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Adjusting safety belt height
With the aid of the safety belt height adjust
ment, the three point safety belt strap routing
can be fitted to the shoulder area, according to
body size.
F ig . 2 32 Safety belt height adjustment -loop -around fit
t ings
The shou lder belt should lie as close to the center
of the collar bone as possib le and should fit well
on the body
¢ .&. in Safety belt position on
page 265.
~ Push the loop-a round fitt ings up ¢ fig. 232 @,
or
~ squeeze together the(!) button, and push the
l oop-arou nd fittings
down @.
~ Pull the belt to make sure that the upper at
tachment is properly engaged.
A WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and oth
er important informat ion¢
page 264.
(D Tips
With the front seats, the height adjustment
of the seat can also be used to adjust the po
sition of the safety belts.
Improperly worn safety belts
Incorrectly positioned safety belts can cause se
vere injuries.
Wearing safety be lts improperly can cause seri
ous injury or death. Safety belts can on ly work
when they are co rrectly positioned on the body .
Improper seating positions reduce the effective
ness of safety belts and will even increase the
Safet y bel ts
risk of in jury and death by moving the safety be lt
to critical areas of the body. Improper seating
pos itions also increase the risk of serious injury
and death when an airbag dep loys and strikes an
occupant who is not in the correct seating posi
t ion. A driver is responsible for the safety of all
vehicle occupants and especially for ch ildren.
Therefore:
~ Never perm it anyone to assume an incorrect
sitting position in the vehicle while traveling
¢ .&_ .
.&, WARNING
Imp roperly wo rn safety belts increase the risk
of ser ious personal inj ury and death whenever
a veh icle is being used .
- Always make sure that all ve hicle occupants
are cor rec tly rest rained and stay in a corre ct
seating posi tion whenever the vehicle is be
ing used .
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other impor tant informat ion¢
page 264.
Belt tensioners
How safety belt pretensioners work
Rever sible safety belt pretensioners
The following functions are available when safety
belts w ith reversible safety belt tensioners are
fastened:
-Automatic tensioners: at the start of a drive,
the safety belts automatically adjust to the
passenger after a certain time period or veh icle
speed. To switch the automatic tensioners off,
select the following in the Infotainment sys
tem:
! ME NUI button> Car > left control b utton
> Vehicle setting s> Seat s > Driver' s seat or
Pa ssenger' s seat > Automati c be lt ten sion er.
- I n ce rta in driving situations, the safety bel ts
may tighten wit h a reversib le tensioning func
tion
¢ page 112.
-The safety be lts may also tighten with this re
versible te nsion ing funct ion in m inor collisions . .,._
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Booster seats and safety belts
Properly used booster seats can help protect
children weighing between about 40 lbs. and
80 lbs. (18 kg and 36 kg) who are less than 4
ft.
9 in. (57 inches/1.45 meters) tall.
Fig . 245 Rea r seat: chi ld p roper ly restrained in a booster
sea t
The vehicle's safety belts alone will not fit most
children until they are at least 4
ft. 9 in. (57 in
ches/1.45 meters) tall and weigh about 80 lbs.
(36 kg). Booster seats raise these children up so
that the safety belt will pass properly over the
stronger parts of their bodies and the safety belt
can help protect them in a crash.
.,. Do not use the convertible locking retractor
when using the vehicle's safety belt to restrain
a chi ld on a booster seat .
.. The shoulder belt must lie as close to the cen
ter of the child's collar bone as possib le and
must lie fla t and snug on the upper body. It
must never lie across the throat or neck. The
lap belt must lie across the pelvis and never
across the stomach or abdomen . Make sure the
belt lies flat and snug. Pull on the belt to tight
en if necessary .
.,. If you must transport an older child in a boos
ter seat on the front passenger seat, you can
use the safety belt height adjustment to help
adjust the shoulder portion properly .
.. Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat
¢page 297.
Children up to at least 8 years old (over 40 lbs. or
18 kg) are best protected in chi ld safety seats de
a ~ signed for their age and we ight. Experts say that
N ~ the skeletal structure, particularly the pelvis , of
g these children is not fully developed, and they
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Child safety
must not use the vehicle safety belts without a
suitable child restraint .
It is usually best to put these children in appro
priate booster seats. Be sure the booster seat
meets all applicab le safety standards .
