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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Frontal collisions and the law of physics
Frontal crashes create very strong forces for people
riding in vehicles.
Fig. 155 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle heading for a wall
Fig. 156 The vehicle crashes into the wall
The physical principles are simple. Both the vehicle
and the passengers possess
Be sure to read the important information and head the WARNINGS for
important details about children and Advanced Airbags.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Airbag System, make
certain that all children, especially those 12 years and younger, always ride in
the back seat p
