Audi Q5 2016 User manual

Owner's Manual
2016 Audi QS I SQS
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2016 Audi QS
2016 Audi SQS
2016 Audi QS hybrid quattro
Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technolo-
gy and premium quality equipment a vehicle has to offer. We recommend that
you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly so that you quickly become acquaint -
ed with your Audi and make use of all of its features .
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we provide many use-
ful tips and information concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle and
how to mainta in your vehicle's value. We also give you useful tips and informa-
tion on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environmentally
friendly manner.
In the Owner's Manual, you will also find the Operat ing Manual for your Info-
tainment system and the vehicle ma intenance schedule .
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motor-
ing.
AUDIAG

Table of contents
Owner's Literature 5
About this Owner's Manual . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General ill ustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instruments and indicator lights 10
I nstruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I ndicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Driver information system . . . . . . 20
I ntr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . 26
Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auto Check Contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Open ing and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Opening and closing rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3
Automatic rear lid /trunk lid operation 44
Emergency unlo cking of the luggage
compa rtm ent lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Garage door opener (Home link) . . . . . . . . 48
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Exterior li ghting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
V1s1on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . .
Beverage holders . . . . . . . . .......... . .
Climatized cupholders . . . . .......... . .
(upholders in the door pockets ...... . .
Ashtray ... . ... . . . . . . . ............ . .
Cigarette lighter/socket ............. .
Stor ing ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . . . .
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . .
Climate control system . . ...... .. . . . . .
Dnv1ng ..... . . . . . . . . . ............ . .
Steering ..... . . . ... . . . .......... . . .
Ig niti on lock .. . ... . . . .............. .
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . .
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . .......... . .
Electromechanical parking brake ..... . .
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . .......... . .
Speed warning system . . . . .......... . .
Cruise control system
Hybrid ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . .
Hybrid dr ive . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . .
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Audi adaptive cruise control and
braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Introd uction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Audi adaptive cruise contro l . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Audi braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . llS
Side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . . .. 115
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Drive sett ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Automatic transmiss ion . . . . . . . . . 122
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Parking system plus with rearview camera 128
Adjusting the display and warn ing tones 133
Trailer hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... . 134
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Correct passenger seating positions . . . . . 135
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Storing cargo correct ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Report ing Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Why use safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6
Belt tensione rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9
Airbag system ... ... .... . ... . . . . . . 15 1
I mportant info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag Syst em . 16 1
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1
Child seats . . . . .............. . . . ... . 176
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
LATCHsystem (Lower anchorages and
tethers for children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Addit ional information 188
Dr iver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 189
Not ice about data recorded by the Event
Dat a Recorder and vehicle control
mod ules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Electronic Stabilization Cont rol (ESC) . . . . 190
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electromechanica l power assist, Dynamic
steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Driving w ith your quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving and the environment . . . . 197
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Catalytic converte r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Diesel part iculate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Avoid damagi ng the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Economical and environmentally-fr iendly
driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
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Offroad driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Driving under diffic ult conditions and off -
road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driving with a trai ler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Trailer mode notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Carwashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cleaning and care informat ion . . . . . . . . . 208
Placing your vehicle out of service . . . . . . 211
Fuel and Refueling ............... 212
Fuel ......... . ..................... 212
Refueli ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Selective cata lytic red uction (AdBl ue) 2 17
Checking and Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Cooling syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Brake fl uid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Windsh ield/headlight washer container 233
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 234
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tire pressure mon ito ring system 251
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit and
collapsib le spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tire mobility kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Replacing w heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Start ing by pushing or tow ing . . . . . . . . . . 270
Start ing wi t h ju mpe r cables . . . . . . . . . . . 270
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Useof jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1
Towing with a tow tr uck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Vehicle identif ication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Capacit ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Gasoline engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Consumer information . . . . . . . . . . 280
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Operating your vehicle outside the U.S.A.
or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Accessories and techn ical changes . . . . . . 282
Declarat ion of Compliance,
Telecommun ications and Electro nic
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Inde x ... . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . ... . . . . . . . 284
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I n addition to t his Owner's Manual, your Audi
comes w ith a War ranty & Maintenance booklet.
