2021 AUDI Q2 brakes

Table of Contents

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Park assist 139
Settings for parking aid 143
Fault warnings 144
Towing bracket 144
Intelligent technology 145
Electronic stabilisation control (ESC) .... 145
Brakes 147
Electro-mechanical power steering 148
Four-wheel drive (quattro) 148
Power management 149
Information saved in the control units . . . 150
Infotainment 152

Multi
Media Interface 152
Notes on traffic safety 152
Introduction 152

MMI
ON/OFF button with joystick
function 152
Infotainment display 153
How to use the MMI 153
MMI touch 155
Rotary pushbutton with joystick function 157
Speller for letters/numbers 159
Search function 160
Menus and symbols 161
Speech dialogue system 164
How to use the speech dialogue system .. 163
Notes on the overviews of commands ... 164
Commands 165
External speech dialogue system 170
Telephone 172
Introduction 172
Setting up 173
Using the Audi phone box 177
Using the telephone 178
Favourites 181
Messages 182
Listening to voicemail messages 185
Directory 185
Other settings 187
Troubleshooting 189
Audi connect (infotainment) .... 191
Introduction 191
Option 1: Using the embedded SIM card . 191
Option 2: Using your own SIM card 191
Configuring using
myAudi
196
Calling up Audi connect (infotainment) .. 196
Audi connect infotainment services 197
Wi-Fi hotspot 201
Configuring the data connection 203
General notes on Audi connect
(infotainment) 204
Troubleshooting 205
Navigation 207
Introduction 207
Setup 207
Calling up the navigation menu 207
Entering a destination 208
Personal route assist
214

Home address 215
Favourites 216
Directory contacts 216
Alternative routes 216
Other settings 217
Map 219
Google Earth map display 222
Map update 223
myAudi special destinations 224
Calling up traffic information 225
Troubleshooting 227
Radio 228
Calling up the radio menu 228
Radio functions 228
Radio menu 230
Favourites 231
Other settings 231
Troubleshooting 233
Media 234
Introduction 234
Notes 234
Media drives 235
Bluetooth audio player 237
Wi-Fi audio players 238
Online media and Internet radio 239
Multimedia connections 240
Playing media 243
Other settings 246
Supported media and file formats 249
Troubleshooting 250

Instruments and controls

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Hill hold assist

^>page
33
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Child lock
(electric)*

cépage
46
AdBlue*

^page
292

Kfl I ^
page 122
Rest recommendation*

^>page
110
Speed warning function*

cépage
104
Cruise control system*

^>page
104
Speed limiter*

^>page
106
Park assist*

^>page
139
Park assist*

^>page
139
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
114
Adaptive cruise control*

tapage
114
Active Lane assist*

tapage
124
Side assist*

tapage
131
Pre sense*
Camera-based traffic sign recogni­

tion*

^>
page 108
Main beam assist*

^>
page 50
Main beam headLights

Pipage
50
(©) Brake system
If the warning Lamp Lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
| Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
| Warning! Brake servo inoperative!
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
| Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, there is a fault in the brake servo.
If the ABS indicator lamp
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and ESC indicator
lamp
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light up together with the brake warn­
ing
Lamp||
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed
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Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis­
tance
^A-

| Parking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message
stilL
appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen­
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

Brake servo: restricted. You can continue driv­

ing.
Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the brake servo. The brake
servo remains available with reduced capacity.
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Instruments
and
controls
The brakes
may
perform differently than usual
and
the
brake pedal may vibrate.
Drive
to
a qualified workshop without delay
and

have
the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
- Before opening
the
bonnet and checking
the

brake fluid level, observe
the
warning infor­
mation
on
*$page
295,
Working
on
compo­
nents
in the
engine compartment.
-
If
the brake warning lamp does
not go out,

or
if it
lights up when driving,
the
brake
flu­

id level in
the
reservoir
is too low -
this
may

cause an increased accident risk. Stop
the

vehicle and
do not
drive on. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
-
If
the brake warning lamp lights
up
togeth­
er with
the
ABS indicator lamp and
the
ESC
indicator lamp, this can mean that
the
con­

trol function
of
the ESC/ABS
is not
working.
Input from
the
functions that stabilise
the

vehicle
is no
longer available. This could
cause
the
tail of
the vehicle
to
skid
side­

ways.
Do not
drive on. Obtain professional
assistance.

