2010 AUDI Q7 fuel cap release

Driver information display
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) • in the instrument cluster
~ page 14, fig. 7 is part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
Th e warn ing/indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out after the engine starts and the idle has stabilized.
Thi s ind icates that the MIL is working properly.
If
the light does not go out after the engine is started, or illuminates
while you are driving , a ma lf u nction may exist in the engine system.
If the light illuminates, the catalytic converter could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding sustained high
speeds and/or rapid accelerat ions) and have the condition corrected .
Contact your authorized Audi dealer .
If the light i lluminates, the electronic speed limiter may also be
malfunctioning. For more information~
page 26, "Electronic speed
limiter".
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate (only vehicles with gasoline engine)~
page 290. •
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig . 15 Location of
Data Link Connector
( DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system. Each monito red component in you r engine system
has been ass igned a code. I n case of a malfunct ion, the component
wi ll be ident ified and the fau lt stored as a code in the control module
memory .
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on-board fuel
vapor recove ry system. If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed (only
veh icles with gasoline engine)~
page 290.
I n order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using special diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool for
OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic equipment, push the plug
into the Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is lo cated to the right of
the hood release ~ fig. 15.
Your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop can interpret the
code and perform the necessary repair .•
Electronic speed limiter
Your vehicle may be factory equ ipped w ith tires that are rated for a
maximum speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). This is less than the
maximum speed of your veh icle. T o reduce the risk of sudden tire
fai lure and loss of contro l if the vehicle is operated at excessive
speeds, your vehicle a lso has an electronic speed limite r. The elec­
tronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster than the
tire speed rating. For more information ~
page 326.
If the eng ine control unit receives faulty veh icle roadspeed signals,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M IL) ..... will illuminate. If this
occurs, contact the nearest authorized Aud i dealer for ass istance . _.,

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

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Reserve ..... .... ........ .... ... . 12
Tank capacity . .. .. .. ...... ... .. .. 363
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 292
Fuse arrangement ... ............... 346
G
Garage door opener (Homelink®) ...... 183
Gas d ischarge lamps ........ .. .... .. 350
Gauges Engine coolant temperature . ... .... 10
Fuel gauge . .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... 12
Speedometer ... .. .. ........ .. . ... 12
T achometer ...................... 11
Tr ip odometer ............. .... .. . 12
General illustration Instruments and controls ............ 9
General rules and driving tips ......... 266
Before driving offroad ........ .... 266
Driving offroad .................. 266
Glossa ry of tire and loading terminology 315
Glove compartment ........ ......... 105
Cooling box ..... ........ .... .. .. 106
Valet key function ......... ... .. .. . 43
Glove compartment -emergency unlocking ..
106
Glow plug system
Indicator light ............. .... .. . 16
Gradient angle .................. ... 266
Gross Vehicle We ight Rating (GVWR) ... 361
Ground clearance .. .. ............ ... 266
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Head restraints ............... .... .. 193
Adjusting .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. ... 193
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear seats .. .. ........... ..... 91, 92
Headlight washer reservoir ........... 312
Headlights ............ ... .. .. ... ... 65
Adaptive Light ............. .... .. . 68
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front fog lights ............ ... .. .. 67
Headlight range control . ........... 34
Switching
off ......... .. .. .. .. .. .. 65
Switching on ......... .... .. ...... 65
Washer system . ..... ... . ... .. .. .. 75
Xenon headlights .... ............. 65
Heated outside mirrors
79
Heated seats Front ................... .. .... . 119
Rear ............... ..... .. .. .. . 120
Rear (four-zone automatic comfort air
conditioning) ..... ...... .. .. .. . 120
Heated steering wheel ... ..... ....... 121
Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system .... .. .. .. 72
Heating Climate controls ............... .. 109
Heavy clothing and safety belts ....... 202
H igh beam ......... .... .... .. .. . 65 , 69
Warning/indicator lights ..... .. .. .. 19
High voltage warning label .... .... ... 360
Hi ll descent control ..... ............ 252 Hill hold
Starting on hills 131
Homelink ® universal remote control ... 183
Hood Opening ............ .... .... .. .. 296
Release lever ... .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. 296
Horn .................. .... ... ... ... 9
How are child restraint system anchors related to child safety .... ....... ... .. .. 244
How many airbags does my vehicle have? ...
216
How often should I check my tire pressures? . 321
How safety belt pretensioners work .... 207
Hydroplaning ......... ............. 325
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Ignition key ................ ..... .. 124
Ignition lock .. .. ............. .. .. .. 124
Ma lfunct ion .... .. .. .... ....... 31, 35
Ignition lock positions ... .. .. .. .... .. 124
Important things to do before driving .. 189
Improperly worn safety belts ... .. .. .. 207
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Airbag system ....... .. .. .. .. 220,221
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .... .... .. 221
Infant seats ................ ... .. .. 236
Inflatable spare tire .. .. .. .. .. .... ... 338
Inflating ........... .. .... .... .. 339
Inside rear view mirror .. ........... 77, 78
Installing child safety seats Safety belts ............... .. .. .. 241