Get Driving information Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

Assist systems

hicle, the brackets may only be replaced

with ones that are the same size and made

of the same material. Do not install any li-

cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles

that do not have factory-installed brackets.

Otherwise, the function of the system could

be impaired.

detected with limitations or may not be de-

tected at all. Always monitor the traffic sit-

uation and the vehicle's surroundings direct-

ly and do not become distracted.

– Sensors may be subject to physical system

limitations. External sources of interfer-

ence, for example from other vehicles, can

impair sensor functionality. The assist sys-

tems may be limited or may not function as

expected.

– The function of the sensors and cameras

may be limited when light and visibility con-

ditions are poor, for example when driving

into a tunnel, when there is glare, or when

there are reflective objects.

Note

– External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in

other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-

sors.

– Obstacles may disappear from the measure-

ment range when approaching them, even if

they were already detected.

– The coverage areas of the sensors ðfig. 107

and cameras ðfig. 108 are schematic repre-

sentations and do not represent a true-to-

scale image of the sensor ranges.

– In some situations, the ability of the sensors

and cameras to detect and display certain

objects may be limited:

– Objects located above the coverage area,

such as bumpers on parked cars, garage

doors that are partially open, or objects

that are hanging

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 322.

– Low obstacles

Locations of the sensors and cameras

– Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, fo-

liage, poles, or fences

– Projecting objects, such as trailer draw

bars

– Objects with certain surfaces and struc-

tures, such as fabric

Tips

– Exterior mirrors equipped with peripheral

cameras must always be folded out fully to

ensure correct functionality. Make sure the

mirrors are folded out fully when driving.

– The sensors and cameras and the areas

around them must not be obstructed or

painted, because this can impair the func-

tion of the systems that depend on them.

Make sure that the sensors and cameras are

free of snow, ice, and other deposits. At-

tachments, stickers, adhesive, paint or simi-

lar objects must not be applied to sensors

or extend into the visual field of the sensors

and cameras.

Fig. 109 Front area: sensors and cameras

Fig. 110 Rear area: sensors and cameras

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– On vehicles that have factory-installed li-

cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-

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Assist systems

Front area

Parking aid menu

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-

ing sensors and cameras may be installed:

– Camera behind the windshield

– Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors

– Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille

– Front and side ultrasonic sensors

– Front radar sensors at the corners of the bump-

er

Rear area

Fig. 111 Center console: parking aids button

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-

ing sensors and cameras may be installed:

In the Parking aid menu, you can turn certain

parking aids on or off or adjust them to your pref-

erences.

– Rearview camera in the luggage compartment

lid

– Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle

– Rear and side ultrasonic sensors

►

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

HICLE > Parking aid, or

►

Press the  button ðfig. 111 in the center

Tips



console and press

in the center display when

– The locations of the sensors may differ

slightly depending on vehicle equipment.

– Some sensors are installed under vehicle

components and cannot be seen from the

outside.

the parking system is active.

You can turn certain systems on/off by pressing

/ or adjust them to your preferences

>

.

Possible settings

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 322.

The possible settings depend on the vehicle

equipment. Some settings are only available via

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and under certain conditions.

– Automatic activation ðpage 175

– Front and rear volume ðpage 176

– Entertainment fader ðpage 176.

– Trailer view ðpage 179

Driver assistance menu

In the Driver assistance menu, you can turn cer-

tain assist systems on or off, or adjust them to

your preferences.

– View ðpage 180

– Rear cross-traffic assist ðpage 181

►

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

HICLE > Driver assistance.

WARNING

You can turn certain systems on/off by pressing

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

>

/ or adjust them to your preferences

.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

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Driving information

The stored speed was exceeded.

Driving information

Speed warning

Camera-based traffic

sign recognition

Description

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

Description

The speed warning system helps to stay below a

specified maximum speed. A warning threshold

can be set in the MMI for this purpose.

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion

Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored

threshold, the speed warning system will provide

an alert using an indicator in the instrument clus-

ter and a warning tone. Once the speed drops be-

low the stored maximum speed, the display will

turn off.

