2009 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

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Any damage to the undercoating caused by road hazards should be
repa ired promptly.
& WARNING
Too mu ch undercoating in the wro ng pl ace s can cause a fir e.
• Do not appl y ad ditional und ercoating or ru stproofing on or
n ea r the e xhaus t man ifold , ex haust pipe s, catalyt ic c onverter or
heat shields . While d riving , the s ub stan ce used for undercoating
c ould overheat and cau se a fire.
• Alw ays read and heed all WARNINGS and other informat ion
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Care of interior
MMI display
- C lean the M MI display with a soft c lean cloth and an LCD
cleaner.
The MM I display can be cleaned with a professional ly available "LCD
cleaner". The clot h should be s lightly dampened with the c leaning
fluid to clean the display.
0 Note
T o avoid scratching the MMI display, you should never c lean it dry. •
MMI terminal
- First clean the MMI terminal with a brush to remove dust
from the housing . T
hen w ipe the MM I terminal wit h a clean, so ft, s light ly
dam p cloth.
The M MI termina l shou ld be c leaned w ith a brush first so that no
dirt is trapped between the buttons and the housing. We recom­
mend giving the MMI terminal a fina l w ipe with a c loth moistened
with water and dish washing detergent.
0 Note
To prevent damage, make sure that no fluid ever gets into the MMI
terminal. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral -pH produc ts to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
wi ll attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Al way s read and h eed all WARNINGS and oth er information
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Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabric coverings (e.g . seats, door trim panels, etc.)
shou ld be c leaned at regular inte rvals with a vacuum cleaner . This
removes surface dirt particles which could become embedded in
the fabric th rough use. Steam cleaners shou ld not be used, because
the steam tends to push the dirt deeper into the fabric and lock it
there .
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Normal c lea ning
Genera lly, we recommend using a sof t sponge or a lint -free
microfiber cloth to the c lean fabric. Brushes should only be used for
carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces cou ld be harmed
by brushes .
Normal surface stains can be cleaned using a commercially avail ­
able foam cleaner . Spread the foam on the surface of the fabric with
a soft sponge and work it in g ent ly. Do not saturat e the fabric. Then
pat the foam d ry using abs orbent, dry cl oths (e .g . micro fiber c loth)
and vacuum it after it has dried completely .
Cleaning stains
Stains caused by beverages (e.g. coffee , fruit juice, etc.) can be
treated w ith a mild detergent so luti on. Apply the detergent so lu tion
with a sponge . In the case of stubborn stains , a d etergent paste can
be applied di rectly t o the sta in and worked into the fabric . After ­
wards , use copious amounts of clean water to remove the
remaining detergen t. Apply the wa ter w ith a damp cloth or sponge
and pat the fabric dry with an absorbent, dry c loth.
Stains from chocolate or makeup should have detergent paste (e .g.
ox -ga ll soap) rubbed into them . Afterwards, remove the soap w ith
water (damp sponge).
A lcohol can be used to treat stains from grease, oil, lipstick o r a ba ll­
point pen. Melted grease or dye must be patted off using absorbent material. It may be necessary to retreat the areas with detergent
paste and water.
In the case of genera l soiling of the upholstery and cover material,
we recommend hiring a specialist that has the eq uipment to c lean
the seat covers and other fabric surfaces by shampooing and spray
extraction .
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and th e information
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[ i ] T ips
Open Ve lcro fasteners on your clothing can damage the seat cover.
Please make su re that Ve lcro fasteners are c losed .•
Plastic parts and instrument panel
Always use a clean cloth moistened in clea r water to clean these
areas . For persistent dir t use an Audi approved
solvent -free plastic
cleaner/protecta nt.
& WARNING
Solvent s can change the propertie s of some plastics and make it
ha rder for the airbag to deploy .
• Never clean the instrument panel or the surface of airbag
module s with cleaning pr oduct s that contain so lvents .
• Product s containing solvent s w ill make the surface of this part
porou s.
