2026 Audi Q5 LCD Display User Guide
This guide delves into the 2026 Audi Q5 LCD Display, showing the innovative interface, sharp images, and intuitive controls. Understand how display improves the driving experience by providing real-time information, seamless navigation, and smart connectivity.
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Touch displays
Gestures and input
Gesture control for touch displays
- Press the desired function or button.
Opening a context menu
For certain objects, you can open a context menu which is not immediately visible.
- Press and hold an object until the context menu is shown.
Moving objects
Certain objects can be moved, e.g. their position can be changed:
- Press and hold the object and move it to the de-sired position.
- You can create folders with several objects in certain areas by pressing and holding an object and dragging it on top of another one.
Switching between pages
The white bars at the bottom
indicate the position of the current page.
- To switch between pages, swipe to the right/left with one finger.
Scrolling through pages/lists
- To scroll through a page/list, swipe up/down with one finger.
Opening/closing a hidden view
- To open a hidden view, swipe from the edge (e.g. from the top or left edge) of the display towards the centre of the display.
- To close a hidden view, swipe from the centre of the display towards the edge, or press any-where on the display.
Using sliders
- To change the scale of a slider, press the slider and drag it to the desired value, or
- Press on any position on the scale and drag the slider to the desired value.
Changing the view or angle
- Spread two fingers to make an object larger.
- Pinch two fingers together to make an object smaller.
- Use two fingers to turn an object.
- Swipe up/down with two fingers to tilt a 3D view.
Entering text on touch displays
You can enter letters, numbers and characters in entry fields, e.g. to find an address in the naviga-tion system. You can enter characters or words using the keyboard, handwriting recognition or speech recognition.
Overview of keyboard symbols
- Applies to on-screen keyboard: You can enter text by pressing the keys on the on-screen key-board. In certain contexts, you can also swipe your finger over the letters1).
- Applies to handwriting recognition: Text can be entered by simply writing with your finger in the entry area. You can write individual charac-ters one over the other or one after the other without having to lift your finger from the screen. When you have finished, the system will interpret what you have written.
- Applies to on-screen keyboard with diacritical marks: To enter diacritical marks (e.g. â, ç, ñ, ö), press and hold the appropriate character and select the desired diacritical mark.
- Applies to handwriting recognition: To enter a space, draw a line from left to right1) in the en-try area.
- To select the position where the text is entered, press within the entry field at the desired posi-tion. You can adjust the position even more pre-cisely using the slider 2) displayed on the screen.
- To delete a single character, press or
- Applies to handwriting recognition: Draw a line from right to left1) in the entry area.
- To delete more than one character, press and hold.
Information on path descriptions
The path descriptions in the Owner’s Manual show you how to open the app you require along with its settings and functions.
Menus or symbols in the path description that are shown in brackets, e.g., are optional menu items which do not need to be selected in all systems.
Example of a path description
- Select: > Car > More > Steering wheel but-ton.
Using a path description
- The first part of the path indicates which dis-play is to be used. If the path description does not specify a particular display (e.g. “Se-lect: …”), it primarily applies to the centre dis-play and may also apply to the passenger dis-play. If the path description specifies a display, it only applies to this display.
- Press in the direct access panel. The app overview will appear.
- Select the specified app in the app overview (Car in this example). If the Car app is not dis-played, swipe up/down with one finger until it appears.
- In an app, the next element of the path descrip-tion may be in a list or in the tab area. In this example, the More menu is in the tab area.
- Press More.
- If Steering wheel button is not displayed, swipe up/down with one finger until it appears.
- Press Steering wheel button.
Overview of displays on Multi Media Interface
Introduction
You can display and operate different infotain-ment and vehicle functions using the touch func-tion of the Multi Media Interface (MMI).
Setup wizard
After switching on the system for the first time, you can use the wizard to set up your vehicle, e.g. to select the desired system language and con-figure the privacy settings.
Order of lists
Certain lists, such as the radio station list, are ar-ranged alphabetically. Lists with messages or current notifications are arranged by date.
Notes on traffic safety
Certain functions are not available while the vehi-cle is in motion. In addition, Audi recommends that certain infotainment functions should not be used unless the vehicle is stationary, e.g. en-tering a destination or connecting a mobile de-vice. Always be prepared to stop operating the in-fotainment system in the interest of your own safety and that of other road users.
WARNING
- Only operate the infotainment system when the road, traffic, visibility and weather con-ditions allow you to do so safely and when you can maintain proper control of your ve-hicle – risk of accident!
- The same applies when operating your mo-bile device via the MMI. Do not let visual/acoustic signals from a mobile device dis-tract your attention from the road – risk of accident!
Centre display user interface
- Display area
Possible displays in the display area:- Overview pages
- App overview
- App content
- Air conditioner control bar
The air conditioner control bar is always visible, even if the display is switched off. - Status bar
The status bar displays various pieces of informa-tion on the vehicle and connected devices, such as the connection status of a mobile phone or whether there is a driver message in the notifica-tion centre. - Direct access panel
You can add several apps of your choice from the app overview to the direct access panel. The ob-jects cannot be moved.- To add an app to the direct access panel, drag it from the app overview to the direct access pan-el.
- Tab area in an app
A tab area may be shown at the top of an app. The different objects in the tab area are used to navigate within the app.
Hidden views on the centre display
The hidden views are not always visible on the centre display and can be opened via gesture con-trol. Hidden views include the quick access bar and the notification centre.
Opening/closing a hidden view via gesture
- To open the quick access bar, swipe from the side edge (e.g. from the left edge) of the dis-play towards the centre.
