2018 AUDI Q7 wheel

Cockpit overview
On-board computer
F ig. 12 Instrument cluste r: fuel cons umptio n display
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Fuel consumption , Short-term
memory or Long-term memory
display must be
selected .
.. To reset the values in the respect ive memory to
z ero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec­
ond . Or
.. On the multifunction steer ing whee l, select :
the right control button
> Reset values.
In the tr ip computer, you can call up the follow­
ing d isplays one after the other by turning the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel.
- Time and date¢
page 245
- Digital speedometer*
-Average consumption
-AdBl ue range*
¢ page 314
-Short-term memory overview
- Long-term memo ry ove rview
- Energy consumers*
¢page 16
-Driver assistance* c::> page 102
- Traffic s ign recognition* ¢ page 97
The short -term memory collects driving informa­
tion from the t ime the ignition is sw itched on un­
til it is switched off . If you continue driving with­
in two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculating the cur­
rent tr ip informat io n.
Unlike the short-t erm memory, the long -term
memory is not erased automat ica lly . You can se­
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa­
tion you rself .
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Fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption can be shown us­
i ng a bar graph ¢
fig. 12. The average consump ­
tion stored in the short-term memory is also dis­
played. If the bar is green, your vehicle is saving
fuel through the following function:
- Recuperation : electrical energy can be stored i n
the vehicle battery when the vehicle is coasting
or driving down hill. The bar will move toward
0.
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The date, time of day and time and date for­
mat can be set in the Infota inment system
¢page 245.
Energy consumers
App lies to : vehicles wit h energy co nsum ers
Fig. 13 Ins trumen t cluster: en ergy cons umers
In the Energy consumers view, the other equip­
ment that is current ly affecting fue l consumption
i s listed in the first tab (on-board computer). The
display shows up to three energy consumers @
¢ fig. 13. The equipment using the most power is
li sted first . If mo re than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
u sin g the most power is displayed.
A gauge @ also shows the current total con­
sumption of all othe r consumers .

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{QJ Note
To prevent scratches on the g lass covering the
head -up d isp lay, do not place any ob jects in
the projection opening.
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- Sung lasses with polarization fi lters and un ­
favorab le lighting conditions can have a
negative effect on the display.
- An optimum display depends on t he seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A specia l windshield is needed for the head ­
u p d isp lay f unction.
- For information on cleaning, see¢
table In ­
terior cleaning on page 353.
Indicator lights
Description
The indicato r lights in the inst rument cl uste r
blink or t urn on. They indica te funct ions or ma l­
f u nctions.
M essages may appea r with some indicator lights.
A wa rni ng sig nal w ill sound at the same t ime.
The indicato r lights and messages in the ins tru ­
ment cluster display can be covered by other d is ­
p lays. To show them again, select the second tab
with the mu ltifunction stee ring wheel
¢ page 12.
If there are several malfunctions, you can d isplay
them one at a time using the thumbwheel.
Some indicator lights in the disp lay can display in
several colors.
& Central indicator light
If the . or Q indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster .
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ign ition on . These sys­
tems are marked wit h a./ in the following tables.
I f one of these indica to r ligh ts does not tur n on,
there is a ma lfu nction in t hat system.
