2021 AUDI A7 garage door opener

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
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Indicator lights overview...........4..
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
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Power meter...............0 00000005
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Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator’: 2 2c« «= sesa ¢ x sews «x 2x8
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Sport displays...............0 eee eee
Vehicle functions............-.00-005
Touch displays.................008
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
General information.................
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External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Luggage compartment lid.............
Child safety lock.............0...000.
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Panoramic glass roof................. 48
Garage door opener..........--.00 eee 49
Lights and Vision................. 52
Exterior lighting...................4. 52
Interior liQhting ss =e aves ss eews so eos 56
ViSIOMsn « 3 ses 3 3 ema oo wena vo ae © ove 57
Windshield wipers.............-..45- 59
Digital compass.............-.-0000- 61
Sitting correctly and safely...... 63
Correct passenger seating position...... 63
Frontseats:: » ssw. « ¢ sews & » saws +s ewe < 63
Steering wheel seis < «cies ¥ eerie ss eee 66
Head restraints.................0000. 67
Safety Beltsi: s sass x eeups ¢ < saves 2 e cee 68
Memory function . « scons ecw ee cro ee 71
Airbag system... ... 2.62... 0 ee eee eee 72
Child safety seats.................04- 76
Storage and convenience........ 82
POWErSOURCES coisa gs seen ss wae se aes 82
Gup holders. ¢ ssn ss wee 2 2 see 2 & pee 82
Storage and compartments............ 83
Luggage compartment............... 83
ROOF hacks « = weies x = wae 2 s eae 2 & ween 2 86
Warm and cold.................45 87
Climate control system............... 87
Steering wheel heating............... 90
Auxiliary climate control.............. 90
Fluids in the A/C system. .........0065 92
Driving .............. 0.0... eee eee 93
Starting the vehicle...............0.0. 93
When driving isis ss iovsvie se aerswce oo anes oe 94
Drive system... 2.2... ee eee eee eee 100
Start/Stop system .........ee cece eee 104
BrakeS's so isemi 2 wane w aman a 2 oer as ie 105
Electromechanical parking brake....... 107
Special driving situations.............. 109
Driving: dynamic. . « sic. 6 6 see a 6 se Ld
Audi drive select..................00. Tay
SUSPENSION es « + exes ¢ ¢ eres +o ees vv eae 112
SUECOKING « wvessse oo csisweue 6 & saouwun 6 a atonae 6 WB 113
All wheel drive (quattro) .............. 114

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Touch displays

notification center, you can view these notifica-
tions @) > fig. 17 and apply quick settings @.
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the E=] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol ().
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
be hidden. To display the older notifications,
drag
your finger upward on the screen.
Setting which content is displayed
You can set whether some notifications should be
displayed.
> To set the displayed content, press &&, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Possible quick settings



Description
Apply sound settings
Open menu settings






Manage connected devices
Manage users
Set date and time
Set displayed content in the noti-
fication center


Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op-
erate various functions in the function bar.






Description
Switch Start/Stop system on or
off
Applies to: plug-in hybrid drive:
Adjusting the driving mode


Symbol Description

Opens the garage door opener
function
Press: extends and retracts the
rear spoiler
Press and hold: retracts the rear
spoiler at low speeds
Press: shows settings for the
head-up display
Press and hold: switches the
head-up display on or off
Press: switches the upper display
on or off
Press and hold: switches both dis-
plays on or off
Shortcuts
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to
various items, such as radio stations, frequently
used contacts, or vehicle settings.

Adding shortcuts
A+++ button in the upper display indicates, for ex-
ample, if a selected radio station can be added to
the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you
may also be able to add items from a list to the
shortcuts.
> Press +++ or press and hold an item ina list.
» Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display
and displayed as a tile. A favorite is also stored
=> page 24.
Using shortcuts
> Press the a000 (8) > page 22, fig. 15 button in
the function bar on the lower screen. The saved
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden.
> To access the stored function, press the respec-
tive tile.
Moving or deleting shortcuts
> Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display.
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a
shortcut to the desired location.
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. If the shortcut is
deleted, the favorite will also be deleted.
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Opening and closing

Quick opening and closing
You can also open or close the roof and roof sun-
shade in one movement.
> Opening the roof and sunshade: slide the 2>
switch back briefly twice in a row to the second
level @).
> Closing the opened roof: push the 2> switch
forward briefly twice in a row to the second lev-
el.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can
then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

() Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
@) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
—It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
@) Tips
—If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 250.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 329.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.


