2021 AUDI Q7 All wheel drive

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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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Fuses and bulbs

































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)

N
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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A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee 94
A/C system refrigerant oil............... 314
Accelerator pedal.............2--00000- 102
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 102
ACCESSOFICS 2. eee 310
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 149
refer to Lane guidance................ 149
Adaptive cruise assist................04. 139
Cleaning the sensors..............0055 281
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control................0005 143
Adaptive dampers ........... 000000 eee 114
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist.......... 139
Adjusting the air distribution............. 94
Adjusting the brightness................. 55
Adjusting the rear seats.................. 67
Adjusting the sound................0005 236
Adjusting the temperature............... 94
Adjusting the vents ccs <= csws + © sews +o oer 96
Adjusting the volume.............e eee eee 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 236
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 236
Airbag system... 2.2... eee eee 75
AIPSUSPENSION ix. o © aoewes « 2 menses + meme» 5, v0 114
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 286
All-weather lights...............-..00005 50
All-wheel steering.............---00005 115
ALUS@aSOntineSies. « 3 ssasess «x aimee a & iwesane sw a8 275
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.............0 0. eee 116
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback................00000. 223
Operating « « seen s » ewes se eee G s FeeE Ys BOS 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 224
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Anti-lock braking system................ 117
AnitisSlip REQUlation ws a & sos se weae 9 oe 117
Anti-theft alarm system...............05. 37
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0... 289
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Aspect ratio
VIdCO eee eee eee eee eee 228, 230
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 117
Audi adaptive light...............-.0000- 50
Audi connect
refer to CONnNect ; «= = sass ss sees ss eee ee ae 194
Audidrive'selecticy, « + scum oz scum « x pewe yoo 113
Audi entertainment mobile.............. 225
Audi entertainment mobile device
Removing « « sees « sews gs sees xe ees cee 226
SOGUMING's « « ssessie © ccerave 2 6 sesnew « araneos w @ are 226
Tilting... 2... eee eee eee 226
Audi music interface................00- 224
AUGIOFLES xo: 5, coc: i « commons ow cme = at sammie = 226
Audi phone Bx: « sccvise so eaves so emane oe meses 185
Audi pre sense .........0 seve cece ee eee 151
Messages ........... 0.00.0 eee eee 155
Audi pre sense front.............-...0-- 152
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-0000005 155
Audi smartphone interface.............. 234
Legalinformation..................0. 239
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights .................. 50
Climate control system..............0-- 94
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 34
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 93
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 42, 43
Automatic transmission................ 100
Parking lock emergency release......... 102
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 58
Average consumption................... 15
Average speed... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 15
B
Bagshooks3. « swiss o anewivs © ¥ arene 6 6 oman © oes 87
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 214
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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


