Procedures

2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION Procedures






Automatic-Dimming Function, Switching On and Off

Switching On and Off

- Press the button quickly (less than 3 seconds) - 1 - to switch the automatic dimming function on or off.






Automatic dimming "ON": the lamp in the display - 2 - comes on.

Automatic dimming "OFF": the lamp in the display - 2 - goes out.

Automatic dimming function is activated each time ignition is switched on.

If the automatic dimming function is deactivated, the function is also deactivated on the exterior rearview mirror.

In dimming mode, mirror surface lights up when interior lights are switched on or reverse gear is engaged.

Note that the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function can only work properly if the rear window sun shade is raised.

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