2021 AUDI A7 service indicator

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Driving dynamic

The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions > A\.
Quattro ultra
Applies to: vehicles with quattro ultra
If the driving situation does not require all wheel
drive, then the rear section of the drivetrain will
decouple and thus save fuel. The system con-
stantly determines and anticipates if all wheel
drive is needed. This allows the rear drivetrain to
recouple shortly before it is needed.

ZA WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not drive too fast because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.

Syed)
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
t3] All-wheel drive: malfunction! You can con-
tinue driving. Please contact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
it} Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
it} All-wheel drive: too hot. Please adapt driv-
ing style. See owner's manual
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.
73} Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

ZA\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.


Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such as if the vehicle is oversteering or
understeering, or if the wheels are spinning.
The brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others: >
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— To switch off the ESC, press and hold the Sor
button for more than three seconds. The B
and Ea indicator lights turn on.
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.

ZA\ WARNING
— When the ESC is switched off or limited,
there will be no vehicle stabilization or it will
be limited. The driving wheels could spin
and the vehicle could swerve, especially on
slick or slippery road surfaces, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC switched off or limit-
ed when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC
as soon as possible.

@) Tips
— If the ESC is limited, switched off, or mal-
functioning, systems with an automatic
braking intervention function may not be
fully available.
—If malfunctions occur in other systems or
certain driver assist systems are active, the
ESC must be switched on by the system. The
ESC
may switch on automatically and can-
not be operated with the button.
I fs / I © Stabilization control (ESC/
ABS): malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the ABS or EDL. This al-
so causes the ESC to malfunction. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not
active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Other indicator lights
If blinks while driving, the ESC is actively reg-
ulating. Operating noises may occur. If the indi-
cator light stays on, the ESC has been switched
off due to system needs. The indicator light turns
off when the system is fully functional.
Rear spoiler
The 3% button is located in the function bar on
the lower display. The rear spoiler increases driv-
ing stability.
The rear spoiler extends automatically at speeds
above approximately 75 mph (120 km/h). It will
retract automatically when the speed drops be-
low approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
Applies to: RS models: The rear spoiler extends
automatically at speeds above approximately 62
mph (100 km/h). It will retract automatically
when the speed drops below approximately
37 mph (60 km/h).
You can also extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually.
> Extending: press 3% briefly.
> Retracting: press and hold 3% when driving at
speeds up to approximately 10 mph (20 km/h).
At speeds from approximately 10 mph (20
km/h) to 75 mph (120 km/h), press 3% briefly.

Z\ WARNING
— Make sure that the rear spoiler is extended
at speeds above 85 mph (140 km/h). Other-
wise, the reduced driving stability will in-
crease the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure there
are no people or objects within range of the
rear spoiler when extending and retracting
it
@) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not press
on the rear spoiler if pushing the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of damage, never lean
against the rear spoiler or place heavy pres-
sure on it.

—To reduce the risk of damage when extend-
ing or retracting the rear spoiler, make sure
the luggage compartment lid is closed and
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there is nothing in the way of the rear spoil-
er.
WEE Tel
If the | o turns on and a corresponding
message appears, the rear spoiler may not be
able to extend due to a malfunction. This could
change the vehicle's driving characteristics at
high speeds. Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h).
The rear spoiler may be blocked. Clean the rear
spoiler compartment > page 299, close all vehi-
cle doors and lids, and wait several minutes until
the vehicle has completely turned off. If the indi-
cator light turns on again the next time the en-
gine starts, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired. The color of the
indicator light depends on the vehicle speed.
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> To activate timer charging, select s= until Tim-
er charging mode is displayed.
If the set departure time on the timer is too
close, it may not be possible to charge the vehicle
fully.
@) Tips
It is not possible to charge using the timer at
some charging stations.

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
In case of malfunction, you can manually release
the charging port door or the charging connec-
tor.


