2021 AUDI Q2 ignition

Instruments and controls
Height adjustment
The height of the head-up display can be adjus­
ted to your individual requirements.

•
Sit in the correct position in your seat

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• Turn the
button to adjust the display.
Settings on infotainment system

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
IMENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Head-up display.
Display contents
The settings on the infotainment system allow
you to specify which information is shown in the
display. Possible options include navigation mes­
sages*, adaptive cruise control* and camera-
based traffic sign recognition*.
The display of certain information and some of
the red warning lamps cannot be deactivated on
the infotainment system.
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display via
the infotainment system. In addition, the display
brightness is reduced automatically as the
day­

light starts to fade. The basic level of brightness
is determined by the instrument lighting setting

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page 53.
© CAUTION
Do not place any objects over the opening for
the head-up display to avoid scratching the
glass cover.
© Note
- The display may be harder to see in unfav­
ourable light conditions or if
you
are wear­
ing polarised sunglasses.
- To be able to see the display as clearly as
possible, adjust the position of your seat
and the height setting for the head-up dis­
play.
- Notes on cleaning
^tab.
Cleaning the inte­
rior on page 314.
Warning and indicator
Lamps
Description
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash
in the instrument cluster to indicate functions or

faults.

Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be
accompanied by a driver message. The warning
display will be accompanied by the corresponding
warning chime. The warning/indicator lamps and
driver messages on the instrument
duster
dis­
play can be masked by further displays. You can
have them displayed again on the driver informa­
tion system* by calling up the second tab (driver
messages) via the
\<±\
button on the multi-func­
tion steering wheel. If several malfunctions have

occurred,
you can use the Left thumbwheel to
scroll through them on the display.
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in
different colours.

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Central warning/indicator lamps
If the warning/indicator lamp
|g or pq
lights

up,
observe the additional information on the in­
strument cluster display.

Applies
to: vehicles with monochrome display
If
a
driver message appears and a central warn­
ing [amp
Kfl/central
indicator
lamp^S
lights up,
the central warning/indicator lamp indicates the
priority level of the warning. If
a
white indicator
lamp also appears, the central warning/indicator
lamp indicates its actual colour. For example, if

g
lights up with
H.
read the description for
Overview
When you switch on the ignition, some of the
warning and indicator lamps Light up briefly to
show that the associated systems are working
properly. These systems are marked with a
•/
in
the following tables. If one of these warning/in­
dicator lamps does not light up, there is a fault in
the associated system. •
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Instruments and controls

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Hill hold assist

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Rear seat belt
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^>page
31
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Child lock
(electric)*

cépage
46
AdBlue*

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292

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page 122
Rest recommendation*

^>page
110
Speed warning function*

cépage
104
Cruise control system*

^>page
104
Speed limiter*

^>page
106
Park assist*

^>page
139
Park assist*

^>page
139
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
114
Adaptive cruise control*

tapage
114
Active Lane assist*

tapage
124
Side assist*

tapage
131
Pre sense*
Camera-based traffic sign recogni­

tion*

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page 108
Main beam assist*

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page 50
Main beam headLights

Pipage
50
(©) Brake system
If the warning Lamp Lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
| Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
| Warning! Brake servo inoperative!
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
| Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, there is a fault in the brake servo.
If the ABS indicator lamp
[g]
and ESC indicator
lamp
I^J
light up together with the brake warn­
ing
Lamp||
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed
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Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis­
tance
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| Parking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message
stilL
appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen­
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

Brake servo: restricted. You can continue driv­

ing.
Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the brake servo. The brake
servo remains available with reduced capacity.
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Instruments and controls
When the vehicle has gathered speed you will al­
so hear
a
warning chime.

Clutch
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
© Note
For further information on the seat belts

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page 275.

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Steering lock
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as­
sistance.

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Steering lock: system fault! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

A WARNING

Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering Lock - risk of
accident!

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Engine start system

H
Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

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Clutch:
fault. Please contact workshop
There is a permanent malfunction in the clutch.
The transmissible torque is reduced. You can
con­

tinue driving, but avoid placing an excessive load
on the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,

for example when driving away on a slope, tow­
ing a trailer or when parking. Drive to a qualified
workshop soon and have the fault rectified.

