Audi Q5: Mirror
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 60 Forward section of driver's armrest: power mirror
controls
Adjusting exterior mirrors
- Rotate the knob to the L position (driver's exterior mirror) or to the R position (passenger's exterior mirror) > fig. 60.
- Rotate the knob and the mirror so that you have a clear view to the rear.
Heated mirrors
- Rotate the knob to position (A).
Folding both exterior mirrors
- Turn the knob to position (B).
Depending on the outside temperature, the mirror surfaces are heated until the ignition is switched off - even if the knob is no longer in position A.
You are well-advised to fold the exterior mirrors in when maneuvering in tight spaces or when leaving the car parked close to other vehicles.
Memory for exterior mirrors
On vehicles with memory for the driver's seat, the current setting for the exterior mirrors is automatically stored along with the seat position.
Tilt function for the passenger's mirror
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts downward slightly if the setting is for the passenger's mirror (knob in position R > fig. 60). This allows you to see the curb during parallel parking.
The mirror returns to its initial position as soon as reverse gear is disengaged and vehicle speed is above about 9 mph (15 km/h). The mirror also returns to its initial position if the switch is moved to the driver's exterior mirror L or the ignition is switched off.
If the position of the mirror surface is changed on a tilted mirror, this new position will be automatically assigned to the remote key when the vehicle is taken out of reverse gear.
Note
- Curved mirror surfaces (convex or spherical) increase your field of view. Remember that vehicles or other objects will appear smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. If you use this mirror to estimate distances of following vehicles when changing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly and cause an accident.
- If the mirror housing is moved unintentionally (for example, while parking your vehicle), then you must first fold the mirror electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing manually. You could damage the motor which controls the mirror.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors by hand. Only fold them in and out using the power controls.
Tips
If there should be a malfunction in the electrical system, you can still adjust the exterior mirrors by pressing the edge of the mirror.
