Audi Q7: Overview - Display Control Head
Overview - Front Display Control Head, "Low" or "Mid" A/C System
- General Information. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Control and Regulation Components in
Vehicle Interior".
- Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Versions" and Parts Catalog.
- The following illustration shows the Front A/C Display
Control Head -E87-, is shown as it would be installed on a
vehicle with a "low" or "Mid" A/C system with the "seat heating
and ventilation" optional equipment. There are different
versions of the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- with
different allocations, pay attention to the correct allocation.
Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- The following briefly discusses the different buttons and
rotary push button for the adjustment of the vehicle interior
air conditioning on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-. An
exact description of the different possibilities for the vehicle
air conditioning via the settings on the Front A/C Display
Control Head -E87- can be found for example in the vehicle
Owner's Manual. Refer to the Owner's Manual and the
Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
1 - Right Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
2 - Right Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
3 - Rotary Push Button for the Right Temperature Preset and the
A/C Button
- A/C button for A/C compressor
- The set temperature and the selected function "A/C compressor on" is
shown in the differential fuel pressure regulator
4 - Button for Setting the Air Distribution "to the Instrument Panel Vent"
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
5 - Button for Setting the "Downward" Air Distribution
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
6 - OFF-Button for the Hearing and the
Climate Controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
7 - "Parking Air Conditioning" Function Display Symbol
- Turning on of the "parking heater on" or the "parking heater timer /
parking ventilation mode active" symbol.
- Only applies to vehicles with the parking heater optional equipment
installed. Refer to the
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.00; General
Information.
8 - Rear Window Defogger Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "Rear window defogger on" function is
selected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Window Defogger".
9 - Rotary Push Button for the Left Temperature Preset and the
Auto Button
- Auto button for automatic heating and A/C
system control
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is
displayed in the rotary push button
10 - Left Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
11 - Infrared Sensor for Temperature and Sunlight
- The sensor determines the temperature and sunlight on the display
control head.
Note
A contaminated or taped off infrared sensor determines an incorrect
temperature, this can lead to problems with the regulation of the
heating and A/C system.
12 - Left Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
13 - Defrost Mode Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "defrost mode" function is selected.
- On a vehicle with the "windshield defogger" optional equipment
installed the activation of this is shown by the turned on or blinking
LED. Refer to
→ Chapter "Windshield Defogger".
14 - A/C MAX Button
- The LED turned on shows the selected function "maximum cooling"
- Via this function the vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as
possible, if necessary also with a raised fresh air blower speed.
15 - Fresh Air Blower Speed Preset Knob
- The adjusted or the selected fresh air blower speed is displayed via
the turned on LED
- On a vehicle with a "Low" A/C system the speed of the Fresh Air
Blower -V2- is regulated according to the setting and the temperature is
determined by the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- according to the
characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mid" A/C system the speed on the Fresh Air
Blower -V2- and the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according
to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
and the Rear A/C Display Control Head - E265- as well as from the Front
A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- according to the characteristics curve.
16 - Recirculating Air Mode Button
- Illuminated LEDs indicate the "recirculated-air mode" function is
selected.
- The "recirculated-air mode" function is canceled when the defrost
mode button (air to the windshield) is pressed
- 17 - Button for Setting the Air Distribution "to the Windshield"
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
- The air is directed upward (to the windshield and the front side
window)
Overview - Front Display Control Head, "Mix" or "High" A/C System
- General Information. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Control and Regulation Components in
Vehicle Interior".
- Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Versions" and Parts Catalog.
- The following illustration shows a Front A/C Display Control
Head -E87- is shown as it would be installed on a vehicle with a
"Mix" or "High" A/C system (with an ECO
button) and with the "seat heating and ventilation" installed.
