ABS AUDI Q7 2018 Owner´s Manual

Wheels
differently even if they are the
same size
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.,,. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility before making a pur­
chase
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Because the spare tire* is differ­
ent from the regular tires instal­
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use . It should be re­
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
All four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds . For this rea­
son, in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire* that is the same
circumference as the regular
tires.
A WAR NING ~ -
-Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Other-
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wise, damage to the vehicle
and an accident could result .
-Only use tire/rim combina­
tions and su itable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi . Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident could result.
-For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth­
er vehicles -in some cases,
you cannot even use ti res from
the same vehicle model.
-Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle . Replacement
tires should not be c hosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif ­
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident .
-Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso ­
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
- Run-flat tires* may only be
used on vehicles that were
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Wheels
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly . Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in­
dic ato r
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 circumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires . If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light
RI] and a message.
If only one tire is affected , the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain­
ment system again each time the pressures
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change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle ~
page 349. The tire pressure moni­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
~ page 340, fig . 272.
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 349
- tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
RI] -loss of pressure in at least one tire~,& .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
~ page 349.
m (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual.
If
m appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the
RI] 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 349. 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.
& 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.

Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
Tex tile s
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
art ifici al l eat her, the surface
A lca ntara Water -based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap
solutiona>
such as coffee, tea, blood, etc.
O il-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution a), blot away the dissolved oil or
such as oil , make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leathe r Fresh stains Cotton cloth
with a mild soap solutiona >
Water-based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
blood, etc.
Oil -based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remover suitab le for leather
as ink, nai l polish, la -
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regula rly apply cond it ion ing cream that p rotects from
lig ht and penetrates into the material. Use specia lly-co l-
ored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
_& WARNING
The windsh ie ld may not be treated wi th wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un ­
favorable conditions such as wetness, dark ­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
@ Note
-Headlight s/tail light s
-Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form .
-Wheel s
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-
- Never use any paint polish or other abra­
sive materials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Cam era lens es
- Neve r use wa rm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the came ra lens . This
could cause the lens to crack .
- Neve r use ab rasive cleaning m aterials or
a lcohol to clean the camera lens . This
could cause scratches and cracks .
-Door wind ow s
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plast ic scraper. To

Cl a:, ...... N
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0
::r ' A
A/C MAX (button) .................. .
A/C (button)
. .. ................ ... .
67, 71
67, 70
ABS
.. .. .. .. .. ............... .. .. .. . 142
Accessories 60,379
Active lane assist
Cleaning the camera area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
also refer to Audi active lane assist . . . . . 117
Adaptive air suspension
refer to Air suspension ........ .. .. .. .
Adaptive cruise control ................ .
C leaning the sensor ................. .
Messages .... ................ ..... .
Predictive control
............. .. .. .. .
Ad Blue .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. .. .. . 128
102
352 110
100
314
Messages .... ................ ..... . 314
Additional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 79
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 71
Adjusting the additional display . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 71
,
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advanced key
refer to Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269, 287
Advanced Airbag System components . . . 276
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Children · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ...... .. .. .. . 293
Ch ild restraints
............ .. .. .. .. .
Components (front airbags) ...... .. .. .
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat ................ .
Disposal ..... ................ ..... .
Front airbags ................ .. .. .. .
How do the front airbags work? . .. .. .. .
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
How the Advanced Airbag System compo -
nents work together ........... ... .. .
Indicator light ............... .. .. .. .
Monitoring . .. ............. .. .. .. .. .
PASSENGER AIR BAG light ....... .. .. .
Repairs .... .. ................ ..... . 293
276
270
284
274
279
276
278
281
281
281
284
Index
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
When must the system be inspected? . . . 281
Air suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . 35
Alignment pin (changing the wheel) . . . . . . 357
All-weather lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
All-wheel steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 146
All season tires
All wheel drive
refer to quattro
AM I 34S
146
refer to Audi music interface . . . . . . . 231, 232
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface
Anti-freeze 243
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Anti-lock braking system
refer to ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Anti-Slip Regulation
refer to ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface . . . . . 243
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ASR · · ... .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. .. 142
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Messages
119
Audi adaptive cruise control
Distance display, distance warning . . . . . . 110
Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Audi connect emergency call and service . . 201
Online roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Audi connect vehicle control . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Remote locking and unlock ing . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle status report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Audi connect (Infotainment) ........ 187, 194
Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Services overview
. .. ... .. ..... ... .. ..
Start ing .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. . .
Audi drive select .
.. .. ............... ..
Audi Entertainment mobile 188
188
128
233
Audi music interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
381

