Audi Q5: Electromechanical power assist, Dynamic steering
The electromechanical power assist helps the driver when steering.
Power steering adapts electronically based on the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
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Steering defective! Do not
drive vehicle!
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and this message appears, the power steering may have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.
Do not continue driving. See your authorized Audi dealer or other qualified repair facility for assistance.
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Dynamic steering: System
fault! You can
continue driving
If the indicator light turns on and the message appears, the steering may be more difficult to move or more sensitive than usual. The steering may also be at an angle when driving straight.
Drive slowly to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop to have the malfunction corrected.
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Dynamic steering:
Initializing
Audi drive select: if the indicator light blinks and the driver message appears, the dynamic steering is reinitialized. After starting the engine, the steering wheel will move slightly. Re-initialization might be necessary if the steering wheel was moved hard to the left and right while the vehicle was not moving. The display turns off if the initialization was successful.
Tips
- If the or
indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
- The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the event of a system malfunction.
- For additional information on dynamic steering.
