2021 AUDI Q7 fog

Driving information

Driving information
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps the driver to
stay below a specified maximum speed. A warn-
ing threshold can be set in the MMI for this pur-
pose.
Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored
threshold, the speed warning system will alert
the driver with an indicator in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone. Once the speed drops
below the stored maximum speed, the indicator
will turn off.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener-
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
@ Tips
Regardless of the speed warning system, you
should always monitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure you are following
the legal speed limit.
Setting the warning threshold
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Speed warn-
ing.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
ol Manually set speed limit XX mph
(km/h) exceeded
The stored speed was exceeded.
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Camera-based traffic
sign recognition
Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recognition
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Fig. 98 Instrument cluster: traffic sign recognition
The traffic sign recognition shows the traffic
signs detected by the front camera in the instru-
ment cluster display and in the head-up display”.
Data from the navigation system is also included
in the display. Up to three traffic signs can be dis-
played in the instrument cluster at once. The
speed limit that is currently applicable is dis-
played in the status line. If necessary, it will be
hidden if the system detects that turning right is
prohibited at a red light. The display in the head-
up display* can be switched off > page 26.
Within the limits of the system and depending
on the market, speed limit restrictions @ in
school zones, highways, construction zones, or at
night may be displayed.
Limitations
The traffic sign recognition is subject to certain
system limitations and may be unavailable or on-
ly partially available in the following situations:
— When visibility is poor, such as in snow, rain,
fog, or heavy spray
— When there is glare, for example from oncom-
ing traffic or the sun
— At high speeds
—If the camera's visual field > page 124 is cov-
ered, for example by dirt or stickers. For infor-
mation on cleaning, see > page 280.
— If the traffic signs are completely or partially
covered, for example by trees, snow, dirt, or
other vehicles

Driver assistance

Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA\ WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.


C) Note
Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the
brakes.
@) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.
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Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system


BFV-0220



Fig. 101 Operating lever: switching the system on
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position (@).
The Ga or i$) indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

A WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, the regulating functions may
shut off automatically.
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speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system


When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
> page 136, fig. 101.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever toward position (@ while driving.
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the ICRUISE| or indicator light in the instrument
cluster.

Care and cleaning

— 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
— 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 stick-
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
— To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
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— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
— To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Displays and instrument cluster
— Make sure that the display and instrument
cluster are switched off and have cooled
down before cleaning. To switch off the
upper and lower display, select on the
MMI home screen: SETTINGS > Display &
brightness > MMI > Screen cleaning.
— Displays, the instrument cluster, and the
trim surrounding it must not be cleaned
with dry cleaning methods because they
could become scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
—If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor >

4M1012721BC
Emergency assistance


Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 189 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger



Fig. 190 Connecting the jump start cables
The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 254.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 189.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ 9° fig. 190 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @ on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @ on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
—The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.

@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
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4M1012721BC
Index

