2013 AUDI Q5 Owners Manual

while driving. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to position ® within 10
seconds of the afterwipe operation. The after­
wipe function is reactivated the next time the ignit ion is switched on.
The rear wiper automatically switches on
when the reverse gear is engaged and the
front w indshield wipers are on and in opera ­
tion .
C lea ning the headlights *. The headlight wash ­
er system * operates on ly when the headlights
are on. If you move the lever to pos ition ®,
the headlights are washed in interva ls .
® -Wipe the rear window. The rear wiper
moves about every 4 seconds .
0-Clean the rear window. The number of
wiping operations depends on how long the l ever is held in positio n 7.
A WARNING
-The ra in sensor is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still responsible
for man ually sw itching the w ipers on ac­
cording to the v is ibility conditions.
- The windshie ld may not be treated w ith
water-repe lling windshie ld coat ing
agents. Unfavorable conditions, such as
wetness, darkness, low sun, can res ult in
increased glare. W iper b lade chatter is
also possible .
- Proper ly functioning w indshie ld w iper
blade s are required fo r a clear view and
sa fe dr iv ing .
(D Note
-In the case of frost, check whether the
windsh ield wiper b lades a re fro zen to
t h e windshie ld. Swit ching on the wind ­
s h ield wipers can d amage t he wipe r
blades!
- Prior to using a car w ash, the windshield
wipe r system m ust be swit ched off (lever
i n position 0) . This helps to prevent unin­
tentiona l switching on and damage to
the windshie ld w iper system.
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(D Tips
- The windshie ld w ipers are switched off
when the ign it ion is tu rned off . Act ivate
the windsh ield wipers after the ignition
is switc hed back on by moving t he wind­
shield wipe r lever to any position .
- Worn or d irty windshield wiper blades
result in streaking. This ca n affect the
rai n sensor function. Check your wind­
shield w iper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozz les of the wind­
shield washe r system a re heated at low
tempe rat ures whe n the ignition is on .
- When stopping temporarily, e .g. at a
t raffic light, the set spe ed of the wind­
shield wiper s is automatically reduced by
one speed.
Service position
The windshield wiper blades ore replaced in
the service position.
"' If the w iper blades are no t frozen to t he
w indshield, br ing the w indshie ld w iper lever
to the basic position @¢
page 54, fig . 53 .
"' Sele ct: !CAR !func tion butt on> Windshield
wipers
> Service position . Or
"' Sele ct: I CAR I func tion b utton > Car sy s­
tem s*
contro l butto n > Servicing & checks >
Wiper service position . Or
"' Switch the ignit ion off and move the wind­
shield w iper lever to position ©¢
page 54,
fig . 53.
- On -changing the windshield wiper b lades
can only be done if you b ring the wiper arms
to the service position . You will also avoid
pai nt damage to the hood when working on
the wipe rs in th is posit ion .
-Off -the w indshield w ipers are moved to
their in itia l position again .
(D Note
Neve r mane uver yo ur vehicle with t he
front windshie ld w iper arms raised s ince
they wi ll automatically be moved back to

