2011 AUDI Q7 display

Clear vision
In the AUTO positio n the low beams are switched off automatically
w hen the ign it ion is turned o ff.
Light Sensor Malfunction
In the event of a light senso r m alfun ction, the driver is not ified in the
instrument cluster display:
~ Automatic headlight s/ automatic wipers defective
For safety reasons the low beams a re turned on permane ntly with the
switch in
AUTO . However, you can contin ue to turn the lights on and
off using the light sw itch. Have the light sensor checked as soon as
possible at an autho rized Audi dealer or q ua lified workshop.
& WARNING
• Never u se daytime running lights to see where you are going .
They are not bright enough and w ill not let you see far enough
ahead for safety, especially at dusk o r when it i s dark . Always
s witch on the low beams at du sk or when it i s dark.
• Automati c headlights are only intended to as sist the dri ver.
They do n ot relieve the driver of h is re spon sibility to check the
headlights and to turn them on manually according to the current
light and visibility condition s. For example, fog and rain cannot be
detected by the light sensors. So alw ays sw it c h on the headl ights
under the se weather condition s and when driving in th e dark
io.
• Crashes can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and
when you cannot be seen by other motori sts.
- Always tu rn on the headlights so that you can see ahead and
so that others can se e your car from the back.
(I) Tips
• With the swit ch in AUTO front fog lig hts a nd rea r fog l ights ca nnot
be t urned on in addition. •
The light sensor for headlight control is located in the rear view
mi rror moun t. D o no t apply any stickers to the w indshield in this area
to prevent malfunctions or failures .
• If you remove the ign ition from t he ignit ion lock wh ile the head ­
lights are still on, a buzzer wi ll sound as long as the driver's door is
open to remind you to t urn off the lights.
• Always observe the spec ific local regulations for your area as to
when to use your lig hts .•
Adjusting exterior lighting
T he functions are set in the f\1f\1J.
- Select: Function button [CAR ]> Systems *> Exterior
lighting .
Coming home
The Corning hom e function ensures tha t a fter turning off the igni­
tion and open ing the driver 's door
the veh icle per iphery is illum i­
nated in the dark. I n addition, the front fog lights, the ta il lights and
the license plate l ight are turned on . On-time can be set for a period
from O (o ff) to 60 seconds .
Leaving home
The Leaving home function ens ures tha t when unlocking the vehicle
periphery is illuminated in the dark. In add ition, the front fog lights,
the tai l lights and the license p late light are turned on . This funct ion
can be turned on and off .
Daytime running ligh ts
U SA models : The daytime running lights can be turned on or off using
this funct ion .
Canada model s: The function cannot be t urned off. It is activated
automatically each time the ignition is t urned on. This men u item is
shown "greyed out". •

Digital compass
Applies to veh icles: wit h digita l co mp ass
Activating or deactivating the compass
The direction is displayed on the interior rear view mirror.
Fig. 75 Inside rear
view mirror: digital
compass activated
To activate or deactivate, hold the@ button down until
the red display appears or disappears .
The digital compass only works with the ignition turned on. The direc­
tions are displayed as initials:
N (North), NE (Northeast), E (East), SE
(Southeast), S (South) , SW (Southwest), W (West), NW (Northwest).
(I) Tips
To avoid inaccurate directions, do not allow any remote controls ,
electr ical systems, or metal parts close to the mirr or.•
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OP-eration
Clear vision
Applies to veh icles : w ith d ig ita l compass
Setting the magnetic deflection zone
The correct magnetic deflection zone must be set in order
to display the directions correctly .
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Fig. 76 North America: magnetic deflection zone boundaries
-Hold the@=> fig . 75 button down until the number of
the set magnetic deflection zone appears on the interior rear view mirror .
- Adjust the magnetic deflection zone by repeatedly pressing on the@ button . The set mode automatically
deactivates after a few seconds. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

Clear vision
Applies to veh icles : w ith d ig ita l compass
Calibrating the compass
The compass has to be recalibrated if the display is wrong
or inaccurate .
-Hold the@ button down until the letter C is displayed on
the interior rear view mirror .
- Drive in a circle at a speed of about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is shown on the interior rear view mirror.
& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a directional aid only. Even
though you may want to look at it while you are driving, you must
still pay attention to traffic, road and weather conditions as well
as other possible hazards. •

