2020 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

4M1012721BA
Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Adaptive cruise assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Intersection assistant*
— Side assist*
— Exit warning*
— Rear cross traffic assist*
— WLAN hotspot*
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Accessories and technical changes

FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
RSS-Gen
This device complies with Industry Canada’s Li-
cence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Long Range Radar* - Additional declarations
of compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-
dential area is likely to cause harmful interfer-
ence in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body. This trans-
mitter must not be co-located or operating in
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conjunction with any other antenna or transmit-
ter.
Integrated Toll Module* - FCC (USA) and
ISED (Canada)
This device complies with FCC rules part 90 and
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada RSS-137. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be re-
ceived including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. WARNING: The transmitter
has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the de-
vice.
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. End Users must follow the spe-
cific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex-
posure compliance. This transmitter must be at
least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-o-
cated or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

4M1012721BA
Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label
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Fig. 199 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label = fig. 199 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
@® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle informa-
tion.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield
— Inthe motor compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.
Q7 199.3 (5,063) 77.6 (1,970)

87.1 (2,212) 68.5 (1,740)

Fuel tank 22.5 gal (85 liters)

Windshield and headlight washer system*

6.3 qt (6.0 liters)

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Technical data
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)


B8U-0380 The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load

The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Fig. 200 Safety certificate
Roof load
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the (100 kg).
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
7,700 lbs (3,500 kg) 770 lbs (350 kg)
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A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee 90
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 98
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 98
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee 294
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 144
refer to Lane guidance................ 144
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000. 134
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee 268
Predictive control.................... 133
Adaptive dampers...........--0000-00- 109
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 134
Adjusting the air distribution............. 90
Adjusting the brightness................. 51
Adjusting the rear seats.................. 62
Adjusting the sound..............-.0005 225
Adjusting the temperature............... 90
Adjusting the vents .......... 00 cece sees 92
Adjusting the volume..............00-005 27
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 225
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 225
Airbag system... 2... 2. eee eee 70
Air suspension..............00.00-0008 109
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 33
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 273
All-weather lights...............-.00000. 45
All-wheel steering.............--000005 110
ALSeaSOMtineSien. is 5: suse 6 samme «0 imevsnee ow we 261
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... . 2... cece eee eee 111
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback............. eee veee 213
QPeration » wee 2 + ane = + case o vere & 8 eae 26
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 213
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 223
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 244
Anti-lock braking system.............0-- 112
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0.. 112
Anti-theft alarm system ...........-..00-- 33
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0..5 276
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 223
Aspect ratio (video) ..............0. 217,219
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 112
Audi adaptive light...............-.00005 45
Audi connect
refer to connect..........0e cece eee 178
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 180
Audi drive select....................005 108
Audi entertainment mobile.............. 214
Audi entertainment mobile device
REMOVING < : wage x 2 een g 5 ees 5s eee gs: 215
SQCULING’s « « onan 2 2 wes 2 ere = een a @ aHe 215
Audi music interface..............00005 213
AUdiO TINGS ese: = & eaups 3 & eaogs & & Hees 3 t RES 2 215
AUdi phone BOX: wows yz wenn ¢ 2 wees © cree F 167
Audi presense...........0-.. cee eee eee 146
MeSSAQES cui 5 ¢ ais + ¥ caer ¥ o pew 8 e eee 149
Audi pre sense front......... 0c eee eens 147
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. «noi... 2 seen ee eee ee 150
Audi smartphone interface.............. 223
Legalinfonmation:s. « svscon 0 seon oo ae © 2 227
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 4S
Climate control system..............0-5 90
Auto Lock (central locking) ..............- 30
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 89
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 38,39
Automatic transmission...............005 96
Parking lock emergency release.......... 98
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 53
Average CONSUMPTION ws ccioes s neem os weer 14
Average speed i «i sins seer ws ee nates oo eee 14
B
Bag hOOks:. = sews =z wens 2 ¢ sees ex oes be ee 82
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Index

Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 244
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 242
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 242
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 41
Block TOUtC scan + « cesanin & meson © wanes a > ennaKes 194
Blowel’s « cscws 6 o snare a o aeons & H scaeens @ o tawens © « 90
Bluetooth
Audio player. .... 0.0.2.0... eee eee eee 211
Connecting acellphone............... 165
Deleting a device ...... 0.6. sec eeee eee 227
Device overview « ciccie « + cccvwse «6 ssesue «+ sere 226
Disconnecting adevice................ 227
Displaying profiles.................... 227
Searching fora device................. 227
Selecting adevice.................04. 227
Specifying’a favorite aes se css ye owes ae 227
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 241
Brake@Sicone 2 y sauoe « 2 aaeay g 2 aaeee oe marae 4 2 eee 102
Brrakerassist®. cvs « x saree « a sacnave a « amavens = « 112
Brake fluid... 2. eee eee eee 241
Emergency braking function............ 105
AO Besesos x 2 cnsoams oo sacaings wo wmmmitss os aims @ a1 sen 106
New brake pads............0 02.0 eee ee 103
Break-in security feature..............0-- 33
Breaking in
New brake pads..............---000-- 103
N@W tINGS's « & sreiae & & seen & 2 saver x weirs 8 253
Browser
refer to Mediacenter...............04. 216
Business. addressiis. «vias. won a & manna a io 195
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 234
Battery specific........... 0... e eee 243
CALLLISE,. success ot ewes os: ciara oo mean ea 169,171
CAMP ASiisie se wawis ow enn oH reMaSE Ww oweneRs a 8 119
Locations .......... 0... cece eee eee ee 120
Capacities
Fueltank...... 0.0.0... eee ee eee eee ee 297
Washer fluid reservoir..............005 297
CarGO:TlOOP x: « x eawn sz weme + o were oe eee ge 87
Cargo (Tatis = sciss < 2 sevon ¢ ¥ Sases ¢ Hae TE Be 87
Cargo net... cece eee cece eee eee 86
300

Car KO Yciie 2 veers eueenes eo eteneoe © 8 aeevnue ov ema 34
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 175
SWItCHING OM sc, ¢ eee ss Geen se Ewes Be 175
Carwash... i.e cece eee eee 267
Catalytic converter.................000. 232
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............0ee0ee- 165
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 167
Central locking: < 2 ses s ewes se een sv es
NUTO:LOCKS 2 sac 2 wane 2 omom 0 3 eam x & eae
Convenience key
Convenience opening and closing......... Al
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 33
MBSSA0ES < seus 2 5 aes 4 FOS oA aeOR 8 5 EE 32
Remote control key.............--00005 35
Setting... 2... cece cece eee eee
Vehicle key . .
Central locking switch..............20--. 32
Ceramic brakes................0000000 103
COEF CATO cn ws. setae oo annem 0 a aconeee 0 © ampere 295
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........---.0000- 81
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 167, 213
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 40
PoWer Wind OWSiies « ¢ awwa x 4 awe va aaron oe 40
REAR OOS a a 6 cnerevs 2 wrens o aamene wo © vee wo 40
Child safety:seats:. «2 cccee so ese ve eee 6 wane 75
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 79
Securing with a safety belt.............. 78
Securing with LATCH: ss ssi av sewers ¢ & anaes 77
Cleaning s savas « 2 cause @ s ears 5 2 oom 4 RoE 267
Cleaning Alcantara.............. eee eee 270
Cleaning artificial leather............... 270
Cleaning carbon components........ 269, 270
Cleaning controls...............002000. 270
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 269
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 269
Cleaning plastic parts................4.. 269
Cleaning textiles... coc. cries evens ee 270
Climate control system...............005 89
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock « wsccsss sass 6 eevee 2 wesees « 40

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Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 38
Convenience closing.........:0e..e500% 41
HOO « cisco a cstinee ov cose ek oa aw ar 234
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 39
Panoramic glassir00ficc:. «sce ws naenn 0 seen 41
Sunshade (roof) ...............0000000e 41
WIUTCGWS = ssae 5% eae 5b Beee & a ee ge 40
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 30
Cockpit dimming....................005 51
Cockpit (overview) ..........-..00 eee eee 6
[6(0) (0) 2300 |-) eet er oo 297
Combustion engine................+-6- 100
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting.............. 48
COMPAPEMENES!: » s sccwr » 0 wes 2 6 ezewens 6 0 ommets 82
Compass inthe mirror...............00-4 56
Compliance. « sevice ss weve sv exces 2 v oeae ¥ os 295
Configuration wizard.................0.. 18
CONMECEs: 5 o sue ge MeN s RES aE eee Oe 178
Data plano: « win os mosue ve cman o mane oe 183
Data Privacy..... 0... eee ee eee eee 290
Emergency Call sacs: s sens s eee: veens 184
Tnfotainmetitie. . vcs os woos oo camo 6 eae 178
Infotainment services.............---- 179
Online roadside assistance............. 185
Vehicle control services.............005 180
Connected devices
Device overview ............ 0000. e eee 226
Connections
referto Media..............0000- 210,215
Consumer information............-.0004 292
Consumption
Reducing.......... 0. eee ee eee eee ee 100
Consumption (fuel) ..............000 eee 14
Contacts
Add destination...................... 195
Importing and exporting.............. 176
Memoryscapacltyice « « scsos « « pene < « mene © 176
Opening (business card) ............... 170
Updating inthe MMI.................. 176
Convenience: key’: « scan ss wewm sy ewe + gees 30
Convenience closing...............0005 4l
also refer to Vehicle key..............-5 34
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 41
Coolant temperature display.............. 13
Cooling Moder: i = iain. + meee s & aK wv eR 90
Cooling system
Adding
coolant..............2-000005 240
Checking the coolant level............. 240
COOLAHE weeny. = ¢ seuss % 2 eee 9 § eee bY ew 239
Cornering
light: =» sees ¢ 2 eese 2» ewan ss es 45
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 153
Cruise control system............000005 130
Cup holders. ....... eee eee cece eee 81
Current consumption..............000005 14
D
Data plans... 2... eee eee eee eee 183
Data: Privatty’s « sss: + 2 sence oo secu vo ein vo 290
Date seca « 2 ssi + a ieee vn wee > OER = RR 14
SQCEIN Gl « sucnsir « ansvinns ou snenene # ¥ ecowase oo) asetn 225
Daytime running lights.................. AS
Declaration of compliance............... 295
DEF (instrument cluster) ..............004 11
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 199
Destination on the map..............0.. 191
Detailst: os sscmve o vam 2 2 aneee ao ansome 2 2 aeeeT 190
Determining correct load limit........... 260
Digital: cOMpaSs sew: : 2 sees c= reas ve een se 56
Dimensions ...........-..0 0c e eee eee ee 297
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 52
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 52
Directory
Settings........... 002.2 eee eee eee 176
also refer to ContactS..............00. 170
Display
Gleanings « « exis = > erasers « 2 esecnie ow ears owe 269
Disposalicne is « scsswa se suns « @ mnenes oe mae ow 292
DiStaNCO rss « ¢ cams = o aaae 3 ¢ eeupe « 2 Hee x a 14
DIStanGe WARNING, ames 3 « says se gems «eR 143
Doors
Childisatety lock eric. ss cio so ween a ewes « 40
Door contact switch................200. 50
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 33
Power closing/closing aid............... 30
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
refer toMed aise « «wees sv wwie 6 owen 21.0,.2;L5
301

Index

Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0. 108
Drive system. ......... 00000000002 100, 102
Audi drive select . ccna icas as eean cain 108
Driving down hills... ... 0... cee eee eee 106
Driving program............002 022s 97,142
Driving through water..............-06% 107
Driving thimes. «ose Driving tips
Driving through water.............000- 107
Efficient driving exe: + ¢ eens x x eee 5 o ews 100
Offroad Griving ccs < wen a 2 wean 2 2 wens 106
Uphilland downhill................... 106
Drivinguphills............ 0.0.0... 106
DVD drive (media drives) ws... 6 ccs ee caren 211
E
E-mail
Message options.................0005 174
S@ttingS «an < : seas « ¢ sows & wens st eS 174
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 112
EDR
Event Data Recorder sveccs = s sovi s waver ess 288
Efficiency assistess « < ssve «one 2 a esas soo 131
Electrical system . 1... 00. eee eee eee ee 242
Electromechanical parking brake......... 104
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 112
Electronic immobilizer................00. 34
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 112
Embedded SIM card............---.00005 179
EMergency2assist creces oo verse © suetecs 9 were « 154
Emergency assistance ..... 0.2... 00.000 273
Emergency braking function............. 105
Emergency call.............000005 171, 184
Emergency flashers. .........e0eeeeeeeee 49
Emergency mode ......:.cseeececesevtes 99
Emergency operation
DOGS « Fuel filler door. ...... 0.0... cece ee eae 232
Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Panorartiic glass oO f aus » + aes noes ee 42
Emissions control system............... 232
Energy consumers...............02.0005 15
Energy management................... 101
302

Engine
Breakingin.......... 0... e eee eee eee 100
GOOlaNE 2 snow 4 < meay ¢ e meme 2 x ewe e RaE 2 239
Emiengeney tpt 3 seas vx wns o siemens a ¥ a 94
Jump starting. ............ cee eee eee 278
Start/Stop system............-000000- 101
Starting/Stopping wc « «esse se enews wees 94
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 234
Overview... ... 0... eee eee eee 235
Safety precautions............-.0.eeee 233
Engine oil
AGING o coweses oo eeeirece wn evens @ w onesies vw HrSoes
Changing
Checking oil level... 2 cn ss peen ee reuse: 236
CONSUMPTION bss ¢ & saves & o reams @ 8 ere @ 0 236
Indicator light..............0..-000 0 236
Replacement interval................. 245
Temperature display................... 14
Engine sound
Audi drive select.............002-.00. 109
Enginestartisystem cscs ¢ wees so wwsaes oe vow 95
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 101
Entry Zexit Lig htingpes «+ cassee » x wnowse » susnass a « 48
Entry assistance: « «sco «2 sass vv wom os orn 61
Rear seats
also refer to Exit assistance............. 61
Environment
Unleaded gasoline................200. 229
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 179
Event Data Recorder (EDR) « v.as os cows sw 288
EXitaSsiStanee « sae « 2 auee x o naw 2 x gown 2 61
EXIGWantliNGicves = sau ¢ 2 eases ¢ & Geen F BES 152
EXtenion lightinGias: s z semy sy saws 4 § seme Fee 45
Exterior mirrors... . 02... eee eee eee eee 51
Folding:settingS sss s < ena es yewn as eeu ae 31
External voice operation..............005 26
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface . ..0... 000. es ove 226
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 215
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 215
FaSthOutGs 2 goes 2 ones ¢ 2 eeu be eee i Fa 187