Fig. 84 Left side of luggage compartment: emergency re-
lease cover


Fig. 85 Left side of the luggage compartment: emergency
release
Manually releasing the charging port door
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Turn the cap counterclockwise and fold the cov-
er > fig. 84 upward.
> Loosen the red loop @ © fig. 85 from the re-
tainer and then pull on the loop carefully >@.
> To open the charging port door, press on the
right side of the door > page 122, fig. 82.
> After releasing manually, secure the loop on
the retainer and close the cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Manually releasing the charging connector
If you are not able to pull the charging connector
out of the vehicle charging port, there may bea
malfunction. You must use the emergency re-
lease to release the vehicle charging connector.
Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected and
the vehicle must be unlocked.
> End the charging process > page 123.
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Turn the cap counterclockwise and fold the cov-
er > fig. 84 upward.
> Carefully pull on the red loop @) fig. 85 > ©.
> Remove the charging connector.
> Close the emergency release cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
If the charging connector still cannot be removed
after using the emergency release, see an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for assistance.
© Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You
will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
If the = indicator light turns on, then the range
is low or very low. Charge the high-voltage bat-
tery.
Bac charging system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the charging system. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately.
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Control unit: status and malfunction indicators


Indicator lights Meaning Solution
O Green The charger is ready to charge, | Starting the charging process
but is not charging. => page 122. CQ Off
O & Off
O 0 Off
9 Off
© Flashing green | The vehicle is being charged
O QO Off with the ground conductor
O B oft monitor activated.
O 6 off
9 Off
© Flashing green | The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© a Yellow ed. Possible cause of the mal- | tion will be automatically cleared. Until it
O B oft function: a multi-phase socket | cools down, charging performance will be
O 6 of is being used in single-phase | reduced. If the malfunction continues,
mode. The charging perform- | have the power supply/household con-
© Off ance will be reduced. nection checked by a qualified electrician.
®) Flashing green |The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O QA Off ed. The charging performance | malfunction will be automatically
will be reduced. cleared. Never leave the control panel in
O & Off P
@ 0 vel direct sunlight for long periods or time.
enow Until it cools down, charging performance
© Off will be reduced. If the malfunction con-
tinues, have the control unit checked by
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
@ Yellow The charger is connected to
O O Off the vehicle. The high-voltage
O B oft battery is charged and the
charging process has ended
O 0 off successfully, or the vehicle is
© Off not requesting a charging pro-
cedure.
O Red The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© Q Yellow ed. The charging process has __| tion will be automatically cleared and the
O B oft been interrupted. charging process will resume. If the mal-
O 6 of function continues, have the control unit
6 checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
Off

authorized Audi Service Facility, or have
the power supply/household connection
checked by a qualified electrician.

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Indicator lights Meaning Solution



O Red The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O A Off ed. The charging process has_ | malfunction will be automatically cleared
O @ oft been interrupted. and the charging process will resume.
Never leave the control panel in direct
© 0 Yellow sunlight for long periods or time. If the
9 Off malfunction continues, have the control
unit checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
oO Red The charging infrastructure of | After the power supply/household con-
© Flashing yellow |the power supply/household | nection stabilizes, the malfunction will be
O @ oft connection is restricted. Possi- | automatically cleared and the charging
O 6 of ble cause of the malfunction: | process will resume. If the malfunction
low voltage or poor power fre- | continues, have the power supply/house-
9 Off quency. The charging process _ | hold connection checked by a qualified
has been interrupted. electrician.
O Red There is a malfunction inthe | After the vehicle charging system stabiliz-
O QO Off vehicle charging system. The | es, the malfunction will be automatically
© B Flashing yellow charging process has been in- | cleared and the charging process will re-
O 6 off terrupted. sume. If the malfunction continues, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Audi
9° Off dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
O Red The power cable or vehicle ca- | Have the power or vehicle cable replaced
O QO Off ble is faulty. Possible cause of | by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
O 2 oft the malfunction: the coding ized Audi Service Facility.
. resistance of the power or ve-
© 0) Flashing yellow hicle cable is not compatible.
o Off The charging process has been
interrupted.
O Red There is a malfunction in the | End the charging process at the vehicle
O O Off vehicle charging system. The | and remove the vehicle cable from the ve-
@ 2 Red charging process has been in- |hicle charging port. Disconnect the charg-
O 0 oft terrupted. er from the power supply and reconnect it
after 60 seconds. Restart the charging
© Off process > page 122. If the malfunction
continues, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
oO Red There is an overvoltage inthe | Disconnect the charger from the power
® 4 Flashing red charging infrastructure of the |supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O 2B oft power supply/household con- | If the malfunction continues, have the
O 6 off nection. The charging process | power supply/household connection
© wi has been interrupted. checked by a qualified electrician.

