2009 AUDI Q7 tow

Clear vision
T he following interior ligh ting is controll ed through
Background lighting :
• Front footwel l
• Rear footwell
• Front door panel
• Rear door panel •
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
Sun visors
Fig . 72 Passe nger
s id e: S un viso r
The forward visor of the dua l sun visor can be pul led out of its
bracket in the center of the vehic le and swung towards the door. The
sun visor can be extended afte r it is swung towards the door
:::> fig . 72.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors are covered. When th e cover is
raised, the mirror lighting switches on automatically . It turns off
when the lid is c losed and the visor is folded up again .•
Ap plies 10 vehic les: with sun s hade
Sun shade
The windows in the rear doors and the rear window are
e a ch equipped with a sun shade .
Sun shade (rear doors)
Fig . 73 S un shad e
pu lled u p on a r ear
windo w
Fi g. 74 Sun sh ad e
p u lled up on the rea r
lid window
Pull th e s hade out an d han g it in the b racket on the upper
door frame => fig. 73.
Sun shade (rear window )
- Pull the s hade ou t and hang it in the brac ket on the rear
lid frame => fig . 74. •

Wiper and washer system
Front windshield wipers ~
The windshield wiper lever controls both the windshield
wipers and the washer system.
Fig. 75 Windshield
wiper lever
The windshield wiper lever~ fig. 75 has the following posi­
tions:
Intermittent wiping <5;?1 (activating rain sensor*)
- Move the lever up to position 0).
- Move switch @up or down, to change the intervals or to
adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor*.
Low wiper speed
-Move the lever up to position ®·
High wiper speed
- Move the lever up to position G).
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Clear vision
One-touch wiping
- Move the lever to position @, when you want to wipe the
windshield
briefly.
Automatic wiper/washer
- Pull the lever to position © (toward the steering wheel)
and hold.
- Release the lever. The washer stops and the wipers keep
going for about four seconds. Depending on how long
the lever is held, different numbers of wash cycles are
performed.
Turning off the wipers
- Move the lever back to position @).
General information
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system operate
only with the ignition on.
During a temporary stop, e .g. at a tra ffic signal, the set wipe speed
is automatically reduced by one stage.
The windshield washer nozzles are heated at low temperatures
when the ignition is on.
Removing water droplets
About 5 seconds after the wash cycle is complete, the wiper system performs a single automatic wipe cycle to remove any water drop­
lets that remain on the windshield.
If you would like to deactivate this delayed wipe cycle while driving,
you have to pull the lever to position © again within 10 seconds
after this wipe cycle.
Water droplet removal is reactivated after the ignition is switched off and then on again.
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Adjusting seat (second rovv seating)
The fore-and-aft adjustment* of the seat cushion and the
seat back angle can be adjusted.
Adjusting seat back angle
Fig. 92 Adjusting seat
back angle
Fig . 93 Fore-and-aft
adjustment
- Pull the lever up and push the seat back toward the rear
to the desired position
=> fig. 92 . Release the lever.
- Pull the lever up so that the seat back pivots forward.
Release the lever and push the seat back to the rear to
return the seat back to the normal position .
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Seats and storage
Fore-and-aft adjustment*
- Pull the handle up and push the seat forward or back
=> fig. 93 .
- Release the handle and continue to push the seat until
the seat latch engages.
& WARNING
• For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stationary· danger of accident!
• Exercise caution when adjusting the seat. Adjusting the seat
without checking or paying attention can pinch fingers or limbs -
danger of injury! •
Applies to ve hicles: wit h entr y ass ist
Entry assist (second rovv seating)
The entry assist makes it easier for occupants to reach the
third row seating*.
Fig . 94 Seat back
second row seating :
Seat back latch
Pushing second row of seats forward
- Lift the lever => fig. 94.
- Tilt the seatback forward .
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Retractable luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover keeps luggage or other
objects out of view.
Fig . 108 Luggage
compartment :
compartment cover
closed
Fig . 109 Section from
the front part of the
luggage compartment,
right side: release
button for removing
the luggage compart­ ment trim panel
Extending front luggage compartment cover
Pull the rolled-up cover evenly towards the front of the
vehicle.
