2021 AUDI Q2 cruise control

Driver assist systems
Setting the steering input time and
vibration warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

You
can change the Audi active lane assist
set­

tings on the infotainment system to
suit
your in­
dividual preferences.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Audi active lane assist.
Steering
input1'

early: If this setting is selected, a continuous
steering input assists the driver to keep the
vehi­

cle in the middle of the lane.

late:
If this setting is selected, the steering is not
corrected until just before a wheel crosses a de­
tected Lane marking.
Vibration warning
You can switch the additional steering wheel vi­
bration warning on/off.
A WARNING
When the vibration warning is switched off,
no visual warnings are given in the instrument
cluster display if
you
cross a lane marking.
Your personal settings are stored automati­
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used
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Emergency assist
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist
The emergency assist takes over controL of the
vehicle in certain situations and can help to pre­
vent accidents. It is an extension of the active
lane assist and can use the functions of the adap­
tive cruise control system
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The emergency
assist is activated when it detects that the driver
has stopped steering the vehicle.
Functions of the emergency assist
The emergency assist monitors the steering ac­
tivity of the driver. It detects if the driver is inac­
tive and gives repeated visual and audible warn­
ings as well as brake jolts prompting the driver to
take proactive control of the vehicle again. The
hazard warning lights are also switched on when
the first sharp brake jolt is given below
a
speed of
80
km/h15.

If the driver does not take over, the system inter­
venes by steering the vehicle (within the limita­
tions of the system) to keep it in lane, and by ap­
plying the brakes until the vehicle has stopped*.
In addition, the warning lamp || and a message
are displayed.
Requirements for using the emergency assist
- The active lane assist must be switched on and
ready to warn
^>page
124.
-The adaptive cruise controL must be switched
on and activated
^>page
113.
If any of the requirements for the active lane as­
sist
^>page
123 or adaptive cruise control

tapage
112 are not met, the functionality of the
system may be restricted or it may be deactiva­
ted automatically.
Interrupting the emergency assist
You can interrupt the emergency assist if it reacts
when it shouldn't
•=> A:

- Move the steering wheel. Or:
- Press the brake/accelerator. Or:
- Switch off the active lane assist via the button

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page 117, Fig. 110.
WARNING
- As the driver you are always responsible for
controlling the vehicle. Do not let the emer­
gency assist tempt you into taking any risks
when driving - this can cause accidents.

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This function is not available on all export versions.
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- The purpose of the emergency assist is to
assist the driver and to help prevent an
acci­

dent in case of an emergency. The protec­
tion provided by the system is still subject
to the prevailing physical limits - risk of
acci­

dent!
- Due to inherent system Limitations, false ac­
tivation of the system is possible - risk of ac­
cident! Interrupt the emergency assist if
necessary.
- Please observe the warnings for the adap­
tive cruise control
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in General notes on
page 112.
If the emergency assist is deployed, it will not
be available again until the next time the
igni­

tion is switched on.
Audi side assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

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Fig.
117 Area covered by the radar sensors

Fig.
118 Warning lamp on exterior mirror
The side assist function
(lane
change assist fea­
ture) assists the driver in monitoring following
traffic and the blind spots on both sides of the
car. Within certain system limits, it warns you if
it detects vehicles approaching quickly or travel­
ling at about the same speed as your own vehicLe
in the area covered by the sensors
©^Fig.
117.
If it judges a lane change to be critical, the warn­
ing Lamp (5) on the exterior mirror lights up

^Fig.
118.
The warning lamp on the left-hand mirror assists
the driver when changing lane towards the left
and the warning Lamp on the right-hand mirror
assists the driver when changing lane towards
the right.
Information mode
As Long as you do not operate the turn signal, the
side assist will merely inform you of the presence
of vehicles that it has detected and judges to be

critical.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
rel­

evant exterior mirror will Light up at low intensi­
ty.
The intensity of the warning lamp in this infor­
mation mode is kept relatively low, so that it
does not distract you while you are looking at the
road in front.
Warning mode
If
you
operate the turn signal and the warning
lamp on the relevant exterior mirror flashes
brightly, the side assist is warning you of what it
judges to be a critical vehicle. Please check the
situation in the exterior mirror and by looking
back over your shoulder
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in General notes on
page 128.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
The warning lamp on the relevant mirror may al­
so flash when you have not operated the turn
sig­

nal.
If
you
come close to a detected Lane marking
and are in danger of Leaving your lane, the side
assist warns you of what
it
judges to be a critical
vehicle.
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Not

You can adjust the brightness of the warning
lamp on the exterior mirror
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129.
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Driver assist systems
which mode you select. In the performance-
oriented dynamic mode, the automatic gearbox
changes gear at higher engine speeds.
By contrast, in efficiency* mode, the automatic
gearbox* selects the next gear at lower engine
speeds and the coasting mode is activated

^>page
91. This helps to reduce fuel consump­

tion.

