2017 AUDI Q7 tow

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:E General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
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Fig. 121 Dr iving s ituatio ns
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Fig. 122 Rear of the vehicle: position of the senso rs
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi­
mately 9 mph ( 15 km/h) .
@ Vehicles that are approaching
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In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some­
what far away. The faste r a veh icle approaches,
t he sooner the display in the exterio r mirror w ill
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveli ng with you are ind icated in the
exte rior mi rror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist
Assistance systems
are indicated by the time they ente r your "blind
spot", at the latest.
© Vehicles you are passing
If you s low ly pass a vehi cle that side assist has
de tected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than approximate­
ly 9 mph (15 km/h)), the disp lay in the exterior
mirror turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your
blind spot.
T he display w ill not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ­ ence in speed is greater than approximate ly 9
mph (15 km/h)) .
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width. In some situations, the display
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though
there is no veh icle located in the area that is criti­
cal for a lane change. For example :
- If the lanes are narrow or if your are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the
system may have detected a vehicle in another lane that is
not adjacent to your current lane .
- If you are driving through a curve . Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is in the same lane
or one lane over from the adjacent lane .
- If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
roadside structures like guard rails).
- In poor weather conditions. The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the radar sensors
c:> fig. 122 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob­
jects, because th is will impair the function . Do
not use s ide assist when towing a trai ler. For in ­
formation on cleaning, see
c:> page 354.
A WARNING
-- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle . S ide assist cannot
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and
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similar driving maneuvers . IJI,
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:E Exit warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Fig . 123 Example dis play
Fig. 124 Door: warning str ip
When the veh icle is stationary, the exit warning
system warns the passengers of a possible colli­
sion when opening the door . Within the limits of
the system, the system monitors the areas be­
hind and next to the vehicle using the radar sen­
sors
~ page 127, fig. 122 . Moving objects that
are approaching from behind, such as cars, are
detected
~ fig. 123.
When you open the door, the warning strip on
the affected door blinks ¢
fig. 124 if another
road us er is detected and the situation is classi­
f ied as critical. The display in the exterior mirror
on the affected s ide flashes at the same time . If
the door is already open and another road user is
detected and the situation is classified as critical,
then the corresponding displays turn on.
A WARNING
-A lways pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
passengers. The vehicle passengers are al-
Assistance systems
ways responsible for opening the doors and
exiting the vehicle.
- The exit warning system can be available for
up to approximately three minutes after un­
locking the vehicle and opening the door as
well as after switching off the ignition . Then
the system switches off with a brief flashing
of the displays.
- The exit warning system cannot notify you
of every approaching object or person, such
as joggers or pedestrians .
A WARNING
The exit warning system is subject to limita­
tions and cannot warn you before every im­
pending collision:
- If the vehicle is too wide for the parking
space and covered by the neighboring
vehicles.
- Approaching objects or people such as cy­
clists or skateboarders may not be detected
under certain circumstances.
- The system does not react to stationary ob­
jects.
- The view of the radar sensors may be im­
paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt .
Clean the area in front of the sensors
c:o page 127, fig. 122.
(D Note
Also read the information in r:o© in General
information on page 128 .
(D Tips
-The exit warning system is switched on and
off through the side assist~
page 128.
-The display brightness for the exit warning
system cannot be adjusted.
- The system is not available when towing a
trailer.
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@ Tips
-You can cancel the automatic brake activa­
tion w ith increasing bra king fo rce if you ap­
ply the brakes yourse lf or accelerate cons id­
erab ly.
- In some situations, rea r cross-traffic assist
may warn yo u even if there is no cross traffic
i n a cr itical a rea , for examp le w hen back ing
i nto a parki ng space or ma neuver ing.
- The rea r cross-traffic ass ist also switches off
whe n you switch off the ESC.
- The rea r cross traffic assist switches on and
off thro ugh the pa rking aid
qpag e 138.
- The system is not available when towin g a
trailer.
