2021 AUDI A7 climate settings

High-voltage system


LED on the charging unit Meaning

Off
Vehicle charging system is in sleep mode. A timer may be active,
but charging has not started yet.

Charging process is interrupted.

Pulsing The high-voltage battery is charging.

Green Flashing A timer is active, but charging has not started yet.

On High-voltage battery charging process is completed.

On
Yellow
When using the Audi charging system, make sure the power
plug is inserted in the power socket > page 128. No power sup-
ply was recognized even though the charging cable is plugged
in. Have the power supply or power supply system inspected.
When using the Audi charging system, check the status displays
on the unit > table on page 129. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

Flashing
The vehicle is not secured from rolling away. Check if “P” is se-
lected and the parking brake is set. If the LED continues to
flash, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.

Red On

The charging connector may not be able to lock correctly in the
vehicle charging port. Check if the charging connector is insert-
ed correctly. Remove the charging connector and plug it in the
charging port again, or use a different charging station. If the
LED stays turned on, there is a malfunction either in the vehicle
charging system or at the power source. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if neces-
sary.


The outside temperature is too low or too high.

@ Tips
The operation status indicated by the LED on
the charging unit are is displayed in the in-
strument cluster Es.
Setting the timer
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Introduction
Configuring the timer
> To set a timer, select > in the line for the de-
sired timer.
> If the timer should be set one time, select Indi-
vidual timer. If the timer should be set to re-
peat, select Repeat timer.
> Set a preferred charging time if desired, for ex-
ample to use off-peak power rates.
> To also activate the climate control with a tim-
er, select CD.

Use a timer to set at what departure time your
vehicle should be fully charged. A timer can ei-
ther be set one time or to repeat at the selected
times. You can also specify if your vehicle should
be heated or cooled to the temperature set in the
climate control system. You can turn on multiple
timers at the same time.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Charging.
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> Select Next and follow the instructions in the
menu.
Switching on the timer and timer charging
The charging process will only follow the timer
settings if you have switched on the timer and
timer charging.
> To turn ona timer, select CD.

Checking and Filling

Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level can be checked in the MMI.
Observe the safety precautions > page 259, Gen-
eral information.
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Shut the engine off when it is warm.
> Switch only the ignition back on.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Oil level.
> Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil
if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below
“min” > page 264.
@) Note
If the engine oil level is too low or too high,
there is a risk of engine damage.
@) Tips
The oil level indicator in the display is only an
informational display. If the oil level is too
low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in-
strument cluster. Add oil and close the hood.
The current oil level will be displayed on the
MMI the next time the ignition is switched on.
@) Tips
The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de-
pending on driving style and operating condi-
tions. In RS models, the oil consumption may
be up to 1 qt/600 mi (0.8 L/1,000 km). Con-
sumption may be higher during the first
3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil level
must be checked regularly. It is best to check
each time you refuel your vehicle and before
long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
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— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil


RAZ-0012|


Fig. 165 Engine compartment: engine oil filling opening
cover (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 259, Gen-
eral information.

