🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Audi

Model:

Q5

Year:

2008

Platform:

8R

👋 Introduction

Segment:

Compact Luxury SUV / Crossover

Target Audience:

Discerning buyers seeking a blend of luxury, performance, and practicality in an SUV package.

Key Competitors:

BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, Lexus RX, Acura RDX

Platform Sharing:

Shares platform with the Audi A4 (B8 generation) and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Design Philosophy:

Emphasizes Audi's characteristic sharp styling, refined interior, and advanced technology.

User Benefit:

Enables DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics to maintain, diagnose, and repair the Audi Q5 2008 efficiently and accurately, saving time and money.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Market:

Global

Regional Variants:

Covers all major global configurations, including North American, European, and Asian market specifics where applicable.

Estimated Pages:

Refer to specific document; typically 2000-3000 pages for a full factory service manual.

Type:

Factory Service Manual (FSM) / Workshop Manual

Language:

English

Digital Format:

PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Powertrain:

Engine Mechanical, Engine Management (ECU), Fuel System, Ignition System, Exhaust System

Drivetrain:

Automatic Transmission (Tiptronic), Quattro All-Wheel Drive System, Drivetrain Components (Driveshafts, Differentials)

Chassis:

Suspension (Front & Rear), Steering System, Brake System (ABS, ESP)

Electrical:

Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Infotainment System, Lighting, HVAC Controls, Wiring Diagrams, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

Body:

Body Exterior, Interior Trim, Doors, Windows, Seats, Body Repair

Maintenance:

Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, brake pad replacement, spark plug replacement.

Troubleshooting:

Diagnostic procedures for common and complex issues, symptom-based troubleshooting guides, electrical circuit diagnosis.

Repair:

Complete step-by-step repair instructions for all major components and systems, including engine teardown and reassembly, transmission service, suspension overhaul.

Specifications:

Torque specifications, diagnostic data, electrical resistance values, fluid capacities, alignment specifications.

Special Tools:

Identification and usage of specialized tools required for specific repair procedures.

Depth:

Comprehensive, from basic fluid checks to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, including detailed electrical schematics and diagnostic procedures.

📊 Manual Specifications

Quality:

High-resolution PDF with searchable text and vector graphics for sharp diagrams.

Printable:

Printable pages, allowing users to isolate specific procedures for workshop use.

Digital Binding:

N/A (Digital download)

Digital Paper Equivalent:

N/A (Digital download)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Code Common:

2.0 TFSI (CAEB), 3.2 FSI (CALA)

Displacement 2.0T:

1984 cc (2.0 Liters)

Horsepower 2.0T:

211 PS (208 hp) at 5300-6000 rpm

Torque 2.0T:

350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 1500-4200 rpm

Displacement 3.2:

3197 cc (3.2 Liters)

Horsepower 3.2:

270 PS (266 hp) at 6500 rpm

Torque 3.2:

330 Nm (243 lb-ft) at 3250 rpm

Acceleration 0 60 2.0T:

Approx. 7.0 seconds

Acceleration 0 60 3.2:

Approx. 6.4 seconds

Type:

Direct Injection (TFSI), Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection (FSI)

Fuel Requirement 2.0T:

Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 Octane or higher recommended)

Fuel Requirement 3.2:

Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 Octane or higher recommended)

🔧 Transmission

Type 2.0T:

6-speed Manual Transmission (0B3) or 7-speed S tronic (0B5) Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Type 3.2:

6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission (09L) with Audi Drive Select

Availability:

S tronic DCT available on 2.0T models.

AWD System:

Standard Quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential.

Tiptronic Function:

Manual shifting mode available on Tiptronic and S tronic transmissions.

📐 Dimensions

Length:

4629 mm (182.2 in)

Width:

1881 mm (74.1 in) (excluding mirrors)

Height:

1653 mm (65.1 in)

Wheelbase:

2807 mm (110.5 in)

Cargo Volume:

540 liters (19.1 cu ft) with rear seats up, expandable to 1560 liters (55.1 cu ft) with rear seats folded.

Curb Weight 2.0T:

Approx. 1750 kg (3858 lbs)

Curb Weight 3.2:

Approx. 1850 kg (4079 lbs)

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Rollover Resistance:

4/5 stars (due to higher center of gravity typical for SUVs)

Electronic Stability Control:

Standard ESP (Electronic Stability Program) / ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with integrated traction control.

Anti Lock Braking:

Standard ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and Brake Assist.

Airbags:

Front airbags for driver and passenger, front side airbags, and available sideguard curtain airbags.

Seatbelts:

3-point inertia-reel seatbelts with front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters.

💡 Technology Features

System:

Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface) system, typically with a central display screen, CD player, and optional navigation.

Features:

Optional features include rearview camera, Audi parking system advanced, adaptive cruise control (ACC).

Options:

Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and audio streaming, optional AMI (Audi Music Interface) for iPod integration.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe conditions may require shorter intervals.

Air Filter Replacement:

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or as needed based on driving environment.

Cabin Filter Replacement:

Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or annually.

Spark Plug Replacement 2.0T:

Refer to manual; typically around 60,000 miles (96,000 km) for direct-injection engines.

Engine Oil 2.0T:

SAE 5W-30, API SN, ACEA C3. Example: Castrol EDGE Professional OE 5W-30.

Engine Oil 3.2:

SAE 0W-30, API SM/SN, ACEA A3/B4. Example: Castrol EDGE Professional OE 0W-30.

Coolant:

G12 Plus-Plus (G12++) or G13, ethylene glycol-based, pink color. Example: Audi G052180A1.

Transmission Fluid S Tronic:

G 052 512 A2 (for 7-speed wet clutch DCT).

Transmission Fluid Tiptronic:

G 055 005 A2 (for 6-speed automatic).

Brake Fluid:

DOT 4, VW 501 14.

Power Steering Fluid:

Refer to manual, typically CHF 11S or equivalent.

Common Problems:

Oil consumption (particularly in early 2.0T engines), PCV valve failures, water pump leaks, ignition coil failures, timing chain wear (less common on 2.0T early models but a general TFSI concern).

📚 Vehicle History

Audi History:

Audi AG, a German manufacturer of automobiles, known for its luxury vehicles, engineering prowess, and quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Q5 Introduction:

The Q5 was Audi's second SUV offering, introduced for the 2009 model year, though the 2008 designation in the manual likely refers to early production models or pre-production documentation.

First Generation:

This manual covers the first generation of the Audi Q5 (Type 8R), which debuted in 2008.

Manufacturing Location:

Mexico (Audi facility in San José Chiapa)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Award Example:

While specific awards for the 2008 model are limited as it was the debut year, subsequent Q5 models have received accolades for safety, design, and overall execution.