2009 AUDI Q7 wiper blades

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Wint er p osition
To speed up de -icing of the windshie ld w ipers, they move to the
winter position when the ignition is switched off and at an outside
temperature below 39 °F (4 °C). In this position, the windshie ld
w ipers are in an area on the glass which is reached by the air vents
below the glass . It is a lso easier to remove snow and ice from the
windshield wipers in this position .
The wipers leave the winter position, when the ignition is switched on, if the wi ndshield wiper lever is ope rated or the active rain
sensor* reacts to moisture.
Rain sen sor*
The rain sensor operates only in the interval wiper position. When it
s tarts to rai n, the interval wiper m ode is ac tivated aut omatically.
If the windshield wiper lever is in the interval wipe position with the
igni tion switched off, the rain sensor is not activated unti l vehic le
speed is above 4 mph (6 km/h).
To reduce the sensitivity of the rain sensor, the switch@ must be
moved down . T o in crease the se nsitivity of the rain sens or, the
switch must be moved up .
The higher the sensi tiv ity se tting, the so oner the w indshield wipe rs
react to mo isture on the windsh ield. Increased sensitivity is
signa led by the windshie ld wipers making a single pass over the
windsh ield.
The rain sensor wiper intervals depend on the sensitivity setting as
we ll as veh icle speed . D uring b rie f stops, wiper m otio n will adjust in
relation to the amount of rain on the windshield .
& WARNING
• Wiper blades are cru cial for safe driving! Only when they are in
good condition are they able to clear the window s proper ly to
p rovide un comp romised visibil ity . Worn or damaged wiper blades
are a safety hazard =>
page 84, "In stalling new wiper blades "!
& WARNING (continued )
• The rain sensor* is only designed to assist and support the
driver . It remain s entirely the dr iver' s re spon sibility to monitor
out side weather conditions and to manually activate the wipers as
s oon a s rain or driz zle reduce s vi sibility through the wind sh ield .
0 Note
In freezing o r near freez ing conditions:
• Always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before you turn the wipers on. Loosen a wiper blade which is frozen
in place before operating the wipers to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wipe r motor.
• Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted window. Using the
wipers as a convenient ice scraper wi ll destroy the wiper blades .
• Before you ta ke you r vehicle to an automatic car was h, ma ke s ure
you have the windshield wiper system switched off (lever in position
0), otherwise the windshield wiper system could get damaged in the
car wash if it should sudden ly come on .
[ i ] Tips
• The rain senso r* is part of the interva l wiping syste m. Turning o ff
the ignition will also deactivate the rain sensor. To reactivate the
s en sor, switch o ff the interval wip ing funct ion, then sw itch it bac k
on again.
• Worn or dirty winds hield wiper b lades cause smearing which
can affect the operation of the rain sensor *. Check the condition of
your windshield wiper blades regularly .
• Make sure the washer fluid reservoir in the engine compartment
is topped o ff be fore go ing on a long trip. Look up=>
page 346 for
check ing and filling the washer container. •

Rear window wiper iitJ
The wiper lever is also used to operate the rear window
wiper and the automatic wiper/washer function.
Fig. 76 Wipe r leve r:
activating the rear
wi ndo w wiper and
washer
The rear window wiper and the automa tic wiper/washer
functions are activated as follows:
Intermittent wiping
- Push the wiper lever forward to the first position ©
=> fig. 76. The rear window wiper will wipe the window
approx. every fou r seconds.
Automatic wiper/washer function
- Push the wiper lever forward to the second stop, position
G), and hold it there for as long as you want the rear
wiper/washer to operate.
- Release the lever again. t he wiper will keep running for
approx . four seconds.
Switching intermittent wiper action off
-Pull the lever all the way back to the original posit ion.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
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As soon as the reverse gear is engaged and the front wipers are
turned on and operating at the same time, the rear wiper a lso turns
on automatically.
& WARNING
Wiper blades are crucial for safe driving! Only in good condition
are they able to clear the windows properly to provide unre ­
stricted visibility. Worn or frayed wiper blades are a safety hazard!
~ page 84, "Installing new wiper blades"
0 Note
In freezing or near freezing conditions:
• Always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before you turn the wiper on. Loosen a wiper blade which is frozen
in place before operating the wiper to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wiper motor.
• Do not use the wiper to clear a frosted window. Using the wipers
as a convenient ice scraper will destroy the wiper blades. •
Applies to vehicles : with headlight washer system
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlights .
- Operate the winds hield wiper/washer system::::;, page 81,
fig. 75 G) with the headlights turned on by holding t he
lever for longer than one second .
The washer jets extend forward out of the front bumper driven by
water pressure to spray the front headlights with water .
You should inspect the headlights regularly (for examp le when refu­
eling) and clean off any solid dirt or insects from the lenses.
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the washer jets
free of snow and remove any ice using a de-icing spray.•
Vehicle care I I Technical data

