display AUDI Q7 2017 Owner´s Manual

System settings
for the MMI to be visib le to other devices . Se ­
lect
Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possib le to es­
tab lish a Bluetooth connection with paired de ­
vices when the v is ibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off . Then a Bluetooth con­
nect ion is not possible .
-Bluetooth audio player : when this function is
switched on~. the Bluetooth aud io player is
available as a sou rce in the
Media menu .
-Bluetooth name : the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example .,AUDI MMI 2016") is displayed and
can be changed .
Online settings*
- Data usage counter :
the amount of data pack­
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is d isplayed . You can reset the data usage infor ­
mation to zero using the
Reset data counter
option.
-Network status: the mobile network p rovider
for data service as well as the network status
are displayed.
Wi-Fi settings*
See c> page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Storing as a default telephone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requirement: a cell phone must be connected to
the MMI
c> page 176 .
As soon as the cell phone is in range and the
Bluetooth function on the ce ll phone and in the
MMI is switched on, this cell phone is given prior­
ity over the other Bluetooth devices and is con ­
nected directly to the MMI. The connected cell
phone is displayed first in the device list.
Network settings*
- Login :
you can chose an automatic login to
your ce ll phone service provider's network, or
yo u can choose a
manual login from the list of
available networks.
- Network selection: available networ ks in the
present location can be selected under network
selection. This function is only available for the
Manual login setting.
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Apple CarPlay sound settings/ Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See ¢ page 253.
About Apple CarPlay/ About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you w ill find lega l informa tion regarding
the use of Apple CarPlay or Andro id Auto and in­
formation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: yo ur cell phone must not be con­
nected to the Aud i m usic interface with a USB
adapter .
Select:
Audi smartphone > a device from the list
> r igh t control button.
To remove your cell phone from the list, select
and confirm
Delete CarPlay device or Delete An­
droid Auto device .
System update
.,,. Select : !ME NUI button> Settings > left control
button >
System maintenance.
- System update:
slide the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
¢ page 229. Select and confi rm the drive>
Start update. The length of the process de­
pends on the size of the update.
- Reset driver installation: the selected media
driver package is reset to the settings at the
time of delivery.
-Version information : info rmation on the MMI
sof tware version and the navigation database*
so ftware version is disp layed. The
Software in­
formation
function also prov ides information
on the software contained in the MMI and the
licensing agreement.

System settings
@ Tips
Volumes that are too high or too low are au­
tomatically ad justed to a set level when the
MMI is switched on.
Adjusting the system volume
.,. Select: I MENU I button> Sound> left contro l
button.
Telephone
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith telep hone
Mute telephone : messages and ringtones are set
to mute.
Ringtone : see¢ page 186, Ringtone and volume
settings .
Ringtone volume:
you can adjust the volume of
the selected ringtone by turning the control
knob.
Message volume: you can adjust the volume of
the notification for an incoming text message by
turning the control knob.
Microphone input level : you can adjust the call
volume during a phone call by turning the control
knob.
Navigation
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith naviga tion system
Voice guidance: see ¢ page 214.
Voice guidance during phone call: see
c:>page214.
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the voice
guidance vo lume by turning the control knob.
Or:
you can adjust the voice guidance volume during
active route guidance by turning the On/Off
knob.
Entertainment fader : the volume of audio play ­
back can be temporarily lowered w hen the park­
ing system or voice guidance is active.
Voice recognition system
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith vo ice recogni tion sys te m
Command display: see c;, page 249 .
Short dialog : see c;, page 249.
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Volume: see ¢ page 249.
Individual speech training: see ¢ page 249.
Parking aid*
You can adjust the volume of the signal tone by
turning the control knob.
-Adjusting the Front volume : select and con­
firm
High , Medium or Low .
- Adjusting
the Rear volume : select and confirm
High , Medium or Low .
MMI touch volume*
You can adjust the volume of the pro mpts fo r the
MMI touch* by turning the control knob.
Restarting the MMI
Fig. 223 Button combination to res tart the system
.,. Briefly press the control knob and both buttons
at the same time to immediate ly open t he
menu upward
c:> fig. 223.
Software license
information
Information on the software contained in the
MMI and the license agreement.
-Sele ct: !MENUI button> Settings > left control
but ton >
System maintenance > Version infor­
mation.
- Or :
online at www .audiusa.com/softwareinfo .
Information on the software contained in the
head-up display and the license agreement.
- Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
- Press the control knob to close the information.
Or: start driving.

Checking and Filling
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance .
Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually.
