2021 AUDI Q5 Switches

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Warm and cold

The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. The air is not cooled and humidity is
not reduced when cooling mode is switched off.
This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling
mode switches off automatically at low outside
temperatures.
If you activate A/C ON, the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated. A/C OFF switches cool-
ing mode off.
If you activate A/C MAX*, the cooling mode will
operate with maximum output. To reduce unnec-
essary energy usage, only use this function brief-
ly.
= Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior A\ in Description on page 91.
Pressing the <> button switches recirculation
mode on or off manually. You can also switch the
recirculation mode off by pressing the knob (@ or
the §& button.
AUTO Automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera-
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow
and air distribution are controlled automatically.
You can switch automatic mode on or off by
pressing the knob (@).
Temperature
You can adjust the temperature between 60°F
(+16°C) and 84°F (+28°C) by turning the knob
©. If outside of this range, LO or HI will appear
in the climate control system display. In both set-
tings, the climate control runs constantly at the
maximum cooling or heating level. The tempera-
ture is not regulated.
The temperature can be adjusted in the rear us-
ing
the rear controls > fig. 92.
=z Blower
You can adjust the volume of air generated by the
blower to your preference using the rocker switch
@. The blower should always run at a low setting
to prevent the windows from fogging and to en-
sure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehi-
cle. To have the blower regulated automatically,
press one of the knobs ().
Air distribution
You can use the rocker switches @) to adjust the
vents where the air will flow out of. Press the
rocker switches (2) repeatedly until the desired
air distribution setting is displayed in the climate
control system controls. To have the air distribu-
tion regulated automatically, press one of the
knobs (a).
SYNC Synchronization
Use the rocker switch (5) to select the function.
When synchronization is switched on, the set-
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/ventilation*). If the settings on the front
passenger's side or in the rear are changed, the
synchronization will automatically switch off and
3-ZONE will appear in the display.
SET REAR Function
Use the rocker switch (5) to select the function.
When the function is switched on, you can adjust
all settings for the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit. The rear climate
control system controls cannot be operated at
the same time. This function switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time or after
leaving the menu.
a Seat heating*
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press the w button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the #/ button again to de-
crease the temperature one level at a time. The
seat heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
#4 Seat ventilation*
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press the &J button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the £4 button again to
decrease the intensity one level at a time. The
seat ventilation is off when all of the LEDs are off. >
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Warm and cold

& Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. The temperature
is controlled automatically.
You can switch the defroster on or off using the
& button. You can switch the function off by
pressing a knob @).
@ Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
® button for more than three seconds. This is
stored until the ignition is switched off.
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual
heat function switches off automatically after
about 15 minutes.
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You can adjust additional settings.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning.
Auto recirculation
When switched on, automatic recirculation con-
trols the recirculation mode automatically. You
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must press the §& button if fog forms on the win-
dows.
Steering wheel heating
Sica Le molal
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
> Press the @ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel to switch the steering wheel heating
on and off.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
@& Steering wheel heating: on / Steering wheel
heating: off
This message appears if you switched the steer-
ing wheel heating on or off by pressing the but-
ton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Steering wheel heating: malfunction! See own:
er's manual
If this message appears, there is a malfunction.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Auxiliary climate control
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
The auxiliary climate control system warms or
cools the vehicle interior. The vehicle will turn on
the auxiliary climate control system if needed,
depending on the last temperature that was set
with the climate control system controls. This
function can be used when the drive system is
switched off.
You can turn the auxiliary climate control system
on and off immediately in the MMI or set a timer.
Requirement: the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery must be sufficient.

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Driving dynamic

The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.
it} Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

Z\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing
the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such oversteering and understeering of
the vehicle, the drive wheels spinning, or the risk
of the vehicle tipping.
The brakes are applied or the motor torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.

ZA\ WARNING
—The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when

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Driver assistance

B - Traffic jam assist switches off if the driver
does not take over steering after multiple driver
intervention requests. The system brakes the ve-
hicle until it is stationary.
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the steering
power from the system is not sufficient, the driv-
er steering intervention request will alert the
driver using audio and visual signals, such as
or E. Take over the steering and keep your
hands on the steering wheel so that you will be
ready to steer at any time.
If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive
cruise control (with traffic jam assist) will be
switched off. The system brakes the vehicle until
it is stationary.*

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras © page 141.
— The activated traffic jam assist is only an as-
sist system, and the driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the vehicle. The driver is
especially responsible for braking, steering,
starting to drive, and controlling the speed
and the distance from other vehicles.
— Turn on the traffic jam assist only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Switch the traffic jam assist off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes or highway ex-
its. This prevents the vehicle from accelerat-
ing to the stored speed when in these situa-
tions.

@) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, etc. The driver is always
responsible for following the laws that are
applicable in the location where the vehicle
is being operated.
— If traffic jam assist was deactivated through
the MMI, you can continue operating the
Audi active lane assist using the > fig. 126
button > page 165. The traffic jam assist
functions are no longer available.
— You are not necessarily guided to the center
of your lane.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist
if &. or |i is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the traffic jam assist functions may be
unavailable or may be limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 143 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
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Driver assistance

Audi active lane assist/ The system functions in the speed range of ap-
lane departure warning OMe mph 155 imph (65 kmzh -
m. #
General information . ; -
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control and traf-
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist fic jam assist
If the conditions are met, traffic jam assist
switches on at speeds under approximately
40 mph (65 km/h) > page 162.
The active lane assist/lane departure warning
(called only active lane assist in the vehicle dis-
plays and in the information that follows in this

Owner's Manual) can detect lane marker lines AK WARNING
within the limits of the system. If you are ap-
proaching a detected lane marker and it appears Observe the safety precautions and note the
likely that you will leave the lane, the system can limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
warn you with corrective steering and a steering cameras > page 141.

wheel vibration, if necessary.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

Display and warning
The availability, readiness to provide warnings,
and the warnings are indicated with indicator
lights. Active lane assist is ready to provide warn-
ings if an object is detected on at least one side
of the lane where your vehicle is traveling.

