2021 AUDI Q2 Light

Towing a trailer
Requirements for correct functioning of the
trailer stabilisation system
If these conditions are not met in
full,
the trailer
stabilisation system will only intervene to a
limi­

ted extent or not at all
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- The electrical connection between the towing
vehicle and the trailer must be functioning cor­
rectly.
- The load on the trailer must be properly se­

cured.

- The tyre pressures on both the vehicLe and the
trailer must be adapted to the load that is be­
ing carried.
- Where possible, operate the trailer with the
maximum permitted draw bar weight.
- The trailer overrun brake must be set correctly.
This is important to ensure that the trailer can
be braked correctly, to avoid the vehicle and
trailer "jack-knifing" and to prevent excess
braking of the trailer.
- At low outside temperatures, both the towing
vehicle and the trailer should be fitted with
winter tyres.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather, road and traffic conditions.
Do not let the trailer stabilisation system
tempt you into taking any risks when driving -
this can cause accidents.
- The ESC and trailer stabilisation system
can­

not defy the Laws of physics. This should be
kept in mind, particularly on slippery and
wet roads and when towing a trailer with a
light Load.
- The trailer stabilisation system is function­

al,
regardless of whether the trailer has a
mechanical overrun brake or not.
- The trailer stabilisation system is not always
able to detect swaying of trailers with a
light load and will therefore not intervene.
- A trailer can still "jack-knife" on slippery
roads with little grip, even if the towing ve­
hicle is equipped with the trailer stabilisa­
tion system.
-Trailers with a high centre of gravity may
even tip over before they start to sway
side­

ways.

-If
you
are not towing a trailer,
but
the
trail­

er socket is being used (e.g. for an illumina­
ted bicycle rack), the trailer stabilisation
system may be activated in extreme driving
conditions.
- Please note the additional information and
warnings
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98, Driving tips.
Driving tips
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care.
Weight distribution
Try to avoid towing a loaded trailer with an unla­
den vehicle. If this cannot be avoided, drive extra
slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight distri­

bution.

Speed
Normally, you must not exceed 80 km/h when
towing a trailer or caravan. However, if the
trail­

er/caravan is equipped with a trailer stabilisation

system,
you can drive at max. 100 km/h. Please
observe any other regulations applicable in the
country in which you are travelling.
The stability of the car and trailer is reduced with
increasing speed. For this reason it is advisable
not to drive at the maximum permissible top
speed in unfavourable
road,
weather or wind
con­

ditions. This applies especially on a downhill gra­
dient.
You should always reduce speed immediately if
the trailer shows the slightest sign of swaying.
Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating fur­
ther.
Always brake in good time. If the trailer has an
overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first
and then firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by the trailer wheels locking.
Change down in good time before going down a
steep hill so
that
you can use the engine braking
effect to slow down the vehicLe.
Swaying and pitching can be reduced by attach­
ing an extra stabiliser to the trailer. It should •
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Driver assist systems
Driver assist systems Cruise
control,
system
Speed warning function
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning function
The speed warning function can
help
you keep
below a pre-set maximum speed. It can be set,
changed and deleted on the infotainment sys­
tem.
The speed warning function will warn you if the
vehicle exceeds the pre-set maximum speed. The
system gives an audible warning signal if the set
speed is exceeded by a small amount. At the
same time, a warning lamp [5] and a message
will appear on the instrument cluster display.
The indicator Lamp [5] and the message will dis­
appear when the road speed drops below the set

value.

You are recommended to store this speed limit
warning if you wish to be reminded of a particu­
lar speed limit. This could be when driving in
countries with general speed limits, or if you
need to keep below a particular speed when
win­

ter tyres are fitted, etc.
Setting speed limit warning

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
IMENUI
button > Car > left control button
> Driver assist > Speed warning > manual.
© Note
- Please bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep a check on the car's speed with the
speedometer and to observe the statutory
speed limits.
- On vehicles for some markets, the speed
warning function warns you when you reach
a speed of 120 km/h. This speed limit warn­
ing is preset at the factory.
Switching on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system allows you to drive at a
constant speed of 20 km/h or
higher.

Fig.
94 Control lever for cruise control system

• Pull
the lever to position
®
<^>Fig.
94 to switch
on the system.

•
Drive at the speed you wish to set the system

to.

• Press the button marked ® to store the speed.
The indicator lamp
[3]
in the instrument cluster
will light up. Information is also provided in the
head-up display*.
The instrument cluster display will briefly
indi­

cate the stored or
pre-selected
speed.
A constant speed is maintained by adjusting the
engine power or braking the vehicle accordingly.
WARNING
- Always direct your full attention to the
road,

even when you are using the cruise control

system.
It is always the driver who is re­
sponsible for determining the speed and for
keeping a safe distance to the other vehicles
on the
road.