- Hang the ends of the cover in the attaching eyes on the
left and right of the seat back=> fig. 108
G).
Extending rear luggage compartment cover
- Pull the rolled-up cover evenly towards the rear of the
vehicle using the handle. - Hook the ends of the rod in the openings in the left and
right side trim panels=> fig. 108
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Rolling up front luggage compartment cover
-Pull the ends of the cover out of the attaching eyes in the
seat back.
- Allow the cover to roll up slowly.
Rolling up rear luggage compartment cover
- Pull the rod out of the openings in the side trim panels.
-Allow the cover to roll up slowly.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
- Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow=> fig. 109 and
at the same time lift the cover up and out.
Installing the luggage compartment cover
-Lay the cover in the left retainer in the side trim and then
press it into the right retainer until it latches .
& WARNING
Whenever driving, never place any hard or heavy objects on the
luggage compartment or allow pets to sit on the luggage compart­
ment cover. They could become a hazard to vehicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
0 Note
• Make sure that the heating wires in the rear lid do not get
damaged by objects scraping against them.

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- Vehicles with 6 seats*: The ski sack has two straps with
hooks on the underside. Hang the hooks into the luggage
compartment by the rear fastening eyes and pull the
securing strap tight by the free end@.
Storage
- Release the securing strap for the sack.
- Pull the sack to the rear over the folded down seatback .
- Raise the seatback until it is securely latched.
- Fold up the empty sack.
- Stow the ski sack in the luggage compartment so that it
cannot slide around .
& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis,
snowboards and other light objects. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski
sack.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident the load could be
displaced and cause injury to occupants.
• Sharp edges on the load must be covered for protection.
Always fasten the belt tightly around the sack and its contents
=> page 111, fig . 114.
[ i] Tips
Never stow the ski sack away if it 's wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis). Let it dry completely before you stow it away. •
Roof rack
First things first
A roof rack can be fitted to carry additional luggage on
the roof.
Always read and follow the instructions provided by the
roof rack manufacturer when the roof rack system must
be installed.
If you are transporting luggage or other objects on the roof, please
note the following :
• Your vehicle has specially designed aerodynamic roof rails. Only
install a roof rack specifically designed for your model. Contact the
nearest authorized Audi dealer for information on approved
modular roof racks for your vehicle.
• These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack
system. Additional attachments for the basic roof rack are neces­
sary to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small
boats . All necessary hardware for these systems is available at your
authori zed Audi dealer .
• We recommend that you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle.
When should the roof rack be removed?
• Before going through an automatic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use , to reduce fuel consump tion, wind noise and to
guard against theft. _.,,

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Setting the temperature
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's and front passenger's side.
- Rotate the control knob=> page 125, fig. 135 to the left to
reduce the temperature, or to the right to increase the
tern pera tu re .
[ i ] Tips
When you briefly press the con tro l knob on the driver or front
passenger air conditioning control element, the temperature
appears for a short time on the MM I Disp lay. •
Air distribution 00
The automatically controlled air distribution can be
changed manually.
Fi g. 136 M MI Displ ay :
Air distributi on
-Press the Distribution (!) button .
- Rotate the climate control knob to the desired sett ing
=>
fig. 1 36.
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You can adjust the air circulation so that air flows from specific
vents
~ page 130, fig. 139 .
• In position
-0, air flows on ly to the windows; the vents G) are
open.
• In position
(z], air flows only to the driver/passenger; the vents
0 and @are open.
• In position
-0-, air flows only to the footwe ll; the vents © are
open.
• In position ~,airflows only to the windows and footwell; the
vents
G) and © are open.
There are additiona l combinations avai lable to adjust air distribu ­
tion as needed.
To regulate air distribution automatically, swi tch to !AUTO]. •
Defrosting (@]
The windshield and side windows are rapidly defrosted or
defogged.
To t urn on the defogger/defroster, press the[@] button
=>
page 125, fi g. 135.
Press [@]again or press
[AUTO] to turn off the
defogge r/defr oster.
