2021 AUDI Q2 warning light

Lights and vision
© CAUTIO © CAUTION
- In icy conditions, check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If
the wiper blades are frozen to the
wind­

screen when you switch on the windscreen
wipers, this could damage the wiper blades.
- Make sure you switch off the windscreen
wiper system (lever in position
@)
before
you use an automatic car wash. This will
avoid inadvertent triggering of the wipers
and possible damage to the wiper system.
© Note
- The windscreen wipers are deactivated
when the ignition is switched off. You can
activate the windscreen wipers after switch­
ing the ignition on again by moving the
windscreen wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smear­
ing on the glass. This can also impair the ef­
fectiveness of the rain sensor. Please check
the wiper blades regularly.
-The windscreen washer jets are heated*
when the ignition is switched on if the out­
side temperature is low.
- If
you
stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the
wiper speed setting will automatically be re­
duced
by
one level.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades if the wipers leave smear­
ing on the glass. Use a soft cloth and glass clean­
ing solution.
Windscreen wipers
• Set the wiper arms to the service position

^>page
56.
• Lift the wiper arms away from the glass.
Rear window wiper
• Lift the rear wiper arm away from the glass.

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WARNING
Dirty wiper blades can impair the driver's view
- risk of accident!
If the wipers still Leave smearing on the glass
after they have been cleaned, the wiper
blades should be replaced
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56.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades

Fig.
47 Removing the wiper blades
Service position / wiper change position
• To move the windscreen wipers into the service

position,
switch off the ignition and move the
windscreen wiper lever to position (3) for at
least 2 seconds
<^page
55, Fig. 45.
• To move the windscreen wipers back to their
original position, switch on the ignition and
move the windscreen wiper lever to position (4)
for at least 2 seconds.
Taking off the wiper blade
• Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
• Press the release button
(T)
on the wiper blade

^>Fig.
47. Keep hold of the wiper blade while
doing so.
• Take off the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Fitting the wiper blade
• Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on
the wiper arm (5). You should hear it engage in
the wiper arm.
• Fold the wiper arm back down onto the
wind­

screen.

• Switch off the service position again.

A
WARNING
For safety, the wiper blades should be
changed once or twice a year.
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Lights and vision
© CAUTION
- The wipers must be in the service position
before lifting them off the windscreen!
Oth­

erwise the wiper motor or the paintwork on
the bonnet may be damaged.
- Never drive your vehicle or operate the
windscreen wiper Lever while the wiper arms
are off the glass in a raised position. The
wipers will otherwise automatically return
to their park position and may damage the
bonnet and windscreen.
© Note
- You can also use the service position, for ex­

ample,
if
you
want to fix
a
cover over the
windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of

ice.

- You cannot activate the service position
when the bonnet is open.

A
WARNING
For safety, the wiper blades should be
changed once or twice a year.
Changing the rear wiper blade

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48 Rear window wiper: Removing the wiper blade
Taking off the wiper blade
• Lift the rear wiper arm away from the glass.
• Take hold of the wiper blade below the centre
and
pull
the blade out of the retainer in the di­
rection of the -arrow-
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48. Keep hold of
the wiper arm while doing so.
Fitting the wiper blade
• Press the mounting on the wiper blade into the
retainer. While doing so, keep holding the plas­
tic top end of the wiper arm.
• Fold the wiper arm back down onto the rear
window.
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Seats and storage
Seats and storage
General notes
A WARNING
The Safe driving chapter
^>page
263, Safe
driving contains important information, tips,
suggestions and warnings that you should
read and observe for your own safety and the
safety of your passengers.
Front seats
Manual adjustment of seats
Applies to: vehicles with manual seat adjustment

Fig.
49 Front seat: Manual adjustment

(T)
- Seat forwards/backwards: Lift the Lever and
move the seat.
(2) - Lumbar support*: Press the appropriate side
of the button.
(D - Seat height: Pull/press the lever.
(4) - Backrest angle: Turn the knob.
[A WARNING
- Never adjust the front seats when the
vehi­

cle is moving - this could lead to an
acci­

dent.
- Be careful when adjusting the seat height.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the seat ad­
justment can cause injuries.
- Do not drive with the backrests of the front
seats reclined too far as otherwise the seat
belts and airbags could fail to restrain the
occupants properly in an accident, possibly
Leading to injury.
Front centre armrest
Applies to: vehicles with front centre armrest

There
is a storage compartment underneath the
armrest.

Fig.
50 Armrest between driver's seat and front passeng­
er's seat
• To adjust the angle, lift the armrest out of the
initial position until it engages in the desired

position.

• To move the armrest back to the initial
posi­

tion,
lift the armrest slightly from the top click
stop and then fold it back down.
You can move the armrest backwards or for­
wards.
Head restraints
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

Fig.
51 Front seat: Adjusting head restraint
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
head restraint is
Level
with the top of your head.
If this is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint as near as possible to this position.
• To raise the head restraint, take hold of it on
both sides and move it up as required
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51. •
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Seats and storage
• To lower the head restraint, press the side but­
ton and slide the head restraint downwards.
A WARNING
Please observe the safety warnings

^>page
266, Correct adjustment of head re­
straints.

