Audi Q7: Luggage compartment cover

Applies to: vehicles with power luggage compartment cover

Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: retracted cover

Fig. 79 Luggage compartment: removing and installing the luggage compartment cover

Observe the safety precautions.

• To attach the luggage compartment cover, pull the cover out by the handle (1) and secure it in the mounting eyelets (2) on the side trim panels.
• To remove the luggage compartment cover, pull the lever firmly in the direction of the arrow > fig. 79 and remove the cover upward.
• To install the luggage compartment cover, place the cover in the mounts on the side trim panels on the left and right side.
• Push the cover downward until it clicks into place.

Rear lowering

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

Fig. 80 Left side of the luggage compartment: rear lowering button

The rear of the vehicle can be lowered to make loading and unloading easier.

Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed.

The trailer mode for air suspension is switched off.

• Open the luggage compartment lid.
• To lower the rear of the vehicle, press on the lower section of the button (1).
• To raise the rear of the vehicle, press on the upper section of the button (2).

The LED in the button will turn on while the vehicle is lowering. When the loading level has been reached, the LED will stay on as long as the rear of the vehicle is in the lowered position. The LED turns off when the vehicle returns to the original level.

The rear of the vehicle will be automatically raised when you select another mode or start to drive.

Note

• Do not park the vehicle in a lowered loading level.
• Also refer to the information about ground clearance.

Tips

• The vehicle will not lower when the ignition is switched off if the compressed air reservoir is empty. The button LED blinks three times.
• If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it is refilled while driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Folding the backrests

Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests

Fig. 81 Second row seats: release strap on the center backrest

Fig. 82 Luggage compartment: release straps

The backrests can be folded down individually* or together.

Observe the safety precautions.

Folding the outer backrest up or down

• Pull the lever upward fig. 54. The backrest will fold forward, or
• Pull the release strap* on the rear side of the seat > fig. 82.
• Let the backrest latch into the lowest position.
• Pull the lever up fig. 54 and fold the backrest upright until it locks into place.

Folding the center backrest up or down

• To release the backrest, pull the release strap on the front side > fig. 87 or rear side* > fig. 82 of the seat.
• Fold the backrest forward and let it latch in the lowest position.
• Pull the release strap again and fold the backrest upright until it locks into place.

The center backrest may be folded down separately*.

This allows you to transport long objects (such as skis) inside the vehicle.

Applies to: vehicles with third row seats: The backrests can be folded down to make the luggage compartment area larger.

Tie-downs and cargo net

Fig. 83 Luggage compartment: movable tie-downs

Fig. 84 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment net stretched out

Tie-downs

There are tie-downs 1 in the luggage compartment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.

• Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.

Movable tie-downs

Applies to: vehicles with movable tie-downs

• To install the tie-down, press both buttons at the sides (1), insert the tie-down in the rail, and lock it in place.
• To slide the tie-down, press both of the side buttons (1) and slide the tie-downs to the desired position. The tie-downs must lock in place.
• To remove the tie-down, press both buttons (1) at the sides and remove the tie-down from the rail.
• Insert the rail covers. This reduces the risk of damage and dirt entering the rails.

Cargo net

Applies to: vehicles with cargo net

Light objects can be secured in the luggage compartment using the cargo net (2):

• Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
• Insert the hooks on the cargo net into the tie-downs.

Fixture set

Applies to: vehicles with a fixture set

Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: securing attachments

The telescoping rod (1) and the securing strap (2) help to prevent objects from sliding around in the luggage compartment.

Observe the safety precautions.

• Insert the movable tie-downs.
• Press the button (3) on the retainers and place them on the tie-downs. Make sure the retainers are secured in the tie-downs.
• Slide the tie-downs into the desired position.

  The tie-downs must lock into place in the rail.

• Press the button (3) to tighten the securing strap (2).

Tips

Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be able to store the movable tie-downs and the fixture set under the cargo floor.

Cargo floor

Applies to: vehicles with removable cargo floor

Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: installing the cargo floor

• To remove the cargo floor, pull the entire cargo floor toward the back of the vehicle.
• To install the cargo floor, insert the tabs at both sides into the openings and slide the cargo floor all the way in toward the backrest > fig. 86.

Roof rack

General information

Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount

Fig. 87 Roof rail: mounting points

If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof, you must observe the following:

• These roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suitable for your vehicle may be used. Audi recommends roof racks and attachments from the Audi Genuine Accessories program.
• Make sure the roof rack is mounted on the vehicle only at the specified locations > fig. 87.
• Note the permitted axle load, permitted total weight, and permitted roof load of your vehicle. The roof load is the total of the weight of the roof rack, the attachments and the cargo you are carrying. However, you must also note the permitted load of the carrier system being used.

WARNING

• Follow the installation instructions provided with the roof rack system. If you do not secure the roof rack system and objects on the roof correctly, they could come loose from the vehicle and cause an accident.
• The risk of an accident increases when using a roof rack system, because it changes the driving characteristics by shifting the center of gravity and/or the increasing the surface area exposed to wind. You may need to adapt your driving style and speed to the current conditions.
• Distribute the cargo evenly on the roof rack and do not exceed the maximum width or the maximum total roof load weight.
• Before every trip, all bolts and connections on the roof rack must be checked. Tighten them if necessary and recheck them regularly.

  If you do not do this, there is a higher risk of the roof rack or the attachments loosening or falling off.

Note

• If you use other roof luggage rack systems or do not install the roof racks as specified, then any damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Carefully follow the assembly and installation instructions included with the roof rack carrier system.
• To reduce the risk of damage, you must remove the roof rack and attachment before taking your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
• Make sure that the luggage compartment lid and the panoramic glass roof* do not come into contact with objects on the roof when they are open.

For the sake of the environment

Energy usage will increase because of the increased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack when you are no longer using it.

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