2021 AUDI Q2 brake light

Intelligent technology

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WARNING

- When applying
the
brakes
to
clean
off
de­
posits
on the
pads and discs, select
a
clear,
dry
road.
Be sure
not to
inconvenience
or
en­
danger other road users;
do not
risk an
acci­

dent.
- Never
let the car
coast with
the
engine
switched
off
(this can cause accidents).

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CAUTION

- Never
let the
brakes "drag"
by
leaving your
foot on
the
pedal when you
do not
really
in­

tend
to
brake. This overheats
the
brakes,
re­

sulting
in
longer stopping distances
and

greater wear.
- Before driving down
a
long,
steep gradient,
it
is
advisable
to
reduce speed
and
select
a

lower gear.
In
this way you will make use
of

the engine braking effect and relieve
the

load
on the
brakes.
If
you
still have
to use

the brakes,
it is
better
to
brake firmly
at in­

tervals than
to
apply
the
brakes continuous-

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-
If
the brake servo
is out of
action,
you must
apply considerably more pressure
to the

brake pedal than you normally would.
-
If
you
wish
to
equip
the
car with accessories
such as a front spoiler
or
wheel covers,
it is

important that
the
flow
of air to the
front
wheels
is not
obstructed, otherwise
the

brakes can overheat.

Electro-mechanical

power steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the

driver when steering.
The degree
of
power assistance
is
adapted elec­

tronically,
depending
on the
speed.
Warning/indicator lamps
and
driver
messages
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
If the warning lamp lights
up
permanently
and

the message appears, there
may be
a power
steering failure.
Stop
the
vehicle
in a
safe place
as
soon
as
possi­

ble.
Do
NOT drive on. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

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Steering malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
If the indicator Lamp Lights up,
the
steering
re­

sponse
may be
heavier
or
lighter than usual.
In

addition,
it is
possible that
the
steering wheel
will
be off
centre when driving
in a
straight line.
Drive slowly
to
a qualified workshop and have
the

fault rectified.
Note
You
can
drive
on if
the warnina/indicator
g/

Lamp
||
or y
|
lights
up
only briefly
Four-wheel drive
(quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with four-wheel drive

On
quattro models
the
engine power is distrib­
uted
to all
four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles,
the
engine power
is

distributed
to all
four wheels. The distribution
of

power
is
controlled automatically according
to

your driving style and
the
road conditions. Also
refer
to
^>page
145,
Electronic stabilisation con­
trol
(ESC).

The four-wheel drive
is
specially designed
to

complement
the
superior engine power
of
your

Audi.
This combination gives
the car
exceptional
handling
and
performance capabilities
-
both
on

normal roads and
in
more difficult conditions,
such
as
snow and
ice.
Even
so (or
perhaps espe­
cially
for
this reason),
it is
important
to
observe
certain safety points
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Winter tyres
Thanks
to its
four-wheel drive, your
car
will have
plenty
of
traction
in
winter conditions, even with
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Safe driving

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Correct sitting positions
Correct driving position

The
correct driving position is important for safe
driving.
25cm

Fig.
208 Adjust seat and sit in correct position
For your own safety, and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
the following driving position.

•
Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel so
there is a distance of at least 25 cm between
your breastbone and the centre of the steering

wheel
o>F/g.
208.

•
Adjust the height and fore/aft position of the
driver's seat so that you are able to press the
pedals to the floor without fully straightening
your legs
oA.

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

*•
Adjust the longitudinal position of the steering
wheel so that your arms are slightly bent and
you can read the dials and instruments easily.

•
Make sure that you can comfortably reach the
top of the steering wheel.

•
AppLies to adjustable head restraints: 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.

•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^>page
275.

•
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
full controL of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
^>page
58, Front seats.
A WARNING
A driver who is not sitting in the correct
posi­

tion or who is not wearing a seat belt can be
fatally injured
if
the airbag is triggered.
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel
so there is a distance of at least 25 cm be­
tween your breastbone and the centre of the
steering wheel
^>Fig.
208.
-While driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hands on the outside of the
rim at about the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
posi­

tion.
This reduces the risk of injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position, or with your hands inside
the rim or on the steering wheel hub. This
could result in serious injuries to the arms,
hands and head if the driver's airbag in­

flates.

- To reduce any risk of injury to the driver dur­
ing a sudden brake application or in an
acci­

dent, never drive with the backrest tilted
too far back. The airbag system and seat
belts can only provide proper protection
when the backrest is in an upright position
and the driver is wearing the seat belt in the
correct position. The further the backrest is
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the belt webbing
or an incorrect sitting position.
- Adjust the head restraint properly so that it
can give maximum protection.
Correct position for the front passenger

The
front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm
away from the dash panel so that the airbag has
enough room to inflate and give maximum pro­
tection in an accident.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of
an
accident, we recommend
adjusting the front passenger's seat as follows:

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
head restraint is level with the top of your
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Checking and topping up fluids

