2021 AUDI Q2 Gear

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Important: For the best parking result, you
should maintain a distance of approx. 1 metre to
the row of parked cars.

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To switch between parallel
(Â)
perpendicular
forwards
(B)
and perpendicular in reverse (?)
parking modes, turn the rotary pushbutton to
select the desired mode. The system only
shows parking modes that are currently possi­

ble.

•
Operate the turn signal. The desired side of the
road will be scanned.

•
To park parallel to the roadside, drive forwards
at not more than 30 km/h. Or:

•
To park perpendicular to the roadside, drive
forwards at not more than 20 km/h.

•
The system will display
a
parking space when it
finds one
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137. Please check that the
parking space is suitable for your vehicle.

•
To park using the system, follow the instruc­
tions on the display.
If
you
exceed a speed of about 50 km/h, the park
assist will be switched off.
The park assist will display
a
parking space only if
it is Long and wide enough for the vehicLe.
© Note
-You can select any one of the parking op­
tions found. The potential parking space is
displayed until you have driven too far away
from it.
- You can activate the park assist after you
have already driven past a parking space (as
long as you were driving slowly enough). To
do so, press the
P©
button and operate the
turn signal.
- The system displays the right or left side of
the
road,
depending on which turn signals
you operate.
- The best parking results will be achieved if
you position the vehicle as parallel as possi­
ble to the line of parked cars or the kerb be­
fore you start the actual parking manoeu­

vre.

- If there are suitable parking spaces on both
sides of the road (for instance on a one-way
street), you can change the direction of the
turn signals to park on the other side, even
if
you
have already activated the park assist.
Starting a parking manoeuvre
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

The
driver is responsible for parking the vehicle.

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138 Infotainment system: Prompt to continue revers­
ing (example: parking parallel to the roadside)

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Drive forwards until the instructions for the au­
tomatic parking manoeuvre appear on the info­
tainment display
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138
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in Descrip­
tion on page 139,
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in Description on
page 140. A
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will appear in the intended park­
ing space as soon as the vehicle reaches the
correct position.

•
If necessary, you can use the rotary pushbutton
to change the parking mode in order to take a
different approach to the parking space.

•
The park assist is ready when the message
Please select reverse gear and let go of the
steering wheel appears on the infotainment
display.

•
After stopping for
a
moment, select reverse
gear.

•
Take your hands off the steering wheel.

•
Watch the
road.
When the road is clear, press
the accelerator gently
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in Description on
page 139,
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in Description on page 140.

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Follow the instructions on the display

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142 and the acoustic warning tones
until the parking manoeuvre is complete. The
arrows on the vehicLe show the required direc­
tion of travel.
The park assist automatically steers the vehicle
into the parking space while the driver operates
the pedals. The maximum parking speed is 7 km/
h. The park assist will be deactivated if
you
drive
too fast or move the steering wheel by hand. To •
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continue the parking manoeuvre, press the
P© button again. The park assist will reappear on
the display.
You can cancel the direction of travel given by
the system before parking by shifting be­
tween forwards/reverse gear. The system will
then calculate the further path and steering
directions for the manoeuvre based on the
position of the vehicle.
Driving out of a parking space parallel to
the roadside
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

The
driver is responsible for manoeuvring the ve­
hicle out of the parking space.
If the vehicle is parked parallel to the roadside,
the park assist can help you to drive out of the
parking space.

•
Start the engine.

•
Press the
P©
button
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140, Fig. 135.

•
Wait until the following text appears on the in­
fotainment display: Specify direction with turn
signal to leave parking space.

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Operate the appropriate turn signal. The mes­
sage Start automatic unparking procedure will
appear.

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Take your hands off the steering wheel.

•
Press the rotary pushbutton to start automatic

unparking.

•
Watch the
road.
When the road is clear, press
the accelerator gently
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in Description on
page 139,
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Description on page 140.

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Follow the instructions on the display

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142 and the acoustic warning tones
until you are
dear
to leave the parking space.

