2017 AUDI Q5 engine

Ignition lock malfunction
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Adaptive dampers*
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Windshield wiper defective
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Tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem*
Loss of ti re pressure
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Tire pressure monitoring sys­
tem *
System not ava ilable
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Automatic t ransm iss ion mal­
function
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Hybr id d rive*
¢ page 102
The speed warnings wa rning thresho ld 1 1aj
and warning th reshold 7 ISi are also yellow
symbo ls in some models. The warning is al ­
ways shown as a small symbol in the upper area of the display
¢ page 91.
-le Key not in vehicle
Appl ies to : ve hicl es with Conve nien ce key
!I Is the ke y in the v ehicle ?
This reminder appears along with the !I symbol
if the master key is removed from the vehicle
with the eng ine running . It is intended to rem ind
you (e .g . when chang ing drivers) not to conti nue
the journey without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the veh icle, you
cannot switch off the ignition after stopping the
engine and you a lso cannot start the engine
aga in . You also cannot lock the veh icle from the
ou ts ide .
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@f> Light/rain sensor defective
fl Automati c headlight s/ automati c wip ers
d efective
If the symbol illum inates , the light sensor has
failed . For safety reasons the low beams are
tu rned on permanently with the switch in
AUTO .
However, yo u can cont inue to turn t he lig hts on
and off us ing the light switch. In the case of a de ­
fect in the rain sensor, the windshield wipe r lever
functions are still available. Have the light/rain sensor checked as soon as poss ible by an author­
i z ed Audi dealer.
{0) Worn brake pads
liJ Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates , immediat ely
contact your authori zed Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected . On
USA mode ls the warning light
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gether w ith the warning light
1111 . Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must a lways be replaced at
the same time.
&_ WARNING
Driving w ith b ad b rakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury .
- If the warn ing light liJ and the warn ing
light
llll1 l with the message Brake pad s!
comes on in the instrument clus ter display,
immed iate ly contact yo ur authorized Aud i
dealer o r qualified workshop to have a ll
brake pads checked or replaced if necessary .
~!}0 10$ Defective light bulb warning
J:1 -If the indicator light turns on, a bu lb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb .
II-If a front fog lamp has fa iled, the ind icator
li ght turns on to indicate the location on the vehi-
c le.
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Driver information s ystem
IJ-If a rear fog lamp has failed, the indicator
light turns on to ind icate the location on the vehi­
cle.
Vehicle ligh ts : S ys tem f ault!
If t he message appears , there is a ma lfunction in
the head lights or light switc h.
Drive to your authorized Aud i dea ler immediately
to have the malfunct ion corrected .
A WARNING
-Light bu lbs are p ressurized and could ex­
plode while they a re being changed ca us ing
serious person al injury.
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-Work with due ca re when handling the high­
vo ltage section of g as dis charge (xenon)
l igh ts *. Failure to do so could result in de ath
or serious injury .
(D Tips
Have the bu lb replaced or the connect io n re­
pai red by yo ur autho rize d Aud i Serv ice depart­
ment.
C> Windshield washer fluid level too low
B Plea se refill wa sher fluid
If t he symbol illumi nates, add w indshield washe r
fluid to the was her system and also to the head­
light washe r system ¢
page 229.
Bl Fuel supply too low
When the (jg symbol illum inates, this means
ther e are about 2 .6 ga llons (10 liters) of fue l le ft
in the fuel tank. Time to refuel!¢
page 211.
If the symbol lights up, even when there is amp le
fue l in the tank, and the text
Fuel tank system
malfun ction! Contact dealer
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 ba ttery power drops into the range where it
can limit t he ab il ity of t he engine to sta rt , this
the symbol
(•j appea rs in t he i nstr ument cluster
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display with the following driver message Low
batte ry: Batte ry will be charged while d riv ing.
While th is d river no tific ation is disp layed, you
have to be prepare d for lim ited start ing capabili­
ty .
Driver message appears and goes out again
If this driver message appears after the ignition
i s tur ned on or w hile d riving and it goes ou t again
a ft er a whi le, the battery has been adequately re ­
c h arged .
Driver message appears and does not go out
again
I f this drive r notific ation appea rs after the igni­
tion is turned on or while driv ing and does not go
out again, the battery's state of charge is not in
the optimal range. Starting capability is restrict­
ed. Have the battery checked at an a uthori zed
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop as soon
as possib le.
