instrument cluster AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

4M1012721BC
Care and cleaning




Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
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 mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®), allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, |the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary)

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
dried stains: oil cleaning spray

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components

@) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

Z\ WARNING

The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der
unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.

() Note
— Headlights and tail lights

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Care and cleaning

— Never clean the headlights or tail lights
with a dry cloth or sponge because the
lights could be damaged.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Laser scanner
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials to
clean the laser scanner. This could cause
scratches and cracks.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
— To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
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— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
— To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
upper and lower display, select on the
MMI home screen: SETTINGS > Display &
brightness > MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
—If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor >

Fuses and bulbs




Fuse panel (d) (black)

No. | Equipment

Audi phone box

Climate control system, fragrance system

Head-up display

Audi music interface, USB input

Steering column lock

Upper/Lower display

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Instrument cluster

10 | DVD drive

11 | Light switch, switch panels

12 | Steering column electronics

13 | Volume control

14 | MMI Infotainment system control module

15 | Steering column adjustment


16 | Steering wheel heating














with plastic clip
Fig. 200 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip (plug-in hybrid drive*)
y 1 High-voltage heating, thermomanage-
ment
Air suspension/suspension control
6 |Automatic transmission control module
7 Rear seat heating, rear climate control sys-
tem controls
Third row seat adjustment
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
Luggage compartment lid central locking,
11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
er
12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel @)
No. | Equipment
Fig. 199 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel 1 | Rear climate control system blower
2 |Sound-amplifier
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
5 |Right trailer hitch light
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A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee 94
A/C system refrigerant oil............... 314
Accelerator pedal.............2--00000- 102
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 102
ACCESSOFICS 2. eee 310
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 149
refer to Lane guidance................ 149
Adaptive cruise assist................04. 139
Cleaning the sensors..............0055 281
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control................0005 143
Adaptive dampers ........... 000000 eee 114
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist.......... 139
Adjusting the air distribution............. 94
Adjusting the brightness................. 55
Adjusting the rear seats.................. 67
Adjusting the sound................0005 236
Adjusting the temperature............... 94
Adjusting the vents ccs <= csws + © sews +o oer 96
Adjusting the volume.............e eee eee 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 236
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 236
Airbag system... 2.2... eee eee 75
AIPSUSPENSION ix. o © aoewes « 2 menses + meme» 5, v0 114
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 286
All-weather lights...............-..00005 50
All-wheel steering.............---00005 115
ALUS@aSOntineSies. « 3 ssasess «x aimee a & iwesane sw a8 275
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.............0 0. eee 116
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback................00000. 223
Operating « « seen s » ewes se eee G s FeeE Ys BOS 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Anti-lock braking system................ 117
AnitisSlip REQUlation ws a & sos se weae 9 oe 117
Anti-theft alarm system...............05. 37
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0... 289
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Aspect ratio
VIdCO eee eee eee eee eee 228, 230
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 117
Audi adaptive light...............-.0000- 50
Audi connect
refer to CONnNect ; «= = sass ss sees ss eee ee ae 194
Audidrive'selecticy, « + scum oz scum « x pewe yoo 113
Audi entertainment mobile.............. 225
Audi entertainment mobile device
Removing « « sees « sews gs sees xe ees cee 226
SOGUMING's « « ssessie © ccerave 2 6 sesnew « araneos w @ are 226
Tilting... 2... eee eee eee 226
Audi music interface................00- 224
AUGIOFLES xo: 5, coc: i « commons ow cme = at sammie = 226
Audi phone Bx: « sccvise so eaves so emane oe meses 185
Audi pre sense .........0 seve cece ee eee 151
Messages ........... 0.00.0 eee eee 155
Audi pre sense front.............-...0-- 152
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-0000005 155
Audi smartphone interface.............. 234
Legalinformation..................0. 239
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights .................. 50
Climate control system..............0-- 94
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 34
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 93
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 42, 43
Automatic transmission................ 100
Parking lock emergency release......... 102
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 58
Average consumption................... 15
Average speed... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 15
B
Bagshooks3. « swiss o anewivs © ¥ arene 6 6 oman © oes 87
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 214
315