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Indicator lights Meaning Solution



© Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O A Off cal malfunction. The charging | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O @B oft process has been interrupted. |If the malfunction continues, have the
@ 30 Red control unit checked by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
© Off cility.
© Red The control unit has a techni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O QO Off cal malfunction (self-test supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O B oft failed). The charging process | If the malfunction continues, have the
. has been interrupted. control unit checked by an authorized
@ 0 Flashing red Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
9 Off cility.
© Red The charging infrastructure of | Have the control unit checked by an au-
@ QC Red the power supply/household | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ Bre connection is insufficient: the | Service Facility, and have the power sup-
O 0 of ground conductor is interrupt- | ply/household connection checked by a
ed or not present. The ground | qualified electrician. Do not use the pow-
© Off conductor monitor has inter- | er supply/household connector until the
rupted the charging process. | malfunction is corrected.
© Red The indicator light in the reset | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ X Red button on the control unit is | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ & Red faulty. The charging process _| Service Facility.
@ 6 Red has been interrupted.
9 Off
O Red The control unit has detected | Press and hold the © button for at least
@ X Red residual current. The charging | two seconds. If the malfunction contin-
@ 2 Red process has been interrupted. | ues, have the control unit checked by an
@ 6 Red authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, and have the power sup-
9 Flashing red ply/household connection checked by a
qualified electrician.
O Red The charging infrastructure is | Disconnect the charger from the power
© 1 Flashing red wired incorrectly. The charging | supply. Have the power supply/household
© @ Flashing red process has been interrupted. | connection checked by a qualified electri-
© {) Flashing red can.
9 Off
O Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
@ A Red cal malfunction. Possible supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
@ Bred cause of the malfunction: soft- | If the malfunction continues, have the
@ & Red ware error or the load relay control unit checked by an authorized
© Red has been switched incorrectly. | Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-

The charging process has been
interrupted.

cility, and have the power supply/house-
hold connection checked by a qualified
electrician.

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Indicator lights Meaning Solution
@ Flashing red The control unit has a serious | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
O Q Off malfunction. The charging thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
O @ oft process has been interrupted. | Service Facility.
@ § Red
9 Off
O Off The indicator light in the Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ X Red On/Off button on the control | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ S& Red unit is faulty. The charging Service Facility.
@ 6 Red process has been interrupted.
© Red
Technical Data
Output 9.6 kw
Current rating 40 A single phase
System voltage 120V-240V
Power frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz

Overvoltage category (IEC 60664) II

Short-time current rating (EN
61439-1)
<10 kA eff.

Power plug versions NEMA 6-30; NEMA 6-50; NEMA 14-30; NEMA 14-50; NEMA

S15
Integrated residual-current device /AC: 20 mA; DC: 56 mA
Vehicle charging connector Type 1
Protection class I
IP Code 55 (USA: Enclosure 3)

Control unit mass 5.3 lbs - 7.7 lbs (2.4 - 3.5 kg)

Control unit dimensions (height x
width x depth)

12.2 inx 4.1 in x 2.8 in (310 mm x 105 mm x 72 mm)

@) Tips
—The device runs a self test after power has
been restored to the control unit. If a self
test is successful, all indicator lights will il-
luminate green for two seconds.
— The Audi e-tron compact charging system is
designed for charging at sockets with a volt-
age of 120 V/240 V. If your socket has a dif-
ferent voltage, contact and authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— If your Audi e-tron compact charging sys-
tem has a fixed connection, meaning can be
connected directly to the power supply
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without a power cable, contact a qualified
electrician or an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 330.