2021 AUDI A7 roof rack

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Lights and Vision


® Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.
@® Tips
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors

Fig. 42 Roof headliner: sun visor
Sun visor
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors (4).
They can also be moved back and forth length-
wise in this position.
Vanity mirror
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the
vanity mirror @) opens.


Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on

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Fig. 43 Lever: windshield wipers.
> Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the cor-
responding position:
@ Windshield wipers off
@ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position ©).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
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Storage and convenience

Tie-downs
There are tie-downs (a) in the luggage compart-
ment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.
>» Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.
Cargo net
Applies to: vehicles with cargo net
Use the cargo net (2) to secure lighter objects in
the luggage compartment
> Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
» Attach the hooks for the cargo net to the tie-
downs.
Roof rack
General information
Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount

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Fig. 72 Roof: mounting points
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the following:
— These roof racks are the basis for a complete
roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suita-
ble for your vehicle may be used. Audi recom-
mends roof racks and attachments from the
Audi Genuine Accessories program.
— Make sure the roof rack is mounted on the vehi-
cle only at the specified locations @.
— Note the permitted axle load, permitted total
weight, and permitted roof load of your vehicle
=> page 332. The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must
also note the permitted load of the carrier sys-
tem being used.
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AN WARNING
— Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se-
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they could come loose from
the vehicle and cause an accident.
— The risk of an accident increases when using
a roof rack system, because it changes the
driving characteristics by shifting the center
of gravity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.

() Note
Make sure that the luggage compartment lid
and the panoramic glass roof* do not come in-
to contact with objects on the roof when they
are open.
@) For the sake of the environment
Energy usage will increase because of the in-
creased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack
when you are no Longer using it.

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Driving

You can display the projected range of the vehi-
cle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data.
> You may need to scroll down to the Range
monitor display.
@ Range potential (value)
@ Range potential (graphic)
@®) Total range (graphic)
@ Total range (value)
© Electric range (value)
Range potential: the value indicates an addition-
al amount of distance that can be gained by turn-
ing off certain convenience functions. The con-
venience functions with high energy usage are
listed on the display.
@ Tips
— The range can also be displayed in the in-
strument cluster in the on-board computer.
— The range that is indicated is based on the
previous and predicted consumption values.
For example, these can be affected if con-
venience functions are turned on.
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Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
You can display statistics about the trips traveled
using electric power and those using fuel. The
values are taken from the short-term memory
and long-term memory of the on-board comput-
er.
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Vehicle
data.
> If necessary, scroll to the e-tron short-term
statistics or e-tron long-term statistics.
Vehicle sound
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The electric drive system generates considerably
less noise than a combustion engine. An artificial
engine sound is generated when driving electri-
cally so that the vehicle can be heard from the
outside when driving. The vehicle sound auto-
matically fades out at higher speeds when the
sounds from the tires and wind start increasing.

Z\ WARNING
Other road users may not be able to defini-
tively hear electric vehicles when they are
driving. This increases the risk of an accident
particularly when driving in areas with little
traffic, when maneuvering, or when driving in
reverse.
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Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:

— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Use the Start/Stop system.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances when possible.
G@) Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
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Radio

Radio
General information
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Fig. 151 Upper display: SiriusXM channel list
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the radio
may support the FM, AM, and SiriusXM (satellite
radio) frequency bands. Using the HD Radio re-
ceiver* also allows you to receive radio stations
on the FM and AM bands in digital format.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected station list, the following information will
be displayed:
@ Station list
Shows the stations that are currently availa-
ble. The station list updates automatically.
Stations @
For example, the station name may be dis-
played depending on availability.
HD Radio technology
FM/AM stations that can be received by digi-
tal radio are marked with the HD Radio tech-
nology symbol H).
If reception quality declines, the radio auto-
matically switches to the analog FM/AM sta-
tion depending on availability.
@ Additional audio programs
Digital HD Radio stations may contain multi-
ple additional audio programs. If you lose re-
ception, the additional audio programs will
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be muted since they can no longer be re-
ceived.
Radio ID
Your radio ID and contact data for your satel-
lite radio provider are displayed.
Channel number
® No reception e®
The station cannot be received.
In addition to the symbols for the usual frequen-
cy bands, the following information may also be
available depending on vehicle equipment:

Symbol | Description
The station provides information in
the background for an online station
alternative. Online station tracking
must be switched on for this
=> page 234.