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Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience closing..........0...e5e0% 46
HOO « sisson sa cnamee ov atteoe a como eo ae vo 246
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass:r00ficc:. «sien as nani we 6 cas 46
Sunshade (roof) .................000008 46
WINGGWS = scau 5 wae 5 § eee & 2 eS a 45
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 34
Cockpit dimming....................008 55
Cockpit (overview) ............00 eee eee 6
(60) (0) 1-0: =) ee 313
Combustion engine sisi. «esses oe cave oo aoe 104
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting.............. 53
Compartments’ » ween « « weonn + 4 weenie a 0 comes 87
Compass inthe mirror................0-. 61
Compliance. « seve ss seve sv wren 2 o exe ¥ os 311
ConferencerCallin.. ss agus sy eewe su ewe gay 189
Configuration wizard.............0...00 19
CONMECE as 2 news ¢ < Ree dB NOR FD Ree sD ae 194
Data plans: « secs os sew vs ewe v was wv 198
Data Privacy... .... eee cee cece 306
Emergency call.............-.-00000- 199
Infotainment: « s wees 2 & wees ss wae & owes 194
Infotainment services. ....... 000... 005 195
Online roadside assistance............. 200
Vehicle control services. .........0.0005 196
Connected devices
Device overview cc ss wine oo ween ov ewe 238
Connections
refer to Media.............000005 222,226
Consumer information..............0004 308
Consumption
Reducing... ... 2... cee eee eee eee eee 104
Consumption’ CUED) «cases oo russe ov seenere « sine 15
Contacts
Importing..............0-..0 000 eee ee 191,
Updating inthe: MMI a « « asa « paaws s nyen 191
also refer to Directory................. 188
Convenience keys. veces eevee meee soe 34
Convenience closing................... 46
also refer to Vehicle key..............05 38
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 46
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooling MOG etic. i = ssc se eocwere ve serene wv omen 94
Cooling system
Adding
coolant................-000 ee 252
Checking the coolant level............. 252
GOOlANE svc 2 x oes ov ewe eo a 2 o oe 251
Cornering lighti:; ¢ 2 aces > = awe yo ees ee ee 50
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 159
Cruise control system............000005 136
Cup holders. ....... 0 cece eee eee eee 86
Current consumption.............-0 eens 15
D
Data module
Serial:number (IMED) ¢ esses ss casas canes 191
Data plans... 1... eee eee eee 198
Data Privacy...... 0... s cee cece eee 306
Date... eee eee LS
SOttiliG's s savy 3 ¥ HAY s 4 BaueS 4 E RaER & sae 236
Daytime running lights...............0-. 50
Declaration of compliance...........0005 311
DEF (instrument cluster) ...............4- 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 212
Destination onthe map...............4. 205
Details, . a ssc « sxaneus os stineoue oo omnis mo auncems 205
Determining correct load limit........... 273
Digitalicompass siavis « s sess oa saves o 8 suse a 3 61
DIM@NSIONS. « s ween « seems oy noes 6 2 ew & e 3:13
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 56
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 56
Directory.......... 2.0.00. cece eee eee 188
Businessicatd cis ss aces so meas s eames s we 189
SOEGINGS
cscs « 2 mazes & aenseee « stems © 6 amt « 191
Display
Cleaning...........0 0. 283
Disposal..... 0.0.0... eee eee eee eee ee 308
DistamG@ sericea & ssseie ss owes so covnine oo creme @ os 15
Distance: warning csvevs © « sce vs sseoee wo senses 148
Doors
Child safety lock...................000. 44
DOOrCONntactSWitch » + ceau sv sees yc aeam a: 54
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 37
Power closing/closing aid............... 34
Driver information system.............--. 13
317

Index

HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 183
High beams
High beam assistant................... 51
Highway lights ..... 0.0... sce e eee eee 50
Hill descent assist..............02-000. 111
Hill descent control.............0 0000 ee 110
Hill hold assist... 0.2.0.0... 00.0022 eae 100
Home
refer to Home address............0008 208
Home address.............00 2.00 ee eee 208
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 47
Home screen... .... cece eee eee ee eee 18
HOM... eee eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0. 00sec eee eee 197
I
Ignition
Switching on and off...............0-.- 98
Imbalance (wheels) ...............--05. 268
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 38
Inclinometérs < = sees =» wees sg wees sy eee 110
Indicator lights....... 0.0... eee eee eee 7
Inspection interval...............20-00. 257
Instrument cluster..............--000005 12
Adjusting the layout................00. 13
Cleaning ’s 2 a sina 5 6 wens oo were 2 6 wonem @ ere 283
Engine code.............-. eee eee eee 239
Pailit@s < anaes = eae & 3 Baws § & Rae 2 FS 12
On-board computer..............2-.00. 15
Operating ........ cece eee eee ee eee 13
Service interval display................ 257
Software information..............004 239
Switching
tabs.................000000. 13
Switching the view.................0005 13
Vehicle functions « cs. se cere sc cee ee cae 15
Version information.................. 239
Instrument illumination................. 55
Integrated assistance................0-. 19
Integrated Toll Module................. 134
Intelligent search
Navigationicn « = ses 2 x mews = wanes a 2 cae a 203
Interior lighting « « ses 2s cess ewes eee 54,55
320
Interior MONItOriING’s « s ccs so wou 2 ¥ vesvee o 37:
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 58
International travel...............20005 198
Internet
PEPE TOXCONNCCE is. = veseer ee seem ev ateeee eos 194
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 218, 219
Intersection:assistant ccc. 26 case so mse © 158
TOMZOP oe. oa cxanwes < w omawees vv ema a x ee wo coe 95
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
J
JUMAPESEAMERNG) revise © sreeees wo © euersay wo © vette «8 Boe 292
K
Rey's « cwensne oo ccenaua a 0 sean @ arene we sro a 4 34, 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key'replacemenit:.: ss sees se eean ee eee es 38
Mechanical-key’s wssenc a « case ao saw ve ee ¥ 38
Not recognized ........ cece cee eee 99
PANIG Button » ses < = sacs ¢ = seen ¢ = sees ye 38
Replacing the battery.................. 40
Unlocking and locking................-- 39
VEHICLE COdG « secs s ¢ seme = 2 ee yo ee Fe 38
Key User... eee eee 32
Kick-down .... 2... eee eee eee 102
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 149
refer to Lane guidance..............0. 149
Lane departure warning..............05- 149
Cleaning the camera area.............. 281
Lame Quidaneeiens 5 « cscsce oo ae vw accuse ¥ oem 142
LapitlIMe rs. « & soesons « awesese + sameness cream 2 Oo 131
Laser lightingiss + + sss 6s eeu sy pew ae ees 52
FaSer Scanners « « aay a eegu 4 x ees x ROE 124
Gleaming wor = 2 ween o anne 2 peewee oe ween oo x 282
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 82
Leather care and cleaning............... 283
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 239
Software information................. 239

