Audi Q5: Starting the vehicle
Applies to vehicles: with hybrid drive
The vehicle is started and turned off either with
the ignition key or with the .png)
button in the
same way as a conventional vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the needles in the instrument
cluster move upward briefly. When the
vehicle enters drive ready mode, the status message .png)
appears briefly in the instrument
cluster display and the needle in the power
meter points to READY.
Depending on the operation mode of the hybrid
system, there are two possible drive ready modes
after the vehicle has been started:
Drive ready mode with combustion engine
If the operating requirements for
electric drive mode are not met, the combustion engine starts the vehicle as
usual. You can start
driving as usual.
Drive ready mode with the electric motor
If the operating requirements for
the electric drive mode are met, the combustion
engine remains off after starting the vehicle.
Tips
To prevent the 12 volt battery from discharging,
never leave the vehicle parked in the drive
ready mode. Remove the key from the ignition
or press the button.
When leaving the vehicle always take the key
with you.
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Applies to vehicles: with hybrid drive
The power meter shows the hybrid drive condition and the availability of
the hybrid system.
Fig. 110 Power meter overview
An economical driving and recuperatio
Applies to vehicles: with hybrid drive
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster blink or turn on. They
indicate functions or malfunctions.
With some indicator lights, messages may appear and a
Applies to vehicles: with hybrid drive
Fig. 111 Center console: button
To turn on EV mode, press the
button. The
indicator light in the button will turn on. The
indicator light also turns on
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Note
Cleaning the refrigerant circuit means flushing with
refrigerant R134a. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Cleaning (Flushing), with
Refrigerant R134a".
If a faulty A/C compressor is replaced with an A/C
compressor from another manufacturer check for the A/C
compres
Wheel Bearing Unit, FWD, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Puller - Grease Cap -VW637/2-
Seal Installer - Camshaft Installer Kit - Sleeve -3241/4-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench -VAG1410-
Grease
Removing
- Remove the wheels.
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