2020 AUDI Q7 all wheel steering

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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
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General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
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Child safety lock.............00.-0 08
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Panoramic glass roof.................
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Sitting correctly and safely...... 58
Correct passenger seating position...... 58
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Storage and compartments............ 82
Luggage compartment............... 82
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Climate control system............... 89
Steering wheel heating............... 92
Fluids in the A/C system. ............. 92
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 104
Special driving situations.............. 106
Driving dynamic.................. 108
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All wheel drive (quattro) .............. art
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 112
Trailer towing.................... 115
Driving with atrailer................. 115

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Quick access

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— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:


— Audi music interface .......... 213
—Audi phone box ............... 167
—SDicard readers. we.isi ccna eve 210
@ Electromechanical parking brake
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@9 Automatic transmission selector
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@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 94
@ Steering wheel adjustment ...... 64
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 130
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 134
@4 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 288
@3) Buttons for:
Lights as 5 2 egies 5 ¢ ewe yo ees & 45
—All-weather lights ............ 45
— Rear fog lights ............... 45
@8 Hood release ..............00-% 234
@2 Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 36
Exterior mirror adjustment ...... SL.
@9) Buttons for:
— Power windows ...........00. 40
— Child safety lock .............. 40
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel & page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the A or indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 11
Safety belt
=> page 69























Engine start system
=>page 95
Transmission
=> page 99
Drive system
=> page 101,
Electrical system
=> page 242
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 104
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 105
Brake system
=> page 103, > page 105,
=> page 241
Brake system
=> page 103, > page 105,
=> page 241
Steering
=>page 110
Steering lock
=>page 110

Quick access

Air suspension
=> page 110
Electrical system
=> page 242
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 236
Engine oil pressure
=> page 236
Cooling system
=> page 239
Hood
=> page 234
Loose wheel warning
=> page 261
Night vision assist
=> page 127
Night vision assist
=> page 127
Distance warning
=> page 143
Steering intervention request
=> page 139
Safe start monitor
=> page 141,
Driver intervention request
=> page 141
Lane departure warning
=> page 144
Lane departure warning
=> page 144
Audi pre sense
=> page 147,
Intersection assist
= page 153


Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
>page 7
Safety systems
=> page 71

Transmission
=> page 99

Drive system
=> page 101
Cooling system
=> page 239
Engine start system
=>page 95
Keys
>page 95
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 105
Brake system
=> page 103
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 112
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=page 112
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 113
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
>page 114
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 114
Steering
=>page 110
Steering lock
=>page 110
All wheel drive
=> page 112
Suspension control
=>page 110
Air suspension
=>page 110
Engine speed limitation
=> page 13
Tank system
=> page 231
Electrical system
=> page 242
Engine oil level (MIN)
= page 236

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Quick access

Engine oil level (MAX) Steering intervention request
=> page 236 => page 139, >page 145
Engine oil sensor
=> page 236
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Lane departure warning
=>page 145
Distance warning

=> page 233 => page 143
Engine warm-up request Audi pre sense
=> page 236 =>page 149
Washer fluid level Emergency assist
=>page 245 => page 154
Windshield wipers Emergency call function
=>page 55 =>page 185
Other
indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 69

Parking system plus
=>page 157
Tire pressure
=> page 263
: Start/Stop system
Tire pressure > page 101
=> page 263
Hill descent assist
Loose wheel warning © page 107
=> page 261
5 An Trailer turn signals
Bulb failure indicator
= page 116
= page 49
—— Low beam headlight
Adaptive light >page 45
=> page 49 es : Parking light
Light/rain sensor page 45
= page 49, > page 55 ps Door lock Turn signals
oor loc| => page 46, > page 49
=> page 32
: : Cruise control system
Battery in vehicle key ange 130
=> page 36
Night vision
assist
=> page 128
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Efficiency assist
Intersection assistant => page 131
=> page 153
peg Efficiency assist
Side assist page 131
=> page 151;
P g . Efficiency assist
Exit warning > 131
> page 152 Page
Efficiency assist
> page 131
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 163
Adaptive cruise assist | | Efficiency assist
page 142 => page 131 >

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Instrument cluster

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 225
— Average consumption > page 15
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving energy (for ex-
ample, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
G) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=>page 225.
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

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— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency

number manually.

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There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 18 Upper display: voice recognition system

Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press w¢ in the upper display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (a).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press @)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of
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Voice recognition system

voice recognition. A supported menu language
must be selected. When there is an active Inter-
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat-
ed in the vehicle and online.
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys-
tem for the first time, a menu for the online
recognizer opens. Or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Consent to online speech recognizer.
> Read the licensing agreements and accept
them.
Activating Amazon Alexa!)
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can activate Amazon Alexa to access special
additional functions. A supported menu lan-
guage must be selected. A reduced number of
commands are available during this.
Requirement: you must be logged in to your
myAudi account in the vehicle. The online recog-
nizer must be activated.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > Connect to Amazon Alexa.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> After connecting successfully, turn on the voice
recognition system as normal > page 25,
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off, say the activation word “Alexa”, and then
say the desired command.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 178.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system
You can access and control the voice operation on
a connected mobile device through your vehicle.

2) AUDI AG provides access to services from third party pro-
viders. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, be-
cause that depends on the third party provider.
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Switching external voice operation on or off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A mobile device must be connected
to the MMI with the Handsfree profile
= page 165. The mobile device being connected
must have voice control that can be controlled
externally. There must be no phone calls in prog-
ress and the parking aid must not be active.
> To switch on the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
> To switch off the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel or press Cancel.
Using external voice operation
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is
paused, press the «¢ button briefly on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel or press Resume.
(i) Tips
AUDI AG simply provides access to control
your mobile device with voice operation and
does not assume any responsibility for the
content and commands within the external
voice control.

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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons





Fig. 20 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right
thumbwheel @) > fig. 19 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) > fig. 20
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the l the On/Off knob to the Left or right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the ] button @, or
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the >K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
» Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w€ button @), see > page 25.
Using the telephone functions
F button @, see > page 169.

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Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.

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