What should I do if I accidentally lock my vehicle with the key inside?

The central locking system includes safeguards to prevent accidental lock-out. When the driver's door is open, you cannot lock the vehicle by pressing the lock button on the key or touching the locking sensor on the front doors. If the vehicle key is detected inside the vehicle, the system will not allow the vehicle to be locked from the outside (for vehicles with convenience key). For manual locking/unlocking, contact an Audi dealer to have the situation addressed.

Can I leave children alone in a locked vehicle?

No. The manual explicitly warns: 'Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside: the windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.' Additionally, if the safelock mechanism is activated, doors and windows cannot be opened from inside. Never leave children unattended in a locked vehicle.

How do I replace the battery in my vehicle key?

The new battery must be CR 2032 type. Use a coin to lever off the cover on the rear of the key. Insert the new battery with the '+' symbol facing up, then press the cover back onto the key until it clicks into place. If the LED does not flash when you press the buttons, the battery is flat and needs replacement.

What is the safelock mechanism and why is it dangerous?

The safelock mechanism prevents doors from being opened from the inside, making it more difficult to break into the vehicle. However, the manual warns: 'Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside and the safelock mechanism is activated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.' You must deactivate safelock if you leave people behind in the vehicle.

How do I open the boot lid if the power-operated system fails?

The boot lid can be opened and closed manually if the power-operated mechanism fails or the vehicle battery is low, though this requires more effort. If you move the boot lid slowly, less effort will be required. Additionally, the boot lid can be released manually from inside by folding the rear seat backrest forwards, prying off the cover using the vehicle key, and pressing the release lever.

What is the roll-back function on electric windows?

The electric windows have a roll-back function where the window may stop moving upwards automatically and may also re-open even when there does not appear to be an obstacle. To ensure the window closes fully, pull and hold the electric window switch until the window is completely closed.

What should I do during the first 1,500 km when I own a new Q2?

The vehicle should be run in over the first 1,500 km to allow all moving parts to settle together. For the first 1,000 km, do not exceed two thirds of the engine's maximum rpm speed and do not accelerate at full throttle. You can increase engine speed gradually over the next 500 km.

How does the start/stop system work and when is it active?

The start/stop system automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle stops, such as at traffic lights, to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. The system is automatically activated each time you switch on the ignition. The engine automatically restarts on demand. Basic conditions required include: driver's door and bonnet closed, driver's seat belt buckled, automatic gearbox in P/N/D or manual gearbox in neutral, steering wheel relatively straight, and vehicle must have been moving at over 3 km/h since the last stop.

What is launch control and how do I use it?

Launch control is a feature that provides maximum acceleration from a standstill. To use it: Press the brake pedal with your left foot and hold it down for at least one second. While keeping the brake pressed, press the accelerator all the way down with your right foot. When engine revs are high and steady, take your foot off the brake. Driving program S must be selected and Audi drive select must be set to dynamic mode. Warning: Only use when road and traffic conditions permit. The function places heavy load on vehicle components and may not be available for several minutes after use due to component heat.

Why might my brakes feel less effective and what should I do?

If the brake system is wet, such as after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may be delayed. Other causes of temporary increased brake response time include wet conditions, low temperatures, ice and snow, salted roads, and dirty brake pads. To ensure optimum braking effect, the brake system cleans itself at regular intervals by applying brake pads to discs briefly at high speeds when windscreen wipers are on. If corrosion has formed on brake discs from infrequent use, you can clean them by braking firmly a few times from a moderately high speed.

What are the basic conditions needed for the start/stop system to switch off the engine?

The following conditions must be met: The driver's door and bonnet must be closed, the driver's seat belt must be buckled, the automatic gearbox must be in transmission position P, N or D (or manual gearbox in neutral), the steering wheel must be relatively straight, and the vehicle must have been moving at over 3 km/h since the last stop.

How do new brake pads affect braking performance?

New brake pads do not give full braking effect for the first 400 km; they must first be bedded in. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking effect by applying more pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on the brakes during the running-in period.

