Audi Q5   Controls   Automatic gearbox  S tronic®
The gearbox switches to the back-up programme if a fault should occur in the control system.
Gearbox malfunction! You can continue driving
You can continue driving. Take your vehicle to a qualified workshop at the next available opportunity.
Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving (limited functionality)
  • The programme will only move into certain gears.
  • The engine cannot be started again after it is switched off.
The vehicle may be damaged if you continue driving, so please obtain professional assistance.
Gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear (you can continue driving)
  • The programme will only move into certain gears; it is no longer possible to use reverse gear.
  • The engine cannot be started again after it is switched off.
The vehicle may be damaged if you continue driving, so please obtain professional assistance.
Caution!
If the gearbox should ever switch into the back-up programme you should take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible.