2021 AUDI Q7 Page 104

Driving

engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
i Selector lever: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. Please contact Service
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
fs Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible if using both shift paddles.
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. You can continue driving with restricted func-
tion. The selector lever is not working. Gears can
only be selected by tapping both shift paddles at
the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you turn
off the engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
fs} P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the "P" button on the
selector lever. The “P” gear is automatically en-
gaged when you turn off the engine. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
fs} Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
— The parking lock was released using the emer-
gency
release > page 102. Or:
— The parking lock can no longer be engaged.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected. Secure the vehicle
against rolling before exiting the vehicle
> page 99.
Move selector lever to automatic position
The transmission has switched out of tiptronic
mode. Switch back to automatic mode with the
selector lever > page 102.
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Drive system
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Conventional and mild hybrid drive system
Applies to: vehicles with a conventional drive system or a mild
hybrid drive system
Vehicles with a conventional or mild hybrid drive
system are powered by a combustion engine. It
uses fuel to recover energy.
Vehicles with a mild hybrid drive system have ad-
ditional battery technology.
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driving
Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.

Assist systems

— Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-
cle
— Radar sensor in the front in the radiator grille
Rear area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors and cameras may be installed:
— Rearview camera in the luggage compartment
lid
— Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle
— Rear and side ultrasonic sensors
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 311.
Switching the systems
on and off


A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner
— The surface of the laser scanner can become
hot during operation, which increases the
risk of burns.
— The laser scanner contains a class 1 laser in
accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014. When
used according to regulations, the laser is
not dangerous. Opening the laser module
and removing covers is not permitted. Doing
so could cause permanent injuries to the
eyes.
— Any repair work on the laser module must
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility; other-
wise the vehicle's operating license may be
voided. Incorrect repairs may cause limited
functionality and eye damage.

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@ Tips
Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner
— The possible emissions are below the
threshold for class 1 lasers.
— Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
@) Tips
— The locations of the sensors may differ
slightly depending on vehicle equipment.
— Some sensors are installed under vehicle
components and cannot be seen from the
outside.
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Fig. 97 Center console: driver assistance systems button
Description
You can switch some assist systems on and off in
the MMI. Depending on the equipment, it may be
in the standard display or the profile selection.
> Press the button (, or
>» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance.
Standard display
Applies to: vehicles with standard display
> To switch a system on or off, press CD for the
desired system.
> To show the brief description of a system, press
© for the desired system.
Profile selection
Applies to: vehicles with profile selection
> To select a profile, press the profile name on
the upper display or press the & button @ re-
peatedly until the profile is active.
> To list systems included in a profile, select EJ
on the upper display.
> To show the brief description of a system, se-
lect @ for the desired system.
> To switch individual systems on and off in the
Individual profile, select ¥ and CD for the de-
sired systems.
The following profiles can be selected:

Driver assistance

— The system has a limited ability to detect
vehicles that are a short distance ahead, off to
the side of your vehicle, or moving into your
lane.
— Objects that are difficult to detect, such as mo-
torcycles, vehicles with high ground clearance,
or vehicles with an overhanging load, may be
detected late or not detected at all.
— The system does not respond to people, ani-
mals, or objects that are crossing or approach-
ing from the opposite direction.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
Display overview
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

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Fig. 104 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Indicator lights and messages in the speedome-
ter @ - @ inform you about the driving situation
and the settings. In the Driver assistance display
@- @, you can find more detailed information
about the system. The displays depend on the
country and equipment.
Display in the speedometer
The display in the speedometer is not available in
all layouts*.
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@ Marking for the set speed
@ Current vehicle speed
@® Available speed range for adaptive cruise as-
sist (example)
Image in the Driver assistance display
The display only appears when the Driver assis-
tance display is open in the on-board computer
=>page 15.
Messages and settings
Your vehicle
Detected vehicle driving ahead
Messages and settings
Set target distance
If you fall below the set distance, the dis-
tance bars turn red from the bottom upward.
Lane departure warning availability
O©©
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Availability of lane guidance for adaptive
cruise assist
Indicator lights
BA - The speed/distance control is active. No
vehicles were detected ahead. The stored speed
is maintained.
A - The speed/distance control is active. A vehi-
cle was detected ahead. The system controls the
speed and distance from the vehicle driving
ahead, and accelerates and brakes automatically.
A - The speed/distance control is active but the
vehicle is not ready to drive. A vehicle was de-
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will
not start driving automatically.
SB - The speed/distance control is active but the
vehicle is not ready to drive. No vehicles were de-
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will
not start driving automatically.
B.- The automatic braking is not enough to
maintain a sufficient distance from a vehicle driv-
ing ahead. You must intervene > page 147, Driv-
er intervention request.
- Lane guidance is active.
- Lane guidance is switched on but not active.
> 4 - The limits of the system have been reached.
Take over steering.

