2015 AUDI Q5 instrument cluster

Driver information system
Operation
The trip computer is controlled by two switches
on the windshield wiper lever.
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Fig. 17 Windshield w iper lever: controls fo r the trip co m­
puter
Operating
.. To display the trip computer memory levels,
press the
I RESET I button ®<=> fig. 17 repeated·
Ly until the desired memory level is shown in
the display.
.. To display trip information within a memory
level , press the top or bottom part of the func­
tion selection switch @.
The trip computer will not operate unless the ig·
nition is on. When you turn on the ignition , the
f unc tion that was in use when you last turned the
ignit ion off will be displayed.
In addition to information about the trip comput­
er (trip computer 1, 2 and the efficiency pro­
g ram*), information about other systems can al­
so be shown in the display. To switch the display
between the different information, tap the
I RESET I button® briefly.
Resetting values to zero
.. Select a value in the desired trip computer or in
the efficiency program* .
.,. Press and hold the
I RESE T I button @ for at
least one second. All values in the selected trip
computer or in the efficiency program* are re­
set to zero .
If the data in trip computer 1 are deleted, then
the values in the efficiency program * wi ll also be
reset.
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With some vehicle equipment levels, the values
for the single trip or tota l trip memory can also
be reset in the radio or MMI*
¢page 24.
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All stored values wi ll be lost if the vehicle bat­
tery is disconnected.
Basic Settings for the trip computer
The MMI* or the radio operating unit is used for
setting the trip computer's basic settings .
.. Select: !CAR ! function button > Instrument
cluster > On-board computer 1
or On-board
computer
2.
The values in the single-trip or the total-trip
memory can all be reset to zero at the same time
under
Reset in the menu.
In add ition, you can determine wha t infor mation
from the trip computer should be shown in the
i nst rument cluster display. If one of the pieces of
driver information is turned
Off, that driver infor­
mation will not be shown in the display. The in­
formation will continue to be calculated by the
trip computer and can be turned back
On at any
time .
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-Th is function is not available on all vehicles.
- Th e driving information in the efficiency
program* is also reset to zero with the sin­
gle-trip memory.

Driver information system
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢• in the
instrument cluster
c:::> page 14, fig. 8 is part of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light i lluminates when the
ignition is switched on and goes out after the en­
gine starts and the idle has stabilized. This indi­
cates that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is
started, or illuminates while you are driving, a
malfunction may exist in the engine system. If
the light illuminates, the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding
sustained high speeds and/or rapid acce lerations)
and have the condition corrected. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer.
I f the light illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
iter may also be malfunctioning. For more infor­
mation
c::> page 26, Electronic speed limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate (only vehicles
with gasoline engine)
c:::> page 216.
On-Board Diagnostics
F ig . 21 Locat ion of Data link Connector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components
of yo ur emission control system. Each monitored
component in your engine system has been as­
signed a code . In case of a malfunction, the com­
ponent will be identified and the fault stored as a
code in the control module memory.
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The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a
l eak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illuminates after a refueling, stop the
vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is prop­
erly closed (only vehicles with gasoline engine)
c::> page 216.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor ­
ed data can only be displayed using specia l diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD).
In order to connect the specia l diagnostic equip­
ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC) . The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release
c::> fig. 21.
Your authorized Audi dealer or qualified work­ shop can interpret the code and perform the nec­
essary repair .
A WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per­
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc­
tions, which can increase the r isk of a coll i­
sion!
Electronic speed limiter
Your vehicle may be factory equ ipped with tires
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h) . Th is is less than the max imum speed
of your veh icle. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is ope rat­
ed at excessive speeds, your vehicle also has an
electronic speed limiter . The electronic speed
limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster
than the tire speed rating. For more information
c::> page 242.
If the engine contro l unit receives faulty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) ¢•will illuminate. If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for as­
sistance.
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Your vehicle's top speed is electronically limited
to 155 mph (250 km/h).
If the engine contro l unit receives faulty vehicle
road speed s ignals, the Malfunction Ind icator ..,_

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Lamp (MIL) ¢..ffi will il luminate. If this occurs,
contact the nea rest authorized Audi dea ler for as­
sistance.
.&_ WARNING
Always observe the posted speed limits and adjust your speed to suit prevailing road, traf­
fic and weather cond it ions . Never drive your
vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating
of the tires installed .
Auto Check Control
Introduction
The Auto-Check control monitors the function of
certain vehicle features and components .
