page 160
Traffic jam assist
=> page 162
Traffic jam assist
=> page 162
Active lane assist
=>page 165
High beam headlights
=> page 51,
=> page 51
High beam assistant
> page 51
Child safety lock
=>page 45
Child safety lock
>page 45
Child safety lock
=>page 45
High beam assistant
=>page 51,
=> page 53
Convenience key
=> page 98
Transmission
=> page 103
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 105
Start/Stop system
=> page 109
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 112 >

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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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Driving

— Press the release button @ on the selector lev-
er.
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector
lever forward or back until you feel the first
pressure point.
—To skip a gear (for example, move from “D” to
“R”), move the selector lever past the pressure
point in the desired direction.
— The label next to the selector lever for the se-
lected gear will light up.
“N” (Neutral) gear
In the “N” gear, power is not transmitted to the
driving wheels. Use the “N” gear in a car wash
(with conveyor belts), for example.
If you unintentionally select “N” while driving
(faster than 1 mph (2 km/h)), you can also shift
back to “D” without pressing the brake pedal.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked
when the transmission is in the "N” gear.
“P” (Park) gear
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
The vehicle is secured from rolling away by the
parking lock when in the “P” gear.
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
— Press the “P” button @) on the selector lever.
— The “P” next to the selector lever will light up.
“P” engages automatically if you switch the en-
gine off while the “D” or “R” gear is selected. If
you switch the engine off in “N”, “P” will engage
automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
Conventional drive system: If you want to switch
from “P” to “D” or “R”, the engine must be run-
ning.
Plug-in hybrid drive system: If you want to switch
from “P” to “D” or “R”, the electric drive system
must be switched on or the motor must be run-
ning.
If you cannot shift out of “P”, for example be-
cause the vehicle has no power, you may need to
use the emergency release for the parking lock
=> page 103.
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Selecting a driving program
Various driving programs can be selected when in
the “D” gear. The programs influence when the
transmission shifts and how the accelerator ped-
al responds.
The selected driving program is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
—D (Drive): normal driving mode
—S (Sport): sporty driving mode
If you select the Dynamic mode in Audi drive se-
lect*, the “S” driving program will be activated.
When the ignition is switched off, the driving pro-
gram may be reset to “D”.
To switch between the current driving program
and “S”, push the selector lever toward the rear.
Plug-in hybrid drive system: Not all plug-in hy-
brid modes are available in the “S” driving pro-
gram. The driving program or plug-in hybrid
mode will be automatically adjusted if it is not
compatible with an operation.

ZA\ WARNING
— Before you start driving, check if the label
for the desired selector lever position next
to the selector lever is lit up.
— Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex:
iting the vehicle > page 98.
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except "P" and "N") when
the engine is running.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
press the accelerator pedal when changing
gears if the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is running.
— Never select the “R" or "P” gears while driv-
ing. Doing so could cause an accident.
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
switched off.

G) Tips
If you shift between “D” and “R” within one
second, you do not need to press the brake >

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i Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving in D until engine is off
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. If you turn the engine off, you will not be
able to select any other gears after restarting the
engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
| Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
— The parking lock was released using the emer-
gency release > page 103. Or
— The parking lock can no longer be engaged.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected. Secure the vehicle
against rolling before exiting the vehicle
=> page 98.
There is a malfunction in the clutch. The engine
torque that can be transferred is reduced. You
may continue driving. Avoid using the clutch in
the future in any way that will place a heavy load
on it. Do not let the clutch rub for a long time.
The indicator light turns off once the clutch is
fully operable again.
fel Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible if using both shift paddles.
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. You can continue driving with restricted func-
tion. The selector lever is not working. Gears can
only be selected by tapping both shift paddles at
the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you turn
off the engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
fs} Selector lever: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. Please contact Service
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
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fs] P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the "P" button on the
selector lever. The “P” gear is automatically en-
gaged when you turn off the engine. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Move selector lever to automatic position
There is a malfunction in the tiptronic mode. End
tiptronic mode by pushing the selector lever to
the left into the "D/S" position.
Drive system
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Plug-in hybrid drive
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
With plug-in hybrid drive, you can select between
the electric and combustion engine drive systems
or combine them > page 105, > page 101.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using “re-
cuperation”. This converts the majority of the
movement energy into electric energy, which is
stored in the hybrid drive system battery. In addi-
tion to the engine braking effect from the com-
bustion engine, the vehicle is braked by recupera-
tion. This will happen automatically when you
press
the brake pedal while driving in “D” gear, or
when you remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.

