2021 AUDI Q7 tow

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.
295

Emergency assistance

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.

296
@ Tips
Depending on the model, the shape of the cap
can vary.

Index

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SettingS 0... . 0. eee cece eee ee eee 191
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Tie-dOWiiSe < xcay s ¢ news 2 2 eeeS aS 3s oR 90
Tightening specification
Wheel boltSice = sways + sance o 2 see © ¢ vena 291
Tightening specification (wheel bolts)... . . 291
Titti@: ¢ saci ¢ o seme 7 f eHSS ta IGSS Eee cas 15
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 102
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 286
TIES oct 259
Loose’ wheel Warning isi se cewe & ween a s x 274
Low-profile tires. ........ 0.0.0... a ee 276
Repair set... 0.2.0... eee cee eee eee 286
Replacing «¢ ses < ese « < ween 6 x come 8 x eee 288
RUM abie w= esi o 6 rater ace oo ame ww 278
Service life. ................ 0c eee eee 268
Tit@ PreSSur@isc = s sxccx: « s geme = = meme = a ee 269
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Tire pressure table.................04. 270
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 120
Treadwear indicators...............00. 268
Unidirectional.................0- 261, 291
Uniform tire quality grading............ 276
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 262
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 271,
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 134
TOOlS 0. cece eee 286
Tooltips... 2... ee eee ee ee eee ee 19
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. eee eee 84
Touch display
Adjusting feedback................00.. 19
Operating’. « sicwie w x acwave wv eaves 6 o ere So Hes 17
TOWING su 5 » ese 3 ony « + eee & 3 Ree & x RO 294
TOWING LOOP « seay ¢ seems oe eee 2 oe 295, 296
Towing protection monitoring............. 37
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 211
Trafficinformation » wise 2s see so won o © avs 212
Online traffic information.............. 211
Traffic light information................ 130
326
Traffic sign recognition................. 128
Tratfi@sign « sven 2s nese «3 ews & remem w = ine 131
Trailer load sss x 2 ogee a 2 wows 9 2 games & 2 gore 314
Trailer mode
AIPSUSPENSION Gs « seas « sesees ww eases we ere 120
Trailer tOWing) aii 2s css « 2 ees oo acim 6 2 we 120
Tongue weight..............0.0e eens 120
Trailer LGad)s « 5 was.e & ain & 3 mane G @ mae 2 120
Trailer view. ....... 2.2.2... eee eee eee 165
TUPN ASSISC. 6. eee eee eee 154
TUGTESIQMALS « vecesen ux vansnns 9 « anenows ou anette # ¥ ote 51
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 276
Unlocking and locking.................-- 34
By remote control................00005 39
Using the lock cylinder................. 37
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 40
With the central locking switch.......... 36
With the convenience key............... 39
Update (software) ..............0000005 237
USB
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USB charging port: « s ss.cs esese sc eeee eee 86
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 231
USB
stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
Users
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myAudi users... 2.22... cee eee eee 31
Using residual heat.................0000- 95
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Vanity mirror... 2.2... cece ee eee eee 57
Vehicle
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Care/cleaning « wer 2 2 ween ov eee se wee 2 280
DIMeMSIONS .: esas « o vasnons « oxanannie « ssation a 8 0 313
Identification data...............00.. 313
Out OT SEIVICR « awa a & news & e paws se ewan 285
Raising’. « + seme © a cance « omnes o 0 wanes o 0 Hee 290
Starting... ...... 6.6 cece ee eee eee eee 98
TaniSpOrt wen ¢ s ween » woes so eee ge eee 114
Unlocking and locking..............0005 3S
WeHiGlexGane: sxsness 2 cucacss 1 x srennee ov oneveme wx ase 280