instrument cluster AUDI A7 2021 Owner´s Manual

Navigation

@) Tips
Certain gestures may not be available on all
touch displays or in every menu.
ALL) Naviga te guidance
started
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and Audi virtual
cockpit

Fig. 146 Instrument cluster: default view: turning maneu-
ver when route guidance has started
Requirement: route guidance must be on
=> page 217.
The following information will be displayed in the
driver information system, if available:
@ Current vehicle position
@A bar graph appears when there is an upcom-
ing turn. The fewer the bars that are shown, the
shorter the distance is until the turn. If there is
no upcoming turn immediately ahead, the dis-
tance to the destination or stopover, the calculat-
ed arrival time, and a direction arrow for the up-
coming maneuver will be displayed in the right
speedometer. If there is no upcoming maneuver,
the distance to the next maneuver will be dis-
played.
@® Lane recommendation
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Alternative routes
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system

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Fig. 147 Display of alternative routes in the overview map
Opening alternative routes
Requirement: route guidance must be started
= page 217 and the map must be displayed
=> page 221.
> Press on / in the side menu on the map
=> page 220, fig. 144.
@ Current route
The distance to the destination and the calculat-
ed arrival time will be displayed for the current
route.
@ Alternative route
The difference in travel time compared to the se-
lected route will be displayed.
Displaying alternative routes in the
foreground
> Press @ in the corresponding information win-
dow, or
> Press and hold the information window for the
corresponding alternative route (for example,
@ ° fig. 147).
Select route
> Press on the information window for the corre-
sponding route (for example @) 9 fig. 147).
Additional functions
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can access frequent destinations in the favor-
ites. You can quickly and easily start route guid-
ance using the home address or business address
function.

Navigation

Traffic rerouting
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
By receiving traffic information, your MMI calcu-
lates a better route if available and the possible
time saved compared to the current route.
Traffic rerouting
> Start route guidance.
The MMI uses a notification or a note in the traf-
fic information @ > page 225, fig. 149 to indi-
cate a better route. You can decide which route
you would like to use.
To select a better route, you have the following
options:
> Notification: press F2. The better route will be
used for route guidance, or press on the notifi-
cation. Press on the information window for the
better route (for example @) > page 222,
fig. 147).
> Note in the traffic information: press on the
list entry @ > page 225, fig. 149. Press on the
information window for the better route (for
example (2) & page 222, fig. 147).
CON Mae-lareeeleurl iced)
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online traffic
information
The MMI can receive real-time online traffic infor-
mation about congestion, accidents, road con-
struction, and other incidents.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 208, Audi connect. Traffic infor-
mation must be switched on in the MMI
=> page 226.
Traffic information will be displayed on the
standard map > page 220, fig. 144.
Online traffic information is also displayed on the
standard map > page 223.
@) Tips
— Having the online traffic information func-
tion switched on provides the most accurate
reports of traffic situations and traffic fore-
casting. Your vehicle transmits and process-
es its anonymous, encrypted position infor-
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mation at regular intervals to the traffic da-
ta provider. You can switch off data transfer
at any time > page 323.
— The online traffic information network is
not available in all countries, and the cover-
age is not nationwide.
Settings
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can adjust the navigation system settings in
the instrument cluster and in the MMI display
separately. The settings depend on the country
and vehicle equipment.
Accessing settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > ©}.
Accessing settings using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
in the instrument cluster: Navigation tab >
button.
Please note that a setting applied to the multi-
function steering wheel is only valid for the in-
strument cluster map.
Map settings
Satellite map: see > page 223.
Traffic: you can display current traffic informa-
tion on the map.
— Free flowing traffic
— Traffic obstructions
— Traffic incidents
Map colors
— Automatic: the map display adapts to the light-
ing conditions (for example, by changing from
day to night when driving through a tunnel).
— Day or Night
Map orientation
— 2D heading-up map/2D north-up map: the
current vehicle position is displayed. The map is
oriented in the direction of travel or to the
north.

