2009 AUDI Q7 bulb

Table of contents
Do-it-yourself service ... 369
What do I do now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
J ack, too ls and inflatable spa re t ire 3 70
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 73
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Bu lbs ............. ...... ....... 385
E m ergency si tuatio ns . . . . . . . . . . 387
Genera l ... ............ ... ..... .
Starting by pushing or towing ... .
Start ing with jumper cab les ..... .
u f. b l
se o Jumper ca es ........... .
Emerge ncy towi ng wi th comme rcia l 387
387
387
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tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Lif ting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Technical data
General i nform ati on 39
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396
E xpl anation of technical data 396
Vehic le identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Displaying Vehic le Identification
Number in the MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Weights
Dimensions . ... ............ ... .
Da ta
280 hp, 6 -cylinde r engine, with a ll
w hee l d rive ... ......... ...... . .
350 hp, 8 -cylinder engine, with all
whee l drive ............. ...... .
Consumer Informat ion .... .... .
Wa rranty coverages ...... ..... .
Op erating yo ur vehicle outs ide th e
U.S.A. or Canada ...... ... .... . .
Audi Se rv ice Repa ir Manuals and
Literature ..................... .
Maint enance .. .. ... ... ... .... .
Add it ional accessor ies,
mod ificat ions and parts
rep lacement ... .. ... .. .. .. ... . .
Dec laration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and E lectronic
Systems ... .... ... ... .... ... .. . 397
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Alphabetical index . . . . . . 407

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
& WARNING
If you have a malfunct ion in the airbag system, contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer immediately. Otherwise the airbag or the belt
tensioner may not work properly in an accident. •
Tire pressure monitoring system -telltale
indicator lamp '-)
The warning/indicator light appears in the event of a
significant loss of air pressure .
The ( warning/indicator light il luminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is turned on as function check and then goes out.
If the symbo l appears, pressure is too low in at least one tire.
When the system detects a malfunction, the warning/indicator light
will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continu­ ously i lluminated . This sequence wi ll continue upon subsequent
vehic le starts up as long as the malfunction exists. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected .
For more information
=> page 44. •
Turn signals ¢ Q
The indicator light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left ¢i or the right¢ turn signal, the ind icator
light blinks. When you use the emergency flashers, both indicator
lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal.
This does not apply, however, in towing mode . The indicator light
does not flash if a turn signal is out on the trailer or the towing
vehic le. Additional information on the turn signa ls=>
page 77 . •
App lies to vehicles: wi th tow ing h itch
Trailer turn signal assembly ¢ 19
The indicator light also blinks if the turn signal is operated
when towing a trailer.
The indicator light ¢1i> bl inks when the turn signal is used, if a trailer
has been properly connected to the vehicle.
If one of the turn signa l bu lbs on the trailer is burned out or defec ­
tive, the indicator light will not b link when you use the turn signals.
[ i ] Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed towing hitch or a trailer hitch
that was installed later according to factory specifications, the
trailer turn signa l assembly is actuated. •
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) :,
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU is part of the On-Board Diag ­
nostic (OBD II) system. The symbo l lights up when the ignition is
turned on and will turn off after the engine has started and has
settled at a constant idle speed . This indicates that the MIL is
working properly.
The warning light il luminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. Contact your authorized Audi dealer and
have the malfunction corrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate
=> page 327.
For more information => page 29. •

Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor­
mation.
F ig. 8 Inst rume nt
c luster: ce nte r display
Information from the Driver Information System is shown in the
display in the center of the instrument cluster.
When you turn on the ignition and whi le you are driving, some func ­
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating status . Malfunctions or required service procedures are signa lled
audibly and shown by red and yellow lighted symbols and
reminders to the driver in the display .
The driver is also shown information about radio and CD operation and directions for the navigation system . You can find additional
information on these subjects in the MMI manual.
The Driver Information System provides the following functions:
Con tro ls and eq uip­
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Sound system display ~ page26
Outside air temperature ~ page26
Digital speedometer ~ page27
Door open indicator ~ page27
Defective light bulb ~ page27
Service interval display ~ page28
Auto Check system ~ page30
Driver informat ion ~ page30
Speed limiter ~ page29
Trip computer ~ page40
Adaptive Air Suspension* ~ page209
Tire pressure monitoring ~ page42
Selector lever position
~ page 185
[ i ] Tip s
In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in
the display. Red symbols indicate
D ange r~ page 31. Ye llow
symbols indicate a
Warning~ page 35. •
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Digital speedometer
Fig. 11 Display: Digital
speedometer
Current speed appears in the display . Speed is shown in 1 mph
measures (USA models) or 1 km/h measures (Canada models).
You can switch the display from miles to kilometers and vice versa
via the MMI. •
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the rear lid have
been left open.
Fig . 12 Display: open
door or rear
lid
warning
With the ignition switched on, the open door or rear lid warning illu ­
minates when at least
one door or the hood or the trunk lid is not
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Driver information display
closed. The symbol also shows you which door(s) or lid is not
closed.
In the illustration=> fig. 12 it is the driver's door, the left rear door
and the rear lid. As soon as all the doors, the hood, the rear lid and
the fuel filler cap are properly closed, the door and rear lid warning
turns off and the Driver Information System functions selected are
displayed again .•
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective.
Fig. 13 Display: defec­
tive light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of the light
bulbs . If this symbol illuminates, a brake light, a turn signal (front
or rear), a headlight, the backup light, a fog light or a rear fog light
has failed.
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury.
• Work with due care when handling the high-voltage section of
gas discharge (xenon) lights. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury . ..,
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Driver information display
[ i J Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your autho­
rized Audi Service department. •
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when your next
service is due.
Fig . 14 MMI display:
Service interval display
Fig. 15 Display:
S er vice interval display
The date for service is calcula ted automatically .
Service inquiry (distance remaining )
The distance remaining to the next service event can be displayed
in the MMI => fig. 14. The distance remaining is updated each time the ignition is switched on, the first time after 310 miles (500 kilome­
t
ers).
If the distance remaining is queried on new vehicles or after service
has been performed, the due date within the first 310 miles (500
kilometers) is always shown in the display with the following
message.
SERVICE IN ----- MILES (KM) ---DAYS
Service reminder
30 days before the next service is due, a service reminder appears
in the display when you turn on the ignition=> fig. 15.
After about 5 seconds the display switches back to normal. The
distance and time remaining are updated each time the ignition is
turned on until the date due for service is reached.
Service
When the due date for service is reached, the message Service due
! appears in the display immediately after you turn on the ignition .
Additionally, a warning tone sounds . After about 5 seconds the
display switches back to normal.
0 Note
If you disconnect the battery terminals, no calculations can be
made for the service interva l display during this time and no service
reminder will appear. Remember that observing the proper service
interva ls is vitally important to extending the life of your vehicle,
particularly the engine, and maintaining its value. Even if the
mileage driven is low, the maximum period of one year from one
service to the next must not be exceeded.•

