Audi Q7: Cleaning/changing wiper
blades
Fig. 47 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
- Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position (4), fig. 45 until
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
lever in position (4) until the windshield wipers
go back to the original position, or drive faster
than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
- Switch the windshield wipers off (position (0), fig. 45).
- Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE
> Settings & Service > Wiper change position.
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.
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.
- Hold the wiper blade firmly.
- Press the locking knob (1) on the wiper blade.
- 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.
WARNING
- For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
- Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vision,
which increases the risk of an accident.
Note
Tips
- You can also use the wiper blade replacement
position for other reasons, for example
if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
- You cannot activate the wiper blade replacement
position when the hood is open.
Cleaning/changing the rear wiper blade
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper
Fig. 48 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
- Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
- For information on cleaning.
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.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
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
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Automatic wipers:
malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are not controlled
by the rain sensor using the windshield wiper lever.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
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Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
To turn the compass on or off, press the button
(1) until the co
General information
As the driver, you are responsible for making sure
every passenger is sitting correctly in their seat
and maintaining this seating position while driving.
Make sure that:
Every
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Removing
- Move the driver seat as far back as possible.
- Turn off the ignition.
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers;
Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing.
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Fig. 167 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions, General
information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the driver's side.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Lift the cover fig. 164 at both
openings an