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Fig. 261 Luggage compartment: removing the lig ht cover
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F ig. 262 Luggage compartment: fuel filler doo r emergency
rele ase
The emergency release mechanism is loca ted be­
hind the right light cover in the luggage compart­
ment .
"' Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover
¢ fig. 261 .
"' Loosen the loop c::;, fig. 262 from the retainer
and then pull on the loop carefully
c::;, (i) , The
filler door is released .
"' Press on the left side of the fuel f i lier door to
open it
c::;, page 316, fig. 259 .
(D Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance .
You will not hear it release. Otherwise you
could damage the emergency re lease mecha­
nism.
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Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue/DEF)
General information
Applies to: vehicles wit h selective catalytic reduct ion
In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBlue/DE F) is injected into the
exhaust system in front of a nitrogen oxide cata­ l ytic converter to reduce nitrogen em issions. The
urea solution is known as Ad Blue or DEF (Diesel
Exhaust F lu id) . The informat ion that fo llows w ill
u se the name Ad B lue .
The Ad Blue is carried in a separate tank in the ve­
hicle. The Ad Blue usage accounts for approxi­
mately 1.0% to 4.0% of the diesel fuel that is
u sed .
When a message about refilling the AdBlue ap­ pears in the instrument cluster display, you must
refi ll the Ad B lue yourse lf or have it refilled by an
authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized Audi Serv ice
Fac ility
c::;, page 319.
(0 Tips
- Th e d isp lay indicates the distance rema ining
that can be dr iven
c::;, page 318. If the Ad Bl­
ue tank is comple tely emp ty, the eng ine will
no t start again after the ign ition is switched
off .
-Ad Bl ue is required by law to ope rate th is ve­
hicle.
Messages in the instrument cluster display
App lies to: vehicles wi th selective catalyt ic reduct ion
The display indicat es if the Ad Blue level is low or
if there
is a system malfun ction.
AdBlue level low
You w ill be informed in the instrument cluster
display if the AdBlue in the tank drops below a
ce rtain level. Add at a minimum the amount of
AdBlue shown in the message:
II Refill with a t lea st x qt ( l) Ad Blu e. Range
x mi (km )

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This message appears when there is only enough
Ad Blue left to drive the distance indicated in the
i nstr ument cluster . Fill the Ad Blue .
• Refill with at least x qt (l) AdBlue. No en·
gine start in
x mi (km ). See owner 's manual
This message appears when there is only eno ugh
Ad Blue lef t to d rive the distance indicated in the
i nstr ument cluster. Fill the Ad B lue. O therwise
the engine will not start again if you stop it once
the distance indicated has been driven .
• Refill with at least x qt (l) AdBlue . Engine
start n ot possibl e. See owner 's manual
This message appea rs when the Ad Blue tank is
empty. Fill the AdB lue. Otherwise you will not be
ab le to s tart the engine aga in once yo u stop it.
The AdBlue must be refilled when the amount in
the tank has reached the minimum level
¢ page 319, Preparation.
Incorrect filling /system ma lfunction
A message appears if the Ad Blue tank was filled
with a fluid other than AdBlue and the system
has detected that the tank was f illed incor rectly,
or if there is a system malfunction .
II Ad Blue: malfunct ion ! No engine start in
x mi (km ). Se e owner's manual
This message appears when it is only possible to
drive the d istance ind icated in the instrument
cluster . Drive to the nearest author ized Audi
dealer o r authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility to have
the malfunction corrected . Otherwise the engine
w ill not start again if you stop it once the d is­
tance indicated has been dr iven .
• Ad Blu e: malfunction! No engine start poss i­
ble . See owner' s manual
This message appears if the system has detected
that the tank was filled incorrectly or that there
is a malfunction. Drive immediately to the near ­
est autho rized Aud i dea ler or authorized Aud i
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct­
ed. Othe rwise you will not be able to start the en­
g ine again once you stop i t.
Checking and Filling
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with selective cata lytic reduction
Fig. 263 Right rear s ide o f the ve hicle: removing t he Ad Bl­
u e cap
The Ad Blue tank ope ning is located near the d ie­
se l tank opening. Add at least the amount of
AdB lue shown in the instrument cluster display.
This is the minimum amount required to ensure
the system detects the refilling and to start the
engine. You can add a maximum of 6.3 gallons
(24 L).
Requirement: the request to add Ad Bl ue must
appear in the instrument cluster display.
.. Switch t he ignit ion off .
.. Open the tank filler door¢
page 316 .
.. Turn the ta nk filler neck cap to the left to re­
move
¢fig . 263 .
.. Ref ill Ad Blue us ing a pump nozzle ¢ page 320,
a canister ¢ page 320 or a bott le ¢ page 320 .