Driver assistance

> Push the lever away from you into position ©)
until it clicks into place.
The indicator light and the set speed will turn off.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras © page 123.
— The adaptive cruise assist is only an assist
system, and the driver is still responsible for
controlling the vehicle. The driver is espe-
cially responsible for braking, steering,
starting to drive, and controlling the speed
and the distance from other vehicles.
— Turn on the adaptive cruise assist only if the
surrounding conditions permit it. Always
adapt your driving style to the current visu-
al, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Switch the adaptive cruise assist off tempo-
rarily when driving in turning lanes or high-
way exits. This prevents the vehicle from ac-
celerating to the stored speed when in these
situations.
— If you press the [SET] button @) when driv-
ing at speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h), the
minimum possible speed that the system
can maintain will be set. If no vehicle is de-
tected ahead of you, the vehicle will acceler-
ate up to that speed.



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— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— If you switch the ignition or the adaptive
cruise assist off, the stored speed is erased
for safety reasons.
— When the adaptive cruise assist is switched
on, the ESC and the ASR are switched on au-
tomatically.

D_Incertain countries.
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— The system cannot be switched off or it may
be interrupted if the road exceeds the maxi-
mum possible grade for safe operation.
Switching lane guidance on and off
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guid-
ance

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Fig. 107 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and
lane departure warning
Within the limits of the system, lane guidance
provides corrective steering to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane
as much as possible. This feature can be deacti-
vated.
Ina traffic jam, lane guidance also helps with
leaving a space for emergency vehicles ») by
steering your vehicle as close to the edge of your
lane as possible.
Switching lane guidance on and off
Requirement: lane guidance must be preselected
in the MMI > page 147.
> To activate or deactivate the availability of the
lane guidance, press the button on the turn sig-
nal lever > fig. 107.
The system will assist the driver by providing cor-
rective steering only when adaptive cruise assist
is actively regulating and availability is switched
on.
Overview of displays and lane guidance
limitations
The availability of lane guidance is shown with in-
dicator lights and with arrows @i) > page 140,
fig. 104 in the Driver assistance display.

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Driver assistance

Setting the distance
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

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Fig. 109 Operating lever: setting the distance
If you adjust the speed, you must also change the
time gap to the vehicle driving ahead. The higher
the speed, the greater the distance that is need-
ed.
> Tap the rocker switch to display the distance
that is currently set.
> To increase or decrease the distance in incre-
ments, tap the switch again toward @) or ().
The newly-set distance will be shown briefly, for
example with the indicator light. In the Driv-
er assistance display, a graphic display is shown
instead of the indicator lights > page 140,
fig. 104. The display matches the functions of
the indicator lights.
When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the
adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and
then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle
driving ahead accelerates, then the adaptive
cruise assist will also accelerate up to the speed
that you have set.
The following distances can be set:

Meaning

The time between is approximately 1
eee second. This setting corresponds toa
= distance of approximately 92 feet (28
m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
The time between is approximately 1.3
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 118 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(36 m/h).
The time between is approximately 1.8
seconds. This setting meets the general
recommendation of “half the speed
shown on the speedometer”. This cor-
responds to a distance of approximate-
ly 164 feet (SO m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h).
The time between is approximately 2.4
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 219 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(67 m/h).
The time between is approximately 3.6
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 328 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(100 m/h).
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ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.

