2015 AUDI Q7 sunroof

100 Warm and cold
@ Tips
If the climate control system is ope rating
in cooling mode, a ir flows primari ly from
the outlets in the center conso le and in the
door pillars. To achieve adequate cooling,
you should never close the outlets com­
pletely .
Using climate control economically
Using the climate controls prudently can help
save fuel.
When you use the air cond it ioner , engine pow­
er is reduced and fuel consumption increases.
To save fuel, you should use the air condition ­
er only when necessary . Also please note the
following points :
.,. To save fuel, turn off cooling mode by press­
ing the
I A/Cl button (indicator light goes
out) .
.,. In add it ion, if you open the w indow or the
Panoramic sliding sunroof* wh ile driving,
tu rn off cooling mode by press ing the
IA/C l
button (indicator light goes out).
.,. If the vehicle is extremely hot due to the
heat of the sun, briefly open doors and win­
dows.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fue l you use,
you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted into the air.
Rear Air Conditioning
Rear air conditioning - controls
Applies to veh icles: w ith four -zo ne automatic comfort ai r
condit io ning
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing
yourself with the rear air conditioning con­
trols.
....
"' (0 :;
-------------~ -----~
Fig. 116 Rea r air conditioning controls
The left display indicates the temperature se­
lected for the rear left passenger, the right
display indicates the temperature selected for
the rear right passenger . If the settings for
seat heating *, air distr ib ution or the air cond i­
tioning fan are changed, the relevant indica­
tor will appear briefly on the display .
Functions are set by rotating the control or
are switched on and off by tapping the but­
tons. The indicator light in the button illumi­
nates when the funct ion is active .
Button(s) Function
ION/OFFI Climate control on/off
¢ page 101
IAUTOI Automatic mode
¢page 101
Regulatoral B Temperature selection
¢page 101
Q] Seat heating*
<=:>page 104
~
Fan
c::> page 101
~
Air distribution
¢page 102
•> The regu lator is also used to set the fan speed , air dis-
tr ibut ion and seat heating.
II-

M
"' 0 ..J
- "' rl
"' rl
Stowing luggage
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be prop­
erly stowed and secured in the luggage com­
partment.
Fig . 196 Safe load pos ition ing: place heavy objects as
low and as far forward as possible.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle handling
characteristics . Loose items can also increase
the r isk of serious personal injury in a sudden
veh icle maneuver or in a collision .
.. Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.
.. Always place and properly secure heavy
items in the luggage compartment as low
and as far forward as poss ible
q fig. 196.
.. Secure luggage using the tie-downs provid­
ed
¢ page 83.
.. Make sure that the rear seatback is securely
latched in place.
A WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items
can fly through the vehicle causing serious
personal injury in the event of hard brak­
ing or an acc ident. To help reduce the r isk
of serious personal injury:
- Always put objects, for example, luggage
or other heavy items in the luggage com­
partment.
- Always secure objects in the luggage
compartment us ing the tie-down eye lets
and suitable straps .
Drivin g Sa fely 169
A WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your ve­
h icle handles. To help reduce the risk of a
loss of control leading to serious personal
injury:
-Always keep in mind when transporting
heavy objects, that a change in the cen­
ter of gravity can also cause changes in
veh icle handling:
- Always distribute the load as evenly as
possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in
the luggage compartment as possible.
- Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rat­
ing or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
specified on the safety compliance stick­
er on the left door jamb. Exceeding per­
miss ible weight standards can cause the
veh icle to slide and handle differently.
- Please observe information on safe driv­
ing
qpage 163 .
A WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas
from being drawn into the vehicle, a lways
keep the rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transpo rt objects larger than
-
those fitting comp letely into the luggage
area because the rear lid cannot be fu lly
closed .
- If you absolutely must dr ive with the rea r
lid open, observe the following notes to
red uce the risk of poisoni ng:
- Close all windows,
- Close the Panoramic s liding sunroof *,
- Open all air outlets in the inst rument
panel,
- Switch off the air rec irculat ion,
- Set the fresh a ir fan to the highest
speed.
A WARNING
A lways make sure that the doo rs, all win­
dows, the Pano ramic s liding sunroof* and
the rear lid are securely closed and locked