There are different versions of the Front A/C Display Control
Head -E87- with different allocations, pay attention to the
correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- The following briefly discusses the different buttons and
rotary push button for the adjustment of the vehicle interior
air conditioning on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-. An
exact description of the different possibilities for the vehicle
air conditioning via the settings on the Front A/C Display
Control Head -E87- can be found for example in the vehicle
Owner's Manual. Refer to the Owner's Manual and the
Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
1 - Right Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
2 - Right Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
3 - OFF-Button for the Hearing and the
Climate Controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
4 - A/C Button for A/C Compressor
- Illuminated LED indicates the "A/C compressor on" function is
selected
5 - Right Air Door Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the
right side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the right side is controlled via the speed of
the Fresh Air Blower - V2- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C
Display Control Head from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via
the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "High" A/C system the speed on the Rear Fresh Air
Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the
Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control
Head - E265- as well as from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
determined temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via
the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mix" A/C system the speed on the Fresh Air
Blower -V2- and the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according
to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
and the Rear A/C Display Control Head - E265- as well as from the Front
A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
6 - Button for Adjustment of the Right Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or
lower) for the right side is shown in the display
7 - Button for the Adjustment of Additional Functions
- Certain functions ("SYNC", "parking air conditioning", "Rear
operation from the front" etc.) can be selected and deselected via this
button.
- The set or selected function is shown in the display.
8 - Button for Adjustment of the Left Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or
lower) for the left side is shown in the display
9 - Left Air Door Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the
left side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the left side is controlled via the speed of the
Fresh Air Blower - V2- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C
Display Control Head from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via
the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "High" A/C system the speed on the Rear Fresh Air
Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the
-E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- as well as from the
Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the
Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mix" A/C system the speed on the Fresh Air
Blower -V2- and the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according
to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
and the Rear A/C Display Control Head - E265- as well as from the Front
A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
10 - Recirculating Air Mode Button
- Illuminated LEDs indicate the "recirculated-air mode" function is
selected.
- The "recirculated-air mode" function is canceled when the defrost
mode button (air to the windshield) is pressed
11 - Rear Window Defogger Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "Rear window defogger on" function is
selected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Window Defogger".
12 - Left Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
13 - Infrared Sensor for Temperature and Sunlight
- The sensor determines the temperature and sunlight on the display
control head
Note
A contaminated or taped off infrared sensor determines an incorrect
temperature, this can lead to problems with the regulation of the
heating and A/C system.
14 - Left Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
15 - Rotary Push Button for the Temperature Preset and the Left
Auto Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation
of the heating and A/C system on the right side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is
displayed in the rotary push button
- With active operation in the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
the temperature display is switched off for a certain period of time.
16 - Defrost Mode Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "defrost mode" function is selected.
- In defrost mode the air is directed upward (to the windshield and
the front side window) the A/C compressor is switched on and the
recirculating air mode is switched off
- On a vehicle with the "windshield defogger" optional equipment
installed the activation of this is shown by the turned on or blinking
LED. Refer to
→ Chapter "Windshield Defogger".
17 - Display for Showing the Set Functions of the Heating and A/C System
- In display the selected or activated settings from the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- is displayed according to the characteristic
curve.
- On a vehicle with a parking heater installed as optional equipment
for an active parking air conditioning this is shown by the turning on
of symbols ("Parking heater on" or "Parking heater timer / parking
ventilation mode active"). Refer to
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.00; General
Information.
18 - ECO/ A/C MAX
Button
- There are different versions depending on the vehicle version. Refer
to the Parts Catalog.
- Versions with an A/C MAX button, the
turned on LED shows the set function "maximum cooling". Via this
function the vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as possible, if
necessary also with a raised fresh air blower speed.
- Versions with an ECO button, the turned
on LED shows the set function "cooling as quickly as possible". Via this
function the vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as possible without
comfort restriction (for example without raised fresh air blower speed)
via the calculated passenger compartment temperature setting.
Note
The calculated passenger compartment temperature from the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- can be higher or lower than the set
temperature due to various factors (exterior temperature, sunlight
etc.).
19 - Rotary Push Button for the Temperature Preset and the Right
Auto Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation
of the heating and A/C system on the right side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is
displayed in the rotary push button
- with active operation in the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
the temperature display is switched off for a certain period of time.
Overview - Rear Display Control Head, "Mix" or "High" A/C System
- General Information. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Control and Regulation Components in
Vehicle Interior".
- The following illustration shows the Rear A/C Display
Control Head -E265-, is shown as it would be installed on a
vehicle with a "Mid" or "Mix" A/C system and with the "seat
heating" optional equipment. There are different versions of the
Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- with different allocations,
pay attention to the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- The following briefly discusses the different button for the
adjustment of the rear vehicle interior air conditioning on the
Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-. An exact description of
the different possibilities for the vehicle air conditioning via
the settings on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- can be
found for example in the vehicle Owner's Manual. Refer to the
Owner's Manual and the Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
- Via the various settings on the Front A/C Display Control
Head -E87- or for the vehicle (active child safety system for
example) the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- switches off
of the possibility to change the settings on the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- via the button is locked. Refer to
the Owner's Manual and the Infotainment/MMI Operating
Instructions.
