fuel AUDI Q7 2018 Owner´s Manual

Wheels
Wheels
Wheels and T ires
General information
~check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob ­
jects from the tire tread.
~ If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap­ proach the curb at an angle.
~Have faulty tires or rims re­
placed immediately.
~ Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
~ Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
~Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.
_&. WARNING -
-Never drive faster than the maximum permitted speed
for your tires. This could cause
the tires to heat up too much.
This increases the risk of an
accident because it can cause
the tire to burst .
-Always adapt your driving to the road and traffic condi-
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tions . Drive carefully and re­
duce your speed on icy or slip­
pery roads . Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice.
(@ Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
i n those seasons . Aud i recom­
mends using winter tires dur­
ing the winter months . Low
temperatures significantly de­
crease the elasticity of summ­
er tires, which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or chromed rims must not be used in winter driving condi­
t ions. The surface of the r ims
does not have sufficient corro­
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam ­
aged by road salt or similar
substances.

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Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­ matic transmission, power steer ­
ing, power brakes, power win­
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items a re available as factory- in­
stalled equipment (whether i n­
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low s idewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim .
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead .
Wheel s
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire .
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom­
mended by the vehicle manufac ­
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for more than a couple of miles (kilo­
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire pressure is measured or adjusted .
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve­
hicle with standard equipment in­
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil , and coolant, air condi­
tioning and additional weight of
optional eq uipment .
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at highe r in­
flation pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire . Extra load
tires may be identified as "X L",
"xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on
the sidewall. .,.
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increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure¢,& .
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
.,.Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it
before every long drive.
.,.Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are
cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas­
es when the tires are warm .
.,.Check the labe l¢
fig. 2 72 for
the correct tire pressure based
on vehicle load.
.,,.Correct the tire pressure if nec­
essary.
.,.Store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
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& WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle
load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­ ing, and the information is sub-
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g ject to change. If there are differ-l: ..
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the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safe­
ty precautions in ¢
page 343,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much . This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
-Incorrect tire pressure in­ creases tire wear and has a negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
@ Note
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low in­
creases fuel consumption .
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
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& WARNIN G
Please note the important safe­
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure
c:::> page 340 and load
limits
c:::>poge 343.
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al­
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash .
Your safety and that of your pas­ sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex­
ceeded . Veh icle load includes ev­
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle . These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi­
cle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ­
ing ("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in­
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
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plus maximum load . The maxi­
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in­
tended to carry ("seating capaci­
ty ") with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen ­
ger at a designated seating posi­
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle . If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ­ ed as part of the vehicle load .
The
Gross A xle Weight Rating
(" GAWR ") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle's two axles.
T he fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle 's Gross Vehi­
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trai ler) is lim ited. The more pas­
sengers in the vehicle or passen ­
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating .,.
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tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun­
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
& symbol may be per­
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains not only improve the driving in win­
ter road conditions, but also the braking .
~ Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
~ Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary . Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
~ Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use
fine-mesh snow chains . They must not add
more than 0 .53 in (13.5 mm) in height, including
the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with ­
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
.&_ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent.
(LlJ) Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct con­
tact with them. Remove the wheel covers*
first. Use coated snow chains.
- Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be­
cause the vehicle height will be
very low. If
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you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo­ nents can be severely damaged.
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switch the offroad mode on
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Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low­
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi­
tion.
Low -profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving
over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, and
curbs . Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire pressure
r=.> page 340.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive
very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage . For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/
cracks on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand­
ard tires .
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tread wear
- Traction AA ABC
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and maximum section width
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::r ' Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Exhaust tail pipes
Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee -
essary
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild
soap solution a>, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
trim less steel, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint
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Spilled fuel Rinse
with water immediate ly
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Serv-
ic e Facility.
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Fac ility.
