2017 AUDI Q5 ignition

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It is normal for the oil consumption of a new en­
gine to reach its lowest value after a certain mile­
age has been driven .
You must drive your vehicle abo ut 3,000 miles
(5,000 k ilometers) before you can proper ly as ­
sess oi l cons umption.
This a lso applies to fuel consumption and engine
ou tput.
(y Note
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordan ce with the servi ce recommend a­
tions in yo ur Warranty
& Ma intenance book ­
l et. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
i mproper use of the vehicle will impair the
funct ion of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Em ission Control System unless ap­
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not a lter or remove any device, such as
heat shie lds, sw itches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Em ission Control System and other
i mportant vehicle components .
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips .
.. Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold
engine.
The engine and catalyt ic converter have to reach
their optimal
ope rating temperature to reduce
fuel consumption and noxious emissions effec­
t ively .
Just after starting, a co ld engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles per
ga llon (30-40 l/100 km). After about a half a
mile, fuel economy cl imbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km). After about
2 .5 miles (4 km), the engine is
at its proper operating temperature and fuel
economy has reac hed a norma l level. So you can
see that you sho uld avo id short t rips w henever
possib le.
Driving and the envir onment
The out side tempe rature is a lso crit ica l in this re­
gard . Your car consumes more fuel in the winter
than in the summer .
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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value.
It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi­
soning .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmentally-friend­
ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­ hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once road salt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash ­
er, always follow the operating instructions pro­
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun­
roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi­
al, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of
at least 16 inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off . Follow instruc­
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth .
Rinse the veh icle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois .
A WARNING
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- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car

Fuel and R efue li ng
_& WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never car ­
ry additional fuel containers in you r car. Gas
canisters and other containers used to trans­
port fuel can be dangerous . Such containers,
full or empty, may leak and could cause a fire
in a collision. If you must transport fuel to
use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc.,
be very careful and a lways observe local and
state laws regarding the use, transportation
and sto rage of such fue l conta iners. Make cer­
tain the container meets industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852 -86) .
(D Note
Never drive you r vehicle unt il the fuel tank is
comp letely empty. The irregular supply of
fue l can cause m isfiring. Gasoline cou ld enter
the exhaust system and damage the catalytic
converter.
Refuelling
Fig. 189 Right rear veh icle side: Opening the fuel filler flap
Fig. 190 Fuel filler flap wit h attac hed fuel cap
When activating the central locking, the fuel f ill­
er flap is automatically unlocked o r locked. Re­
fuel the vehicle with the ignition turned
off.
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Taking th e fue l cap off
.. Press the left side of the fuel fi ller flap to open
it
¢ fig. 189 -ar row-.
.. Unscrew fuel cap counter-clockwise and hang it
on the fuel filler flap¢
fig. 190 .
.. Check the label on the inside of the fuel filler
flap to determine if the vehicle must be fueled
w ith gasoline or diesel fuel.
Refuelling procedur e
.. Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump
into the fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
.. Select a medium refuelling rate so that the
nozzle switches off automatically when the
tank is full.
Putting th e fu el c ap b ack o n
.. After filling your tank, twist the fuel cap clock-
wise as far as it will go.
.. Close the fuel filler flap.
To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel
tank always close fuel cap properly and com­
plete ly. An improperly closed fuel filler cap may
also cause the MIL lamp¢
page 23 to come on
(only vehicles with gasoline engine).
_& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can
cause fire, explos ion and severe burns.
- Fuel is highly flammable and can cause se­
vere burns and other injuries.
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- Fa ilure to shut the engine off while refuel­
ing and/or to insert the pump nozzle fully into the fue l filler neck could cause fuel to
spray out of fi ller neck or to overflow. Fue l
spray and ove rflowing f uel can ca use a fire .
- Never use a ce llular telephone while refuel­
ing. The electromagnetic radiation can
cause sparks t hat can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
- Never get back into your vehicle whi le refu­
eling. If in exceptional circumstances you
must get back in your vehicle wh ile refuel­
ing, make certain that you close the door
and touch metal to discharge static electric-
ity before touching t he f iller nozzle again. .,_

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Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released during refueling.
