2018 AUDI Q7 warning light

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:E ' (D Note
-If the vehicle will be p arked for long periods
of time, protect it against t he cold so that it
will not be destroyed by "freezing"
¢ page 327.
- There are electrical components under the
cargo floor behind a trim pane l that warm
up du ring operat ion. To reduce the r isk of
the components overheat ing, do not store
ob jects s uch as blankets u nder the ca rgo
floor. If they overheat, the components will
swi tch off tempo rar ily. Thi s wi ll be indicated
by a message in the ins trumen t clus ter, un­
ti l the temperature returns to normal.
@,l For the sake of the environment
'8' B atteries cont ain poll uti ng substa nces s uch
a s s ulfu ric a cid and le ad. Contact an aut hor­
ize d Au di dealer or a uthorized Aud i Service
Facility for more info rmation.
Vehicle battery
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
If yo u do not dr ive you r vehicle for seve ral days or
weeks, e lectrical equipment is gradually sca led
back or switched off. This reduces ene rgy use and
ensu res the veh icle w ill be able to start after long
pe riods of time¢
page 147. Some convenience
functions, suc h as inter ior light ing or power seat
adjustment, may not be available under certa in
circumstances. These convenience funct ions w ill
be ava ilable again once you switc h the ign ition on
and start the engine.
Even when electrical equ ipment is switched off,
the equ ipment can still d rain the vehicle battery
if the vehicle is not drive n for long per iods of
time. Deep d rain ing results in a chemical reaction
that des troys the inside of the vehicle b attery.
The vehicle batte ry must be charged every mont h
to reduce the risk of this happening ¢
page 327.
Contact an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility for more information.
Chec king and Filling
Winter operation
Co ld wea ther places higher dem ands on the vehi­
cl e battery . This res ults in reduced s tarting ab ili­
ty. Have the vehicle battery checked by an au ­
t h orized Audi dea le r or authorized Audi Service
Facility before the cold time of year.
Charging the vehicle battery
Fi g. 2 67 En g in e compar tmen t: co nnecto rs fo r a c harger
and j ump start cab les
Requireme nt: only use chargers with a ma ximum
charging voltage of 30 amp s/14 .8 Volts .
The
vehicle battery cab les remain connec ted .
.,. Read the warnings ¢
A in General warnings
about batteries on page 326
and ¢ &_ .
.,. Switch off the ignit ion and all electrical equ ip­
ment .
.,. Open the hood ¢
page 320.
.,. Open the red cover on the pos itive termina l
¢fig . 267.
.,. Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins
accord ing to the instructions. (pin
under the red cove r= "positive", pin with he x­
agona l head= "negat ive").
.,. Insert t he power cable for t he charging dev ice
into the socket and switch the device on .
.,. At the end of the charg ing p rocess, sw itch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
so cket.
.,. Remove the ch arger termin al cl amps.
.,. Close the red cover on the positive termina l.
.,. Close the hood
¢ page 320 .
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Checking and Filling
& WARNING
- A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batter ies . Only charge the
vehicle battery in well-vent ilated areas .
- A drained vehicle battery can freeze at tem­
peratures a round 32 QF (0 QC) . A frozen or
thawed veh icle battery must not be charged
and must not be used anymore. If ice fo rms,
the battery housing ca n crack and ba tte ry
electrolyte can lea k out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemi cal bu rns.
Contact an authorized Au di dea le r o r au­
tho rized Audi Serv ice Facility fo r more info r­
mation.
- Do not connect o r disconnect the ch arging
cable while charg ing because this increases
t h e risk of an exp losion.
(D Tips
- Only charge the vehicle battery through the
con nections in the engine compartment .
- Read a ll of t he manufacture r's ins tructions
for the charger befo re charg ing the vehicle
battery.
Windshield washer system
F ig. 26 8 Eng ine co mpa rtment: was her fluid reservo ir cap
The winds hield washer fluid reservoir O contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system*
c> page 321, fig . 263.
The reservo ir capacity can be found in
c:;, page 375.
To reduce the r isk of lime sca le deposits o n the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium . Always add window cleane r to the wa-
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te r. When the outside tempe ratures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent shou ld be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
(D Note
- The concentration o f anti -freezing agent
must be adjusted to the ve hicle operating
conditions in the respective cl imate. A con­
centration that is too high can lead to vehi­
cle damage.
- Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi­ tives to the washer fluid.
- Do not use a glass cleaner t hat contains
paint so lvents, because t his could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining d istance or t ime un­
ti l the next oi l change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system : the
I MENU I
button > Veh icle > left cont rol button > Se rvi ce
& checks > Service inter vals .
Resetting the indicator
An a utho rized Audi deal er or author ized Audi
Se rvice Facility wi ll reset the service interval dis ­
play after performing se rvice .
If you have changed the o il yourself, yo u must re­
set the o il change interval.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: thel
MENU !
button > Vehicle > left cont rol button > S ervice
& checks > Service intervals > Reset oil change
interval.
I f an o il cha nge or inspection is due, you can ac­
cess i t in the I nfot ainment system . T he display
works in two s tages :
-Service reminder : after a certa in distance is
dr iven, a message appea rs in the instrument