• Seriou s injuries can result if pla stic parts come loo se when the
ai rbag is deployed .
• Alway s read and heed all WARNING S and other info rm ation
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0 Note
Cleaning agents containing solvents wil l attack the material and can
change the way it behaves .•

Cleaning and protection IJI
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Applie s to vehicles: with natural leather
Natural leather
Audi makes great efforts to maintain the properties,
natural look and feel of interior leather.
General
We offer many different types of leather on our vehicles. Most are
different types of nappa leather, which has a smooth surface and
comes in various colors.
The intensity of the color determines the visua l characteristics and
appearance. If the surface of the leather has a typica l natural look,
then the leather is a nappa leather that has been left in a re latively
natural condition. This leather offers particular ly good comfort and
breathes well. Fine veins, closed grains, insect bites, skin folds, and
subtle variations in color remain visible. These characteristics
demonstrate that the material is natural.
Natura l nappa leather is not covered by a color finish. It is therefore
more sensitive to soiling and wear, which is something you need to
consider if children, animals or other factors might prove to be
particularly hard on the leather .
By contrast, leather types that are covered by a colored finish layer
are more durable. This has a positive effect on the leather's resis­
tance to wear and soiling in daily use . On the other hand, the typical
characteristics of natural leather are barely or not apparent.
However, this does not mean that the leather itself is of inferior
quality.
Care and handling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leather that Audi
uses and their unique properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease,
soiling, etc.l, you will need to be somewhat careful with these
leathers, and a certain type of care is required. For example, dark
clothing materials can discolor leather seats (especial ly if such
clothing is damp and was not dyed correctly) . Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and seams can have an abrasive effect and can
damage the leather surface as well as weaken seams
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The leather should be cleaned regularly as needed . After having
been used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will acquire
a rich aged finish. This is a characteristic of natural leather and a
sign of true quality.
In order to maintain the value of this natural product over the life of
your vehicle, you should follow the recommendations below:
0 Note
• To keep your leather from bleaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sun light for long periods of time. If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather
to protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on clothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather.
[ i ] Tips
• After each time you clean the leather and at regular intervals, use
a leather preservative creme that contains UV -blockers and that
works into the leather . This creme wil l nourish and moisturize the
leather, helping it to breathe and stay supple. It also helps to build
up a protective coating on the surface .
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as possible .
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care creme to touch up areas of uneven color. •
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Applies to vehicles : with na tura l leather
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
N atural leather requires special care and attention.
Normal cleaning
C lean s oiled areas wi th a s lig htly mo istened cotton o r
w oole n cloth.
Mor e stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu ­
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons m ild
liquid soap) .
- Neve r allow the soap solution to saturate the leathe r, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams.
Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry clot h.
Cleaning spots
-Remove fresh water-based spots (su ch as coffee, tea,
juices, b lo od) with an a bsorbent c loth or paper towel.
- Remove fresh grease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, choco late) with an absorbent c loth o r paper
towel, or use the cleaner from the leather care k it if t he
spot has not yet penetrated into the su rface of the
l eather.
- Use an oil/grease dissolving spray, if oil/grease spots
have dried on .
- Remove specific kinds of spots (ballpoint pen , fe lt
marker, fingernai l po lish, water -based paint, shoe polish ,
etc.) with a spot remover specifically formulated for lea ther .
Leather car e
-Every half year use a n approved leather care product
(availa ble from your author ized Audi deale r) to care for
t h e lea ther.
- Apply the produc t very spar ingly.
- Wipe i t off wit h a damp cloth.
If you have any questions about c leaning and caring fo r the lea ther
in your vehicle, i t is best to contact your authorized Audi dealer , who
wi ll be glad to help you a nd tell you about our ful l range of leather
care products, such as:
• Le ather cle aning and care kit
• Creams to care for co lored leather
• Spot r emovers for ba llpoint pens, shoe polish, etc .
