light AUDI Q7 2011 Owner´s Manual

Instruments and warning /indicator lights
Applies to veh icles : with Adapt ive Air Suspens ion
Adaptive Air Suspension ~
T his warning/indicator light has the following functions:
• It illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on as
function check and then goes out.
• If the warning/indicator light illuminates or blinks continuously,
there is a system fau lt in the Adaptive Air Suspens ion. A system fault
can result in limited ride comfort and
low gro und clea ra nce . Drive
safe ly to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop,
and have the fault corrected.
• If the warning/ ind icator light flashes, you should not dr ive the
vehicle. The flashing warning/indicator light po ints to an extreme
High level. A very
pronounced lifting of the vehicle (extreme High
level) can result, for example, when a heavy load is removed from the
vehicle . As soon as the level has returned to norma l, the
warning/ind icator light stops flashing, and you can dr ive away.
• If the warning/indicator light flashes in conjunction with the
c.:,
warning/ind icator l ight, you should not drive off immediately in order
to prevent damage to the underbody. The two warning/indicator
lights flas hing together points to an extreme Low level. A very
pronounced lowering of the vehicle (extreme Low leve l) can result,
for examp le, from a heavy load . As soon as the leve l has returned to
normal, the warning/indicator lights stop flashing, and you can drive
away.
0 Note
If the warning/indicator light flashes in conjunction with the c.:,
warning/indicator light, you should not drive the vehicle because low­
lying vehicle parts can bottom out as you drive over uneven ground
and be damaged as a result. •
Applies to vehic les: wi th Adapt ive A ir Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension ci:)
T his warning/ind icator light has the following functions:
• It illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on as
function check and then goes out.
• It comes on for approximately 15 seconds as a warning of
re du ced
gr oun d clea ranc e,
if the dynamic mode is activated and if the ignition
is switched on=>
page 179, "Chassis controls" .
• If the warning/ind icator light flashes in conjunction with the
warning/ind icator light, you should not drive the vehicle immed iately
in orde r to prevent damage to the underbody. The two wa rning/ind i­
cator lights flash ing together po ints to an extreme Low level. A very
pronounced lowering of the vehicle (extreme Low leve l) can result,
for example, from a heavy load . As soon as the leve l has returned to
normal, the warning/indicator lights stop flashing, and you can drive
away.
0 Note
If the wa rning/ind icator light flashes in conjunction with the 'I,_
warning/ind icator light, you should not drive the vehicle because low­
lying vehicle parts ca n bottom out as you drive over uneven gro und
and be damaged as a result. •
Safety belts ~
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put on your
safety belt.
T he ~ warning/indicator light i lluminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind the dr ive r and (on USA mode ls on ly) any front
passenger to put on the safety belt. Additionally, an acoustic warning
(gong) will a lso sound.
For more Information=>
page 201, "Safety belt warn ing light~" .•

