Audi Q5: Setting the driving program
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Depending on the selected driving program and
distance, driving behavior when accelerating will
vary from dynamic to comfortable.
Setting the driving program for vehicles
without Audi drive select
- In the radio/MMI, select:
function button
> adaptive cruise control > Driving pro
gram > Comfort, Standard or Dynamic. Or
- Select:
function button > Car systems
control button > Driver assist > Adaptive cruise
control > Driving program > Comfort, Standard
or Dynamic.
Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and assigned
to the remote control key being used.
Request for driver intervention
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control

Fig. 125 Instrument cluster: request for driver intervention
In certain situations, the system will prompt you
to take action. This could happen, for example, if
braking by the adaptive cruise control system is
not enough to maintain enough distance to the
vehicle ahead.
The instrument cluster will warn you about the
danger > fig. 125:
- A red vehicle is pictured in the display.
- The text DISTANCE! appears in the status bar.
- The red indicator light
blinks.
- In addition, a warning tone sounds.
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Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 126 Instrument cluster: approach warning
Braking guard uses a radar sensor. It also functions
within the limits of the system w
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Select:
function button > Audi braking
guard. Or
Select:
function button > Car systems
control button > Driver assist > Audi
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 informa
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Please read the information if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately
after installation.
Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as possibl
Fig. 168 Section from the instrument panel: PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF light
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light is located in
the center of the instrument panel > fig. 168.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light will come on and stay on to tell you when the
front Advanced Airbag on the passenger side has been