tow AUDI Q7 2020 Owner´s Manual

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Lights and Vision

Comfort sun visor
The comfort sun visor consists of a front anda
rear visor. The rear visor can be released from its
retainer and turned toward the door. The sun vi-
sor can also be moved back and forth lengthwise
in this position > fig. 42.
Vanity mirror
The mirror lighting switches on when the cover
over the vanity mirror opens.
Applies to: vehicles with sunshade
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Fig. 43 Rear door: sunshade
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Fig. 44 Rear window: sunshade
Rear door sunshade
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-
tainer on the upper door frame.
Rear window sunshade
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-
tainer on the luggage compartment lid.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on





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Fig. 46 Lever: rear window wiper
> Move the windshield wiper lever {7 to the co
responding position:
@© Windshield wipers off
@ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it i
r-
Ss
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch © to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@® Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
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Make sure that:
— The upper edge of the head restraint is as even
as possible with the top of your head
— The head restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head
— The head restraints on rear seats that are occu-
pied are raised up at least one level.

A WARNING
— There is one head restraint for each seat. All
vehicle occupants must adjust the head re-
straint correctly before every trip. Having
head restraints that are not adjusted cor-
rectly or not installed in the vehicle increas-
es the risk of a neck injury during sudden or
unexpected driving or braking maneuvers or
ina collision.
— Only remove the rear seat head restraints if
it is necessary to install a child safety seat
= page 75. Stow the removed head re-
straints securely, for example in the luggage
compartment. Reinstall the head restraints
immediately once the child safety seat has
been removed. Driving without head re-
straints increases the risk of serious neck in-

juries.
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints


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Fig. 61 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the head restraints
> To adjust the head restraint upward, slide it un-
til it locks into place.
> To adjust the head restraint downward or back-
ward, press the button on the side and slide the
head restraint. Release the button and slide the
head restraint farther until it locks into place.
Rear head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

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Fig. 62 Rear seat: adjusting or removing the head restraint
Adjusting the head restraints
> To adjust the head restraint upward, slide it un-
til it locks into place.
> To adjust the head restraint downward, press
the button @) and slide the head restraint. Re-
lease the button and slide the head restraint
farther until it locks into place.
Third row seats: adjusting the head restraint
Applies to vehicles with third row seats
The head restraints are automatically folded in
when the backrest is folded down > page 63.
> To fold the head restraint in manually, pull on
the release loop under the head restraint.
You must manually unfold the head restraint af-
ter unfolding the backrest.
> Unfold the head restraint by tilting it upward
until you feel it click into place.
Removing the headrests
Applies to: vehicles with removable head restraints
> Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests: Fold
the backrest forward slightly. See > page 85.
> Move the head restraint upward all the way.
> Insert a suitable object, such as the the extend-
ed vehicle key or mechanical key, into the re-
lease point @ on the inside or outside of the
base.
» Press the button 2) and pull the head restraint
out of the backrest > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 65.
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the rear seats. If special circumstances re-
quire the use of a child safety seat on the
front passenger's seat, always make sure
that PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 3; re-
mains on while driving. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #¥; does not
turn on, remove the child safety seat and in-
stall it again according to the child safety
seat manufacturer instructions. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF &%; still does
not turn on, the front passenger's seat must
not be used. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the airbag system inspected.
— Fluids, electronic devices, or mechanical
damage on the front passenger's seat may
cause the front passenger seat occupant de-
tection to malfunction. The system may
then incorrectly detect if the front passeng-
er's seat is occupied. As a result, it could de-
ploy the front passenger’s airbag incorrectly
or fail to deploy it, which increases the risk
of serious or fatal injury. Make sure that no
wet objects (such as a wet hand towel) and
no fluids come into contact with the front
passenger's seat cushion. If the front pas-
senger's seat becomes wet, dry it immedi-
ately. Make sure no electronic devices (such
as a laptop or a retrofitted seat heater) are
on the front passenger's seat. Do not trans-
port any objects on or under the front pas-
senger's seat.
— Seat covers or protective covers may prevent
the advanced airbag system from correctly
detecting child safety seats or passengers in
the front passenger's seat. You must not use
seat covers or protective covers on the front
passenger's seat that are not specifically ap-
proved for use on Audi seats with an ad-
vanced airbag system.

manufacturer instructions for the child safety
seat.
You can also obtain useful and current informa-
tion from the following sources:
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration
http://www.nhtsa.gov
http://www.safercar.gov
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
http://www.safekids.org
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
http://www.carseat.org
Transport Canada Information Centre
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety
Audi Customer Experience Center
https://www.audiusa.com/help/contact-us
https://www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/models/layer/
contact.html


Child safety seats
General information
When installing and using child safety seats, fol-
low the information in this Owner's Manual, the
applicable state and federal regulations, and the
ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries,
children must always be secured in the vehicle
with a child safety seat that is appropriate for
their body size, weight, and age.
— Children ages 12 and under must be trans-
ported using the appropriate child safety
seat. Note differences in regulations be-
tween states and countries.
— Child safety seats secured incorrectly in the
vehicle may cause serious or fatal injuries in
the event of an accident. Always secure the
child safety seat according to the manufac-
turer instructions.
— Children or babies must not under any cir-
cumstances be held on the lap of the driver
or other passengers while driving.
— Do not secure more than one child in a child
safety seat.
— Never allow a child to sit in a child safety
seat unsupervised.
— Never allow children to ride unsecured in the
vehicle or to stand or kneel on the seats
while driving. In the event of an accident, a
child could be propelled through the vehicle.

