wheel bolts AUDI Q7 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Wheels

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

will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 260, fig. 174) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.

ZA\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 291, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.

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Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning
Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the fi indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fl Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 291, Finishing.
fi Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.
fi Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

ZX WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced

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Emergency assistance



Removing the caps
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Fig. 182 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
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> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 182.
>» Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts
,
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Fig. 183 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and adapter


B4H-0470

You need a special adapter in the vehicle tool kit
to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts.
>» Remove the cap (2).
> Slide the adapter @) all the way onto the anti-
theft wheel bolt @.
>» Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the adapter @).
> Loosen the wheel bolt > page 289.
G) Tips
Note the code number for the wheel bolt
adapter and store it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle. If you need a replacement
adapter, contact an authorized Audi dealer or

D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 289.

authorized Audi Service Facility and give them
the code number.
Loosening the wheel bolts


B4S-0221

Fig. 184 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
> Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool
kit all the way onto the wheel bolt).
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the
end of the wheel wrench”. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle
securely while doing this and make sure your
footing is stable.


ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising
the
vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

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Emergency assistance

Removing and installing a wheel
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Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 187 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 188”.
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 291 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.

D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench*.
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

ZX WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 266.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex
socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk
of an accident.
() Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of
hydroplaning.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
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A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee 94
A/C system refrigerant oil............... 314
Accelerator pedal.............2--00000- 102
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 102
ACCESSOFICS 2. eee 310
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 149
refer to Lane guidance................ 149
Adaptive cruise assist................04. 139
Cleaning the sensors..............0055 281
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control................0005 143
Adaptive dampers ........... 000000 eee 114
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist.......... 139
Adjusting the air distribution............. 94
Adjusting the brightness................. 55
Adjusting the rear seats.................. 67
Adjusting the sound................0005 236
Adjusting the temperature............... 94
Adjusting the vents ccs <= csws + © sews +o oer 96
Adjusting the volume.............e eee eee 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 236
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 236
Airbag system... 2.2... eee eee 75
AIPSUSPENSION ix. o © aoewes « 2 menses + meme» 5, v0 114
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 286
All-weather lights...............-..00005 50
All-wheel steering.............---00005 115
ALUS@aSOntineSies. « 3 ssasess «x aimee a & iwesane sw a8 275
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.............0 0. eee 116
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback................00000. 223
Operating « « seen s » ewes se eee G s FeeE Ys BOS 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Anti-lock braking system................ 117
AnitisSlip REQUlation ws a & sos se weae 9 oe 117
Anti-theft alarm system...............05. 37
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0... 289
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Aspect ratio
VIdCO eee eee eee eee eee 228, 230
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 117
Audi adaptive light...............-.0000- 50
Audi connect
refer to CONnNect ; «= = sass ss sees ss eee ee ae 194
Audidrive'selecticy, « + scum oz scum « x pewe yoo 113
Audi entertainment mobile.............. 225
Audi entertainment mobile device
Removing « « sees « sews gs sees xe ees cee 226
SOGUMING's « « ssessie © ccerave 2 6 sesnew « araneos w @ are 226
Tilting... 2... eee eee eee 226
Audi music interface................00- 224
AUGIOFLES xo: 5, coc: i « commons ow cme = at sammie = 226
Audi phone Bx: « sccvise so eaves so emane oe meses 185
Audi pre sense .........0 seve cece ee eee 151
Messages ........... 0.00.0 eee eee 155
Audi pre sense front.............-...0-- 152
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-0000005 155
Audi smartphone interface.............. 234
Legalinformation..................0. 239
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights .................. 50
Climate control system..............0-- 94
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 34
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 93
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 42, 43
Automatic transmission................ 100
Parking lock emergency release......... 102
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 58
Average consumption................... 15
Average speed... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 15
B
Bagshooks3. « swiss o anewivs © ¥ arene 6 6 oman © oes 87
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 214
315

