2021 AUDI Q5 wiper blades

Lights and Vision

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:

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Lights and Vision

> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 57, fig. 50).
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 283.
Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@) on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount (2).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the wiper blade replacement position.

ZA\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-

sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be lifted
up when in the wiper blade replacement po-
sition. Otherwise, you risk damaging the
paint on the hood or the windshield wiper
motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
@) Tips
— You can also use the wiper blade replace-
ment position for other reasons, for exam-
ple if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-
ment position when the hood is open.
Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade
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Fig. 53 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 283.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

Z\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The message that
is also displayed indicates the cause and possible
solutions. If one of the messages does not turn
off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi

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Care and cleaning


A WARNING height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding (@) For the sake of the environment
pee Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning




Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 59
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution?)
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Index

Environment
Unleaded gasoline.............. eee eee 241
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 119
ESC Offroad... .. eee eee eee 120
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 198
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 304
EV mode......... cee cece eee eee 105
Exit assistance... 0... cece ee eee 64
EXtEWAETIIG)s « » cases w + ansunas 4 u annanoe #8 sommes 173
EX€CHIOMANTCNNA sinciis « 6 ocnin +s coesan © 6 axesors 188
Exteniorlightiing’ sxcsc: x «suas 2 + menawe ox awweom 50
Exterior itrOrsic. « 2 sor © somes vo orem 9 © ony 55
Folding settings................00 ee eee 35
External voice operation................. 28
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface..............0.. 237
Fast route... .. eee eee eee 206
FAVOTIECSS. 5 2 rccass « « ormane « o: snwanen = suscewone 5 mouse 22
Bluetooth. ........ 0... cee eee 239
Navigation’: « s sae 5 ¢ cews + + sawie « o tems = 207
Telephone cris « «cose « srcusne to wrasse @ 6 oneenie 191
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 311
File formats (media drives).............. 231
Filling
Tank. capacities: cu: 2 ewin ee cna ee amor « 313
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 252
PUGUING's = asses ¢ & aves & © Sates ¢ § Repos 5 E Ber 243
LO aKSiics = 2 ees ee sew 2 wane © were © ¥ were 247
Forward gear
refer to Gears. 1... eee 99
Free text search
Media... .... eee ee eee 230
Ra@iGvcs « = wcme « = wome 5 2 was ¢ 2 wae x coe 219
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 206
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee 253
Windshield washer system............. 259
Frequency band.............00--00 ees 217
also refer to Frequency band........... 217
Front center armrest .s..5 0c cces ese as 64
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Rear... eee eee eee 64
Front wiper blades
CHANGING ss + s weae + 5 wees s ERee a eee Ges 58
Cleaning’: «2 see 2 ¢ swe 2 2 een ooo eee © 2 oe 58
FUG: ¢ agers ¢ ¢ saws oy eee 2s Hee zd ee Yoo 241
AGGIES «scone + cneusne « 1 emowom © eyenems te te 242
Current consumption................... 17
Eueldisplay’: saws x sess «smu te gs ges 12
Gasoline... .... cece eee eee 241
Reducing fuel consumption............ 107
Tank:capacity’s « « weiss s eecew s eeee oe ee 313
Fueling
Fuel filler dor ei ¢ s sissow 2 ena ss wesem a wc 243
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 245
Functions:on demands « + cic + 6 ware © vere 199
Functions that require a license.......... 199
also refer to Functions on demand....... 199
Fuses
Assignment .............0..0.0020005 300
Replacing « seis « enews + g nee + comm & + Her 299
G
Garage door opener............-.000000- 47
GarMenthOOKks some « says ov eee 2 esa 2 ee 83
Gasoline... 2.0.6... cee eee eee eee 241
CGIRIVGS » weiss 3 2 mewn 4 » ney & Pee @ ewe 242
Gasolime MiXtUne cosine =o sewers « 9 sense « 0 one 241
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
Gears... eee 99
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 264
Glove compartment.............-0.00005 83
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) ....... 0.0. e cee eee eee 314
H
Handsfree..................0.00000005 187
Hands:Free/Profilez. s . sxiuis so neieos «x semen = 187
Head-up display
Adjusting ........... cece eee eee eee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 54
Operating’: « = soe « sicsees w snawens ow omens wv on 26

Index

Q
quattro... 2... eee 118
Selective wheel torque control.......... 119
QUICK CHANGING « seas sy sews & 2 weaG § yD 9 123
R
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
S
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
Energy: COnSuMe!S sieves oo crea se eee ao oes LZ:
RECUPERATION). . wicca © scceneas @ : primase «6 sno Ll?
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 18
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