2010 AUDI Q7 charging

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Fig. 61 Headliner :
Third row reading light
-Press one of the switches ~ to turn the right or left
reading light on or off~
page 70, fig . 60.
For vehicles with third row seating*, the l uggage compartmen t light
can be switched on and off with the button~ and used as a reading
light => fig. 61. The rear lid has to be closed.
The lights in the luggage compartment and in the rear lid switch on
and off automatically when the lid is opened and closed.
[ i ) Tips
If the rear lid remain s open longer than 10 minutes, the luggage
compartment lights turn off automatically to prevent the vehicle
battery from discharging. •
Applies to veh icles: with ambience light ing
Ambience Lighting
The ambience lighting can be adjusted in the MMI.
-Select: Function button I CAR]> Systems *> Ambience
lighting .
When the vehicle is unlocked, the standard lighting turns on auto­
matically and dims after approx. 2 minutes, and when the ignition is
turned on it switches off immediately.
Con tro ls a nd e quip ­
m en t Vehicle
OP-eration
Clear vision
The following interior lighting is controlled through
Ambience lighting:
• Front footwell
• Rear footwe ll
• Front door panel
• Rear door pane l•
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
Sun visors
Fig. 62 Passenge r
side: Sun v isor
The forward visor of the dua l sun v isor can be pulled out of its bracket
in the center of the vehicle and swung towards the door. The sun visor
can be extended after it is swung towards the door => fig. 62.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors are covered. When the cover is
ra ised, the mirror lighting switches on automatically . It turns off
when the lid is closed or the visor is fo lded up aga in.•
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

Putting the fuel cap back on
- After filling your tank, twist the fuel fi ller cap c lockwise as
f ar as it w ill go.
- Close t he fue l fi ller flap.
To avoid fuel spi lling or evapo rating from the f uel tank a lways close
fue l filler cap properly and comp lete ly . An impro perly closed fuel
filler cap may also ca use the MIL lamp~
page 26 to come on (only
vehicle s wi th gaso lin e e ngine).
& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion
and severe burns .
• Fuel i s highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other
injuries.
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and /or to insert
the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to spray out of filler n eck or to overflow. Fuel spray and ov erflowing
fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling. The electromag­
netic radiation can cau se sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
• Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in excep­
tional cir cumstan ces you must get ba ck in your v ehicle while refu­
eling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to
discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again .
Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapo rs
released during refueling.
• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in o r near your
vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fue l container.
• For your safety , we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle . The container , full
or empty may leak and could cau se a fire , especially in a crash.
Safety first
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• If, under exceptional circumstances , you must tran sport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
-Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or
on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment, or
on the trunk ). Static electricity can build up while filling and
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire .
- Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before
filling .
- Always keep the filler nozzle completel y inside the portable
container before and during filling.
- If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle must always be in contact with the container. This will help
prevent static ele ctricity from discharging and cause a fire .
- Ne ver spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment .
Fuel vapor s are highly flammable.
- Always observe local and state /provincial laws regarding the
use, storage and tran sportation of fuel containers .
-Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards
( ANSI / ASTM F852-86 ).
0 Note
If any f uel has spilled o nto the ca r, it should be remove d immed iate ly
to prevent damage to the paint.
As soon as the co rrectly ope rated no zzle switches off a utomat ica lly
f or t he firs t time, the t ank i s full. Do no t try to ad d mo re fuel bec ause
fue l may spill out. In addition, the expansion space in the fuel tank
w ill be fi lled -caus ing the fue l to overf low when it becomes wa rm and
poll ute the enviro nment . .,_
Vehicle care Technical data

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. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service Technical data

-Checking and filling .,,,, _ _..::::.__-=-----------------
& 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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& WARNING (continued)
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS~
page 286, "Engine compart­
ment".
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery will cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as control units,
relays, radio, etc.
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as other­
wise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive(+)
terminals are connected.
[I] Tips
• The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehicle's electrical system . When jump starting or charging the
battery, never connect the negative ground cable to the battery nega­
tive post because the battery manager system must be able to detect
the battery's state of charge. Always connect the negative ground
cable to the negative ground post of the battery manager control
unit. •
Vehicle OP-eration
Use of jumper cables
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Fig. 262 Engine
compartment: Connec­
tors for jumper cables and charger
Fig. 263 Jump
starting with the
battery of another
vehicle: A -discharged
vehicle battery, B -
booster battery
The procedure described below for connecting jumper cables
is intended to provide a jump start for your vehicle.
Vehicle with discharged battery:
- Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of automatic
transmission to
N (Neutral) or P (Park) and set parking
brake.
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Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service iTechnical data

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