Audi Q5: Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. 56 Windshield wiper lever
Fig. 57 Rear wiper actuation
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corresponding position:
0 - Windshield wiper off
1 - Interval mode. The windshield wiper automatically activates when you drive 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor is set (switch (A) to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to moisture on the windshield.
In some models, you can switch rain sensor
mode off and switch intermittent mode on in
the ММI. Select:
function button > Car
systems control button > Driver assist > Rain
sensor. In intermittent mode, you can adjust the
interval time using the (A) switch.
2 - Slow wiping
3 - Fast wiping
4 - Single wipe
5 - Clean the windshield. To eliminate water droplets, the windshield wiper performs one afterwipe operation after several seconds while driving. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to position 5 within 10 seconds of the afterwipe operation. The afterwipe function is reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when the reverse gear is engaged and the front windshield wipers are on and in operation.
Cleaning the headlights. The headlight washer system operates only when the headlights are on. If you move the lever to position (5), the headlights are washed in intervals.
6 - Wipe the rear window. The rear wiper moves about every 4 seconds.
7 - Clean the rear window. The number of wiping operations depends on how long the lever is held in position 7.
WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is still responsible for manually switching the wipers on according to the visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with water-
repelling windshield coating agents. Unfavorable
conditions, such as wetness, darkness,
low sun, can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper blades are required for a clear view and safe driving.
Note
- In the case of frost, check whether the windshield wiper blades are frozen to the windshield. Switching on the windshield wipers can damage the wiper blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be switched off (lever in position 0). This helps to prevent unintentional switching on and damage to the windshield wiper system.
Tips
- The windshield wipers are switched off when the ignition is turned off. Activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back on by moving the windshield wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor function. Check your windshield wiper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield washer system are heated at low temperatures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, e.g. at a traffic light, the set speed of the windshield wipers is automatically reduced by one speed.
