2011 AUDI Q7 warning

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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 342, fig. 252.
- 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 106.
- Switch the compressor on .
- Let the compressor run until the value specified on the tire
pressure label is reached=>
page 322, fig. 242. 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 340.
& 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 182.
2. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also =>
page 345, "Decorative wheel covers" or
=>
page 345, "Wheels with wheel bolt caps".
3. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 346.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point=>
page 346.
5. Lift the car with the jack=> page 346.
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
inflatable spare tire=> page 348.
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 346.
10. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
11. Deactivate the vehicle jack mode (only vehicles with
Adaptive Air Suspension)=>
page 182.
& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information:::::, & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 346 and => page 349. •
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. 2 55 C hang in g a
w heel: loos eni ng t he
whe el b olt s
- 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 hand le and turn
the whee l bo lts
counter-clockwise ab out one single turn
in the direction of arrow:::::, fig. 255 .
Tightening
-Install the wheel bolt wrench over the w heel bo lt a nd
push i t down as far as it wi ll go .
- Tak e tight h old of the
end of the wr ench hand le and turn
eac h whee l bolt
clockwise u nti l it is seated.
& WARNING
• Do not use force or hurry when changing a wheel -you can
cause the vehicle to slip off the j ack and cause serious pe rsonal
injuries .
& WARNING (contin u ed )
• Do not loo sen the wheel bolt s more than one turn before you
raise the vehicle with the jack. -Y ou ri sk an injury.
(I] Tips
If a wheel bo lt is very tight, yo u may find it easier to loosen by ca re­
fully push ing down on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with
one foot
only. A s you do s o, hold o n to the car to keep your balance and ta ke
care not to s lip. •
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lif ted with the ja ck first before the
wheel can be removed.
Fig . 2 56 Ch angin g a
w heel: mount in g
poi nts for th e jack ..

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Fig. 257 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
-Activate the vehicle jack mode* (only vehicles with Adap­
tive Air Suspension) =>
page 182.
- 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 346 , fig. 256.
- 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 347, fig. 257
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 346,
fig. 256. 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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• The direct ion of rotation is marked by an arrow on the side of the
ti re.
• If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direct ion, use
th e spare tire only temporarily since the tire will no t be able to
achieve its optimum performance character istics with regard to
aquaplaning, noise and wear.
• We recommend that you pay particular attent ion to th is fact
during wet weather and that you adjust your speed to match road
conditions.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as possible to restore the handling advantages of a
unidi rect ional tire.•
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information => page 330, "New tires and replacing
tires and wheels" if you are going to use a spare t ire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa·
tion .
• Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer 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, drive with extra care and at reduced speeds.
Safety first
& 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 330, "New tires and replacing tires
and wheels".
• 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
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
Fuses that have blown will have metal strips that have
burned through.
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Fig . 259 Left co ck pit :
fu se p an el c over
Fig. 2 60 Right
l ug gag e co mp art m en t:
s ide trim
The fuses are located a t the fron t left and right of the cockp it
and behind the trim on the right side of the luggage compart­
me nt. -
Turn off t he ignition and the affected electr ic a l
consumers .
- Check the fo llowing table to see which fuse b elongs to t he
consumer .
- Remove the appropriate cover.
- To remove t he pu rple p lastic clip if necessary
4
), hold onto
it at the small side and pu ll it o ut of the fuse panel
~ page 351 , fig. 261 .
- Remove the clamp from the rear side of the fuse cover
~ fig . 259 .
-Remove the fuse using the clamp and rep lace t he b lown
fuse with an ide ntical new one .
& WARNING
Do not repair fu ses and never replace a blown fuse with one that
has a higher amp rating. This can cause damage to the electrical
system and a fire.
0 Note
If a new fuse burns out again after shortly have you have installed it,
have the electrica l system checked by yo ur auth o riz ed Audi dealer.
(I) Tips
• Th e follow ing ta ble does no t list f use locat ions tha t are no t used .
• Some of the equipment items listed are optiona l or only available
on ce rtain mode l co nfigurations.
~
4J Yo u can d ispose of the plast ic cl ip afte r remov ing it .

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Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have your autho­
rized Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you.
It is becoming increasing ly more and more d ifficult to replace vehicle
light bulbs since in many cases, other parts o f the car must fi rst be
removed before you are ab le to get to the bu lb . T his applies especially
to the light b ulbs in the front of yo ur car which yo u can only reac h
through the eng ine compartment .
Sheet meta l and bulb holders can have sharp edges that can ca use
serious c uts, and parts must be corre ct ly ta ke n apa rt and the n pro p­
erly put back together to he lp prevent breakage of parts and long
t erm damage from w ate r tha t can en ter housings th at have not been
properly resealed .
For your safety, we recommend that you have yo ur a uthorized Audi
dealer replace a ny bu lbs for you , since you r dealer has t he p roper
too ls, the correct bulbs and the expertise.
Ga s discharge lamp s (Xenon light s)* :
Due to the high electrical voltage, have the bulbs replaced by a qua l­
ified technician. Headlights w ith Xenon light can be ident ified by the
hig h voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Contact with high- voltage components of the electrical system
and improper repla cement of gas disc harge (Xenon) headlight
bulbs can cause serious personal injury and death .
• Xenon bulb s ar e pres surized and can explode when being
changed .
• Changing Xenon lamp s requires the special training, instruc ­
tions and equipment.
& WARNING (c on tinued )
• Only an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified work shop
s hould change the bu lbs in gas discharge lamps .
& WARNING
There are parts with sharp edges on the openings and on the bulb
holder s that can cause serious cuts .
• If you are uncertain about what to do , have the work
performed by an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified work­
shop . Serious personal injury may result from improperly
performed work .
[ i ] Tips
• If you mus t replace the lig ht bulbs yo ursel f, al ways remember
tha t the eng ine compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous area to
work in . Always rea d and heed all WARNINGS ~
page 290, "Engine
compartment"~ &,.
• It is bes t to ask your author ized Audi dea ler whe never you need to
change a bulb .•

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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency crew s and working
personnel who ha ve the necessar y tools and equipment to perform
the se operations . •
Starting by pushing or towing
(D Note
Your vehicle is equipped with an a utomat ic transmission. Conse­
que ntly, the eng ine can not be started by pushing or towing. •
Starting with jumper cables
If necess ary, the engine can be started by connecting it to
the battery of an other vehicle .
If the engine shou ld fai l to start because of a discharged or weak
battery, the battery can be co nnecte d to the battery of
another
vehicle, using a pair of jumper cable s to start the engine .
Jumper cables
Use only jumpe r cables of suffic iently large cross section to carry t he
sta rter cur ren t safely . Refe r to the manufacture r's specifications.
Use on ly j umper cab les with
insulated te rm ina l clamps w hich are
distinct ly marked :
plus(+) cable in most cases colo red red
minus (-) cable i n most cases colored black.
Safety first
& WARNING
Batterie s contain electricity, acid, and gas . Any of these can cause
very serious or fatal injury . Follow the inst ructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery .
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenever possible.
• A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures just below
32 °F (0 °C). Before connecting a jumper cable, you must thaw the
frozen battery completely , otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or skin . Flush any
contacted area with water immediately .
• Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion.
• Vehicle batteries generate e xplos ive gases. Keep spa rks, flame
and lighted cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low acid level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also h ave a 12 -Volt
rating. The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery. Use of batter ies of
different voltage or sub stantially different "Ah " rating may cau se
an explosion and personal injury.
• Never charge a frozen battery . Ga s trapped in the ice may cause
an e xplosion.
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen. The battery
case may have be weakened.
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah ) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah ) of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery. _..
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