2018 AUDI Q7 Cockpit

Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual. . . . . .
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Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cockpit overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Controls at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
M ultif unction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . 12
Veh icle functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
H ead-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Indicator l ights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cent ral lock ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
L uggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
C hil d safety loc k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
P owe r w indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
P ano rama g lass roo f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
Garage door opener (Homelink) . . . . . . . . 41
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
E xterio r lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
W indshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dig ita l compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seats and storage ............. .. .
General information .......... .... .. . 54
54
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rea r seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
H ead restra ints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
M emory fu nction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Ciga ret te lighte r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
P ower so urces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3 zone deluxe automatic clim ate control . 67
4-zone deluxe automatic climate control . 70
Steer ing whee l heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Driving ... .. .. .... .. ... .. ..... ... . .
Genera l information . .... .. ..... ... . .
Steering . ... .. .... .. ... .. ..... ... . .
Start ing and stopping the eng ine ..... . .
Start/Stop system .. .. ............. . .
E lectromechanical parking brake ...... .
Start ing to drive .. .. .. .............. .
Offroad d riving ... .. .. .............. .
T ilt angle d isp lay . .. .. ............. . .
A utomat ic tra nsmission
Trailer towing ... .. ............. . .
D rivi ng with a tra ile r 74
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79
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85
85
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92
Driver assi stance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9S
Assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cruise cont ro l sys tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Camera -based traffic sign recognition . . . 97
Lap timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Pred ictive eff ic iency assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Audi adaptive c ruise contro l . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Audi pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Audi s ide ass ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N ight vision assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 25
A udi drive selec t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Parking systems 132
Genera l infor mation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear p arking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Parking sys tem plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Periphera l cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Adjusting the parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Trailer hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 142
E lec tronic stabili zation con trol (ESC) . . . . 142
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
E lectromechanical steering, all-whee l
stee ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
A ll-wheel d rive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
E ne rgy managemen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7
Notice abo ut data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle contro l
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Cockpit overview
Cockpit overview
Controls at a glance
Fig. 1 Cockpit : left section
Fig. 2 Cockpit: right section
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Cockpit overview
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cl uster overv iew (analog)
F ig . 4 Instrument cluster overv iew (Audi virtual cockpit )
(D Engine coolant temperature gauge
@ Tachometer ................. .
- with
OFF status indicator .... .
- with
READY status indicator .. .
@ Tab area .... ... ... ....... ... .
@ Central area with
- Driver informat ion system .. .. .
- Indicator lights ........... . .
® Status line (displayed on one or two
lines)
@ Speedometer/convenience display
0 Fuel level
10
11
11
77
77, 79
12
12
18
12
@ Speedometer
® Left additional display (divided in
two sections in the enhanced view)
There may be additional indicator lights in the
tachometer @, the speedometer @, the status
line ® and, depending on the instrument clus­
ter, above or below the central area@.
The following pages will primarily show illustra­
tions of the analog instrument cluster. The ap­ pearance or the location of the items shown may
differ in the Audi virtual cockpit*. ...,

Cl a:, ...... N
" N ...... 0
0
::r ' Certain instrument cluster content can also be
displayed in the head-up display*
¢page 17.
A WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display . Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents .
(D Tips
- Depending on vehicle equipment, the in­
strument illumination (needles and gauges) may turn on when the lights are
off and the
ignition is switched on . The illumination for
the gauges reduces automatically and even­
tually turns off as brightness outside in­
creases. This function reminds the driver to
turn the low beams on at the appropriate
time.
- You can select the units used for tempera­
ture, speed and other measurements in the
Infotainment system¢
page 245.
-If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driv­
ing at very low speeds, the temperature dis­
played may be slightly higher than the ac­
tual temperature outside due to the heat ra­
diating from the engine.
- At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a
snowflake symbol appears in front of the
temperature display¢,&. .
Coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display@¢ page 10,
fig . 3
or ¢ page 10, fig . 4 only functions when
the ignition is switched on. To prevent engine
damage, please observe the following notes
about the temperature ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem­ perature yet . Avoid high engine speeds, full ac­
celeration and heavy engine loads.
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Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the. indicator light in the instru­
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem­
perature is too high ¢
page 22.
@ Note
-Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair the
cooling effect of the coolant. This increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high outside temperatures and heavy en­
gine load .
- The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over­
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for assistance.