It sim­
ply makes sure these features and components
are working properly . The Auto-Check control
works as long as the ignition is on, as well as
whenever the veh icle is driven .
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If a component is malfunctioning or if the need
for an urgent repair has been detected, this will appear in the instrument cluster display . You w ill
also hear an audible warning tone . The displays
are color coded in either red or ye llow depending
on their level of prior ity.
A red symbol means
Danger , a yellow symbol in ­
dicates
Warning . In certain situations, informa­
tion message for the dr iver appear in addition to
the red and yellow symbols.
Note about automatic transmission
The Auto-Check Control will automat ically per­
form a test each time you switch o n the ignition .
With the selector lever in P or N, the following
message appears in the display :
When stationary apply brake pedal while select­
ing gear
When you select a different gear (for example: R,
D, etc.), the message will disappear and the Au­
to -Check function is d isplayed.
If there is a malfunction, then the malfunction
message will appear about 15 seconds after you
start the vehicle. At the same time you will hear a
warning tone.
Dri ver information system
Dr iver information messages
Driver information messages are shown in the in­
strument cluster display in addition to symbols .
Fig. 22 Inst rume nt clust er: SET button
For example, if the transmission selector lever is
not in the P position when the engine is turned
off, the following message appears :
Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors
do not lock if lever is not in P .
The ign ition key can only be removed w ith these­
lector in this position . This and other messages
are bro ught up if a function cannot be carried
out .
Driver messages and red symbols
If a red symbol appears in the display, a driver
message is also displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol for a problem w ith en­
gine oil pressure . appears in the display . The
fo llow ing message appears:
Turn off engine! O il pressure too low
T he driver message in the display goes out after
about S seconds . The dr iver message can be dis­
played again by briefly press ing the
ISETI button
9 fig . 22.
Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow symbol appears in the display, a driver
message is also displayed automatically .
For example, the symbol
Ill appears in the dis­
play, indicat ing low windshie ld washer fluid level.
The following message also appears :
Please refill washer fluid ..,_
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Driver inform ation system
Ignition lock malfunction
<=>page 34
Adapt ive dampers*
c:> page 34
W indshield wiper defective
c:>page34
Tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem*
Loss of t i re pressure
c:>page253
Tire pressure monitoring sys ­
tem* System not avai lab le
c:>page253
Automatic t ransmission ma l­
function
c:> page 12 7
H ybr id drive*
<=> page 100
The speed warnings warning threshold J IIIIJ
and warning thresho ld 2 llH are also yellow
symbo ls in some models . The warning is al­
ways shown as a small symbo l in the upper
area of the d isplay
c:> page 94.
-?e Key not in vehicle
Applies to veh icles: w ith Convenience key
II Is the key in the vehicle ?
This reminder appears along with the II symbol
if the master key is removed from the vehicle
with the eng ine running. It is intended to remind
you (e .g. when changing drivers) not to continue
the journey without the master key .
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you
cannot switch off the ignit ion after stopping the
e ngine and you a lso cannot start the engine
aga in . You also cannot lock the veh icle from the
outsid e.
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@ Light/rain sensor defective
£1 Automati c he adlight s/ auto mati c wi per s
defective
If the symbol illum inates, the light sensor has
failed. For safety reasons the low beams are
tu rned on permanently with the sw itch in
AUTO .
However, you can contin ue to turn the lights on
and off using the light sw itch. In the case of a de­
f ect in the rain sensor, the windshie ld wiper lever
functions are still available. Have the light/rain
sensor checked as soon as possib le by an author­
i zed Audi dealer.
(0) Worn brake pads
E+J Brake pad s!
If the warning light i lluminates, immediate ly
contact your author ized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected. On
USA mode ls the warning light
E+J comes on to­
gether w ith the warning light
1111 . Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at
t h e same time.
.&_ WARNING
Driving w ith bad bra kes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury.
- If the warn ing lig ht E+J and the warn ing
light
llll1l with the message Brake pad s!
comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immed iate ly contact yo ur authorized Aud i
dea le r or q ualified workshop to have all
brake pads checked or rep laced if necessary.
~l}D10$ Defective light bulb warning
S:1 -If the indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb .
Im-If a front fog lamp has fai led, the indicator
li ght turns on to indicate the location on the vehi-
cle.
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IJ-If a rea r fog lamp has failed , the indicator
light turns on to indicate the location on the vehi­
cle.
Vehi cle light s: Sy stem fault!
If the message appea rs, there is a malfunct ion in
the head lights or light switch.