Moreover, depending on th e model and th e
equip ment, t here may be addit ional inst ruct ion
booklets delive red with your vehicle (f or exam-
ple, Operating I nstructions for your Sound Sys-
tem, Navigation System etc.).
If you are mi ssing one of t hese public at ions, or if
you believe t hat the informa t ion is not com plete,
contact your authorized Audi dealer for assis-
tance.
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
expl ains how you can keep your Audi in top driv -
ing cond it ion by having it serviced reg ular ly and
cont ains det ailed inf orma t ion about t he war ran-
ties covering your Audi. Always have the booklet
wit h you when you take your vehicle to an author-
ized Audi dealer for service. Your Audi Service Ad-
visor w ill record each scheduled service and can
answer any questions yo u may have regarding
how to maintain your vehicle .
In Canada,
the vehicle lite rature is also available in French.
To obtain a copy, contact your dealer or write t o:
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un exemp laire en
fran~ais de ce docume nt aupres du concession-
naire ou de:
Audi Canada
Client Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
777 Bayly Street, West,
Ajax, Ontario LlS 7G7
If you sell your Audi
al l lite ratur e should be left in t he vehicle t o make
the Warranty terms as well as all operating, safe-
ty and mainte nance informat ion available to the
next owner.
If you change your address or if you bought
this Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Addr ess Change" I
" Notice of Used Car Purchase" post card. This
card can be found in the Warranty & Mainte-
Owner 's Literature
nance booklet or obt ained from your aut hori zed
Audi dealer.
It is in your own interest that we are able to
contact you should the need arise.
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About th is O w ne r's Manual
This manua l contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings for using your ve-
hicle.
Keep this manua l in your vehicle at all times. This
is especially important if yo u loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.
This owner's manua l describes the equipment
range specified for this mode l at the ti me of
printing. Individual equipment options described
may on ly be available at a later date or may on ly
be offered in certain countries.
Some se ct ions in this manua l do not apply to all
vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the section indicates the validity , for example
"Applies to veh icles: with Audi s ide ass ist" . Op-
tional or vehicle-spec ific equ ipment is a lso identi -
fied with an asterisk"*".
The illu st ration s are designed as a general guide
and on your vehicle may look s light ly different
than what is illustrated.
There is a Table of Content s at the beginning of
this owner's manua l that lists a ll of the topics
covered in this book in the order that they ap-
pear. There is also an alphabetical Inde x at the
end of this owner's manual.
All direct ions, such as "left", "right", "front" and
"rear", are based on the vehicle's direct ion of
travel.
* Optiona l or vehicle -specific equipment
.,._ The section conti nu es on the next page.
~ .&. Cross reference to a "WARNING" w ith in a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outs ide of the section.
&, WARNING
Text with this sym bol con t ains info rmation
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se -
rious persona l injury or d eath .
([) Note
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Text with th is symbol contains info rmation
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
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® For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains information on
protecting the envi ronment .
@ Tips
Text with this symbol contains additional use -
ful information.

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Cockpit
Cockpit
General illustration
Fig. 1 Cockpit : left section
Fig. 2 Cockpit: right sect ion
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(!) Memory buttons (driver's seat)
@ Door handle
@ Power locking switch .......... .
© Side assist button ............ .
® Air outlets . . ... ........ . ... . .
@ Turn signal and high beam ... . . .
(j) Multifunction steering wheel with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag ..... .. . . . ... . .
- Audio/video, telephone, naviga-
tion and voice recognition but -
tons
- Rocker switches for tiptronic op-
eration .... . .......... . .... .
@ ISETI button . .............. . . .
® Instrument cluster .......... . . .
@ Reset button for trip odometer .. .
@ Switches for:
- Windshield wiper/washer . ... . .
- Trip computer ............ . . .
@ I gnition lock ................. .
