2014 AUDI Q7 turn signal

(!) Memory buttons (driver's seat)
@ Door handle
@ Power locking switch .... .. .. .
© Side assist button .......... .
® Adjuster control for outside m ir-
rors .... ... ............... .
@ Air outlets ................ .
(J) Light switch ........... .... .
@ Turn signal and high beam . .. .
® Multifunction steering wheel
with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag ............ .
- Audio/video, telephone, navi-
gation and vo ice recognition
buttons
- Shift buttons ......... .. .. .
- Button for steering wheel heating ............. .... .
@ Instrument cluster ...... .. .. .
@ Switches for:
- Windshield wiper/washer . .. .
- Trip computer ........ .. .. .
@ Ignition lock ........... .... .
@ Buttons for:
- Parking system
- Resetting the trip odometer ..
- !CHECK lbutton ... ' ... .... .
- Instrument lighting ....... .
'3 Adjustable steer ing wheel, de­
pending on equipment:
- mechanical .......... .... .
- electrical ............ .... .
@ Control lever for:
74
44
129
68
97 57
60
187
140
102 10
63
24
105
144
12
12
13
103
103
- Cru ise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
- Adaptive cruise control . . . . . 113
@ Data Link Connector for On
Board Diagnostics (OBD II) . . . . 27
@ Pedal for operating parking
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
@ Engin e hood release . . . . . . . . . . 257
@ Handle for releasing parking
brake. ..... .... .... ... .. .. . 109
@ Switch for unlock ing the trunk
lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Instruments and controls 9
@ Power window switches ...... .
@ MMI Display (see separate man­
ual)
@ Buttons/Indicator light for:
- PASS ENG ER AIR BAG OFF
- Emergency flashers ........ .
- Electronic Stabilization Con-
trol (ESC) ...... . ......... .
@ Buttons for:
- Switching MMI display on/off
- Valet key function ......... .
- Unlocking glove compartment
@ Glove compartment ......... .
@ Front passenger's airbag ..... .
@ Audi multimed ia (see separate
manua l)
@ Climate controls . .. .. .. ..... .
@) Sh ift lever for automatic trans -
mission ....... .. .......... .
@ 12-volt outlets ... . .. .. ..... .
@ MMI control console (see sepa­
rate manual)
@ Storage compartment
@ IS TART I- / IS T OPI button
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51
60
224
41
89
89
187
93
137
88
107
Some of the equipment or features shown
in the general illustration may be standard
equipment on your vehicle or may be op­
tional equipment depend ing on your mod­
el. Always ask your authorized Audi dealer
i f you have a question about your vehicle .

14 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Warning/indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions or a possible malfunction.
Fig . 8 Instrument duster w ith warning/indicator ligh ts
Your veh icle is equipped with several impor·
tant warning and indicator lights to help you
monitor the continued reliable operation of
your vehicle¢ _&.
•
II
•
Electron ic power control
(alternative to
II)
¢page 15
Glow plug system
(a lternative to
[3B)
¢page 15
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
¢page 16
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
¢page 16
USA models: Safety systems
¢page 16
Canada models: Safety systems
¢page 16
Left turn signa l
¢page 16
Trailer turn signa l assembly*
¢page 17
•
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
¢ page 17
•
Adaptive Air Suspension*
c:>page 17
•
Adaptive A ir Suspension*
¢pag e 17
II
Right turn signal
¢page 16
Safety belt
c:>page 18
Ill
High beam
c:>page 18
[I]
Tire pressure monitoring system
c:>page 18
~i[~~1~
USA models: Cruise control acti·
vated
c:>page 18
•
Canada models: Cruise contro l
activated
c:>page 18
rm
USA models: Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) defective
¢ page 18

16 Instrum ent s and w arn ing /indic ato r light s
;;./~ Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
This warning/indicator light monitors the
Electronic Stabilization Control.
If the
DJ indicator light blinks while dr iving,
the ESC or ASR (Ant i-S lip Regulation) is active­
l y regulating.
If th€
DJ indicator light turns on, the system
has sw itched the ESC off . In this case, you can
switch the ignition off and then on to switch
the ESC on again. The indicator light turns off
when the system is functioning fully .
If the
i indicator light turns on, ESC was re­
str icted using the
I~ OFF ! button ~ page 224 .
Stabiliz ation con trol (E SC/A BS): Fault! See
o wn er's manu al
If th€ J_j) indicator light and the ABS indicator
light ~ (USA models)
111] (Canada models)
turn on and the message appears, the ABS or
electronic differential lock is malfunction ing .
This also causes the ESC to malfunct ion . The
brakes st ill function with the ir normal power,
but ABS is not act ive.
Drive to your authorized Aud i dealer or quali ­
fied workshop immediately to have the mal·
function corrected.
A WARNING
If the 1111 (USA models) tllll (Canada
mode ls) brake system ind icator light turns
on together with the ABS and ESC indica­
tor lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function
may have failed . Functions that stabilize
the vehicle are no longer avai lab le. This
could cause the vehicle to swerve and in­
crease the risk of sliding. Dr ive carefully to
the nearest authorized Aud i dealer or oth­
er qua lified workshop and have the mal·
function corrected.
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For additional information on ESC and
ABS, refer to
c:> page 224.
tli1 ! !r Safety systems
T he I (USA models) !Ill (Canada models) in­
dicator light mon itors the safety systems (e.g .
airbags, pretensioners) and illum inates for a
f ew seconds each time you switch the ignition
on .
If the
I (USA models)/ . (Canada models)
indicator light does not go out, or if it illumi­
nates while you are driving, or if it starts to
blink, then there is a malfunction somewhere
in the system.
If the light does not illuminate
when you switch the ign it ion on, th is also
means there is a malfunct ion.
A WARNING "'--
If you have a malfunction in the safety sys-
tems, contact your authorized Audi dealer
i mmediately. Otherwise the safety sys­
tems may not work properly in an acc i­
dent.
¢¢ Turn signal s
The indicator light blinks when you use either
turn signal.
Whenever you use the left
II or the right .
turn s ignal, the indicator light blinks . When
you use the emergency flashe rs, both indica­
tor lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out,
the turn signal will blink twice as fast as nor·
mal.
This does not apply, however, in towing mode.
The ind icator light does not flash if a turn sig·
nal is out on the tra iler or the towing veh icle .
Additional informat ion on the turn s ignals
~page 60.