Drive to your authorized Aud i dea le r immediately
to have the malfunction corrected .
A WARNING
-Light bu lbs are pressurized and could ex­
plode whi le they a re being changed causing
serious persona l injury.
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- Wor k w ith due care when handling the high­
voltage section of gas discharge (xenon) l igh ts *. Failure to do so could result in death
o r serious injury.
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Have the bulb replaced or the connection re­
pa ired by your authorized Audi Serv ice depart­
ment.
<:;::> Windshield washer flu id level too low
llt Plea se refill wa sher fluid
If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washe r
fluid to the washer system and also to the head­
light washer system¢
page 234 .
Bil Fuel supply too low
When the D symbol i llum inates, this means
there are about 2 .6 gallons ( 10 liters) of fue l left
in the fuel tank. Time to refuel!
¢ page 215.
If the symbo l lights up, even when the re is ample
fue l in the tank, and the text
Fuel tank sy stem
malfun ction! Contact dealer
appears in the dis­
p lay, there is a fau lt in the system . Contact an a u­
thor ized Audi dealer to have the fault rectified.
D Battery voltage
If battery power drops into the range where it
can limit the abil ity of the engine to sta rt, th is
the symbo l(•) ::ippears in the instrument cluster
Driver information s ystem
display with the following driver message Lo w
batter y: Batte ry will be charged while d riving.
While t his d river no tification is disp layed, you
have to be prepa red fo r limited star ting capabili ­
ty .
Driver message appears and goes out again
If this drive r message appears after the ign ition
is tur ned on or while d riving a nd it goes ou t again
after a wh ile, the ba ttery has been adequa tely re ­
charged .
Driver message appears and does not go out
again
If this drive r notific ation appea rs after the ign i­
t ion is tu rned on or while dr iv ing and does not go
out again, the battery's state of charge is no t in
the optimal range. Start ing capability is restrict­
ed. Have the battery checked at an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop as soon as possible.
~ Check engine oil
II Add oil, ma x x qt (l) . You may cont . driv .
When the Ill symbol and dr iver message appear,
add the amount of oil appear ing in the disp lay at
the next opportunity ¢
page 225.
'l:7;,.. Engine oil sensor defective
• Oil le vel! Sen sor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact yo ur author­
ized Audi dealer and have the oil sensor inspect­
ed . Until you have this done, check the oil level
each time you ref uel just to be on the safe s ide
¢ page 225.
!? Engine speed limitation
Applies to vehicles: with engine speed limitation
II! Do not ex ce ed max . engine speed of XXXX
rpm
T he II! symbol illuminates when there is a n en­
gine co ntro l malfunction . The indicato r light ~
i n t he i nstr ument cluster also illum inates. The
engine speed is limited to the speed displayed in .,,.
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from transmitters in the v icinity of the vehi ­
cle working in the same frequency range
(e.g . a cell phone, rad io equipment).
- If you open the driver's door with the key
l eft in the ign ition lock, a chime will sound .
This is your reminder to remove the key and
l ock the door.
- For security reasons, replacement keys are
on ly available from Audi dea lers.
- For Declarat ion of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
¢page 284.
Check light and battery in the master key
F ig . 26 Remote master key
Check light in the maste r key
The check light @¢ fig. 26 in the master key
provides informat ion about different conditions.
.,. The check light comes on b riefly once when a
button is pressed, and dur ing an "inqui ry" by
the conven ience key system.
.,. If the check light does not come on, the battery
is dead and has to be replaced. In addition,
when the battery is dead the
!I symbo l ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display as well
as the message:
Please change k ey battery .
Ma ster key b attery repl ace ment
.,. Pull the mechan ica l key out of the master key
¢ page 37 .
.,. Press the release button ®¢ fig. 26 on the
battery holder and at the same time pull the
battery holder out of the master key i n the di-
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~ .,. Install the new battery CR 2032 with the"+"
; s ign fa cing down.
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Open ing and clo sing
.,. Push the battery holder carefully into the mas­
ter key .
.,. Insta ll the mechanical key .
@ For the sake of the en vironment
D ispose of dead batter ies prope rly so as not
to po llute the environment .
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The replacement battery must be the same
specification as the origina l.
Removing the mechanical key
Fig . 27 Remote master key: Re mov ing the mechanical key
.,. Press the release b utton @¢ fig. 2 7.
.,. Pull the mechanical key ® out of the master
key.
U sing the mec hanical key, you can:
- lock and unlock the glove compartment
¢page 78.