~. Check engine oil
II Add oil , ma x x qt (l) . You may cont. driv .
When the Ill symbol and driver message appear,
add the amount of oil appear ing in the display at
the next opportunity ¢
page 221.
' ~-· Engine oil sensor defective
• Oil level! Sensor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact your author­
i z ed Audi dealer and have the oil sensor inspect­
ed . Until you have this done, check the oi l level
each time you refuel just to be on the safe side
¢ page 221.
!? Engine speed limitation
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed limitation
(II Do not exceed max. engine speed of XXXX
rpm
The (II symbol illuminates when the re is an en­
gine co ntro l ma lf u nct ion. The indi cator light ~
i n the instrument cluster also illum ina tes. The
engine spee d is limited to the speed displ ayed in
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the driver information system. Keep in mind that
the engine speed will not exceed the value dis ­
p layed in the driver information system, for ex­
ample when downshifting.
Please go to an autho rized Audi dea ler o r other
qua lified workshop to have the malfunction re­
pa ired .
~ Diesel particulate filter clogged
Applies to: ve hicles with diesel eng ine and diesel part iculate
filter
11!1 Particul ate filt er S ee ow ner's manual
When the II symbol illum inates, you can a lter
your d riving style to assist the fi lter self-cleaning
process . Dr ive for approx imately 15 minutes with
the selector leve r in the S position at a minimum
speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) and an engine speed
of approximate ly 2,000 RPM. The temperature
increase that will result from this can burn off
the soot in the filter. The symbol will switch off
when the clean ing is successful. After a success­
ful cleaning, there is no need to br ing the car to
a n author ized dealer or qualified workshop be­
cause this is part of no rmal veh icle operat ion.
If the symbol
II does not switch off, see your
author ized dealer or other qualif ied workshop to
have the prob lem corrected.
For more information on the diesel particulate
filter, refer to
<=:>page 195.
A WARNING
Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traffic conditions. You
should never disobey traffic laws in orde r to
follow driving recommenda tions.
{0 Headlight range control defective
II Headlight range cont rol defe cti ve !
If the symbol II ill uminates, the dynamic head­
l ight range control is no longer wo rking prope rly.
H ave the sys tem checked and repaired at yo ur au-
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~O Adaptive light defective
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
Efl Audi adapt ive light : defe ctiv e
When this symbol Efl illuminates, it means that
adaptive light is defective. Go to an authorized
Audi dealer to have the head lights or the contro l
u nit for the adapt ive lig ht repaired.
~ - Steering malfunction
El! Steering lo ck : Con tact deale r!
If the m symbol in the d isplay comes on, there
is an e lectronic stee ring column lock malfunc­
t ion.
Drive to your author ized Audi dealer immed iately
to have the malfunction cor rected .
A WARNING "--
Your vehicle m ust not be towed in the event
of a malfunction in the e lectronic steering
column loc k bec ause i t cannot be stee red due
to the loc ked steering. If it is towed w ith the
steering locked, there is the risk of an acc i­
dent .
~ Ignition lock malfunction
m Ignition lock defective
If the l3 symbo l in the d isplay comes on, the re is
a malfunction in the electronic ignition lock .
Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop to have the malfunction re­
paired.
Q Adaptive dampers
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
R Suspension: System fault!
If the R symbo l in the disp lay comes on, the re is
a malfunction in the adaptive dampers. Please go
to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop to have the ma lfunction repaired.
~ Windshield wipers faulty
El Windshield wiper s defective
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Opening and closing Keys
Key set
Fig. 24 Key set
@ Master key with remote control and
integrated mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle
and start the engine with the master key with re­ mote control. A mechanical key is integrated in
the master key
q page 34.
@ Emergency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use . It should only be used in an emergency , for
example, in place of the ignition key
9 page 83. Keep it in a safe place and do not
carry it on your key ring or store it in the vehicle.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, con tac t your au thori zed Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disabled .
Be sure to bring all your keys with you.
Number of keys
You can inquire about the number of assigned
keys to your vehicle
Q page 9. This allows you to
make sure you have received all of the keys when
you purchase a used vehicle. Depending on the
vehicle equipment level, this function may also
be performed in the MMI*. To do this, select:
ICARI function button> Car systems* control but­
ton >
Servicing & checks > Programmed keys .
