2018 AUDI Q5 Owners Manual

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(D Tips
The "S" selector lever position automatically
engages when the
Dynamic mode is se lected .
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
Fig. 126 Center conso le: controls for drive select
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~ Press the left o r right arrow key¢ fig. 126 until
the desired mode appears in the instrument
cluster/Infotainment system display . Or
~ Se lect in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but-
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
~ Select and confirm the desired setting.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or wh ile driving. If traffic per-
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
Assistance systems
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot
off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Offroad* or Lift/ Offroad* -activates off road
f unct ions to support driving on rough terrain.
T he engine, transmission and steering adjust and
the Start/Stop system* switches
off. Applies to
air suspension*: the vehicle also lifts for pass ing
over obstacles to mainta in maximum ground
clearance.
Allroad * -only for ai r suspension *: the vehicle
lifts to maintain higher ground clearance for dif­
ficult stretches of road.
Comfort -provides a comfort -oriented vehicle
setup and is suited fo r long d rives on h ighways .
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the drive r a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style .
Individual -¢ page 12 7.
A WARNING
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Pay attention to traffic when operating the
drive select to reduce the risk of an accident.
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
~ Select in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select> Individual >
right contro l button.
Afte r you have closed the settings, you will auto­
mat ica lly dr ive in the
Individual mode.
Systems comfort
Engine/transmission
balanced
Air suspension * comfortable
Steering comfortable Th
e equipment in yo ur vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust . The fo llowing ta­
ble gives an overview of the characteristics .
auto dynamic
balanced
sporty
ba lanced sporty
balanced sporty
Dynamic
steering* comfortable/ind irect ba lanced/direct sporty/direct
Suspension control* comfortab le balanced sporty
Sport differential* Off balanced sporty
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Ass is tance sy stem s
Systems comfort
Engine sound*
subtle
AC C* comfortable
al Subtle in th e se lector lever position "D" and sporty in " S".
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Your sett ings a re automatical ly saved in Indi ­
vidual mode.
Raising/lowering the vehicle
Applies to: veh icles w ith a ir suspe nsion
.,.. Press the left or right arrow key ¢ page 127,
fig . 126
until the desired mode appears in the
instrument cluster/Infotainment system d is­
play. Or
.,.. Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU I but­
ton
> Ve hicle > Aud i d rive sele ct .
.,.. Select and conf irm the desired setting.
CD Note
The Lift / Offroad mode switches to All road
mode when dr iv ing above approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) and the vehicle automati­
cally lowe rs again . These modes may only be
used on a tempo rary bas is and are not intend­
ed for continuo us d riving.
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- The filled -in boxes in the Infotainment sys­
tem represent the current vehicle level. If
the segment is white or blinking, then the
vehicle is lifting or lowering. If only the bot ­
tom segment is filled in, then the veh icle is
at the lowest level ( lowest ground clear­
ance). If all the segments are filled in, then
the vehicle is at the highest level (highest
ground clear a nee) .
- The target level is highlighted with a
red
frame while the vehicle is lifting or lower­
i ng . The frame is then h idden when the ve­
hicle reaches the target level.
- The vehicle lifts up to the highest level
when you select
Lift / Offroad . Select an­
other mode to lower the vehicle again .
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auto dynamic
subtle/sportyal sporty
ba lanced sporty
Rear lowering
Applies to: vehicles wit h air suspensio n
The rear of the vehicle con be lowered to make
loading and unloading easier.
Fig. 127 Section of luggage compa rtment: rear lower ing
but ton
Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed.
.,.. O pen the luggage compar tment lid.
.,.. Press the lower sect io n of the button
C) fig. 12 7@ . The rear of the vehicle lowe rs .
.,.. Press the upper section of the button@. The
rear of the veh icle raises again.
The rear lowering a utomat ica lly deactiva tes
whe n you select another mode or when the ve hi­
cle speed exceeds approx imately 2 mph (2 km/
h).
The LED in the button t urns on while the veh icle
is lowering. When the loading level has been
reached, the LED stays on as long as the rear of
the vehicle is lowered. The LED turns off when
the veh icle returns to the original level.
CD Note
-Before the rear lowering ends, make sure
there is enough clearance above the vehicle
and the luggage compartment lid, if it is
open .
- Do not park the vehicle in a lowered load ing
level.
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-The vehicle will not lower if one of the vehi­
cle doors is open or when the ignit ion is
switched off and the compressed air reser­
voir is empty. The button LED blinks three
times .
- If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it
i s refilled while dr iving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) .
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
II Air suspension : vehicle currently too high .
Controlling level. . .
II Air suspension: vehicle currently too low .
Controlling le vel. . .
The message turns off when the level contro l
process is complete.
A ss istance systems
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Parking aid
Parking aid
General information
A pplies to: ve hicles w ith a rea r parking sys te m /parking sys­
tem p lus/rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 131.
The parking system plus assists you when park ­
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the vehicle
¢ page 131.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display. The lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver
¢ page 133.
The peripheral cameras give various views to
help you when parking or maneuvering
¢ page 135 . The parking system plus functions
are also available ¢
page 131.
_& WARNING
-Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
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- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur­ roundings, using the rearview mirror as
well.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park ­
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-
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ized Audi Service Facility check their func­
tion .
@ Note
-Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range . Note that you will no longer be
warned about this obstacle.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re­
duce the risk of damage to the rims .
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-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as:
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust
- We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system. When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display ¢
page 138.
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in
¢page 139.
-What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
- The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.
- The rearview camera is cleaned when clean­
ing the rear window
¢page 51.

