2018 AUDI Q5 page 95

Lights and Vision
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn t he ignition
off.
A WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller
and farther away. You may estimate incor­
rectly when you use these mirrors to gauge
your distance from the vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, which increases the risk of an accident.
«1j) Note
-Applies to vehicles with power folding exte­
rior mirrors: if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow­
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise
when they latch into place. The mirror hous­
ing must not be moved back into place by
hand because this would impair the func­
tion of the mirror mechanism.
- Applies to vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors : if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back in place by hand.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand . Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
(D Tips
-If the power adjusting function malfunc­
tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad­
justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
- The exterior mirror settings are stored with
the memory
function*~ page 59.
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Dimming the mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­
matic* dimming rearview mirror .
Manual dimming rearview mirror
.,. Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
.,. The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati­
cally when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
A WARNING
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys­
tem. If there is contact with the fluid, flush immediately with plenty of water. Consult a
physician if necessary .
- Repeated or long-term exposure to electro­
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air­
ways, especially in people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi­
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
- If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical attention.
- If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical at­ tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes . Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro­
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi­
ately .
@ Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean

Lights and Vision
@-Fast wiping
©-Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi­
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping .
®-Clean the windshield . The wipers wipe one
time after several seconds of driving to remove
water droplets . You can switch this function off
by moving the lever to position ® within
10 sec­
onds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is
r e activated the next time you switch the ignition
on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys­
tem* operates only when the low beam head­
lights are on. If you move the lever into position
@, the headlights will be cleaned at fixed inter­
vals .
@-Wipe the rear window. The number of wipes
depends on the windshield wiper movement.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind­
shield wipers are on and running.
(j) -Clean the rear window. The number of wipes
depends on how long the lever is held in position
(z). This may also clean the rearview camera, de­
pending on the vehicle equipment.
A WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible
for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with wa­ ter-repelling windshield coating agents . Un­
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark­
ness or low sun, can result in increased
glare, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent. Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving ~ page 53, Replacing wiper
blades .
«1j) Note
-If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
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shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind­ shield can damage the wiper blades.
- The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us­
ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
from switching on unintentionally and caus­ ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
(D Tips
- The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched back on by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position .
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function . Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
Windshield wiper
.,. Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position
~ page 53.
.,. Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
Rear window wiper
.,. Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
A WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi­
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
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Replacing wiper blades
Fig. 49 Remov ing w indshi el d w iper blades
Windshield wiper serv ice po sition /blade
replacement position
"' To bring the windshield wipers into the service
pos ition, turn the ignition off and move the
windshield wiper lever into position @
¢ page 51, fig. 47.
"'T o bring the windshield wipers back to the nor­
mal pos ition, switch the ignition on and hold
the windshie ld wiper lever in posit ion @ until
the windshie ld wipers go back to the normal
pos ition, or d rive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h) .
You can a lso tu rn the service position on or off in
the Infotainment system :
"'Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
¢page 51 , fig. 47) .
"'Select : the I MENU ! button> Vehicle> left con­
trol button >
Service & checks > Wiper change
position .
Removing the wiper blade
"'Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield .
"' Press the locking knob (D ¢ fig. 49 on the wiper
blade . Hold the wiper blade firmly .
"'Remove the wiper blade in the direct ion of the
arrow .
Installing the wiper blade
"'Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm
@ until it clicks into place.
"'Place the wiper arm back on the windshield .
"'Turn the serv ice position off.
Lights and Vision
A WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year .
(D Note
- Only fold the windshield wipers away when
they are in the service pos ition. Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor .
- You should not move your veh icle or operate
the windsh ield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield .
Th e windshield wipers would move back in­
to their or iginal pos ition and could damage
the hood and windshield.
- T o red uce the risk of damage to the wiper
system, always loosen blades wh ich are fro­
zen to the windshield before operating the
w ipers.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near the
wiper blades.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers by hand.
(D Tips
- You can also use the service position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover .
- You cannot activate the service posit ion
when the hood is open .
Replacing rear wiper blade
Fig . SO Rear w indow wiper : installing the w ip er blade
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Lights and Vision
Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: ve hicles with d ig ital compass
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for the compass to read accurately.
