2014 AUDI Q7 warning lights

Instrument s and warnin g/indic ator ligh ts 17
¢1.~ Trailer turn signal assembly
Applies to vehicles: with towing hitch
The indicator light also blinks if the turn sig­
nal is operated when towing a trailer .
The indicator light. blinks when the turn
signal is used, if a trailer has been properly
connected to the vehicle .
If one of the turn signal bulbs on the trai ler is
burned out or defective, the indicator light
will not blink when you use the turn signals.
{!) Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed towing
hitch or a trailer h itch that was installed
later according to factory specifications,
the trailer tu rn signal assembly is actuat­
ed.
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M IL) is part
of the On-Boa rd D iagnostic (OBD II) system.
The symbol
(.j ligh ts up when the ignit ion is
turned on and will turn off after the engine has started and has sett led at a constant idle
speed. This ind icates that the MIL is working
properly .
The warning light i lluminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine e lectronic system .
Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have
the malfunction corrected .
An improperly cl osed fuel fill er cap m ay al so
c au se the MIL light to illumi nate (onl y
v ehicles with ga soline eng ine)
c:> page 252.
F or more in format ion c:> page 2 7 .
Ci:> Adaptive Air Suspension
Applies to vehicles: with Adaptive Air Suspens ion
This f!I warning/indicato r light has the fo l­
l owing f unctions:
- It illuminates fo r a few seconds after the ig­
nition is t urned on as f unction check and
then goes out . -
If the warning/indicator light illuminates or
blinks contin uously, there is a system fault
in the Adaptive Air Suspension. A system
fau lt can result in lim ited ride comfort and
low ground clea rance . Drive safely to the
nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop, and have the fault corrected .
- If the warning/indicator light flashes, you
should not dr ive the veh icle . The flashing
warning/indicator light points to an extreme H igh level. A very
pronounced lifting of the
veh icle (ext reme H igh leve l) can result, for
examp le, when a he avy load is removed
from the vehicle. As soon as the level has re ­
turned to norma l, the wa rning/indicator
light stops flashing, and you can d rive away.
- If the warning/indicator light flashes in con ­
junction with the
II warning/indicator
light, you should not drive off immediately
in order to prevent damage to the under­
body. The two warn ing/ indicator lights
flashing together points to an extreme Low level. A ve ry
pronounced lowering of the ve­
hicle (extreme Low leve l) can result, for ex­
ample , from a heavy load. As soon as the
level has retu rned to normal, the warn ing/
indicator lights stop flashing, and you can
drive away.
(D Note
If the warning/ indic ator l igh t flashes in
conjunction with the
B warning/ind ica­
tor light, you should not drive the vehicle
because low-lying veh icle parts can bot ­
tom out as yo u drive over uneven ground
and be damaged as a result.
~ Adaptive Air Suspension
App lies to vehicles: with Adaptive Air Suspension
This B warning/i ndicator light has the fo l­
low ing functions:
- It illuminates for a few seconds after the ig ­
nition is turned on as function check and
then goes out .
- It comes on for approximately 15 seconds
as a warning of
reduced ground clearance , if .,,.

18 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
the dynamic mode is activated and if the ig­
nition is switched on¢
page 155, Chassis
controls .
-If the warning/indicator light flashes in con­
junction with the
IIJ warning/indicator
li ght, you shou ld not drive the vehicle imme­
diately in order to prevent damage to the
underbody . The two warning/indicator
lights flashing together points to an ex­
treme Low level. A very
pronounced lower­
ing
of the veh icle (ext reme Low level) can re­
sult, for example, from a heavy load. As
soon as the level has ret ur ned to normal
I
the warning/indicator lights stop flashing,
and yo u can drive away.
{[) Note
If the warn ing/ ind icator light flashes in
conjunction with the
IIJ warning/indica ­
tor light, you should not drive the vehicle
because low-lying vehicle parts can bot­
tom out as you drive over uneven ground
and be damaged as a result.
~ Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to
put on your safety belt.
The . warning/indicator light illuminates
when the ignition is switched on to remind
the driver and (on USA models only) any front passenger to put on the safety belt. Add ition­
ally, an acoustic warning (gong) w ill also
sound.
For more Information
¢ page 17 4, Safety
belt warning light.
~D High beam
The II warning/indicator light illuminates
when the high beams are on or whe n you use
the head light flasher . For more informat ion
about using the high beams, see¢
page 60.
ill Tire pressure monitoring system -
telltale indicator lamp
The warning/indicator light appears in the
event of a significant loss of tire pressure or if
there is a malfunction.
The indicator light [D] ill uminates to check
the function when you switch on the ignition.
If the
[D] symbol remains on or blinks after
you sw itch on the ign it ion, there is a loss of
t ir e p ressure or a system malfunction . If there
is a system malfunction, see your authorized
Audi dealer as soon as possible.
Detailed informat ion on the tire pressure
monitoring system can be found in
¢page 291.
. CRUISE /''(") Cruise control
The lij;(l )~i~ (USA mode ls) ,11 (Canada mod­
els) warning/indicator light illuminates when
t h e cruise control is activated .
ABS/(8) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL) .
The ~ (USA models) 1(1] (Canada models)
warning/indicator light will come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. The
lig ht will go out after an automatic check se ­
quence is comp leted .
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
-The warning/indicator light does not illumi­
nate when you switch o n the ignition.
- The warning/indicator light does not go out
after a few seconds.
- The warning/indicator light illum inates
while driving.
The brake system will still respond even
without the assistance of the ABS system.
See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance.
For more information regarding the ABS
¢page 224. II>-

