2021 AUDI Q5 low beam

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Vehicle sound
=> page 107
Drive system
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Brake system
=>page 110
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 112
Suspension control
=>page 116
Air suspension
=>page 116
Steering
>page 117
Steering lock
=> page 117
All wheel drive
> page 118,
Sport differential
=>page 118
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 120
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 120
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
=> page 120
High-voltage battery range
=>page 129,
Tank system
=> page 242
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 162,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 163
Steering intervention request
=> page 163,
=> page 166

Distance warning
=> page 164
Active lane assist
=>page 165,
= page 167
Pre sense
=> page 167
Side assist, exit warning
=>page 172
Parking systems
=>page 176
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 181
Park assist
=>page 185
Emergency call function
=> page 203
Tank system
=> page 242,
=> page 242
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 246,
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 250
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 250
Engine oil sensor
=> page 250
Engine warm-up request
=> page 250
Electrical system
=> page 256
Washer fluid level
=>page 259
Tire pressure
=> page 279,
=> page 279
Tire pressure
=> page 279

Other indicator lights
Low beam headlights
=> page 50 >
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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.

Lights and Vision

> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever forward @) > page 51, fig. 41. The =0} in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 51, fig. 41. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @ © page 51, fig. 41. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is responsible for
controlling the high beam headlights and
adjusting them to match the lighting and
visibility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-

ate glare for other drivers.
@) Tips
Adhere to any local applicable regulations
when using the lighting equipment, for exam-
ple in regard to reducing glare for other driv-
ers. The driver is always responsible for adher-
ing to the regulations applicable in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being operated.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
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Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high
beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area
around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked
or when the driver’s door is opened while the ig-
nition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it
is dark and the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion. The front and rear daytime running lights*
switch on automatically each time the vehicle is
unlocked regardless of how bright it is outside
the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: This function cannot be switched
off. They activate automatically each time the ig-
nition is switched on.
Emergency flashers

Fig. 42 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
and BJ indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the >

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turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
G) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if
—
you are the last car in a traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
If the Ea indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to environmental con-
ditions
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
a Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. In the
AUTO light switch position, the low beams re-
main switched on at all times for safety reasons.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting


Fig. 43 Headliner: front interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
=x — Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
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Fig. 46 Light switch: instrument illumination
%, - You can adjust the background brightness of
the instruments and display illumination.
> Press the knob (@ to release it.
> Turn the knob toward "-" or "+"
crease the brightness.
> Press the knob again to return it to its original
Position.
@) Tips
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-
ment illumination (needles and gauges) may
turn on when the lights are off and the igni-
tion is switched on. The illumination for the
gauges reduces automatically and eventually
turns off as brightness outside increases. This
function reminds the driver to turn the low
beams on at the appropriate time.
to reduce or in-
Vision
Adjusting exterior mirrors

RAZ-0150


Fig. 47 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors
> Turn the knob in the driver's door to the desired
position:
0 - Deactivates all adjustment functions.
Q/ ®- Selects the left or right exterior mirror.
To adjust the mirror glass in a mirror, press the
knob in the desired direction.
GA - Heats the mirror glass depending on the
outside temperature.
©) - Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir-
rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi-
tions. In the MMI, you can select if the mirrors
fold in automatically when you lock the vehicle
=> page 35.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.
The mirror surfaces tilt slightly when reverse
gear is selected to provide a better view, for ex-
ample of the edge of the curb.
You can adjust the mirror surface by turning the
knob in the desired direction.
The mirror moves from the reversing position
back to the original position:
— When you switch the ignition off
— When you drive forward at speeds faster than 9
mph (15 km/h).
— When the knob is no longer in the position for
the front passenger exterior mirror

Z\ WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller and
farther away. When using these mirrors to es-
timate your distance to vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, you could estimate in-
correctly, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.


