2021 AUDI Q5 fog light

Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off

Fig. 40 Instrument panel: light switch with buttons
@ Light switch &
Turn the light switch @ to the corresponding po-
sition when the ignition is switched on. The 2
symbol and the selected position will turn on (ex-
cept position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will automatical-
ly turn on. In vehicles for some markets, you can
switch the automatic daytime running lights on
and off in the MMI.
AUTO - The headlights will automatically adapt to
the surrounding brightness.
300: — Parking lights
2D - Low beam headlights
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the corresponding BB or 200 in-
dicator light will turn on depending on vehicle
equipment.
@ All-weather lights Zo
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO or ZO position.
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.

D_ Depending on the country, two rear fog lights may be in-
stalled.
sO

@ Rear fog lights!) Qt
Applies to: vehicles with rear fog lights
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO or ZO position.
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal regulations in the coun-
try where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive lights only
function when the light switch is in the AUTO po-
sition and the all-weather lights are switched off.

A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions
and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.

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Lights and Vision

— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
Turn signal and high beam lever

BFV-0012


Fig. 41 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals @ >
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective KJ or By indicator
light will flash.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams =O and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant”) > page 51
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=o] indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be in the AU-
TO position and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 52.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 51, fig. 41. The fa in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ed indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
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Driving information

Driving information
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps the driver to
stay below a specified maximum speed. A warn-
ing threshold can be set in the MMI for this pur-
pose.
Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored
threshold, the speed warning system will alert
the driver with an indicator in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone. Once the speed drops
below the stored maximum speed, the indicator
will turn off.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener-
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
@) Tips
Regardless of the speed warning system, you
should always monitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure you are adhering
to the legal speed limit.
Setting the warning threshold
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Speed warning.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
iol Manually set speed limit XX mph
(km/h) exceeded
The stored speed was exceeded.
Camera-based traffic
sign recognition
Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recognition

Fig. 114 Instrument cluster: traffic sign recognition
The traffic sign recognition shows the traffic
signs detected by the front camera in the instru-
ment cluster display and in the head-up display”.
Data from the navigation system is also included
in the display. Up to three traffic signs can be dis-
played in the instrument cluster at once. The
speed limit that is currently applicable is dis-
played in the status line. If necessary, it will be
hidden if the system detects that turning right is
prohibited at a red light. The display in the head-
up display* can be switched off > page 26.
Within the limits of the system and depending
on the market, speed limit restrictions @ in
school zones, highways, construction zones, or at
night may be displayed.
Limitations
The traffic sign recognition is subject to certain
system limitations and may be unavailable or on-
ly partially available in the following situations:
— When visibility is poor, such as in snow, rain,
fog, or heavy spray
— When there is glare, for example from oncom-
ing traffic or the sun
— At high speeds
— If the camera's visual field > page 142 is cov-
ered, for example by dirt or stickers. For infor-
mation on cleaning, see > page 282.
— If the traffic signs are completely or partially
covered, for example by trees, snow, dirt, or
other vehicles
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Driver assistance
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

Driver assistance

Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

BFV-0220
The cruise control system assists the driver in
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maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.


() Note
— Conventional drive system:Before driving
downhill a long distance on a steep hill, de-
crease your speed and select a lower gear.
This makes use of the engine braking effect
and reduces the load placed on the brakes.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: Before driving downhill
a long distance on a steep hill, decrease
your speed and use the recuperation braking
effect > page 104. This reduces the load on
the brakes.
@ Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.



Fig. 116 Operating lever: switching the system on
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position ©.
The Gia or i$) indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

ZA\ WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, the regulating functions may
shut off automatically.



Preselecting or activating a cruise con
speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=>page 151, fig. 116.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever
toward position @ while driving.
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the Gg or kl indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
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Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
— Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging sys-
tem and connectors in water.
— The Audi e-tron charging system must only
be cleaned when the control unit is com-
pletely disconnected from the power supply
and from the vehicle.

@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean the headlights or tail lights
with a dry cloth or sponge because the
lights could be damaged.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
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— To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
center display, select on the MMI home
screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness
> MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.

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Emergency assistance

— Plug-in hybrid drive: You must not give a
jump start with your vehicle. This could
cause significant damage to the electrical
system in your vehicle.
@) Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.
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Fig. 192 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger

The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 256.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 192.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ © fig. 193 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @) on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.


Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened. >

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Fuses and bulbs
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Fig. 200 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket

Fuse panel

No. | Equipment
















4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel
7 |Steering column lock
8 | Center display
Fig. 201 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
9 |Instrument cluster with plastic clip
10 | Volume control
11 | Light switch, switch module Fuse panel (@) (black)
12 | Steering column electronics No. | Equipment
14 | Infotainment system 1 |Thermal management, coolant pumps
15 | Steering column adjustment 2 | Windshield defroster
16 Steering column electronics, steering 3_|Windshield defroster
wheel heating 5 |Air suspension/suspension control
6 | Automatic transmission
7 |Rear window defogger
8 | Rear seat heating
9 |Left tail lights
10 | Airbag control module
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
11 | door lock, convenience system control
module

12 |Luggage compartment lid

Fuse panel (8) (red)
No. | Equipment


2 |High-voltage battery

3 | High-voltage battery water pump

4 | Electric motor

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Index

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quattro... 2... eee 118
Selective wheel torque control.......... 119
QUICK CHANGING « seas sy sews & 2 weaG § yD 9 123
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Radio... eee eee eee 217
Radiostexthss « s ase ¢ s caus a 2 meme a 9 eee 220
SEATON St rcvias » o cccmeme 2 = seman as simtene wo sen 217
Radio communications equipment........ 310
Radio equipment .............0 ee eee eee 310
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 311
Raibearrien: auwn xs warm 2 2 mown 8 2 meee + 8 ae 116
Rain/light sensor
Automatic headlights .................. 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 57
Random
refer to Shuffle...............0000005 229
Range monitor............ 0. cece ee eee 106
Range potential. ........ 2... eee eee eee 106
Range: (fuel-level)s. « « ccsseus « a esense © sveruene © wna 17
Reading lightst.s < csus as wean 2 2 ween o si 53:
Rear cross-traffic assist .............004. 180
Rear fog lights ss: = : sexs sy wees ev eee gs 50
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear lOWEriNGtes « = wos « ¢ waren & s rene & § Haun 85
Rear seatS..........-.-0-0 20 ee ee 65, 86, 87
Rearview Camera « = sss < : sees sy ean se os 176
Rear window defogger............-+-.05- 94
Rear wiper blades
ChanginGins « asm 5 s news 3 x deme s a ame a ae 59
Cleanings + « serve v 2 swawes + a evewere ¥ ot seevene ¥ eee 59
Recirculation Mode sass ss sissies soese 6 6 wee 93
Recuperation ses ¢ sway a 2 ose a 2 ewes = 17, 104
REfriGEFatit Olli x = wave xo eas @ x ewe Eas 314
RETUGLING « < cews sa wows se ees Fe ema a ee 242
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener. .......se.ceee veces 47
Remote control key.........:eeeeee eres 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement.............02-.00 eee 38
LED... ees 40
Replacing’ the battery sie. ss css vs sees aes 40
324
Unlocking and locking................-. 39
also refer to Vehicle key...........00005 38
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 291
REPaitS « sincus » « uence mo ommens 5 # omnes Fa meENE 308
Repeatins + suse oo wee oo amuses 3 v ne oo ame 229
Replacement key..............--00 ee eee 38
Replacement parts.............eee eee 310
Replacing BULBS ssw s + sea « & eee ee weed 303
Reporting Safety Defects................ 310
Reverse gear
referto Gears : secs ss ween ss ees 2 v Hewes 99
RIMS’
& < wmeye & F Wem oP Gee & 2 Se oe ee 276
Cle AMIM irs « swawne vx smonsrs ¥ cvameme 2 a seamen eo 284
Road Canriel’. wcrc « 2 cmos s 2 osm oa avon es 116
RONG :cz = + sey = & oeoes 5 & Hews 5 Eee FE ee 98
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ Lit
Transmission idle..................005 100
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
Roof load... 2.22... ... 0.222 eee eee eee 314
Roof rack... 22.0... e eee eee eee ee 88
also refer to Roof rack..........-0000005 88
Route guidance
StOPPlng s sw x & wares ¢ & ees xo wR ee 209
also refer to Navigation............... 205
Runneflate (tires) 2 a sos < wanes ws voaniss 6% aman 280
Running direction (tires)..............-. 293
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Safety belts cso < ccs s + gene & ¥ een x Hew a 67
Cleaning......... 00... cece eee eee 285
LOCKING... occ eee eee ee eee 79
Securing child safety seats.............. 79
Satellite: map « cess s » sens s ees ev BeeR es 212
Saving fuel
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RECUPERATION). . wicca © scceneas @ : primase «6 sno Ll?
Screen
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Screwdriver... 2.2.0... .. 000 e cece eee eee 288
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 230
Seat heating............. 0... c eee eee 93