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Opening and closing

Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 50, Program-
ming, the vehicle must be within range of the
system, and the ignition must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the - button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the ra button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with programmable steer-
ing wheel button: If you have configured the
programmable steering wheel button, press
the 2K button © page 32. Or
» Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the upper display (notification
center > page 24). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the - button on the

D_ Only applies to rolling code systems
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lower display. Follow the instructions in the up-
per
display. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing”
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
Applies to: vehicles with location pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed > page 50 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> If you have programmed your system, follow
the instructions in the MMI. Or

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Opening and closing

If you would like to set up location pairing at an-
other time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the # button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 24. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press ag.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually (names may have a maximum of 10 char-
acters).
> If you have programmed your system, follow
the instructions in the MMI. Or
If you would like to change the name at another
time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the “ button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename. If necessary, delete the preset
name, such as Garage door opener 1.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
¥ is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
@) Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@) Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button @).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.
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Fuses and bulbs














Fuse panel (2) (brown) Fuse panel (2) (black)
4 |Head-up display Luggage compartment lid central locking,
g Climate control system, fragrance system, 11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
ionizer eh
9 |Steering column lock 12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. Equipment
1 |Suspension stabilization control module
2 |Service disconnect switch
4 |Electric drive system
5 | Brake system, brake booster
6 |High-voltage battery water pump
7 |Auxiliary climate control
8 |Climate control system compressor
9 |Auxiliary battery control module

10 | High-voltage battery

11 |High-voltage charger

14 |Thermomanagement, water pump

15 | Thermomanagement control module


Fuse panel (3) (brown)

No. | Equipment

1 | Driver assistance systems control module


2 | Audi phone box
Fig. 194 Luggage compartment floor: fuse panel with
plastic clip

Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-










a port
Fuse panel (@) (black) 4 |Side assist
No. | Equipment 5 |Rear climate control system control panel,
1 | Thermal management Infotainment system control panel
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner 6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
4 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner 7 |Emergency call system
5 |Air suspension/suspension control 8 Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod-
6 |Automatic transmission control module ule
7 |Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler 9 |Automatic transmission selector lever
8 |Rear seat heating 10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
9 | Convenience system control module, left centro mouule
tail light
ll Convenience access and start authoriza-
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side tion control module
12 | Garage door opener

13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras


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Index

Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 104
Entry/exit lighting..............02-.000- 55
Entryzassistanee «ecco © euessa o © wneuniss * 6 sonnets 65
also refer to Exit assistance............. 65
Environment
Unleaded gasoline..................0. 254
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 115
ES@:SPOMrts: « 2 zoam = + aoe = x eee ee eee a ee 116
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 209
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 321
EV MOd6 « snes s gene x ¢ ewe & s BORE ee Hew F 101
Exitassistani@@isus « = wsme » ¢ mews sy eee x = oe 65
Exitwarning..............0..0.00.0005 172
Exterior antenna...............0..0-0. 200
Exterior lighting.................02--00 52
EXteniOrMiRMOrSices « « soxzase » © egwiene » @ aguiore 9 «one 57
Folding settings...............-.000005 37
External voice operation................. 30
F
Factory default settings

Multi Media Interface................. 250
Fast route............... 0.00.00 .0 00 217
Favorites... 0.2.0... eee eee eee ee eee 24
BLUSEOOEH « & wwe = ¢ meme < & eee < Rae 7 pe 252
Navigation: « x sscses we sarees ¥ a senusns oo seein 3 218
Telephone
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 329
File formats (media drives).............. 244
Fog QWINdOWS) ais i & socusie vs awccims ve suave 6 w one 89
Folding the rearseats................00. 85
Footwell temperature.............0.0005 90
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 265
Fueling... 0.2... 0. cece eee eee eee 256
L@AKSicx: = = meme co Seis e REE E ¢ BemeE es os 260
Fragrance............0-. eee eee eee 89, 90
Free text search
Média « = esas « © sees + = sews te ews sv ews 243
Radi Obsis os ssciwire ae easewie aw anseans «waren 6H a 230
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 217
Freeze protection
Coolant... .. ee eee eee eee 266
Windshield washer system............. 272
Frequency band ..........-eseceeeeeeee 228
also refer to Frequency band........... 228
Front. center armrest. . ness ss sees s aces ce 66
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 166
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FROME. « «ensue v0 anes + 0 veers w ananaite a 0) anance « 66
Rear... eee eee 65
Front wiper blades
Changing « 2 same « z asm = neem 2 a Rem BEE 60
Cleaning’. « « soci vo soecen +o sveneue eo wees © a ave 60
BUCles & sours Additives ...... 0... cece eee eee 25S
CUPFENCCONSUMIPLION,» sess s ¢ eaves s 7 sanes ¢ 17
FUCL Gales «x meen a eae sa ewe se ee 12
Fuel tank capacity.............-.000005 332
Gasoline. 1.1.0... cee eee ee 254
Reducing fuel consumption............ 103
Fueling
FuelFillersdoor in: = saver 2 wevers to x sucess ao a0 256
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 258
Fuel tank capacity.............-.0 eee 332
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 257
Functions on demand...............0.. 210
Functions that require a license.......... 210
also refer to Functions on demand....... 210
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Garage door opener............-.000000- 49
GarmMentihOOks scesiie sv cevevce « x sscwese 2 a wees 9 0 3 83
GaSOlIMG oy « x seseye g = eee = 2 eee 4 ¢ see & 254
Additives... 2.0... ccc eee eee 255
Gasoline mixture ...............000 eee 254
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 332
Gears... ee eee eee 95
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 277
Glove compartment.............-00e eee 83
G meter
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 332
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 332
337

