steering AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

Table of contents

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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
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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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Starting and driving.............
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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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Safety belts..............00..00000. 71
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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
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 108
Special driving situations.............. 110
Driving dynamic.................. L3
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All wheel drive (quattro) .............. 116
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 117
Trailer towing.................... 120
Driving with atrailer................. 120

Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit
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Door handle
Central locking switch
Memory function buttons
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Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
—High beam assistant ..........
— Lane departure warning
— Lane guidance
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver's airbag
— Operating buttons
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Instrument cluster .............
Head-up display ...............
Windshield washer system lever . .
Upper display .................
Lower display .................
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Lockable glove compartment with:
—CD/DVD drive ...........0005.
Front passenger's airbag
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ...............00.
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
— Emergency flashers
— Defrosting
— Rear window defogger .........
MMI On/Off button
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
— Parking systems
— Park assist plus ...............
— Driver assistance systems ......
Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine if there is a
malfunction

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— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:


— Audi music interface .......... 224
—Audi phone box ............... 185
@® Electromechanical parking brake
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@9 Automatic transmission selector
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@) [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:
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—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 >

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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.
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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

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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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Fig. 17 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «£
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 17.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 17.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
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Voice recognition system

> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press @)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
Additional functions
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Command during voice output
If the function is switched on, you can simply say
a new command during a prompt.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output.
Online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of
voice recognition. A supported menu language
must be selected. When there is an active Inter-
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat-
ed in the vehicle and online.
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys-
tem for the first time, a menu for the online
recognizer will open, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Consent to online speech recognizer.
> Read the licensing agreements and accept
them.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can activate Amazon Alexa to access certain
functions. A reduced number of commands for
Amazon Alexa are available during this.
Requirement: you must be logged in to your
myAudi account in the vehicle. The online recog-
nizer must be activated. A system language that
is supported by both the voice recognition system
and Amazon Alexa must be selected.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > Connect to Amazon Alexa.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> Applies to: MMI: To operate Amazon Alexa us-
ing voice commands, select on the home
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screen: SETTINGS > General > (Speech dialog
system) > Activate the speech dialog system
with "Hey Audi".
>» Say the activation phrase “Alexa” together with
the desired command.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 194.
Gi) Tips
Audi provides access to services from third
party providers. Permanent availability cannot
be guaranteed, because that depends on the
third party provider.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system
You can access and control the voice operation on
a connected mobile device through your vehicle.
Switching external voice operation on or off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 183.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.
There must be no phone calls in progress and the
parking aid must not be active.
> To switch on the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
> To switch off the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel or press Cancel.
Using external voice operation
>» Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is
paused, press the w€ button briefly on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel or press Resume.
G) Tips
Audi simply provides access to control your
cell phone with voice operation and does not >

Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons





Fig. 19 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right thumbwheel @) © fig. 18 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) 9 fig. 19
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the d the On/Off knob to the left/right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
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Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button ©)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the >K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
> Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w& button @), see > page 27.
Using the telephone functions
button @), see > page 187.

Z\ WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.