G@) Tips
— When setting the distance, the driver is re-
sponsible for adhering to any applicable le-
gal regulations.
— Depending on the selected driving program
and distance, driving behavior when acceler-
ating may vary from moderate to sporty
= page 147, Adjusting the adaptive cruise
assist.
— The distances provided are specified values.
Depending on the driving situation and how >
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Parking and maneuvering

Parking and
maneuvering
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
Parking aid
The parking aid plus assists you while parking
using audio and visual signals to warn you about
objects detected in front of, behind, and at the
sides* of the vehicle > page 161.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the MMI display. The lines in the rear-
view camera image help you to park and maneu-
ver > page 164.
The peripheral cameras are an addition to the
rearview camera and help you to see various
areas around the vehicle while parking and ma-
neuvering > page 164.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-
proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or
exiting a parking space > page 168.
The maneuver assist!)”) helps the driver to ma-
neuver > page 180.
Assisted parking
The following systems help you to locate suitable
parking spaces > page 169 and to park in them
and exit them. The driver must always monitor
the area around the vehicle and supervise the
parking process.
Park assist plus!)2) helps you when parking in
available parking spaces and exiting them. This
occurs either in the vehicle by pressing a drive
button > page 172 or, if equipped with Remote
park assist plus!)2), from outside the vehicle by
remote control using a mobile device
=> page 175. The systems control steering, gear
selection, acceleration, and braking.

)_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
Remote park assist plus with garage func-
tion)2) enhances the remote controlled parking
by remote park assist to include parking in pri-
vate one-car and two-car garages > page 175.
Settings options
You can adjust parking aid functions individually.
The adjustment options depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Automatic activation > page 162
— Front and rear volume > page 163
— Entertainment fader > page 163.
— Clean rearview camera > page 164
— Trailer view > page 165
— View > page 167
— Rear cross-traffic assist > page 168
— Maneuver assist > page 181

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
G) Tips
Audi recommends practicing parking in a traf-
fic-free location or parking lot to become fa-
miliar with the systems. Practice parking in
good light and weather conditions.


Parking aid plus
Activating and deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

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Fig. 122 Center console: parking aid button
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Parking and maneuvering

detected. The front sensors remain activat-
ed. There is no guarantee the functions will
be deactivated when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch.
Rearview camera and
peripheral cameras
Intro ion
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

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Fig. 124 Orientation line display when parking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview
camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be
available.
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
ver using the orientation lines.
The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-
view to include various views around the vehicle
that can be selected.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.

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Activating and deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

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Fig. 125 Center console: parking aid button
Activating and deactivating
> Press the { button @ in the center console.
When activating, a brief tone will sound and
the LED in the button will turn on. Or
> Press b_J in the upper display if the visual dis-
tance indicator is shown > page 162, fig. 123.
The system can be activated at low speeds, such
when maneuvering.
Automatic activation
The system activates automatically when reverse
gear is engaged while the engine is running. A
brief tone will sound.
Automatic deactivation
The system will deactivate automatically once
the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving
forward.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
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Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

You can manually start the cleaning of the rear-
view camera. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.

> Select |---| > Clean rearview camera in the upper
display when the parking aid is active. Or

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Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
and Audi entertainment mobile device




Fig. 157 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger's seat:
securing the Audi entertainment mobile device

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Fig. 158 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger’s seat:
removing the Audi entertainment mobile device
Securing the Audi entertainment mobile
device
> Slide the holder @ for the Audi entertainment
mobile device back into the mounting slot @)
until you can feel and hear it lock into place.
The cover will open automatically when the de-
vice locks into place.
It should no longer be possible to remove the
Audi entertainment mobile device @) without
pulling on the release mechanism (4).
Removing the Audi entertainment mobile
device
> To release the Audi entertainment mobile de-
vice @), pull the release mechanism (@) evenly
with both hands in the direction of the arrow.
> Pull the Audi entertainment mobile device @)
straight out of the mounting slot in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
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The cover on the mounting slot will close auto-
matically once you have removed the Audi enter-
tainment mobile device completely.
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device
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
and Audi entertainment mobile device


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Fig. 159 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger’s seat:
tilting the Audi entertainment mobile device
> Hold the Audi entertainment mobile device in
both hands during the entire process.
> Tilt the Audi entertainment mobile device by
pressing on the area indicated (@) without using
strong force.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 223.
— USB device > page 224.
— DVD & page 223.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 223, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 224.
Playing media files using the MMI

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may >