washer fluid AUDI A7 2020 Owners Manual

Table of contents


Audi smartphone interface...... uy
Setup... eee eee ee eee 217
TrOuUBLESHOOtING wees « & wees « 2 eos so eee 218
Additional settings.............. 219
System settingS.......0seeecceeveees 219
Connected devices ...... 0.0... 000 e eee 220
Legalinformation..................5 221
Maintenance and Care........... 223
Checking and Filling............. 223
Fuel... 2. cece eee eee eee eee 223
Refuelingjecs ss sees se ane + eeee § s peme 224
Emissions control system...........4. 227
Engine compartment................. 227
ERGINGOtls seus 2 x seme « ¥ neue =e oRBER Fae 230
Cooling:system . « sscses v < ssesens vo eevee so ave 234
Brake fluid... 2... eee eee eee 236
Electrical SySteMi wis ¢ scm ae mews eg ey 236
Battery: « & cess 6 6 ceva © 5 mews « wenn ¥ © oi 237
Windshield washer system...........- 239
Service interval display............... 240
Wheels ........ 0... eee 241
Wheels and Tires . . 241
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 258
Care and cleaning................ 261
General information................. 261
Car washess « siscica ea suasen a i wana # w auavars a a 261
Cleaning and care information......... 262
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 266
Troubleshooting................. 267
Emergency assistance........... 267
General information..............0.. 267
Equipment.........-...00 2. cece eee 267
Tire Mobility’ Kit « sc ss ces scans 8 ees 267
Replacing wheels................-00. 269
Space-saving spare tire............... 273
Jump starting.....................0. 273.
TOWING scsvss = ¢ wesos « § eeons & 2 Keres 4 = HES 275
Fuses and bulbs.................. 278
FUSES an + x css 5 © ames + © eRe = Beem He 278
BULDSisi0e svowave 4 6 oniuen a a stants a Hanon w 8 ave 281
Customer information........... 282
Data privacy..................000. 282
Image recording............seeeeeees 282
Datamemoniesy. « s sscams sv sume ov ene a 0s 282
Transmitted information.............. 283
Accessories and technical
CHANGES... 1... eee eee eee 286
Warranty......... 00-000. e eee eee 286
Audi Literature Shop..............00. 286
Driving in other countries............. 286
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MOGIFIcAatIONS vase x x mem = x saw x 2 sue 286
Accessories and parts................ 288
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 288
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems............---0000- 289
Technical data..................8. 291
Identification data................00. 291
Vehicle dataiscs: = s xews 2s eens sp oes ye 291
Index... 0.2... eee 293

4K8012721BC

Quick access

Rear spoiler
=>page 110
Engine speed limitation
>page 15
Tank system
=>page 225
Electrical system
=> page 236
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 231
Engine oil level (MAX)
> page 231
Engine oil sensor
=> page 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
v
=>page 227
Engine warm-up request
=> page 231
Washer fluid level
=> page 239
Windshield wipers
=> page 57
Parking system plus
=> page 154
Tire pressure
=> page 258
Tire pressure ¥
> page 258
Loose wheel warning
=> page 256
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 52
Adaptive light
=> page 52
Light/rain sensor
=> page 52, > page 57
Door lock
> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
> page 38


Night vision assist
=> page 126
Intersection assistant
=> page 150
Side assist
=> page 148;
Exit warning
=> page 149
Rear cross-traffic assist
=>page 159
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 139
Steering intervention request
=> page 136, > page 142
Lane departure warning
=> page 142
Distance warning
=> page 140
Audi pre sense
=>page 146
Emergency assist
=>page 151
Emergency call function
=> page 181
Other indicator lights

Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 66
Start/Stop system
=> page 98
Low beam headlight
=> page 48
Parking light
=> page 48
Turn signals
=> page 49
Cruise control system
=>page
127
Cruise control system
=>page
127
Efficiency assist
=>page 128

Lights and Vision

© - Clean the windshield &. The wipers wipe
one time after several seconds of driving to re-
move water droplets. You can switch this func-
tion off by moving the lever to position ©) within
ten seconds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe func-
tion is reactivated the next time you switch the
ignition on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys-
tem* operates only when the low beam head-
lights are on. If you move the lever to position
©, the headlights and the night vision assist
camera* are cleaned at intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 56, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.

wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
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©) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
G) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
56

Fig. 45 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 55, fig. 44 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the service
Position.
> To bring the windshield wipers back to the nor-
mal position, switch the ignition on and hold
the windshield wiper lever in position @) until
the windshield wipers go back to the original
position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the service position on or off in
the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @)
=>page 55, fig. 44).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper posi-
tion.

