2017 AUDI Q7 light

Driving
[jj indicator light appears in the instrument clus­
ter disp lay, the engine will not be stopped, for
examp le in the follow ing s ituations:
- T he eng ine has not reached the minimum re­
quired temperature for Start/Stop mode .
- The inter io r temperature selected by the cli-
mate contro l system has not been reached.
- The outs ide temperature is ext remely high/low.
- The w indshield is being defrosted .
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low .
- The steering wheel is turned at a sharp angle or
is mov ing.
- After engaging the reverse gear .
- On sharp inclines.
-At high a ltitudes.
Engine automaticall y restarts
The standard Start/Stop mode will be cance led
during a stop phase in the fo llow ing s ituations.
The engine resta rts wit hout any action by the
d river.
- The vehicle rolls, for examp le while on a s lope.
- The inter ior temperature differs from the tem-
perature se lected in the A/C system.
- The w indshield is being defrosted.
- The brake pedal is pressed several times in a
row.
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low.
- Power consumption is high.
The engine can tu rn off again when the condi­
tions for Start/Stop mode are met .
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the veh icle bat tery from d rain ing, the
ign it ion wi ll switch off a utomat ica lly under the
following conditions:
- The Sta rt/Stop system has stopped the eng ine .
- The vehicle is stationary.
- You left the vehicle and the eng ine was not re-
started within approximate ly 30 seconds.
I f this happens, you wi ll see the message
Igni­
tion turn s off automaticall y in the instrument
cluster and the activated low beams are replaced
by the parking lig ht. The parking lights will
sw itch off after approx imately 30 minutes or
when you lock the vehicle.
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The ignition also sw itches o ff when you lock the
vehicle from the outside during a stop phase.
If t he Start/Stop system has not tu rned off the
engine or if yo u have switched the S tart/Stop sys ­
tem off manually, the ignition wi ll not be auto ­
matically switched off and the engine will contin­
u e to run
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_& WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Tips
- If you leave the ve hicle with the D/S or R se­
lector lever position engaged, the parking
brake is automatically set.
- If you select the D or N selector lever posi­
t ion after sh ifting into reverse, the vehicle
must be driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
in order fo r the engine to switch off again .
Manually switching the Start/Stop system
off /on
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
If you do not wish to use the system, you can
switch it off manually.
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Fig . 89 Ce nter console: Start/Sto p system button
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.,. To switch the Start/Stop system off/on man­
ually, press t he
l(:.l) .. I button . The LED in the but­
ton turns on when the system is switched off.
@ Tips
If you switch the system off du ring a stop
phase, the engine will start aga in automati­
cally.

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:E: ' Messages in the instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles wit h Start/Stop system
Automatic start /stop deacti vated: Please
restart engine manually
This message appears whe n specific condi tions
are not met dur ing a stop phase. The Star t/Stop
system wi ll not be ab le to restart the engine . The
engine must be started with the
I STAR T ENGINE STOPI button.
Automatic st art /stop system: malfunct ion!
Function unavailable. Pl ease contact Service
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system .
Drive the ve hicle to an author ized A udi dealer or
author iz ed Service Facility as soon as poss ible to
have the ma lfunction corrected.
Electromechanical
parking brake
F ig . 90 Cen ter co nso le: park ing brake
Your veh icle is equipped with an electromechani­
cal parki ng brake
(D ¢ fig. 90. The parking brake
is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling
u ni ntent io nally and replaces the hand brake.
Setting /manually releasing the parking
brake
"' Pull the(®) switch to set the pa rking brake . The
L ED in t he switch turns on. The -(USA mod­
els) . (Canada mode ls) indicato r light a lso
tu rns o n in the inst rument cl uste r display .
"'T o release the parking b rake manu ally, press
the b rake o r acce lera to r pedal whi le the igni­
t ion is switched on and press th e® ) switch at
the same time. The LED in the b utton and the
indicator light in the display t urn of f.
D riving
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Requirement: the d rive r's doo r mus t be closed.
"' To start d rivi ng and release the parking brake
automatically, p ress the accelerator pedal as
usual.
In add it ion to releas ing the parking brake auto ­
matically, other convenie nce a nd safety functions
are avai lab le when you start driving ¢
page 88,
S tarting to drive .
Preventing the automatic parking brake
release
The veh icle cou ld beg in rol ling u nintentionally,
depe nding on the hill or if tow ing a traile r.
"' To prevent the park ing brake from releasi ng au ­
t omatically, pu ll and hold the®) switch and
p ress the accele rator peda l. The parking brake
remain s se t a nd p revents the vehi cle from roll­
ing b ackwa rd.
"' You can release the®) switch again once you
are sure that yo u are giving enoug h driving
force to the wheels by pressing the accelerator
peda l.
Emergency braking function
You ca n use the emergency b raking function in an
eme rgency sit uation, or if the standard brake op ­
eration ma lfunctions o r is disab led .
"' Pull and ho ld the(®) switch .
"' As soon as you release the ®> switch or acceler -
ate, t he b raking stops .
Pu lling and ho ld ing the®) switch w hile driving
t h e ve hicl e ac tiva tes the eme rge ncy brak ing func ­
tion. The ve hicl e is brak ed a t all four wheels by
activating the hydraulic b rake system . The brak ­
ing effect is simi lar to heavy braking ¢
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To reduce the risk of ac tivat ing the emergency
b raki ng by mist ake, a war ning tone (b uzzer)
sounds when the®) switch is p ulled . Emergency
braking stops as soon as the(®) switch is released
o r the accelerator pedal is pressed .
Parking
"'Press the bra ke pedal to stop the veh icle .
"' Pull the®) switch to set the par king brake.
"' Select the P se lec tor lever position .
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:E: ' _& WARNING
-If you do not begin driving immediately or
the engine stalls after releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll back­
ward . Press the brake pedal or set the park­
ing brake immed iately.
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
cannot overcome the lim itations imposed by
natural physical laws. The increased comfort
offered by hill hold ass ist should not cause
you to take safety risks .
- Hi ll hold assist cannot hold the veh icle in
place on all hills (for example, if the ground
is slippery or icy).
- To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
wh ile stat ionary.
Off road driving
General information
The electronic stabilization contro l (ESC) func­
tions were enhanced for driving offroad. Offroad
mode can be activated when driving in situat ions
where slippage or a differential lock function is
necessary
Q page 149. The hill descent ass ist is
a lso available, which automatically brakes the ve­
hicle and maintains a constant speed as a result
~page 150. In addition, your Audi prov ides con­
tinuous all wheel drive.
H owever , your Aud i is not a purely offroad vehi­
cle . Your vehicle was not designed to d rive unde r
extreme ope rating conditions such as driving in
an expedition style.
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the vehi­
cle and your driving ability . Never take any un­
necessary risks!
Before driving offroad
- Check the eng ine oil level, the tire pressure, the
coolant level and the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir .
- Store pieces of luggage and other objects in the
luggage compartment and secure them from
s li ding out of place.
Driving
After driving offroad
-After driving offroad, remove branches and
other debris from the radiator grille, under­
body, and wheels . Look especially for foreign
objects (such as stones) that may be stuck in
the tire tread.
- Clean the vehicle body and underbody and in­
spect the vehicle for possible damage.
- Clean the windows, headlights, tail lights and
the license plate if they are dirty.
- Per form a brake test (especially after driving
through water).
_& WARNING
- Be especially cautious and aware when driv­
ing under difficu lt cond it ions and when off­
road. Veh icle damage and injuries may occur
when dr iv ing at excessively high speeds or
with incorrect driving maneuvers.
- Always adjust your speed and driving style
to the roads, terrain, traffic and weather
conditions . Drive especially slowly if there is
low visibility when offroad.
- Please note that the wheels can sp in more
and the vehicle can swerve when in offroad
mode, espec ially when the road is slippery
or has loose surface material.
- Driving stability is reduced when in offroad
mode.
@ For the sake of the environment
Avoid harming the environment and show
consideration for nature .
(D Tips
Only drive where it is permitted and always
stay on the prov ided roads and paths .
Explanation of technical terms
The following data is based on idea l conditions .
T he values may vary depending on the load,
ground composition and the environment. The
driver is therefore responsible for deciding
whether a vehicle can hand le a specific situation
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A WARNING ,~
Read and follow all WARNINGS.
- The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is switched off.
- Power is st ill transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre­
vent the veh icle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except P and N) when the
engine is running.
- Before opening the hood, select the P selec­ tor lever position and set the parking brake.
T his reduces the risk of an accident. Always
read and follow the applicable warnings
¢ page 322, Working in the engine com­
partment.
@ Tips
If you accidentally se lect N while d riving, take
your foot off the acce le rator pedal and wa it
for the engine to slow down to idle before se­
lect ing Dor S.
Driving tips
Starting the engine
.. Th e P or N position must be selected.
Starting from a stop
.. Press and hold the brake pedal.
.. Start the engine
c:> page 82.
.. Press the lock ing button @on the selector lev­
er and select the D, E, Sor R position
¢page 91.
.. Wait a moment until the transmission shifts.
You wi ll notice a slight movement when the
gear engages .
.. Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal ¢
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Various convenience functions are avai lab le for
starting on hills
c:> page 88.
Stopping temporarily
~ .. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, for
~ example at a traffic light. Do not press the ac-
~ celerator peda l when doing this. 0
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:E: ' Driving
.. To prevent the vehicle from ro ll ing when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop­
ping on steep hills¢
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.. The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/parking
If the selector lever is not in the P position when
you open the driver's door, the vehicle could roll.
