run flat AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

Table of contents

Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Setup... eee eee eee eee 234
Troubleshooting wv s & wees se cows 6 bey 235
Additional settings.............. 236
System Settings: : s eens s i vows ve sews es 236
Software update...............2..-0. 237
Connected devices.............000005 238
Legalinformation................... 239
Additional information.......... 240
Brands and licenses...............--- 240
Maintenance and Care........... 241
Checking and Filling............. 241
Fil@les: « = sume « sowe ye seme oy Ree 6 2 241
RefaelinGuecs « sess oo wea 2 wen 2 wenn 242
Emissions control system............. 244
Engine compartment................. 245
Engine@iOiles esive s+ wacom ov soe 3 v ema ¥ vs 248
Cooling systeM............0 0.002 251
Brake fluids: « s mays ¢ 2 seven 2 waiee ¢ ¢ seven 253)
Electrical:system iiss ee sccwe owe 2 x ere 254
Battery... 0... cece cee eee ee 254
Windshield washer system...........- 257
Service interval display............... 257
Wheels.......... 0... cece eee eee eee 259
Whieelsiand Tires « owes « « amie x x yews 2 od 259
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 277
Run-flat tires... 6.0.0.0... eee eee 278
Care and cleaning................ 280
Generalinformation................. 280
Car washes « swas 5 ¢ sams se pean co eee Gs 280
Cleaning and care information......... 281
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 285
Dovlt YOURSELF wes ¢ nee s pee as nee 286
Emergency assistance........... 286
Generalinformation................. 286
EQUIPMENE wees + « wees = nae go wees 8 2 ee 286
Tire MOBILE KEE secccee x « creases we © anairers 6 @ cece 286
Replacing wheels................2.0. 288
JUIMIPISTANEING se ssces ow erates & a canons vw ae 292
TOWING 0... cece ete eee 294
Fuses and bulbs.................. 297
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 297
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 301
Customer information........... 303
Data privacy................000 eee 303
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 303
Timage reGOrding). « « canew + sect ws caver a os 303
Data memories............00.00e eee 303
Transmitted information.............. 305
Accessories and technical
CINERGSS:. « » sem: : x ews ce ee be ee ee 308
Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 308
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 308
Driving in other countries............. 308
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 308
Accessories and parts..............-. 310
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 310
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 314,
Technical data.................... 373
Identification data................... 313
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 313
TAAGK es = see « = wee « = owe Be nee eg oe 315

4M1012721BC
Wheels

Wheels Wheels
and Tires
General information
> Check your tires regularly for
damage, such as punctures,
cuts, cracks, and bulges. Remove
foreign objects from the tire
tread.
>If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap-
proach the curb at an angle.
> Have faulty tires or rims re-
placed immediately.
>Protect your tires from oil,
grease, and fuel.
>Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
>Lay tires flat when storing and
store them ina cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.

A WARNING
—Never drive faster than the
maximum permitted speed for
your tires. This could cause the
tires to heat up too much. This
increases the risk of an acci-
dent because it can cause the
tire to burst.


—Always adapt your driving to
the road and traffic condi-
tions. Drive carefully and re-
duce your speed on icy or slip-
pery roads. Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice.

() Note
—Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom-
mends winter tires during the
winter months. Low tempera-
tures significantly decrease
the elasticity of summer tires,
which affects traction and
braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold tem-
peratures, cracks can form on
the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
—Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi-
tions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro-
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam-
aged by road salt or similar
substances.
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@ US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap-
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT... 2220...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2020.
Audi Original Tires
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation “AO” have
been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctly, these
tires meet the highest standards
for safety and handling. An au-
thorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility will be
able to provide you with more in-
formation.
@) Mud and snow capability
“M/S” or “M+S” indicates the tire
is suitable for driving on mud and
snow. /4\ indicates a winter tire.
Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay-
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@) Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Treadwear, traction, and tempera-
ture ranges > page 276.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires.
You must always follow the speci-
fied running direction
=> page 291.
Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi-
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat-
ing conditions.
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differently even if they are the
same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire® is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re-
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
All four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds. For this rea-
son, in case of emergency, only
use a Spare tire* that is the same
circumference as the regular tires.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,


damage to the vehicle and an
accident could result.
—Only use tire/rim combina-
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
—For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth-
er vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
—Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif-
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Run-flat tires* may only be
used on vehicles that were

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Wheels


equipped with them at the
factory > page 278.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.

Tire wear and damage

B4H-0415

a
Fig. 175 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-


D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
268
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 175. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires, >

Wheels

only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 269, fig. 177.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 278
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
If the @ indicator light turns on, there is a loss
of pressure in at least one tire .> A\ Check the
tires and replace or repair if necessary. Check and
correct the pressures of all four tires and store
the pressure again > page 278.
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
iff appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the @ indicator light in the in-
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 278. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

Z\ WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved

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roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@) Tips
—The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 266. Audi recommends using
these tires.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 269.
» Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
G) Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Run-flat tires
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving
when there is a loss of pressure.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
tect
the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a
loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires for at least
20 mi (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.

