2018 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

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:E ' Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with inter ior lighting
.. Se lec t in the Info tainmen t system: !M ENUI but­
ton
> Vehi cle> left contro l button > Vehicle
s ettings > Int erior lighting.
The interior lighting turns on when you switch
the head ligh ts on whi le the igni tion is on .
T he storage compartment in the doo r is i llum i­
nated when yo u reach your hand in to the storage
compartment .
Version 1
To adjust the b rightness of individua l zones, se­
l ect
Front brightness *, Door br ightness or Foot ­
well brightness .
Turn the control knob to the left
or to the r ight . Press the co ntro l knob to conf irm
the br ightness .
Version 2
Select and confirm one of the displayed profiles
by pressing the con trol knob.
Individual : you can customize the br ightness and
colo r of individual zones. Press the right control
button. P ress the cont rol knob again to confirm
the settings.
Audi drive select: the interior and contour light­
ing color changes depending on the driving mode
selected in drive select*¢ page 128.
{!) Tips
The setting is a utomat ica lly stored and as ­
signed to the remote contro l key that is be ing
used.
Lights and V ision
Instrument illumination
T he brightness of the illumination for the instru­
ments, display and head-up display* can be ad­
justed .
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Fig. 39 Instrume nt illumin ation
.. Press the knob to release it .
.. Tur n the knob toward" -" or" +" to reduce or in­
crease the br ightness.
.. Press the knob again to return it to its or iginal
position .
(D Tips
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru­
ment illumination (needles and gauges ) may
turn on w hen t he lig hts are off and the igni­
tion is swi tched on. The illuminat ion fo r the
gaug es reduc es au toma tically and eventua lly
t urns off as br igh tness ou tside in crea se s. Th is
f u ncti on re mind s the dr iver t o turn the low
beams on at the appropriate ti me.
Vision
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 4 0 Driver 's doo r: knob fo r the exter io r mir rors
Turn the knob to the des ired position:
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Lights and Vi sion
0 -all adjustment functions are deactivated .
Q/P -adjusting the left/right exter io r mir ror.
Move the knob in the desired direction .
4iil -Heats * the m irror glass depending on the
outside temperature .
8 - Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir­
rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi­
tions . In the Infotainment system, you can select
if the mirrors fold in automat ica lly when you lock
the vehicle
~ page 34.
F ront pas senger 's e xterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when back ing into a
pa rking space, t he surface of the mir ror tilts
slightly . Fo r thi s to happen, t he knob must be in
t he pos it io n for the front passenger's exterior
mirror.
You can adjust the t ilted m irror surface by turn­
i n g the knob in the des ired direction. Whe n you
move ou t of reverse and in to anothe r gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key yo u are using.
The mir ror goes back into its o rig inal posi tion
once yo u drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or tu rn the ignition
off .
A WARNING
Curved mir ror surfaces (for examp le convex)
enlarge t he f ie ld of vision . Howeve r, they
make objects i n the mirror appear sma ller
and farther away. You may est imate inco r­
rectly when you use these mirrors to ga uge
your distance from the vehicles behind you
when c hanging lanes, wh ic h increases the r is k
of an a ccident.
@ Note
- Applies to vehicles with power folding exte­
rior m irrors : if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
whe n m aneuver ing), you m ust use the pow­
e r fold ing func tion to fo ld the m irror all t he
way o ut. The m irro rs will make a loud no ise
when they latch into p lace . The mirror hous ­
ing must not be moved back i nto place by
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hand because this would impair the func­
tion of the mirror mechanism.
- Applies to vehicles wi thou t power folding
exterior mirrors : if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as a n impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back
in place by hand.
- If you wash the vehicle in a n automatic ca r
wash, you must fold the exter ior mirrors in
to reduce the r isk of damage to the m irrors.
Never fold power fo ld ing exterior mirrors*
by hand. On ly fold them in and out using
the power cont rols.
(D Tips
- If the power adjust ing function malfunc­
t ions, the glass in both mir rors can be ad­
justed by p ressing on t he edge of it by hand .
- The exterior m irror settings are sto red w ith
the memory fu nct io n* ~
page 59.
Dimming the mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­
matic* dimming rearview mirror .
Manual dimming rear view mirror
.,. Pull the lever on the bottom of the m irror back.
Automatic dimming rearvi ew mirror*
.,. The inte rior and exte rior m irrors d im a utomat i­
cally when ligh t shi nes on them, for examp le
from headlig hts on a vehicle behind you.
