fold seats AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Sitting correctly and safely



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Fig. 54 Second row seats: adjusting the seat position
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the outer backrest
> Support the backrest with one hand and pull
the lever at the same time > fig. 53. Release
the lever.
> Move the backrest forward or back to the de-
sired position.
> Keep moving the backrest until it locks into
place.
Adjusting the center backrest
> Support the backrest with one hand and pull
the strap at the same time > page 90, fig. 80.
> Move the backrest forward or back to the de-
sired position.
> Release the strap and continue moving the
backrest until it locks into place.
Adjusting forward and backward
> To adjust the seat forward or back, pull the
handle > fig. 54 and slide the seat.
> Release the handle and continue sliding the
seat until it locks into place.



Fig. 56 Second-row seating: folding the seat upright
Entry/exit assistance creates easier access to the
third-row seating*.
To be able to enter and exit, you must fold the
backrest on the second row seat down, and then
fold the seat upward.
Folding the second row seat backrest down
> Pull the lever upward > page 67, fig. 53. Or
> From the third row seat*, pull the release strap
on the seat in front > fig. 55.
> The backrest folds down by itself.
Folding the second row seat upward
> Pull the seat up by the lever (a) until it is folded
upward > fig. 56.
Messages
Second row seat unlocked. Risk of injury for
rear passengers
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, then the second row seats are not fold-
ed down and locked into the floor when you start
to drive. A warning tone will also sound. >
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ZA\ WARNING
— When the second row seats are folded
down, they must not be used as a footrest
or have objects placed on them as this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never al-
low people to ride in the third row* if the
second row seats are folded upward.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with objects on the folded third row* backr-
ests if the second row seats are folded up-
right.
— Be mindful of persons in the third row*
when folding down the second row seats.
Not paying attention when folding down
seats can cause pinching injuries.
— If you are unlocking the second row seat
backrest from the third row seat* > fig. 55,
be careful of any passengers in the second
row seats or within the backrest's range of
motion. Not paying attention when folding
down seats can cause injuries.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.

Folding the backrest down/up
The buttons are located in the rear area (@) and in
the luggage compartment @) © fig. 57.
> Press the button @ or @) until the backrest is
folded all the way down or up.
You can fold the backrests up or down at the
same time using the button @ and (2).
Third row seats: adjusting the head
restraints
See > page 70.
Meaning of the LED in the button
— If the LED blinks, the backrest is still not in its
end position.
— If the LED turns on, the backrest is in its end
Position.
Messages
Ea Please move third seat row to the locked po-
sition. See owner's manual
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, then the backrest is not in its locked po-
sition. A warning tone will also sound.

@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down before folding the
backrests forward > page 70.
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Fig. 57 Third row seats: folding the backrest
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ZA WARNING
— Be careful when folding and unfolding the
backrests. Not paying attention and not
checking when folding/unfolding the backr-
ests can lead to pinching injuries.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
— Do not drive if the indicator light in the but-
ton is blinking > fig. 57. This situation in-
creases the risk of an accident, since the
backrest is not locked in place and it is not in
its end position.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with persons in the third row-seat if the
seats are not folded completely upright.


@) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, make sure the
second-row seat backrest is upright before >

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folding the third-row seat backrest up or
down.
— Do not place any objects on the third row
seat backrest if it is not completely folded
down.
@) Tips
— Very low temperatures can cause malfunc-
tions when folding and unfolding the backr-
ests. If this is the case, moving the vehicle
to a warmer area (such as a garage) will
help.
— The backrest cannot be folded down or up if
the vehicle door on the side to be adjusted
is closed.
Steering wheel
General information
Make sure that:
— The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel is at least 10 inches (25 cm)
— Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows
— You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle and you have a clear view of the in-
strument cluster and head-up display*.
— You are always holding the steering wheel with
both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00
and 3:00 position) when driving

ZA WARNING
— To reduce the risk of an accident, make sure
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly and
cannot be moved out of position before you
start to drive.
— If you are too close to the steering wheel,
the driver's airbag cannot provide optimal
protection, which increases the risk of injury
or fatality.
— Never hold the steering wheel in the 12:00
position or in any other way, such as holding
the center of the steering wheel. Otherwise,
your arms, hands, and head could be injured
in the event that the driver's airbag deploys.

