Audi Q5 2017 User manual

Owner's Manual
2017 QS
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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 thoroug hly so that you quickly become acquaint-
ed with your Audi and make use of all of its featu res.
In addition to expla ining 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 dr ive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environmentally
frie ndly manner .
We hope you enjoy driv ing your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motor-
ing.
AUDIAG

Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual. . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General ill ustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instruments and indicator lights 8
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driver information system . . . . . . 17
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . 23
Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Opening and closing rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Automatic rear lid /trunk lid operation 41
Emergency unlock ing of the luggage
compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Garage door opener (Home link) . . . . . . . . 45
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior lighti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seats and storage . . .... . . . . . . . . . .
General informa t ion .......... . ... . . .
Front seats . . . . ... . .......... . . . . . . .
Memory function ... .......... ... . . . .
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Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Beverage holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Climatized cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
(upholders in the door pockets . . . . . . . . 73
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cigarette lighter/socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dr1v1ng ... . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 81
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ign ition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . 86
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Automatic transmission 94
Hybrid ............................ 100
Hybrid drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audi adaptive cruise control and
braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Audi adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Audi braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Parking system plus with rearview camera
Adjusting the display and warning tones
Trailer hitch .. . ... . . . .............. .
Error messages
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Correct passenger seating positions . . . . . 132
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Storing cargo correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Why use safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S2
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System . 158
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Important info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
LATCHsystem (lower anchorages and
tethers for chi ldr en) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Additional info rmation 185
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC). . . . 186
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle control
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Elect romechanical power assist, Dynamic
steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Driving w ith your quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Driving and the environment . . . . 194
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Avoid damaging the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Table of contents
Offroad driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Driving under difficult conditions and off-
road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Driving with a tra iler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Trailer towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Carwashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Cleaning and care information . . . . . . . . . 205
Placing your vehicle out of service . . . . . . 208
Fuel and Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 209
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... .. . . . . . . 211
Selective catalyt ic reduct ion (AdBlue/
DEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Checking and Filling ........... . . 2 17
Hood ..... . . . . . . . ................ . . 217
Engine compartm ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Windshield/headlight washer container 229
Wheels .. . ........................ 230
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tire pressure monitoring system 247
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle j ack, vehicle tool kit and
collapsible spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Tire mobility kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Starting by pushing or tow ing . . . . . . . . . . 266
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Tabl e of content s
Starting with jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Use of jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Towing w ith a tow tr uck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Techni cal Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Te chnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Gasoline engi nes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Consumer information ... . ... . . . 276
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Operating your vehicle outs ide the U.S.A.
or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Accessories and technical changes . . . . . . 278
Declarat ion of Complia nce,
Telecommun ications and Electro nic
Syst ems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Index .............. . ............ . . 280
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This Owner's Manual applies to a ll versions of
this model. It contains im portant information,
tips, suggestions and warn ings for using your ve-
hicle.
Keep this manua l in your vehicle at all times . This
is especially important if you loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.
This owner's manua l describes the equipment
range specified for th is mode l at the time of
printing. Individua l equipment options described
may on ly be available at a later date or may only
be offered in certain countries.
Some sect ions in this manua l do not apply to all
vehicles. In this case, the beginning of the sec-
tion indicates the validity, for example "Applies
to: vehicles w ith Audi side assist". Optional or ve-
hicle-specific equipment is also identified with an
aster isk"*".
The illustrations are designed as a general guide
and on your vehicle may look slightly different
than what is illustrated.
All directions, such as "left", "right", "front" and
"rear", are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
* Optional or vehicle -specific equipment
... The section continues on the next page.
c::>.& 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 symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
(D Note
Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
@ For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains info rmat ion on
protecting the enviro nm ent.
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About this Owner 's Manual
{!) 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 section
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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 ............ . . .
@ Ignition lock ................ .
@ Adjustable steering column
@ Control lever for:
- Cruise control ............ . . .
- Adaptive cruise control ...... .
@ Data Link Connector for On Board
Diagnostics (OBD II) .......... .
@) Release lever for the engine hood
@ Instrument illumination ... . . . . .
@ Light switch . .............. . . .
@) Switch for unlocking the trunk lid
@ Adjuster control for outside
mirrors ..................... .
@ Power window switches .. . .... .
@ Radio system or Audi multimedia
(see separate manual)
@ Radio or MMI display (see separate
manual)
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118
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152
98
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10
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19
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81
92
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217
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@ Button/Indicator light for :
- Emergency flasher .......... .
