2021 AUDI Q5 engine compartment

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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
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Power meter...............0 00000005
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Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
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Touch display.....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
General information.................
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External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Luggage compartment lid.............
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Power windows: ss sew. «sass as eaves a
Panoramic glass roof.................
Garage door opener..........--..00-5
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Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting...............0000ee
Windshield wipers................05-
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Sitting correctly and safely......
Correct passenger seating position......
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Steering wheel.............2.200005.
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Safety belts..............00..00000.
Memory function............2..00 eee
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Storage and convenience........
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Cup holders........ 00... e cece eee
Climatized cup holders...............
Storage and compartments............
Luggage compartment...............
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Climate control system............00.
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control .
Steering wheel heating...............
Auxiliary climate control..............
Fluids in the A/C system..............
Driving........... 0... cece eee
Starting the vehicle..................
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Start/Stop system..........2--00000-
Electromechanical parking brake.......
Special driving situations..............
Driving dynamic..................
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
Electronic Stabilization Control.........
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Table of contents

Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Setup... eee eee eee eee 234
DOIt YOURSELT sce 5 s woes se meee 5 2 ee 235
Additional settings.............. 236
System Settings: : s eens s i vows ve sews es 236
Software update...............2..-0. 237
Connected devices.............000005 238
Legalinformation................... 239
Additional information.......... 240
Brands and licenses..............0005 240
Maintenance and Care........... 241
Checking and Filling............. 241
FUGles « = seam = = sews ez nes eg eee Eee 241
RefaelinGuecs « sess oo wea 2 wen 2 wenn 242
Emissions control system............. 245
Motor compartment................. 246
Engine@iOiles esive s+ wacom ov soe 3 v ema ¥ vs 249
Cooling systeM............0 0.002 253
Brake fluid): < s asws s ¢ qa > § eee + tf eee 255
Electrical:system iiss ee sccwe owe 2 x ere 256
Battery... .. eee eee eee eee 256
Windshield washer system...........- 259
Service interval display............... 259
Wheels............. 6.0. c eee eee 261
Wheels and Tires...........--0000005 261
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 278
Run-flat tires... 2.2... eee eee eee 280
Care and cleaning................ 282
Generalinformation................. 282
Car washes « swas 5 ¢ sams se pean co eee Gs 282
Cleaning and care information......... 283
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 287
Do'lt Yourself sos so isis é genes scene 288
Emergency assistance........... 288
Generalinformation................. 288
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Tire MOBILE KEE scccee x © creases we © anairers 6% cenie 288
Changingatire...................000- 290
Collapsible spare tire.............000. 293
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TOWING... cece ete 296
Fuses and bulbs.................. 299
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Customer information........... 304
Data privacy................000 eee 304
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 304
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Data memories............00.00e eee 304
Transmitted information.............. 305
Accessories and technical
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Audi Literature Shop.............000- 308
Driving in other countries............. 308
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 308
Accessories and parts..............-. 310
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 310
Declaration of compliance for
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Technical data.................... 373
Identification data................... 313
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Quick access

Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:


—Cup holder ...............0-. 82
—Audi music interface .......... 226
—Audi phone box ............... 188
— Starting the engine if there is a
MALFUNCTION vise x 2 sever @ & smaeae os 97
@0) Electromechanical parking brake
BUGEON seesess so sranes os soneene & 6 seamen « L1d.
@) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SHOW) csweves « 2 cxasims a % euesess @ % cmTeeNe @ 9 99
@3 Storage compartment .......... 83
@ START ENGINE STOP| button .... 97
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 66
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 151
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 154
@8 Button for switching the head-up
display on and off, adjusting the
R@IGKE ¢ + s wes s « peewee wen & e wow 26
@) Instrument illumination ......... 55
@8 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 304
@3) Headlight control switch ........ 50
or Hood release’ « =: eas» ¢ awe ys wees 247
@2 All-weather lights button ........ 50
@3 Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 41
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid AFIVE); «sesso siemwse © atieesus 243
63) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 55
64 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 45
—Child safety lock .............. 44
G) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel © page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
OMe reel eis
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Cooling system
> page 14,
=> page 253,
=> page 253
Safety belt
=> page 70
Transmission
=> page 103

Warm and cold

If this message appears, there is a system mal- @) Tips
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to — Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
have the malfunction repaired. components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.
Fluids in the A/C system — New replacement evaporators for portable
A/C systems must be certified and labeled
Refrigerant in the A/C system as such, so that they comply with the SAE
The sticker in the motor compartment provides Se Te eee iS
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the motor
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.

Symbol | Meaning

Warning: the A/C system must only
A be serviced by qualified technicians.


Lubricant type
tr Refrigerant type
tt
Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)

The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians.

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Be
Flammable refrigerant

Make sure all components are dis-
posed of correctly and never install
q components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
taken from recycling.

Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant oil used in the vehicle’s A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Da-
ta > page 313.

Z\ WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).


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Driving


usual may increase the risk of accidents and
serious injuries.
— Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting the vehicle > page 98.