Software:licensesi. « seins ss asros v0 ania © a 239
Version information.............-.00- 239
License plate bracket................0.. 310
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 290
Light/rain sensor
Headlights ............. 0.0 e eee eee ee 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 58
Lighting
EXteriO?'s sees oo neem oo een 2 2 eon 2 ee 50
TAGE HOR so scans o 6 siaenve © wn sunctne ew axenene 6 0 « 54
LIQWES sscssia es seem ao waver 2 2 aeesiue @ ¥ arenie © ore 50
Listening to music
referto Media..................- 222,226
LOAM) scssaree 1 « senor sc « saute st m seviwen mo stenoses 314
Localiusensss + + sean 2 0 ncawaws a o sesvew s avanawe ov ite 31,
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.00005 39
Using the lock cylinder; sass s saan a 2 nea 37
With the convenience key............... 39
Low beam headlights.................... 50
Lowering the rear of the vehicle........... 89
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 186
Luggage compartment.................. 87
Came Flea ensians x « escacn a «cnc we remo 6 ro 91
Cover... eee eee eee eee 89
Increasing the size’. 5 « ewes se exes ce caw xe 90
POWEPSOUNGCES ican oo tsseins v0 soars vu seen & woe 86
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 87
Luggage compartment lid
Closing BULtONS s « aces 4 < seen x s Rees BERR 42
General informations: 3 6 sowie so saws ov coe 41
Mechanically unlocking..............45. 44
Opening and closing : 42
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 43
Power opening and closing.............. 42
Lumbar‘Support scseve ws svessoe «6 anesnie a 6 aos 2 64
M
Maintenantee « ssw: «x wen oe nasi ov snes 2 Bo 308
Maintenance intervals............0.0005 257
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 244
Maneuver assist sows « s sguc : 2 sees as wees t 180
Manual shifting.................2-.00. 102
Map
Changing the scale.............0-0005 205
Display’: wasn x 2 warn s ¢ mews se BewE s 2 OS 207
Operating’. « & ssw ¥ sncasan ¥ wawens av memes a x 2 206
Setting the destination................ 205
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 191
Map preview............0..0..0 eee eee 205
Map update............ cece ee eee eee 210
MYAUGLAPD = newer = : saws s 2 eam 2g gee x = 210
ONLINE & arises 2s sewre8e swans ao eRe ow imaUNm 210
USB connection............-..000005- 210
Massage function................000000e 64
Front... 2... ec ee 65
Mechanical key..... 0.00.00. 0c eee eee ee 38
Media... .... 0... cece eee eee ee eee 222,226
DrivVGSiss ¢ = ness ¢ # Beas ¢ 8 HHS + AER at Bee 222
Supported formats..................- 231
Media-center’. « = sew » ¢ swas x seme 2 x sete 227
Memory functiones: « s sees = ees ve een ce 75
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 236
Menu Pathisies « » sows x 2 wees © y eae 2 e emi es 18
Message Access Profile...........-....- 191
MessageS....... 22.00. ce eee eee eee eee 191
Mild hybrid drive system..........-...0- 104
Mirror compasS..... 02.00. .e eee eee eee eee 61
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 56
DIMMING « = ews & 2 cows xo cen + ees + Bere 56
NAINTEYEIMITIOR®.. susie 2 < MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 19
Mobile device
referto Telephone ...........--eeeeee: 183
Mobile device reminder signal............ 187
Mountain passes......... 0. c ee eee aes 110
Mountain roads..............0 0000000 110
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons ....... 2... eee eee 13,30
Operating’: = « sees = ssw so pee ae deem oe we 13
Programming buttons.................. 30
Voice recognition system............... 27
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Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts........... cece eee 23
Shortcuts ............. 000002 e eee 23
Shuffle....... 0.0.0... 228
Side assists: © a aciwess w siemens w vucue wo eweneMe a 155
Cleaning the sensors.............00055 281
SIM card... . eee eee eee ee 195
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS............ 0s eee eee 217
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...........-.00e000 183
SNOW CHAINS’: + seas « = sees ye ews +e we ee 275
Socket
refer to Power sources...........--0e 00s 86
Software information
Legalinformation..................0. 239
Software version (MMI)
Version information............+-.00- 239
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 236
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 128
SPECCOMETER s sci 2 usan a 2 sen wo one so ae 12
Speed warning system.............-.4.- 128
Sport differential...................0.. U7:
Start/Stop system............0--0000- 105
MEOSSaQEStass « ¢ neeay 5 5 seeves « 2 nerR xe Mew 106
Switching offandon.............00 eee 105
Starting to drives. « «ccc ¢ sansue o wrasene @ 6 ssesoun 99
Starting (Engine) « macs sc wave sa eoewiwe 2 ¥ ae 106
SESHING's « 5 xaesu & & weuns 4 » emer x = HaWE 2 © oe 115
AUdidrive SCL@GE csarice «= sswene 2 + soomane ie « suse 113
also refer to Steering............-+055 115
Steering lock. ......... cee e eee eee 98,116
Steering wheel
AGJUStING as ¢ = esas + = oem x Hees te Rees z= 69
Shift:paddles wares: 2 v wes a somes oe cere os 102
Steering wheel heating.............0005 96
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 273
Stopover (navigation) ................6. 206
Stopping...... 0... cece eects 99
Stopping the vehicle..............--.005 99
SCOPPINGAENGINE) wei. ss sow 6 a eve 6 6 some 106
StOrag@ ies « x swe +o eae yo ewe ye tes 2 ves 87
Storage compartment............eeee eee 87
Stored stations
refer'to PreSetsias. ss seon oe ewe ew ews ve 217
Subtitles
MD crace 2 = eacmime = cinerens 6 2 seeing wo sens ot 230
Sunshade
Rear doors ..... 6. eee cece eee eee eee 58
Rear WitdOWise 2 » ec ss ween 2 » eee sv ee 58
[lol0) Se ee 46
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 46
SUP:VISONS « sscco 6 6 ccewnn a sete a mene 8 ese 57
SUSPENSION « cers « 6 sesuaw « wanes 4 & sretene a ¥ anaes 114
Audi drive select..................00. 113
Swapping calls.............-.0002- 00 ee 189
SWEPVEFASSISE « caseese os wesrers ow waeen ow eaten 6s 154
Symbols
Navigation ........ 0... cece eee eee eee 206
TrattiGewe sy some a gown as BeeE gE aE ae Be 211
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system)............ 94
Syst@m Settings « cess ss weg s coves « pews s 236
T
Tachometer sy s x wawe 2 y ween 2 wow x Yom 12,14
Tail lights
Cleanings « = snes 2s wien 2s mewn a ewe Fo 281
Technical data): : s scee : x wigs : seme a 2 cee 313
Technical modifications................. 308
Telephone: « « cas zs sea ¢ s eees ta eRe eG 183
Accepting/ending acall................ 189
Audi phone box........ 0... cee eee eee 185
Charging the battery (USB)............. 186
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 186
Connecting a mobile phone............ 183
Dialing anumber.................2005 189
Exterior antenna.......... 0. eee eee 186
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 187
Options during aphonecall............ 189
Playing mUSi¢ ssc. se segs x ¥ eee se eee ee 223
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge