2020 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

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Lights and Vision

the windshield wipers go back to the original
position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the service position on or off in
the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 53, fig. 45).
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the service position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 268.
Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the service position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@) on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount ().
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the service position.

Z\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

() Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded
up when in the service position! Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G@) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade
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Fig. 48 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 268.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

ZA\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
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If the eB indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The displayed

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message indicates the cause and possible solu-
tions. If one of the messages does not turn off,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.
a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are independent of
the rain sensor through the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on

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> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
G) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

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Fig. 50 Magnetic zone map
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for
the compass to read accurately.
> Press and hold the button @ > page 56, fig. 49
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Press the button (4) repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.

Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
You must recalibrate the compass if it does not
display the correct direction.
> Press and hold the button @ untila C
=> page 56, fig. 49 appears in the rearview mir-
ror.
> Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.
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To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv-
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.

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Sitting correctly and safely

Sitting correctly and
safely
Correct passenger
seating position
General information
As the driver, you are responsible for making sure
every passenger is sitting correctly in their seat
and maintaining this seating position while driv-
ing. Make sure that:
— Every passenger in the vehicle has adjusted his
or her seat correctly > page 58
— The steering wheel is adjusted correctly
=> page 64
— The mirrors are adjusted so that there is a suffi-
cient view of the area around the vehicle
=> page 51
— Every passenger in the vehicle has his or her
head restraint adjusted correctly > page 64
— Every passenger in the vehicle has his or her
safety belt fastened correctly > page 66
— The activation status of the front passenger's
airbag is suitable for the passenger in the front
passenger's seat > page 73
— Children are secured in suitable child safety
seats that are secured to appropriate vehicle
seats > page 75. Read and observe the impor-
tant safety information pertaining to the use of
child safety seats on the front passenger's seat
= A in General information on page 75.
Examples of incorrect seating positions
Safety belts can only provide its optimal protec-
tion when they are routed correctly. Incorrect
seating positions significantly reduce the protec-
tive functions of the safety belts and increase the
risk of injury due to incorrect belt routing.
The following list includes examples of seating
positions that could be dangerous for all vehicle
occupants. This is not a complete list. The pur-
pose is to provide examples to increase your
awareness of the topic. The following points ap-
ply when the vehicle is in motion:
— Never stand inside the vehicle.
— Never stand on the seats.
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— Never kneel on the seats.
— Never tilt your backrest too far back.
— Never lean against the instrument panel.
— Never lie down on the rear bench seat.
— Never sit only on the front section of the seat.
— Never sit sideways on the seat.
— Never lean against the window.
— Never place your feet out of the window.
— Never place your feet on the instrument panel.
— Never place your feet on the seat cushion.
— Never ride in the footwell.
— Never sit on the armrests.
— Never drive or ride in a seat without fastening
your safety belt.
— Never ride in the luggage compartment.

ZA WARNING
Incorrect seating positions, failure to wear a
safety belt, or being too close to an airbag in-
crease the risk of serious or fatal injury to ve-
hicle occupants, especially if the airbags de-
ploy and come into contact with occupants
who are not seated correctly. Note the impor-
tant information and warnings in the chapters
for the topics given above.
Gi) Tips
— Save your seat profile* > page 70. This al-
lows you to access your personal seat profile
quickly and easily at any time.
— If you or other vehicle passengers have
physical limitations that prevent sitting in a
correct position, modifications to the vehi-
cle may be necessary. For more information,
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility, or call Audi cus-
tomer support at 1-800-822-2834.


Front seats
General information
Make sure that:
— You can press the pedals down completely
while your legs are slightly bent

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— The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least
10 inches (25 cm)
— The distance between your knees and the in-
strument panel is at least 4 inches (10 cm)
— Your thighs are lightly supported by the front
surface of the seat
— The backrest is in an upright position and your
back
is resting against it
— You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle
— You have a clear view of the instrument cluster,
indicator lights, and the head-up display*
Seat settings menu: quick access
Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI
If you press on the image of the driver's or front
passenger's seat in the climate control system
menu & page 89, fig. 91 @, you will go directly
to the seat settings for that seat.

Z\ WARNING
— If you are too close to the steering wheel or
instrument panel, the airbag system cannot
provide the optimal protection, which in-
creases the risk of injury and death.
—To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking maneuvers or accidents,
never drive with the backrest reclined very
far. The airbag system and seat belts can on-
ly provide optimal protection when the back-
rest is in an upright position and the driver
is wearing the seat belt correctly. If the
backrest is angled back too far, the safety
belt can shift to soft areas of the body, such
as the stomach, which increases the risk of
injury.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the seats when the vehicle is stationary.
— Be careful when adjusting the seat. Lack of
control or attention when adjusting can re-
sult in injuries due to pinching to vehicle oc-
cupants both in the front seats and rear
seats.
— Never place objects in the driver's footwell.
Objects could shift and enter the area
around the pedals, which could prevent you
from using them. You would then be unable

to use the pedals if sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers were needed, which increas-
es the risk of an accident.
— Make sure that the floor mats are always se-
curely attached.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never place
additional floor mats or other floor covers
over the installed floor mats, because this
reduces the pedal's range of motion and can
impair pedal operation.
—To reduce the risk of injury, never place your
feet on the instrument panel, out of the
window, or on the seat surfaces. This also
applies to passengers in the rear seats.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage, be very careful
when adjusting the seat to make sure the
head restraints do not come into contact with
the headliner or the sunroof*.
G@) Tips
At the same time, only move the respective
seat using the controls.



Adjusting the front power seats
You can adjust the basic settings using the but-
tons.

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Fig. 51 Front seat: seat adjustment buttons

The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the seat position
> To move the seat forward or backward, push
the button @) forward or backward.
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> To adjust the seat upward or downward, push
the rear section of the button @) upward or
downward.
> To adjust the seat surface, press the front part
of the button @ upward or downward.
Adjusting the backrests
> To move the backrest forward or backward,
press the button @) forward or backward.
Adjusting the lumbar support
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button
@ at the applicable location.
Massage function
Switch the massage function on or off @). Setting
the massage type and intensity > page 60.

ZA\ WARNING
The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle.

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Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI.
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Fig. 52 Upper display: seat setting

The settings and the number of menus and but-
tons depend on the vehicle equipment.
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To access the various menus (3), swipe to the
left or right.
> To display the various seats, press ) or ¢ @®.
The red color of the symbol () indicates which
seat is selected.
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Seat adjustment
Applies to: MMI
> To select a seat setting, press (@ if necessary.
> Press the respective arrow (@) until the desired
position is reached.
Massage
See > page 60
Seat ventilation balance
Using the seat temperature balance, you can heat
or cool the backrest and seat surface to different
temperatures > /\ in Settings on page 91.
> To adjust the seat heating or cooling balance,
slide the control upward or downward.
Additional seat settings
See > page 61
Front seat massage function
Applies to: vehicles with massage function
Selecting the massage function
Applies to: MMI
> To access the Massage menu, press the — but-
ton @) > page 59, fig. 51.
Switching the massage function on or off
Applies to: MMI
> To switch the massage function on or off, press
the J button @ © page 59, fig. 51. Or:
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI.
Setting the massage type and intensity
Applies to: MMI
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired
button on the MMI, for example Wave.
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de-
sired level is reached.
G) Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.

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onal settings in the MMI

You can adjust additional settings and switch
functions on or off in the MMI.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Seats > Additional seat settings.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing options may be available.
Reset seat position
You can adjust the position of the front passeng-
er’s seat to match the driver's seat.
Driver seat entry assistance/Front passenger
seat entry assistance
Entry assistance makes it easier to enter or exit
the vehicle.
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from

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Applies to: vehicles with front passenger seat adjustment
You can adjust the front passenger's side with the
driver's seat buttons.
Applies to: MMI:
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To display the various seats, press ) or ¢.
> To switch on the function, press the 2/ button.
The lower edge of the button will turn red.
After you have switched on the function, you can
adjust the front passenger's seat using the driv-
er's seat buttons > page 59, fig. 51.
G) Tips
The function switches off automatically when
you exit the menu.
Front center armrest
Applies to: vehicles with a front center armrest



Fig. 53 Cockpit: center armrest
Adjusting the center armrest
> To slide the armrest forward or back, press the
button @).


ZA WARNING
In certain positions, the front center armrest
can interfere with the driver’s arm movement,
which increases the risk of injury.

Rear seats
ZA\ WARNING
— Be careful when adjusting the seat. Unsu-
pervised or careless seat adjustment could
cause parts of the body to get pinched,
which increases the risk of injury.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust


the seat when the vehicle is stationary.

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Fig. 55 Second row seats: adjusting the seat position
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the outer backrest
> Support the backrest with one hand and pull
the lever at the same time > fig. 54. Release
the lever.
> Move the backrest forward or back to the de-
sired position.
> Keep moving the backrest until it locks into
place.
Adjusting the center backrest
> Support the backrest with one hand and pull
the strap at the same time > page 835, fig. 81.
> Move the backrest forward or back to the de-
sired position.
> Release the strap and continue moving the
backrest until it locks into place.
Adjusting forward and backward
> To adjust the seat forward or back, pull the
handle > fig. 55 and slide the seat.
> Release the handle and continue sliding the
seat until it locks into place.
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Applies to: vehicles with easy entry function
Entry/exit assistance creates easier access to the
third-row seating™.
Fig. 57 Second-row seating: folding the seat upright
To be able to enter and exit, you must fold the
backrest on the second row seat down, and then
fold the seat upward.
Folding the second row seat backrest down
> Pull the lever upward > page 62, fig. 54. Or
> From the third row seat*, pull the release strap
on the seat in front > fig. 56.
>» The backrest folds down by itself.
Folding the second row seat upward
> Pull the seat up by the lever @ until it is folded
upward > fig. 57.
Messages
Second row seat unlocked. Risk of injury for
rear passengers
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, then the second row seats are not fold-
ed down and locked into the floor when you start
to drive. A warning tone will also sound.