Audi Q5: Interior Rearview Mirror
Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror
1 - Front Cover
- For the mirror base
2 - Clip
- For the interior rearview mirror
- There are different versions. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Replace after each time that the interior rearview mirror is removed
3 - Bolt
- 1.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2
4 - Retaining Plate
- For the interior rearview mirror
- Bonded to the windshield
5 - Rear Cover
- For the mirror base
- For interior rearview mirror without optional equipment
6 - Cover
- For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment
7 - Rear Cover
- For the mirror base
- For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment
8 - Interior Rearview Mirror
- There are different versions. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing".
- Attach in the installed location while turned to 30º and turn it clockwise all the way
- Replace the retaining clips after every removal
Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
Follow all Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter "Interior Rearview Mirror".
Interior rearview mirror with optional equipment:
- Remove the lower cover -1--arrows-.
- Using a screwdriver, unclip and remove the lower cover.
- Remove the mirror base cover -1- using a screwdriver.
Interior rearview mirror without optional equipment:
- Pry the cover -1- out on the bottom of the mirror base -arrows-.
Continuation for all mirror versions:
- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.
- Turn interior rearview mirror at the mirror base -1- counterclockwise -arrow- as far as the stop and remove from the retaining plate.
- Carefully disengage the tabs -arrows- and remove the front cover -1- downward out of the guide rods on the rearview mirror base -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Always replace clips -2- and -5- for the interior rearview mirror if removed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Position the interior rearview mirror turned 30º from its installation position.
- Then turn the interior rearview mirror clockwise as far as the stop.
Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off
- By briefly pressing the button -1- (less than three seconds), the automatic dimming function is switched on or off automatically.
Automatic dimming function "On": Indicator light -2- comes on.
Automatic dimming function "Off": Indicator light -2- goes out.
- Automatic dimming function is activated each time "ignition is switched on".
- If the automatic dimming function is deactivated, the function is also deactivated on the exterior rearview mirror.
- In dimming mode, mirror surface lights up when interior lights are switched on or reverse gear is engaged.
- Note that the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function can only work properly if the rear window sun shade is raised.
Compass Display, Switching On and Off
- Press and hold the button -2- three to six seconds. The compass display -1- changes from "ON" to "OFF" and vice versa.
Compass display "ON" - the direction is displayed.
Compass display "OFF" - the direction is not displayed.
Magnetic Fields, Setting
It is necessary to set the magnetic zone if:
- A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.
- If the vehicle is driven a long distance over more than two zones from the originally set zone, then the new zone must be set again.
Magnetic Zone, Setting:
- Press button -2- for six to nine seconds until a "Z" and a magnetic zone number appear.
- Keep pressing the button until the number of the desired zone appears.
- Read desired magnetic zone on the world map:
- North America
After a few seconds, the compass display switches from the zone number to the direction.
- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the magnetic zone is set. Refer to → Chapter "Compass Display, Switching On and Off".
Digital Compass, Calibrating
It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:
- The compass directions are not correct,
- The letter "C" instead of a direction will appear or the display will be blank.
- A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.
The digital compass may also need to be calibrated if:
- the vehicle battery was reconnected after being disconnected for an extended period,
- a new audio system or audio system component was installed.
Digital Compass, Calibrating:
- Switch on ignition.
- The letter "C" must appear in the compass display -1-.
- If the letter "C" does not appear, press button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in the compass display.
- Drive in a circle two to three times at about 10 km/h (5 mph) until a direction is shown in the compass display.
- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Refer to → Chapter "Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off".
Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Setting to LHD
It is necessary to set when:
- A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.
- Press the button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until either an "L" (for LHD vehicles) or an "A" (for RHD vehicles) appears.
- Press the button -2- again; the drive side will be changed.
- After a brief moment, the display changes automatically to "C" - for calibrating. The digital compass must now be calibrated again. Refer to → Chapter "Digital Compass, Calibrating".
- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Refer to → Chapter "Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off".
Zones, Reading in World Maps
North America
Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking Function
To check function, following conditions must be fulfilled:
- Interior rearview mirror installed.
- Ignition switched on.
- Reverse gear not engaged.
- Automatic-dimming function must be switched on, indicator light must come on.
- Doors and glove compartment closed.
- Interior light off.
Test Sequence
- Cover photosensor -arrow- on the housing side -1-.
- Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, on the mirror side of the photosensor -2-.
- The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short period of time.
Note
Ignore -items 3 and 4-.
Special Tools
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- T-Handle Hook -3438-
- Locking Pin (3 pc.) -T40011-
- Angled Screwdiver (commercially available)