1 - Right Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
2 - + Button for Temperature Preset Warmer
- The temperature of the air to the rear vent is calculated via the
settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
- The set temperature will be shown in the display.
3 - Temperature Display
- The temperature set on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- for
the rear is displayed.
- For various settings in the vehicle (for example active child safety
system) the display can be switched off or locked.
4 - - Button for Temperature Preset Cooler
- The temperature of the air to the rear vent is calculated via the
settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
- The set temperature will be shown in the display.
5 - Left Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
Overview - Rear Display Control Head, "High" A/C system
- General information. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Control and Regulation Components in
Vehicle Interior".
- Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C System Versions" and Parts Catalog.
- The following illustration shows a Rear A/C Display Control
Head -E265-, is shown as it would be installed on a vehicle with
a "High" A/C system and with the "seat heating and ventilation"
optional equipment. There are different versions of the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- with different allocations, pay
attention to the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- The following briefly discusses the different buttons and
rotary push button for the adjustment of the rear vehicle
interior air conditioning on the Rear A/C Display Control Head
-E265-. An exact description of the different possibilities for
the vehicle air conditioning via the settings on the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- can be found for example in the
vehicle Owner's Manual. Refer to the Owner's Manual and the
Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
- Via the various settings on the Front A/C Display Control
Head -E87- or for the vehicle (active child safety system for
example) the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- switches off
of the possibility to change the settings on the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- via the buttons and the rotary push
button is locked. Refer to the Owner's Manual and the
Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
1 - Rotary Push Button for the Temperature Preset and the Right Rear
Auto Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation
of the heating and A/C system on the right side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is
displayed in the rotary push button
- The temperature of the air to the right rear vent is calculated via
the settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
2 - Right Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
- 3 - Right Rear Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
4 - Right Rear Air Door Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the
right side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the right side is controlled via the speed of
the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- and the setting of the doors in the rear
A/C Display Control Head from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
via the characteristics curve.
- The speed of the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according
to the corresponding setting on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
(and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-) as well as from the Rear
A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C Display Control Head
-E87- determined temperature from the Rear A/C Display Control Head
-E265- via the characteristics curve.
5 - Button for Adjustment of the Right Rear Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or
lower) for the right side is shown in the display
6 - OFF Button for the Rear Heat and the
Climate Controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
- If the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- is switched off the
settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- are used for the
regulation of the rear heating and A/C system, however the possibilities
for the regulation are restricted.
7 - Button for Adjustment of the Left Rear Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or
lower) for the left side is shown in the display
8 - Left Rear Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Ventilation".
9 - Left Rear Air Door Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the
left side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the left side is controlled via the speed of the
Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C
Display Control Head from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via
the characteristics curve.
- The speed of the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according
to the corresponding setting on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
(and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-) as well as from the Rear
A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C Display Control Head
-E87- determined temperature from the Rear A/C Display Control Head
-E265- via the characteristics curve.
10 - Left Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating".
11 - Rotary Push Button for the Temperature Preset and the Left Rear
Auto Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation
of the heating and A/C system on the left side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is
displayed in the rotary push button
- The temperature of the air to the left rear vent is calculated via
the settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C
Display Control Head -E87- from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-
and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
12 - Display for Showing the Set Functions of the Rear Heating and A/C
System
- In display the selected or activated settings from the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- is displayed according to the characteristic
curve.
- Via the various settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-
or for the vehicle (active child safety system for example) the Rear A/C
Display Control Head -E265- switches off of the possibility to change
the settings on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the buttons
and the rotary push button is locked. An active child safety system is
displayed for example by turning on the corresponding symbol. Refer to
Operating Instructions and Infotainment/MMI Operating Instructions.
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General Information
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the alloc
Note
Information regarding the Windshield Defogger Control Module
-J505- and activation of the Windshield Defogger -Z2-. Refer to
→ Chapter "Windshield Defogger".
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the battery. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting".
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