Water no longer Protect
with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
pa int has been pro- the polish t hat was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith water immediately and remove with a m icro-
sects, bird dropp ings, f iber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap solution a) and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunb lock
Carbon parts Deposits clean the same way as painted parts r:=;,page 351
Decorative decals Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solutiona>
•> Mi ld soap solution: maximu m two tab lespoons of ne utral soap in 1 quar t (1 lite r) of water
Interior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Window glass
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
Trim
Plastic parts
Deposits Damp cloth
H eavier depos its Mild soap solution a>, detergent-free p lastic clean ing 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 m ild soap solutiona>
Safety belts Deposits Mild
soap solution a>, allow to dry before letting them re -
tract
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel@ (brown) Fuse panel© (black)
No. Equipment
2
Mass airflow sensor, camshaft adjust-
ment, charge air cooler pump
10
Windshie ld washer system/headlight
washer system
11 L eft rea r door control module
3 Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, radiator inlet
4 Vacuum pump, hot water p ump, particu-
late sensor, biodiesel sensor
Fuse panel @ (brown)
No. Equipment
5 Brake light sensor
6 Engine valves, camshaft adjustment Seat ventilation, seat heating, rearview
1 mirror, climate control system, rear cli-
mate control system controls
7
Heated oxygen sensor, mass airflow sen-2 Gateway, climate control system
sor
8
Water pump, high pressure pump, high
pressure regulator va lve
9 Hot water pump
10
Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sen-
sor
3 Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
4 Transmission heat ing valve
5 Engin e start
8 Night vision assist, HomeLink
9 Adaptive c ruise control
11 Clutch pedal position sensor 11 Video camera
12 Engine valves 12 Matrix LED headlight/right LED headlight
13 Radiator fan 13 Matrix LED headlight/left LED headlight
14 Fuel injectors 14 Rear window wipe r
15 Ignition coils Fuse panel © (red)
16 Fuel pump No. Equipment
Fuse panel @ (red)
1 Ant i-theft alarm system
No. Equipment 2 Engine control modu le
1 Ignition coils 3 Lumbar support
2 Engine va lves
5 En gine mount
7 Instrument panel
8 Climate control system (blower) Automatic transmission se
lector mecha-
4
nism
5 H orn
6 Electromechanical parking brake
7 Gateway control module
Fuse panel © (black) 8 Interior headliner lights
No. Equipment 10 Airbag control module
1 Front seat heating 11 Electronic Stab ilizat ion Control (ESC)
2 Windshield wipers 12 Diagnostic connector , light/rain sensor
3 Left headlight electronics 13 Climate control system
4 Panorama glass roof 14 Right front door control module
5 Left front door control module 15 A/C compressor
6 Sockets
7 Right rear door contro l modu le
9 Right headl ight electronics
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:E ' Technical data
Vehicle specifications
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F ig. 296 Vehicle ident ifica tion labe l
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN )
The VIN n umber is located in the following pla­
ces :
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t rol button
> Servi ce & check s > Vehicle infor·
mati on.
- On t he vehicle identificat io n labe l
- At the front behind the w indshield*
Dimensions
Technical data
- On the right side o f the engine compartment
under a cover*
Vehicle identification label
T he vehicle identif ication label 9 fig. 296 is loca t­
ed in the lugg age compa rtment unde r the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identif ication label informat ion can
also be found in the Warran ty and Maintenance
booklet.
The s ticker contains the fo llow ing vehicle data:
(D Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, eng ine output, transm ission
@ Engine and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
® Optional equipmen t numbers
Notes about technical
data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas­
uring methods.
P lease note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation a lways take precedence.
(D Tips
Missing tec hnical data w as no t available at
the time of pr int ing.
Length (in (mm )) Width (in (mm ))
Width across the Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm )) weight (in (mm ))
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SQ7 199.6 (5069) 77.5 (1968) 87.1 (2212) 68.5 (1,741)
Capacities
Approximate capaci-
ties
Fuel tan k 22.5 gal (85 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system * 7.4 qt (7 L)
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::r ' Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi i s co vered by the following warran­
tie s:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora-
tion
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties
can be found in your
Warranty & Maintenance
booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulati ons in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana­
da differ from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you p lan to take you r vehicle outside the conti­
nenta l limits of the United States or Canada,
there is the possibility that:
- un leaded fue ls for vehicles with catalytic con­
verter may not be available;
- fuel may have a conside rably lower octane rat­
ing . Improper fuel may cause engine damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of proper
service facilities, tools or testing eq uipment;
- r eplacement parts may not be readily available.
- Navigation systems for veh icles built for the
U.S .A . and Canada w ill not necessarily work in
Eur ope, and may not wo rk in other countries
outside of North America.