The temperature is automatically contro lled . Maximum airflow is
primarily blown in through outlets
G) ~ page 125, fig. 135. To
defrost the driver and front passenger side windows most effec ­
tively, the vents
0 should be directed toward the side windows.
To de fog the rear side windows, the air vents in the door pi llars
should be open and directed at the w indows. The vents in the rear
center console should be c losed.
By pressing!@ ], both air recirculation an d ECON a re switched off. •
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Switching the ignition on
- Press t he [ S TART] button once to the first stage to switch
on on ly the ignition.
Starting the engine
- Step on t he brake.
- Move the se lector leve r to t he P or N posit ion
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- Press the [ STA RT ] button to t he second s tage to star t the
engine.
After a cold engine is started, there may be a brief period of
increased noise because oil pressure must first bui ld up in the
hydraulic valve adjusters . This is norma l and not a cause for
concern.
If the engine does not start immed iately, stop trying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later.
& WARNING
Nev er allow the engine to run in confined spa ce s · danger of
asphyxi atio n.
0 Note
• Avo id high engi ne rp m, full throttle and heavy engine loads unti l
the engine has reached operating temperature · otherwise you risk
engine damage .
• T he engin e cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehic le.
c£> For the sake of the environment
Do not allow the engine to warm up with the vehicl e stationary . Star t
driving right away . In this way you avo id unnecessary emissions .
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[ i ] Tip s
If you open the driver's door when t he ign itio n is switched on, a
buzzer sounds and the message
Ign ition i s on appears in the instru ­
ment cluster display. P lease switch the ignition off. •
Applies to vehic les : w ith C onv en ien ce key
Switching engine off with the [STOP] button
Bring yo ur vehicle to a comp le te sto p.
Fig. 155 Convenien ce
key: E NGIN E STO P
button
Move the se lector lever to the P o r N position .
Press the [
STOP I button ~ fig. 15 5.
Pressing the ( STO P] but ton once switches off the engine and the
ignition . If you press the ( S T O P! button again for more than 1
second, the steering is locked, provided that the selector leve r is in
the P position
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Emergency OFF function
If necessary , the engine can be switched off with the selector leve r
in the R, Dor S positions. To do so, step on the brake peda l and
press and hold the ( STOP] button (vehicle speed must be less than
6 mph/ 10 km /h. .,,_
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& WARNING (continued)
• Never use the cruise control when driving off-road or on
unpaved roads. The Cruise control is intended for use only when
the vehicle is being operated on paved roads , and is not suitable
for use off -road or on unpaved roads .
[ i J Tips
The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when driving
downhill. The vehicle will accelerate under its own weight. Down ­
shift to a lower gear or use the brakes to slow down. •
Changing speed
-Press lever in the 0 or O direction ~ page 149, fig. 157
to increase or decrease your speed.
- Release the lever to save that speed.
Change speed in increments of 1 mph (1 km/h) by lightly pressing
the lever . If you keep the lever pressed down, you will alter your
speed in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments.
You can also press the accelerator pedal down to increase your
speed, e.g. if you want to pass someone. The speed you saved
earlier will resume as soon as you release the accelerator pedal.
If, however, you exceed your saved speed by 5 mph (10 km/h) for
longer than 5 minutes, the cruise control will turn off temporarily.
The symbol will go out but the saved speed will be retained. •
Presetting your speed
You can preset your desired speed while the vehicle is not
moving.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Pull lever into position
G) ~ page 149, fig. 157.
- Press the lever in the
0 or O direction to increase or
decrease your speed.
- Release the lever to save that speed.
This function makes it possible, for example, to save the speed you
want before driving on the highway. Once on the highway, activate
the cruise control by pulling the lever toward
G). •
Swit ching th e syst em off
Temporary deactivation
- Press the brake pedal, or
- Press the lever into posit ion
0 (not clicked into place)
~ page 149, fig. 157, or
- Drive for longer than 5 minutes at more than 5 mph
(10 km/h) above the stored speed .
Switching off completely
- Press lever into position
0 (clicked into place), or
- Switch the ignition off.
The system retains the saved speed if you deactivate the cruise
control temporarily . To resume the saved speed, release the brake
pedal and pull the lever to position
G).
Switching the ignition off erases the saved speed.