warning lights AUDI Q5 2021 Owner´s Manual

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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
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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
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

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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 >
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Instrument cluster

The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar @) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re-
set button @.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the motor.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

Z\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature 7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
» Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
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> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 148.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the E or = indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 148.
Vehicle functions
Overview
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 17
— Energy flow > page 106
— Tachometer > page 14
—Lap times > page 148
— Lap statistics > page 148
— Reduced display > page 14

Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display

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Fig. 21 Instrument panel: knob for the head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
> To switch the head-up display on, press the 67
knob @).
> To switch the head-up display off, press the S7
knob.
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver.
> Make sure you are seated correctly > page 62.
> Turn the knob & to the right or left.
Settings in the Infotainment system
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
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@) Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 284.

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 22 Center display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «£
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the center display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 22.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 22.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
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Opening and closing

> Closing the opened roof: push the 23 switch
forward briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 2S switch back briefly to the second
level @ twice in a row.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
@) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
—It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
@) Tips
—If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 237.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 311.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.


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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 40 Instrument panel: light switch with buttons
@ Light switch &
Turn the light switch @ to the corresponding po-
sition when the ignition is switched on. The 2
symbol and the selected position will turn on (ex-
cept position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will automatical-
ly turn on. In vehicles for some markets, you can
switch the automatic daytime running lights on
and off in the MMI.
AUTO - The headlights will automatically adapt to
the surrounding brightness.
300: — Parking lights
2D - Low beam headlights
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the corresponding BB or 200 in-
dicator light will turn on depending on vehicle
equipment.
@ All-weather lights Zo
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO or ZO position.
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.

D_ Depending on the country, two rear fog lights may be in-
stalled.
sO

@ Rear fog lights!) Qt
Applies to: vehicles with rear fog lights
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO or ZO position.
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal regulations in the coun-
try where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive lights only
function when the light switch is in the AUTO po-
sition and the all-weather lights are switched off.

A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions
and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.

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Lights and Vision

— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 41 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals @ >
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective KJ or By indicator
light will flash.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams =O and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant”) > page 51
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=o] indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
ithe
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 52.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 51, fig. 41. The fa in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ed indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
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Lights and Vision

> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever forward @) > page 51, fig. 41. The =0} in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 51, fig. 41. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @ © page 51, fig. 41. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is responsible for
controlling the high beam headlights and
adjusting them to match the lighting and
visibility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-

ate glare for other drivers.
@) Tips
Adhere to any local applicable regulations
when using the lighting equipment, for exam-
ple in regard to reducing glare for other driv-
ers. The driver is always responsible for adher-
ing to the regulations applicable in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being operated.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
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Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high
beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area
around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked
or when the driver’s door is opened while the ig-
nition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it
is dark and the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion. The front and rear daytime running lights*
switch on automatically each time the vehicle is
unlocked regardless of how bright it is outside
the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: This function cannot be switched
off. They activate automatically each time the ig-
nition is switched on.
Emergency flashers

Fig. 42 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
and BJ indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the >