@ Adjustable steering column
@ Control lever for:
65
42
115
81
55
155
126
11
10
13
57
22
84
84
- Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
- Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 106
@ Data Link Connector for On Board
Diagnostics (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . . . 26
@) Release lever for the engine hood . 220
@ I nstrument illumination . . . . . . . . 56
@ Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
@) Switch for unlocking the trunk lid . 43
@ Adjuster control for outside mirrors . . 59
@ Power window switches . . . . . . . . . 46
@ Radio system or Audi multimedia
(see separate manual)
@ Radio or MMI display (see separate
manual)
@ Button/Indicator light for :
- Emergency flasher .......... .
- PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
@ Glove compartment (lockable) . . .
@ Front passenger's airbag ....... .
@ Depending on options:
- Aud i drive select button ...... .
- Start-Stop-System button or . . .
- Id'! button (hybrid drive) ..... .
- Parking system button ....... .
- Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)button . . ............. .
- Hill descent assist button ..... .
@ Climate control . . ............ .
@ Shift lever for automat ic transmis-
sion ..... ... . . . . ............ .
@ Ashtray with cigarette lighter ... .
@ Coin storage
@ Depending on options:
- MMI control console or
- Parking system button ....... .
- Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)button . . . . ........... .
Cockpit
54
78
155
119
91
100
128
190
192
80
122
76, 76
128
190
- Hill descent assist button . . . . . . 192
-Audi drive select button . . . . . . . 119
- Start-Stop -System button . . . . . 91
@ ISTART ENGINE STOP ! button . . . 87
@>Electromechanical parking brake 89
(D Tips
Some of the equipment or features shown in
the general illustration may be standard
equipment on your vehicle or may be optional
equipment depending on your model. Always
ask your authorized Audi dealer if you have a
question about you r vehicle.
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Instruments and indicator lights
Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster isyour central source of information .
Fig. 3 Overview of the instr ume nt cluste r
Hybrid drive*: the instrument cluster varies
c::>page98 .
CDCoolant temperature gauge
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Tachometer ....... . ...... . .. .
Warning/indicator lights ....... .
ISETIbutton . ... . . . . . .... . . . . .
Display
- Driver information system .... .
- Time and date display ........ .
- Odometer . ... . ... . ...... . . .
® Reset button for trip odometer . . .
(J) Speedometer
® Fuel gauge
(D Tips
The ill um inatio n for the instrument cluster
lights up whenever you switch on the ig nit ion
w ith the vehicle headlights off. As the day-
light fades, the instrument cluster illumina-
tion lik ewise dims automatica lly and will go
out comp letely when the outs ide light is very
low . This feature is meant to remind you to
switch on the headlights when outside light
conditions become poor .
10
10
11
14
11
20
12
13
13
12
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge ¢ page 10, fig. 3 CD
only works when the ignition is on. To prevent
damage to your engine, please note the follow-
ing important points :
Engine cold
If the needle is at or close to the bottom of the
gauge, the engine has not yet reached its operat-
ing temperature. Avoid high engine speeds,
heavy engine loads, and heavy throttle applica-
tions .
Normal temperature
When the engine has reached its operating tem -
perature, the needle will move to the middle of
the gauge and remain there . If the engine is
working hard at high outside temperatures, the
needle may move higher on the gauge. This is not
a cause for concern as long as the . warning
light in the inst rument cluste r display does not il-
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Warning light in the instrument cluster
display
If the . warning light in the instrument cluster
display flashes, this can mean one of two things:
either the coolant temperature is too high, or the
coolant level is too low~ page 29 .
If the needle is well in the upper area of the
gauge, the coolant temperature is too high. Stop
the vehicle, switch the engine off, and allow it
to cool. If the warning light comes on again after
driving a short distance, contact an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop .
..&,WARNING
- Always observe the warning in
~ page 220,
before opening the hood and checking the
engine coolant level.
- Never open the engine hood if you see or
hear steam, or if you see engine coolant
dr ipping from the engine compartment. You
cou ld burn yourself. Let the engine cool off
first so that you cannot hear or see any
steam or engine coo lant.
CDNote
- Mounting additional lights or accessories in
front of the air inlets reduces the cooling ef-
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper-
atures or high engine load, the engine could
overheat.
