Audi Q5   Controls   Heating and cooling  Automatic air conditioner
Applies to vehicles: with automatic air conditioner
Air conditioner controls
Fig. 1 Air conditioner controls
The controls for the air conditioner at a glance.
The functions can be regulated by turning the rotary control and are switched on and off by briefly pressing the buttons. The LEDs in the buttons light up when the function is switched on.
Button(s)
 Function
 Page
OFF
 Switching on and off
 Link
AUTO
 Automatic mode
 Link
Rotary control1)
 Temperature selection
 Link

 Blower
 Link

 Air recirculation mode
 Link

 Air distribution
 Link

 Defrosting windows
 Link

 Heated rear window
 Link
AC
 Switching air cooling on/off
 Link

 Seat heating
 Link
Note
The grille on the control console Fig. 1 must be kept free. Please ensure that it is not covered by stickers or similar, as the temperature sensors are located behind the grille.
1) The rotary control is also used to adjust the blower speed, air distribution and seat heating.