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When you press the brake pedal, recuperation is
used to brake the vehicle. The brakes will only be
activated if necessary. When driving normally,
this makes it possible to brake using only recu-
peration just before coming to stop and to lose
little energy and range from braking.

ZA WARNING
In certain situations, the recuperation may
brake proactively. However, the recuperation
braking effect is limited. Always be ready to
brake to reduce the risk of an accident.
@ Tips
If the ESC is limited or switched off, automat-
ic recuperation is not available and will not
brake.
Plug-in hybrid mode
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive


Switching the plug-in hybrid mode
The <¥ button is located above the selector lever
in the center console.
> Press driving.
Hybrid driving
If the ing in hybrid mode. The vehicle can be driven
with the combustion engine or with the electric
motor if the conditions for it have been met
= page 105, Conditions for electric driving.
Depending on the motor, you may be able to
switch among various hybrid modes:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > e-tron
mode.
© Auto Hybrid - The electric motor and combus-
tion engine work efficiently together. This mode
is particularly effective for long trips.
“= Battery Hold - The vehicle is driven predomi-
nantly with the combustion engine to maintain
the high-voltage battery charge level for as long
as possible.
If &% is displayed, the navigation route guidance
is active and the vehicle is taking the route data
into account for selecting the drive mode. The ve-
hicle will calculate what sections of the route
should be driven on using electric power in order
to achieve the most efficient driving style that is
possible. Electric driving is preferred for sections
of the route predicted to have lower speeds, such
as in towns or traffic jams.
Electric driving
The switched on. The vehicle can be driven by the
electric motor if the conditions for this have been
met > page 105, Conditions for electric driving.
Conditions for electric driving
— The high-voltage battery charge level and tem-
perature must be sufficient.
— Driving program “S” must not be selected.
— The vehicle speed must be below approximately
85 mph (140 km/h).
— The accelerator pedal must not be pressed too
hard.
Indicator lights

Symbol | Meaning












EV mode is switched on and active.
You are driving only with electric
power.
EV mode is switched on, but is tem-
porarily in standby mode. Once the
conditions are met again, electric
driving will resume.
EV mode is not available, because
the conditions for electric driving
have not been met.

The combustion engine is running.
The Battery Hold hybrid mode is ac-
tive.
The Auto Hybrid hybrid mode is ac-
tive.
The Auto Hybrid hybrid mode is ac-
tive. Navigation data will be consid-
ered.

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Driving

B Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive
slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
BS Vehicle sound: malfunction! Pedestrians
cannot hear vehicle. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the vehicle sound func-
tion. Drive extremely carefully, since other road
users may not be able to hear your electric vehi-
cle. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Other indicator lights
1f J turns on, vehicle performance is limited,
for example because the combustion engine may
not be available. Also note the additional instruc-
tions in the instrument cluster.
Start/Stop system
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto-
matically when stopped, for example at a traffic
light. If certain conditions are met, the engine
may stop before the vehicle has come to a com-
plete stop. If you press the accelerator pedal
when this happens, the engine will start and driv-
ing power will be transmitted.
The ignition and important assist systems such
as the brake booster will remain available during
the Stop phase. The engine will restart automati-
cally when needed.
The Start/Stop system is automatically activated
once the ignition is switched on.
Switching the Start/Stop system off and on
The (A)>F button is located above the selector lev-
er in the center console. The LED in the button
turns on when the function is switched off.
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> Press (A)>F to switch the system on or off.
If you switch the system off during a Stop phase,
the engine will start again automatically.
Basic requirements
— The driver’s door and the hood must be closed
and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.
—"P","N", or "D" must be engaged.
— The steering wheel must not be turned far in ei-
ther direction.
— The vehicle must have driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped.
— The vehicle is not in trailer mode.
@) Note
Always switch the Start/Stop system off when
driving through water > page 108.
Gi) Tips
— Depending on the driving situation, the en-
gine may already stop when coasting before
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
— Ifyou select the "D" position after shifting
into reverse, the vehicle must be driven fast-
er than 6 mph (10 km/h) in order for the
Start/Stop system to become active again.
This makes it possible to maneuver without
stopping the engine.
Stopping and starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
> Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle
has stopped. The @J indicator light appears in
the instrument cluster once the engine stops
automatically.
> The engine starts again when you remove your
foot from the brake pedal. The indicator light
turns off.
If the parking brake is set, the engine will only
start again when the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Gi) Tips
— Press the brake pedal during a Stop phase
to keep the vehicle from rolling.