2021 AUDI Q5 Owner´s Manual

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Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
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Accessories and technical changes

RSS-Gen
This device contains licence-exempt transmit-
ter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s li-
cence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
RSS 102
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance of
20 cm between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
mitter.
Class B devices
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential in-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
312
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Integrated Toll Module* - FCC (USA) and
ISED (Canada)
This device complies with FCC rules part 90 and
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada RSS-137. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be re-
ceived including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. WARNING: The transmitter
has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the de-
vice.
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. End Users must follow the spe-
cific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex-
posure compliance. This transmitter must be at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from the user and must
not be coocated or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
@ Tips
Additional information or supplements about
the radio systems based on the vehicle equip-
ment and country can be found on the follow-
ing website: www.audi.com/generalinfo

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Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label
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Fig. 203 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 203 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, motor output, transmission
@ Motor and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle informa-
tion.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
— Inthe motor compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.
Q5 184.3 (4,682) 74.5 (1,893) 84.2 (2,140) 65.3 (1,659)


SQ5 184.3 (4,682) 74.5 (1,893)

84.2 (2,140) 65.5 (1,663)

Capacities
Fuel tank 18.5 gal (70 L)

Windshield and headlight washer system*

5.3 qt (5.0L)

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Technical data

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 100/110 g® +/-10g

Oil with plug-in hybrid drive

160g +/-10g

2) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.

B8U-0380
= MINA AO
Fig. 204 Safety certificate


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).
Q5,SQ5 4409 lbs (2000 kg) 441 lbs (200 kg)


Q5 TFSIe 2000 lbs (907 kg)

200 lbs (91 kg)

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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

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Cleaning:controls « sacs < vse wv een ee eee 285
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 284
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 284
Cleaning microfiber.................005 285
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 285
Cleaning textiles..................000, 285
Climate control system ............00000. 91
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
HEIN s & cvescs 5 Sewanee os soamase vam wwe oo ore 91
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock... 0.0.0... cece ee eee 44
Climatized cup holders.................. 83
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience closing..............-.45. 46
HOO « wssw a % mec oo me aw awe ww eS we 247
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass roof................0-. 46
Sunshade (roof) ............000 ce eee eee 46
Windows........ 0.00 45
Cockpit dimming..............00e esas 54
Cockpit (overview)... 0.0.0.0 0 cece eee eee 6
Collapsible sparetire................00. 293
Collapsible tire
refer to Collapsible spare tire........... 293
Color code... 2... eee ec eee eee eee eee 313
Combustion engine startup.............. 102
Comfort auxiliary climate control.......... 95
Compartments: 6 vss xo wens so eee & ¥ ewe 83
Compassinthe mirror’. « wows s esx ss ween as 60
Compliance’: s sews » » seme se mewe ge ewe eee 311
Conference Callen: « » wus ss ween ss omen gee 193
Configuration wizard...............-.04. 20
CONNECE. 1... eee 197
Data plans: « cuss ss cee se coma seme gee 201
Data Privaeylicns x + swe + x acne v texan ¥ theme 306
Emergency call...............00.0 00 202
Infotaininietitis » s wan ss mewn a ¢ waven 2 2 oem 197
Infotainment services..............004 198
Online roadside assistance............. 203
Vehicle control services..............0. 199
Connected devices
DEVICE OVERVIEW vases 2 4 wesmu a 4 earwe a x caves 238
Connections
referto Medians «6 ves. ¢ acces 6 swe 225,227
Consumer information.................5 308
Consumption
Reducing........... eee eee eee eee eee 107
Consumption (fuel) . . srerice © cssese ws secs ws we L?
Contacts
Importing ......... 0.0 e cece eee eee ee 194
Updating inthe MMI.................. 194
also refer to Directory...............4. 191
Convenience keyls «sie ss wa o 6 seve so woes 34
Convenience closing.............000005 46
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 38
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 46
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooling system
Adding
coolant’: cess 2s ews ss eeces crew 254
Checking the coolant level............. 254
Coolant... 1.2... eee eee eee 253
Cornering light. .... 0... cee eee eee eee ee 50
Cruise control system...............00. 151
GupHholdensrcnins + ssn x 0 manene « oi mpeneve « o cteeene « 82
Climatized... 2.20... 0. eee eee eee eee 83
Current consumption..............000005 17
D
Data module
Serial number (IMED) ¢ esc. ss scans scene 194
Data plans... 6.2... eee eee eee 201
Data Privacy. ...... cee eee eee eee eee 306
Date... eee eee 17
Setting..............0 0.0. . eee eee 236
Daytime running lights................-. 50
Declaration of compliance............... 311
DEF (instrument cluster) ..............005 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 215
Destination onthe map...............4. 208
Details, . resco « sxanene os stineous io smnine mo auncems 208
Determining correct load limit........... 275
Digitalicompass sass «seas oo save oo same 2 60
DIMENSIONS's « « scans = ¢ wisee 5 ¢ eaes s E eovER 5 2 313
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 56
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 56
317

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
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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