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Checking and Filling

Messages
g Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@ Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing acertain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
@) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.
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Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 45
Panoramic glass roof..............2.005 48
Sunshaden(noof)!: = ssicca: ic x awn xo cenmene m 1 ones 48
Windows ...... 0... eee eee eee 47
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 36,41
Opening the charging port door.......... 122
Operating
Head-up display: « s wu < » asm : seems i pe 28
Instrumenticluste tess is s sane os saves & 6 oars 13
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 19,22
TEXBINPUBS » sexorcs « 2 conozes » 2 smrans oo ponies oo: vee 26
TOUCH GISPlay'. « « xsuis + o aesse © 0 eomnese « manen 19
Voice recognition system............... 29
Operating mode.................--005. 101
Optional equipment number............. 331
Options
Media.... 0... cece eee eee eee eee 243
RadiOtss « » sane a + meme a 2 meee a 2 eens & 2 ae 233
Qutside noise = seas < = gers se eee se eewS se 103
OVervieW(COCKPit) s some » x mows 5 3 ees a a eR 6
P
Paint code... 2.6... cece eee eee 331
Paint damage............2.- cee ee eae 300
PANIC button.............-. 000 e cece eee 40
PANIC FUMEEOM ss 0 « wissane ow suaeane o » ageimae 0 9) axes 40
Panoramiciglass. roof. . ose. cen ee ote ee 48
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Emergency closing « « css + = ses se ees ees 49
Quick opening and closing.............. 49
Parental control
DVD... 0. eee eee 243
Park assist plus..............000 020000 186
Rating sociwe x = camsne x wwnmne ¥ 2 aeveene renee 94
Parking aid... = sce s = ceva ye exm ve mw oe 176
Adjusting the volume...............-5 178
Automatic activation................0- 177
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 299
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist ..... 183
Park assist plus..............002-000. 186
Parking aid plUS « scsi cee se eee ce wes 176
Parking space search.............-.... 184
Peripheral cameras..............0000. 179
Rearview Cametarciccs «6 cscs v2 comes +o ssecens 179
Remote controlled parking............. 190
Switching off maneuver assist.......... 196
Parking and maneuvering..............- 176
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 107
Parking heater
refer to Auxiliary climate control......... 90
Parking lightsiesiu 2s some s sons ev omeam ee one 52
Parking lock emergency release........... 99
Pass-through seas s « ses 3 v ween yw eee so oe 85
Pedals... 2.2... cece eee eee eee 97
Pedestrian detection................00. 148
Perchlorate... 2.0... 0... eee eee eee eee 326
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Peripheral cameras............---000-- 179
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 198
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 199
Settings...............0 0.02.0. 204
Phonebook
refer to Directory. .... 0. ec cece eee eae 202
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN.................00- 33
Protection cmc sv wens wo iwc x 2 ames ae mene 34
Playback (triedia)s. 2 sissies 6 mesos eo ome os 239
Plug-in hybrid drive..............2.-00. 101
COOLANE sresie 5 6 crests ow ermene oe weaver 266, 267
Power meter............ 0.0 c eee ee eee 15
Plug-in hybrid mode.............--..00- 101
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 232, 233
Polishing... 0.0... 0.0 e eee ee eee eee 300
Pollutant filter... 2.2... 0.0.0... eee eee 87
Power'closing: (doors) « « svecis. + seve ayers « « 36
POWeEr MEER’ cicwous « 2 sucees 2 sxawous wx somwees o 42,15
POWePr’SOURGES's 3 & siesac 4 a arene aw sevens 82, 238
Power WINdOWS ...... 00 ee cee rece ee ne eeee 47
Malfunction..............00 02000 e eee 47
Power windows malfunction.............. 47
Predictive:control.. « scva so even ee wean 2 4 oe 158
Predictive messages..............05 98, 153
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 166
Presentation mode..............---00 ee 227

