2010 AUDI Q7 ignition

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& WARNING (conti nu ed )
• Always wear eye protection. Do not let battery acid or any lead
particles get on your skin or clothing. Shield your eyes. Explo sive
gases can cause blindness or other injury.
• Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid can cause
blindnes s and severe burns .
- Always wear gloves and eye protect ion. Do not tilt the
battery because acid could leak out of the ventilation open­
ings.
- If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin , immedi­
atel y rinse with cold water for several minutes and get medical
attention.
- If you should ingest any battery acid, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Do not expose the battery to an open flame, elect ric sparks or
an open light .
• Do not smoke.
• Do not int erchange the positive and negative cab les .
• When working on the battery, be sure not to short-cir cuit the
terminals with tools or other metal obje cts. This would cause the
battery to heat up very quickly, which could lead to damage or
explosion and per sonal injury .
• When a battery is charged , it produces hydrogen gas which i s
e xplosive and could cause 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.
• Befo re performing any work on the electrical system , swit ch
off the engine and ignition as well as any electrical equipment .
The negative cable on the battery must be disconnected. If you are
ju st going to replace a light bulb, then it is enough to switch off
the l ights.
& W ARNING (continued )
• Before di sconnecting the battery , switch off the anti-theft
alarm system! Otherwise you w ill set off the alarm .
• When disconnecting the battery, first disconnect the negative
cable and then the po sitive cable .
• Before reconnecting the battery , make su re all electri cal
consumers are sw itched 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
e x plode! If a battery has frozen, then it must be replaced. A
di scharged battery can freeze o ver at 32 °F (0 °C ).
• Make sure the vent hose is always attached to the open ing on
the side of the battery .
• Never use batte ries which are damaged . There is the danger of
an explosion! Alway s repla ce a damaged battery .
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
• Battery posts , terminals and related accessorie s contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems. Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
• Do not disco nne ct the vehi cle battery when t he ign it ion is
switched on o r when the engine is running, otherwise, you wi ll
da mage e le ctronic compone nts in t he e lec trica l system .
• If your ve hicle is go ing to stan d for a long period of time witho ut
bei ng d rive n, protect the ba tte ry from "freezing", ot herwis e it w ill be
damaged and will then have to be replaced.•

Checking and filling -
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Battery charging
Starting the engine requires a well charged battery.
Fig. 237 Engine
compa rtment : Connec­
tor s for charger and
jumper cables
Always read and heed all WARNINGS below=> & and => &
in "Working on the battery" on
page 309.
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
- Make sure the area is well ventilated when you charge the
battery.
- Open the hood :::::,
page 296.
-Open the red cover on the positive pole =>fig. 23 7.
- 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 equipment
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.
Vehicle OP-eration
-Now remove the clamps for the charging equipment.
- Close the red cover on the positive pole.
- Close the hood :::::,
page 297.
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures of only O 0C. 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 low voltages (e.g. with a trickle charger ), the
battery cables do not have to be disconnected first . The battery caps
sho uld
not be opened when charging a battery.
It is not necessary to remove the battery from the luggage com part·
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. •
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& WARNING (continued)
• 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 seri­
ously damage sens it ive electronic components, such as control units,
relays, radio, etc ., as well as the battery charger.•
Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifications and
dimensions as the original equipment battery.
Intelligent energy management in your veh icle is responsible for
distributing the electrical energy throughout your vehicle
~ page 259. T he intelligent energy management system will keep
the engine battery charged better then vehicles without this system .
To make sure the additional electrical energy is available once again
after you have changed the battery, we recommend that you install
batteries of the same type and manufacture only (the same as those
installed at the time your vehicle was delivered). Specifications are
listed on the battery housing. Your authorized Audi dealer will then
code the battery management control unit.
If it is not poss ible to use a battery of this type, the new battery must
have the same capacity, vo ltage (12 volts), amperage, construction
and plug sea ling .
When installing the battery, make sure the ignition and all electrica l
consumers are turned off.
0 Note
Make sure the vent ilation hose on the side of the battery is
connected, otherwise fumes or battery acid can leak out.
Because of the problem of proper disposal of a battery, we recom­
mend your authorized Audi dealer change the battery for you.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and lead and must always be disposed
of properly in compliance with all environmental regulat ions.
Disposing of vehicle batteries improperly is very dangerous to the
environment. •
Windshield/headlight washer
container
Fig. 238 Engine
com partm ent : Wind·
shield and headlight"
wash er fluid container
The washer fluid container is marked with the symbol~ on
its cap.
- Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS~ & in "Working
in the engine compartment" on page
297. ..,_

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Tire pressure indicator appears
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument cluster
informs you if the ti re pressure is too low or if there is a
system malfunction.
Fig. 2 44 D ispla y:
u nd erinfl ation
warni ng
Fi g. 2 45 Display:
Syst em m alf un ction
Us ing the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitoring system compares
t he t ire tread c ircumference and vibrat ion characte rist ics o f the indi ­
vidual tires. If the pressure decreases in one or more tires, this is indi­
cated in the ins trument cl uste r wi th a warning symbol
1 and a
message=> fig. 244 . The dr iver message in the display goes o ut after
5 seconds . T he driver message can be disp layed again by p ressing the
[ CHECK ] button. If only one t ire is affected , the display will ind icate
its position . The tire press
ure monitoring must be reset via MMI each time the
pressu res are adju sted (e.g. when sw itching between partial and full
load pressure) or after chang ing or replacing a t ire on your veh icle
=>
page 335. You can find the recommended tire pressures fo r your
vehicle on the label o n the dr iver's door pillar=>
page 318.
Ti re tread circumference and v ibration characterist ics can change and
c ause a tire p ress ure warning if:
• the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low,
• t he ti re has s tructur al damage,
• the t ire pressure was changed, wheels rotated or rep laced but the
T PM S w as no t rese t=>
page 335.
Warning symbols
' ' Loss of press ure in at least one tir e=> .&. Chec k the t ire or t ires
and rep lace or repair if necessary. The indicator light in the instru-
me nt cluster a lso illumina tes=>
page 14. C heck/co rrect t he p res­
sures of all four ti res and reset TPMS via MMI.
( T ire Pressure Monitor ing System)
Tire pre ssure! System
malfunction .
If appears afte r sw itch ing the ignition o n or while
dr iv ing =>
page 334, fig. 24 5 and the indicator ligh t in the ins tru­
me nt clus ter blinks for approx imately one minu te and then s tays on,
there is a system ma lfunction . See your a uthorized Audi dealer as
soon as poss ible.
& WARNING
• If the tire pressure indicator appear s in the instrument cluster
display, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Reduce your speed imm ediately and avoid any hard steering or
brak ing maneuvers . Stop as soon as possible and check the tires
and their pres sures. Inflate the tire pre ssure to the proper pres­
s u re as indicated on the vehicle 's tire pressure label=>
page 318.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire cau ses the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure . Under-inflat ion also is l ikely
to impair the vehicle 's handling and stopping ability .
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The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that yo ur new vehicle complies with all applicable
Fede ral Motor Veh icle Safe ty Standards which were i n effect at the
time the vehicle was manufact ured . Yo u can fi nd this sticker on the
left doo r jamb.
It shows the mont h and year of prod uct io n and the
vehicle identification number of your veh icle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV WR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located o n the loc k carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
T he Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle pl us f ull f uel tank, oil and coo la nt, plus max im um load, whi ch
includes passenger we ight (150 lbs/68 kg per des ignated seating
position) and luggage weight~& .
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Ra ting is the maximum lo ad that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle~&.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed on the dr iver's side B ­
pillar.
Safety first
Roof weight
Th e maxim um permiss ib le roof weight is 220 lb (100 kg ). T he roof
we ight is made up of the weight of the roof rac k system and t he
we ight of the o bject being transported ~
page 101, "Loading the
roof rack" .
& WARNING
• The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for your Audi Q7 vehicle,
found on the safety compliance label on the driver's side B-pillar,
must never be exceeded under any circumstances . Exceeding the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your vehicle is likely to damage
your vehicle, and such damage will not be covered by your Limited
New Vehicle Warranty. E xceeding the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating will also change the performance and handling character­
istics of your vehicle, which could cause a crash resulting in serious
injury or death.
• The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating fo r your Audi Q7 would be
exceeded if your vehicle is simultaneously equipped with
Panoramic sl iding sunroof; third -row seating ; trailer towing
equipment (factory or dealer-in stalled), and running boards
( dealer-installed). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY ALL SUCH
ITEMS BE INSTALLED ON THE SAME VEHICLE.
• The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear a xles
s hould not exceed the permis sible weights , and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle We ight Rat ing.
• Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury .
0 Note
• The vehicle capac ity we ight figures apply when the load is dist rib­
u ted evenly i n the vehicle (p assenge rs and luggage). When trans ­
porting a heavy load i n the luggage compartment, carry the load as
ne ar to the rear ax le as possible so th at th e ve hicle's hand ling is not
impaired. -.,
Do-it,yourself service Technical data

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& WARNING (conti nu ed )
• The engine compartment of any motor veh icle is a potentially
hazardous area . Never reach into th e area around or touch the
radiator fa n. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
s uddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been remo ved. The radiator fan switches on autom atically when
the coolant rea ches a certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant tempe rature drops.
