2021 AUDI Q2 light

Parking aids
© CAUTIO
- Please observe the safety warnings
o©
in
General notes on page 134.
-The orange orientation lines on the infotain­
ment display show the path of the rear end
of the vehicle if
you
were to reverse using
the current steering angle. Please note that
the front end of the vehicle swings out fur­
ther than the rear. Please make sure you
keep a sufficient distance between the
vehi­

cle and any obstacles to make sure that the
exterior mirror or edge of the vehicle do not
collide with the obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with reversing camera
Switching on

•
Engage reverse gear, or

•
Press the
P*A
button in the centre console

^>page
136, Fig. 125. You will hear
a
brief ac­
knowledgement tone and the LED in the button
will Light up.
Switching off

•
Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or

•
Press the
P-A
button, or

•
Switch off the ignition.
-The graphic on the right of the display helps
identify the critical area of the vehicle.
- You can change the display and adjust the
volume of the beeps
^page
143.
Parking perpendicular to the roadside
Applies to: vehicles with reversing camera
This view can be used when parking your vehicle
in a garage or parking bay.

Fig.
130 Infotainment display: Approaching a parking
space

Fig.
131 Infotainment display: Aligning the vehicle

•
Switch on the infotainment system and select
reverse gear.

•
The orange orientation lines
(Ï)
represent the
path of the vehicle. Turn the steering wheel un­
til the orange orientation lines are pointing to­
wards the parking space
^>Fig.
130. You can es­
timate the distance to an obstacLe by referring
to the markings
(2).
Each marking is equivalent
to approx. 1 metre. The blue marking is an ex­
tension of the vehicle outline and reaches
about five metres to the rear of the vehicle.

•
Reverse into the space and adapt the steering
angle to the parking space, using the orange
lines to assist you
^>^in
General notes on
page 137,
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General notes on page 138.
(3) represents the rear bumper. Stop moving, at
the latest, when the red orientation Line (4) is
bordering on an obstacle.
138

Parking aids
- Please note that the park assist only
han­

dles the steering. As the driver you are al­
ways responsible for braking and accelerat­

ing.

- It is the driver's responsibility to decide
whether a parking space shown in the dis­
play is suitable for the vehicLe.
- The front of the vehicle swings out during
the parking manoeuvre. Please take all nec­
essary measures to ensure that other road
users are not endangered.
- The steering wheel turns rapidly on its own
when parking the vehicle and leaving the

space.
Injury may result if
a
person reaches
between the spokes on the steering wheel
when it is turning.

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CAUTION
- Please observe the safety warnings
•=>©
in
General notes on page 134.
- In certain situations, the park assist will
guide the vehicLe onto or across the kerb,
for instance if other vehicles are parked on
the kerb. You should always be ready to
take over the steering wheel in order to pre­
vent damage to the tyres and/or wheel

rims.

- Certain conditions in and around the park­
ing space can cause unexpected results
when parking.
- Pillars, posts, etc.
- Loose gravel, snow, ice, etc.
© Note
-The electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
must not be switched off during the parking
manoeuvre
^>page
146.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle on tight bends.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle if
a
trailer is attached and the elec­
trical connector for the trailer socket is
plugged in.
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig.
135 Centre console: Button for park assist

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Fig.
136 Infotainment system: Looking for
a
parking
space

•
Press the
P@
button
^>Fig.
135 to switch on the
park assist. The LED in the button will light up
and the infotainment display will show the ve­
hicle looking for
a
parking space
^>Fig.
136.
• To switch off the park assist, press the
P@
but­

ton.
The LED in the button will go out.
© Note
When a parking space is detected, the system
automatically suggests a particular parking

mode.
You can change the suggested selec­

tion.

Looking for a parking space
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
140

Fig.
137 Infotainment display: Parking space detected •

Intelligent technology
Remember that the accident risk always in­
creases
if
you
drive fast, especially
in
cor­
ners
or
on a wet
or
slippery
road,
or if
you
follow too close behind the vehicle in front
of
you.
Please bear
in
mind that even
the

ESC
and
the
integrated systems cannot
compensate
for
the increased accident risk.
When accelerating
on
a uniformly slippery
surface
(for
instance
all
four wheels on
ice

or snow), press the accelerator gradually
and carefully. The driven wheels may other­
wise start
to
spin
(in
spite
of
the integrated
control systems), which would impair the
car's stability and could lead
to
an accident.
© Note
The ABS and ASR systems can only work
properly
if
a 11
four tyres have a similar de­
gree
of
wear. Any differences
in the
rolling
radius
of
the tyres can cause the system
to

reduce engine power when this
is not
de­

sired.

