2018 AUDI A7 service

Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc ­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the r isk of poi­
sonin g.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferab ly purchase environmenta lly-friend­
l y cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse
off heavy deposits with
p lenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
A lso, wash the underside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash­
er, always follow the operating instructions pro­
vided with the press ure washer. This is espec ially
impor tant in r egard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
sea ls on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun-
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roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi­
a l, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm) .
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washe r.
Never use cone nozzles o r high pressu re nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing .
Make sur e that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshie ld wipers are
off. Follow instruc­
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle .
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Applies to : RS models: only use car washes where
the vehicl e remai ns stationary and the washing
equipment moves around the vehicl e when wash­
ing and drying. Car washes that move the vehicle
through the car wash using a chain are not rec­
ommended.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicl e starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent -free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi ­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse t he ve hicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a so ft micro­
fiber clot h.
R inse the vehicl e thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
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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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Care and cl eaning
avoid scratches, move the scraper on ly in
one direction and not back and forth.
- Never remove snow o r ice from door win­
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form .
- To avoid damage to the rear w indow de­
fogger , do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window .
-Deco rati ve parts /trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts .
-Paint
-To red uce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dus t before pol­
ishing or waxing .
- To prevent pa int damage, do not pol ish or
w ax the veh icle in dire ct sunlight.
- To red uce the risk of pa int damage, do not
polish away rust spots .
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi­
a tely
-these could damage the p aint.
- Displays
- To avoid scratches, do not use dry cleaning
methods on displays .
-Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could ca use damage.
- Safety belts
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safe ty belts o r their compo­
nents chemically or with corrosive fl uids
or so lvents and neve r al low sha rp o bje cts
t o come in to con ta ct w ith the sa fe ty belts .
Th is could cause damage to the belt web ­
bing .
- I f there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the b uckles,
have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or author ized Audi Service Facility.
- Te xtiles /artificial leather/ Alcantara
- Never treat artificia l leather/ Alcantara
w ith leather care p roducts, solvents, floo r
polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
prod ucts.
- Have a specialis t remove st ubborn s tains
to prevent damage.
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- Neve r use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc . when cleaning .
- D o not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
- Ob jects w ith sharp edges, such as zippe rs
or rive ts on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface .
- Open hook and loop fastene rs, for exam­
p le on clothing, can damage seat covers .
Make sure hook and loop fasteners a re
closed.
- Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or sim i­
lar p roducts.
- Objects w ith sharp edges, such as zippe rs
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating * to dry the
seat .
- To he lp prevent the leather from fad ing,
do not leave the vehicle in d irec t sun light
for long periods of time. If leav ing the ve­
h icl e parked fo r long pe riods of time, you
should cove r th e le athe r to pro te ct it from
dir ect sun light.
(D Tips
- I nsects are easier to remove from paint that
ha s bee n freshly waxe d.
- Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
Placing your vehicle out
of service
I f you wo uld like to take your vehi cle out of serv ­
ice for a longer period of time, contact an author ­
i zed Audi dealer or author ized A udi Se rvice Facili ­
ty. They will adv ise you of important measures,
suc h as corrosion protect ion, serv ice and storage
procedures. A lso fo llow the information about
the ve hicle
battery ~ page 201.

Emergency assistance
Tire mobility kit
Preparation
Applies to: vehicles with tire mob ility k it
• Read and follow the important safety precau­
tions ¢ page 233, General information.
• Select the P selector lever position .
• Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos ­
sible
¢ page 234.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to : ve hicles w ith tire mob ility k it
F ig. 195 Tir e: t ire da mage that ca nnot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the spare tire as soon as
possible ¢& .
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a na il,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures as low as
-4 °F (-20 °C) .
The tire mobility kit may not be used:
-If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0 .16 in (4
mm) © ¢fig. 195.
-if the rim is damaged @
- if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @
See an autho rized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.
A WARNING
-Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporarily.
- The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.
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- If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
mediately with clean water .
- Do not inha le the fumes.
- If you swa llow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a tot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
- Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
- If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention.
- Keep the tire sealant away from children.
- In vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system*, using tire sea lant can results in an
incorrect display or a system malfunction. Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­ ty.
(D Tips
- If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
- Note the expiration date on the sea lant bot­
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an author­ ized Audi dealer or authori zed Audi Service
Facility.
- Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor*.
- Obey all laws.

Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
Fig. 196 Compo nents of the tire mo bility k it
Fig. 197 T ir e mo bility k it con nec tion
Requiremen t: the tire mob ili ty ki t mus t be laid
out and ready for
use ¢ page 233 .
Install ing th e tir e mob ility k it
.,. Open the cover @on the compressor
¢fig . 196 .
.,. Remove the connecto r@) and pressure hose ®
with pressure gauge from the housing .
.,. Install the compressor pressure hose® onto
the f lange @ on the tire sea lant
bottle @.
.,. Insert the sealant bottle with the f lange at the
bottom into the opening @ on the compresso r
cover.
.,. Remove the valve cap from the fau lty t ire.
.,. Install the fi ller hose @on the valve 0
¢fig . 197 .
.,. Connect the plug @¢ fig. 196 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
.,. Switch the ignition on .
Inflating a tire
~ .,. Mov e th e sw itch @¢ fig. 197 on the com pres-,...,
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.,. Inflate the tire between 29 PSI and 36 PSI (2 .0
and 2.5 bar) and read the tire pressure on the
gauge .
.,. If th is tire pressure is not reached , remove the
filler hose . Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire . Pump up the tire
aga in ¢ £ .
_&. WARNING
-Read and fo llow the manufacturer's safety
p recautions on the compressor and in the
instr uctions o n the bottle o f sealant .
- If a tire pressure of 29 psi (2.0 bar) canno t
be reached after inflating for six minutes,
then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.
- If the tire cannot be repaired w ith the t ire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized A udi Service Facility for assistance.
(D Tips
Do not operate the compresso r fo r more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat .
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mob ility kit
.,. Adhere the sticker that says "max. SO mph
(80 km/h)" that is provided with the t ire mobili­
ty kit within the driver 's fie ld of vision .
.,. Stop the vehicle after dr iving for about 10 mi­
nutes and check the t ire pressure .
.,. If the tire press ure is lower than 19 PSI ( 1.3
ba r) , then the t ire is too seve rely damaged . Do
no t continue dr iv ing .
A WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
- Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h) .
- Avoid hard acce lera tion, braking sharply,
and fast cornering .
- The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
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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 .,.

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Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in­
tended fo r use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire .
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora­
rily s ince the tire will not be able to achieve its
opt imum performance character istics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­
t ion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
tiona l tire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ~ page 212, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare tire im­
mediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lbs (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire ,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
Emergency assistance
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read the information
r=> page 212, New tires or
wheels.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compa rtment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve­
h icl e.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. Oth­
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle .
Spare tire
Space-saving spare tire
App lies to : vehicles wit h spare tire
Fig. 206 Luggage compartment: space-sav ing spare tire
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces­
sary, replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possible .
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Replacing fuses
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that have burned through.
Fig. 207 Driver's s ide cockpit : cover
The fuses are located on front left and r ight of
the cockpit and behind the trim on the right side
of the luggage compartment.
• Switch the ignition and all electrica l equipment
off .
• Check the following table to see which fuse be­
longs to the equipment.
• Remove the corresponding cover or remove the
right side trim panel in the luggage compart­
ment
¢ page 192.
• Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if
necessary¢ page 244, fig. 208. You
can dispose of the plastic clip.
• Remove the clamp from the rear s ide of the
cover
Q fig . 207.
• Remove the fuse using the clamp.
• Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one.
• Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Fuses
Color Current rating
in amps
Yellow 20
White or transparent 25
Green 30
Orange 40
A WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys­
tem and a fire.
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as poss ible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty.
(D Tips
- The following table does not list fuse loca­
tions that are not used.
- Some of the equipment listed in the follow­
ing tables applies only to certain model ver­
sions or certa in optional equipment.
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