Audi Q5: Kick-down
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point, the automatic transmission downshifts into a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed and engine speed. The upshift into the next higher gear takes place once the maximum specified engine speed is reached.
WARNING
Please note that the drive wheels can spin if kick-down is used on a smooth slippery road - there is a risk of skidding.
Transmission malfunction
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Transmission: Press brake
pedal and select
gear again.
Press the brake pedal and select the desired selector lever position again. You can then continue driving.
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Transmission overheating:
Please drive conservatively.
The transmission temperature has increased significantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive in a less sporty manner until the temperature returns to the normal range and the indicator light switches of.
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Transmission malfunction: You
can continue
driving
There is a system malfunction in the transmission.
You may continue driving. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility soon to have the malfunction corrected.
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Transmission malfunction:
Limited driving
functionality
There is a system malfunction in the transmission.
The transmission is switching to emergency mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or will no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
Transmission malfunction: Stop
vehicle and
shift to park.
Do not continue driving. Select the P selector lever position and see your authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility for assistance.
Note
If the transmission switches to emergency mode, you should take the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealership as soon as possible to have the condition corrected.
Selector lever emergency release
If the vehicle's power supply foils, the selector lever can be released in an emergency.
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Fig. 139 Front center console
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Fig. 140 Selector lever emergency release
The selector lever can only be moved from the P position if the key is in the lock and the ignition is switched on. If the power supply fails (for example, the battery is discharged) and the vehicle must be pushed or towed, move the selector lever to the N position first using the emergency release.