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& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.
(I] Tips
Should you not be able to open the glove compartment as described,
make sure the valet key function is not activated~
page 45. •
Cooling box in glove compartment
The cooling box works only when the air-conditioning is in
cooling mode.
Fig. 108 Glove box
with cooling box open
and switched on
- Open the glove compartment=> fig. 107.
- Turn the rotary switch © counter-clockwise to switch the
cooling on. The symbols on the rotary switch must be
displayed=> fig. 108 accordingly.
- Turn the rotary switch © clockwise to switch the cooling
off.
The cooling box works only in the cooling mode. If the climate control
is in the heating mode, we recommend switching the cooling box
off.•
Emergency unlocking of glove
compartment
The glove compartment can be unlocked in an emer­
gency.
Fig. 109 Instrument
panel right: pry off
security cover
- Remove the cover with the aid of a screwdriver => fig. 109.
- Now press the locking pin inward with the screwdriver .•

Warm and cold -
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The left display indicates the temperature selected for the driver's
side, the r ight d isplay ind icates the temperature se lected for the
passenger's side.
T he settings you make are shown in the MMI display for a few seconds
when MMI is tu rned on.
Each function is turned on or off by briefly pressing the corresponding
button. The indicator l ight in the b utton ill uminates when the func­
tion is act ive.
Button (s)
Function Page
ION/OFFI Climate control on/off => page 113
Air conditioner on/off =:;,page 114
Automatic mode => page 114
Temperature selection => page 114
Seat heating* => page 121
Seat ventilation* -::::;, page 121
Fan => page 114
Air distribution => page 115
Defrost => page 115
Manual recirculation -::::;, page 115
Heated rear window ::::> page 115
a) The regulator is also used to set the fan speed, air dis tr ibution, seat heating
and seat ventilation.
Synch ro nizing clim ate co ntr ol
By pressing and holding the regulator on the driver's side, the
temperature setting on the driver's side can be sw itched to the
passenge r's s ide, and vice ve rsa. T he new temperature is shown in the
display.
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
S
ynchr onizing four-z one a utom ati c c omfor t air
c ondi tioning *
By press ing and ho ld ing the regulator on the dr iver's side, the
temperature sett ing on the driver 's side can be switched to the
passenger 's side and to the outer rear seats . The new temperature is
shown in the display.
By simu ltaneously pressing and ho lding the regu lators o n the driver 's
side and front passenger's side, the temperature setting on the
driver's side can be switched to the front passenger's side . The new
temperature is shown in the display .
[I] Tips
The grille on the controls must remain unobstructed and must not be
taped over. Measuring sensors are located behind it.•
Turning on and off [ ON/OFF]
Turning the air conditioning on
-Press the [ ON/OFF] button , or
- Press the [AUTO] button.
Turning the air conditioning off
-Press the [ ON/OFF] button to switch the air conditioning
off and to block the air supply from the outside.
The air conditioner turns back on when you press the te mper ature
reg ulato r
or one of the buttons.
[I] Tips
With the ignition turned off, you can activate the residua l heat func­
tion by pressing the
I ON/OFF) button. The residual heat from the
coo lant can be used to heat the vehicle interior.•
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Air Condition er On /Off
!AC]
Switching off the air conditioner saves fuel.
- Press the [AC] button to switch the air conditioner on or
off.
When the air conditioner is switched on, the indicator lamp in the
button will illuminate and the heating/ventilation system is
controlled automatically.
Please keep in mind that with the air conditioner switched off, the
interior temperature cannot be lower than the outside temperature.
The air will not be cooled or dehumidified. The windows can fog up.•
Automatic mode !AUTO]
The automatic mode is the standard setting for all
seasons.
- Select temperature between 60 °F (+16 °() and 84 °F
(+28 °().
- Press the [AUTO] button.
Automatic operation ensures constant temperatures in the interior
and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature, volume
and distribution are controlled automatically to reach or maintain the
desired interior temperature as quickly as poss ible. Fluctuations in
exterior temperature and the effects of temperature from the posi ­
tion of the sun are compensated for automatically.
This operating mode works only in the adjustable temperature range,
from
60 °F (+16 °() to 84 °F ( + 28 °() . If a temperature below 60 °F
( + 16 °C) is selected, LO appears in the display. At temperatures above
84 °F (+28 °C) , HI is displayed. At both extreme settings , climate
control runs continuously at maximum cooling or heating power.
There is no temperature regulation. •
Setting the temperatur e
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's
and front passenger's side.
- Rotate the regulator to the left to reduce the tempera-
ture, or to the right to increase the temperature.
The selected temperature appears on the climate control display . The
temperature setting will also appear for a few seconds in the MMI
display .•
Fan @
The automatically preset fan speed can be reduced or
increased.
- Press the I~] button.
- Rotate the regulator to the desired fan speed.
The climate control system automatically regulates fan speed
depending on interior temperature. You can adjust the volume of air
produced by the fan to your own requirements.
The fan speed setting will appear for a few seconds in the MMI display.
[ i] Tips
It is possible that the fan speed may change automatically. This
occurs to ensure that the desired temperature setting is reached as
quickly as possible.•