Suspension control (Audi magnetic
ride)*

The suspension control uses sensors to collect in­
formation on steering movements, braking and
acceleration input by the driver, road surface
quality, road speed and vehicle Loading. With
Audi drive select you can choose between dynam­
ic and comfort-oriented suspension set-ups (dy­
namic and comfort modes), or opt for
a
more
balanced set-up (auto mode).
Steering
The degree of power assistance can be varied.
Various modes are possible
^>page
133. The
light, indirect steering response in comfort mode
is particularly suitable on long motorway trips,
for instance. The steering has a tighter, more di­
rect feel in dynamic mode.
The steering response is even more agile on
vehicles with progressive steering*.
Audi adaptive light*
The adaptive light system adjusts the light distri­
bution according to the mode selected.
Air conditioner*
The air conditioner runs in a particularly econom­
ical mode when the efficiency* setting is selec­

ted.
When this function is selected, eco* is shown
in the display of the automatic air conditioner.
Cruise control system*
The acceleration response is particularly econom­
ical in efficiency* mode.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The acceleration mode can be varied from com­
fort to sport by changing the setting in drive se­
lect. The setting also determines whether the re­
sponse of the adaptive cruise control to the driv­
ing style of the driver in front is more balanced or
spontaneous. The efficiency* mode chooses a set­
up for maximum economy.
© Note
- On some models the vehicle's maximum
speed can only be obtained in the auto and
dynamic modes.
- Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: An
E appears in the gear-change indicator when
efficiency* mode is activated.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Selector lever position
S
is automatically se­
lected when dynamic mode is activated.
E
is
selected in efficiency* mode.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
If
you
select efficiency* mode when the se­
lector Lever is in position D,
E
will automati­
cally appear in the instrument cluster dis­
play.
- Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: If
you press the accelerator right down past
the point of resistance in efficiency* mode,
the engine power is automatically control­
led to give your vehicle maximum accelera­

tion.

- Please note that the efficiency* mode is not
available in towing mode.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

You
can choose between efficiency*, comfort, au­

to,
dynamic and individual*.

Fig.
123 Centre console: Button for drive select

•
Press the
ism
button
^>Fig.
123 repeatedly until
the desired mode appears on the instrument
cluster/infotainment display. Or: •
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Driver assist systems

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Audi drive select.

•
Select and confirm the desired setting.
You can change the mode while the vehicle is sta­
tionary or moving. If traffic conditions permit,
take
your
foot off the accelerator briefly after you
change the mode so that the new mode is also
activated for the engine.
efficiency* - trims the vehicle to a fuel-saving
set-up and helps the driver adopt an economical
driving style.
comfort - alters the vehicle set-up for a more
comfortable ride and is suitable for long motor­
way trips, for instance.
auto - gives an overall impression of
a
comforta­
ble but dynamic ride and is a good choice of set­
up for everyday use.
dynamic - gives the vehicLe a tighter set-up and is
ideal for performance driving.
individual* -
^>page
133.
A WARNING
Always keep an eye on the traffic when using
the drive select controls - Risk of accident!

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Configuring individual mode

You
can configure your own personal vehicle set-up.

*-
Select: |MENU| button > Car
>
Audi drive select
> individual
>
right control button.
The individual* driving mode will automatically
be activated when you have finished configuring
the settings.
Your vehicle's equipment and engine determine
which systems you can select. The following ta­
ble provides an overview of the characteristics.
Systems
Engine/Gearbox
Steering
Audi adaptive cruise control*
Suspension control*
comfort
Comfortable
Comfortable
Comfortable
Comfortable
auto dynamic
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
© Note
Your settings in individual* mode are stored
automatically and assigned to the remote
control key currently in use.
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Intelligent technology

