2016 AUDI Q5 instrument cluster

Driver information system
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when
your next service is due.
Fig. 14 Instrument cluste r: Service interva l d isp lay
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The schedule for the next oil change or inspec­
tion is calculated automatically and displayed ac­
cordingly . The display works in two stag es:
Service reminder
30 days before the next se rvice is due, a service
reminder appears in the d isplay when yo u turn on
the ignition
~ fig. 14.
After about 5 seconds the display switches back
to normal. The distance and time remain ing are
updated each time the ignition is turned on until
the date due for service is reached.
Service due
When the due date for serv ice is reached, the
message
Service due! appears in the instrument
cluster immediately after yo u turn on the igni­
tion. Additionally, a warning tone sounds . After
about
5 seconds the display switches back to nor­
mal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can
be shown in the radio or MMI* display by select­
ing the serv ice interval d isplay in the car menu .
Select
ICARI function button > Service interval
display
or I CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button > Servicing & checks > Service in·
tervals .
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the corre ­
sponding service schedule after perform ing the
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appropriate service on your vehicle . You also have
the possibility to reset the oil change schedule
after having performed an oil change accord ing
to Audi specifications. Select
I CAR I function but­
ton >
Service interval display > Reset oil change
interval
or ICARI function button> Car systems*
control button > Servicing & checks > Service in·
tervals
> Reset oil change interval.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change display when you
have completed an o il change.
- If you disconnect the battery term inals, no
calculations can be made for the se rvice in ·
terval display dur ing this time and no serv­
ice rem inder will appear. Remember that
observ ing the proper service intervals is vi­
tally impo rtant to extending the life of your
vehicle, particularly the engine, and main­
ta ining its va lue. Do not exceed the time in­
terval for the next service, even if the vehi­
cle mileage is low.
(D Tips
The information in the Service Reminder re­
mains stored even when the vehicle batte ry is
disconnected.
On-board computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you information on cur­
rent and average fuel mileage , average speed,
fuel range and driving time .
Fig. 15 Tri p comp uter d isplay: Average fue l mileage

Driver information system
Operation
The trip computer is controlled by two switches
on the windshield wiper lever .
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Fig. 17 Windshield wiper lever: contro ls for t he t rip com­
puter
Operating
.. To display the trip computer memory levels,
press the
I RESET ! button®<=> fig. 17 repeated­
ly until the des ired memory level is shown in
the d isplay .
.. To display tr ip information within a memory
level, press the top or bottom part of the func­
tion select ion switch @.
The trip computer will not operate unless the ig­ n ition is on. When you turn on the ign ition, the
function that was in use when you last turned the
ignit ion off wil l be displayed.
In addition to information about the trip comput­
er (tr ip computer 1, 2 and the effic iency pro­
gram*) , informat ion about other systems can al­
so be shown in the disp lay. To switch the disp lay
between the d ifferent information, tap the
I RESET I button® briefly.
Resetting values to zero
.. Select a va lue in the desired tr ip computer or in
the efficiency program* .
.,. Press and hold the
I RESET 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 dele ted, then
the values in the efficiency program* will 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 MM!*
¢ page 24.
(D Tips
All stored values will be lost if t he 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 what information
from the trip computer should be shown in the
instrument 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 .
(D Tips
-Th is function is not available on all vehicles.
- The 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 illuminates 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 doe s 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 accelera­
tions) and have the condition corrected. Contact
your authorized Audi dealer.
If the light illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
iter may a lso 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 215.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 21 Loca tion of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components
of your 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 M IL light may also illuminate if there is a
l eak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illum inates after a refueling, stop the
vehicle and make sure the fuel f iller cap is prop­
erly closed (only vehicles with gasoline engine)
c:::> page 215.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor­
ed data can only be displayed using special diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD).
In order to connect the special 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 risk of a colli­
sion!
Electronic speed limiter
Your vehicle may be factory equipped with tires
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) . This 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 operat ­
ed at excessive speeds, your veh icle 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 241.
If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) ¢•will illuminate. If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
SQS
Your vehicle's top speed is electronically limited
to 155 mph (250 km/h).
If the engine control un it rece ives faulty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator .,..

Driver information system
Ignition lock malfunction
<=>page 34
Adaptive dampers*
c:> page 34
Windshield wiper defective
c:>page34
Tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem* Loss of tire pressure
c:>page252
Tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem* System not available
c:>page252
Automatic transmission mal­
function
<=> page 126
Hybrid drive*
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The speed warnings warning threshold
J raj
and warning threshold 2 ISi are also yellow
symbols in some models. The warning is al­
ways shown as a small symbol in the upper
area of the display
c:> page 94.