Warm and cold Ill
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Air distribution [i9 ]
The automatically controlled air distribution can be
changed manually.
-Press the [·.YI button.
- Rotate the regulator to the desired setting.
You can adjust the air distribution so that air flows from specific
vents. In position
:J air flows only to the windows, in position :J, it
flows to the driver or passenger, and in position
!,8 it flows to the
footwell. There are additional combinations available to adjust air distribution as needed.
To regu late air distribution automatically, switch to
[AUTO].
The air distribution setting will appear for a few seconds in the MMI
display. •
Defrosting [@]
The windshield and side windows are rapidly defrosted or
defogged.
- Press the[@) button to turn on the defroster.
- Press the
[®I button again, or press the [ AUTO I button to
turn it off.
Temperature is controlled automatically. The maximum amount of
air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield.
To defog the rear side windows, the air vents in the door pillars
should be open and directed at the windows. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Manual air circulation [<::S::>
]
Air recirculation prevents exhaust fumes or other pollu­
tion from entering the vehicle.
Turning on air recirculation
-Press the[~) button=> &
Turning off air recirculation
-Press the~ button again, or
- press the [ AUTO
I button , or
- press the[@] button.
In the air recirculation mode, the air in the passenger compartment
is recirculated and filtered to prevent exhaust fumes and other pollu­
tion from entering the vehicle. We recommend that you use the
manual air recircu lation under the following conditions :
• when driving through tunnels
• inatrafficjam.
& WARNING
Do not use this setting for extended periods of time. The windows
could fog up since no fresh air can enter the vehicle. If the
windows fog up, press the air recirculation button again immedi­
ately to switch off the air recirculation function or select defrost.•
Rear window defogger [QiiJ ]
The rear window defogger clears the rear window of
condensation.
- Press the QW button to turn the rear window defogger on
and off . _.,
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Rear Air Conditioning
Applies to veh icles: with fou r-zone automat ic co mfort air condit ioning
Rear air conditioning -controls
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself with
the rear air conditioning controls.
F ig. 1 18 Rear air
con diti on in g con trol s
The left display indicates the temperature selected for the rear left
passenger, the right display indicates the tempe rature selected fo r
the rear right passenger. If the settings for seat heat ing *, air distr i­
bu tion or the a ir conditioni ng fan are changed, the relev ant indicator
w ill appear briefly on the disp lay.
Func tions are set by rotating the contro l o r are swi tched o n and
off by
tapping the butto ns. The indicator light in the button illuminates
when the function is active .
Button(s)
Function Page
[ON/OFF) Climate control on/off => page 118
(AU TO ) Automa tic mode => page 119
Regulatora> G T emper ature se lec tion => page 119
Button(s) Function
~ Seat heating*
-
Fan
Air dis tribution
Page
::!> page 122
-
=> page 119
::!> page 119
al T he regulator is also used to set the fan speed, a ir d istr ibut ion and seat
heating.
-
Synchronizing r ear air conditioning: By pressing and holding the
regu lator on the rear left side, the temperature setting of the rear
left side can be switched to the rear right s ide a nd v ice versa. The new
temperature is shown in the display. •
Appli es to vehicles : with four -zone auto matic co mfort air condition ing
Turning on and off [ ON/OFF ]
Turning on rear air conditioning
-Press th e I ON/OFF) butt on, o r
- Press the !A UTO] button .
Turning off rear air conditioning
- Press the [ O N/OFF] but ton to sw itch the air condition ing
off and to bloc k th e air supply from the outs ide .
The air conditioner turns back on when yo u press the temperature
regu lator
or one of t he buttons .
[ i ] Tips
If the power child safety loc k is o n, the rear ai r cond ition ing contro l
element wi ll not operate. In this case, dashes" ••• " will appear in the
a ir conditioning con trol element display. •