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.
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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 .,,.

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

Driver information
display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the in­
strument cluster provides you, the driver ,
with much useful information .
Fig. 9 In st ru men t cl uster: ce nte r dis p lay
Info rmation from the Drive r Information Sys ­
tem is shown in the display in the center of
t he instrument cl uster .
When you turn on the ignition and while you
are driving, some functions and vehicle com­ ponents are scanned fo r their operating sta­
t us. Malfunc tions or required service proce­
dures are signal led aud ibly and shown by red
and yellow lighted symbols and rem inders to
the dr iver in the display.
T he driver i s also shown information abou t ra­
d io and CD operation and directions for the
nav igation system . You can f ind additional in­
formation on these subjects in the MMI man­
ua l.
The Driver Information System prov ides the
following functions:
Sound system disp lay ¢
page 21
Outside air temperature ¢page 22
Digital speedometer ¢
page 22
Door open indicator ¢page 22
D efective light b ulb ¢
poge23
Serv ice i nte rval display ¢page 23
Auto Check system ¢
page 30
Driver information ¢
page 30
Driver inform ation di spl ay 21
Speed warning system ¢page28
T rip computer ¢
page24
Cruise con trol ¢page 111
Adapt ive cruise control* ¢
page 113
Selector lever pos ition ¢page 137
Adapt ive Air Suspension * i=>
page 158
Tire pressure monitoring ¢page 291
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In the event of a malfunction either a red
or yellow icon appears in the display . Red
symbols indicate
Dang er ¢ page 31 . Yel­
l ow symbo ls indicate a
Warning
¢ page 34.
Sound system display
Fig. 10 D isp lay: so un d syste m
If priority 1 or pr iority 2 faults are not shown
by the Auto Check Control, the name of the ra­
dio station you are tuned to or t he frequency
and the recept ion range are shown in the up­
per area of the d isplay.
When the CD is in use, the tit le of the track
being played is shown . T he number of the CD
(CDI to CD6) cur rently be ing played is also
shown.

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. ..,_

Valet key function
The valet key function prevents unauthorized
persons from opening the glove compart­
ment.
Fig. 31 Center conso le: button for va let key funct ion
Activating and deactivating the function
.,. Inse rt the master key into the ignition lock
and switch on the ignition .
.,. Press the
!VALET I button c:> fig. 31 to acti­
vate
I deactivate the function as desired .
The indicator light in the button i lluminates
when the function is active.
.,. Remove the master key from the ignition
lock .
.,. Hand over only the valet key
c:> page 38,
fig . 27 to the person who will take charge of
the vehicle.
When the function is switched on, the buttons for opening the rear lid and glove compart­
ment have no function. The vehicle can be
d riven and locked and unloc ked w ith the mas­
ter key.
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Be sure to activate the funct ion befo re
handing over the valet key to someone
else . The va let key only fits the lock in the
driver's door and the ignition lock.
Power locking system
General description
The power locking system locks or unlocks all
doors and the rear lid simultaneously.
The power locking system in your vehicle in­
corporates the fo llowing functions:
Opening and closing 41
- Central locking function
- Select ive un lock feature
c:> page 44
- Remote control feature
c:> page 38
- Convenience key*
c:> page 49
- Anti-theft alarm system
c:> page 50
All the doors and the rear lid are locked by the
central locking system when you lock the vehi­
cle. You can set whether generally only the
driver 's door or all doors and the rear lid
should be unlocked when you open the vehicle
in the MMI menu
Central locking to suit your
individual desires
c:> page 44.
Unlocking the vehicle
You can unlock the vehicle from outside either
by using the remote control
or by inserting
and turning the key in the driver's door lock .
When you
unlock your vehicle :
- The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated
briefly .
- The vehicle interior lights illuminate for ap­
proximately 30 seconds .
- All turn signal lights will flash twice when
the car is unlocked .
- After un locking the vehicle, you have 60 sec­
onds to open a door or the rear lid. After 60
seconds, the vehicle automatically locks and
the anti-theft alarm system activates aga in .
The rear lid can be locked or unlocked either
by using the remote control
or by inserting
and turning the key in the driver's door lock.
Unlocking the vehicle with the remote control
will only unlock the rear lid, to open it, the lid
handle needs to be pressed .
Locking the vehicle
You can lock the vehicle from outside either by
using the remote control
or by inserting and
turning the key in the drivers 's door lock .
When you
lock the veh icle:
- All doors and the rear lid are locked.
- All turn signal lights will flash once when
the car is locked.
- The ant i-theft alarm system is activated.
The horn of the anti-theft alarm system wi ll
sound and the anti-theft alarm system ..,.