The station is received through the In-
ternet.

The system attempts to receive the
station/podcast through the Internet.
G) Tips
— Contact the SiriusXM* provider if you would
like to receive satellite programming.

— Buildings, tunnels, bridges, open areas, oth-
er vehicles or objects on the vehicle roof can
affect reception.
— Satellite radio* is not available in all re-
gions.
Adjusting the radio using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: To set a frequency band, select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source a catego-
ry.
> Applies to: MMI: To set a station, select on the
home screen: RADIO > Source > a category >a
station/podcast*.
> To select a frequency, follow the instructions
under > page 230, Free text search.
Adjusting the radio using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: radio mode must be on. >

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Wheels

Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 277, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 275. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >
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Index

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Business card... 6... eee eee eee 203
SCttinGSanww + wuwn x 3 mee ee ReUeE SE eee & 205
Display
Cleaning’s « «sew 2s seas © 2 eww vo ene woe 301
DispOSalis: + = secre 5 5 was 5 ¥ ees eo ee Ge 326
DistanG@ies = : ees = : wes ¢ 2 eee Yo ewe Ye: 17
Distance WarhiiG sca + < sees 2 3 has os eS 164
Doors
Childisafety lock sxe < « same s » ews = 2 eres = 46
Door:comtact:switeh i « sess 2s sansa vo scares a 5 56
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 39
Power closing/closing aid............... 36
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media... ...s0scceees eens 236; 239
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 111
Drive'SySteMm « sessen « swswss 6 2 cae 3 ¥ a0 100, 105
Audi drive select..............000000- 111
DrivingiGOwniBills ecerese © versus ie o vvasene a + wavess 109
Driving programs « x saves vo meses xo esas 6 96, 162
Driving through water............-...0- 110
Driving’ CUIMGls « « seme ss eee so ees eae a 17
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 110
Efficient driving. ..........00 eee ee eee 103
Uphill ahd Gownhill we » s wore 2 x eae o 2 caer 109
Driving track. . 2.2... ee eee ee eee eee 109
Driving uphills...................0000. 109
DVD drive... .. 0.2.02. eee 237
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 113
E
BERL l « cncmena eo wwesien we meres so sete sw cane 206
Settings........... 0... e eee eee eee 206
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 115
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 321
Efficienity a8SiSbies « caw x x eews vo eam ex 152
Predictive Comtrobsisin: 0 o seve w scum 2 v sueawe 158
Electrical:system’. « « wessce so wena ee ene soe 269
Electric ranges s ¢ evans s+ meas s ¥ cae 5 2 meee 224
Electromechanical parking brake......... 107
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 116
336

Electronic immobilizer .............0.004. 41
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 115
Embedded SIM: card « « saws x « wwe x s gue 8 209
EMergency:aSsist sasws s ness 3 5 nee so teeE 174
Emergency assistance..............-... 305
Emergency braking function............. 108
Emergency call..............000.. 204, 213
Emergency flashers.............--..00-- 55
Emergency fueling............--..20005 257
Emergency M0de esc + secs es ences oo acee 3 99
Emergency operation
Doors... 2... eee eee eee ee 39
FUSLTINLERGGOF sx ¢ « casas» 2 news a 3 mae 2 a 258
Luggage compartment lid............... 46
Panoramic glass roof.............200005 49
Emissions control system.............. 259
EMeErgy CONSUMENSHs «i iii + asus oo eacem wo 8 18
Energy flow display® wees ¢ s wees s 6 ween s ve 102
Energy management.................5. 104
Etergy TECOVERYase « 2 caps 5 « smerny 5 o eye 101
Engine
Breaking'inl's « sevas « ¢ saves « » newer x 2 Mowe @ 100
COOLANE «, cassne « « snawins = w eeawens © a temsem « areneten 266
Emergency stop. ... 0.06... eee ee eee eee 93
JUMP Starting « + mews s x eews 5 a sowe 4 eee 311
Start/Stop system............-0000005 104
Starting/stopping.............0...00ee 93
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation...............-. 101
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 261
OVERVIOW'. score na sesrene a w eaesere oo sieeern a 8 ae 262
Safety precautions..............00000 259
Engine data
refer to Sport displays .............0065- 16
Engine oil
AGING « ccs scorn 2 3 ceveum eo aman oe Eos
Changing
Checking oillevel.............2--000-- 262
CONSUMpPtiON ss ¢ ¢ eees ¢ eee oo ee oo 262
Indicator light........... 0. cece eee eee 263
Replacement interval................. 273
Temperature display................0-. 16
Engine sound
Audi drive:selectii: « ccine os vomem 2 seas ¥ as 112
Engineistartsystem vce + acs 6 2 wanes 6 2 vonse 94

