2017 AUDI Q7 warning

Assistance systems
"'Se lect in the In fo tainment sys tem: I MENU I but-
ton
> Vehicle > Audi dri ve select.
"' Se lect and confirm the desired setting .
You can cha nge t he d riving mode when the vehi ­
cle is stat ionary or whi le d riving. If traffic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take you r
foot off the accele rator peda l so that the recent ly
selected mode is a lso activated for the eng ine.
Offroad * or Lift/ Offroad* -activates offroad
functions to s upport dr iv in g o n ro ug h terra in.
The engine, transmission and steering adjust and
the Start/Stop system* switches off. Applies to
a ir suspe nsion*: t he vehicle also lifts for passing
over obstacles to maintain maximum ground
clearance.
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: veh icles w ith Audi drive select
Allroad * -on ly for air suspension *: the vehicle
li fts to maintain hi ghe r g round clearance for d if ­
fic ult st retc hes of roa d.
Comfort -provides a c omfor t-or ien ted ve hicle
setu p and is s uit ed fo r long drives on hi ghw ays.
Auto -provides a n overa ll comfortab le yet dy­
n amic driv in g feel a nd i s s uited f or everyd ay use.
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a spo rty d rivi ng s tyle .
Individual -c::;, page 136.
A WARNING
Pay attention to traffic whe n ope rating t he
d rive select to reduce th e ris k of an accide nt.
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You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.
"'Se lect in the Infotainment system: IME NUI but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select > Individual >
rig ht contro l button.
After you have close d the settings, you will a uto ­
mat ica lly dr ive i n the
Individual mode .
Systems comfort
Engine /transmission
ba lance d
Air suspension * comfortable
Steering comforta ble
All-wheel steering * comfortable
Sport differential * moderate
Engine sound * subtle
ACC* comforta ble
al Sub tle i n th e se lecto r leve r pos it ion D a nd sporty in S.
(D Tips
Y our sett ings a re automa tica lly saved in Indi­
vidual
mode.
Raising/lowering the vehicle
Applies to: veh icles w ith air suspens ion
"' Press th e left or right ar row key c::;, page 135,
fig . 133
u nti l the desired mode app ea rs in the
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The equi pment in you r vehi cle will determine
which sett ings you can adjust . T he fo llow ing ta­
ble gives a n overview o f the characte ristics .
auto dynamic
ba
la nce d sporty
ba la nced sporty
ba la nce d sporty
ba la nced sporty
ba lanced sporty
sub tle/sportyal
sporty
ba lance d sporty
instrument cluster/I nfota inment system dis ­
play. Or
"' Select in the Infotainment system :
IMENU! but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
"' Select and confirm the des ired se tting.

Parking systems
Parking systems
General information
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith a rea r parking sys te m /pa rking sys ­
tem p lus/rearv iew camera/peripheral ca meras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 139.
The
parking system plus assists you when park ­
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 139.
The
rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display . The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver
¢ page 140. The parking sys­
tem plus functions are also available
¢ page 139.
The
peripheral cameras give various views to
help you when parking or maneuvering
¢ page 143. The parking system plus functions
are also available
¢page 139.
A WARNING i-==
- Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
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- Please note that some surfaces , such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals .
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur ­
roundings, using the rearview mirror as
well.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park­ ing system may be impa ired as a result.
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Have an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility check their func­
tion.
(D Note
- Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex ­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor
range. Note that you will no longer be
warned about this obstacle.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re ­
duce the risk of damage to the rims.
{i) Tips
- The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover ­
age area in some situations, such as:
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust
- We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system . When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display ¢
page 146.
- Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in
¢page 147.
- What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
- Th e sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .

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:E Rear parking system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Desc rip tion
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;,page 354.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0.90 m)
rear
center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away. Do not continue backing up
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ma tion on page 138,
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on page
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
i s not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted, the tone will sound again . If
the obs ta cl e is father away tha n it was before the
sound was muted, no tone w ill sound . Pay atten­
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Activating
The rear parking assist activates automat ica lly
when the reverse gear is engaged. A br ief conf ir­
mat io n tone will sound.
Parking systems
Parking aid plus
Description
Applies to: veh icles w ith park ing system plus
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
F ig . 1 35 Illust rat io n:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu­
al signals warn you .
Make s ure the sensors a re not cove red by st ick­
ers, deposits or any other obst ructions as it may
i mpa ir t he function of the system. For informa ­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;, page 354.
The displ ay field beg ins approx imately at:
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0 .90 m)
© 5 .2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0 .90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle , the shorter
t h e i nterval be twee n the audible signa ls . A con­
t inu ous tone sounds when the obs tacle is less
than approxim ately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away .
