2021 AUDI Q2 oil change

Instruments and controls

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- Driver information system (ana­
logue instrument cluster)* ....
-Warning and indicator Lamps ..

(f)
Status line (displayed on one
or
two
lines)
(?) Reset button for trip recorder ...
(7) Speedometer/convenience display

(§)
Fuel gauge
(9) Speedometer

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Additional display on left (two sep­
arate sections in extended view)
Further warning/indicator lamps may appear in
the rev counter
(2),
in the speedometer
(f),
in the
status line (5) and above or below the central
area
@,
depending on the instrument cluster

version.

Most of the illustrations on the following pages
show the colour analogue instrument cluster*.
The display and position of the elements may be
different on the monochrome instrument cluster
or the Audi virtual cockpit*.
1) Note
- Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
instrument lighting (for dials and needles)
may be switched on when the ignition is on
and the vehicle's lights are off. The illumi­
nation of the diaLs and needles is automati­
cally reduced as it becomes dark outside
and is eventually switched off altogether.
This function is intended to remind the driv­
er to switch on the dipped headlights in
good time.
- You can change the measurement units for
temperature or speed, etc. via the infotain­
ment system
^>page
255.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge
(T) ^>page
12,
Fig.
41 ^>page
12, Fig. 3 only works when the ig­
nition is switched on. In order to avoid possible
damage to the engine, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If the LEDs are still in the lower range of the dis­
play, this indicates that the engine has not yet
reached operating temperature. Avoid high en­
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine

loads.

Normal temperature
The LEDs will settle somewhere in the centre of
the display once the engine has reached operat­
ing temperature. If the warning lamp || lights
up in the instrument cluster display, the coolant
temperature is too high
<^>page
30.
© CAUTIO
- Additional lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef­
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper­
atures and high engine loads, there is a risk
of the engine overheating.
- The front spoiler also ensures proper distri­
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is

moving.
If the spoiler is damaged this can
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Obtain professional
assistance.
® Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
These engines are so efficient that they may
not reach their full operating temperature in
very cold weather. This is quite normal and no
cause for concern.
Rev counter

The
rev counter indicates the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the
maximum engine speed which may be used brief­
ly in all gears when the engine is warm and after
it has been run in properly. However, it is advisa­
ble to change up a gear or move the selector lev­
er to D/S (or
lift your
foot
off
the accelerator) be­
fore the needle reaches the red zone. •
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Instruments and controls
the exhaust gas and damage the catalytic
con­

verter.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel particulate filter

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Particulate filter: system fault. See owner's
manual
The diesel particulate filter requires regenera­

tion.
You can assist the self-cleaning function of
the filter by driving as follows:
Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h for about
15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear (on vehicles with
manual gearbox), or with the selector lever in po­
sition S (on vehicles with automatic gearbox).
Keep the engine speed at about 2000
rpm.
As a
result of the increase in temperature, the soot in
the filter will be burned off. The indicator lamp
will go out once the cleaning process has been
completed successfully.
If the indicator lamp does not go out, drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather,
road,
terrain and traffic
con­

ditions. The recommended driving speed
must never lead to the driver disregarding the
traffic regulations.

(T) Note

For more information about the diesel partic­
ulate filter, refer to
^>page
295.
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Engine speed governing
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed governing
[51 Max. engine speed: XXXX rpm
The engine speed will automatically be governed
to the speed displayed in the instrument cluster.
This protects the engine from overheating.
The rev limiter is deactivated as soon as the en­
gine temperature is no longer within the critical
range and you have taken
your
foot off the accel­
erator.
If the rev limiter has been activated because of a
fault in the engine management system, the in­
dicator lamp
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will also light up. Make
sure that the engine speed does not exceed the
speed displayed in the driver information system,
for example when shifting down a gear. Drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
Engine oil level
(MIN)
23
Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible
<^page
297.
- If the engine oil level is too Low, add more oil

^>page
298, Checking and topping up the en­
gine oil level.
- If the engine oil level is normal but the indica­
tor lamp stays on, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and avoid high engine speeds.

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Engine oil sensor

3
Oil level sensor: system fault
The sensor for checking the engine oil level has

failed.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.

3
Oil level sensor: oil change required. Please
contact workshop
The engine oil level is too
high.

Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CAUTION
Please observe the procedure described in the
Owner's Manual
^>page
298, Checking and
topping up the engine oil level.
f Engine warm-up
requested

Please warm up engine
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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*

^>page
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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Driver assist systems

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- In certain situations, the system may not
function properly, or the functionality of the
system may be restricted. For example:
- If other vehicles are approaching very
quickly, or if
you
are overtaking other
vehicles quickly. The warning lamp may
not light up
intime.

