adblue AUDI Q7 2013 Owner´s Manual

For example, the symbol II appears in the
display, indicating low windsh ield washer flu­
id level. The follow ing message also appears:
Pl eas e refill w asher fl uid
The driver message disappears after a few
seconds. The driver message can be displayed
again by briefly pressi ng the
!CH ECK I button.
Red symbols
A red symbol means DANGER.
Fig . 25 Disp lay: engin e coola nt l eve l wa rnin g ( pri ority
1)
• Pull off the road .
• Stop the veh icle.
• Turn off the engine .
• Check the ma lfunctioning system. Contact
your authorized Aud i dea ler or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
Red symbols indicate a priority 1 ma lfunction
- Danger!
W ith a pr iority 1 malfunction, a large symbol
appears in the center area of the display
¢ fig. 25. When the symbol appears , three
warning tones sound in succession . T he sym­
bol co nti nues to bli nk until the ma lf u nct ion
has been repaired.
I f there are
more than one priority 1 ma lfunc­
tions, the symbols appear one after the other
for about 2 seconds.
An addit ional driver message can also be d is­
p layed by briefly pressing the
I C HECK ! button.
T he red symbols mean :
Driver inform ation di spl ay 31
Alternato r malfunction
¢ page 31
USA model s: Brake system
malfunction
¢page32
Canad a mo dels: Brake sys­
tem malfunction
¢ page 32
Engine coolant level too
low/engine coolant temper­
ature too high
¢ page32
Engine o il pressu re too low
¢ page33
Refill Ad Blue*
¢page 261
AdBlue malfunction*
¢page261
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(D Tips
Faulty steering
¢page33
Fa ulty ignition swi tch
¢ page34
- If the warning/indicator light 1111 (USA
models)/ . (Canada models) in the in­
strument cluster flashes, there is a brake
system malfunction . By pressing the
!CHECK I button, you can bring up a dr iver
message which exp lains the malfunction
in more detail. Please note
¢ page 32 .
-Speed warnings threshold 1. (USA
mode ls)/ . (Canada mode ls) and
t hreshold 2. (USA models)/ . (Cana­
da mode ls) a re a lso shown as red sym­
bols. The warning is a lways shown as a
small symbol in the upper area of the
display ¢
page 28.
0 Alternator malfunction
If the . symbol in the instrument panel dis­
play flashes, then there is a malfunction in the
alternato r or the veh icle elect ron ics . A war n-
ing to the drive r will appear, too . The driver .,.

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AdBlue ,/'
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Low fuel level
¢page 35
Refill Ad Blue*
¢page261
AdBlue malfunction*
¢poge261
Battery voltage
¢page36
Worn brake pads ¢page36
Dynamic headlight range
control defective
¢page36
Check engine oil level
¢poge36
Engine oil sensor malfunc­
tion ¢poge36
Engine speed limitation*
¢page36
Diesel particulate filter*
clogged
¢poge37
Adaptive light* defective
¢poge37
Ignition lock malfunction
¢poge37
Windshield wiper defective
¢poge37
-Tire pressure monitoring
system
Loss of air pressure
¢poge299
Tire pressure monitoring
system
System not available
¢poge299
Driver information display 35
Battery in remote control
key
¢page39
Automatic transmission
malfunction
¢ page 141
...?c, Key not in vehicle
Applies to vehicles: with Convenience key
I!! Key not in vehicle
This reminder appears along with the I!! sym­
bol if the master key is removed from the
ve­
hicle with the engine running. It is intended
to remind you (e.g . when chang ing drivers)
not to continue the journey without the mas­
ter key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle,
you cannot switch off the ignit ion after stop­
ping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again. What is more, you cannot lock
the vehicle from the outside.
@. D Light/rain sensor defective
E;I Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers
defective
If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has
failed. For safety reasons the low beams are
turned on permanently with the switch in
AU­
TO. However, you can continue to turn the
lights on and off using the light switch. In the
case of a defect in the rain sensor, the wind ­
shield wiper lever functions are still available.