Model years 2020–2026EU marketManual language: en

Audi Q2 GA.5 (2020–2026) owner's manual guide

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What the manual covers(230)

Notes on this Owner's Manualp. 7
Quick referencep. 8
Getting startedp. 8
Online informationp. 8
FAQsp. 8
Front cabinp. 10
Overview of warning and indicator lampsp. 11
Displays and controlsp. 16
Instrument clusterp. 16
Instrument cluster overviewp. 16
How to use the multi-function steering wheelp. 17
Selecting the displayp. 17
Coolant temperature gaugep. 18
Rev counterp. 18
Mileage recorderp. 19
Outside temperature displayp. 19
Engine oil temperature gaugep. 19
Boost displayp. 19
Vehicle functionsp. 19
Touch displayp. 21
General instructions for using the touch displayp. 21
Multi Media Interfacep. 23
Speech dialogue systemp. 29
General informationp. 29
Descriptionp. 29
External voice control functionp. 30
Global functionsp. 32
Other function selector buttonsp. 32
Setting offp. 33
Personal settingsp. 33
Usersp. 33
Opening and closingp. 35
Central locking systemp. 35
Keysp. 40
Boot lidp. 42
Child lockp. 45
Electric windowsp. 46
Panoramic glass roofp. 47
Lights and visionp. 49
Exterior lightsp. 49
Interior lightsp. 53
Clear visionp. 54
Windscreen wipersp. 55
Sitting correctly and safelyp. 59
Ensuring the correct seating positionp. 59
Front seatsp. 59
Steering wheelp. 61
Head restraintsp. 61
Seat beltsp. 63
Airbag systemp. 66
Child restraint systemsp. 69
Storage and conveniencep. 75
Ashtrayp. 75
Cigarette lighterp. 75
Power sourcesp. 75
Cup holdersp. 76
Storage compartmentsp. 76
Luggage compartmentp. 76
Roof carrierp. 79
Heating and coolingp. 81
Air conditionerp. 81
Auxiliary heating/ventilationp. 86
Fluids in the air conditionerp. 89
Drivingp. 90
Starting the vehiclep. 90
Driving the vehiclep. 93
Enginep. 98
Start/stop systemp. 99
Brakesp. 101
Electromechanical parking brakep. 102
Releasing the parking lock manuallyp. 105
Special driving situationsp. 106
Handling dynamicsp. 108
Audi drive selectp. 108
Suspensionp. 109
Steeringp. 109
Four-wheel drive (quattro)p. 110
Electronic stabilisation controlp. 110
Towing a trailerp. 113
Driving the vehicle with a trailer or caravanp. 113
Removable towing bracketp. 115
Assistance systemsp. 122
Driver assist systemsp. 122
General informationp. 122
Sensors for detecting the vehicle's surroundingsp. 123
Driver assist menup. 125
Parking aid menup. 125
Driver informationp. 127
Speed warningp. 127
Camera-based traffic sign recognitionp. 127
Traffic light informationp. 130
Fatigue warningp. 131
Lap timerp. 132
Driver assistancep. 134
Speed regulation systemsp. 134
Economy tipsp. 136
Adaptive cruise assistp. 136
Distance warningp. 147
Lane departure warningp. 147
Audi pre sensep. 150
Side assistp. 152
Emergency assistp. 154
Parking and manoeuvringp. 156
Introductionp. 156
Rear parking aidp. 156
Parking aid plusp. 157
Reversing camerap. 160
Rear cross-traffic assistp. 161
Assisted parkingp. 163
Park assistp. 165
Infotainmentp. 168
Telephonep. 168
Introductionp. 168
Setting upp. 168
