2021 AUDI Q5 indicator

Checking and Filling

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
@) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.
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maximum permissible road
speeds. See also > A in General
information on page 261.
Tire pressure monitoring
system
means a system that detects
when one or more of a vehicle's
tires are underinflated and illumi-
nates a low tire pressure warning
telltale.
Tread
means that portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Tread separation
means pulling away of the tread
from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
means the projections within the
principal grooves designed to give
a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread. See
=> page 270, Treadwear indicator
for more information on measur-
ing tire wear.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
is a tire information system devel-
oped by the United States Nation-
al Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration (NHTSA) that is designed
to help buyers make relative com-
parisons among tires. The UTQG is
not a safety rating and not a guar-
antee that a tire will last fora
prescribed number of miles (kilo-
meters) or perform ina certain
way. It simply gives tire buyers
additional information to com-
bine with other considerations,
such as price, brand loyalty and
dealer recommendations. Under
UTQG, tires are graded by the tire
manufacturers in three areas:
treadwear, traction, and tempera-
ture resistance. The UTQG infor-
mation on the tires, molded into
the sidewalls.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN)
This is the tire’s “serial number”.
It begins with the letters “DOT”
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards. The next
two numbers or letters indicate
the plant where it was manufac-
tured, and the last four numbers
represent the week and year of
manufacture. For example,
DOT... 2220...
means that the tire was produced
in the 22nd week of 2020. The
other numbers are marketing co-
des that may or may not be used >
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equipped with them at the
factory > page 280.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.

Tire wear and damage

B4H-0415

a
Fig. 178 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-


D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
270
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 178. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires, >

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even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Gated e Me)
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator

Laie Miele] Keds
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light (J and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
=> page 280. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 271, fig. 180.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 280
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 280.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fi appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @ indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
=> page 280. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

Z\ WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
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roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
— The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 268. Audi recommends using
these tires.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the system.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
> page 271.
> Switch the ignition on.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@ Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Run-flat tires
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving
when there is a loss of pressure.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
tect the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a
loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires for at least
20 mi (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.
280
Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
— There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
— Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
— The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.

ZA\ WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
— The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
—If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
— If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.
— Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
—The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.

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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 92
A
AIC cooling MOde:. « « vesiare «sas © wrens 6 avers 92
A/C system refrigerant oil............005 314
Accelerator pedals sseis so esas x & eases 8 & exes 101
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 101
ACCESSORIES « sssiers oo: seaues + exsusunn + wane a 6 esine 310
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 165
Adaptive cruise control................. 154
Adaptive dampers ............-..2+-05- 116
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ...... 0.0.0. e cee eee eee 93
Adjusting the brightness................. 54
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 236
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ......... 0.0.00. e ee ee eee 93
Adjusting the volume ............ eee ee eee 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 236
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 236
Airbag'system ; « eses s saves s eee ss veep eee 71
AICSUSPENSION ex « = som « = nee Hg Ses SE Be 116
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 288
All-weather lights...............-..20--- 50
Allseason tires............220202220005 276
All wheel drive
refer tOQUAtEOmms: 5 = woos + 5 ewe so ewe 118
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback’. « oii. eons 6 6 cris 6 0 ow 226
Operating...............0..0 000.0000. 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 226
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Anti-lock braking system............0005 119
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 119
Anti-theft alarm system...............00 37
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234 ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation.........
Audi active lane assist................
Cleaning the camera area............
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors...............
Predictive control..............0005
Traffic jam assist............00.-00.
Audi adaptive light..................
Audi connect
FefEr LO CONNEC: = « gaws + = eames v news
Audi drive select =: ss g2c8 ss peau s i deme
Audi e-tron compact charging system...
Adjusting the charging power level....
Changing or attaching the power cable... .
SeCUrINg.. 2... cee eee eee eee
Status and malfunction indicators ....
Audi music interface.................
Audio files..............00 eee eee ee
Safety measures........ 0.0... e ee ee
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist..............0..
Audi smartphone interface............
Legalinformation..................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster..........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system.....
Automatic headlights...............
Auto Lock (central locking) ............
Automatic climate control system......
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission..............
Automatic wipe/wash system..........
Auxiliary climate control..............
Average consumption................
Average speed... ..... 2.2.02
315