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Emission controL
systems
Catalytic converter
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
The vehicle must only be used with unleaded pet­

rol,
otherwise the catalytic converter will be ir­
reparably damaged.
Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry,
as the irregular supply of fuel can cause misfir­

ing.
This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust

system,
which can cause overheating and dam­
age to the catalytic converter.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter can filter out almost
all soot particles contained in the exhaust gas. In
normal driving conditions the filter is self-clean­

ing.
Should the self-cleaning function of the filter
not be able to operate, e.g. when the vehicle is
continuously used only for short trips, the filter
becomes obstructed with soot and the indicator

lampnf°r
the
diesel particulate filter Lights up

cépage
34.
A WARNING
The exhaust system is very hot when the
vehi­

cle is being driven and after the engine has
been switched off.
- Never touch the tailpipes when they are hot
- risk of burns!
- Because of the high temperatures which can
occur in the emission controL system, do not
park the vehicle where the exhaust can
come into contact with flammable materials
under the car (e.g. on grass or at the forest
edge) - risk of fire!
- Do not apply any underseal agents in the
area around the exhaust system - risk of

fire!

Engine compartment
Working on components in the engine
compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on com­
ponents in the engine compartment.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment (e.g.
when checking and refilling fluids). Always ob­
serve the warnings listed below and follow all
normal safety precautions. The engine compart­
ment of any motor vehicle is a potentially haz­
ardous area
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A WARNING
- Switch off the engine.
-Switch off the ignition.

-Applythe
parking brake.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox place the
gear lever in neutral, on vehicles with auto­
matic gearbox move the selector lever to
position P.
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- Wait for the engine to cool down.
- Keep children away from engine compart­
ment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These
flu­

ids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator
anti­

freeze).
- Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off - risk of injury!
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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Checking and topping up fluids
the reservoir in certain circumstances and
cause damage to the vehicle.
- Brake fluid must not be allowed to come in­
to contact with the vehicle's body, other­
wise it will attack the paintwork.

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For the sake of the environment

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Batteries contain toxic substances including
sulphuric acid and
lead.
PLease contact a
qualified workshop if
you
have any questions.
Battery
General warnings for batteries
Because of the complexity of the power supply,
any battery work, such as disconnection, replace­
ment, etc. must be carried out by
a
qualified
workshop
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The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Explanation of warnings on vehicle battery:

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Wear safety glasses!
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses.

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Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered
Lights and lit cigarettes away from the
battery!
A highly explosive mixture of gases may

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be given off when the battery is under
charge!
Keep children away from batteries and
battery
acid.

A WARNING
Any work on the batteries and electrical sys­
tem in your vehicLe entails a risk of injury and
chemical burns in addition to danger of
acci­

dent or fire. For this reason, you must have
the work carried out by a qualified workshop.
©
CA UTION

If the car is left standing for long periods,
protect the battery from frost. The battery
will be damaged irreparably if it is allowed to
freeze
^>page
303, Charging the vehicle
bat­

tery.

Vehicle battery

The
term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
If
you
do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are

using.
This limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
long period
^>page
149. Certain convenience fea­

tures,
such as interior lighting or electric seat ad­
justment, may not be available. These functions
will be restored when you switch on the ignition
and start the engine.
Even though some systems are deactivated auto­
matically, certain electrical equipment continues
to draw current even when the ignition is off. If
the vehicLe is left standing for long periods, this
can result in total battery discharge. If the
vehi­

cle battery is allowed to discharge completely, an
internal
chemicaL
reaction damages the battery
irreparably. To avoid this, the vehicle battery
should be recharged at Least once a month

^>page
303. PLease contact a qualified workshop
if
you
have any questions.
Winter conditions
Cold weather is very hard on the vehicle battery.
The starting capacity may be reduced as a result.
For this reason, you should have the vehicle bat­
tery checked by
a
qualified workshop before the
start of winter.
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Care of vehicle and cleaning

A.
WARNING
- Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicLe with the ignition switched on - risk
of accident!
- To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal

parts,
always wear suitable protection when
cleaning the underside of the car or inside
the wheel arches.
- After the car has been washed, the full brak­
ing effect can be delayed by moisture (or in
winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads -
risk of accident! The brakes should be dried
by pressing the pedal to restore full braking
effect.
© CAUTION
- Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior mirrors to prevent damage. Always
use the electrical power controL to fold the
mirrors in/out on vehicles with electrically
retractable exterior mirrors*.
- Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight -
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
- Do not use insect sponges or abrasive
household sponges, etc. - they can damage
the surfaces.
- Matt-painted vehicle parts:
- Do not use polish or wax - otherwise the
paintwork can be damaged.
- Never use car-wash programmes that in­
clude wax coatings. This could spoil the
matt finish.
- Do not attach any stickers or magnet la­
bels to matt-painted parts as these could
damage the paintwork when they are re­

moved.

® For the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash

bays.
This prevents oily water from getting in­
to the public drains.