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Rear parking system
Description
A pplies to: ve hicles with rear park ing aid
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Description
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;, page 344 .
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0.90 m)
rear
center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue backing up
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mation on page 130,
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted, the tone will sound again . If
the obstacle is farther away than it was before
the sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay at­
tention to the vehicle 's surroundings when you
start to drive.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
ning. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Park ing aid
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: vehicles wit h parking system pl us
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
Fig. 128 Illust rat ion:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audible and visu­
al signals warn you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by st ick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system. For informa ­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;, page 344.
The display field begins approximately at:
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
T he closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
t inu ous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
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General information on page
130!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradua lly
lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range).
If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted , the tone will sound aga in . If
the obstacle is farther away than it was before
.,.
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Parking aid
the sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay at ­
tention to the vehicle's surroundings when you
start to dr ive .
Switching on /off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith pa rking system plus
Fig. 129 Center console: park ing a id bu tton
Fig. 130 I n fot ainme nt system: v is ual d ist ance d isplay
Switching on /off
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) .
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.. Press the p,, 1A button in the center console . A
short confirmation tone sounds and the LED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatica lly when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
ning. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
I f the veh icle approaches an obstacle at speeds
under approximate ly 6 mph (10 km/h), the park­
ing a id will sw itch on automatically . Audible sig­
na ls will sound once the obstacle is within the
sensor detection area.
I f
Activate automatically is switched on in the
Infotainment system and if the vehicle ap­
proaches an obstacle at speeds under approxi­
mately 6 mph (10
km/h), the parking aid will
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switch on automatically . Audible signals wi ll
sound once the obstacle is within the sensor de­
tection area.
Switching off automatically
The distance indicator for the parking system
plus sw itches
off automatically when driving for­
ward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
¢
fig. 130 he lp you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle . The red
lin es* ma rk the expected d irection of travel ac­
cording to the steering angle . A white segment
indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the veh icle's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your vehicle's path. As your
vehicle comes closer to the obstacle, the seg­ ments move closer to the vehicle . The collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed . Obstacles in the collis ion area,
inclu ding those outside of the vehicle's path, are
shown in red. Do not continue driving forward or
i n
reverse ¢.&. in General information on
page 130,
¢ (D in General information on
page
130!
(D Tips
If you press the ?~A button to switch the park­
ing aid
off, it can only be reactivated auto­
matically when one of the following condi­
tions is met:
-The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/
h).
-The ignition is switched off and back on
again .
- The parking brake is set and then released.
- Th e "P" selector lever position is engaged
and re leased again.

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Rearview camera
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig. 131 Diagram: lines to aid in parking
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu­
ver us ing the orientation lines .
General information
Applies to: veh icles wit h rearv iew camera
Fig . 13 2 Area covered (y and area not covered @by th e
rearv iew camera .
AUDI
Fig. 1 33 Luggage compartment lid: locat io n of the rear­
view camera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the rearview
camera¢ fig. 133 is not covered by
depos its or any other obstructions because th is
P ark ing aid
can impair the function of the rearview camera .
For information on cleaning, see
¢ page 344.
T he rearview camera coverage area includes (D
¢fig. 132. On ly this area is s hown in the Info­
tainment display. Objects that are in
area@,
which is not covered, are not displayed.
A WARNING
-
-Always read and follow the applicab le warn-
ings¢ &. in General information on
page 130.
-If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an autho rize d Aud i dea le r or a u­
thor ized A udi Se rvice Fac ility.
-O nly use the rearv iew camera to ass ist you if
it shows a good, clea r pictu re . For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­ i n g into the lens, dirt on the lens, o r if the re
is a malfunction.
-U se the rearv iew came ra o nly if the luggage
compa rtment lid is comp letely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mo unted on
the l uggage compartment lid do not block
the rea rview camera .
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision. The object appears both a l­
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In ce rtain situations, people o r objects in
the display appear closer or farther away :
- Fo r o bjects tha t do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked veh icle, a
trailer hitch o r the rear of a truck . Do no t
u se the orie nta tion l ines in th is case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­
cl in e, or a downwar d slope.
- If driven toward protruding objec ts.
- If the vehicle is car rying too much load in
the rear .
- Applies to: veh icles w ith air suspens ion: the
accuracy of the or ientat ion lines and blue
surfaces dec reases whe n the vehicle is
raised/ lowere d¢
page 125.
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Parking aid
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
¢ 0in General information on
page
130.
- The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith rearview ca mera
Switching on/off
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approx imately
6 mph (10 km/h).
• Press the P,11A button in the center console
¢ page 132, fig . 129. A short confirmat ion
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automat ically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
n ing. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h) .
Perpendicular parking
App lies to: ve hicles w ith rearview ca mera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 134 In fotainme nt system: a iming at a parking space
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Fig. 135 Infota inment system: al ign ing the vehicle
• Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
• The orange orientation lines (D show the vehi­
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines appear in the
parking
space ¢ fig. 134 . Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta­
cle. Each mark ing represents approximately 3
ft
(1 m). The b lue area represents an extension
of the vehicle's outline by approximate ly
16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
• While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientat ion lines for assistance
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in General information on page 134 .@ repre­
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red orientation
line @
borders an object.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicl es with rearv iew camera/peripheral ca meras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer .
Fig. 136 Infotainment system : trailer view
Requirement: Trailer view must be selected
¢page 138 .