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Fig.
52 Rear outer head restraint: Release point (example)
Before carrying passengers on the rear seats, pull
the head restraints on the occupied seats up at
least one notch
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Adjusting head restraints
• To raise the head restraint, take hold of it on
both sides and move it all the way up until you
feel it click into place.
• To Lower the head restraint, press button
(A)

^>Fig.
52 and slide the head restraint
down­

wards.
Removing head restraints
The backrest on the appropriate side has to be
tipped forwards slightly in order to remove the
head restraint.
Applies to vehicles with load-through hatch: The
inner rear head restraint has no opening and can
be removed without a screwdriver.
• Take the screwdriver* out of the vehicle tool kit

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page 319.
• Release the backrest
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63.
• Press button
(A)
^>Fig.
52 and slide the head re­
straint upwards as far as the stop.
• Insert the screwdriver in the opening* (J), press
button
(A)
and at the same time pull the head
restraint out of the backrest
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• Push the backrest up until it engages securely

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in Extending the luggage compartment
on page 63.
Installing head restraints
The backrest on the appropriate side has to be
tipped forwards slightly in order to install the
head restraints.
• Release the backrest
^>page
63.
• Push the posts of the head restraint into the
guides until you feel them click into place. It
should no Longer be possible to pull the head
restraint out of the backrest.
• Push the backrest up until it engages securely

•=> /\
in Extending the luggage compartment
on page 63.
A WARNING
- Please observe the safety warnings

^page
266, Correct adjustment of head
restraints.
- Remove the rear head restraints only if this
is necessary in order to attach a child seat

^>page
267, Child seats. InstaLl the head
restraint again immediately after removing
the child seat. Travelling with the head re­
straints removed or not raised increases the
risk of severe injuries.
Ashtray
Applies to: vehicles with ashtray

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53 Front centre console: Ashtray
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The ashtray is inserted in the centre console and
can be placed on either the driver's or front pas­
senger's side. Lift the lid to open the ashtray. Al­
ways put the ashtray safely back into the holder
after removing it (e.g. after emptying it).
A WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this
could cause a fire
Cigarette lighter
Applies to: vehicles with cigarette lighter

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Fig.
54 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
• Press in the cigarette lighter.
• When the cigarette lighter springs out, pull it
out completely.
The cigarette lighter should only be used as a
power source in exceptional circumstances, e.g.
for the compressor of the tyre repair kit.
A WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig­
nition is on. Improper use can cause serious
injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury,
never leave children unsupervised in the
vehi­

cle with the key.
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Power sources

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12
Volt socket and USB inputs
When the ignition is switched on
or
the engine is

running,
the following electrical power sources
for external devices are available (depending on
the equipment fitted in your vehicle):
12 Volt sockets
®

Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 Volt sockets. The appliances connected must
not exceed a power rating of 120 W.
The 12 Volt sockets are located in the front
cen­

tre console*, in the rear* and in the luggage com­
partment side
trim*.

USB inputs (2)
You can charge your mobile devices and/or
con­

nect them to the Audi music interface using the
USB inputs:
-
4*
Audi music interface* in the centre armrest
and at the front of the centre console. Or:
- CHARGE ONLY: USB charging socket* in the
centre armrest.
- CHARGE ONLY: Two USB charging sockets* on
the centre console in the rear.
For more information on the USB inputs, please
refer to
^>page
240, Multimedia connections.
Audi phone box
The Audi phone box* is located in the centre
con­

sole beneath the armrest. You can use it to
charge your mobile phone
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177.

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WARNING
Improper use can cause serious injury or start
a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never Leave

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

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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.

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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
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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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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
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• Use the fastening rings to secure the load
-arrows-.
• Please refer to the safety notes
^page
273.
Stretch net/storage net
Applies to: vehicles with stretch net/storage net

The
stretch net can be used to secure and hold
light items in the luggage compartment.
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Fig.
60 Luggage compartment: Stretch net attached (ex­
ample)

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Fig.
61 Luggage compartment: Storage net attached (ex­
ample)
Stretch net
• To secure the stretch net, insert first the front
hooks and then the rear hooks of the stretch
net into the fastening rings -arrows-
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60.
Storage net
• To secure the storage net, insert the two hooks
into the fastening rings®
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61 and attach
the loops
(A)
to the retaining hooks* (c).
You can also use the retaining hooks* (ç) to se­
cure light items of luggage, such as shopping

bags,
etc.
A WARNING
The stretch net should only be used to hold
objects weighing up to 5 kg. Heavier objects
cannot be safely secured - risk of injury!
Extending the luggage compartment
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrest

The
backrests can be folded down separately* or
together.

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Fig.
62 Backrest: Outer release lever (example)
Folding outer backrest up/down
• Slide the head restraint(s) downwards

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page 59.
•
Pull
the release lever®
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62 in the direc­
tion indicated by the arrow and fold down the
backrest.
• Push the backrest up until it engages securely

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The red marking on the tab (2) should no
Longer be visible when the backrest is properly

secured.

Folding centre backrest
up/down*

Please note the information on
^>page
64,
Load-through hatch.
WARNING
- Make sure that the rear backrest is securely
locked in position so that the seat belt can
provide proper protection in the rear seats.
- The rear backrest must always be securely
latched so that objects stored in the
lug­

gage compartment will
not
fly forward dur­
ing sudden braking.
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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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