M N
0 ...J
'SI: ,...., \!) 1.1'1 ,...., 1.1'1 ,....,
Weight Rating will also change the per­
formance and handling characteristics of
your vehicle, which could cause a crash result ing in serious injury or death .
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing for your
vehicle would be exceeded if your vehicle is simultaneously equipped with Panor ­
amic sliding sunroof; th ird-row seating;
trailer towing equipment (factory or
dealer-installed), and running boards
(dea ler-installed) . UNDER NO CIRCUM­
STANCES MAY ALL SUCH ITEMS BE IN­
STALLED ON THE SAME VEHICLE.
Operating instructions
MAX 6.9"
MAX175mm
E
1/1 E 1/1 ... a)
m
Fig. 232 Perm itted ba ll posit ion of t he tra iler hitch
Trailer towing weights
W ith a factory-installed tra iler hitch, the
maximum permissible trailer we ight is 6,600
l bs (3,000 kg). The maximum permissible un­
braked trailer weight is 1,650 lbs (750 kg).
With an
aftermarket trailer hitch, the maxi­
mum permissible t railer we ight is 5,500 lbs
(2,500 kg). These specifications apply when
driving on roads having an incline of less than
12%.
Permissible tongue load
For best vehicle handling under these
changed cond itions, adjust the trailer load so
that the tongue load is at the maximum al­
l owable or slightly lower. You can get an ap­
prox imation of the tongue load with a bath­
room scale or you can measure the load at a
trucking company or weighing station .
With a
factory-installed tra iler hitch, the
maximum permissible load on the ball hitch
Trailer towing 239
may not exceed 660 lbs (300 kg). With an af­
termarket
trailer hitch, the maximum permis ­
s ib le load on the ba ll hitch may not exceed
550 lbs (250 kg).
It is recommended to use
the maximum permissible load.
Trailer load distribution
Be sure the load in the trailer is held secure ly
in place to prevent it from shifting forward,
backward or sideways.
Never allow a passenger to ride in a trailer
¢.& in Driving instructions on page 240.
Ball mount
The trailer hitch may only be used w ith suita­
ble ball mount and ball ¢
fig. 232. Installa­
t ion of the hitch ball must be carried out in ac­
cordance with the manufacturer's instruc­
tions. At the height dimension of 1.5 in
(38.5 mm) a tolerance of+/- 0.5 in (12 . 7 mm)
is perm issib le.
Engine cooling system
Towing a trailer makes the engine work hard­
er . It is important that the cooling system's
performance is up to the additional load .
Make sure that the cooling system has enough
fluid .
Tire pressure
When towing a tra iler, inflate the tires of your
vehicle to the cold tire pressure listed under
" Full load" on the tire pressure label. The tire
pressure label is located on the driver's side B­
pillar . Inf late trailer tires to trai ler and t ire
manufacturers' spec ificat ions .
Lights
The headlight settings sho uld be checked with
the trailer attached before driving
off . Check
to make sure both vehicle and trailer lights
are working properly .
Safety chains
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly con­
nected from the trailer to the hitch on the
ve­
hicle . Leave enough slack in the chains to per­
mit turning corners. When you install safety
Ill-
•
•

242 Vehicle care and cleaning
Vehicle care and
cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your
ve hicle 's value. It can also be a requirement
when subm itting warranty claims for co rro ­
sion damage and paint defec ts on the body .
The required cleaning and care prod ucts can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dea ler
or a qualified workshop. Read and follow the
i nstr uctions for use on th e packaging .
A WARNING
-Us ing cle aning and care products incor­
rec tly can be dange rous to yo ur hea lth .
- Always store cleaning and care produc ts
o ut o f reach of childre n to r edu ce the r is k
of po ison ing.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Prefera bly use environmentally-frie ndly
p roducts when buying cleaning agents .
- Do not d ispose of leftover cleaning and
ca re p ro du cts with household trash .
Car washes
-
The longer deposits remai n on t he veh icle, the
mo re the surface ca n be damaged. H igh tem­
pe rat ures such as those caused by su nlight in­
cre ase the d amaging effe cts.
Before washing, wet heavy deposi ts w ith p len ­
ty of wate r.
Stubbor n depos its s uch as bird dropp ings or
tree sap are best removed with plen ty of wa­
ter and a m icrofiber cloth .
A lso, was h the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stop s be ing used for the season.
Pres sure washers
When wash ing your ve hicles w ith a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instr uc­
tions provided w ith the pressure washe r. T his
is especially important in regard to the pres- s
u re and sp raying dis tance. Do not aim the
s p ray direct ly at sea ls on side windows, doo rs,
t h e hood, the rear lid o r the sunroof* or at
t ires, rubber hoses, insu lating material, sen ­
sors" or camera lenses*. Keep a d ista nce of at
least 16 inches (40 cm) .
Do not rem ove snow and ice with a pressu re
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure noz­
zles .
T he wate r te mperature m ust not be above
1 4 0
°F (6 0 °( ).
Automatic car washes
S pr ay off the ve hicle befo re washing .
Make sure that the w indows and roof * are
closed and the winds hield wipers are off. Fol­
low instructions from the ca r wash operator,
especially if there are accesso ries attached to
you r vehicle .
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean the ve hicle starti ng from the to p and
wor king down using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free clean ing products .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing,
first remove dust and large particles from
yo ur vehicle. Insects, grease spots and fi nger­
pr ints are best removed w ith a spec ial cleane r
for matte finish paint .
Apply t he prod uct using a microfiber cloth. To
avo id damaging the pa int surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the ve hicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft mi­
crofiber cloth.
Rinse the ve hicl e thoro ughly again and let it
air dry. Remove any water residue using a
shammy.