High beam ~D
The ~D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information about
using the high beams, see~
page 71. •
Tire pressure monitoring system - telltale
indicator lamp(.,
The warning/indicator light appears in the event of a
significant loss of tire pressure or if there is a malfunc­
tion.
The indicator light 1.., illuminates to check the function when you
switch on the ignition.
If the
'll symbol remains on or blinks after you switch on the ignition,
there is a loss of tire pressure or a system malfunction. If there is a
system malfunction, see your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
Detailed information on the tire pressure monitoring system can be
found in~
page 337. •
Cruise control
CRUISE (USA models) /r,J' (Canada models)
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise control is
activated. •
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
A
.:> (USA models) / .... (Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS and the
electronic differential lock
(EDL).
The warning/indicator light will come on for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. The light will go out after an automatic check
sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when: • The warning/indicator light does not illuminate when you switch
on the ignition.
• The warning/indicator light does not go out after a few seconds .
• The warning/indicator light illuminates while driving.
The brake system will still respond even without the assistance of
the ABS system. See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance.
For more information
regarding the ABS~
page 260.
The ABS warning light and the brake warning light come on
together. The ABS will not work and you will notice a change in
braking response and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light~ page 20 and the ABS warning illuminate
together there may be a malfunction in the ABS, and there may also
be a malfunction in the brake system itself~& .
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake system the warning/indi­
cator light
BRAKE (USA models)/ ((D) (Canada models) in the instrument
cluster flashes. By pressing the [
CHECK! button, you can bring up a
driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail. Please
note
~ page 34. .,,_
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Malfunction in the electronic differential lock (EDL)
The ED L works toge ther w ith the ABS. The ABS warn ing lig ht w ill
come on if there is a mal func tion in the EDL system=>
page 258 . See
your authorized A udi dea le r as soon as poss ible .
& WARNING
• If the .. (USA models )/ ...,. (Canada models ) wa rning light
does not go out , or if it comes on while driving, the ABS system is
not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with
the standard brakes (without ABS ). You will not have the p rotec­
tion ABS provides. Contact your authorized Audi dealer a s soon as
pos sible.
• USA models : If the BRAKE warning light and the M, warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up fir st under
hard braking. Rea r wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle cont rol
and an accident . Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
autho rized Audi dealer or a qualified work shop. Dri ve slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• Canada models: If the brake warning light 0 and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock -up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident . Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by you r authorized Audi dealer or a qualified wo rkshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake applications .•
Parking brake
~[ (USA models)/ (®) (Canada models)
The indicator light monitors the p arking br ake.
W hen the parking br ake is app lied a nd the ignition is switched on, the
indicator light comes on©. The ind icator light must go out when the
par king b rake is released. •
Brake system BRAKE (USA
models)
/ ((D) (Canada models)
The warning/i ndica tor light flashes if b ra ke fluid le vel is
low, if there is an ABS system malfunction or a parking
brake malfunction.
Th e ligh t ill umin ates whe n the igni tio n is tur ned on. It goes out afte r
the engine has been started . This indicates that t he brake war ning
ligh t is functioni ng p roper ly .
If the brake warning light does not light up when the engine is
cranking , there may be a malfun ct ion in the electrical system. In
thi s ca se, contact your Audi dealer.
If the brake system warning/indicator light flashes , there is a brake
system mal function. By press ing the
I C H ECK ] b utton, yo u can bring
up a driver message which exp lains the malfunction in more detail
:::> page 34.
If th e ABS fa ils, t he ABS war ning/ indi cato r light O (USA
mode ls)/ (Canada mode ls) flashes together with t he b rake system
wa rni ng/ind icator light=> & .
(USA models): If the warning light
BRA KE and the warning light illu­
minate together, immedia tely contac t your author ized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected=>
page 39.
When the light comes on, an a udible warn ing signal is also given.
& WARNING
• USA models : If the BRAKE warning light and the I .. S warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause lo ss of vehicle control
and an accident . Have your vehicle repa ired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudd en, hard brake application s.
• Canada model s: If the b rake warning light CCI» and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
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& WARNING (continued)
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­ diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• If the brake warning/indicator light does not go out after a few
seconds and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving, the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low. If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed immediately at low speed
to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility
and have the brake system inspected .
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications, you
will need greater pressure on the brake pedal to stop your vehicle .
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situations. You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an accident. •
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Vehicle care
Technical data

Driver information display
Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor­
mation .
Fig. 8 Instrument
cl uste r: center display
Informat ion from the Driver Information System is shown in the
display in the center of the instrument cluster.
When you tu rn on the ig nition and while you are driving, some func­
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating status. Malfunctions or required service procedures are signalled audibly and
shown by red and yellow lighted symbols and reminders to the driver
in the display.
Th e d river is also shown information about radio and CD operat ion
and directions for the navigation system. You can find additional
information on these subjects in the MMI manual.
The Driver Informat ion System provides the following functions: Sound system display
=>
page23
Outside air temperature =>page23
Digital speedometer =>page24
Door open indicator =>page24
Defective light bulb =>page24
Service interval display =>page25
Auto Check system => page 32
Driver information =>page32
Speed warning system => page 31
Trip computer => page26
Cru ise control => page 134
Adaptive Cruise Control* => page 136
Selector lever position => page 164
Adaptive Air Suspension* => page 181
Tire pressure monitoring =>page337
[ i ] Tips
In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appea rs in the
display. Red symbols indicate
Danger => page 33. Yellow symbols
ind icate a
Warning => page 37. •

