differential AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Driving dynamic


ZA WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not drive too fast because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.


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Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
iT-3| Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
T-3| Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

Z\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-


ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-

tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such oversteering and understeering of
the vehicle, the drive wheels spinning, or the risk
of the vehicle tipping.
The brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
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Fuses and bulbs




















Fuse panel (2) (red) Fuse panel @ (red)
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor 8 | Climate control system compressor
7 |Trailer hitch release 9 |Auxiliary battery control module
8 | Left trailer hitch light 10 | High-voltage battery
9 | Trailer hitch socket 11 |Charging system
10 |Allroad sport differential 12 Auxiliary heating and air conditioning ra-
11 | Exhaust treatment dio receiver
12 | Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner 14 | Thermal management, coolant pumps
15 | Thermomanagement control module
Fuse panel (3) (brown)
No. | Equipment Fuse panel (5) (brown)
Driver assistance systems control module No. | Equipment
2. | Audi phone box Front seat heating
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup- 9 | Exhaust treatment
port 10 Rear seat heating, rear climate control sys-
4 |Side assist tem controls
5 | Rear Seat Entertainment preparation 12 | Exhaust treatment
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 |Exterior antenna Bulbs
8 Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod-
ule
: Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
10 ae and telematics authorized Audi dealer or doris Audi i
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
ll Convenience access and start authoriza- the correct tools and replacement parts as well
tion control module as the required technical knowledge.
12 | Garage door opener LED lights*
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 Convenience system control module, right yourveniee is equipped with maintenance-free
tail light

L5 Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner

16
Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
side

Fuse panel @) (red)

No. Equipment

Active roll stabilization

High-voltage battery

High-voltage battery water pump

Power electronics control module

Brake booster

Voltage converter


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ights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

AX

If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 245.
WARNING

© Note
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlights lights so that no water will
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Index

Drives
refer to Media.............000 eee 222,226
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 113
Drive systeM..... ee eee eee ee ee 104, 106
Audi drive Select s cso 2 ¢ cawe 2 2 gence a ee 113
Driving down hills...............-0.00- 110
Driving program..............0005 101, 147
Driving through water............-..005 111
Driving time... 6... eee eee eee 15
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 111
Efficientdriving ¢ wuss « ¢ cows se cows xe ea 104
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 110
Uphill and downhill................00. 110
Driving uphills.................2..004. 110
DVD drive... . 2... eee eee eee eee eee 223
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EPMA Cc ctienans a sxexsign oo someone oF 6 eaninn a 4 auata 192
Settings............. 0.000.002 0 02 192
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 117
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 303
Efficiency'assist:«. « « swas ss saws ye ees soe 137
Predictive COMtOle:.c. oo snswse « oecase «4 suesecm 143
Electtical'system:. « «wes: 2 amie oe came 6 oe 254
Electromechanical parking brake......... 108
Electronic Differential Lock.............. Li?
Electronic immMobiliZetjewy: . ¢ wees 4 é wows sa ee 39
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 117
Embedded SIM card............0e0eeeee 195
Emergency assist...........000-00 ee eee 159
Emergency assistance..............000. 286
Emergency braking function............. 109
Emergemey calli: «oven se soesace es eons 190, 199
Emergency flashers..............--.00-5 53
Emergency mode..............---2ee0- 103
Emergency operation
DOORS a cess v x wasn + 5 cose 6H some ¥ shaaem FF
Fuel filler door
Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Panoramic glass roof..............0.005 47
Emissions control system..............% 244
318

EM@rgy CONSUIMENS ies & 0 csv wiemnes a ree wo 16
Energy Management. . . cw. seca ee enn 105
Engine
Breakingin.............. cece eee eee 104
Coolant... 6... ee eee eee eee eee 251
Emergency StOp ix : « wows ss wigs s nares se we 98
JUIMPISTAREIING » « canaeie ws awssins 6 # sense aw nn 292
Start/Stop system...........--0000005 105
StartinG/StOppiNG wx 2 = sew + v gems + 2 wes = 98
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 246
Overview .... 2... eee eee eee eee 247
Safety precautions............-0.ee0ee 245
Engine oil
AGOING « seven = ¢ eye + + seers 3 es Fc ees 248
CHANG IG psu: 1s + wausan 6 e tenses © cascan wx sanitene © 250
Checking oillevel..............--000-- 248
Consumption ss ¢ ssws « « sews se eee so 248
Tndicator light: « cas + sao e > waren @ macorn 248
Replacement interval................. 257
Temperature display................0-5 15
Engine sound
Audi drive’select« «isis +s css 2 a secu 2 0 3 114
Enigine’startsystem «css ¢ ees ss eee « x eee 99
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 105
Entry/exit lighting oe. <2 sca se erwe ve owen a < 53
Enthy 4SSiStance:. « + aus + ¢ sqm 9 cease es 66
REAR SCALES cusses x cusses © w suenens oo mane wo oes 67
also refer to Exit assistance............. 66
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.............e eee eee 241
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 117
ESC OfffOad sours s = sqws & = nua ¢ 2 sates ee 118
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIMcard............ 195
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 303
EXHBSSSISTANGCE « ema 3 x new ¢ 2 eee 4 8 em ¥ ¥ 66
EXiIQWarnitiGhers: < = sas ¥ 2 eares 3 2 ecteN Eo ee 157
Exterior antenna..................000. 186
Exterior lighting.......... 0.0.0 e eee eee 50
Exterior mirrors. ..........0..0.00.0000. 56
Folding settings..............cceee vues 35
External voice operation................. 28

