Audi Q5 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q5: Interior Rearview Mirror

Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror

Audi Q5. Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror

1 - Front Cover

  • For the mirror base

2 - Clip

  • For the interior rearview mirror
  • There are different versions. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
  • Replace after each time that the interior rearview mirror is removed

3 - Bolt

  • 1.5 Nm
  • Quantity: 2

4 - Retaining Plate

  • For the interior rearview mirror
  • Bonded to the windshield

5 - Rear Cover

  • For the mirror base
  • For interior rearview mirror without optional equipment

6 - Cover

  • For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment

7 - Rear Cover

  • For the mirror base
  • For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment

8 - Interior Rearview Mirror

  • There are different versions. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing".
  • Attach in the installed location while turned to 30º and turn it clockwise all the way
  • Replace the retaining clips after every removal

Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing

Removing

  Note

Follow all Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter "Interior Rearview Mirror".

Interior rearview mirror with optional equipment:

- Remove the lower cover -1--arrows-.

- Using a screwdriver, unclip and remove the lower cover.

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- Remove the mirror base cover -1- using a screwdriver.

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Interior rearview mirror without optional equipment:

- Pry the cover -1- out on the bottom of the mirror base -arrows-.

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Continuation for all mirror versions:

- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.

- Turn interior rearview mirror at the mirror base -1- counterclockwise -arrow- as far as the stop and remove from the retaining plate.

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- Carefully disengage the tabs -arrows- and remove the front cover -1- downward out of the guide rods on the rearview mirror base -2-.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Always replace clips -2- and -5- for the interior rearview mirror if removed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Position the interior rearview mirror turned 30º from its installation position.

- Then turn the interior rearview mirror clockwise as far as the stop.

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Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off

- By briefly pressing the button -1- (less than three seconds), the automatic dimming function is switched on or off automatically.

Automatic dimming function "On": Indicator light -2- comes on.

Automatic dimming function "Off": Indicator light -2- goes out.

  • Automatic dimming function is activated each time "ignition is switched on".
  • If the automatic dimming function is deactivated, the function is also deactivated on the exterior rearview mirror.
  • In dimming mode, mirror surface lights up when interior lights are switched on or reverse gear is engaged.
  • Note that the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function can only work properly if the rear window sun shade is raised.

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Compass Display, Switching On and Off

- Press and hold the button -2- three to six seconds. The compass display -1- changes from "ON" to "OFF" and vice versa.

Compass display "ON" - the direction is displayed.

Compass display "OFF" - the direction is not displayed.

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Magnetic Fields, Setting

It is necessary to set the magnetic zone if:

  • A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.
  • If the vehicle is driven a long distance over more than two zones from the originally set zone, then the new zone must be set again.

Magnetic Zone, Setting:

- Press button -2- for six to nine seconds until a "Z" and a magnetic zone number appear.

- Keep pressing the button until the number of the desired zone appears.

- Read desired magnetic zone on the world map:

  • North America

After a few seconds, the compass display switches from the zone number to the direction.

- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the magnetic zone is set. Refer to → Chapter "Compass Display, Switching On and Off".

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Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:

  • The compass directions are not correct,
  • The letter "C" instead of a direction will appear or the display will be blank.
  • A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.

The digital compass may also need to be calibrated if:

  • the vehicle battery was reconnected after being disconnected for an extended period,
  • a new audio system or audio system component was installed.

Digital Compass, Calibrating:

- Switch on ignition.

  • The letter "C" must appear in the compass display -1-.

- If the letter "C" does not appear, press button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in the compass display.

- Drive in a circle two to three times at about 10 km/h (5 mph) until a direction is shown in the compass display.

- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Refer to → Chapter "Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off".

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Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Setting to LHD

It is necessary to set when:

  • A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.

- Press the button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until either an "L" (for LHD vehicles) or an "A" (for RHD vehicles) appears.

- Press the button -2- again; the drive side will be changed.

- After a brief moment, the display changes automatically to "C" - for calibrating. The digital compass must now be calibrated again. Refer to → Chapter "Digital Compass, Calibrating".

- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Refer to → Chapter "Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off".

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Zones, Reading in World Maps

North America

Audi Q5. Zones, Reading in World Maps

Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking Function

To check function, following conditions must be fulfilled:

  • Interior rearview mirror installed.
  • Ignition switched on.
  • Reverse gear not engaged.
  • Automatic-dimming function must be switched on, indicator light must come on.
  • Doors and glove compartment closed.
  • Interior light off.

Test Sequence

- Cover photosensor -arrow- on the housing side -1-.

- Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, on the mirror side of the photosensor -2-.

  • The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short period of time.

  Note

Ignore -items 3 and 4-.

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Special Tools

  • Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

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  • T-Handle Hook -3438-

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  • Locking Pin (3 pc.) -T40011-
  • Angled Screwdiver (commercially available)

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