2013 AUDI A7 Owners Manual

@ Tips
The instrument illumination (for dials and
needles) lights on when the ign it ion is
sw itched on and the vehicle lig hts are
turned off. As the daylight fades, the ill u­
m ination of the dials likewise dims auto ­
mat ically and w ill go out comp lete ly when
the o utside lig ht is ve ry low . This fea ture is
meant to remi nd you t o swit ch on the
headl igh ts when o utside light condi tions
become poor.
Vision
Sun visors
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F ig . 39 Sun v isor
The sun visors for the driver and passenger
can b e released from their brackets and
turned tow ard the doors ¢
fig. 39@.
The mirror light switches on when the cover
over the vanity mirror @opens.
Sun shade
Applies to vehicles: with sun shade
The sun shade is located on the luggage com ­
partment shelf.
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F ig . 40 Sun s hade i n lowe red pos it io n
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When the sun shade is in the lowered posi ­
tion, it is secured in t he retainer @.
1-To raise @the s un shade , remove it from
t he re tainer.
_& WARNING ..
Do not use t he sun shade to secure cargo .
The luggage compartment cove r is not a
surface for storing objects . Objects p laced
on the cover could endanger all ve hicle oc­
cupants dur ing sudden braking maneuvers
or i n a c rash .
Wiper and washer
system
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fi g. 4 1 Windshi eld wipe r leve r
Move the windshie ld w iper lever to the corre­
sponding position:
@ -Windshield wipe rs off
@ -Rain senso r mode . The windsh ield wipers
switch on once the veh icle speed exceeds ap ­
proximate ly 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is ra ining .
T he hig her the rain senso r sens it ivity is set
(sw itch @to th e r ight) , the earlier the wind­
shield wipers react to mois ture on the w ind­
shield. Yo u can deactivate rain sensor mode in
the MMI, which will then activate interm ittent
mode. Se lect: ICAR ifunct ion button>
(Car )*
systems
contro l button > Driver assist > Rain
sensor > Off .
In interm ittent mode, yo u can
adjust the interval time using the switch @.
@ -Slow w ip ing
@ -Fast wip ing

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© -Single wipe . If you hold the lever in this
position longer, the wipers switch from slow
wiping to fast wip ing.
® -Clean the windshield . T he wipers wipe
one time after several seconds o f driv ing to
remove water drop lets . You can switch this
function off by moving the lever to position ®
within 10 seconds after the afterw ipe. The af­
terw ipe funct ion is react ivated the next time
you switch the ig nition on .
C leaning the headlights *. The headlight wash­
er system* operates on ly when the headlights
are on. If you move the lever to pos ition ®,
the head lights and the nig ht vision assistant
camera* are washed in intervals .
A WARNING
- The ra in sensor is only des igned to assist
and support the drive r.
It remains entire­
ly the dr iver's respons ibility to monito r
o utside wea ther conditions and to man­
ually activate the wipers as soon as rain
or drizzle reduces visib ility through the
windshield.
- The windshie ld must not be treated with
water-repe llent materials. They can in­
crease glare under poor visib ility condi­
t ions such as wetness, darkness, or when
the sun is low on the horizon. In addi­
t io n, they can cause the wi ndshield wip­
ers to chatter .
- Properly fu nctioning windshie ld w iper
blades are required fo r a clear view and
safe dr iv ing
c::> page 48, Replacing
windshield wiper blades .
(D Note
- In the case of frost, check whether the
winds hield wiper b lades a re frozen to
the windshie ld. Switching on the wind­
s h ield wipers can damage the wipe r
blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wipe r system must be switched off (lever
i n position @). This helps to prevent un­
i ntent ional sw itching on and damage to
the windshie ld w iper system. - Do not
use the w ipers to clear a frosted
w indow . Us ing the wipers as a conven­
ient ice scrape r will destroy the wiper
blades.
(D Tips
- The windshie ld w ipers are switched off
w hen the ignit ion is off. Activate the
w indshield wipers after the ign ition is
switched back on by moving the w ind­
shield wiper lever to any position .
- Worn or d irty windshield wiper blades
result in streaking. This can affect the
rain sensor function . Check your wind­
shield wiper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozz les of the wind­
shield washe r system a re heated at low
tempe rat ures when the ignition is on .
- Whe n stopping temporarily, e.g . at a
traffic light, the set speed of the wind­
shield w ipe rs is automatically reduced by
one speed.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the
windshield clear .
Fig. 42 Remov ing w indsh ie ld wiper b lades
Service position
.,. Switch the windsh ie ld w ipers o ff (position
@ c::>fig. 41).
.,. Switch the ignition off and move t he wind ­
shie ld w iper lever to position ©
c::> fig. 41.
Or
.,. Select in the MMI: ICAR I function bu tton >
(Car) * system s control b utton > Servicing &
check s > Wiper service position > On . The ..,.