F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 237
Fast mOUté sacs = & wanes = & Sees = 4 ew Fa 203
Favorites... 0... eee eee eee ee 21
Bluetooth = « sec : s gows es ees e Sewn ee we 239
Navigation. . « ccmes s + sximene «0 onmem = 6 meen « 204
Telephone .......... 0... e eee eee eee 188
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 311
File formats (media drives)...........005 231
FIXGURE'SC bisa 5 + sso a o cence 3 x canaems ov aunewas oo 91
Fog QWINKOWS) ace ee wesw wo armans a ¥ semen 6 ¥ coe 95
Folding the backrest down/up............. 68
Folding the rearseats.............-.000. 90
Footwell temperature................-4. 96
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 250
Fueling... 02... cee cece eee eee 242
Leaks... 2... eee eee eee eee 246
Fragrance.......... 0.0... eee eee 95,96
Free text search
M@dia:: : seme ¢ 3 azn x 5 eG £ Eee TE 230
RadiOtes. x = meses oe acses vo nome ooo eH 216
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 203
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee eee 251
Windshield washer system............. 257
Fréqueticy batids « s sccs = s sees ss wees se ea 214
also refer to Frequency band........... 214
Front center arinrest « score « & mea 4s news a vo 66
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 151
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Front... 0.2.0... eee eee eee 66
ROaf seas ¢ s seas ¢ o ees Fe ees Ys ees 66
Front wiper blades
Changing s = = eees = 2 mews = stews e Sees coe 59
ClEATIIAG » x. seasios + swiesss ae a sumaes wo omoaas i 6 eens 59
ee ee 241
Additives ...... 0.00... cee cece eee 242
CUMFENt CONSUMPTION = csux « = wows «2 ems se 15
Fuel:display esses. + sue so enue ov eee ¥ os 12
Fuel tank capacity.................00-. 314
Gasoline : acs + ¢ ees +o aaa + 2 sates Fe ees 241
Reducing fuel consumption............ 104
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0... . cece eee eee ee 242
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 244
Fueltankcapacity'. « 5 soca es cence ao cman « 314
Functions on demand.................. 196
Functions that require a license.......... 196
also refer to Functions on demand....... 196
G
Garage door opener............--0e ee eee 47
GarMenthOOks eves sv severe oo snes o a wes oo 2 87
GaSOlIMG coy « x were g 2 emp = 2 eee 5 ¢ see & 241
Additives ...... 0... cece eee eee eee 242
Gasoline mixture.................0005 241
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
Gears... eee 100
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 262
Glove compartment..............000 eee 87
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « sce se mee = 4 metas & 2 ee 314
H
Handsfree................-..0.0 00s ee 184
Hands Free Profile..................... 184
Head-up display
ACiUStiNGizes: 5 = :zexes 5 « eee ss ween § v eee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operating...................0.00.0000. 26
Headlight range control................0. 50
Headlights
Cleaning ....... 6.06 281
Headlight range control................ 50
Washer'systems « ¢ wesa es mera. oemre + eas 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 257
Head restraints
Adjusting... 2.0.02... . 0. c eee eee eee 70
Removing and installing............0065 70
Heated rear window............-. 000s eee 95
Heated steering wheel................0.. 96
Heating....... 0.0.0... eee eee eee eee 93
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Index

Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 281
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist. .... 168
Parkassist plus's « s weay cs eeu ey eeae a ws 172
Parking‘aid PLUS « ewes oe sues a cece @ 2 ener 161
Parking space search...............04. 169
Peripheral
cameras...........---000-- 164
RearviewcameTaliss 6 vse ss cise a was 164
Remote controlled parking............. 175
Switching off maneuver assist.......... 181
Trailerview's «sisi +s csuus © a secs 2 o onean = 6 165
Parking
and maneuvering............... 161
Parking
brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 108
Parking lightsta = © scssae ss weenie 2 wees 2 wes 50
Parking lock emergency release.......... 102
PedalSic:: « = ewic ¢ u ween ¢ s eto = eee x ee 102
Pedestrian detection................04. 132
Perchlorate .... 20... 0... cece eee eee 308
Peripheral cameras. ...........0000 eee 164
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 184
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 185
SOLIS rece so wxcoar » «menses wo peste w scone @ 190
Phonebook
refer to Directory.............00--008 188
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN...............00008 31
PrOteCtiOMicess « sess 6 2 scone 3 2 ecm 2 see 32
Playback (media) s « ways « s cause so eee o 2 ae 226
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 218, 219
POLISHING iwcs oo cecowes eo sovnsing ev recta @ eee ¥ 8 282
Pollutant filter’. ss. ys sees ys saws vs eee ee 93
Power closirig: (doors) = sews: x » sean 2 y see a ss 34
POWEF SOURCES. & asens + ¢ saaem 4 & sGaim a: 86, 224
Power windows.......... 0... 0 cece e eee ee 45
Malfunction: « « ace = + eens te eee ss ees = 45
Power windows malfunction.............. 45
Predictive control...............000-00- 143
Predictive messages.............00-000 138
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 151
Presentation mode..............---005 213
Presets
RadiOvs: 5 = some s x sews so neue +o neue ee 217
Presets list
refer to PresetS....... 0. cece e eee ee 217
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
TiOSi: cs ware oo acne 3 3 warns oo ee Yo ee 269
Profile: picture « sce 2 s seen ss wees ov eee sve 31
PROLECtiNGixe: « = sas 5 + eeee v ween se eee ee 282
Pyrotechnic elements............-..005 308
Q
Quattro... 6. eee eee 116
Selective wheel torque control.......... 117

