2021 AUDI Q7 service interval reset

4M1012721BC
Driving

> 1f Ba / © appears, the parking brake is hold-
ing the vehicle. You can remove your foot from
the brake pedal.
> Releasing: when the ignition is switched on,
press and hold the brake pedal and press the ©)
button.
If the red indicator light flashes, the braking
force has not built up enough or it has decreased.
You can also secure the vehicle by selecting the
“P” gear or pressing the brake pedal. Make sure
the indicator light is off before you start driving.
Automatically releasing the parking brake
when starting to drive
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.
» Press the accelerator pedal to start to drive.

ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released, or release
it if it is set. Secure the vehicle against roll-
ing before exiting the vehicle > page 99. See
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility for assistance.

G) Tips
— On steep inclines, especially when in trailer
mode, the vehicle may roll backwards unin-
tentionally when starting to drive. To reduce
the risk of this happening, pull and hold the
switch while pressing the accelerator
pedal. If enough drive power has built up at
the wheels and the vehicle does not roll
backwards, then release the switch to start
to drive.
— If you leave the vehicle when “D” or “R” are
engaged, the parking brake will be set auto-
matically.
— Noises when the parking brake is set and re-
leased are normal and are not a cause for
concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
Emergency braking function
Emergency braking should only be used in an
emergency, if the standard brake pedal is mal-
functioning or obstructed. When the emergency
braking function is activated, the braking effect is
similar to a heavy braking maneuver.
> Pull and hold the ©) switch while driving.
> An audio warning signal will sound and emer-
gency braking will begin.
> If you press the accelerator pedal, emergency
braking will be canceled.

Z\ WARNING
Heavy braking while driving through curves or
in poor road or weather conditions can cause
the vehicle to slide or the rear of the vehicle to
swerve, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
Messages
Gg / ©) Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
GRING / Parking brake: malfunction! Please
release parking brake

If one of the two messages appears, there is a
malfunction in the parking brake. If the message
appears while stationary, check if the parking
brake is released and can be reset. If this is the
case, switch the ignition off and back on.
If the message stays on, if the parking brake can-
not be released, or if the message appears while
driving, do not continue driving. Secure the vehi-
cle against rolling before exiting the vehicle
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Driving

= page 99. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
we Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected. Do not park the vehicle on inclines
and shift to “P”.
a / Parking brake: warning! Vehicle parked
too steep
The braking force may not be enough to secure
the vehicle from rolling away. Park the vehicle in
a place with less of an incline.
& / {Q) Parking brake: applied
The parking brake is set. Press and hold the brake
pedal to release the parking brake.
Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high alti-
tudes, note the following information:
— Drive slowly and carefully.
— Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re-
verse.
— When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill descent control if you press the brake pedal
while driving in “D” gear. The automatic trans-
mission will select a gear suitable for driving
down the hill and will attempt to maintain the
speed at which the vehicle was traveling at the
time the brake pedal was pressed. Press the
brake pedal if necessary. The hill descent con-
trol will switch off once the hill levels out or
you press the accelerator pedal.
— Utilize the engine braking effect when driving
downhill by selecting the “S” driving program
=> page 101. This especially applies when tow-
ing a trailer. This reduces the load on the
brakes.
— Apply the brakes in intervals and do not press
the brake pedal continuously.
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— Use the hill descent assist if necessary
=>page 111
Inclinometer
Applies to: vehicles with a tilt angle display
You can display the vehicle's sideways angle and
lengthwise angle in relation to the horizon.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data.
— You may need to scroll down to the Inclinome-
ter display.
The sideways angle of your vehicle should not ex-
ceed the yellow range in the gauge. If it reaches
the red range, there is a risk that the vehicle
might tip.
The steering wheel angle, the elevation, the com-
pass direction, and the geo-coordinates of the
current vehicle position are displayed in addition
to the current vehicle angle. You will also receive
information about the maximum sideways and
lengthwise angle that was reached in the current
driving cycle. These values are reset when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Note that the accuracy of the display depends on
the driving situation.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is de-
signed to handle. Do not exceed the hill
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle
could tip or slide.
— Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you
must immediately start steering in the di-
rection of the downward slope to reduce the
risk of an accident.
— Always be ready to brake when using the hill
descent control function.
— Applies to: vehicles with an inclinometer: Do
not rely only on the inclinometer when as-
sessing the driving situation.
Offroad driving
Your vehicle is not an offroad vehicle. Note the
following points when driving offroad:

4M1012721BC
Checking and Filling


— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases


the risk of an explosion.

@) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

B4M-0135)


Fig. 173 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Observe the safety precautions > page 245, Gen-
eral information.
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield/rear window
and the headlight washer system* > fig. 173,
=> page 247. The reservoir capacity can be found
in > page 314.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
Messages
3 Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing acertain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
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Checking and Filling

If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
@) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.
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Index

Remote control
Garage door opener........... eee eens 47
Remote control key............02-000005 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Key replacement...............-.00005 38
a 40
PANIC function ..............000 0000 ee 38
Replacingthe battery cos « « warns x ¢ saves @ es 40
Unlocking and locking................0- 39
also refer to Vehicle key............000. 38
Remote controlled parking.............. 175
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 175
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 289
REDOINS sav ¢ mavas & § Sein se BeOS «Saree Gs 308
Replacement key............00 0c e eee 38
Replacement partS...........-0 eee eee 310
Replacing bulbs................0000005 301
Replacing fusesi. . « asic. «sme & «i mere « 5 en 297
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 310
RIMS%s con oo eases oe eee ot eee 2 eee 274
Cleaning... . eee ee eee eee eee ee 282
ROAGiGANRGIER sesso + ences wo nee wo emo & oe HO 114
ROU «owns oe ewes 6s ene oe mae oo ee 99
Rolling
ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 108
Transmission idle..................00. 101
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 46
ROOFIOS « = esis ¢ o cen ¢ Hates & & Hee & Eee 314
Roof rack... eee eee eee 92
also refer to Roof rack. .........-eeeeeee 92
Route guidance
SEOPPING swvsas ov seeauee 6 v seus wo sxaweve vo sume 206
also refer to Navigation............... 202
Run-flat (tires)... eee eee 278
Running direction (tires)................ 291
S
Safety beltSiesces 2 x aces vw cece < wens wv ene & 71
Cleaning............. 6.6 c ee eee eee eee 283
LOCKINGiwes = s cous = = oes 2 2 eee go eee ge 83
Securing child safety seats.............. 83
Satellite map « sess = mea 2 ewes 2 wasn © 209
324
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.0020 s cece eee 16
REGUPERAtION s + nase + meee x mew eG ReveD 8 16
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 17
Screwdriver v. + 2 sss ¢ ¢ sees oe eas ee pee = 286
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 230
Seat Heating s scsia ow sscnve v warm ov seme a a ome 95
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 64
Adjusting the rear seats................ 66
GCleSniNG ie « ¢ same x e aes x oe a a eR EEE 283
FOUGING secs «a eserens wo wenecs «a anew WH reese 90
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 66
Head restraints...............222-000- 69
Massage function wives. eves ee een ev ees 64
Memory function.............0 eee eee 75
Resetting the position.................. 66
Storing aseat profile................... 75
Seat ventilation acs « ¢ same so eaves yo saws es 95
Securing the vehicles « css < pass ee news se xe 99
Selecting a source (media).............. 226
Selector lever...............00 00 cece 100
Sensors
Coverage areas « esis ie ves se eden cee s 124
WOCALIONS esas 3 + snovsus 2 + suwsaee 0 o execute 2 a comet 125
Service interval display................. 257
Setting measurement units.............. 236
S@ttiniGSias = « meay < & wee « eee 2 gamR se BE 236
Announcements and tones............. 236
Bluetooth. ......... 0... eee eee eee 237
Dat@ dnd time@ys: : 2 ewes 2 2 sees ee wenn ss 236
LANQUAGE & sicess os & smacess 9 & ieawens & & rae v & aes 236
Measurement units................... 236
Medidioz ¢ 5 smun § 5 cea & HameG & i RaeE ga eR 231
NavigatiOtticess + wes + savin so amas « % comem 212
Radio... eee cece eee eee 220
SOONG sassx z < saws ¢ 2 Bae FB Ree eB RRA GS 236
SYSt@Ms <2 wees 2 2 acne 2 2 arene yo ee 2 8 oe 236
TIME ZONE... ee eee 236
Wi-Fi hotspot..............02-.00000- 197
Setting the language................... 236
Setting the time...............-.00000- 236
Shift paddles........... 0. eee eee 102
Shipseanrier's + scaeve s wees © woven a ares o o ane 114
SHOPlice: so nessa + nese 2 eae 2 HaMeG ae BRIN 196