Driver information display
Digital speedometer
Fig. 11 Display:
Digita l speedomet er
Current speed appears in the display. Speed is shown in 1 mph
measures (USA models) or 1 km/h measures (Canada models) .
You ca n sw itch the display from miles to kilometers and vice versa via
the MMI. •
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the rear lid have
been left open.
Fig. 12 Display: open
d oo r or rear lid
warning
With the ignition switched on, the open door or rear lid warning illu­
minates when at least one door or the hood or the trunk lid is not
closed. The symbol also shows you
which door(s) or lid is not closed.
In the illustration ~ fig. 12 it is the driver's door, the left rear door
and the rear lid. As soon as all the doors, the hood, the rear lid and
the fuel filler cap are properly closed, the door and rear lid warning
turns off and the Driver Information System functions selected are
displayed again. •
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective .
Fig. 13 Display : defec­
tive light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of the light
bulbs. If this symbol illuminates, a brake light, a turn signal (front
or rear), a headlight, the backup light, a fog light or a rear fog light
has failed .
& WARNING
• Light bulb s are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury. .,._

& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Wo rk with due care when handling the high-volt age section of
gas di scharge (xenon) lights. Failure to do so could result in death
or ser ious injury.
[ i ] Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your autho rized
Audi Se rvice departmen t.•
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when your next
service is due.
Fig . 14 D ispl ay :
Service inte rval disp la y
Th e schedu le for the next oil change or inspection is c alc ul ated auto­
matically and displayed accord ingly. The display works in two stages:
Service reminder
30 days before the next serv ice is due, a serv ice reminder a ppears in
the display when yo u turn on t he ign it ion=> fig. 14 .
After about 5 seconds the d isp lay switches back to normal. The
dis tan ce and time rema ining are updated each t ime t he ig nition is
turned on unti l the date due for service is reac hed .
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Driver information display
Service due
W
hen the due da te for service is rea ched, t he message Service due !
appea rs in the inst rument cluste r immediately afte r yo u tur n on the
ignition. Additiona lly, a wa rning tone sounds. After about 5 secon ds
the d isp lay sw itches back to no rma l.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can be shown in the MMI
display by se lecting the se rvice interval display in the car menu. Se lect
fu nction button
I CAR ]> Systems *> Service interval display.
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Aud i dea ler will reset the correspond ing se rvice
schedule after performing the a ppropriate service on yo ur vehicle .
You a lso have the possibility to reset t he oil c hange sched ule afte r
having performed an o il change acco rding to A udi specifications.
Se lect f unct io n butto n
I CAR j >Systems *> Service interval display >
Reset oil change interval.
0 Note
If you d isconnect the batte ry termina ls, no ca lculations can be made
for the se rvice in terva l display d uring this time and no serv ice
reminder will appear . Remember that observing the proper service
in terv als is vi tally import ant to ex te ndi ng the life of your vehi cle,
particularly the engine, and maintaining its value . Even if the mileage
dr iven is low, the max imum per io d of one year from one serv ice to the
next must not be exceeded.
[I] Tips
• Do not reset the display between oi l changes, otherw ise the
display will be incor rec t.
• The info rmation in the Service Reminder rema ins stored even
when the vehicle ba tte ry is disconnec ted. •
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Driver information display
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) • in the instrument cluster
::::>
page 14, fig. 7 is part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
Th e warn ing/indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out after the engine starts and the idle has stabilized.
Thi s ind icates that the MIL is working properly.
If
the light does not go out after the engine is started, or illuminates
while you are driving , a ma lfunction may exist in the engine system.
If the light illuminates, the catalytic converter could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding sustained high
speeds and/or rapid accelerat ions) and have the condition corrected .
Contact your authorized Audi dealer .
If the light i lluminates, the electronic speed limiter may also be
malfunctioning. For more information::::>
page 30, "Electronic speed
limiter".
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate (only vehicles with gasoline engine)::::>
page 294. •
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig . 21 Location of
Data Link Connector
( DLC )
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system. Each monito red component in you r engine system
has been ass igned a code. I n case of a malfunct ion, the component
wi ll be ident ified and the fau lt stored as a code in the control module
memory .
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on-board fuel
vapor recovery system. If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed (only
vehicles with gasoline engine)::::>
page 294.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using special diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool for
OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic equipment, push the plug
into the Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is lo cated to the right of
the hood release
::::> fig. 21.
Your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop can interpret the
code and perform the necessary repair .•
Electronic speed limiter
Your vehicle may be factory equ ipped w ith tires that are rated for a
maximum speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). This is less than the
maximum speed of your veh icle. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is operated at excessive
speeds, your vehicle also has an electronic speed limiter . The elec­
tronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster than the
tire speed rating . For more information ::::>
page 330.
If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle roadspeed signals,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
0 will illuminate . If this
occurs, contact the nearest authorized Aud i dea ler for ass istance.
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Driver information d isplay
0 Alternator ma lfunction =>page 34
BRAKE
USA model s: =>page 34
Brake system malfunction

