2018 AUDI A7 lock

Checking and Filling
-If you a re unable to determine whether or
not a particular fuel blend meets the speci­
fications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents can­
not be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob­
lems resulting from the use of fuels differ­
ent from those specified a re not the respon­
sibility of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to the use of one of these fuel blends , we
recommend that you switch to unblended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufactur­
ers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline you use.
Although gasoline grades differ from one manu­
facturer to another, they have certain things in
common. All gasoline grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vital engin e
parts, such as fuel injectors and intake valves. Al­
though most gasoline brands include additives to keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective .
Audi recommends using TOP TI ER Dete rgent Gas­
oline. For more information on TOP TIER Deter­
gent Gasoline , please go to the official website
(www .toptiergas .com) .
After an extended per iod of us ing inadequate
fuels, carbon deposit build-ups can rob your
en­
gine of peak performance.
(D Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel qual­
ity is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Refueling
Fueling procedure
Fig. 17 4 R ig ht re ar sid e o f th e ve hicle: o penin g th e fu el
filler door
Fig. 175 F uel fille r doo r with at tached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
.,. Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open
~ fig. 174.
.,. Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise .
.,. Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door
~ fig.175.
.,. Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck .
.,. Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
.,. After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing it to allow the rest of
the fuel to finish dripping into the fue l tank.
.,. Turn the fuel cap clockwise until you hear it
lock.
.,. Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fuel
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" N .... 0 00 \.J ' filler door . For additional info rmation on fuel,
see r=;, page 189.
For the tank capac ity in yo ur vehicle , refer to t he
Technical Data
r=;, page 254 .
To reduce the r isk of fuel leak ing out or vapors
escap ing, make su re t hat the fuel ta nk is closed
correct ly. O therwise
t he-¢..ij indicator light will
turn on.
I f the central lock ing system malfunct ions, the
fuel filler door may emergency release
r=;, page 192.
_& WARNING
An improper f uel ing p rocedure and improper
hand ling of fue l can lead to exp losions, fires,
severe b urns and other injuries .
- Do not smoke and keep away from open
flames .
- T he ig nition m ust be switched off whe n re ­
f ueling .
- Cell pho nes, radio devices and o ther radio
equipment s hou ld always be switched off
w hen refueling . Electromagnetic rays cou ld
cause sparks and start a fire .
- If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle a ll
the way into the filler tube, then fue l can
leak out. Spilled fue l can ignite and start a
fire.
- Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional s ituation where the
vehicle must be entered, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle aga in . This will reduce the
r isk of electrostat ic d ischarge that can cause
flying sparks . Sparks can start a fire when
ref uel ing .
_& WARNING
We recommend that you do not t ransport any
fue l co nta iners in t he veh icle. Fue l cou ld leak
out of the containe r and ignite, espe cially dur ­
ing an accident. This can cause exp losions,
fires and injuries .
- If you must transport fuel in a fue l contain ­
er, please note the following:
Ch eck ing and F illing
- Always place a fue l container on the
ground before filling . Never fill the fue l
container with fuel while it is in or on the
vehicle . Electrostatic charge can occur
wh ile refueling and the fuel vapors could
i gnite .
- For fuel containers made of metal, the fuel p ump nozzle must always maintai n
contact with the conta iner to reduce the
r isk of s tat ic charge.
- Insert the fuel pump nozz le as far as pos­
s ible into the fi lle r opening w hile refuel­
ing .
-Fo llow lega l requ irements when using,
stor ing and t ransporti ng f uel conta iners.
- Make su re that the fuel containe r meets
t h e in dust ry standa rds, for example ANS I
o r ASTM F8S2 -86.
@ Note
- Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
veh icle components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
- Never drive unt il the fuel
tank is completely
empty. The irregula r supply of fue l that re­
sults from that can cause eng ine misfi res.
U nc ombus ted fuel will ente r th e exhaus t
system and increase the risk of damage to
the cata lytic converter.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise f uel
ca n leak o ut w hen the ve hicle is warming up.
(D Tips
The fuel filler doo r on your ve hicle does not
l ock if you lock t he ve hicle from t he i nside us­
i ng t he centra l loc king switc h.
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Checking and Filling
Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually.
Fig . 17 6 Right side trim in the luggage compartment: re­
mov ing the tr im
Fig. 177 Luggage compartment: fuel filler door emergency
release
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim pane l in the luggage
compartment.
Removing th e side trim
• To remove the right side trim, first remove the
retaine r from the mounts
Q fig. 176.
• Turn both locking mechanisms 90° to the left
us ing a coin or a similar object and remove the
locking mechanisms.
• Tilt the retainer upward and pull the trim out.
Lay the trim down on its side, because there is
an electrical w ire for the socket* on the back .
Fuel filler door em ergenc y relea se
• Loosen the strap from its bracket and pu ll on it
Q fig. 177 c:t,(I). The filler door is released.