- The front spoiler has been designed to prop-
erly distribute the cooling air when the vehi-
cle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged, this
could reduce the cooling effect and the en-
gine could then overheat. Ask your author-
ized Audi dealer for assistance.
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer indicates the engine RPM (revo-
lutions per minutes) .
If engine RPMdrops below 1,500, you should
downshift to the next lower gear. The red area at
the end of the scale indicates max imum permis-
sible engine RPMafter the break-in period . Be-
~ fore reaching this area, move the selector lever
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to posit ion D/S or ease your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal.
CDNote
The tachometer needle @ ~ page 10, fig. 3
shou ld only briefly be in the red zone: you
could damage your engine! The beginning of
the red zone varies depending on the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Upshifting ear ly saves fuel and reduces en-
gine noise.
~ button
Fig. 4 SETbutton in the instrument cluster
The !SET!button performs the following func-
tions:
Switching on time, date, temperature
display and odometer
The display appears for approximate ly 30 sec-
onds when you press the ISETIbutton ~ fig . 4
with the ignition off .
Starting the Auto-Check sequence
The Auto-Check system
~ page 2 7 constantly
monitors certain individua l functions and compo-
nents of the vehicle when the ignition is turned
on and when the vehicle is moving.
With the ignit ion turned on, you can start the
"Auto-Check sequence" by press ing the !SETIbut-
ton. You can pe rform an Auto-Check seq uence
when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is
turned on or when the vehicle is moving slower
than 3 mph (5 km/h). IIJ,,,
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Instruments and indicator lights
The number of keys programmed to the vehicle is
also displayed. The display L2 3/3 indicates that
three keys have been programmed. This all ows
you to make sure you have received all of the keys
when you purchase a used vehicle.
For examp le, if you only receive two keys, you
should take those keys to your authorized Audi
dealer to have the missing key deactivated so it
cannot be used. You should also report the miss-
ing key to your insurance company .
Calling up the driver information
A yellow or red symbol appears in the instrument
cluster display, usually with a driver message.
The driver message display disappears after
about 5 seconds. The dr iver message can be dis-
played again by briefly pressing the ISETIbutton.
Setting the speed warning
By pressing the !SET!button briefly, you can set
thresho ld 1 of the speed warning while you are
driving c::;,page 95. By maintaining pressure on
the !SETIbutton, you delete the warning thresh-
old.
Digital clock with date display
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster: time and date
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, you
may choose between the quartz clock or the GPS
controlled clock* l!j in the radio or in the MMI* .
You can learn more about th is in the MMI manual
or in the radio user's manual.
@ Tips
- When you switch off the ignition or open
the driver door, the time, date, odometer
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and temperature are displayed for an addi-
tional 30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
!SET!button c::;,page 11 while the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is
on.
When the needle reaches the reserve mark, the
c::;,page 33 Ji] symbol appears in the instru -
ment cluster display as well as the message
Pleaserefuel. This message is meant to remind
you to refuel.
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
c::;,page 2 77.
(D Note
Never run the tank comp letely dry! An irregu-
lar supply of fuel can cause engine misfiring
and fuel could enter into the exhaust system.
The catalytic converter could then overheat
and be damaged .

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Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
Fig. 6 Instrument cluste r: odometer
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster: reset button
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The display of distance dr iven is shown in kilome-
ters "km" or in "miles" .
- USAmodels - Miles
- Canada models - Kilometers
You can switch from kilometers to miles or vise
versa in the radio or in the MMI*. You can learn
I nst rum e n ts a nd ind icat o r ligh ts
more about this in the MMI manual or in the ra-
dio user's manual.
Odometer /t rip odometer
The odometer shows the total number of kilome-
ters or miles that have been driven on the vehi-
cle.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short d istances. The last d igit shows distances of
100 meters or 1/10 of a mile.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by press-
ing the reset button 10.019 fig. 7.
Malfunct ion message
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the in-
strument cluster, dEF will appear in the tripod -
ometer and will stay on. Contact your authorized
Audi dealer t o have the problem corrected.
(D Tips
- When you switch off the ign ition or open
the driver door, the time, date, odometer
and temperature are displayed for an addi-
tronal 30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
!SET!bu tton 9page 11 wh ile the ignition is
switched off.
