2010 AUDI Q7 warning

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Inflatable spare tire
The inflatable spare tire expands to its full diameter
when it is infl ated.
Removing inflatable spare tire
Fig. 250 I nfl ata ble
sp are tir e wi th
c ompr essor
- Lift up the cargo floor using the handle.
- Turn the large screw=> fig. 250 counter -clockwise .
- Remove the bass box as required==>
page 337.
Take out the in flatab le spare tire .
Stowing the inflatable spare tire
- Release the air by unscrewing the valve stem .
- Screw the valve stem back in afterwards.
- Wa it a few hou rs before placing the w hee l in the spare
wheel well=>
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- Install the bass box as required=> page 33 7.
- Secure the whee l with the large screw .
- Fold the cargo floor bac k down .
After using the inflatable spare wheel
The inflatable spare t ire can be re -used as long as it is not damaged
and is not worn down to the tread wear indica tors=>
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When you let the air out of the inflatab le spare tire, it does not
assume its folded shape again for severa l hours. Until then, it cannot
be placed back in t he spare wheel well and stowed secure ly.
& WARNING
• Never use the spare tire if it is d amaged or if it is worn down to
the tread wear indicators.
• If the infl atable spare tire is more than 6 years old , use it only
in an emergency and with extreme caution and careful driving.
• The inflatable spa re tire is intended only for temporary and
short-term use. It should be replaced a s soon as possible with the
n o rmal wheel and tire .
• Ma ximum inflation pressure for the inflatable spare tire is
50 PSI (3.5 bar ).
• Ma ximum permiss ible speed is 50 mph (80 km /h ).
• Avo id full-throttle a cceleration, heavy braking, and fast
corne ring .
• When the air is let out of the infl atable spare wheel, it d oes not
assume its folded shape for se veral hours . Until then , it cannot be
pla ced back in the spare wheel w ell and stowed securel y.
• Never drive with more than one inflatable spare tire.
• For technical r easons , the use of tir e chains on the inflatabl e
spare tire i s not permitted. If it i s necessary to dri ve with tire
c ha in s, the inflatabl e spare whe el must be mounted on the front
axle in the event of a flat in a rea r tire. The newly a vailable front
whee l mu st then be installed in place of the re ar wheel with the
flat tire. Ins talling the tire chain before mounting the wheel and
tir e is recomm ended.
• Loo se items in the passenger compartment can cause serious
per sonal injury during hard braking or in an accident . .,,.

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& WARNING (continued)
-Never store the inflatable spare tire or jack and tools in the
passenger compartment.
- Always store all jacking equipment, tools, and the inflatable
spare tire in the luggage compartment.
- Tighten the knurled retaining screw for the inflatable spare
tire securely.
0 Note
• The inflatable spare tire has been developed specifically for this
vehicle model. It must not be exchanged or used for other vehicle
models . Similarly, inflatable tires from other vehicle models must
not be used.
• Normal summer or winter tires must not be installed on the inflat­
able tire rim. •
Inflating inflatable spare tire
-Remove the compressor from the luggage compartment
~ page 338, fig. 250.
- Unscrew the valve stem from the spare tire.
- Screw the tire filler hose from the compressor firmly onto
the valve of the spare tire.
- Insert the plug from the compressor into a socket of the
vehicle ~
page 104.
- Switch the compressor on .
- Let the compressor run until it has reached SO PSI (3.5
bar). Switch the compressor off after running for
12 minutes at the most - danger of overheating!
Safety first
& WARNING
The compressor and the tire filler hose can become extremely hot
while they are running · danger of burns!
0 Note
Switch the compressor off after running for 12 minutes at the most­
danger of overheating! Allow the compressor to cool down for a few
minutes before you use it again.
[ i] Tips
The compressor must not be connected to the cigarette lighter
socket, as this socket does not provide the required power.•
Changing a wheel
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own and your
passenger's safety when changing a wheel.
- After you experience a tire failure, pull the car well away
from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before
you stop ~& -
- All passengers should
leave the car and move to a safe
location (for instance, behind the guardrail)~ &.
- Engage the
parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally~ &.
- Move
selector lever to position P ~ & .
- If you are tow ing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your
vehicle. ..,_
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-Block the diagonally opposite wheel with the folding
chocks or other objects.
- Take the
jack and the inflatable spare tire out of the
luggage compartment =>
page 336.
& WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow these safety precautions:
• If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn
off the engine, turn the emergency flashers on and use other
warning devices to alert other motorists.
• Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
• To help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with the
folding chocks or other objects. When one front wheel is lifted off
the ground, placing the Automatic Transmission in "P" (Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and
firm. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack.
• After installing the inflatable spare tire, make sure that you
replace the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten
the knurled retaining screw securely. •
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and in exactly that order .
1. Activate the vehicle jack mode (only vehicles with Adaptive
Air Suspension) =>
page 180.
2. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also =>
page 341, "Decorative wheel covers" or
=>
page 341, "Wheels with wheel bolt caps".
3. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 342.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point=>
page 342.
5. Lift the car with the jack=> page 342.
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
inflatable spare tire=> page 344.
7. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
8.
Lower the veh icle with the jack .
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts =>
page 342.
10. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
11. Deactivate the vehicle jack mode (only vehicles with
Adaptive Air Suspension)=>
page 180.
& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information:::::, & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 342 and=> page 345. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the doing the
following.
- Store and secure the wh eel you replaced in the spare
wheel well.
- Replace the tools and the jack in their proper location .

