Self Study Programme 638

For internal use only

Audi Q7 (type 4M)

Convenience electronics
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Convenience electronics
Learning objectives

The course participant is able to....

• identify the various interior lighting packages and explain how
they are configured.
• describe, program and diagnose the garage door opener
system.
• explain the new features of the interior mirror.
• describe the design and functions of the 3rd seat row.
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• describe the terminal management system.
• explain the functional processes and new features of the central
locking system.
• provide an overview of the central convenience system control
unit and its main functions.

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Interior lighting
Overview of versions _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Functions _ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Displays and operation _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Topology _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13

Garage door opener (HomeLink)

Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Programming process ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Diagnostics __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21

Interior mirror
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Networking __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23

3rd seat row

Overview and functions _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
LED states ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Networking __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Sensors and actuators ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27
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Terminal management system

Signal characteristic ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Central locking
Overview and functions _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Advanced key ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30
Sensor-controlled rear hatch unlocking _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 38
Anti-theft alarm system ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 40

Instrument cluster
Versions ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Warning and indicator lamps ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42
Networking __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 45

Central control unit for convenience system J393

Versions ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
Immobiliser _ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
Functions _ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
Component protection _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 46
Self study programmes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 47

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The Self Study Programme teaches a basic understanding of the design and mode of operation of new Note
models, new automotive components or new technologies.
It is not a Repair Manual! Figures are given for explanatory purposes only and refer to the data valid
at the time of preparation of the SSP.
This content is not updated. Reference
For further information about maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature.

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Interior lighting
In the Audi Q7, the customer can choose between three different customise the cabin lighting to a high degree as regards light
interior lighting versions. colour and light intensity.
The top-of-the-line version (QQ2) allows the customer to

Overview of versions
Interior light (PR number QQ0)

The "interior light" version is standard equipment. Driver side door control unit J386 is responsible for the lamps
LED lighting is only integrated in the speaker covers in the front integrated in the driver door trim (as shown). Door control units
doors in combination with the Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound J387, J926 and J927 control the lamps integrated in the door
system. trims.

Door handle lighting Speaker cover Glove box

−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side door
control unit J386
−− Power input: 5 mA
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−− Lamp type: LED (Bose / Bang & Olufsen only) −− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Front doors −− Installation pos.: Glove box
−− Responsibility: Driver side door −− Responsibility: OPS control unit J519
control unit J386 −− Power input: 30 mA
−− Power input: 20 mA (Bose) / 20 mA (Bang & Olufsen)

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Active reflector Entry light Footwell light

−− Lamp type: Bulb
−− Installation pos.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side door
control unit J386
−− Power input: 400 mA
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation po.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side door
control unit J386
−− Power input: 30 mA
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: dash panel / front seats
for rear compartment
−− Responsibility: OPS control unit J519
−− Power input: 30 mA

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Note
The specified current inputs are average values; peak current inputs may be higher. The dimmable lights are activated by a
pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal).

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Lighting package (PR number QQ1)

The trim version "lighting package" features light functions which Outside the door pocket, it must not be possible to activate the
are supplementary to the QQ0 trim version: The lighting package light with one's hand, upper leg or knee.
includes the following functions: The same applies to all buttons on the door trim. The capacitive
• Fabric door panel surface lighting sensor is a wire which is installed in a loop directly behind the door
• Linear lighting for doors pocket. The magnetic field produced by this loop changes when-
• Linear lighting for dash panel ever a person reaches into the pocket. The door control unit
• Door pocket lighting responds to this change by activating the light whenever anyone
reaches into the pocket.
The shorter section of the linear lighting for the driver's side of the
dash panel has a power input of 20 mA, while the longer section Door control unit J386 is responsible for the lamps integrated in
takes 40 mA. the driver's door trim (as shown). Door control units J387, J926
and J927 control the lamps integrated in the door trims.
The door pocket lighting is controlled by means of a capacitive
sensor mounted on the back of the door trim. The LED is activated
as soon as a hand is detected.

