2009 AUDI Q7 engine

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Ap plies to vehi cles : wi th tip troni c-st eerin g wh eel
Steering wheel with tiptronic ®
The shift buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to
shift gears manually.
Fig . 202 Steering
wheel: Shift buttons
- To downshift, touch the button on the left Q.
- To upshift , touch the button on the right G) .
The shift buttons are activated when the selector lever is in D, Sor
in the manual shift program (tip tronic) .
Of course, you can continue to use the manual shift program with
the selector lever on the center console .•
Automatic transmission malfunction ~
In the event of a system malfunction, the automatic transmission
switches to emergency operation mode.
Gearbox malfunction: You can continue driving
You can continue to drive the vehicle. See an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop at the next opportunity.
Gearbox malfunction: You can continue driving but functions
are restricted
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
There is a serious system malfunction:
• The program shifts only into certain gears.
• The engine may stall.
• It is not possible to restart the engine if it has been switched off .
• Continuing to drive could result in subsequent damage .
0 Note
If the transmission switches to fail -safe mode , you should take the
vehicle to an authorized Audi dealership as soon as possible to have
the condition corrected .•
Emergency release for selector lever
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig . 203 Remove the
ashtray insert
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Ap plies to vehicl es: with Adap tive Air Su sp ension
Chassis controls
Fi ve differen t driving modes can be set by the driver.
The automatic contro l processes are speed -and time -dependent.
For example, it is not possible to raise the suspension to a high level
above certain speeds.
When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/hl is exceeded for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered to
low level when
in com fort and automatic mode . Ground clearance is about 0 .6 inch
(15 mm) less, compared to the
normal level.
When a speed of about 100 mph (160 km/h) is exceeded for more
than 20 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered to
highway
/eve/when in automatic and dynamic mode. Ground clearance is
about 1.4 inches (35 mm) less, compared to the
normal level. Road
holding is optimized as a resu lt of the lower center of gravity, and
fue l consumpt ion is reduced as a result of reduced wind resistance .
Level adjustment
high level 2
normal level
highway level
Ground clearance
about 9 .4 inches (240 mml
a bout 8 inches (205 mm)
about 7 inches (180 mm)
about 6.5 inches ( 165 mml
a bou t 5.3 inches (135 mm)
The segment display
G) ~ page 208, fig. 225 in the MMI Display
~ page 208 or in the instrument cluster display~ page 209 shows
the current vehicle level.
a ut omati c
Select the automatic mode if you prefer a ba lanced, comfortable
suspension se tt ing. The damp ing characteristics are adjusted
accordingly.
Controls and equip ­
ment •
Aut omatic l ower ing :
When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h)
is exceeded for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatica lly
lowered by about 0 .6 inch (15 mm) to the
low level, which is more
suitable for highway speeds . Road holding is opt im ized as a result
of the lower center of gravity and fuel consumption is reduced as a
result of reduced wind resistance. When a speed of about 100 mph
(160 km/h) is exceeded for more than 20 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically lowered by an additional 0 .8 inch (20 mm) to
highway
level.
• Automatic rai sing: When the vehicle is at highway level and the
speed fa lls be low about 80 mph (130 km/h) for more than 20
seconds, the vehic le is automatica lly raised to
low level. The vehicle
is automatically raised again to
normal level if the speed fa lls be low
about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period of 2 minutes. The vehicle is
ra ised immediate ly when speed fa lls below about 22 mph (35 km/h).
dynamic
Select the dynamic mode if you prefer a sporty suspension sett ing.
I n this mode, the vehic le is lowered to
/ow level while it is sti ll
stationary and sporty damping characteristics are selected . The
warning light~ in the instrument cluster will come on for a few
seconds jus t to remi nd you of the reduced ground clearance .
I f you switch off the engine while the vehicle is in the dynamic mode
and then switch on the ignition once again, the~ warning light
wi ll also come on again for a few seconds as a reminder.
• Automatic lowering : When a speed of about 100 mph (160 km/h)
is exceeded for more than 20 seconds, the ve hicle is auto matica lly
lowered by 0.8 inch (20 mm) to
highway level.
• Automatic rai sing: The vehic le is automatically raised to low level
again, if the speed falls below about 80 mph (130 km/h) for a period
o f 20 secon ds. The ve hicle is ra ised i mmediately whe n speed falls
below about 22 mph (35 km/h). .,_
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- Press the I CARI f unction button . The main menu
Adaptive Air Su spe nsion appears~
page 208, fig. 224 or
~ page 208, fig . 225 .
Select the desired mode by rotating and pressing the
control knob .
Rai sing and l owerin g
If arrow
G) is white :::::, page 208, fig. 225, the vehicle is raised.
If arrow @ is
white, the vehicle is lowered .
The respective arrow stays on until the !eve.I change is complete.
The time used for a level change can vary, depending on the current
driving conditions.
Di sp la yin g th e ve hicle l eve l
The current vehicle level is shown with segments filled out in the
segment display@. If only the bottom segment is filled out, the
vehicle is at highway level. If all segments are filled out, the vehicle
is at high level 2 and has the greatest amount of ground clearance
poss ible.
While the vehic le is being raised or lowered, the target level is indi­
cated by an arrow © next to the corresponding segmen t. The arrow
disappears again when the vehic le is at the target level.
Limita tion s to MMI setting s
Please note that not every driving mode can be selected in every
driving si tuation. For example, it is not possib le to switch to "lift"
mode at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h). This mode is then shown
greyed out in the MMI Display.
The vehicle can on ly be lowered when all of the vehicle's doors are
closed. If one door is open, a ll driving modes whose level setting is
below the current vehicle leve l appear greyed out in the MMI
Display. If a door is opened while the vehicle is being lowered, the
lowering process is interrupted until all doors are closed again .
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
I f the system is temporarily unavailable due to, for instance, an
empty compressed air tank, the driving modes that cannot be se t
appear
greyed out in the MM I Display. As soon as the system is avai l­
able again, the driving modes can once more be selected in the
display.
[ i ] Tips
• For additiona l information on the driving modes:::::, page 207,
"Chassis controls".
• When the compressed air tank is empty, the compressor can be
sw itched on by starting the engine. The Adaptive Air Suspension is
once again availab le, after waiting a few minutes. •
Applies to veh icles: with Adapt ive A ir Suspens ion
Appearance in the instrument cluster display
You can view the current vehicle level in the instrument
cluster display.
Fig . 2 26 D ispla y:
A dap tive Air Sus pen-
s ion
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Homelink®
Universal remote control
Applies to vehic les: w ith Home link ® universal remote cont ro l
General information
The HomeLink® fe ature can le arn up to th ree r adio
fre quency codes for m ost c urrent transmitters used for
operating garage doors, es tate gates , home or outdoor
ligh ting sy stems, and other devices .
You m ust first pro gram the H omel in k® trans mitter befor e you can
use the system=>
page 215, "Programm ing th e Homelink® trans ­
m itter".
In order to pro gram t he Homelink® transmitter fo r devices utilizing
ro lling code, a second person on a ladder who can safe ly reach the
ga rage door o pene r m oto r is rec omm ended . It is also necessa ry to
locate the "learn" button on your garage door opener motor. Refer
to t he op era ting instructions for the opene r, as the loca tion and
co lor of this button may vary by manufacturer .
Y ou can still use the o rigina l remote c ontrol fo r th e dev ice at any
time.
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelinkl1JI transmitter with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and reverse feature as
requ ired by federal safety standards . This in cludes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
• A garage door opener which cannot detect an object , signaling
the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety
standards . Using a garage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death .
& WARNING (continued)
• For safety reasons never release the parking brake or start the
engine while anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
• A garage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set in
motion when the Homelink ® remote control is being
programmed . If the devi ce is repeatedly activated , this can over ­
strain motor and damage its electrical components -an over ­
heated motor is a fire hazard!
• To avoid possible injuries or property damage , please always
make absolutely certain that no persons or objects are located
in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated.
[ i ] Tips
• I f you wou ld l ik e mor e infor mation o n Hom elink®, w here to
purchase the Homelink ® compatib le products, or wou ld li k e to
pu rchase the Homeli nk® Home Ligh ting Package, please call t oll­
free: 1 -8 0 0 -355 -3515.
• F or Dec lara tion of Compliance to U nite d Sta tes FCC an d Indu stry
C anada regulations=>
page 404 . •

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Applies to vehicles: with Homelin k® un iversal remote contro l
Programming the Homelink ® transmitter
The transmitter is programmed in two phases. For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary.
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Fig . 232 Overhead
console : Homelink®
keypad
Fig . 233 Front bumper,
driver side: location of
transmitter unit
Phase 1: programming the overhead keypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is with in operating range of the
remote controlled garage door opener.
2. Set the parking brake=>
& in "General informat ion" on
page 214 .
3. Turn the ignition on . Do not start the engine!
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
4. Press and hold the two outside Homelink® buttons 0
and @for approximately 20 seconds until indicator
light @=> fig. 232 begins to flash. Then release both
buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds.
- This procedure only needs to be performed
once . It
erases the factory-set default codes and does not have to
be repeated to program additional remote controls.
5. Press and hold the Homelink® button
0,@ or @ until
the indicator light @starts flashing
slowly. Release the
button.
- The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes.
Go to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase 2.
Phase 2:
programming the bumper mounted transmitter
6. Hold the original remote control at a distance between 0-
6 in . (0-15 cm) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle => fig . 233 (use the shortest
distance possible).
7. Aim the remote control just below the driver side head­
light.
8. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
- May be different in Canada. If so, press and re-press
(cycle) the activation button on your remote control every
two seconds. .,_
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-Safety belts ----=-----------------
Before driving off
, always:
Fasten your safety belt and make sure you are wearing it
properly.
Make sure that your passengers also buckle up and prop­
erly wear their safety belts.
- Protect children with a child restraint sys tem appropriate
for the size and age.
The warning light .ft in the instrument cluster lights up when the
ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. In
addition, you will hear a warning tone.
After the ignition is switched on, the warning light in the instrument
cluster will a lways come on for about 6 seconds and if the driver has
not fastened the safety belt, a warning tone will also sound for
about 6 seconds. As soon as the driver has fastened the safety belt,
the warning tone will stop and the warning light will go out.
If the driver or front seat passenger have not buckled-up within
about 10 seconds after the warning tone has stopped and the
vehicle is moving faster than about 15 mph, the warning tone will
sound again for about 6 seconds and then stop for 24 seconds and
then repeat this reminder sequence for a maximum of 2 minutes. At
speeds be low 5 mph, the warning tone will not sound .
Fasten your safety belt and make sure that your passengers also
properly put on their safety belts.
& WARNING
• Safety belts are the single most effective means available to
reduce the risk of serious injury and death in automobile acci ­
dents . For your protection and that of your passengers , always
correctly wear safety belts when the vehicle is moving.
• Failure to pay attention to the warning light that come on,
could lead to personal injury.
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Why safety belts?
Frontal co11isions and the law of physics
Frontal crashes create very strong forces for people riding
in vehicles.
Fig. 240 Unbelted
occupants in a vehicle
heading for a wall
Fig. 241 The vehicle
crashes into the wall
The physical principles are simple. Both the vehicle and the passen­
gers possess energy which varies with vehicle speed and body
we ight . Engineers call this energy "kinetic energy."
T he higher the speed of the vehicle and the greater the vehic le's
we ight, the more energy that has to be "absorbed" in the crash .
Vehicle speed is the most significan t factor . If the speed doubles
from 15 to 30 mph (25 to 50 km /h), the energy increases 4 times! .,

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Safety belts protect
People think it's possible to use the hands to brace the
body in a minor collision. It's simply not true!
Fig . 244 Driv er is
cor rec tly r estrai ned in
a su dden b raking
m an euver
Safety belts used properly can make a big difference. Sa fety belts
help to keep passengers in their seats, gradually reduce energy
levels app lied to the body in an accident, and help prevent the
uncontrolled movement that can cause serious injuries. In addition,
safety be lts reduce the danger of being thrown out of the vehic le .
Safety belts attach passengers to the car and give them the benefit
of being s lowed down more gently or "softly" through the "give" in
the safety belts, crush zones and other safety features engineered
into today's vehicles. By "absorbing" the kinetic energy over a longer period of time, the safety belts make the forces on the body
more "tolerable" and less likely to cause injury .
Altho ugh these examples are based on a frontal co llision, safety
belts can a lso substantially reduce the risk of injury in other kinds
of crashes . So, whether you're on a long trip or just going to the
corner store, a lways buckle up and make sure others do, too. Acci­
dent statistics show that vehicle occupants properly wearing safety
belts have a lower ris k of being injured and a much better chance of
surviving an accident. Properly using safety belts also greatly
increases the abi lity o f the supplementa l airbags to do their job in a
collision . For th is reason , wearing a safety belt is legally required in
most countries including much of the United States and Canada. Although your Audi is equipped with airbags, you sti
ll have to wear
the safety belts provided . Fron t airbags, for example, are activated
only in some frontal collisions . T he front airbags are not activated in
a ll frontal col lisions, in side and rear collisions, in roll ove rs or in
cases where there is not enough dece leration through impact to the
front of the vehicle . The same goes for the other airbag systems in
your Audi . So, always wear your safety belt and make sure every ­
body in your vehic le is properly restrained! •
Important safety instructions about safety
belts
Safety belts must always be co rrectly positioned across
t he strongest bones of your body.
Always wear safety belts as illustrated and described in
th is chapter.
Make s ure tha t your safe ty belts ar e always ready for use
and are not damaged .
& WARNING
Not wearing safety belts or w earing them improperl y increase s
the risk of seriou s per sonal injury and death . S afe ty belt s can work
onl y when used corre ctl y.
• Alway s fa sten your s afety belt s correctl y before dri ving off and
make sure all p assenger s ar e correctly restrain ed.
• For m aximum protect ion , safet y belts must always be po si­
ti oned properly on the body .
• Never strap more th an one person , includi ng sm all children ,
into any belt.
• Never pla ce a s afety belt ove r a child sitting on your lap .
• Alway s keep feet in t he foot well
in front of the seat while the
vehicle is being driven .
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Intelligent technology
Notice about data recorded by
vehicle control modu les
Your vehicle is not equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR),
installed by some manufacturers for the express purpose of
capturing data for retrieval after an accident or crash event . EDR's
are sometimes called "crash recorders" .
Some state laws restrict the retrieva l or downloading of data stored
by EDR's that were insta lled in a vehicle for the express purpose of
retrieving data after an accident or crash event without the owner's
consent.
Although your vehicle is not equipped with an EDR, it is equipped
with a number of electronic control modules for various vehicle systems such as, for example, engine function, emission control, as
well as for the airbags and safety belts.
These electronic control modules also record vehicle-related data during norma l vehicle operation for diagnost ic and repair purposes .
The recording capacity of the electronic control modules is limited
to data (no sound is recorded) and only a small amount of data is
actually recorded over a very limited period of time and stored when
a system fault or other condition is sensed by a control unit. Some
of the data then stored may relate to vehicle speed, direction, braking as well as restraint system use and performance in the
event of a crash or other condition . Stored data can only be read and
down loaded with special equipment .•
Electron ic Stabilizat ion Program (ESP)
General =nformation
The ESP improves the vehicle stability.
Fi g. 2 75 C ente r
co nso le w it h ES P
swi tch
ESP is designed to he lp you maintain vehic le control in situations
where the car approaches the limits of "grip", especia lly when
accelerating and cornering. ESP reduces the risk of skidding and
improves stabil ity under all road conditions .
T he system operates across the entire speed range in combination
with the ABS system. If the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunc­
tions, the ESP wil l also shut down .
How th e sys te m w ork s
The Anti -Lock Brake System (ABS) , Electronic Differential Lock (EDU
and the Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) are integrated in the e lec­
tronic stabi lization program . In addition to the data provided by
these functions, the ESP control unit requires additional measure­ ment data provided by high performance sensors . The rotational
speed of the vehic le about its vertical axis, vehicle acce leration in
the fore-and-aft and lateral directions, the brake pressure and the steering angle are al l measured .