Power steering wheel position adjustment
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Fig. 58 Steering column: switch for adjusting the steering
wheel position
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec-
trically up/down and forward/back.
> To move the steering wheel upward or down-
ward, press the switch upward or downward.
> To move the steering wheel forward or back-
ward, press the switch forward or backward.
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the
ignition is switched off.
Head restraints
General information
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints

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Fig. 59 Correctly-adjusted head restraint
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.
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ZA\ 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
in a collision.
— Only remove the rear seat head restraints if
it is necessary to install a child safety seat
= page 80. 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.
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Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints


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Fig. 60 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.
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Rear head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints


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Fig. 61 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 68.
> 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 90.
> Move the head restraint upward all the way.
> Insert a suitable object, such as the extended
vehicle key or mechanical key, into the release
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 70.
Installing the headrests
Applies to: vehicles with removable head restraints
> Fold the backrest forward slightly > page 90. >

Storage and convenience


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.
— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 314.
— 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 71.
— 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.


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C) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down > page 70 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.
— Applies to: vehicles with manual luggage
compartment cover: Let the luggage com-
partment cover roll up slowly to reduce the
risk of damage.
(i) Tips
—The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 269.
— You can purchase straps at specialty stores.

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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).

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Fig. 80 Second row seats: release strap on the center back-
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Fig. 81 Luggage compartment: release straps
The backrests can be folded down individually* or
together.
Observe the safety precautions > page 87.
Folding the backrest down
> Pull the lever upward > page 67, fig. 53. The
backrest will fold forward, or
> Pull the release strap at the rear side of the
seat > fig. 81.
> Let the backrest latch into the lowest position.
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Folding the backrest upright
> Pull the lever up > page 67, fig. 53 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. 80 or
> fig. 81.
> 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 68.

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Fig. 83 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment net*
stretched out
Observe the safety precautions > page 87. >

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Index

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Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 237
Fast mOUté sacs = & wanes = & Sees = 4 ew Fa 203
Favorites... 0... eee eee eee ee 21
Bluetooth = « sec : s gows es ees e Sewn ee we 239
Navigation. . « ccmes s + sximene «0 onmem = 6 meen « 204
Telephone .......... 0... e eee eee eee 188
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 311
File formats (media drives)...........005 231
FIXGURE'SC bisa 5 + sso a o cence 3 x canaems ov aunewas oo 91
Fog QWINKOWS) ace ee wesw wo armans a ¥ semen 6 ¥ coe 95
Folding the backrest down/up............. 68
Folding the rearseats.............-.000. 90
Footwell temperature................-4. 96
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 250
Fueling... 02... cee cece eee eee 242
Leaks... 2... eee eee eee eee 246
Fragrance.......... 0.0... eee eee 95,96
Free text search
M@dia:: : seme ¢ 3 azn x 5 eG £ Eee TE 230
RadiOtes. x = meses oe acses vo nome ooo eH 216
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 203
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee eee 251
Windshield washer system............. 257
Fréqueticy batids « s sccs = s sees ss wees se ea 214
also refer to Frequency band........... 214
Front center arinrest « score « & mea 4s news a vo 66
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 151
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Front... 0.2.0... eee eee eee 66
ROaf seas ¢ s seas ¢ o ees Fe ees Ys ees 66
Front wiper blades
Changing s = = eees = 2 mews = stews e Sees coe 59
ClEATIIAG » x. seasios + swiesss ae a sumaes wo omoaas i 6 eens 59
ee ee 241
Additives ...... 0.00... cee cece eee 242
CUMFENt CONSUMPTION = csux « = wows «2 ems se 15
Fuel:display esses. + sue so enue ov eee ¥ os 12
Fuel tank capacity.................00-. 314
Gasoline : acs + ¢ ees +o aaa + 2 sates Fe ees 241
Reducing fuel consumption............ 104
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0... . cece eee eee ee 242
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 244
Fueltankcapacity'. « 5 soca es cence ao cman « 314
Functions on demand.................. 196
Functions that require a license.......... 196
also refer to Functions on demand....... 196
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Garage door opener............--0e ee eee 47
GarMenthOOks eves sv severe oo snes o a wes oo 2 87
GaSOlIMG coy « x were g 2 emp = 2 eee 5 ¢ see & 241
Additives ...... 0... cece eee eee eee 242
Gasoline mixture.................0005 241
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
Gears... eee 100
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 262
Glove compartment..............000 eee 87
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « sce se mee = 4 metas & 2 ee 314
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Handsfree................-..0.0 00s ee 184
Hands Free Profile..................... 184
Head-up display
ACiUStiNGizes: 5 = :zexes 5 « eee ss ween § v eee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operating...................0.00.0000. 26
Headlight range control................0. 50
Headlights
Cleaning ....... 6.06 281
Headlight range control................ 50
Washer'systems « ¢ wesa es mera. oemre + eas 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 257
Head restraints
Adjusting... 2.0.02... . 0. c eee eee eee 70
Removing and installing............0065 70
Heated rear window............-. 000s eee 95
Heated steering wheel................0.. 96
Heating....... 0.0.0... eee eee eee eee 93
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