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Notes on cleaning and care
For cleaning and care of individual components
on the vehicle, please refer to the tables below.
These are recommendations only. If
you
have
Cleaning the exterior
special questions or certain components are not

listed,
please ask your qualified workshop. Please
also refer to the notes
•=> A-

Component(s) Situation
Wiper blades
Headlights/
rear lights
Sensors/
camera lenses
Wheels
Tailpipes
Ornamental trim/
mouldings
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Dirt/deposits
Snow/ice
Road salt
Brake dust
Road salt
Dirt/deposits
Remedy

^>page
56, Cleaning the wiper blades
Soft sponge with mild
detergenta)

Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning agent
Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning agent
Small brush/solvent-free de-icer spray
Water
Acid-free cleaning agent
Water; suitable stainless steel cleaning product if necessa­
ry
Mild
detergenta);
suitable stainless steel cleaning product
if necessary
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Mobility
Mobility
General notes

•
If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope.

•
Apply the parking brake.

•
Switch the hazard warning lights on.

•
Put on a high-visibility vest if one is available.

•
Place the warning triangle in a visible location

tapage
318.

•
Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

A
WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment
Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle

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Fig.
254 Open boot lid: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is attached
to the inside of the boot lid.
• To open the cover, turn the catch
©
and swivel
the cover downwards (5).

• Pull
the warning triangle out of the retainer.
The retainer on the boot lid is specifically de­
signed to hold the warning triangle supplied as
an Audi Genuine Accessory.
First-aid kit
Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit

V

Fig.
255 Right rear door: Stowing the first-aid kit (exam
Make sure that you know where the first-aid kit is
stowed before beginning your journey.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the driver's or front passenger's
side (secured in a holder).

•
Open the straps to remove the fire extinguish­
er.

•
To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the straps.
Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
© Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le­
gal requirements.
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Additional notes on towing by breakdown
truck
If one of the axles has to be raised in order to
tow the vehicLe, please refer to the following ta­
ble to determine the appropriate axle
for
your
gearbox/drive combination:
Manual
gearbox
Automatic
gearbox
Front-wheel
drive
Front or rear
axle
Front axle
Four-wheel
drive
Front or rear
axle
Front axle
Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: If the
vehicle is to be towed with one of the axles

raised,
the ignition must be switched off; other­
wise the drive train can be damaged.
Notes on tow-starting
Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox: For
technical reasons, your vehicle must not be tow-

started.

Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: As a
general rule, tow-starting is not recommended.
If the engine will not start, it is best to try start­
ing it using the battery of another vehicle

*>page
326 before attempting to tow start. If
this is not possible, you can try to push-start or
tow-start the vehicle
*page
330, Tow-starting.
A WARNING
There is a high risk of accidents when towing/
tow-starting, as the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle.

UTION

- If it is not possible to tow the vehicle as de­
scribed above (e.g. due to a gearbox failure
or if the vehicle has to be towed further
than 50 km), it must be transported on a
special car transporter or trailer.
- Towing a vehicle with the wrong axle raised
can cause serious damage to the gearbox.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
It is not possible to move the selector lever
out of position
P
if the electrical power sup­
ply fails. Before the vehicle can be recov­
ered/manoeuvred you must manually re­
lease the selector lever; left-hand drive
vehicles
*page
93, right-hand drive
vehicles
*page
94.
- Please observe the relevant regulations
when towing or tow-starting.
Towing away
Please observe the important safety warnings on

*
page 328.
Preparations
• Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided
for
this purpose

opage
330,
*page
331.
• Please ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted
as it could otherwise unscrew the towline an­
chorage while the vehicle is being towed.
• The hazard warning lights of both vehicles
must normally be switched on
*page
52. How­
ever, observe any regulations to the contrary.
Towing vehicle (front)
• Ensure that the tow-rope is taut before you
drive off.
• Manual gearbox: Engage the clutch very gently
when starting to move and accelerate with par­
ticular care.
• Automatic gearbox: Accelerate slowly and
grad­

ually.
• Avoid unnecessary braking and manoeuvres.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
• Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and
that
you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary
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• The brake servo only works when the engine is

running.
The power steering only works when
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Mobility
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving1'.
Otherwise you will need to press the brake
ped­

al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
• Please ensure that the steering wheel is un­
locked and that it moves freely.
• Release the parking brake
*page
82.
• Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: Put
the gear lever in neutral.
• Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Move the selector lever to position N.
• Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
© CAUTION
A WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
© Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari-

Ly.

Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on

*page
328.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en­

gine,
it must not be towed further than 50 me­
tres
*(J).

• Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided
for
this purpose

*page
330,
*
page 331.
• Engage second or third gear before moving off.
• Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

• As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage

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Fig.
271 Front bumper (right side): Removing cover cap

Fig.
272 Front bumper (right side): Towline anchorage
screwed in
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
• Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit
*
page 319.
• Press the cover cap briefly but firmly inwards
-arrow-, detach it from the bumper and take it

out*Fig.
271.
• Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as
it
will go
*Fig.
272 and
tighten it with the box spanner.
• Put the towline anchorage back in the tool kit
after use.

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Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg­

ed.

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