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Radio

> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument > To select a station or a source, turn and press
cluster. the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select the
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media. @) Tips
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the station Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: De-
list. : ‘ f
. . = pending on the selected function, operation
> fo switch to a different source, press the [=] through the MMI may be required.
utton.
Radio functions
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Fig. 152 Upper display: left side: playback view of radio functions, right side: sources
Operating The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected radio station/podcast* and > Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @,
the vehicle equipment: select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > a
category > a station/podcast*.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the sources (2), select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source.

Symbol/Description |Description



® ao Displaying categories in a frequency band.
@ Source Displays sources in the Radio menu.
© Frequency band Shows the current station frequency band.
Indicates that on demand content is playing. The MMI must be con-
© ON nected to the Internet and a data plan must be available for this
=> page 212.
@ wie See > page 231.
& Settings > page 234.

Depending on availability, you can switch between the image views:
press on the station logo. Use one finger to swipe to the right or left
to switch between the Station logo and Cover art (album cover). Al-
so see > page 234, Online additional data.
© Station logo


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Media

Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 82.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 238, fig. 154).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 237.
— USB device > page 238.
— DVD © page 237.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 237, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 238.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 240.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 239.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the LE] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
G) Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Additional settings

> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Delete.
If a device is listed multiple times, it will be de-
leted from all menu items.
Additional options
Depending on the selected function, additional
options
may be available.
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 251.
> Press ona menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
Bluetooth profile
You can switch desired profiles on or off sepa-
rately in the MMI.
Favorite
To set a paired mobile device as the default
phone, activate this function in the MMI.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI.
Legal information
erreur)
Information on the software licenses can be
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
Item elem tarts)
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General.
Subscriptions
Version information
Legal notes
Possible options:
— Software information
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— About Audi connect
— About the data memory
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected
to the MMI > page 247.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Legal notes.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > page 13.
> Press and hold the =] button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel until the display appears.
Possible options:
— Engine code
— Software information
— Version information
Head-up display
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The head-up
display is switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display > Display contents > Show the license
text in the head-up display.

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Checking and Filling

@) Note
— If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
= page 272, Charging the 12 Volt vehicle
battery.
— There are electrical components under the
cargo floor behind a trim panel that warm
up during operation. To reduce the risk of
the components overheating, do not store
objects such as blankets under the cargo
floor. If the components overheat, they will
switch off temporarily. This will be indicated
by a message that will be displayed in the
instrument cluster until the temperature re-
turns to normal.
12 Volt vehicle battery
Explanation of warnings:
Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
forbidden.
A highly explosive mixture of gases can
A form when charging batteries.





® Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery.

@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
GQ) | ating manual.

@ For the sake of the environment
“ % Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.

Other battery types
Explanation of warnings:

Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
& forbidden.
Always keep children away from battery
@) acid and the battery.
@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
fQ) | ating manual.



Z\ WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.
@) Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.

() For the sake of the environment
“2 Wf These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
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Checking and Filling

Messages
g Please add washer fluid
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 acertain 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.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
@) 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.
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Wheels

be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
> Check the tire sidewall
(> page 275, fig. 170) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.

ZA\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 311, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning

Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the fi indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fi Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 311, Finishing.
fi Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes. >
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Gata e Mle a)
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Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator

Laie Mee 1 Keds
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light (J and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
= page 293. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 284, fig. 173.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 293
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct
the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 293.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
fo appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @) indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
=> page 293. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

Z\ WARNING
—If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
Gi) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 281. Audi recommends using
these tires.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator

If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
> page 284.
> Switch the ignition on.
>» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
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Care and cleaning

Interior cleaning

Component Situation Solution
Window glass Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts | Deposits Mild soap solution®
and
trim
Plastic parts Deposits Damp cloth

Heavier deposits Mild soap solution @), detergent-free plastic cleaning solu-
tion, if necessary



Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ), allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, | the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution® Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®, blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary


Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.

Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary»

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