light AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
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Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator...............0--000.
Vehicle functions...............-----
Touch displays....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
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Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
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Windshield wipers................05- 58
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Sitting correctly and safely...... 63
Correct passenger seating position...... 63
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Steering wheel.............2.200005. 69
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Safety belts..............00..00000. 71
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Child safety seats cic «4 wessn « women © vane 80
Storage and convenience........ 86
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Cup holders........ 00... e cece eee 86
Storage and compartments............ 87
Luggage compartment............... 87
Roof rack... 2.0... 0... eee eee eee eee 92
Warm and cold.................5. oe
Climate control system............... 93
Steering wheel heating............... 96
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 96
Driving................. 0.00.00 000. 98
Starting the vehicle. ..........eee cues 98
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Drive system... 02... ee eee eee 104
Start/Stop System « ecw: se sees te sees de 105
Brakests «sais 2 wine 2 oem a 3 enon 2 o paws 106
Electromechanical parking brake....... 108
Special driving situations.............. 110
Driving dynamic.................. L3
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SECOKIING « ccexscs 1 % ssewome w = wxwmome 6 a ceemTEE Hot 115
All wheel drive (quattro) .............. 116
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 117
Trailer towing.................... 120
Driving with atrailer................. 120

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Assist systems................... £23
Assist systems................... 123
General informations s . cee ss wey as 123
Surrounding area detection............ 124
Switching the systems on and off....... 126
Driving information.............. 128
Speed warning system..............-. 128
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 128
Traffic light information.............. 130
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Night vision assist............00000.. 132
Integrated Toll Module............... 134
Driver assistance................. 136
Cruise control system............00-5 136
Efficiency assist sess x 2 sce © 2 eens oo aes 137
Adaptive cruise assist................ 139
Distance Warning « « wenn + + mews vv wes = 3 148
Lane departure warning............... 149
Audi presense........... eee eee eee 151
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Intersection assistant................ 158
Emergency assist... ....:seeeeeeereee 159
Parking and maneuvering....... 161
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Parking aid plUS ¢ escc se evens oust ew 161
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 164
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 168
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Remote controlled parking............ 175
MarnSuVerassist: « = mans < e asm 3 pase a 3s 180
Infotainment system............ 183
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Using the Audi phone box............. 185
Using the telephone.................. 187
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General information................-
Audi connect Infotainment............
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................
Audi connect Infotainment services.....
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Opening navigation............0..005
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Entering a destination................
Stopping route guidance..............
Additional functions.................
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Troubleshooting..............--000-5
Bluetooth audio player...............
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Options and settings.................
Supported media and file formats......
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Quick access

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ESOGKE « 2 santice wm aconens we < emommiee © osm 86
— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:


— Audi music interface .......... 224
—Audi phone box ............... 185
@® Electromechanical parking brake
BUERON sese ¢ eevee ¢ x mew © 2 pee 4 108
@9 Automatic transmission selector
EVER” scowp: « 2 gave & o eee Go eee Ee 100
@) [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 98
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 69
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 136
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 139
@4 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 303
@5) Buttons for:
LIQHts: as 5 2 sacs 5 2 eqws 3 o ees ss 50
—All-weather lights ............ 50
—Rear fog lights ............... 50
@8 Hood release ..............00-% 246
@) Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 41
@8 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 56
@9) Buttons for:
— Power windows ............-. 45
—Child safety lock .............. 44
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel © page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
ON ee tle ins
If the A or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Safety belt
=> page 74






















Engine start system
=> page 99
Transmission
=> page 103
Drive system
=> page 105,
Electrical system
=> page 254
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 108, > page 109,
=> page 253
Brake system
=> page 108, > page 109,
=> page 253
Steering
=>page 116
Steering lock
=>page 116

Quick access

Air suspension
=>page 115
Electrical system
=> page 254
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 248
Engine oil pressure
=> page 248
Cooling system
=> page 251
Hood
=> page 247
Loose wheel warning
=> page 274
Night vision assist
=> page 133
Night vision assist
= page 133
Distance warning
=> page 148
Steering intervention request
=> page 143
Safe start monitor
=> page 146,
Driver intervention request
=> page 147
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Lane departure warning
= page 150,
Emergency assist
=>page 159
Audi pre sense
= page 152,
Intersection assist
=>page 159


Yellow indicator lights

Central indicator light
=> page 7


Safety systems
=> page 76

































Transmission
=> page 103
Drive system
=>page 105
Cooling system
=> page 251
Engine start system
=> page 99
Keys
=> page 99
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 109
Brake system
=> page 108
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 117
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 117
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
>page 119
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 119
Steering
=>page 116
Steering lock
=>page 116
All wheel drive
=>page 117
Suspension control
>page 115
Air suspension
=>page 115
Active roll stabilization
>page 115
Engine speed limitation
=> page 14
Tank system
= page 242