- For safety reasons, the cruise control sys­
tem must not be used in city traffic, stop-
and-go traffic, on roads with a lot of bends
or in difficult or slippery driving conditions
(such as ice, fog, Loose grit or gravel, heavy

rain,
etc.) - risk of accident!
- When you take a turn-off, drive along a mo­
torway exit lane or pass through roadwork
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sections, please temporarily switch off the
cruise control system.
- Make sure you do not unintentionally rest
your foot on the accelerator - this will over­
ride the cruise control system which, as a re­
sult, will not brake the vehicLe.
-The automatic braking function may be de­
activated if
a
system fault occurs in the
brake system (e.g. if the brakes overheat)
while the cruise control system is activated.
All the other cruise control functions remain
activated as long as the indicator lamp
^
is
lit.
Before driving down a
long,
steep gradient, it
is advisable to reduce speed and select a low­
er gear. In this way you will make use of the
engine braking effect and relieve the Load on
the brakes.
© Note
- Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox:
The set speed cannot be reached if the cur­
rently selected gear is too high or too low or
if the engine would
overrevorfailto
run
smoothly at the target speed. Make sure to
change up or down a gear in good time.
- The brake lights come on when the system
brakes the vehicle.
Setting a new speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
• Briefly push the Lever towards
©/®

^>page
104, Fig. 94 to increase or reduce the
cruising speed in small steps.

•
To increase or reduce the speed quickly, hold
the lever towards
©/®
until you reach the de­
sired cruising speed.
Overriding the set speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
You can use the accelerator pedal to increase
speed in the normal way, for example to overtake
another vehicle. Once you release the accelera­
tor, the system will revert to the speed you stor­
ed initially.
However, if the vehicLe exceeds the programmed
speed significantly for
a
long time, the cruise
control system will be deactivated temporarily.
The indicator lamp
El
in the instrument cluster
will go out, but the programmed speed will re­
main stored.

Pre-selecting
a speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

You
can preselect a desired speed while the ve­
hicle is stationary.

•
Switch on the ignition.

•
Pull the lever to position
® ^>page
104,
Fig. 94.
• Press the lever up towards © or down towards

0
in order to increase or reduce the cruising
speed setting.
This function allows you to enter the desired
cruise control setting speed ahead of
time,
for
example before joining a motorway.
Once
you are
on the motorway, you can activate the cruise
con­

trol system by pulling the lever to position ®.
Switching off
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
Switching off temporarily

•
Press the brake pedal, or

•
Push the lever to position @ (click stop not en­
gaged)
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104, Fig. 94, or
Switching off completely

*•
Push the lever to position
©
(click stop engag­

ed),
or

•
Switch off the ignition.
The speed setting will remain stored after the
system is temporarily deactivated. To resume the
programmed cruising speed, release the brake
pedal and pull the lever to position ®.
The stored speed will be deleted once the
igni­

tion is switched off. •
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Driver assist systems
Automatic deactivation
Cruise control system: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
The cruise control system has been automatically
deactivated because the system has detected a
fault which could impair its function. Try switch­
ing the cruise control system on again later.
A WARNING
Do not resume the programmed cruising
speed if this is too high
for
the traffic condi­
tions - this can cause accidents.
Speed Limiter
Description
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter
®
LIM
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km/h
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Fig.
95 Speed limiter:
©
LIM
100
km/h
illustration

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LIM
100
km/h
At speeds above approximately 30 km/h, the
speed limiter helps prevent the driver from ex­
ceeding a set cut-off
speed.
The indicator lamp

Q
Lights up as soon as you switch on the speed
limiter. Information is also provided in the head-
up display*.
Speed limiter displays
© - The speed limiter is in passive mode, but a
cut-off speed has
not
yet been set.

®
- The speed limiter is in passive mode, and a
set cut-off speed has been stored.
® - The speed limiter is activated. The indicator
lamp
BH
flashes briefly when the speed limiter is

applied.

A WARNING
- Always direct your full attention to the
road,

even when you are using the speed limiter.
It is always the driver who is responsible for
determining the speed and for keeping a
safe distance to the other vehicles on the

road.

- For safety reasons, the speed limiter must
not be used in adverse weather or difficult
driving conditions (such as ice, fog, loose
grit or gravel, heavy
rain,
etc.) - risk of
acci­

dent!
- Only accelerate quickly or use the kick-down
feature when the visibility and weather
con­

ditions are suitable, and when the road and
traffic conditions allow you do do so safely.
Before driving down a
long,
steep gradient, it
is advisable to reduce speed and select a low­
er gear. In this way you will make use of the
engine braking effect and relieve the Load on
the brakes.
Switching on
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter

Fig.
96 Control lever for cruise control system (example)

•
Pull the lever to position © to switch the sys­
tem on.

