2020 AUDI Q7 differential

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Driving dynamic

the vehicle, and the turning radius may be much
larger. Slow down immediately, and stop your ve-
hicle as soon as possible in a safe location with
enough space at the sides of the vehicle. Do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
2 —<| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on. Do not tow
your vehicle because it cannot be steered. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
& Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction in the steering system.
Steering may be more difficult or more sensitive.
Adapt your driving style. Have the steering sys-
tem checked immediately by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Please
note that the red indicator light may turn on af-
ter restarting the engine. Do not continue driving
if it does.
& Steering: malfunction! Adapt driving style.
Larger turning radius
The rear axle steering may have failed. The vehi-
cle will have a larger turning radius, and the sta-
bility when driving around curves will be compa-
rable to a vehicle without rear axle steering. Drive
carefully to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
corrected.
|e —o| Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steering lock because
this increases the risk of an accident.

@) Tips
—If there is a malfunction, the steering wheel
may be crooked when driving straight.
—Ifthe a or a indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
=> page 112.
The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions > A\.

Z\ WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not drive too fast because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.
Sport differential
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential

The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
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Driving dynamic

on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
+3] Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
3] Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

ZA WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing
the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such oversteering and understeering of
the vehicle, the drive wheels spinning, or the risk
of the vehicle tipping. The brakes are applied or
the engine torque is reduced in order to stabilize
the vehicle.
If the B indicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC is actively regulating.
If the B indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is fully functional.
112
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was limit-
ed or switched off manually > page 113.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over. Depending
on the activated driver assistance systems, the
brake assist system may react with increased sen-
sitivity.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.

Fuses and bulbs












Fuse panel () (black) Fuse panel (2) (black)
8 | Front MMI display Luggage compartment lid central locking,
9 | Instrument cluster 11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
10 |MMI/DVD drive er
11 | Light switch, switch panels 12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
12 | Steering column electronics Fuse panel (2) (red)
13 | Volume control No. Equipment
14 | MMI Infotainment system control module 1 | Rear climate control system blower
15 | Steering column adjustment 2 |Sound-amplifier
16 | Steering wheel heating 3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage 5 | Right trailer hitch light
6 |Trailer hitch positioning motor
7 |Trailer hitch release
8 | Left trailer hitch light
9 | Trailer hitch socket
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Fig. 197 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip

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Exhaust treatment, right rear seat adjust-
ment




















Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment
5 |Air suspension
6 |Automatic transmission
7 Rear seat heating, control panel for rear
climate control
Third row seat adjustment
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side

12 | Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse | (3) (
No. | Equipment
Driver assist systems control module
2 |Audi phone box, roof antenna
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-
port
4 |Side assist
5 | Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
Tire pressure monitoring system
8 Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank
monitoring
10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
control module
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Central locking, right tail light
15
|Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
16 Front belt tensioner on front passenger's

side


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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
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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
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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

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Index

Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123
Speedometer............. 000 e eee eee ee iy
Speed warning system.............0200. 123
Sport differentials. «2 cece ee emacs ve seen « 111
Start/Stop system’. « « sees os wees ve eee ee 101
MESSAGES! ssesn » w cuwsnne wv sxenseus 4 0 mtusinie © veeone 102
Switching offandon..............000- 101
Starting to drive........ 2... eee eee ee eee 95
Starting (engine) ........ 00. cece eee 102
SUECEHIMG:. « anniane » w scouie © 6 etenese 9 4 sources 0 6 en 110
Audi drive select..................0.. 108
glsorefer to Steering : «cess sc esos sc ews 110
Steeringlock’ « » sews + s sews s 4 eee + oe 94,110
Steering wheel
AGJUSTING ws i 6 vases. oo exer oo nes ¥ © eos 2 64
Shift paddles............ 00.0002... 98
Steering wheel heating................. 92
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 12
Steps for determining correct load limit... 260
Stopover (navigation) . sess < eses ss wows s 191
Stopping (ENGINE) os ss gees sy oes sk Saws es 102
SS) 0) | 82
Storage compartment................065 82
SEOFAGEIMEL. « wneceoe su anon of © exetene # 0 eowteae a ¥ 00s 82
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 212
Subtitles (DVD) .......... cece eee eee eee 219
Sunshade
Rear window/rear doors................ 53
ROOF’s seins « = seve & 2 cae xe eeurn oe ee eae 4l
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 41
SUMVISOMS: oscars @ 6 cowane a scene @ 6 axene « avanens w a 52
SUSPENSION sau: xo nor = 0 mem 3 wa as eee 109
Audi drive select...............00000. 108
Swap call... 2.2... eee eee eee ee 172
SWEPVEASSISE seccees we seco woo aseone vw ene © we 148
Symbols
Navigation....................00000. 192
TrattiCes 2 5 mews 2 2 wean = 68,8 4 Bae GX BO 198
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system)............ 90
SyStENI SELCINGS seazx sv mews se mews = Sees < 225
T
TaChOMEter iss ¢ 2 sewn ¢ a eee ¢ 2 eee E KOR 11; 13
Tail lights
Cleaning ........ eee eee eee eee 268
Technical data.....................00. 297
Technical modifications................. 292
Telephone. « «ssc © 2 enis © 9 awe ¥ 9 eee © oe 165
Audi phone box............0.--00 eee 167
Connecting acellphone............... 165
Dialing. aMMMmber’. cias sees os wean 2 2 ws 171
Options during a phone call............ 172
Playing tHUSIC sous: ¢ x wane 9 2 eee 5 a es 8 211
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 14
Temperature gauge
COGLAIIE wees x ¢ sues x ewes 3 © eps Fe eRe 11
TeXtinput ess = ¢ eens ¢ i ewe 5 8 caas ¢ 2 eee 22
Text messages
S@tUINGS ios s » aoew + Karem ws Hem & x ROR 4 172
Text messaging settings............... 172
also refer to Text messages............ 172
Tie-GOWNS . 6... eee eee ees 86
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts..............0. 00 eee eee 278
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 278
TIMG eet eee 14
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 98
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 273
THOS Coe eect tees
Loose wheel warning
Lowsprofiletires s sais 2s wee 2 0 wae seer
Repairset..........0..0.....0 0000004
REplaciitg = seas ¢ sean ¢ aren § + eee8 GY ee
RONSF lat in 2 wes as aise oo wee so oe oo
Service life... . eee eee eee eee

Tire pressure....
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 263, 264
Tire pressure table................00.. 257
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 115
Treadwear indicators.................. 255
Unidirectional.................0. 248, 278
Uniform tire quality grading............ 263
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 249
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 258
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 128
TOO bs arcssire 6 iocrnine so aresnee 6 w aeaie sw ecm oe an 273
TOOL PStiies 2 vasa «2 matin « ¥ waTeG a 4 OA © 8 8 18