2020 AUDI A7 service interval

Checking and Filling

damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Brake fluid

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Fig. 150 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 227, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 230, fig. 147. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
Ga / © Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.
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ZA WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet
the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.

@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the = i. B or fm] indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the power supply, the
battery, or the vehicle electrical system.
/ BB Electrical system: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
off > A\. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able
to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions/driving
stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized >

Checking and Filling

Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
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Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
C) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.

Accessories and technical changes

Accessories and
technical changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
— New Vehicle Limited Warranty
— Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
— Emissions Control System Warranties: Federal
Emissions Control System Defect Warranty,
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safety Belt
Limited Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: California Emissions
Control Warranties: Short-term Emissions De-
fects Warranty, Long-term Emissions Defects
Warranty, TZEV models Emissions Defects
Warranty, California Emissions Performance
Warranty
You can find detailed information in your Warran-
ty & Maintenance Booklet and in the California
Emissions Booklet*.
Audi Literature Shop
Service information is made available as soon as
possible after a model is introduced and can be
ordered in the Audi Literature Shop: http://
literature.audiusa.com
Driving in other
countries
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require motor vehicles to comply with
emissions regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles that were produced for the
U.S. and Canadian markets are different from
vehicles produced for other countries.
If you plan to use your vehicle outside of the
United States or Canada, it is possible that:
— Fuel may have a significantly lower octane rat-
ing. Unsuitable fuels can cause engine damage.
— Proper maintenance and repair work may not
be possible because special service equipment,
tools, or measuring devices needed for your ve-
hicle may not be available.
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— Replacement parts may not always be availa-
ble.
— Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries.
() Note
Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle re-
sulting from these country-specific differen-
ces.
Maintenance, repairs,
and technical modifi-
cations
Note the safety precautions > page 227, General
information and > page 271, Raising the vehicle.
General information
Due to the increasing complexity of technology in
these vehicles, as well as the safety and environ-
mental standards that apply, you can only per-
form a very limited amount of repairs and modifi-
cations to the vehicle yourself.
Proof of maintenance work may be required to
submit a claim within the warranty period.
We recommend that you have your vehicle serv-
iced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and that Audi Genuine Parts
and Audi Genuine Accessories are used. This
helps to ensure that your vehicle's functionality,
performance, and safety are not impaired.
Maintenance and repairs
Your vehicle was designed to help keep mainte-
nance requirements to a minimum. Some regular
maintenance is required to help ensure that your
vehicle runs in a safe, economical, and reliable
manner. Please refer to your Warranty & Mainte-
nance Booklet for more detailed information
about vehicle maintenance.
When operating the vehicle under more extreme
operating conditions, for example when outside
temperatures are very low or in very dusty envi-
ronments, certain maintenance should be per-
formed between the specified intervals.

Index

I
Ignition
Switching on and off...............000- 90
Imbalance (wheels) ..........-...00-005 250
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 36
Indicator lights « was ss wems sz sews x a eee ee: 7
Inspection interval. ...........eeee ee ees 240
Instrument cluster. ....... 0.0 e sees eee eee 12
Adjusting the layout................... 14
CLEARING! « + cusses oo ancien + came © sezens 6-6 Ht 264
Engine code.............-. 0c eee eee 221
[email protected] s sees as wens ¥ + awmm 3 ¥ eee 3 eee 12
On-board computer.............22.000. 16
Operating .......... 0.0 e cece eee eee 13
Personal: profile « vas 5 ¢ ewe 5 s oem 2 + eee 13
Service interval display................ 240
Software information................- 221
Switching tabs: « s sce: ss esas x eee se ews 13
Switching the Views so vscws 6 a save 6 a uve ae 14
Vehicle functions...................00. 16
Version information..............000+ 221
Instrument illumination..............00- 53:
Integrated assistance................0-. 20
Intelligent search
Navigation as : sees se eees s peee es veees 183
Interior lighting.................005. 52,53
Interior monitoring...........0-..ee eee 35
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 55
International travel................0005 179
Internet
refer toconnect.......... eee eee eee ee 174
Internet radio
refer
to Online radio...............04. 201
Intersection assistant.................. 150
Tonizer.... 2... eee eee eee 87
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 208
J
Jump starting ....... cece eee eee ee eee 273
298
K
Key... cece eee eee eee eee eee 32, 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Key
replacement..............2-000 eee 36
Mechanical key.............0.000-00005 36
Not recognized « : eee: ¢ x seen ds pees ee een 91
PANIG:K@ Yas so cessnee oo annie © 2 ouenies a we cameens we 36
Replacing the battery.................. 38
Unlocking and locking..............0085 37
Mehiclecode « sisi a snesase w 6 amenees ao oxime 9 ws 36
KeyUS@P nn ys manu + s cems + camey 6s eos oe ee 31
KiCkK-GOWN's « « sus ¢ aguas a # awe & 2 esa «ne 94
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 141
refer to Lane guidance................ 141
Lane departure warning................. 141
Cleaning the camera area.............. 262
Lane guidance.............0 cece eens 135
Laptimer........ 0.0... cece eee eee 123
EValUating’s + = sees + anes & + eeee & ¥ ewes 124
Startin Qin » 2 erie oo smu 6 2 os oo ees 123
Laser lightingse;s < seca ¢ sews « y pews se eee 50
Laser scanner ss « eee < ecw + eens + ees 116
Cleanings 2 3 wea 3 wim 2 wasn oo vivcim @ #8 263
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 75
AUTEM COMO lew s x gees 2 women & & Sum gx He 95
Leather care and cleaning............... 264
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 221
Software information............0.0.048 221
Software licenses................00005 221
Version information.................. 221
License plate bracket..............-500 288
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 271
Light/rain sensor
Headlights i; 2s seen ss eeee ov bows ee eee 48
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55
Lighting
Exterior... 2... cece ccc eee 48
TAtGKIOR = sews x 2 wen 5 o tien so ees SES 52
Lights... 2... ee eee eee eee 48
Listening to music
refer to M@didewes & & cas ¢ ¢ eases «oes 205, 209
LOad + sng « xem & s seu YE Mew ce see 2 2 292