- In poor weather conditions, such as heavy

rain,
snow or road spray.
- If
you
are travelling in very wide lanes, in
tight bends or over crests. The system
may not detect vehicles in the adjacent
lane because they are outside the area
covered by the sensors.
© CAUTION
Impacts or damage to the bumper, wheel
arches or underbody can cause misalignment
of the sensors. This can impair the functional­
ity of the system. Have the systems checked
by
a
qualified workshop.
The warning lamps on the exterior mirrors
may not be properly visible if tinted foil is af­
fixed to the side windows on the driver's or
passenger's side.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

The
system can be switched on and off
on
the in­
fotainment system.
The warning Lamps in the exterior mirrors light
up briefly each time the ignition is switched on to
indicate that the system is activated.

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Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Audi side assist. SeLect off to
switch off the system.
Adjusting brightness of warning lamp
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

The
brightness of the warning lamp can be ad­
justed on the infotainment system.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left controL button
> Driver assist
>
Audi side assist.
The brightness of the warning lamp in both the
information and warning modes is regulated au­
tomatically according to the ambient Light Level.
If
you
are in very dark
or
very Light surroundings
when you adjust the brightness of the warning

lamp,
the automatic brightness control may al­
ready have reached the lowest or the brightest

setting.
In such a case it is possible
that
you
won't notice a difference while you are adjusting
the brightness or that you will only notice it once
the light surroundings have changed.
Please adjust the brightness of the warning lamp
for the information mode so that it does not dis­
tract you while you are looking at the road in
front. When you change the brightness, the
warning lamp on the exterior mirror will light up
briefly with the intensity set for the information

mode.
The intensity of the lamp in the warning
mode is Linked to the intensity in the information
mode and is adjusted automatically.
© Note
- The side assist is not active while the set­
tings are being adjusted.
- Your personal settings are stored automati­
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used.
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Checking and topping up fluids
A WARNING
- 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.
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is

moving.
After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. It should not be possi­
ble to
lift
the front edges of the bonnet.
Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Engine compartment layout
Main components for checking and refilling

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245 Typical locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine
oilfiller
cap

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Coolant expansion tank
C=t)
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(2) Engine oil dipstick
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298
(3) Engine
oilfiller
cap
(*&*)
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298
(4) Brake fluid reservoir (CO))
^>page
301
(5) Vehicle battery (+) beneath a cover

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303,
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326
(?) Earth
point
on
body
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303,

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326
(7) Windscreen
washer
container
(<3?)
^>page
303

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Fuse box
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332
The positions of the oil
dipstick
(2) and the en­
gine
oilfiller
cap(D^F/'g.
245 may be different
on some engine versions.
Engine oil
Choosing the correct engine oil grade
The service interval display in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil change. We recommend having
the oil changed by
a
qualified workshop. •
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Checking and topping up fluids
If
you
have to top up the oil between oil changes,
use the grades of oil specified in the table in ac­
cordance with VW standards.
You will need to know whether
- the vehicLe is being serviced based on the
flexi­

ble or fixed oil change service (see last service
record).
- the vehicle has a petrol or diesel engine (see
sticker on inside of fuel tank flap).
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Oil Change Service
Flexible
VW 504 00
VW 507 00
Fixed
VW 502 00
With diesel
particulate
fil­

ter:
VW 507 00
Without diesel
particulate
fil­

ter:
VW 505 00
Audi recommends

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Audi recommends LongLife high-performance
engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts
© Note
If the oil grades specified in the table are not
available, you can use one of the
folLowing

grades as a substitute. To prevent damage to
the engine, this should not be done more
than once between oil changes and no more
than 0.5 litres should be used.
- Petrol engines: ACEA A3 or API SN (API SM)
standard
- Diesel engines: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4 stand­
ard
© Note
The flexible oil change service is not available
for all models in all countries.
Checking and topping up the engine oil
level

The
oil dipstick differs depending on the type of
engine.

Fig.
246 Oil dipstick (examples): Checking engine oil level

Fig.
247 Engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap
(exam-

pLe)
Please refer to the safety notes
opage
295,
Working on components in the engine compart­
ment.
Checking engine oil level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Switch off the warm engine. Wait for
a
few mi­
nutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
- Open the bonnet
opage
296.
-
PuLl
out the oil dipstick
^>page
297, Fig. 245,
wipe it with a clean cloth and insert it again,
pushing it in as far as it will go.
- Then pull the dipstick out again and check the
oil level
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table on page 299.
- If the oil level is too Low, add more engine oil.
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Markings on oil dipstick
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246

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When the oil level is near the marking
(Î)

you must top up the engine oil. Please refer

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Do NOT add engine oil.
Do NOT add engine oil.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay
and have the engine oil changed
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Topping up the engine oil
- Unscrew the cap
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^>Fig.
247 from the
oilfill­

er opening
^>page
297, Fig. 245.
-Carefully add 0.5 Litres of suitable engine oil

^>
page 297.
- After two minutes check the oil level once

again.