•
Applies to vehicles with cruise control system
or Audi adaptive cruise control: To switch to the
speed limiter, press the button
®1)
until the
driver message
QQ
Speed limiter: selected ap­
pears in the instrument cluster. •

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On some equipment versions, the speed limiter is not
available and button
(B)
has no function.
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Press button ® to store the cut-off speed while
the car is moving.
The instrument cluster display will indicate the
stored cut-off
speed,
and the indicator lamp
Q

will light up.
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system or Audi adap­
tive cruise control
While the speed Limiter is switched on, you can
switch to the cruise control
^>page
104 or adap­
tive cruise control
^>page 111
systems. Press
button
®1)
until the corresponding system is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
The last cut-off speed set for the speed limiter
remains stored and can be applied again when
you switch back into speed limiter mode.
Changing the cut-off speed
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter

•
Briefly push the Lever towards ©/©

^>page
106, Fig. 96 to increase or reduce the
cut-off speed in small steps.

•
To increase or reduce the cut-off speed in
big­

ger steps, hold the lever towards ©/© until
you reach the desired cruising speed.
Overriding the cut-off speed
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter
To override the speed limiter temporarily, press
the accelerator fully past the point of resistance
(kick-down feature).
Speed limiting is suspended temporarily. The in­
dicator lamp
QB
flashes while the system is deac­

tivated;
the cut-off speed setting will remain

stored.
The system is reactivated automatically
as soon as your speed drops below the original
stored setting.
Switching off
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter
Switching off temporarily

•
Push the lever towards © (click stop not en­
gaged)
^>page
106, Fig. 96. The instrument
cluster display will indicate the stored cut-off

speed,
and the indicator
lamp^will
light up.
Switching off completely

•
Push the lever to position © (click stop engag­

ed),
or

•
Switch off the ignition.
The cut-off speed setting will remain stored after
the system is temporarily deactivated. To resume
the programmed cut-off
speed,
pull
the lever to
position ©. The vehicle speed is limited to the
stored cut-off setting as soon as your current
driving speed drops below the stored cut-off

speed.

The stored cut-off speed will be deleted once the
ignition is switched off.
Automatic deactivation

QQ
Speed limiter: currently unavailable. See
owner's manual
The speed Limiter has been automatically deacti­
vated because the system has detected a fault
which could impair its function. Try switching on
the speed limiter again Later.
A WARNING
The speed limiter may be deactivated if a
fault occurs in the brake system (e.g. if the
brakes overheat) while the speed limiter is ac­

tivated.

©
Not

If
a
system fault requires the speed limiter to
switch off automatically, for safety reasons it
does not switch off completely until the driver
releases the accelerator pedal once or deacti­
vates the system manually.

l)
On some equipment versions, the speed limiter is not
available and button
(S)
has no function.
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Driver assist systems
Camera-based traffic
sign recognition
Description
Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni­
tion

Fig.
97 Instrument cluster: Traffic sign recognition

Fig.
98 Windscreen: Camera window for traffic sign recog­
nition
Traffic signs detected by the system appear in
the instrument cluster display to keep you in­
formed of current speed restrictions and no-over­
taking zones
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97. Within certain system

limits,
it will display these additional traffic re­
strictions:

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Speed limits in wet weather
Speed limits in foggy conditions (only dis­
played when the all-weather lights or rear
fog light are switched on)
Speed limits at certain times of day
Speed limits when towing a trailer
General notes
The traffic sign recognition system can detect
standardised speed Limit signs within the cam­
era's range of
vision.
It makes use of the naviga­
tion data to evaluate the detected speed limits
and show them on the display. Under certain
con­

ditions, the system will also display the legal
speed limits on roads without speed Limit signs.
The traffic sign for the currently detected speed
limit will flash on the display if
a
speed warning

threshold,
which has been set on the infotain­
ment system, is exceeded
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109.
Traffic sign recognition is not available in all
countries. For
a
current list, see the Internet (e.g.
www.audi.com). The system is also subject to
certain inherent restrictions and may be partially
or completely unavailable in the following situa­

tions:

- If visibility is impaired by snow,
rain,
fog or
heavy road spray.
- In dazzling light, e.g. from the sun or oncom­
ing traffic.
-At high speeds.
- If the camera's range of vision
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98 is im­

paired,
e.g. by dirt or stickers. Notes on clean­
ing
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page 312.
- If the traffic signs are partially or completely

obscured,
e.g. by trees, snow, mud or other
vehicles.
- If traffic signs deviate from the standard ap­
pearance (round with red border).
- If traffic signs are damaged or bent.
- If matrix traffic signs are mounted on overhead
gantries.
- If traffic signs or routes have changed (naviga­
tion data out of date).
- If the system detects a speed sticker on a slow-
moving vehicle (such as a heavy goods vehicle).
WARNING
Always direct your full attention to the road
and surroundings, even when you are using
traffic sign recognition. The actual traffic
signs on your route always take precedence

over
the information on the display. It is al­
ways the driver's responsibility to assess the
traffic situation and take appropriate care.
- Under adverse conditions, the traffic sign
recognition system may misinterpret or fail
to detect traffic signs. It is therefore possi­
ble that the speed limit display may occa­
sionally be unavailable or even incorrect.
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- The traffic sign detection system does not
adjust the speed of your vehicle to the speed

limits.

