2018 AUDI Q7 center console

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:E ' The 12 volt sockets are in the front center con­
sole*, in the rear* and on the luggage compart­
ment side tr im panel* .
USB ports @
You can cha rge mobi le devices and/or connect to
the Audi music interface* us ing t he USB ports*.
F or additional information about the USB ports,
see
¢ page 2 31, Multimedia connections.
.8, WARNING
Incorrect usage ca n lead to serio us injuries or
burns . To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle with
the vehicle key.
CD Note
- D isconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam­
aging them .
- To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso­
ries that prov ide power, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the power sources.
- To reduce t he risk of damage to the power
sources, only use plugs and connectors that
fit correctly.
Storage
Cup holde rs
F ig . 66 Rear center armrest: cup holde rs
Your vehicle has c up holders in the front center
console, in the door pockets, in the center arm­
rest in the second row seat and on the left and
right s ide in the third row seat*.
S eats and storag e
Cup holde r in the cent er ar mrest in th e
s e co nd row seat
.,. Fold the center armrest downward by pressing
the button in the second row middle seat.
.,. Press the button to open the cup holder
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"'Set your beverage in the holder.
"' To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un­
til it clicks into place .
.8, WARNING
-
-Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving . Hot bev­
erages cou ld spill, which increases the risk
of injury .
- Do not use any breakab le beverage contain ­
ers (for example, made out of g lass or por­
celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
CD Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
a lways have a lid . If not, beverages could spill
and cause damage to vehicle equipment, such
electron ics or seat covers.
Cooled glove compartment
Applies to : vehicles wi th coo led g love co mpartment
The cooled glove comportment only functions
when the AIC system is switched on.
Fig . 67 G love compartment: sw itch ing cool ing mode on/
off
.,. Turn the knob @counter-clockwise to switch
the cooling on.
.,. Turn the knob@clockwise to switch the cool­
ing off. The symbols on the knob must appear
as they do in
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::r ' headlights are switched on, the park ing lights
will switch on instead . The par king lig hts wi ll
sw itch
off after app rox imately 30 minutes or
when yo u lock the vehicle.
The ignition also switches
off when you lock the
ve hicle from the outside during a stop phase.
I f t he St art/Stop system has not turned
off th e
e n gine o r if you have sw itched the St art/Stop sys ­
tem
off man ually, the ignition wi ll not be au to ­
matica lly switched
off and the engine wi ll contin ­
ue to r un.
A WARNING
To red uce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces .
(D Tips
If you leave the vehicle with the "D/S" or "R "
selecto r lever pos it ion engaged, the parking
brake is automatically set.
Manually switching the Start/Stop system
off/on
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The (A_) Ofr button is located in the center conso le.
.. Press
(A_) Ofr to switch on or off. The LED in the
button turns on when the funct ion is switched
off .
(D Tips
If you switch the system off dur ing a stop
phase, the engine will s tart again au tomati­
cally.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
Start/stop system: deactivated . Please start
engine manually
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This message appea rs when specific condi tions
are not met dur ing a stop phase. The Sta rt/Stop
system wi ll not be ab le to restart the engine . The
engine must be started with the
I S TAR T ENGINE STOPI button.
Driving
Start /stop system: malfunction! Function
unavailable. Pl eas e co ntact S erv ice
T here is a ma lfunction in the Start/Stop system.
Drive the vehicle to an a uthorized Audi dea ler or
authorized Serv ice Facility as soon as possible to
have the malfunction corrected.
Electromechanical
parking brake
Fig . 83 Cente r console : par king brake
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechan i­
ca l park ing brake
(D ¢ fig. 83. The parking brake
is des igned to prevent the veh icle from roll ing
u nintentionally and replaces the hand brake .
Setting/m anually releasing the p arking
brake
'" Pull the(®) switch to set the parking brake . The
LED in the switch turns on . T he - (USA mod­
els)/ . (Canada models) ind icator light also
t u rn s on in the instr ument cluster disp lay.
'" To release the par king b rake m anually, press
the bra ke or acceler ator peda l while the ign i­
tion is switched on and press the<® switch at
the same time. The LED in the button and the
ind icator light in the d isp lay turn
off.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Requirement: the doors m ust be closed and the
driver's safety bel t must be fastened .
'" To sta rt d rivin g and release the pa rking brake
automatically, p ress the ac celerator peda l as
usu al.
In add ition to releas ing the parking brake a uto­
matically, other convenience a nd safety functions .,.
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:E ' Shifting manually (tiptronic mode)
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shift the
gears manually .
Fig. 86 Center console : sh ifti ng manually with the selector
l ever
Fig. 87 Steeri ng wheel: shifti ng manual ly
Shifting with th e selector leve r
You can shift into tiptronic mode while stationary
and while driv ing.