Setting a threshold is recommended if you would

like to be reminded when you reach a certain

maximum speed. Situations where you may want

to do so include driving in a country with a gener-

al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum

speed for winter tires.

Fig. 112 Instrument cluster: traffic sign recognition

The traffic sign recognition shows the traffic

signs detected by the front camera in the instru-

ment cluster display and in the head-up display*.

Data from the navigation system is also included

in the display. Up to three traffic signs can be dis-

played in the instrument cluster at once. The

speed limit that is currently applicable is dis-

played in the status bar. If necessary, it will be

hidden if the system detects that turning right is

prohibited at a red light. The display in the head-

up display* can be turned off ðpage 28.

Tips

Regardless of the speed warning system, you

should always monitor your speed using the

speedometer and make sure you are adhering

to the legal speed limit.

Setting the warning threshold

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

Within the limitations of the system and depend-

ing on the market, speed limit restrictions 1 in

school zones, highways, construction zones, or at

night may be displayed.

You can adjust the warning threshold to your

preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 142. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

Limitations

Possible settings:

The traffic sign recognition is subject to certain

system limitations and may be unavailable or on-

ly partially available in the following situations:

Speed warning – adjust the speed for the warn-

ing threshold.

– When visibility is poor, such as in snow, rain,

fog, or heavy spray

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

– When there is glare, for example from oncom-

ing traffic or the sun

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– When driving at high speeds

– If the camera's visual field ðpage 140 is cov-

ered, for example by dirt or stickers. For infor-

mation on cleaning, see ðpage 290.

/  Manually set (XY) speed limit warning

threshold exceeded

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– If the traffic signs are completely or partially

covered, for example by trees, snow, dirt, or

other vehicles

Traffic sign based speed warning

You can turn visual and audio speed warnings on

or off. The setting that was last used will be used

again after restarting the vehicle.

– If traffic signs do not conform to the standards

– If traffic signs are damaged or bent

– If traffic signs are displayed on sign holders

with electronic signs

Traffic sign-based warning threshold – you can

select a warning threshold. If you exceed this,

then the current detected speed limit will be

shown in the display with an exclamation point

for the duration that it is exceeded and it will

blink for a short time. Additionally, a warning

tone will sound for a short time. The setting will

be saved when restarting.

– If the traffic signs or the roadways have

changed, and the navigation data is no longer

up-to-date

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

– Under some circumstances, traffic sign rec-

ognition may not detect traffic signs correct-

ly or detect them at all. As a result, the sys-

tem may not display the correct speed limit

or any speed limit.

Warning tone when exceeding the speed limit –

you can turn the audio warning tone for exceed-

ing the speed limit on or off. The setting that was

last used will be used again after restarting the

vehicle.

Speed limit change notification tone – you can

turn the audio notification tone for speed limit

changes on or off. The setting that was last used

will be used again after restarting the vehicle.

Tips

– Traffic sign recognition only informs and

warns about speed limits. Depending on the

vehicle equipment, additional driver assis-

tance systems can adjust the vehicle speed.

– The display in the instrument cluster is

based on the units of measurement used for

speed in the country where the vehicle is be-

ing operated. As a result, a display of 50 in

the instrument cluster can mean either mph

or km/h, depending on the country.

Deactivate when using cruise control – you can

turn the visual and audio warnings during active

cruise control on or off. Restarting the vehicle

will reset the setting to the default setting.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion



If

is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the camera-based traffic sign recognition func-

tions may be unavailable or may be limited.

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. The

weather conditions may be too poor or the front

camera may be obstructed. Clean the area in

front of the front camera ðpage 141 and try to

turn the system on again later.

Accessing traffic sign recognition

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab > Traffic signs.

Setting a traffic sign based speed warning

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

You can adjust the speed warning threshold to

your preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 142. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

Possible settings:

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

Traffic sign recognition: currently limited.

– If the next traffic light is less than approximate-

ly 100 feet (30 m) away

See owner's manual

– If the estimated wait time at a red light is less

than four seconds

This message appears if navigation system data

is not available, for example on newly-construct-

ed roads. The speed limit display will be tempo-

rarily limited, which increases the risk of an incor-

rect display.