@) Note
— Applies to: vehicles with power folding exte-
rior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow-
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
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results from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system” operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever into position ©, the headlights
will be cleaned at fixed intervals.
@ Wipe the rear window W. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window @. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position (@).
This may also clean the rearview camera, depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment.

ZA\ WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 58, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.

@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
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switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
G) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
(eG cue a Re ct wiper blades
Fig. 52 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades

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Wiper blade replacement position
>» Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 57, fig. 50 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @ until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:

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

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K
Key... eee eee eee eee eee 34, 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement..............-.000 eee 38
Mechanical key.............2000000000e 38
PANIC BUttORN ase: « 2 emu: 2 sauee ¢ o Heme 2 2 ee 39
Replacing the battery .. 5. sci 66 wewe seis 40
Unlocking and locking............-...-- 39
Vehicle: COd@ oss se ces es vous et goes s ees 38
Key user... 2... eee eee 32
Kick-down .. 2... eee eee eee eee eee 102
L
Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 165
Lane departure warning
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 165
Lap timer’: seis < = seis s = cewes s+ Hews se es 148
Evaluating « ssi eo sows ve sone vo sonnene oo « 149
Starting... 60... cece cece eee eee eee 148
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 78
LaumehiControlh. « « smesses 6 2 sans « stores 2 tere 102
Leather care and cleaning............... 285
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 239
Software information................. 239
Software licenses’. « «ssw sa samme o 2 meso a 239
Version information.................. 239
License plate bracket................... 310
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 291
Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights.................. 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 57
Lighting
ERt@riOn » snau 2 x qemye 2 2 mew i y eee 2 RoE 50
TnterOtisccss os wane os swans oo aston 6 v omen a as 53
LIQHES scsen 2s ese « 2 cium v2 em 2 cere eH a 50
Lights on the charging port
refer to Charging display............... 127
Listening to music
refer to Media..............0005- 225,.227
LOAM scone 1 « veconice + a sueuane ow wens mw sorneits wir 314
LOGaluserss. 5 6 wesin = a secon = 6 anscee © states w 9 ee 31
Locking and unlocking
By remote control. ...... eee eee eee 39,
Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With the convenience key............... 39
Low beam headlights.................... 50
Lowering the rear of the vehicle........... 85
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 188
Luggage compartment.................. 84
COVER sc sss: asastons v avaunna 9 suantne @ # exaitene 0 9 ennse 85
Increasing the size................. 86, 87
POWErSOUNCES sews ss gavey 3 cea + name a ea 82
Tied OWI Sirens 6 o onesie « suecemnse = myeyeae w= etemme m 8 88
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 84
Luggage compartment lid
Closing BUttOfi ‘ss s = 2ems ¢ » sews x o eee es oe 42
General information.............000005 4l
Mechanically unlocking.............0065 44
Opening and closing............-...--- 42
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 43
Power opening and closing.............. 42
Luggage compartment net............... 88
LUMbar'SUPPOPt ss esccsin se cece ee eeevene ov eee 63
M
Maintenanee ss « ssasin s 2 cases @ 2 scene oe mare es 308
Maintenance intervals................5. 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 246
Manually releasing the charging connector. 128
Manually releasing the charging port door.. 128
Manual shifting..................-005. 101
Map
Changing the Seale ccs sx ecwes 5 x meme 2 to 208
Display’: sisi s s vec as mew ee wes 2 sven 210
Operating............. 00 eee eee eee eee 209
Setting the destination................ 208
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 194
Map PrevieW cx s + cmes « eee oem a ee 208
Map Update. acs zs secns = 5 earns 3 ¢ eames & x eae 213
IMYAUCIAPD » ween « ¢ wees 5 2 neues oe eee ov 213
OTLIMG « cesseue « « aniswue oo: meuatin 4m arauers 0 enon « 213:
USB connection............-...00000- 214
Massage function
FROME x 2 wows 5 2 peas < EOR x E MewE E oeEOE 64
Mechanical kéy'.s ss sees se ens s beens epee 38