Have the light/rain sensor checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Audi dealer .
c)3 Windshield washer fluid level too low
~ Please refill washer fluid
If the symbol illumina tes, add windshield
washer fluid to the washer system and also to
the headlight washer system
¢ page 2 79.
Eli) Fuel supply too low
II) Please refuel

Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand
You can open the fuel filler flap by hand if the
power locking system should fail.
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Fig . 236 Luggage compartment: Prying cover open
Fi g. 237 Luggage compartment: Emergency opening
of fuel filler flap
.. Remove the right-side trim panel with the
aid of a screwdriver ¢
fig. 236.
.. Pull the loop down in the direction of the ar­
row to unlock the fuel f iller flap ¢
fig. 237.
Selective catalytic
reduction
General information
App lies to vehicles : with diesel engine
On vehicles w ith select ive catalytic reduction,
an urea solut ion (Ad Blue ®) is injected into the
exhaust system befo re a nitrogen oxide cata­
lytic converter to reduce nitrogen em iss ions.
The AdBlue is stored in a separate tank in the
veh icle. The AdBlue usage accounts for ap­
p rox imately 0.5% to 1.2% of the diese l fuel
that is used. The Ad Blue tank capaci ty is ap ­
pr ox ima tely 6 gallons (23 liters).
You must refill the Ad Blue or have it refilled
by your authorized A udi dealer or qualified
wo rkshop as soon as the Ad Bl ue refill mes-
Fu el suppl y and filli ng your fuel t ank 261
sage appears in the instrument cluster
¢ page 262.
A WARNING
Failure to heed AdBlue refill info rmation in
the instrument cluster can prevent the ve­ hi cle from be ing started and dr iven. If the
vehicle cannot be driven and a n emerge ncy
a rises, pe rsonal injury can occur.
- Always have the AdBlue tank refilled well
befo re the tank runs dry .
(D Tips
- The instrument cluster d isp lay ind icates
the distance remain ing that can be driv­
en ¢
page 261. If the Ad B lue tank is
completely empty, the engine will not
start again afte r the ignit ion is switched
off.
- Ad Blue is req uired by law to operate th is
veh icl e.
- Ad Blue ® is a registered trademark of the
Registe red Automobile Association (Ve r­
band de r Automob ilindustrie e.
V. -
VOA) .
Indicator in the instrument cluster
display
Appl ies to vehicles: wit h diesel eng ine
The display indica tes if the Ad Blue level is low
or if it was filled incorrectly.
Fi g. 2 38 Instr ument cluste r: indicator in t he d isplay
AdBlue level low
You w ill be informed if t he AdB lue in the tank
drops below a certain level.
Ad Blue /9 1500 mi (2400 km) R efill
AdBlue. See owner 's manual

262 Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
This indicator appears when there is only
enough Ad B lue left to drive the distance indi­
cated in the driver information system. Please
add Ad Blue.
Ad Bluel~ 600 mi (1000 km) Refill
AdBlue! No restart in 600 miles (1000 km)!
See owner's manual
This indicato r appears when there is only
enough Ad B lue left to drive the distance indi ­
cated in the driver information system. Please
add Ad B lue. Otherw ise the eng ine will not
start again if you stop it once the distance in­
d icated has been driven.
Refill Ad Blue! No
restart! See owner's manual
This message appears when the AdBlue tank
i s empty . Please add AdBlue. Otherwise you
will not be able to start the engine again once
you stop it.
When the minimum AdB lue leve l has been
reached, you must add Ad Blue ¢
page 262.
¢111ij Filling incorrectly
If the Ad B lue tank was filled with a diffe rent
f luid than Ad Blue and the system detects that
it is incorrect, a message w ill appear.
AdBlue ,/ 600 mi (1000 km) Ad Blue!
No re start in 600 miles (1000 km)! See own·
er's manual
This message appears when it is only poss ible
to drive the distance indicated in the dr iver in­
formation system . Drive to the nearest quali­
fied workshop to have the malfunction re-
pa ired . Otherwise the engine will not start
a ga in if you stop it once the distance indicated
has been driven.
