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 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 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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