2021 AUDI Q2 ESP

Doors
and
windows
Child Locks
Applies to: vehicles with electric/mechanical child lock

The
child locks disable
the
rear windows and pre­
vent the rear doors from being opened from
the

inside.
Driver message
in the
instrument cluster
display

Fig.
33
Detail
of
the driver's door: Controls

Fig.
34
Rear door: Child lock
Vehicles with
H
button
• To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
and electric window switch on each
of
the rear

doors,
press the left/right button
\±\
on
the

driver's
door
(T)^Fig.
33.
The LED
in
the but­
ton will light up
or
go out.
• To activate/deactivate the child locks on both

sides,
press the
B
buttons one after the other.
Vehicles with
M
button

•
To activate/deactivate the electric window
switches on the rear doors, press the
\M
button
on the driver's door
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Fig.
33.
The LED in
the

button will light up
or
go
out.

•
To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
in addition, open the corresponding rear door
and use the car key
to
turn the key-operated
switch
in
the direction
of
the arrow
(or
in
the

opposite direction)
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34.

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Child lock: fault. Please contact workshop
There
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock. Press
the

1*1/51
button again.
If the message remains displayed, drive
to a

qualified workshop soon and have the fault
recti­

fied.

A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when Leaving
the vehicle
-
even
if
you
only intend
to be

gone
for
a short time. This
is
especially im­
portant
if
children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able
to
start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such
as

the electric windows
-
this could lead
to
in­

juries.

-
If
there
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock,
it

may be possible
to
open
the
rear doors from
the inside
-
risk
of
accident!
Electric windows
Controls

The
driver can operate
all the
electric windows.

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Fig.
35 Driver's door: Controls for electric windows (exam­
ple)

All electric windows have two-stage switches:
Opening/closing the windows

•
Press/pull the switch briefly
to
the second stop:
the window will automatically open/close
all

the way. The window will stop moving immedi­
ately
if
the switch
is
operated again.
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• To set an intermediate position,
press/pulL
the
switch to the first position until the window has
reached the desired position.
Switches for electric windows

(T)
Front left
(2) Front right
(D
Rear
left
(4) Rear right

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WARNING
- Always take the key with you when Leaving
the vehicle - even if
you
only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if chiLdren are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows - this could lead to in­

juries.

- Always be careful when closing the
win­

dows.
Careless use of the electric windows
can cause severe injuries.
- When locking the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
© Note
The windows can be operated for about ten
minutes after the ignition has been switched
off. The window switches are only deactivated
when the driver's door or the front passeng­
er's door is opened.
Convenience open/close function
Applies to: vehicles with convenience open/close function
All the windows and the panorama sun
roof*
can
be opened and closed together.
Convenience open function

•
Press and hold the
\§\
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* have reached the desired
posi­

tion.

Convenience close function

•
Press and hold the
\M
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* are closed
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Or:
• Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Touch
and keep your hand in contact with the sensor
on one of the front door handles until
all
the
windows and the panorama sun roof* are

closed.
Do not
rest
your hand on the door
han­

dle while this is happening.
This function can be switched
on/off
via the info­
tainment system
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page 41.
A WARNING
-Take care when closing the windows and the
panorama sun roof*. Careless or uncontrol­
led use can cause injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should only use the
remote control key to open and close the
windows and panorama sun roof* within
about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid
inju­

ries,
always keep an eye on the windows and
the panorama sun roof* when pressing the

m
button to close them. The windows and
sun roof stop moving as soon as the 0 but­
ton is released.
What to do after a malfunction

You
can reactivate the one-touch open and close
function if it fails to operate.

•
Pull and hold the electric window switch until
the window is fully closed.

•
Release the switch and then pull it again for at
least one second.
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Doors and windows
Panorama sun roof
Description
Applies to: vehicles with panorama sun roof
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Fig.
36 Detail of headliner: Switch for panorama sun roof
The switch operates in two stages. Whenever the
switch is pressed or pulled to the second stage,
the sun roof automatically opens or closes all the
way. The sun roof will stop moving immediately
if the switch is operated again.

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Tilting open/closing
• To
tilt
the sun roof fully open, briefly press the
switch to the second position.

•
To close the sun roof completely, briefly pull
the switch downwards to the second position or
briefly slide the switch forwards to the second
position
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• To set an intermediate position, press/pull the
switch to the first position until the sun roof
has reached the desired position.
(D Sliding open/closing

•
To slide the sun roof fully open, briefly slide the
switch backwards to the second position.

