Get Self-help -> Jump-starting (jump start) Guide for Audi Q5 SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

Mobility

– Make sure the jack is stable. If the ground

underneath the jack is slippery or soft, the

jack can slip or sink in – risk of injury!

– Apply the jack only at the jacking points lo-

cated behind the markings on the door sill

and align it properly. Otherwise there is a

risk of injury since the jack can slip off sud-

denly if it is not properly engaged.

CAUTION

When removing/fitting the wheel the rim

may hit and damage the brake disc. For this

reason, please take care and get a second per-

son to assist you.

Using tyres with directional tread pattern

– Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The

height of the parked vehicle can change as a

result of variations in temperature and load-

ing.

A directional tread pattern can be identified by

arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction

of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation

indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im-

portant so that these tyres can give maximum

grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and

aquaplaning.

– Never switch on the power unit when the ve-

hicle is on the jack – risk of accident!

– Do not work under the vehicle when it is on

the jack – risk of injury!

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this

type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should

be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so

that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.

CAUTION

The vehicle must not be lifted up on its sills.

Only apply the jack at the jacking points loca-

ted behind the markings on the door sill. Oth-

erwise your vehicle could be damaged.

Finishing the tyre change

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Fit the wheel bolt caps back on, as required.

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Taking off / putting on a wheel

Taking off the wheel

Put the tools and jack back in their correct stor-

age location.

Stow the removed wheel safely in the luggage

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Unscrew the slackened wheel bolts using the

compartment ðpage 85.

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box spanner and place them on a clean surface.

Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as

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Take off the wheel ð

soon as possible.

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Adjust the tyre pressures and store them on the

Putting on the wheel

centre display ðpage 256 or ðpage 258.

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When putting on a tyre with directional tread

The wheel bolts should be tightened to

pattern, refer to ðpage 271.

140 Nm. Have this checked as soon as possible

with a torque wrench. Until then, drive with

caution.

Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi-

ble.

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Ensure that the wheel bolts and threads on the

wheel hubs are clean, turn easily and are free of

oil and grease.

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Position the wheel on the hub.

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Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them

Jump-starting

lightly.

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Carefully lower the car with the jack.

Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal sequence

with the box spanner.

Important information on jump-starting

Applies to: vehicles with 2.0 TFSI engine with MHEV technolo-

gy (48 V electrical system)

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Please note the information below for vehicles

with 2.0 TFSI engine with MHEV technology (48 V

WARNING

Please observe the important safety informa-

tion and notes on ðpage 250.

electrical system) ð

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CAUTION

WARNING

The vehicle battery must not be supplied with

power via conventional jump leads using the

charging points in the engine compartment.

– You must not jump-start your own vehicle

nor any other vehicle; otherwise serious

damage to electronic components may re-

sult.

– When it is discharged the vehicle battery

can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. A

frozen vehicle battery must first be thawed

out before connecting the jump leads – risk

of explosion and chemical burns! After

jump-starting the vehicle, drive to a quali-

fied workshop without delay and have the

vehicle battery checked.

– Note the safety warnings referring to work-

ing in the engine compartment ðpage 235.

– Incorrect handling of the jump leads may re-

sult in the vehicle battery exploding (risk of

serious injury).

Measures if the vehicle is without electrical

power

Please observe the following if the vehicle is

locked and without electrical power:

– Releasing the driver's door manually

ðpage 36, Locking/unlocking the doors man-

ually.

CAUTION

– If the jump leads are not connected correct-

ly this can result in serious damage to the

vehicle's electrical system.

– Releasing boot lid manually ðpage 49, Releas-

ing the boot lid manually.

– Do not use your vehicle to jump-start anoth-

er vehicle. This would cause serious damage

to your vehicle's electrical system.

Introduction

You should not attempt the following steps un-

less you are in possession of the necessary equip-

ment and have the skills required.

Jump-starting the vehicle

If the drive system cannot be activated because

the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged, you can

use another vehicle to jump-start the 12-volt ve-

hicle battery. Suitable jump leads are required.

Both vehicle batteries must be rated at 12 volts.

The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should

not be significantly lower than that of the dis-

charged battery.

Fig. 140 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads

or battery charger

The discharged vehicle battery must be properly

connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

Jump leads

The jump leads must be heavy enough to carry

the starter current. Refer to the details given by

the manufacturer.

Only use jump leads with insulated battery

clamps.

Positive cable – usually red.

Fig. 141 Connecting jump leads

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Negative cable – usually black.

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The terminals for the jump leads are located in

the engine compartment.

which may occur when you disconnect the jump

leads). The headlights must be switched off.

With the engines running, disconnect the leads

in the opposite sequence to how they were con-

nected.

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Please observe the general information on the

vehicle battery ðpage 245.

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Close the cap on the positive terminal.

Contact a qualified workshop without delay and

have the vehicle battery checked.

Preparing a jump-start

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Ensure there is sufficient space between the

two vehicles as otherwise current could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

This would discharge the boosting battery.

Notes on jump starting

If jump starting the vehicle was unsuccessful,

seek professional assistance.

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Switch off all electrical equipment and the igni-

tion.

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Open the bonnet.

WARNING

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Connect the two jump leads in the correct se-

– Jump leads must never be connected direct-

ly to the battery on your vehicle. Always use

the terminals in the engine compartment.

– The non-insulated parts of the battery

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The

jump lead attached to the positive battery

terminal must not touch metal parts of the

vehicle: this can cause short circuits.

– The sealing caps on the battery cells must

not be opened.

quence.

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Connect the jump leads so they have good met-

al-to-metal contact with the battery terminals.

Connecting the positive terminals with the

positive lead (red)

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Open the cap on the positive terminal

ðFig. 140.

1. Connect one end of the positive lead (red) to

the jump-start connection 1 ðFig. 141 on

your vehicle.

2. Connect the other end of the positive lead

(red) to the positive terminal 2 on the pow-

er source.

– Keep sparks, flames and lit cigarettes away

from vehicle batteries: the gases given off

can cause an explosion.

– Position the jump leads in such a way that

they cannot come into contact with any

moving parts in the engine compartment of

the other vehicle.

Connecting the negative terminals with the

negative lead (black)

3. Connect one end of the negative lead (black)

to the negative terminal 3 on the power

source.

4. Connect the other end of the negative lead

(black) to the jump-start connection 4 on

your vehicle.

CAUTION

Please note that the above method of con-

necting the leads is intended for jump-start-

ing your vehicle.

Starting the engine

Towing away

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Start the engine of the vehicle providing the

Introduction

electricity and let it run at idling speed.

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Now start the engine of your vehicle with the

discharged battery.

If the engine fails to start: do not operate the

You should not attempt the following steps un-

less you are in possession of the necessary equip-

ment and have the skills required.

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starter for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for

about 30 seconds and try again.

Switch on the rear window heating on your ve-

Towing requires some experience. Audi recom-

mends contacting a towing service to have the

vehicle taken away.

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hicle (this will dissipate any voltage peaks

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