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Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the
vehicle.
Loosening
Fig . 253 Changing a
wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
-Install the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel bolt and
push it down as far as it will go.
- Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench handle and turn
the wheel bolts
counter-clockwise about one single turn
in the direction of arrow:::::, fig. 253 .
Tightening
-Install the wheel bolt wrench over the wheel bolt and
push it down as far as it will go.
- Take tight hold of the
end of the wrench handle and turn
each wheel bolt
clockwise until it is seated.
& WARNING
• Do not use force or hurry when changing a wheel -you can
cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and cause serious personal
injuries.
& WARNING (continued)
• Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than one turn before you
raise the vehicle with the jack. -You risk an injury.
(I] Tips
If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find it easier to loosen by care­
fully pushing down on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with
one foot
only. As you do so, hold on to the car to keep your balance and take
care not to slip. •
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first before the
wheel can be removed.
Fig. 254 Changing a
wheel: mounting
points for the jack ..

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Fig. 255 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
-Activate the vehicle jack mode* (only vehicles with Adap­
tive Air Suspension) =>
page 180.
- Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally
- Move the
selector lever to position P.
- Position the jack below the door sill under the mounting
point
that is closest to the wheel to be changed
=>
page 342 , fig. 254.
- Extend the
jack under the lifting point on the door sill until
its arm is positioned directly under the lifting point=>&.
- Align the jack so that its arm©=>
page 343, fig. 255
engages in the designated lifting point in the door sill and
the movable base® lies flat on the ground. The base ®
must be
vertical under the lifting point@.
- Wind the jack up further until the flat tire comes off the
ground =>& .
The jack must be installed only at the places indicated=> page 342,
fig. 254. There is exactly one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location=>& .
Vehicle OP-eration
An unstable surface under the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack . Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If
necessary place a sturdy board or similar support under the jack . On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping=>&.
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow these safety precautions:
-Positioning the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
those indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers:
-Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack. •
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• We recommend that you pay particular attent ion to t his fact
dur ing we t we ather and t hat you a dju st yo ur sp eed to mat ch ro ad
conditions.
• Rep lace t he fla t tir e w ith a new one a nd h ave it ins talled o n your
vehicle as soon as poss ible to resto re the handling advantages o f a
unid irectiona l t ire .•
Notes on wheel changing
P le ase re ad the in form ation=> page 326 , "N ew tires and r eplacing
t ires and wheels" if yo u are going to use a spa re t ire wh ich is different
fr om the tires on yo ur vehi cle.
After you change a t ire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa­
tion.
• Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wren ch as soon as po ssible by yo u r autho rize d Audi deale r or a qual­
ified workshop.
• With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel bolts are correctly
tightened at a torque of 120 ft lb (160 Nm).
• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn while changing a tire, they should be replaced before you check
the tightening torque.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible. Remount the wheel cover .
Until then, dr ive with e xtra care and at reduced speeds.
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to
read the information =>
page 326, "New tires and replacing tires
and wheels ".
Safety first
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Always make sure the damaged wheel or even a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage compart­ ment and are not loose in the passenger compartment.
