2011 AUDI Q7 warning lights

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Certa in pieces of information in the bottom part of the display are not
shown permanent ly. Information is displayed only if you set or
change the speed setting, change the t ime interval, when messages
are displayed or if the Adapt ive Cruise Control is turned off for safety
reasons. •
Applies to veh icles: with Adaptiv e Cruise Contro l
Display in the speedometer
Desired speed
Fig . 140 Display in
the speedometer
Th e desired speed set by the driver is displayed by a red LED.
If the desired speed was set between two lines on the speedometer
using the
[SET) bu tton, the two closest light emitting diodes w ill
come on=> fig. 140.
The system allows only speeds to be set between 20 to 95 mph (30 t o 150 km/h) to be set. This speed range is fa int ly illumina ted in the
speedometer (LED lights).
Indicator lights (symbols)
• ""~ Open road: The indicator light""~ shows that ACC is active
and that no mov ing vehicle has been detected with in range of the
radar sensor up ahead in your lane of travel. The set speed is main­
ta ined.
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~" "~ Driving in traffic:
The indicator light ~11 .. c::::., shows that a
vehicle moving in yo ur lane of travel has been detected up front in
your lane of travel. Your speed is adjusted accord ing to the speed of
the vehicle up front. ACC accelerates and brakes automatically within
the system's capabilit ies .
• ~" "~ Driver intervention prompt: The red flashing warning
light
c::::., 11 .. o::::::) means Request for driver to assume control. You as the
driver must slow the veh icle with the foot brake . T he symbol
~""o::::::)
tells you that the Adaptive Cruise Control is not able to slow the
vehicle down enough to keep a enough distance to the vehicle in front
of you. A warning tone will also sound when the symbol appears. For
more information about the driver intervention prompt=>
page 148.
& WARNING
Improper use of the Adaptive Cruise Control features and inatten­
tion can lead to a crash and serious personal injury.
• Never allow the closing speed between you and other vehicles
to be so high that the Adaptive Cruise Control may not be able to
slow your vehicle safely. If closing speed is too high, you must
apply the brakes yourself to reduce the risk of a rear-end crash.
• Always select a greater following distance to the vehicle up
ahead on wet roads than on dry roads.
• Alway s read and heed the information and WARNINGS=>
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" Description" on
page 136.
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• If you use the accelerator to go faster than the speed of the
vehicle ahead of you, the driver intervention prompt will not be
accompanied by a warn ing to ne.
• If the speed yo u previously set is exceeded, the indica tor light in
the speedometer will switch off .•
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When the ignition is on, the backup lights illuminate when the
selector lever is moved into
R.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in neutral in th is posi tion . Sh ift to this posit ion
for standing with the brakes applied~
page 165.
When the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the footbrake before and wh ile moving the
lever out of
N .
D -Normal position for driving forward
Position D is for normal city and highway driving. It ranges from zero
to top speed and all gears shift automatically, depending on engine
load, driving speed and automatically selected shift programs.
When the vehicle is stat ionary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always app ly the foot brake before and while moving the
lever to
D out of N.
In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to temporarily
switch to the manual shift program to manua lly select gear rat ios to
match specific driving conditions~
page 167.
S -Sport position
Select this position for sportier performance. In this position, the
transmission will not upshift as soon, allowing the vehicle to use the
increased power available at higher engine speeds to ach ieve livelier
acceleration.
When the vehicle is stat ionary or at speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
you must always apply the foot brake before and while moving the
lever to
S out of N.
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS ~ & in "Driving the automatic
transmission " on page
163 .
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0 Note
Coasting downh ill with the transmission in N and the engine not
running will result in damage to the automatic transmission and
poss ibly the catalytic converter .•
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock safeguards you against acci­
dentally shifting into a forward or the reverse gear and
causing the vehicle to move unintentionally .