Fig . 52 Magnetic zone map
• Press and hold the button @ Q page 54, fig . 51
until the number of the selected magnetic zone
appears in the rearview mirror .
• Press the button@repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone . The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith d ig ital compass
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com­
pass must be recalibrated.
• Press and hold the button @ until a C appears
in the interior rearview mirror .
• Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the interior rearview
mirror.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv­
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.
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Seats and stor age
Seats and storage
General information
A WARNING
See c> page 252, Driving safety for important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of yo ur passengers .
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Fig. 53 Front seat : adjust ing the seat (vers ion A)
Fig. 54 Fro nt seat: adjusting the sea t (vers ion B)
@ -Movi ng the seat fo rwa rd/back: press the but­
ton forwa rd/back .
@-Moving the seat up/down: press the button
up/dow n. To adjust the front seat cush ion, press
the front button up/down. To adjus t the rear sea t
cushion, press the rear b utton up/down.
@ -Adjusting the backrest angle : press the but­
ton fo rward/back.
© -Lengthe ning/shortening the upper thigh
support
c> fig . 53 . Lift the grip handle . A spring
moves the su pport forward .
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©-Switching the massage funct ion* on/off
c> fig. 54. Select the type of massage with the
multifunction button *
c> page 56.
CD-Lumbar support* or m ultif unction button*
c> poge 56. To ad just the lumbar support, press
the button in the applicab le location .
A WARNING
-The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be
left unattended in t he vehicle for this rea­
son .
-To reduce the r isk of an accident, only adjust
the driver's seat when the vehicle is station­
ary .
-Exe rcise caution when adjust ing the seat
he igh t. Unsupe rvised or ca reless seat ad­
justment can pinch finge rs or hands, which
increases the r is k of injury.
- The front seat backrests must not be re­
clined too far bac k when d riving, beca use
this impa irs the effect iveness of the safety
be lts and a irbag sys tem, w hich i ncreases
the risk of inj ury.
Multifunction button
App lies to: vehicles wi th mult ifunc tion butto n
You con adjust the massage function and lumbar
support using the multifunction button.
Fig . 55 Infotainment system: seat sett ings
Op erating
... If you tu rn the multifunction button CD
c> page 56, fig. 54 to the left or to the right,
the poss ible seat settings @are shown in the
Infotainment system
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Seats and stor age
Head restraints
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
Fig . 59 Front seat: adjusting the head rest raint•
Adj ust the head restra ints so the uppe r edge is as
even as possible with the top of your head.
If that
is not possible, try to adjust as close to this posi­
tion as possible.
Adjusting th e head restraints
"'To move the head rest raint upwa rd/forward,
hold it at the sides wi th both hands and slide it
u pward/forward un til you fee l it click into
place.
"' To move the head restraint downward/back­
ward, press the side button and slide the head
restraint downward/backward. Re lease the but­
ton and slide the head restraint farther until it
locks into place .
.,&. WARNING
Always read and fo llow the applicable warn­
ings¢
page 255, Proper adjustment of head
restraints.
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Rear head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
Fig. 60 Rear seat: adjusting the head restraint
Fig. 61 Rear seat: removing the head restraint
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If passengers are sitting in the outer rear seats,
adjust the head restraints so that the upper edge
of the head restraint is as level as possible with
the upper part of their head. If that is not possi­
ble, try to adjust as close to this position as pos­
s ible. If your vehicle has a middle seat, adjust
that head restraint all the way up ¢
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Moving the head restraint s
"'To move the head restraint upward, hold it at
the s ides with both hands and slide it upward
until it cl icks into place ¢
fig. 60 .
"'To move the head restra int down, press the
button -arrow-
¢ fig . 60 and s lide the head re­
s traint downward.
Remo ving the head r estraint s
"'Move the head restra int upward as far as it can
go .
"' Press the release point ¢ fig. 61 using the me­
chanical key ¢
page 31, Key set and press the
button
-arrow- ¢ fig. 60. Pu ll the head restra int
out of the bac krest at the same
time ¢.&, . Ill>

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Installing the head restraints
.,. Slide the posts on the head restraint dow n into
the gu ides unt il the posts click into place .
