Audi Q5: Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
Pay attention to the following when working on a vehicle
with Stop/Start system:
WARNING
There is a risk of injury if the engine starts
automatically in vehicles with the Start/Stop System.
- For vehicles with an activated start/stop system
(recognized by a signal in the instrument cluster), the
engine can be started automatically if need be.
- Make sure that the start/stop system is deactivated
when working on the vehicle (turn off the ignition, turn
on the ignition when necessary).
High Voltage Vehicles Safety Precautions
WARNING
The engine could start unexpectedly.
For general work performed on the high voltage
system the ignition must be switched off and the key
must be kept outside of the vehicle interior.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already
switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger
of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being
poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts
and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the
ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery
jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
DANGER!
High voltage components have hazardous voltage.
Note the following when working near high voltage
components and high voltage cables:
- Cutting, deformed, and sharp edged tools or heat
sources such as welding, solder, hot air and thermal
glue are forbidden.
- Visually inspect the work area before working on
high voltage components.
- Perform a visual inspection of the Electric Drive
Power And Control Electronics -JX1-, the Electro-Drive
Drive Motor -V141-, the A/C Compressor -V470- and the
high voltage lines when working in the engine
compartment.
- Visually inspect the high voltage cables and the
covers when working on the underbody.
- Visually inspect the high voltage cables, the
electronics and the High Voltage System Maintenance
Connector -TW -, when working in the luggage
compartment.
- Visually inspect all potential equalization cables.
Observe the following when performing the visual
inspection:
- None of the components appear to have any external
damage.
- The high voltage cable insulation and the potential
equalization cable insulation are not damaged.
- The high voltage cables must not have any unusual
deformations.
- Each high voltage component must be marked with a
red warning label.
Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions
Note
Pyrotechnic components:
- Airbag units
- Belt tensioner
- Belt force limiter (depending on equipment)
- Battery cut-off components (depending on equipment)
General
Caution
- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may
only be performed by qualified personnel.
- There is no change interval for airbag units.
- Never test with a test light, volt meter or ohm
meter.
- The pyrotechnic components may be check only when
they are installed and with a Volkswagen approved
vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system.
- When working on the Airbag System (pyrotechnic
components, Airbag Control Module -J234-, wiring), the
battery ground cable must be disconnected WITH THE
IGNITION SWITCHED ON. Then cover the negative terminal.
- Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery.
- The ignition must be SWITCHED ON when connecting the
battery. Nobody should be inside the vehicle with doing
this. Exception: Vehicles with a battery inside the
passenger compartment.
- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery
is reattached - the warning lamps on the instrument
cluster do not light up - then place the ignition
(button) on the driver seat, which should be reclined
back to its furthest position.
- Follow the steps after connecting the battery. Refer
to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery,
Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Before handling pyrotechnic components of the
restraint system, for example, before disconnecting the
electrical harness connector, the relevant person must
discharge static electricity. Touching grounded metal
parts, for example, touching the door striker, will
discharge the static electricity.
- Wash hands after touching ignited restraint system
pyrotechnic components.
- Pyrotechnic components may not be opened nor
repaired; always use new parts (risk of injury).
- Pyrotechnic components that have fallen onto a hard
surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in
vehicle.
- Pyrotechnic components should be installed immediately upon
removal from shipping package.
- If the work must be stopped for awhile, put the
pyrotechnic component back into its shipping package.
- Do not leave the pyrotechnic component out
unattended.
- When connecting restraint system pyrotechnic
components, only the person performing the work should
be in the vehicle.
- Do not use any grease or cleaning solutions on
pyrotechnic components.
- Replace the airbag unit if any contaminants such as
oil, grease, paint, dye or cleaning solution have
penetrated the fabric.
- Pyrotechnic components must not be exposed to
temperatures over 100 ºC (212 ºF), even for a short
time.
Special Information Regarding the Driver and Front Passenger
Airbags
- Store the driver and front passenger airbag units in the
uninstalled state so that the cushioned side faces upward.
When replacing airbag units, following sequence must be
followed exactly:
1 - Remove the old airbag unit and store with the upholstered
side facing up.
2 - Remove the new airbag unit from the transport container and
store it with the upholstered side facing up.
3 - Place the old airbag unit in the transport container
immediately.
4 - Install the new airbag unit in the vehicle.
Belt Tensioner Special Instructions
- Use extreme care when removing and installing belt
tensioners. Handling belt tensioners improperly is very
dangerous and could result in serious personal injury.
- Belt tensioners that are mechanically damaged (dents,
cracks) must always be replaced.
- The open end of the belt tensioner should never be pointed
at anyone.
- When connecting a belt tensioner, all mechanical parts,
including those in the three-point seat belt, must be secured
correctly. If it is not possible to connect the belt tensioner
because of insufficient space, the seat belt must be rolled up
completely prior to connection. In this case there is no
increased safety risk, if all other safety instructions are
followed. In particular, this includes the notes regarding the
disconnection of the battery and the static discharging of the
technician prior to connection of the belt tensioner.