Using the Audi phone boxp. 170
Using the telephonep. 172
Settingsp. 175
Messagesp. 176
Troubleshootingp. 177
Audi connectp. 179
General informationp. 179
Audi connect infotainmentp. 180
Establishing a Wi-Fi connectionp. 180
Using the Wi-Fi hotspotp. 180
Audi connect infotainment servicesp. 181
Audi connect vehicle control servicesp. 181
Settingsp. 182
Troubleshootingp. 183
Emergency callp. 184
Overviewp. 184
Emergency callp. 184
Online roadside assistance callp. 186
Information on data processingp. 186
Information on third-party services and other services with added benefitp. 187
Navigationp. 188
Calling up the navigation menup. 188
myAudi navigationp. 188
Entering a destinationp. 189
Stopping route guidancep. 192
Mapp. 192
Predictive route guidancep. 194
Alternative routesp. 195
Further functionsp. 195
Satellite mapp. 196
Map updatep. 196
Traffic informationp. 197
Hazard alertsp. 198
Settingsp. 199
Radiop. 202
General informationp. 202
Radio functionsp. 203
Online radiop. 205
Options and settingsp. 206
Troubleshootingp. 208
Mediap. 209
General informationp. 209
Bluetooth audio playerp. 209
Online mediap. 210
Multimedia connectionsp. 210
Playing mediap. 211
Options and settingsp. 215
Supported media and file formatsp. 215
Troubleshootingp. 217
In-car experiencep. 218
Themesp. 218
Smartphone interfacep. 219
Setting upp. 219
Troubleshootingp. 220
Further settingsp. 222
System settingsp. 222
Software updatep. 223
Connected devicesp. 223
Legal informationp. 224
Service and carep. 226
Checking and topping up fluidsp. 226
Fuelp. 226
Filling the tankp. 227
Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue/DEF)p. 230
Emission control systemp. 233
Engine compartmentp. 235
Engine oilp. 239
Cooling systemp. 242
Brake fluidp. 244
Electrical systemp. 245
Batteryp. 245
Windscreen washer systemp. 248
Service interval displayp. 249
Wheelsp. 250
Tyres and rimsp. 250
Tyre pressure loss indicatorp. 255
Care of vehicle and cleaningp. 257
General informationp. 257
Washing the vehiclep. 257
Information on cleaning and carep. 258
Taking the vehicle out of servicep. 262
Self-helpp. 263
Mobilityp. 263
General informationp. 263
Equipmentp. 263
Tyre repair kitp. 264
Changing a wheelp. 266
Spare wheelp. 269
Jump-startingp. 270
Towing awayp. 272
Fuses and bulbsp. 276
Fusesp. 276
Bulbsp. 278
Changing bulbs for rear lightsp. 280
Customer informationp. 281
Data protectionp. 281
Information on data protectionp. 281
Image recordingp. 281
Memoryp. 281
Information transmittedp. 282
Audi connectp. 283
Accessories and modifications to the vehiclep. 285
Maintenance, repairs and modifications to the vehiclep. 285
Accessories and replacement partsp. 286
Position for a toll device on the windscreenp. 287
Technical datap. 288
Identification datap. 288
Vehicle datap. 288
Other informationp. 291
Driving school modep. 291
Trademarks and licencesp. 291
Information according to EU chemicals regulation REACHp. 291
Information on waste disposalp. 291
Radio equipmentp. 292
Additional customer informationp. 295
Indexp. 297

