technical data AUDI Q7 2011 Owner´s Manual

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Release the two hook-and-loop fasteners, and remove the two
chocks . To use the chocks, you first have to raise the support plate
=>
page 340, fig . 250 (D and then insert the locking plate with the
two "tabs" into the elongated holes in the base plate @=>& .
& WARNING
• The chock cannot fulfil its function and may lose its stability if
the "tabs" on the support plate are not inserted correctly into the
elo ngated holes in the base plate. If this happens, the vehicle may
start to move while a wheel is being changed.
• Never use the folding chocks if they are damaged or if they
have not been assembled correctly.
& WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause serious personal inju­
ries.
• Never use the jack supplied with your Audi on another vehicle,
particularly on a heavier one. The jack is only suitable for use on
the vehicle it came with.
• Using a bumper jack to raise the vehicle will damage the
bumper system. The jack may slip, causing injury.
• Never support your vehicle on cinder blocks, bricks or other
objects . These may not be able to support the load and could cause
injury when they fail.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is supported by
the jack.
• If you must work under the vehicle, always use safety stands
specifically designed for this purpose.
• Always make sure the inflatable spare tire and even a flat tire
are secured in place and not loose, otherwise they could fly
forward, causing personal injury to passengers in the vehicle in an
accident or sudden maneuver. •
Vehicle OP-eration
Applies to vehicles : with bass box
Removing bass box
Before the inflatable spare tire can be taken out, the bass
box must be removed.
Fig. 251 Spare wheel
well: Bass box
Removing bass box
-Squeeze the locking tabs=> fig. 251 (D of the connector.
- Disconnect the connector @ and place the lead to one
side.
- Turn the large screw counter-clockwise.
- Carefully remove the bass box.
Installing bass box
-Carefully place the bass box in the wheel. The inscription
"FRONT" on the bass box must face forward.
- Reconnect the connector that was removed.
- Secure the bass box with the large screw. •
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& WARNING (continued)
-Never store the inflatable spare tire or jack and tools in the
passenger compartment.
- Always store all jacking equipment, tools, and the inflatable
spare tire in the luggage compartment.
- Tighten the knurled retaining screw for the inflatable spare
tire securely.
0 Note
• The inflatable spare tire has been developed specifically for this
vehicle model. It must not be exchanged or used for other vehicle
models . Similarly, inflatable tires from other vehicle models must
not be used.
• Normal summer or winter tires must not be installed on the inflat­
able tire rim. •
Inflating inflatable spare tire
-Remove the compressor from the luggage compartment
~ page 342, fig. 252.
- Unscrew the valve stem from the spare tire.
- Screw the tire filler hose from the compressor firmly onto
the valve of the spare tire.
- Insert the plug from the compressor into a socket of the
vehicle ~
page 106.
- Switch the compressor on .
- Let the compressor run until the value specified on the tire
pressure label is reached=>
page 322, fig. 242. Switch the
compressor off after running for 12 minutes at the most -
danger of overheating!
Safety first
& WARNING
The compressor and the tire filler hose can become extremely hot
while they are running · danger of burns!
0 Note
Switch the compressor off after running for 12 minutes at the most­
danger of overheating! Allow the compressor to cool down for a few
minutes before you use it again.
[ i] Tips
The compressor must not be connected to the cigarette lighter
socket, as this socket does not provide the required power.•
Changing a wheel
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own and your
passenger's safety when changing a wheel.
- After you experience a tire failure, pull the car well away
from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before
you stop => & .
- All passengers should
leave the car and move to a safe
location (for instance, behind the guardrail)=> &.
- Engage the
parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally~ &.
- Move
selector lever to position P ~ & .
- If you are tow ing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your
vehicle. ..,_
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- As soon as poss ible, have the tig htening torqu es on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench . The correct
tightening torque is 120 ft lb (160 Nm).
- Have the flat tire
rep laced as soon as possible.
(I] Tips
• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn
while chang ing a tire, they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
• Drive at reduced speed until you have the t ightening torques
checked. •
Applies to ve hicl es: w ith dec orative wheel covers
Decorative wheel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed first to
access the wheel bolts.
Removing
Fig . 253 Changing a
wheel: Remov ing the
wheel cover
- Insert the hook provided with the vehicle tool k it in the
hole in the hub .
- Pull off the
deco rative whe el co ver => fig . 253 . •
Vehicle OP-eration
Applies to vehicles : w ith wheel bolts w ith caps
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
The caps must be removed first from the wheel bolts
before the bolts can be unscrewed.
Removing
F ig. 254 Ch angi ng a
wheel : removing the
wheel bolt c aps
- Push the plastic clip provided with the veh icle tool kit over
the wheel bolt cap until it engages .
Pull on the
plastic cli p to remove the cap=> fig . 254.
Refitting
- Place the caps over the wheel bolts and push them back
on .
The caps are to pr otect and keep the wheel bolts clean .•
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Fig. 257 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
-Activate the vehicle jack mode* (only vehicles with Adap­
tive Air Suspension) =>
page 182.
- Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally
- Move the
selector lever to position P.
- Position the jack below the door sill under the mounting
point
that is closest to the wheel to be changed
=>
page 346 , fig. 256.
- Extend the
jack under the lifting point on the door sill until
its arm is positioned directly under the lifting point=>&.
- Align the jack so that its arm©=>
page 347, fig. 257
engages in the designated lifting point in the door sill and
the movable base® lies flat on the ground. The base ®
must be
vertical under the lifting point@.
- Wind the jack up further until the flat tire comes off the
ground =>& .
The jack must be installed only at the places indicated=> page 346,
fig. 256. There is exactly one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location=>& .
Vehicle OP-eration An
unstable surface under
the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack . Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If
necessary place a sturdy board or similar support under the jack . On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping=>&.
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow these safety precautions:
- Positioning the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
those indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers: -Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack. •
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• The direct ion of rotation is marked by an arrow on the side of the
ti re.
• If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direct ion, use
th e spare tire only temporarily since the tire will no t be able to
achieve its optimum performance character istics with regard to
aquaplaning, noise and wear.
• We recommend that you pay particular attent ion to th is fact
during wet weather and that you adjust your speed to match road
conditions.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as possible to restore the handling advantages of a
unidi rect ional tire.•
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information => page 330, "New tires and replacing
tires and wheels" if you are going to use a spare t ire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa·
tion .
• Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qual­ ified workshop .
• With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel bolts are correctly
tightened at a torque of 120 ft lb (160 Nm).
• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn while changing a tire, they should be replaced before you check
the tightening torque.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speeds.
Safety first
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to
read the information =>
page 330, "New tires and replacing tires
and wheels".
• Always make sure the damaged wheel or even a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger compartment.
• In an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
• Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools securely in the
luggage compartment. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden
maneuver they could fly forward, causing injury to passengers in
the vehicle. •
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• The crank in the fuse cover is used for emergency operation of the
Panoramic slid ing sunroof*. •
Left cockpit fuse assignment
Fig . 26 1 L eft coc kpit : fu se panel w ith p lastic clip
Amps
Fu se panel © (re d )
1 DC/DC converter
5
3 MMI 7,5
6 Lumbar support driver's seat 10
7 Window regulators (left side of vehicle)
35
8 Door control module (left side of vehicle)
15
9 Tire pressure monitoring system
5
Vehicle OP-eration
No. Consume r
10
11
.,
Electronic ignition lock,
power steering column adjustment
Switch module steering column
12 Intelligent power module convenience
Fu se pa nel© {b row n)
3 Seat ventilation (left)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Wiper system
Rain sensor
Horn
Intelligen t power module driver
Intelligent power modu le dr iver
(lights left side of vehicle)
Intelligen t power module driver
(lights right side of vehicle)
I nstrument cluster
11 Headlight washer system
12 Diagnostic connector
Fuse panel © {black )
1 Headlight electronic system (left side of vehicle)
2 Adaptive Cruise Control
6 Term
inal 15 (interior)
7 Oil level sensor
8 Diagnostic connector
9 Automatic dipping interior mirror
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Amps
30
10
5
15
30
5
25
30
25
25
10
30
10
10 5
5
5
5
5
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No. Consumer
3 CD player, DVD drive
4 MMI
Display
5 Automatic transmission
7 Panoramic sliding sunroof segment
l
8 Panoramic sliding sunroof segment 2
9 Panoramic sliding sunroof sunblind
CD player, DVD drive
11 W
indow regulators (right side of vehicle)
12 Rear air-conditioning controls
Right luggage compartment fuse
assignment
Amps
5
5
15
20
20
20 5
35 10
Fig. 263 Right luggage compartment: fuse panel with plastic clip
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Vehicle OP-eration
No. Consumer Amps
Fuse panel @ (black)
2 AdBlue heater
30
5 Parking system
5
-
6 Intelligent power module convenience
2
15
(right side of vehicle)
7 Intelligent power module convenience 2
15
(left side of veh icle)
9 Luggage compartment electrical outlet 20
10 I
ntell igent power modu le convenience 1
20
(right side of vehicle)
11 Convenience control module
15
12 I
ntell igent power module convenience 1
30
(left side of veh icle)
Fuse panel © (red)
1 Rad io 7,5/30
3 Digital Signal Processing (DSP)/
30
BOSE amplifier
4 Bang & Olufsen amplifier 30
5 Ride height adjustment
15
6 Soft close 20
7 Power rear lid
30
8 Power rear lid 30
9 Trailer hitch 15
10 Trailer hitch (left side of vehicle)
20
1 1 Trailer hitch (right side of vehicle)
20
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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency crew s and working
personnel who ha ve the necessar y tools and equipment to perform
the se operations . •
Starting by pushing or towing
(D Note
Your vehicle is equipped with an a utomat ic transmission. Conse­
que ntly, the eng ine can not be started by pushing or towing. •
Starting with jumper cables
If necess ary, the engine can be started by connecting it to
the battery of an other vehicle .