Instruments and warning/indicator lights 19
The ABS warning light and the brake warn­ ing light come on together. The ABS will not
work and you will notice a change in braking response and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light <=>page 19 and
the ABS warning illuminate
together there
may be a malfunction in the ABS, and there
may also be a malfunction in the brake system
itself <=>,&. .
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake
system
the warning/indicator light 1111
(USA models);III (Canada models) in the in­
strument cluster flashes. By pressing the
ICHECKI button, you can bring up a driver
message which explains the malfunction in
more detail. Please note
<=>pag e 32.
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS. The
ABS warning light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the EDL system
<=> page 224.
See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
.&, WARNING
-
- If the f!B (USA models);tlJ (Canada
models) warning light does not go out,
or if it comes on while driving, the ABS
system is not working properly. The vehi­
cle can then be stopped only with the
standard brakes (without ABS). You will
not have the protection ABS provides.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer as
soon as possible.
- If the
1111 (USA models)/ . (Canada
models) brake system indicator light
turns on together with the ABS and ESC
indicator lights, the ABS/ESC regulating
function may have failed. Functions that
stabilize the vehicle are no longer availa­
ble. This could cause the vehicle to
swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
and have the malfunction corrected.
:l~ /(® ) Parking brake
The indicator light monitors the parking
brake.
When the parking brake is applied and the ig­
nition is switched on, the. (USA models) /
• (Canada models) indicator light comes on.
The indicator light must go out when the
parking brake is released.
BRAKE/CCDl Brake system
The warning/indicator light flashes if brake
fluid level is low, if there is an
ABS system
ma/function or a parking brake ma/function.
The 1111 (USA models)/ . (Canada models)
light illuminates when the ignition is turned
on.
It goes out after the engine has been
started . This indicates that the brake warning
light is functioning properly.
If the brake warning light does not light up
when the engine is cranking, there may be a malfunction in the electrical system. In this
case, contact your Audi dealer.
If the brake system warning/indicator light
flashes, there is a brake system malfunction .
By pressing the
I CH ECK i button , you can bring
up a driver message which explains the mal­
function in more detail
<=>page 32.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/indicator
light~ (USA
models)/KCJ (Canada models)
flashes together with the brake system warn­
ing/indicator light<=>,&. .
(USA models): If the warning light
1111 and
the warning light
El illuminate together , im­
mediately contact your authorized Audi dealer
or qualified workshop to have all brake pads
inspected ¢
page 36.
When the light comes on, an audible warning
signal is also given .
.&, WARNING ~ ~
-If the 1111 (USA models) ;III (Canada
models) brake system indicator light
turns on together with the ABS and ESC

20 Instrum ent s a nd w arn in g/i ndic ato r light s
indicator lights, the ABS/ESC regu lating
function may have failed. Functions that
stabilize the vehicle are no longer availa­ ble . This could cause the vehicle to
swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefu lly to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop and have the malfunction corrected.
- If the brake warning/indicator light does
not go out afte r a few seconds and the
par king brake is released, or ligh ts up
wh ile you are driving, the fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is safe to do so, proceed
immediately at low speed to the nearest
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair
facility and have the brake system in­
spected.
- Always keep in m ind that after several
brake applicat ions, you will need greater
pressure on the b rake pedal to stop your
vehicle . Do not re ly on stra ined brakes to
respond w ith maximum stopp ing power
in cri tic al situations. You must a llow for
increased bra king distances. The extra
distance used up by fad ing brakes could
lead to an accident.

Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you
when a vehicle light bulb has become defec­
tive.
Fig . 14 D isplay : defective lig ht bu lb warn ing
The defective light bu lb warning monitors the
function of the light bulbs . If th is symbol
I
illuminates, a brake light, a turn signal (front
or rear), a headlight, the backup light, a fog
light or a rear fog light has failed.
A WARNING
- light bu lbs are pressurized and could ex­
plode while they are being changed caus­
ing serious personal injury.
- Work with due care when handling the
high-voltage section of gas discharge
(xenon) lights. Fa ilure to do so could re­
s u lt in dea th o r se rious injury.
(D Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection
repa ired by you r autho rized Aud i Service
department.
Dri ver inform ation di spl ay 23
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when
your next service is due .
Fig . 1 5 Display: Serv ice interva l d isplay
T he schedule for the nex t oi l change or inspec­
tion is ca lculated automatica lly and disp layed
accordingly. The disp lay works in two stages:
Service reminder
30 days before t he next service is due, a serv­
ice reminde r appea rs in the display whe n you
turn on the ignition
~fig. 15.
After about 5 seconds the display switches
back to norma l. The distance and time re­
mai ning are updated each time the ignit ion is
turned on unt il t he da te d ue for se rv ice is
reached.
Service due
When the due date fo r se rvice is reached, the
mes sage
Se rv ice due! appears in the instr u­
ment cluster immed iate ly after yo u tur n on
the ignit ion. Addit iona lly, a warning tone
sounds. After about 5 seconds the disp lay
switches back to normal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change o r inspection is due,
can be shown in the MMI display by selecting
the service in terval d isplay in the car menu .
Se lect
I CAR I funct io n button > Sy stem s* con­
trol button
> S ervice inte rval display or I CAR !
function button > Car sy stem s* contro l but -
ton
> Servicing & chec ks > Service in te rva ls. ..,_

32 Driver in formation d isplay
warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it
can be brought up at any time by pressing the
I CHECK ! button again .
Usually , you can still drive to the next dealer ­
ship. Turn off all b ut the most necessary elec­
trica l cons umers, sinc e these drain the vehi­
cle's battery.
(D Note
If the . warning symbol (coolant system
malfunction) also lights up on the instru­
ment panel during the trip ¢
page 32,
then you have to stop immediately and
turn off the eng ine . The coolant pump is
not working anymore -danger of damage
to the eng ine!
BRAKE/( ©) Brake system malfunction
A malfunc tion in the brake system mus t be
repaired as soon as possible .
If the warn ing /indicator light~ (USA
models)/ . (Canada mode ls) in the instru­
ment cluster flashes, there is a brake system
malfunction . By pressing the
I CH ECK ! button,
you can bring up a dr iver message which ex­
p la ins the ma lfu nction in more detail.
Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
> Pull off the road.
> Stop the vehicle.
>T urnoff the engine .
> Check the brake fluid level¢
page 267 .
> Co ntact you r neares t auth orized Audi dea ler
o r q ualified workshop if necessa ry.
Warning! Fault in brake system. Contact
workshop
> Drive carefu lly to the nearest a utho rized
Audi de aler or qua lified workshop and h ave
the mal function cor rected ¢
&_.
If the A BS system malfunctions, the ABS
war ning/ indica to r li ght illum inates toge ther
with the bra ke system mal func tion warning/
indicator light¢&. .
A WARNING
-Always observe the war nings in
¢
page 257, before opening the hood
a nd checking the brake flu id.
- Dr iving with low brake flu id is a safety
hazard . Stop the car and get professiona l
assis tance .
- If the ~ (USA models) . (Canada
models) brake system ind icator light
turns on toget he r with the ABS and ESC
i n dicator lights, the A BS/ ESC regulat ing
fu nction may have failed. Func tio ns that
s tabilize the vehicle a re no longer av aila­
b le. This could ca use the vehicle to
swerve and inc rease the r isk of s liding.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Aud i dealer or other q ualified workshop
and have the ma lfu nction corrected .
-L Engine cooling system malfunction
A malfunction in the engine cooling system
must be repaired as soon as possible .
When the. symbo l in t he display blinks,
t h en eit her the engine coo la nt
temperature is
too high, o r the coo lant
level is too low. An
additional driver message can also be dis­
played by pressing the
I CHECK ! button:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
> Pull off t he road.
> Stop the vehicle.
> Tur noff the engine .
> Check coolant level ¢
page 265.
> Add coo lant if necessary ¢ page 266.
> Continue dr iv ing on ly after the engine cool­
ant warning/ind icator light goes out.
> Contact your authorized Aud i dealer for as -
sistance if necessa ry.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the
radiator fa n may be the cause of the malfunc­
t ion .
If the . warning symbo l (a lternator mal­
funct ion) also lights up on the instrument
panel ¢
page 31, then the fan be lt may be
damaged .