Dashboard warning lights(78)

What each warning light means, extracted from the manual. Always confirm the full procedure on the cited page or with a workshop.

Light	Meaning	What to do	Page
Central warning lamp	General warning indicator	Check information displayed in instrument cluster	p. 11
Cooling system	Cooling system malfunction	Refer to pages 16, 240, 241	p. 11
Seat belt	Seat belt warning	Refer to page 63	p. 11
Gearbox	Gearbox fault	Refer to page 95	p. 11
Engine stopped while vehicle is moving	Engine has stopped during operation	Refer to page 97	p. 11
Brake system	Brake system malfunction	Refer to pages 100, 242	p. 11
Electromechanical parking brake	Parking brake malfunction	Refer to pages 101, 102	p. 11
Steering	Steering system fault	Refer to page 107	p. 11
Steering lock	Steering lock engaged	Refer to page 107	p. 12
Adaptive cruise assist	Adaptive cruise assist malfunction or take over required	Refer to pages 136, 139, 144	p. 12
Distance warning	Object detection warning	Refer to page 145	p. 12
Lane departure warning	Vehicle departing lane	Refer to page 146	p. 12
Pre sense	Pre-collision safety system alert	Refer to pages 148, 149	p. 12
AdBlue	AdBlue level low or malfunction	Refer to page 229	p. 12
Bonnet	Bonnet not fully closed	Refer to page 236	p. 12
Engine oil pressure	Engine oil pressure fault	Refer to page 237	p. 12
Electrical system	Electrical system malfunction	Refer to page 243	p. 12
Engine oil level (MIN)	Engine oil level at minimum	Refer to page 237	p. 13
Washer fluid level	Washer fluid level low	Refer to page 246	p. 13
Tyre pressure	Tyre pressure warning	Refer to page 253	p. 13
System fault warning lamp (serious)	Serious system fault detected; display may be deactivated	Stop vehicle safely and seek professional assistance	p. 16
Engine coolant temperature warning lamp	Coolant temperature is too high	Stop vehicle safely and seek professional assistance	p. 18
Engine speed governing indicator lamp	Engine speed is automatically governed due to system activation or fault	Do not exceed displayed speed; drive to qualified workshop without delay	p. 18
Outside temperature ice warning (snowflake symbol)	Temperature below +5°C; possible ice on roads	Drive with caution; do not rely solely on temperature display for ice warning	p. 19
Turn signal bulb failure indicator	A turn signal bulb has failed	Drive carefully to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified	p. 50
Vehicle lights fault	Fault with headlights or light switch	Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified	p. 52
Audi adaptive light fault	The adaptive light feature is out of action	Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified	p. 52
Automatic headlights fault	Light sensor/rain sensor is out of action	Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified	p. 52
Headlight range control fault	Malfunction in dynamic headlight range control may dazzle other road users	Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified	p. 52
Main beam assist fault	Malfunction in main beam assist system	Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified	p. 52
Main beam assist unavailable	Camera vision is impaired by stickers or dirt	Clean the windscreen; sensor is located in interior mirror mounting	p. 52
Wiper system fault	Fault in the wiper system	Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified	p. 58
Automatic wipers fault	Light sensor/rain sensor is out of action	Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified	p. 58
Engine fault indicator	Fault in engine or fuel supply or engine management system	Drive slowly to qualified workshop without delay	p. 99
Brake system fault	Malfunction in brake system; ABS, ESC and brake force distribution may have failed	Do not drive on; seek professional assistance	p. 102
Brake servo inoperative	Brake servo has failed	Seek professional assistance; apply much more force to operate brakes	p. 102
Brake pads wear limit	Brake pads are worn	Drive to qualified workshop soon for inspection	p. 102
Parking brake fault	Malfunction in parking brake system	Do not continue driving if message appears while moving; secure vehicle and seek professional assistance	p. 104
Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle. See owner's manual	Parking brake malfunction detected	If stationary, check if brake can be released and reapplied, then switch ignition off and on. If message persists or brake cannot be released, do not continue driving. Secure vehicle to prevent rolling and seek professional assistance.	p. 104
Parking brake: fault. Please release parking brake	Parking brake malfunction while vehicle is in use	Do not continue driving. Before leaving vehicle, secure it to prevent rolling away. Seek professional assistance.	p. 104
Parking brake: fault. Please contact workshop	Parking brake malfunction requiring service	Drive to qualified workshop without delay. Do not park on slope and secure vehicle to prevent rolling.	p. 104
Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too steep	Parking location gradient too steep for brake to hold vehicle safely	Park vehicle at location with less steep gradient	p. 104
Suspension: fault. You can continue driving	Suspension system malfunction detected	Drive to qualified workshop soon	p. 109
Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle	Power assistance failure in steering system	Adapt driving style for heavy steering and stop vehicle in safe place immediately. Secure vehicle to prevent rolling. Do not drive on. Seek professional assistance.	p. 109
