2009 AUDI Q7 jump start

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
388
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
398
399
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400
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Alphabetical index . . . . . . 407

& WARNING (con tinued)
ext reme caution when worki ng un der th e hood => pa ge 32 4,
"Engin e comp artm ent ".
[ i ) Tips
Many functions are monitored by the Auto -Check system
=>
page 30. Malfunctions or faults wil l be identified either with a red
symbo l (pr ior ity 1 -Danger!) or with a yellow symbol (priority 2 -
Warning). •
Electronic power control r
This warning/indicator light monitors the electr oni c
power control.
The warning/indicator light (E lectronic Power Control) illumi -
nates when you turn on the ignition as a function check .
[ i ) Tips
If this warning/indicator light illumi nates whi le you are driving, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the malfunc ­
tion corrected as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop .•
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) ~
This warning/indicator light monitors the electronic stabi ­
lization program .
The warning/indicator light has the following functions:
• It blinks while you are dr iving when the ESP is working.
• It illuminates when you switch on the ignition for approximately
2 seconds as a function check.
Controls and equip ­
ment
In st rum ent s a nd w arnin g/indi cato r ligh ts
• It illuminates when there is a malfunction in the ESP .
• It illumina tes when ESP or ASR (Anti -Sl ip Regulat ion) is deact i­
vated .
• It illuminates if there is a malfunction in the ABS, since the ESP
is part of the ABS system.
If the battery termina ls were disconnected and re -connected, the
vehicle was jump started or the battery is
very weak, the ESP senso r
system goes through a learn ing process for the first few yards . The
warning/indicator light i lluminates . The warning/indicator light
goes out as soon as the learning process is complete.
If the ESP warning/indicator light i lluminates and stays on after you
have started the engine, this may mean that the control system has
temporarily switched off the ESP. If this is case, you can reactivate
the ESP by turning the ignition off and then on again. The
warning/indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again.
For more information about the ESP=>
page 288. •
Airbag system
~i (USA models) / !_~-(Canada models)
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems .
The i (USA models) f! lt (Canada models) warning light i lluminates
for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
I f the
ffl (USA mode ls) l! go out, or if it illuminates whi le you are driving, or if it starts to blink,
then there is a malfunction somewhere in the system. If the light
does not illum inate when you switch on the ignition, this also
means there is a malfunction. ..,_
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-Checking and filling PW---=---------------
& WARNING (continued )
-Always u se extreme caution to prevent cloth ing , jewelry, or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan , V-belt s or
other moving parts , or from contacting hot parts . Tie back hair
before starting , and do not wear clothing that will hang or
droop into the engine .
• Minimize exposure to emis sion and chemical hazards
::::> & .
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 W arn ing :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and certain vehicle
c omponents cont ain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition , certain fluids contained in vehi cles and certa in products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defect s or other reprodu c­
tive harm.
• Battery posts , terminals and related ac cessories conta in lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
When adding f luids, always make sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler ope ning, otherwise serious damage to
vehic le systems wi ll occur.
ci> For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle floor pan from under ­
n eath regu larly. If you see spots fro m oil o r o th e r v eh icle flu ids, hav e
your vehicle inspected by an author ized Audi dea ler. •
Engine compartment
These are th e m ost im porta nt items th at you can ch ec k.
Fig. 283 Typical layout for containe rs, engine oi l d ipstick and engine oil filler
cap
0 W indsh ield/headligh t was her conta iner ( 9 ) . . . . . . . . 346
0 Coolant e xpansion tank (- L l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
G) Engin e oil fi ller cap ("l::r.) . . . . • . . . . . . • • • • . . . • . . • . . 336
© Engine oil d ips tick (orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
© Brake fluid reservo ir ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
© Pow er steer ing r eser voir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 93
0 Jump sta rt connector( +) u nder a cover,( -) w ith hex
head screw .... ... ..... .... ... .... ... ..... .... . 344 , 387
The positi on of t he e ngin e oil fi lling hole and t he engine oil dipstick
=> fig . 283 (position G) and ©l can vary according to the type of
eng ine. .,_

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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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-Make sure the area is well ventilated when you charge
the battery.
