2016 AUDI A7 Owners Manual

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Driver information
system
Overview
Fig. 4 Driver information system in th e instr ument cluster
Fig. 5 Display: example of the informat ion line
The driver information system conta ins informa­
tion @ that is disp layed on tabs@¢
fig. 4 . The
following content is possible depending on vehi­
cle equipment:
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Tab C o ntent
1 Veh icle functions:
On-board computer ¢ page 24
Efficiency program* ¢ page 25
Digital speedometer
Cruise control *¢
page 83
Adapt ive cruise control and braking
guard*
¢ page85
Audi active lane assist*¢ page 94
Display darkened Ins
trument s and indi cator ligh ts
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Tab Content
2 Ind icator lights and messages
Warning when a door, the hood or the rear lid is not closed
Service interval display¢
page 26
Speed warning system ¢ page 82
3 Night vision assistant* ¢page 104
4 Audio/video
s Telephone*
6 Navigat ion*
T he second and third tabs are only visible if at
least one indicator light or message is shown or if
that system is switched on.
The status line© is located in the bottom part of
the display ¢
fig. 4. It displays the exterior tem­
perature, time, selector lever position, tripod ­
ometer and odometer .
For some vehicle functions, you can access the
trip information from the temporary memory
¢ page 25 in the line(!)¢ fig. 5.
_& WARNING
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-Never rely exclusively on the outside tem­
perature display to determine if a road sur­
face is icy or not. Keep in mind that road sur­
faces, especially bridges and overpasses,
could be ice covered and slippery even at an
outside temperatu re above 4 1 °F (+S
0
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- Always remember, even if the "snowflake"
symbol (ice warning) does not appear in the
d isp lay, black ice cou ld be on the road.
- Always reduce your speed and drive with
specia l care in cold weather cond itions when
the chance of encountering icy road surfaces
i n creases.
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- If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are driv­
ing at a very low speed, the temperature
shown in the display might be slight ly high­
er than the actual outside temperature. This
is caused by the heat being radi ated from
the engine . .,..
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Instruments and indicator Lights
- You can se lect the un its used for tempera ­
ture, speed an d other meas urements in the
M MI.
- For informat ion on the a udio/video and nav­
i gat io n* functions, refe r to t he se parate
M MI owner's manual.
Operation
The driver information system is operated using
th e buttons on the multifunction steering wheel .
Fig . 6 Mult ifu nctio n stee ring w hee l: operat ing t he drive r
i nforma tio n syste m
Fig. 7 In stru ment cluster: call in g up t he ve hicle fu nctio ns
men u
Operat ing
.,. Switc h the ignition on .
.. To sw itch between the tabs, p ress the rocker
switc h @ to the left or right ¢
fig. 6 .
.,. To access addi tio nal i nfo rmat io n be low or
above , turn the thum bwhee l@ dow n or u p.
.. To confirm a se lection, press the thumbwhee l
@.
.. To ope n the s ubme nu for an active ta b, press
the button ~@-
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.,. To select a function programmed to a steering
whee l button*, press the button@.
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Opening the Vehicle functions
.,. Sele ct the first t ab with the ro cker swi tch@ .
.. Press th e ~ button @. T he
Vehicle functions
menu is disp laye d ¢ fig . 7 .
.,. To se lect a menu item, tu rn and press the
thumbwhee l@ .
Resetting values to zero
.,. In t he Vehicle fun ctions me nu, sele ct On-bo ard
computer
o r Efficiency program.
.,. Yo u can now select between the long-term
memory and short-term memory .
.,. To reset the values in a memory, press and hold
the t humbwheel @for one second .
Assigning a function to a programmable
steering wheel button*
.,. Select the I CAR I funct ion button > (Car )* Sys­
tems
control b utt on > Vehicle settings > Steer­
ing wheel button programming .
The last function selected displays when you
switch the ig nition on .
On-board computer
Fig. 8 In stru men t cluster: fuel cons ump tio n
You can ca ll up the followi ng i nfo rmation in the
on-board comp uter :
- Da te
- Dr iv ing t ime (h) fro m the short-te rm memory
- Av erage cons umption in MPG ( l/100 km) from
t he sho rt-term memo ry
- Average spee d in mph (km/h) fro m the short ­
term m emory
- Distance drive n in miles (km) from the shor t­
term memory
- Cur rent fue l consumption in MPG ( l/100 km)

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- Short-term memory overview
- Long-term memo ry overview
The short-term memo ry collects d riving informa­
tion from the time the ignit ion is switched on un­
til it is switched off .
If you continue driv ing within
two hours after switching the ignit ion off, the
new values are included when calcu lating the cur­
rent trip information.
Unlike the short-te rm memory, the long -term
memory is not erased automat ical ly. You can se­
lect the time period for evaluat ing trip informa­
tion yourself.
F or some veh icle functions, you can access the
tr ip informat ion from the tempor ary memory in
the line @.
