2011 AUDI Q7 light

& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Wo rk with due care when handling the high-volt age section of
gas di scharge (xenon) lights. Failure to do so could result in death
or ser ious injury.
[ i ] Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection repaired by your autho rized
Audi Se rvice departmen t.•
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when your next
service is due.
Fig . 14 D ispl ay :
Service inte rval disp la y
Th e schedu le for the next oil change or inspection is c alc ul ated auto­
matically and displayed accord ingly. The display works in two stages:
Service reminder
30 days before the next serv ice is due, a serv ice reminder a ppears in
the display when yo u turn on t he ign it ion=> fig. 14 .
After about 5 seconds the d isp lay switches back to normal. The
dis tan ce and time rema ining are updated each t ime t he ig nition is
turned on unti l the date due for service is reac hed .
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Driver information display
Service due
W
hen the due da te for service is rea ched, t he message Service due !
appea rs in the inst rument cluste r immediately afte r yo u tur n on the
ignition. Additiona lly, a wa rning tone sounds. After about 5 secon ds
the d isp lay sw itches back to no rma l.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can be shown in the MMI
display by se lecting the se rvice interval display in the car menu. Se lect
fu nction button
I CAR ]> Systems *> Service interval display.
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Aud i dea ler will reset the correspond ing se rvice
schedule after performing the a ppropriate service on yo ur vehicle .
You a lso have the possibility to reset t he oil c hange sched ule afte r
having performed an o il change acco rding to A udi specifications.
Se lect f unct io n butto n
I CAR j >Systems *> Service interval display >
Reset oil change interval.
0 Note
If you d isconnect the batte ry termina ls, no ca lculations can be made
for the se rvice in terva l display d uring this time and no serv ice
reminder will appear . Remember that observing the proper service
in terv als is vi tally import ant to ex te ndi ng the life of your vehi cle,
particularly the engine, and maintaining its value . Even if the mileage
dr iven is low, the max imum per io d of one year from one serv ice to the
next must not be exceeded.
[I] Tips
• Do not reset the display between oi l changes, otherw ise the
display will be incor rec t.
• The info rmation in the Service Reminder rema ins stored even
when the vehicle ba tte ry is disconnec ted. •
Vehicle care Technical data

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 lfunction 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 30, "Electronic speed
limiter".
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate (only vehicles with gasoline engine)::::>
page 294. •
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig . 21 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 recovery system. If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed (only
vehicles with gasoline engine)::::>
page 294.
In 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. 21.
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. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is operated at excessive
speeds, your vehicle also has an electronic speed limiter . The elec­
tronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster than the
tire speed rating . For more information ::::>
page 330.
If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle roadspeed signals,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
0 will illuminate . If this
occurs, contact the nearest authorized Aud i dea ler for ass istance.
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Driver information d isplay
0 Alternator ma lfunction =>page 34
BRAKE
USA model s: =>page 34
Brake system malfunction

Can ad a m odel s: ::>page 34
Brake system malfunction
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Engine coolant level too => page 35
low/engine coolant temperature
-too high
~ Engine o il pressure too low ::> page36
Ad Blue /7 =>page296
Ad Blue c,,,.c AdBlue malfunction * =>page296
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Faulty steering =>page 36
© Faulty ignition switch =>page37
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[ i J Tips
• If the warning/indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/ «D> (Canada
mode ls) in the instrument cluster flashes, the re is a brake system
malfunction. By press ing the [ CHECK] button, you can bring up a
dr iver message which explains the ma lfunct ion in more deta il. Please
note =>
page 34 .
• Speed wa rnings threshold 1 9 (USA mode ls)/ 0 (Canada models)
and threshold 2
8 , (USA mode ls)/ 8, (Canada models) are also shown
as red symbols . T he warning is a lways shown as a sma ll symbol in the
upper area of the display=>
page 31. •
Alternator malfunction 0
If the D symbol in the instrument panel display flashes, then there
is a malfunction in the a lternato r or the veh icle electronics. A warning
to the driver will appear, too. The driver warning goes out after about
5 seconds, but it can be b ro ught up at any time by pressing the
I CHECK] button again .
Usua lly, you can still drive to the next dealership. Turn off a ll but the
most necessary electr ica l consumers, since these drain the veh icle's
battery.
0 Note
If the _ f_ warning symbol (coolant system malfunction) also lights up
on the instrument panel dur ing the trip=>
page 35, then you have to
stop immediately and turn off the engine. The coolant pump is not
working anymore -danger of damage to the engine! •
Brake system malfunction
A malfunction in the brake system must be repaired as
soon as possible.
If the warning /indicator light BRAKE (USA models)/ (CD)
(Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there is a
brake system malfunction. By pressing the
[CHECK] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the malfunction in more detail.
Stop v ehicle and check brake fluid level
- Pull off the road.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine .
- Check the brake fluid level:::::,
page 311.