- To open the notification centre, swipe from the top edge of the display towards the centre.
- To close a hidden view, swipe from the edge of the display towards the centre.
Quick access bar
The quick access bar contains a selection of func-tions and apps that can be accessed directly. The order of the objects can be customised.
Notification centre
Incoming notifications are hidden after a certain period and stored in the notification centre. A corresponding notification symbol appears on the side.
- To delete a notification from the notification centre, drag it to the edge of the screen.
Goodbye screen on the centre display
The goodbye screen is shown on the centre dis-play before you leave the vehicle. It displays a range of settings that you can change before you get out of the vehicle.
- To show the goodbye screen, park the vehicle safely and press the START STOP button.
MMI passenger display user interface
- Display area
Possible displays in the display area:- Overview page
- App overview
- App content
- Direct access panel
You can add several apps of your choice from the app overview to the direct access panel. The objects cannot be moved. - Tab area in an app
A tab area may be shown at the top of an app. The different objects in the tab area are used to navigate within the app.
Overview of MMI symbols
The symbols below allow you to control standard functions. These symbols may appear in all apps in the appropriate context.
Overview of symbols and functions in the quick access bar
The following table shows the functions that may be available in the quick access bar:
Overview of status bar symbols
The following table shows the symbols that may be shown in the status bar:
Using and customising the MMI
Adjusting the audio and system volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or system message (e.g. from the Audi assistant) while it is being played.
Adjusting the volume using the MMI control dial
- To turn the volume up or down, turn the MMI control dial clockwise or anti-clockwise.
- To mute the sound, press the MMI control dial.
Adjusting the volume using the multi-function steering wheel
- To turn the volume up or down, press the button.
- To mute the sound, press the button.
WARNING
The audio system volume should be set at a level which enables you to hear external sig-nals (such as the sirens of police and emer-gency vehicles) clearly – failure to do so could result in an accident.
Changing the track/station
Changing the track/station using the MMI control dial
- To select the previous or next track/station, briefly push the MMI control dial to the left or right.
Changing the track/station using the multi-function steering wheel
- To select the previous or next track/station, press the button.
Operating a function via the steering wheel button
The button on the multi-function steering wheel can be used to operate a specific MMI func-tion. You can select the function it accesses from a pre-defined list.
- To use the function that is currently program-med, press the button.
- To find out which function is currently program-med or to change the function, press and hold the button, or
- Select: > Car > More > Steering wheel but-ton.
- Select a different function if desired.
Starting up/shutting down or restarting the MMI system
Starting up/shutting down the MMI system
- To shut down the MMI system, press and hold the MMI control dial until all the infotainment functions are shut down.
- To start up the MMI system, press the MMI con-trol dial.
Restarting the MMI system
- Press and hold the MMI control dial for at least ten seconds.
Switching the displays on/off
Switching the centre display on/off
- To switch the centre display off, press and hold the MMI control dial for approximately two sec-onds.
- Press Switch off display.
- Touch the centre display to switch it on.
Switching the MMI passenger display on/off
- To switch the MMI passenger display off, press on the MMI passenger display and select Passenger display off, or
- Press and hold the MMI control dial for approx. 2 seconds and select the following on the cen-tre display: Passenger display off > Switch off.
- To switch the MMI passenger display on, touch the MMI passenger display, or
- Press and hold the MMI control dial for approx. 2 seconds and select the following on the cen-tre display: Passenger display on.
Switching the standby design for the MMI passenger display on/off
The passenger display has a standby mode. Only a screensaver is displayed in this mode. You can change the screensaver in the Car menu
- To switch the standby design on, press and select Standby design on, or
- Press and hold the MMI control dial for approx. 2 seconds and select the following on the cen-tre display: Passenger display off > Standby design.
- To switch the standby design off, touch the MMI passenger display.
Customising the MMI system
Certain objects on the MMI can be customised. For example, some objects can be moved and context menus can be opened.
- To move an object, press and hold the object and drag it to the desired position.
- To open the context menu for a particular ob-ject, press and hold the object.
Customisation options
Depending on the area/object, you may be able to make the following customisations:
- You can arrange the apps in the app overview and the direct access panel in any order.
- In the app overview, you can delete downloaded apps via the context menu.
- You can create, rename and delete folders with multiple apps in the app overview.
- You can rearrange the information boxes on the overview pages or change the content of the in-formation boxes via the context menu.
Creating and managing folders
- To create a folder, press and hold an object and drag it onto another object.
- To rename a folder, open the folder and press the name. Enter the desired name.
There is a context menu for each folder and the objects it contains. You can use this menu to re-move individual objects from the folder or to de-lete the entire folder.
Changing the brightness of the MMI
You can change the brightness of the MMI in the Car menu
Using accessibility functions on the MMI
The accessibility functions on the MMI can make it easier to use the system. Depending on the ve-hicle’s equipment, the following accessibility functions may be available:
- Subtitles
- High-contrast text
- Magnification
You can download additional accessibility func-tions from the digital store.
Changing the accessibility function settings on the MMI
Select: > Settings > Accessibility.
You can switch certain functions on/off by press-ing
or change their settings by pressing > .
CAUTION
Please observe the information on Audi con-nect, particularly with regard to connection costs in Information on Audi connect
Opening the Car menu
You can switch certain functions on/off or adjust the vehicle settings in the Car menu. The availa-ble settings depend on the country and the equipment fitted in the vehicle.
- Select: > Car, or
- Open the quick access bar on the centre display and press
You can switch certain functions on/off by press-ing
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