2021 AUDI Q7 open hood

Checking and Filling


ding engine oil

B8K-2120


Fig. 169 Engine compartment: engine oil filling opening
cover (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.
> Turn the engine off.
> Open the hood > page 246.
> Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 169.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 248.
> Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
> Close the hood > page 246.
> Restart the ignition after two minutes and read
the current oil level in the MMI > page 249,
Checking the engine oil level.
» Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-
ommended specification: Add some more en-
gine oil again if necessary.

ZA WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must close the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

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@) Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.

Checking and Filling

the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.



Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the G12evo coolant additive is not availa-
ble in an emergency, do not add any other
additive. You could damage the engine. If
this happens, only use distilled water and
restore the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— You can continue driving if the permitted
G12evo coolant additive was not added.
However, go to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the coolant replaced to reduce the
risk of engine damage.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
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= Fe [RAZ-0540)

MIN


Fig. 170 Engine compartment - Coolant expansion tank:
@ cover with release button; @) markings
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the coolant level
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 246.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 247, fig. 168 using the outer
markings (2) > fig. 170. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> When you add coolant to the expansion tank,
please refer to S page 251, Cooling system.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@.
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing
the coolant additive with distilled water.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @ > fig. 170 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > A\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
» Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
= page 251 up to the MAX marking.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.

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> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off, and allow the engine
to cool before working in the engine com-
partment. Always follow the information
found in > page 245, General information.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

@) Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expan-
sion tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229]


Fig. 171 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the driver’s side.
> Lift the cover > page 247, fig. 168 at both
openings and remove it.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 247, fig. 168. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
of.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Messages
EG / @ 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

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Checking and Filling

Other battery types
Explanation of warnings:


Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
& forbidden.
Always keep children away from battery
@) acid and the battery.


@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
fQ) | ating manual.

ZA\ WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.
@) Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.

@ For the sake of the environment
“These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
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rging the 12 Volt vehicle battery

Fig. 172 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information, > /\ in Battery general infor-
mation on page 255 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The charging cable connections are located in the
motor compartment. The ground point ©) is al-
ways located on the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 246.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward > fig. 172.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover @), ground point on the
vehicle body ©)).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
>» At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 246.

ZA WARNING
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 256. >

Index

Drives
refer to Media.............000 eee 222,226
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 113
Drive systeM..... ee eee eee ee ee 104, 106
Audi drive Select s cso 2 ¢ cawe 2 2 gence a ee 113
Driving down hills...............-0.00- 110
Driving program..............0005 101, 147
Driving through water............-..005 111
Driving time... 6... eee eee eee 15
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 111
Efficientdriving ¢ wuss « ¢ cows se cows xe ea 104
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 110
Uphill and downhill................00. 110
Driving uphills.................2..004. 110
DVD drive... . 2... eee eee eee eee eee 223
E
EPMA Cc ctienans a sxexsign oo someone oF 6 eaninn a 4 auata 192
Settings............. 0.000.002 0 02 192
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 117
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 303
Efficiency'assist:«. « « swas ss saws ye ees soe 137
Predictive COMtOle:.c. oo snswse « oecase «4 suesecm 143
Electtical'system:. « «wes: 2 amie oe came 6 oe 254
Electromechanical parking brake......... 108
Electronic Differential Lock.............. Li?
Electronic immMobiliZetjewy: . ¢ wees 4 é wows sa ee 39
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 117
Embedded SIM card............0e0eeeee 195
Emergency assist...........000-00 ee eee 159
Emergency assistance..............000. 286
Emergency braking function............. 109
Emergemey calli: «oven se soesace es eons 190, 199
Emergency flashers..............--.00-5 53
Emergency mode..............---2ee0- 103
Emergency operation
DOORS a cess v x wasn + 5 cose 6H some ¥ shaaem FF
Fuel filler door
Luggage compartment lid............... 44
Panoramic glass roof..............0.005 47
Emissions control system..............% 244
318