– If there is no traffic light data available

– If emergency response vehicles or public transit

systems are active

– If traffic lights are in construction zones or be-

ing serviced

No traffic sign information available

– If there are warnings from the camera-based

traffic sign recognition*

Depending on the area, there is no valid naviga-

tion data and no speed limits were detected. This

may also appear if there is a recommended

speed, but no speed limit (for example when

driving on and off the expressway).

– If the camera-based traffic sign recognition* is

malfunctioning or not available

– If the data connection has been interrupted

– If data transmission is deactivated in the priva-

cy settings

Traffic light information

– If the subscription has expired

Description

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

If this is the case, the menu item will be grayed

out or it will not be possible to select it.

WARNING

– When traffic light information is shown, al-

so always pay attention to the traffic situa-

tion, the distance to other vehicles, and the

area around the vehicle. The driver is always

responsible for assessing the traffic situa-

tion.

– Always adapt your speed to the current

weather, road and traffic conditions. The dis-

played information must never cause you to

ignore legal traffic regulations and pose a

safety risk.

Fig. 113 Instrument cluster: traffic light information dis-

play

The traffic light information gives you a speed

recommendation in order to reach the next traf-

fic light when it is green 1 , or it informs you of

the wait time at the next red light 2 . Once traf-

fic light data is available, the traffic light infor-

mation will be displayed in the instrument clus-

ter and in the head-up display*. If the vehicle is in

an area with traffic light information but cannot

receive a traffic light signal, then a gray traffic

light symbol will be displayed 3 .

– Regardless of the traffic light information,

you should always monitor your speed using

the speedometer and make sure you are ad-

hering to the legal speed limit.

– The traffic light information does not adjust

your vehicle's speed to the speed recom-

mendation shown in the display.

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

General information

Traffic light information is subject to system limi-

tations and may be unavailable or only partially

available in the following situations:

Tips

– Traffic light information was only available

in select cities at the time this manual was

published.

– If the permitted speed limit is exceeded

– If driving below a certain speed limit

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– Traffic light information is not available na-

tionwide.

The system could not be configured, for example

due to a network malfunction. Turn off the igni-

tion and shut down the vehicle to restart the sys-

tem. Wait several minutes until the vehicle has

shut down completely and then turn the ignition

back on.

– The functions depend on the navigation da-

ta* being up-to-date and correct identifica-

tion by the traffic sign recognition*.

– Incorrect data from the camera-based traf-

fic sign recognition* or outdated navigation

system* map data may result in missing,

implausible, or incorrect images in the dis-

play.

Function currently unavailable. See owner's

manual

There is a temporary system malfunction. Check

if one or more of the following situations applies

and correct the issue if necessary:

– Certain traffic lights can automatically ad-

just to the current traffic situation. If this

occurs, the display of traffic light informa-

tion can change suddenly.

– Traffic light information is turned off

– Data transmission is deactivated

– The vehicle is not equipped with traffic sign rec-

ognition.

– The traffic signs on the road always take pri-

ority over the display. The driver is always

responsible for adhering to the regulations

applicable in the country where the vehicle

is being operated.

– There is no valid license

– Traffic light information is not available in that

area

– Units of measurement and language set-

tings are displayed based on how they were

set in the MMI system settings ðpage 242.

Driver alert warning

Description

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

Within the limitations of the system, the driver

alert warning informs the driver if a break is

needed.

Turning traffic light information on or off

You can turn the traffic light information on or

off in the Driver assistance menu ðpage 142.

After starting to drive, the driver alert warning

analyzes the driving behavior and uses this data

to assess drowsiness. This assessment is continu-

ously compared with the current driving behav-

ior.

Accessing traffic light information

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab > Traffic signs.

If this comparison suggests that the driver is

drowsy while traveling at speeds of 40 mph (65

km/h) or above, then the system will recommend

a break. This suggestion will be provided by

means of a display in the instrument cluster. If

high levels of drowsiness are detected, there will

also be an audio signal.