-?e Key not in vehicle
Applies to veh icles: w ith Conven ie nce 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 engine 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 ignition after stopping the
engine and you also cannot start the engine
again . You also cannot lock the vehicle from the
outside .
l) - : USA models only
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·@ Light/rain sensor defective
fl Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers
defective
If the symbol illum inates, the light sensor has
failed. For safety reasons the low beams are
turned on permanently with the switch in
AUTO.
However, you can continue to turn the lights on
and off using the light switch. In the case of a de­
fect in the rain sensor, the windshield wiper lever
functions are still available. Have the light/rain
sensor checked as soon as possible by an author­ ized Audi dealer.
(0) Worn brake pads
£i1 Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately
contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected. On USA models the warning light
£i1 comes on to­
gether with the warning light
1111. Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must a lways be replaced at
the same time.
_8. WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury.
-If the warning light £i1 and the warning
light
llll1 l with the message Brake pads!
comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop to have all
brake pads checked or replaced if necessary.
~l}D 10$ 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 failed, the indicator
light turns on to indicate the location on the vehi-
cle.
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,...., IJ-If a rear fog lamp has failed, the indicator
light tu rns on to indicate the location on the vehi­
cle.
Vehicle light s: System fault!
If the message appears, there is a ma lfunction in
the head lights or light switch.
Drive to your authorized Aud i dealer immediately
to have the malfunct ion corrected .
A WARNING
-Light bu lbs are pressur ized and could ex­
plode while they are being changed caus ing
ser ious persona l injury.
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- Work with due care when handling the high­
voltage section of gas dis charge (xenon)
ligh ts*. Failure to do so co uld result in death
or serious injury .
@ Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connect ion re­
pa ired by yo ur autho rized Aud i Serv ice depart­
men t.
<:;::> Windshield washer flu id level too low
llt Plea se refill washer fluid
If the symbol illumi nates, add w indshield was her
fluid to the washer system and also to the head­
light washer system
c::> page 233 .
Bil Fuel supply too low
When the liD symbol i llum inates, this means
there are about 2.6 ga llons ( 10 liters) of fue l left
in the fuel tank. Time to refuel!
c::> page 214.
If the symbol lights up, even when there is amp le
fuel in the tank, and the text
Fuel tank sy stem
malfun ction! Contact deale r
appears in the dis­
p lay, there is a fault in the system. Contact an au­
thor ized Audi dealer to have the fault rect ified.
D Battery voltage
If battery power drops into the range where it
can limit the ab il ity of the engine to start, th is
the symbol (•) ;ippears in the instrument cluster
Dri ver informa tion system
display with the following driver message Lo w
batter y: Batte ry will be char ged while dri ving.
While t his driver notification is disp layed , you
have to be prepared for limited start ing capabili ­
ty .
Driver message appears and goes out again
If this d rive r message appea rs after the ignition
is turned on or while d riving a nd it goes ou t again
after a whi le, the battery has been adequately re ­
charged .
Driver message appears and does not go out
again
If this drive r notificat ion appea rs after the igni­
tion is tu rned on or while driv ing and does not go
out again, the battery's state of charge is not 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
c::> page 224 .
'l:7;,.. Engine oil sensor defective
• Oil le vel! Sen sor defecti ve
If the symbol illuminates, contact your author­
ized Audi dea ler and have the oil sensor inspect­
ed . Until you have this done, check the oil level
each time you refuel just to be on the safe side
c::> page 224.
! ? Engine speed limitation
Applies to vehicles: with engine speed limitation
II! Do not exceed max. engine spe ed of XXXX
rpm
T he II! symbol illuminates when there is an en­
gine co ntrol malf unct ion. The indi cator light ~
in t he i nstr ument cluster also illum ina tes. The
engine speed is limited to the speed displayed in ..,.
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from transmitters in the vicinity of the vehi ­
cle work ing in the same frequency range
(e .g . a cell p hone, radio equipment) .
- If yo u open the dr iver's doo r with t he key
l eft in the ignition Lock, a chime w ill sound.
This is your remi nder to remove the key and
l ock the door.
- Fo r security reasons, replacement keys are
on ly availab le from Audi dealers.
- Fo r De claration of Comp liance to U nite d
States FCC and Ind ustry Canada reg ulations
r:=> page283 .
Check light and battery in the master key
Fig. 26 Re mote mast er key
Check light in the master key
The check light@q fig. 26 in t he master key
p rovides information abo ut different condit ions .
.,. The check light co m es on briefly on ce when a
button is pressed, and dur ing an " in qu iry" by
the conven ience key system .
.,. If the check light does not come on, the batte ry
is dead and has to be replaced. In ad dition,
when the battery is dead
the m symbol ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display as well
as the message :
Please change key battery .
Master key battery replacement
.,. Pull the mechan ica l key out of the master key
c=> page 37 .
.,. Press the release button @ r=> fig. 26 on the
batte ry holder and at the same time pu ll th e
batte ry holder out of t he maste r key in the di-
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~ .,. In stall the new battery CR 2032 w ith the "+"
; s ign f acing dow n.