Fuel consumption
The current fuel consumpt ion can be displayed
using a bar~
fig. 8. The average consumption
(mpg) s tored in the short-term memory is also
d isp layed. When the bar turns green, your veh icle
saves fuel by one of the following functions:
- Recuper ation : When the vehicle is coasting or
driv ing downh ill, electrical energy can be stored
in the battery. The bar will move toward 0.
-Cy linder on de mand Sy stem *: when the de­
ma nd for power is low and other conditions are
met, the eng ine a utomatically deactivates fo ur
cylinders. The driver and passengers will not
even notice this . The cylinders sw itch on again
when more power is needed.
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Fue l consumptions (average and current),
range and speed are displayed in metric units
on Canadian models.
Ins trument s and indi cator ligh ts
Efficiency program
Applies to vehicles: wit h effic ie ncy program
Fig. 9 In st rum en t cluster: Other consumers
Fig. 10 Instrument clus te r: economy tip
The efficiency program can help you to use less
fuel. It shows other consumers that are using
fuel and economy tips give advice on how to drive
effic iently. The efficiency program rece ives d is­
tance a nd consumpt ion data from the on -board
compu ter.
T o d isplay the eff ic iency program, open the
V ehi­
cle func tion s
menu and select the Efficienc y pro ­
gram
menu i tem.
Other consumers
The En ergy u sag e view lists other equipment
that is currently affecting fuel consumption . The
display shows up to three other cons umers @
~ fig. 9. The equipment using the most fue l is
listed fi rst. If more than three items using fue l
are swi tched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most fuel is disp layed .
A scale @also shows the current tota l consump-
t ion of all other consumers. .,.
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Instruments and indicato r Lights
Economy tips
In certain situat ions, economy tips appear auto­
matica lly for a short time in the efficiency pro­
gram ~
fig. 10. If yo u follow these economy tips,
you can reduce your vehicle's fuel consumption.
To turn an economy tip off immediately after it
appears, press any button on the multifunction
steering whee l.
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-If you e rase the data in the efficiency pro­
gram, the values in the on-board computer
will a lso be reset.
- Once you have turned an economy tip off, it
will on ly appear again after you turn the ig­
nition on again.
- The economy tips are not displayed in every
instance, but rather in intervals over a peri­
od of t ime .
Odometer
Fig . 11 Instrum ent cluste r: o dom eter an d res et butto n
The display of distance driven is shown in m iles
"mi" or kilometers "km". The units of measure ­
ment (kilometers/miles) can be changed in the
Infotainment system.
Upper odometer
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset . It can be used to measure
short distances. The last digit shows distances of
100 meters or 1/10 of a mile .
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by press­
ing the reset button~-
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Lower odometer
The lower odometer shows the total number o f
kilometers or miles that the vehicle has driven.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunction in the instrument clus­
ter ,
DEF will appear in the tr ip odometer display .
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as poss i­
ble.
Time/date display
Fig. 12 Ins trumen t cl uster : T im e and dat e
The date, time of day and time and date format
can be set in the Infotainment system. Refer to
the Infotainment system operating manual fo r
instructions.
When you open the dr iver's door, the date and
time appear in the instrument cluster display for
30 seconds .
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service .
Fig. 13 Instrume nt cluster d ispl ay: service interv al displ ay
(example)
The service interval display works in two stages: ..,.

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-Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer­
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni­
tion is switched on or off
c> fig. 13. The remain­
ing distance or time is displayed briefly .
-Inspection or oil change due : If your vehicle is
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a
message appears br iefly in the instrument clus­
ter display when switching the ignition on or
off:
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil change or next inspection n the
Car menu. To do th is, select: the ICAR !function
button
> (Car) * Systems control button > Service
& control
> Servi ce intervals .
Resetting the indicator
Your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis­
play after performing service .
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interval.
To reset the indicator, select: the ICARI fu nct ion
button
> (Car)* System control button > Service
& control > Service intervals. Turn the control
knob downward to
Reset oil change interval and
press the control knob.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change indicator if the o il
was changed.
- Fo llowing the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calculating the time to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected. If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period of time, check the mainte­
nance schedule so that you can follow the
maintenance interva ls.
Instruments and indicator lights
Head-up display
Applies to vehicles: wit h Head-up disp lay
Fig. 14 Examp le : Indicato rs i n th e Head -up dis play
Fig . 15 Instrument panel: head-up display knob
The Head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assistance sys ­
tems* or navigation* on the windsh ield . T he dis­
play appears w ith in the dr iver's field of vision.
Switching on/off
... To switch the head-up d isplay on or off, press
the knob~
c> fig. 15.
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver.
... Make sur e you are seated correctly
r=!)page 127 .
... Tur n the knob~ to adjust the disp lay .
