2020 AUDI Q7 flat tire

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Wheels

minute and then stays on, there is system mal-
function. Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 265. Insome cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.

G) Tips
— The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.
— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 253. Using these tires is rec-
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in-
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 256.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@) Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Run-flat tires
Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tires
Run-flat tires can allow you to remain driving
when there is a loss of pressure.
Run-flat tires have reinforced sidewalls that pro-
tect
the tire if there is a loss of pressure.
If the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a
loss of pressure in one or several tires, you can
continue driving on run-flat tires for at least 20
miles (30 km). Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the problem corrected.
Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
— There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
— Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
— The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.

ZA WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
— The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system. >

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— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
— If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
— If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.
— Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance if
the tire is too heavily damaged.
— Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The driver is responsible for the vehicle, for
correcting the tire pressure, and for replac-
ing faulty parts. Therefore, always adjust
your driving to the current situation.

G@) Tips
— Audi Original run-flat tires can be identified
by the “AOE” labeling on the tire sidewall.
— You can use the tire mobility kit* on run-flat
tires > page 273.
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Emergency assistance
General information
> Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle ona level surface.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.
> Set the parking brake.
> Switch the emergency flashers on.
> Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.


Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.

Equipment
Vehicle tool kit

vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack

Fig. 176 Luggage compartment: cargo floor cover
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack*, tire mobility
kit*, and compressor* are stored in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
> fig. 176.
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle > fig. 176.
=

The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.

Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 273.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 273.

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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 177 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
SA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
—If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4 mm) @ © fig. 177
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.

A WARNING
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily. >

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Emergency assistance


— The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.
— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
— Keep the tire sealant away from children.
G) Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.


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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit






Fig. 178 Components of the tire mobility kit

D_ The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
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Fig. 179 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 273.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @ on the compressor!)
> fig. 178.
» Remove the connector (4) and pressure hose ()
from the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose © to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle @.
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the compressor
cover or the top side of the compressor hous-
ing.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
> Install the filler hose @) on the valve (7)
> fig. 179.
> Connect the plug @) > fig. 178 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) > fig. 179 on the compres-
sor into position I.
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.

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Emergency assistance


ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

G) Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

ZA\ WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.

@) Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 273.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
» When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 273 and the
spare tire.
> Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Air suspension: wheel change.
> Switch the ignition off.

ZA\ WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it
from rolling when using the vehicle jack*. Use
suitable objects to block the front and back of
the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel
with the flat tire.



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Fig. 180 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
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> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 180.
> Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
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> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 183. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
>» Using the hex socket wrench (3) from the vehi-
cle tool kit, turn the vehicle jack under the lift-
ing point on the side sill until it is high enough
that the arm @) 9 fig. 184 is under the desig-
nated plastic mount.
> Align the vehicle jack so the arm @ engages in
the designated Lifting point in the door sill and
the base (2) lies flat on the ground. The base @)
must be directly under the mounting point ().
> To lift the vehicle, position the ratchet @ from
the vehicle tool kit with the correct side on the
hex socket wrench @).
> Move the ratchet (@) clockwise back and forth
until the wheel lifts up slightly from the
ground.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.


D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.

—To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is
raised.
C) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
Removing and installing a wheel


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Fig. 186 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Removing a wheel
» Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 185 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 186).
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Index


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also refer to Roof rack............00 eee 87
Route guidance
StODPING ssiss x ¢ eave ¢ F Sanas ¢ § eGR YS eae 191
also refer to Navigation............... 186
RUMPFLAt CIES) » ey: + 2 secyse 2 s ceases 2 9 ewe 265
Running direction (tires)..............-. 278
S
Safety BeltSicus ¢ s eeus iy wees i RewG Ga emN ee 66
Cleaning’: « « ssi =» een eo www = een eo a8 270
Locking
Securing child safety seats.............. 78
Satellite Map... .. ee. ee eee eee 196
Saving fuel
ENGroy CONSUNIErS: cu = x nous 2 = wares 3 ¢ ee 15
Recuperation « «esc ee ones wen ws were we 15
Screen
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Serewa river's « i cxasns ww inasons «a oncwose so amiuene a 273
SDicard reader(MMI) wesc si isis oi ase vos 210
Search-ared (POD, sasse «2 seca ¢ a caw x 2 eyes 189
Search
function
refer to Free text search............... 219
Seat:heating sosien = a vce x 2 mewn + ei we RO 91
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 59
Adjusting the rearseats................ 61
Cleaning s < = secs = + cows ts eee ge geen ae we 270
FOLIA Gia. so cievee we arene © & anaveina v & anaueie » owe 85
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 61
Head restraints’; « = ss < = saws x e enw 5 2 we 64
Massage function...............-000 ee 59
Memory function............. 00 cece eee 70
Resetting the position.................. 61
Storing aseatipnotile cose « 2 swe vw anaes x ¥ a 70
Seatventilationion «x scsi oo wwe vo canvas 2 0 a 91
Selecting a source (media).............. 215
Selector lever's « = swe « 2 smae 2 e eee 5s meer « 96
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 194
Sensors
COVERAGE ATCAS siciers is & swans © + ceweae eo vesna 119
Locations ....... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 120
Service interval display...............0. 245
Setting measurement units.............. 225
308
SEEING Sis vs cess © os awouens w etewens av pasion We aa 225
Announcements and tones............. 225
BlUGtOOENs « = awe sy meme + o ewe ee eee gs 226
Daterand time vinin « 2 saws ve wine xe were oa 225
Language......... cee cece eee ee eee 225
Measurement units.................0. 225
Mediates « s wc os emis © wen & 6 mane oo oer 220
Navigation.................0..00000- 199
R&GIG sues s ¢ warae x 2 eee Fo RGR Bee EY 208
SOUNG sean o 2 ween o 8 ec es eRe wie 8 Oe 225
SySteM . 0. eee eee 225
THIME ZONE sess ¢ s Sasa so RNG oF SeES 4 ES 225
WIEFIMORSPOU's sores «2 sews oo somes oo omen 182
Setting the language................... 225
Setting the tim@ ss « + 2205 es seen sa pews ees 225
Shade
Rear window/rear doors................ 53
Shift’ pad leSwene: « = savy: 2 » aeme = ¢ ees 5 eee 98
Shipveartier': = ese eeeg cs meee se eee ee ee 109
Shortcut
PEfEPCOSHOUECUES: « sees « 5 cawws x 2 eae a ¥ 21
SHOPECUES:: + x neo: 2 ¢ eases Fe SeUOS Fe Re 21
Shuffl@cas « < sees se eoes st es a ee eee 217
also refer to Shuffle..............000- 217
Side’assistsscs sv aes + ¢ cares + 2 wee yo ws 150
Cleaning the sensors..............0-.. 268
SIMM¢atd « = ssonsis + a ceuvie ¥ stevens wv seein we eee 179
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 205
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 4l
Smmart:favorites:. . icon ee mene vv eacane we sone 205
Smartphone
Wireless:chargings. » «scm» « exsuese a « sumac « 167
also refer to Telephone................ 165
Snow chains..............0 eee eee eee ee 262
Socket... .. 0... eee eee ee eee eee eee 81
Software
Update... 2.0... eee eee eee 226
Software information
Legal Inforitiationls « « caws x © xewy ao cows a 227
Software version (MMI)
Version information..............0005 227
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 225
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123