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Safety belts. ........ 00... eee eee eee eee 68
Cl@ANING « & ecems g 2 wows & e ees ce oew Fe oe 301
LOCKING = = wosicens « = woeneme « © eweiene © w cireuene ou ee 79
Securing child safety seats.............. 79
Satellite Map... 0... cee eee eee 223
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..........-.0-0000005 18
RECUPERATION 2 sees ¢ = ewes © e wees so wees 18
Screen
refer to Touch display.................. 19
Screwdriver’. « wien ss eaea se enema ¢ eee se 305
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 243
Seat heating eens s «sees 4 e srenne + & savers & mereia 89
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 64
Cleaning ........... 0... c eee eee eee eee 301
Folding’: = » ese: = » cewe 5 ¢ see + & ewe 5 eae 85
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 66
Head restraints. .......... 0... c eee eee 67
Massage function............ eee eee ee 64
Memory fUNCtION « evssie 6 6 ccaiae 6 & comme 9 wena 71
Resetting the position.................. 65
Storing aseat profile...........eee eee 71
Seat Ventilation «<< sess sz vac ss Hers sb ees 89
Securing the vehicle..............0000005 94
Selecting a source (media).............. 239
Selector lever. ..... 2.0... cece eee eee eee 95
Sensors
Coverage areaS 6. eee eee eee 139
LOGAtIONS 2x = » sews ¢ o wees = Rowe ga eee oF 140
Service interval display................. 273
Setting measurement units.............. 249
SettingS ..... 0... cece eee eee eee 249
Announcements and tones............. 249
Bluetooth « « seis 2 cera a 6 semua « evaneos o @ are 250
Date andtime................000000. 249
LENQUSGE sie: + = somes s ¢ neues ¢ ¥ ERG ¢ e SS 249
Measurement units.............. 00085 249
Media... .. 2. cee 243
Navigation’: « = ses 2 sees 2 2 wee Fs pees 226
RadiQien «omen so snows vo ems vo ena +e oo 234
Sound... ... eee eee eee eee 249
SVStGIN « = wees 5 » epee yo ees F ooeeR oF ee 249
TUME!ZONC cscs 6s seers + wee ¥ eeaterew w OE 249
Wi-Fi hotspot........ 0.0.0 eee 211
Setting the language................... 249
Setting the time...............-.00000. 249
Shift light indicator’. « ccc 2 wanes © wee © © ee 16
Shift paddlessi< = 2 mics 2 vawen s owen s meen 97
Ship
cartier » sens 7 ¢ sews yo mews x 0 eewe 2 ve 112
SHOp': « = wees 2 » ewe 2 e eee ce eee ce eee 210
Shortcut
refertoShorteuts « sieve ss cme eo eaten oo we 25
SHOPECUtS!: = = sxe: 2 sere « x ese & 2 ee = 2 oe 25
SHUPT Ewa « x gem 2 y aSue 2 Ree oe Beem eo Re 241
SID@SSSiStaa x ¢ aie & ¥ GaWE 2 HaGR FE BONE 2 170
Cleaning the sensors...............-.. 299
SIM Card : seas: 2 » sows 2 ¢ epee & x ett Fe eee 209
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 48
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS............ 0c eee eee 231
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...............-.05. 197
Snow chains............ 000 eee 290
Socket
refer to Power sourceS.........--0ee eee 82
Software information
Legalinformation..........0...ee0eee 252
Software version (MMI)
Version information................4. 252
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 249
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 311
SParetirels « + scm +o seme 2 3 paso oo ee Yow 311.
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 143
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 143
Speedometer........... 2. 0c eee eee eee 12
Speed warning systemM..........0e. ee eee 143
Spoilers xe sees s 2 seem 6 v ema oo extent ow ee 117
Sportidifferential cies x = sews s = cas ¢ = Ree 115
SPOFECISPlays « sau « x aoe 2 ¢ wee sy REE a ee 16
SPORV-FIVING » ses « see & : Rewe st oem es 109
Start/Stop system.............--00000- 104
MeSSAGES sins « 2 cass ¥ & cae & 6 eaee 8 & Hee 105
Switching offandon...............0-- 104
Starting climate control after unlocking..... 91