Settings in the Infotainment system
... Sele ct: the I CARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tem
control button > Driver assistance > Head­
up display > Head-up display contents or Dis-
play brightness. ..,
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Display content
In the Infotainment system, yo u can specify
which information should be displayed : For ex­
ample , this can include navigation information*,
Adapt ive cruise control * or night vision assist *.
The display of certain information and some of
the red indicator lights cannot be hidden in the
Infotainment system.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness in the Info­
tainment system. The display brightness decreas­
es automatically as th e amount of light decreas­
es. The basic level of brightness is adjusted with
the instrument illum ination ¢
page 47.
(D Note
To prevent scratches on the gla ss covering the
Head-up display, do not place any objects in
the projection opening.
@ Tips
-Sunglasses with polar izat ion filters and un­
favorable lighting conditions can affect the
display.
- An optimum display depends on the seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A specia l windshield is needed for the head­
up display function.
- For informat ion on cleaning, refer to
Q ta­
ble on page
207.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD}
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢..ifl in the
instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diag­
nostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the
ignit ion is switched on and goes out after the en­
gine starts and the idle has stabilized. This indi­
cates that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is
started, or illuminates while you are dr iving, a
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malfunction may exist in the engine system. If
the light illum inates , the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding
sustained high speeds and/or rapid accelerations)
and have the condition corrected. Contact your
authorized Aud i dea ler.
If the ligh t illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
iter may also be ma lfunctioning . For more infor­
mation ¢
page 29, Electronic speed limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
Q page 212.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 16 Locat io n of Data Link Co nnector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monitored
component in your engine system has been as­
signed a code . In case o f a malfunct ion, the com­
ponent will be identified and the fault stored as a
code in the control module memory .
The MIL light may also ill uminate if there is a
leak in the on-board f uel vapor recove ry system.
If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop the
vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is prop­
erly closed
c:> page 212.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor ­
ed data can only be displayed using special diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for 080).
In order to connect the specia l diagnostic equip­
ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC). The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release ¢
fig. 16. ..,.

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Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service
station can interpret the code and perform the
necessary repair.
A WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per­
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc­ tions, wh ich can increase the risk of a colli­
sion!
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Electronic speed limiter
Your veh icle may be factory equipped with tires
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h). This is less than the maximum speed
of your vehicle. To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of contro l if the vehicle is operat­
ed at excessive speeds, your vehicle also has an
e lectronic speed limiter. The electronic speed
limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster
tha n the tire speed rating. For more information
c>page240.
If the engine control unit receives fau lty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
¢4 will illumina te. If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Aud i dealer for as­
sistance.
S models
Your vehicle's top speed is e lectronically limited
to 155 mph (250 km/h).
If the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle
roadspeed s ignals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
¢4 will illuminate . If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for as­
sistance.
A WARNING
Always observe the posted speed limits and adjust your speed to suit prevailing road, traf­
fic and weather conditions. Never drive your
vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating
of the tires installed.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
F ig . 17 Key set
@ Remote cont rol key w ith me chanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle and
start the engine w it h the master key with remote
control. A mechanical key is integrated in the re­
mote control key
o page 30 .
@ Eme rgen cy key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use. It shou ld only be used in an emergency.
Keep it in a safe place and do not carry it on your
key ring.
K ey replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authorized A udi
dea ler immediately to have the
lost key disabled.
Be sure to bring all yo ur keys with you.
Personal comfo rt sett ings
If two peop le use one vehicle, i t is recommended
that each person always uses "their own" master
key. Whe n the ignition is switched off or when
the vehicle is locked, personal convenience set ­
tings for the fo llow ing systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key.
- Automatic climate control
- Central lock ing system
- Amb ience lighti ng*
- Seat memory*
- Parking system*
- Adaptive cruise control*
- Audi active lane assist *
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-Audi side assist *
- Aud i drive se lect
- Night vision assistant*
- Heated steering wheel*
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, when you open the
doors or when you switch the ignition on.
A WARNING
-
- Do not leave your vehicle u nattended. A l­
ways take your ign ition key with you and
lo ck your vehicle. Entry by unau thori zed per­
sons could end anger yo u or res ult in theft or
damage the vehicle .
- Do n ot leave ch ildren unattended in t he ve ­
h icle, especi ally wit h access to vehicle keys.
Ungua rded a ccess to the keys provides chil ­
dren t he opport unity to start the engine
and/or activate ve hicle systems such as the
power windows, etc. Unsupe rv ised ope ra­
tion of any veh icle system by c hildren can
result i n serio us in ju ry .
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- The operation o f the remote control key can
be temporarily d is rupted by interference
from transmitters in the vic inity of the vehi­
cle working in the same freque ncy range
(e.g. a cell phone, radio e quipment).
- For security reasons, rep lacement keys are
only ava ilable from Audi dealers .
- For Declaration of Comp liance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada reg ulations
~page 277.
Removing the mechanical key
Fig. 18 Remote cont rol mas te r key: removing the mechani-
ca l key .,._