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Red indicator lights
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Centra l indicator light
¢ page 18,
Audi pre sense*
¢page 112
USA models:
Brake system ./
¢page 21
Canada mod els:
B rake system ./
¢page 21
USA models:
Electromechanical parking brake
¢ page22
Ca nada model s:
E lectromechanical parking brake
¢ page 22
Cooling sys tem
¢page 22
Eng ine o il p ress ure
¢page 23
Engine o il level (MI N)*
¢ page24
Alternator
¢page 23
Safety be lt
¢ page 23
Electromechanical power steering,
all-wheel steering* ./
¢page 146
Steering lock
¢ page24
Eng ine sta rt system
¢page24
Transmission
¢page 90
Hood
¢page24
Adaptive cruise contro l*./
¢ page 104
Traffic jam assist*
¢page 109

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Light/ rain sensor
¢ page 28
Active lane assist*
¢ page 118
Audi side assist*
¢page 125
Audi pre sense*
¢page 116
Night vision assist*
¢page 128
Parking aid*
¢page 140
Transmiss ion
¢ page90
Steer ing lock
¢ page24
Eng ine start system
¢ page24
Electromechan ical power steering,
all-wheel steer ing*
¢ page 146
Air suspension*
¢page24
Air suspension *
¢page24
Sport differentia l*
¢ page28
Back res t*
¢page56
E me rgency call fu nction*
¢page202
Ad Blue *
¢page314
Ad B lue*
¢ page314
Other indicator lights
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Turn signals
¢page28
Trai ler turn signals*
¢page28
US A mod els:
Cruise cont rol system*
¢page 95
Canada model s:
Cruise contro l system*
¢ page 95
Adaptive c ruise contro l*
¢page 104
Adaptive c ruise contro l*
¢ page 104
Adaptive cruise control*
¢page 104
Adaptive cruise contro l*
¢ page 104
Adaptive cruise contro l*
¢ page 106, ¢page 101
Adaptive cruise contro l*
¢ page 101
Traffic jam assist*
¢page 109
Active lane assis t*
~ page 118
Pred ictive eff ic iency assist*
¢ page 100
Pred ictive eff ic iency assist*
¢ page 100
Canad a models:
Pred ictive efficiency assist*
¢page 100
Predictive efficiency assist*
¢page 100
Pred ictive eff iciency assist*
¢ page 100
Pred ictive eff ic iency assist*
¢ page 100
Hill descent assist
¢page 144
Start/Stop system*
¢page 79
Start/Stop system*
¢page 79

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Stop the engine and do not continue driving.
Check the engine oil leve l¢
page 322.
- If the engi ne oil leve l is too low, add engine o il
r:!> page 322. On ly cont inue driv ing once the in ­
dicator light turns
off.
- If the engi ne oil level is cor rect and t he i nd ica­
tor lig ht st ill tur ns on, tur n the eng ine
off a nd
do no t continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authori zed A udi Se rvice Fac ility for as­
sistance .
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The oil pressu re warning is not an o il level in ­
dicator. Always check the o il level reg ularly .
'1'.::r,. Engine oil level (MIN)
Applies to: vehicles with oil level warning
• Please add oil immediately .
Add engine oil immed iate ly r:!> page 322.
Ill Plea se add ma x. x qt (l) oil. You can contin­
u e dri ving
Add the maximum amoun t of oil indicated in the
d isplay as soon as possible ¢
page 322 .
@-Steering lock
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock . You cannot turn the ignition on .
Do
not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author ­
ized Audi Service Fac ility for assistance.
!\II Steering lock: malfunct ion! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunc tion in the elec tronic stee ring
loc k.
Dr ive to an a uth o rized Aud i dea le r or a uth o rized
Aud i Serv ice Fac ility immediately to have the
malfun ct io n corre cte d.
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A WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal­
function in the electron ic steer ing lock -thi s
i ncreases the risk of an acc ident.
-e Engine start system
• Engin e start sy st e m: malfunction! Plea se
contact Service
Do not sw itch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected .
=:3 Engine start system: malfunct ion! Please
conta ct Ser vice
-
There is a ma lf u nction in the engine star ting sys ­
tem.
D rive to an author ized A udi dealer or au tho riz ed
A udi Se rvice Fac ility immed iate ly to have the
malfunction correc ted.
~ Hood
• Warning! Hood i s not locked . Stop vehicle
and che ck the lock
If the indicato r light turns on and the message
appears, the hood locking mechanism is not en ­
gaged correctly .
Stop immediately and close t he hood
¢ page 32 0.
0 /Q Air suspension
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
• Air suspension: malfunction. Safel y stop ve­
hicle. Steering and ground clearance limited
D ue to a sys tem m alfu nct ion, yo ur vehicle's
ground clearance is very low at the front or rear
axle* (in vehicles with all-wheel steering) . Be ­
ca use of this, the w heels no long er have enoug h
clearance to steer correctly.
See an author ized Audi dealer or au thori zed A udi
Service Facility for assistance.
