2021 AUDI Q2 instrument cluster

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.

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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
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- 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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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

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Press the
ism
button
^>Fig.
123 repeatedly until
the desired mode appears on the instrument
cluster/infotainment display. Or: •
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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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event of faults or anomalies in the vehicLe data,
only these data are saved. As a rule, faults are
shown by the warning lamps in the instrument
cluster.
Data saved in the control units can only be read
and analysed with special equipment.
A qualified workshop is only able to recognise
and deal with faults by using the relevant saved

data.
Among other things, the saved data may
contain the following information:
- Data relating to the engine and the gearbox
-Speed
- Direction of travel
- Braking force
- Seat belt warning system data
The control units installed will not under any cir­
cumstances record conversations in the vehicle.
Event data recorder
Your vehicLe is not equipped with an event data
recorder.
In an event data recorder, information about the
vehicle is temporarily saved. In the event of an
accident, you can therefore obtain detaiLed infor­
mation about the course of events. On vehicles
with an airbag system, accident-related data
such as impact speed, seat belt status, seat
posi­

tions and trigger times can be saved. The exact
information saved depends on the manufacturer.
The installation of an event data recorder is sub­
ject to the agreement of the vehicle's owner. This
process is governed by legislation in some coun­

tries.

Reprogramming control units
All data for controlling components are saved in
the control units. Some convenience features,
such as one-touch signalling, single door unlock­
ing and display messages can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If any
con­

venience features are reprogrammed, the infor­
mation in this Owner's Manual will no longer be
accurate for the features that have been

changed.
We recommend having the reprogram­
ming approved.
Your Audi dealer will be able to provide you with
information about possibLe reprogramming op­

tions.

Event memory
There is a diagnostic connection for reading out
the event memory Located in the
footweLL
on the
driver's side of the vehicle. Information regard­
ing the operation and status of the vehicle's elec­
tronic control units is stored in the event memo­
ry. The event memory should only be read out
and erased by
a
qualified workshop.
A WARNING
The diagnostic connection must not be used
for other purposes. Incorrect use can cause
malfunctions - risk of accident!
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System settings
Volume of announcements: You can adjust the
volume of traffic announcements by turning the
rotary pushbutton.
Speech dialogue system

Applies
to: vehicles with speech dialogue system
Command display: Refer to
<=>page
256.
Short dialogue: Refer to
^>page
256.
Volume: Refer to
^>page
256.
Individual speech training: Refer to
^>page
256.
Parking
aid*

You can adjust the volume of the sounds by
turn­

ing the rotary pushbutton.
- To adjust the front volume: Select and confirm

high,
medium or low.
- To adjust the rear volume: Select and confirm

high,
medium or low.
MMI touch*
You can adjust the volume of the MMI touch*
spoken cues by turning the rotary pushbutton.
Restarting the MMI
system

_

Fig.
207 Combination of buttons for restart

•
Briefly press the rotary pushbutton and
simul­

taneously press the two buttons for calling up
menus directly upwards
^>Fig.
207.
Notes on software
Licences
Information on the MMI system's software and
its licence conditions
- Select:
|MENU|
button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance
>
Version infor­

mation.

- Or: On the Internet at www.audi.com/softwar-

einfo.

Information on the head-up display's software
and its licence conditions
- Important: The vehicLe must be stationary.
- After switching on the ignition, press and hold
the button for the head-up display for at least
five seconds

- Press the rotary pushbutton to close the infor­
mation box. Or: Drive off.
Information on the instrument cluster's soft­
ware and its licence conditions
Press the reset button
(£) ^>page
12, Fig. 4 twice
in the first five seconds after switching on the ig­

nition.