•
Drive in the direction specified by the arrows on
the vehicle.

•
The procedure is over when no more manoeu­
vring is necessary in order to drive out of the

space.
Take over the steering.
The park assist automatically steers the vehicle
out of the parking space while the driver operates
the pedals. The maximum manoeuvring speed is
5 km/h. The park assist will be deactivated if you
drive too fast or move the steering wheel by

hand.
To continue the parking manoeuvre, switch
the engine off/on. Then press the
P@
button

again.
Alternatively, drive out of the parking
space without using the park assist.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Park assist: cancelled. Steering input detec­

ted.
Continue steering vehicle!
The steering assistant has been deactivated be­
cause the driver has intervened in the steering.
To continue the parking manoeuvre, press the

"©
button again.
Park assist: time limit exceeded
Park assist: cancelled. Time limit exceeded.
Continue steering vehicle!
The parking manoeuvre was not completed
with­

in about six minutes after the park assist was ac­

tivated.
To continue the parking manoeuvre,
press the P© button again.
Park assist: cancelled. Speed too high. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
You were driving too fast into the parking space.
Do not drive faster than 7 km/h.

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Park assist: cancelled. Stabilisation control
(ESC) input. Continue steering vehicle!
The ESC has intervened. Take over the steering.
Finish parking without the park assist or drive out
of the parking space.
Park assist: currently unavailable. Stabilisa­
tion control (ESC) off
The ESC has been switched off. The ESC must be
switched on before the park assist can be used.
| Park assist: fault. Please contact workshop
i Park assist: fault. Continue steering vehicle!
Please contact workshop
Please contact a qualified workshop. The park as­
sist cannot be used to park the vehicLe if
a
system
fault occurs.

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Park assist: currently unavailable
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Park assist: currently unavailable. Continue
steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehi­

cle.
Try repeating the parking manoeuvre or
switching the ignition off and on again.
3 Park assist: ended. Please take over steering
and continue driving
The park assist has finished manoeuvring the ve­
hicle out of the parking space. Please take over
the steering.
Park assist: cancelled. Space too small. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehicle
in this space. Park the vehicle without using the
park assist or look for a bigger space.
Park assist: cancelled. Obstacle detected.
Please take over steering.
The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre to avoid a collision between the vehicle
and an obstacLe.
Park assist: ended
3 Park assist: ended. Please take over steer­

ing.

The park assist has finished the parking manoeu­

vre.

Park assist: stabilisation control (ESC) input
The parking space indicated has been rejected be­
cause the ESC has intervened.
Park assist: currently unavailable. Towing
mode
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehicle
when towing a trailer.

1
Park assist: not stopped long enough
After you select reverse gear, the vehicle has to
remain stationary for
a
moment so that the park
assist can activate the steering. Follow the direc­
tions given in the display.

3
Park assist: cancelled. Assist function un­
available for leaving parking space. Space too
small
The assist function is unable to automatically
steer the vehicle out of the parking space be­
cause the space is too small. Manoeuvre the
vehi­

cle out of the parking space without using the
park assist.
Park assist: cancelled. Continue steering ve­

hicle!

The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre.
Settings for parking aid

Applies
to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system

plus/reversing
camera/park assist

You
can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU[
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Parking aid. Or:

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Select the right control button* on the infotain­
ment system when the parking aid is activated.

End*
- To cancel the parking aid
Activate automatically - To switch automatic ac­
tivation on/off
Front volume* - Volume for the front and side*
zones
Rear volume - Volume for the rear zone

In-car
entertainment fader - The volume of the
current audio or video source is reduced when the
parking aid is switched on.
You will hear
a
short test tone each time you
make a new setting.
Trailer view* - To display the trailer view
- Some of the menus can only be called up via
the right control button when the parking
aid is activated.
- The volume and automatic activation set­
tings are automatically stored and assigned
to the remote control key in use.
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Fault warnings
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist

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Rear parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be
detected

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Front parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be
detected

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Parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be de­
tected
If any of these messages appears, a system
mal­

function has occurred. The LED in the
P*A
button
will flash in addition when the system is activa­

ted.
The corresponding message will then only
appear when you activate the parking aid
man­

ually with the button.