- Contact your nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop if necessary.
Warning ! Fault in brake system. Contact
workshop
- Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop and have the malfunction corrected
=>& .
If the ABS system malfunctions, the ABS warning/indicator light illu­
minates together with the brake system malfunction warning/indi­
cator light:::::, &.
& WARNING
• Always observe the warnings in:::::, page 290, "Engine compart­
ment", before opening the hood and checking the brake fluid.
• Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard. Stop the car and
get professional assistance.
• USA models: If the BRAKE warning light and the S warning
light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired immediately by your
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake applications.
• Canada models: If the brake warning light((]:» and the ABS
warning light come on together, the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident. Have your vehicle repaired imme­
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications. •
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Driver information display
Engine cooling system malfunction _
t_
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
When the -L symbol in the display blinks, then either the
engine coolant
temperature is too high, or the coolant level
is too low. An additional driver message can also be displayed
by pressing the [CHECK] button:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
- Pull off the road .
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Check coolant level :::>
page 309.
-Add coolant if necessary=> page 310.
-Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator light goes out.
- Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assistance if
necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the radiator fan may be the
cause of the malfunction.
If the O warning symbol (alternator malfunction) also lights up on
the instrument panel:::::,
page 34, then the fan belt may be damaged .
& WARNING
• If your vehicle should break down for mechanical or other
reasons, park at a safe distance from moving traffic, turn off the
engine and turn on the hazard warning lights:::::,
page 70, "Emer-
gency flasher
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Vehicle care Technical data

message can also be dis played by press ing the [ CHECK)
butto n:
Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
- Contact your nearest author ized Audi dealer or q uali fied
wor kshop.
- Do
not tow your veh icle.
& WARNING
Your veh icle must not be towed in the event of a malfunction in
the electronic steering column lock because it cannot be steered
due to the locked steering.
If it is towed with the stee ring locked ,
there i s the risk of an ac cident. •
Ignition lock malfunction ~
A malfunction in the ignition lock must be repaired imme­
d iately .
If the .Pe symbo l in t he display b links, the re is a malfunc tion
in the electronic ignition lock . A n add itional driver message
can a lso be disp laye d by pressing the [
CHE CK) button:
Ignition lock defective. Contact workshop !
- Do not tu rn th e engine off .
- Drive immed iately to an authorized Aud i dea ler to have
the malfu nct io n correc ted .
If there is a malfunction in the e lectron ic ignition loc k, the ignit ion
c anno t be t urned off. D rive immediate ly to an au th o rized Audi dea le r
to have the cause of the malfunction corrected.
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ment Safety first Driver information display
On veh icles with Convenience key*, the eng ine should not be switched
o ff using the
!STO P] button be ca u se the eng ine c annot be st arted
again after the ignitio n is switched off .•
Yellow symbols
Ay ello w symbo l means WARNING.
Fig . 2 5 Displ ay: lo w
fuel leve l w arning
( pr io ri ty 2 )
Yellow symbols ind icate a p rior ity 2 malfunct ion - Warn ing!
When a yellow warning symbo l appears,
one warning tone sounds. A
dr ive r message appe ars as we ll to exp la in the ma lf u nction in more
detail. The driver warn ing goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can
be brought up again a t any time by pressi ng the
I CHECK ] button.
Check the d isp layed fu nction as soon as possible . If
more than one
pr iority 2 malfunction is detected, all symbo ls will appear one after
the othe r for about 2 seconds.
Yellow symbols mean:
Convenience key*
K ey no t in vehicle
USA models:
Defective b ra ke light
Canada models: Defective b rake light
Vehicle care
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Technical data