- Open the hood
::::> page 330.
-Open the red cover on the positive pole ::::> fig. 289.
- Connect the charger connectors according to the instruc-
tions to the
jump start bolts. (Bolts under the red cover=
"positive", Bolts with hex head = "negative").
- Only now plug the mains lead for the charging equip­
ment into the wall outlet and turn it on
::::> &.
- Make sure the charging rate is not over 30 amps/14.8
Volt.
- When the battery is fully charged: Turn the charging
equipment off and remove the mains lead from the wall
outlet.
- Now remove the clamps for the charging equipment.
- Close the red cover on the positive pole.
- Close the hood=>
page 331.
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures of only O °C. Allow
a frozen battery to thaw completely before attempting to charge it
~ & .However, we recommend not using a thawed battery again
because the battery casing can be cracked due to ice formation and
can leak battery acid.
Battery charging (Maximum charging rate of 30
amps/14.8 Volt)
When charging at /ow voltages (e.g. with a trickle charger), the
battery cables do not have to be disconnected first. The battery caps
should
not be opened when charging a battery.
It is not necessary to remove the battery from the luggage compart ­
ment.
Fast charging the battery (charging rate above 14 .8
Volts)
For technical reasons do not use a battery charger that uses voltage
greater than 14.8 Volts to charge your vehicle's battery.
& WARNING
Charging a battery can be dangerous.
• Always follow the operating instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer when charging your battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode because of gas
trapped in the ice. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out first.
• Do not reuse batteries which were frozen. The battery housing
may have cracked and weakened when the battery froze.
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Keep away from
open flame or electrical spark . Do not smoke. Hydrogen gas gener­
ated by the battery is explosive.
• To reduce the danger of explosion, never connect or disconnect
charger cables while the charger is operating.
• Fast charging a battery is dangerous and should only be
attempted by a competent technician with the proper equipment.
• Battery acid that may spill during charging should be washed
off with a solution of warm water and baking soda to neutralize
the acid .
0 Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine. This will
seriously damage sensitive electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc ., as well as the battery charger. •
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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency crews and working
pe rsonnel who have the necessary tools and equ ipment to perform
these operations. •
Starting by pushing or towing
(D Note
You r ve hicle is eq uipped w ith an automatic trans missi on. C o nse ­
quent ly, the engine cannot be started by pushing or towing .•
Starting with jumper cables
If necess ary, the en gine can b e sta rted by conn ectin g it to
the battery of anothe r vehicle.
If th e engine should fail to start because of a discharged or weak
b at te ry, the batt ery ca n be co nnected t o the ba ttery of
another
vehicle, using a pair of jumper cables to start the engine .
Jumper cables
Use
only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross section to carry the
s tarte r curre nt safely. Refer t o the manu fac tu rer 's specif ica tions.
Use only ju mper cabl es with
insulated terminal clamps whic h are
distinct ly marked:
plus (+l cable in mo st cas es c olored red
minus
(- 1 cable in most cases colored black.
& WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid , and gas. Any of the se can cause
very ser ious or fatal injury . Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery .
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenever possible .
• A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures just below
32 °F (0 °C l. Before connecting a jumper cable , you must thaw the
frozen battery completely , otherwise it could explode .
• Do not allow battery acid to conta ct eyes or skin. Flush any
contacted area with water immediately.
• Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion.
• Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases . Keep sparks , flame
and lighted c igarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low acid level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating. The capacity (Ah l of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery . Use of batteries of
different voltage or substantially different "Ah" rating may cause
an explosion and personal injury .
• Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped in the ice may cause
an explosion.
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen . The battery
c ase may have be weakened .
• Use of batter ies of different voltage or substantially different
c apacity (Ah l rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ahl of the booster batte ry should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery. _..
