Get Lights and vision -> Windshield wipers(wipers) Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

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0 – Deactivates all adjustment functions.

Instrument illumination

 /  – Selects the left or right exterior mirror.

To adjust the mirror glass in a mirror, press the

knob in the desired direction.

 – Heats the mirror glass depending on the

outside temperature.

 – Folds the exterior mirrors in*. To fold the

mirrors out, turn the knob to one of the other po-

sitions. In the MMI, you can select if the mirrors

fold in automatically when you lock the vehicle

ðpage 36.

Fig. 48 Light switch: instrument illumination

 – You can adjust the background brightness of

the instruments and display illumination.

Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt

function*

►

Press the knob 1 to release it.

Turn the knob toward "-" or "+" to reduce or in-

Requirement: the knob must be in the position

for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.

►

crease the brightness.

Press the knob again to return it to its original

position.

The mirror surfaces tilt slightly when reverse

gear is selected to provide a better view, for ex-

ample of the edge of the curb.

►

You can adjust the mirror surface by turning the

knob in the desired direction.

Tips

Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-

ment illumination (needles and gauges) may

turn on when the lights are off and the igni-

tion is turned on. The illumination for the

gauges reduces automatically and eventually

turns off as brightness outside increases. This

function reminds the driver to turn the low

beams on at the appropriate time.

The mirror moves from the reversing position

back to the original position:

– When you turn off the ignition

– When you drive forward at speeds faster than 9

mph (15 km/h).

– When the knob is no longer in the position for

the front passenger exterior mirror

Vision

WARNING

Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)

enlarge the field of vision. However, they

make objects in the mirror appear smaller and

farther away. When using these mirrors to es-

timate your distance to vehicles behind you

when changing lanes, you could estimate in-

correctly, which increases the risk of an acci-

dent.

Adjusting exterior mirrors

Note

– Applies to: vehicles with power folding exte-

rior mirrors: If the mirror housing was

Fig. 49 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors

moved by outside forces (such as an impact

when maneuvering), you must use the pow-

er folding function to fold the mirror all the

►

Turn the knob in the driver's door to the desired

position:

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way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise

when they latch into place. The mirror hous-

ing must not be moved back into place by

hand because this could impair the function

of the mirror mechanism.

– If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with

the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty

of clean water for at least 15 minutes and

then seek medical attention.

– If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with

the skin, flush the affected area with clean

water for at least 15 minutes, and then

clean with soap and water and seek medical

attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes

thoroughly before wearing again.

– Applies to: vehicles without power folding

exterior mirrors: If the mirror housing was

moved by outside forces (such as an impact

when maneuvering), you must move it back

into place by hand.

– If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car

wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in

to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.

Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*

by hand. Only fold them in and out using

the power controls.

– If the fluid was swallowed and the person is

conscious, flush the mouth with water for at

least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting

unless this is recommended by medical pro-

fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-

ately.

Tips

Note

If the power adjusting function malfunctions,

the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by

pressing on the edge of it by hand.

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-

ror glass. This liquid damages plastic surfaces

and paint. Clean this liquid as quickly as possi-

ble, for example with a wet sponge.

Dimming the mirrors

Manual dimming rearview mirror

Tips

►

Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

– If the light reaching the rearview mirror is

obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror

will not function correctly,

Automatic dimming rearview mirror

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

►

The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati-

– The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim

when the interior lighting is turned on or

the reverse gear is selected.

cally when light shines on them, for example

from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

WARNING

Sun visors

Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming mirrors

– Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken

mirror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin,

eyes and respiratory system. If there is con-

tact with the fluid, flush immediately with

plenty of water. Seek medical attention if

necessary.

– Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-

lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-

ways, especially in people with asthma or

other respiratory conditions. Take deep

breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-

cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the

doors and windows as wide as possible.

Fig. 50 Roof headliner: sun visor

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Sun visor

The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets

and turned toward the doors 1 .

They can also be moved back and forth length-

wise in this position.

Vanity mirror

The mirror light turns on when the cover over the

vanity mirror 2 opens.

Fig. 53 Lever: rear window wiper

►

Move the lever  to the corresponding posi-

Sunshade

Applies to: vehicles with sunshade

tion:

0 Windshield wipers off

1 Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-

shield wipers turn on once the vehicle speed ex-

ceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is

raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-

sor that is set (switch 6 to the right), the earlier

the windshield wipers respond to moisture on

the windshield. You can deactivate the rain sen-

sor mode, which turns on intermittent mode. In

intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval

time using the switch 6 .

Fig. 51 Rear door: sunshade

Rear door sunshade

►

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

►

Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-

VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.

tainer on the upper door frame ðfig. 51.

2 Slow wiping

3 Fast wiping

Windshield wipers

4 Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-

tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping

to fast wiping.

Turning on the windshield wipers

5 Clean the windshield . The number of wipes

and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is

held in position 5 .

The wipers wipe one time after several seconds

while driving to remove water droplets. You can

turn off this function by moving the lever to posi-

tion 5 within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The

afterwipe function is reactivated the next time

you turn on the ignition.

Fig. 52 Lever: windshield wipers

If you hold the lever in position 5 for longer

than half a second, the edge wiping feature will

be activated. This moves the windshield wipers

closer to the edge of the windshield and per-

forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that

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results from the wiping process from the edge of

the windshield. The function is available when

driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).

turning on unintentionally and causing

damage to the windshield wiper system.

Tips

The headlight washer system* operates only

when the low beam headlights are on. If you

move the lever into position 5 , the headlights

will be cleaned at regular intervals.

– The windshield wipers turn off when the ig-

nition is turned off. You can activate the

windshield wipers after the ignition is

turned on again by moving the lever to any

position. The single wipe function (lever in

position 4 ) also functions when the igni-

tion is turned off.

7 Wipe the rear window . The number of

wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-

ment.

– Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result

in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor

function. Check your windshield wiper

blades regularly.

The rear wiper automatically turns on when the

reverse gear is selected and the front windshield

wipers are on and running.

8 Clean the rear window . The number of

wipes depends on how long the lever is held in

position 8 .

– When stopping temporarily, such as at a

traffic light, the speed of the windshield

wipers automatically reduces by one level.

This may also clean the rearview camera, depend-

ing on the vehicle equipment.

Cleaning/changing wiper blades

WARNING

– The rain sensor is only intended to assist the

driver. The driver may still need to turn the

wipers on manually depending on visibility

conditions.

– The windshield must not be treated with

water-repelling windshield coating agents.

Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-

ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,

these coatings can cause increased glare,

which increases the risk of an accident. They

can also cause wiper blade chatter.

– Properly functioning windshield wiper

blades are required for a clear view and safe

driving ðpage 60, Cleaning/changing wip-

er blades.

Fig. 54 Windshield wipers: replacing the wiper blades

Wiper blade replacement position

►

Turn off the ignition and hold the windshield

wiper lever in position 4 ðpage 59, fig. 52 un-

til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper

blade replacement position.

►

To bring the windshield wipers into the normal

position, turn on the ignition and hold the lever

in position 4 until the windshield wipers go

back to the original position, or drive faster

than 8 mph (12 km/h).

Note

– If there is frost, make sure the windshield

wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-

shield. Turning on the windshield wipers

when the blades are frozen to the wind-

shield can damage the wiper blades.

You can also turn the wiper blade replacement

position on or off in the MMI:

►

Turn the windshield wipers off (position

– Prior to using a car wash, the windshield

wiper system must be turned off (lever in

position 0 ). This prevents the wipers from

ðpage 59, fig. 52).

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