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Intelligent technology
Electronic stabilisation
control (ESC)
Description
The electronic stabilisation control (ESC) increa­
ses the car's stability. It reduces the tendency to
skid and improves the stability and roadholding
of the vehicle. The ESC detects critical handling
situations, such as understeer, oversteer and

wheelspin
on the driven wheels. It stabilises the
vehicle by braking individual wheels or by reduc­
ing the engine torque. The indicator
lamp^
in
the instrument cluster starts flashing as soon as
the ESC intervenes.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up under
braking until the vehicle has reached a virtual

standstill.
You can continue to steer the vehicle
even when the brakes are on
full.
Keep your foot
on the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes.
You will feel the brake pedal puLsate while the
anti-lock brake system is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can shorten the braking
distance. The braking force is automatically boos­
ted if
you
press the brake pedal quickly in an
emergency. You must keep pressing the brake
pedal until the danger has passed. On
vehides

with adaptive cruise control*, the response of the
brake assist system will be more sensitive if you
are too close to the vehicLe in front.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of
wheelspin,
the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match the
amount of grip available. This helps the car to
start moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes the
spinning wheel and directs the power to the
oth­

er driven wheel (or wheels on quattro* versions).
This function is not available at high speeds.
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automatically
if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicLe can
still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto­
matically when the brake has cooled down.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilise the vehicle by changing
the steering wheel torque.
Trailer stabilisation system
Applies to: vehicles with trailer stabilisation system
Trailers have a tendency to sway. If the
ESC
de­
tects that the trailer is swaying and this is affect­
ing the towing vehicLe, it will automatically brake
the vehicle in order to stabilise the trailer

^>page
97.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control intervenes when
cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of
the bend individually as required. This enables
precision cornering.
Multicollision brake assist system
The "multicollision brake assist system" can help
to reduce the risk of skidding and further
colli­

sions during an accident. If the airbag control
unit detects that
a
collision has taken place up­
wards of
a
certain speed, the vehicle is braked by
the
ESC.

The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- or the
ESC,
the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
WARNING
- The grip provided by the ESC and the inte­
grated systems is still subject to the physi­
cal limits of adhesion. Always bear this in

mind,
especially on wet or sLippery roads. If
you notice the systems cutting in, you
should reduce your speed immediately to
suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not

let
the extra safety provided tempt you into
taking any risks when driving - this can
cause accidents.
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Accessories
and
modifications
to the
vehicle
Accessories
and
modifi­
cations
to the
vehicle
Accessories,
replacement parts
and

repairs
Always
ask
your dealer
or
specialist retailer
for

advice before purchasing accessories
and
re­
placement parts.
Your
car is
designed
to
offer
a
high standard
of

active and passive safety. For this reason,
we
rec­
ommend that you ask your Audi dealer
for
advice
before fitting accessories
or
replacement parts.
Audi dealers have
the
latest information from
the manufacturer and
can
recommend accesso­
ries and replacement parts which
are
suitable
for

your requirements. They can also answer
any

questions you might have regarding official
regu­

lations.
We recommend you
to
use only Audi accessories
and Audi Genuine Parts. Audi has tested these
products
for
suitability, reliability and safety.
Audi dealers have
the
necessary experience
and

facilities
to
ensure that
the
parts
are
installed
properly.
Although
the
market
is
constantly scrutinised,
Audi
cannot
judge
or
assume responsibility
for

the reliability, safety and suitability
of
non-genu­
ine products
-
even though
in
some instances,
these parts
may
have been approved
by
an
offi­

cially recognised technical testing authority
or

accompanied
by
an official approval certificate.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct
ef­

fect on
the
vehicle and/or
the
way
it is
driven

(e.g.
cruise control system
or
electronically-con­
trolled suspension) must
be
approved
for
use
in

your vehicle and bear
the e
mark
(the
European
Union's approval symbol).
If any additional electrical components are fit­
ted which
do not
serve
to
controL
the
vehicLe
it­

self
(for
instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or

ventilator
fan,
etc.), these must bear the C€ mark
(manufacturer conformity declaration
in the Eu­

ropean Union).

A,
WARNING

Never attach accessories (such
as cup
holders
or telephone brackets)
to the
surfaces cover­
ing
the
airbag units
or the
areas around
the

airbags: this could cause injury
if
the airbag
is

triggered.

Modifications
Modifications must always
be
carried
out
accord­
ing
to our
specifications.
Unauthorised modifications
to the
electronic
components, software, wiring
or
data transfer
in

the vehicLe may cause malfunctioning. Due
to the

way
the
electronic components
are
linked togeth­
er
in
networks, other systems
may be
affected
by

the faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead
to excessive wear
of
components,
and
also inva­
lidate
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
You will appreciate that your Audi dealer cannot
be held liable
for
any damage caused
by
modifi­
cations and/or work performed incorrectly.
We recommend that
all
work should
be
per­
formed
by
an Audi workshop using Audi Genuine

Parts.