Index

B
Bag hooks .......... 0... c eee eee eee ee 83
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 217
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 258
High-voltage battery...............0.. 122
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............0.8. 256
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 257
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 122
BLOCK FOULS caus + & eau o » Rees ov REwW 3 eR 211
BlOWEP's = sours = © egups 3 ¥ saws 7 e Seon ze pees ze 93
Bluetooth
‘Audio player « sii 3 6 wes ao nese ee wenn o 225
Connecting adevice...............00-. 238
Connecting a mobile phone............ 186
Deleting
adevice................0000- 239
Device overview... . 6... 00. eee eee eee 238
Disconnecting a device................ 238
Displaying Profiles « caves x « xayre a 2 waurs a « 239
Selecting adevice.................00. 238
Specifying a favorite.............0000- 239
Boost... 2... cece 16
Boost function.................000000. 102
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 255
Brakes... 2... eee 109
Brake tluidis « « mays ¢ gave © saan ¢ 8 meres F 255
Emergency braking function............ 112
HOt. cece eee eee eee 112
New brake pads..............----000-- 110
Brands............2..02. 000 e cece ee 240
Break-in security feature..............00- 37
Breaking in
New brake pads..............---000-- 110
New tires’: « + soe « + cagme 5 2 eeuwe oe ae oo 268
Browser
refer to Mediacenter.................. 228
Business. addressii. : viii 6 < aes eo soaom oo 211,
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 247
Battery specific.................-000. 257
CALGUISE & cciwass so cusetie oo examen sa avawans & @ wesw a 190
Cameras
Coverage areaS.... 6... eee eee eee 142
LOGALIONS ccm s 2 wom « § aoe 5s REE 3s eee 143
Capacities
Fuel tant. so wesc oo seems o wand ov sae 2 2 313
Washer fluid reservoir.............0005 313
Carg@Plembiscns x x cscacn wx rans we re oe Moa 88
Cat KO Ybiwiue © sveveware o seam @ 6 anccoms a 8 asuwone ww vomeT 38
Gar WaShiy 2 aicscs ss swcna © & swam wo orem © oe 282
Catalytic converter.............--00000- 245
Cell phone
refer to Telephone............00eee eae 186
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 188
Central lockingeins «+ ccs + 2 ances 0 comsens « & ose 34
Auto Lock... 0... cece eee eee eee eee 34
Convenience key...... 0... eseee eevee 39
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid.............0. 42
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Messages « anise «seas 3 3 mara @ wavimin © wave 36
Remote control key.............--.00-- 39
SECUG: o x sure x = swe & a eR Fe ee 2 5 ee 35
Vehicle key sais xs cers se namie 6 ceri wo rete 39
Central locking switch.............000005 36
COrtifiCatienins « « waws « « eews 4 e cows 9 o eee 311
Charging
refer to Power sourceS..............00-- 82
Charging clip
referto Wall mount clip............... 136
Charging display ccc. «eves ao eases oo oes x 127,
Charging the battery
Mobile devices. ..........00 cece eee 226
USB... eee 188
Wirelessi: = » aeons « 2 waves x 5 wayne 4 & Haus 8 = 189
GharGiniG titties: « sass = 2 neue x = neem & o weer 2 123
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 44
Power windows............00000e eee ee 44
Rear dOGrsion x s anan ¢ a ecwe i Kamen ¢ BORE Ee 44
Child safety seats........ 0... cece eee eee 76
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 80
Securing with a safety belt.............. 79
Securing with LATCH.............000005 78
Cleaning... 0... . cece eee 282
Cleaning artificial leather............... 285
Cleaning carbon components........ 284, 285