• Oil/grease disso lving spray
• New and upcoming products .
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other info rmation
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• Never use ch em ical solvents (e .g . lighter flu id, turpentine),
waxes, shoe po lish or simi lar products on the leather surfaces in
your Aud i.
• To avoid damage , have s tubbo rn stains removed by a commer ­
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A pp lies to vehicles : w it h A lcantara up holste ry
Cleaning Alcantara ® (synthetic suede)
Removing dust and dirt
- Moisten a cloth, squeeze out excess water and wipe down
the seat surfaces.
Removing stains
- Moisten a cloth with lukewarm water or with diluted
ethyl (rubbing) alcohol.
Dab at the stain. Start at the outside and work inwards.
- Once the stain is no longer visible, use a soft dry cloth or
tissue to soak up the moisture.
Do not use leather cleaning products on Alcantara.
You may use a suitable shampoo for removing dust and dirt. Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage th e
surface. If the car is left standing in the sun for long periods, the
Alcantara should be protected against direct sunlight to prevent it
from fading. Slight color variations will develop in normal use and
are not an indication of material deterioration.
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• Never use chemical solvents (e .g. lighte r fluid , tu rpen tine) ,
waxes, shoe polish or s imilar products on Alcantara ® surfaces.
• To avoid damage , have stubborn stains removed by a commer­
cial cleaning specialist.
• Do no t use brushes, stif f spong es or similarly abras ive cleaning
aids. •
Safety belts
Only well-maintained safety belts work reliably when
needed.
Keep belts clean .
- For cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. Let
belts dry thoroughly and away from direct sunl ight.
- Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before
they are completely dry.
- Check the condition of your safety belts
regularly.
Heavily soiled safety belts may not retract properly.
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean that
you and your passengers would not be adequately protected in an
accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation. Never
remove belts from the vehicle to clean them.
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents, bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
• When cleaning your safety belts, inspect them for damage.
If
you discover damage, see your authorized Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Engine compartment
Be especially careful when cle aning the engine compart­
ment.
Alw ays sw itch off the ignition before cle aning the en gine ~ &.
Ple num p anel
Remove leaves from the p lenum pane l in front of the windshield
under the engine hood. This prevents the water drain ho les from
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from entering the vehicle
inter ior through the hea ting and ventilation ducts .
Corrosion protection
The engine compartment and transmission have been corrosion ­
protected at the factory .
Good anti-corros ion treatment is very important, particularly in the
winter. If the vehicle is frequently driven on salt treated roads, the
en tire engine compartment and plenum pa nel sh ould be tho r­
oughly c leaned at the end of winter and retreated to prevent salt
damage. A t the same time, the underside o f the vehicle shou ld be
washed as well.
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any t ime with grease
removin g solutions
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l, or if you have the eng ine washed, the anti ­
corrosion treatment is almost a lways removed as well. It is therefore
essential to have a long -lasting corrosion protection reapplied to all
surfaces, seams, joints and components in the engine compart ­
ment .
& WARNING
Be awa re: The engi ne compa rtment of any moto r vehicle i s a
potenti ally ha zardou s area .
• Before workin g in the eng ine compartment , be sure to read the
inform ation
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31 Use on ly the correct cleaning solutions. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel.
& WARN ING (continued )
• Before reaching into the front plenum panel , always remove the
ignition key . Otherw ise, the windshield wiper system could unin ­
tentionally be swit ched on , po ssibl y causing personal injury from
the moving wiper link age .
• Never re ach into the are a a round or touch the radiator fan . The
au xilia ry fan i s temper ature cont rolled and can swit ch on suddenly
- even when the ignition is off .
• Do not w ash, w ax or dry the engine with the engine run ning.
Moving or hot parts could injure you .
• Do not clean the underside of the cha ssis , fenders , wheel
cover s, or other hard to rea ch parts without protecting your hands
and arm s. You ma y cut your self on sh a rp -edged metal part s.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other inform ation
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Gasoline
Fuel supply
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment clean and
prevents engine damage.