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
c::;, &. in General information on page 138, c::;, (i) in
General information on page 138!
If the distance to an obstacle remains cons tant ,
the volume of the distance warn ing gradua lly
l owers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range).
If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted , the tone will sound aga in . If
the obstacle is father away than it was before the .,_
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:E General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig . 139 Area covered (D and area not covered @by the
rearv iew camera.
Fig. 140 Luggage compartment lid: locatio n of the rear­
view camera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the rearview camera ¢
fig. 140 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera.
For information on cleaning, see<=>
page 354.
The rearview camera coverage area includes (D
¢ fig. 139 . Only this area is shown in the Info­
tainment display. Objects that are in area @,
which is not covered, are not displayed.
A WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
<=> A in General information on
page 138.
- If the position and the installation angle of the rearview camera was changed, for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility .
Parking systems
-Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al­
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the orientation lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­
cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
- Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: the
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces decreases when the vehicle is
raised/lowered¢
page 134.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings¢ (!)
in General information on
page 138.
- Th e orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle . Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on
"' Shift into reverse, or
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:E Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
With this equipment, the parking system p lus*
c::> page 139 is supplemented w it h various pe riph­
e ral cameras. The four cameras give you the fol­
l owing views: area around the vehicle, front cor­
ner view and rear corner view, view in front of the
vehicle and behind the vehicle .
General information
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fi g.
14 4 Location of periphera l cameras
The fo ur per ipheral cameras are located in the ra­
diator grille, in the luggage compartment lid and
on both exterior mirrors
c::> fig. 144 . Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any other obstructions as this may impair the system.
For information on cleaning, see
c::> page 354.
Black corners are shown in the vehicle s ilhouette
when in
Ar ea mode. Objects in these areas are
outside of the camera's field of view and are not
detected.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue
surfaces decreases if the air suspension* is faulty,
if the vehicle is lifted, if the luggage compart­
ment lid lowering function is active or if the
Dy­
namic , Allr oad * or Lift / Offroad * mode is act i­
vated
c::;, page 134 .
A WARNING
-Always read and fo llow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> .& in General informa tion on
page 138.
Parking systems
-If the position or the installation angle of a
camera was changed, for example after a
coll is ion, do not cont inue to use the system
for safety reasons. Have it checked by a n au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility.
- Keep in mind that the image in the display is
i n correct if the exterior mirror housing has
been moved out of p la ce.
- Use the
Rear mode and the Corner view
(r ear )
mode only when the luggage com­
pa rtment lid is comp letely closed. Other­
wise the image in the disp lay w ill be inco r­
re ct.
- The vehicle surround ings a re shown using
the camer a images. The vehi cle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obs tacles
above the camera are not disp layed .
- Ca mera lenses enl arge and distort the field
of vision. The objects appear both a ltered
a nd inaccurate on the screen.
(D Note
- Alw ays read and fo llow the applicable wa rn­
ings
c::> (i) in General information on
page 138 .
- T he Infotainmen t display shows the direc­
t ion in which the rear o f the ve hicle is travel­
ing based on the steering wheel ang le . The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not coll ide with any
obstacles.
(D Tips
If the 8/ play a nd the respective d isp lay area is grayed
out, then the power exter io r mirrors were
fo lded in or the dr iver's door/front passe ng­
er's door/luggage compa rtment lid was
opened .
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:E: ' Drive to an authorized Audi dea ler o r a uthorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
Trailer hitch
Applies to: vehicles with a rear parking system/parking sys­
tem plus/ rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras and trailer
hitch
When the tra iler socket is in use, the parking sys­
tem rear sensors are not activated when you shift i nto reve rse gear or w hen you press the
PwA but­
ton. This results i n the following restr ictions .
Rear parking system *
There is no d istance warning.
Par king sy stem plus *
There is no distance warning fo r the rear. The
front sensors remain activated . The visual display
sw itches to tra iler mode.
Rearview camera* /pe riph eral cameras*
There is no d istance warn ing fo r the rear. The
front sensors remain ac tivated . The visual display
switches to trai ler mode. The rearview camera
image will not show the orientation lines and the
b lue surfaces.
(D Tips
Trailer hitches that are not installed at the
factory may cause the parking system to ma l­
function o r they may restrict its function.
Parking system s
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Intelligent Technology
Intelligent Technology
Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
Description
Elect ronic stabilization control (ESC) supports
driver safety.
It red uces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects crit ica l sit­
uations such as when the vehicle is oversteering
and understeering or the wheels are spinning.
The vehicle is stabilized by applying the brakes or reducing eng ine torq ue. When the ESC engages,
the
DJ ind icator light blinks in the instrument
cluste r.