Open ing and closing
.,. Push the batt ery ho lder caref ully into the mas­
ter key.
.,. Insta ll the mechanical key .
@ For the sake of the environment
Dis pose of dead batter ies properly so as not
to po llute t he environment.
@ Tips
The re placeme nt ba tte ry mus t be the same
s p ec ificat ion as t he o rigina l.
Removing the mechanical key
Fig. 27 Remote maste r key: Re mov ing the mecha nical key
.,. Press the re le a se but ton @ r=> fig. 2 7.
.,. Pull the me chanical key @ out of the master
key .
U sing th e mec hanical key, yo u ca n:
- lock and unlock the glove compartment
c=> page 78 .
-lock and unlock the vehicle manua lly
c=> page 41 if this should no t be possible with
t h e m aster k ey .
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Lights and Vision
Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Fig. 46 Instrument panel: l ight sw itch
S wi tch in g on AUTO· Automatic headlight
controls
• Turn the light switch to AUTO c> fig. 46 .
Sw itch ing on the side marke r lights
• Turn the light switch to ~o o:.
Switching on low beams
• Turn the light swi tch to io.
Sw itch ing off the lights
• Turn the light switch to 0.
The low beams only illuminate with the ignition
turned on.
With the side marker lights or headlights switch­
ed on, the symbol next to the light switch i llumi­
nates
~oo~.
AU TO -Automatic headlight control
W ith the swi tch in the AUTO posit io n, the low
beams are switched on automat ic all y depending
on the ambient light, fo r example in a tunnel, at
dusk and when it is raining or snowing. When the
low beams are switched on, the
~oo~ symbol
comes on. The low beams remain switched on re­
gardless of the amb ient light when you turn on
the fog lights .
When you turn off the ignition , the low beams
are automat ically switched off .
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With automatic head light cont rol, you also have
the high-beam function available. However, if
you have not switched high beams back to low beams while driving with automatic headlight
contro l, only the low beams come on the next
time you turn on automatic headlight control. In
o rder to return to h igh beams agai n, you first
have to pull the hig h beam lever back to the nor­
mal pos it ion and then push the leve r fo rwa rd.
Light sen sor malfunction
In the event of a light sensor malfunction, the
dr ive r is notified in the instrument cluster dis ­
play:
El Automat ic headlights / auto matic wipers
defective
For safety reasons, the low beams are turned on
permanently with the switch in
AU TO . However,
you can contin ue to turn the lights on and off us­
i ng t he light switch. Have the light sensor
checked as soon as poss ible at an autho rized Aud i
dealer or other qualified workshop .
_&, WARNING
-Automatic headlights are only inte nded to
assis t the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of his respon sib ility to check the
headligh ts a nd to turn them o n manually
according to the cur rent light an d visibility
conditions. For example, fog cannot be de­
tected by the light sensors. So a lways switch
on t he headlights
io under these weather
conditions and when driving in the dark .
- Crashes ca n happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists. Always turn on the
headl igh ts so that you ca n see ahead a nd so
that others can see yo ur car from the back.
- Please obey all laws w hen us ing the lighting
sys tems described here.
@ Tips
- The light sensor for headlight control is lo­
cated in the rear view m irror mount. You
should therefore not apply any stickers to
the windsh ield in this area i n order 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 Tu rn signal and high bea m lever
The turn s ignal and high beam lever has the fol·
lowing functions:
Turn signals ¢¢
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• Lift the lever up all the way¢ fig. 50 (D to use
t h e right turn s ignals, or push the lever down
all the way @to use the left turn signals .
Auto-blink
• Move the lever (up or down) just to the point of
resistance to use the turn signa ls 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 s ignals blink
three times. You
can use this feature for example when changing
l anes on highways.
High beam ~D
• Push the lever forward@ to switch on the high
beam.
• Pull the lever back towa rds yo u to switch off
the high beam .
Headlight flasher ~D
• Pull the lever toward the steering wheel© to
u se the head light flasher .
Lights and V ision
Notes on these features
-The turn signals only work w ith the ignition
turned on. The indicato r lights
II or II in the
instr ument cluster ¢
page 14 also blink.
- After you have turned a corner, the turn signa l
switches off automatically.
- The
high beam wo rks on ly when the headlights
are on. The indicator light
II in the instrument
cluster illuminates when the high beams are
on.
- The
headlight flasher works only as long as yo u
hold the lever· even if there are no lights
turned on . The indicator light
II in the instru­
ment cluster illuminates when you use the
headlight flasher .
A WARNING
-Do not use the high beam or head light flasher
i f you know that these could blind oncoming
traffic.
Interior lighting
Front /rear interior lights
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Fig. 51 Front head line r: in ter io r light ing cont rols
Fig. 52 Rear headliner: rear read ing lights
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