2020 AUDI Q7 hood release

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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
LEVEN scoop: « & eres ¢ o ane a 2 eee Fe 96
@ [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

Checking and Filling


— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
cals to as short a time as possible.

Z\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.

@) Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine damage will occur.
@) For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.

D_ The & symbol is not available in all countries.
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Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.



RAZ-0606

Fig. 165 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever >) below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 164.
> Raise the hood slightly > page 233.
> Press the lever > fig. 165 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press itin. > AX.
Message
B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock

Checking and Filling

@) Note
— Before winter weather begins, have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check if the coolant additive
in your vehicle matches the percentage ap-
propriate for the climate. This is especially
important when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
Checking coolant

= Fe [RAZ-0540]


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Fig. 168 Engine compartment - Coolant expansion tank:
@ cover with release button; @ markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 233, Gener-
al information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 234.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 235, fig. 166 using the outer
240
markings @) > fig. 168. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> When you add coolant to the expansion tank,
please refer to > page 239, Cooling system.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 168 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
> Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
= page 239 up to the MAX marking.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 233, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or >

Checking and Filling

@ For the sake of the environment
<> These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
arging the 12 Volt vehicle battery

Fig. 170 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 233, General
information, > /\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 243 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 234.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward © fig. 170.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover @), hex head bolt on
the vehicle body ©).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 234.
244

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 244.
— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.
(i) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.

Windshield washer
system

B4M-0135,


Fig. 171 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 233, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 171, > page 235.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 297.

Index

Night vision assist...............-..000- 126
Cleaning the camera...........2--000- 268
Notification center..............022.000. 20
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Octane rating (gasoline)................ 229
Odometer’ sas ie cancers wo aonvene «+ sewnare @ # severe 14
Resetting...............0..00.0000002 14
Office address
refer to Business address...........005 195
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 106
Offroad
driving «: « s swas zs exes 2 e ews 2 ye 106
OFF (climate control system) .............. 90
Oil
referto Engine oil................-.-- 236
On-board computer...............22.05. 14
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 233, 288
Online destination
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 189
Online map
refer to Satellite map................. 196
Online MEd sie «= wise se wares se Reve a HHH 212
Online Points of Interest.............0.. 189
Onlin@ radio = wees =: wesu 2 e eee s see ee 206
also refer to Online radio.............. 206
Online roadside assistance.............. 185
Online services
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Online system update...........0e. eee 226
Online traffic information............... 199
OPENING: = s sews < & news & x wes + eo eoES ee ee 30
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 38
Convenience opening................05 41
Fuel fillerdoor': « = sass ¢ = sees ¢ e sees 2 gos 230
HOOd « & serene ve soveese ¢ x eames 2 meen 2 tE 2 234
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 39
Panoramic glass roof..............0.005 41
Sunshade (roof) ............-..00 eee eee 4l
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Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 30,35
Operating
Headsup displays: « « cicen se owe oo ome vo ave 24
Instrument cluster................005- 12
306

Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface............... 16,19
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Touch displayies. «mci se nwcne ee onene ae eace 16
Voice recognition system.............-. 25
Optional equipment number............. 297
Options
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RAGIO annus: «a neues 4 i aseaias a o semwine ou amine & 207
Overview (COCKpit) sss: ss savers ¥ & ones 8 emai & we 6
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PainticOd@ies < o wens a ¥ sere oo een ae Ree ce 297
Paint dattag@iswc = x xem 2 s eee 2 5 eee 2 pee 269
Panic BUtHON » agus : x wean ss ame 2s See Zoe 34
PANIC button....................000005 34
Panic
function ...............0 eee eee eee 34
Panoramic glass roof.............00000 0 41
Convenience opening and closing......... 4l
Emergency closing... ........sceeeeveees 42
Quick opening............-...00 eee ee 42
Parental control
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Parking aid... ... 0... cece cece
Adjusting the volume.................
Automatic activation..................
Cleaning the sensors and camera
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist... . . 163
Parkingzaid plus: = sss 2 0 were @ 6 wanes @ os 156
Peripheral
cameras...........---.000-5 158
RearvieW CaiMera sites ss wean sb vies s vas 158
Trailer views 3 = ssw x aseuow 2 2 cowie 2 2 ammo 160
Parking and maneuvering..............- 156
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 104
Parking lightSieses 2 + acu so ane se orem 6 2 eae 45
Parking lock emergency release........... 98
Partition Het s sess = sees sy com ce eee gE ee 85
Password
myAudi automatic login.............00. 28
Paths’; « = sees = 5 Gee g + Rees GE BeeS ee ee gee 17
Pause (media files)................000-. 215
Pedals. .... 2.0... cece eee eee eee 98
Pedestrian detection................... 126
Perchlorate .... 0... 0. cee eee eee eee eee 292