The speed limit displayed in the instrument
cluster is given in the units applicable in a
particular country.
Controls
Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni­
tion

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Fig.
99 Instrument cluster: Secondary display
Calling up the traffic sign recognition

•
Call up the first tab (on-board computer) using
the
GL>]
button on the multi-function steering

wheel.

•
Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument
cluster: Press the
LU]
button and select Traffic
signs from the menu.

•
Applies to vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: Se­
lect the display for Traffic signs.
Displaying signs for trailers
You can also display speed limits which apply
specifically to vehicles towing a trailer1).

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
Driver assist
>
Traffic signs
>
Automatic trailer
recognition.
Setting the maximum speed for a trailer
You can set the maximum speed permitted for

your
type of
trailer15.
If
you
do not enter
a
value,

x)
Applies to factory-fitted towing brackets only
the system will show the maximum national
speed limit for vehicles towing a trailer.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button Car
>
left control button
Driver assist
>
Traffic signs
>
Trailer: highest

speed.

Setting speed warning
You can set a warning threshold up to
15
km/h.
The traffic sign for the currently detected speed
limit will flash on the display if the selected
warning threshold is exceeded.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
IMENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Speed warning
>
Traffic sign

based.

Secondary display
If the instrument cluster is currently showing a
function other than traffic sign recognition, the
speed limit will be displayed in the top right-
hand corner
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99. If the system is able to de­
tect
a
temporary speed restriction in a given sit­

uation,
it will update the display accordingly.
Temporary speed restrictions are displayed in the
following situations:
- A temporary speed restriction for wet weather
is detected while the windscreen wipers are op­

erating.

- A speed restriction for fog is detected while the
vehicle's rear fog light or all-weather lights are
switched on.
- A speed restriction applying at certain times of
day has been detected and corresponds to the
time displayed in the instrument cluster.
- The vehicle is towing a trailer and the Automat­
ic trailer recognition option is activated on the
infotainment system. In this case, restrictions
applying to trailers are
displayed15.

© Note
- Your speed warning settings and the maxi­
mum trailer speed will be automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control
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- In certain situations, the system may misin­
terpret driving manoeuvres and inappropri­
ately recommend a break.
- No acute warning is given if the driver falls
into a microsleep.
Instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles with rest recommendation

H
Rest recommended
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, the evaluation of the steering input has
resulted in a rest recommendation. This is also
indicated by a warning tone. Take a break as soon
as possible.
The message may be displayed again once if nec­
essary.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with rest recommendation
Select the following on the infotainment system:

|MENU|
button > Car > left control button > Driv­
er assist > Rest recommendation.
© Note
If you switch off the system,
it
will remain
switched off the next time you switch on the

ignition.

Audi adaptive cruise
control
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

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Fig.
100 Sensor range
The adaptive cruise control is a combined speed
and distance control system. It assists the driver
by controlling the road speed and the distance to
the vehicle in front within certain limits imposed
by the system. The adaptive cruise control sys­
tem can accelerate and brake when it detects a
vehicle in front. This provides maximum comfort
both on long motorway journeys and in conges­
ted traffic (automatic gearbox*).
What can the adaptive cruise control do?
The adaptive cruise control uses a radar. The ra­
dar is subject to certain system limitations

opage
112.
When there is no traffic in front, the adaptive
cruise control works just like a normal cruise
con­

trol system by maintaining a constant speed.
When you draw closer to a vehicLe in front which
is detected by the system, the adaptive cruise
control matches your speed to that vehicle by au­
tomatically applying the brakes, and then main­
tains a constant distance (which you can adjust in
the settings). As soon as it detects no more
vehicles in front, the adaptive cruise control ac­
celerates back up to the cruising speed.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
In congested traffic, the adaptive cruise control
can brake down to a standstill and accelerate
again (subject to general system limitations) un­
der certain conditions
*$page
115, Driving in
congested traffic. The traffic jam assist (active
lane assist)* can assist the driver in traffic jams
and heavy congestion
<=>page
117.
Which functions can the driver control?
When you switch on the adaptive cruise control,
you can set your current speed as the "cruising

speed"
^>page
113, Switching
on/off.

While you are driving, you can interrupt the
cruise control
opage
115 or change the speed
setting
Opage
114 at any time.
In addition, you can adjust the distance to
vehicles in front and the driving program for the
adaptive cruise control
^>page
116.

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