2021 AUDI Q5 warning light

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Table of contents

High-voltage system............. 122
Generalinformation................. 122
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 123
Charging equipment................. 129
Trailer ROwilne is «i wows «seas gs eeees 138
Driving witha trailer................. 138
Assist systems................... 141
ASSIST SYSTCINIS§ 65 6 i onws 5 can so oe 141
General information................. 141
Surrounding area detection............ 142
Driving information.............. 145
Speed warning system................ 145
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 145
Traffic light information.............. 147
Laptimer..... 0.2... cee eee eee eee 148
Integrated Toll Module............... 149
DriVeEraSSISTAMGES .. 6. cies me oon 151
Cruise control system.............0-. 151
Efficiency @SSISl cass ¢ & news ¢ v wees as nwa 152
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 154
Traffic jam assist... 6.0.0... cee eee ee 162
Distance warning ..............00.08. 164
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
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Audi presense...........--.0 eee eee 167
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Exit warning .................0.0000. 173
Parking and maneuvering....... 174
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Parking aid DlUS ¢ cows ss news se mews sane 174
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 176
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 180
Assisted parking..............000e00- 181
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Infotainment system............ 186
Telephone..................-0-055 186
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Setup ..... 0... cee eee ee eee eee 186
Using the Audi phone box............. 188
Using the telephone..........0.0. 000 190
Settings...............0 0000000000. 194
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AUP CONNECE « 6:65. 6 ev ee ews se os 197
General information................. 197
Audi connect Infotainment............ 197
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 198
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 198
Functions on demand................ 199
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 199
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EMErGéency CALL. . « ccc cs ses een 202
Overview... .... 2... eee eee ee 202
Emergency Call + wsws < nau 9 = seep 2 aOR 202
Online roadside assistance............ 203
Navigation’... « : ssc: <: soos ss eins ees 205
Opening navigation.................. 205
myAudi navigation.................0. 205
Entering adestination................ 206
Stopping route guidance.............. 209
1) on 209
Alternative routes.............2.-04. 211
Additional functions...............-. 211
Satellite map............... 0. eee 212
Map update................0.000 005 213
Traffic information...............0005 214
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General
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Radio functions...............00000) 218
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Options and settingsion ss mew s 6 sows a vs 222
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Mela wise: 2 2 were se were se mere se ween 2 225
Generalinformation................. 225
Bluetooth audio player............... 225
AiMaZOniAleXaion « = wisee 5 ¢ wavs a wove 4 @ 226
Multimedia connections.............. 226
Playing media...............2.20000- 227
Options and settings................. 231
Supported media and file formats...... 231
Do It Yourself. ......... 0.0... e eee eee 233

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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
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@) 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.
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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

Quick access

Drive system
=> page 107,
High-voltage system
> page 122,
Charging system
=>page 129,
Vehicle electrical system
=> page 256
Brake system
=> page 110,
=>page 255,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 112
Brake system
=> page 110,
=>page 255,
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 111
Electromechanical parking brake
= page 111
Air suspension
=>page 116
Steering
> page 117
Steering lock
=>page 117
Charging system
=> page 129
Adaptive cruise control
>page 155,
Safe start monitor
=> page 160,
Driver intervention request
> page 161
Traffic jam assist
=> page 162
Steering intervention request
=> page 163
Distance warning
=>page 164
Active lane assist
=>page 165

Pre sense
=> page 168
Hood
=> page 248
Engine oil pressure
=> page 250
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 250
Electrical system
=> page 256


Yellow indicator lights








Central indicator light
> page 7

Engine speed limitation
=>page 14

Engine speed limitation
> page 14,
Drive system
= page 107,
Cooling system
=> page 253
Central locking
=> page 36





Bulb failure indicator
=> page 53
Adaptive light
=> page 53

Headlight range control system
=> page 53

Light/rain sensor
> page 53,
=>page 59




Windshield wipers
=> page 59
Safety systems
=> page 72



Engine start system
=> page 98
Convenience key
=> page 98


Transmission
= page 103

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Quick access

Vehicle sound
=> page 107
Drive system
=> page 107


























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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Instrument cluster


ZA WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The /\|
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or

authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

@) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis-
play or location of the items that are shown
may vary on the different versions of the in-
strument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
> page 236.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 26.
Operating
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Fig. 4 Driver information system display



Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel

Information is organized within various tabs @
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the =] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @) > page 13.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:




First tab Vehicle functions > page 16
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 217
Media > page 227
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 190
Fifth tab Navigation > page 205
Adjusting the display


Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display
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Instrument cluster

The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar @) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re-
set button @.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the motor.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

Z\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature 7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
» Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
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> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 148.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the E or = indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 148.
Vehicle functions
Overview
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 17
— Energy flow > page 106
— Tachometer > page 14
—Lap times > page 148
— Lap statistics > page 148
— Reduced display > page 14

Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display

RAZ-1083.



Fig. 21 Instrument panel: knob for the head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
> To switch the head-up display on, press the 67
knob @).
> To switch the head-up display off, press the S7
knob.
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver.
> Make sure you are seated correctly > page 62.
> Turn the knob & to the right or left.
Settings in the Infotainment system
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
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@) Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 284.

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
Description
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 22 Center display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «£
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the center display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 22.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 22.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
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