Radio communications equipment........ 310
Radio equipment..................000- 310
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 311
Raibearriet’s 3 aso 2 woes x 2 nanos a = onoe a oe 114
Rain/light sensor
Head lightsicccs «0 ews x x vam 2 x mame «mune a 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 58
Random
refer'to Shuffle: < : sc.%: s esas: see0s3 ve 228
Range.... 2... eee eee eee 15
Reading lights..................02-000. 54
Rear cross-traffic assist............0000. 168
Rear fog lights. ...... 0... 0. . cece eee eee 50
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear lowering...........--00 eee eee e eee 89
RearsSeats:. «= scm 2 0 aaron 2 0 aaron © orananes © cans 66
Rearviewicamerals . iessse a i sausue ie « sciceue a # oe 164
Rear window defogger..............00005 95
Rear wiper blades
Changing............ eee eee eee eee 60
Cleaning... 0... 6. cece eee eee eee 60
REAR (climate control system)............ 94
Recirculation mode...............0000085 95
REGUPCKATOM sens = « comme » o smmem 6 2 sxpmere wa owes 16
Refrigerant Oil. . «sis vo sumne +o over © a ove 314
Refueling). = sviwe ss esa oy exces ov eee © x os 242
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32

4M1012721BC
Index

Vehicle control services ..............085 196
Vehicledata labels « « scisce so wsscie x saree ee 313
Vehicle identification number............ 313
Vehiclejack’: z ass s 2 sews ss ven se wees 2 gs 286
Lifting POINtS:. « ces ¢ & comme we enw ve wee 290
Tire change mode.............--.0005 288
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee eee 34, 38
Vehicle start system. ...........0000000. 106
Vehicletoolikiti. awsome a a arses 2 0 anne ww aoe 286
Ventilation. = 2 isin + wien ea nae we ammo oo a 93
VIEW BUTTON: « « seu » ¢ some © ¢ eee 2 eset « 13
Voiceiiigile + eaen x2 seam a © meee & © Been 8 ge 189
Voice recognition system..............-.. 27
External «a cme 0 2 esi o a came 9 com © a 28
Operating ........ 0... cee ee eee ee eee 27
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights..............0.0. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 280
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 214
Weights... 20... 0... cece eee eee eee 314
Wheel bolts.......... 5... c cece eee eee 274
@nti-theftons: « « wesw ss ames ¢ 2 seme fs ee 289
Tightening specification............... 291
WHEELS wesws + nese s 5 ween s ¢ wee s o EEE s 259
Cleaning.......... 0... eee cece eee 282
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 262
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 274
Replacing ssc «0 ase + a meee < 1 eee » stewees 288
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 271
Wheel Wrench « cus z+ ome ss mee : sm « 286
Wi-Fi
HOtSpOtSettingss: ss mwas s = wane a remy 5 197
Using ahotspot................-.000- 195
Wild animal recognition................ 132
Windows
Child safety lock.............0...00000- 44
Cleaning and removing ice............. 282
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Defrosting ........-. 000 c cece eee es 95
Opening and closing................... 45
POWOr WINdOWS's « = wane 5 =e ase s 2 wees 8 £ KS 45
Windshield
Cleaning........... 00. cece ee eee eee eee 58
also refer to Windshield................ 58
Windshield washer system..........- 58, 257
Reservoircapacityss « & sscos 6 ewes oo eas 9 314
Windshield wipers.............---00000- 58
Winter operation
Car washes « ssi « 2 soma ao ees @ 6 one @ 8 280
Cooling systeM... 0... . cee eee eee eee 251
Defrosting the windows................ 95
Rear window defogger...............05 95
Removing ice from windows............ 282
S€at HeStinO’s « «sca ¢ een s ¥ Seu ee Rs se 95
SHOW GHAINS sesosu « arasisor o wsmrm ox mca 4 a oe 275
Steering wheel heating................. 96
TIES 0 ee eee 275
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 255
Windshield washer system............. 257
WINE EES srssiee so ar aw ernene vo armeeM # oa 275
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Wireless charging...............+-.05- 186
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