Fabric door panel surface lighting
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side
control unit J386
−− Power input: 20 mA
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Linear lighting for doors
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side door
control unit J386
−− Power input: 20 mA
Linear lighting for dash panel (longer section)
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Dash panel
−− Responsibility: OPS control unit J519
−− Power input: 40 mA

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Door pocket lighting
−− Lamp type: LED, capacitive
−− Installation pos.: All doors
−− Responsibility: Driver side door CUJ386
−− Power input: 20 mA
Linear lighting for dash panel (shorter section)
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos. Dash panel
−− Responsibility: OPS control unit J519
−− Power input: 20 mA

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Note
The specified current inputs are mean values; peak current inputs may be higher. The dimmable lights are activated by a
pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal).

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Surface lighting (PR number QQ2)

The light functions which are supplementary to the QQ0/QQ1 In this trim version, the linear lighting of the doors is also control-
version are shown below. led by the door control units in specific situations (e.g. entry
scenario = term. 15 off), otherwise J519 is responsible for power
The "surface lighting" trim version is the top-of-the-line version. In supply and LIN bus communication between the RGB LEDs.
the QQ2 version - unlike in the QQ1 version - the fabric door panel
lighting, the linear lighting of the doors and the linear lighting of
the dash panel use RGB LEDs (red-green-blue LEDs). The LEDs
shown here are also RGB LEDs.

Linear lighting for centre console

−− Lamp type: RGB LED (red-green-blue LED)
−− Installation pos.: Centre console
−− Responsibility: Onb. power supply CU J519
−− Power input: 20 mA
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Surface lighting for side of centre console

−− Lamp type: RGB LED (red-green-blue LED)
−− Installation pos.: Centre console
−− Responsibility: Onboard power supply CU J519
−− Power input: 20 mA

Surface lighting for centre console control panel

−− Lamp type: RGB LED (red-green-blue LED)
−− Installation pos.: Centre console
−− Responsibility: Onboard power supply CU J519
−− Power input: 20 mA

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Note
The specified current inputs are average values; peak current inputs may be higher (PWM signal). The dimmable lights are
activated by a pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal).

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Luggage compartment lighting (PR number QQ0 / QQ1 / QQ2)

Luggage compartment lighting is standard equipment. The apron The lighting for the interior of the luggage compartment is inte-
lighting is installed on the left and right of the rear hatch trim and grated in the left and right luggage compartment side trims.
illuminates the area in front of the luggage compartment while
the rear hatch is open.

Luggage compartment lighting

−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Side trim
−− Responsibility: Central control unit for conven. system J393
−− Power input: 80 mA
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Rear hatch apron lighting

−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Rear hatch
−− Responsibility: Central control unit for conven. system J393
−− Power input: 30 mA

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Headliner lighting (PR number QQ0 / QQ1 / QQ2)

The overhead module configuration and the rear compartment Sun visor versions:
light in the 2nd seat row depend on sunroof type (standard / • Single sun visor (PR number 5XC): In the case of this sun visor,
panorama sunroof). The overhead module reading lights and the the vanity lighting is integrated in the headliner.
side rear compartment lights are proximity / touch operated • Double sun visor (PR number 5XL): In the case of this sun visor,
(switching and dimming). The rear compartment lights for the 2nd the vanity lighting is integrated in the sun visor.
seat row with standard sunroof and the rear lighting are operated
using the buttons on the lighting unit if a 3rd seat row is installed.
If a 3rd seat row is not installed, the rearmost rear compartment
light is only a part of the configuration scenario (e.g. door opening
/ interior light switch-on / luggage compartment opening).

