2020 AUDI Q7 service

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. We recommend that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we provide many useful tips and information
concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. We also
give you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motoring.
AUDI AG

A WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

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Table of contents

Assist systems...................
Assist systems...................
General informationiie: « . cies. ene es
Surrounding area detection............
Switching the systems on and off.......
Driving information..............
Speed warning system..............-.
Camera-based traffic sign recognition...
Traffic light information..............
Night vision assist... .........0..000.
Integrated Toll Module...............
Driver assistance.................
Cruise control system.............0--
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Adaptive cruise assist................
Distance warning.................0-5
Lane departure warning...............
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Side assist... 0.0... cece eee ee eee
Exit WarKING sees 5 x meus 5 2 eee 5 oe eee es
Intersection assistant................
Emergency assist.............0..0...
Parking and maneuvering.......
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Parking aid plus.................0005
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras .
Rear cross-traffic assist. ..........00..
Infotainment system............
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Introduction................ 0.00 eee
Using the Audi phone box.............
Using the telephone..................
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Instrument cluster...............000.
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Generalinformation.................
Audi connect Infotainment............
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................
Audi connect Infotainment services.....
Audi connect vehicle control services. ...
SOPGINGS sacs +o aeowens w evewens a x euswoe a» eemeoe 182
Troubleshooting..............2.ee eee 183
Errengenieycalls: « «ec i vais sean s 184
Overview... .. 02... eee eee eee 184
Emergency call «is. .cesess eesu es reese 184
Online roadside assistance............ 185
Navigation................0 eee eee 186
Opening navigation.................. 186
myAudi navigation................04. 186
Entering adestination................ 187
Stopping route guidance.............. 191
Ma picwsns s % suweave a & sumcous ¥ & semeaus wo canes a a ona 192
Personal route assistance............. 194
Alternative routes’. << ses << eee + + verre 194
Additional functions................. 195
Satellite map............... 02 eee 196
Map Update: « eves 2» exaw ¢ » eee cv cea 197
Traffic informationies « ¢ osc +o eee sv ewe 198
Options and settings...............0. 199
REGO). coasic. i 2 siscie 2 6 weswees oats oo aves 202
Openingthe:radios. « cers « » sess w + anenece 202
Radio functions..................--. 203
Online fadiOwes « » ssa x e eas a & ewe 3 2 Ee 206
Options and settings................. 207
Troubleshooting............+-eeee eee 209
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General
information................. 210
SD card reader's = esas < ¢ cows < eae s x Hee 210
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Bluetooth audio player............... 211
Online Media : : eves se sees se eeen te oes 212
AmazoniAlex@ios: « cim «2 en se wns a 2 213:
Multimedia connections.............. 213
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation.... 214
Playing Medias « «sss 4 6 srenne a 6 aves ¥ & we 215
Options and settings................. 219
Supported media and file formats...... 221
Troubleshooting esc 2 2 wee ts wie oo wee 222