A WARNING ,~ -Ad B lue can irritate the s kin, eyes and respira­
tory sys tem.
If th ere is contact with t he flu id,
flus h immed iate ly w ith plenty of wa ter. Con­
su lt a phys icia n if necessary .
(D Note
- Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not m ix any addi­
tives with the Ad Blue and do not dilu te it
w ith wate r.
- Do not add AdBl ue to the diesel tank or add
diese l fuel to t he A d Bl ue tank. Do not s tart
t he engine un de r any c ircumst ances if th e
wrong fuel is filled in the tan k. There is a
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• Position the bottle on the filler tube and tu rn
the bottle clockwise unti l it stops turning.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle
to empty it. Continue pressing the bottom of
the bottle until it is empty or until f luid stops
flowing into the tank .
• Remove the bottle and seal the filler neck
~ page 321, Completing AdBlue refill .
(D Note
Only use refill bottles that are approved for
your veh icle. Us ing other systems can cause
Ad Blue to leak.
- You can obta in refill bottles from an author­
i zed Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Fac ility.
- A perm itted refill bottle contains approxi­
mately 0.5 gallon ( 1.9 liters) of Ad B lue.
Completing AdBlue refill
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Closing th e filler neck
• Turn the Ad Blue cap to the right on the filler
tube u ntil the cap clicks into p lace
c;> .&. in
Preparation on page 319,
c;> (D in Preparation
on page 319 ..
• Then press on the left side of the tank door un -
ti l it latches.
After filling
The vehicle must be driven so that the system
recognizes t hat the Ad Bl ue was refilled. This can
take severa l min utes .
• If there was no Ad Blue left in the tank and a
range of O mi (0 km) was shown in the display ,
switch the ign ition on for about 30 seconds be­
f ore star ting the engine .
(D Tips
Ad Blue in the tank can free ze at very low tem­
pe ra tures. If this happens, the system will
no t detect t hat the Ad Bl ue was refilled and i t
wi ll continue to inform you of the low Ad Blue
Ch eck ing and Filling
level. The message t urns off as soon as the
tank thaws out again .
Emissions control
systems
Catalytic con verter
Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engines
T he vehicle may only be driven with un leaded
gasoline, otherwise the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Never drive until the tank is compl ete ly empty .
The irregu lar supply of fuel that resu lts from that
can cause eng ine misfires. Uncombusted fuel will
enter the exhaust system, which can cause over­
heating and damage to the catalytic converter .
Diesel particulate filt er
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines
The diese l particu late filter filters near ly all of
the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter
cleans itself automatically under norma l driving
condit ions. If the filter cannot clean itself (for ex­
ample, because you are only driving short distan ­
ces), the filter becomes clogged with soot and
the
1\1 i ndicato r light for the diese l part iculate
filte r tu rns on
c;> page 30.
_& WARNING
The tempera ture of the exhaus t sys tem is
high, bot h when driv ing and a fter stoppi ng
the engine.
- Never tou ch the e xhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This cou ld res ult in burns .
- Do not par k your veh icle over flamm ab le
materia ls such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions con­ trol system (catalytic converter or diesel particu late filter) cou ld start a fire.
- Do not app ly underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, beca use this increases
the risk of f ire.
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Check ing and F illing
CJ) Note
Driving with an insufficient oil level is likely to
cause severe damage to the engine .
@ Tips
-The oil pre ssure warn ing display. i s not
an ind icato r of the oil l evel. Do not rel y on
it. In stead , che ck th e oil le vel in your e n­
gi ne a t regul ar int ervals, prefe rably e ach
t ime you re fuel , and al ways befo re go ing
on a long trip .
-If you have the impression your engine con­
sumes excessive amounts of oil, we recom­
mend that you consult an authorized Aud i
dealer to have the cause of your concern properly d iagnosed . Keep in mind that the
accurate measurement of oil consumpt ion
r equi res great ca re and may take some
time. An authorized Audi dealer has instruc­
tions about how to measure oil consump­
tion accurately.
Checking the engine oil level and adding
engine oil
The engine oil level can be checked in the Info­
t ainmen t sys tem
F ig . 268 Engin e co mpartme nt: e ngine o il fille r ope ning
c ove r
Checking th e engine oil l evel
-Park t he vehicle on a leve l surface .
- Sh ut the engine off when it is warm.
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- Switc h only the ignition back on. Wa it approxi-
mately two minutes so that the engine oil can
flow back into the oil pan.
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- Select in the Infotainment system: the !MENUI
button > V ehicle > l eft control button > Se rvice
& ch ec ks > Oil level.