• Always remove the ignition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle.
• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it i s neces sary
to work unde rne ath the vehicle. The jac k supplied with the vehicle
is not adequate for thi s purpose and could collap se cau sing
serious personal injury.
• If you must work underneath the vehicle w ith the wheels on
the ground , always ma ke sure the vehicle is on level ground , th at
the whe els are alway s securely blocked and that the engine cannot
be started .
• Always make sure the transmi ssion selector l ever (automatic
tran smission) is in "P" (Park position ) and the par k brake is firmly
applied.
W For the sake of the environment
• Changing the engine settings will adversely affect e miss io n levels.
Th is is detrimenta l to the environment and increases fuel consump­
ti on.
• Always observe enviro nmental regulations when disposing of old
eng ine o il, use d brake fl uid, dirt y engine coo lant, s pent ba tt er ies or
worn out t ires.
• Undep loyed a irbag modules and pretens ioners migh t be classified
as Perchlorate Mater ia l -spec ial handling may apply, see
www.dts c.ca .g ov/h azar douswas te/pe rchlo ra te . When the veh icle or
parts of the rest raint system including a irbag modu les sa fety belts
w ith pretens ioners are sc rapped, all applicable laws and regulat io ns must be observed
. Your authorized Aud i dealer is familiar with these
re qui remen ts and we recomme nd that you have your dealer perfo rm
this serv ice for you .•
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts
replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
A lway s con sul t an autho rized Audi dealer before
purchasi ng a ccess ories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design feat ures ens uring a
hig h stand ard of active and passive s afe ty.
T hi s safety co uld be compromised by no n-app roved changes to the
vehicle. Fo r this reason, if parts have to be replace d, p lease observe
the following points when installing addit ional accessories :
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Aud i parts are available from
a u thor ized Aud i deal ers.
T hese dea lers a lso have the necessary fac ilities, tools and tra ined
speci alists to inst all the parts and ac cessor ies p ro p er ly.
& WARNING
Using the wrong spar e parts or u sing non-approved ac ce ss ories
can cause damage to the vehicle and serious personal injury .
• Use only acces sories expressly approved by Audi and genuine
Audi spare parts
• The se parts and acces sorie s have been specially designed to be
used on your vehicle . _,.

Alphabetical index -________________ fWI
Alternator Auto-Check Control ..... .. .. .... ...... 27 Replacing the battery .. .... .. .. .. . 312
Malfunction ............. ........ . 29 Automatic belt retractor ............. 203 State of charge
.................. 259
Ambience lighting Lighting profiles ................. . 71
Anti -freeze
See Engine coolant system ......... 304
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ... 77, 78
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works ......... 256
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .... .. 19
Anti-S lip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works ... .... .. .. . 254
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system ........ .. .. 55
Electronic immobilizer ............. 43
Approach/departure angle ............ 266
Ashtray . ............. .. .. .. .. .... . 103
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regulation System works . ..... ... ... .. .. ......... 254
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? ........... 6
Audi braking guard .................. 149
Error messages ............... ... 151
Settings ................ ..... ... 15 1
Status messages ................. 151
Switching on and off .............. 151
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
366
AU TO mode
AC climate contro ls ...... .... .. .. . 112
Auto Safety Hotline .... ... ... ....... 197
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Automatic car wash
See Washing
.................... 275
Automatic mode Four-zone automatic comfort air
conditioning ........... ...... .. 117
Automatic Sh ift Lock (ASL) ............ 163
Automatic transmission
6-speed automatic transmiss ion .. .. 161
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ......... 163
Driving ......................... 161
Dynamic shift program ............ 164
Emergency release for selector lever . 166
Fail-safe mode ................ ... 166
Ignition key safety lock .... ... .. .. . 125
Kick-down . ...... .. .. .. .. ....... 164
Manual shift program .. .. .. .. .. .. . 165
Selector lever ............ ........ 162
Shift buttons .................... 166
Steering wheel with tiptronic ® .... .. 166
Average speed ....................... 3 7
Avoid damaging the vehicle ........... 263
B
Bass box ... .. .. ................. .. 337
Battery . .. .. .. .. .. ........ ......... 308
Battery location .. ... ............. 309
Charging ................ .. ... ... 311
Important warnings when working on the battery . .. .... ....... ..... .. ... 309
Jump start ing ................. ... 352
Low . .. .... .. .. .... ... ...... .... 259 Voltage
............. .... ... ...... 33