Index

Presets
Radio... eee eee 231
Presets list
refer to PresetS.........cseeeeceeneee 231
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system .... 293,294
MMOSic » 1 canssan = 5 suwoame # @ weenie « o vomings & @ mae 284
Profilespictune « ciscsa x x suse x v cme ov omen 6 2 33
Progressive steering’. « «cen . esc e woes os L13
PROLGCtING cx 5 = ease 5 5 eemwig & o eewE sy eee eg 300
Pyrotechnic elements............-...0- 326
Q
GUSUENO's = naz.s 3 aauee 8 2 eieR & 3 OSE 2 BR 2 114
Selective wheel torque control.......... 116
Quick charging « ese. + ¢ sees 2 e sees ys saws 119
R
Radio’: = yew 2 2 maces g o MEME & 2 BOGE aE eG ge 228
Radioitextics 2s sccsn: i % wanes ox vwccame x cnee 2311.
Station list... 60... cece cece eee ee 228
Radio communications equipment........ 328
RadiorequipMeMbieer « suescus ie « cxnwne us anonons i» 328
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 329
Raikearrier’. sc «2 onsen « 2 ones sa nemo # oe 112
Rain/light sensor
Headlights « 4 snus © eanwsn © emeasua we ¥ vaca 52
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 59
Random
Wefer to SHUTflé’s : sxe « + xcom & + ome s 2 241
Range. ..... 2c eee eee 17
Range monitor.................0..000. 102
Range potential..................0000- 103
Ramger(@lectric) mers. sever + seesem ovens a ae 224
Reading lightsias « scssss i & wasn © escinie ws @ ecasre 56
Rear cross-trafficiassist ws. 6. oso. ae sive a 183
Reartog lights sss x = syne x 2 aes ¢ x ewe «2s 52
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 44
Rearspoile feiss: 2 « swears + « mena @ wersin » ¥ arane 117
Cleaning...................00000 eee 300
Rearview:Camet as. « seces « «cies «oem © 4 om 179
Rear window defogger.................5- 89
REAR (climate control system) ............ 88
Recirculation Mode sajes + ¢ wey 2 x eee 9 & eoee 89
342
RECUPERATION secre vs ssceene wo seensen 6 ower 18,101
RefrigerantOilocius «5 wee 2 8 ween ¢ wows = vs 332
Refueling’: + = sean y 2 saws y 2 sews ¥ 0 wees eve 255
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 34
Remote control
Garage door opener...........--...--5- 49
Remote control key........... eee ee ee eee 40
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Key replacement.............0.-.0 eee 40
LED 2 puss ay gomy o 2 Mowe yy BwmN a See Ee 42
PANTO PurmebOmis i wccscos 4 x mena 4 x seus «x xeese 40
Replacing the battery.................. 42
Unlocking and locking................55 41
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 40
Remote controlled parking.............. 190
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 190
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 190
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 308
REPAIRS « sais & sxnwnte 6 eweteite te omnes wo oO 326
Replacement keyiew «wi xv onewa av wren eo 40
Replacement parts)... 52 cise veces eee es 328
Replacing fuses..............-002-000- 316
Reporting Safety Defects................ 328
RiltiSis ¢ & maces & @ matne & F BaRRS & T RacRE & oR 289
GLEAMING ix & & oesie oo isan w wean aw nm wo 300
Road Canrieh’s swan: « = gage: » = seem = 9 ewe ge 112
ROLINGix: ¢ cene se noes ¢ ees Ge ee Ge eee 94
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 108
TRANSMISSION (le bs + « sneane a 0 annua wo axarane x 0 96
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 48
Roof load. ...... 0... ee eee ee eee eee 332
ROOERAGK evar: cs ssewews «x aso also refer to Roof rack..........-0000005 86
Route guidance
SUEOPPING « cours x & eases ¥ o aeeS 7 2 ROM FE Oe 220
also refer to Navigation............... 216
RUMPPLaE CEES) so sce 2 o secu oo seem ow aes 296
Running direction (tires)..............-. 310