Audi Q5: Indicator lights and messages

Applies to vehicles: with hybrid drive

The indicator lights in the instrument cluster blink or turn on. They indicate functions or malfunctions.

With some indicator lights, messages may appear and a warning tone may sound.

Press brake pedal to start vehicle

This message appears if you do not press the brake pedal when starting the vehicle.

Shift to N or P to start vehicle

This message appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the N or P positions when starting the vehicle.

Hybrid drive: System fault! Power brakes, steering malfunction possible

If the indicator light turns on and this message appears, there is a malfunction in the hybrid system. The brake booster and the power steering may stop working. Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.

You may continue driving if the indicator light turns off after starting the vehicle several times. Drive to an authorized repair facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Hybrid drive: System fault! Contact dealer

If the indicator light turns on and this message appears, there is a malfunction in the hybrid system. Drive to an authorized repair facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Hybrid system: Performance restricted.

Please contact dealer

If the indicator light turns on and this message appears, there is an engine control malfunction.

The indicator light in the instrument cluster also turns on. The engine output is reduced. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Hybrid drive deactivated. Please restart engine manually.

This message appears if the high voltage battery charge level has fallen below a certain range or if the ignition key is no longer inside the vehicle for vehicles with the convenience key.

Start the engine with either the ignition key or with the button.

Hybrid battery: Low battery charge. Battery will be charged while driving.

This message appears if the high voltage battery charge level has fallen below a certain range. If this message turns off after a little while, the high voltage battery charged enough while driving.

If the message does not turn off, have an authorized repair facility correct the malfunction as soon as possible.

EV mode is currently unavailable.

This message appears if the conditions for enhanced electric driving are not met. Try again at a later time.

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