2020 AUDI Q7 wheel alignment

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Wheels


equipped with them at the
factory > page 265.
—If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al-
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.

Tire wear and damage
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Fig. 173 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
—Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
—Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili-


D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
—Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel.
If you do not, the tires and other
vehicle components could wear
more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per-
pendicular to the running direc-
tion > fig. 173. The letters “TWI”
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread-
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini-
mum tread depth !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
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Emergency assistance

> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 183. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
>» Using the hex socket wrench (3) from the vehi-
cle tool kit, turn the vehicle jack under the lift-
ing point on the side sill until it is high enough
that the arm @) 9 fig. 184 is under the desig-
nated plastic mount.
> Align the vehicle jack so the arm @ engages in
the designated Lifting point in the door sill and
the base (2) lies flat on the ground. The base @)
must be directly under the mounting point ().
> To lift the vehicle, position the ratchet @ from
the vehicle tool kit with the correct side on the
hex socket wrench @).
> Move the ratchet (@) clockwise back and forth
until the wheel lifts up slightly from the
ground.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.


D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.

—To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is
raised.
C) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
Removing and installing a wheel


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Fig. 186 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Removing a wheel
» Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 185 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 186).
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> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 278 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench.
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 253.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk

of an accident.
©) Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim
could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of
hydroplaning.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
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tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> Store the replaced tire securely in the luggage
compartment > page 82.
» Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 265.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
120 ft lbs (160 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

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Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 98
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 98
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee 294
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 144
refer to Lane guidance................ 144
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000. 134
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee 268
Predictive control.................... 133
Adaptive dampers...........--0000-00- 109
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 134
Adjusting the air distribution............. 90
Adjusting the brightness................. 51
Adjusting the rear seats.................. 62
Adjusting the sound..............-.0005 225
Adjusting the temperature............... 90
Adjusting the vents .......... 00 cece sees 92
Adjusting the volume..............00-005 27
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 225
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 225
Airbag system... 2... 2. eee eee 70
Air suspension..............00.00-0008 109
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 33
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 273
All-weather lights...............-.00000. 45
All-wheel steering.............--000005 110
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All wheel drive
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Amazon Alexa integration
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AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 213
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 223
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 244
Anti-lock braking system.............0-- 112
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0.. 112
Anti-theft alarm system ...........-..00-- 33
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0..5 276
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 223
Aspect ratio (video) ..............0. 217,219
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 112
Audi adaptive light...............-.00005 45
Audi connect
refer to connect..........0e cece eee 178
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 180
Audi drive select....................005 108
Audi entertainment mobile.............. 214
Audi entertainment mobile device
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Audi music interface..............00005 213
AUdiO TINGS ese: = & eaups 3 & eaogs & & Hees 3 t RES 2 215
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Audi presense...........0-.. cee eee eee 146
MeSSAQES cui 5 ¢ ais + ¥ caer ¥ o pew 8 e eee 149
Audi pre sense front......... 0c eee eens 147
Audi side assist
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Audi smartphone interface.............. 223
Legalinfonmation:s. « svscon 0 seon oo ae © 2 227
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 4S
Climate control system..............0-5 90
Auto Lock (central locking) ..............- 30
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 89
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 38,39
Automatic transmission...............005 96
Parking lock emergency release.......... 98
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 53
Average CONSUMPTION ws ccioes s neem os weer 14
Average speed i «i sins seer ws ee nates oo eee 14
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