Messages
A ppl ies to: ve hicles with Audi side assist
A message appears in the inst rument cluste r dis ­
p lay if the s ide ass ist swi tches off autom atically .
@j Audi side assist: malfunction! Please contact
Service
@j Audi side assist and exit warning : malfunc­
tion! Please contact Service
The system ca nnot gu ara nt ee th at i t w ill detec t
ve hicl es co rrectly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved o r are faulty . Have t he
system checked by an a uthorized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Se rvice Facility s oon.
@j Audi side assist: currently unavailable. Sen­
sor vision restricted due to surroundings . See
owner 's manual
@j Audi side assist and exit warning : currently
unavailable. Sensor vision restricted due to sur­
roundings
The rad ar senso r vis io n i s im paire d. T he ar ea in
fr on t of the senso rs must no t be covered by bik e
r ac ks, st ic kers, leaves, snow or any other o bjects.
C lea n the area i n front of the senso rs, if necessa ­
ry
¢ page 127, fig. 122.
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@j Audi side assist and exit warning: currently
unavailable. See owner's manual
S id e assi st cann ot be sw itche d on a t this tim e be­
cau se the re is a m alfu nct ion ( for e xample, the
ba tte ry c harge leve l may be to o low) .
@j Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
@j Audi side assist and exit warning: currently
unavailable. Towing mode
S ide assist switches off automatically when the
electrical connecto r in t he factory-installed trail­
er hitch is connected . There is no guarantee the
system will sw itch o ff when us ing a ret rofi tted
t rail er h itch . Do not u se side assist and the ex it
warni ng w hen tow ing a tra ile r.
[II Rear parking aid : obstacle detection restrict­
ed
The rear c ross-traffic ass ist is not available. E i­
t h er the ESC is sw itched off, or the rada r senso rs
may be cove re d by a b ike rack, stic ke rs, leaves,
snow o r other objects . Swi tc h the ESC on, or
cle an the area in fron t of th e senso rs if necessa ry
~ page 127, fig. 122. If thi s m essage co ntin ue s
to be displayed, dr ive imme dia tely to an author­
i z ed Audi deal er or author ized Audi Service Facili­
ty to have the ma lf u nction re paire d.
Night vision assist
Description
App lies to : vehicles wit h night vision assist
The night vision assist can detect, highlight and,
if necessary , warn about pedestrians and large
wild animals .
Nigh t vision assist he lps yo u when it is dark by
u sing an infra red came ra to monit or the a rea in
front of your ve hicle , w ith in the limits of the sys­
tem .
It can disp lay objec ts up to a dis tance of ap­
prox ima tely 1 000 feet (300 m) . T he thermal im ­
age dete cted by the came ra is show n in t he in­
s tru me nt clus ter di sp lay . W arm a reas appea r
lig hter a nd co ld ar eas ap pea r dar ker.
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:E Air suspension*
The air suspension* is an electronically-control­
l ed air suspens ion and damping sys tem . The ad­
justment depends on the driving mode selected, steer ing movements, the driver's braking and ac­
celeration, and as the road surface, vehicle speed
and load. The vehicle ground clearance depends
on the mode selected and the speed .
The ground clearance increases s ignificantly
when the vehicle is in the
Allroad mode . At
speeds from approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) to
75 mph (120 km/h), the ground clearance re­
duces in stages. When the speed decreases, the
ground clearance increases again automat ically .
The ground clearance is the lowest in
Dynamic
mode.
Steering
The power steering adapts. Ind irect steer ing that
moves easily as in
Comfort mode is especially
suited to long drives on highways. The
Dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
All-wheel steering*
All-wheel steer ing increases driving comfort by
providing addit ional steering ability at the rear
axle . Steer ing in the opposite d irection at low
speeds decreases the turning rad ius. Steering in
the same d irect io n at high speeds improves the
response time while increasing driving stability at
the same time .
Sport differential*
As a component of the all wheel drive system
(quattro)
~ page 152, the sport diffe rential dis­
tributes the dr iv ing power to the rear axle de­
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the selected mode
from moderate
( Comfort ) to sporty (Dynamic ).