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Instruments and indicator lights
Indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 8 Inst rument cluster with warn ing/indicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important
warn ing and ind icator lights to help you monitor
the continued reliable operat ion of your vehicle
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Electromechanical steering, Dy-
namic steering*
¢ page 194
Electronic power control
(alternative to El>
¢ page 15
Glow plug system
(alterna t ive to~)
¢ page 15
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
¢pag e 15
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
¢ page 15
USA models: Safety systems
¢ page 16
Canada models: Safety systems
¢page 16
Tire pressure monitoring system*
¢ page 16
Left turn signal
¢page 16
Tra iler turn signal assembly*
¢page 16
Safe ty belt
¢page 17
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
¢ page 17
High beam
¢pag e 17
Right turn signal
¢ page 16
USA models: Cruise control acti-
vated
¢ page 17
Canada models: Cruise control ac-
tivated
¢page 17
USA models: Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) defective
¢page 17
Canada models: Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) defective
¢page 17

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USA mode ls: Parking brake
¢ page 18
Canada mo de ls : Parking brake
¢ page 18
USA models: Brake malfunc t ion
¢ page 18
Canada model s : Brake malfunc-
tion
¢ page 18
In vehicles with adaptive cruise control* addit ion-
al indicator lights are displayed ¢ page 108 .
A WARNING
- Failure to heed warning lights and other im-
portant vehicle informat ion may result in
serious persona l injury or vehicle damage.
- Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the vehicle a safe distance off the
road, stop the engine, and turn on the
emergency flasher¢ page 54.
- The e ngine compartment of any motor vehi-
cle is a potentia lly hazardous area . Befo re
you check any t hing in the engine compart-
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down .
Always exercise extreme caution when work-
ing under the hood ¢ page 220
@ Tips
Many functions are monitored by the Auto-
Check system ¢ page 2 7 . Malfunctions or
fau lts will be ident ified either with a red sym-
bol (priority 1 - Danger!) or with a yellow
symbo l (pr iority 2 - Warn ing) .
EPCElectronic power control
App lies to vehicles: with gaso line engine
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
tronic power control .
The Gawarn ing/indicator light (Electronic Power
Control) illuminates when you turn on the ign i-
tion as a function check.
@ Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates
while you are driving, then there is a malfunc-
In st rum e n ts an d ind ic a t o r ligh ts
tion in the engine electronics . Have the mal-
function corrected as soon as possible by your
authorized Audi dea ler or qualified workshop .
W Glow plug system
Applies to vehicles: wit h diesel eng ine
The control light illuminates when the glow plug
system is active.
If t he II ind icator light illuminates, the g low
plug system is active . You shou ld start the engine
immediately after the indicator light switches
off. The indicator light on ly illuminates for ap-
prox imately 1 second if the eng ine is warm or if
the outside temperature is above 46 QF (8 Q().
(D Tips
- If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
wh ile driving, there is an engine control
ma lfunction. The engine should be checked
immediately .
- If the ind icator light does not illuminate at
all when switching the ignition on, there
may be a malfunction in the glow plug sys-
tem. The engine shou ld be checked.
;;./G, Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
If the Blind icator light bl inks while driv ing, the
ESC or ASR (Ant i-Slip Regulat ion) is act ively regu-
lating .
If the Blind icator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In t his case, you can swit ch
the ignit ion off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light t urns off when the sys-
tem is functioning fu lly.
If the . ind icator light tu rns o n, ESCwas re-
stricted usi ng the !.$ O FF I button ¢ page 190.
Sta bilization control (ESC/ ABS): Fault! See
owner' s manual
If the liJind icator light and the ABS indicator
light LtB(USA models) ;ti] (Canada models)
turn on and the message appears, the ABS or
electronic d ifferent ial lock is malfu nctioning.
This also causes the ESC to malfunction . The
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Instruments and indicator lights
brakes still function with their normal power, but
ABS is not active.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
A WARNING
If the 1111111(USA models);II (Canada mod-
els) brake system indicator light turns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator lights,
the ABS/ESC regulating function may have
failed . Functions that stabilize the vehicle are
no longer available . This could cause the vehi-
cle to swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or other qualified workshop and have
the malfunction corrected.