- PASSENGERAIR BAGOFF
@ Glove compartment (lockable) . . .
@ Front passenger's airbag
@ Depending on options:
- Audi 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 automatic transmis-
sion ....... . . . ............. .
@ Ashtray with cigarette lighter
@ Coin storage
@ Depending on options:
- MMI control console or
- Parking system button ....... .
- Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)button . . . . ........... .
Cockpit
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75
152
122
88
103
125
186
188
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94
73, 73
125
186
- Hill descent assist button . . . . . 188
-Audi drive select button . . . . . . . 122
- Start-Stop-System button . . . . . 88
@ ISTART ENGINE STOP ! button . . . 84
@>Electromechanical parking brake 86
(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 your 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:;,page 101 .
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 outside light is very
low . This feature is meant to remind you to
switch on the headlights when outside light
conditions become poor .
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge ¢ page 8, fig. 3 CDon ly
works when the ign ition is on . To prevent dam-
age to your engine, please note the following im-
portant 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 26 .
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 217,
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
Instruments and indicator lights
to posit ion D/S or ease your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal.
CDNote
The tachometer need le @
~ page 8, 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 24 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 on ly 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::;,page92. By maintaining pressure on
the !SETIbutton, you delete the warning thresh-
old.
Digital clock with date display
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.
(Di Tips
- When you swit ch off the ignition or open
the driver door, the time, date, odometer
and temperature are displayed for an addi-
tiona l 30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
ISETIbutton c::;,page 9 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 30 Ii') symbol appears in the instru-
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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 li sted in
¢ page 273.
(D Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An ir regu-
lar supply of fuel can cause engine misfiring
and f uel could enter into the exhaust system.
The catalytic converter could then overheat
and be damaged.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster: odometer
Fig. 6 Instrument cluste r: reset button
The display of distance driven is shown in kilome -
ters "km" or in "m iles".
- USA models - Miles
- Canada models - Kilometers
You can switch from kilometers to miles or vise
versa in the radio or in the MMI*. You can learn
more about this in the MMI manual or in the ra-
dio user's man ual.

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Odometer/t rip odometer
The odometer shows the to tal number of kilome-
ters or miles that have been driven on th e vehi-
cle.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset . It can be used to measu re
short distances. The last digit shows distances of
100 meters or 1/10 of a mile.
The t rip odometer can be reset to zero by press-
ing the reset bu t ton IO.OI¢ fig. 6.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunct ion somewhere in the in-
strument cluster, dEFwill appear in the tripod-
Indicator lights
Overview
Instruments and indicator lights
ometer and will stay on. Contact your authorized
Audi dealer to 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-
tional 30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
!SET!button¢ page 9 while the ignition is
switched off.
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 7 Ins trument cluster with warning/in dicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important
warning and indicator lights to help you monitor
the continued reliable operation of your vehicle
¢ .&,.
Electromechanical steering, Dy-
namic steering*
c:>page 191
Electronic power control
(alternative to &I)
~ page 12
Glow plug system
(alternative to~
¢ page 12
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
c:>page13
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
c:>page 13
USAmodels: Safety systems
c:>poge 13
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Instruments and indicator lights
Canada mode ls: Safety systems
c:>page 13
Tire pressure mon itor ing system*
c:>page 13
Left turn signal
c:>page 14
Tra iler turn s ignal assembly*
c:>page 14
Safety be lt
c:>page 14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
c:>page 14
High beam
c:>page 14
Right turn signal
c:>page 14
USA models: Cruise control acti-
vated
c:>page 14
Canada mode ls: Cruise control ac-
tivated
c:>page 14
USA model s : Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) defective
c:>page 14
Canada mode ls: Anti- lock brake
system (ABS) defect ive
c:>page 14
USA mod e ls : Parking brake
c:>page 15
Canada mode ls: Parking brake
c:>page 15
USA models: Brake malfunction
c:>page 15
Canada mode ls: Brake malfunc-
tion
c:>page 15
In vehicles with adaptive cruise control* addition -
al indicator lights are displayed c:>page 111.
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A WARNING
-- Failure to heed warning lights and other im-
portant vehicle information may result in
serious personal injury or vehicle damage .
- Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the vehicle a safe d istance off the
road, st op the eng ine, and turn on the
emergency flasher c:>page 51.
- The engine compartment of any motor veh i-
cle is a potent ially hazardous area. Before
you chec k anything in the engi ne compart-
men t, st op the eng ine and let it coo l down.
