2015 AUDI Q5 ESP

About this Owner's Manual
This manual contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings for using your ve­ h icle.
Keep th is manual in your veh icle at all times. Th is
is especially important if you loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.
This owner's manua l describes the
equipment
range
specified for this mode l at the tim e of
printing. Individua l equipment options described
may only be available at a later date or may only
be offered in certain countries.
Some sect ions in this manua l do not apply to all
vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the section indicates the
validity, for example
"Applies to vehicles: with Audi s ide ass ist". Op ­
tional or vehicle-spec ific equipment is a lso identi ­
fied with an asterisk"*".
The
illustrations are designed as a general guide
and on your vehicle may look slight ly different
than what is illustrated.
There is a
Table of Contents at the beginning of
this owner's manua l that lists all of the topics
covered in this book in the order that they ap­
pear. There is also an alphabetical
Inde x at the
end of this owner's manual.
All
directions, such as "left", "right", "front" and
"rear", are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
* Optiona l or vehicle -specific equipment
.,._ The section continues on the next page.
~ .&. Cross reference to a "WARNI NG" w ith in a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outs ide of the sect ion.
&, WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se­
rious persona l injury or death.
([) Note
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Text with this symbol contains information
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve­
hicle.
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® For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbo l contains information on
protecting the environment.
@ Tips
Text with this symbo l contains additional use­
ful information.