Booster seats raise the seating position of the
child and reposition both the lap and shoulder
parts of the safety belt so that they pass across
the chi ld's body in the right places. The routing of
the be lt over the chi ld's body is very important
for the ch ild's protection, whether or not a boos
ter seat is used. Children age 12 and under must
always ride in the rear seat.
Children who are at least 4
ft. 9 in. (57 inches/
1.45 meters) tall can generally use the vehicle 's
three point lap and shoulder belts. Never use the
lap belt portion of the vehicle 's safety belt alone
to restrain any ch ild, regard less of how big the
ch ild is. Always remember that child ren do not
have the pronounced pelvic structure required for
the proper function of lap belt portion of the ve
hicle's three point lap and shoulde r belts. The
child's safety absolutely requires that a lap belt
portion of the safety belt be fastened snugly and
as low as possible around the pe lvis . Never let
the lap belt portion of the safety belt pass over
the child 's stomach or abdomen .
In a crash, airbags must inflate within a blink of
an eye and with considerab le force. In order to do
its job, the airbag needs room to inflate so that it
will be there to protect the occupant as the occu pan t moves forward into the airbag .
A vehicle occ upant who is out of position and too
close to the a irbag gets in the way of an inf lating
airbag. When an occupant is too close , he or she
will be struck violent ly and w ill rece ive serious or
poss ibly even fata l injury .
In order for the airbag to offer protection, it is
important that all vehicle occupants, especially
any ch ildren, who must be in the front seat be
cause of exceptiona l circumstances, be properly
restrained and as far away from the airbag as
poss ible. By keeping room between the child's ..,_
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Tire designations
Fig. 269 Tire designations on the side
wall
(D Tires for passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
"P" indicates a tire for a passenger
vehicle. "T" indicates a tire desig
nated for temporary use.
@ Nominal width
Nominal width of the tire be
tween the sidewalls in millime
ters. In general: the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
@ Aspect ratio
Height/width ratio expressed as a
percentage .
Wheels
@Tire construction
"R" indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Size of the rim diameter in inches.
® Load index and speed rating
The load index indicates the tire's
load-carrying capacity.
The speed rating indicates the
maximum permitted speed. Also
see
¢ &. in General information
on page 330.
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi
cates that the tire is reinforced or
i s an Extra Load tire.
Speed rat-
Maximum permitted speed
ing
p up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
s up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
u up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)a)
z above 149 mph (240 km/h)a)
w up to 168 mph (270 km/h)a)
y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)a)
a) For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code "ZR".
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0 a, .... N
" N .... 0
0
l: ..
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto matic transmission, power steer
ing, power brakes, power win
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items a re available as factory- in
stalled equipment (whether i n
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low s idewall for improved steer
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim .
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead .
Wheel s
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire .
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom
mended by the vehicle manufac
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for more than a couple of miles (kilo
meters) at low speeds in the
three hour period before the tire pressure is measured or adjusted .
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve
hicle with standard equipment in
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil , and coolant, air condi
tioning and additional weight of
optional eq uipment .
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at highe r in
flation pressures than the corre
sponding standard tire . Extra load
tires may be identified as "X L",
"xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on
the sidewall. .,.
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Wheels
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
& symbol may be per
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains not only improve the driving in win
ter road conditions, but also the braking .
~ Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
~ Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary . Fol
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
~ Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use
fine-mesh snow chains . They must not add
more than 0 .53 in (13.5 mm) in height, including
the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
.&_ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci
dent.
(LlJ) Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct con
tact with them. Remove the wheel covers*
first. Use coated snow chains.
- Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension*, be
cause the vehicle height will be
very low. If
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you drive with snow chains anyway, the
wheel housings and other vehicle compo nents can be severely damaged.
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switch the offroad mode on
r=> page 143.
Low-profile tires
Applies to: vehicles with low-profile tires
Compared to other tire/rim combinations, low
profile tires offer a wider tread surface and a
larger rim diameter with shorter tire sidewalls.
This results in an agile driving style. However, it
may reduce the level of comfort and increase
road noise when driving on roads in poor condi
tion.
Low -profile tires can become damaged more
quickly than standard tires when driving
over
large bumps, potholes, manhole covers, and
curbs . Therefore, it is particularly important to
maintain the correct tire pressure
r=.> page 340.