Fig. 129 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display




Driver assistance Indicator lights Meaning
display Audi virtual | Instrument
cockpit cluster (analog)
@ White 71% 7% Active lane assist is activated, but is not ready to
lines provide warnings.
@ Green ex 7\ Active lane assist is activated and ready to provide
line(s) warnings.
@ Red 7X 7 \ Blinking The active lane assist will warn you with corrective
line steering before exiting the lane. If the active lane
assist must intervene for a long period of time, a
message will request the driver to drive in the
center of the lane. The steering wheel will also vi-
brate lightly when exiting the lane.

If the system is switched on but is not ready to or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
provide warnings, one of the following systems dirt, water, or lighting)
limits or situations could be the cause: — The speed is below the activation speed
— There is no lane marker line — The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been — The curve is too narrow
detected (for example, in a construction zone — The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
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Driver assistance


ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— Swerve assist does not react to pedestrians,
animals, crossing objects, and objects not
detected as vehicles.

@) Tips
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.
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Applies to: vehicles with turn assist
When turning left), turn assist can help to re-
duce the risk of a collision with an oncoming ve-
hicle by using braking action to keep your vehicle
in its lane. The function is only available when
the turn signal is turned on and at speeds up to
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— The turn assist does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, crossing objects, and ob-
jects
not detected as vehicles.
@ Tips
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.


2) When making a right turn in countries with left-hand drive
vehicles.
2) Incertain countries
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Adjusting Audi pre sense
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
You can switch Audi pre sense and the associated
systems on or off, or adjust them individually.
The adjustment options depend on the vehicle
equipment.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > Audi pre sense.
Setting the prewarning
You can adjust the warning time for the prewarn-
ing2) individually (Early/Medium/Late) or switch
the prewarning off.
Set the warning time for the early warning to
Early at first. If you feel that the prewarnings ap-
pear too early, then set the warning time to Me-
dium. The Late warning time should only be set
in special circumstances.
G) Tips
— If Audi pre sense is switched off, it switches
on again automatically once the ignition is
switched on again2).
— Switch Audi pre sense off when you are not
using public streets, when loading the vehi-
cle onto a vehicle carrier, train, ship, or oth-
er type of transportation, or when towing
the vehicle. This can help to prevent an un-
desired intervention from the Audi pre
sense system.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
rs or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the Audi pre sense functions may be un-
available or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution
may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor orasensor >

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Driver assistance

Exit warning
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system


Fig. 133 Front door: exit warning
General information
Within system limits, the exit warning system
can detect traffic approaching from behind such
as vehicles, and provide assistance based on this
information when you are exiting the vehicle
=> fig. 132. The system uses the data from the ra-
dar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle.
Displays and warnings
If a door is opened while the vehicle is stationary,
the warning strip @ on that door and the display
@ on that side of the vehicle will blink if another
road user is detected in a critical situation, If an-
other road user that is classified as critical is ap-
proaching while a door is already open, the dis-
plays on that door will turn on.
The same messages apply for the exit warning
system and side assist > page 172.


ZX WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
vehicle occupants. The vehicle occupants are
always responsible for opening the doors
and exiting the vehicle.
— The exit warning system does not respond
to people and cannot warn you about every
type of approaching objects, such as cyclists.
Always monitor the traffic as well as the ve-
hicle's surroundings with direct eye contact.
— The display may not appear in time when
vehicles are approaching very quickly.
— The exit warning system does not react to
stationary objects or pedestrians.
— The exit warning system will not provide
alerts if your vehicle is pulled too far into
the parking space so that it is hidden by ad-
jacent vehicles.


iG) Tips
— The exit warning is switched on or off by the
side assist warning > page 172.
— The exit warning system can be available for
up to approximately three minutes after un-
locking the vehicle and opening the door as
well as after switching off the ignition. Then
the displays flash briefly and the system
switches off.
— The system is not available when towing a
trailer. There is no guarantee the system
will switch off when using a retrofitted trail-
er hitch. Do not use these functions when
towing a trailer.
— The display brightness for the exit warning
system cannot be adjusted.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 311.
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Parking and maneuvering

steering wheel until the orange orientation
lines align with the parking space.
@ You can use the horizontal blue markings to
help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
feet (1 meter). The blue area represents an
extension of the vehicle's outline by approxi-
mately 16 feet (5 meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
The trailer view > fig. 139 assists you in position-
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer.
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:
Switch to the Rear view > page 179, fig. 140.
— Select -| > Trailer view in the center display
when the parking system is active.


Now you can position your vehicle in front of the
trailer. The orange orientation line ©) > fig. 139
indicates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue markings ©) to help you esti-
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-
ing represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 me-
ters). The width of the blue surface represents
the maximum steering wheel angle.
Symbols
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
If $2/&®/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
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authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

@) Note
— The orange orientation lines @ show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
G) Tips
— Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces on the camera display decreases
when the vehicle is raised or lowered with
the air suspension.
— There is no distance warning for the rear
and the sides* when trailer towing mode is
detected. The front sensors remain activat-
ed. The visual display switches to trailer
mode. There is no guarantee the functions
will be deactivated when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch.