2009 AUDI Q7 brake pads replacement

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New brake pads
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Remember that new brake pads do not have a full braking
effect during the first 250 miles (400 kilometers) after they
are installed .
New brake pads have to be "burnished in" before they have optimal
grab =>& .
During the break -in period, you should avoid putting severe loads
on the brakes . Severe loads include, for examp le, sudden hard
braking, in particular at very high speeds or, for example, on moun­
tain passes.
& WARNING
New brake pads don't have the best stopping power and must be
"broken-in" during the initial 100 to 150 miles (150 to 200 kilome­
ters) of normal city driving. You can compensate for this by
pressing the brake pedal more firmly . This also applies later when
new pads are installed.
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Catalytic converter
It is very important that your emission control system
(catalytic converter) is functioning properly to ensure that
your vehicle is running in an environmentally sound
manner.
- Always use lead-free gasoline:=> page 325, "Fuel supply".
- Never run the tank down all the way to empty.
- Never put too much motor oil in your engine ==>
page 336,
"Adding engine oil 't=:;r\11
•
Never try to push- or tow-start your vehicle.
The catalytic converter is an efficient "clean-up" device built into the
exhaust system of the vehicle. The catalytic converter burns many
of the po llutants in the exhaust gas before they are released into the
atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critically important for the life
of the catalytic converter and proper functioning of the engine.
& WARNING
• Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot
exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel
spill or other material which can cause a fire .
• Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or
near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or
heat shields. During driving, the substance used for undercoating
could overheat and cause a fire .
0 Note
• Be aware that just one tank filling with leaded fuel will alr eady
seriously degrade the performance of the catalytic converter.
• Do not exceed the correct engine oil level=>
page 336.
• Do not drive until the fuel tank becomes completely empty. The
engine could misfire. Unburned fuel could also get into the exhaust
system and this could cause the catalytic converter to overheat.
• Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving.
• Do not continue to operate your vehicle under these conditions,
as otherwise fuel can reach the catalytic converter. This could result
in overheating of the converter, requiring its replacement .
• To assure efficient operation of the Emission Control System:
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with
the service recommendations in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet. •

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Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ... ... ... .
341
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . 341
Reservoir ...... .. .... .... ....... 341
What is the correct brake f luid level? 341
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? ........ .... ....
341
Brake light
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Brake system ....................... 341
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Brake f luid specifications for refill and
replacement ...... ...... ...... .
341
Brake pads ..................... . 298
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ..... .... ....... .... ...
291
Malfunction ........ ... .. .... .... . 32
Park ing brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Warning/indicator lights ... ...... .. 23
Worn brake pads symbol . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Braking guard
See Audi braking guard ... ... .... . 168
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Brake pads .... .................. 298
Tires .... ... .. .... .... ......... . 297
Breakover angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Bulbs ..... ....... .. .... .... ...... . 385
Bumper cover
Caution when parking near a parking bar -
rier or curb .. ... ..... ........ ..
147
C
Ca lifornia Proposition 65 Warning 332
Battery specific .... .... .... .... .. 344
Capac,t,es ... .............. ...... .. 399
Car -Systems
Background lighting . ...... .... ....
79
Lighting profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Car care ........................... 312
Interior .... .... .... .... ....... .. 319
Plastic and vinyl ........... ... ... 316
Weatherstrips ... .. .... .... ...... 317
Care of exterior ..................... 312
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment . .
227
Cargo floor ......... .... ........ ... 109
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
107
Catalytic converter .. ....... ........ . 298
Center conso le in rear
Central locking 103
Emergency locking ............ .... 57
Panoramic s liding sunroof ...... .... 69
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Changing a flat tire .... .... ....... ... 373
Changing a wheel ................... 373
Changing engine oil ... ........ ...... 336
Chassis
Undercoating ... .. .... .... .... ...
318
See also Adaptive Air Suspension . .. 206
CHECK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking
Engine coolant level
338
Checking tire pressure ............. .. 353
Child restraints
Danger of using ch ild restra ints in the
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
243
What types of child restraint anchors are
available? ... ......... ......... .
276
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints? .... .... .. .
277
Child safety .................... 263, 268
Additional information .. ... .... ... 282
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Convertible child safety seats ... ... 269
Convertible locking retractor .... ... 273
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages ..
279
Important safety instructions for using
chi ld safety seats ...............
266
Important things to know when driving
with children .. .... ... ..... .....
263
Infant seats ......... ........ .... 268
Install ing a child restraint using the
LATCH system .. ...... ....... ...
281
Lower anchorages ... .. .... .... ... 278
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook ..... ........ .... ....... ..
282
Older children and safety belts 272
Safety belts and older children ..... 272
Tether anchors .. ...... .... ...... 282
Tether strap ... .... .... ...... .... 283
Which restraint system should my older
chi ld wear? ... ....... .... .... ..
272