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Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
— There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
— Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
— The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
—The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.


— See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance if
the tire is too heavily damaged.
— Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The driver is responsible for the vehicle, for
correcting the tire pressure, and for replac-
ing faulty parts. Therefore, always adjust
your driving to the current situation.


ZA WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
— The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
—If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
— If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.
— Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
—The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.

@) Tips
— Audi Original run-flat tires can be identified
by the “AOE” labeling on the tire sidewall.
— You can use the tire mobility kit* on run-flat
tires > page 286.
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Index

Remote control
Garage door opener........... eee eens 47
Remote control key............02-000005 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement...............-.00005 38
a 40
PANIC function ..............000 0000 ee 38
Replacingthe battery cos « « warns x ¢ saves @ es 40
Unlocking and locking................0- 39
also refer to Vehicle key............000. 38
Remote controlled parking.............. 175
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 289
REDOINS sav ¢ mavas & § Sein se BeOS «Saree Gs 308
Replacement key............00 0c e eee 38
Replacement partS...........-0 eee eee 310
Replacing bulbs................0000005 301
Replacing fusesi. . « asic. «sme & «i mere « 5 en 297
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 310
RIMS%s con oo eases oe eee ot eee 2 eee 274
Cleaning... . eee ee eee eee eee ee 282
ROAGiGANRGIER sesso + ences wo nee wo emo & oe HO 114
ROU «owns oe ewes 6s ene oe mae oo ee 99
Rolling
ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 108
Transmission idle..................00. 101
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
ROOFIOS « = esis ¢ o cen ¢ Hates & & Hee & Eee 314
Roof rack... eee eee eee 92
also refer to Roof rack. .........-eeeeeee 92
Route guidance
SEOPPING swvsas ov seeauee 6 v seus wo sxaweve vo sume 206
also refer to Navigation............... 202
Run-flat (tires)... eee eee 278
Running direction (tires)................ 291
S
Safety beltSiesces 2 x aces vw cece < wens wv ene & 71
Cleaning............. 6.6 c ee eee eee eee 283
LOCKINGiwes = s cous = = oes 2 2 eee go eee ge 83
Securing child safety seats.............. 83
Satellite map « sess = mea 2 ewes 2 wasn © 209
324
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.0020 s cece eee 16
REGUPERAtION s + nase + meee x mew eG ReveD 8 16
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 17
Screwdriver v. + 2 sss ¢ ¢ sees oe eas ee pee = 286
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 230
Seat Heating s scsia ow sscnve v warm ov seme a a ome 95
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 64
Adjusting the rear seats................ 66
GCleSniNG ie « ¢ same x e aes x oe a a eR EEE 283
FOUGING secs «a eserens wo wenecs «a anew WH reese 90
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 66
Head restraints...............222-000- 69
Massage function wives. eves ee een ev ees 64
Memory function.............0 eee eee 75
Resetting the position.................. 66
Storing aseat profile................... 75
Seat ventilation acs « ¢ same so eaves yo saws es 95
Securing the vehicles « css < pass ee news se xe 99
Selecting a source (media).............. 226
Selector lever...............00 00 cece 100
Sensors
Coverage areas « esis ie ves se eden cee s 124
WOCALIONS esas 3 + snovsus 2 + suwsaee 0 o execute 2 a comet 125
Service interval display................. 257
Setting measurement units.............. 236
S@ttiniGSias = « meay < & wee « eee 2 gamR se BE 236
Announcements and tones............. 236
Bluetooth. ......... 0... eee eee eee 237
Dat@ dnd time@ys: : 2 ewes 2 2 sees ee wenn ss 236
LANQUAGE & sicess os & smacess 9 & ieawens & & rae v & aes 236
Measurement units................... 236
Medidioz ¢ 5 smun § 5 cea & HameG & i RaeE ga eR 231
NavigatiOtticess + wes + savin so amas « % comem 212
Radio... eee cece eee eee 220
SOONG sassx z < saws ¢ 2 Bae FB Ree eB RRA GS 236
SYSt@Ms <2 wees 2 2 acne 2 2 arene yo ee 2 8 oe 236
TIME ZONE... ee eee 236
Wi-Fi hotspot..............02-.00000- 197
Setting the language................... 236
Setting the time...............-.00000- 236
Shift paddles........... 0. eee eee 102
Shipseanrier's + scaeve s wees © woven a ares o o ane 114
SHOPlice: so nessa + nese 2 eae 2 HaMeG ae BRIN 196