If there is a malfunction in the electronic ignition lock, the ignition
cannot be turned off. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dea ler to have the cause of the malfunction corrected .
On vehicles with Convenience key*, the engine should not be
switched off using the
I S T OP! button because the engine cannot be
started again after the ignition is switched off. •
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING.
Fig. 19 Display: low
fu el leve l wa rnin g
(pr io rity 2)
Yellow symbols indicate a priority 2 malfunction -Warning!
When a yel low warning symbol appears,
one warning tone sounds .
A driver message appears as well to explain the malfunction in more
detail. The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can
be brought up again at any time by pressing the
I CH ECK! button.
Check the displayed function as soon as possible . If
more than one
priority 2 malfunction is detected, all symbols will appear one after
the other for about 2 seconds.
Yellow symbols mean:
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ment
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Convenience key* ~ page 146
Key not in vehicle
IIUSA model s: ~ page27
Defective brake light
Canad a mod els: ~ page27
Defective brake light
Defective light bulb
~ page27
Light/rain sensor defective* ~ page36
Windshield washer fluid ~ page36
level low
L ow fue l leve l
~ page36
Battery voltag e ~ page36
Worn brake pads ~ page37
Dynamic headlight range => page 37
control defective
Check engine oil level
~ page 37
~ page335
IIEngine oil sensor malfunction ~ page 37
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Engine speed limitation* ~ page37
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Adaptive Light d efective* ~ page37
Ignition lock malfunction => page 38
]iwindshield wiper defect ive ~ page38
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& WARNING (continued )
battery to heat up very quickly, wh ich could lead to damage or
explosion and personal injury .
• When a battery is charged , it produces h ydrogen gas which i s
explosive and could cau se personal injury .
• Always keep the battery well out of the reach of children.
• Before work is done on the electrical system , disconnect the
negative ground cable .
• Before performing any work on the ele ctri cal system , switch off
the engine and ignition as well as any electrical equipment. The negative cable on the battery m ust be disconnected . If you are ju st
going to replace a light bulb , then it is enough to switch off the
lights .
• Before disconnecting the battery , switch off the anti -theft
alarm system! Otherwise you will set off the alarm .
• When disconne cting the battery , first disconnect the negative
c able and then the positive cable .
• Before reconnecting the battery , make sure all electrical
c onsumers are swit ched off . Reconnect the positive cable first and
then the negative cable. Never interchange the cables - this could start a fire !
• Never charge a frozen or a thawed -out battery. It could
explode! If a battery has frozen , then it must be replaced . A
discharged battery can freeze over at 32 °F (0 °Cl.
• Make sure the vent hose is always attached to the opening on
the side of the battery.
• Never use batteries whi ch are damaged . There is the danger of
an explosion! Always replace a damaged battery.
& WARNING
Californ ia Proposition 65 W arning :
& WARNING (continued )
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause can cer and reproductive problems . Wash hands after
handling .
0 Note
• Do not disconnect t he veh icle battery w he n th e ign itio n is
switched on or when the engine is running , otherwise, you will
damage e le ctronic co mponents in the elec trical sys tem.
• I f your vehicle i s going to stand for a long period of time without
b ei ng dr iven, prot ec t the batte ry from "fr ee zing", otherwise it will
be damaged and will then have to be rep laced. •
Battery charging
Sta rti ng th e e ngin e req uires a well c harged ba tte ry.
F ig . 289 Engine
compartment : Conne c­
tors fo r charge r and
jumper cable s
Always read and heed all WARNINGS be low ~ & and::::} &
in "W orkin g on the b atte ry" on pa ge 34 3.
- Tur n off the ig ni tio n a nd a ll elec tric al co nsum ers.

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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
Fig . 307 Ins trument
pa nel left: Face c over
F ig . 308 I nst rume nt
pa nel left: Co ntent
F ac e cover
- Locate the fuse which belongs to the component which
failed.
- Switch off the ignition and the e lectr ica l component
affected. - Carefully p
ry t he face cover off the instr umen t pane l
using the ignition key or a screwdriver~ fig. 307.
- Rem ove the plastic clip @ from i ts retainer in the face
cove r~ fig. 308, p lace i t over the questionable fuse and
remove the fuse.
- Replace a blown fuse (recognizable by the melted metal
str ip inside) wi th a f use of the
same amperage.
The individual circuits are protected by fuses. T he fuse panels with
the fuses are located on the left and right front faces of the instru­
ment pane l behind a cover and in the right storage area in the
luggage compartment.
There is a plastic clip @ in the cover on the lef t side of the instru ­
ment pane l, which can be used to remove the fuses . The crank © is
used for emergency operation of the Panoramic sliding sun roof *.
You w ill also find a label on both covers in the instrument panel with
the fuse layout © for the corresponding fuse panel.
& WARNING
Nev er replac e a fuse with one that ha s a high er amperag e rati ng.
• A fu se w ith a to o high ampe rage could damage the ele ctr ical
pa rt a nd cause a fire .
0 Note
• On no account should fuses be repaired (e .g. patched up wi th tin
foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the e lec­
trica l circuit o r cause fire.
• If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead , have
the cause of the repea ted short circuit or overload located and fixed.
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