windshield wipers move into the service
position .
Removing the wiper blade
• Fold the windshield wipe r arm away from
the windshie ld.
• Press the locking knob@<>
fig. 42 on the
wiper blade . Hold the wiper blade f irm ly .
• Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
• Inse rt the new wiper b lade into the mo unt
on the w iper arm @ until you hear it latch
into place .
• Place the w ipe r arm back on the windshie ld .
• Switch the ignition on .
• Press the w indshield wiper lever.
Or • Select :
ICAR I function button > (Car )* s ys­
tems
control button > Se rvic ing & checks >
Wiper service position > Off .
A WARNING
- If the windshield wipe rs smear the wind­
shield, clean the w iper blades with w ind­
shield washe r fl uid . If the wiper blades
are extremely d irty, yo u can also clean
th em with a soft sponge or cloth.
- For yo ur safety, you should repla ce the
w ipe r blades o nce or twice a year. See
yo ur a uthori zed Au di dealer fo r repl ace­
me nt blades.
(D Note
- The w indshield wiper blades must on ly
b e fo lded away when in the se rv ice po si­
tion! Otherw ise, you risk d amaging the
p ain t on the hood or the windshield wip ­
er motor.
- You s hould not move yo ur vehicle or
press the windshie ld wiper lever when
the wiper arms are folded away from the
windsh ield. The w indshield w ipers would
move back into the ir original position
and could damage the hood and w ind­
s h ield .
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- T o help p revent damage to the wiper sys ­
tem, always loosen blades wh ich are fro­
zen to the winds hield before operating
wipers.
- To hel p pr event damage to wiper b lades,
do not use gaso line, kerosene , paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near the
wiper blades.
- To help prevent damage to the w iper
arms or other components, do not at­
tempt to move t he wipers by hand .
(D Tips
-Commercial hot waxes app lied by a uto­
matic car washes affect the cleanability
of the windshie ld.
- You can also use the service position, for
example, if you want to p rotect the
w indshield from icing by using a cover .
- You cannot activate the serv ice position
when the hood is ope n.
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fi g. 43 Fo rward sect io n of d river' s armr est: power mir·
ro r controls
Turn the knob to t he desired positio n:
Q/P -In this pos ition, yo u can adjust t he
driver's an d fro nt passenge r's exte rior mi rrors
by turning the knob i n the desired d irection.
Qiil -The mirrors are heated depending on the
outside tempe rature .
8 -The exterior mirrors fold in . In the MMI,
you can select if the mir ro rs fo ld in automati-
ca lly when you lock t he veh icle <>
page 35. ~

50 Clear vis ion
Tilt function for the pass enger' s mirror
To help y ou see the curb when backi ng into a
parking space , the surface of the m irro r tilts
slightly. The knob must be in the P position
for this to happ en .
You can adj ust the ti lted mirror s urface by
turning the knob in the desired direction .
When you move out of reverse and into anoth­
er gear, the new mirror position is stored and
assigned to the key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its origina l positio n
once yo u drive forward faster than 9 mph (15
km/h) or sw itch the ignition off .
A WARNING
- Curved (i.e . convex) mirror s urfaces in­
crease your field of view. Remember that
vehicles or other objects will appear
smaller and fa rther away than when seen
in a flat mi rror .
If you use this mirror to
est imate distances of following vehicles
when ch anging lanes , you cou ld es tim ate
incorrectly and cause an acc ident .
(D Note
-If the mirror hous ing is moved uninten­
tiona lly (for example, whi le par king you r
vehicle), then you must first fo ld the mi r­
r or electr ically. Do not readjust the mir ­
ror housing manua lly. You could damage
t h e motor which controls the mirror.
- If you wash t he vehi cle in an au tomatic
car wash, yo u m ust fold the exterior m ir­
ro rs in to reduce the risk of damage to
the mirrors. Never fold power fo lding ex­
terior mirrors* by hand. Only fold them
i n and out us ing the power contro ls.
(D Tips
- The exterior mirror settings are stored
with the memory funct ion*
c> page 56.
- If there is a malfunct ion in the electrical
system, you can still ad just the exter ior
mir rors by press ing the edge of the mir­
r or.
Dimming the mirrors
F ig . 44 A uto ma tic d immin g rearview mirro r*
Manu al anti-glare adjustment
.,. Move the small leve r (located on the bot­
tom edge of the mirror) to the rear.
Automatically dimming mirrors*
.,. To dim the rearview m irror and both exteri­
or m irrors, press the@ button . The diode
@ turns on . The rearview and exterior mir­
rors dim automatically when light shines on
them, for examp le from headlights on ave­
hicle to the rear .
A WARNING
-Electrolyte fluid can lea k from automatic
d imm ing mirro rs if the g lass is broken .
E lectro lyte fluid can irr itate sk in, eyes a nd
r espira to ry system .
- Repeated or prolonged exposu re to e lec­
trolyte can ca u se irritation to the respira­
t ory sys tem, especially among people
wit h asthma or other resp iratory condi­
tions . Get fresh air immediately by leav ­
ing the vehicle or, if that is not possib le,
open w indows and doors all the way .
- If electrolyte gets into the eyes, fl ush
them thorough ly with large amou nts of
clean water for at least 15 minutes; medical attention is recommended.
- If electrolyte contacts skin, fl ush affect­
ed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes a nd then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical atte ntion
is recommended. Thoroughly wash af­
fect ed clothing and shoes before re use .