- If the oil level is too low, add a smaller quantity
of engine oil. The level must always be below
the marking (5)
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246
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- Screw the oil filler cap
*£/;
back on and push
the dipstick all the way in.
A WARNING
- Ensure that no engine oil comes into contact
with hot engine components when topping

up:
this could cause a fire.
- The oil filler cap must be properly closed to
prevent oil from squirting onto the hot en­
gine or exhaust system while the engine is
running - risk of fire!
- Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
- The engine oil must never drop below the
marking®
^>Fig.
246- risk of engine dam­

age!

- When topping up the engine oil, make sure
that the oil level is not above the marking

@
^Fig.
246, as this may result in damage
to the catalytic converter or to the engine.
Do NOT start the engine. Contact a qualified
workshop to extract the engine oil if neces­
sary.
- Applies to vehicles which have an oil
dip­

stick with area
(3)^
Fig. 246: If you run your
vehicle on diesel fuel of poorer quality than
EN 590 standard
fuel,
the fuel can get into
the engine oil. In this case, the oil level
gradually rises and the quality of the engine
oil decreases. Once the oil level has reached
the marking
@
or the indicator lamp
E

has come on, the engine oil level must not
be corrected by extracting the surplus oil -

risk
of engine damage! The engine oil must
be changed
^>page
34.
- No additives should be used with engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use of such
addi­

tives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.
© For the sake of the environmen
- Never pour engine oil down drains or into
the ground.
-Always observe statutory requirements
when disposing of empty oil canisters.
© Note
Depending on
how
you drive and the condi­
tions in which the car is used, oil consumption
can be up to 0.5
Itr./lOOO
km. Oil consump­
tion is likely to be higher for the first 5,000

km.
The engine oil Level must be checked at
regular intervals, preferably when refuelling
and before setting off on a long trip.
Cooling system
Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a mixture of conditioned water and coolant
additive. This coolant must not be changed.
The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp
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30. However, we recommend that it
should be checked occasionally.
If you do need to top up the coolant, use a mix­
ture of water and coolant additive. We recom­
mend mixing coolant additive with distilled wa­
ter.
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Checking and topping up fluids
© CAUTIO
-The anti-freeze concentration must be
matched to the climate of the country in
which you are driving. If the concentration
is too
high,
damage to the car may result.
- Never put in radiator anti-freeze or other
additives.
- Never use washer fluid which contains paint
thinners or solvents as it can damage the
paintwork.
Service interval display

The
service interval display detects when the
next
service
is due
for
your vehicle.
There are two service interval dispLay levels:
- Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer­
tain mileage, a service reminder will appear in
the instrument cluster dispLay each time the ig­
nition is switched on/off. The distance or time
remaining will be shown briefly.
- Inspection or oil change due: When your
vehi­

cle is due for an inspection, oil change or
both,

the corresponding reminder Inspection
due!,

Oil change due! or Oil change and inspection

due!
will appear briefly after you switch the ig­
nition on/off.
Checking the service intervals
On the infotainment system, you can look up the
distance and time remaining until the next oil
change or next service inspection. Select the
fol­

lowing on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
but­
ton > Car
>
left control button > Servicing &
checks
>
Service intervals.

Applies
to: vehicles with flexible oil change service
You cannot check the service interval on a new
vehicle until it has been driven for about 500 km.
Qualified workshops reset the service interval af­
ter the oil is changed. The distance to the next oil
change is initially displayed based on the driving
profile prior to the oil change. Your own personal
driving profile is used subsequently to calculate
the remaining distance. Frequent cold starts or
short trips place extra demands on the engine oil
with the result that the oil has to be changed
more often.
Resetting the display
Your qualified workshop resets the service inter­
val display after each service.
It is very important that you reset the oil change
dispLay if
you
change the oil yourself. The
next
oil
change will be due after
a
fixed service interval.
To reset the display, select the following on the
infotainment system:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left
control button > Servicing & checks
>
Service in­
tervals
>
Reset oil change interval.

(J) CAUTION

- Do not reset the oil change interval display
unless you have changed the oil.
- Keeping to the correct service intervals is
crucial for the operation, service life and re­
sidual value of the vehicle (and especially
for the life of the engine). Services must al­
ways be carried out promptly, even if the
mileage is Low.
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