Audi Q5: Hood
Releasing the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the vehicle.
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Fig. 195 Driver's side footwell: engine hood release lever
- With the driver's door open, pull the lever under
the instrument panel in the direction of the
arrow > fig. 195.
The hood pops up slightly under spring pressure.
Opening the engine hood
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Fig. 196 Release lever under the engine hood
Before opening the engine hood, make sure that
the windshield wipers are flat against the windshield.
Otherwise, they could damage the paint
on the hood.
- Pull up on the release under the hood
> fig. 196. This releases the catch.
- Open the hood all the way.
WARNING
Hot engine coolant can burn you.
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Pull the hood down until the pressure from the
struts is reduced.
Let the hood drop down and latch in place. Do
not try to push it shut; it may fail to engage.
WARNING
A hood that is not complet
Engine compartment
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 197 Typical layout for containers and engine oil filler cap
Jump start point (+) under a cover
Brake fluid reservoir
Engine oil specifications
The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.
The service interval display in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil ch
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The operation of the Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) is expanded for operation away from
paved roads. In situations where slip or a differential
locking function is required, the offroad
mode can be activated. Your Audi also
has permanent all-wheel drive in addition.
However, your Audi is no
Note
If the mechanically driven Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor
was removed, rotate it approximately 10 times by hand before
using it for the first time (during or after installing, for
example before installing the belt) to prevent damage caused by
liquid impact when first switched