Checking and Filling

Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.




Fig. 147 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Follow the safety precautions > page 227.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (6) > page 239
@ Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with
hex head screw > page 239, Charging the 12
Volt vehicle battery, > page 273, Jump start-
ing
Coolant expansion tank (=) under a cover
=> page 235
Engine oil filler opening (S27) > page 232
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
=> page 236
Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 230
©
©®
©
The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
230
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 230,
fig. 147.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

4K8012721BC
Checking and Filling

Charging the 12 Volt vehicle battery

Fig. 151 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 227, General
information, > A\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 237 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 229.
> Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 151.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover ©, hex head bolt on
the vehicle body ©).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 229.

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 239.
— Ahighly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the

battery in well-ventilated areas.


—A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.
G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.

Windshield washer
system

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Fig. 152 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 227, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 152, > page 230.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 291.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
Message
& Please add washer fluid
239

Checking and Filling

Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
240
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
C) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.

Index

Bluetooth
Audio player... . 2... cece eee eee eee eee 206
Connecting acellphone............... 161
Deleting adevice...............00000- 221
Device overview............--0-0 0 eee 220
Disconnecting a device................ 221,
Displaying profiles. « cies 2 save «2 owen ae 221,
Searching fora device................. 221
Selecting a device : seas ss seg ts ees so: 221
Specifying a favorite.................. 221
BoOStss « « cosy: ¢ ¢ eyes 5 © sees § o Rewn ¢ a ees ¢ e 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid

New brake pads..............---000-- 100
Break-in security feature..............0.. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............-..00005 100
New tires « ¢ cvs + sie +e ctees ss ees es 248
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0. 210
Bulb replacement...............000-005 281
Business. address): « s scx ¢ < swaw « x ome gee 191,
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California Proposition 65 Warning........ 228
Batteryspecificie. «swine s vaaney o ownc oes 237
Galllist « cosas « s sess = i secu = 2 am = a8 165, 167
CaM@raS css « = ees 5 2 cee + & otters os ees es 116
LOGCALIONS sa, «+ veces oe 5 consents » x aamsens © 5 eewens 117
Capacities
Fueltank............ 20. 291
Washer fluid reservoir...............0 291
Cargonet........... 0... eee eee eee eee 83
Car key... eee eee eee 36
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .............0.006 172
SWItChING OMfessc <6 weww = awe a 2 mire «2 171
Capwashls « oaws 2 ¢ eau « 2 mame «x eee & 2 cee 261
Catalytic converter’; esos << weg ee ees se ee 227
294
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............e eee eee 161
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 163
Central
locking ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 32
AUTO LOCK: » geese + sunems 2 seene & 3 donee & = Be 32
Convenience key « sscsu © cvenesie © erase wo vnscem 37,
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Messages... 1.6... ce eee cece eee eee 34
Remote control keys: ss esas ss eves os ees 37
SettN's 6 e wanes a a saws «wo ones vo meen + 8 o8TH 33
Vehicle key... 6... ccc ee eee eee eee 37
Central locking switch................0-. 34
Ceramic brakesicicns x + sxcceie +o nessa 3 0 eres ¥ 6 « 100
Certificationies « 6 evar se enare a ears +e ewe 289
Changing light bulbs................... 281
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ...... eee eee eee 79
Charging the battery (mobile devices) . 163, 208
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.........---00 eee eee eee 42
Rear doorSies 5 « aecw sa cams 3 cam 4 x ae a 42
Child safetyis@ats): se cous ye sews x 2 wren av we 73
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 77
Securing with a safety belt.............. 76
Securing with LATCH............-.-+--- 7
CIGSNING « sacze & s aes & s dae +e Sees te ee 261
Cleaning Alcantara...............00000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning COMmtrols®. « scsi « x sro < « onmvess #6 vie 264
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 263
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 264
Cleaning textiles.................20005 264
Climate control system...........--..0-- 85
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lok « seyoic 2 x ewe + saree 2 meee 2 42
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 40
Convenience closing..............-.05. 43
HOG s « 2 seve y 5 meen ¢ 2 etme § eee OE ree 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 39