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their basic position above a speed of 3
mph (6 km/h) and can scratch the hood .
(D Tips
-You can also use the service pos ition, for
example , if you want to protect the
windsh ield from icing by using a cover .
- The service position automatically
switches to
Off when you operate the
winds hield wiper lever , or speed exceeds
3 mph (6 km/h).
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condit ion help keep the
windshield cl ear .
Fig. 55 Remov ing t he w iper blade
Removing the wiper blade
""' Bring the wind shield wipers to the service
pos it ion
¢ page 55.
""' Fo ld the windshield wiper arm away from
the windshie ld .
""' Press the lo cking knob @¢
fig. 55 on the
wiper blade . Hold t he w iper blade fi rm ly.
""' Remove the w iper blade in the direc tion of
the arrow .
Attaching th e wiper blade
""' Insert the new wipe r blade into the mount
on the w iper arm @until you hear it latch
i n to place .
""' Place the wiper arm back on the windshie ld .
A WARNING
- Clean yo ur wipe r blades regular ly wit h a
w indshield washer solution to prevent
streaking . If the wiper blades are very
dirty, for example with insects, carefu lly clean the wiper blades with a sponge or a
soft brush.
- For your safety, yo u should replace the
wiper blades once or twice a year. See
your authori zed Audi dealer for replace­
ment b lades.
(D Note
- The windshie ld wi per blades must only
be replaced when in the service pos ition
¢
page 55! Otherwise, you risk damag­
ing the paint on the hood or the wind­
shield wipe r moto r.
- To help prevent damage to the w iper sys­
tem, always loosen blades wh ich are fro­
zen to the windshield before operating
w ipers .
- To help prevent damage to wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on o r near the
w iper blades.
- To help prevent damage to the w ip er
arms o r other compo nents, do not at­
t empt to move the wipe rs by hand .
(D Tips
Comme rc ial hot waxes applied by auto­
matic car washes affect t he how easily the
glass surfa ce ca n be cleaned.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
Fig . 56 Rea r w ipe r: Re mov ing t he w ipe r bl ade
Removing the wiper blade
""' Fold the windshie ld w iper arm away from
the wi ndshield .
""' Pull the w iper blade and holder out of the
g
q er a, II)
mou nt. .,.

Attaching the wiper bl ade
• Press the w iper blade holder in the arrow d i­
rect ion
c::> fig. 56 into the mount.
• Fold the windshield wiper arm back onto
the windshie ld .
A WARNING
- To prevent streaking, clean the wiper
blades regularly w ith a glass cleaner. In
the case of significant contamination,
e.g. from insect rema ins, the wiper
blades can be cleaned with a sponge or
cl oth.
- For safety reasons, the windsh ield wiper
blades sho uld be replaced once or twice
each year.
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
-
Fi g. 57 Forward section of dr iver 's armrest: power mir ·
ror co ntro ls
Adju sting e xterior m irrors
• Rotate the knob to the© position (driver's
exterior mirror) or to the® pos ition (pas·
senger's exterior mirror)
c::> fig. 57.
• Rotate the knob and the mirror so that you
have a clear view to the rear.
Heated mi rrors
• Rotate the knob to posit ion ® ·
Folding both e xterior mirrors*
• Turn the knob to pos it io n @ .
Depending on the outside temperature, the
m irror surfaces are heated unt il the ignition is
Clear vi sion 5 7
switched off -even if the knob is no longer in
position @.
You are we ll-advised to fold the exter ior mir·
rors in when maneuver ing in tight spaces o r
when leaving the car parked close to other
vehicles.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memory for the drive r's seat,
the cur rent setting for the exter ior mirro rs is
automat ica lly stored a long w ith the sea t posi·
tion
c::> page 63.
Tilt function f or the passenger 's mirror*
(only with memory for e xterior mirrors )
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
surface tilts downward slightly if the setting
is for the passenger's mirror (knob in position
®
c::> fig. 57) . This all ows you to see the curb
during parallel parking.
The mirror returns to its initial position as
soon as reverse gear is disengaged and vehicle
speed is above about 9 mph
(15 km/h). The
mirror also returns to its initial position if the
switch is moved to the dr iver's exterior mirror
© or the ignition is switched off .
If the position of the mirror surface is
changed on a tilted mirror, this new position
will be automatically assigned to the remote
key when the vehicle is taken out of reverse
gear .
(D Note
-Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spheri·
cal*) increase you r field of v iew . Remem­
ber that vehicles or other objects will ap­
pear smalle r and farther away than when
seen in a flat m irror.
If you use this mir ­
ror to estimate distances of following
vehicles when changing lanes, you could
estimate incorrectly and cause an acci·
dent.
- If the m irror housing is moved uninten­
tionally (for examp le, while pa rking your .,..

