2021 AUDI Q5 open hood

Checking and Filling

this happens, only use distilled water and
restore the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— You can continue driving if the permitted
G12evo coolant additive was not added.
However, go to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the coolant replaced to reduce the
risk of engine damage.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
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Fig. 173 Engine compartment - Coolant expansion tank:
@ cover with release button; @) markings
Observe the safety precautions > page 246, Gen-
eral information.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive:
Your vehicle has two coolant expansion tanks
that are separate from each other > page 249,
fig. 171. One expansion tank for the combustion
engine and one tank for the high-voltage system.
The coolant expansion tank for the high-voltage
system is sealed and must not be opened > /\
and> A\.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 247.
The coolant expansion tank for some engines is
located in the water drip tray under a cover. If
necessary, remove the cover that is located under
the windshield wiper on the front passenger's
side.
» Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 249, fig. 171 using the outer
markings (2) > fig. 173. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> Conventional drive system: When you add cool-
ant to the expansion tank, please refer to
=> page 253, Cooling system.
> Plug-in hybrid drive: If you add coolant to the
coolant expansion tank for the combustion en-
gine, see > page 253, Cooling system.
> Plug-in hybrid drive: If coolant is missing from
the high-voltage system coolant expansion
tank, do not continue driving. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately > A\.
Adding coolant
Applies to: coolant expansion tank for combustion engine
When adding coolant to the combustion engine
expansion tank, please observe the following in-
structions.
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing
the coolant additive with distilled water.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 173 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
> Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
= page 253 up to the MAX marking.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.

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> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine/motor compartment in any vehi-
cle is a potentially dangerous area. Stop the
engine and allow it to cool before working in
the engine compartment. Always follow the
information found in > page 246, General
information.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the motor
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the motor
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The coolant expansion tank for the high-volt-
age system may only be opened or filled by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— The coolant expansion tank cap is equipped
with a seal that must never be removed un-
der any circumstances > page 249, fig. 171.
If the coolant expansion tank for the high-
voltage system is not sealed, please contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.

— When adding coolant, it may leak into the
inside of high-voltage components and
cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of
fire.


@) Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid



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Fig. 174 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 246, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the driver’s side.
> Lift the cover > page 249, fig. 171 at both
openings and remove it.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 249, fig. 171. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
ofA.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically
Message
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fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
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Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery. @
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Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual.

@ For the sake of the environment
2 ¥ Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Other battery types
Explanation of warnings:
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Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
forbidden.
Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery.
Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual.




ZA WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.
©) Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.

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@) For the sake of the environment

OE These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
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Fig. 175 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Observe the safety precautions > page 246, Gen-
eral information, > A\ in Battery general infor-
mation on page 257 and > A\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The charging cable connections are located in the
motor compartment. The ground point ©) is al-
ways located on the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 247.
» Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward > fig. 175.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover @), hex head bolt on
the vehicle body ©).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
» Remove the charging device terminal clamps. >

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Menu language
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Message Access Profile................. 194
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Mirrors
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Dimming ........ 6. cece cece eee 56
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MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
MMI radio
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
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Mobile device reminder signal............ 190
Motor compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 247
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Safety precautions..............000005 246
Mountain passes...............00 eee ee 112
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Multifunction steering wheel
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Programming buttons.................. 30
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface................0.. 20
Menus andsymbols.............00+-005 21
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Navigation database
Version information.................- 239
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 211
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Notification center.............0 02. eee 23
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Octane rating (gasoline)................ 241
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Office address
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On-board computer..............2 ee eee 17:
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 246, 304
Online map
refer to Satellite map................. 212
Online radio: : seas + 2 cows + 2 sees Fe ewe Fe 221
also refer to Online radio.......... 221, 222
Online roadside assistance.............. 203
Online services
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Online system update.................. 237
Online traffic information............... 214
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Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience opening............-...005
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Luggage compartment lid
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass roof...............2.4. 46
Sunshade (roof) ...........000 0c eee eee 46
Windows ......... 000 eee 45
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 34, 39