2021 AUDI Q7 flat tire

4M1012721BC
Wheels

Continuing to drive on run-flat tires is no
longer possible if:
— There is visible damage to the tires, such as
cracks in the sidewalls
— Strong vibrations are felt while driving, or the
tire begins to smoke due to a strong build-up of
heat
— The tire has been heavily damaged, for example
in an accident. There is a risk that parts of the
tire tread will detach and damage important
vehicle components.
—The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) is not
working or is continuously running
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
working
If it is no longer possible to continue driving de-
spite having run-flat tires, see an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.


— See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance if
the tire is too heavily damaged.
— Have the faulty tires replaced and the rims
checked for damage by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
— The driver is responsible for the vehicle, for
correcting the tire pressure, and for replac-
ing faulty parts. Therefore, always adjust
your driving to the current situation.


ZA WARNING
Run-flat tires may only be used on vehicles
that were equipped with them at the factory.
— The vehicle must have suspension designed
for run-flat tires and a factory-installed tire
pressure monitoring system.
— Incorrect use of run-flat tires can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to learn if run-flat tires may
be used on your vehicle and if so, which
ones.
—If run-flat tires are used, they must be in-
stalled on all four wheels. Mixing tire types
is not permitted.
— If you have to drive when the tire pressure is
too low or there is no tire pressure, note the
following:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent. Observe any laws specific to the
country where you are driving.
— Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy
braking, and fast cornering, because this
increases the risk of an accident.
—The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.

@) Tips
— Audi Original run-flat tires can be identified
by the “AOE” labeling on the tire sidewall.
— You can use the tire mobility kit* on run-flat
tires > page 286.
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Emergency assistance

Emergency assistance
General information
> Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle ona level surface.
If you are ona steep hill, be especially careful.
> Set the parking brake.
> Switch the emergency flashers on.
> Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be-
hind a guard rail.

ZX WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of others on
the road.

Equipment

Vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit, and
vehicle jack
Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit,
and vehicle jack


Fig. 178 Luggage compartment: cargo floor cover
The vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack*, tire mobility
kit*, and compressor* are stored in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
> fig. 178.
> Lift the cargo floor using the handle > fig. 178.
@) Tips
The vehicle jack* does not require any mainte-
nance.
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Tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 286.
>» Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
> Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos-
sible > page 286.

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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 179 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
SA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
— If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4mm) @ © fig. 179
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.

ZA WARNING
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily. >

4M1012721BC
Emergency assistance


— The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.
— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.


— Keep the tire sealant away from children.

G) Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.
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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit


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Fig. 180 Components of the tire mobility kit

2) The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.

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Fig. 181 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 286.
Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @ on the compressor!)
> fig. 180.
>» Remove the connector (4) and pressure hose ()
from the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose ® to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle @.
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the compressor.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
> Connect the filler hose @) to the valve @)
> fig. 181.
> Connect the plug @) © fig. 180 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) © fig. 181 on the compres-
sor into position I.
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.
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Emergency assistance


ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@ Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
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Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit


> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

ZA WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi


Service Facility for assistance.

@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
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G) Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.
Replacing wheels
You must complete the preparation before
changing a tire.
> Read and follow the important safety precau-
tions > page 286.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” position.
» When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer
from your vehicle.
> Lay out the vehicle tool kit > page 286 and the
spare tire.
> Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: Select
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Air suspension: wheel change.
> Switch the ignition off.

ZA WARNING
— The vehicle must also be secured to prevent
it from rolling when using the vehicle jack*.
Use suitable objects to block the front and
back of the wheel that is diagonal from the
wheel with the flat tire.
— Applies to: vehicles with active roll stabiliza-
tion: Switch the ignition off because the sus-
pension regulation could change the vehicle
height,
which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

Emergency assistance

Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack


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Fig. 185 Sill panels: markings


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Fig. 186 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
ona firm surface. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. On a slippery surface such as tile,
you should use a non-slip pad such as a rubber
mat > /\.
> Find the marking on the sill that is closest to
the tire that will be changed > fig. 185. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the side
sill for the vehicle jack.
> Using the hex socket wrench (3) from the vehi-
cle tool kit, turn the vehicle jack under the lift-
ing point on the side sill until it is high enough
that the arm @ 9 fig. 186 is under the desig-
nated plastic mount.
> Align the vehicle jack so the arm @ engages in
the designated Lifting point in the door sill and
the base (2) lies flat on the ground. The base 2)
must be directly under the mounting point (@).
> To lift the vehicle, position the ratchet @) from
the vehicle tool kit with the correct side on the
hex socket wrench @).
> Move the ratchet (@) clockwise back and forth
until the wheel lifts up slightly from the
ground.
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AN WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no
one is in the vehicle before raising it.
— Make sure the vehicle jack is stable. The risk
of injury is increased when the ground is
slippery or soft, because the vehicle jack
could slide or sink.
— Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle jack
provided by the factory. If you use a vehicle
jack designed for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle could slip and cause injury.
— Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated mounting points on the side sill and
align the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle jack
could slip and cause an injury if it does not
have sufficient hold on the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not raise any
other vehicles or other loads using the vehi-
cle jack provided by the factory.
— Applies to: vehicles with air suspension:
Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the stopped vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never start
the engine when the vehicle is raised.
—To reduce the risk of injury, no work should
be performed under the vehicle while it is
raised.

@) Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.

Index

Remote control
Garage door opener........... eee eens 47
Remote control key............02-000005 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement...............-.00005 38
a 40
PANIC function ..............000 0000 ee 38
Replacingthe battery cos « « warns x ¢ saves @ es 40
Unlocking and locking................0- 39
also refer to Vehicle key............000. 38
Remote controlled parking.............. 175
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 289
REDOINS sav ¢ mavas & § Sein se BeOS «Saree Gs 308
Replacement key............00 0c e eee 38
Replacement partS...........-0 eee eee 310
Replacing bulbs................0000005 301
Replacing fusesi. . « asic. «sme & «i mere « 5 en 297
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 310
RIMS%s con oo eases oe eee ot eee 2 eee 274
Cleaning... . eee ee eee eee eee ee 282
ROAGiGANRGIER sesso + ences wo nee wo emo & oe HO 114
ROU «owns oe ewes 6s ene oe mae oo ee 99
Rolling
ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 108
Transmission idle..................00. 101
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
ROOFIOS « = esis ¢ o cen ¢ Hates & & Hee & Eee 314
Roof rack... eee eee eee 92
also refer to Roof rack. .........-eeeeeee 92
Route guidance
SEOPPING swvsas ov seeauee 6 v seus wo sxaweve vo sume 206
also refer to Navigation............... 202
Run-flat (tires)... eee eee 278
Running direction (tires)................ 291
S
Safety beltSiesces 2 x aces vw cece < wens wv ene & 71
Cleaning............. 6.6 c ee eee eee eee 283
LOCKINGiwes = s cous = = oes 2 2 eee go eee ge 83
Securing child safety seats.............. 83
Satellite map « sess = mea 2 ewes 2 wasn © 209
324
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.0020 s cece eee 16
REGUPERAtION s + nase + meee x mew eG ReveD 8 16
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 17
Screwdriver v. + 2 sss ¢ ¢ sees oe eas ee pee = 286
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 230
Seat Heating s scsia ow sscnve v warm ov seme a a ome 95
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 64
Adjusting the rear seats................ 66
GCleSniNG ie « ¢ same x e aes x oe a a eR EEE 283
FOUGING secs «a eserens wo wenecs «a anew WH reese 90
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 66
Head restraints...............222-000- 69
Massage function wives. eves ee een ev ees 64
Memory function.............0 eee eee 75
Resetting the position.................. 66
Storing aseat profile................... 75
Seat ventilation acs « ¢ same so eaves yo saws es 95
Securing the vehicles « css < pass ee news se xe 99
Selecting a source (media).............. 226
Selector lever...............00 00 cece 100
Sensors
Coverage areas « esis ie ves se eden cee s 124
WOCALIONS esas 3 + snovsus 2 + suwsaee 0 o execute 2 a comet 125
Service interval display................. 257
Setting measurement units.............. 236
S@ttiniGSias = « meay < & wee « eee 2 gamR se BE 236
Announcements and tones............. 236
Bluetooth. ......... 0... eee eee eee 237
Dat@ dnd time@ys: : 2 ewes 2 2 sees ee wenn ss 236
LANQUAGE & sicess os & smacess 9 & ieawens & & rae v & aes 236
Measurement units................... 236
Medidioz ¢ 5 smun § 5 cea & HameG & i RaeE ga eR 231
NavigatiOtticess + wes + savin so amas « % comem 212
Radio... eee cece eee eee 220
SOONG sassx z < saws ¢ 2 Bae FB Ree eB RRA GS 236
SYSt@Ms <2 wees 2 2 acne 2 2 arene yo ee 2 8 oe 236
TIME ZONE... ee eee 236
Wi-Fi hotspot..............02-.00000- 197
Setting the language................... 236
Setting the time...............-.00000- 236
Shift paddles........... 0. eee eee 102
Shipseanrier's + scaeve s wees © woven a ares o o ane 114
SHOPlice: so nessa + nese 2 eae 2 HaMeG ae BRIN 196