brakes AUDI Q7 2020 Owner´s Manual

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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 are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
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 sidewall 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.
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 pres-
sure 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 equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xL’, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.
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Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 249, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 247. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >
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intended to carry (“seating ca-
pacity”) with an assumed weight
of 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each pas-
senger at a designated seating
position 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 included as part of the vehicle
load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The 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
trailer) is limited. 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
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.

AN WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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Care and cleaning


height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash
operator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding @) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 55
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning solution
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Index

Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 244
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 242
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 242
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 41
Block TOUtC scan + « cesanin & meson © wanes a > ennaKes 194
Blowel’s « cscws 6 o snare a o aeons & H scaeens @ o tawens © « 90
Bluetooth
Audio player. .... 0.0.2.0... eee eee eee 211
Connecting acellphone............... 165
Deleting a device ...... 0.6. sec eeee eee 227
Device overview « ciccie « + cccvwse «6 ssesue «+ sere 226
Disconnecting adevice................ 227
Displaying profiles.................... 227
Searching fora device................. 227
Selecting adevice.................04. 227
Specifying’a favorite aes se css ye owes ae 227
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 241
Brake@Sicone 2 y sauoe « 2 aaeay g 2 aaeee oe marae 4 2 eee 102
Brrakerassist®. cvs « x saree « a sacnave a « amavens = « 112
Brake fluid... 2. eee eee eee 241
Emergency braking function............ 105
AO Besesos x 2 cnsoams oo sacaings wo wmmmitss os aims @ a1 sen 106
New brake pads............0 02.0 eee ee 103
Break-in security feature..............0-- 33
Breaking in
New brake pads..............---000-- 103
N@W tINGS's « & sreiae & & seen & 2 saver x weirs 8 253
Browser
refer to Mediacenter...............04. 216
Business. addressiis. «vias. won a & manna a io 195
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 234
Battery specific........... 0... e eee 243
CALLLISE,. success ot ewes os: ciara oo mean ea 169,171
CAMP ASiisie se wawis ow enn oH reMaSE Ww oweneRs a 8 119
Locations .......... 0... cece eee eee ee 120
Capacities
Fueltank...... 0.0.0... eee ee eee eee ee 297
Washer fluid reservoir..............005 297
CarGO:TlOOP x: « x eawn sz weme + o were oe eee ge 87
Cargo (Tatis = sciss < 2 sevon ¢ ¥ Sases ¢ Hae TE Be 87
Cargo net... cece eee cece eee eee 86
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Car KO Yciie 2 veers eueenes eo eteneoe © 8 aeevnue ov ema 34
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 175
SWItCHING OM sc, ¢ eee ss Geen se Ewes Be 175
Carwash... i.e cece eee eee 267
Catalytic converter.................000. 232
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............0ee0ee- 165
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 167
Central locking: < 2 ses s ewes se een sv es
NUTO:LOCKS 2 sac 2 wane 2 omom 0 3 eam x & eae
Convenience key
Convenience opening and closing......... Al
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 33
MBSSA0ES < seus 2 5 aes 4 FOS oA aeOR 8 5 EE 32
Remote control key.............--00005 35
Setting... 2... cece cece eee eee
Vehicle key . .
Central locking switch..............20--. 32
Ceramic brakes................0000000 103
COEF CATO cn ws. setae oo annem 0 a aconeee 0 © ampere 295
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........---.0000- 81
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 167, 213
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 40
PoWer Wind OWSiies « ¢ awwa x 4 awe va aaron oe 40
REAR OOS a a 6 cnerevs 2 wrens o aamene wo © vee wo 40
Child safety:seats:. «2 cccee so ese ve eee 6 wane 75
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 79
Securing with a safety belt.............. 78
Securing with LATCH: ss ssi av sewers ¢ & anaes 77
Cleaning s savas « 2 cause @ s ears 5 2 oom 4 RoE 267
Cleaning Alcantara.............. eee eee 270
Cleaning artificial leather............... 270
Cleaning carbon components........ 269, 270
Cleaning controls...............002000. 270
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 269
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 269
Cleaning plastic parts................4.. 269
Cleaning textiles... coc. cries evens ee 270
Climate control system...............005 89
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock « wsccsss sass 6 eevee 2 wesees « 40