Fig. 164 Shift gate:
selector lever lock posi­
tions and interlock
button highlighted
The selector lever lock is released as follows:
- Turn the ignition on.
- Step on the brake pedal.
At the same time press and hold
the interlock button on the side of the gear selector knob
=> fig . 164 with your thumb un til you have moved the
selector lever to the desired position.
Automatic selector lever lock
The selector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the ignition
is turned on. To move the lever from these positions the driver must
depress the brake pedal. As a reminder to the driver, the following
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Parking system -
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Applies to veh icles : w ith par king system advanced
Switching on and off
Th e rear view camera switches on automatically together
with the acoustic and visual park assist when you put the
vehicle in reverse.
Switching on
F ig. 173 Cente r
c on sole: Pa rki ng
sys tem swi tch
Fig . 174 MMI display:
v is ual d istance disp la y
- Switch the MMI on and select reverse gear.
- Switch on the Adaptive Air Suspension * comfort or auto-
matic mode .
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-To use the front parking system , press the switch P11.1A in the
center console ~ fig . 173 . A short confirmat ion tone
sou nds an d the indicator light in the sw itch lights up.
Switching between the rear view camera and
visual display
- Press the Graphic control button~ page 174, fig. 175 @
to see the visual dis pla y.
- P ress the
Rear view control button to see the rear view
camera image~ fig . 174.
Switching off
Drive faster than 6 mph ( 10 km/h), or
- press th e swi tch
P111 A or
- switch off the ignition .
Segments in the visual display
The red segments i n front of and behind the vehicle=> fig . 174 help
you to determine the distan ce between you and an obstacle . As your
vehicle comes closer to the obstacle, the segm ents move closer to the
veh icle . The co llision area has been reached when t he next to last
segmen t is displayed . Do not cont inue dr iv ing farthe r=>
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"Ge neral Information " on
page 171 !
& WARNING
• The MMI display cannot show , or cannot adequately show ,
c ertain objects (such a s small posts or grating ), reces ses in the
ground and protruding parts on another car.
• Onl y use the rear view camera to a ssist you if it show s a good ,
clear picture. For e xample, the image may be affected by the sun
shining into the lens , dirt on the len s or if there is a defect. .,_
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Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant safety always depends on the informed and careful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving always:
- Make sure that all lights and signals are operating
correctly.
- Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
- Make sure that all windows are clean and afford good visi-
bility to the outside.
- Secure all luggage and other items carefully::::>
page 107.
-Make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
- Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
- Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according to their height.
- Make sure to use the right child restraint correctly to
protect children ::::,
page 233, "Child Safety".
- Sit properly in your seat and make sure that your passen­ gers do the same::::,
page 85, "General recommenda­
tions".
- Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Also instruct
your passengers to fasten their safety belts properly
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What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the
vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concen­
trate on the road without being distracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety
risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also
become a hazard to everyone else on the road::::,,& . There­
fore:
Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by using
a cellular telephone.
NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
- Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits
and plain common sense .
- ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather
conditions.
- Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more than two hours at a stretch.
- Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when
you are stressed .
& WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.•
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... Safety belts PNM-- -=-------------------------------
Before driving off, always:
-Fasten your safety belt and mak e sure you are wea ring i t
p roperly .
- Make sure that your passengers also buckle up and prop­
erly wear their safety be lts.
- Prot ect ch ildren w ith a child rest raint system appropriate
for the size and age.
T he warning light -if. in the instrument cluster lights up when the igni­
tion is sw itched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. In addi­
tion, you will hear a warning tone for a certa in period of time.
Fasten your safety belt and make s ure that your passenger s al so
properly put on their safety belts .
& WARNING
• Safety belts are the single most effective means available to
reduce the ri sk of serious injury and death in automobile a cci­
dents. Fo r your protection and that of your passengers , always
c orrectly wear safety belts when the vehicle is moving.
• Failure to pay attention to the warning light that come on ,
could lead to personal injury. •
Why safety belts?
Frontal collisions and the law of physics
Frontal crashes cre ate very stron g forc es for people
ri din g i n vehi cles.
Fig . 19 0 Unbelted
o ccupa nts in a v ehicle
h eading f or a w all
Fig . 191 Th e vehicle
cr as hes into the wall
T he p hys ica l pr inc iples are simple. Both the vehicle and the passen­
gers possess energy which var ies wit h veh icle speed and body weight.
E nginee rs ca ll t his ene rgy "kinetic energy."
The higher the speed of the veh icle and t he greater the vehicle's
we ight, the more energy that has to be "abso rbed" in the crash .
Vehicle speed is the most sig nifican t fa ctor. If t he speed doubles
from 15 to 30 mph (25 to 50 km/h), the energy increases 4 times! .,

Driving and environment
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and improves your
mileage.
-Try and keep well below your car's maximum speed.
Accelerating gently reduces fuel consumption, engine wear, and does
not disturb the environment.
Fuel consumption , exhaust emiss ions and eng ine no ise increase
disproportionately at high speeds . If you drive at approximately three
quarte rs of top speed, fuel consumption will be reduced by one ha lf.
Never drive faster than the posted speed limit and weather condi­
tions permit. •
Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up fuel.
- Shut the engine off when you are not driving the vehicle.
- Do not warm up the vehicle by letting the engine run at
idle .
It makes sense to shut off the engine in traffic jams, when waiting for
trains to pass at railroad crossings , or at traffic lights that have long
waits on red. Turning the engine off for just 30-40 seconds saves
more fuel than is burned starting the engine aga in.
It takes a long time for the engine to warm up fully when it is running
at idle . However, wea r and noxious emiss ions are especially high
when the engine is warming up. So you should drive away as soon as
you start the engine and avoid running at high rpms while the engine
is still warming up .
0 Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after starting. If warning
lights should come on to indicate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also produces heat, which could result in
ove rheating or other damage to the vehicle or other property. •
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a lot of fuel .
-Have your vehicle serviced at regular intervals .
By having your vehicle regularly serv iced by an authorized Aud i dealer
helps to ensure that it runs properly and economically. The condition
of your vehicle not only affects its safety and ability to hold its value,
it a lso affects
fuel consumption.
Check your oil each time you fill your tank.
The amount of oil used is related to engine load and speed .
It is norma l for the oil consumption of a new engine to reach its
lowest value after a certain mileage has been d riven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) befo re you can properly assess oi l consumption.
This also app lies to fuel consumption and engine output .
0 Note
• Have your veh icle ma inta ined properly and in accordance w ith the
service recommendations in your Warranty
& Maintenance booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance as well as im proper use of the vehicle will
impair the function of the emission control system and could lead to
damage .
• Do not alter or remove any component of the Emission Control
System un less approved by the manufacturer. ._

Driving off road
Driving off road
Driving in difficult road conditions
and offroad
General information
T he ope ra ti on of the Ele ctro nic Stabilization P rogr am ( ESP ) is
expanded for operation away from paved roads. In s ituations where
slip or a different ia l lock in g f unct io n is requ ired, t he ESP offroa d
mode can be activated~
page 256. Hill descent control is also avail­
able in the ESP offro ad mode, wh ich a utomatically bra kes the vehicle
and thereby keeps speed consta nt when d ifferent whee l speeds are
de te cted when descend ing a hill~
page 257. Your Audi also has
permanent all-wheel drive in add ition.
However , your Audi is not a pure offroad ve hicle.
It was not bui lt for
dr iv ing un der extreme cond it ions, e.g. for t rips that ar e in th e natur e
of an exped it io n.
Drive only on road s and offroad sections which match the design of
your vehicle and your abilities as a driver. Never take risks!
Before driving offroad
• Check the eng ine oi l level, tire pressure, coolant level, and the
fluid level in the w indshiel d wa sher rese rvoir.
