2021 AUDI Q7 Owner´s Manual

4M1012721BC
Emergency assistance

Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 295,
=> page 296.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 53. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 108.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.


ZA WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-

er or qualified repair facility.

ing loop

Fig. 192 Front bumper: installing the towing loop (version
2)
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 286.
>» Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 191 or > fig. 192. The cap will loosen
from the bumper.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

Z\ WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.

G) Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.
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Rear towing loop



Fig. 193 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
Vehicles with a towing loop
On vehicles without a factory-installed trailer
hitch*, the towing loop threads are located on
the right rear side of the bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 286.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 193. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
Vehicles with a trailer hitch*
> Attach the tow bar or the towing cable to the
trailer hitch.
Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch* are
not equipped with towing loop threads at the
rear.

ZA WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the trailer
hitch*, only use suitable tow bars that are
compatible with it. If a tow bar is not availa-
ble, you can use a towing cable.

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@ Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.

4M1012721BC
Fuses and bulbs



Fig. 195 Driver’s side cockpit: cover ©, left side of luggage
compartment: cover (©) (opening on the right only in
vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive*)
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the left footwell under
the foot rest (left-hand drive vehicle or be-
hind the cover (right-hand drive vehicle) Addi-
tional fuses are located on the front side of the
cockpit (driver's side) (© and under a cover in the
luggage compartment (0).



> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver and the reversible Torx
bit from the vehicle tool kit > page 286.
> Remove the footrest or the corresponding cov-
er.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary.
> Remove the clip from the rear side of the cover

» Remove the fuse using the clip.
> Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
>» Reattach the footrest or the cover.
Fuse color identification







Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown AS
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White ortransparent |25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40

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ZA\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
@) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.



Fig. 197 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehi-
cle): fuse panel with plastic clip

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Zz ° . | Equipment

Catalytic converter heating

Engine components

Engine components

Engine components

Brake light sensor

Engine components

Engine components

Engine components

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Engine components

B o Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

Bb BR Engine components

BR N Engine components

b Ww Engine cooling

BE R Engine control module

B wn Engine sensors
Bb a Fuel pump



panel with plastic clip Fuse


No. | Equipment

1 {Ignition coils



3 | High-voltage heating

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Fuse panel @) (red) Fuse panel (4) (brown)
4 |Compressor 1 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
5 |Engine mount tems
6 |Windshield washer system control module 12 | Right headlight
7 |Instrument panel 13 | Left headlight
8 | Climate control system blower 15 | USB input
9 | Driver assistance systems control module 16 | Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
10 | Emergency call system Fuca panel G) (DD)
11 | Engine start, electric drive clutch No. | Equipment
12 | Right Headlight 1 |Anti-theft alarm system
Fuse panel (8) (black) 2 |Engine control module
No. | Equipment 3 | Front seat electronics, lumbar support
1 | Front seat heating 4 |Automatic transmission selector lever
2 |Windshield wipers 5 |Horn
3 | Left headlight electronics 6 |Parking brake
4 |Panoramic glass roof 7 | Diagnostic interface
5 |Left front door control module 8 | Roof electronics control module
6 |Sockets 9 |48 V drivetrain generator
7 |Right rear door control module 10 | Airbag control module
8 | Left headlight 1 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
9 |Right headlight electronics trtock Braking System cine
in Windshield washer systemn/headlight 12 Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor
washer system control module 13 | Climate control system
11 | Left rear door control module 14 | Right front door control module
12 | Parking heater 15 |Climate control system compressor
Fase panel @ (brown) 16 | Brake system pressure reservoir
Nou) Faipmsns Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rearview (oleae
1 mirror, rear climate control system control
panel, diagnostic connection, traffic infor-
mation antenna (TMC)

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Vehicle electrical system control module,
diagnostic interface

Sound generator

Transmission fluid cooling valve

Engine start, electric drive

Night vision assist, active roll stabilization

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Adaptive cruise assist, front wheel sensors


10 Exterior sound generator


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Fig. 198 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket D>
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Fuse panel (d) (black)

No. | Equipment

Audi phone box

Climate control system, fragrance system

Head-up display

Audi music interface, USB input

Steering column lock

Upper/Lower display

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Instrument cluster

10 | DVD drive

11 | Light switch, switch panels

12 | Steering column electronics

13 | Volume control

14 | MMI Infotainment system control module

15 | Steering column adjustment


16 | Steering wheel heating














with plastic clip
Fig. 200 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel
with plastic clip (plug-in hybrid drive*)
y 1 High-voltage heating, thermomanage-
ment
Air suspension/suspension control
6 |Automatic transmission control module
7 Rear seat heating, rear climate control sys-
tem controls
Third row seat adjustment
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
Luggage compartment lid central locking,
11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
er
12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel @)
No. | Equipment
Fig. 199 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel 1 | Rear climate control system blower
2 |Sound-amplifier
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
5 |Right trailer hitch light
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Fuse panel (2) (red) Fuse panel @ (red)
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor 8 | Climate control system compressor
7 |Trailer hitch release 9 |Auxiliary battery control module
8 | Left trailer hitch light 10 | High-voltage battery
9 | Trailer hitch socket 11 |Charging system
10 |Allroad sport differential 12 Auxiliary heating and air conditioning ra-
11 | Exhaust treatment dio receiver
12 | Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner 14 | Thermal management, coolant pumps
15 | Thermomanagement control module
Fuse panel (3) (brown)
No. | Equipment Fuse panel (5) (brown)
Driver assistance systems control module No. | Equipment
2. | Audi phone box Front seat heating
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup- 9 | Exhaust treatment
port 10 Rear seat heating, rear climate control sys-
4 |Side assist tem controls
5 | Rear Seat Entertainment preparation 12 | Exhaust treatment
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 |Exterior antenna Bulbs
8 Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod-
ule
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Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
ll Convenience access and start authoriza- the correct tools and replacement parts as well
tion control module as the required technical knowledge.
12 | Garage door opener LED lights*
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 Convenience system control module, right yourveniee is equipped with maintenance-free
tail light

L5 Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner

16
Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
side

Fuse panel @) (red)

No. Equipment

Active roll stabilization

High-voltage battery

High-voltage battery water pump

Power electronics control module

Brake booster

Voltage converter


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ights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.

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If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 245.
WARNING

© Note
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlights lights so that no water will
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leak in from the outside and the light function
will not be impaired.
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