58 Clear vision
vehicle), then you must first fold the mir­
ror electrically. Do not readjust the mir­
ror housing manually. You could damage
the motor which controls the mirror.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, you must fold the exterior mir­
rors in to reduce the risk of damage to
the mirrors. Never fold power folding ex­
terior mirrors* by hand . Only fold them
in and out using the power controls.
@ Tips
If there should be a malfunction in the
electrical system, you can still adjust the
exterior mirrors by pressing the edge of
the mirror.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 58 Automat ic dimming rearview mirror*
Manual anti-glare adjustment
.. Move the small lever (located on the bot­
tom edge of the mirror) to the rear.
Automatically dimming mirrors* .. To dim the rearview mirror and both exteri­
or mirrors*, press the@button. The diode
@ turns on. The rearview and exterior mir­
rors* dim automatically when light shines
on them, for example from headlights on a
vehicle to the rear .
A WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system. -
Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec ­
trolyte can cause irritation to the respira­
tory system, especially among people
with asthma or other respiratory condi­
tions. Get fresh air immediately by leav­
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors all the way.
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes;
medical attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affect­
ed area with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention
is recommended. Thoroughly wash af­
fected clothing and shoes before reuse.
- If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mouth with water for at least 15
minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by medical professio­
nal. Get medical attention immediately .
(D Note
Liquid electrolyte leaking from broken mir­
ror glass will damage any plastic surfaces
i t comes in contact with. Clean up spilled
electrolyte immediately with clean water
and a sponge.
@ Tips
- Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deacti­
vates the automatic dimming function of
the exterior mirrors* .
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not
dim when the interior lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is selected.
-Automatic dimming for the mirror only
operates properly if the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered by other ob­
jects.

Digital compass
Activating or deactivating the compass
Applies to vehicles: with digital compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear
view mirror.
Fig. 59 Ins ide rear view mirror: digital compass acti­
vated
.,.. To activate or deactivate, hold the@ but­
ton down until the red display appears or
disappears.
The digital compass only works with the igni­
tion turned on. The directions are displayed as
initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E (East),
SE (Southeast), S (South), SW (Southwest),
W (West), NW (Northwest).
(D Tips
To avo id inaccurate directions, do not al­
low any remote controls, electrical sys­
tems, or metal parts close to the mirror. Clear vision 59
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
Applies to vehicles: with digital compass
The
correct magnetic deflection zone must be
set in order to display the directions correctly.
Fig . 60 North America: magnetic defle ction zone
bo undaries
.,.. Hold the@ q page 59, fig. 59 button down
until the number of the set magnetic deflec­
tion zone appears on the interior rear view mirror.
.,.. Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by re­
peatedly pressing on the@ button. The set
mode automatically deactivates after a few
seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to vehicles: with digital compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the dis­
play is wrong or inaccurate .
.,.. Hold the@ button down until the letter C
is displayed on the interior rear view mirror .
.,.. Dr ive in a circle at a speed of about 6 mph
(10 km/h) unti l a direction is shown on the
interior rear view mirror.