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Airbag system
Airbag system
Description of airbag
system
General notes on airbag system
The airbag is an integral part of the car's passive
safety system.
In conjunction with the three-point seat belts,
the airbag system gives the front occupants
addi­

tional protection for the head and chest in the
event of a severe frontal collision.
In a severe side collision the side airbags and the
head-protection airbags reduce the risk of injury
to the occupants
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A-
In addition to their normal function of protecting
the occupants in a collision, the seat belts also
hold them in a position where the airbags can in­
flate properly and provide maximum protection.
The airbag system will only work with the
igni­

tion on. The airbag system is monitored electron­
ically; the airbag warning lamp indicates whether
the system is functioning properly.
The main parts of the airbag system are:
-The electronic monitoring system (control unit
and sensors)
- The two front airbags
- The front side airbags
-The head-protection airbags
- The indicator Lamp
Q
in the instrument cluster
There is a fault in the airbag system if the
warning lamp
- does not come on when the ignition is switched

on.

- does not go out about 4 seconds after the
igni­

tion is switched on.
- goes out and then comes on again after the ig­
nition is switched on.
- comes on or flickers while the car is moving.

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A WARNING
- The airbags are not a substitute for the seat

belts;
they are an integral part of the car's
overall passive safety system. The airbags
can only offer effective protection if the oc­
cupants are wearing their seat belts. For
this reason it is very important to wear the
seat belts at all times
^>page
275, Why is it
so important to use seat belts?.
The seat belts and airbags can only provide
maximum protection if the occupants are
seated correctly
^>page
58, Front seats.

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If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean

forward,
or are not seated correctly while
the vehicle is in motion, you are at greater
risk of injury should the airbag system be
triggered in an accident.
Components of the airbag system are loca­
ted in various parts of the vehicLe. If repairs
to other vehicle components make it neces­
sary to perform work on the airbag system
or to remove or install parts of the airbag

system,
this may cause damage to the air-
bag system. As a result, the airbags may not
inflate correctly or may not be triggered at
all in an accident situation. For this reason,
you should always have the work carried out
by a qualified workshop.
If a fault should occur in the airbag system,
have the system checked immediately by a
qualified workshop. Otherwise the system
may fail to trigger in an accident.
Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in
anyway.

Never make any alterations to the front
bumper
or
the body.
Do not remove the front seats.
The airbag system can only be activated

once;
if the airbag has been triggered, the
system must be replaced. Should the airbag
system or airbag modules have to be re­

placed,
the qualified workshop carrying out
the replacement will document all details.

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If any repair work is required
or
the airbag
and restraint systems have to be replaced,
have the work carried out by your authorised
Audi dealer or a qualified workshop which
adheres to the Audi factory standards. This
will minimise the risk of injury.
If you sell the vehicle, remember to pass on
the complete Service Wallet to the new
owner. If any of the airbags have been
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Checking and topping up fluids
Selective catalytic
reduction (AdBLue/DEF)
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
On vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBLue/DEF) is injected into the
exhaust system upstream of
a
NOx catalytic
con­

verter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emis­

sions.
The urea solution is known under the name
of AdBlue or DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). The term
AdBlue is used below.
The AdBlue is held in a separate tank on the
vehi­

cle.
AdBlue consumption is approximately 1.0 -
2.5% of diesel fuel consumption.
As soon as a message appears in the instrument
cluster display reminding you to refill AdBlue,
you must refill the AdBlue tank or have this done
by
a
qualified workshop
^>page
293.
Checking the remaining range
The remaining (estimated) range for the current

AdBLue
level can be displayed on the on-board
computer:
- Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster

•=>
page 20.
- Vehicles with virtual cockpit*
<$page
19.
-The instrument cluster display will
tell
you
how far you can drive before the tank runs
dry
•=>page
292. If the AdBlue tank runs
dry, the engine cannot be started again af­
ter you switch off the ignition.
-The use of
AdBLue for
the operation of this
vehicle is required by Law.
Instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

The
display informs you if the AdBlue level is too
low or if a system malfunction occurs.
Low AdBlue level
You will be informed if the amount of AdBlue in
the tank falls below a certain
Level.
Add at least
the minimum (smaller) amount of AdBlue

shown:

S
Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue. Range: x km
This message tells you the maximum distance

that
you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBLue.