Steering: fault. You can continue driving	Fault in steering system with potential for heavier or more sensitive response	Adjust driving style accordingly. Have steering checked by qualified workshop without delay. Do not continue driving if red warning lamp reappears after engine restart.	p. 109
ESC indicator lamp (flashing)	ESC is actively intervening to stabilize the vehicle	Continue driving; noises may be heard during intervention	p. 111
ESC indicator lamp (steady)	ESC system has been switched off for system reasons	ESC is not operational; system will reactivate when conditions allow	p. 111
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault!	Fault detected in ABS or EDL causing ESC malfunction	Drive to a qualified workshop without delay to have the fault rectified; normal braking still functions but ABS control is inactive	p. 111
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See owner's manual	Fault in ABS or EDL causing ESC malfunction	Drive to qualified workshop without delay and have fault rectified. Vehicle can still be braked normally but ABS control will be out of action.	p. 111
Speed/distance regulating function active, no vehicle detected	Adaptive cruise assist is maintaining set speed with no vehicle ahead	System is operating normally	p. 138
Speed/distance regulating function active, vehicle detected	Adaptive cruise assist is regulating speed to maintain distance to vehicle ahead	System is operating normally with automatic acceleration and braking	p. 138
You must intervene	System cannot brake sufficiently or safe start monitor warning is active	Driver must take over braking immediately	p. 138
Lane guidance active	Lane guidance function is assisting with steering to keep vehicle centered in lane	Driver should remain ready to steer	p. 138
Actively take over steering immediately	System limits reached or no steering activity detected	Driver must take immediate control of steering	p. 138
Lane guidance switched on but not active	Lane guidance is unavailable due to system limitations or conditions	No immediate action required; system will reactivate when conditions permit	p. 141
Distance! with warning lamp	Adaptive cruise assist cannot brake sufficiently to maintain safe distance	Apply brake pedal immediately to slow down vehicle	p. 141
Predictive control fault	Some or all efficiency assist functions are unavailable or restricted	Clean sensors and retry; if fault persists, drive to qualified workshop	p. 143
Distance warning indicator lamp	Vehicle is continuously below the warning threshold	Reduce speed and increase distance to vehicle ahead	p. 147
Lane departure warning indicator lamp (white line)	System is switched on but not ready to give warnings	No action required; system limitations present	p. 148
Lane departure warning indicator lamp (green line)	System is switched on and ready to give warnings	Keep hands on steering wheel and maintain lane position	p. 148
Lane departure warning indicator lamp (red line)	System is correcting steering to prevent lane crossing	Take control of steering immediately	p. 148
Audi pre sense warning	Impending collision detected or unstable driving situation	Reduce speed, prepare to brake, and take evasive action if necessary	p. 150
Audi pre sense indicator lamp	System fault or unavailability	Drive to qualified workshop soon to have fault rectified; clean sensors if weather conditions are poor or sensor is obstructed	p. 152
Side assist fault indicator	Side assist functions unavailable or restricted	Clean rear corner sensors and attempt to switch system on again; if fault persists, drive to qualified workshop	p. 154
Emergency assist fault indicator	Emergency assist functions unavailable or restricted	Clean sensor area and attempt to switch system on again; if fault persists, drive to qualified workshop	p. 154
Fuel indicator lamp	Fuel level low	Add fuel to the vehicle's tank	p. 227
Fuel indicator lamp (tank system malfunction)	Malfunction in tank system	Drive to qualified workshop without delay	p. 227
Particulate filter indicator lamp	Particulate filter can be cleaned by driving vehicle	Continue driving and follow regeneration procedure for your engine type	p. 234
Emission control system indicator lamp	Malfunctions have occurred relevant for emissions	Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified	p. 235
Bonnet warning message	Bonnet not locked	Stop vehicle and check bonnet lock	p. 237
Oil level warning	Oil level requires checking	Check engine oil level as soon as possible; if normal but lamp stays on, drive to qualified workshop	p. 239
Oil pressure warning lamp	Engine oil pressure sensor fault or oil level issue	Drive to qualified workshop soon; note lamp is not oil level indicator	p. 240
Oil level sensor fault	Sensor for checking engine oil level has failed	Drive to qualified workshop soon to rectify fault	p. 240
Coolant level warning lamp	Coolant level too low	Switch off ignition, do not drive; check and add coolant or seek professional assistance	p. 242
Electrical system fault lamp (alternator/battery)	Alternator, battery or electrical system fault	Stop vehicle safely, switch off ignition and seek professional assistance	p. 245
Tyre pressure loss indicator lamp	Loss of pressure on one or more tyres	Check and adjust inflation pressures of all four tyres, store new pressures, and replace tyres if necessary	p. 255
Tyre pressure loss indicator lamp flashing with acoustic signal	System fault; new tyre pressures not yet stored	Drive to an authorised workshop without delay to have the fault rectified	p. 255
Tyre pressure indicator flashing for one minute then remaining lit	Fault in the system	Try to store correct tyre pressures; if lamp does not go out or comes on again shortly after, drive to qualified workshop without delay	p. 255