-If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mouth with water for at least 15
minutes . Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by medical professio­
nal. Get medical attention immediately.
(D Note
Liquid electrolyte leaking from broken mir­
ror glass will damage any plastic surfaces
it comes in contact with . Clean up spilled
electrolyte immediately with clean water
and a sponge .
@ Tips
-Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deacti­
vates the automatic dimming function of
the exterior mirrors.
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not
dim when the interior lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is selected .
- Automatic dimming for the mirror only
operates properly if the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered in any way.
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52 Seat s a nd s tor ag e
Seats and storage
General recommen­
dations
Why is your seat adjustment so
important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can
only provide maximum protection if the front
seats are correctly adjusted.
There are various ways of adjust ing the front
seats to provide safe and comfortable support
for the driver and the front passenger . Adjust
you r seat prope rly so that :
- you can easily and quick ly reach all the
switches and controls in the instrument
panel
-your body is prope rly supported thus reduc­
ing physical stress and fatigue
- the safety be lts and a irbag system can offer
maximum protection
¢ page 149 .
In the following sec tions, you will see exactly
how you can best adjust you r seats .
There are special regulations and instructions
for insta lling a child seat on the front pas­
senger's seat. Always fo llow the information
regarding ch ild safety provided in
q page 175, Child Safety.
A WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and
all other passengers can result in serious
personal in jury.
- Always keep your feet on the floor when
the vehicle is in motion -never p ut your
f eet on top of the instrument panel, out
of the w indow or on top of the seat cush­
ion . Th is app lies especially to the passen­
gers .
If your seating posi tion is incorrect,
yo u increase the r isk of injury in the case
of sudden braking or an acc ident.
If the
a irbag infla tes and the seating positio n
is incorrect, this could result in personal
injury o r even death.
- It is import ant for bo th the driver and
front passenger to keep a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between them­
selves and the steering wheel and/or in­
strument panel. If you're s itting any
closer than th is, the a irbag system can­
not protect you properly . In addition, the
front seats and head restraints must be
adjusted to your body height so that they
can give you max imum protect ion.
- Always try to keep as much distance as
possible between yourself and the steer­
ing wheel o r inst rument pane l.
- Do not adjust the driver's o r front pas­
senger's seat whi le the vehicle is moving.
Your sea t may move unexpected ly, caus­
ing sudden loss of vehicle cont rol and
personal injury . If you adjust yo ur seat
while the veh icle is moving, yo u are out
of posit ion.
Driver's seat '
The correct seat position is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
We recommend tha t you adjus t the dr iver's
seat in the fo llowing manner :
.,. Adjust t he seat in fo re and aft direction so
t ha t you can eas ily pus h the peda ls to the
floor w hile keeping your knees sl igh tly bent
q A in Why is your seat adjustment so im ­
portant? on page 52.
.. Adjust the back rest so that when you sit
w ith your back against t he backrest, you can
still grasp the top of the steering wheel.
.. Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge
is as even as poss ible with the top of your
head . If that is not poss ible , try to adjust
t he head restraint so that it is as close to
t his pos it ion as possib le
q page 55.
A WARNING
Neve r place any objects in the dr iver's foot ­
well. An object could get into the pedal
area and interfere with pedal function . In
case of sudden braking or an acc ident, you
would not be able to brake or accelerate .

Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost position .
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is de­
ploying, do not sit any closer to the instru­
ment panel than necessary and always wear
the three-point safety belt provided adjusted correctly . We recommend that you adjust the
passenger's seat in the following manner:
.. Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright
pos it ion .
Do not ride with the seat reclined .
.. Adjust the head restra int so the upper edge
i s as even as possib le wit h the top of you r
head.
If that is not possib le, try to adjust
the head restraint so that it is as close to
this position as possible
c::> page 55.
.. Place your feet on the floor in front of the
passenger's seat.
Front seats
Controls
Moving the seat forward or back and adjust­
ing the height, backrest angle and seat an­
gle.
F ig . 45 Fron t seat: adjus ting the sea t
@-Mov ing the seat forward/back: press the
button forward/back
c::> .&, .
@ -Mov ing the sea t up/down: p ress the but­
ton up/down
c::> ,& . To ad just the front sect ion
of the seat, press the front button up/down
c::> .&, . To adjust the rear section of the seat,
press the rear button up/down
c> ,& .
@ -Turn the massage function* on/off. Yo u
can select the type of massage using the mu l­
tifunction button
c> page 54.
S ea ts a nd s to rage 53
© -Backrest forward/back: press the button
forward/back
c::> .&, .
(!)-Lumbar support* : press the button in the
corresponding position
c::> .& or multifunction
button*
c::> .& , c::> page 54 .
A WARNING
-
-Never adjust the driver's or front pas­
senger's seat whi le the vehicle is moving.
If you do this while the veh icle is moving,
you will be out of position. A lways adjust
the dr iver's or front passenger's seat
when the vehicle is not moving .
- Be careful when adjusting the seat
he ight. Check to see that no one is in the
way, or ser ious injury cou ld result!
- Because the seats can be e lectrically ad­
justed with the ignition off, never leave
children unattended in the veh icle. Unsu­
perv ised use of the electric sea t ad just­
ments may cause serious injury.
- To reduce the risk of injury in the case of
sudden braking or accident, front pas­
sengers mus t never r ide in a moving ve­
hicle with the backrest reclined. Safety
be lts and the airbag system on ly offer
maximum protection when the backrest
is upright and the safety belts are prop­
erly positioned on the body. The more
the backrest is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury from an incorrect
seating position and imprope rly posi­
tioned safety belts.

54 Seats and storage
Multifunction button
Appl ies to vehicles: with memory function
You can adjust the massage function, lumbar
support, side bolsters and seating surface us­
ing the multifunction button .
Fig. 4 6 MMI display: seat settings
Operating
• The MMI displays the possible seat settings
@ when you turn the mu ltifunction button
(D c:> fig. 45 to the left o r right c:> fig . 46,
c:> _&. .
• To select a seat setting, t urn the multifunc­
tion button
(D until the desired seat setti ng
is highlighted with a red border.
• The arrows @ indicate the possib le adjust­
ments. For example, to move the lumbar
support down, press the multifunct ion but·
ton
(D down . The corresponding arrow ©
li ghts up .
The follow ing seat settings @ are possible:
Massage fun ct ion* · Massage type Wave,
Knockin g, Stretch, lumbar , Sho ulde r or Off.
You can set the massage strength level from 1
to 5. You can turn the selected massage on/
off using the button@~
fig. 45.
l u mb ar support -Moving the lumbar support
up/down and making it firmer/softer
c:> &. .
Side bol ste rs* -Increasing/reducing the side
support in the seat using the side bolsters on
the seating surface and backrest
c:> A.
Seating surface -Making the seating surface
longer/shorter
c:> &. .
A WARNING
--Never adjust the driver's or front pas·
senger's seat whi le the vehicle is moving.
If you do th is while the veh icle is moving,
you will be out of position. A lways adj ust
the dr iver's or front passenge r's seat
when the vehicle is no t mov ing.
- Be careful when ad justing the seat
he ight. Check to see that no one is in the
way, or serio us injury co ul d resu lt!
- Because the seats can be e lectrically ad­
justed with the igni tion off, never leave
child ren unattended in the veh icle. Uns u­
pervised use o f the electric seat adj ust ­
ments may cause serious injury.
- To reduce the risk of injury in the case of
sudden braking o r accident, front pas ­
sengers must never ride in a moving ve­
hicle with the backrest reclined. Safety be lts and the airbag system only offer
maximum protection when the backrest is upr ight and the safety belts are prop·
erly positioned on the body. The more
the backrest is reclined, the greater the
ris k of persona l injury from an incor re ct
seating position and improperly pos i­
tioned safety belts.
(D Tips
The massage fun ction switches off auto·
matically after approximately 10 minutes.
Armrest
There is a storage compartment under the
armrest.
F ig . 47 Cockp it: center armrest