Get Driving dynamics -> All wheel drive (quattro) Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

Driving dynamics

Engine sound

The vehicle will lower at speeds of approximately

22 mph (35 km/h) and below. This function may

only be used temporarily when increased ground

clearance is necessary. It is not intended for long

drives.

The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to

sporty. In the automatic setting, the engine

sound depends on the selected driving program.

Suspension

Note

Adaptive dampers

Applies to: vehicles with suspension control

– Also refer to the information about ground

clearance ðpage 117.

– When transporting the vehicle on a road

carrier, rail carrier, ship carrier, or other car-

rier, it may only be secured at the running

surfaces of the tires (circumference). Secur-

ing the vehicle at the axle components, sus-

pension struts, or towing eyes is not permit-

ted because the pressure in the air suspen-

sion struts can change during transport. The

vehicle might not be secured sufficiently if

this happens.

The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-

trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-

pension will adapt to the driving conditions and

the driving situation. The settings depend on the

selected Audi drive select* mode.

Air suspension

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

The air suspension is an electronically-controlled

suspension and leveling system. The firmness of

the suspension will adapt to the driving condi-

tions and the driving situation. The system balan-

ces out changes in load. The vehicle level will also

adapt gradually to the vehicle speed in order to

reduce the wind resistance at high speeds and in-

crease the ground clearance at low speeds. The

settings depend on the selected Audi drive se-

lect* mode.

Ground clearance

The vehicle height and clearance can be influ-

enced by the following factors:

– Change in temperature

– Change in load

– Change to the Audi drive select* mode

– Lifting and lowering via the air suspension*

– Lower the rear* of the vehicle

Displaying the vehicle level

►

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

WARNING

HICLE > Audi drive select.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no one

gets pinched when the vehicle level is chang-

ing, for example when cleaning the under-

body or the wheel housings.

The filled-in boxes represent the current vehicle

level. The more boxes that are filled in, the high-

er the ground clearance. The box that corre-

sponds with the current vehicle level will flash

while the vehicle is lifting or lowering. The target

level is highlighted in color.

Note

Always make sure there is enough clearance

above and below the vehicle. This is especially

important for entrances with height restric-

tions, for example, before driving into under-

ground garages. You could also scrape the

ground when driving over the edges of curbs

or on steep ramps, which could damage your

vehicle.

Raising the vehicle

►

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

HICLE > Audi drive select.

►

Press Raise to reach the highest vehicle level

and thus the maximum ground clearance.

►

Press Lower to lower the vehicle down again.

The Audi drive select* mode will be changed if

necessary when the vehicle is raised.

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Driving dynamics

There is a malfunction. The driving stability may

be limited and the ground clearance may be low.

See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

Messages

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:



Air suspension: malfunction! You may con-

Steering

tinue driving slowly at max. XXX mph (km/h)

There is a malfunction. Driving stability may be

limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility immediately. Do not

drive faster than the speed stated in the mes-

sage.

Description

Electromechanical steering supports steering

movements by electronically adapting the power

steering depending on the vehicle speed. The set-

tings depend on the selected Audi drive select*

mode.



Air suspension: malfunction! You can contin-

ue driving. Speed limited to max. XXX mph

(km/h)

Dynamic steering

Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering

There is a malfunction. Driving stability may be

limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility immediately. The

maximum speed has been limited.

The driving dynamic and driving stability are in-

creased by the steering ratio based on the speed.

At reduced speeds, steering is direct in order to

provide agile steering behavior and keep the

steering effort as minimal as possible when ma-

neuvering the vehicle. This sets the steering to be

less sensitive at higher speeds in order to provide

improved vehicle control.



Air suspension: malfunction! Safely stop ve-

hicle. Steering and ground clearance limited

There is a malfunction. Do not continue driving.

Secure the vehicle against rolling before exiting

the vehicle ðpage 98. Avoid turning the steering

wheel, because the vehicle ground clearance may

be so low that turning the steering wheel could

result in damage to the wheels and wheel hous-

ings.

Messages

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

 Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle



Suspension: malfunction! You can continue

driving

The power steering may have failed. Adapt your

driving style immediately to compensate for the

fact that it may be more difficult to turn the

steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-

cation as soon as possible. Secure the vehicle

against rolling before exiting the vehicle

ðpage 98. Do not continue driving. See an au-

thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility for assistance.

There is a malfunction. See an authorized Audi

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-

sistance.



Air suspension: vehicle too low. Limited

ground clearance

The vehicle ground clearance is very low. Wait un-

til the air suspension system has restored normal

ground clearance. Have an authorized Audi dealer

or authorized Audi Service Facility repair the mal-

function immediately if the indicator light does

not turn off after a significant period of time.

 Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle

There is a malfunction in the electronic steering

lock. You cannot turn on the ignition. Secure the

vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle

ðpage 98. Do not tow your vehicle because it

cannot be steered. See an authorized Audi dealer

or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance. 



Air suspension: malfunction! Please contact

Service

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