Fuses(8)

Fuse	Rating	Circuit	Page
Engine components, emission control system	Various	Interior Fuse 1	p. 276
Air conditioner blowers	Various	Interior Fuse 14	p. 276
Rear window heating	Various	Interior Fuse 7	p. 276
Left headlight	Various	Interior Fuse 37 / Engine compartment Fuse 36	p. 276
Right headlight	Various	Interior Fuse 36 / Engine compartment Fuse 38	p. 276
Fuel pump	Various	Engine compartment Fuse 10	p. 277
Horn	Various	Engine compartment Fuse 15	p. 277
Windscreen wipers	Various	Engine compartment Fuse 19	p. 277

Fluids & capacities(15)

Fluid	Capacity	Specification	Page
Petrol tank	See Technical data section	Not specified in excerpt	p. 228
AdBlue refill canister	5 litres	Approved refill canisters only	p. 233
AdBlue refill bottle	1.9 litres	Approved refill bottles only	p. 233
AdBlue canister	Approximately 5 litres	ISO-22241-1 compliant	p. 233
AdBlue bottle	Approximately 1.9 litres	ISO-22241-1 compliant	p. 233
Engine oil	0.5 litres per top-up increment	Page 237 standard	p. 241
Coolant additive	Variable based on climate region	G12evo TL 774 L; 40-45% for hot regions, 50-55% for cold regions	p. 242
Non-distilled water emergency use	Maximum 0.5 litres before workshop service required	Distilled water preferred	p. 243
Windscreen washer	See page 287	Clean water with washer fluid; anti-freeze in cold weather	p. 248
Fuel tank	50 / 55 litres	Values depend on country and vehicle equipment	p. 289
AdBlue tank	11 / 12 / 13 litres	Values depend on country and equipment; capacity may be smaller in cold conditions	p. 289
Windscreen washer system	3.1 / 4.4 litres	Values depend on country and equipment	p. 289
Windscreen/headlight washer system	4.4 / 5.2 litres	Values depend on country and equipment	p. 289
AdBlue	Not specified in excerpt	See page 287	p. 297
Headlight washer system	Not specified in excerpt	See page 287	p. 301

Service intervals(12)

Item	Interval	Page
Wiper blades	Once or twice a year	p. 57
Running in period	First 1,500 km	p. 98
Brake pad bedding in	First 400 km	p. 101
AdBlue refill	As requested by instrument cluster display; consumption typically 1.0-2.5 litres per 1000 km	p. 230
Particulate filter regeneration	When driver message appears indicating filter can be cleaned by driving; approximately 30 minutes driving time required	p. 234
Engine oil change	As recommended by Audi qualified workshop	p. 239
Engine oil level check	Regularly, preferably when refuelling and before journeys	p. 240
Brake fluid change	At regular intervals (specific intervals per qualified workshop)	p. 244
Battery check before winter	Before start of winter season	p. 245
12-volt battery recharge	At least once monthly if vehicle unused for long periods	p. 245
Low-profile tyre and rim damage check	Every 3,000 km	p. 254
Oil change intervals	See Service interval display page 247	p. 300

