2020 AUDI Q7 wheel bolt torque

4M1012721BA
Wheels


ZA\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 278, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk

of an accident.
Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning

Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the fi indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fi Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 278, Finishing.
fi Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.
fi Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that

the wheels are attached correctly.
(i) Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
>» Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 246. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
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Emergency assistance

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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts

B4H-0470

Fig. 181 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and adapter
You need a special adapter in the vehicle tool kit
to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts.
> Remove the cap @).
> Slide the adapter @) all the way onto the anti-
theft wheel bolt @.
> Slide the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit
all
the way onto the adapter @).
> Loosen the wheel bolt > page 276.
@ Tips
Note the code number for the wheel bolt
adapter and store it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle. If you need a replacement
adapter, contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility and give them
the code number.
Loosening the wheel bolts



B4S-0221
SA A
Fig. 182 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolt

D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 276.
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» Slide the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit
all the way onto the wheel bolt).
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle se-
curely while doing this and make sure your foot-
ing is stable.

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising
the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack


B4M-0178





Fig. 184 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
ona firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber
mat > A\. >

Emergency assistance

> 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.

4M1012721BA
Index

Peripheral cameras.............--00005 158
Personal route assistance............... 194
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 171
Connecting a second mobile device...... 166
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 167
SEEMS iccais + w nesses o o wien 6 evamwnn © emaxua 3 175
Phonebook
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Playback (media). . ciescoe es ceca ae acme oo ace 215
Podcast
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POL... eee eee 189
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 189
Polishing. ... 0.0... 0.0 eee eee eee eee ee 269
Power closing (doors) ...............0000e 30
POWEN SOUNCESE. 5 secs «5 snes oo saute © ae 81,213
Power WINGOWS « swoiox © 2 cone v eave ee ren oo 40
Malfunction............0..0eee eee 40, 41
Power windows malfunction.............. 40
Predictive control..............00000005 133
Predictive messagesS...............-+05- 132
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 146
Presentation mode..............2--005- 201
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 264
THES: = sews: & y weve 3 E Res FY OE cE eee Gg 256
Protecting.................0-00 222s eee 269
Pyrotechnic elements..............0005 292
Q
Quattro... 1. eee eee 111
Selective wheel torque control.......... 112
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Radio: « sees ¢ seve 2 vets s Howe ss Hea Eee 202
Radio'textics «3 xcs 2 2 mean + owen es een « 205
Station list... 0.0.0.0... 2c eee eee eee 202
Radio communications equipment........ 294
Radioiequipmentice: «= warns x x cose v a amonwens 2 294
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 295
Raikearrier . osc ss sees y pangs s eee 2 ee 109
Rain/light sensor
Headlights........ 0... eee eee eee eee 45
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 53
R&tGSs = savnu = & eauns 4 & Savon 4 5 GER XS RoR a 14
Reading lights........... cee cece eee eee 50
Rear cross-traffic assist..........0.00005 163
Rear fog lights. ........... cece eee eee eee 45
Rear lid
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Rear lowering....... 0. eee c eee eee eee 84
RRAPISCAUS. « o snsccay 1 0 aienenm 0 sramese © oxetems oe ease 61
Rearviewscamerals = sess « © ensues © eames > o aes 158
Rear window defogger................00. 91
Rear wiper blades
Changing......... ee eee eee eee 55
Cleaning... ....... 0. cece eee eee eee 55
REAR (climate control system)............ 90
Reception range..................0-00- 202
RecinculationiMOde vcs « » smn « 6 siseee » 6 svees 91
RECUPEFATOM cas 6 i sowsice + vi seme Ww exienee wo antae 1s
Refuelingis « csesmne se veseive xo axaveue x x commas @ Ht one 230
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-...0005- 42
Remote:control-key « csccia e ccece se wesnte e 6 tease 34
Convenience opening and closing......... 4l
Key
replacement......... 00sec cere eee 34
LED swansea & ean 4 6 oma we wanes ae mime x ee 36
Replacing the battery..............0005 36
Unlocking and locking................-- 35
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Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 275
ROD@INS «scx & poae s + Qewy © ¥ seme yo See es 292
REPGatis « « eves 5 v some ¢ ees F Meee et ee 217
Replacement key.........-.....--0000005 34
Replacement parts...............00-005 294
Replacing bulbs.................0.2.00. 287
Replacing fuses...........0 0.0 e ee eee 283
Reporting Safety Defects................ 294
Rewinding (media files)................. 215
RIN’: « neee & eae 2 s ems & eS E WEEE SE 260
Cleaning. ......... 0. eee eee eee eee 269
Roadicanrien « ssccave a i svauwa v meus wo amen a 0 aa 109
Road noise compensation............... 225
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 41
Roofiload « sxc s+ scvins ou amavis © wtatoas = Hc 298