Tips

If another tab or another function is selected

in the instrument cluster, the traffic light in-

formation will appear in the status bar on the

instrument cluster.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

System limitations

In the some situations, the system may not be

able to interpret the driver's behavior correctly:

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– At speeds lower than approximately 37 mph

(60 km/h)

Malfunction! See owner's manual

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– At speeds greater than approximately 80 mph

(130 km/h)

Possible settings:

Sensitivity – You can set the sensitivity of the

driver alert warning to High, Medium or Low.

– On curvy roads

– With poor road conditions

– In construction zones

Opening the drowsiness display

– In poor weather conditions

– When driving with a sporty driving style

– If you are distracted

The current drowsiness assessment is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

– If the Lane guidance* is activated

– If the driver starts to sleep or sleeps momen-

tarily

tions tab > Driver state estimat.

If you turn off the system, it will remain off the

next time you turn on the ignition.

Resetting the system

The system will be automatically reset in the fol-

lowing situations:

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

– When you turn off the ignition

– If you unbuckle the driver's safety belt and open

the driver's door

If  is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the driver alert warning functions may be un-

available or may be limited.

– If the vehicle is stationary for some time

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. Try

turning on the system again later.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

– Never drive when you are tired, as this could

increase the risk of an accident. On long

drives, regularly take breaks that are long

enough to provide sufficient rest. The driver

is always responsible for their own driving

capability.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:



Driver alert warning: please take a rest!

High levels of drowsiness have been detected.

Take a break.

Tips

In some situations, the system may interpret

driving maneuvers incorrectly and then rec-

ommend a break based on that incorrect in-

terpretation.



Driver alert warning: rest recommended

Low levels of drowsiness have been detected.

Take a break if possible.

Distraction warning

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

Description

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

Turning the driver alert warning on or off

You can turn the driver alert warning on or off

and adjust its settings in the Driver assistance

menu ðpage 142. When the fatigue warning

system is turned off, a notification will appear in

the instrument cluster. The settings depend on

the vehicle equipment.

The distraction warning will provide an alert if

the system detects that the driver is distracted

from the traffic situation.

The system detects if you are performing opera-

tions while driving that could distract you from

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the traffic situation, such as adjusting the exteri-

or mirrors.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

In this case, the system will prompt you to con-

centrate on the traffic situation starting at low

speeds with a display in the instrument cluster,

as well as with an audio signal if you are very dis-

tracted.

If  is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the distraction warning functions may be unavail-

able or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. Try

turning on the system again later.

System limitations

In some cases, the system may be limited or may

not operate at all:

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

– At speeds lower than approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h)

– If driver distraction is high due to external in-

fluences (such as the traffic situation)

– If driver distraction is high due to operating

equipment that is not part of the vehicle (such

as mobile devices)

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

 Supervision needed. Focus on the road at all

times!

High levels of distraction have been detected.

– If driver distraction is high due to use of the In-

fotainment system

 Supervision needed. Focus on the road at all

times!

WARNING

Low levels of distraction have been detected.

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

Lap timer

Introduction

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

You can record and evaluate lap times with the

lap timer. You can operate the lap timer using the

multifunction steering wheel ðpage 15.

Turning the distraction warning on or off

You can turn the distraction warning on or off

and adjust its settings in the Driver assistance

menu ðpage 142. When the distraction warning

system is turned off, a notification will appear in

the instrument cluster. The settings depend on

the vehicle equipment.

Opening the lap timer

►

Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-

tions tab >  button > Lap times.

An additional indicator will appear in the head-up

display*.

Possible settings:

Sensitivity – You can set the sensitivity of the dis-

traction warning to High, Medium or Low.

WARNING

Your focus should always be on driving your

vehicle safely. As the driver, you have com-

plete responsibility for safety in traffic. To re-

duce the risk of an accident, only use the lap

timer functions in such a way that you always

maintain complete control over your vehicle in

all traffic situations.

If you turn off the system, it will remain off the

next time you turn on the ignition.

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