To reduce the risk of damage to the tires and
rims, drive
very carefully on poor roads.
Check your wheels regularly every 2,000 mi
(3,000 km) for damage . For example, check for
bulges/cracks on the tires or deformations/
cracks on the rims.
After a heavy impact or damage, have the tires
and rims inspected or replaced immediately by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Low-profile tires can wear out faster than stand
ard tires .
Uniform tire quality grading
- Tread wear
- Traction AA ABC
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and maximum section width
r=.> page 331, fig. 269.
Care and cl eaning
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci
dents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when was h
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings .
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed due to mo isture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter . This in
creases the risk of an acc ident . The brakes
must be d ried first w it h a few careful b rake
applications.
@ Note
- If you wash the ve hicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior m irrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors .
P ower folding exte rior m irrors* must o nly
be fo lded in and out using the powe r folding
f u nct io n.
- To reduce t he risk of damage to the rims
and t ires , compare the width be tween the
whee ls on your ve hicl e w it h t he distance be
tween the g uide rai ls in the car wash .
- To reduce t he risk of damage, compare the
height and width o f you r vehicle with the heig
ht and w idth of the inside o f the car
was h.
- T o red uce the risk of pa in t damage, do not
was h the vehicle in direct sun light .
- T o red uce the risk of d amage to the s urf ace,
do not use insect removing sponges, k itchen
sponges or similar items .
- Matte finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the r isk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polis hing agents or hard
wax .
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
- Do not place any stickers or magnet ic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint . The paint cou ld be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re
moved .
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the ve hicle in facilities spec ia lly de
s igned for that pu rpose . This will reduce the
r isk of dirty wate r contaminated with o il from
ente ring the sewe r system.
Cleaning and care information
W hen clea ning and ca ring for ind ividua l vehicle
components, refer to the fo llowing tables . The
information contained there is simply recom
m endations. Fo r qu estions or for compon ents t
h at are not listed, cons ult an autho rized Aud i
dealer or authorized A udi Service Fac ility. Also
fo llow the information fo und inc:>.&. .
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits soft cloth with glass cleane r, c:> page 51
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with
a m ild soap solution a)
tail light s
S ensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent -free cleaning solut ion
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth w it h alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ic e Hand brush/solv ent-free de -icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
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.. 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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Technical data
Vehicle specifications
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IYP /lffl XXX XXX
X X XXXXXXX X X X X XX
X XX KW XXX
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©+ ~ rur:i~ xxxx I xxxx XXX I xx
II. · AIJSli t I OPTIONS
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2 EH JO Z 1LB 1AS 1BA
3FC SM U 7Xl
F O A 9G3 OG7 O YH OJF
TL 6 3 KA 8EH UlA X 9B OZ7
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803 908
8Z4 020
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XX. X XX X X X X XXXX
F ig. 296 Vehicle ident ifica tion labe l
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN )
The VIN n umber is located in the following pla
ces :
0
0
~ :x:
-Se lect : the I MENU ! button >Vehi cle > left con
t rol button
> Servi ce & check s > Vehicle infor·
mati on.
- On t he vehicle identificat io n labe l
- At the front behind the w indshield*
Dimensions
Technical data
- On the right side o f the engine compartment
under a cover*
Vehicle identification label
T he vehicle identif ication label 9 fig. 296 is loca t
ed in the lugg age compa rtment unde r the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identif ication label informat ion can
also be found in the Warran ty and Maintenance
booklet.
The s ticker contains the fo llow ing vehicle data:
(D Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, eng ine output, transm ission
@ Engine and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
® Optional equipmen t numbers
Notes about technical
data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas
uring methods.
P lease note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation a lways take precedence.
(D Tips
Missing tec hnical data w as no t available at
the time of pr int ing.
Length (in (mm )) Width (in (mm ))
Width across the Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm )) weight (in (mm ))
Q7 199.6 (5069) 77.5 (1 968) 87.1 ( 2212) 68.5 (17 40)
SQ7 199.6 (5069) 77.5 (1968) 87.1 (2212) 68.5 (1,741)
Capacities
Approximate capaci-
ties
Fuel tan k 22.5 gal (85 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system * 7.4 qt (7 L)
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