Always exercise extreme caut ion when wor k-
ing under the hood c:>page217
(D Tips
Many func t ions are monito red by the Auto -
Check syst em c:>page 24. Malfunc t ions or
faults will be identified either wit h a red sym -
bo l (pr io rity 1 - Danger!) or with a yellow
symbol (priority 2 - Warning).
EPCElectronic power control
Applies to: vehicles with gaso line e ngi ne
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
tronic power control .
The Ilawarning/indicato r ligh t (Elect ronic Power
Cont rol) illuminates when yo u t urn on the igni -
tion as a function check .
@ Tips
If this warn ing/ indica t or ligh t illum inates
while yo u are d riving, then there is a ma lfu nc-
tion in the engine electronics . Have the mal -
function corrected as soon as possible by your
a uthorized Audi dea ler or q ualified workshop.
W Glow plug system
Applies to : vehicles with diese l engin e
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 .,.

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off . The indicator light only illuminates for ap-
proximately 1 second if the engine is warm or if
the outside temperature is above 46 QF (8 QC).
(D Tips
- If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
while driving, there is an engine control
malfunction. The engine should be checked
immediately.
- If the indicator light does not illuminate at
all when switching the ignition on, there
may be a malfunction in the glow plug sys-
tem. The engine should be checked.
;J,./fj Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
If the Glindicator light blinks wh ile driving, the
ESCor ASR(Anti-Slip Regulation) is active ly regu-
lating.
If the DJindicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESCoff. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESCon
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is functioning fully.
If the II indicator light turns on, ESCwas re-
stricted using the I" OFF ! button ¢ page 186 .
Stabilization control (ESC/A BS): Fault! See
owner's manual
If the GIindicator light and the ABS indicator
light ~ (USAmodels) 1iJ(Canada models)
turn on and the message appears, the ABSor
electronic differential lock is malfunctioning .
This also causes the ESCto malfunct ion. The
brakes still funct ion w ith their normal power , but
ABS is not active.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop immediately to have the malfunct ion
corrected.
A WARNING
If the 1111(USAmodels) JII (Canada mod-
els) brake system indicato r light turns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESCindicator lights,
the ABS/ESCregulating function may have
fai led. Functions that stabilize the vehicle are
no longer available. This could cause the vehi-
Instruments and ind icator lights
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.
(D Tips
For additional information on ESCand ABS,
refer to ¢ page 186.
t!i/!{' Safety systems
The II (USAmodels) a (Canada models) indi-
cator light monitors the safety systems (e.g . air-
bags, pretensioners) and ill uminates for a few
seconds each time you switc h the ignition on.
If the II (USAmodels) 1m(Canada models) in-
dicator light does not go out, or if it illuminates
whi le you are dr iving, or if it starts to blink, then
there is a malfunct ion somewhere in the system .
If the li ght does not illum inate 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.
(l) Tire pressure monitoring system ·
telltale indicator lamp
Appli es to: vehicles wi th tire pressure mo nitor ing 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 [DJilluminates to check the
function when you switch on the ignition.
If the [DJsymbol remains on or blinks after you
switch on the ignition, there is a loss of t ire pres-
sure or a system malfunction. If there is a system
malfunction, see your authorized Audi dealer as
soon as possible.
Detailed information on the tire pressure moni-
toring system can be found in ¢ page 247 .
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Instruments and indicator lights
¢ Q Turn signals
The indicator light blinks when you use either
turn signal .
Whenever you use the left B or the right .
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 tra iler or the towing vehicle. Addi-
tional informat ion on the turn signals
c::>page52.
¢1.~Trailer turn signal assembly
Appl ies 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.
@ Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed 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/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on to remind the driver
and (on USAmodels only) any front passenger to
put on the safety belt. Additionally, an audible
warn ing tone will also sound .
For more Information c::>page 140, Safety belt
warning light.
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o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part of
t he On-Board Diagnos t ic (OBDII) syst em . The
symbol ('4lights up when the ignition is t urned
on and will turn off after the engine has started
and has settled at a constant idle speed. This in-
dicates that the MILis working properly.
The warning light illuminates when the re is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dea ler and have the
malfunction corrected .
An improperly clo sed fuel filler cap may als o
cause the MILlight to illuminate (only vehicle s
with gasoline engine ) c::>page 212.
For more information c::>page 23 .
l[D High beam
The SI warning/ indicator light illuminates when
the high beams are on or when you use the head-
light flasher. For more information about using
the high beams, see c::>page 52.
CRUISE/"(')Cruise control
The lij;\1)~14(USAmode ls) 1B (Canada mode ls)
warning/indicator light illuminates when the
cruise contro l is activated .
