Audi Q5: Yellow symbols

Fig. 24 Display: Yellow warning symbol

When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone sounds. A driver message appears as well to explain the malfunction in more detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can be brought up at any time by pressing the button again.

Check the function displayed as soon as possible. The yellow symbol will not go out again until the reason for the malfunction has been corrected.

If several priority 2 malfunctions are present, the symbols appear in succession and remain for about 2 seconds.

Electromechanical steering, Dynamic steering

Worn brake pads

Battery voltage

Defective light bulb

Fog lights

Rear fog lights

Check engine oil level

Engine oil sensor malfunction

Engine temperature

Low fuel level

Refill AdBlue

AdBlue malfunction

Windshield washer fluid level low

Convenience key
Key not in vehicle

Light/rain sensor defective

Dynamic headlight range control defective

Battery in remote control key

Electromechanical parking brake

Engine speed limitation

Diesel particulate filter clogged

Adaptive light defective

Steering malfunction

Ignition lock malfunction

Adaptive dampers

Windshield wiper defective

Tire pressure monitoring system
Loss of tire pressure

Tire pressure monitoring system
System not available

Automatic transmission malfunction

Hybrid drive

Tips

The speed warnings warning threshold 1 and warning threshold 2 are also yellow symbols in some models. The warning is always shown as a small symbol in the upper area of the display.

Key not in vehicle

Applies to vehicles: with Convenience key

Is the key in the vehicle?

This reminder appears along with the symbol if the master key is removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to remind you (e.g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey without the master key.

If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch off the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the engine again. You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.

Light/rain sensor defective

Automatic headlights / automatic wipers defective

If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has failed. For safety reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch in AUTO. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the windshield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the light/rain sensor checked as soon as possible by an authorized Audi dealer.

Worn brake pads

Brake pads!

If the warning light illuminates, immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected. On USA models the warning light comes on together with the warning light . Both sets of brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at the same time.

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.

• If the warning light and the warning light with the message Brake pads! comes on in the instrument cluster display, immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if necessary.

Defective light bulb warning

- If the indicator light turns on, a bulb has failed. The message indicates the location of the bulb.

- If a front fog lamp has failed, the indicator light turns on to indicate the location on the vehicle.

- If a rear fog lamp has failed, the indicator light turns on to indicate the location on the vehicle.

Vehicle lights: System fault!

If the message appears, there is a malfunction in the headlights or light switch.

Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

WARNING

• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are being changed causing serious personal injury.
• Work with due care when handling the highvoltage section of gas discharge (xenon) lights. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Tips

Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your authorized Audi Service department.

Windshield washer fluid level too low

Please refill washer fluid

If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washer fluid to the washer system and also to the headlight washer system.

Fuel supply too low

When the symbol illuminates, this means there are about 2.6 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the fuel tank. Time to refuel! If the symbol lights up, even when there is ample fuel in the tank, and the text Fuel tank system malfunction! Contact dealer appears in the display, there is a fault in the system. Contact an authorized Audi dealer to have the fault rectified.

Battery voltage

If battery power drops into the range where it can limit the ability of the engine to start, this the symbol appears in the instrument cluster display with the following driver message low battery: Battery will be charged while driving.

While this driver notification is displayed, you have to be prepared for limited starting capability.

Driver message appears and goes out again

If this driver message appears after the ignition is turned on or while driving and it goes out again after a while, the battery has been adequately recharged.

Driver message appears and does not go out again

If this driver notification appears after the ignition is turned on or while driving and does not go out again, the battery's state of charge is not in the optimal range. Starting capability is restricted. Have the battery checked at an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Check engine oil

Add oil, max x qt (l). You may cont. driv.

When the symbol and driver message appear, add the amount of oil appearing in the display at the next opportunity.

Engine oil sensor defective

Oil level! Sensor defective

If the symbol illuminates, contact your authorized Audi dealer and have the oil sensor inspected. Until you have this done, check the oil level each time you refuel just to be on the safe side.

Engine speed limitation

Do not exceed max. engine speed of XXXX rpm

The symbol illuminates when there is an engine control malfunction. The indicator light in the instrument cluster also illuminates. The engine speed is limited to the speed displayed in the driver information system. Keep in mind that the engine speed will not exceed the value displayed in the driver information system, for example when downshifting.

Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop to have the malfunction repaired.

Diesel particulate filter clogged

Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine and diesel particulate filter

Particulate filter See owner's manual

When the symbol illuminates, you can alter your driving style to assist the filter self-cleaning process. Drive for approximately 15 minutes with the selector lever in the S position at a minimum speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) and an engine speed of approximately 2,000 RPM. The temperature increase that will result from this can burn off the soot in the filter. The symbol will switch off when the cleaning is successful. After a successful cleaning, there is no need to bring the car to an authorized dealer or qualified workshop because this is part of normal vehicle operation.

If the symbol does not switch off, see your authorized dealer or other qualified workshop to have the problem corrected.

WARNING

Always adapt your speed to the current weather, road and traffic conditions. You should never disobey traffic laws in order to follow driving recommendations.

Headlight range control defective

Headlight range control defective!

If the symbol illuminates, the dynamic headlight range control is no longer working properly.

Have the system checked and repaired at your authorized Audi dealer.

Adaptive light defective

Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light

Audi adaptive light: defective

When this symbol illuminates, it means that adaptive light is defective. Go to an authorized Audi dealer to have the headlights or the control unit for the adaptive light repaired.

Steering malfunction

Steering lock: Contact dealer!

If the symbol in the display comes on, there is an electronic steering column lock malfunction.

Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

WARNING

Your vehicle must not be towed in the event of a malfunction in the electronic steering column lock because it cannot be steered due to the locked steering. If it is towed with the steering locked, there is the risk of an accident.

Ignition lock malfunction

Ignition lock defective

If the symbol in the display comes on, there is a malfunction in the electronic ignition lock. Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop to have the malfunction repaired.

Adaptive dampers

Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select

Suspension: System fault!

If the symbol in the display comes on, there is a malfunction in the adaptive dampers. Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop to have the malfunction repaired.

Windshield wipers faulty

Windshield wipers defective

When this symbol illuminates, it means that the electronics for the windshield wipers are defective. Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have the windshield wiper system repaired.

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