AdBlue: system
fault. No restart! See owner's manual
This message appears if the system detects it
was filled incorrectly . Drive immed iate ly to
the nearest qualified workshop to have the
malfunction repaired. Otherwise you will not
be able to start the engine again once you
stop it.
Filling AdBlue
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
A special refill bottle must be used to fill the
AdBlue .
Fig. 239 Right rear veh icle s ide: removing t he AdB lue
cap
Fig. 240 AdB lu e fille r tube: insert ing the refill bott le
The Ad Blue filler tube is located near the die­
sel filler tube. Always add 1 gallon (3.8 liters)
of Ad Blue (two bottles) . This is the minimum
amount required to ensure the system detects
the refilling and to start the engine .
Opening the filler tube and adding
AdBlue
Requirement: The request to add Ad Blue must
appear in the instrument cluster display.
.,. Switch the ignition off.
.,. Open the tank cover¢
page 259.
.,. Tu rn the cap counterclockwise with the lug
w rench from the vehicle tool kit to remove it
¢fig. 239.
.,. Remove the cap from the refill bottle.
.,. Position the refill bottle on the filler tube
and turn the bottle clockwise until it stops
turning @¢
fig. 240.
.,. Press lightly against the bottom of the bot-
tle @to empty it . Continue pressing the ..,.

bottom of the bottle until it is empty or
until fluid stops f lowing into the tank.
~ Turn the bott le to the left without press ing
on the bottom.
Closing the filler tube
~ Turn the cap clockwise on the filler tube
with the lug wrench until you hear it tighten
completely.
~ Close the tank cover .
After filling
The vehicle must be driven . The system may
take up to two minutes to detect that the
Ad B lue has been filled.
~ If there was no AdBlue left in the tank and a
range of
O mi (0 km ) was displayed in the
instrument cluster, switch the ignition on
for about 15 seconds before starting the en­
gine .
.&_ WARNING
Ad Blue can irritate the skin, eyes and res­
piratory system. If there is contact with
the fluid, flush immediately with plenty of
water . Consult a physician if necessary .
(D Note
-Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any
additives with the Ad Blue and do not di­
lute it with water .
- Ad Blue is not a diesel additive. Do not
add it to the diesel tank. If Ad Blue is
mixed w ith diesel fuel, it can lead to
damage to the eng ine and the Ad Blue
tank system . The Limited New Vehicle
Warranty does not cover such damage.
- AdBlue attacks surfaces such as painted
vehicle components, plast ic and carpet.
Remove the fluid as quick ly as possible
with a damp cloth and plenty of cold wa­
ter . If the AdBlue has already crystal­
lized, use warm water and a sponge.
AdBlue residue that is not removed w ill
crystall ize and can damage the affected
surface .
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank 263
-Do not store the refill bottle in the vehi ­
cle . If it leaks, the escaping Ad Blue could
damage the vehicle interior.
- Do not allow Ad Blue to come into con­
tact with clothing . If there is contact
with the fluid, flush immediate ly with
plenty of water .
(1) Tips
-Yo u can obtain refill bottles from any au­
thorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop .
- Follow the Ad Blue manufacturer's in­
struct ions for usage and storage. •
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312 Fuses and bulb s
Right luggage compartment fuse assignment
0
Fig. 272 Rig ht luggage compartment: fuse panel with plastic clip
Fus e pa nel @ (bl ac k)
1 15
2 AdBlue heater 30
3 Fuel filler door detection
5 Parking system
Intelligent power module con-
6 venience 2
15
(right side of vehicle)
Inte lligent power module con-
7 venience 2 15
(left side of vehicle)
1 9
Luggage compartment electri-
20
cal outlet
Inte lligent power module con-
10 venience 1 20
(right side of vehicle)
11 Convenience control module 15 Intelligent power module con-
12 venience 1
30
(left side of vehicle)
Fuse pa nel © (red )
1 Radio
7,5/3
0
3 Digital Signal Processing (DSP)/
30
BOSE amplifier
4 Bang & O lufsen amplifier 30
5 Ride height adjustment
15
No. Consumer
6 Soft close
7 Power rear lid
8 Power rear lid
9 Trailer hitch
10 Trailer hitch (left side of vehicle)
-
11 Trailer hitch (right side of vehi-
20
cle)
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Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you .
