2021 Audi Q5 Owner’s Manual

The 2021 Audi Q5 is the best of the best when it comes to midsize luxury SUVs in terms of luxury, speed, and usability. As Audi’s top-of-the-line model, the Q5 shows how committed the brand is to providing a high-quality driving experience. The 2021 Q5 is a great blend of elegance, comfort, and capability thanks to its sleek design, cutting-edge technology, and variety of engine choices. The Q5 is a good choice for people who want a compact SUV that is both refined and fun to drive around town and on long trips.

Storage and convenience

Power sources

When the ignition is switched on, you may be able to use multiple power sources for external devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.

12-volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12 volt sockets. The power usage from the sockets must not exceed a total of 120 watts. Do not connect multiple devices to the sockets in the ve hicle at the same time. The 12-volt sockets are labeled with the 12V symbol. They are located in the front center con­sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in the luggage compartment*.

USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB port You can charge mobile devices using the USB ports. The USB ports are labeled with the􀀊 or c+:::::i symbol or CHARGE ONLY.

Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders Depending on vehicle equipment, your vehicle may have cup holders in the front center console and in the rear center armrest.

Cup holders in the rear center armrest*

• Fold down the center armrest* by pressing on the release lever (D ¢ page 86, fig. 82.
• Press the button to open the cup holder ¢ fig. 76.
• To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un­til it clicks into place.

Climatized cup holders

This applies to: vehicles with climatized cup holders

• Press the button to keep your beverage cold. The LED turns blue@.
• Press the button again to keep your beverage warm. The LED turns red@.
• To turn off the cooling or heating function, press the button repeatedly until the LEDs© and @ turn off.

When cooling, the temperature will reach ap­proximately 38 °F (3 °(). When heating, the tem­perature will reach approximately 128 °F (53 °(). When the temperature reaches 104 °F (40 °C), the heat indicator@ also turns on to remind you not to touch the plate when it is too hot. The dis­play turns off if the temperature falls below this value.

Storage and compartments
Additional storage options Depending on vehicle equipment, there are a va­riety of storage areas, compartments, and retain­ers, such as the glove compartment, for safely storing and securing objects.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all storage compartments are always closed while driving.
• Loose objects can be thrown around the ve­hicle interior during sudden driving or brak­ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of an accident. Store objects securely while driving.
• Only use the storage compartments in the door trim panels to store small objects that will not stick out of the compartment and impair the function of the side airbags.
• Due to strength reasons, only secure objects up to 11 lbs (5 kg) with the straps* in the luggage compartment. Heavier objects are not adequately secured. There is risk of per­sonal injury.
• Only lightweight clothing should be hung from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do not use clothes hangers to hang clothing. The pockets of the clothing must not con­tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged objects. This could impair the effectiveness of the side curtain airbags.
• Make sure your view toward the rear is not blocked, for example by hanging clothing or objects in the vehicle.

Luggage compartment

General information 

All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the following to maintain good vehicle handling:

• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­partment.
• Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug­gage compartment as possible.
• Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs to secure objects.

Luggage compartment cover
This applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover

Observe the safety precautions¢ page 84.

• To attach the luggage compartment cover, pull the cover out by the handle and secure it in the mounting eyelets in the side trim panel ¢ fig. 78.
• To remove the luggage compartment cover, pull both levers firmly in the direction of the ar­row¢ fig. 79 and remove the cover upward.
• To install the luggage compartment cover, place the cover in the mounts on the side trim panels on the left and right side.
• Press the cover down into the right mount until it locks into place.

Rear lowering

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

The rear of the vehicle can be lowered to make loading and unloading easier.
Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed. The trailer mode for air suspension is switched off.

• Open the luggage compartment lid.
• Press the lower section of the button@. The rear of the vehicle lowers.
• Press the upper section of the button@. The rear of the vehicle will lift.

The LED in the button will turn on while the vehi­cle is lowering. When the loading level has been reached, the LED will stay on as long as the rear of the vehicle is in the lowered position. The LED turns off when the vehicle returns to the original level. The rear of the vehicle will be automatically raised when you select another mode or start to drive.

Increasing the size of the cargo area from inside the passenger compartment
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests

Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be possible to fold the backrests forward separately or together. Observe the safety precautions¢ page 84.

Folding the outer rear backrests forward and backward

• Pull the release lever@ in the direction of the arrow or pull the lever* ¢ page 65, fig. 59 up­ward. The backrest will swing forward. Allow it to lock into the lowest position .
• Fold the backrest back up again until it locks in­ to place and the red marking@ is no longer visible.

Folding the center rear backrest forward and backward 

• Pull on the upper release lever (D and fold the backrest forward@, or
• Press the release button*@ downward. The red marking will become visible. Fold the back­rest forward.
• Fold the backrest back up again until it locks in­to place and the red marking@ is no longer visible.

Increasing the size of the cargo area from inside the luggage compartment 

This applies to: vehicles with release lever in the luggage compart­ment Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be possible to fold the backrests forward separately or together. Observe the safety precautions¢ page 84.

• Pull the release lever¢ fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow to fold the backrest forward.
• To set up the backrest again, fold it back until it locks or the red marking@¢ page 86􀀁 fig. Bl is no longer visible.

Partition net1)
Applies to: vehicles with partition net

The partition net prevents objects from sliding into the passenger compartment. You can attach the partition net behind the front or rear seats. Use the mounting eyelets(!) or@for this. Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 84.

• Fold the backrest forward, if necessary ¢page 86.
• To attach the partition net, secure it in the up­per mounting eyelets first, and then in the low­er mounting eyelets.
• Tighten and secure the straps@.
• Slide the lower section of the partition net© to the desired level.
• To release the partition net, loosen the strap ®·

WARNING 

• Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart­ment cover: The luggage compartment cov­er is not a surface for storing objects. Ob­jects placed on the cover increase the risk of injury to all vehicle occupants during sudden driving or braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident.
• Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart­ment cover: The luggage compartment cov­er must always be securely fastened when in use to reduce the risk of an accident.
• Loose objects can be thrown around the ve­hicle interior during sudden driving or brak­ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of an accident. Always stow objects securely in the luggage compartment and secure them at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for heavy objects.
• If pieces of luggage or objects are secured to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam­aged straps, this can increase the risk of in­jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
• When transporting heavy objects, the vehi­cle characteristics will change due to the shift in the center of gravity, which increases the risk of an accident. You may need to adapt your driving style and speed to the current conditions.
• The cargo net* is only strong enough to se­cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade­quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy objects increases the risk of injury.
• Never exceed the permitted axle and load and vehicle weight c::> page 314.
• Never secure a child safety seat to the tie­downs.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe­cially if the luggage compartment lid is open. Children could enter the luggage com­partment and close the luggage compart­ment lid from the inside. This creates the risk of fatal injury, since the children would be locked in and may not be able to escape by themselves.
• Do not allow children to play in or on the ve­hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart­ment lid as well as all other doors when you leave the vehicle.
• Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every passenger must be cor­rectly secured with the safety belts in the vehicle c::> page 67.
• Be careful when releasing the backrest and folding it forward. To reduce the risk of be­ing pinched, pay attention and check when folding backrests forward.
• The backrest must be securely latched so objects cannot slide forward out of the lug­gage compartment during sudden braking.
• The backrest must be latched securely to en­sure that the safety belt is protecting the center seating position.
• Always pull forward on the backrest to make sure it is check if it is correctly locked in place.

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