low beam AUDI A7 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Cockpit


Sw a
Fig. 1 Cockpit
@ Door handle @ Lockable glove compartment with:
@ Central locking switch ........... 38 —CD/DVD drive ................ 236
@ Memory function buttons ........ 71. ~@ Front passenger's airbag ........ 72
@ Vent GO; KSC Sia auc 2 x wee so ews 2 ae 72
© Lever for: @) Depending on equipment, buttons
—Turn signals and high beams .... 53 for:
— High beam assistant .......... 53 —drive select ...............00. a
—Lane departure warning ........ 165 — Electronic Stabilization Control
—Lane guidance ..............- 157 (ESC) ou as mnes a ¢ wares ao wey 8 ee 116
© Multifunction steering wheel with: — Emergency flashers ........... 55
— Horn be = De frosting oi. 2 cscs so cect sa oe 87
— Driver's:.dirbag’ + wes «+ wees ¢ ¥ os 72 — Rear window defogger ......... 87
— Operating buttons ............ 13,32 @ MMIOn/Off button ............. 21, 32
—Shift paddles ................ 97. @) Depending on equipment, buttons
@ Instrument cluster ............. 12 for:
Head-up display ............... 28 — Parking systems .............. 176
© Windshield washer system lever . . 59 ~ Park assist plus ............... 186
@® Upper display ..............04. 21 — Driver assistance systems ...... 141
@ Lower display ................. 21 @ Depending on equipment:
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Quick access


Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 70

















Start/Stop system
=> page 104
=>page 101
Low beam headlights
=> page 52
Parking lights
=> page 52
Turn signals
=> page 53, >page 55
Cruise control system
>page 151
Cruise control system
=>page 151
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Efficiency assist
=>page 152
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Efficiency assist
=> page 152
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 155
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 155
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 155
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 155
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Electric drive ready mode
Efficiency assist
=>page 152

Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 155
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 155
Park assist plus
=> page 187
Lane departure warning
=> page 165
High beam headlights
=> page 53
High beam assistant
=> page 53
Laser lights
=> page 54
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Transmission
=> page 99
Convenience key
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Electric drive ready mode
=> page 101
Electric drive ready mode
=>page 101
Combustion engine
=> page 101
Plug-in hybrid modes
=> page 101
Plug-in hybrid modes
=> page 101
Plug-in hybrid modes
=> page 101
Steering
>page 114
Air suspension
=> page 113

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Instrument cluster


vehicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.

G) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The ap-
pearance or the location of the items shown
may differ in an analog instrument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 249.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
> page 28.
— Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: When the lights are switched off
and the ignition is switched on, the instru-
ment illumination (needles and gauges) will
switch on. The illumination for the gauges
reduces automatically and eventually turns
off as brightness outside increases. This
function reminds the driver to turn the low
beams on at the appropriate time.
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Fig. 4 Instrument cluster: driver information system
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Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the [=] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @).
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:

First tab Vehicle functions > page 17

Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)

Third tab Night vision assist (this is only dis-
played if the night vision assist
has been activated) > page 148
Fourth tab | Radio > page 228
Media > page 239 >



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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 35 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch &
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - You can switch the low beam headlights on
manually once the ignition is switched on.
— 3 - You can switch the parking lights on at
speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all
light functions when the ignition is switched off
while the vehicle is stationary.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or EB indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All-weather lights 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
52
@ Rear fog lights %
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal regulations in the coun-
try where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In >

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Lights and Vision

The B indicator light turns on if the laser lights
are switched on.
The laser lights are switched off when the speed
decreases below approximately 30 mph (50
km/h) or when the high beam assistant switches
the LED headlights off.

Nv WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— All repair procedures on the headlights must
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility that will
perform the work according to Audi factory
specifications. Incorrect repairs could result
in eye injury, impair the function, and may
void the vehicle's operating license.
— Opening the laser module is not permitted
and could cause permanent injuries to the
eyes.
— Dangerous exposure to laser beams may oc-
cur if the covers are removed or if the head-
lamp module housing is opened.