• To shift into tiptronic mode, push the selector
lever from the "D/S" position to the right . As
soon as the transmission switches over, the "M"
transm iss ion sett ing will appear i n the instru­
ment cluster d isplay.
• To sh ift up a gear, tap the se lector lever for­
ward
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• To shift down a gear, tap the selector lever back
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• To switch tiptron ic mode off, push the selector
lever back into the "D/S" pos ition.
Shifting with th e s hift paddle s
You can operate the shift padd les in the "D/S" or
" M " se lector lever positions.
• To s hift up a gear, tap the sh ift paddle
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• To s hift down a gear, tap the 0 shift paddle.
D rivi ng
• To engage the lowest gear, hold the 0 shift
paddle.
• If you do not press a shift button within a short
time while in the "D/S" position, the transmis­
sion will return to automatic mode. To keep
shifting using the shift paddles, move these ­
lector lever to the right out of the "D/S" posi­
tion .
• When you want to shift out of tiptronic mode ,
press and hold the
0 shift padd le for a longer
period of time or move the selector lever back
and release it.
T he transmission automatically shifts up or down
before cr itica l engine speed is reached .
T he transmission on ly allows manua l shifting
when the eng ine speed is w ith in the perm itted
range.
(D Tips
- If you shift to the next lowest gear, the
transmission will only shif t if the engine will
not be over-revved.
- With kick-down, the transmission shifts to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle speed and
eng ine speed .
- tiptronic does not work if the transmission
is runn ing in emergency mode .
Kick-down
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration .
When you press the accelerator pedal down be­
yond the resista nce point, the automatic trans­
mission downsh ifts into a lower gear and the en­
gine ut il iz es its full power, depending on vehicle
speed and eng ine RPM.
It sh ifts up into the next
highe r gear once the maximum specified eng ine
RPM is reached .
A WARNING ~
Please note that the whee ls cou ld spin on
slick or slippery roads when kick-down is ac­
tive.
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Parking systems
sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay atten­
t ion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Switching on /off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith parkin g system plus
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Fig. 129 C en ter consol e: park ing a id butt on
Fig. 130 In fot ainme nt system: v is ual d ist ance d is play
Switching on/off
.,. Press the Pw A button in the center console . A
short confirmation tone sounds and the L ED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­ ning. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
If the veh icle approaches an obstacle at speeds
under approximate ly 6 mph (10 km/h), the park ­
ing aid will switch on automatically . Audible sig­
na ls will sound only when the obstacle is already
clearly in the sensor detection range .
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
i::> fig. 130 help you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle . The red
lines* mark the expected d irection of trave l ac ­
cording to the steering ang le. A white segment
indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the veh icle 's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your veh icle's path . As your
vehicle comes closer to the obstacle , the seg­
ments move closer to the vehicle . T he collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed . Obstacles in the collis ion area,
i ncluding those outside of the vehicle's path, are
shown in red. Do not continue driving forward or
in reverse
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(D Tips
If you press the P,qA button to switch the park­
ing aid off, it can only be reactivated auto­
matically when one of the following condi­
tions is met:
- The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/
h) .
-The ignit ion is switched off and back on
again .
- The parking brake is set and then released .
- The selector lever must be in the "P" posi-
tion .
Rearview camera
Introduct ion
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Fig. 131 D iagram: lin es to aid in parkin g

Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on/off
• Press the P,11.A button in the center console
¢ page 134, fig . 129. A short confirmat ion
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automat ically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
n ing. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) .
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 134 In fotainme nt system : aimin g at a parking space
Fig. 135 Infotainment system: alig ning the vehicle
• Turn the Infota inment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
• The orange orientation lines
(D show the vehi­
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines appear in the
parking space¢
fig. 134. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
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cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
ft (1 m). The blue area represents an extension
of the vehicle's outline by approximately
16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
• While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the park ing space using
the orange or ientat io n lines for assistance
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sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red or ientation line@
borders an object.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer.
Fig. 136 Infota inment system: trailer view
Requirement: Tra iler view must be selected
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• Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer
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7. The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch . Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the trailer hitch.

Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith per ip heral cameras
Fig. 138 Infotainment system: se lect the mode
Switching on/off
"' Press the p,qA button in the center console
¢ page 134, fig. 129. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on .
Switching on automatically
The system switches on a utomatica lly when re­
ve rse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
n ing. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when dr iv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) .
Selecting the mode
"'Turn the control knob to the symbol for the de­
sired mode @through ©¢fig. 138 and press
the control knob .
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Corner view (front)¢ page 138
@ -Front¢ page 138
© -Area ¢ page 139
@ ·Rear ¢ page 139
© -Corner view (rear) ¢ page 138
You can also switch to trailer view¢ page 136.
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Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)
Applies to : vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 139 Infota inment system: Corner view (front)
Fig. 140 Infota inmen t system : Corner view (rear)
This view can assist you for example, when you
are exiting from an area with poor visibi lity. The
area at the front and rear sides of the veh icles is
displayed.
"' To show the side view toward the front, select
the symbol @¢
fig. 139 with the control knob
and press the control knob .
"' To show the side v iew toward the rear, se lect
the symbol ©¢ fig. 140 with the con trol knob
and press the control knob.
Front
Applies to: vehicles wi th peripheral ca meras
Fig. 1 41 Infota inment system: front mode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. The
vehicle surround ings are shown in the right area
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:E ' -Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on smooth, slippery surfaces
such as ice and snow. The drive wheels can
spin even when these control systems are
installed and this can affect driving stability
and increase the risk of a collision .
(D Tips
-The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
Switching on and off
Intelligent Technology
condition. Different tire sizes can lead to a
reduction in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de­
scribed are working .
- When installing roof rack systems on the
roof rail, the ESC uses sensors to adapt it­
self to a different center of grav ity.
ESC turns on automa tically when you s tar t t he engine .
Fig. 146 Cen ter console w it h the "'°" butto n
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may mak e sense to switch offroad mod e
on to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Dr iving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Dr iving with snow chains
- Dr iving on rough terrain when much of the car's
weight is lifted off the wheels (axle articula­
tion)
- Dr iving downhill wh ile braking on loose ground
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend­
ing on the level selected , the ESC stabilization
function is limited or switched off. The amount of
stabilization control will differ depending on the
level. For your safety, switch the offroad mode off in
advance.
ESC
levels
Offroad mode on ESC/ASRoff Offroad mode off or
ESC /ASRon
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabiliza- The stabilization function is The full stabilization func-
tion functions are limited not available
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tion of the ESC and ASR is
q _& . ASR a re switched off. avai lable again .
Operating Press the !-P- ,., 1 button brief-
Press and hold the !-P- "' I but- Press the IE m l button again.
Ly .
ton longer than three sec-
onds .
Indicator II turns on . II and !:f.'iit•)H turn on. II turns off or II and
lights !:f.'iit•Ui turn off.
Messages Stabilization control
(ESC): Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control (ESC):
offroad. Warning! Reduced off. Warning!
Restricted
on
stability stability
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A WARNING
You should only switch offroad mode on or switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
and the traff ic conditions perm it. There is a
r isk of slid ing.
- The stabilization function is limited when
offroad mode is switched on. The dr iving
wheels co uld spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.
- T here is no vehicle stab ilizat ion when ESC/
ASR are switched off.
Hill descent assist
Hill descent assist makes it possible to drive
down a hill at a constant speed.
Fig. 147 Center console: hill desce nt ass ist button
.. To switch hill descent assist on, press the !~ I
button. The LED in the button turns on.
.. Press the button again to switch it off. The LED
in the button turns off.
Hill descent assist brakes all four wheels auto­
matically in order to limit speed when driving ei­
ther forward or reverse on hills with a grade from
approximately 6 to 60%. The wheels w ill not lock
up because the ABS remains activated.
When hill descent assist is on, the speed your ve­
hicle was traveling when it entered the hill is maintained. The assist begins shortly after you
start driv ing and continues up to approximately
19 mph (30 km/h) . The driver can increase or de­
crease the vehicle speed w ith in these limits by
pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
However, there must be enough traction . Hill de­
scent assist
cannot function as expected, if for
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example the hill is icy or if the surface is loose
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Active regulat ion of a speed up to approximately
19 mph (30 km/h) is signaled in the instrument
cluster by an indicator light •. T he indicator
light turns on when in the ready mode.
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The system does not work at speeds above ap­
prox imately 19 mph (30 km/h) . The system is
then in ready-mode . This is indicated by the LED
in the button turning on.
Hill descent assist is automatically activated un­
der the following conditions:
- the LED in the button turns on
- the vehicle speed is lower than 19 mph (30 km/
h)
-the hill angle is at least approximately 6%
A WARNING
-
- Always adapt your speed to the weather,
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the
increased safety provided tempt you into
taking risks, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
- The hill descent assist system cannot over­
come the laws of phys ics. Your driving style
must always be adapted to the current road
and traffic cond itions .
- Hill descent assist may not be able to hold
your veh icle at a constant speed under all
conditions while driving on a hill (for exam­
ple if ground under the vehicle is loose).
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 mi (400 km). They
must be "broken in" first. However, you can com­
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
pressing f irmly on the brake pedal. Avo id heavy
braking during the break-in period.
Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions .
This is especially true if you are driving frequently .,.