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Service position
The wiper blades can only be changed in the service posi­
tion.
Fig. 77 MMI d isp lay:
Winds hiel d wipers
- Move the windshield w iper lever to the normal posit ion
® =>page 81, fig. 75 .
- At below freezing outside temperatures, make sure first that the w iper blades are not frozen to the windshie ld .
- Press the !CAR) fu nction button .
- Select
Wind sh ield wipers . The Wind shield wipe rs menu
appears => fig . 77.
Select
Servi ce position on to turn the service position on
or
off to return the windshield wiper to its original posi ­
tion.
You must only attempt to change the wiper blades when the service
position is activated. This way , when you are working on the wind ­
shield wipers, you can avoid damaging the paint on the engine
hood.
0 Not e
Never drive your vehicle when the windshield wiper arms are in the
service position and pulled away from the windshield . When you
drive fas ter than 4 mph (6 km/h), the wiper arms automatically
return back to th e park position and could cause paint damage to
the eng ine hood!
[ i ] Tip s
• You can also turn on the service position, for example, if you
want to protect the windshi eld from icing, using a cover .
• The service position moves to
off automatically when you
operate the windshi eld wiper lever , or speed exceeds 4 mph
(6 km/h). •
Installing nevv wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the windshield
clear.
®
Fig. 78 Remo ving the
wiper b lades ....

Removing a wiper blade
Fig. 79 Installing
wiper blades
-Bring the windshield wipers to the service position
=> page
84.
- Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield .
- Squeeze the plastic bracket on the windshield wiper arm
together on both sides©=> page
84, fig . 78.
- Turn the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.
- Lift the wiper blade off in the direction of the arrow ®·
Installing wiper blade
- Place the new wiper blade in the retainer on the wiper
arm ©=> fig. 79 .
- Swing the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow @
against the wiper arm.
- Squeeze the corrugation on the wiper until you hear the
bracket click in the wiper arm.
- Place the wiper arm back against the windshield.
Clean your wiper blades regularly with a windshield washer solution
to prevent streaking. If the blades are very dirty, for example with
insects, carefully clean the blades with a sponge or a soft brush .
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
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If the wiper blades begin to streak the windshield, this could be
caused by residue left on the windshield by automatic car washes.
Fill the windshield washer con tainer with a special solution avail­
able at your authorized Audi dealer to remove the residue.
& WARNING
Be sure to inspect the condition of your wiper blades regularly. See
your authorized Audi dealer for replacement blades .
0 Note
To prevent damage to the wiper system:
• Always loosen blades which are frozen to the windshield before
operating wipers .
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on
or near the wiper blades .
• Do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.
• The windshield wiper blades must only be replaced when in the
service position~
page 84! Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint
on the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
[ i] Tips
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect the
cleanability of the windshield. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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Changing the rear wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
Fig. 80 Rear window
wiper Detaching the
rear wiper blade
-Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the glass.
- Grasp the upper end of the wiper arm with one hand and
the metal clamp on the wiper blade with the other
~ fig. 80.
-Hold the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow @ and
pull the wiper blade out of the holder only in the direc­
tion of the arrow @.
Attaching the wiper blade
- Adjust the wiper blade in the holder .
- Hold the upper end of the wiper arm with one hand .
- Press the wiper blade into the holder with your other hand .
- Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
& WARNING
• To avoid streaks, you should clean the windshield wiper blades
regularly with window cleaner. For heavy soiling, for example,
insects, the wiper blades can also be cleaned with a sponge or a
cloth.
• For safety reasons, the windshield wiper blades should be
replaced once or twice a year. •
Mirrors
Manual anti-glare adjustment
Standard setting Move the small lever (located on the bottom edge of the
mirror) to the front.
Anti-glare setting
- Move the small lever (located on the bottom edge of the
mirror) to the rear. •

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Windows
Clear vision to all sides.
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and
carwash wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors.
- Remove other residue on the windows with a spray-on
glass cleaner.
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non-abrasive plastic ice scraper -better still, a spray
deicer -to remove
ice from windows and mirrors .
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can interfere with the function of the windshield wiper blades (chatter).
Oil, grease , or silicone residue can be removed with glass cleaner or
silicone remover. However, wax residue requires the use of a
specially formulated solvent. Please contact your authorized Audi
dealer for advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals.
Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry
painted surfaces. Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision
through the windows .
& WARNING
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 312.
& WARNING (continued)
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent mate­
rials. They can increase glare under poor visibility conditions such
as wetness, darkness, or when the sun is low on the horizon. In
addition, they can cause the windshield wipers to chatter.
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows and mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack.
• To prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not place
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the
wires.
• To help prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scrape
in a forward direction -pushing the scraper away from you -never
back and forth .•
Weatherstrips
Complete car core includes the weatherstrips as well.
Apply a suitable rubber conditioner to the weatherstrips
from time to time.
To be able seal properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc. must remain pliable. Spray the weatherstrips with sili ­
cone or coat them with talcum powder or glycerine to retain the
flexibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winter.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 312.
Vehicle care I t •

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Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Winter operation
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Coolant system .................. 337
Heated rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Heated rear seats (four-zone automatic comfort air conditioning) .. ...... 137
Steering wheel heating ........... 138
Tires .... ... .. .... .... ......... . 294
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
All-wheel drive ................. .. 363
Wiper blades Installing new wiper blades ... .. ... . 84
See
also Windshield wipers .... .. 84, 86
X
Xenon-Lights ...... .. .... .... ...... . 385
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Yellow symbols ...................... 35