Audi Q5 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q5: Messages

Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control

Braking guard: Off

This driver message appears if the system is turned off via the radio/MMI. Otherwise, if the system is turned off, the information appears every time shortly after the start of the trip.

The diver message also appears if the system is not available due to a malfunction or if the ESC is not switched on. If this is the case, the system will not provide warnings about a possible collision.

Braking guard: Activated

This driver message appears if sharp brake pressure was applied due to an acute warning.

Three white dots appear if a setting cannot be selected with the operating lever. For example, this happens if you want to raise/lower the speed even though there was no previously saved speed.

ACC: Sensor blocked

This message appears if the sensor view is obstructed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt. Clean the sensor > fig. 116.

ACC: Unavailable

The driver message appears if, for example, the brake temperature is too high. The adaptive cruise control is temporarily unavailable. A chime sounds as a reminder.

ACC: Not available

The driver message appears if there is a malfunction.

The adaptive cruise control turns off. A chime sounds as a reminder. Have the system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

Shift lever position!

The driver message appears if the selector lever is shifted to the N position. The adaptive cruise control is not available while in this position.

Stabilization control (ESC)

This message appears if the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is taking action to stabilize the vehicle. The adaptive cruise control turns off. A chime sounds as a reminder.

Speed too low

This message appears if the current speed is too low to set or to maintain the desired speed.

The speed being saved must be at least 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control is turned off for speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h). The adaptive cruise control remains turned on for speeds above 95 mph (150 km/h) (override). It will stabilize again at 95 mph (150 km/h) when the driver takes his foot off of the gas pedal.

Parking brake!

The driver message appears when the parking brake is activated. Adaptive cruise control is turned off A chime sounds as a reminder.

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