& WARNING
-If your veh icle should break down for
mechanical or other reasons, park at a
safe distance from moving traffic, turn off the engine and turn on the ha zard
warning lights¢
page 60, Emergency
flasher .
-
-Never open the hood if you see or hear
steam or coolant escap ing from the en­
gine compartme nt -you risk being scald ­
ed . Wa it until you can no longe r see or
hear stea m or coo la nt escaping.
- The eng ine compartment of a ny veh icle
is a dangerous a rea . Before you perfo rm
any wor k in the engine compa rtme nt,
t ur n o f the eng ine and allow it to cool.
F ollow the warning stick ers ¢
page 257.
(D Note
Do not co nti nu e d riving if the . symbol
illumi nates. T here is a m alf unct io n in the
eng ine cooling system -you co uld dam age
your eng ine .
"t:::7: Engine oil pressure malfunction
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol
requires immediate servi ce or repair. Driving
with a low -oil -pressure indication is likely to
inflict severe damage to the engine .
If the. symbol appe ars in the display and
b links, the oil press ure is too low . An addition­
a l driver message can also be disp layed by
pressing the
I CH ECK i button :
Switch off engine! Oil pre ssure too low
Immediate actions
~ Pull off the road .
~ Stop the vehicle.
~T urnoff the engine .
~ Check the engine oil lev el with the dipsti ck
¢page 262.
Dipstick readings checks too low
~ Top off o il to the proper level¢ page 263 .
Driver information di spla y 33
~ Make s ure that the oi l pressure wa rning
symbo l. appears no longer in the disp lay
befo re you sta rt driv ing again.
Dipstick reading checks OK
~ If the oil press ure warning symbol.
starts flashing aga in even thoug h the en­
gine oil leve l checks OK on the dipstick,
do
not continue driving and do not let the en­
gine run in idle .
Instead, contact your au­
thori zed A udi dealer for assistance.
(D Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol. is
not an indicator for a low engine o il lev­
el. Do not rely on it . Instead, check the
oil level in your engine at regular inter­
vals, preferably each time you refuel,
and always b efore going on a long trip .
- The yellow oil level warning indication
l!I requires oil refill or workshop serv­
ice without delay . Do not wait until the
red oil pressure warning. start s to
fla sh before you. respond to th e low oil
level warning l!I. By then, your engine
may already have suffered serious dam­
age.
i Steering malfunction
If there is a malfunction in the electronic
steering column lock, the steering cannot be
unlocked .
If the . symbo l in the display b links, the re is
a malfunction i n the elect ro nic steer ing col­
u mn lock. An additional driver message can
also be displayed by pressing the
ICHECK I but­
ton:
Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
~ Contact your nea rest au thori zed Aud i deale r
or qu alified worksho p.
~ Do not tow your ve hicle. .,..

When the 1111 symbol illuminates, you can al­
ter your driving style to assist the fi lter self­
cleaning process. Drive for approx imately 15
minutes with the selector lever in the S pos i­
tion at a minimum speed of 37 mph (60 km/ h) and an engine speed of approx imately
2,000 RPM . The temperature i ncrease that
will result from th is can burn off the soot in
the filter. The symbol w ill switch off when the
cleaning is successf ul. After a successful
cleaning, there is no need to br ing the car to
an authorized dealer or qualified workshop beca use this is part of normal vehicle opera­
tion .
I f the symbol
II does not switch off, see
your authorized dealer or other qualified
workshop to have the prob lem corrected .
F or mo re informat io n on the d iesel pa rticu­
l ate filter, refer to~
page 233 .
& WARNING ,..__
Always adapt yo ur speed to the current
weather, road and traffic condit ions. You
should never disobey traffic laws in order
to follow driv ing recommendations.
~O Adaptive light defective
Appl ies to vehicles: with adapt ive light
111 adapti ve l ight defe cti ve
When this symbo l Ill illuminates, it means
that adaptive light is defective . Go to an au­
thor ized dealersh ip to have the headlights or
the control unit for the adapt ive lig ht re­
pa ired .
~ Ignition lock malfunction
If the l!)J symbol in the display comes on,
there is a malfunction in the elect ronic igni­
tion lock. An addit ional d river message can be
d isp layed by press ing the
! CHECK I b utton:
Ignitio n lock d efective
.. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or quali­
fied workshop at your earliest convenience
to have the malfunction corrected.
Dri ver information di spla y 37
'1> Windshield wipers faulty
£~$ Windshield wip er de fecti ve
When this symbol £11 illuminates, it means
t h at the electronics for the winds hield wipers
are defective . Please go to an author ized A udi
dealer or qualified wo rkshop to have t he
winds hield wiper system repaired.