ABS/(8) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The rJln(USAmodels) lri] (Canada models)
warning/indicator light will come on for a few
seconds when the ignit ion is switched on. The
light will go out after an automatic check se-
quence is comp leted.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
- The warning/ indicator light does not illuminate
when you switch on the ignition.
- The warning/ indicato r light does not go out af-
ter a few seconds .
- The warning/ indicator light illuminates while
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The brake system will still respond even with-
out the assistance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re-
store full braking performance. For more infor-
mat ion regarding the ABS
¢ page 186.
The ABS warning light and the brake warning
light come on together. The ABS w ill not work
and you will notice a change in braking re-
sponse and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light ¢ page 15 and the
ABSwarning ill uminate together there may be a
malf unct ion in the ABS, and there may also be a
malfunct ion in the brake system itself c::>.&..
In t he event of a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem the warning/indicator li ght 1111(USA mod -
els)/. (Canada models) in the instrument clus-
ter f lashes. By pressing the ISET I button, you can
bring up a drive r message w hich explains t he
malfunct ion in more detail. Please not e
c::>page 2 5.
Malfunctionin the electronicdifferential
lock (EDL)
The EDLworks togethe r with the ABS. The ABS
war ning light will come on if there is a malf unc-
tion in the EDLsyst em c::>page 186 . Seeyour au-
t hor ized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
.8, WARNING
- If t he 9 (USA models)/ KO'A<Canada mod-
els) warn ing ligh t does not go out, or if it
comes on w hile dr iving, the ABS system is
not wo rking prope rly . The vehicle can then
be stopped only with t he standard brakes
(without ABS). You w ill not have the protec-
t ion ABS provides. Contact your aut horized
Audi dealer as soon as possible.
- If the 1111(USA models) . (Canada mod -
els) brake system indicator light t ur ns on to-
get her wit h the ABS and ESCindicat or
ligh t s, t he ABS/ESCregula ti ng func t ion may
have failed. Funct ions that stab il ize t he ve-
hicle are no longer available . This could
cause the vehicle to swerve and increase t he
risk of sliding . Drive carefully to t he nearest
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author ized Audi dealer or ot her qualif ied
wo rkshop and have t he malf unct ion correct-
ed.
::~/(®) Electromechanical parking brake
The warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
tromechanical parking brake.
Wit h the parking brake appli ed and the ignit ion
tu rned on, the . (USAmodels)/ . (Cana-
da models) warning/indicator li ght illum inates .
Af ter the ignition has been turned off, t he warn -
ing/indicato r light continues to ill uminate for
about 30 seconds. If the parki ng brake is applied
with the igniti on turned off, the warn ing/ indica-
tor light ill uminates f or about 30 seconds.
The wa rning/i ndicator lig ht wi ll go out when the
parking brake is released.
If the warning/ind icator light flashes continuous -
ly after applying the parking brake, braking force
is not sufficient to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing unintentionally . Please note the following :
- If the slope of the grou nd is too steep to park
the vehicle, the addit ional drive message ap-
pears Caution: Vehicle parked too steep .
- In the event of a parking brake malf unction,
the yellow liJsymbol appears in the instru -
ment cluste r display and the driver message
Parking brake malfunction! is displayed. Have
t he malfunction repaired as soon as possible by
an aut hor ized Audi dealer or any ot her qualified
workshop.
BRAKE/(Q)) 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 malfun ction.
The 1111(USAmodels) /. (Canada models)
li ght illu min at es when t he igni t ion is tur ned on.
It goes out aft er t he engine has been start ed.
This ind icates t hat t he brake warni ng lig ht is
f unct ioning properly.
If the brake warning light does not light up
when the engine is cranking, there may be a
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malfun ction in the electrical system. In this
case , contact an autho rized Audi deale r.
If t he brake system war ning/ indica t or light flash-
es, there is a brake system mal funct ion. By press-
ing the !SET!button, you can bring up a driver
message which explains the malf unction in mor e
detai l ¢ pag e 25 .
If the ABSfails, the ABSwarning/indicator light
~ (USA mode ls)/ (IJ (Canada models) flashes
together with the brake system warning/indica-
tor light ¢ & .
(USA models): If the warn ing light 1111and the
warn ing light Ii] illuminate together , immedi -
ately contact your authori zed Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads in-
spec t ed ¢ page 29 .
When the light comes on, an audib le warning sig -
na l is also given .
