2021 AUDI Q7 wiper blades

4M1012721BC
Lights and Vision

results from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system” operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.
@ Wipe the rear window . The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window &. The number of
wipes depends on how long the Lever is held in
position (8). This may also clean the rearview
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment.

ZA\ WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility
conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 59, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.

@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
i) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
(eC ee a Ress wiper blades
Fig. 46 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades

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Wiper blade replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 58, fig. 44 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
> To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @ until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
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Lights and Vision

> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
=> page 58, fig. 44).
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 281.
Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob (@) on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount (2).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the wiper blade replacement position.

Z\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be lifted
up when in the wiper blade replacement po-
sition. Otherwise, you risk damaging the
paint on the hood or the windshield wiper
motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
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G) Tips
— You can also use the wiper blade replace-
ment position for other reasons, for exam-
ple if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the wiper blade replace-
ment position when the hood is open.
Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade

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Fig. 47 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 281.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

Z\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The message that
is also displayed indicates the cause and possible
solutions. If one of the messages does not turn
off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi

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4M1012721BC
Care and cleaning


A WARNING height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding (@) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 60
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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4M1012721BC
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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4M1012721BC
Index

Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 281
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist. .... 168
Parkassist plus's « s weay cs eeu ey eeae a ws 172
Parking‘aid PLUS « ewes oe sues a cece @ 2 ener 161
Parking space search...............04. 169
Peripheral
cameras...........---000-- 164
RearviewcameTaliss 6 vse ss cise a was 164
Remote controlled parking............. 175
Switching off maneuver assist.......... 181
Trailerview's «sisi +s csuus © a secs 2 o onean = 6 165
Parking
and maneuvering............... 161
Parking
brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 108
Parking lightsta = © scssae ss weenie 2 wees 2 wes 50
Parking lock emergency release.......... 102
PedalSic:: « = ewic ¢ u ween ¢ s eto = eee x ee 102
Pedestrian detection................04. 132
Perchlorate .... 20... 0... cece eee eee 308
Peripheral cameras. ...........0000 eee 164
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 184
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 185
SOLIS rece so wxcoar » «menses wo peste w scone @ 190
Phonebook
refer to Directory.............00--008 188
PIN
4-digit myAudi PIN...............00008 31
PrOteCtiOMicess « sess 6 2 scone 3 2 ecm 2 see 32
Playback (media) s « ways « s cause so eee o 2 ae 226
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 218, 219
POLISHING iwcs oo cecowes eo sovnsing ev recta @ eee ¥ 8 282
Pollutant filter’. ss. ys sees ys saws vs eee ee 93
Power closirig: (doors) = sews: x » sean 2 y see a ss 34
POWEF SOURCES. & asens + ¢ saaem 4 & sGaim a: 86, 224
Power windows.......... 0... 0 cece e eee ee 45
Malfunction: « « ace = + eens te eee ss ees = 45
Power windows malfunction.............. 45
Predictive control...............000-00- 143
Predictive messages.............00-000 138
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 151
Presentation mode..............---005 213
Presets
RadiOvs: 5 = some s x sews so neue +o neue ee 217
Presets list
refer to PresetS....... 0. cece e eee ee 217
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 277
TiOSi: cs ware oo acne 3 3 warns oo ee Yo ee 269
Profile: picture « sce 2 s seen ss wees ov eee sve 31
PROLECtiNGixe: « = sas 5 + eeee v ween se eee ee 282
Pyrotechnic elements............-..005 308
Q
Quattro... 6. eee eee 116
Selective wheel torque control.......... 117

Radio communications equipment........ 310
Radio equipment..................000- 310
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 311
Raibearriet’s 3 aso 2 woes x 2 nanos a = onoe a oe 114
Rain/light sensor
Head lightsicccs «0 ews x x vam 2 x mame «mune a 50
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 58
Random
refer'to Shuffle: < : sc.%: s esas: see0s3 ve 228
Range.... 2... eee eee eee 15
Reading lights..................02-000. 54
Rear cross-traffic assist............0000. 168
Rear fog lights. ...... 0... 0. . cece eee eee 50
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 42
Rear lowering...........--00 eee eee e eee 89
RearsSeats:. «= scm 2 0 aaron 2 0 aaron © orananes © cans 66
Rearviewicamerals . iessse a i sausue ie « sciceue a # oe 164
Rear window defogger..............00005 95
Rear wiper blades
Changing............ eee eee eee eee 60
Cleaning... 0... 6. cece eee eee eee 60
REAR (climate control system)............ 94
Recirculation mode...............0000085 95
REGUPCKATOM sens = « comme » o smmem 6 2 sxpmere wa owes 16
Refrigerant Oil. . «sis vo sumne +o over © a ove 314
Refueling). = sviwe ss esa oy exces ov eee © x os 242
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 32