60 Clear vis ion
A WARNING
The d igital compass is to be used as a di­
rectional a id on ly. Even though you may
want to look at it wh ile you are driv ing, you
must sti ll pay attention to t raffic, road and
weather conditions as we ll as other possi­
ble hazards.
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Seats and storage
General recommen­
dations
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can
only provide maximum protection if the front
seats are correctly adjusted.
There are various ways of adjusting the front
seats to provide safe and comfortable support
for the driver and the front passenger. Adjust
your seat properly so that :
- you can easily and quick ly reach all the
switches and controls in the instrument
panel
- your body is properly supported thus reduc­ ing physical stress and fatigue
- the safety belts and airbag system can offe r
maximum protection
¢ page 157.
In the following sections, you will see exactly
how you can best adjust your seats .
There are special regulations and instructions
for installing a child safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always follow the informa­
tion regard ing child safety provided in
¢ page 178, Child Safety.
A WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and
all other passengers can result in serious
personal injury.
- Always keep your feet on the f loor when
the vehicle is in motion -never p ut your
feet on top of the instrument panel, out
of the w indow or on top of the seat cush­
ion. Th is applies especially to the passen­
gers . If your seating position is incorrect,
you increase the r isk of injury in the case
of sudden braking or an acc ident. If the
airbag inflates and the seating position
is incorrect, this could result in persona l
injury or even death.
- It is important for bo th the driver and
front passenger to keep a distance of a t
Seat s an d sto rage 61
least 10 inches (25 cm) between them­
selves and the steering wheel and/or in­
strument panel. If you're s itting any
closer than th is, the airbag system can­
not protect you properly. In addition, the
front seats and head restraints must be
adjusted to your body height so that t hey
can give you maximum protect ion.
- Always try to keep as much distance as
possible between yourself and the s teer­
ing wheel o r instrument pane l.
- Do not adjust the driver's or front pas­
senger's seat whi le the vehicle is moving.
Your sea t may move unexpected ly, caus­
ing sudden loss of vehicle cont rol and
personal injury . If you adjust yo ur seat
while the veh icle is moving, yo u are out
of posit ion.
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
We recommend that you adjus t the dr iver's
seat in the fo llowing manner:
.,. Adjust t he seat in fore and aft direction so
that you can easily push the peda ls to the
floor wh ile keeping your knees s lightly bent
i:::> A in Why is your seat adjustment so im­
portant? on page 61.
.,. Adjust the seatback so that when you sit
w ith your back against the seatback, you can
still grasp the top of the steering wheel.
.,. Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge
is as even as possible with the top of your head . If that is not poss ible , try to adjust
the head res traint so that it is as close to
this pos ition as possib le
i:::> page 65.
A WARNING
Never place any objects in the dr iver's foot­
well. An object could get into the pedal
area and interfere with pedal funct ion . In
case of sudden braking or an acc ident, you
wo uld not be able to brake or accelerate.

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Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into
the rearmost position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is de­
ploying, do not sit any closer to the instru­
ment panel than necessary and always wear
the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the
passenger's seat in the following manner:
• Move the front passenger seat into the rear­
most position of the fore and aft adjustment
range
q _& in Why is your seat adjustment
so important? on page 61.
• Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright
position.
D o not ride with the seat reclined.
• Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge
is as even as possible with the top of your
head . If that is not possible, try to adjust
the head restraint so that it is as close to
this position as possible
c:> page 65.
• Place your feet on the floor in front of the
passenger's seat .
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Fig. 61 Front seat: Controls for seat adjus tment
Controls
@· Adjusting the lumbar support: press the
button in the correspo nding position
q &.
@ · Moving the seat up/down: press the but­
ton up/down . To adjust the front seat cushion,
press the front button up/down. To adjust the
rear seat cushion, press the rear button up/
down ~& .
@-Moving the seat forward/back: press the
button forward/back
q & .
©-Adjusting the backrest angle : press the
button forward/back
q & .
@ -Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh
support*: lift the handle
q &.
_&. WARNING
-
-Never adjust the driver's or front pas­
senger's seat whi le the vehicle is moving.
If you do this while the vehicle is moving,
you will be out of position. Always adjust
the driver's or front passenger's seat
when the vehicle is not moving.
- Be careful when adjusting the seat
height. Check to see that no one is in the
way, or serious injury could result!
- Because the seats can be electrically ad­
justed with the ignition off or with the
ignition key removed, never leave chil­
dren unattended in the vehicle. Unsuper­
vised use of the electric seat adjust­ ments may cause serious injury.
- To reduce the risk of injury in the case of
sudden braking or accident, front pas­
sengers must never ride in a moving ve­
h icle with the backrest reclined. Safety
be lts and the airbag system only offer
maximum protection when the backrest
is upright and the safety belts are prop­
erly positioned on the body . The more
the backrest is reclined, the greater the
risk of personal injury from an incorrect
seating position and improperly posi­
tioned safety belts .