3
Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue! No restart in x km! See
owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance
that you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise, after driving
the maximum distance and switching off the en­

gine,
you will not be able to restart the car.
| Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue! No restart. See own­
er's manual
This message appears when there is no more
AdBlue left in the tank. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise,
you will not be able to restart the car after you
switch off the engine.
When the AdBlue in the tank reaches the
mini­

mum
level,
you must add AdBlue
^>page
293,
Preparations.
Filling the wrong fluid / system fault
If
you
fill the AdBlue tank with a fluid other than
AdBlue and the system detects that the wrong
fluid has been added or there is a system fault, a
driver message will appear.

|
AdBlue:
system fault. No restart in x km!
See owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance

that
you can drive. Drive to a qualified workshop
and have the fault rectified. Otherwise, after driv­
ing the maximum distance and switching off the
engine, you will not be able to restart the car.
|
AdBlue:
system fault. No restart! See own­
er's manual
This message appears if the system detects that
the tank has been filled with the wrong fluid or if
there is a system fault. Drive to the nearest quali­
fied workshop without delay and have the fault

rectified.
Otherwise, you will not be able to re­
start the car after you switch off the engine.
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Checking and topping up fluids
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

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241 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Unscrewing
the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue filler neck is located immediately be­
side the diesel filler neck. Add at least the
amount of AdBlue displayed in the instrument
cluster. If
you
do not refill this amount of
fluid,

the system may not detect that the tank has
been refilled and it may not be possible to restart
the engine. You can refill with a maximum of 12

litres.

Important: A message in the instrument cluster
display informs you if
you
need to refill AdBlue.

•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.

•
Switch off the ignition.
• Open the tank flap
<^>page
290.

•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clock­

wise
^>Fig.
241.

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Refill AdBlue from a filler nozzle
^>page
293,
canister
^>page
294 or bottle
^>page
294.
A WARNING
AdBlue can cause irritation to the
skin,
eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with
clean water should you come into contact
with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if nee­

ded.

© CAUTION
- Use only
AdBLue
that complies with the ISO
22241-1 standard. Do not mix AdBlue with
additives and do not dilute it with water.
- AdBlue must not be added to the diesel
tank, and diesel must not be added to the
AdBlue tank. Never start the engine if you
fill up with the wrong type of
fuel,
as this
could damage the tank system and the en­

gine.
Obtain professional assistance.
-AdBlue attacks surfaces such as paintwork,
plastic veneer and carpets. Remove spilt
flu­

id as soon as possible with a damp cloth and
plenty of water. If the AdBlue has already

solidified,
use warm water and a sponge.
Residues of AdBlue solidify after
a
while if
they are not removed and can damage the
affected surface.
- Do not keep refill bottles or canisters in the
vehicle, as AdBlue can leak and damage the
vehicle interior.
- Keep AdBlue away from clothing. Wash
thoroughly with clean water should you
come into contact with this
fluid.

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Note
Please follow the AdBlue manufacturer's in­
structions for storage and use.
Refilling AdBlue from a filler nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

•
Open the tank flap
^>page
290.

*•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clock­

wise
^>page
293, Fig. 241.

*•
Fill up with AdBlue until the first time the filler
nozzle cuts off the supply
•=>(]}.

•
Put the tank cap back on
opage
294, After re­
filling.
CAUTION
- The handle of the filler nozzle must point
downwards when filling the tank. Otherwise
the filler nozzle will not cut off the supply
automatically
^0
in Preparations on
page 293.
- You should stop refilling the first time the
filler nozzle automatically cuts off the sup­
ply. Otherwise the level of AdBlue in the
tank may be too high and AdBlue could
overflow
<=>©
in Preparations on page 293.
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