... Press the button -arrow-c::> fig. 60 and slide the
head restraint all th e way down. You should not
be able to remove the head restraint from the
backrest without pressing the button.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn ­
ings
c::> page 255 , Proper adjustment of
head restraints .
-Only remove the head restraints from the
rear seats when it is necessary for install ing
a ch ild safety sea t
c::> page 291, Child safe­
ty. Install the head restra int aga in immedi­
ately once the chi ld safety seat is removed .
Driv ing with the head restraints removed or
not in the upright position inc reases the risk
of serious inj ury.
Memory function
Description
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
Using the memo ry funct ion, you can qu ickly and
eas ily store a pe rsonal seat profile for the dr iver
and recall the setti ngs later. The memory f unc­
tion is controlled by the remo te control key and
the memory buttons in the drive r's door.
The drive r's seat p rofile is stored again and as ­
signed to t he remote contro l key each time the
ve hicle is locked. When you open the door, the
seat prof ile is automatica lly reca lled . If two peo­
p le use the vehicle, it is recommended that each
person always uses their
"own" remote control
key .
Two seat profiles can be stored each using the memory buttons . Once they are stored, these
seat profi les can be se lected at any time.
The fo llow ing settings are stored :
Seats and storag e
Remote con- Memory but-
trol key ton
Driver Driver
Seat X X
Both exterior
mirrors*
X X
Remote control key
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The driver's seat profile can be assigned to the
remote control key when the vehicle is locked .
... Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU! but­
ton
> Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
setting s > Seat s > Driver's seat > Store set­
ting s on remote control ke y.
(D Tips
If you do not wish to have the seat prof ile for
anothe r dr iver assigned to the remote control
k ey, sw itch the memory f unction off in the In­
fotainment system.
Memory buttons
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
Fig. 62 Drive r's doo r: memory funct io n bu ttons
Storing a seat p rofile
... Press the ISET I button. The LED in the button
tur ns on .
.,. Press memory button IT] or@.
A signal tone will sound when it is successfully
stored.
Acces sing a seat profile
... If the driver's door is open and the ignition is
switched off, press the memory button .
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Seats and stor age
,.. If the driver's door is closed or the ignition is
switched on, press and ho ld the memory but­
ton until the seat adjustment is comp lete.
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat setting can only
be recalled when the vehicle is stationary to
reduce the risk of an accident.
- In an emergency, seat adjustment operation
can be stopped by press ing the
ISETI button
or the buttons @or@
¢ page 56, fig . 54.
Power sources
F ig . 63 12 vo lt socket and USB ports *
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
ab le to use the e lectr ic power sources for exter­
nal devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt so ckets CD
The 12-volt sockets can be used for elec trical ac ­
cessories. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 vo lt socke ts a re in the front center con­
sole *, in the rear * and on the luggage compar t­
ment side trim panel* .
USB ports@
You can cha rge mobi le devices and/or connect to
the Audi music interface* us ing the USB ports*.
For addit ional i nfo rmation abou t the USB ports,
see
¢ page 231, Multimedia connections.
A WARNING
Incorrect usage ca n lead to serious injuries or
burns. To reduce the r is k of injur ies, neve r
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leave children unattended in the vehicle wit h
the vehicle key.
(D Note
- Dis co nnect the connectors from t he power
sources carefu lly to reduce the risk of dam­
aging them .
- To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, neve r attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso­ r ies that provide power, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the power sources.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the power sou rces, on ly use plugs and connectors that
fit correctly.
Storage
Cup holders
Fi g. 6 4 Rear ce nte r armrest: cup holders•
Yo ur vehicle has cup holders in the fron t center
console and in the center rear seat*.
Cup holders in the rear center armrest*
.,. Fold down the ce nte r armrest by pressing on
t he release lever
(D ¢ page 63, fig . 70 .
.,. Press the button to open the cup holde r
~fig. 64 .
.,. Set your beverage i n the holder.
.,. To close the cup holder, fold the cover bac k un­
til it clicks into place.
A WARNING
-
- Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev­
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
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