2021 AUDI Q2 brake light

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
r

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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.
52

Seats and storage
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with coat hooks
- Make sure
that
any items of clothing hang­
ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
- Only use the coat hooks for light items of
clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
- Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing,
as this could interfere with the
function of the head-protection airbags.
Luggage compartment
General notes

A
WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on

<=>page
272, Stowing luggage safely.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover

The
luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into the luggage compartment.

c

Fig.
57
Open boot lid with luggage compartment cover
Removing
• Detach the cords
(f)
and
pull
the
cover (f)
out
of the retainers (5) in the direction of the ar­

rows.

Installing
• Push the
cover (D
horizontally into the retain­
ers
(?)
on the side trim until
it
engages.
• Attach the cords to the boot lid
(T) •=>
A.

A WARNING
- The luggage compartment cover must al­
ways be fixed properly
-
risk of accident!
- The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover couLd cause injury in an accident
or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
Applies to: vehicles with lowerable floor panel

You
can lower the floor panel to increase the
loading height in the luggage compartment.


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Fig.
58
Luggage compartment: Floor panel lowered
• To
Lower
the floor panel, first lift
it.

• Then pull the floor panel back slightly and re­
insert
it
lower down at position
(f).

When you no longer need the extra height, you
should return the floor panel to position
(Î);
this
will make
it
easier to load and unload normal
items of Luggage.
Fastening rings
Applies to: vehicles with fastening rings

Fig.
59
Luggage compartment: Location of fastening rings
•

62

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 •
72

Driving
instance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine
braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and

tyres.
Emissions and fuel consumption will drop
to zero due to the overrun fuel cut-off.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of
fuel.

Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
Shift up to second gear as soon as possible. If
possible, we recommend shifting up to the next
gear at approx. 2,000 rpm.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the

"kick-down"
feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save
fuel.

Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without a start/stop system, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in­
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after about 5 seconds can be
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re­
start a warm engine (the exact fuel saving de­
pends on the engine version).
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.

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Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good

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fuel economy before you start driving. A
well-

serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly
maintained engine can consume up to ten per­
cent more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more
fuel.

The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
•=>page
306 to save
fuel.
If the
tyre pressures
are
just 0.5
bar
too Low, this can
increase the fuel consumption by as much as 5
%. Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-
inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs

handling.

Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
The roof carrier increases the air resistance of the
vehicle and should be removed when not in use.
This will save about 12 % of fuel at speeds of be­
tween 60 and 75
mph.

Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec­
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip­
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat

heating*.

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Driving
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can
be adjusted as required to suit the
driver.

Fig.
68 Steering column: Lever for steering column adjust­
ment

•
Push the Lever
^>Fig.
68 down
<=> /\.
•
Move the steering wheel to the desired
posi­

tion.

•
Then push the lever towards the steering
col­

umn until the catch engages.
WARNING
- Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving - this
could cause an accident.
- Press the lever upwards so it is secure and
so that the position of the steering wheel
cannot shift unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving - risk of accident!
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
ignition Lock)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on
the ignition and start the engine.

Fig.
69 Ignition lock: Ignition key positions
Switching the ignition on/off

•
To switch on the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ®. Vehicles without start/stop sys­

tem*:
The rev counter needle will move to the
READY position.
• To switch off the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ©. The rev counter needle will
move to the OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
Starting the engine

•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.

•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.

•
Turn the ignition key briefly to position @. The
ignition key automatically returns to position
®. Do not press the accelerator.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine

•
The engine may take a few seconds Longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en­
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
E g
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
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Driving
©
y
Note
After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched
off. This may occur for the following reasons:
- Residual heat has raised the coolant
tem­

perature.
- Direct sunlight has additionally heated up
the engine compartment while the engine is

warm.

- Applies to vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emission control system is hot
because of the regeneration process, even
though the engine has
not
yet reached oper­
ating temperature.
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
convenience key)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can use the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button to
switch on the ignition and start the engine.

Fig.
70 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
Starting the engine

•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.

•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.

•
Press the ISTART ENGINE
STOP!
button briefly
to start the engine.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine

•
The engine may take a few seconds longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en­
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
E 3
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
Electrical components with a high power
con­

sumption are switched off temporarily while you
start the engine.
If the engine fails to start immediately, switch
off the starter by pressing the
ISTART
ENGINE
STOPI
button once more and try
again after about 30 seconds.
Switching the ignition on/off
If you only wish to switch on the ignition and do
not want to start the engine as
well,
proceed as
follows:

•
Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button with­
out pressing the clutch (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox). Vehicles
without start/stop system*: The rev counter
needle will move to the READY position.

•
To switch off the ignition, press the button

again.
The rev counter needle will move to the
OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
If the indicator lamp
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flashes and the message
Please move steering wheel appears when you
switch on the ignition, the steering wheel is

locked.
In this case, turn the steering wheel
slightly
to
the left/right.
Start/stop system*
Please note the information on
<^>page
79,
Start/stop system.
WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poisoning!
© CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine. •
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Driving

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® For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with
the car stationary. You should drive off imme­
diately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
© Note
- Any noises which may be heard when the
engine is started are quite normal and no
cause for concern.
- If
you
leave your vehicle with the ignition
switched on, it will be switched off auto­
matically after
a
while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

•
Stop the vehicle.

•
Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.

•
Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button

tapage
76, Fig. 70.
Steering
lock15

The steering will be locked if
you
switch off the
engine with the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button,
move the selector lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driver's
door. The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving at
speeds of 7 km/h and above. To switch off the
engine, press the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button
twice in quick succession or hold it in for longer
than two seconds.
A WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow­
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal
man­

ner.
- Always take the key with you when you Leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
- When parking, always move the selector
lever to position
P
to prevent the vehicle
from rolling back accidentally.
If the engine has been working hard for
a
long

time,
there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
©
Note

After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched
off. This may occur for the following reasons:
- Residual heat has raised the coolant
tem­

perature.
- Direct sunlight has additionally heated up
the engine compartment while the engine is

warm.

- Applies to vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emission control system is hot
because of the regeneration process, even
though the engine has
not
yet reached oper­
ating temperature.
Driver messages
Engine running. Warning! Switch off ignition
before leaving car

1J
This function is not available on all export versions.
77

Driving
This message appears
and a
buzzer sounds
if
you
open
the
driver's door while
the
engine
is
run­

ning.

Pressing start/stop button again will switch
off

engine.
This message appears
if
you press
the

ISTART
ENGINE
STOPI*
button while
the
vehicle
is moving
<^>page
77,
Emergency
Off
function.
Engine start system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
A fault
has
occurred when starting
the
engine
au­

tomatically (automatic start function). Drive
to a

qualified workshop soon
and
have
the
fault
recti­

fied.
To
start
the
engine, turn
the
ignition
key to

position
@
^>page
74 or
press

the
ISTART
ENGINE
STOPl
button and hold the

key/button until
the
engine starts.

D
Key not
recognised. See owner's manual
This message appears
if
there
is no
convenience
key inside
the
vehicle
or if
the system cannot
de­

tect
or
identify
the
key. This
can
happen,
for ex­

ample,
if
the radio signal from
the key is
obstruc­
ted
by a
metal briefcase
or
similar,
or if the key

battery
is
weak. Electronic equipment, such
as

mobile phones,
can
also interfere with
the
radio
signal from
the key.

The engine
can
still
be
started
or
stopped
if
this
happens (please refer
to
^page
79).

C]
Remote control key: hold back
of key

against marked area.
See
owner's manual
If
the
indicator lamp lights
up and the
message
appears,
a
malfunction
has
occurred

^>page
79.

3
Key not in
vehicle?

3
Remote control key:
key not
recognised.
Is

key still
in
vehicle?
If
the
indicator
lampGB
Lights
up and the
mes­
sage appears,
the
convenience
key
was removed
from
the
vehicle while
the
engine
was
running.
If

the convenience
key is not in the
vehicle
you
will
not
be
able
to
switch
on the
ignition
or
restart
the engine after
it has
been switched
off. You
will
also
not be
able
to
lock
the
vehicle from
the
out­

side.

Please press brake pedal
This message appears
on
vehicles with
an
auto­
matic gearbox
if
you
try to
start
the
engine
with­

out first pressing
the
brake pedal.
Please press clutch pedal
This message appears
if
you
try to
start
the en­

gine without first pressing
the
clutch pedal.
The

engine will only start
if
you press
the
clutch
ped­

al.

Please engage
N or P

This message will appear
if
you
try to
start
or

switch
off the
engine when
the
selector lever
is

not
in N or P. The
engine
can
then
not be
started
or switched
off.

Switch
off
ignition before leaving
car.
Battery
is

being discharged
This message appears
and the
buzzer sounds
if

you open
the
driver's door while
the
ignition
is

switched
on.
Switch
off
the ignition
to
prevent
the vehicle battery from being discharged.
Shift
to P,
vehicle can roll away. Doors can only
be locked
in P

For safety reasons, this message will appear
if

the selector Lever
of the
automatic gearbox
is not

in position P when
you
switch
off the
ignition.
Put

the selector lever
in
position
P;
otherwise
the ve­

hicle
can
roll away
and
cannot
be
locked.
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