•Presson the left side of the fuel f iller door to
open it
<=:>page 190, fig. 174.
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(D Note
Only pu ll on the loop until you feel resistance .
You will not hear it re lease . Otherwise you
could damage the emergency release mecha­
nism.
Emissions control
system
Cat alytic converter
The vehicle may only be driven w ith unleaded
gaso line, otherwise the catalytic converte r will be
dest royed.
Never dr ive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel will
enter the exhaust system, which can cause over­
heating and damage to the catalytic converter.
&_ WARNING
The temperat ure of the exhaust system is
h igh, both when drivi ng and a fter stopp ing
the engine.
-
- Never tou ch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This cou ld resu lt in burns.
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials s uch as grass or leaves because
the hig h temperature of the emissions con­
trol system could start a fire .
- Do not apply unde rbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, beca use this increases
the risk of fire.

Checking and Filling
Coolant Freeze protec-
additi ve tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40
°F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)
([) Note
- Before the start of winter, have an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
- If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en­
gine. If this happens, only use water and re­ store the correct mixture ratio with the
spec ified coolant additive as soon as possi­
ble.
- Only refill with new coo lant.
- Radiator sealant must not be mixed w ith
the coo lant .
Adding coolant
F ig. 183 Engine compartment: coolant expans ion tank
cover
Observe the safety precautions~ page 193,
Working in the engine compartment .
Checking the engine coolant level
• Park the vehicle on a leve l surface .
• Switch the ignition off.
• Read the coolan t leve l on the coo la nt expansion
tank
~page 196, fig . 181. The coolant level
must be between the MIN and MAX markings
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when the engine in cold. When the engine is
warm it can be slightly above the MAX marking .
Adding coolant Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolan t in the expansion tan k
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• Let the engine cool down .
• Place a cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap and unscrew the cap counterclockw ise
~ & -
... Add coo lant m ixed in the cor rect ratio
~ page 199 up to the MAX marking.
• Make sure that the fluid level remains stab le .
Add more coolant if necessary .
• Close the cap securely.
Coolant loss usually ind icates there is a leak . Im­
mediate ly drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac ility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, a loss can come
from the coolant boiling through overheat ing
and being pushed out of the cooling system .
A WARNING
- The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not open the coo lant expansion ta nk cap
when the engine is hot. This increases the
risk o f bur ns.
- The coolan t addi tive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health. For t his reason,
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning.
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
(D Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. A ir cou ld enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility for assis­
tance.

Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
De cora tiv e p arts/
Deposits Mild soap so lution al, a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
t rim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint numbe r on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up pa int
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Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect
with hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility .
Corros ion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dea ler or author-
i zed Audi Service Fac il ity.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with
suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith wate r immediately and remove wit h a m icro -
sects, bird dropp ings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease -based con- Remove immediately with a m ild soap solution
a) and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunb lock
Car bon parts Deposits clean the same way as painted parts 9page 228
al Mild soap so lut ion : m axim um tw o tab lespoo ns o f neu tra l soap i n 1 qua rt (1 lite r) of water
Int erior cl ea ni ng
Component Situation Solution
Wind ows
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Deco rat ive p art s/ Deposits Mild
soap solution a)
t rim
Pla stic parts
Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier deposits Mild soap solution al, detergent-free plastic cleaning solu -
tion, if necessary
Di spla ys Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
C ontrol s Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solutiona>
Safet y belts Deposits Mi
ld soap so lution al, allow to dry befo re letting them re -
tract
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General information
.. Par k the vehicle as far as poss ible from moving
traff ic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a leve l surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.. Set the parking brake .
.. Switch the emergency flashe rs on .
.. Set up the warn ing triangle C) page 233 .
.. Have the passengers exit the veh icle . They
sho uld move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a guard rail.
_& WARNING
Follow the s teps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other d riv­
ers .
Equipment
Warning triangle
App lies to: ve hicles with warning triangle
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Fig. 193 Luggage compa rtment U d : wa rnin g tr iang le
The warning triangle placed in the vehicle at the
factory is located in the luggage compartment.
.. Turn the twist lock C) fig . 193 and pull the cover
downward to open the cover.
.. Remove the warning triangle from its holder.
The luggage compartment lid is only designed to
hold the warning triangle offered by the Audi
Genu ine Accessories program.
Em ergen cy as sis tanc e
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 194 Lu ggage compartment: vehicle tool kit, tire mob i­
lity kit and comp resso r
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle ja ck*, tire mobility
ki t* and compressor are stored in the luggage
compartment under the ca rgo floor cover .
.. Lift the cargo floor by the p lastic handle .
.. Turn the handle cou nter- clockwise and remove
the cover or the spare tire *.
A WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se­
rious pe rsonal injuries.
-Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if yo u
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
-The factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum­ stances shou ld it be used to lift heavy
veh icles o r othe r loads; you risk injuri ng
yourse lf .
-Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
-Support the vehicle securely with appropri­
ate stands if wo rk is to be performed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwi se, there is a po­
t ential risk fo r injury .
-Never use the jack supplied with your Aud i
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
o n e. Th e jack is o nly sui tab le for u se on the
veh icle i t came wi th.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­
nance-free.
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Emergency assistance
-If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility for disposal.
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Serv ice Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
.,. After you exper ience a tire fa ilure, pull the car
well away from moving traff ic and try to reach
level ground
before you stop ¢.&, .
.,. All passengers sho uld leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, be hind t he
guardrail) ¢.&, .
.. Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling
unintentionally ¢.&, .
.. Move selector lever to position P ¢ A-
.. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer
from your veh icle .
.,. Take the jack and the spare tire* out of the lug­
gage compartment
ca> page 233 .
.8, WARNING
You or your passengers could be inju red w hile
chan gin g a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precautions:
- If you have a flat ti re, move a safe d ista nee
off th e road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn ­
ing devices to alert other motorists .
- Make sur e that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and we ll away
from the road and traffic.
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- To help prevent the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possibly s lipping off the jack,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the front and back of the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel being changed. When
one front wheel is lifted off the ground,
p lacing the Automat ic Transmission in P
(Pa rk) w ill
not prevent the vehicle from
mov ing.
- Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the lu ggage com ­
pa rtment
¢page 134 .
(D Tips
Before changing the wheel, you must activate
the jacking mode, so that the automatic con­
trols for the Adaptive Air Suspension* do not
make it more difficult to lift the vehicle with
the jack
ca> page 238 .
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence
described below step-by-step and in exactly that
order .
1. Act ivate the vehicle jack mode* ca> page 238 .
2. Remove the decorative wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*. For more details see also
¢ page 23 7, Decorative wheel covers or
¢ page 237, Wheels with wheel bolt caps.
3. Loosen the wheel bolts ¢ page 238.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the
jack and alig n the jack below that po int
¢ page 238 .
5. Raise the car with the jack ca> page 238.
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install
the spare ca> page 240.
7. T ighten all whee l bolts lightly.
8 .
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten
all wheel
bolts ¢ page 238.
10. Replace the decorat ive wheel cover* or the
wheel bolt caps*.
11. Deact ivate the vehicle jack mode* in the
MM I:
ICARI function button > (Ca r)* systems .,.

Emergency assistance
The caps are to protect and keep the whee l bolts
clean.
Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
Th e wheel bolts must be loosened b efore raising
the vehicle.
F ig . 2 00 Cha ngin g a w hee l: l oosening t he w heel bol ts
Loosening
.,. Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it w ill go .
.,. Take t ight hold of the end of the wrench handle
and t urn the whee l bolts
counter -clockwise
about one single t ur n in t he d irec tion of ar row
¢ fig . 200.
Tightening
.,. Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it w ill go .
.,. Take t igh t hold of the end of the wrench handle
and tu rn ea ch whee l bolt
clockwi se u ntil it is
sea ted.
_& WARNING
- Do not u se force or hurry when changing a
whee l
-you can ca use the vehicle to s lip off
th e jac k and cause serious pe rsonal injur ies .
-Do not loosen the whee l bolts more than
one turn
before you raise the vehicle with
t h e jac k.
-You risk an i njury.
(D Tips
- N ever use the he xag onal socket in the han­
dle of the screwd river to loosen o r tighten
the w heel bolts .
- If a whee l bolt is very tigh t, you m ay fi nd i t
eas ier to loosen by carefully pus hing down
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on the end of the whee l bolt wrench with
one foot only. As you do so, ho ld on to the
car to keep your balance and ta ke care not
to slip .
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first be­
fore the wheel can be removed.
Fig . 201 Sill pa nels: marki ngs
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Fig. 20 2 S ill: p osit io nin g the ve hicle jack
.,. Ac tiva te the veh icle jack mo de* in the MMI:
!CAR I function button> (Car )* systems cont rol
but ton >
Servicing & che cks > Air su sp .: jack
mode > On .
.,. Engage the parking brake to prevent your veh i­
cle from rolling uninte ntionally .
.,. Move the selector lever to position P .
.,. Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nea rest the w heel that will be changed
¢ fig. 201 . Behind the marking, there is a lift­
ing point
on t he sill fo r the ve hicle jack .
.,. Applies to: vehicles with a s ill: Remove the cov­
er fro m the sill before lifting the vehicle wi th a
veh icle
ja ck¢ page 239.
.,. Tur n the vehicle jack located un der the lifting
point o n the s ill to raise the jack unt il its
arm @
~ fig. 202 is locate d under the d esignated plas-
tic
mount ¢ .&,¢(D. II>