2020 AUDI A7 battery

4K8012721BC
Emergency assistance

> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 80.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 260.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Space-saving spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
=> page 267.
The tire pressure must be 61 PSI (420 kPA).
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZA WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure

must be checked as soon as possible.


— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.

Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

Z\ WARNING
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle bat-
tery is frozen, it must be thawed before con-
necting the jump start cables. If it is not,
the risk of an explosion and chemical burns
increases. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked. >

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— Read the warnings when working in the en-
gine compartment > page 227.
— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly
may cause the vehicle battery to explode

and lead to serious injuries.

C) Note
Jump start cables can cause considerable
damage to the vehicle electrical system if
they are connected incorrectly.
G) Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
aT telat tle)
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 168 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger
The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 237.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 168.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ © fig. 169 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @) on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.



Fig. 169 Connecting the jump start cables
274

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not

come into contact with vehicle components |»

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Emergency assistance


that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other

vehicle's engine compartment.

@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
@) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.

CG) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
(i) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency >
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Fuses and bulbs




















































Fuse panel () (black) Fuse panel © (red)
S_ | Brake light sensor 10 | Dynamic steering
6 |Engine components 11 | Engine start
7 | Engine components Fase Parevauacn
8 | Engine components Na: Equipment
3_|Engine components 1 |Front seat heating
10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor 2 |Windshield wipers
ub BGI start 3 |Left headlight electronics
12 engine components 4 |Panoramic glass roof
13 | Radiator fal 5 |Left front door control module
14 | Engine control module 6 | sackats
15 |Engine sensors 7 |Right rear door control module
26 | ROBLBUTGD 8 | All-wheel drive control module (quattro)
Fuse panel (2) (red) 9 |Right headlight electronics
No. | Equipment 10 Windshield washer system/headlight
1 | Anti-theft alarm system washer system
2. |Engine control module 11 | Left rear door control module
3. | Left front lumbar support 12 | Parking heater
5_|Horn Fuse panel (5) (brown)
6 |Parking brake No. | Equipment
7 | Gateway control module (diagnosis) Diagnostic connector, seat ventilation,
8 | Interior headliner lights 1 |seat heating, rearview mirror, rear climate
9 | Driver assist systems control module control system controls
10 | Airbag control module 2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An- gateway control module
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor 4 |Transmission heating valve
13 | Climate control system 5 |Engine start
14 | Right front door control module 8 | Night vision assist
15 | Climate control system, body electronics 9 |Adaptive cruise assist
16 | Auxiliary battery control module 1 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
= tems, traffic jam pilot
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 | Engine ignition coils
5 | Engine mount
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system blower
9 |Windshield wiper control module

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Fig. 176 Luggage compartment floor: fuse panel with
plastic clip

Fuse panel (@) (brown)

3 | Right front lumbar support

Side assist

4
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 Emergency call system

Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank
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monitoring

9 |Automatic transmission selector lever

10 |TV tuner, data exchange control module
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
12 | Garage door opener



13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Central locking, tail lights

Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
16 side

Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment

Not assigned

Fuse panel (5) (red)

Fuse panel ( (black) No. | Equipment

No. | Equipment

Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner

Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner

Air suspension

Automatic transmission

Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler

Rear seat heating

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Central locking, left tail light

10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side

11 | Central locking, rear blind, fuel filler door

12 | Luggage compartment lid

Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment

5 | Brake system

Auxiliary battery control module


Fuse panel (3) (brown)
No. | Equipment

Driver assist systems control module

2 |Audi phone box, roof antenna

Exhaust treatment, sound actuator, AC
socket

Rear climate control system control panel
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket
10 | Sport differential
11 | Exhaust treatment

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Bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000.
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive dampers...........--0000-00-
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist...........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound..............-...0-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ...........0 cece eens
Adjusting the volume..............000005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) ... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag SySteM « » ene s ews 4 5 Hemme tee Eee
Air quality display................2.2.00.
Air suspension..............00.00-0008
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-.00000.
Allseason tires... 2.2.00... 22020
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Média playback’: ¢ sos s ¢ wees ¢ 4 orem b eae
Operation « sion ss aac sv rere © omen wa ar
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system. ........-....-.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0..
Anti-theft alarm system...........-..00--
Anti-theft wheel bolts................0.
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 217
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-..00. 211,.213
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 108
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 48
Audi connect
refer to CONNECt:. « s ccascs seas ieeeee oe 174
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 176
Audirdrive seletticy: « + sven « x cee x ¢ neem ¢ 2 2 104
Audi music interface...............20-- 208
Audio files.......... 00.0000 c cece 209
Audi phone box............ 00: e eee eee 163
Audi presense......... 0... e ee eee eee 143
Messages ............ 0.02. e eee eee 146
Audi pre sense front.............--..0-- 144
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ...... 0.00.00 eee eee 147
Audi smartphone interface.............. 217
Legalinformation.................005 221
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 48
Climate control system.............0005 86
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 85
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic transmission............-.0005 92
Parking lock emergency release.......... 95
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 55
Average consumption................... 16
Average speed.... 2.2... - ee eee eee eee 16
B
Bag hooks... ..... cece eee eee eee eee 80
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 239
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 237
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 237
BOCK rOUEE sicccans + 2 woewene © o sirens © ¥ ecevonT «ones 190
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Index

Bluetooth
Audio player... . 2... cece eee eee eee eee 206
Connecting acellphone............... 161
Deleting adevice...............00000- 221
Device overview............--0-0 0 eee 220
Disconnecting a device................ 221,
Displaying profiles. « cies 2 save «2 owen ae 221,
Searching fora device................. 221
Selecting a device : seas ss seg ts ees so: 221
Specifying a favorite.................. 221
BoOStss « « cosy: ¢ ¢ eyes 5 © sees § o Rewn ¢ a ees ¢ e 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid

New brake pads..............---000-- 100
Break-in security feature..............0.. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............-..00005 100
New tires « ¢ cvs + sie +e ctees ss ees es 248
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0. 210
Bulb replacement...............000-005 281
Business. address): « s scx ¢ < swaw « x ome gee 191,
C
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 228
Batteryspecificie. «swine s vaaney o ownc oes 237
Galllist « cosas « s sess = i secu = 2 am = a8 165, 167
CaM@raS css « = ees 5 2 cee + & otters os ees es 116
LOGCALIONS sa, «+ veces oe 5 consents » x aamsens © 5 eewens 117
Capacities
Fueltank............ 20. 291
Washer fluid reservoir...............0 291
Cargonet........... 0... eee eee eee eee 83
Car key... eee eee eee 36
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .............0.006 172
SWItChING OMfessc <6 weww = awe a 2 mire «2 171
Capwashls « oaws 2 ¢ eau « 2 mame «x eee & 2 cee 261
Catalytic converter’; esos << weg ee ees se ee 227
294
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............e eee eee 161
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 163
Central
locking ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 32
AUTO LOCK: » geese + sunems 2 seene & 3 donee & = Be 32
Convenience key « sscsu © cvenesie © erase wo vnscem 37,
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Messages... 1.6... ce eee cece eee eee 34
Remote control keys: ss esas ss eves os ees 37
SettN's 6 e wanes a a saws «wo ones vo meen + 8 o8TH 33
Vehicle key... 6... ccc ee eee eee eee 37
Central locking switch................0-. 34
Ceramic brakesicicns x + sxcceie +o nessa 3 0 eres ¥ 6 « 100
Certificationies « 6 evar se enare a ears +e ewe 289
Changing light bulbs................... 281
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ...... eee eee eee 79
Charging the battery (mobile devices) . 163, 208
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.........---00 eee eee eee 42
Rear doorSies 5 « aecw sa cams 3 cam 4 x ae a 42
Child safetyis@ats): se cous ye sews x 2 wren av we 73
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 77
Securing with a safety belt.............. 76
Securing with LATCH............-.-+--- 7
CIGSNING « sacze & s aes & s dae +e Sees te ee 261
Cleaning Alcantara...............00000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning COMmtrols®. « scsi « x sro < « onmvess #6 vie 264
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 263
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 264
Cleaning textiles.................20005 264
Climate control system...........--..0-- 85
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lok « seyoic 2 x ewe + saree 2 meee 2 42
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 40
Convenience closing..............-.05. 43
HOG s « 2 seve y 5 meen ¢ 2 etme § eee OE ree 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 39

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