Can ad a m odel s: ::>page 34
Brake system malfunction
- --
-~-
Engine coolant level too => page 35
low/engine coolant temperature
-too high
~ Engine o il pressure too low ::> page36
Ad Blue /7 =>page296
Ad Blue c,,,.c AdBlue malfunction * =>page296
•
~ ....
Faulty steering =>page 36
© Faulty ignition switch =>page37
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[ i J Tips
• If the warning/indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/ «D> (Canada
mode ls) in the instrument cluster flashes, the re is a brake system
malfunction. By press ing the [ CHECK] button, you can bring up a
dr iver message which explains the ma lfunct ion in more deta il. Please
note =>
page 34 .
• Speed wa rnings threshold 1 9 (USA mode ls)/ 0 (Canada models)
and threshold 2
8 , (USA mode ls)/ 8, (Canada models) are also shown
as red symbols . T he warning is a lways shown as a sma ll symbol in the
upper area of the display=>
page 31. •
Alternator malfunction 0
If the D symbol in the instrument panel display flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the a lternato r or the veh icle electronics. A warning
to the driver will appear, too. The driver warning goes out after about
5 seconds, but it can be b ro ught up at any time by pressing the
I CHECK] button again .
Usua lly, you can still drive to the next dealership. Turn off a ll but the
most necessary electr ica l consumers, since these drain the veh icle's
battery.
0 Note
If the _ f_ warning symbol (coolant system malfunction) also lights up
on the instrument panel dur ing the trip=>
page 35, then you have to
stop immediately and turn off the engine. The coolant pump is not
working anymore -danger of damage to the engine! •
Brake system malfunction
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
If the warning /indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/ (CD)
(Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there is a
brake system malfunction. By pressing the
[CHECK] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail.
Stop v ehicle and check brake fluid level
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine .
- Check the brake fluid level:::::,
page 311.

- Contact your nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop if necessary.
Warning ! Fault in brake system. Contact
workshop
- Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop and have the malfunction corrected
=>& .
If the ABS system malfunctions, the ABS warning/indicator light illu­
minates together with the brake system malfunction warning/indi­
cator light:::::, &.
& WARNING
• Always observe the warnings in:::::, page 290, "Engine compart­
ment", before opening the hood and checking the brake fluid.
• Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard. Stop the car and
get professional assistance.
• USA models: If the BRAKE warning light and the S warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• Canada models: If the brake warning light((]:» and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications. •
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Driver information display
Engine cooling system malfunction _
t_
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
When the -L symbol in the display blinks, then either the
engine coolant
temperature is too high, or the coolant level
is too low. An additional driver message can also be displayed
by pressing the [CHECK] button:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
- Pull off the road .
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Check coolant level :::>
page 309.
-Add coolant if necessary=> page 310.
-Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator light goes out.
- Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if
necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the radiator fan may be the
cause of the malfunction.
If the O warning symbol (alternator malfunction) also lights up on
the instrument panel:::::,
page 34, then the fan belt may be damaged .
& WARNING
• If your vehicle should break down for mechanical or other
reasons, park at a safe distance from moving traffic, turn off the
engine and turn on the hazard warning lights:::::,
page 70, "Emer-
gency flasher
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