The fo llow ing systems are integrated in the ESC:
Ant i-loc k bra king system (ABS)
ABS prevents the whee ls from locking when brak­
ing. The vehicle can sti ll be steered even during
hard brak ing. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A puls ing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease brak ing dis­
tance . It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quick ly in emergency sit­
uations . You must press and hold the b rake pedal
until the dangerous situat io n is over . In veh icles
with adapt ive cr uise control*, the bra ke assist
sys tem is more sensitive if the d ista nce detec ted
t o the vehicle dr iv ing ahead is too small.
O n ve hicles w ith act ivated and funct io ni ng night
vision assist*, the brake ass ist system ca n re­
spond more sens it ively if there is a warning.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR )
ASR reduces eng ine power when the drive wheels
begin spinning a nd adap ts the force to the road
conditions . This makes it easie r to start, acceler­
ate and dr ive up h ills.
Electron ic differential lock (EDL )
EDL applies the brakes to a wheel that starts
spinning and transfers the drive power to the
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other driving whee ls. This function is not avai la ­
ble at higher speeds.
In extreme cases , ED L automat ica lly swi tches off
to keep t he b rake on the braked wheel from over ­
heating. The veh icle is still working correct ly. ED L
will switch on again automatically when condi­
tions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendat ion
The ESC he lps to stabilize the vehicle by chang ing
t h e s teer ing torque.
Select ive wheel torque control
Se lective wheel to rque cont rol is used when d riv­
i ng on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
whee ls on the inside of the curve as needed . T his
a ll ows mo re precise dr iving in cu rves .
Automatic post -collision braking system
The "automat ic post -collis io n braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addi­
tiona l co llisions after an acc ident. If the a irbag
contro l modu le detects a collision, the veh icle is
braked by the ESC.
The veh icle does not brake automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
- the ESC, the brake system or the veh icle elect ri-
cal system are not functioning.
A WARNING
- The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the lim its imposed by natura l
phys ical laws . This is espec ially important
on s lippery or wet roads . If the systems be­
gi n ac ting to stabilize yo ur vehicle, you
should immediately a lter your speed to
match the road and traffic conditions. Do
not let the inc reased safety provided tempt
you into taking risks. This could increase
your r isk of a coll is ion.
- Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when dr iv­
ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre­
vent co llisions -there is st ill a risk of acci­
dents!

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:E -Press t he accele rato r pedal ca refu lly when
accel erating on smooth, slippery sur fac es
s u ch as ice and snow. The dr ive wheels can
spin even when these con trol systems are
ins talled a nd th is can affec t drivi ng stabili ty
and incr eas e the r is k of a coll is io n.
(D Tips
- The ABS and ASR only function co rrectly
whe n all fo ur whee ls have a s imilar wear
Switching on and off
Intelligent Technology
c o ndi tio n. Diff erent tir e si zes can lead t o a
re duction in en gine power.
- Yo u may hear noises when t he sy stems de ­
sc ribe d are worki ng.
- Wh en in sta lling r oof r ack sy stems on the
roof ra il, t he ESC uses se nsors to a dapt it ­
s el f to a different center of gravity .
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
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The following e xamp les are unusua l situations
whe re it may make sense to switch off road mode
on to a llow the whee ls to spin:
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Fig. 154 Cente r co nso le w it h th e t,.OF, butto n
- Rock ing t he vehi cle to free i t when it is stuck
- Dr iv ing in deep snow o r on loose g ro und
- Dr iving with snow chains
- Dr iv ing o n ro ugh te rra in when much o f th e car 's
we ight is lift ed off t he wheels ( axl e articula­
tion)
- Dr iv ing down hill while b raking on loose g round
The ESC is des igned to fu nction in levels. Depe nd­
ing on the leve l selec ted , the ESC sta bilizati on
f u nction i s limite d or swi tc h ed off . The amount of
s tabili zation control w ill differ depe nding on the
l eve l. For yo
ur safety, switch the offroad mode off in
advance.
ESC levels
Offroad mode on ESC/ASRoff Offroad mode off or
ESC/ASRon
Behavior
The ESC and A SR stabiliza-
The stabilization f unction is T
he f ull sta bilization f unc-
tion f unct io ns are limited not available
~ A . ESC a nd tion of the ESC and ASR is
q _,& _ ASR are switched off. avai lab le aga in.
Operation Press the !B '-"• I bu tton b rief- Press and ho ld t he !B '-"' I b ut- Press the IE m l but to n a gain.
Ly . ton longer than t hree sec-
on ds.
Ind icator II turns on . II and l:f.'tl•)H turn on . II turns off or II and
lights !:(.'iit•)H turn off .
Message s Stabilization control
(ESC ): Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control (ESC ):
offroad . Warning! Reduced off
. Warning! Restricted
on
stability stability
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