oil level AUDI A7 2021 Owner´s Manual

Checking and Filling

tank, do not continue driving. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately > A\.
Adding coolant
Applies
to: coolant expansion tank for combustion engine
When adding coolant to the combustion engine
expansion tank, please observe the following in-
structions.
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing
the coolant additive with distilled water.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button (@) © fig. 166 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
> Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
=> page 266 up to the MAX marking.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


ZA WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The coolant expansion tank for the high-volt-
age system may only be opened or filled by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— The coolant expansion tank cap is equipped
with a seal that must never be removed un-
der any circumstances > page 262, fig. 164.
If the coolant expansion tank for the high-
voltage system is not sealed, please contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
—When adding coolant, it may leak into the
inside of high-voltage components and
cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of
fire.


ZX WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off, and allow the engine
to cool before working in the engine com-
partment. Always follow the information
found in > page 259, General information.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine

compartment. This increases the risk of

268
@) Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.

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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee
A/C system refrigerant oil...............
Acceleration measurement..............
Accelerator pedal...............--00 000s
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
AccessorieS.... 0... 0.00. eee eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................04.
Cleaning the sensors......... 0.0.0.0 005
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control..............000005
Adaptive dampers « sve « « savece ae scare 6 0 oe
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound................0005
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ccs <= csws + © sews +o oer
Adjusting the volume............. eee eee
Adjusting the volume (announcements) ... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag system... 2.2... eee eee
AIPSUSPONSION ix o © aowees « 2 mines + omnes 5, v0
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-..00005
Allseason tires’... cscu ve ones ee eee ee oe
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.............. 0...
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback........... 00 cee e eee
QOPOratitig = = sews = « eee 5 4 wees s Ree se BES
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-lock braking system............000.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05.
Anti-theft alarm system ...........-.00005
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............00.
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 247
Aspect ratio
NidGO verse < ¢ seven & 5 seaRE ze SeHER Fo Bee 241, 243
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 115
Audi adaptive light...............-..000- §2
Audi connect
MEFEPTONCONNECE: « «esses oo wesc ow xem ¥ v0 208
AUGIGriVe’SelECt ios: « « suas > gemy 2 x seme gee 111
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 128
Adjusting the charging power level...... 128
Changing or attaching the power cable... 133
SECUCINGls » 5 seme ¢ 9 same < a eR Eee EOE ne 133
Status and malfunction indicators....... 129
Audi musiciintertace sas ss iwes se gee ay oo 238
UGGS iexsy: a 2 wares & & gee & 2 eR Ee ER 239
Audi phone BOX eis 5 y omnes 5 3 eas «8 ews 199
Audi presense........ 0.00 e cee eee eee 166
MGSSAGES saws + & cmer 9 ¢ cemes 9 o ews 8 9 ee 170
Audi pre sense front.............eeeeeee 167
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-.00000. 170
Audi smartphone interface.............. 247
Legal. ivformalioms « ence x < cosas x « coca 252
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 52
Climate control system.............0005 88
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 36
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 87
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 44,45
Automatic transmission............-.0005 95
Parking lock emergency release.......... 99
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 59
Auxiliary climate control................. 90
Average consumption.................-- 17
Average speed... 1.0... cece eee eee renee 17
B
Bag hooks........ 0... eee eee eee eee 83
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 228
333

Index

Diteetor yess 6 s cscaves ws sacewes v6 aneims v © sxeams 6 0 202
Business card... 6... eee eee eee 203
SCttinGSanww + wuwn x 3 mee ee ReUeE SE eee & 205
Display
Cleaning’s « «sew 2s seas © 2 eww vo ene woe 301
DispOSalis: + = secre 5 5 was 5 ¥ ees eo ee Ge 326
DistanG@ies = : ees = : wes ¢ 2 eee Yo ewe Ye: 17
Distance WarhiiG sca + < sees 2 3 has os eS 164
Doors
Childisafety lock sxe < « same s » ews = 2 eres = 46
Door:comtact:switeh i « sess 2s sansa vo scares a 5 56
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 39
Power closing/closing aid............... 36
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media... ...s0scceees eens 236; 239
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 111
Drive'SySteMm « sessen « swswss 6 2 cae 3 ¥ a0 100, 105
Audi drive select..............000000- 111
DrivingiGOwniBills ecerese © versus ie o vvasene a + wavess 109
Driving programs « x saves vo meses xo esas 6 96, 162
Driving through water............-...0- 110
Driving’ CUIMGls « « seme ss eee so ees eae a 17
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 110
Efficient driving. ..........00 eee ee eee 103
Uphill ahd Gownhill we » s wore 2 x eae o 2 caer 109
Driving track. . 2.2... ee eee ee eee eee 109
Driving uphills...................0000. 109
DVD drive... .. 0.2.02. eee 237
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 113
E
BERL l « cncmena eo wwesien we meres so sete sw cane 206
Settings........... 0... e eee eee eee 206
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 115
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 321
Efficienity a8SiSbies « caw x x eews vo eam ex 152
Predictive Comtrobsisin: 0 o seve w scum 2 v sueawe 158
Electrical:system’. « « wessce so wena ee ene soe 269
Electric ranges s ¢ evans s+ meas s ¥ cae 5 2 meee 224
Electromechanical parking brake......... 107
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 116
336

Electronic immobilizer .............0.004. 41
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 115
Embedded SIM: card « « saws x « wwe x s gue 8 209
EMergency:aSsist sasws s ness 3 5 nee so teeE 174
Emergency assistance..............-... 305
Emergency braking function............. 108
Emergency call..............000.. 204, 213
Emergency flashers.............--..00-- 55
Emergency fueling............--..20005 257
Emergency M0de esc + secs es ences oo acee 3 99
Emergency operation
Doors... 2... eee eee eee ee 39
FUSLTINLERGGOF sx ¢ « casas» 2 news a 3 mae 2 a 258
Luggage compartment lid............... 46
Panoramic glass roof.............200005 49
Emissions control system.............. 259
EMeErgy CONSUMENSHs «i iii + asus oo eacem wo 8 18
Energy flow display® wees ¢ s wees s 6 ween s ve 102
Energy management.................5. 104
Etergy TECOVERYase « 2 caps 5 « smerny 5 o eye 101
Engine
Breaking'inl's « sevas « ¢ saves « » newer x 2 Mowe @ 100
COOLANE «, cassne « « snawins = w eeawens © a temsem « areneten 266
Emergency stop. ... 0.06... eee ee eee eee 93
JUMP Starting « + mews s x eews 5 a sowe 4 eee 311
Start/Stop system............-0000005 104
Starting/stopping.............0...00ee 93
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation...............-. 101
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 261
OVERVIOW'. score na sesrene a w eaesere oo sieeern a 8 ae 262
Safety precautions..............00000 259
Engine data
refer to Sport displays .............0065- 16
Engine oil
AGING « ccs scorn 2 3 ceveum eo aman oe Eos
Changing
Checking oillevel.............2--000-- 262
CONSUMpPtiON ss ¢ ¢ eees ¢ eee oo ee oo 262
Indicator light........... 0. cece eee eee 263
Replacement interval................. 273
Temperature display................0-. 16
Engine sound
Audi drive:selectii: « ccine os vomem 2 seas ¥ as 112
Engineistartsystem vce + acs 6 2 wanes 6 2 vonse 94