@ Tips
For add itional information on ESCand ABS,
refer to ¢ page 190.
CJ};/!f Safety systems
The II (USA models) !E,I(Canada models) indi-
cator light monitors the safety systems (e.g . air-
bags, pretensioners) and illuminates for a few
seconds each time you switch the ignition on.
If the II (USA models) !E,I(Canada models) in-
dicator light does not go out, or if it illuminates
while you are driving, or if it starts to blink, then
there is a malfunction somewhere in the system.
If the light does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, this also means there is a mal-
function .
A WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the safety sys-
tems, contact your authorized Audi dealer im-
mediately. Otherwise the safety systems may
not work properly in an accident.
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telltale indicator lamp
Applies to vehicles: with t ire pressure mon itoring system
The warning/indicator light appears in the event
of a significant loss of tire pressure or if there is
a malfunction.
The indicator light RI]illuminates to check the
function when you switch on the ignition.
If the RI]symbol remains on or blinks after you
switch on the ignition, there is a loss of tire pres-
sure or a system malfunction. If there is a system
malfunction, see your author ized Audi dealer as
soon as possible.
Detailed information on the tire pressure moni-
toring system can be found in ¢page 251 .
¢ ¢ Turn signals
The indicator light blinks when you use either
turn signal .
Whenever you use the left H orthe right B
turn signal, the indicator light blinks. When you
use the emergency flashers, both indicator lights
flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the
turn signal will blink twice as fast as normal.
This does not apply, however, in towing mode.
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal
is out on the trailer or the towing vehicle. Addi-
tional information on the turn signals
¢ page 55 .
¢1.~Trailer turn signal assembly
Applies to vehicles: with towing hitch
The indicator light also blinks if the turn signal is
operated when towing a trailer.
The indicator light . blinks when the turn sig -
nal is used, if a trailer has been properly connect-
ed to the vehicle .
If one of the turn signal bulbs on the trailer is
burned out or defective, the indicator light will
not blink when you use the turn signals.

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For vehicles with a factory insta lled towing
hitch or a tra iler hitch that was installed later
according to factory specifications, the trailer
turn signa l assembly is actuated .
~ Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put
on your safety belt.
The . warning/in dicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switc hed on to remin d the driver
and (on USAmodels only) any front passenger to
put on the safety belt. Addit iona lly, an audib le
war ning tone will also sound .
For more Info rmat ion ¢ page 143, Safety belt
warning light.
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL)is part of
the On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system . The
symbol ¢4lights up when the ignition is turned
on and will t urn off aft er t he engi ne has st art ed
and has set tl ed at a cons tant idle speed. This in-
dicat es th at the MILis working properly.
The warning light illuminates when t here is a
malfunct ion in the eng ine electron ic system .
Contact your author ized Audi dealer and have the
malfuncti on corrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MILlight to illuminate (only vehicles
with gasoline engine) c:>page 2 15.
For more information c:>page 26 .
[D High beam
The. warning/indicator light illuminates when
the high beams are on or when you use t he head-
light flasher. For mor e inform at ion about using
the high beams, see c:>page 55 .
Instruments and ind icator lights
CRUISE/•(-)Cruise control
The (~jll)~i*(USAmode ls) tlil(Canada mode ls)
warning/ind icator light illumin at es whe n t he
cruise contro l is activated.
ABS/{@) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the elec tronic differen tial lock (EDL).
The ~ (USAmode ls) l[iJ(Canada mode ls)
warni ng/indica t or light will come on for a few
seconds when t he ignit ion is switched on. The
light will go out aft er an automa t ic check se-
quence is comp lete d.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
- The warning/ indicat or light does not illum inate
when you switch on the ignit ion.
- The warn ing/ indicat or ligh t does not go out af-
ter a few seconds .
- The warning/ indicat or light illum inates while
driving .
The brake system will still respond even with ·
out the assistan ce of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re-
store full braking performance . For more infor-
mation regar ding the ABS
c:>page 190 .