The systems can make noises when they in­
tervene.
Switching on/off

The ESC
is switched on automatically when
the
engine is started.

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Fig.
139 Centre console (top): ESC button

The ESC operates
in
several levels. Depending
on

which Level
is
selected,
the
stabilising function
of

the ESC
is
restricted
or
switched
off,
and the ve­
hicLe
is
stabilised
to
a greater
or
Lesser degree.
In the following special situations,
it
may be ad­
visable
to
switch on off-road mode
to
allow a cer­
tain amount
of
wheelspin:
- Rocking
the car
backwards and forwards
to
free
it
- Driving
in
deep snow
or
on Loose surfaces
- Driving with snow chains
- Driving
on
rough terrain when much
of
the car's
weight
is
lifted
off
the wheels (axle articula­
tion)
- Braking
on
unsurfaced tracks when driving
downhill

For
your own safety you should switch
off
the
off-

road mode
in
time.
Characteris­
tics
Operation
Indicator
lamps
Driver mes­

sages*

Off-road mode
on

The stabilising function
of

the ESC and traction controL
system (ASR)
is
restricted
Press the
&m
button brief­
ly-

1*1
Lights
up.

Stabilisation control (ESC):

offroad.
Warning! Restric­
ted stability
ESC/ASR
off

The stabilisation function
is

no Longer available
•=>
A-

ESC
and traction controL
system (ASR) are switched

off.

Press
the
&m
button
for

longer than
3
seconds.

•M and
IWHUrt*
liant UP.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
off. Warning! Restricted
stability
Off-road mode
off
or
ESC/ASR on
The stabilising function
of

the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is fully availa­
ble again.
Press the
#*
button again.

|*|goes
out,
or^and

të&Éid*
go
out.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
on
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WARNING
You should switch on the off-road mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traf­
fic conditions allow you to do so safely -
dan­

ger of skidding!
- The stabilising function is restricted when
off-road mode is switched on. The driven
wheels may start to
spin,
causing the
vehi­

cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or
wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) is switched off, the vehicle will not be

stabilised.

Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not give full braking effect for
the first 400 km, they must first be "bedded in".
However, you can compensate for the slightly re­
duced braking effect by applying more pressure
on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on
the brakes during the running-in period.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends a
great deal on how you drive and the conditions in
which the vehicLe is operated. Negative factors

are,
for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips
or hard driving with abrupt starts and stops.
Noises
Brake noise may develop in certain situations, de­
pending on the speed, braking force and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and relative hu­
midity).
Effect of moisture and salt
In certain conditions, such as in heavy
rain,
early
morning dew, or after washing the car or driving
through water, the full braking effect can be de­
layed by moisture (or in winter by ice) on the
discs and brake pads. The brakes should be
< "dried" by pressing the pedal to restore full brak-

R
ing effect.
When you are driving at higher speeds with the
windscreen wipers on, the brake pads are very
briefly brought into contact with the brake discs.
This automatic process which goes unnoticed by
the driver is carried out at regular intervals and is
intended to improve braking response in wet
con­

ditions.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
tem­

porarily reduced if the car is driven for some dis­
tance without using the brakes when there is a
lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt
that accumulates on the discs and pads can be
removed with a few cautious brake applications.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on
the brake pads and corrosion to form on the discs
if the car is used infrequently, or if
you
only drive
low mileages without using the brakes very

much.

If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corro­
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed
•=> A-

Faults in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to the
nearest qualified workshop and have the fault

rectified.
On the way to the dealer, be prepared
to use more pressure on the brake pedal and al­
low for longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply
to the brake pedal. It only works when the engine
is running. •
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Intelligent technology

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WARNING

- When applying
the
brakes
to
clean
off
de­
posits
on the
pads and discs, select
a
clear,
dry
road.
Be sure
not to
inconvenience
or
en­
danger other road users;
do not
risk an
acci­

dent.
- Never
let the car
coast with
the
engine
switched
off
(this can cause accidents).