.. Press and hold the brake pedal
c:> A-
.. Set the parking brake.
.. To select the P se lector lever position, press the
P button
@ on the selector lever c:> page 91 ,
fig. 92.
Under certain conditions, such as driving in the
mountains or when towing a trailer, it may be
helpful to switch to manua l mode temporarily
and shift
manually to adapt to the driving condi­
tions
c:> page 94.
On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the P position
c:> page 87. This prevents
too much stress from being p laced on the lock ing
mechanism .
A WARNING
--The vehicle can roll even when the eng ine is
sw itched off.
- Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries .
- To reduce the r isk of an accident, do not
press the accelerator pedal when changing
the selector lever position while the vehicle
is stationa ry and the engine is running .
- To reduce the r isk of an accident, never se­
lect the R or P positions while dr iv ing.
- Do not inadvertently press the accelerator pedal when the vehicle is stationary . Other­
wise the r is k of an accident increases be­
cause the vehicle will start to move immedi­
ately, even if the parking brake is set.
(D Tips
Fo r safety reasons, the park ing brake only re­
leases automatically when the drive r's door is
closed.
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Driving
ab le to select any other selecto r lever posit ions
after starting the engine again. Drive to an au­
thor ized Audi dealer or authorized A udi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected.
r;] Transmi ssion : malfunct ion ! You can contin­
ue driving with limited function. Plea se conta ct
Service
There is a system mal function in the t ransmis ­
s ion. The transm ission is switching to emergency
mode . This mode on ly shifts into certain gears or
will no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authori zed
Audi Serv ice Facility immediately to have the
malfunct io n corrected.
r;] Transmission : malfunct ion! You may contin ­
ue driving . No reverse gear
There is a system malfunction in the transmis­
sion . The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or
will no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
You cannot engage the reverse gea r. Drive to an
author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected.
r;] Danger of rolling away! P not possible .
Ple ase apply parking brake
- The park ing lock was released using the emer­
gency release ¢
page 96. Or
- The parking lock can no longer be engaged.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or author­
i z ed Audi Service Facility immed iately to have
the malfunc tion corrected .
r;] Move selector le ve r to automati c position
There is a mal func tion in the tip tronic mode. End
tiptronic mode by pushi ng the selector lever to
the left i nto t he D/S position.
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Parking lock emergency release
The parking lock must be released with the
emergency release when driving through moun­
tains/maneuvering.
Fi g. 9 5 Driver 's s id e footwe ll: re leas ing the pa rk ing lock
us ing the e mergency release
The emergency release is located under the floor
mat on the dr iver's side .
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
"' To preven t the vehicle from rol ling un intent ion ­
ally, set the parking brake ®l ¢
page 87 or
press the bra ke pedal.
"' There are two slits on the cover. Posit io n t he
s cr ewdr ive r from the veh icle tool kit in one of
the s lits on the cover and pry the cover off.
"' Insert the socket wrench (from the vehicle tool
kit) into the open ing
¢ fig. 95.
"'Turn the socket wrench all the way clockwise (D
and press it downward @until it locks into
place .
"' Leave the socket w rench inserted
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Resetting the parking lock
"'Press the brake pedal and start the engine.
"' Keep the brake peda l pressed and engage the
following selector lever pos it ions one after the
other: N, D and back to N .
"' Tu rn the engine off again.
"' Grasp the socket wrench with both ha nds and
pu ll it up and o ut caref ully to remove
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"' In st all the cover.
When the parki ng loc k emergency release is
u sed, the
r;J in dicator light an d the N selec to r
l eve r posi tion tur n on in the i nstr ument cluster. ..,.

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:E: ' The message Danger of rolling away! P not pos­
sible. Please apply parking brake
also appears.
A WARNING
- Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
- The parking tock may only be released using
the emergency release if the parking brake
is set. If it is not functioning, secure the ve­
hicle from rolling using the brake pedal or
other suitable means, such as blocking a
front and a rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle
may roll away, which increases the risk of an
accident.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac­
tivated.
(D Note
- Read and follow the important instructions
about towing
c::;, page 3 74.
- The risk of damage increases if you do not
remove the socket wrench carefully when
resetting the parking lock.
Driving
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Trailer towing
Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo­my and performance.
Trailer towing not on ly places more stress on the
ve hicle, it also ca lls for more concentration from
the dr iver.
F or this reason, always follow the operating and
driving instructions provided and use common
sense.
@ Note
If you are going to tow a trailer, you must ac­
tivate the tra ile r operation mode
¢page 100.