Winter operation ............... .. 308
Work ing on the battery ............ 309
Before driving .. .... .. ...... ....... . 189
Blended gasoline . .. .. ...... ....... . 287
Body cavity sealing .................. 280
Booster seats .................... .. 239
Brake ass istant . .. .... .............. 257
Brake booster ..................... . 256
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid ........... 308
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 307
Reservoir ...................... . 307
What is the correct brake fluid level? . 307
What should I do if the brake fl uid wa rning
light comes on? ... .. .. .. ........ 307
Brake light
Defective .... .................... 24
Brake system ..... .......... ...... .. 307
Anti -lock brake system ............. 19
Brake fluid .. ...... ...... ....... . 307
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
replacement ................. .. 308
Brake pads .. .. ................ .. 262
General information ............ .. 255
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? . ...................... 255
Malfunction ........ ...... ...... .. 29
Parking b rake .................... 129
Warning/indicator lights ..... .. .. .. 20
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 34
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Plastic and vinyl .............. ... . 278
Plast ic parts ........... .......... 282
Safety belts ..................... 285
Trim strips ...................... 277
trim strips ... ...... .. ... ........ 278
Cleaning and protection .............. 274
Climate control ........ ........ .. .. . 109
Synchroniz ing ... .. .......... .... 110
Warm and co ld .............. .... 109
Climate controls
Air conditioner on/off .......... .. .
112
Air distr ibution .................. 113
Air outlets ........ ... .. .. .. ..... 114
Air outlets (rear) ........ .... .. .. . 115
Air recirculation .............. ... . 113
AUTO (standard setting) ... ... ..... 112
Basic settings ............. .. ..... 118
Controls ..................... .. . 110
Defrosting/defogging ... .......... 113
Description ............. .. ....... 109
Energy management .............. 109
Fan .. .. ... ....... .. ... .. .. .. .. . 112
Front seat ventilat ion ... .......... 119
Heated seats, front ............ .. . 119
Key coded setting ................ 109
Recirculation mode (automatic) ..... 118
Recommended settings ... ... .. .. . 109
Residual heat ...... ... .. .. .. ..... 111
Setting the temperature ... ... .. .. . 112
Supplementary heater .......... ... 119
Synchronization .................. 118
Turning on and off ................ 111
Using climate control economically .. 115
Clock .................... .......... 11
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Closing
Panoramic sliding sunroof ..........
60
Coat hooks .. .................... ... 107
Cold tire inflation pressure ... ......... 318
Compass mirror ..................... 81
Compliance ........................ 369
Consumer Information ... .. .. .. . 197, 366
Contacting NH TSA .................. 197
Convenience key ....... ....... .. .. .. . 53
Dr iver messages ................. 129
Locking vehicle .. ............. .... . 54
START button ................. ... 127
Starting engine .. .. . .. ........... 127
STOP button ..................... 128
Switching engine off ... .. ..... .... 128
Switching on ignition ........ .. ... 127
Unlocking vehicle .................. 54
Convertible child safety seats ....... ..
23 7
Convertible locking retractor
Activating .......... .. .. .........
243
Deactivating ..................... 244
Using to secure a chi ld safety seat .. 241,
243
Coolant system .................. ... 304
Cooling box in glove compartment ... .. 106
Cooling System
Expansion tank ..... .. .. .........
305
Cornering light ...................... 68
Cruise control
Changing speed ..... .. .. .. .. .....
132
Presetting your speed ............. 133
Switching off .................... 133
Switching on . ........... ........ 132
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .. .. .. 19
See also Adaptive Cruise Control .... 134
Cruising range ... .... ................ 37
(upholder ............... .. 93, 102, 103
D
Damp ing
See Adapt ive A ir Suspens ion ........ 176
Data ........ .... ... ... ... ...... ... 363
Data recorder .. .. .... ............ .. 252
Date display .... .................... 11
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66
Declaration of compl iance
Adaptive Cru ise Control ............
369
Audi side assist ................ .. 369
Cell phone package ............... 369
Convenience key ................ . 369
Electronic immobilizer .... ........ 369
Homelink ® universal remote control . 369
Remote control key .. .. .. .. .. . ... . 369
def
What does this mean when it appears in the trip odometer display? .........
12
Defective light bulb warning ........... 24
Defrosting/defogging the windows .. .. . 113
Defrosting/defogging windows ........ 114
Determining correct load limit ....... .. 323
Diesel fuel ...... ........... ... .. .. . 288
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . 35, 263
Digital clock ......... ............... 11
Digital compass ..................... 81
Digital speedometer .................. 24
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