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Clutch: overheating. Please adapt driving
style
There is a malfunction in the clutch. The trans­
missible torque is reduced. You can continue

driving,
but avoid placing an excessive load on
the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,
for
example when driving away on a slope, towing a
trailer or when parking. The indicator lamp will
go out when the transmission capability of the
clutch has been restored completely.

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Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
| Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup­
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is

coasting.
Carefully try to bring the coasting
vehi­

cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the
vehi­

cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving - risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance.
The power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the vehicle battery charge is
sufficient).
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Bonnet
| Warning! Bonnet not locked. Stop vehicle
and check bonnet lock
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, the bonnet lock is not correctly engag­

ed.

Stop your vehicle without delay and close the
bonnet
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296.

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Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
If the indicator lamp
§jj
flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp
§|j
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ESC can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully

functional.

If the indicator lamp
|g
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the
J^OFF
button
^>page
145.
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See
own­

er's manual
If the indicator lamp
§§J
and the ABS indicator
lamp
EJ
light up and the message appears,
there is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake sys­
tem or electronic differential lock. This will also
cause an ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be
braked in the normal way (however the ABS
con­

trol function will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to
^>page
145.

O Brake
pads

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Brake pads!
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.

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Hill hold assist

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Hill hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the hill hold assist is un­
available.
Manual control!
If this message appears, press the brake pedal.
Use the parking brake for the hill start

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82.

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Engine management
Drive system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
If the indicator lamp
Qg
lights up, there is a fault
in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.
EPC Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
If the indicator lamp
\$fi
lights up, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.

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Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If the
indicator
Lamp
|jjj
Lights up when the
igni­

tion is switched on, the glow plugs are preheat­

ing.

If the indicator lamp does not light up or if it
flashes while the vehicle is moving, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.

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Emission control system
If the indicator Lamp
£3 Lights
up or flashes, a
fault has occurred which can reduce the quality of •
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Fuel has entered the engine oil due to low out­
side temperatures or frequent short trips. Drive
until the engine is warm to allow the fuel to
evaporate out of the engine oil. When doing so,
avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and
heavy engine loads.

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Fuel tank system
P3 Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres (front-wheeL drive) or about
8.5
li­
tres (four-wheel drive) of fuel left in the tank.

IM
Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.

E3
Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the tank system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Driver's door*
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to
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290.

Washer fluid level
Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the windscreen washer and headlight washer

system*
^>page
303.

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Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wiper defective
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Driver's door: fault. Shift to P before leaving
vehicle. See owner's manual
A malfunction has occurred in the driver's door.
Move the selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox) to hold the vehicle.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

- Bulb monitor
If the indicator Lamp
jjjj
Lights up, a bulb has

failed.
The message indicates the location of the

bulb.

Have the bulb replaced without delay.
Vehicle lights: malfunction!
There is a fault with the headlights or light

switch.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.

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WARNING
Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can
break when you touch the bulb, causing in­
jury.

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Dynamic headlight range control
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic headlight range control

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Headlight range control: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control which may cause other road users
to be dazzled.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light

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Audi adaptive light: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the adaptive light. The
dipped beam headlights will still be working nor­
mally.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Central locking system
Accidental lock-out
To
prevent
yourseLf from being locked out, only
lock the vehicle when the remote control key is
not in the vehicle and all of the doors and the
boot lid are closed.
The central locking system prevents you from be­
ing locked out of the vehicle in the following sit­
uations:
- When the driver's door is open, you cannot Lock
the vehicle by pressing the
M
button on the re­
mote control key or touching the locking
sen­

sor* on one of the doors.
- The boot lid will be released again automatical­
ly if the convenience key* that was last in use is
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed.
- If the convenience key* that was last in use is
detected in the vehicle, it is not possible to lock
the vehicle from the outside.
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.

- Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle.
© Note
- Never leave any valuable items in the
vehi­

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not
a safe.
- When you lock the vehicle, the LED on the
driver's window sill flashes. If the LED is
still on about 30 seconds after the vehicle is

locked,
the central locking system is not
working properly. You should have the
mal­

function repaired by
a
qualified workshop.
Description
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the
central locking system. You can use any of the

following:

- Remote control key
^>page
39, or
- Sensors in the front door handles*

cépage
39, or
- Lock on driver's door
^>page
41
- Interior central locking switch
^>page
40
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle
is unlocked and once when the vehicle is locked.
If the turn signals do
not
flash, the ignition may
still be on or one of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot lid may still be open.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function Locks the doors and the
boot lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed of
about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when
the ignition key is removed, the unlock button on
the central locking switch is pressed or one of the
interior door handles is pulled. The Auto Lock
function can be switched on and off in the info­
tainment system
^> page
41.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags

inflate,
the doors will be automatically unlocked
to facilitate access and assistance.
Selecting which doors are unlocked with the
remote control
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking
system will lock the doors and the boot lid. When
you unlock the vehicle, the central Locking system
will unlock either the driver's door
only,
or all the
locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting
you have selected on the infotainment system

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Doors and windows
Set of keys



service work is required. This also applies to
vehicles with convenience key*.

