2021 AUDI Q7 bulb

Table of contents

Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Setup... eee eee eee eee 234
Troubleshooting wv s & wees se cows 6 bey 235
Additional settings.............. 236
System Settings: : s eens s i vows ve sews es 236
Software update...............2..-0. 237
Connected devices.............000005 238
Legalinformation................... 239
Additional information.......... 240
Brands and licenses...............--- 240
Maintenance and Care........... 241
Checking and Filling............. 241
Fil@les: « = sume « sowe ye seme oy Ree 6 2 241
RefaelinGuecs « sess oo wea 2 wen 2 wenn 242
Emissions control system............. 244
Engine compartment................. 245
Engine@iOiles esive s+ wacom ov soe 3 v ema ¥ vs 248
Cooling systeM............0 0.002 251
Brake fluids: « s mays ¢ 2 seven 2 waiee ¢ ¢ seven 253)
Electrical:system iiss ee sccwe owe 2 x ere 254
Battery... 0... cece cee eee ee 254
Windshield washer system...........- 257
Service interval display............... 257
Wheels.......... 0... cece eee eee eee 259
Whieelsiand Tires « owes « « amie x x yews 2 od 259
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 277
Run-flat tires... 6.0.0.0... eee eee 278
Care and cleaning................ 280
Generalinformation................. 280
Car washes « swas 5 ¢ sams se pean co eee Gs 280
Cleaning and care information......... 281
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 285
Dovlt YOURSELF wes ¢ nee s pee as nee 286
Emergency assistance........... 286
Generalinformation................. 286
EQUIPMENE wees + « wees = nae go wees 8 2 ee 286
Tire MOBILE KEE secccee x « creases we © anairers 6 @ cece 286
Replacing wheels................2.0. 288
JUIMIPISTANEING se ssces ow erates & a canons vw ae 292
TOWING 0... cece ete eee 294
Fuses and bulbs.................. 297
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 297
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 301
Customer information........... 303
Data privacy................000 eee 303
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Data memories............00.00e eee 303
Transmitted information.............. 305
Accessories and technical
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Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 308
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 308
Driving in other countries............. 308
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 308
Accessories and parts..............-. 310
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 310
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 314,
Technical data.................... 373
Identification data................... 313
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 313
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4M1012721BC
Quick access

Electrical system Night vision assist
=> page 254 => page 134
Engine oil level (MIN)

Intersection assist
=> page 248 =>page 159
Engine oil level (MAX) Side assist
=> page 248 => page 157;
Exit warning
=>page 157
Engine oil sensor
=> page 248
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
> page 244,
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 168
Engine warm-up request Adaptive cruise assist

=> page 248 => page 148
Washer fluid level Steering intervention request
=> page 257 => page 143, > page 150
Windshield wipers Lane departure warning
=> page 60 >page 151
Parking systems Distance warning
=> page 163 = page 148
Park assist plus Audi pre sense
>page 175 =>page 155
Maneuver assist Emergency assist
Spiga 1 pagemes
Tire pressure ra Emergency call function
=> page 277 = page 200
Tire pressure Other indicator lights
> page 277








Start/Stop system
Loose wheel warning => page 105
> page 274 Hill hold assist
Backrest => page 111
> page 67 Trailer turn signals
= page 68 >page 121
Bulb failure indicator Low beam headlights
© page.o4 => page 50
Adaptive light
Parking lights
=> page 54 a9
=> page 50
Light/rain sensor
Turn signals
=> page 54, > page 60
= page 51, > page 53
Door lock Cruise control system
=> page 36 => page 136
Battery in vehicle key Cruise control system
pppage400 > page 136 >

4M1012721BC
Lights and Vision

vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200} sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

BFV-0012


Fig. 34 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals (>>
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams =O and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 51
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=| indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

ZA WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.

High beam assistant
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
selected and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 53.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 51, fig. 34. The fa in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ed indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever
forward 3) > page 51, fig. 34. The =0] in-
dicator light will turn on.
51
>

Lights and Vision

The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and B indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
@) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if:
— you are the last car ina traffic jam so that
all other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
— your vehicle has broken down or you are
having an emergency
— your vehicle is being towed or if you are tow-
ing another vehicle
Messages
If the 8, indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The displayed message indicates the cause
and possible solutions. If one of the messages re-
mains on, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
By Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Ba Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the headlight range
control system, which may cause glare for other
drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
54
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
High beam assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
You can still switch the high beams on or off
manually. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
High beam assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view limited due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
This message appears if the camera's visual field
is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try
switching the systems on later.
a Automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. When
the AUTO light function is on, the low beams will
remain switched on at all times for safety rea-
sons. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting



Fig. 37 Headliner: interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
ax — Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.

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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Fuses and bulbs

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

298

4M1012721BC
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)

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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>
299

Fuses and bulbs




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
300