2009 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

Applies to vehicles : wit h automat ically di mmi ng in side mirr or
Automatically dimming inside mirror
The automatic dimming function can be turned on and off
if required.
Disabling auto dimming
Fi g. 8 1 In side r ear
v iew mirror
- Press butto n @ ~ fig. 8 1 briefly, -th e gree n indicator
light @ goes out .
A ctivating /re activ ating auto dimming
- Press button@
briefly, -the green indicato r light @
goes on.
Automa tic dimming func tio n
The automatic dimming function is activated every time the ignition
is turned on . The green indicator light is lit to indicate auto dimming
is active.
When dim ming is activated, the inside m irror will darken
automati ­
cally
in response to the amount of light striking the mirror (such as
headlights from rearwa rd approaching vehicles). Even in dimm ing
mode, the mirror surface turns bright when :
• the interior light is switched on
• reverse gear is engaged .
Controls and equip­
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Cl ea r vision
& WARNING
The glas s of the in side re ar vie w mirror i s layered and cont ain s an
electrolyte to a chieve it s properties. Be aware of liquid electrolyte
leaking from a bro ken mirror gl ass. Thi s liquid can cause irrit ation
to skin , eyes , and re spir atory sy ste m . If you get el ectrolyte in your
e ye s or on your skin , immed iatel y rinse w ith plenty of w ater.
If irri ­
t a tion per sists, s eek medical attention .
0 Note
Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror glass wil l damage any
p lastic surfaces it comes in contact with . C lean up sp illed e lectrolyte
immediately with clear water and a sponge .
[ i ] Tip s
• If you sw it c h off the automati c di m mi ng function on the in side
mirror , autom atic dimming of the out side mirrors* will likewise be
dis abled .
• Check to make sure there are no objects preven ting light from
reaching the inside mirror.
• Do not attach any stickers to the windshie ld in front of the light
sensor*, as this would interfere with the automatic operation of the
headlig hts and the automatic d imming of the inside mirror.
• Be aware that automatic dimming of the inside mirror can only
operate properly if the rear window sun b lind* is retracted. •
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Clear vision
Outside mirrors
The ou tside mirrors are electrically adjusted.
Adjusting the outside mirrors
Fi g. 82 Fo rw ard
s e ction o f dr iver's
armr est: powe r mirror
c ontr ols
- Tur n the adjusti ng knob to pos ition (0 ~ fi g. 82 to adjust
t h e outs ide mirror on t he d river 's sid e.
T u rn the adjust ing k nob to p ositi on @ to adjust the
o ut side m irro r on t he p assenger side .
Press the kno b in the appropriate direction to move t he
mir ror surface so t hat you have a good vie w to the rear .
Heated mirrors
-Tur n t he knob to positio n @.
Folding both outside mirrors flat *
- Turn t he knob to @ .
Depending on the outside temperature, the mirror surfaces are
heated until the ignition is switched off -even if the knob is no
longer in position
@ .
We recommend folding * the outside mirrors flat to help when
parking your vehicle o r when maneuvering in very tight spaces.
Memo ry sett ing for th e out side mirrors *
When the seat position is saved in the memory, the posi tion of the
outside mirrors is saved at the same time
=> page 97 .
If the position of the passenger mirror is changed when the vehicle
is in reverse gear and the switch is in the @ pos ition, this new tilted
position wil l be automatically saved to the remote key when the
veh ic le is taken out of reverse gear. To save, the rotary kn ob for
mirror adjustment must be in the @ position, the se lector lever
must be in the P p osition and the ignition must be off . T his will now
become the stored setting when the vehicle is put in reverse gear
again .
Tilting th e passenger' s side out side mirror {only with
seat memory )
When you move the selec tor lever into R (Reverse), the mirror on the
front passenger's door (kn ob turned to @ => fig . 82) will tilt slightly
downward. This make is easier for you to see the curb when you are
backing into a parking space.
The mirror returns to its initial pos ition as soon as reverse gear is
disengaged and vehicle speed is above about 9 mph (15 km/h). The
mirror also returns to its ini tial pos ition if the swi tch is moved to the
driver's outside mirror
(0 or the ignition is switched off.
Automati c anti -glar e for th e outside mirror s*
The outside mirrors dim at the same time as the inside mirror . When
the ignition is switched on, the mirrors automatical ly dim
depending on the amount of light striking the mirrors {such as head ­
l ights shini ng into the vehicle from the rear).
When you turn on the interior l ight, or when you move the se lector
l ever into R (Reve rse), the anti -g lare function stop s and the mirrors
return to their original condition {not darkened).
(D Note
• Curved {i.e. convex) mirror surfaces increase your fie ld of view .
Remember that vehic les or other objects w ill appear smaller and ...

farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. If you use this mirror to
estimate distances of fol lowing ve hicles when chang ing lanes, you
cou ld estimate incorrect ly and cause an accident .
• I f the mirro r housing is moved uninten tio nal ly ( for example,
while parking your vehicle), then you must first fo ld the mirror elec ­
tr ically. D o not readj ust the mirro r ho us ing manua lly . You could
damage the motor which contro ls the mirror .
• I f you take the veh ic le to an automatic car wash, y ou mus t fold
the exterior mirrors flat to prevent damaging them . Power folding
ex terior mirr ors* must no t be folded in or out by hand . Use the
power function!
[ i ] Tips
If there shou ld be a malfunction in the electrica l system, you can
sti ll adj ust the outside mi rrors by pressing the edge of the mirro r.•
Appl ie s to v ehicl es: with au tomat ic d imm ing for outs id e m irro rs
Automatic dimming for outside mirrors
The outside mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic
dimming o f the inside mir ror . When the ignition is switched on, the
mirrors dar ken au tomat ical ly dependin g on the light strik ing them
(e .g. head lights from the rear).
When t he in ter ior lig hting is switched on and when reverse gear is
engaged, the m irrors are switched back to the ir original brightness
(n ot di mmed).
& WARNING
The glass of the inside rear view mirror is layered and contain s an
ele ctrolyte to a chieve its propert ies . Be aware of liquid ele ctrolyte
leaking from a broken mirror gla ss. This liquid can cau se irritation
to skin , eyes , and re spiratory system . If you get elect rolyte in your
Controls and equip ­
ment
Cl ea r vision
& WARNING (continued )
eyes or on your s kin , immed iately rinse with plenty of water . If irri­
tation per sists , seek medical attent ion .
0 Note
Electrolyte leak ing fro m a broken mirror g lass attacks the vehic le
paint and plastic surfaces . C lean up spilled electro lyte immediately
with c lear water and a sponge .
[ i ] Tips
• If automatic dimming for the inside mirror i s swit ched off, the
o uts ide mirror s are also not dimmed automatically .
• Automatic di mming for the mirr or only opera tes prop erly if the
sunshade * for the rear window is retracted, or the light striking the
inside mirror is not h inde red by o ther o bjec ts. •
Digital compass
Ap plies t o vehicles : with d ig ita l com pass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear vie w mirror.
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Fig . 8 3 Inside re ar
view mirror : digital
co mp ass ac tivat ed

Clear vision
- To activate or deactivate, hold the@ button down until
the red display appears or disappears.
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on. The
directions are displayed as initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E
(East), SE (Southeast), S (South), SW (Southwest), W (West), NW
(Northwest).
[ i ] Tips
To avoid inaccurate directions, do not allow any remote controls,
e lectrical systems, or metal parts close to the mirror. •
Applies to vehicle s: wi th digi ta l compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly.
®
Fig. 84 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
Hold the@=> page 89, fig. 83 button down until the
number of the set magnetic deflection zone appears on
the interior rear view mirror.
Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly
pressing on the@ button. The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds. •

Applies to vehicles: with digita l compass
Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate.
- Hold the @button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror.
- Dr ive in a circle at a speed of about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards. •
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ment
Clear vision
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Seats and storage
Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
There are various ways of adjusting the front seats to provide safe
and comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger.
Adjust your seat properly so that :
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and airbag system can offer maximum protec ­
tion=>
page 241.
In the following sections , you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child safety seat on the front passenger's seat. Always follow the informa ­
tion regarding child safety provided in=>
page 263, "Child Safety".
L1}. WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion. This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect, you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
& WARNING (continued)
the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect, this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
- Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knees slightly bent=>&, in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel. _..

-Position the head restraint according to the occupant's
height==>
page 701. For maximum protection, the top of
the head restraint should be at least at eye level, prefer­
ably higher and ideally level with the top of the head
==> page 225, fig. 237.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function . In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate. •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost
position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is deploying, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always wear the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the passenger's
seat in the following manner:
- Move the front passenger seat into the rearmost position
of the fore and aft adjustment range==>
& in "Why is
your seat adjustment so important?" on
page 92.
-Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright position. Do
not ride with the seat reclined.
- The ideal posit io n for the head restraint is with the upper
edge of the restraint level with the top of your head
==> page 101. You should not lower the top of the restraint
below the level of your eyes.
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Seats and storage
- Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat. •
Power seat
Controls
The operating logic for the switches corresponds to the
construction and function of the seat.
Fig. 85 Power seat:
Controls for seat
adjustment
Th e switches to adjust the seats correspond to the layout, the
design and the function of the seat. The seats are adjusted by
moving the switches following this logic.
@ Seat adjustment=> page 94
@ Adjusting the angle of the seatback => page 94
© Adjusting the lumbar support=> page 95
& WARNING
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. If you do this while the vehicle is moving, you
will be out of position . Always adjust the driver's or front
passenger's seat when the vehicle is not moving. .,,
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Seats and storage
& WARNING (continued)
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the ignition
key removed, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsu­
pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious
injury. •
Seat adjustment
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Fig. 86 Power seat:
Switch for seat adjust­
ment
Moving the seat forward and backward ©
-Press the switch forward or backward horizontally =>& .
Adjusting the seat height 0 and @ together
Pull the switch evenly at both ends to raise the seat=> &.
- Push the switch evenly at both ends to lower the seat
.Jj => ~ -
Angling the seat cushion up and down 0 or @
-To angle the seat cushion up, pull the switch at the front
only =>
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- Alternatively , push the sw itch at the rear only=> & .
- To angle th e seat cush ion down, push the sw itch at the
front only=>
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- Alter natively, pull the switch at the rear only=>& .
& WARNING
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving.
If you do this while the vehicle is moving, you
will be out of position . Always adjust the driver's or front
passenger's seat when the vehicle is not moving.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the ignition
key removed, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsu­
pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious
injury. •
Adjusting the seatback
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Fig. 87 Power seat:
Switch for seat back
angle
- Push the switch=> fig . 87 forward or to the rear in the
direction of the arrow to ad just the angle of t he seat back
=>
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