Fig.
21 Keys supplied with the vehicle
Remote control keys
The remote control key can be used to lock and
unlock the car. Press the release button
OFig.
21
-arrow- to make the key spring out of the handle
and to fold it back in.
Number of keys
You can check how many keys are initialised for
your vehicle using the infotainment system. To
do so, select:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control
button
>
Servicing & checks
>
Car information.
This feature enables used car buyers to make
sure they have received all of the keys.
Replacing a key
If
you
should lose a key, please contact an Audi
dealer. Have the remote control coding for that
key deactivated.
For
this purpose you should
bring all available keys with you. It is also impor­
tant to notify your insurance company if
a
key has
been lost.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor­
ised persons from driving the vehicle. It may not
be possible to start the engine with the key if
there is another ignition
key
from a different
make of vehicle on the same key
ring.

Data stored on remote control key
Data related to the service and maintenance of
the vehicle are stored continuously on your re­
mote control key. Your Audi dealer can read out
the data and will then be able to tell you what
The function of the remote control key may
be impaired by interference from other
near­

by radio signals (for example from a mobile
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in
the same frequency range.
LED and battery for the remote control key

Fig.
22 Remote control key (rear): Opening the cover
LED on remote control key
The LED on the remote control key lights up
when you press the buttons.

•
The LED should flash once when you press one
of the buttons briefly.

•
The LED should flash repeatedly when you
press and hold one of the buttons (convenience
open/close).

•
If the LED does not flash, the battery in the re­
mote control key is flat. In addition, the indica­
tor lamp |y will light up and the message Re­
mote control key: please change key battery
will appear. Replace the battery in the remote
control key.

Replacing
the battery for the remote control
key
• Use a coin to lever the cover (2) off the key
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Fig.
22.

•
Insert the new battery with the "+"
symbol
fac­
ing up.

•
Press the cover back onto the key until it clicks
into place. •
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- The central locking switch is still operative
when the ignition is switched off and will
automatically lock the entire vehicle when

the [H
button is pressed.
-The central locking switch inside the vehicle
is not operative if
you
lock the vehicle from
the outside.
© Not
The doors and the boot lid are Locked auto­
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h (Auto Lock)
^>page
37. You
can unlock the vehicle again via the
â
button
in the central locking switch.
Adjusting the settings for the central

locking
system

You
can use the infotainment system to select
which functions are controlled via the central
locking system.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Vehicle settings > Central locking.
Doors to unlock - You can select whether all
doors or only the driver's door are unlocked by
the central locking system. The boot lid will also
be unlocked if
you
select all. If
you
select driver's
door on vehicles with convenience key*, only one
door will be unlocked (whichever door you grip by
the handle).
When the driver's door setting is activated, you
can still unlock all the doors and the boot lid by
pressing the
M
button on the remote control key

twice.

Long press to open windows - The convenience
open/close function can be activated/deactivated

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page 47.
Lock when
driving^
- If
you
activate this func­

tion,
the whole vehicle is Locked automatically
when you are driving.
Fold mirrors* - If
you
activate this function, the
exterior mirrors are folded in automatically when
the vehicle is Locked.
Locking and unlocking the doors manually

Fig.
26 Driver's door lock

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Fig.
27 End face of (open) door: Locking manually
If the central locking system should fail to work,
the doors must be locked/unlocked separately.
Locking and unlocking the driver's door
• To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
unlock position
(T)
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26
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•
To lock the driver's door, move the selector lev­
er to position
P
(automatic gearbox) and turn
the key to the Lock position (2) once
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Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm system:
Switch on the ignition or press the
\M
button on
the remote control key after opening the driver's
door. Otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
The system will unlock either all the doors or only
one of the doors, depending on the settings you
have chosen on the infotainment system

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This function is not available on all export versions.
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