2021 AUDI A7 wiper fluid

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...........
Tachometer’ series i ewe so snes ¥ & ome
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

4K8012721BF

Quick access

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Maneuver assist
=>page 117 => page 196
Steering Tire pressure
=>page 114 => page 292, > page 294
Steering lock Tire pressure
>page 114 = page 292, > page 294
All wheel drive Loose wheel warning
=>page 115 => page 289
Suspension control Bulb failure indicator
=> page 113 = page 56
Air suspension Adaptive light
=> page 113 => page 56
Rear spoiler Light/rain sensor
>page 118 = page 56, > page 61
Engine speed limitation Door lock
>page 15 => page 38
Tank system Battery in vehicle key
=>page 255 = page 42
Tank system/high-voltage system Night vision assist
>page 255 => page 149
Electrical system Intersection assist
=> page 269 = page 174
Engine oil level (MIN) Side assist
=> page 263 => page 172;
Engine oil level (MAX) Exit warning
> page 263 = page 172
Rear cross-traffic assist
Engine oil sensor
= page 183
=> page 263
Adaptive cruise assist
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 163
=> page 259,
Steering intervention request
Engine warm-up request
=> page 158, > page 165
=> page 263
Washer fluid level
=> page 273
Windshield wipers
> page 61
High-voltage battery range
=>page 125
Lane departure warning
=> page 166
Distance warning
=> page 164
Audi pre sense
=> page 170
Emergency assist
Parking systems
=>page 174
=>page 178
Park assist plus ae: call function
page 190 page 214 >
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Lights and Vision

If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.

ZA\ WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 60, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.

switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
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@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
@ Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
60

Fig. 44 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 59, fig. 43 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @) until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 59, fig. 43).
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.

4K8012721BF
Checking and Filling

there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.



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Fig. 163 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive:
Switch the ignition off before releasing the
hood so that the gasoline engine does not start
automatically.

2) The &> symbol is not available in all countries.
> With the door open, pull the lever 2 below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 162.
>» Raise the hood slightly > page 259.
> Press the lever > fig. 163 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > JX.
Messages
B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.

ZX WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.


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4K8012721BF
Checking and Filling

Brake fluid

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Fig. 167 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 259, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 262, fig. 164. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Messages
GG / @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid Level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-


thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet
the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-

ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.

@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the I / B or fl indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the power supply, the
battery, or the vehicle electrical system.
/ BB Electrical system: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
off > A\. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able
to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions or driving
stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
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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
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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