~ Data in the master key
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~ During driving, service and maintenance-relevant
8 data is continuously stored on your master key . 0
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Opening and closing
Your Audi service adviser can read out this data
and tell you about the work your veh icle needs.
This applies also to vehicles with Convenience key* .
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses "their own" master key. When the ignition is turned off or when the
vehicle is locked, personal convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key.
- Climate control
- Central locking system
- Seat memory*
- Parking system*
- Adaptive cruise control*
- Audi side assist*
- Audi drive select*
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, when you open the
doors or when you turn on the ignition.
A WARNING
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- Do not leave your vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition lock . Entry by unau­
thorized persons could endanger you or re­
sult in theft or damage the vehicle . Always
lock all doors and take the key .
- Do not leave children unattended in the ve­
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys.
Unguarded access to the keys provides chil­
dren the opportunity to start the engine
and/or activate vehicle systems such as the
power windows etc. Unsupervised operation
of any vehicle system by children can result
in serious injury.
- Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock until the vehicle has come to a com­
plete stop. Otherwise the steering column
lock could suddenly engage -causing the
risk of an accident.
¢j) Tips
-The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters in the vicinity of the .,.
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The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks. The lock is only visible wh en the door is
open . T ake the mechanical key out of the master
key
q page 34 .
Switching the child safety locks on
• Turn the key in the direction of the arrow
¢fig. 38.
Switching the child safety locks off
• Turn the key in the opposite direction of the ar­
row .
When the child safety locks are activated, the in­
side door ha ndles do not work and the doors can
only be opened from the outs ide .
Power windows
Controls
The driver can control all power windows.
Fig. 39 Sect io n of the drive r's d oor: Cont ro ls
All power window switches are provided with a
two-position function :
Opening the windows
• Press the switch to the first stop and hold it un­
til the window reaches the desired position.
• Press the switch briefly to the
second stop to
automatically open the window .
Closing the windows
• Pull the switch to the first stop and hold it until
the window reaches the desired position.
• Pull the switch briefly to the
second stop to au­
tomatically close the window .
Open ing and closing
Power window switches
(D Driver's door
@ Passenger's door
@ Left rear door
@ Right rear door
® Safety button
Child safety locks
When the safety button ® is pressed, the ~
symbol in the button lights up. The power win ­
dow switches in the rear doors are switched off.
A WARNING
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- When you leave your vehicle -even if only
briefly -always remove the ignition key. This
appl ies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle . Otherwise the children could
start the engine or operate elect rical equip­
ment (e.g. power windows). The power win­
dows are functional until the driver's door or
passenger's door has been opened.
- Pay close attention when closing the win­
dows to prevent pinching of hands or limbs .
- When locking the vehicle from outside, the
veh icle must be unoccup ied since the win­
dows can no longer be opened in an emer ­
gency .
(0 Tips
After the ignition has been switched off, the
windows can st ill be opened or closed for
about 10 minutes . The power windows are
not switched off until the dr iver's door or pas­
senger's door has been opened.
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Sea ts and stor age
~ Remove the cigarette lighter when it pops out.
The cigarette lighter sho uld on ly be used as a
power so urce for the compressor from the inflat­
ab le spare tire/tire repai r kit* when absol ute ly
necessary.
_& WARNING
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T he cigarette lighter on ly works when the ig­
nition is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to ser ious injuries or burns . For this reason,
children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle beca use this increases the risk of
injury.
12 -volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to every
12-volt socket.
Fig. 90 Sect io n of the tr im pane l of the luggage compart­
m ent: 12-volt soc ket
F ig. 9 1 Cente r console: 12-volt socket
~ Open the socket cover c:> fig. 90 or c:> fig. 91 .
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~ Insert the plug of the electrical device into the
socket .
The 12-volt sockets can be used for electrical ac­
cessories . The power input must not exceed 120
watts .
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There is an additiona l 12-volt socket in the cente r
console.
Befo re yo u purchase any accessor ies, always read
and follow the information inc:>
page 2 78, Addi­
tional accessories and parts replacement.
~ WARNING
The power outlets and therefore the electrical
accessories connected to them operate only
with the ign ition on. Improper use of the out­
lets or of electrical accessor ies can lead to se­
rious injuries o r cause a fire. Fo r this reason,
chi ldren should never be left unattended in
the vehicle -th ey could be injured!
(D Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs
that fit properly .