{D Tips
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engines
Due to the high efficiency of these engines,
the engine may not always reach operating
temperature in cold outside temperatures.
This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in rev­
olutions per minute (RPM).
The beginning of the red zone in the tachometer
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed
for all gears once the engine has been broken in.
Before reaching this zone, you should shift into
the next highest gear, select the "D/S" selector
lever position, or remove your foot from the ac ­
celerator pedal.
@ Note
The needle in the tachometer@¢ page 10,
fig. 3
or ¢ page 10, fig. 4 may only be in the
red area of the gauge for a short time or there
is a risk of engine damage . The location where .,.
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Cockpit overv iew
the red zone beg ins varies depending on the
engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early helps you to save fuel and re­
duces operating noise.
© Tips
Depending on t he e ngine : the engine speed
may be lim ited when the engine is cold -the
full engine ou tput wi ll not be avai lable . When
the engine is at operating temperat ure, the
red area in the tachomete r moves to a h igher
RPM range.
Fuel level
The display (J) ¢ page 10 , fig. 3 or ¢ page 10,
fig . 4 only functions when the ign ition is switch ­
ed on . When the display has reached the reserve
mark, a red L ED t urns on a nd the
tD in dicator
light turns on ¢
page 27. The red L ED w ill blink
when the f uel leve l is very low.
For the tank capac ity in you r vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data
r=v page 375.
(D Note
Never d rive until the tank is completely emp­
ty . The irregular supp ly of f uel that results
from that can ca use engine misfi res . Uncom­
busted fuel will the n ente r the exhaust sys­
t em. This can ca use overheating and damage
t o the cata lytic conver ter.
Odometer
F ig . 5 In st ru m ent cluster: odometer a nd re se t bu tton
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Tr ip odometer and odometer
The trip odometer shows the dis tan ce driven
s ince it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short d istances.
The trip odometer ca n be reset to zero by press­
i ng th e ~ reset but ton.
The odometer shows the total distance that the
vehicle has been drive n.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunction in the instrument clus­
ter,
DEF will appear in the trip odometer display.
Have the malfu nction corrected as soon as possi ­
ble .
(D Tips
The units of measu rement can be set in the
Infotainment system~
page 245.
Multifunction steering
wheel
Operating
Fi g. 6 D river informa tion sys te m disp lay
Fi g. 7 L eft sid e of m ultifun ction steer ing wh eel
Requirement: th e ignition must be switched on. .,.

a co ...... N r--. N ...... 0
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:E ' The driver information system contains multiple
tabs
(D c::> fig . 6 that display various information
@.
The follow ing tabs are available, depending on
vehicle equ ipment:
First tab Vehicle functions
c::> page 15
Second Messages
tab
a )
Third tab b) Night vision assist* c::> page 125
Fourth tab Radio c::>page 161
Media c::> page 161
Fifth tab Telephone* c::> page 174
Sixth tab Navigation* c::> page 203
Map*
a } Thi s tab is only visible when t here is at least one indi cator
ligh t or mess age displ ayed .
bl Thi s ta b is onl y vi sible if N ig ht vi sio n assist * has b een a cti­
va te d.
@ l<11> I Button
- Switching tabs:
press the !<11> ! button repeated­
ly until the desired tab is shown (for example,
Radio).
Control buttons
Fig. 8 Select ion menu and opt io ns m enu view
Left control button
- Opening/closing the selection menu:
press the
respective left control button on the steer ing
wheel
c::> fig. 8 . You can select and confirm a
function in the selection menu using the left
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@IVIEWI button
Switching views or reduc ing the display
c::> page 14.
@~ Button
Return to functions at higher levels
@ Ill and [g control buttons
Open/close the selection menu or options menu
r:=>page 13.
0 Left thumbwheel
- Selecting a function in a menu/list :
turn the
left thumbwheel to the des ired function (for
example, selecting a frequency).
- Confirming a selection: press the left thumb­
wheel
(J) c::> fig. 7.
- Zooming in/out on the map : when a map is
disp layed, turn the left thumbwheel to zoom in
and out on the map.
thumbwhee l (for examp le, select ing a frequen-
cy band) . ..,.
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Cockpit overv iew
Right control button
- Opening /cl osi ng the options menu :
press the
respective right control button on the steering
whee l¢
fig. 8 . You can change any context-de­
pendent functions and settings using the left
thumbwheel (for example, additional station information).
