Audi Q5: Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle components, refer to the
following tables. The information contained there is simply recommendations.
For questions or for components that are not listed, refer to an authorized Audi
dealer.
Exterior cleaning
a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in
1 quart (1 liter) of water
Internal cleaning
a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in
1 quart (1 liter) of water
WARNING
The windshield may not be treated with water-repelling windshield
coating agents. Unfavorable conditions such as wetness, darkness, or low sun can
result in increased glare. Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
Note
- Headlights/tail lights
- Never clean headlights or tail lights with a dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that contains alcohol, because
they could cause cracks to form.
- Wheels
- Never use any paint polish or other abrasive materials.
- Damage to the protective layer on the rims such as stone chips or
scratches must be repaired immediately.
- Sensors/camera lenses
- Never use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the camera
lens. This could cause the lens to crack.
- Never use abrasive cleaning materials or alcohol to clean the
camera lens. This could cause scratches and cracks.
- Door windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and exterior mirrors with a
plastic scraper. To avoid scratches, move the scraper only in
one direction and not back and forth.
- Never remove snow or ice from door windows
and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window defogger,
do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window.
- Decorative parts/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning products.
- Paint
- To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before polishing
or waxing.
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immediately - these could damage
the paint.
- Displays
- To avoid scratches, do not use dry cleaning
methods on displays.
- Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the controls,
because this could cause damage.
- Safety belts
- Textiles/artificial leather/Alcantara
- Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or similar
products.
- Objects with sharp edges such as zippers,
rivets on clothing or belts can cause damage
to the surface.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating to dry
the seat.
- To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the vehicle
parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
Tips
- Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been freshly waxed.
- Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
Placing your vehicle out of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of service
for a longer time, contact your authorized
Audi dealer or qualified repair facility. They will
advise you of important measures, such as corrosion
protection, maintenance and storage procedures.
Also follow the information about the battery.
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Gasoline
Applies to vehicles: with gasoline engine
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment clean and prevents engine
damage.
Fuel recommendation
The fuel recommended for your vehicle is unlea
Applies to vehicles: with gasoline engine
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE (commonly referred
to as
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Component Location Overview - Central Locking
Note
Central locking functions electronically.
The adjusters in the doors are integrated inside the door lock and
have 2 motors.
The adjusters cannot be replaced separately.
The first motor locks the door and the second motor locks the
int
Removing
- Open the sunroof shade all the way.
- Remove the rear glass panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Sunroof Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the screw -3- from the
cap -2- (2 Nm).
- Unclip the catch -arrow- on the
cap -2- from the frame with a
screwdriver -