- Never smoke or have an open flame any­
where in or near your vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
- For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you do not travel with a portable fuel
container in your vehicle. The container, full
or empty may leak and could cause a fire,
especially in a crash.
- If, under exceptional circumstances, you
must transport a portable fuel container,
please observe the follow ing :
- Never fill a portable fuel container while it
is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for exam­
ple, in the luggage compartment, or on
the trunk) . Static electricity can build up
while filling and can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire .
- Always p lace a portable fuel container on
the ground before filling.
- Always keep the filler nozzle completely
ins ide the portable container before and
during filling.
- If filling a portable container made of
metal, the filler nozzle must always be in
contact with the container . This will help
prevent static electric ity from discharg ing
and cause a fire .
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or lug­
gage compartment . Fuel vapors are h ighly
flammab le.
-Always observe local and state/provincial
laws regarding the use, storage and trans­
portation of fuel containers.
- Make certa in the fuel co nta iner meets in­
dustry standards (ANSI/ ASTM F852 -86) .
(D Note
If any fuel has spilled onto the car, it should
be removed immediately to prevent damage
to the paint .
@ For the sake of the environment
As soon as the correctly operated nozzle sw itches off automatically for the first time,
the tank is full. Do not try to add more fuel
Fuel and Refueling
because fuel may spill out. In addition, the
expansion space in the fuel tank will be filled -
causing the fue l to overflow when it becomes
warm and pollute the environment.
@ Tips
- Running your engine while refuelling may
cause vapors to escape or even cause fuel to
spill out of the tank. This would then shut
off the fuel nozzle before the tank is full.
- Do not refuel your vehicle with the ignition
turned on. The fuel gauge may otherwise not indicate the correct fuel level after refu­
elling .
- Diesel vehicles* are equipped with a diesel
m isfueling protector . It allows the vehicle
to be fueled only with a diesel fuel pump
nozzle. A worn or damaged nozzle or a noz­
zle that is too small may not be able to open
the diesel misfueling protector.
If this is the
case, try turning the nozzle before inserting
it in the fuel filler neck, use a different fuel
pump or see your authorized Audi dealer or
authorized repair facility for assistance.
- The fuel filler flap of your vehicle is not
locked when you lock the vehicle from the
inside.
Unlocking the fuel filler flap
by hand
You can open the fuel filler flap by hand if the
power locking system should fail.
Fig. 191 Lu ggage compa rtmen t: E merge ncy opening of
fu e t fitte r flap
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compartment.
.. Open the right side trim panel.
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Fuel and Refueling
"'Loosen the strap from its bracket and pu ll on it
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fig. 191 . Now you can open the fuel filler flap
as usual.
Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue/DEF)
General information
Applies to: veh icles w ith selective catalyt ic reduction
In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (Ad B lue/DEF) is injected into the
exhaust system before a nitrogen oxide catalytic
converter to reduce nitrogen emissions. The urea
solution is known as Ad Blue or DEF (Diesel Ex ­
haust Fluid) . AdBlue is used in the following.
The AdBlue is carried in a separate tank in the ve­
hicle. The Ad Blue usage accounts for approxi­ mately 0 .5% to 2.5% of the diesel fuel that is
used.
When a message about refilling the Ad Blue ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display, you must
refill the Ad Blue yourself or have it refilled by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility ¢ page 215.
(D} Tips
-The display indicates the distance remaining
that can be driven¢
page 214. If the Ad Bl­
ue tank is completely empty, the engine will
not start again after the ignition is switched
off.
-Ad Blue is required by law to operate this ve­
hicle.
Messages in the instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
The display indicates if the Ad Blue level is low or
if there is a system malfunction.
AdBlue level low
You will be informed if the Ad Blue in the tank
drops below a certain level.