If the engine shou ld fai l to start because of a discharged or weak
battery, the battery can be co nnecte d to the battery of
another
vehicle, using a pair of jumper cable s to start the engine .
Jumper cables
Use only jumpe r cables of suffic iently large cross section to carry t he
sta rter cur ren t safely . Refe r to the manufacture r's specifications.
Use on ly j umper cab les with
insulated te rm ina l clamps w hich are
distinct ly marked :
plus(+) cable in most cases colo red red
minus (-) cable i n most cases colored black.
Safety first
& WARNING
Batterie s contain electricity, acid, and gas . Any of these can cause
very serious or fatal injury . Follow the inst ructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery .
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenever possible.
• A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures just below
32 °F (0 °C). Before connecting a jumper cable, you must thaw the
frozen battery completely , otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or skin . Flush any
contacted area with water immediately .
• Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion.
• Vehicle batteries generate e xplos ive gases. Keep spa rks, flame
and lighted cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low acid level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also h ave a 12 -Volt
rating. The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery. Use of batter ies of
different voltage or sub stantially different "Ah " rating may cau se
an explosion and personal injury.
• Never charge a frozen battery . Ga s trapped in the ice may cause
an e xplosion.
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen. The battery
case may have be weakened.
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah ) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah ) of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery. _..
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Connect POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) (red)
- Open the red cover on the posi tive pole~ page 356,
fig . 264.
1. Connect one e nd of the pos itive cable (red) on the
jump
start bolt~
page 356, fig. 265 © (Bolts under red cover
= "positive") of the vehicle to be started @.
2 . Connect the other end to the pos itive terminal @ of the
booster battery ®·
Connect NEGATIVE(-) to NEGATIVE(-)
(black)
3 . Connec t one end to the negative te rmi nal @ of the
booster battery ®·
4. Conn ect t he other end o f the n ega tive cabl e (black) to t he
jump start bolt© (Bolts w it h hex head = "n egat ive") of
the vehic le to be s tarte d
@.
Starting the engine
- Start the engine of t he vehicle w ith the booster battery.
Run the engi ne at a moderate speed.
- Start e ng ine w it h discharged ve hicle battery in the usu al
ma nner .
- If the engine fai ls to star t: do no t ke ep the s tar ter
crank ing for lo nger than 10 secon ds. W ait for abou t
30 seco nds and then t ry again .
- Wi th engine running, remove jum per cable s from bot h
v eh icle s in t he exact
re vers e order.
- C lose the re d cove r on the positive pole.
Safety first
T he battery is vented to the outside to prevent gases from entering
t he ve hicl e inter ior. Make su re t hat t he ju mper clamps are we ll
connected with the ir
metal parts in full contact with the battery
terminals .
& WARNING
To avoid serious per sonal injury and damage to the vehicle, heed
all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer . If
in doubt, call for road service .
• Jumper cables must be long enough so that the vehicles do not
tou ch.
• When connecting jumper cables , make sure that they cannot
get caught in any moving part s in the engine compartment .
• Before you che ck anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS~
page 290, "Engine compart­
ment ".
0 Note
Improper hook-up of j umper cab les can ruin the generator.
• Always co nnect POSITIVE(+) to POSI TIVE(+), and NEGATIV E(- )
to NEGA TIVE( -) ground post of the battery manager cont rol unit.
• Check that all screw p lugs on the battery ce lls are sc rewed in
firmly. If not, tighten p lugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery terminal.
• Please note that the proced ure for connecting a jumper cable as
described above applies specifically to t he case of your vehicle being
jump started . When you a re giving a jump start to another vehicle, do
not connect the negative( -) cab le to the nega tive (-) te rm inal on the
discharged battery©~
page 356, fig. 265. Instead, securely
c onne ct the negative (- ) cab le to ei ther a so lid met al componen t th at
is f irm ly bolted to the eng ine b lock or to the eng ine b lock itself. If the
ba ttery tha t is bei ng charged does not ven t to t he ou tside, escap ing
battery gas could ignite and explode! •
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When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and put it back
in to the vehicle toolkit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times .
& WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it will go, the thread
can pull out when the vehicle is towed -potential risk of an
accident. •
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is needed.
Fig. 268 Rear
bumper : Cover
Fig. 269 Rear
bumper: Screwing in
towing loop
Vehicle OP-eration
The threaded opening for the towing loop is located behind a
cover on the right side of the rear bumper.
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool kit
=>
page 340.
- To release the cover from the bumper, press it in by
applying short, sharp pressure to the outer part
=> fig . 268.
- Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded hole as far
as it will go=> fig. 269.
Unscrew the towing loop again after use and install the cover in the
bumper . Return the towing loop to the toolkit. Be sure to have the
towing loop stored in the vehicle at all t imes.
& WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it will go, the thread
can pull out when the vehicle is towed · potential risk of an
accident. •
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig. 270 Vehicle on
flat bed truck ~
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