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Electrical system Night vision assist
=> page 254 => page 134
Engine oil level (MIN)

Intersection assist
=> page 248 =>page 159
Engine oil level (MAX) Side assist
=> page 248 => page 157;
Exit warning
=>page 157
Engine oil sensor
=> page 248
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
> page 244,
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 168
Engine warm-up request Adaptive cruise assist

=> page 248 => page 148
Washer fluid level Steering intervention request
=> page 257 => page 143, > page 150
Windshield wipers Lane departure warning
=> page 60 >page 151
Parking systems Distance warning
=> page 163 = page 148
Park assist plus Audi pre sense
>page 175 =>page 155
Maneuver assist Emergency assist
Spiga 1 pagemes
Tire pressure ra Emergency call function
=> page 277 = page 200
Tire pressure Other indicator lights
> page 277








Start/Stop system
Loose wheel warning => page 105
> page 274 Hill hold assist
Backrest => page 111
> page 67 Trailer turn signals
= page 68 >page 121
Bulb failure indicator Low beam headlights
© page.o4 => page 50
Adaptive light
Parking lights
=> page 54 a9
=> page 50
Light/rain sensor
Turn signals
=> page 54, > page 60
= page 51, > page 53
Door lock Cruise control system
=> page 36 => page 136
Battery in vehicle key Cruise control system
pppage400 > page 136 >

Quick access

Efficiency assist
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 137

Efficiency assist
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 137
Efficiency assist
=> page 137
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140
Park assist plus
=> page 173
Lane departure warning
=> page 150
High beam headlights
=> page 51
High beam assistant
=> page 51
Laser lights
=> page 52
Transmission
=> page 103
Convenience key
=> page 99
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 109
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 109
Hill hold assist
=>page 111
Air suspension
>page 115
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Parking systems
=> page 163
Park assist plus
=>page 175
Park assist plus
=>page 175
Maneuver assist
=> page 182
High beam assistant
=> page 51
Door lock
=> page 36
Child safety lock
=> page 44
Speed warning system
=> page 128
Speed warning system
=> page 128
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=>page 129
Night vision assist
=> page 134
Cruise control system
=>page
136
Cruise control system
=> page 136
Intersection assist
=>page 159
Side assist
=>page 157
Distance warning
= page 148
A) Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 168 hr]
Adaptive cruise assist
> page 148,
Efficiency assist
=> page 144
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 140 >

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
12/5/2019
2800 mi 210 mi
RTO Pad

Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @ Tips
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
— You can select the units used for tempera-
@ Display .
. ture, speed, and other measurements in the
— Engine coolant temperature -E . . 14 :
: Infotainment system > page 236.
@ left dial — Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
~ Tachometer ......... 1.05.04. 14 hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
Tab
area ....... 6. sees eee eee ee 13 — If there is a malfunction in the instrument
Genitiralzarea yan ss ance oo sauise 0 0 13 cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
Status line (one or two lines) display. Have the malfunction corrected as
Right dial soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 26.
— Convenience display
FueblevelEd) « = secsaw « a secsise vo wena © 242
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:
—Gear .. eee eee eee eee eee 100
— Audi drive select mode ......... 113
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ZX WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The /\|
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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Instrument cluster

Operating The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:

First tab Vehicle functions > page 15

Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator -5QPM
ce light/message is being displayed)
12/05/2017 Third tab Night vision assist (this is only dis-
played if the night vision assist
has been activated) > page 132
Fourth tab |Radio > page 214
Media > page 226
Fifth tab Telephone > page 187
Sixth tab Navigation > page 202


Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: driver information system




Adjusting the display


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Fig. 4 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).

i Bad P Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab Switching the view
» Press the button @ repeatedly until the > Press the: VIEW button to switch between the
desired tab is selected. default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Returning to functions at higher levels Adjusting the layout
> Press the *> button ©) Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
Opening and closing the menu
P 9 9 > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
> Press the [=] button ©). SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
Selecti d firmi functi
erecting ane’ confirming a function > To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
Adjusting the additional display
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel , ; ; ;
@ to the desired function. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
» To confirm a selection, press the left thumb- tional displays that can be selected may vary.
wheel (2). >» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure.
> Press the VIEW button @). > Select the desired additional display.
Switching the view
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Instrument cluster

Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > E] button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @ > page 12
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 251.
@ Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer @) 9 page 12 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
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all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Bw indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you
release the accelerator pedal while the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
C) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar ©) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > =] button > Reset mi.
G) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).

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Instrument cluster

Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) 9 page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

ZA WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the B or = indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
Vehicle functions
Coad (iy
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— Trip computer > page 15
— Reduced display > page 14
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
—Lap times > page 131
— Lap statistics > page 132
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > E=] button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 236
— Average consumption > page 16
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 16
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
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