G) Tips
— The headlight contains a class 4 laser. The
technical design converts the laser beam so
that there is no danger when it is used for
its intended purpose.
—The laser beam emission from the head-
lamp has been classified in accordance with
IEC 60825-1:2007.
— The possible emission is below the thresh-
old for laser class 2.
—
Maximum laser beam output: 5W (continu-
ous emission), wavelength range A= 400 nm
- 700 nm.
— The headlamp light functions are rated in
accordance with IEC 62471-5:2015.
— The beam emitted from the headlamp was
classified as risk group 2.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high
beam assistant on and off.
Laser lights - You can switch the laser lights on
and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area
around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked
or when the driver’s door is opened while the ig-
nition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it
is dark and when the AUTO light function is
switched on. The front and rear daytime running
lights* switch on automatically each time the ve-
hicle is unlocked regardless of how bright it is
outside the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: The daytime running lights can-
not be switched off. The lights activate automati-
cally each time the ignition is switched on.
rgency flashers


Fig. 38 Center console: emergency flashers
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Lights and Vision

The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and B indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
@) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if:
— you are the last car ina traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
Messages
If the 8, indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
BQ automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. When
the AUTO light function is on, the low beams will
remain switched on at all times for safety rea-
sons. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Interior lighting
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Fig. 39 Headliner: interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
ax* — Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.

Lights and Vision

If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.

ZA\ 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 60, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.

switched on again by moving the windshield
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.
@ Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
60

Fig. 44 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 59, fig. 43 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @) until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 59, fig. 43).
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.

Driving information


> Wait briefly until the symbol appears in the
instrument cluster next to the time measure-
ment.
> To start the acceleration measurement, acceler-
ate the vehicle. The measurement ends auto-
matically once you have reached the selected
speed or distance.
Night vision assist
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Night vision assist helps you when it is dark by
using an infrared camera to monitor the area in
front of your vehicle, within the limits of the sys-
tem. It can display objects up to a distance of ap-
proximately 1000 feet (300 m).
Pedestrian and wild animals are detected by
measuring the temperature difference between
the object and the background. Pedestrians and
wild animals will not be detected if the tempera-
ture difference is too small. The pedestrian and
wild animal marking feature is deactivated at
temperatures above approximately 77 °F (25 °C)
and when it is light outside.
The thermal image detected by the camera is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Warm areas
generally appear lighter and cold areas appear
darker.
The camera for the night vision assist is located
in the vehicle's radiator grille > page 140. Make
sure the night vision camera is not covered by
stickers, deposits, or any other obstructions be-
cause this can impair the night vision assist func-
tion. Follow the information about cleaning
=> page 298.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Night vision assist can only detect pedes-
trians and wild animals located within the
range of the infrared camera.
— Night vision assist cannot detect pedes-
trians or wild animals and mark them if:

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— They are not in an upright position, for ex-
ample if they are sitting or lying down
and/or
— The silhouette in the display appears in-
complete or interrupted, for example be-
cause the pedestrian is partially behind a
vehicle or an animal is partially covered by
tall grass.
— Never attempt to swerve around animals if
doing so would endanger you or other road
users.
G) Tips
— Even though the system evaluates the
shape and heat given off by all detected ob-
jects, there are limits to the system. There
may be false warnings.
— For technical reasons, the image pauses in
split second intervals.
Scale Rie moll
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist

The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 141.
> The AUTO light function must be selected for
the night vision assist to automatically activate
when it is dark.
> Switch on the low beams manually to activate
night
vision assist immediately. To do so,
press @ on the light switch module > page 52,
fig. 35 and select 20.
When activated, the %1 tab appears in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: %1 tab
G) Tips
When the night vision assist tab is selected in
the instrument cluster and the low beams are
switched off, the thermal image display dis-
appears only after you have exited the tab.

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Marking and warning
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist

Fig. 98 Instrument cluster: pedestrian marking and warn-
ing
Highlighting detected pedestrians and wild
animals
Within the limits of the system, the night vision
assist can detect pedestrians and wild animals
that are between approximately 32 feet (10 m)
and 295 feet (90 m) in front of the vehicle and
within the detection zone. Animal recognition is
not active within highly developed areas. The sys-
tem only detects large wild animals such as deer.
When it is dark outside and the low beams are
switched on, detected objects are marked in yel-
low (), within the limits of the system.
Pedestrian and wild animal warning
This system limits are based on the vehicle speed
and steering angle. Pedestrian and wild animal
warning encourages you to pay more attention.
If there are pedestrians or wild animals in front
of your vehicle that could pose a danger, the sys-
tem will direct your attention to this.
— Pedestrians or wild animals are highlighted in
red in the instrument cluster @) and the | A\| or
FA symbol turns on @.
— When the head-up display* is switched on, the
additional indicator JM or EM appears.
—Achime will sound if something is detected.
—If the night vision assist thermal image is re-
placed by another display (such as the on-board
computer), the red A or &A indicator light will
appear if there is a pedestrian or wild animal
warning.
The Sl symbol will appear when pedestrian and
wild animal detection is not available.
Marking light*
To direct the driver's attention to a pedestrian,
the headlights can flash on the pedestrian when
there is a pedestrian warning.
This occurs at speeds above approximately
35 mph (60 km/h) if you are outside of illuminat-
ed areas and no detected vehicles are shown. The
marking light is not used for wild animals. The
high beam assistant®™ controls the marking
light*> page 53.
Adjusting the contrast
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Requirement: the night vision assist must be
switched on and the % tab must be displayed.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Night vision
assist.
> To set the desired contrast, move the slider.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Night vision assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
The system is not functioning correctly at the
time, so it has been switched off. If the malfunc-
tion persists, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Integrated Toll Module
Applies to: vehicles with Integrated Toll Module
Depending on the region, you can pay toll fees in
certain countries using the Integrated Toll Mod-
ule (ITM). It replaces a separate transponder for
detecting toll fees. The system electronics are in-
tegrated in the rearview mirror housing.
To use the ITM in toll zones, you must register
and activate it.
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Index

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Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Key Téplaceiient: = wcww » y ews + ¢ wean x x ae 40
Mechanical keypass wasn es wen a 6 wwe ao ¥ 40
Not recognized..............00 2.000 94
PANIC BULtOM ccss + = sans ¢ ¢ saws ¢ o Seen eo Be 40
Replacing the battery.................. 42
Unlocking and locking................55 41
Vehicle code... 1.2... cee eee eee eee 40
Key user... 2... eee ee eee 34
Kick-doWn .. 6... ee eee eee 98
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 165
refer to Lane guidance................ 165
Lane departure warning................. 165
Cleaning the camera area.............. 299
LaANe:QUuIGANGES. « cise e & or oo wwe ae ETS 157
Lap timers sees ¢ seins & = eevee + & eee ¥ cere 146
Laser lighting’. x + cows + = sews © © cores 5 2 eeree 54
Laserscanner: ; 2eax < ¢ seme ss seme ye oes § 139
Cleaning « « sesiws vs sens ow mene 2H sure wo oe 300
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 78
Launch’ Controls: « = saves = ¢ sawp 2 x sews xe wees 98
Leather care and cleaning............... 302
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 252
Software information................. 252
Software licenses..............-..0005 252
Version, information « » ss +s sewn 2 ¢ eae 252
License plate bracket................... 328
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 309
Light/rain sensor
Headlights:c: : = sees : © saws se sews eo ees = 52
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 59
Lighting
Exterior... 0... eee eee eee 52
INQEFION wees « 2 qos « & yews 2 o eee Eg Eee FS 56
LIGHES « aac > 5 Same 2 ¢ Saee ot Sates o 5 eGER ES: 52
Lights on the charging port
refer to Charging display............... 123
Listening to music
Fefer tOMe dials: « «wees sv wee 6 owen 236, 239
LOG « seco 2 a neers 2 a seems 9 5 seo © a a oe 332
LOGALUSETS (is : x seme 2 wae 2 2 neem Be meme ag sg 33
Locking and unlocking
Byremotercontrols. « ssn s 6 coos sa ees 6 Ww 41
Using the lock cylinder................. 39
With the convenience key............... 41
Low beam headlights.................00, 52
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 200
Luggage compartment.................. 83
COVER ex a 2 cess: 3 a ete so momen oH cote © o oem 84
Increasing the size........... 0.0 eee ee 85
Power SOUrCES .... 1. ee eee eee eee 82
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 83
Luggage compartment lid
ClOSING*DULOM Ys: « & cessie « o ccaves © 6 cana @ are 44
Generalinformation................... 43
Mechanically unlocking. ...........0eees 46
Opening and closing.................-. 44
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 4S
Power opening and closing.............. 44
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Maintenance.......... 00... eee eee eee 326
Maintenance intervals...............00. 273
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 259
Maneuverassist «ccs 6s came ae nner «0 cee 195
Manually releasing the charging connector. 125
Manually releasing the charging port door.. 125
Manual operation
ChargingconmectOtinncc. w 2 ammos x awexne a oe 125
Charging port door................00. 125
Manual shifting............ 0.002 e eee 97
Map
Changing the scale................0-. 219
Display’: oss 5 eseew 6 ¢ canes @ e eases + o ero 221,
339