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CAUTION

- Never
let the
brakes "drag"
by
leaving your
foot on
the
pedal when you
do not
really
in­

tend
to
brake. This overheats
the
brakes,
re­

sulting
in
longer stopping distances
and

greater wear.
- Before driving down
a
long,
steep gradient,
it
is
advisable
to
reduce speed
and
select
a

lower gear.
In
this way you will make use
of

the engine braking effect and relieve
the

load
on the
brakes.
If
you
still have
to use

the brakes,
it is
better
to
brake firmly
at in­

tervals than
to
apply
the
brakes continuous-

Ly

-
If
the brake servo
is out of
action,
you must
apply considerably more pressure
to the

brake pedal than you normally would.
-
If
you
wish
to
equip
the
car with accessories
such as a front spoiler
or
wheel covers,
it is

important that
the
flow
of air to the
front
wheels
is not
obstructed, otherwise
the

brakes can overheat.

Electro-mechanical

power steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the

driver when steering.
The degree
of
power assistance
is
adapted elec­

tronically,
depending
on the
speed.
Warning/indicator lamps
and
driver
messages
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
If the warning lamp lights
up
permanently
and

the message appears, there
may be
a power
steering failure.
Stop
the
vehicle
in a
safe place
as
soon
as
possi­

ble.
Do
NOT drive on. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

S
Steering malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
If the indicator Lamp Lights up,
the
steering
re­

sponse
may be
heavier
or
lighter than usual.
In

addition,
it is
possible that
the
steering wheel
will
be off
centre when driving
in a
straight line.
Drive slowly
to
a qualified workshop and have
the

fault rectified.
Note
You
can
drive
on if
the warnina/indicator
g/

Lamp
||
or y
|
lights
up
only briefly
Four-wheel drive
(quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with four-wheel drive

On
quattro models
the
engine power is distrib­
uted
to all
four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles,
the
engine power
is

distributed
to all
four wheels. The distribution
of

power
is
controlled automatically according
to

your driving style and
the
road conditions. Also
refer
to
^>page
145,
Electronic stabilisation con­
trol
(ESC).

The four-wheel drive
is
specially designed
to

complement
the
superior engine power
of
your

Audi.
This combination gives
the car
exceptional
handling
and
performance capabilities
-
both
on

normal roads and
in
more difficult conditions,
such
as
snow and
ice.
Even
so (or
perhaps espe­
cially
for
this reason),
it is
important
to
observe
certain safety points
<=> A-

Winter tyres
Thanks
to its
four-wheel drive, your
car
will have
plenty
of
traction
in
winter conditions, even with
•

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Intelligent technology
Dynamic power management
While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib­
utes the available power to the various electrical
components and systems according to their re­
quirements. It ensures that on-board systems do
not consume more electrical power than is being

generated,
and thus maintains the maximum
possible vehicle battery power level.
® Note
- The power management system is not able
to overcome the given physical limits.
Please remember that the power and life of
the vehicle battery are limited.
- If the indicator lamp
|3 ^page
31 appears,
the starting ability may be impaired.
Starting ability has first priority.
Short trips, city traffic and low temperatures all
place a heavy load on the vehicLe battery. In
these conditions a large amount of power is
con­

sumed,
but only
a
small amount is supplied. The
situation is also critical if electrical equipment is
in use when the engine is not running. In this
case power is consumed when none is being
gen­

erated.

In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to
con­

trol the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If
you
do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are

using.
This limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
long period. Certain convenience features, such
as remote controL unlocking, may not be availa­

ble.
These functions will be restored when you
switch on the ignition and start the engine.
150
With the engine switched off
If
you
listen to the radio or use the other info­
tainment functions when the engine is not
run­

ning,
this will discharge the vehicle battery.
The infotainment display will show a warning
message before the battery power drops to a Lev­
el where the starting ability is impaired. This
message warns you that the system you are using
will soon be switched off automatically. You
should therefore start the engine if
you
wish to
continue using the system.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical
power, the vehicle battery can still become dis­
charged while the vehicle is being driven. This can
occur when a lot of power is being consumed but
only
a
small amount supplied, especially if the
vehicle battery is not fully charged initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the sys­
tem
will
then temporarily shut off the electrical
components that are using a lot of power, or re­
duce the current they are consuming. Heating
systems in particular use a Large amount of elec­
trical power. If
you
notice, for instance, that the
seat heating* or the rear window heater is not

working,
they may have been temporarily switch­
ed off or regulated to a lower heat output. These
systems will be available again as soon as
suffi­

cient electrical power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed. This is quite normal,
and no cause for concern. The increased idling
speed allows the alternator to meet the greater
power requirement and charge the vehicLe bat­
tery at the same time.
Information saved in the
control units
The vehicle is fitted in the factory with electronic
control units that, among other things, control
the engine and the gearbox. The controL units al­
so monitor the exhaust system and the airbags.
The control units continually analyse data rele­
vant to the vehicLe while you are driving. In the •

