Audi Q5: Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they begin
to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and glass
cleaner to clean the windshield wiper blades.
Front wiper
- Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position.
- Lift the wiper arm away from the front window.
Rear wiper
- Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.
WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair your
view. This can lead to accidents.
Replacing windshield wiper blades

Fig. 58 Removing the wiper blade
Wiper service position/blade replacement
position
You can also turn the service position on or off in
the radio or MMI:
- Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0 > fig. 56).
- Select: [CAR] function button > Windshield
wipers > Service position > On/Off. Or
- Select: [CAR] function button > Car systems
control button > Servicing & checks > Wiper
service position > On/Off.
Removing the wiper blade
- Lift the windshield wiper arm up from the windshield.
- Press the locking knob 1 > fig. 58 on the wiper
blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
- Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Attaching the wiper blade
- Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm 2 until you hear it latch into
place.
- Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
- Turn the service position off.
WARNING
For your safety, you should replace the wiper
blades once or twice a year. See your authorized
Audi dealer for replacement blades.
Note
Tips
- Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic
car washes affect the how easily the glass
surface can be cleaned.
- You can also use the service position, for example,
if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
Replacing the rear wiper blade

Fig. 59 Rear wiper: Removing the wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
- Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
- Pull the wiper blade and holder out of the
mount.
Attaching the wiper blade
- Press the wiper blade holder in the arrow direction
> fig. 59 into the mount.
- Fold the windshield wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
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Fig. 60 Forward section of driver's armrest: power mirror
controls
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Rotate the knob to the L position (driver's exterior
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Fig. 61 Automatic dimming rearview mirror
Manual anti-glare adjustment
Move the small lever (located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the rear.
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The direction is displayed on the interior rear
view mirror.
Fig. 62 Inside rear view mirror: digital compass activate
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Fig. 172 Illustration of principle: Inflated side curtain airbags
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