Index

S

Safety belts. ...... 0... 2 cee eee eee 64
Cl@aniNnG: ¢ « sews = e eeay se ween 2 eaen se Be 264
LOCKING rains 2s acters oo arerece xo acne x mi senor owe 76
Securing child safety seats.............. 76
Satellite map... . 0.2... eee eee eee ee 192
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..........-..--000000- 17
RecUPEratiOn s ¢ wes + x ees 2 eee ss wee g 17
Screen
refer'to Touch displayriis. . . seiaw oo wecnw ov 18
SGREWAPIVER': = 4 sexes 5 2 even x s neues 5 e HUH & 2 267
SD card reader (MMI) ......... 0000s eee 205
Séarch aréa (POD) sccs = s ees x sees ys ees 185
Search function
refer to Free text search. .........00005 213
Seat Weating quay « x saws x # ame = RaeD aE REE 87
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 60
Cleaning...................000000008 264
Folding
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 62
Head restraints. .......... 0.0.00 eee eee 63
Massage function.............2--.000- 60
Mettiory furetion « cess as cows as ews a ¢ vers 67
Resetting the position.................. 61
Storing a seat profile..............200.. 67
Seat ventilation. ......... cece eee eee 87
Selecting a source (media).............. 209
Selector lever... 2.00... cee eee eee eee 92
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 190
Sensors
Coverage areaS..... 2. cece eee 116
LOGAIONS ies «2 sme = 3 meee © 7 sueKe wo ere LL7
Service interval display................. 240
Setting measurement units.............. 219
Settings ..........0 0.0.02 e eee eee 219
Announcements and tones............. 219
Bluetooth................ 00. eee eee 220
Date andtime.................0 eae 219
LANGUAGE veces 5 2 sees ¥ 2 eawa § 8 ews 2 2 ea 219
Measurement units.................4. 219
Media. ... 2... eee eee eects 214
NaVidatiOlic: = ¢ sew s 3 eee 2 ees & 5 Rome g 195
Rad Obariie se sewrie ve ouerere ew omens ew anaes ww 203
302
SOU ssccnes + a axcwe ww swcwuns © a anew w stews Oe 219
SyStEM . 6. eects 219
TIME ZONGiccs s 2 wees a & HoweE 2 i owR eb wee 219
Wi-Fihotspot « sices + 2 scene a 6 woe es woe 178
Setting the language................... 219
Setting the time... : sesass eeea ee reese ey 219
Shift paddles wx «= sees sv sees ay oeee ye oes 94
SHIPCSrTIEr: 5 xcs.c + sues cs Hew Ge Hewes 5 105
Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts’. = segs ss ees ye ees ees 23
SHORECUtSicx: = s game « 2 seus gv ee fe rae Eo 23
Shuffle... 0.0... eee eee eee 211
also refer to Shuffle..............000- 211
[email protected] s 2 news 3 ¥ cows ge Pee ye ese 147
Cleaning the sensors ..........0ee ee eee 262
SIMieand «3 inesius oi inomaon < aroma 2 inavim w © ascwem 175
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 202
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Smartfavoritest, « wiv oc save ao sarees @ wane 201
Smartphone
Wireless charging...............-.05. 163
also refer to Telephone............0005 161
Snow chains.......... 0.0.00 eee eee eee 257
Socket... eect eee 79
Software
Update... 0... ee eee eee eee 220
Software information
Legal information’: « 2 cw: ss sees se ewes s 221
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............05- 221
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 219
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 273
SPar@ titles = esas + vers se wees se wees oe 273
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 120
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 120
Speedometer..............00 cece eee ee 12
Speed warning system..............-00. 120
Spoilefias « = sscea ow veces = 2 mew + wate ee Rae 110
Sport differential « csas ss cseu stews news 108
Start/Stop SySt@ti ws < = saws ve sews 2 2 revs se 98
MeSSAQES « ewes ss sess 6% seman ¥ suaweas ao eRe 99
Switching offandon...............0005 98