It is becoming increasingly more and more
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in
many cases, other parts of the car must first
be removed befo re you are able to get to the
bulb. This applies especially to the light bulbs
in the front of your car which yo u can only
reach through the engine compartment.
Sheet metal and bu lb holders can have sharp
edges that can cause se rious cuts, and pa rts
must be correctly taken apart and then prop­
erly put back together to help prevent break­
age of parts and long term damage from wa­
ter that can enter housings that have not been
properly re sea led.
Ill-

330 Index
A
Accessories
Adaptive A ir Suspension .... ... .. .. .. .
Cargo mode in the MMI .... .. .. .. .. . 327
155
160
Controls ...................... .. . 155
D .. escnpt 1on ... ........... .. .. .... .
H igh level . ............. ... .. .... .
Highway leve l .... ..... ... .. .. .... .
Instrument cluster display ... ... ... .
Jacking mode when changing a flat tire
Low level ................ .... .... . 155
155
155
158
159
155
Normal level ............. .... .... . 155
Segment display ........... .. .. ... 157
Sett ing the driving modes . ... .. .. .. . 157
Trailer towing mode ....... .... .... . 159
Using switch for cargo mode ...... ... 160
Warn ing/ indicator lights ..... .. .... .. 17
Adaptive cruise control .......... .. .. . 113
Changing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7
C leaning senso rs .. ....... .. .. .. ... 247
Dr iver info rmation .......... .. .... . 120
Driver intervention prompt . .. .. .. .. . 124
Driving in traffic ................... 114
Driving program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Open road .. ............. .. .. .. .. . 114
Override 114
Request for dr iver to assume control . . 114
Save speed ................. ... .. . 116
Setting distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Settings ... ............. .. .. .. .. . 124
Sett ing t ime interval .......... .... . 118
Specia l dr iv ing s ituations .. .. .. ..... 125
Status messages ........ ... .. .... . 122
Switching on and off ..... ... .. .... . 116
System limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Temporarily turning off .... .. .. .. .. . 118
warn ing/indicator lights ..... .. .... . 121
Adaptive light .......... ... ... ..... .. 59
defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
AdBlue .. .. .. ............. ........ .
261
Filling 262
Messages in the instrument cluster dis-
p lay .. ... ....... ....... ... .. .... .
261
Adding
Engine coolant ... ............ .... .
273
Engine oil 270
Windsh ield washer fluid ........ .... 279
Additional accessor ies
Additives Engine oil
Adjusting 327
270
Instrument cluster illumination .. .. .. . 13
Steering column electrically ..... .. .. 103
Steering column manually .. .. ... ... 103
Adjusting front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Airbag
Warning/ind icator lights ........ .. .. .
16
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184, 201
Advanced Airbag System ..... ... .. .. 188
Advanced Airbag System components . 191
Care .. .... .... .. ............. .... 198
Children .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. 206
Child restraints ... .............. ... 207
Components (front airbags) ......... 191
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat ........ .. ..
186
Disposal .. .... .. ... .......... .... 198
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 189
How do the front airbags work? ...... 193
How many a irbags does my vehicle
have? ....... ... .. .............. .
191
How the Advanced Airbag System com-
ponents work togethe r ......... ....
192
Important things to know ........ ... 184
Indicator light ... ............ .... . 195
Monitoring .... .. .......... ... .... 195
PASS ENGER AIR BAG OFF light . .. .. .. 195
Repairs ... .... .. .. ........... .... 198
Safety instructions ............... .. 197
Side airbags . .. .. .......... ...... . 199
Side curtain airbags ...... ...... .. .. 202
Weight-sensing mat .. ... ... ... .. .. 206
When must the system be inspected? . 195
Air conditioning
refer to Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Air distribution
Climate controls .. ............. .... .
94
Four- zone automatic comfort air condi-
tioning . .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. .
99
Air pollutants filter
Climate controls . ............... ... .
91