2021 AUDI A7 oil type

Warm and cold

Fluids in the A/C system — New replacement evaporators for portable
A/C systems must be certified and labeled
Refrigerant in the A/C system as such, so that they comply with the SAE
The sticker in the engine compartment provides standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the engine
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.

Symbol |Meaning

Warning: the A/C system must only
A be serviced by qualified technicians.

Refrigerant type

alt Lubricant type
Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)

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The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians.

Flammable refrigerant
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Make sure all components are dis-
posed of correctly and never install
y components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
taken from recycling.


Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant oil used in the vehicle’s A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Da-
ta > page 332.

ZA\ WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).
@ Tips
— Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.


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Care and cleaning

Interior cleaning

Component Situation Solution
Window glass Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts | Deposits Mild soap solution®
and
trim
Plastic parts Deposits Damp cloth

Heavier deposits Mild soap solution @), detergent-free plastic cleaning solu-
tion, if necessary



Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ), allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, | the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution® Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®, blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary


Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.

Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary»

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Care and cleaning


Component Situation Solution

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
Spot remover suitable for leather



nents
etc.
Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components


Z\ WARNING
The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.

ZA WARNING
— Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging sys-
tem and connectors in water.
— The Audi e-tron charging system must only
be cleaned when the control unit is com-
pletely disconnected from the power supply
and from the vehicle.

@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean the headlights or tail lights
with a dry cloth or sponge because the
lights could be damaged.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
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a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Laser scanner
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials to
clean the laser scanner. This could cause
scratches and cracks.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
— To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any

Technical data

(er) Feb a(t)
Fuel tank 19.3 gal (73 L)
Plug-in hybrid drive fuel tank 13.7 gal (52 L)
Plug-in hybrid drive battery energy content 14.1 kWh


Windshield and headlight washer system*

6.6 qt (6.2 L)

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 100/110 g® +/-10g


Oil with plug-in hybrid drive

220g

+/-10g

a) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
Weights


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Fig. 197 Safety certificate



Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
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Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 198 lbs
(90 kg).