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Opening and closing
-The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle . If the LED lights up for
approximately 30 seconds after locking,
there is a malfunction in the central locking
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Fac ility.
Key set
Fig . 15 Your vehicle key set
@ Remote control key or convenience key*
The convenience key* is a remote control key with
special functions
c:> page 32 and c:> page 77.
You can unlock/lock your vehicle with the remote
control key. A mechan ical key is integrated in the
remote control key
c:> page 31.
@ Key fob with vehicle code
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Open the key tag and scratch to reveal the vehicle
code. You can unlock the Audi connect vehicle
control services* for your vehicle with this vehicle
code . For additional information, see
c:> page 19 7 .
Replacing a key
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Service Facility. Have this key de­
activated . It is important to bring all keys wit h
you . If a key is lost, you should report it to your
insu rance company .
Number of keys
You can check the number of keys ass igned to
your vehicle in the Infotainment system. To do this, select the
I MENU ! button> Vehicle> left
control button >
Service & checks > Vehicle in-
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formation . This way, you can make sure that you
have all the keys when purchasing a used vehicle.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer p revents unauthorized use of
the vehicl e.
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may not
be able to start if there is a key from a different
vehicle manufacturer on the key chain .
Data in the master key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is cont inuous ly stored in your remote con­
trol key. Your Audi se rvice advisor can read out
th is data and tell you about the work your vehicle
needs . T his applies also to veh icles w ith a con­
venience key*.
Personal convenience settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses their own remote
control key. When the ignition is turned off or
when the vehicle is locked, pe rsonal convenience
settings for the following systems are stored and
ass igned to the remote master key.
- Climate cont rol system
- Steeri ng wheel heating*
- Central lock ing system
- Interior lighting*
- Exter ior lighting
- Rain sensor
- Memory function*
- Park ing aid*
- Adapt ive cru ise control*
- Active lane assist*
- Side assist*
- Traffic jam assist*
- Distance warning*
- Night vision assist*
- Audi pre sense*
- Speed warning*
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, open the doors or
turn o n the ignition . .,..

• Press the release point c::> fig . 61 using the me ­
chanical key
c::> page 30, Key set and press the
button -arrow-
c::> fig . 60 . Pull the head restraint
out of the backrest at the same time
c::> ,&. .
In stall ing th e head rest raints
• Slide the posts on the head restraint dow n into
the guides until the posts click into place.
• Press the b utton -arrow-
c::> fig. 60 and slide the
head restraint all the way down. You should not
be able to remove the head restraint from the
backrest without pressing the button .
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> page 255 , Proper adjustment of
head restraints.
- Only remove the head restraints fo r the sec­
ond row seats when it is necessary for in­
sta lling a child safety seat
c::> page 291,
Child safety.
Install the head restraint agai n
immediately once the child safety seat is re ­
moved. Driving with the head restraints re­
moved or not in the upr ight position in­
creases the risk of serious injury.
Memory function
Description
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
Using the memo ry function, you can qu ick ly and
eas ily store a pe rsonal seat profile for the driver
and recall the settings later. The memory func­
tion is controlled by the remote control key and
the memory buttons in the driver's door.
The drive r's seat profile is stored again and as­
signed to the remote contro l key each time the
vehicle is locked. When you open the door, the
seat profi le is automat ica lly reca lled . If two peo­
p le use the vehicle, it is recommended that each
person always uses their "own" remote control
key.
Two seat profiles can be stored each us ing the
~ memory buttons. Once they are stored, these
...... N seat prof iles can be se lected at any time. r--. N ...... g The fo llowing settings are stored :
:E ' Seats and storag e
Remote con- Memory but-
trol key ton
Driver Drive r
Seat X X
Steering
X X wheel*
Both exterior
mirrors*
X X
Remote control key
Applies to : vehicles with memory function
The driver's seat profile con be assigned to the
remote control key when the vehicle is locked.
• Select in the Infotainment system: I MENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > l eft control button > Vehicle
s etting s
> Seats > Driver 's seat > Store set­
ting s on r emote cont rol ke y.