•
To close the sun roof completely, briefly slide
the switch forwards to the second position or
briefly pull the switch downwards to the second
position
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•
To set an intermediate position, press the
switch forwards/backwards to the first position
until the sun roof has reached the desired
posi­

tion.

Sun blind
The sun blind can be opened and closed by hand
when the panorama sun roof is open in any
posi­

tion.
The sun blind can be adjusted to any inter­
mediate position.
Take care when closing the panorama sun
roof. Careless or uncontrolled use can cause
injuries. For this reason, always take the
igni­

tion key with you when Leaving the vehicle.
© CAUTION
You should always close your panorama sun
roof when leaving the car. Sudden rain could
seriously damage your car's interior equip­
ment, especially the on-board electronic sys­

tems.

© Note
- Details on the convenience open/close func­
tion
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page 47.
-The panorama sun roof can be operated for
about ten minutes after the ignition has
been switched off. The switch is deactivated
immediately when one of the front doors is

opened.

-The panorama sun roof can be opened only
at temperatures above -20
°C.

Closing the panorama sun roof manually
Applies to: vehicles with panorama sun roof
If the panorama sun roof detects any resistance
while it is closing (e.g. caused by an object trap­
ped in the mechanism), a safety cut-out will be
triggered and the roof will open again automati­
cally. If the roof will still not close automatically
after you remove the object and operate the
switch again, you can use the safety cut-out over­
ride to close it.
• After the sun roof opens automatically, pull
and hold the switch within 5 seconds until the
sun roof is closed.
If
you
release the switch before the panorama
sun roof is fully closed, it will open again auto­
matically.
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Lights and vision
The entry/exit lights are operational only after
dark when the light switch is set to AUTO.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and
abroad*

If
you
drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces­
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de­
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
Hazard warning lights

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Fig.
39 Dashboard: Switch for hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to make other
road users aware of your vehicle in hazardous sit­
uations.
• Press the switch
H
to switch the hazard warn­
ing lights on/off.
If
you
brake hard at high speed, the brake lights
will flash and the hazard warning lights will come
on automatically1).
You can use the turn signals to indicate a change
of direction (or lane) even when the hazard warn­
ing lights are on. The hazard warning lights will
be interrupted temporarily.
The hazard warning lights also work when the ig­
nition is switched off.
Interior lights
Front interior lights
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Fig.
40 Headliner: Front interior lights (example)
Press the corresponding switch:

H*
- Interior lights on/off

S
- Courtesy lighting on/off. The interior lights
are switched on and off automatically when this
function is activated.
Applies to: vehicles with touch-sensitive reading lights
• Briefly touch the surface
(l)
^>Fig.
40 to turn
the appropriate reading light on/off.
• To use the manual dimmer function, touch the
surface
(T)
when the Light is switched off, and
hold your finger on the surface until the desired
brightness level is reached.
Rear interior lights
Applies to: vehicles with rear reading lights

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Fig.
41 Headliner: Rear reading lights (example)
• Press the
H
or
H*
button to switch the appro­
priate reading light on/off.

l)
This function is not available on all export versions.
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Lights and vision
A WARNING
Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a
larger field of
vision.
However, they make ob­
jects look smaller and further away than they
really are. If
you
use these mirrors to
esti­

mate the distance to vehicles behind you
when changing Lane, you could misjudge the
distance. Risk of accident!
CAUTION
- Applies to vehicles with electrically retracta­
ble exterior mirrors: If one of the mirror
housings is knocked out of position (e.g.
when parking), the mirrors must be fully re­
tracted with the electric control. You will
hear
a
loud noise when the mirrors snap
back into place. Do not readjust the mirror
housing by hand, as this will interfere with
the mirror adjuster function.
- Applies to vehicles without electrically re­
tractable exterior mirrors: If one of the mir­
ror housings is knocked out of position (e.g.
when parking), it must be returned to its
proper position by hand.
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors to prevent them from being

damaged.
Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors* must NOT be folded in or out by

hand.
Always use the electrical power
con­

trol.

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If the electrical adjustment should fail to op­

erate,
both of the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by Lightly pressing the edge of the mir­
ror glass.
Anti-dazzle setting
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­
matic* anti-dazzle interior
mirror.

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
•
Pull
the lever
at
the bottom of the mirror to­
wards you.
Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors*
• The interior and exterior mirrors will darken
when bright light (e.g. from the headlights of
a

following vehicle) shines on the surface of the
interior mirror.

A
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mir­
ror. This fluid can cause irritation to the
skin,

eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thorough­
ly with clean water should you come into
con­

tact with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if

needed.

© CAUTION
Applies to: vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
Electrolyte fluid can
leak
from a broken mir­
ror. This fluid can damage plastic surfaces.
Use a wet sponge or similar to remove the
flu­

id as soon as possible.

(T) Note

Applies to: vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
-The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors may not
function as intended if the light falling on
the surface of the interior mirror is obstruc­

ted.

-The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors do not
darken if the interior lighting is on
or
the car
is in reverse gear.
Sun visors

Fig.
44 Left side: Sun visor (example)
The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting
and turned towards the
door
(T).
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Heating and cooling
Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner

Fig.
65 Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner*: Controls

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The functions can be switched on and off using
the buttons and controlled using the rotary
con­

trols.
The LED in the corresponding button lights
up when the function is switched on.
Manual air conditioner*
For
a
comfortable climate inside the vehicle us­
ing the air conditioner:
- In the summer, adjust the temperature to just
a few degrees below the outside temperature
- Do not turn the blower up too high
- Do not point the air outlets directly at the occu­
pants
A/C Cooling mode*
The air cooling system only works when the blow­
er is switched on. The air cooling mode is switch­
ed on/off when the A/C button is pressed. When
the air cooling is switched off, the air is not
cooled and therefore not dehumidified. The
win­

dows may mist up as a result. The air cooling is
switched off automatically at low outside
tem­

peratures.

#
/ # Temperature
Rotary control ® is used to adjust the tempera­

ture.

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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using

control®.
You should leave the blower on at a
low setting to prevent the windows from misting
up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
con­

stantly ventilated. To demist the windows, we
recommend
that
you increase the blower speed
and set control ® to

W/
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*J Air distribution and air
outlets
The rotary control ® can be used to adjust the
air distribution. A setting between
f£j
and
*J

usually provides a comfortable environment.
At the
^
setting, the windscreen and side
win­

dows are defrosted or demisted as quickly as pos­

sible.
The air recirculation is switched off, but can
be switched on again manually by pressing the

button.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad­
justed
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71.
To prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side.
Foot-level air outlets are provided underneath
the front seats to heat the rear cabin.
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Heating and cooling
Automatic air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with automatic air conditioner

We
recommend pressing the AUTO button and setting the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).

Fig.
66 Automatic air conditioner: Controls (example)

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The functions can be switched on and off using
the buttons and controlled using the rotary
con­

trols.
The LED in the corresponding button lights
up when the function is switched on.
Automatic air conditioner
The air conditioner is fully automatic, and will
maintain the desired temperature at a constant

level.
When the heater is on, the blower normally
only switches to a higher speed once the coolant
has warmed up sufficiently (this does not apply
to the defrost setting).
AUTO Automatic or "eco" mode*
The automatic mode maintains a constant
tem­

perature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, out­
put and distribution are regulated automatically.
The AUTO mode is switched off immediately
when you operate any of the manual air controls.
The "eco"
mode*1*
is activated if you press the
AUTO button briefly while automatic mode is ac­

tive.
Fuel is saved in "eco" mode* because the
settings respond more passively. The "eco"

mode*
is on when eco appears in the console dis­
play. The "eco" mode* is deactivated when you
press the AUTO button again.

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This function is not available on all export versions.
A/C Cooling mode
The air cooling system only works when the blow­
er is switched on. The air cooling mode is switch­
ed on/off when the A/C button is pressed. When
the air cooling is switched off, the air is not
cooled and therefore not dehumidified. The
win­

dows may mist up as a result. The air cooling is
switched off automatically at low outside
tem­

peratures.

#
/ # Temperature
The temperature for the driver's and front pas­
senger's sides can be set separately using
con­

trols ® and @. The temperature can be adjusted
between +16 °C (+60 °F) and +28 °C (+84 °F).
Outside this range, LO or HI will appear on the air
conditioner display. In the two extreme settings
the air conditioner operates continuously with
maximum cooling or heating output, and the
temperature is not regulated automatically.
Synchronisation: By pressing the AUTO button
for 2 seconds, the temperature of the passeng­
er's side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side. The settings remain synchronised
until the temperature is changed on the passeng­
er's side.
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Driving
Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over
a
distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed - do not use full throt­
tle and do not tow a trailer or caravan. From
1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually increase
the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this
peri­

od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is

cold.
This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
© CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*

^>page
79 before driving through water.
© ' Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
Avoiding damage to the car
© CAUTION
Take care not to damage
Low-mounted
parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel
con­

sumption by 10
-15
%. The following section
gives you some tips on Lessening the impact on
the environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If
you
an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­

vance,
you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate Less. Wherever possible, Let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for •
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