2018 AUDI Q5 outside mirror

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Version 1
To adjust the brightness of individual zones, se­
lect
Front brightness* , Door brightness or Foot­
well brightness.
Turn the control knob to th e left
or to th e right. Pr ess the control knob to confirm
the b rightness.
Version 2
Select and confirm one of the displayed profiles
by pressing the control knob.
Individual: you can customize the brightness and
color of individual zones. Press the right control
button. Press the control knob again to confirm
the settings.
Audi drive select: the interior and contour light­
ing color changes depending on the driving mode
selected in drive select*
r::?vpage 125.
(0) Tips
The setting is automatically stored and as­
signed to the remote control key that is being
used.
Instrument illumination
The brightness of the illumination for the instru­
ments, display and head-up display* can be ad­
justed.
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Fig. 43 Instrument i llumination
.. Press the knob to release it.
.. Turn the knob toward "-" or" +" to reduce or in ­
crease the brightness .
.. Press the knob again to return it to its original
position.
Lights and Vision
(D Tips
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru­
ment illumination (needles and gauges) may
turn on when the lights are off and the igni­
tion is switched on. The illumination for the
gauges reduces automatically and eventually
turns off as brightness outside increases . This
function reminds the driver to turn the low
beams on at the appropriate time.
Vision
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 44 D river 's doo r: knob fo r the ext erior mirr ors
Turn the knob to the desired position:
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-all adjustment functions are deactivated .
q;p -adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction .
® -Heats* the mirror glass depending on the
outside temperature.
8 -Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir ­
rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi­
tions. In the Infotainment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in automatically when you lock
the
vehicle¢ page 35 .
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slightly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's exterior
mirror.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn- ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
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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

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Tongue weight
The maximum permitt ed tongue weight of the
trailer drawbar on the trailer hitch ball head may
not be exceeded .
I f the tongue we ight is too low, th is affects t he
trailer's handling. For driv ing safety, we recom­
mend to always utilize the maximum permitted
tongue weight, but not exceed it. You can reach
it, for example, by distributing the cargo in the
trailer correctly.
You can determine the tongue weight, for exam­
p le, with a bathroom scale or a public weigh sta ­
tion .
The permitted tongue we ight of your veh icle can
be found in the vehicle documentation or in
¢page 370.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
i mpact ve hicle handl ing .
-Store objects preferably in the vehicle luggage
compartment. The vehicle shou ld always carry
the heaviest possible load and the trailer
shou ld have the lightest possible load.
-Distribute the load in the tra iler so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi­
ble.
-Secure objects from slid ing out of p lace.
-Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible .
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a "full
load"; see the t ire pressure
sticker¢ page 335 .
If necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's recom­
mendation .
W inter tires should be mounted on the vehicle
and on the trailer during winter temperatures .
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you must attach addit ional exterior m irrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you .
Trailer towing
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regu lations rega rding the light ­
ing equipment on your trailer. Contact an author­
ized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty for more information.
Before starting to drive , check all lighting eq uip­
ment on the hitched trailer.
T he headlight range cont rol adjusts automat ica l­
ly to the light range of the headlights .
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer . The cha ins should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves . Howeve r, th ey must not touch the
ground.
Air suspension
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
The air suspens ion must be at the standard vehi­
cle height before you set the tongue weight on
the tra iler and hitch the
trailer ¢@ , ¢page 128,
Raising/lowering the vehicle.
For vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch,
the a ir suspension trailer mode w ill automatically
switch on if you connect the trailer cable to the
socket.
For vehicles with a retrofitted trailer hitch, you
must sw itch on the a ir suspension trailer mode
manua lly . Select in the Infotainment system:
IMENU I button> Vehicle> left cont rol button>
Vehicle settings > Air suspension: trailer. Switch
i t off again after towing a tra iler .
You can also sw itch off trailer mode manually
wh ile dr iving, for example, whe n using a bicycle
rack system.
If you have to dr ive through d ifficult road cond i­
tions, you can ra ise the vehicle again after hitch­
i ng the tra iler o r after adjusting the tongue
we ight.
(UJ} Note
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
-Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle .
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Exit warning
Applies to: ve hicles with exit warning system
Fig. 122 Example dis play
Fig. 123 Door: warning lig h t
When the vehicle is stationary, the exit warning
system warns the passengers of a possible colli ­
sion when opening the door . Within the limits of
the system, the system monitors the areas be­
hind and next to the vehicle using the radar sen­
sors
¢ page 121, fig. 121 . Moving objects that
are approaching from behind, such as cars, are
detected ¢ fig. 122.
If you open the door and a critical situation is de­
tected, the door handle frame on the affected door will
blink ¢ fig. 123 and the display in the
outside mirror on the same side also appears. If
the door is already open and another road user is
detected and the situation is classified as critical
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then the corresponding displays turn on.
A WARNING
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- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle . The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
passengers. The vehicle passengers are al­
ways responsible for opening the doors and
exiting the vehicle .
Assistance systems
-The exit warning system can be available for
up to approximately three minutes after un­
locking the vehicle and opening the door as
well as after switching off the ignition . Then
the system switches off with a brief flashing
of the displays.
- The exit warning system does not respond to people and cannot warn you about every
type of approaching objects, such as cy­ clists. Always monitor the traffic as well as
the vehicle's surroundings with direct eye contact.
A WARNING
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The exit warning system is subject to limita-
tions and cannot warn you before every im­
pending collision:
- If the vehicle is too wide for the parking
space and covered by the neighboring
vehicles.
- Approaching objects or people such as cy­
clists or skateboarders may not be detected
under certain circumstances.
- The system does not react to stationary ob­
jects.
- The view of the radar sensors may be im­
paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt.
Clean the area in front of the sensors
¢page 121, fig. 121 .
(D Note
Also read the information in ¢(i) in General
information on page 122.
(D Tips
- The exit warning system is switched on and
off through the side
assist¢ page 122. The
exit warning indicators turn on during the
adjustment process.
- The display brightness for the exit warning
system cannot be adjusted.
- The system is not available when towing a
trailer.
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~ Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer ¢
A in General information on
page 135,
¢ (Din General information on
page 135.
The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch . Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the d ista nce to the trailer h itch.
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
With this equipment, the parking system plus*
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page 131 is supplemented w ith various periph­
eral cameras. The four cameras give you the fol­
lowing views : area around the vehicle, front cor­
ner v iew and rear corner v iew, view in front of the
veh icle and beh ind the veh icle .
General information
App lies to: veh icles with peripheral cameras
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Fig. 137 Locat ion of periphera l ca mera s
The four per ipheral cameras are located in the ra­
d iator grille, in the luggage compartment lid and
on both exterior mirrors ¢
fig. 13 7 . Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any
other obstructions as this may impa ir the system.
F or info rmat io n on cleaning, see
c::> page 344.
Black corners are shown in the vehicle si lhouette
when in
Surroundings mode. Objects in these
a reas a re outside of the camera 's field of v iew
and a re not detec ted .
_& WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn ­
ings ¢
A in General information on
page 130.
P ark ing aid
- If the position or the installation angle of a
camera was changed, for example after a
coll is ion, do not cont inue to use the system
for safety reasons. Have it checked by a n au­
thorized A udi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility.
- Keep in mind that the image in the display is
i n correct if the exterior mirror housing has
been
moved out of p la ce.
- Use the
Rear mode and the Corner view
( rear )
mode only when the luggage com­
pa rtment lid is comp letely closed. Other­
wise the image in the disp lay w ill be inco r­
re ct.
- The area around the veh icle is shown using
the camera images. The vehi cle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obs tacles
above the camera are not disp layed .
- Ca mera lenses enl arge and distort the field
of vision. The o bjects appear both a ltered
a nd inaccurate on the screen.
- Applies to: vehicle s with air suspension: the
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces dec reases whe n the vehicle is
raised/lowered <=>
page 125.
(D Note
-Always read and fo llow the applicable wa rn­
ings
c::> (D in General information on
page 130 .
- The Info tainmen t display shows the direc ­
tion i n which the rear of the vehicle is travel­
ing based on t he steering wheel ang le . The
front of the veh icle swings out mo re than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that a n exterior m irror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not coll ide with any
obstacles.
(0 Tips
If the 8/0";JJ/c:5 symbo l appears in the d is­
play a nd the res pect ive d isplay area is grayed
out, then the power exter ior mir rors we re
fo lded in or the dr iver's door/front passeng­
e r's door/luggage comp artme nt lid w as
opened .
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