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Electro-mechanical parking brake
The warning lamp
||
lights
up
when
the
parking
brake
is
applied.
If the warning lamp
||
flashes, insufficient brak­
ing force
has
been applied
or
released. Select
first gear (manual gearbox)
or
position
P
(auto­
matic gearbox)
as an
additional safeguard. Make
sure that
the
warning lamp has gone
out
before
you drive
off.

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Parking brake!
There
is
a malfunction
in the
parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon
and
have
the
fault

rectified.

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Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then release
the
parking brake.
If the warning lamp flashes and
the
message
ap­

pears,
the
brake
may not be
strong enough
to

hold
the
vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even
on a
gentle slope.
©J Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then reLease
the
parking brake
as
necessary.
For further information
on the
parking brake
refer
to
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82.

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Cooling system

| Switch
off
engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant level
is too low.

Switch
off
the engine and
do not
drive on. Check
the coolant level
^>page
299.

-
If
the coolant level
is too
low, add more coolant

^>page
300. Do not
drive
on
until
the
warning
lamp has gone
out.

| Coolant temperature too high! Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let
the
engine cool down
by
running
it at
idling
speed
for
a
few
minutes until
the
warning lamp
goes
out.

-
Do not
drive
on if
the warning lamp does
not

disappear. Obtain professional assistance.

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Caution:
Vehicle parked
too
steep
A WARNING
- Never open
the
bonnet
if
you
can see
or
hear
steam
or
coolant escaping from
the
engine
compartment; there
is
a risk
of
being
scal­

ded.
Wait until you
can no
longer see
or

hear escaping steam
or
coolant.
-The engine compartment
of
any motor
vehi­

cle
is
a dangerous place. Before carrying
out

any work
in the
engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow
it to
cool down.
Please observe
the
important safety warn­
ings
^>page
295,
Working
on
components
in
the
engine compartment.
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Seats and storage
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with coat hooks
- Make sure
that
any items of clothing hang­
ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
- Only use the coat hooks for light items of
clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
- Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing,
as this could interfere with the
function of the head-protection airbags.
Luggage compartment
General notes

A
WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on

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272, Stowing luggage safely.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover

The
luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into the luggage compartment.

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Fig.
57
Open boot lid with luggage compartment cover
Removing
• Detach the cords
(f)
and
pull
the
cover (f)
out
of the retainers (5) in the direction of the ar­

rows.

Installing
• Push the
cover (D
horizontally into the retain­
ers
(?)
on the side trim until
it
engages.
• Attach the cords to the boot lid
(T) •=>
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A WARNING
- The luggage compartment cover must al­
ways be fixed properly
-
risk of accident!
- The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover couLd cause injury in an accident
or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
Applies to: vehicles with lowerable floor panel

You
can lower the floor panel to increase the
loading height in the luggage compartment.


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58
Luggage compartment: Floor panel lowered
• To
Lower
the floor panel, first lift
it.

• Then pull the floor panel back slightly and re­
insert
it
lower down at position
(f).

When you no longer need the extra height, you
should return the floor panel to position
(Î);
this
will make
it
easier to load and unload normal
items of Luggage.
Fastening rings
Applies to: vehicles with fastening rings

Fig.
59
Luggage compartment: Location of fastening rings
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Driving
Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over
a
distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed - do not use full throt­
tle and do not tow a trailer or caravan. From
1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually increase
the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this
peri­

od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is

cold.
This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
© CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*

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79 before driving through water.
© ' Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
Avoiding damage to the car
© CAUTION
Take care not to damage
Low-mounted
parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel
con­

sumption by 10
-15
%. The following section
gives you some tips on Lessening the impact on
the environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If
you
an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­

vance,
you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate Less. Wherever possible, Let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for •
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Driving
instance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine
braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and

tyres.
Emissions and fuel consumption will drop
to zero due to the overrun fuel cut-off.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of
fuel.

Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
Shift up to second gear as soon as possible. If
possible, we recommend shifting up to the next
gear at approx. 2,000 rpm.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the

"kick-down"
feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save
fuel.

Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without a start/stop system, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in­
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after about 5 seconds can be
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re­
start a warm engine (the exact fuel saving de­
pends on the engine version).
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.

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Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good

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fuel economy before you start driving. A
well-

serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly
maintained engine can consume up to ten per­
cent more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more
fuel.

The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
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306 to save
fuel.
If the
tyre pressures
are
just 0.5
bar
too Low, this can
increase the fuel consumption by as much as 5
%. Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-
inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs

handling.

Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
The roof carrier increases the air resistance of the
vehicle and should be removed when not in use.
This will save about 12 % of fuel at speeds of be­
tween 60 and 75
mph.

Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec­
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip­
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat

heating*.

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Driving

Electro-mechanical

parking brake

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Fig.
74 Centre console: Button for parking brake and hold
assist
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechan­
ical parking brake
(l)
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74. The parking brake
replaces the conventional handbrake, and is
mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from
roll­

ing away accidentally.
Applying/releasing the parking brake
manually
• To apply the parking brake, pull the button (®).
The LED in the button will light up. In addition,
the warning lamp || will light up in the instru­
ment cluster.

•
To release the parking brake manually, press
the brake or accelerator pedal with the ignition
switched on and simultaneously press the but­
ton
©).
The LED in the button and the warning
lamp on the display will go out.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Important: The parking brake must be applied
and the driver's door must be closed.

•
Accelerate in the usual way to drive off and re­
lease the parking brake automatically.
Further features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, in addition to the automatic
parking brake release function
^>page
83,
Driv­

ing away from a standstill.
Preventing the parking brake from being
released automatically
In certain situations, e.g. on a steep hill or when
towing a trailer, you may wish to prevent the ve­
hicle from rolling back.

•
To prevent the parking brake from being re­
leased automatically, pull and hold the but­
ton ©) while you press the accelerator. The
parking brake will remain engaged and prevent
any tendency to roll back down the slope.

•
You can release the button
(®)
as soon as the
engine is delivering enough power to the
wheels.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in
emergencies or if the main brake system fails or
the pedal is obstructed.
•
PuLl
and hold the button
«EJ.

• The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the button
®
or press the accelerator.
If
you
pull and hold the button
(®)
while the
vehi­

cle is moving, this will initiate an emergency
brake application. The brakes are then applied
hydraulically at all four wheels. The effect is
simi­

lar to heavy braking
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To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the button
(®)
is operated. The brakes are
released immediately when you release the but­
ton (®) or press the accelerator.
Parking the car

•
Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a

stop.

•
To apply the parking brake, pull the button
©).

• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
• Switch off the engine
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•
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.

•
When parking on a hill or gradient, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll in­
to the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.

A
WARNING
- Take care never to press the accelerator
pedal or release the clutch inadvertently if
a

gear is engaged or if the selector Lever is not
in position
P
or
N
(on automatic vehicles)
while the vehicle is stationary with the en­
gine running. The vehicle will otherwise
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Driving
start moving immediately and could cause
an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If
you
use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this

case,
park the vehicle on a
level
surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position
P
(automatic
gearbox) to prevent
it
from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your
vehide
- even if
you
only intend to be
gone for
a
short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric
win­

dows - this could lead to injuries.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, po­
tentially putting lives at risk.
© Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
You can apply the parking brake manually or
switch on the hold assist* when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to
hold the car with the brake pedal, as the
brakes will stop it creeping forward while a
gear is engaged in the automatic transmis­

sion.
When you drive off in the normal way,

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the parking brake will be released automati-
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and your vehicle will start moving

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Note
- Any slight noise which may be heard when
the parking brake is applied or released is
quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is

parked.
This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to release the parking brake (if it
was applied) or to apply the parking brake
(if it was released)
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Obtain professional
assistance.
Driving away from a
standstill
Various features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, depending on the equipment
in your vehicle.
Hill starting with the parking brake applied
Important: The driver's door must be closed.

•
To drive off more easily on a slope, apply the
parking brake and drive off just as you usually

would.
The parking brake will be released auto­
matically, but not until there is enough power
at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the
desired direction.
Hill starting with the hill hold assist
The hill hold assist function makes it easier to
drive away on a slope.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.

•
To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for
a
moment
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order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away. •
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