2020 AUDI A7 power steering

Driver assistance



Display or in- | Meaning on the corresponding
dicator light | side
@ White The lane departure warning is
lines switched on but not ready to pro-
vide warnings.
@ Green Lane departure warning is
line switched on and ready to provide
warnings on that side.
@ Red The lane departure warning will
line warn you with corrective steering
before exiting the lane.
The steering wheel can also vi-
brate to warn you if lane bounda-
ries are detected during a pass-
ing maneuver.

The lane departure warning is ready to provide
warnings if an object is detected on at least one
side of the individual lane.
If the indicator light turns on, the lane depar-
ture warning is not ready to provide warnings.
This may be due to the following reasons:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
—The speed is below the activation speed
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the steering
power from the system is not sufficient, the driv-
er steering intervention request will alert the
driver using audio and visual signals. Take over
the steering and keep your hands on the steering
wheel so that you will be ready to steer at any
time. The system will become inactive after a
short time and will only be active again later.
If the driver does not take over steering, the lane
departure warning will be switched off. If the ve-
hicle is equipped with emergency assist and it is
ready to function, it will be activated > page 151.
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Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— The system warns the driver that the vehicle
is leaving the lane using corrective steering.
The driver is always responsible for keeping
the vehicle within the lane.
— Corrective steering may not occur at all in
certain situations, such as during heavy
braking. Always be ready to intervene.

(i) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— The system does not provide any corrective
steering or steering wheel vibrations if it de-
tects that you are passing another vehicle.
ON ema mC Klee Clear)
Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning
You can switch the optional steering wheel vibra-
tion warning for the lane departure warning on
and off. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (23) > Lane de-
parture warning > Vibration warning.
@) Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning
ir or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the lane departure warning and lane guid-
ance functions of the adaptive cruise functions
may be unavailable or limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or the >

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Media

Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 79.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 208, fig. 137).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audi.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 207.
—SD card > page 205.
— USB > page 208.
— DVD drive > page 206.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 206, or you can con-
nect
an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 208.
— Connect online media > page 207.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service*, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 210.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 209.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select the
[=] button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
(i) Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Emergency assistance

release before towing the vehicle
=>page 95.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 146 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=>page 275.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 276,
=> page 277.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 52. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 101.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.
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A WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.
Front towing loop




Fig. 170 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 267.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 170. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZX WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
G) Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the
cover can vary.

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Index

Locking and unlocking
By remote control. ...... 0... eee ee 37
Using the lock cylinder...............0. 35
With the convenience key............... 37
Low beam headlights .................... 48
Luggage compartment................5. 80
COVED s x © nmsees wv mame = « censome » & sameine § @ nono 82
Increasing the size.............--.000-- 82
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 80
Luggage compartment lid
Closing DUttON:. « & sie 5 a onsen ¥ wees oe aren 40
Generalinformation................... 39
Mechanically unlocking..............+-. 4l
Opening and closing................... 39
Opening and closing with foot motion..... Al
Power opening and closing.............. 40
Lumbar support...............000 2-0 eee 60
M
Maintenance... 1... 00... cece ee eee 286
Maintenance intervals.............2.00. 240
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 227
Manualishifting®: « sucesso sven v2 owas @ ere 94
Map
Changing the scale................00. 187
Display.... 2... 2... eee eee eee 189
OPEratiNg s = esau < y mows 2 2 new 6 wae 2 ee 188
Setting the destination................ 187
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 169
Map preview..................0 0000005 186
Map update................020-0 00 eee 193
Online... 2... eee eee 193
SD card/USB connection............... 193
Massage functions « secs «i sees + seers so ore 60
PRONE 2 sesnees « a onesies wo omsmes oS smote 6b emeHON Yo 61
Matrix LED headlights................... 49
Mechanical key:: s ¢ sacs = s eens ts mews s bees 36
Média scx « = seeu « = meen = § sem 2 ee 205, 209
DEIVGS!s ¢ 2 socom ox seen @ 2 eee 2 2 ee + we 205
Supported formats..............00005 215
Mediascenter’. «. ccuse sv scoes 0 0 acazace eo annzein 2 210
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI)...........-...4. 205
Supported types and formats........... 215
Memory TUNCtIOn in: « 2 sews x = wre xc eames ee 67
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 219
Message Access Profile................. 169
MeSSagesi: » « essen « «ween + 0 were 4 0 eer 6 Bo 169
Mild hybrid drive system................- 97
MitrorcoMpass’s « ssw so sve 6 4 some 6 o ene 5 57
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 53
Dimming ......... 00.00 eee e eee eee 54
Vanityimirtor’s sews 2 » sews sy aeons & 2 wees ge 55
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer to Telephone.............000000 161
Mobile phone network
Connection settings................2. 172
Mountain passes...................00. 102
Mounitainnoadss. «succes < + css» » ceseine © x a0 102
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons... .. 0.0... eee eee eee 13,29
OPCKAtING’s « = sais s wane woo eee BOs ReveD oo me 13
Programming buttons.................. 29
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface..............00005 20
Menus and symbols..............2+--4- 21
Operating’: « » ews + wyen ss woes os eaeE 2 18,21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUI MG; (MUTE) asics a i ctsesiss «a annose so aunwane ow te 29
MYAUGL + « snesens os & sivas wo owes ov nate «wee 30
myAudi navigation................. 182, 186
N
Narrow area « = sag so ces g s eee ee sea ee 139
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 264
Navigation..................0-00-000. 182
BGttGrTOUtG cues ¢ & mews + 2 new on nes = oR 194
Calling. ..... 0... eee eee eee eee 186
Changing the scale................0-5 186
also'refer'to Maps « seo ie cee4 i pew ee ve 188
Navigation database
Version information................04. 221
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 189
NH DSA: « susos « = gene = 2 cae 2 2 see ¢ 2 cee 2 288
Night vision assist................0000- 124
Cleaning the camera...........000000 262
Notification'centeér’: « sso ss sei yo sone 2 wen 22

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Phonebook
refer to ContactS........ 2... cee eee aes 166
Playback (media) ..............2--00005 209
Podcast
refer to Online radio..............0005 201
1 0) 185
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 185
Polishing ....... 20... cece eee eee eee 263
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 88
Pollutant filter. .................000000. 88
Power closing (doors) ............0eeeeeee 32
Power sourceS....... 0.000 ee eee eee 79, 208
Power wWindowS........ 0.0.0.0 eee eee eee 42
Malfunction...............0.-- 000 42, 43
Power windows malfunction.............. 42
Predictive control...............0000005 130
Predictive messages...............- 94,129
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 143
Presentation mode..............2.-005- 197
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
TICES’: « yoo a & wom s ¢ RoE FE REE Fe oo 251;
Progressive Steering « 2 sven. ss evws os egies a 106
PrOtectitig.s << sews « s oes so eee ye wR Eee 263
Pyrotechnic elements................0. 286
Q
quattro... 2. eee eee 107
Selective wheel torque control.......... 109
R
RadiO= = aac 2 » seme s eee s eee se meme ey 198
Radiotexticcs 2s mem ewan » wewe a 2 ween « 202
Station list... 2.0.2... eee eee eee 198
Radio communications equipment........ 288
Radio equipment ...............2+-005- 288
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 289
Railcarrier « sews <5 cewe ¢ gems + sees eo ves 105
Rain/light sensor
Headlightsters « ssc xo aera © o seus © 9 eee © 48
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55
RAGES « vices a + sienna o oneuenn # anxenus @ 4 exons 6 4 « 16
Reading lightsie.: © « sac vo saver © cere we eomcem 52
Rearicross-trafficiassist csv 2s sow sé esse « 159
Rear fog lights sens « + eews sx ese so ewes ve 48
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 39
Rearishellf sie so cosas eo ceroue oo commie ow awccom 2 82
also refer to Storage area behind the rear
HAO EStHAINUS « sous st saan 2s Ree 2 A eae a 80
Rear spoiler... 0.2.0.0... 0c eee ee eee es 110
Cleaning’: = » ses « = eews s © eews te eee ee 263
Rearview cameras - scax «2 sees ss peewee es 155
Rear window defogger............--..--- 87
REAR (climate control system)............ 86
Reception range. ........... eee eee eee 198
Recirculation (Mode
vcs as sisse o 6 siernce sn aveee 87
REGUPCLAEOM cscs » i sanuins © v: seseams « ot aniaase ao aw 17
CC 224
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-.000000- 45
Remote control key...... 6.0. es cee ee eee 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Key
replacement: « «sees s cee esc ete ces 36
LED caus 0 x moms wo meee ee oe emo an 38
Replacing the battery.................. 38
Unlocking and locking................-. 37
also refer to Vehicle key.............00. 36
Removing the caps (wheel bolts) ......... 270
REPAIRS was « nome 5 5 gem ge Re Ee BES ee 286
REPGSts = s meen © v eee + ee + Rees oy ee 211
Replacement key..............-0000 000s 36
Replacement parts..............000 eee 288
Replacing fuses............. 0000 ee eee 278
Reporting Safety Defects................ 288
Rewinding (media files)................. 209
RIMS: 2 6 semi eames a a ames ae 2 same ew 255
Cleaning.......... cece ee eee eee 263
ROAGGARNIOR « cacao snemice « snations © etiesain oo te 105
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Roof load... ... eee eee ee 83,292
ROOPRAGCIE cwssens = sesmens & omaneas « « ciesnee ww soem 2 83
also refer to Roof rack..........-0 ee eee 83
Route guidance
StOPPliG sews « = woven ¢ o wows + o were ge eee 187
also refer to Navigation............... 182
Running direction (tires)..............-. 272