(!} Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the vehicle battery
can still be drained.
Storing
General overview
There are numerous places to store i tems in your
vehicle.
Glove compartment c:> page 75
Cooling box in glove compa rt-¢ page 75
ment
Storage compartment in the roof
c:> page 75
Coat hooks c:>page 76
Storage in the door panels
Storage net in the front seat-
backs
Sto rage net in luggage compart-
men t
_& WARNING
- Always remove objects from t he i nstr ument
panel. Any items not put away could slide
around inside t he vehicle while driving or
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Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms , cools and
adds humidity to the a ir in the veh icle inter ior. It
i s the most effective when the windows and pan­
oramic sliding sunroof* ar e closed. If th ere is a
bui ld-up of heat inside th e vehicle, ventilation
can help to sp eed up th e cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and fo rm a puddle of water unde r the vehicle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
Pollut ant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the a ir condit ione r can
p roperly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air
pollution , the filter may need to be changed
mo re frequently than specified in your Aud i Wa r­
ranty
& Ma intenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice .
Key co ded setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is i n use .
_&. WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtant that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condens a­
tion .
Warm and c old
- Completely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and especially how to de­
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshie ld first, using the heat ­
ing and vent ilation system . The washe r solu­
tion may freeze on the w indshield and re­
duce visibility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has bee n damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dea lership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i a ir cond itioner requ ire
special techn ical know ledge and spec ial
t ools. Contact an a uthorized Audi dea ler fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, yo u
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the air.
(D Tips
- Keep the a ir intake slots (in fro nt of t he
w indshield) free from ice , snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the proper function of
the climate control system .
- T he energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily . These systems are availab le
again as soon as the energy ba lance has
been restored .
- The a ir flowing out of the vents and
throughout the vehicle's ent ire inter ior is
discharged at the rear of the vehicle . Make
sure that the out let slots are not covered by
cloth ing , etc.
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[i] Adjusting seat heating*
Pressing the button switches the seat heating on
at the highest setting (level 3) . The LEDs indicate
the temperature level. To reduce the tempera­
ture, press the button again. To switch the seat heating off, press the button repeatedly until the
LED turns off.
After 10 minutes, the seat heating automatically
switches from level 3 to level 2.
lil Adjusting seat ventilation*
Pressing the button switches the seat ventilation
on at the highest sett ing (level 3). The LEDs indi­
cate the venti lation level. To reduce the ventila ­
tion level, press the button again. To switch the
seat v entilation off, press the button repeatedly
until the LED turns off.
I ..., FRONT I Switch the defroster on/off
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possib le.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set to 72 °F (22 °() or higher. The temperature is
controlled automatically .
T he
IAUTOI button switches the defroster off.
llliil REARI Switching rear window heater on/
off
The rear window heater on ly operates when the
engine is running. It switches off automatica lly
after a few minutes, depending on the outs ide
temperature.
To prevent the rear window heater from switch­ing off automatically, press and hold the
!llil> REAR I
button for more than 2 seconds . This remains
s tored until the ignition is switched off .
Air vents
You can open and close the center and rear air
vents using the thumbwheels . The levers adjust
the direction of the airflow from the vents.
You can adjust the air temperature in the rear by
turning the thumbwheel toward the red side to
Warm and cold
make it warmer or toward the blue s ide to make
it coo ler.
A WARNING
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- Do not use the recirculation for extended
periods of time. The windows could fog up
since no fresh air can enter the vehicle . If
the windows fog up, press the air rec ircula ­
tion button again immed iately to switch off
the air rec irculat ion function or select de­
frost.
- Individuals with reduced sensit ivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individua ls should
not use seat heating.
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements* in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Setup
The basic climate control settings can be adjust­
ed in the radio or MMI*.
"'Select: !CAR I function button> A/C control but­
ton. Or
"' Select:
!CAR ! function button> Car systems*
control button >
A/C.
Automatic recirculation
When switched on, automat ic rec irculat ion con­
trols the recirculation mode automatically. If the
windows fog up, press the
I@ F RON T I button.
Synchronization
When synchronization is switched on, the same
settings are appl ied to both the driver and front
passenger , except for the seat heating/ventila­
t ion* . Synchronization switches off when you ad­
just the settings on the front passenger's sid e.
You can also sw itch synchronizat ion on by press-
i ng and holding the knob on the driver's side. ..,.
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