Vanity lighting in headliner (5XC)
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Headliner (sides)
−− Responsibility: OPS control unit J519
−− Power input: 20 mA
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Side rear comp. light
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Panorama sunroof
−− Responsibility: Roof electr. CU J528
−− Power input: 150 mA
Centre rear comp. lighting (3rd seat row)
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Pan. and standard sunroofs
−− Responsibility: Roof electronics CU J528
−− Power input: 150 mA

Panorama sunroof

Standard sunroof

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Vanity lighting in sun visor (5XL) Centre rear comp. lighting (rear)
−− Lamp type: LED −− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Sun visor −− Installation pos.: Pan. and standard sunroofs
−− Responsibility: Onboard power supply CU J519 −− Responsibility: Roof electr. CU J528
−− Power input: 20 mA −− Power input: 150 mA

Overhead module J528 Centre rear comp. light

−− Lamp type: LED −− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: Standard sunroof
−− Responsibility: Roof electronics control unit J528
−− Power input: 150 mA

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Additional exterior lighting for QQ1 / QQ2

Additional exterior lighting is provided by the apron lights inte- The illuminated door entry strips are illuminated door sills, which
grated in the door handles. These are carry-over parts from the "C" are activated when a door is opened.
and "D" platforms.

PR number QQ1 / QQ2

Apron lighting
−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: All door handles
−− Responsibility: Driver side door control unit J386
Front pass. side door control unit J387
Rear driver side door control unit J926
Rear pass. side door control unit J927
−− Power input: 20 mA

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PR number QQ2

Door entry strip lighting

−− Lamp type: LED
−− Installation pos.: All door entry strips
−− Responsibility: Driver side door control unit J386
Front pass. side door control unit J387
Rear driver side door control unit J926
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Rear pass. side door control unit J927
−− Power input: 20 mA

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Configuration scenarios

The table below shows how the cabin lighting behaves in the The surface lighting on the doors reacts differently to the linear
various configuration scenarios. lighting on the doors, e.g. after door opening (QQ2).

Luggage compartment open and vehicle stationary:
• Rear lights (2nd and 3rd seat rows), luggage compartment
lighting and rear hatch apron lighting are activated.
Luggage compartment open while driving (load case):
• Rear lights (2nd and 3rd seat rows), luggage compartment
lighting and rear hatch apron lighting go out when moving off.
The luggage compartment is closed if a 3rd seat row is installed
and the rear compartment reading light is activated:
• The rear compartment light stays active as the reading light;
the luggage compartment light and the rear hatch apron
lighting go out.

Entry/exit Surface lighting Linear lighting Overhead module / rear compartment

scenarios lights
Unlocking 100 % dimming rate / 100 % dimming rate / Reading lights successively dim up to 100 %
cold white cold white dimming rate
Door opening Door panel lighting off 100 % dimming rate / Dimming rate of reading light in door open position is
(entry) (QQ2) cold white (QQ2) 100 %, all others 75 %
Door panel lighting 100 % dimming rate / Dimming rate of reading light in door open position is
100 % dimming rate / cold white (QQ1) 100 %, all others 75 %
cold white (QQ1)
Door closing All off All off Interior light dimming rate 100 %
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(seat position) Reading light dimming rate at previously open door

100 %
Reading light dimming rate at previously closed
doors 0 %
Driving mode Customised using Customised via car key Specific (depending on whether reading light or rear
car key button is activated).
Door opening Door panel lighting off 100 % dimming rate / Dimming rate of reading light in open door position is
(exit) (QQ2) cold white (QQ2) 100 % The other three reading lights dim down to
75 %
Door panel lighting 100 % dimming rate / Dimming rate of reading light in open door position is
100 % dimming rate / cold white (QQ1) 100 % The other three reading lights dim down to
cold white (QQ1) 75 %
Locking 100 % dimming rate / 100 % dimming rate / Reading lights successively dim down to 0 %
cold white cold white / same dimming rate
response as reading
lights

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Note
The terms "surface lighting" and "linear lighting" refer to the installed lamps themselves, i.e. they differentiate between an
LED which illuminates the contour (e.g. dash panel) and so-called surface lighting (e.g. fabric door panel lighting), as
described on pages 5-7.

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Functions
Exit warning
The exit warning is only available if the Audi side assist option is
fitted. One of the red LEDs integrated in the door trim performs
the warning function together with the side assist LEDs (PR
number 7Y1) integrated in the door mirror.