Index


GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) @ sews ¢ « weae a ¢ eaves x s aoe 332
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HandStre@’s « scces ss cecan & saree = ¢ See sf 198
Hands Free Profile..................005 198
Head-up display
AGjUStNGiacx = = acey « & pea = e eee 2 awe ge 28
Adjusting the brightness................ 57
Operating .... 6... cece eee eee eee 28
Headlight range control............-...0- 52
Headlights
Cleaning... .... eee eee eee eee 299
Headlight range control................ 52
Washersystems: « scsi «wen © 6 evainin © 6 woaee 59
Washer system (filling washer fluid) ..... 272
Head restraints
ACjUStiNG rss » 5 ame ¢ 9 seuR ta eR x ROE aE 67
Removing and installing................ 67
Heated rear window...........0seceeeeuee 89
Heated steering wheel........... 000.0008 90
H@atiiGicias + < sate 3 & sees + 2 ees te eR SBS 87
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 197
High-voltage battery................... 119
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 128
Charging........... eee eee ee eee 119,122
Charging display on the vehicle......... 123
Charging equipment................0- 126
Charging methods.................... 119
Charging ports on the vehicle........... 119
Charging timers . ¢ evi ss eve sv oxen 2 ve 120
Connecting the charging cable.......... 122
Messages while driving
Not running for long periods of time..... 121.
Opening the charging port door......... 122
Quick charging....................00. 119
Setting the timer’: « e.as ss sees ae eens es 124
Transporting charging equipment....... 127
High-voltage system............--000-- 119
High beams
High beam assistant.................4. 53
HighwayiliQhts.. « anor » suensus te « vomces a + aorewe i 6 52
Hill descenticontrrolis: « swans < v coves w ovarme a 0 109
Hill Hold iassist s seesiie oo sccm o susan av wenen wes 95
338
Home
refer to Home address...........-.04. 222
Home address..........2..00 eee eee eee 222
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 49
Home screen... 1.2.0... eee eee eee eee 20
HOM... eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi... 6.2... cece eee eee ee 211
I
Ignition
Switching on and off..............20005 93
Imbalance (wheels) .........00.0ees e008 283
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 40
Indicator lights’: » sce: : eens ss eee se eee ee 7
Inspection interval..............000000. 273
Instrument cluster.............0.-00 eee 12
Adjusting the layout................... 14
Cleaning iis « 6 scree oo comme 2 wonaes wo ween ao 301
Engine code........... ee cee eee ee eee 252
FaillP@iss = = sees se ees ¥ eee Ge BOERS ee 12
On-board computer ...........+-0e0e eee 17
Operating............... 0.0 e eee eee 13
Service interval display................ 273
Software information...........-.0005 252
Switching tabs.......... 0... e eee eee 13
Switching the view.............-.-0000 ee 14
Vehicle FUNCTIONS . wii ie cares bo orn sw ae 17
Version information.................. 252
Instrument illumination................- 57
Integrated assistance................0-. 21.
Integrated Toll Module................. 149
Intelligent search
NaVvigatiOMncss » samen © emcnene a 2 emamem @ H amen 217
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
(ICES)... eee eee 330
TARERIOF LIGHT. . » ccesvie © masons © acasem es 56, 57
Interior: Monitoring. . = wes «6 wees oo wen © 39
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 59
International travel.................00. 212
Internet
refer toconnect.......... cece eee ee eee 208
Internet radio
refer
to Online radio.............. 232, 233