Frequently asked questions(12)

What should I do if I accidentally lock my vehicle with the key inside?: The central locking system includes safeguards to prevent accidental lock-out. When the driver's door is open, you cannot lock the vehicle by pressing the lock button on the key or touching the locking sensor on the front doors. If the vehicle key is detected inside the vehicle, the system will not allow the vehicle to be locked from the outside (for vehicles with convenience key). For manual locking/unlocking, contact an Audi dealer to have the situation addressed.
Can I leave children alone in a locked vehicle?: No. The manual explicitly warns: 'Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside: the windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.' Additionally, if the safelock mechanism is activated, doors and windows cannot be opened from inside. Never leave children unattended in a locked vehicle.
How do I replace the battery in my vehicle key?: The new battery must be CR 2032 type. Use a coin to lever off the cover on the rear of the key. Insert the new battery with the '+' symbol facing up, then press the cover back onto the key until it clicks into place. If the LED does not flash when you press the buttons, the battery is flat and needs replacement.
What is the safelock mechanism and why is it dangerous?: The safelock mechanism prevents doors from being opened from the inside, making it more difficult to break into the vehicle. However, the manual warns: 'Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside and the safelock mechanism is activated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.' You must deactivate safelock if you leave people behind in the vehicle.
How do I open the boot lid if the power-operated system fails?: The boot lid can be opened and closed manually if the power-operated mechanism fails or the vehicle battery is low, though this requires more effort. If you move the boot lid slowly, less effort will be required. Additionally, the boot lid can be released manually from inside by folding the rear seat backrest forwards, prying off the cover using the vehicle key, and pressing the release lever.
What is the roll-back function on electric windows?: The electric windows have a roll-back function where the window may stop moving upwards automatically and may also re-open even when there does not appear to be an obstacle. To ensure the window closes fully, pull and hold the electric window switch until the window is completely closed.
What should I do during the first 1,500 km when I own a new Q2?: The vehicle should be run in over the first 1,500 km to allow all moving parts to settle together. For the first 1,000 km, do not exceed two thirds of the engine's maximum rpm speed and do not accelerate at full throttle. You can increase engine speed gradually over the next 500 km.
How does the start/stop system work and when is it active?: The start/stop system automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle stops, such as at traffic lights, to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. The system is automatically activated each time you switch on the ignition. The engine automatically restarts on demand. Basic conditions required include: driver's door and bonnet closed, driver's seat belt buckled, automatic gearbox in P/N/D or manual gearbox in neutral, steering wheel relatively straight, and vehicle must have been moving at over 3 km/h since the last stop.
What is launch control and how do I use it?: Launch control is a feature that provides maximum acceleration from a standstill. To use it: Press the brake pedal with your left foot and hold it down for at least one second. While keeping the brake pressed, press the accelerator all the way down with your right foot. When engine revs are high and steady, take your foot off the brake. Driving program S must be selected and Audi drive select must be set to dynamic mode. Warning: Only use when road and traffic conditions permit. The function places heavy load on vehicle components and may not be available for several minutes after use due to component heat.
Why might my brakes feel less effective and what should I do?: If the brake system is wet, such as after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may be delayed. Other causes of temporary increased brake response time include wet conditions, low temperatures, ice and snow, salted roads, and dirty brake pads. To ensure optimum braking effect, the brake system cleans itself at regular intervals by applying brake pads to discs briefly at high speeds when windscreen wipers are on. If corrosion has formed on brake discs from infrequent use, you can clean them by braking firmly a few times from a moderately high speed.
What are the basic conditions needed for the start/stop system to switch off the engine?: The following conditions must be met: The driver's door and bonnet must be closed, the driver's seat belt must be buckled, the automatic gearbox must be in transmission position P, N or D (or manual gearbox in neutral), the steering wheel must be relatively straight, and the vehicle must have been moving at over 3 km/h since the last stop.
How do new brake pads affect braking performance?: New brake pads do not give full braking effect for the first 400 km; they must first be bedded in. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking effect by applying more pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on the brakes during the running-in period.

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