Fuel r ecomm end ati on
The fuel recommended for your vehic le is unl eade d prem ium grade
gaso line . See also ~
page 399, "Data". Audi recommends using TOP
T IER Detergent Gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 AKI (95
RON). For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gaso line, please
go to the official website (www.toptiergas .com).
The recommended gasoline octane rating for your engine can also be found on a label located on the inside of the fuel fille r flap. This
rating may be specified as AK I or RON .
Your vehic le may also be operated us ing unleaded regular gasoline
with a minimum octane rating of 87 AKl/91 RON . However, using 87
AKl/9 1 RON octane fuel will slightly reduce engine performance.
Use unle ad ed ga so line only . Unleaded gaso line is avai lable
throughout the USA, Canada, and in most European countries. We
recommend that you do not take your vehicle to areas or countr ies
where un leaded gasoline may not be available .
For more information on refueling your vehicle, see~
page 326.
Octane ra tin g
Octane rating indicates a gaso line's ability to resist engine
damaging "knock" caused by premature ignition and detonation.
Therefore, buying the correct grade of gaso line is very important to
help prevent possible engine damage and a loss of engine perfor ­
mance. Gasoline most common
ly used in the United States and Canada has
the following octane ratings that can usua lly be found on the filler
pump:
• Premium Grade : 91 -96 AKI
• Regular Grade: 87 -90 AKI
Explanation of the abbreviations:
AKI = Anti Knock Index= (R +M)/2 = (RON +MON)/2
RON = Research Octane Number
MON
= M otor Octane Number .
0 Note
• Do not use any fue l with octane ratings lower than 87 AKI or 91
RON otherwise expensive engine damage will occur .
• Do
not use leaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline w ill
severe ly damage your vehicle's catalytic converter and its abi lity to
control exhaust emissions. •
Blended gasoline
Use of g aso line containing alco hol or M TB E ( meth yl
t er tiary butyl e ther )
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE
(commonly referred to as oxygenates) if the blended mixture meets
the follow ing criteria:
Bl end of g asoline m eth anol (wood al coho l or methyl alc oh ol)
• Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher .
• Blend must contain no more than 3% methanol.
• Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol}
• Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
• Blend must not contain more than 10% ethanol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
• Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or higher.
• Blend must contain not more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasoline grades are blended to perform especially well for
winter or summer driving. During seasonal change -over, we suggest
that you fill up at busy gas stations where the seasonal adjustment
is more likely to be made in time.
0 Note
• Methanol fuels which do not meet these requirements may
cause corrosion and damage to plastic and rubber components in
the fuel system.
• Do not use fuels that fail to meet the specified criteria in this
chapter.
• If you are unable to determine whether or not a particular fuel
blend meets the specifications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
• Do not use fuel for which the contents cannot be identified.
• Fuel system damage and performance problems resulting from
the use of fuels different from those specified are not the responsi ­
bility of Audi and are not covered under the New Vehicle or the
Emission Control System Warranties.
• If you experience a loss of fuel economy or driveability and
performance problems due to the use of one of these fuel blends,
we recommend that you switch to unblended fuel. •
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufacturers is carbon
deposit build-up caused by the type of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades differ from one manufacturer to another,
they have certain things in common. All gasoline grades contain
substances that can cause deposits to collect on vital engine parts,
such as fuel injectors and intake valves. Although most gasoline
brands include additives to keep engine and fuel systems clean,
they are not equally effective.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the offi­
cial website (www.toptiergas.com).
After an extended period of using inadequate fuels, carbon deposit
build-ups can rob your engine of peak performance.
(D Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel quality is not covered by
the Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty. •
Fuel tank
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear side panel behind the
fuel filler flap.
If the power locking system should fail, you can still open the flap
manually - for detailed instructions see=>
page 329.
You can find the fuel tank capacity of your vehicle in Technical Data
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