The ABS warning light and the brake warning
light come on together. The ABS will not work
and you will notice a change in braking re-
sponse and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warn ing light ¢page 18 and the
ABSwa rning illuminate together the re may be a
malfu nction in t he ABS, and th ere may also be a
malfu nction in t he brake system itself ¢ &..
In the event of a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem the warning/ind icator light 1111(USAmod-
els). (Canada models) in the instrument clus-
te r flashes. By pressi ng the !SETIbutt on, you can
bring up a driver message which explains t he
malfunction in more det ail. Please note
¢ page 28.
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Instruments and indicator lights
Malfunction in the electronic different ial
lock (EDL)
The EDLworks together with the ABS. The ABS
warning light will come on if there is a ma lfunc-
tion in the EDLsystem q page 19 0 . See your au-
thor ized Audi dealer as soon as poss ible.
A WARNING
- If the ~ (USA models)! IIJ (Canada mod-
els) warn ing light does not go out, o r if it
comes on while d riving, the ABS system is
not working prope rly. The vehicle can then
be stopped only with t he st a ndard brakes
(withou t ABS). You wi ll not have the protec -
tion ABS provides. Contact your authorize d
Audi dealer as soon as possible .
- If the .. (USA models) ,11 (Canada mod -
els) brake system indicator light t urns on to-
gether wit h the ABS and ESC indicato r
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed. Functions that stab ilize the ve-
hicle are no longe r available . This could
cause the vehicle to swerve and increase t he
ris k of sliding. Drive ca refully to the near es t
autho rized Audi dealer or othe r quali fied
wor kshop and have the ma lfunction correct-
ed.
:fil.lC®)Electromechanical parking brake
The warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
trome chanical parking brake.
With t he parki ng brake applied and the ignition
tur ned on, the . (USA models) /. (Cana-
da mo de ls) wa rning/indicator light illuminates .
Afte r the ign itio n has been tu rned off, the wa rn-
ing/i ndicator light contin ues to illum ina t e fo r
about 30 seconds . If the parking bra ke is applied
with the ignition t urned off, the warning/indica-
tor light illuminates for abo ut 30 seconds.
The warning/indicator ligh t will go out when t he
parking brake is re leased .
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If t he war ning/ indicato r light flashes cont inuo us-
ly after applying t he par king bra ke, braking force
is not suff icient t o prevent the ve hicle from roll-
ing unintentiona lly. Please note the following :
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- If the slope of the groun d is too steep to park
the vehicle, the add itiona l drive message ap -
pea rs Caution: Vehicle parked too steep.
- In the event of a pa rking brake malfunction,
the yellow Iiisymbol appears in the instru-
ment cluster display and the driver message
Parking brake malfunction! is d isplayed . Have
the malfunction repa ired as soon as possible by
an authorized Audi dealer or any ot her qualified
workshop.
BRAKE/C(D)Brake system
The warning/indicator light flashes if brake fluid
level is low, if there is an ABS system malfunc-
tion or a parking brake malfunction .
The .. (USA models)/ . (Canada models)
light illum inates when the ignition is t urned on .
It goes out afte r the e ng ine has been started .
This ind icates that the brake wa rni ng light is
funct io ning prope rly.
If th e brake warning light doe s not light up
when the engine is cranking, there may be a
malfunction in the electrical syst e m. In thi s
case, contact an authorized Audi dealer.
If the brake system warning/ind icator light flash -
es , there is a brake system ma lfunction . By press-
ing t he ISETIbutton , you can bring up a dr iver
message which explains the m alfunc t ion in mo re
de t ail q page 2 8.
If the ABS fai ls, the ABS war ning/ indica t or light
fJl1(USA models);IIJ (Canada mode ls) flashes
togethe r wit h t he br ake system war ning/ indic a-
tor light q ,&..
(USA mode ls) : If the warning light .. and the
warning light Ei'Iilluminate together, immedi-
ate ly contact your aut hor ized Audi dea le r or
qu alifie d wo rkshop to have a ll bra ke pads in-
specte d q page 32 .
When the light comes on , a n aud ible warn ing sig-
nal is also given. Ill>