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If you do not wish to have the seat profi le for
another driver assigned to the remote control key, sw itch the memory f unction off in the In­
fotainment system.
Memory buttons
Applies to : vehicles with memory function
F ig . 62 Driver 's door : memo ry f unc tion buttons
Storing a seat p rofil e
• Press the !SET I button. The LED in the button
turns on.
• Press memory button
[II or ill.
A signal tone will sound when it is s uccessfu lly
stored.
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Cl a:, .... N
" N .... 0
0
::r ' (except for seat heating/ventilation*). Synchroni­
zation switches off if the settings are changed on
the front passenger's side or in the rear .
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con ­
sole and door pi llars using the ridged thumb ­
wheels. The levers adjust the direction of th e air ­
f low from the vents.
Re sidu al heat
You can activate the residua l heat f unct ion when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
@ Cleft side) . The residua l heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual
heat function switches
off automatically after
about 15 minutes.
A WARNING
- You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended per iod of t ime, because no
fresh a ir is draw n in and the w indows ca n
fog whe n coo ling mode is sw itched off. Th is
increases the risk of a n accide nt.
- Individua ls with reduced sensitivity to pain
o r temperat ure co ul d deve lop burns when
Warm and c old
using the seat heating function . To red uce
the risk of in jury, these individua ls sho uld
not use seat heating.
@ Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not knee l on the seats o r place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Setup
Applies to : vehicles with 3-zone deluxe automat ic climate
control
The climate control system basic settings are ac­
cessed in the Infotainment system.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: I M ENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > left cont rol b utton > Air condi ­
tioning
Seat heating /seat ventilation*
You can adjust the seat heat ing/vent ilat ion bal­
ance fo r the d river a nd front passenger .
Automatic auxili ary heater *
The auxiliary heater he lps to warm the vehicle in­
terior more quickly.
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Warm and cold
SYNC Syn chr oniz ation
Use t he rocker sw itc h CD to select the f unct ion.
When synchronization is switched on, the set­
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/venti lation*). When the settings on the
front passenger's side or in the rear are changed,
the synchron izat ion is automatically switched off
and
4- zone appears in the display .
SET REAR function
Use the rocker switch CD to select the function .
When the function is switched on, you can adjust
all settings for the rear us ing the climate control
system controls in the cockpit . The rear climate
control system controls cannot be operated at
the same time . T his function switches off auto­
mat ica lly after a ce rtain per iod of t ime or after
leav ing the menu.
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con­
sole and door p illars using the r idged thumb­
wheels. The levers adjust the d irect io n of the a ir­
flow from the vents. The w ide vent is opened and
closed using the~ button ~
page 8, fig. 2@ .
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
© (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the ve hicle in ter io r. The res id ual
heat function switches off automatically after
about 15 minutes.
A WARNING
- You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is sw itched off . This
i ncreases the risk of an accident .
- Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
us ing the seat heating function . To reduce
the risk of injury, these ind iv iduals should
not use seat heat ing.
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@ Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not knee l on the seats or p lace
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
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It is not possib le to operate the rear climate
control system controls when the power chi ld
safety lock is switched on. W ith the SET REAR
funct ion, you can apply all settings to the rear
using the climate control system controls in
the cockp it~
page 38 .
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with 4 -zone de luxe automat ic climate
contro l
The climate control system basic settings are ac­
cessed in the Infotainment system.
.. Select in the Infotainment system : IMENU! but­
ton
> V eh icle > left control button > Air condi­
t ioning
Seat heating /seat ventilation *
You can adjus t the seat heat ing/vent ilat io n ba l­
an ce for t he d river, front passenger and rear pas­
sengers .
Footwell temperature
You can adjust the footwell temperature so that
i t is cooler or wa rme r.
Auto recir culat ion
When switched on, automat ic recirculation con­
trols the recirculation mode automatically . You
must press the®
MAX button if fog forms on
the w indows .
Automat ic au xili ary heater *
The aux iliary heater he lps to warm the vehicle in­
terior more qu ickly.
Steering wheel heating
App lies to: vehicles wit h stee ring w heel heat ing
The steering wheel rim can be heated .
.. Press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel to switch the steering wheel heating on .,..