Audi Q5: Operation

We recommend pressing the [AUTO] button and setting the temperature to 72 ºF (22 ºС).

Fig. 97 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control: controls

Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.

Use the dials to adjust the temperature, the blower speed and the air distribution. The LED in a button will light up when the function is switched on. The settings are displayed for a few seconds in the radio or MMI display.

The driver and front passenger side can be adjusted separately. The settings are also displayed in the climate control system display.

Switching the climate control system on/off

The button switches the climate control system on or off. It also switches on when you press the knob. Airflow from outside is blocked when the climate control system is switched off.

Switching cooling mode on/off

The air is not cooled and humidity is not removed when cooling mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the windows. Cooling mode switches off automatically when the outside temperature is below zero.

Switching recirculation mode on/off

In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfiltered air outside the vehicle from entering the vehicle interior. We recommend switching recirculation mode on when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in traffic.

The button or button switches recirculation mode off.

Switching automatic mode on

Automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically.

Adjusting the temperature

Temperatures between 60 ºF (+16 ºС) and 84 ºF (+28 ºС) can be set. Outside of this range, low or high will appear in the radio or MMI display. At both of these settings, the climate control system runs continuously at maximum cooling or heating power. There is no temperature regulation.

Adjusting the airflow

You can adjust the airflow manually to suit your needs. To have the airflow regulated automatically, press the button.

Adjusting the air distribution

You can manually select the vents where the air will flow. To have the air distribution regulated automatically, press the button.

Adjusting seat heating

Pressing the button switches the seat heating on at the highest setting (level 3). The LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce the temperature, press the button again. To switch the seat heating off, press the button repeatedly until the LED turns off.

After 10 minutes, the seat heating automatically switches from level 3 to level 2.

Adjusting seat ventilation

Pressing the button switches the seat ventilation on at the highest setting (level 3). The LEDs indicate the ventilation level. To reduce the ventilation level, press the button again. To switch the seat ventilation off, press the button repeatedly until the LED turns off.

Switch the defroster on/off

The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible. The maximum amount of air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield. Recirculation mode switches off. The temperature should be set to 72 ºF (22 ºС) or higher. The temperature is controlled automatically.

The button switches the defroster off.

Switching rear window heater on/ off

The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. It switches off automatically after a few minutes, depending on the outside temperature.

To prevent the rear window heater from switching off automatically, press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds. This remains stored until the ignition is switched off.

Air vents

You can open and close the center and rear air vents using the thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.

You can adjust the air temperature in the rear by turning the thumbwheel toward the red side to make it warmer or toward the blue side to make it cooler.

WARNING

• Do not use the recirculation for extended periods of time. The windows could fog up since no fresh air can enter the vehicle. If the windows fog up, press the air recirculation button again immediately to switch off the air recirculation function or select defrost.
• Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature could develop burns when using the seat heating function. To reduce the risk of injury, these individuals should not use seat heating.

Note

To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat.

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