EM@rgy CONSUIMENS ies & 0 csv wiemnes a ree wo 16
Energy Management. . . cw. seca ee enn 105
Engine
Breakingin.............. cece eee eee 104
Coolant... 6... ee eee eee eee eee 251
Emergency StOp ix : « wows ss wigs s nares se we 98
JUIMPISTAREIING » « canaeie ws awssins 6 # sense aw nn 292
Start/Stop system...........--0000005 105
StartinG/StOppiNG wx 2 = sew + v gems + 2 wes = 98
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 246
Overview .... 2... eee eee eee eee 247
Safety precautions............-0.ee0ee 245
Engine oil
AGOING « seven = ¢ eye + + seers 3 es Fc ees 248
CHANG IG psu: 1s + wausan 6 e tenses © cascan wx sanitene © 250
Checking oillevel..............--000-- 248
Consumption ss ¢ ssws « « sews se eee so 248
Tndicator light: « cas + sao e > waren @ macorn 248
Replacement interval................. 257
Temperature display................0-5 15
Engine sound
Audi drive’select« «isis +s css 2 a secu 2 0 3 114
Enigine’startsystem «css ¢ ees ss eee « x eee 99
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 105
Entry/exit lighting oe. <2 sca se erwe ve owen a < 53
Enthy 4SSiStance:. « + aus + ¢ sqm 9 cease es 66
REAR SCALES cusses x cusses © w suenens oo mane wo oes 67
also refer to Exit assistance............. 66
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.............e eee eee 241
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 117
ESC OfffOad sours s = sqws & = nua ¢ 2 sates ee 118
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIMcard............ 195
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 303
EXHBSSSISTANGCE « ema 3 x new ¢ 2 eee 4 8 em ¥ ¥ 66
EXiIQWarnitiGhers: < = sas ¥ 2 eares 3 2 ecteN Eo ee 157
Exterior antenna..................000. 186
Exterior lighting.......... 0.0.0 e eee eee 50
Exterior mirrors. ..........0..0.00.0000. 56
Folding settings..............cceee vues 35
External voice operation................. 28

Index

Multi Media Interface...............0005 19,
Menus and symbols.............000-008 20
OPGrAtiNG's + ease x x eee ee Kae s 2 BemE o 17;,20
Switching the displays on or off.......... 19
MUEING ies: 2 secon © a women & eee ooo oN Foo eae 30
MYAUGI 5 = ees ss pews so pews s eames ee 31,195
myAudi navigation................. 202, 205
MYAUGI USERS ¢ sicts ss caus a x ens ds Bema sa: 31
N
Narrow areaS.... 22... cece eee eee 148
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 283
Navigation. ..............0..0..0.000. 202
BetteRhOUt@aas 2 x wean s a sana s age & s a 211
CallinGiesnis ¢ = scene v awe ov ween ee wm 8 oe 205
Changing the scale.............00000e 205
also refertoMap...........--.0e ee eee 206
Navigation database
Version information.............00005 239
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 208
Ns 87
SY, 310
Night vision assist...............-..0004 132
Cleaning the camera...............4.- 281
Notification center. ....... 0... cee eee eee 22
Oo
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 241
Odometer... .... cece eee eee eee 14
ReS@ttinGssssx « = sees ¢ ¢ ees 3 ieee ss res 14
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 208
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 110
Offroad
driving ees = ¢ swwn 2 2 wen 2 2 were so wee 110
OFF (climate control system) ............-. 94
Oil
refer to Engine Oils: «sw s vases owen 2 248
On-board computer. .......5-.0. 00 eee ee 15
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 244, 303
Online map
refer to Satellite map...............05 209
ONLINE RADIO « swcomss «2 sooness 6 w sevens wo ERE oo 218
also refer to Online radio.......... 218, 219
Online roadside assistance.............. 200
322
Online services
refer toconnect.........e eee eee eee 194
Online system update.................. 237
Online traffic information............... 201,
OPEN Geers so ceseons 3 v cevvans ov sumsees & 2 sume Woe ORE 34
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 42
Convenience opening...............0085 46
Fuel filler:dOOP ss: ics cane so eae oe eas ooo 242
HOOd .... cece eee eee 246
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 43
Panoramic glass roof.............2-200. 46
Slitishiade (GOT) os i s cows 4 c teen se heen ei 46
WINKOWSE. » 2 cmcnci 2 ov soaiae © a sesame ow atm os 45
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 34, 39
Operating
Head-up display...............000e eee 26
IAStFUMENt CLUSTER » ssex s see s meme es x 13,
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 17, 20
TEXCINPUt.s so eas s Haws a x Howe so Kea sue 24
Touch displayiss. « & ssi so sine 6 2 mec se exer 17
Voice recognition system............... 27
Optional equipment number............. 313
Options
Media... ... 6c eee eee eee eee eee 230
RaGiG see: « 2 zeus s x meee 2s meee 2 2 sees 219
Overview (cockpit) ..............0 00000 ee 6
P
Paint code... 61... eee eee eee eee ee 313
Paint damage... ..... cece cece 282
PANIC button. ..............000 0c eee 38
PANIC function. ...... 0.0... c eee eee eee 38
Panoramiciglassroof . ss sess ss wan io x sxarane 46
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Emergency closing............-.eeeeeee 47
Quick OPENING sve » «esse se wm se Ome ¥ vs 46
Parental control
DVD... 2 eee eee eee 231
Park:assist plUS.« « swiss + a ccoen ¥ caver wv ei 172
Parking’: « vive « o esanwee o x manne © v eater & ¥ oe 9 99
Parking aids = « saws + v geen ov cass eos & 161
Adjusting the volume...............-. 163
Automatic activation ..............0008 162