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Audi smartphone interface...... Z23,
Setup... eect ee 223
TrOuUBLESHOOtING wees « & wees « 2 eos so eee 224
Additional settings.............. 225
System settingS.......0seeecceeveees 225
Connected devices ...... 0.0... 000 e eee 226
Legalinformation..................5 227
Maintenance and Care........... 229
Checking and Filling............. 229
Fuel... 2. cece eee eee eee eee 229
Refuelingjecs ss sees se ane + eeee § s peme 230
Emissions control system...........4. 232
Engine compartment................. 233
ERGINGOtls seus 2 x seme « ¥ neue =e oRBER Fae 236
Cooling:system . « sscses v < ssesens vo eevee so ave 239
Brake fluid... 2... eee eee eee 241
Electrical SySteMi wis ¢ scm ae mews eg ey 242
Battery: « & cess 6 6 ceva © 5 mews « wenn ¥ © oi 242
Windshield washer system...........- 244
Service interval display............... 245
Wheels ........ 0... eee 246
Wheels and Tires . . 246
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 263
RUMMFLAR EINES: « cose = x once 2m seuse = 0 sees 265
Care and cleaning................ 267
General
information wo. ceo saeco es 267
Car washes...............2..20.00005 267
Cleaning and care information......... 268
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 272
Troubleshooting................. 273
Emergency assistance........... 273
General information................. 273
EQUIPITICNE sass ¢ ¢ eens + eeen a 3 ces 3s He 273
Tire mobility kit ose: <2 cere ae eee se ees 273
Replacing wheels..............000005 275
Jump starting.....................0. 278
TOWING scsvss = ¢ wesos « § eeons & 2 Keres 4 = HES 280
Fuses and bulbs.................. 283
FUSES an + x css 5 © ames + © eRe = Beem He 283
BULDSisi0e svowave 4 6 oniuen a a stants a Hanon w 8 ave 287
Customer information........... 288
Data privacy..................000. 288
Image recording............seeeeeees 288
Datamemoniesy. « s sscams sv sume ov ene a 0s 288
Transmitted information.............. 289
Accessories and technical
CHANGES... 1... eee eee eee 292
Warranty......... 00-000. e eee eee 292
Audi Literature Shop..............00. 292
Driving in other countries............. 292
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MOGIFIcAatIONS vase x x mem = x saw x 2 sue 292
Accessories and parts................ 294
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 294
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems............---0000- 295
Technical data..................8. 297
Identification data................00. 297
Vehicle dataiscs: = s xews 2s eens sp oes ye 297
Index... 0.2... eee 299

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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:

@) Display
— Engine coolant temperature =E . . 13
(2) Left dial
13 12 12
(S) Status line (one or two lines)
) Right dial
— Convenience display
— Speedometer
Fuellevel VY ......... 0... e ee eee 231
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
(9) Left additional display with:
— Gear... eee eee ee eee eee 96
— Audi drive select mode ......... 108
Z\ WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.



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@) Tips
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 225.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 24.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: loading a personal profile >
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Instrument cluster

Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the || indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 239.
CG) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
—The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer 2) > page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Ay indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
() Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period 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.

ZA WarNING
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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Personalization

— Bluetooth device 1/Bluetooth device 2*: Re-
quirement: after a Bluetooth device has been
paired with the MMI, you must be logged in to
myAudi in the vehicle. Follow the system in-
structions and save the desired Bluetooth de-
vice. You will be automatically logged in when
your Bluetooth device is connected to the MMI,
and automatically logged out when the Blue-
tooth connection to your mobile device is dis-
connected.
@ Tips
— For some Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices, you may also have to enter your myAu-
di access information when accessing serv-
ices in the MMI.
— Regardless of the key user and additional
users, you can only connect one myAudi ac-
count to your vehicle.
User management
Applies to: vehicles with user management
The vehicle owner must be set up as the key user
for some Audi connect vehicle control services,
which depend on the vehicle equipment.
Setting the key user
Requirement: a key user must not be set yet.
> To set a key user for the vehicle, you will need a
myAudi account. Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle at my.audi.com and then veri-
fy your myAudi account using the verification
process that is provided.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > User management > (Key user) > Set
key user.
> Applies to: MMI: Follow the system instructions
and enter the 10-digit vehicle code > page 34.
The key user is set. You have the rights to use
the
Audi connect vehicle control services
=> page 180 that depend on vehicle equipment
as well as the ability to manage other vehicle
functions and any other users.
Managing additional users
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
grant authorization for additional users to use
Audi connect vehicle control services at my.audi.
com.
Removing the key user
If you remove the key user, all other users and
their authorizations will be deleted. It will no
longer be possible to use the Audi connect vehi-
cle control services, depending on the vehicle
equipment.
Requirement: a key user must be set.
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > User management > (Key user) > Re-
move key user.
@) Tips
— Depending on the country, you may be able
to use the myAudi app or my.audi.com.
— Depending on the vehicle equipment, you
may be able to reset specific functions to
the factory default settings.
— Depending on the vehicle equipment, log-
ging into myAudi in the vehicle may not be
required to use Audi connect vehicle control
services.
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
and reset all settings to the factory set-
tings.
— Store the vehicle code in a secure place. It
may be necessary to re-enter the vehicle
code.
— Pay attention to upper- and lower-case let-
ters when entering the vehicle code.
— If you do not have the 10-digit vehicle code,
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
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