Driver information display
Defective light bulb ::::>page24
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Light/rain sensor defective :::>page 38
-Windshield washer fluid =>page39
level low
Low fuel level
::::>page39
Refill Ad Blue* ::::>page296
AdBlue malfunction* =>page 296
-Battery voltage ::::>page39
Worn brake pads ::::>page39
Dynamic headlight range ::::>page39
control defective
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Check engine oil level ::::>page40
Engine oil sensor malfunction =>page40
Engine speed limitation* ::::>page40
Diesel particulate filter* ::::>page40
clogged
Adaptive Light* defective
=>page40
Ignition lock malfunction ::::>page41
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Windshield wiper defective => page 41
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Tire pressure monitoring sys-::::>page338
tern Loss of air pressure
Tire pressure monitoring sys-=> page338
tern
System not available
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sattery in remote control key ::::>page44
Automatic transmission mal-=> page 168
function
Applies to veh icles: with Conven ience key
Key not in vehicle ..Z..
Key not in vehicle
This reminder appears along with the -i. symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehicle with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e.g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the master key.
If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch off the
ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again. What is more, you cannot lock the vehicle from the
outside. •
Light/rain sensor defective ~'j.
Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers defective
If the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has failed. For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch in
AUTO. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using
the light switch. In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the wind­
shield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the light/rain
sensor checked as soon as possible by an authorized Audi dealer. •
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Windshield washer fluid Level too Low :5
Please refill washer fluid
If the symbol illumi nates, add winds hield washe r fluid to the washer
system and also to the headlight washer system=>
page 316. •
Fuel supply too Low ""~
A Plea se refuel
When t his symbo l illuminates for t he first time, the fuel reserve in
your vehicle is still between 2 .6 and 3 .2 gallons (10- 12 li te rs) . Refuel
as soon as possible =>
page 293.
If the symbol lights up, even whe n there is ample fue l in the t ank, and
the text Tank system malfunction! Contact workshop appears in the
displ ay, the re is a fa ult in the system. Con tact a qualified workshop to
have the fault rectified .•
Battery voltage U
If the battery's state of charge is not in the optima l range, the -,
s ymbo l is show n in the display and the d river mess age Low battery
charge: battery will be charged while driving appears.
Wh ile this driver notification is displayed, you have to be prepared for
limited sta rting capabili ty .
Driver message appears and goes out again
If th is driver message appears a fter the ignit ion is t urned on or while
driving and it goes o ut again after a while, the battery has been
adequate ly recharged.
Driver message appears and does not go out again
If th is dr iver no tification appears after the ign ition is turned o n or
whi le driving and does not go ou t agai n, the battery 's s ta te of charge
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Driver information display
is not in the opt
imal range . Starting capability is restricted. Have the
ba ttery che cked by an au thor ized A udi dealer as soon as possible. •
Worn brake pads ~
-Brake pad s !
If the warning light illum inates, immediately contact your a uthorized
Audi dealer or qualified wo rkshop to have all brake pads inspected.
On USA mode ls the warn ing light
t comes o n together w it h the
warning light
BRAKE . Both sets of brake pads on an axle must a lways
be re place d at the same time.
& WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
• If the warning light', and the warning light
8RAKE1l with the
me ssage Brake pads! comes on in the in strument cluster display ,
immediately contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads checked or replaced if necessary. •
Headlight range control 1©
"'Headl ight range control defective !
If the symbo l illuminates, the dynamic headlight range contro l is no
longer wo rking prope rly. Have the syste m checked and repaired at
your authorized Aud i dea ler. •
ll BRAKE : USA mode ls on ly
Vehicle care Technical data

Driver information display
Engine oil level'\!::>-;.
:... Ple ase check oil le vel
W hen the symbo l illuminates, check the eng ine oi l level as soo n as
possible=>
page 305 . Top off the oil at your earliest oppo rtunity
=> page 306. •
Engine oil sensor defective ...
Oil level ! Sensor defective
If t he symbo l ill uminates, contact your author ized A udi dealer and
have the oi l senso r inspected. Until you have this done, check the oil
level e ach t ime you ref ue l just to be o n the s afe sid e=>
page 305. •
Applies to veh icles: with eng ine speed lim itat ion
Engine speed limitation ,')
Do not exceed ma x. engine speed of XXXX rpm
Th e symb ol illumin ates whe n there is an engine cont rol malfun c­
tion. The ind icator light in the instr ument cluster also illum inates.
Th e eng ine speed is limited to the spee d disp laye d i n the driver info r­
matio n system. Keep in m ind that the e ngine speed will not exceed
the va lue d isp laye d in the d river information system, for example
w hen downshifti ng .
Please go to an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop to
have the malfunc tion repa ired. •
Applies to veh icles: with diesel engine and diesel particulate filt e r
Diesel particulate filter clogged
Particulate filter See owner 's manual
When the symbol illum inates, you can a lter your d riving style to
a ssist the fil ter sel f-cl eanin g process. Drive for a pproxim ate ly 15
m inu tes with the selector lever in the S pos it ion at a min imum speed
of 37 mph (60 km/h) and an engine speed of approximately 2,000
RPM. The temperature inc rease that will result from t his can burn off
the soot in the filte r. The sym bol will switc h off when the cleaning is
su ccessf ul. After a s uccessfu l cleaning, t he re is no need to b ring t he
car to an author ized dealer or qualified workshop because this is part
of nor mal ve hicle operat io n.
If t he symbo l does not switch off, see your authorized dealer or
o ther qualif ied workshop to have the p roblem co rrected.
For mo re information o n the diesel pa rt iculate filter, r efer to
=> page 267.
& WARNING
Always adapt your speed to the cur rent weather , road and traffic
conditions . You should never disobey traffic laws in order to
follow driving recommendations. •
Applies to vehicles: w ith Adapt ive light
Adaptive Light defective ·o
..., adaptive light defect ive
When this symbol.,. - illuminates, it means that Adaptive Li ght is
defective. Go to an authori zed dealersh ip to have the head ligh ts or
the contro l unit for the Adaptive Light repa ired .•