• In an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
• Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools securely in the
luggage compartment. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden
maneuver they could fly forward, causing injury to passengers in
the vehicle. •
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
F ig . 2 57 Ins trum ent
pane l left: Face c over
Fig . 258 Instrument
p anel left : Content
Fac e co ver
- Locate the fuse which belongs to the component which
failed.
- Switch off the ignit ion and the electrical component
affected . - Carefu
lly pry the face cover off the instrument panel using
the ignit ion key or a screwdriver==> fig. 25 7.
- Re move the plast ic cl ip © from i ts re taine r in the face
cover=> fig. 2 58, place i t over t he ques tiona ble fuse and
remove t he f use .
- Rep lace a blown fuse (re cog niz able by the m elte d m etal
s tri p inside) wit h a fuse of the
same amp erag e.
T he ind ividu al c ircui ts are protec ted by fuses. The f use panels wi th
the fuses are located on the left and right front faces of the instru­
ment pane l beh ind a cover and in t he righ t storage area in t he
luggage compartment .
Th ere is a plastic clip@ in the cover on the left side of the instrument
pane l, which ca n be used to remove the fuses . The crank @ is used for
eme rgency operat io n of the Pano ramic sliding s unroof *. You wi ll a lso
find a label o n both covers in the instrument panel w ith the fuse
layout © for the corresponding fuse panel.
& WARNING
Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
• A fuse with a too high amperage could damage the electr ical
part and cau se a fire.
(D Note
• O n no account s houl d fuses be repaired (e .g. patched up with tin
foil o r wire) as th is may cause se rious damage elsewhe re in t he elec­
trical circ uit or cause fire .
• If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing i t. Instead, have
t he ca use o f the repeated short c ircu it or over load lo cate d an d fixed . .,_

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No. Equipment
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Convenience control module
I n tell igen t power mod ule convenience 1
(left side of veh icle)
K- box (M MI), an tenn a amplifie r
Not us ed
D ig ita l S ignal P rocessing ( DSP)/
B OS E amplifier
Bang
& Olufsen amplifi er
N ot use d
Soft clo se
Power rear lid
Po wer r ear lid
Trai ler h itch
Trailer hitch (left side of vehicle)
Amps
15
30
5
30
30
2 0
30
30
15
20
--------11 Trai ler h itch (rig ht side o f vehi cle) 20
12 N ot us ed
Bulbs
Replacing Light bulbs
For your safety, we recomm end that you have your autho ­
rized Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you.
It is be coming increasing ly mo re and more d ifficult to rep lace vehicle
light bulbs since in many cases, other parts of the car must first be
removed before yo u are a ble to get to the bu lb. This appl ies especially
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to the light bulbs in the front of yo ur car which yo u can only reach
t hroug h the eng ine compa rtment.
Sheet metal and bu lb holders can have sharp edges that can cause
ser ious cuts, and parts must be correct ly taken apart and the n prop­
erly pu t back togethe r to he lp preven t breakage of parts and lo ng
term damage from water that can enter housings that have not been
properly rese aled.
For your safety, we recommend that you have your aut horized Audi
dea ler replace any bu lbs for you, si nce your dea ler has the proper
tools, the cor rect bulbs and the expert ise .
Gas discharge lamps (Xenon lights)*:
Due to the high electrica l volt age, h ave the bulbs replaced by a qu al­
ified technician. Headlights with Xenon light can be ident ified by the
hig h voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Contact with high-voltage components of the ele ctrical system
and improper replacement of gas discharge (Xenon) headlight
bulbs can cause serious pers onal injury and death .
• Xenon bulbs are pressurized and can explode when being
changed.
• Changing Xenon lamps requ ires the special tr aining, instruc­
tions and equipment.
• Only an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
should change the bulbs in gas discharge lamps .
& WARNING
There are parts with sharp edges on the openings and on the bulb
holder s that can cause serious cut s.
• If you are uncertain about what to do , ha ve the work
performed by an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified work -
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