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

Index

Text MeSSAGES iis se vessim 2 x esmans vo este wo 191
SettingS 0... . 0. eee cece eee ee eee 191
also refer to Text messages............ 191
Tie-dOWiiSe < xcay s ¢ news 2 2 eeeS aS 3s oR 90
Tightening specification
Wheel boltSice = sways + sance o 2 see © ¢ vena 291
Tightening specification (wheel bolts)... . . 291
Titti@: ¢ saci ¢ o seme 7 f eHSS ta IGSS Eee cas 15
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 102
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 286
TIES oct 259
Loose’ wheel Warning isi se cewe & ween a s x 274
Low-profile tires. ........ 0.0.0... a ee 276
Repair set... 0.2.0... eee cee eee eee 286
Replacing «¢ ses < ese « < ween 6 x come 8 x eee 288
RUM abie w= esi o 6 rater ace oo ame ww 278
Service life. ................ 0c eee eee 268
Tit@ PreSSur@isc = s sxccx: « s geme = = meme = a ee 269
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Tire pressure table.................04. 270
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 120
Treadwear indicators...............00. 268
Unidirectional.................0- 261, 291
Uniform tire quality grading............ 276
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 262
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 271,
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 134
TOOlS 0. cece eee 286
Tooltips... 2... ee eee ee ee eee ee 19
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. eee eee 84
Touch display
Adjusting feedback................00.. 19
Operating’. « sicwie w x acwave wv eaves 6 o ere So Hes 17
TOWING su 5 » ese 3 ony « + eee & 3 Ree & x RO 294
TOWING LOOP « seay ¢ seems oe eee 2 oe 295, 296
Towing protection monitoring............. 37
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 211
Trafficinformation » wise 2s see so won o © avs 212
Online traffic information.............. 211
Traffic light information................ 130
326
Traffic sign recognition................. 128
Tratfi@sign « sven 2s nese «3 ews & remem w = ine 131
Trailer load sss x 2 ogee a 2 wows 9 2 games & 2 gore 314
Trailer mode
AIPSUSPENSION Gs « seas « sesees ww eases we ere 120
Trailer tOWing) aii 2s css « 2 ees oo acim 6 2 we 120
Tongue weight..............0.0e eens 120
Trailer LGad)s « 5 was.e & ain & 3 mane G @ mae 2 120
Trailer view. ....... 2.2.2... eee eee eee 165
TUPN ASSISC. 6. eee eee eee 154
TUGTESIQMALS « vecesen ux vansnns 9 « anenows ou anette # ¥ ote 51
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 276
Unlocking and locking.................-- 34
By remote control................00005 39
Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 40
With the central locking switch.......... 36
With the convenience key............... 39
Update (software) ..............0000005 237
USB
Adapters s = x ass ¢ = news < © vous < ¢ sews eee 186
USB charging port: « s ss.cs esese sc eeee eee 86
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 231
USB
stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
Users
Localusers. 2... 0... cece eee eee eee eee 31
myAudi users... 2.22... cee eee eee 31
Using residual heat.................0000- 95
V
Vanity mirror... 2.2... cece ee eee eee 57
Vehicle
AMOlé = xcs ¢ © saeny ¢ 5 Serae 7S SRR Te eS 110
Care/cleaning « wer 2 2 ween ov eee se wee 2 280
DIMeMSIONS .: esas « o vasnons « oxanannie « ssation a 8 0 313
Identification data...............00.. 313
Out OT SEIVICR « awa a & news & e paws se ewan 285
Raising’. « + seme © a cance « omnes o 0 wanes o 0 Hee 290
Starting... ...... 6.6 cece ee eee eee eee 98
TaniSpOrt wen ¢ s ween » woes so eee ge eee 114
Unlocking and locking..............0005 3S
WeHiGlexGane: sxsness 2 cucacss 1 x srennee ov oneveme wx ase 280

4M1012721BC
Index

Vehicle control services ..............085 196
Vehicledata labels « « scisce so wsscie x saree ee 313
Vehicle identification number............ 313
Vehiclejack’: z ass s 2 sews ss ven se wees 2 gs 286
Lifting POINtS:. « ces ¢ & comme we enw ve wee 290
Tire change mode.............--.0005 288
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee eee 34, 38
Vehicle start system. ...........0000000. 106
Vehicletoolikiti. awsome a a arses 2 0 anne ww aoe 286
Ventilation. = 2 isin + wien ea nae we ammo oo a 93
VIEW BUTTON: « « seu » ¢ some © ¢ eee 2 eset « 13
Voiceiiigile + eaen x2 seam a © meee & © Been 8 ge 189
Voice recognition system..............-.. 27
External «a cme 0 2 esi o a came 9 com © a 28
Operating ........ 0... cee ee eee ee eee 27
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights..............0.0. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 280
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 214
Weights... 20... 0... cece eee eee eee 314
Wheel bolts.......... 5... c cece eee eee 274
@nti-theftons: « « wesw ss ames ¢ 2 seme fs ee 289
Tightening specification............... 291
WHEELS wesws + nese s 5 ween s ¢ wee s o EEE s 259
Cleaning.......... 0... eee cece eee 282
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 262
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 274
Replacing ssc «0 ase + a meee < 1 eee » stewees 288
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 271
Wheel Wrench « cus z+ ome ss mee : sm « 286
Wi-Fi
HOtSpOtSettingss: ss mwas s = wane a remy 5 197
Using ahotspot................-.000- 195
Wild animal recognition................ 132
Windows
Child safety lock.............0...00000- 44
Cleaning and removing ice............. 282
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Defrosting ........-. 000 c cece eee es 95
Opening and closing................... 45
POWOr WINdOWS's « = wane 5 =e ase s 2 wees 8 £ KS 45
Windshield
Cleaning........... 00. cece ee eee eee eee 58
also refer to Windshield................ 58
Windshield washer system..........- 58, 257
Reservoircapacityss « & sscos 6 ewes oo eas 9 314
Windshield wipers.............---00000- 58
Winter operation
Car washes « ssi « 2 soma ao ees @ 6 one @ 8 280
Cooling systeM... 0... . cee eee eee eee 251
Defrosting the windows................ 95
Rear window defogger...............05 95
Removing ice from windows............ 282
S€at HeStinO’s « «sca ¢ een s ¥ Seu ee Rs se 95
SHOW GHAINS sesosu « arasisor o wsmrm ox mca 4 a oe 275
Steering wheel heating................. 96
TIES 0 ee eee 275
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 255
Windshield washer system............. 257
WINE EES srssiee so ar aw ernene vo armeeM # oa 275
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Wireless charging...............+-.05- 186
327