314 Fuses and bulbs
Right cockpit fuse assignment
Fig. 270 Right cockpit: fuse pane l w ith plastic clip
Fuse panel @ (black)
No. Consumer Amps
No. Consumer Amps 6
Automatic transmission
5/20
1 Heated rear seats
20
2 Telephone, cell phone package 5
7
Electronic Stabilization Control
5
(ESC)
3 Front seat
hating/seat ventila-
30/15
tion (right) 8
Shift gate automatic transmis-
s sion
4 Electronic
Stabil iz at ion Control
20
(ESC) 9 Parking system s
10 A
irbag 5
5 Door control module (right side
15
of vehicle) 11
Heat ed rear seats 5
12 A ir-conditioning
5
6 Rear electrical outlets 25
7
Lumbar support passenger's
10
seat
Fuse panel © (red)
No. Consumer Amps
9
Front electrica l outlets
25 1
Instrument cluster 10
10 A/C controls 10 2
Rearvi ew camera 5
11 Coo
ler
15 3 CD player, DVD drive
5
12 Inte
lligent power module pas-
15
4 MMI Display 5
senge r 5 Automatic t ransmission 15
Fuse panel@ (brown ) 7 Panoramic
sliding sunroof seg-
ment 1 20
No.
Consumer Amps
1 Headlight e
lectronic system
10
(right side of veh icle)
2 Ride height adjustment 5
8
Panoramic sliding sunroof seg-
20
ment 2
9 Panoramic
sliding sunroof sun-
20
blind
3 Telephone package 5
4 Audi side assist
5 11
W
indow regulators (right side
35
of vehicle)
s
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) 5 12
Rear air-conditioning controls 10

M N
0 ..J
'SI: ,...., \!) 1.1'1 ,...., 1.1'1 ,....,
Index 339 ____________________________ ...:.:..:.=.:::.::.:
Luggage compartment ... ... .. .. .. .. .. 82
Cargo net . ..... .. .... ... .. .. .. .... 83
Expanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Retractable cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Ski sack .. ............... ...... .... 85
also refer to Loading the luggage com-
pa rtment
169
M
M' aintenance .............. .... .. ... 326
M alfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . . 1 7, 2 7
Master key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
B attery rep lacement . . . . . . . . . . . .
39, 40
Chec k light . .. .. ......... .. .. .. .... 39
Matte fin is h pa int cleaning .. .. .. .. .. . 242
M ileage
Average .... .. .. ...... ... .. .. .. ....
24
Instantaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mir rors
Activa ting the digi tal compass . ... ....
7 2
Ad justi ng the exterior mi rrors ... .. .. .. 70
d ' .
1mm 1ng ... .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .... 7 1
Recalling pos it ion of outside m irrors . .. 76
Storing position of outs ide mirrors . . . . . 76
M on itoring the Advanced Airbag Sys tem 193
N
N atural leat her
C le an ing
New tires and wheels
NHTSA
2 4 5
291
Contact ing . ............. .... .. ... 170
N it rogen o xide (NOx) cata lytic converter
refer to Ad Blue ........... .... .. .. . 25 2
Number of seats ................. ... 173
0
Occupant seating posit io ns 164
Octane rating . .. .. ..... ... .. .. .. ... 2 4 8
Odome ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Offroad mode ............. .... .. ... 224
O il
refer to Engine oil ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 25 8 On-Boa
rd D iagnost ic System (O BD)
Data Link Connector (D LC) .... ... .. .. . 28
E lectronic speed limiter . ..... ... .. .. . 28
Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL) .. .. .
27
Open door or rear lid wa rning ..... .. .. . 22
open sky system
refer to Panoramic slid ing su nroof ..... 54
Operate your vehicle economically and
minimi ze poll ution . .. ...............
232
Optional eq uipment
Mar ked with an asterisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other equipment ( efficiency program) .. .
27
Out lets .... .. .. .. .. .. ........... .. . 90
Outs ide a ir pollution
How to preven t from entering the vehi-
cle .. ... .. .. .... .. . .. .. ..... ... .. .
98
Outs ide mirro rs
refer to E xte rior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Outs ide temperature disp lay ...... .. .. . 22
Owner's manual
How the Owner 's Manual is organized ... 6
p
Pa int damage ....... . .. .. ..... ... .. 244
Pa int No .... .. .. .. .. . .. .... .... .. .. 323
Panoramic s liding sunroof ............ . 54
closing ..... .. .. ... ............ .. . 54
Closing ... .. .. .. ................. . 55
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Emergency clos ing .. .......... .... .. 56
l'd '
s I ing open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sunshade . .. .. .. ... ............ .. . 56
tilt ing .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .......... .. . 54
Parking .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .... .... .. .. 112
Automat ic transm iss ion ........... . 141
Caution when par king near a park ing bar­
r ier or curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
Low bumper cover, spo ilers and suspen -
s io n .. .. .. .. .... .. . .. ... .... ... . .
112
Parking brake ...... ............... . 111
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Wa rning/ind icator lights ........ .... . 19
Parking on a decline (downh ill) ........ 112
Parking on an incline (uphill) ... ... .. .. 112
•
•