- Even after a crash, it is possible that the belt tensioner
ignited, but the belt force limiter did NOT. Treat these
components as if they had not ignited!
Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting
and Disposing
- Storage must conform to national legislation.
- Transport must conform to national and international
guidelines, whereby packaging, identification and shipping
documents are controlled to the greatest detail.
- Undeployed pyrotechnic components must be disposed of in an
orderly manner, conforming to national legislation, in their
original packaging! Direct questions to your importer.
- Only pyrotechnic components, which have been ignited
completely, may be disposed in industrial waste.
WARNING
- This does not apply to belt tensioners that function
according to the Wankel pretensioner principle. These
are to be treated like undeployed pyrotechnic components
(such as airbags, seat belts, pyrotechnic battery
components).
- Reason: Workshop equipment cannot determine if
Wankel belt tensioners have deployed all pyrotechnic
materials.
Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions
Caution
- We recommend using original equipment seat covers.
- Seat covers or extra covers that are not approved
specially for use on Audi seats with side airbags must
not be used.
- Do not cut the backrest material in side airbag
area.
- When installing, seam in side airbag region must run
straight.
- All cushion clips have to be replaced (metal and
plastic clips).
- We recommend using original upholstery clips.
- During installation, all upholstery clips must be
placed in the same place as when removed.
- If cover is damaged (with rips, burned holes, etc.)
in side airbag region, it must be replaced for safety
reasons so that airbag deploys correctly.
- Do not repair the backrest cover in the side airbag
area (because of special materials and strictly defined
seams).
- Always replace the backrest upholstery if the side
airbag deploys.
- After an accident, all damaged parts must be
replaced. If no airbag unit damage is detected, the unit
can still be used.
- If thorax airbag units are replaced, the new thorax
airbag number sticker should be removed and placed over
the old sticker on the seat pan.
- Do not poke the cover with an upholstery needle or
other sharp objects near the airbag, the Front Passenger
Seat Occupant Sensor -G128- or the passenger occupant
detection system mat.
Head Curtain Airbag Additional Safety Precautions
Caution
- Visually check trim for damage before installing.
- Do not make any repairs to the trims (upper A-pillar
trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, and D-pillar trim).
- Ensure secure trim seating when installing.
- Replace entire module when making repairs behind
side curtain airbag.
- Handle head curtain airbag modules with great care
when removing and installing them to prevent causing any
damage.
- Place any removed head curtain airbag modules back
in their transport containers or on a clean and even
surface with a cloth underneath.
- After servicing the body in the vicinity of the head
curtain airbag, check the body for welding beads,
deformation and chafe marks (compare with opposite side
of vehicle if necessary).
- As long as the gas generator is NOT attached, hold
it securely when transporting, removing, installing,
etc.
- Never rotate, coil, knot, throw, slide, push, hang,
squeeze, press, pinch or clamp head curtain airbag
module.
- They may be folded as long as this does not damage
them, especially the protective sleeve.
Front Side Airbag Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors) Safety Precautions
Crash sensors for side airbags react to changes in pressure
and therefore must be handled extremely carefully. Note the
following points:
Caution
- Always follow correct installation position: Install
only in designation location in door.
- Protect crash sensor from blows and impact: Do not
use a crash sensor that has fallen to the floor. When
doing body work on the door, the crash sensor should be
removed.
- The crash sensor is adjusted to the air volume in
the door interior. A deformity to the door that reduces
air space in the door hinders the function of the crash
sensor.
- Avoid heavy soiling to the crash sensor. Do not use
compressed air around crash sensor. Protect crash sensor
from filings or shavings (for example, when installing
door speakers later). Do not use cavity sealant or spray
lubricant in the area of the crash sensor.
- Protection from heat/cold: Avoid effects of heat,
for example when painting or performing other body work.
Crash sensors should not be subjected to temperatures
below -40 ºC (-40 ºF) (for example, in
non-climate-controlled airplane cargo holds).
- Protect the crash sensor from moisture when storing
or installing it.
For failure-free crash sensor function, effective
door seal must be guaranteed after installation. Note
the following points:
- All components (for example, cover, speaker, door
trim) must be installed correctly.
- The door trim clips seal the system. If necessary,
replace retaining clips.
READ NEXT:
Caution
After each repair to the front passenger seat where
the seat or backrest cover was
"removed", a basic setting of the passenger
occupant detection system control module must be
p
WARNING
After every accident the seat belt system must be
inspected systematically! If damage is determined when
inspecting the check points, customer must be informed
regarding necessity
The automatic belt retractor has two locking functions.
The first locking function is initiated by the belt being
jerked out of the belt retractor (belt extraction acceleration).
Test 1
- Pul
SEE MORE:
1 - Cover
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door Trim
Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the wiring harness -4- from the
bracket -5-.
- When removing the cover, always start at the top.
Your vehicle is equipped with a front Advanced Airbag System in compliance
with United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 as applicable at
the time your vehicle was manufactured.
The front Advanced Airbag System supplements the safety belts to provide
additional protection for the d