A WARNING
If th e g lass on an a utomatic dimming m irror
b reaks, e lectrolyte can lea k out. T his liquid
can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys­
tem . If there is contact w it h the fluid, flush
i mmediately with p lenty of water. Consult a
phys ic ian if necessa ry .
- Repeated or long-term exposure to e lectro­
ly te fl uid ca n lead to ir ritation of the air­
ways, espec ia lly in people with ast hma o r
o ther resp iratory condi tions. Take deep
b re at hs immedia tely afte r leav ing t he veh i­
cle or, if this is no t possib le, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possib le .

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:E ' -If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical attention .
- If electrolyte flu id comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical at­
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again .
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro­
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi­
ately.
(D Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.
(D Tips
- If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected .
Sun visors
Fig. 41 Comfort s un visor
Lights and Vision
Comfort sun visor
The front of the double sun visor can be released
from its retainer and turned toward the door . The
sun visor can also be moved back and forth
lengthwise in this position
~ fig. 41.
Vanity mirror
The mirror lighting switches on when the cover
over the vanity mirror opens.
Sunshade
Applies to: vehicles with sunshade
Fig. 42 R ear door: sun shade
Fig. 43 Rear w indow : sunshade
Rear door sunshade
.,. Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re­
tainer on the upper door frame
~ fig. 42.
Rear window sunshade
.,. Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re­
tainer on the luggage compartment lid
~fig . 43 .
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Lights and Vision
Windshield wipers
Switching the wipers on
Fig. 44 Windshield wiper lever
Fig. 45 Rear window w ipe r operation
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Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre­
sponding position:
@ -Windshield wipers off
(D-Rain sensor mode. The windshield wipers
switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds approx­
imately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining. The
higher the sensitivity of the rain sensor that is set (switch ® to the right), the earlier the wind­
shield wipers react to moisture on the wind­
shield. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode
in the Infotainment system , which switches the
intermittent mode on. To do this, select:
! MENUI
button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver
assistance
> Rain sensor . In intermittent mode,
you can adjust the interval time using the switch
®·
@ -Slow wiping
®-Fast wiping
©-Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi­
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping .
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®-Clean the w indshield. The wipers wipe one
time after several seconds of driving to remove
water droplets. You can switch this function off
by moving the lever to position ® within 10 sec­
onds of the afterwipe . The afterwipe function is
reactivated the next time you switch the ignition
on .
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys­
tem* operates only when the low beam head­ lights are on . If you move the lever to position
@, the headlights and the night v is ion assist
camera* are cleaned at intervals.
®-Wipe the rear window. The number of wipes
depends on the windshield wiper movement .
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind­
shield wipers are on and running.
(f) -Clean the rear window . The number of wipes
depends on how long the lever is held in position
(f) .
A WARNING
-The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver . The driver may still be responsible
for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
- The windsh ield may not be treated with wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un­
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark­
ness or low sun, can result in increased
glare, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent. Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving
¢ page 51, Replacing wiper
blades .
(D Note
-If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind­
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind­
shield can damage the wiper blades.
- The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us­
ing a car wash. This prevents the w ipers

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::r ' from switching on unintentionally and caus­
ing damage to the windshie ld wiper system .
(D Tips
-The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off . You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back on by moving the windsh ield
wiper lever to any posit ion.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
funct ion. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles for the windshie ld
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on .
- When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
strea ks. Use a soft clot h and a glass cleane r.
Windshield wiper
.. Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
pos ition
¢ page 51 .
.. Fold the w indshield wiper arms away from the
windshield .
Rear window wiper
.. Fold the w iper arm away from the rear window .
A WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair v i­
sion, which increases the risk of an accident .
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Lights and Vision
Replacing wiper blades
Fig. 46 Removing windshield wiper blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
.. To br ing the windsh ield w ipers into the serv ice
position , turn the ign ition off and move the
w indshie ld w iper lever into position@
¢ page 50, fig. 44.
.. To bring the windshie ld wip ers back to the nor­
mal position, switch the ignition on and hold
the windshield wiper lever in position @ until
the windshield wipers go back to the normal
position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the service position on or off in
the Infotainment system:
.. Switch the windshie ld wipers off (position @
¢page 50, fig. 44) .
.. Select: the I MENU I button >V ehicle > left con­
trol button
> Service & checks > Wiper change
position .