Index

Starting toidrives. 2. esc = 2 sevice 2 v eave vv ome 94
Starting (engine). «i ssc. 6s sovcane ao ssamene oo 105
Ste@ring wc + = sacs « ¢ ews yo eww +e Gan ¥ 113
(Audi Crive:se@lect:s sews x « scree x 5 suenes a ane 112
also refer to Steering...........0eeee 113
Steering lock.............00 eee eee 93,114
Steering wheel
AGjUStING ccs = 5 sane ¢ 5 eames ROSS e BeBe 66
Shiftpaddles » sccwose e = smn ov sawwee a rea eo 97
Steering wheel heating................. 90
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 288
Stopover (navigation) .................. 220
STOPPING beer « u wsszeice « excenene 0 6 esonene « 6 ecmonnea « & arene 94
Stopping the vehicle... ........ 0.0. ee eens 94
SCOPPING (ENGINE) weiss s sews vo swenios Fo wives 105
StOlaGelss 4 « aay ov mewn ¢ & Rew 2 v Hews 6 oe 83
Storage’ compartinents « sews se sens se pass 83
Stored stations
referto: Presets sas «owes os weve o weve vv 231
Subtitles
DN Doscrise 2 commons © 5 suena 6 3 secs oo atone a om 243
Sunshade
ROOF... eee eee eee eee 48
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 48
SUITVISONS = aie + AtS8 5 Gave GS Hate ge RRR a 59
Suspension. ........0.. cee cece ee eee 112
Auidi drive’select + seas x 2 cae 4 e yews 3 5 oe 112
Swapping Calls: + snes ¢ v sees se een ce ees 203
Swerve assist... 2.2... . cee ee eee eee 169
Symbols
Charging equipment’: sas « s ome s x wom o 126
NAVIGATION iis sss: cess ao sexo & susaes wo vHeEMED w 220
Traffic... 2... eee 225
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 88
System settings .................e esau 249
T
Tachometer...........000 cece eeeaee 12,15
Tail lights
CLEANING: + = semen 3 y mews ¢ cee Ree Fe 299
Technical data... ...... eee eee eee eee 331
Technical modifications................. 326
344
Telephonetic: = cscs » seven eo eee =o wien 2 as 197
Accepting/ending acall................ 203
Audi phOne: bOxwsy + «sana s eowa se ewe as 199
Charging the battery (USB)............. 200
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 200
Connecting a mobile phone............ 197
Dialing anumber...........0 eee ee eee 203
Exterior antenna..............--.000- 200
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 201
Options during aphonecall............ 203
PLAYIMGSTMUSIE «, ccssece so sanseite + © eneseie « 0) oseseie 9 237
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 16
Temperature gauge
Coolant.................020 2c eee 12
Text input......... 0.0.00... 000002 26
Text MesSageS .... 22-2... eee eee eee 205
SOCtinGS sccm = = saws ¢ eeu 2 § eee 2g ee 205
also refer to Text messages............ 205
Tig=dOwnS': « » mews 2 s pees 2 2 new ¢ woe oo eas 85
Tightening specification
Wheel, boltsterisc 2 vecaee « 3 csaue 2 0 oso 2 oniae 311
Tightening specification (wheel bolts)... .. 311
Titt@s « ¢ saws 5 ¢ ews ¢ 2 ews + 8 eee x eas 17
Timer (high-voltage battery) ............. 124
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 97
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 305
TGS » seem a o mange & ¢ wou EE aor a a ee gee 274
Loose wheel warning.............-.4.. 289
Low-profile tires. .............000-00- 291
Répaitt S@ts « = wwe » ¢ ems : ¢ oem & Eee ee 305
Replacing « icasai a © savas «0 smawins & 7 omen © 9 oe 308
Run-flat.. 0... eee eee ee 296
SOFVICE life ccs & & eawe 5 & cate 5 ews § eae 283
TPG PROSSUNC isis. 6 & vissees 6% rere vo eevee 8 eo 284
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
POWs 5 & news 5 ¢ cews a tea 292, 293, 294
Tire pressure table.................00. 286
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 135
Treadwear indicators.................. 283
Unidirectionalis: « 2 saz x « waves ae vee 276, 310
Uniform tire quality grading............ 291
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 277
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 287

Whe els « cecncus sv sian ow cannons a o ance wo astenee 274
Cleaning 300
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 277
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 289
Replacing. ........ 00. c cece ee eee eee 308
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 293, 294
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 287
WhHEELWIeNGH:. + waxes 5 warm oe een x 2 eee 305
Wi-Fi
Hotspotsettingstess 5 & sass « mas 6 @ canes o 21d.
Using ahotspot.............2..20200. 209
Wild animal recognition................ 148
Window and mirror heating..............- 91
Windows
Child safety lock... 2.0.0... cee eee eee eee 46
Cleaning and removing ice............. 301
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Defrosting....... 2... cece eee ee eee ee 89
Opening and closing................... 47
POWer WINK OWS iv: ss srenese 6 6 awinees ao oxaeew ows 47
Windshield
Cleaning. ......... cee eee eee eee 59
also refer to Windshield................ 59
Windshield washer system........... 59, 272
Reservoir Capacity’. « x cies 5 « aeem ox ema a 332
Windshield wipers ..............ceeee eee 59
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control................ 90
Car washes « sie 2 6 scam + 0 seesaw « 4 eeu © os
Cooling system
Defrosting the windows................ 89
Rear window defogger..............005 89
Removing ice from windows............ 301
Seat Heating: « sews s + wae se wees 8 ze ers a 89
SMOWIGHAINS wines: 2s swseens x wanes vv once wa awe 290
Steering wheel heating................. 90
Tif@S:: = : seem s y ores & & oewe 5 c ems Fe eee 290
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............00. 270
Windshield washer system............. 272
Winter tires cscs 6 « socewse 2 x anwcein sw anata 6 0 see 290
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 247
Wireless charging................-.05. 200
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