- Check the oil level in the Infotainment system
disp lay . Add engine oi l if the bar in the oil level
indicator is just before "min".
Adding engine oil
Fo llow the safety precautions ~ .&. in Working in
the engine compartment on page 322.
- Stop the engine and open the hood
~ page 323.
-Unscrew the cap 9=;,1 on the engine oi l filling
open ing ~
fig. 268, ~ page 324.
-Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil ~
page 324 .
-Close the eng ine oil filler opening cap.
- Close the hood, restart the ignit ion after two
m inutes and read the current o il level in the In ­
fotainment system.
&_ WARNING
- When adding oil, do not let oil dr ip onto hot
engine components. This inc reases the risk
of afire.
- You must secure the cap on the oil fi ller
open ing correctly so that oil does not leak
ou t onto the ho t engine and exhaust system
when the engine is running, beca use this is
a fire hazard .
- Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
(D Note
-The engine o il level must not be under the
" min" marking, because this incre ases the
risk of engine damage.
- If the message
II Plea se redu ce oil lev el
appears, there is too much oil in the eng ine
and there is a risk of damaging the cata lytic
converter and engine. Do not start the en­
gine . Contact an authorized A udi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Fac ility to have ex­
cess engine o il extracted if necessary .
- Do not mix any addit iona l lubricants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such add i­
t ives is not covered by the warranty.
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@ For the sa ke of the env ironment
- Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers.
(D Tips
- The oil level indicator in the display is only
an informational disp lay. If the oil leve l is
too low, a minimum oil warning appears in
the instrument cluster. Add oil and close
the hood. The current oil level is displayed
in the instrument cluster the next time the
ignition is switched on .
- The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km),
depend ing o n driving style and operating
cond itions. Consumption may be higher
during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Be­
ca use of th is, the engine oil level m ust be
checked regularly.
It would be best to check
each time you ref uel your vehicle and before
l ong drives.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that hove your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta­ tion .
Before you check anyth ing in the engine compart­
ment,
al ways r ead and h eed all WARNIN GS~ &
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 322.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet . This is very important because the
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oi l should
be changed more frequently. Change oil more of­
ten if yo u drive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominant ly
stop-and-go traffic condit ions, or have your vehi­
cle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods .
Check ing and Filling
Detergent additives in the oi l will make fresh oil
look dark after the engine has been running for a
short time . This is normal and is not a reason to
change the oi l more often than recommended.
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the specia l tools and necessary expertise re­
quired, we strongly recommend that you have
your o il changed by an authorized
Audi de aler or
a qual ified service stat ion.
If yo u choo se to ch ange your oil yo urself , please
note the following important information:
A WARNING "--
To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
must change the eng ine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protection.
-
-To reduce the r isk of burns from hot engine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- When removing the oil drain plug w ith your
f ingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
help prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one large enough to hold at least the tota l amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine o il is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water .
«I) Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adversely affect yo ur Audi limited New Vehi­
cle Warranty .
@ For the sake of the environment
-Before chang ing your oil, first make sure
you know where you can properly d ispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used engine o il properly .
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
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- Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the pa int .
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service.
Checking service int ervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un ­
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system .
.. Se lect in the Infotainment system: the
I MENU I
button
> Vehicle > left contro l button > Ser vice
& check s > Ser vice inte rval s.
Resetting the indicator
An author ized Audi dealer or author ized A udi
Serv ice Facility will rese t the serv ice interval d is­
p lay after performing serv ice .
I f you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interva l.
.. Select in the Infotainment system: the!MENUI
button
> Vehicle > left contro l button > Service
& chec ks > Service interval s > Reset oil change
interval.
If an oil change or inspection is due, you can ac­
cess it in the Infotainment system. The display
wo rks in two stages:
- Servic e reminde r: after a certain distance is
driven, a message appears in the inst rument
cluster d isp lay every time the ign ition is switch­
ed on. The rema ining distance and t ime is d is­
played br iefly.
- Service due : if your vehicle has reached a serv­
ice i nterval, a message appears briefly after
swi tching the igni tion on.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change indicato r if the oil
was changed.
- Fo llow ing the service i ntervals is c ritical to
maintain ing the service life a nd va lue of
you r vehicle, especia lly the engine. Even if
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Tire pressure monitoring system
UJ General notes
Each tire, including t he spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
e d to the inflation pressure recommended by the
veh icle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflat ion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the veh icle placard or t ire inflation pressure la­
be l, you shou ld determine the prope r ti re infla­
tion pressure fo r those t ires) .