Technical requirements
Traile r hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trai ler weight. The hitch must be suitab le
for your ve hicle and tra iler and must be mounted
securely on the vehicle 's chassis at a
technically
sound
locat ion . Use on ly a trailer hitch with a re­
movable ba ll mount . Always chec k w it h t he t rail ­
er hitch man ufactur er to make s ure t hat you a re
using the co rrect hi tc h.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch m ust be installed i n such a way that it
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing
bumper sys tem . N o mod ificat ions should be
made to the vehicle exhaust and b rake systems .
Fr om t ime to t ime, che ck t hat all hitch mo unti ng
bol ts rem ain securely faste ned.
W hen you are not tow ing a tra iler, remove the
tra ile r hitc h ba ll mount . This prevents the hitch
from ca using damage shou ld your veh icle be
s truck from behind¢ &..
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped wi th a bra king sys tem,
c h ec k t o be sure that it con forms to all regu la ­
tions.
The trailer hydrau lic br ake system mus t not be
directly connecte d to the vehicle's hydr auli c
brake system ¢&. .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your vehicle
and t he tra ile r.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Be sure
to check w ith your author ized Audi dealer for cor­
r ect wir ing , sw itches and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unab le to see the traffic behind you us­
i ng the regular outs ide mirrors, then you
must in­
stall extended mirro rs. It is important that you
always have clear vision to the rear.
A WARNING
-
- After remov ing the tra iler hitch, do not
sto re it in your vehicle . In case of sud den
braking , th e hitch co uld fl y forwar d and i n­
jure you o r yo ur passenge rs.
- I f a tra ile r has e lectr ica l brakes p lease no te
t h at the se brakes are not ac tivated by the
fact ory-fi tted contro l uni t - r isk of accident!
- N ever i nst all a "we igh t distribut ing" or
"lo ad equ alizing" trailer hi tch o n yo ur veh i­
cle. The vehicle was not desig ned fo r these
kinds of trailer hitches. The hitch attach ­
ment can fai l, ca us ing the tra iler to tear
loose from the vehicle .
- The Gross Veh icle Weight Rating for your
veh icle, found on the safety compliance la­
be l on the driver's s ide B -pillar, m ust never
be exceeded under any circumstances. Ex­
ceed ing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rati ng of
your veh icle is likely to damage yo ur vehicle,
and such damage will not be covered by
your Limi te d N ew Vehicle War ranty. Exceed ­
ing the G ros s Ve hicl e W eight Ratin g will al-
so ch ange the pe rform ance and ha ndling .,._

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:E: ' characteristics of your vehicle, which could
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Operating instructions
Trailer towing weights
The maximum permissible unbraked trailer
weight is 1,650 lbs (750 kg) .
The maximum permissible braked trailer weight
is:
- Q7 2.0: 5,500 lbs (2,500 kg)
- Q7 3 .0: 7,700 lbs (3,500 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
conditions, adjust the trailer load so that the
tongue load is at the maximum allowable or
slightly lower . You can get an approximation of
the tongue load with a bathroom scale or you can
measure the load at a trucking company or
weighing station.
The maximum permissible load on the ball hitch may not exceed:
- Q7 2.0: 550 lbs (250 kg)
- Q7 3 .0: 770 lbs (350 kg)
It is recommended to use the maximum permis­
sible load. Please also observe the information
¢page 343, ¢page 347.
Trailer load distribution
Be sure the load in the trailer is held securely in
place to prevent it from shifting forward, back­
ward or sideways.
Never allow a passenger to ride in a trailer¢.&.
in Messages on page 100.
Ball mount
The trailer hitch may only be used with suitable ball mount and ball. Installation of the hitch ball
must be carried out in accordance with the manu­
facturer's instructions .
Trailer towing
Engine cooling system
Towing a trailer makes the engine work harder. It
is important that the cooling system's perform­
ance is up to the additional load. Make sure that
the cooling system has enough fluid.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your
vehicle to the tire pressure listed under "Full
load" on the label <:!;>
page 343. Inflate trailer
tires to trailer and tire manufacturers' specifica­
tions.
Lights
The headlight settings should 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 connect­
ed from the trailer to the hitch on the vehicle .
Leave enough slack in the chains to permit turn­
ing corners. When you install safety chains, make
sure they will not drag on the road when you are
driving.
The chains should cross under the trailer tongue
to prevent it from dropping in case of separation
from the hitch.
Setting drive select(air suspension)*
Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface before
hitching the trailer and before adjusting the
tongue weight. The driving mode must be in
Au­
to or Comfort ¢page 134, ¢ (D
If you would like to drive in the Dynamic driving
mode, then you must select this mode before
hitching the trailer and before adjusting the
tongue weight. Please note that your vehicle will
lower and the ground clearance is reduced.
If you have to drive through difficult road condi­
tions, you can raise the vehicle again after hitch­
ing the trailer or after adjusting the tongue
weight
¢ page 136.
(D Note
Vehicles with air suspension*:
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