Ad Blue /9 Refill Ad Blue. See owner's manual
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This message appears when there is only enough
Ad Blue left to drive the distance indicated in the
i nstrument cluster. Fill the Ad Blue.
AdBlue /9 Refill Ad Blue! No restart in x mi
(x km)! See owner's manual
This message appears when there is only enough
Ad Blue left to dr ive the distance indicated in the
i nst rument cluster. Fill the Ad Blue. Otherw ise
the engine will not start again if you stop it once
the distance indicated has been driven.
Refill Ad Blue! No restart! See own­
er's manual
This message appears when the Ad Blue tank is
empty . Fill the Ad Blue. Otherwise you will not be
able to start the engine again once you stop it.
The Ad Blue must be refilled when the amount in
the tank has reached the minimum leve l
¢ page 215, Filling AdBlue .
Incorrect filling/system malfunction
A message appears if the Ad Blue tank was filled
with a flu id other than Ad Blue and the system
has detected that the tank was filled incorrectly,
or if there is a system malfunction .
Ad Blue -I' AdBlue: Fault! No restart in x mi
(x km)! See owner's manual
This message appears when it is on ly possible to
drive the distance indicated in the instrument
cluster. Drive to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunct ion corrected. Otherw ise the eng ine
will not start again if you stop it once the dis­
tance indicated has been driven.
AdBlue: System fault No restart!
See owner's manual
This message appears if the system has detected
that the tank was filled incorrectly or that there
is a malfunction . Drive immediately to the near­
est authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct­
ed . Otherwise you will not be able to star t the en­
gine again once you stop it.

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Filling AdBlue
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Fig. 192 Right rear side of the vehicle : remov ing the AdBl­
ue cap
The Ad Blue tank opening is located nea r the die­
sel tank open ing. Add at least 1 gallon (3.8 lit­
e rs) of Ad Blue. This is the minimum amount re­
quired to ensure the system detects the refilling
and to start the engine. You can fill a maximum
of 6 gallons (23 liters) .
Requirement: the request to add Ad Blue must
appear in the instrument cluster display.
• Switch the ignition off.
• Open the tank fi ller door ¢
page 212.
• Turn the cap on the filler neck counter-clock­
wise using the whee l wrench from the vehicle
tool kit to remove it¢
fig . 192.
• Fill the Ad Blue using a bottle¢ page 215 or a
canister
c> page 216.
A WARNING
Ad Blue can irr itate the skin, eyes and resp ira­
tory system. If there is contact with the fluid,
flush immediately with plen ty of wate r. Con­
sult a physician if necessary.
CD Note
- Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any addi­
tives w ith the Ad Blue and do not d ilute it
with water.
- Do not add Ad B lue to the diesel tank or add
diesel fuel to the Ad Blue tank. Do not start
the engine under any circumstances if the
wrong fuel is filled in the tank. There is a
risk of damaging the fuel tank system and
Fue l an d Re fuelin g
the engine . See an authorized Audi dea ler or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
- Ad Blue attacks surfaces such as painted ve­
hicle components, p lastic and carpet. Re­
move the fluid as quickly as possible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water . If the
Ad Blue has already crystallized, use warm
water and a sponge. Ad Blue residue that is not removed w ill crystallize and can damage
the affected surface.
- Do not store refill bottles or canisters per­
manently in the vehicle . If the container
leaks, the escaping Ad Blue could damage
the vehicle interior.
- Do not al low Ad Blue to come into contact
w ith clothing.
If there is contact with the
fluid, flush immediately with plenty of wa­
ter.
© Tips
Fo llow the AdBl ue manufacturer's instruc­
tions for use and storage.
Refilling AdBlue with a bottle
Applies to: vehicles wit h selective catalytic reduction
• Remove the cap from the refill bott le ¢ A in
Filling AdBlue on page 215,
c> (D in Filling
AdBlue on page 215.
• Position the bottle on the filler tube and turn
the bottle clockwise until it stops turning.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle
to empty it . Cont inue pressing the bottom of
the bottle until it is empty or until fluid stops
f low ing into the tank.