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@ Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed towing
hitch or a trailer hitch that was installed later
according to factory specifications, the trailer
turn signal assembly is actuated.
~ Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put
on your safety belt.
The . warning/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on to remind the driver
and (on USA models only) any front passenger to
put on the safety belt. Additionally, an audible
warning tone will also sound .
For more Information ¢
page 144, Safety belt
warning light.
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part of
the On -Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system . The
symbol ¢4 lights up when the ignition is turned
on and w ill turn off after the engine has started
and has settled at a constant idle speed. This in­
dicates that the MIL is working properly .
The warning light illuminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have the
mal funct ion corrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate (only vehicles
with gasoline engine)
¢page 216.
For more informat ion ¢ page 26.
[D High beam
The . warning/ind icator light illuminates when
the high beams are on or when you use the head­
light flasher. For more info rmation about using
the high beams, see
~ page 55.
Instruments and indicator lights
CRUISE/•(-) Cruise control
The (~jll)~i* (USA models) ;Bl (Canada models)
warning/ind icator light illuminates when the
cruise control is activated.
ABS/{ @) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The~ (USA models) !(iJ (Canada mode ls)
warning/indicator light will come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. The
light will go out after an automatic check se­
quence is comp leted .
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
-The warning/indicator light does not illum inate
when you sw itch on the ignit ion.
- The warning/indicator light does not go out af­
ter a few seconds.
- The warning/ indicator light illum inates while
driving .
The brake system will still respond even with·
out the assistance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re­
store full braking performance.
For more infor­
mation regarding the ABS
~page 191.
The ABS warning light and the brake warning
light come on together . The ABS will not work
and you will notice a change in braking re­
sponse and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light¢ page 18 and the
ABS warning illum inate
together there may be a
malfunction in the ABS, and there may also be a
malfunction in the brake system itself~ ,&..
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake sys ­
tem
the warning/ind icator light 1111 (USA mod­
els)/ . (Canada mode ls) in the instrument clus­
ter flashes. By press ing the
!SE TI button, you can
bring up a dr iver message which exp lains the
malfunction in more detail. Please note
~page 28.
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A WARNING ,~
- If the 1111 (USA models)/ . (Canada mod­
els) brake system indicator light turns on to­
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed. Functions that stabilize the ve­
hicle are no longer available. This could
cause the vehicle to swerve and increase the
risk of sliding. Drive carefully to the nearest
authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop and have the malfunction correct­
ed.
- If the brake warning/indicator light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park­
ing brake is released, or lights up while you
are driving, the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair facility and have the
brake system inspected.
- Always keep in mind that after several brake
applications, you will need greater pressure
on the brake pedal to stop your vehicle. Do
not rely on strained brakes to respond with
maximum stopping power in critical situa­
tions. You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by
fading brakes could lead to an accident.
Instruments and indicator lights
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Outside temperature display
Fig. 11 Display: outside temperature
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At temperatures below 39 °F (+4 °C), a snowf lake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis­
play.
It is intended to rem ind the driver to pay
specia l attent ion to
ic e on the r oad .
If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are driving at
a very low speed, the temperature shown in the
d isplay m ight be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature. This is caused by the heat be ing radiated from the eng ine.
The unit of measurement for the temperature
can be set in either °For in °Con the
MMI* or on
the radio control unit. The outs ide temperature
d isp lay automatically shows the unit of meas ure­
ment that has been set. For add itional info rma­
tion, see the
MMI * or the radio instruction man ­
ua l.
_& WARNING
-Never use the outside temperature d isp lay
to determine if a road surface is icy or not.
Keep in m ind that road surfaces, especially
br idges and overpasses, could be ice covered
and slippery even at an outs ide temperature
above 39 °F (+4 °C).
- Always remember, even if the "snowflake"
symbol ( ice warn ing) does not appear in the
display, black ice could be on the road.
-Always reduce your speed and dr ive with
special care in cold weather conditions when
the chance of encounteri ng icy road surfaces
in creases.
Dr iver inform atio n sy stem
Digital speedometer
Fig. 12 Display: Digital speedometer
Current speed appears in the display. Speed is
shown in
1 mph increme nts (USA models) or 1
km/h increments (Canada models).
You can switch the display from miles to kilome­
ters and vice versa via the radio or
MMI*.
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the
trunk lid have been left open.
Fig. 13 Display: Open door· a nd trunk lid wa rning
~.., 0 .,, 0 er. 0) m
The Open Door/Trunk L id war ning displays if even
one doo r, the hood or the t runk lid is open. This
symbol a lso shows
which door or lid has no t been
closed
~fig. 13.
As soon as the doo r, the hood and the trun k lid
are closed properly, the door and trunk lid warn­
ing turns off and the selected driver information
system f unctions are displayed aga in .
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Driver information system
CJ) Note
Do not continue driving if the. symbo l ill u­
m inates. There is a malfunct ion in the engine
cooling system -you could damage your en­
gine.
9=:;r: Engine oil pressure malfunction
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol re­
quires immediate service or repair. Driving with a
low oil pressure indication is likely to cause se­
vere engine damage .
If the . symbol on the display flashes, the en­
g ine oil pressure is too low. A driver message ap­
pears as well to explain the malfunction in more
deta il. The dr iver warning goes out after about 5
seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by
p ress ing the
ISETI but to n again.
Turn off engine! Oil pressure too low
• Stop the vehicle .
• Turn the eng ine off .
• Check the eng ine oil level
c::, page 225.
• Contact your authorized Audi dealer for ass is -
tance if necessary.
Engine oil level too low
If the engine o il level is too low, add engine oi l
c::, page 225.
Engine oil level correct
If the symbol . flashes even though the engine
oil level is correct, please contact your nearest
authorized Audi Dealer for assistance. Do not
continue driving . Do not leave the engine running
idle, either.
(D Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol. is not
an indicator for a low engine oil level. Do
not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in
your engine at regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and always before
going on a long trip.
- The yellow oil level warning indication
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requires oil refill or workshop service with­
out delay. Do not wait until the red oil
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pressure warning • starts to flash before
you respond to the low oil level warning
II. By then, your engine may already have
suffered serious damage.
~ ... Fill engine oil now
WARNING: Please add oil immediately
If the . symbol lights up , then the oil has to be
replenished right now
c::, page 225.
@-Steering malfunction
If there is a malfunction in the electronic steer ­
ing column lock, the steering cannot be un­
locked.
If the . symbol in th e disp lay blinks, there is a
malfunction in the electronic steering co lumn
l ock. A driver message appears as well to exp lain
the malfunct ion in more deta il. The dr iver warn­
i ng goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be
brought up at any time by pressing the
ISE TI but ­
ton again .
Steering defective! Do not drive vehicle!
• Contact your nearest authorized Audi dealer.
• Do
not tow your vehicle .
A WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed in the event
of a malfunction in the electronic steering co l­
umn lock because it cannot be steered due to
the locked steering. If it is towed with the
steering locked, there is the risk of an acci­
dent.
© -Ignition lock malfunct ion
A malfunction in the ignition lock must be re­
paired immediately.
If the . symbo l in the display blinks, there is a
malfunction in the electronic ignition lock. A driv ­
er message appears as well to explai n the mal­
funct ion in more deta il. The driver warning goes
out after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought
up at any time by pressing the
ISETI button again.
Ignition lock defective. Contact dealer! ll-

Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
F ig . 25 Key set
@ Master key with remote control and
integrated mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle and
start the engine w ith the master key with remote
contro l. A mechanical key is integ rated in the
maste r key
¢page 37 .
@ Eme rgency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use . It shou ld only be used in an emergency .
Keep it in a safe place and do not carry it on your
key ring.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authorized Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disabled.
Be sure to bring all your keys with you .
Number of key s
You ca n inquire about the number of assigned
keys to your vehicle¢
page 11. This allows you to
make sure you have received all of the keys when
you purchase a used vehicle . Depending on the
veh icle equ ipment level , th is function may also
be performed in the
MM I* . To do this, se lect:
ICARI function button > Car systems * control b ut­
ton
> Servicing & c h eck s> Programmed key s.
Data in the master key
During dr iv ing, serv ice and ma intenance-relevant
data is continuously stored on you r mas ter key.
Your Audi service adviser can read o ut this data
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and te ll yo u about the work you r vehicle needs .
This applies also to vehicles with Convenience key* .
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recomme nded
that each perso n always uses "their own" master
key. When the ignition is tu rne d off or when the
vehicle is locked, persona l convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key.
- Climate cont ro l
- Centra l locking system
- Sea t memory*
- Parki ng system*
- Adaptive cru ise cont rol*
- Audi side assist*
- Aud i drive se lect *
The store d settings are au toma tic ally reca lled
when you unlock the vehi cle, when yo u open the
doors or when yo u turn on the ignition.
A WARNING
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- Do not leave your ve hicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock. Entry by una u­
thorized persons could endanger you or re­
sult in theft or damage the ve hicle. Always
loc k all doors and take the key .
- Do not leave ch ild ren unattended in the ve­
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys .
Ungua rded access to the keys provides chil­
dren the opportu nity to s tart the engine
a nd/or ac tiva te ve hicle sys te m s su ch as the
power w ind ow s etc. Unsup ervised op eration
of any vehicle system by childre n can resul t
in ser ious injury.
- Do not remove the key fr om the ign ition lock
until the ve hicle has come to a com plete
sto p. Otherwise the steering co lumn lock
could suddenly engage -causing the risk of
an accident.
(D Tips
- The operation o f the remote con trol key ca n
be temporarily d isrupted by interference .,..

Opening and closing
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
inside
Fig. 32 Drive r's door : power lo ckin g sw it ch
• Press the button 0 to unlock the vehicle
~ fig. 32.
• Press the button Qj to lock the vehicle ~.&, .
You will find a power locking switch in each door .
You can
lo ck and unlock the veh icle using the
sw itches in the driver's or passenger's door
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fig. 32. You can only lo ck the veh icle using the
switches in the rear doors. If you lock the vehicle
using the power locking switch , please note the
following:
- You cannot open the doors o r the rear lid from
the
outside (increased security, for example
when you are stopped at a red light) .
- The diodes in the power locking switches illumi­
nate when all the doors are closed and locked.
- Front doors: yo u can un lock and open the doors
from the inside by pulling on the door handle.
- Rear doo rs: pull the door handle
once to re­
lease the lock. Pull the hand le
again to open
the door.
- If you have a crash and the airbag is act ivated,
the doors automatically un lock.
A WARNING
- The power locking sw itch works with the ig­
nition off and automatically locks the entire
vehicle when it is actuated.
- On a vehicle locked from the outs ide the
power locking system switch is inoperative.
- Locked doors make it more difficu lt for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk. Do not leave anyone
behind in the vehicle, especially children.
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@ Tips
Your vehicle is locked automatica lly at a speed
of 9 mph ( 15 km/h) (Auto locking)¢
page 38.
You can unlock the vehicle again using the
opening function in the power locking system
switch .
Emergency locking of the doors
Each door mus t be locked separately if the pow­
er locking sys tem fails.
Fig. 33 Door : Emerge ncy lo ckin g
An emergency lock is located on the front end of
the passenger's door and the rear doors (only
visible when door is open).
• Take the mechanical key out of the master key
¢page 37 .
• Pull the cover cap out of the opening ¢ fig. 33.
• Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it all
the way to the right (right door) or left (left
door) .
Once the door has been closed, it can no longer
be opened from the outside. The door can be
opened from th e inside by pulling the door han­
dle. If the child safety lock in a rear door is acti­
vated , you must first pull the door handle on the
inside . T hen you can open the door from the out­
s ide .

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Opening and closing rear
lid
Fig. 34 Driver's door: remote rear lid release
Fig. 35 Position of handle in the rear l id
Opening the luggage compartment l id
.,. Press the button <:::::5 on the master key for at
least one second, or
.. Pull the release button
<:::::5 in the driver's door
c:>fig . 34, or
.,. Press the handle in the luggage compartment
lid
c:> fig. 35 .
.. The luggage compartment lid unlocks.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
.. Use the inside grip to pull the rear lid down and
allow it to drop gently to close it
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A WARNING
-After closing the rear lid, always pull up on
it to make sure that it is properly closed .
Otherwise it could open suddenly when the
vehicle is mov ing.
- To help prevent po isonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep
the rear lid closed while driving. Never
transport objects larger than those which fit
Opening and closing
completely into the luggage area, because
then the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended espe­
cially with the rear lid left open. A child
could crawl into the car through the luggage
compartment and pull the lid shut, becom­ ing trapped and unable to get out. To reduce
the risk of personal injury, never let children
play in or around your vehicle. Always keep
the rear lid as well as the vehicle doors
closed when not in use.
-Always ensure that no one is within range of
the rear lid when it is moving, in particular
close to the hinges -fingers or hands can be
pinched.
(0 Tips
When the vehicle is locked, the luggage com­
partment lid can be unlocked separately by
pressing the button
<:::::5 on the master key.
When the luggage compartment lid is closed
again, it locks automatically .
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