Index

Multi Media Interface...............0005 19,
Menus and symbols.............000-008 20
OPGrAtiNG's + ease x x eee ee Kae s 2 BemE o 17;,20
Switching the displays on or off.......... 19
MUEING ies: 2 secon © a women & eee ooo oN Foo eae 30
MYAUGI 5 = ees ss pews so pews s eames ee 31,195
myAudi navigation................. 202, 205
MYAUGI USERS ¢ sicts ss caus a x ens ds Bema sa: 31
N
Narrow areaS.... 22... cece eee eee 148
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 283
Navigation. ..............0..0..0.000. 202
BetteRhOUt@aas 2 x wean s a sana s age & s a 211
CallinGiesnis ¢ = scene v awe ov ween ee wm 8 oe 205
Changing the scale.............00000e 205
also refertoMap...........--.0e ee eee 206
Navigation database
Version information.............00005 239
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 208
Ns 87
SY, 310
Night vision assist...............-..0004 132
Cleaning the camera...............4.- 281
Notification center. ....... 0... cee eee eee 22
Oo
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 241
Odometer... .... cece eee eee eee 14
ReS@ttinGssssx « = sees ¢ ¢ ees 3 ieee ss res 14
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 208
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 110
Offroad
driving ees = ¢ swwn 2 2 wen 2 2 were so wee 110
OFF (climate control system) ............-. 94
Oil
refer to Engine Oils: «sw s vases owen 2 248
On-board computer. .......5-.0. 00 eee ee 15
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 244, 303
Online map
refer to Satellite map...............05 209
ONLINE RADIO « swcomss «2 sooness 6 w sevens wo ERE oo 218
also refer to Online radio.......... 218, 219
Online roadside assistance.............. 200
322
Online services
refer toconnect.........e eee eee eee 194
Online system update.................. 237
Online traffic information............... 201,
OPEN Geers so ceseons 3 v cevvans ov sumsees & 2 sume Woe ORE 34
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience opening...............0085 46
Fuel filler:dOOP ss: ics cane so eae oe eas ooo 242
HOOd .... cece eee eee 246
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass roof.............2-200. 46
Slitishiade (GOT) os i s cows 4 c teen se heen ei 46
WINKOWSE. » 2 cmcnci 2 ov soaiae © a sesame ow atm os 45
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 34, 39
Operating
Head-up display...............000e eee 26
IAStFUMENt CLUSTER » ssex s see s meme es x 13,
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 17, 20
TEXCINPUt.s so eas s Haws a x Howe so Kea sue 24
Touch displayiss. « & ssi so sine 6 2 mec se exer 17
Voice recognition system............... 27
Optional equipment number............. 313
Options
Media... ... 6c eee eee eee eee eee 230
RaGiG see: « 2 zeus s x meee 2s meee 2 2 sees 219
Overview (cockpit) ..............0 00000 ee 6
P
Paint code... 61... eee eee eee eee ee 313
Paint damage... ..... cece cece 282
PANIC button. ..............000 0c eee 38
PANIC function. ...... 0.0... c eee eee eee 38
Panoramiciglassroof . ss sess ss wan io x sxarane 46
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Emergency closing............-.eeeeeee 47
Quick OPENING sve » «esse se wm se Ome ¥ vs 46
Parental control
DVD... 2 eee eee eee 231
Park:assist plUS.« « swiss + a ccoen ¥ caver wv ei 172
Parking’: « vive « o esanwee o x manne © v eater & ¥ oe 9 99
Parking aids = « saws + v geen ov cass eos & 161
Adjusting the volume...............-. 163
Automatic activation ..............0008 162