- lock and unlock the vehicle manually
¢ page 41 if this should not be possible with
th e mast er key.
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Lights and Vi sion
Lights and Vision
Exterior Lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Fig. 46 Inst rume nt pane l: ligh t sw itc h
Sw itch ing on AUTO -Automati c headlight
controls
• Turn the light switch to AUTO ¢ fig . 46 .
Sw itch ing on the side m arker lights
• Turn the light switch to ;o o: .
Switching on low beams
• Turn the light swit ch to io.
Switch ing off the lights
• Turn the ligh t sw itch to 0 .
The low beams only illuminate with the ignition
t urned on.
With the side marker lights or headlights switch­
ed on , the symbol next to the light switch illumi­
nates
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AU TO - Automatic headlight control
W ith the swi tch i n the AUTO position, the low
beams are switched o n automatically depend ing
on the ambient light, fo r example in a tunnel, at
dusk and when it is raining or sno win g . When th e
low beams are switched on, the
oe> o: symbol comes
on . The low beams rema in switched on regard­
less of the amb ient light when you turn on the
fog lights .
When you turn
off the ignition, the low beams
are automatically switched
off .
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ro l, you also have
t he high-b eam function available . However , if you
have not switched high beams back to low beams
while dr iving with automatic headlight control ,
on ly the low beams come on the next time you
turn o n automatic headlight control. In order to
r etu rn to high beams again, you f irs t h ave to pull
the high beam lever back to the no rma l posit ion
and t hen push the lever forwa rd .
Light sensor malfunction
In the event o f a light sensor malfunction, the
driver is notified in the instrument cluster dis ­
play:
El Automatic headlights / automatic wipers
defective
For safety reasons, the low beams are turned on
permanently with the switch in
AUTO . However,
you can continue to turn the lights o n and
off us­
i ng the light switch. Have the light sensor
checked as soon as possib le at an authorized Audi
dealer or other qualified wo rkshop.
_&, WARNING
- Automatic headlights are only intended to
as sis t the driver. T hey do no t re lieve the
driver of his re sponsibili ty to c heck th e
headligh ts and to turn them o n manually
according to the c urrent light and visibility
conditions . For e xamp le, fog cannot be de­
tected by the light sensors. So always switch
on t he headlights
io unde r these weather
conditions and whe n driving in the dark .
- Cras hes can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by ot her motorists. Always turn on the
headl ights so that you ca n se e ahead a nd so
that others can se e yo ur car fro m the back.
- Please obey all laws when usi ng the lighting
sys tems described her e.
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- The light sensor for headlight control is lo ­
cated in the rear v iew mirror mount . You
should therefore not app ly any st ickers to
the windsh ield in this area in o rder to pre­
vent malfunctions or fail ures.

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-your vehicle is being towed by a tow truck or
if you are towing another vehicle behind
you.
Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever on the le~ side of the steering column
is used to operate the turn signals and the high
beam as well as the headlight flasher.
Fig. SO Turn s ignal a nd high beam lever
The turn s ignal and high beam lever has the fol·
lowing functions:
Turn signals ¢1 ¢
• Lift the lever up all the way o fig. 50 (D to use
the right turn s ignals, or push the lever down
all the way @to use the left turn signals .
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• Move the lever (up or down) just to the point of
resistance to use the turn signals for as long as
you need them, for example when changing
lanes.
• Move the lever (up or down) just to the point of
resistance and then release it right away to
make the turn signals blink
three times. You
can use this feature for example when changing
lanes on highways.
High beam gD
• Push the lever forward @ to switch on the high
beam.
• Pull the lever back towards you to switch off
the high beam.
Headlight flasher ~D
• Pull the lever toward the steering wheel@ to
use the head light flasher .
Lights and Vision
Notes on these features
-The turn signals only work w ith the ignition
turned on. The indicator lights
II orlll in the
instrument cluster
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- After you have turned a corner, the turn signal
switches off automatically.
- The
high beam works only when the headlights
are on. The indicator light
SI in the instrument
cluster illuminates when the high beams are
on.
- The
headlight flasher works only as long as you
hold the lever· even if there are no lights
turned on. The indicator light
SI in the instru­
ment cluster illuminates when you use the
headlight flasher .
A WARNING
-Do not use the high beam or headlight flasher
i f you know that these could blind oncoming
traffic.
Interior lighting
Front/rear interior lights
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Fig. Sl Front headline r: inter ior lighting controls
Fig. S2 Rear headliner : rea r read ing lig h ts
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