• Stow luggage items and other objects in the luggage compart ­
me nt, and sec ure t hem agains t slid ing ar ound.
After driving offroad
• After tr ips offroad, remove a ny tw igs and other foreign objects
from the gr ill, the underbody an d the whee ls. Pay special attention to
fore ign obje cts (sto nes) wh ich have be come lodge d in the tire tr ead.
• Clean the body and the vehicle unde rside, and ins pect t he vehicle
for possib le dam age. •
Clean dirty w indows, headlamp lenses, rear lights, and lic ense
plates.
• Perform a bra ke check (pa rticul arly afte r travell ing t hrough
wate r).
& WARNING
• Drive especially attentively and plan ahead in difficult road
condit ions and when offroad. E xcessive speed or incorrect maneu­
vers can cau se injurie s and damage to the vehicle .
• Always adapt your speed and driving style to road, offroad,
traffic, and weather condition s. Drive especially slowl y offroad
when your view is restricted.
• Please be aware that in ESP offroad mode, particularly on a
smooth and slippery road, the wheels may have an increased
tendency to spin and the vehicle may break away - danger of skid­ ding!
• Stability i s limited in the ESP offroad mode.
Avoid dama ge to t he e nvir onment and respect nature .
[ i ] Tips
O nly drive where i t is permi tted and st ay on mar ke d roads an d
paths .
Explanation of some technical terms
The follow ing data refer to ideal conditions. Depending on vehicle
load and g round condi tions a nd the enviro nment, t he num bers may ...

Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information Your Audi was design ed primarily for passenger transpor ­
tation .
If you plan to tow a t rai ler, p lease rem emb er that the add itiona l load
wi ll affect durab ility, economy and performance.
T railer tow ing not on ly p laces mo re s tress on the vehicle, it a lso calls
for more concentrat ion from the driver.
For this reason, a lways follow the ope rating and dr iv ing instr uctions
prov ided and use common sense .
(D Note
If you are going to tow a t ra iler , you must ac tivate the tra ile r ope ra­
tion mode ::::;,
page 182, "Towing a trailer". •
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a we igh t-car rying hit ch confo rm ing to the g ross tra ile r weig ht.
The hitch must be suitable for your vehicle and tra iler and must be
mou nted secure ly o n th e veh icle's chassis a t a
te chnically sound loca­
tion. Use only a trailer hitch with a removab le ba ll mount. Always
check w ith the tra iler h itch manufacturer to ma ke sure tha t you are
using the correct hitch .
Do not use a bumper hitch .
The hitch must be i nstalled in such a way t hat i t does not interfe re
w ith the impact-absorbing bumper system. No mod ificat ions should
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be made to the vehicle exhaust and b
rake systems. From time to
time, check that all hitc h mounting bo lts rema in securely fastened.
Whe n you are no t towing a trai ler, remove the trailer hi tch ba ll
mount. This prevents the hitch from caus ing damage should your
vehicle be s truck from behind::::;,& .
Trailer brakes
If your trailer i s eq uipped w ith a b raking system, che ck to be s ure that
it conforms to all regulat ions.
T he tra iler hyd raulic brake system must not be directly connected to
the vehi cle's hydraul ic brake system ::::;, & .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains betwee n your vehicle and t he tra iler .
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must meet all regulat ions. Be sure to check w ith your
au thor ized A udi deale r for co rrect wi ring, switc hes, and re lays.
Mirrors
If you are unab le to see the traff ic beh ind you us ing t he regular
outside m irro rs, then you
must install extended mirro rs. It is impor­
t an t th at yo u
always have cle ar vision to the re a r.
& WARNING
• If a trailer has electrical brakes please note that these brakes
are not activated by the factory-fitted control unit -ri sk of acci ·
dent!
• Afte r removing the trailer hitch, do not store it in your vehicle .
In case of sudden braking, the hitch could fly forward and injure
you or your passengers .
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