Consumer Information
@ Note
Audi cannot be responsib le for mechanical
damage that could resu lt from inadequate
fuel, service or parts ava ilability.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera ­
ture are published as soon as poss ible after mod­
el introduction. Se rvice Ma nuals and literature
are available to order from the Audi Tec hni cal Lit ­
erature Orde ring Center at :
www.audi.techliterature.com
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a minimum. How­
ever, a certain amount of regular maintenance is
still necessary to assure your vehicle's safety,
economy and reliab ility . For detailed vehicle
maintenance consult your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Under difficult operating conditions, for exam­
ple at extremely low outside temperatures, in
very dusty regions, when tow ing a trailer very fre­
quently, etc., some service wo rk shou ld be per­
formed between the intervals specified. This ap­
plies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replac ing the a ir filter .
® For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintain ing your vehicle, you
help make sure that emiss io n standards are
maintained, thus min imiz ing adverse effects
on the environment .
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated
fuel injection and emission control systems, and
the genera lly increasing technica l complexity of .,.
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::r ' @ For the sake of the environment
-Changing the engine settings wi ll adversely
affect emission leve ls. Th is is detrimental to
the env ironment and increases fuel con ­
sumption.
- A lways observe environmenta l regu lations
when disposing of old engine o il, used brake
flu id, d irty engine coolant, spent batteries
or worn out tires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and pretension­
ers might be classified as Perchlorate Mate­
rial -spec ial handl ing may apply, see
www .dtsc.ca .gov/hazardouswaste/perch lo­
r ate. When the vehicle or pa rts of t he re­
stra int system includi ng a irbag mod ules
s af ety be lts with pretens ioners a re scrap ­
ped, a ll applicab le laws and regulations
must be observed. Your a uthorized Audi
dealer is fam iliar with these requirements
and we recommend that you have your dea l­
er perform this service for you.
Accessories and
technical changes
Additional accessories and parts replacement
Always consult on authorized Audi dealer before
purchasing accessories.
Audi ve hicles that are constructed with advanced
materials like Steel/Aluminum (Hybrid construc­
tion), Aluminum (Aud i Space Frame), and/or Alu­
minum/Carbon Fiber (Ultra Advanced Light
We ight Materials) are as unique as the ir dr ivers .
Therefo re, the ava ilability of certain parts needed
for repa ir , restorat ion, or reconstruction w ill be
rest ricted , or pa rts will be unava ilable, if the ve ­
hicl e is not repa ired at an a uthorized Aud i co lli­
sion repair facility . This includes but is not limi t­
ed to structura l parts which require specia lized
training and equipment to restore their crash ­
worthiness back to the original NHTSA and IIHS performance.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design
features ensuring a high standard of active and passive safety.
Con sum er In form ation
This safety could be compromised by non -ap ­
proved changes to the vehicle. For t his reason, if
parts have to be rep laced, p lease observe the fol ­
lowing points when install ing additional accesso­
ries:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi parts are avai lab le from authorized Aud i dea lers.
T hese dea le rs a lso have t he necessa ry fa cilit ies,
tools and trained specialists to install the pa rts
and accessories proper ly .
A WARNING
--
Using the wrong spare parts or using non -ap­
p roved accessories can cause damage to the
vehicle and serious personal injury.
- Use on ly accessories expressly approved by
Aud i and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessor ies have been spe­
cially designed to be used on your vehicle.
- Do not use license p late brac kets in the
front area that are d ifferent from the one
installed at the factory, or add additional
li­
cense plate brackets.
- Never install accessor ies such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders on airbag covers
or w ith in the airbag deployment zones. Do­
ing so will increase the risk of injury if a ir­
bags a re tr iggered in an accident!
- Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine
compa rtment, always read and heed all
WARN INGS
~page 319.
@ Note
-If items other than genu ine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
items are used or if repa ir work is not per­
form ed according to specified methods, th is
c an result in seve re damage to you r vehi­
cle's eng ine and body (s uch as cor rosion)
and adve rsely affec t your ve hicle's warranty.
- If emergency repa irs m ust be pe rformed
elsew here, have the vehicle ex am ined by an
authorized A udi dealer as soon as possib le .
- Th e manufac ture r ca nnot be he ld liable fo r
damage wh ic h occur s d ue to fail ure to com ­
ply with these stipulations.
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