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it and toward the rear (depending on the child
safety seat model).
> Fasten the belt to the top tether anchor
> fig. 74. While doing this, make sure the belt
is not twisted and is not running over any sharp
edges.
> Pull the belt tightly so that the child safety seat
rests at the top of the seat backrest.
> If necessary, move the head restraint behind
the child safety seat downward.
> Activate the belt retractor lock on the fastened
safety belts. To do this, pull the upper belt out
completely and then allow it to retract. You will
hear a clicking sound while the belt is retract-
ing. It will not be possible to pull the safety
belt out any farther.
> Make sure the fastened safety belt does not
block access to the LATCH anchors. Otherwise,
it may not be possible to secure the child safety
seat to the LATCH anchors correctly.

Z\ WARNING
The top tether anchors in the vehicle are only
designed for child safety seats equipped with
an upper strap. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, never secure other child restraint
systems, belts, or objects to the anchors.
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Fig. 75 Second row rear bench seat: securing safety belts
that are not used
If a child safety seat is used on the rear bench
seat, the child must not be able to reach any
safety belts that are not being used. Secure safe-
ty belts that are within reach of the child.
> If you secure a child safety seat to the LATCH
anchors in the second row, fasten the safety
belt on the seat where the child safety seat is
installed using the seat's safety belt latch.
> If you secure a child safety seat to the LATCH
anchors in the third row, fasten the safety belt
on
the seat where the child safety seat is instal-
led using the seat's safety belt latch.
> If you secure a child safety seat to one of the
outer seats in the second row, fasten the safety
belt for the center seat in its latch.
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Z\ WARNING
A child in a child safety seat could play with
the unused safety belts and then become en-
tangled in them, which increases the risk of
fatal injury. Always secure unused safety belts
so that they are not within reach of children in
child safety seats.

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Stowing and using
Power sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use multiple power sources for external
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in the
luggage compartment*.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB input
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «<> or
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-
hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the vehicle key.

® Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders

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Fig. 77 Rear center armrest*: cup holders
Your vehicle has cup holders in the front center
console, in the door pockets, in the center arm-
rest in the second row seat and on the left and
right side in the third row seat*.
Front center console cup holders
> The cup holder @) may be under a cover. To
open the cup holder, tap on the strip on the
cover.
Cup holder in the center armrest in the
second row seat
> Fold the center armrest* downward.
> To open the cup holder, tap on the button (2).
> To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un-
til it clicks into place.

Z\ WARNING
— Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
— Do not use any breakable beverage contain-
ers (for example, made out of glass or >

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porcelain). You could be injured by them in
the event of an accident.

@) Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always
have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside
could spill and cause damage to vehicle
equipment.
Storage and
compartments
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may
be a variety of storage areas, compartments, and
retainers at various locations in the vehicle.
— Glove compartment: the glove compartment
can be locked using the mechanical key
> page 34.
— Storage compartments in the door trim panel
— Storage compartment in the front center con-
sole
— Nets on the back of the front seats
— Garment hooks in the rear
— Garment hooks above the rear doors
— Bag hooks in the luggage compartment
— Net in luggage compartment

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Only lightweight clothing should be hung
from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do
not use clothes hangers to hang clothing.
The pockets of the clothing must not con-

tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged

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objects. This could impair the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.

Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
» Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.

Z\ WARNING
— The luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for storing objects. Objects placed
on the cover increase the risk of injury to all
vehicle occupants during sudden driving or
braking maneuvers or in the event of an ac-
cident.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam-
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in-
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
— The cargo net is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade-
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy
objects increases the risk of injury.

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— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 298.
— Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
— Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
— Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave the vehicle.
— Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 66.
— Be careful when releasing the backrest and
folding
it forward. To reduce the risk of be-
ing pinched, pay attention and check when
folding backrests forward.
— The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug-
gage compartment during sudden braking.
— The backrest must be latched securely to en-
sure that the safety belt is protecting the
center seating position.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
— Applies to: vehicles with third row seats: To
reduce the risk of injury, the backrest on the
second row seats must be in the upright po-
sition and locked in place if there are pas-
sengers riding in the third row.
— Applies to: vehicles with third row seats:
When there are passengers riding in the
third row seats, remove the adjustable tie-
downs* and place the rail covers on the rails
to
reduce the risk of injuries.