Multi Media Interface
Overview of the symbols in the speller
The symbols of the speller for
Letters/numbers

are explained in the following table:


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Symbol / marking

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Entry field
Results list

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Character selection
•


Description
To switch to the results list.
The current entry is displayed.
Menu language Arabic: A vertical Line on the
left/right
side of the
cursor indicates where the next character will be inserted.
A list of suggestions for the letters already entered is displayed.
To switch from lower case to upper case letters and vice versa.
Menu language Arabic: To show additional Arabic characters.
To open further speller options, e.g. Close speller, Clear entry field
or Switch to Cyrillic characters
Punctuation and special characters
To display diacritics (e.g. â, ç, n,
ô)
or the Cyrillic alphabet.
Menu language Arabic: To switch between Arabic and Latin charac­

ters.

To switch the speller from letters to numbers and vice versa
To enter a space in the entry
field.

The character selected will be highlighted.
The suggested word* can be accepted by pushing the rotary push­
button upwards.
To delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Menu language Arabic: Note the direction of writing.
Diacritics are not available for every letter.
Search function
Applies to: vehicles with search function

You
can enter
search
terms in any order using
the search function.
The search function is available in the Car*, Ra­

dio*,
Media*, Telephone*, Navigation* and Audi
connect* menus.
Calling up the search function

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men

•
Albert, Simon

•
A.binson,
Mary
•
Albom,
Michael

•
Allen, Susan

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Allen, Toby
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Search function in the

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telephone
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a
m
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m
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•
SeLect:
1MENU|
button
>
desired menu item

(e.g.
Telephone).

•
Turn the rotary pushbutton to the Left until the
entry field
(i)
^>Fig.
155 for the search func­
tion is displayed. Or: Push the rotary pushbut­
ton upwards to call up the entry field
(Î).

The handwriting recognition feature is automati­
cally activated for the MMI touch
pad*,
which
means you can simply start writing.
Searching for an entry

•
Enter one or more search terms in the entry
field in any order. The individual search terms
must be separated by spaces. •
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Multi Media Interface
The system may make suggestions to complete
your entry* (f)
oFig.
155 depending on
what
you
have entered. Further entries containing the
search terms entered will be displayed in the list
of
results
(2).
If the desired term is not yet displayed, continue
entering Letters until it appears.
The first few letters of the search terms will of­
ten be sufficient to bring up a list of results. In
the Telephone* menu, for example, write the
ini­

tials of the contact you are looking for, separat­
ing them with a space.
Confirming an autocomplete suggestion
Important: An autocomplete suggestion* (J)

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155
must be displayed.
Menus and symbols

•
When using MMI touch*: Press the rotary
pushbutton.
Using an entry from the results list
Important: At least one entry must be displayed
in the results List (2)
^>Fig.
155.

*•
When using MMI touch*: Turn the rotary push­
button to the right. SeLect an entry from the
list and confirm it.

•
When using the speller: SeLect and confirm

I
LIST
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159, Fig. 154. Or: Push the ro­
tary pushbutton downwards. Select an entry
from the list and confirm it.

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Telephone: Call list
Detailed station information Who would you like to call? Preferred image
e.g.
John Smith

•
Mailbox

th,
John 049841123456

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156 Illustration: Menus and symbols

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Symbol/
marking
Selected option
TMC
Entertainment drawer
Jukebox* import process
Repeat track
Random playback
Arrow
Description
Selected function
Reception of TMC/TMCpro/online traffic information
^>page
225
Information on the media source currently selected or an event

(e.g.
a call) is displayed. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, you
may be able to operate functions (e.g. tuning to a radio station, an­
swering a call) via the open entertainment drawer
^>page
157
Copying audio/video files to the jukebox
•=>page
236
The track currently playing will be repeated
Opage
247
All tracks in the playlist will be played in random order

Opage
247, Random playback
Information can be called up by pressing the rotary pushbutton
when text is highlighted
161