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& WARN ING (c ontinu ed )
• Bef ore you chec k anything in the engin e compartment , always
re ad and h eed all W ARNINGS =>
page 324, "Engine compa rtment".
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery wil l cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as contro l units,
relays, radio, e tc.
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as
otherwise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive
( + ) terminals are connected .
[ i ] Tip s
• The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehic le's e lectrical system. When jump starting or charging the
battery, never connect the negative ground cable to the battery
negative pos t because the battery manager system must be ab le to
detect the battery's state of charge . Always connect the negative
ground cable to the negat ive ground post of the battery manager
control unit. •
Use of jumper cables
Make sure to connect the jumper c able clamps in exac tly
the order described below!
F ig . 3 12 E ngin e
co mpartm ent : Co nnec­
to rs for ju mp er ca ble s
and cha rger
F ig . 3 13 Ju mp st artin g
w it h th e batte ry o f
ano ther v eh icle : A -
d isc harg ed ve h icle
b att ery, B -boo ster
b att ery
The procedure descr ibed below for co nnect ing jumper
cables is intended to provide a j ump star t for your vehi cle .
Vehi cle with discharged battery :
-Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of automatic
tra nsmissio n to
N (Neutral) or P (Par k) and set parking
brake .
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Conn ect POSITIVE (+ ) to PO SITIVE (+ ) (r ed )
- Open the red cover on the pos itive pole => page 388,
fig. 312.
1. Connect one end of the positive cable (red) on the
jump
start bolt=>
page 388, fig. 3 13 G) (Bo lts under red cover
= "positive") of the vehicle to be started @.
2. Connect the other end to the positive terminal@ of the
booster battery ®·
Conn ect NEGATIVE (- ) to NEGATIVE (-) (black )
3. Connect one end to the negat ive termi nal 0 of t he
boos ter battery ®·
4 . Connect the other end of the negative cable (black) to the
jump sta rt bolt 0 (Bolts with hex head = "n egative") of
the vehicle to be s tarted @.
Startin g th e e ngin e
-Start the engine of the veh icle w ith the booster battery .
Run t he engine at a moderate speed .
- Start engine with discharged ve hicle battery in the usual
ma nner.
- If the engine fails to s tart: do not keep the star ter
cranking for longer than 10 seconds. Wait f or about
30 seconds and then try again.
- With engine running, remove jumper cables from both
vehicles in the exact reverse order.
- Close the red cover on the positive pole.
The battery is vented to the outside to prevent gases from entering
the vehic le interior . Make sure that the jumper clamps are well connected with their
metal parts in full contact with the battery
t erminals .
& WARNING
To avoid seriou s per sonal in jur y a nd d amage to the vehicle , heed
a ll wa rning s and in stru ction s o f th e jum per ca ble man ufa cturer . If
in doubt , call for ro ad serv ice.
• Jump er c able s must b e lo ng eno ugh s o that the vehi cle s do not
touch .
• When conne cting jumpe r cable s, ma ke sure th at the y cannot
g et caught in an y mo ving p arts i n the engine comp art m ent .
• Before you che ck anyth ing in the en gin e com partm ent , a lwa ys
r ea d and h eed all W ARNIN GS~ pag e 32 4, "E ngine compa rtm ent ".
0 Note
Improper hook -up of jumper cables can ruin the generato r.
• Always connect POSITIVE(+) to POS ITIVE( +), and NEGATIVE( -) to
NEGATIVE( -) ground post of the battery manager control unit.
• Check that al l screw p lugs on the battery ce lls are screwed in
firm ly . If not, tighten plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery termi nal.
• Please note that the procedure for connecting a jumper cab le as
described above applies specifical ly to the case of your vehicle
being jump started. When you are giving a jump start to another
vehicle, do not connect the negative(-) cable to the negative (-1
terminal on the discharged battery©~ page 388, fig. 313. Instead,
securely connect the negative ( -1 cable to either a solid metal
component that is firmly bolted to the engine b lock or to the engine
block itself . If the battery that is being charged does not vent to the
outside, escap ing battery gas could ignite and exp lode! •
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