Removing the wiper blade
.. Fold the windshie ld wiper arm away from the
w indshield.
.. Press the locking knob
(D ¢ fig. 46 on the wiper
blade . Hold the wiper blade firmly.
.. Remove the w iper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
.. Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @until it clicks into place .
.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield .
.. Turn the service position off.
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Lights and Vision
A WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
@ Note
- Only fold the windshield wipers away when they are in the service position. Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield w iper motor .
- You should not move your vehicle or operate
the w indshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipe rs would move back in­
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
system, always loosen blades which are fro­
zen to the windshield before operating the
wipers.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other so lvents on or near the
wiper blades.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers by hand.
(D Tips
- You can also use the service position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
- You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
Replacing rear wiper blade
F ig. 47 Rear window w iper : install ing t he wiper blad e
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Removing the wiper blade
.,. Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
.,. Remove the wiper blade from its holder .
Installing the wiper blade
.,. Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer .
.,. Fold the window w iper arm back onto the rear
w indow.
6 WARNING
For safety reasons , the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
App lies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 48 Rearview mirror: d ig ital compass is sw itched on
.,. To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass in the mirror appears or
disappears.
The digital compass only works when the ignition is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab­
breviations:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest) .
(0 Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi­
ces or metallic objects near the mirror .

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:E ' Lights and Vision
Adjusting the magnetic zone
A pplies to: ve hicles with d ig ital compass
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for the compass to read accurately.
Fig . 49 Magnetic zone map
• Press and hold the button @ Q page 52, fig. 48
unt il the number of the selected magnetic zone
appea rs in the rearview mir ror .
• Press t he b utton @repeatedly to sele ct the
correc t magnetic zone . The sele ct ion mode
tu rns off after a few seconds .
Calibrating the compass
Appl ies to: ve hicles w ith d ig ital compass
I f the display is in corre ct or inaccurate, the com­
pass mus t be recalibrated .
• Press and hold the button @ until a C appears
in the rearv iew mirror.
• Drive in a c ircle at about 6 mph ( 10 km/h) unti l
a d irec tion is disp laye d in the in ter ior rearview
mir ror.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk to yourse lf a nd o ther driv­
ers, calib ra te the compass in an area where
the re is no t raffic .
.
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Seats and stor age
Seats and storage
General information
A WARNING
See c> page 252, Driving safety for important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of yo ur passengers .
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Fig. SO Front seat : adjust ing the seat (vers ion 8)
@ -Moving the seat fo rward/back: press the but­
ton fo rward/back.
@ -Moving the seat up/down: press the button
up/down. To adjust the front seat cush ion, press
the front button up/down. To adjust the rear seat
cushion, press the rear button up/down .
@ -Adjusting the backrest angle: press the but­
ton fo rwa rd/back.
© - Switching the massage function* on/off
¢ fig. 50. Select the type of massage w ith the
m ultifunction button*
c> page 54 .
CD-lumbar support or mult ifunction button*
¢ page 54. To adjust the lumbar support, press
the button in the applicable location .
A WARNING
-The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ign ition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, chi ld ren should never be
le ft unattended in the vehicle for this rea­
son .
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-To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the dr iver's seat when the vehicle is station­
ary.
- Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
he ight. Unsupervised or careless seat ad­
justment can pinch fingers or hands, which
increases the risk of injury.
- The front seat backrests must not be re­
clined too far back when driving, because
this impa irs the effect iveness of the safety
be lts and airbag system, which increases
the risk of inj ury.
Multifunction button
App lies to : vehicles wi th mu lt ifunct ion b utto n
You can adjust the massage function, lumbar
support, side bolsters and upper thigh support
using the multifunction button.
Fig. 51 Infotainment syste m: seat settings
Ope rating
.,. If you turn the mult ifunct ion b utton CD
¢ page 54, fig. 50 to the left or to the r ight,
the poss ible seat settings @are shown in the
Infota inment system
c> fig . 51 .
.,. To select a seat sett ing, turn the multifunction
button
CD in the cor respondi ng d irection unti l
the desired seat setting is outlined in red .
.,. The arrows @ rep resent the possib le adjust ­
ments. For example, to lower the lumba r sup ­
port, press the multifunction button
CD down .
The corresponding arrow © lights up.
The following seat settings @are poss ible:
Ma ssa ge fun ction * -se lect the Wave , Pul se ,
Stretch , Lumbar , Shoulder
massage type or Off.
You can adjus t the intensity of each massage