342 Index
Selective catalytic reduction
refer to Ad Blue . ....... ... .. .. .... . 252
Selective unlock feature ..... .. .. .... .. 44
Selector lever ...................... 139
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Service and disposal
Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Service interval d isp lay ................ 23
Service pos ition
W indshield wipers ............ .. .... 68
Servotronic Power steering .. ...... ... .. .. .... . 226
Shift paddles ... ........... .. .. .... . 14 2
Shutting down vehicle ............... 232
Side airbags Descr iption .... .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 197
How they work .................... 198
Side assist Activating and deactivating ... .. .. .. . 131
C leaning the sensors .. .. .. .. .. .... . 243
Description .... . ...... ... .. .. .... . 131
Informational and alert stage signals . 133
Messages in instrument cluster d isplay 137
MMI settings .............. .. .... . 136
Operation .. ................ ... ... 133
Safety t ips .... ... .... ... .. .. .. .. . 138
Sensor detection area .............. 132
Side curta in airbags
Descr ip tion ................ .. .... . 200
H ow they work ................ .... 201
Safety instructions ..... ... .. .. .. .. . 202
Side curtain airbags) ........ .. .. .... . 200
Side ma rke r lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Ski sack ... ... ... ...... ..... .. .. .. .. 85
Snow chains .. .. .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 299
Sockets ... .. ................ ... .... 90
Sound system display
Driver information display ...... .... .. 21
Sources of in fo rmat ion about ch ild re-
straints and their use ..... .. .. .. .. .. . 222
Speed control system
refer to Adaptive cruise cont ro l .. .... . 115
Speedometer .............. ..... .. .. 12
Speed rating letter code ... .. .. ... ... . 294
Speed warn ing system .......... .. .... 28 Starting on h
ills
Hill ho ld .. .... .. .. ... ..... ... .. .. 112
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 107, 108
What shou ld I do if t he engine does not
sta rt? .... .... .. ............. .... 108
Steering ........... ............... . 105
Easy entry feature ................. 106
El ectr ica lly adjust ing the stee ring
whee l ... ..... .. ............. .... 105
Locking the stee ring ........... .. .. 10 7
Malfunc tion ..... .. ... ..... ... .. .. . 33
Manua lly adjusting the steering wheel . 105
Stee ring wheel column
Adjusting ele ctrically ........... .. .. 105
Adjus ting ma nually ............ .... 105
Steering wheel heat ing ............. . 104
Steps for determining correct load limit . 288
Stopp ing the eng ine ............. .... 108
Storage .... .... .. ............. .... . 90
(upholder ........ ............... .. 88
(upholder door pockets ............ .. 89
(upholder in the rear center conso le .. . 81
( upholder rea r cente r a rm rest . .. .. .. . 88
G love comp art me nt ............ .. .. . 91
Storage compartment
Expand ing .. .. .................... 82
Storage net Footwell .......................... 92
Luggage compartment ............. . 93
Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Su nroof
refer to Panoramic sliding sunroof . ... . 54
Su n shade .. .... .. ............. .... . 65
Sunshade Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sun v isors .. .... .. .. ... ..... ... .. .. . 65
Suppleme nta ry heater
Climate controls .. ............. .... 103
Suspension
refer to Adapt ive A ir Suspension . 157, 159
Switches Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear window defogger .......... ..... 98
Symbols Red . ... .. .... .. .. ... ..... ... .. .. . 31
Ye llow . ... .... .. .. .... .... ... .. .. . 34