Index
Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31
Mechanically locking the front passenger's
door.. .... .. .. .. ............. .... .. ..
34
Media · · · · · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225, 234
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Supported formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Media center ..................... .... 235
Memory buttons
refer to Shortcut keys . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 156
Memory capacity
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
184
Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
226
Supported types/formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MENU button .. .. ............. .... .. .
Menu language
refer to Setting the language ... .... .. .
Menu paths (Owner's Manua l) ....... ... .
Menus/symbols
Messages
Mirrors
149
245 152
159
180
Adjusting exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Compass ....... ................ ..... 52
D . . 1mming ....... ................ ..... 48
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . 149
MMI search
refer to Free text search . . . . . . . . . . 158 , 236
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 281
MP3
refer to Jukebox 227
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Button · · · · · · .. ............. .... .. .. 15
Map zoom .. .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. .. .. .. 13
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Speech dialog system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switching tabs .. ............. .... .. . .
Multi Media Interface
........... .... .. .
Music collection
12
149
refer to Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
also refer to Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
388
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 249
myAudi .......... .. .. ........... 187,207
Logg ing in in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
PIN · · · ... .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. 187
N
Natural leather care/cleaning .......... .
NAV /MAP button
. . .. .. ............. ..
354
203
Nav igating (instrument cluster) . . . . . 163, 164
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Better route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
also refer to Map ... .. ............. .. 213
Navigation (instrument cluster) . . . . . . . . . 163
Net · · · · ............................. 62
Network connection (Wi-Fi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
NHTSA
Contacting
259
Night vision assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cleaning the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) catalytic converter
refer to Ad Blue. .. .. .. ............. .. 314
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
0
Occupant protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Occupant seating positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Octane rating (gasoline) ................ 310
Odometer · · · ·........................ 12
Offroad driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Offroad mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
OFF (button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 70
Oil
refer to Engine oil 321
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . . . 318
On/Off knob (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search . . . . . . . . 207
Online map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Online map update ... .. ............... 216
Online media ... ..... .. ............... 230
Online roadside assistance
Audi connect emergency call and service .
202

Index
So ftware (MMI)
Licensing agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 1
Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
So urces of informat ion abou t chil d rest rain ts
and their use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
309
Speech dialog system
Mul tifunction stee rin g wheel . . . . . . . . . . .
1 5
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
Speed dependent volume contro l
Speed limit info 249
refer to T raffic sign recognition . . . . . . . . . 97
Speed lim its
refer to T raff ic s ign recognition . . . . . . . . . 9 7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Speller .... .. .. .. ............. .... .. . 157
Sport diffe rential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sport view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Stabilization program
refer to E SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 143
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sw itchi ng off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1
ST ART ENGINE STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
S tarting to d rive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83
Starting (eng ine) . ............. .. 77, 78, 80
Steering
All -whee l steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
E lectromechanica l steer ing . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
also refer to Electromechanical steer ing . 146
Steer ing whee l
E asy seat entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
M anual adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
Power adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Shift padd les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Steer ing whee l heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
also refer to Multifunction
steer ing wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 2, 15
Steps fo r determining correct load limit . . . 344
Stopove r (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Stopping (eng ine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Storage compa rtments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
St reaming
refer to Online media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
392
Subtitles ( DV D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 7
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
249
Sunshade
Rear w indow/rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Su n visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Swap call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Switc hing tabs
refer to Mu ltifunction steering wheel. . 12, 15
Swi tc hi ng t he ignit ion on/o ff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
159
Nav igat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
T raffic .... .. .. .. .. .. ........... 2 17,218
also refer to In dic ator lig hts . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sync hronization (cl imate control system) . . . 68
SYNC (button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
System sett ings (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
System update (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
System volume 2 50
T
Tachomete r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 11
Tail lights
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
TOI clean diese l
refer to Ad Blue ..... .. ... .. ..... ... .. 314
Techn ica l da ta. .. .. .. .. ............. .. 375
Technica l modif ications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4
Connecting .. .................. .....
174
Dialing a n umber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 7
Options d uring a phone call . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Temperature display
Coo lant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Outs ide temperat ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Te ther ancho rs .. .. .. .. ............. .. 3 08
Tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
also refer to Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tie -downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 258
Tighten ing spec ification
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
362
Tighten ing spec ification (wheel bo lts) . . . . 362
Til t angle d isp lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85