Wheels
Wheels
Wheels and T ires
General information
~check your tires regularly for
damage (punctures, cuts, cracks
and bulges). Remove foreign ob ­
jects from the tire tread.
~ If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap­ proach the curb at an angle.
~Have faulty tires or rims re­
placed immediately.
~ Protect your tires from oil,
grease and fuel.
~ Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
~Lay tires flat when storing and
store them in a cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.
_&. WARNING -
-Never drive faster than the maximum permitted speed
for your tires. This could cause
the tires to heat up too much.
This increases the risk of an
accident because it can cause
the tire to burst .
-Always adapt your driving to the road and traffic condi-
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tions . Drive carefully and re­
duce your speed on icy or slip­
pery roads . Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice.
(@ Note
-Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
i n those seasons . Aud i recom­
mends using winter tires dur­
ing the winter months . Low
temperatures significantly de­
crease the elasticity of summ­
er tires, which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold
temperatures, cracks can form
on the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
-Burnished, polished or chromed rims must not be used in winter driving condi­
t ions. The surface of the r ims
does not have sufficient corro­
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam ­
aged by road salt or similar
substances.

Wheels
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly . Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in­
dic ato r
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor ­
ing system compares the tire tread circumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires . If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light
RI] and a message.
If only one tire is affected , the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain­
ment system again each time the pressures
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change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle ~
page 349. The tire pressure moni­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
~ page 340, fig . 272.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
- the tires have structural damage
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored
~ page 349
- tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
RI] -loss of pressure in at least one tire~,& .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
~ page 349.
m (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual.
If
m appears after switching the ignition on or
while driving and the
RI] indicator light in the in­
strument cluster blinks for approximately one
minute and then stays on, there is system mal­
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
~ page 349. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off . If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri­
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
& WARNING
- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.

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::r ' Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper ca re helps to maintain your ve hi­
cle's value. It can a lso be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims fo r cor rosion damage
and pa int defects on the body.
The requ ired cleaning and care p roducts can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dea le r or au ­
thor iz ed Se rvice Facility . Read and follow the in ­
structions for use on the packaging .
A WARNING
-Us ing clea ning and ca re products inco rrectly
can be dangero us to your hea lth .
- Always store clean ing and ca re prod ucts out
of reach of chi ldren to reduce the r isk of po i­
soning .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Prefe rab ly purchase env ironmenta lly-friend­
l y cleaning prod ucts.
- Do not d ispose o f leftove r clea ning and ca re
p roducts with house hold t rash.
Car washes
T he longer that deposits s uch as insects, bird
d roppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­
h icle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those ca used by sun light
in crease the damag ing effect .
Before washing, r inse off heavy depos its with
p le nty of water.
St ubborn deposits s uch as bird d roppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of wate r and a
m icr ofibe r cloth.
A lso, wash t he un derside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the seaso n.
Pressure washers
When washing your ve hicle wit h a pressu re wash­
e r, al ways fo llow the operating instr uctions pro ­
v ided wi th t he p ress ure washer. This is espe cially
i mportant in rega rd to the p ressure and sp raying
d istance . Do not aim the sp ray directly at the
Care and cleaning
seals on the side w indows, doo rs, lid s or the s un ­
r oof * or at tires, r ubber hoses, insulat ing mater i­
al, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
D o not remove snow and ice with a p ressure
washe r.
Never use cone nozz les o r high press ure no zzles .
T he wate r temperatu re mus t not be above 140 °F
(60 °() .
Automatic car washe s
Spray off the vehicle befo re washing.
Make s ure that the w indows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ie ld wipers are off . Follow instruc ­
tions from the car wash ope rato r, especially if
the re are accesso ries attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean the ve hicle starting from t he top and wor k­
in g down using a soft sponge o r clea ning br ush.
U se solven t-free cleaning p ro duc ts.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avo id da mag ing the p aint w hen w ashi ng, fi rs t
r emove dust and large p art icl es from you r vehi ­
cl e. Insects, grease spots and finger prints are
best removed w ith a s pecial cleane r fo r matte
f inish paint.
Apply t he p rodu ct using a microf iber cloth . To
avo id damag ing t he pa in t surface, do no t use too
much pressure.
Rinse t he ve hicl e thoroug hly w ith w ate r. T hen
cl ea n usi ng a neutra l shampoo an d a soft mi cro­
f iber cloth .
R inse t he ve hicle thoroug hly aga in and let it air
dry. Remove any wate r residue using a chamois.
,&. WARNING
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- Only was h the veh icle w hen the ig nition i s
off and follow t he i nstr uctions from the car
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Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
Tex tile s
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
art ifici al l eat her, the surface
A lca ntara Water -based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap
solutiona>
such as coffee, tea, blood, etc.
O il-based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution a), blot away the dissolved oil or
such as oil , make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, na il polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natural leathe r Fresh stains Cotton cloth
with a mild soap solutiona >
Water-based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather
blood, etc.
Oil -based deposits Fresh stairns : absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remover suitab le for leather
as ink, nai l polish, la -
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regula rly apply cond it ion ing cream that p rotects from
lig ht and penetrates into the material. Use specia lly-co l-
ored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
al Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
_& WARNING
The windsh ie ld may not be treated wi th wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un ­
favorable conditions such as wetness, dark ­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
@ Note
-Headlight s/tail light s
-Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form .
-Wheel s
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- Never use any paint polish or other abra­
sive materials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Cam era lens es
- Neve r use wa rm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the came ra lens . This
could cause the lens to crack .
- Neve r use ab rasive cleaning m aterials or
a lcohol to clean the camera lens . This
could cause scratches and cracks .
-Door wind ow s
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plast ic scraper. To