• Remove the bott le and seal the f iller neck
¢ page 216, Completing AdBlue refill .
CD Note
Only use refill bottles that are approved for
your vehicle. Using other systems can cause AdB lue to leak.
(0 Tips
- You can obtain refill bo ttles from an author­
ized Aud i dea le r or authorized Audi Serv ice
Facility.
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Fuel and Refueling
-A permitted refill bott le contains approxi­
mately 0 .5 gallons (1.9 liters) of Ad Blue.
Refilling Ad Blue with a canister
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith select ive ca talyt ic reduction
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F ig. 193 Canister wit h attac hab le hose
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.., Remove the cover from the refill canister~ A
in Filling AdBlue on page 215, c>(D in Filling
AdBlue on page 215 .
... Secure the end of the hose (Don the opening in
the canister @ by turning the hose to the right.
... Remove the cap @from the other end of the
hose @.
"' Pos ition the end of the hose@ on the f iller
neck in the vehicle and turn the hose to the
right to tighten it.
.., Lift the canister up and then tip it. Continue
holding the can ister in a tipped position unti l it
is empty or until no mo re fluid flows into the
tank .
... Remove the canister and close the fi ller tube
c> page 216 , Completing AdBlue refill .
(D Note
Only use refill canisters that are approved for
your vehicle. Using other systems can cause
Ad Blue to leak.
@ Tips
- An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi repair facility can tell you which refill
can isters are approved for your vehicle.
- A permitted refill canister contains approxi­
mately 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of Ad B lue.
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· Completing AdBlue refill
App lies to : vehicles with selective cata lyt ic re du ction
Closing the filler neck
... Turn the cap on the filler neck to the right w ith
the wheel w rench until the cap clicks into place .
This tightens the cap to the specification ~
A
in Filling AdBlue on page 215, c>(D in Filling
AdBlue on page 215 .
... Then press on the left side of the tank door un-
til it latches.
After filling
The vehicle must be driven so that the system
recognizes that the Ad Blue was refilled. This can
take several minutes .
.., If there was no AdB lue left in the tank and a
range of
O mi (0 km ) was shown in the display,
sw itch the ignition on for about 30 seconds be­
fore starting the engine .
(D Tips
Ad Blue can freeze at very low temperatures.
If this happens, the system will not detect
that the Ad B lue was refilled and it will contin­
ue to inform you of the low Ad Blue level. The
message turns off as soon as the tank thaws
out again.

Checking and Filling
-Always let the engine cool down. Hot com­
ponents will burn skin on contact .
- To reduce the risk of being burned, never
open the hood if you see or hear steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen or heard before carefully opening the
hood.
- Keep children away from the engine com­
partment.
- Never spill fluids on hot engine compo­
nents . They can cause a fire.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary
electric fan is temperature controlled and
can switch on suddenly.
- Never open the coolant reservoir cap when
the engine is still warm. The coolant system
is pressurized and hot coolant could spray
out .
- Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine coolant by placing a
thick rag over the cap when you open the coolant reservoir.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances . This increases the risk of
burns.
- If work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in the engine compartment
could start a fire.
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher imme­
diately available.
- To avoid electrical shock and personal injury
while the engine is running or being started, never touch:
- Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage
electronic ignition system .
- If you must perform a check or repair with
the engine running:
- First, fully apply the parking brake, move
selector lever of automatic transmission
to P (Park).
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- Always use extreme caution to prevent
clothing, jewelry, or long hair from get­
ting caught in the radiator fan, V-belts or
other moving parts, or from contacting hot parts . Tie back hair before starting,
and do not wear clothing that will hang or
droop into the engine.
- Minimize exposure to emission and chemi­
cal hazards
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&, WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu­
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod­
ucts of component wear contain or em it
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm .
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces­ sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms .
Wash hands after handling.
('.!) Note
When adding fluids, always make sure that
they are poured into the proper container or
filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
vehicle systems will occur.
@ For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle
floor pan from underneath regularly . If you
see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized Audi dealer.