CG) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down > page 65 before fold-
ing the rear backrests forward.
— When folding the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety belts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob-
jects should be removed from the rear
bench seat to protect the backrest from
damage.
— If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat.
— Make sure that the heating grid strips for
the rear window defogger are not damaged
by abrasive objects.
— Let the luggage compartment cover roll up
slowly to reduce the risk of damage.
@) Tips
— The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 256.
— You can purchase straps at specialty stores.
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gage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover


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Fig. 79 Luggage compartment: removing and installing
the luggage compartment cover
Follow the safety precautions > page 82.
> To attach the luggage compartment cover, pull
the cover out by the handle @) and secure it in
the mounting eyelets (2) on the side trim pan-
els.
> To remove the luggage compartment cover,
pull the lever firmly in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 79 and remove the cover upward.
> To install the luggage compartment cover,
place the cover in the mounts on the side trim
panels on the left and right side.
> Push the cover downward until it clicks into
place.

D_Incertain countries.
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Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
Fig. 80 Left side of the luggage compartment: rear lower-
ing button

The rear of the vehicle can be lowered to make
loading and unloading easier.
Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed.
The trailer mode for air suspension is switched
off.
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Press the lower section of the button @). The
rear of the vehicle lowers.
> Press the upper section of the button @). The
rear of the vehicle will lift.
The LED in the button will turn on while the vehi-
cle is lowering. When the loading level has been
reached, the LED will stay on as long as the rear
of the vehicle is in the lowered position. The LED
turns off when the vehicle returns to the original
level.
The rear of the vehicle will be automatically
raised when you select another mode or start to
drive.
— Do not park the vehicle in a lowered loading
level.
— Also refer to the information about ground
clearance > page 109. >

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— The vehicle will not lower when the ignition
is switched off if the compressed air reser-
voir is empty. The button LED blinks three
times.
— If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it is
refilled while driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h).

Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests

Fig. 81 Second row seats: release strap on the center back-
rest


Fig. 82 Luggage compartment: release straps
The backrests can be folded down individually* or
together. Follow
the safety precautions > page 82.
Folding the backrest down
> Pull the lever upward > page 62, fig. 54. The
backrest will fold forward, or
> Pull the release strap at the rear side of the
seat > fig. 82.
> Let the backrest latch into the lowest position.
Folding the backrest upright
> Pull the lever up > page 62, fig. 54 and fold the
backrest upright until it locks into place.
Folding the center backrest down*
> To release the backrest, pull the release strap
at the front or rear side of the seat > fig. 81 or
> fig. 82.
> Fold the backrest forward.
Folding the center backrest upright*
> Fold the backrest upward until it locks into
place.
The center backrest may be folded down sepa-
rately*. This allows you to transport long objects
(such as skis) inside the vehicle.
Applies to: vehicles with third row seats: The
backrests can be folded down to make the lug-
gage compartment area larger > page 63.





Fig. 84 Luggage compartment: partition net
The partition net prevents objects from sliding
into the passenger compartment. You can attach >
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the partition net behind the front or rear seats.
Use the mounting eyelets @ or @) for this.
Follow the safety precautions > page 82.
> Fold the backrest forward, if necessary
=> page 85.
> To attach the partition net, secure it in the up-
per mounting eyelets first, and then in the low-
er mounting eyelets.
> Tighten and secure the straps ().
> Slide the lower section of the partition net to
the desired level @).
> To release the partition net, loosen the straps.

— The straps must face toward the rear when
attaching the partition net.
— The partition net can also be attached to the
adjustable tie-downs* > page 86.
— You must disengage the partition net before
folding the backrest back into the upright
position.
downs and ¢

Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: movable tie-downs*


: seen \
Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment net*
stretched out
Follow the safety precautions > page 82.
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Tie-downs
There are tie-downs in the luggage compartment
to secure pieces of luggage and objects.
>» Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.
Movable tie-downs
Applies to: vehicles with movable tie-downs
> To install the tie-downs, press both buttons at
the sides (@, insert the tie-down in the rail, and
lock it in place.
> To slide the tie-downs, press both of the side
buttons and slide the tie-downs to the desired
position. The tie-downs must lock in place.
> To remove the tie-downs, press both buttons at
the sides and remove the tie-down from the
rail.
> Insert the rail covers. This reduces the risk of of
damage and dirt entering the rails.
Cargo net
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment net
Use the cargo net (2) to secure lighter objects in
the luggage compartment
» Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
» Attach the hooks for the cargo net to the tie-
downs.
ture set
Applies to: vehicles with a fixture set



Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: securing attachments
The telescoping rod @) and the securing strap (2)
help to prevent objects from sliding around in the
luggage compartment.
Follow the safety precautions > page 82.
The fixture set is located in the openings under
the cargo floor.