The goal is a high level of agility and ability to ac ­
celerate on curves . The vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortab le to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control also
Assistance systems
responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
T he eng ine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty .
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles wi th air suspensio n
-Make sure there is enough clearance above
and below the vehicle when parking. The
height of the ve hicle (gro und clearance) can
change once it is parked due to temperature
fluctuations, changes to the load conditions
and changes to the dr iving modes.
- When transporting the vehicle on a car car­
rier, train, ship or by other means, only tie
the vehicle down at the running surface of
the tires, which is the outer c ircumference.
Sec uring the vehicle at the axle compo­
nents, suspension struts o r towing eyes is
not permitted because the pressure in the
air suspens ion struts can change during
transport. The vehicle may not be secured
sufficiently if this happens.
@ Tips
The S selecto r lever position automatically en­
gages when the
Dynamic mode is selected .
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles w ith Aud i dr ive select
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Fig. 133 Center console: co ntro ls for d rive select
.,. Press the left or right arrow key~ fig. 133 until
the desired mode appears in the instrument
cluste r/Infotainment system disp lay. Or
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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 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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Parking systems
.,. Press the Pw~ button in the center console
¢ page 140 , fig. 136. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching off
.,. Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
.,. Press the
p,q~ button, or
.,. Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
- The visual display in the right part of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle area.
- You can change the volume of the signals and the display
¢page 146.
Perpendicular parking
App lies to : ve hicles w ith rearview ca mera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space.
Fig. 141 In fotainme nt system: aim ing at a park ing space
Fig . 142 Infotainment syste m: alig ning the vehicle
.,. Turn the Infota inment system on and shift into
reverse gear .
.,. The orange orientation lines(!) show the vehi­
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientat ion lines appear in the
parking space ¢
fig. 141. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
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cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
ft (1 m). The blue area represents an extension
of the vehicle's outline by approximate ly
16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
.,. While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientat ion lines for assistance
¢ .&, in General information on page 141, ¢(D
in General information on page 141 . ® repre­
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red orientation line@
borders an object.
Trailer view
Appl ies to : vehicles wit h rearview camera/peripheral ca meras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer.
Fig. 143 Infota inment system : tra iler view
Requirement : Trailer view must be selected
~page 146.
.,. Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer
¢ .&, in General information on
page 143, ¢(Din General information on
page 143.
The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch . Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the trailer hitch.

Parking system s
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicle s with per ipheral cameras
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Fig. 14 5 Ce nter console: Pw .!. butto n
Fig. 146 In fo tai nme nt system : se lec t t he mode
Sw itching on
• Shi ft in to reverse, or
• Press the
P" IA button in the center console
¢ fig. 145 . A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the bu tton turns on .
Selecting the mode
• Turn the cont rol knob to the symbol fo r the de­
s ired mode @thr ough ©¢fig.
146 and press
the con trol k nob.
Sw itch ing off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
• Press the
P"1A button, or
• Swi tc h the ignition off .
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Corner view (front) ¢
page 144
@-Front ¢ page 144
©-Area ¢ page 145
@-Rear ¢ page 145
©-Corner view (rear) ¢ page 144
You can a lso swi tch to trailer view¢ page 142.
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Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 147 In fota in m ent sys tem: Corner v iew (fro nt)
Fig. 148 In fotainm ent sy stem : Corner v iew (re ar)
This view can assist you for example , when you
are ex iting from an area with poor visib ility . The
area at the front and rear sides of the veh icles is
displayed .
• To show the side v iew toward the front, select
the symbol @¢
fig. 147 with the control knob
and press the control knob .
• To show the side v iew toward the rear , se lect
the symbol ©¢
fig. 148 with the con trol knob
and press the cont rol knob .
Front
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig . 14 9 Info ta inme nt sys te m : fron t mo de
This view assists you for example , in using the
full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. The
vehicle surround ings are shown in the right area
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