Index

Diteetor yess 6 s cscaves ws sacewes v6 aneims v © sxeams 6 0 191
Business card... 6... eee eee eee 192
SCttinGSanww + wuwn x 3 mee ee ReUeE SE eee & 194
Display
Cleaning’s « «sew 2s seas © 2 eww vo ene woe 285
Displaying tooltips..................0.. 20
DispoSaliv: ss seus s ¢ sees av wees vv teen swe 308
DIStaHCO sas = » saeas + ¢ sacee @ 2 Sacee 7 a Hae Ya: 17
Distance warning............0.see ee eee 164
Doors
Child safety lock 22s ¢ 2 eee es geen ss eees 44
Doorcontactiswiteh « « sisi ss wes «6 mewn 2 6 53
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media................-4- 225,227
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 115
Drive systeM... 0... cee eee eee 104
(Audi drive’select s coac 2 ¢ cawe ¢ s gence so ae LIS
Drive system (message)...............-. 109
Driving down hills............0.--00 ee 112
Driving program... .. 6... cee ee eee eee eee 161
Driving through water................5. 114
DGiVIMNG BIER. « » exesene « 0 ssinsocie © of emetinze © ovation» « 17
Driving tips
Driving through water.............00-- 114
Efficient driving » sxc. x» see: ss eee se eee 107
GFRrOAGNARIVING 2 cxcwie & wromenow » aresum « ¥ anaie 113)
Uphill and downhill................... 112
Drivinguphills................0...005. 112
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............00. 91
Dynamic steering...............0..000. 117
=
E-mail
Message Options: « < seas 5 = was 5 v ween s 195
SettinQSwasiess + wen ee aaron so meena & @ eae 8 195
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 119
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 304
Efficiency assist... 0... eee ee 152
Electrical system. .........-.0 02 e ee eee 256
Electromechanical parking brake......... 111
318
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 119
Electronic immobilizer cvs. 6. ow sa sia ves 39
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 119
Embedded SIM: card « « secu + 2 gaye 4 2 ese « ¢ 198
Emergency assistance..............-.-. 288
Emergency braking function............. 112
Emergency call..............000.. 193, 202
Emergency flashers.............--..00-- 52
Emergency mode.............--.000005 103
Emergency operation
Doors... 2. eee eee B7
FUG TINLERAGOr ss « 2 wows x o yawn a a wows 4 ee 245
Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Panoramic glass roof...............000. 47
Emissions control system.............05 245
ENergy CONSUMENS i 6 6 ess © reseeee e eiee e o 8 17
Energy flowdisplay’s seas: o 6 cscs 2 6 eevee s vv 106
Energy management............--.00ee 107
Energy TECOVErYcews 5 s eave + o ewig + 5 ewe & 104
Engine
Breakingiinis « csv. + 2 ewe 2 6 wwe a 6 aes a 104
Coolant............... 00. cece 253
Emergency Stop ss « s ee.8 se ees s sees es we 97
JUMP Starting « = sce 5 x secre © 2 seweEe vo sore 294
Start/Stop system ........ eee eee ee eee 108
Starting/stopping.................0 ae 97
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation................. 104
Engine oil
AGING « seswies «vere © & oxaners a o Sensis ve oTIEENs 249
Changing.............. eee ee eee eee 252
Checking GILlEVEl: x = sase ys sae a 3 Beam 3 249
CONSUMPTION & & swe « 0 ors = 5 semen wo ome 249
Indicator light... 2... cece eee eee eee 250
Replacement interval................. 259
Temperature display................... 16
Engine sound
Audi driverselecti, «sisi s+ iusiest a a samen a LI5
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system............. 108
Engine Start:syStei vceca « cose o 6 econ @ x anon 98
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 108
Entry/exit lighting................-.000- 52
EMtry ASSiStamGes. « « sesess 6 « samme © a samme oo mace 64
also refer to Exit assistance............. 64