@) Note
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
— If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up
in the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off and there is a risk of damag-
ing the engine. For this reason, let the en-
gine run at idle for approximately two mi-
nutes before shutting it off.
@ Tips
— Brief noises are normal when starting and
stopping the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
— For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again au-
tomatically or it may continue to run, even if
the ignition is switched off.
— It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
— Power will be fully available once the engine
is at operating temperature.
Messages
FJ Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
>| Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ig-
nition on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
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Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) > page 97, fig. 93.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine.
> Select a gear.
>» Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure your vehicle to prevent it from rolling be-
fore exiting the vehicle.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position.
> If parking on a steep road, turn the steering
wheel so that your vehicle will roll against the
curb in case it should start to move.
If one of these measures is not possible, for ex-
ample because there is no vehicle power, you
must secure your vehicle against rolling using ad-
ditional measures.
> Only park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Use suitable objects to block the front and rear
wheels.
Set the parking brake before selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. This prevents too much
stress from being placed on the locking mecha-
nism when parking on a steep surface.

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Checking and Filling

Fuel filler door emergency release

Applies to: vehicles with manual fuel filler door release
If the central locking system malfunctions, the
fuel filler door can be unlocked manually.
BFY-0028
Fig. 167 Right side trim panel in the luggage compart-
ment: opening the trim panel



Fig. 168 Luggage compartment: fuel filler door emergency
release
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compartment.
> Open the cover in the side panel > fig. 167.
> To unlock the fuel filler door, loosen the red
loop from the retainer and then pull on the
loop carefully > fig. 168 >©.
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > page 243, fig. 165.
@) Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You
will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
iG) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
— The tank will not be vented if the emergency
release function was used on the fuel filler
door. You can only fill a small amount of
fuel in the tank. Fill only until the fuel pump
nozzle turns off for the first time. Drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
— Pressure can escape if you open the tank cap
after using the emergency release. This can
create noises.
Emissions control
system
General information
Z\ WARNING
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
— Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
— Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions sys-
tem could start a fire.
— Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
Catalytic converter
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.



The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de-
stroyed.
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.
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Checking and Filling

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
If the S indicator light blinks or turns on, there
is a malfunction that is causing poor emissions
quality and that could damage the catalytic con-
verter. Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
The indicator light can also turn on if the fuel fill-
er cap is not closed correctly > page 2431).
Motor compartment
General information
Special care is required if you are working in the
motor compartment
For work in the motor compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The engine/motor compartment is a
dangerous area in the vehicle. > A\.
Explanation of warnings (sticker in the motor
compartment):

Hot motor components!
@ Rotating parts!

The radiator fan can switch on at any
a time!

High voltage! Switch off the engine be-
5 fore coming into contact with any igni-
tion system components!



Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid
drive: High voltage! The voltage in the
high-voltage system is high enough to
cause fatal injuries. Touching a damaged
high-voltage component can result ina
fatal electric shock.


The catalytic converter can be damaged

Always follow the instructions in the op-
erating manual.

"127i if the oil level is too high!


D_ Depending on the engine and country
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ZA WARNING
— Turn the engine off.
— Switch the ignition off.
— Set the parking brake.
— Select the “P” (Park) selector lever position.
— Allow the engine to cool.
— Keep children away from the motor com-
partment.
— Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These flu-
ids (such as the freeze protection contained
in the coolant) can catch fire.
— Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
— Never reach into the radiator fan. The fan is
temperature-controlled and can turn on
suddenly, even when the ignition is switched
off.
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the motor compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: The coolant expansion
tank cap is equipped with a seal that must
never be removed under any circumstances
=> page 249, fig. 171. If the coolant expan-
sion tank for the high-voltage system is not
sealed, please contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: The sealed cap must
only be opened by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The cap on the coolant expansion tank must
never be opened when the coolant is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure. There
is a risk of burns
—To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
thick cloth when opening.
— Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances. This increases the risk of
burns.
— Due to the risk of electric shock, never touch
the ignition cable or other components in
the electronic high-voltage ignition system
when the engine is running or is starting.

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Checking and Filling

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The most important check points.



Fig. 171 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 246.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (S) > page 259
@ Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with
hex head screw > page 258, Charging the 12
Volt vehicle battery > page 294, Jump start-
ing
Version 1: coolant expansion tank for com-
bustion engine (-£) under a cover
=> page 254
Engine oil filler opening (%2~) > page 251
©
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
=> page 255
Plug-in hybrid drive: coolant expansion tank
for the high-voltage system (-E£) > page 254
Ge
©
©®
Version 2: coolant expansion tank for com-
bustion engine (-£) > page 254
© Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 249
The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
iG Tips
Plug-in hybrid drive*: read the information re-
garding the coolant expansion tank under
=> page 254 and the jump start under >@ in
Preparation on page 294.
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 249,
fig. 171. When using the engine oil listed on the
sticker, you can adjust the oil level as often as
needed.
If engine oil that meets the recommended speci-
fication is not available, in an emergency you >
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