As an added safety feature , your veh icle has been
equ ipped w ith a t ire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire p ress ure te ll­
tale whe n one or more of yo ur t ires is significant­
l y under- infla ted . Accordingly, when the low tire
p ressure tellta le ill uminates, yo u should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper press ure. Driving on a s ignifi ­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to t ire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the veh icle's handling and stop­
p ing ability.
P lease note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsib ility to ma inta in correct tire p ressure,
even if u nder-inflation has not reached t he leve l
to tr igger illum inat io n of the TPMS low tire p res­
sure telltale.
Your veh icle has also been equ ipped w ith a TPMS
malfunct ion ind icator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operat ing properly. The TPMS ma l­
f u nction indicator is combined w ith the low tire
p ressure tellta le. Whe n the system de tects a
mal function, the te lltale will flash fo r approxi ­
mate ly one min ute and then remain continuo usly
illum inated. This sequence will continue upon
subseq uent veh icle start-ups as long as the ma l­
function ex ists .
When the malfunction indicator is ill uminated,
the system may not be ab le to detect or signa l
low tire press ure as intended. TPMS ma lfunctions
may occur for a var iety of reasons, including the
Wh eel s
insta llation o f replacement or alternate tires or
whee ls on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning p roper ly . Always check the
TPMS ma lfunction te lltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the rep lacement or a lternate tires a nd
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to fu nction
prope rly .
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system mo/function .
Using the ABS se nsors, the t ire pressu re moni to r­
i ng system compares the tire tread circumfer ­
en ce and vibr ation character ist ics of the ind ividu­
al tires . If the press ure changes in one o r more
t ires , th is is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicato r light
[I] and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
t ire will be indicated.
T he tire press ures must be stored in the Infotain ­
ment system again each time the p ressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replac ing a tire on
your vehicle
c:> page 352. The tire pressure mon i­
tor ing system on ly mon itors the tire pressure you
have stored . Refer to the t ire pressu re label fo r
the re commended t ire pressu re fo r yo ur vehicle
c:> page 343, fig . 2 76.
T ire tread c irc umference and vibra tion characte r­
ist ics can change and ca use a tire press ure wa rn­
i ng if :
- the t ire pressure in one or more tires is too low
- the t ires have structural damage
- the t ire was rep laced or the t ire pressu re was
changed and it was not stored
c:> page 352
- tires that a re on ly pa rtially used are replaced
w ith new tires
Indicator lights
[I]-L oss of pressu re in at leas t one tire c:> ,&. .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary .
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and .,.
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Wheels
store the pressure again in the Infotainment
system
¢ page 352.
mm (T ir e Pr essure Monito ring System) Tire
pressure : malfunction ! See owner' s manual.
If
mm appears after switch ing the ignit ion on o r
while driving and the
[I] indicator light in the in­
strument cluster blinks fo r approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal­
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
¢ page 352 . In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the ind icator light turns off . If the i ndicator light
does t urn off o r tu rns on aga in afte r a short peri­
od of time , d rive to an au tho riz ed A ud i dealer o r
author ized Audi Service Facility immed iate ly to
have the ma lfunction co rrected .
A WARNING
-If the t ire pressu re indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediate ly and
avoid any hard steer ing or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possib le and check the
t ires and their pressu re.
- The driver is responsib le for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
t ire pressure regu larly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
dr iv ing style, winter cond itions o r unpaved
roads), the tire p ressure mon itoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@ Tips
- The t ire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop work ing when there is an ESC mal­
funct ion.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The t ire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with "A udi Orig inal
Tires"
¢ page 340. Using these ti res is rec­
ommended .
352
' Storing tire pressures
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­
tem .
"Make sure before stor ing that the t ire pressures
of all four tires meet the specified values and
are adapted to the load
¢ page 343 .
"Switch the ignit io n on.
" Sele ct in the Infotainment system:
IMENU J but­
ton
> V ehicle > Servi ce & checks > Tire pres ­
s u re monitor
> Store tire pre ssure > Ye s, store
now .
'
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed .
Run-flat tires
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
A run-flat tire helps to maintain vehicle mobility
when there is a loss of pressure.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro­
tect the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the ti re pressure monitoring system indicates a
l oss of pressure in one or severa l ti res, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires fo r at least 20
miles (30 km). Drive to an authorized A udi dealer
or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.
Continuing to d rive on run-flat tire s is no
longe r po ssible if
- there is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls .
- strong vibrat ions are felt wh ile driving, or the
tire beg ins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat .
- the t ire was heavily damaged, for example in an
accident There is a r isk that parts of the tire
tread will detach and damage important veh i­
cle components .
- the Electron ic Stabilization Contro l (ESC) is not
working or is cont inuously running .