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Rear parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist*
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130, Rear
cross-traffic assist is not available. Either the ESC
is switched off or the radar sensors may be ob­
structed by a bicycle rack, stickers, leaves, snow
or similar objects. Switch on the ESC or, if neces­
sary, clean the area in front of the sensors

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128, Fig. 120. If this message remains

displayed,
drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
Parking system plus* / park assist*
If a sensor or loudspeaker malfunctions, the
f&L

symbol will be shown on the infotainment dis­
play in front of or behind the vehicle. If
a
rear
sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only be dis­
played in zones
(A)
and
(B)
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135, Fig. 124.
If a front sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only
be displayed in zones (?) and (5).
Towing bracket
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist and towing bracket
When the trailer socket is connected, the rear
and side* parking sensors are NOT activated
when you select reverse gear or press the
P*A
but­

ton.
This results in the following restrictions:
Rear parking
aid*

There is no distance warning.
Parking system plus* / park assist*
There is no rear or side* distance warning. How­
ever, the system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forwards.
The proximity graphic will switch over to towing

mode.

Reversing camera*
There is no rear or side* distance warning. How­
ever, the system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forwards.
The proximity graphic will switch over to towing

mode.
The image of the reversing camera will
then be shown without orientation lines and blue
area markings.
(T) Note
Towing brackets which are not factory-fitted
can restrict or impair the function of the park­
ing aid.
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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
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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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Dynamic power management
While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib­
utes the available power to the various electrical
components and systems according to their re­
quirements. It ensures that on-board systems do
not consume more electrical power than is being

generated,
and thus maintains the maximum
possible vehicle battery power level.
® Note
- The power management system is not able
to overcome the given physical limits.
Please remember that the power and life of
the vehicle battery are limited.
- If the indicator lamp
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31 appears,
the starting ability may be impaired.
Starting ability has first priority.
Short trips, city traffic and low temperatures all
place a heavy load on the vehicLe battery. In
these conditions a large amount of power is
con­

sumed,
but only
a
small amount is supplied. The
situation is also critical if electrical equipment is
in use when the engine is not running. In this
case power is consumed when none is being
gen­

erated.

In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to
con­

trol the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked 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. Certain convenience features, such
as remote controL unlocking, may not be availa­

ble.
These functions will be restored when you
switch on the ignition and start the engine.
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With the engine switched off
If
you
listen to the radio or use the other info­
tainment functions when the engine is not
run­

ning,
this will discharge the vehicle battery.
The infotainment display will show a warning
message before the battery power drops to a Lev­
el where the starting ability is impaired. This
message warns you that the system you are using
will soon be switched off automatically. You
should therefore start the engine if
you
wish to
continue using the system.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical
power, the vehicle battery can still become dis­
charged while the vehicle is being driven. This can
occur when a lot of power is being consumed but
only
a
small amount supplied, especially if the
vehicle battery is not fully charged initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the sys­
tem
will
then temporarily shut off the electrical
components that are using a lot of power, or re­
duce the current they are consuming. Heating
systems in particular use a Large amount of elec­
trical power. If
you
notice, for instance, that the
seat heating* or the rear window heater is not

working,
they may have been temporarily switch­
ed off or regulated to a lower heat output. These
systems will be available again as soon as
suffi­

cient electrical power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed. This is quite normal,
and no cause for concern. The increased idling
speed allows the alternator to meet the greater
power requirement and charge the vehicLe bat­
tery at the same time.
Information saved in the
control units
The vehicle is fitted in the factory with electronic
control units that, among other things, control
the engine and the gearbox. The controL units al­
so monitor the exhaust system and the airbags.
The control units continually analyse data rele­
vant to the vehicLe while you are driving. In the •

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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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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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