2018 AUDI Q7 winter tires
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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.
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-The driver is responsib le for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must c heck the
t ire pressure regu larly.
- Under certa in conditions (s uch as a sporty
dr iv ing style, winter cond itions o r unpaved
roads), the tire p ressure monitoring system
indicator may be de layed .
(D Tips
-The t ire press ure monitoring system can al
so stop work ing when there is an ESC mal
funct ion.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The t ire press ure monitoring system in your
A udi was calib rated with "A udi Orig inal
Tires"
<=)page 337. Using these t ires is rec
omme nded .
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys
tem.
~ Make s ure before storing that the tire pressures
of a ll fou r tires meet the specified values and
are adapted to the load
Q page 340 .
~ Switch the ign ition on.
~ Se lect in the Infotainment system: ! MENUI but
ton
> Vehicle > Service & checks > Tire pres
sure monitoring > Store tire pressur e> Yes,
store now .
(D Tips
Do not store the tire press ures if snow chains
are insta lled.
Run-flat ti res
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
A run-flat tire helps to maintain vehicle mobility
when there is a loss of pressure .
Cl ~ Run-flat t ires have re inforced sidewalls that pro-
~ tect the t i re if there is a loss of press ure. N ,-1 0
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If the t ire pressure monitoring system indicates a
l oss of pressure in one or severa l tires, yo u can
contin ue driving on run -flat tires fo r at least 20
miles (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected .
Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is n o
longer possible if
- there is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls .
- strong vibrat ions are felt w hile driving, or the
tire beg ins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat .
- the t ire was heavi ly damaged, for example in an
accident There is a r isk that parts of the tire
tread will detach and damage important ve hi
cle components .
- the E lectron ic Stab ilizat ion Control (ESC) is not
work ing or is cont inuously r unning .
- the t ire pressure monitoring system is not
work ing .
If it is no longer poss ible to continue driving de
spite hav ing run-flat tires, see an author ized Audi
dealer or author ized Audi Service Fac ility for as
s istance.
A WARNING
-
R un-f lat t ires may only be used on vehicles
that we re equipped with them at the fa ctory.
- The vehicle must have suspens ion designed
for run-flat tires and a facto ry-installed tire
p ress ure mo nitor ing syste m.
- I nco rrect use of r un-f lat t ires can lead to ve
h icl e damage o r accidents. Contact an au
thor ized A udi dealer or au thori zed A udi
Serv ice Facili ty to lear n if r un-f la t tir es may
be used on you r vehicle an d if so, which
ones.
- If r un-fla t ti re s are used, they m ust be in
stalled on all fo ur whee ls. Mix ing ti re types
is not permitted.
- If yo u have to drive when the tire press ure is
too low or there is no tire press ure, note the
following : .,..
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Tire Mobility System (tire repair set) . . . . . . 357
T ires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Low-profile tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Repair set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Run-flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Tire pressure monitoring system . .. 347, 348
Tire pressure table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Tire pressure (trailer towing) . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Treadwear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Unidirectional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332, 362
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tires and wheels Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 333
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 343
TMC refer
to Tr affic information . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Torn or frayed safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Touch
refer to MMI touch
T owing
Tow trucks
Towing loop
TPMS 153
371
371,372
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 348
Traffic information ............ 217,218,219
Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traffic messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Traffic sign recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trailer load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Trailer mode (navigation) ........ .. .. .. . 211
Trai ler towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Trailer load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Travel guide
refer to Travel (travel guide) . . . . . . . . . . . 191
T ravel (travel guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Index
Treble (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Turn assist ...... .. .. ................ . 113
Turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
u
ULSD No. 2 (Diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Unfastening safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Unlocking/locking By remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
With the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . 33
With the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
With the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Updating stations (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
USB charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 232
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface ....... 231, 232
V
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Dimensions .. .. .. ................. .. 375
Out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Specifications ...... ................ . 37S
Transporting .. .. ................. . .
Vehicle battery .. .. ............... .. . .
Charge level ..... .. ................ .
Charging ... ....... ................ . 374
326
147
327
Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Vehicle care. .. .. .. ............... .. .. 351
Vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Lifting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Wheel change mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vehicle status report Audi connect vehicle control . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Ventilat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Version informa tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
VIEW button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
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Index
Voice guidance
refer to Multifunction steering wheel . . 12, 15
Voicema il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Voice recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
External . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Sett ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Volume ... .. .. .. ............. .... .. . 249
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Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 7
Was hing matte f inish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 1
Web radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
We igh ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
265
W hat happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 262
W hat impairs dr iv ing safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2
Wheel bo lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Wheels ... ...... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... 330
C lean ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Glossary of tire and load ing terminology . 333
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 348
Tires and veh icle load lim its . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Whe el wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
W hen must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 264
When must the airbag system be inspected? 281
Where are lower anchorages located?
30 6
Wi-F i
Aud i mus ic st ream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
229
Aud io player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
On line media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
also refer to Wi -Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
W ild an imal recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
W indows
C hi ld safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Clean ing/remov ing ice ............ ... . 353
Defrost ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 7 1
Powe r w indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
394
Windshie ld
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68, 71
also refer to Windshie ld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Windsh ie ld washer system . . . . . . . . . .
5 0 , 3 28
Reservoir capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Windsh ield w ipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Winter operat ion
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
351
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Defrosting the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 71
Removing ice from windows . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 , 71
S now cha ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Stee ring w heel heat ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 7
Windshie ld washer syst em . . . . . . . . . . . .
328
Winter t ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
X
Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
z
Zooming on the map
Mult ifunct ion steer ing wheel . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Zoom (map) . ... .... .. ... .. ..... . 205,213