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Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts........... cece eee 23
Shortcuts ............. 000002 e eee 23
Shuffle....... 0.0.0... 228
Side assists: © a aciwess w siemens w vucue wo eweneMe a 155
Cleaning the sensors.............00055 281
SIM card... . eee eee eee ee 195
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS............ 0s eee eee 217
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...........-.00e000 183
SNOW CHAINS’: + seas « = sees ye ews +e we ee 275
Socket
refer to Power sources...........--0e 00s 86
Software information
Legalinformation..................0. 239
Software version (MMI)
Version information............+-.00- 239
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 236
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
SPECCOMETER s sci 2 usan a 2 sen wo one so ae 12
Speed warning system.............-.4.- 128
Sport differential...................0.. U7:
Start/Stop system............0--0000- 105
MEOSSaQEStass « ¢ neeay 5 5 seeves « 2 nerR xe Mew 106
Switching offandon.............00 eee 105
Starting to drives. « «ccc ¢ sansue o wrasene @ 6 ssesoun 99
Starting (Engine) « macs sc wave sa eoewiwe 2 ¥ ae 106
SESHING's « 5 xaesu & & weuns 4 » emer x = HaWE 2 © oe 115
AUdidrive SCL@GE csarice «= sswene 2 + soomane ie « suse 113
also refer to Steering............-+055 115
Steering lock. ......... cee e eee eee 98,116
Steering wheel
AGJUStING as ¢ = esas + = oem x Hees te Rees z= 69
Shift:paddles wares: 2 v wes a somes oe cere os 102
Steering wheel heating.............0005 96
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 273
Stopover (navigation) ................6. 206
Stopping...... 0... cece eects 99
Stopping the vehicle..............--.005 99
SCOPPINGAENGINE) wei. ss sow 6 a eve 6 6 some 106
StOrag@ ies « x swe +o eae yo ewe ye tes 2 ves 87
Storage compartment............eeee eee 87
Stored stations
refer'to PreSetsias. ss seon oe ewe ew ews ve 217
Subtitles
MD crace 2 = eacmime = cinerens 6 2 seeing wo sens ot 230
Sunshade
Rear doors ..... 6. eee cece eee eee eee 58
Rear WitdOWise 2 » ec ss ween 2 » eee sv ee 58
[lol0) Se ee 46
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 46
SUP:VISONS « sscco 6 6 ccewnn a sete a mene 8 ese 57
SUSPENSION « cers « 6 sesuaw « wanes 4 & sretene a ¥ anaes 114
Audi drive select..................00. 113
Swapping calls.............-.0002- 00 ee 189
SWEPVEFASSISE « caseese os wesrers ow waeen ow eaten 6s 154
Symbols
Navigation ........ 0... cece eee eee eee 206
TrattiGewe sy some a gown as BeeE gE aE ae Be 211
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system)............ 94
Syst@m Settings « cess ss weg s coves « pews s 236
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Tachometer sy s x wawe 2 y ween 2 wow x Yom 12,14
Tail lights
Cleanings « = snes 2s wien 2s mewn a ewe Fo 281
Technical data): : s scee : x wigs : seme a 2 cee 313
Technical modifications................. 308
Telephone: « « cas zs sea ¢ s eees ta eRe eG 183
Accepting/ending acall................ 189
Audi phone box........ 0... cee eee eee 185
Charging the battery (USB)............. 186
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 186
Connecting a mobile phone............ 183
Dialing anumber.................2005 189
Exterior antenna.......... 0. eee eee 186
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 187
Options during aphonecall............ 189
Playing mUSi¢ ssc. se segs x ¥ eee se eee ee 223
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge