2020 AUDI Q7 catalytic converter

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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Fuel
Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with unleaded gasoline.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
The individual gasoline grades are differentiated
by octane ratings. This value is given with (R
+M)/2 equating to AKI or in RON.
The headings below match the sticker in the fuel
filler door (examples):
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN. (R+M)/2 87
Regular / MIN. RON 91 Regular
Use regular gasoline with minimum 87 AKI /
91 RON > ©.
Audi recommends using premium gasoline with
minimum 91 AKI / 95 RON to achieve the rated
horsepower and torque.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY PREMIUM MIN. (R
+M)/2 91 / SUPER MIN. RON 95
Using premium gasoline with minimum 91 AKI /
95 RON is recommended.
If premium gasoline is not available, you can also
use regular gasoline 87 AKI / 91 RON. However
this does reduce the engine power slightly.
() Note
— Filling the tank just one time with leaded
fuel or other metallic additives will cause
permanent deterioration to the catalytic
converter function.
— When gasoline with an octane rating that is
too low is used, high speeds or heavy engine
load can lead to engine damage.
@) Tips
The vehicle may be filled with fuel that has a
higher octane rating than what is required by
the engine.
Gasoline mixture
Gasoline with alcohol or MTBE (Methyl-Tert-
Butyl-Ether)
You can use unleaded gasoline mixed with alco-
hol or MTBE (generally labeled as oxygenated
compounds) as long as the fuel meets the follow-
ing conditions:
Gasoline with methanol content (methyl alco-
hol
or methanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 3% methanol
— More than 2% solvent
Gasoline with ethanol content (ethyl alcohol or
ethanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% ethanol
Gasoline with MTBE content
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% MTBE
Gasoline adapted to the season
Many gasoline fuels are adapted to the seasons.
When the season changes, we recommend refu-
eling at high-traffic gas stations. It is more likely
that the gasoline will be suitable for the season
there.
() Note
— Gasoline with methanol content that does
not meet the specified conditions may cause
corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.
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The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found ona label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=> page 229.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 297.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the Ey indicator light will
turn on.
If the central locking system malfunctions, there
is a fuel filler door emergency release
=> page 232.
Messages
FAY Tank system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.

flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.


Z\ WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause


A WARNING
Transporting fuel containers inside the vehicle
is not recommended. Fuel could leak out of
the container and ignite, especially during an
accident. This can cause explosions, fires, and
injuries.
— Ifyou must transport fuel in a fuel contain-
er, note the following:
— Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can oc-
cur while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
— When using fuel containers made of met-
al, the fuel pump nozzle must always re-
main in contact with the container to re-
duce the risk of static charge.
— Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as pos-
sible into the filler opening while refuel-
ing.
— Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel con-
tainers.
— Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.



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@) Note
— Remove fuel that has overflowed onto any
vehicle
components immediately to reduce
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
— Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel may enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter.
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— Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
— Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.

The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside us-
ing
the central locking switch.
Fuel filler door emergency release
Applies to: vehicles with manual fuel filler door release
If the central locking system malfunctions, the
fuel filler door can be unlocked manually.

release
The emergency release mechanism is located be-
hind the right light cover in the luggage compart-
ment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 273.
> Use the screwdriver to remove the light cover
> fig. 162.
232
> To unlock the fuel filler door, loosen the red
loop from the retainer and then pull on the
loop carefully > fig. 163 >@.
> Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > page 230, fig. 160.
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You
will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
Emissions control
system
General information


The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
— Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
— Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions sys-
tem could start a fire.
— Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
Catalytic converter
Follow the safety precautions > page 232, Gener-
al information.


The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de-
stroyed.
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.

Checking and Filling

Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 235,
fig. 166.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

Audi recommends
Sbastrol/ ZIOGE Prarzssional
Audi recommends using the LongLife high-per-
formance engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts.
Messages
Engine oil pressure


& Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level > page 237.
—If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
=> page 237. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and
do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Engine oil level
& Please add oil immediately
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level > page 237 and add engine oil
immediately > page 237.
EE Please add max. x qt (x ) oil. You can con-
tinue driving
236
Add the amount of oil shown immediately
=> page 237.
Reducing the oil level
2 Please reduce oil level
There is too much oil in the engine and there is a
risk of damaging the catalytic converter or en-
gine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
engine oil extracted if necessary. Avoid high en-
gine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy engine
loads.
Engine oil sensor
& Oil level sensor: oil change necessary. Please
contact Service
Fuel has entered the engine oil. This will cause
the engine oil level to rise slowly and the engine
oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil
to reduce the level, because this will increase the
risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have engine oil extracted.
B Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has
malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
& Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure
has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Engine warm-up request
i Please drive to warm up engine
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either due to low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating, and heavy engine loads
when doing this.

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