(D Tips
The availability of a se lection menu or options
menu depends on the function that is select­
ed.
Switching views
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Fig . 9 Default v iew: cl ass ic/sport*
Applies to: vehicles with Audi vi rtual cockpit
Fig . 10 Enhanced v iew
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Change view
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
.,. Press the IVIEW I button @¢ page 12, fig. 7 to
sw itch from the defau lt view ¢
fig. 9 to the en ­
hanced view ¢
fig. 10. To return to the default
view, press the !VIEWI button again.
Setting the default view
Applies to: vehicles with sport view
Depend ing on the vehicle equipment, you can
choose between the class ic and the spor t view .
.,. Open the first veh icle functions tab using the
l <11> ! button on the m ultifunction steeri ng
wheel.
.,. Select on the multif unction steeri ng wheel: left
control button
> La yout > Sp ort l ayout or Cla s­
s ic la yout.
Reducing th e display
Applies to: vehicles with analog instru ment cluster
.,. Press the !VIEW ! button to sw itch from the
class ic to the red uced d isplay. To return to the
class ic view, p ress the !VIEW ! but ton again .
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the add i­
tiona l disp lays that can be selected may va ry .
.,. Open the first vehicle functions tab using the
~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
.,. On the multifunction steering wheel, select the
r ight con trol button
> Additional display .
.,. Sele ct the desired additional d isp lay.
(D Tips
Applies to: vehicles with sport view
Always set the desired default view before
driving, beca use the display functions will not
be available for several seconds .

Other function buttons
Fig . 11 R ig ht s ide of t he mul tifun ctio n stee ring wheel
(D [a Button
-Accepting a call : press the [a button when
the re is an incoming cal l.
-Ending a call : press the [a button during a
phone ca ll to end the cal l.
-Opening the call list: if no phone ca ll is in p rog ­
ress and there are no incoming calls, press the
[a button.
@ 51 Button
-Switching the voice recogn ition system on :
briefly press the 51 butto n. Say t he des ired
command afte r the
Beep .
- Switching the voice recognition system off :
press and hold the 51 button. Or: say t he com­
mand
Cancel.
F or mo re inform ation ab out the vo ice re cog nitio n
system, see
¢ page 167, Voice recognition sys­
tem
or ¢ page 245.
@ Right thumbwheel
You can adju st the v olum e of a n audio s our ce o r a
sys tem mess age (fo r ex amp le, from the vo ice
r e co g ni tion system) when t he sound is play ing .
-Increasing or decreasing the volume : turn t he
r ig ht t hu m bwhee l up or down.
-Muting or pausing : turn t he right th umbwheel
down.
Or : press the right th umbwhee l.
-Unmuting or resuming : turn the r ight thumb-
whee l up.
Or : pre ss the rig ht t hum bwheel.
~ © 11<1<1 ! / l1>1>1 I Button
...... N ~ -Selecting the previous /next track or station :
g press the l1<1<1 I or l1>1>1I b utton.
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- Fast forwarding/rewinding audio files : press
and hold the
1 1<1<1 ! or l1>1>1 I button u nti l the desired
locat ion in the file is reac hed.
® lil button / steering wheel heating~
-Steering wheel heating*: yo u can find addi tion ­
al infor mation in
¢page 72 .
-Programmable steering wheel button · open­
ing a function :
press the III butt on o n the mu l­
t ifunc tion stee ring wheel.
- Programmable steering wheel button -re­
questing a function :
press and hold the III but ­
ton .
-Programmable steering wheel button · chang­
ing a function :
press and hold t he III but ton .
Select and confirm an ent ry.
Or
- Sele ct in the In fotai nmen t sys tem: I MENU ! but­
t on
> Vehicle > le ft con trol b utton > Vehicle
settings
> Steering wheel button assignment.
@ 1~···1 Button
- Repeating the last navigation prompt : press
t he
1~ .. ,1 bu tton w hen route g uidance is active .
-Changing the voice guidance volume : when
rou te guid ance is a ctive, tur n t he ri ght thumb­
w heel upward or downwa rd dur ing a nav ig at ion
promp t.
Vehicle functions
Overview
T he t rip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver info rmation system . Additional vehicle
f un ctions c an be ac cessed depend ing on the vehi­
cl e equ ipment .
• Press the le ft con trol b utton .
- On-board computer
¢ page 16
- Layout ¢ page 14
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