A WARNING
- If the 1111(USA models) . (Canada mod-
els) brake system indicator light t urns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESCindicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed . Functions that stab ilize the ve-
hicle a re no longe r available . This could
cause the vehicle to swerve and increase the
risk of sliding. Drive ca refully to t he nearest
autho rized Aud i dealer or other quali fied
workshop and have the ma lfunction correct -
ed.
- If the bra ke warn ing/indicator light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park-
ing brake is released, or lights up while you
are driving, the flu id leve l in the brake fluid
reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to t he nearest authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair facility and have the
bra ke system inspected.
- Always keep in mind tha t afte r severa l brake
applications, you will need greate r pressure
on the brake pedal t o stop your vehicle. Do
not rely on straine d brakes to respond w ith
maximum stopping power in criti cal situa -
tions . You must allow for increased braking
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distances. The extra distance used up by
fading brakes co uld lead to an accident .

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Driver information
system
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instru-
ment cluster provides you , the driver, with much
useful information.
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster : cent er display
Information from the driver information system
is shown in the display in the center of the instr u-
ment clus ter .
When you turn on the ignition and while you are
driving, some functions and vehicle components
are sca nned for their operat ing status. Malfunc-
tions or required service procedures are signaled
audibly and shown by red and yellow lighted
symbols and reminders to the driver in the dis-
play.
The driver is also shown information about rad io
and CD operat ion and directions for the naviga-
tion system*. You can find addit ional information
on these subjects in the radio or MMI* manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display
differ in some of the vehicles .
The driver information system prov ides the fol-
lowing functions:
Sound system disp lay c:>page 17
Outside air temperature c:>page 18
Digital speedometer c:>page 18
Open door- and luggage com- c:>page 18
partment warning
Service interva l display c:>page 19
Driver in fo rma t ion system
Auto Check system c:>page24
Driver information c:>page 24
Speed warning c:>page 91
Trip computer c:>page 19
Tire pressure monitoring system* c:>page247
Digital clock with date display c:>page 10
Odometer and trip odometer c:>page 10
Selector leve r position c:>page 94
Cruise control c:>page92
Adaptive cruise control* c:>page 109
Energy flow display* c:>page 106
(D Tips
In the event of a malfunction either a red or
yellow icon appears in the disp lay. Red sym-
bols indicate Danger c:>page 25. Yellow
symbols indicate a Warning c:>page 28.
Sound system display
Fig. 9 Display: sou nd system
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If priority 1 or pr iority 2 faults are not shown by
the Auto Check Control, the name of the radio
station you are tuned to or the frequency and the
reception range are shown in the up per area of
the display .
When the CD is in use , the tit le of the track being
played is shown. The CDchanger disp lays the
number of the current CD (CDl to CD6).
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Dr iv e r inf o rm a ti o n sy st e m
Outside temperature display
Fig. 10 Display : ou tside tem pe rat ure
At temperatures below 39 °F (+4 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis -
play. It is intended to remind the driver to pay
specia l attent ion t o ice on the road.
If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are driving at
a very low speed, the temperature shown in the
display might be slightly higher than the act ual
outside temperature . This is caused by the heat
be ing rad iated from the engine.
The unit of measurement for the temperature
can be set in either °For in °Con the MMI*or on
the radio control un it. The outside temperatu re
disp lay automatically shows the unit of measure-
ment that has been set. For add itional informa -
tion, see the MMI*or the rad io instruction man -
ual.
A WARNING
- Never use the outside temperature display
to determine if a road surface is icy or not.
Keep in mind that road surfaces , especially
bridges and overpasses, could be ice cov-
ered and slippery even at an outside tem -
perature above 39 °F (+4 °C).
- Always remember, even if the "snowflake"
symbol (ice warn ing) does not appear in the
display, black ice could be on the road .
-Always red uce your speed and drive with
special care in cold weather cond itions when
t he chance of encounter ing icy road surfaces
increases.
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Digital speedometer
Fig. 11 Display: Digital speedomete r
Current speed appears in the display . Speed is
shown in 1 mph increments (USAmodels) or 1
km/h increments (Canada models) .
You can switch the display from miles to kilome-
ters and vice versa via the radio or MM!*.
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the
trunk lid have been left open .
Fig. 12 Display: Open door- and t runk lid warni ng
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The Open Door/ Trunk Lid wa rning displays if even
one door, the hood or the t runk lid is open. This
symbol a lso shows which door or lid has not been
closed ¢ fig. 12.
As soon as t he doo r, the hood and the tr unk lid
are closed properly, the door and tr unk lid war n-
ing turns off and the selected driver information
system f unctions are disp layed again.