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WARNING

- Incorrectly performed modifications
or
oth­

er work
on
your vehicLe can lead
to
malfunc­
tions and cause accidents.
-
Do not
use an additional
or
replacement
number plate holder other than
the
original
one fitted
at the
front
of
the vehicle.
Radio transmitters
and

business equipment
Transmitters
An external aerial
is
required
in
order
to
operate
radio equipment inside
the
vehicle. The maxi­
mum range
of
the equipment can only
be
ach­

ieved with
an
external aerial.
Retrofit installations
of
radio transmitters
in the

vehicle
are
subject
to
official approval and can
af­

fect
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
In •

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Index
A
A/C (automatic air conditioner) 69
A/C (manual air conditioner) 67
ABS
see Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 145
Accelerator pedal 272
Accessories 60
Active Lane assist
see Audi active lane assist 123
Adaptive cruise control
see Audi adaptive cruise control
Ill

Adaptive light
see Audi adaptive light 49
AdBlue 292
Driver messages 292
Refilling 293
Remaining range 292
Additional phone 175, 257
Advanced key
see Convenience key 76
Airbag
Deactivating front passenger's airbag ... 288
Air conditioner (automatic) 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
AUTO (automatic mode) 69
Controls 69
Default settings 66
Description 66
Drive select 131
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Synchronisation 69
Air conditioner (manual) 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
Controls 67
Default settings 66
Description 66
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Air distribution, adjusting
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67

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Air outlets, adjusting 71
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
Air recirculation mode
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 68
Alarm system
see Anti-theft alarm system 42
All-season tyres
see All-weather tyres 308
All-weather Lights 49
All-weather tyres 308
Alterations to the vehicle 340
AMI
see Audi music interface 240, 241
Android Auto
see Audi smartphone interface 253
Announcements (traffic programme)
Volume 261
Anti-dazzle interior mirror 54
Anti-freeze
Coolant 299
Windscreen washer system 303
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 145
Anti-theft alarm system 42
Anti-theft wheel bolts 321
Apple CarPlay
see Audi smartphone interface 253
Armrest (front centre) 58
Ashtray 59
ASR
see Traction control system (ASR) 145
Audi active lane assist 123
Cleaning area around camera 313
Driver messages 125
Audi adaptive cruise control
Ill

Cleaning sensor 313
Distance indicator, distance warning .... 118
Driver messages 119

Traffic
jam assist 117
Audi adaptive light 49, 131
Audi connect (infotainment) 191,203
Data protection 205
Overview of services 197
345

Index

Codant temperature
gauge 13
Topping up coolant 300
Cornering light 49
Crosshairs 209, 210
Cruise control system 104
Cup holders 61
Current fuel consumption 19,20
D
Data connection 203
Data protection 205
Date 255
Daytime running lights 49
Deactivating front passenger's airbag 288
DEF
see AdBlue 292
Defrosting (windows)
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
DEF (instrument cluster) 14
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
see Air conditioner (automatic) 66, 69
Demo mode
see Presentation mode 217
Destination from map

Via
MMI touch 210
Via rotary pushbutton 209
Diagnostic connection 150
Dictating

E-mail
183
Text messages 182
Diesel
Diesel particulate filter 295
Fuel 289
Preheating (glow plugs) 74, 76
Diesel engine
Engine oil 297
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
see AdBlue 292
Digital rights management 234
Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions 343
Dipped headlights 49
Directional tread (tyres) 324
Directory
see Contacts 185
Display 15
Cleaning 314
Infotainment display 153, 256
Instrument cluster 18
Multi-function steering wheel 15
Variants (MMI) 153
Distance covered 19, 20
Doors
Child lock 46
Courtesy lighting 52
Locking doors manually 41
see also Unlocking/locking 39, 40
Downhill speed control 89
Driver information system 19
Economy tips (analogue instrument cluster) 21
Economy tips (Audi virtual cockpit) 20
Efficiency program 21
Energy consumers (Audi virtual cockpit) .. 20
Gear-change indicator 14
On-board computer (analogue instrument
cluster) 20
On-board computer (Audi virtual cockpit) . 19
Outside temperature display 15
Service interval display 304
Switching between displays 15
View 17
Drives
see Media 234, 243
Drive select
see Audi drive select 131
Driving on right/left 52
Driving through water 72, 85
Driving time 19, 20
Dust filter
see Pollution filter 66
DVD drive (media drives) 235
Dynamic volume control
see System volume 261
E

E-mail
183
E10
see Ethanol (fuel) 289
eco mode (automatic air conditioner) 69
348