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:E ' .. Using the hex socket wrench © (from the veh i­
cle tool kit), turn the v ehicle jack* under the
li ft ing po int on the side sill unti l it is high
enough that the arm@c:>
fig. 2 79 is under the
designated plastic moun t .
.. Align the vehicle jack* so the arm @engages in
t h e des ignated l ift ing po int in the door s ill and
the base @ lies f lat on the ground . The base @
must be d irectly under the lifting poi nt @ .
.. To lift the vehicle , pl ace the ratchet @(from
the vehicle too l
kit) with the correct side on the
hex socket wrench ©-
.. Move the ratchet @clockwise back and forth
unt il the wheel lifts up slightly from the
ground.
A WARNING
- Make sure the vehicle jack* is stable. There
is a r isk of injury when the ground is slick or
soft, because the vehicle jack* could slide or
sink.
- Only ra ise your vehicle with the vehicle jack*
provided by the factory .
If you use a vehicle
jack des igned for another veh icle, your vehi­
cl e can slide and ca use i nju ry .
- Posi tion the vehicle ja ck* only at the desig­
na ted mounting points on the side s ill and
align the jack. O therwise, the ve hicl e jack *
cou ld slip and ca use an inj ury i f it does not
have sufficie nt hold on the vehicle.
- Vehicles wi th air suspension*: changes in
tempe rat ure or load can affect the height of
the stopped vehicle.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised .
- T o reduce the risk of injury, support the ve­
hicle securely with suitab le stands if work is
to be performed underneath the vehicle.
- To help prevent injury to yoursel f and your
passengers:
- Do not ra ise the vehicle unt il you are sure
the jack* is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
p lace away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic .
Em ergen cy as sis tanc e
-Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack*.
- If work has to be done under the vehicle,
ensure that it is safely supported on suita­
ble stands -risk of injury!
- Never start the eng ine when the vehicle is
on the jack* -risk of accident!
(D Note
Do not lift the ve hicle by the s ill. Pos ition the
vehicle jack* only at the designated mount ing
points on the side sill. Otherw ise, your veh icle
will be damaged.
(!) Tips
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automati­
cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Removing and installing a wheel
F ig . 28 0 Whee l: in terna l he x socke t to tu rn th e whee l
bo lt s
F ig . 2 81 W hee l: ali gnm en t p in in the top ho le
Removing a wheel
.. Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle (in the
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:E ' Fuse color identification
Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
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 increases the risk of fire.
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible 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 certain optional equipment.
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assignment - driver's/front
passenger's footwell
Fig. 284 Drive r's footwell (left -hand dr ive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
Fig. 285 Front passenger's footwell (right -hand drive vehi -
cle): fuse panel wit h plastic clip
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