Function:
• To alert the occupants to longitudinal traffic approaching from
behind when exiting the vehicle
• Can be switched on and off using the Side Assist button

Feedback concept:
• The Side Assist LEDs and the linear lighting in the door start to
flash, then the LEDs come on and stay lit until the warning
expires.

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Reference
For more detailed information about the exit warning, refer to Self Study Programme 635 "Audi Q7 (type M) – Driver assist-
ance systems".

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Displays and operation

In the QQ0 trim version, the brightness of the lighting is adjust- Vehicle: Vehicle settings
able. The door and footwell lighting can be adjusted separately if a
Driver's seat
Bose / B&O sound system is installed.
Exterior lighting
In the QQ1 trim version, it is also possible to set the "front" zone. Surface lighting
This adjusts the brightness of the lighting in the dash panel (not Central locking
shown here). Garage door opener
Air suspension: trailer

MMI display (PR number QQ0 / QQ1) 638_010

Linear lighting interactive

off lighter

MMI display (PR number QQ0 / QQ1) 638_011

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The "Individual" setting allows the customer to adjust the colour of Vehicle settings Surface lighting
the surface lighting and the linear lighting. 30 basic colour gradua-
e.g. locking
tions can be selected, as is the case with the brightness control.
Contour white
The "Audi drive select" setting selects a default colour based on the Maritime blue
Audi drive select setting: Impulse red
• Efficiency = cold white (surface and linear lighting) Individual
• Dynamic = cold white (surface lighting) and red Audi drive select
(linear lighting)
• Offroad = white (surface lighting) and blue (linear
lighting)
MMI display (PR number QQ2) 638_012
• Comfort = orange (surface and linear lighting)
• Auto = cold white (surface and linear lighting)

Default colour settings are: e.g. locking Options

Contour white
• Contour white Maritime blue
Impulse red
Footwell brightness
• Maritime blue
Individual Linear lighting brightness
• Impulse red Audi drive select
Surface lighting brightness
Linear lighting colour
Surface lighting colour

MMI display (PR number QQ2) 638_013

Opt. Surface lighting colour

min max

MMI display (PR number QQ2) 638_014

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Topology
The topologies of the individual cabin lighting variants are shown
on the following pages.

Control unit architecture (PR number QQ0)

Roof electronics
control unit
J528

Vanity light Front footwell

left/right light

Rear footwell
Glove box
light
Onboard power supply
control unit J519

Door warning Door warning

light light

Entry Entry
light light

Driver side door Front pass. side

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Inn. door control unit door control unit Inn. door

handle J386 J387 handle

Speaker Speaker

Rear driver side door Central control unit for Rear pass. side door
control unit convenience system control unit
Door warning J926 J393 J927 Door warning
light light

Entry Entry
light light

Inn. door Inn. door

handle handle
Rear hatch Luggage comp.
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Conv. CAN

LIN bus

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Control unit architecture (PR number QQ1)

Features supplementary to the QQ0 trim version are shown below. The capacitive sensor electronics have a term. 30 connection,
All four doors have capacitively controlled door pocket lighting. allowing the door pocket lights to be used even when the ignition
is off.

Roof electronics
control unit
Term. 30
J528

Front background light

(cupholder + dash panel)

Door pocket

Onboard power supply

control unit J519

Out. door Out. door

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handle handle

Driver side door Front pass. side

Fabric door control unit door control unit Fabric door
panel light J386 J387 panel light

Door shoul. Door shoul.

Rear driver side door Central control unit for Rear pass. side door
control unit convenience system control unit
Door shoul. J926 J393 J927 Door shoul.

Fabric door Fabric door

panel light panel light

Out. door Out. door

handle handle

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Convenience CAN

LIN bus

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Control unit architecture (PR number QQ2)

Additional features compared to the QQ1 trim version are shown

here.
The door warning light and the entry light are shown again here
because the LEDs of the door entry strips use a common power
supply line.

Roof electronics
control unit
J528

Onboard power supply

control unit
J519

Door warning Door warning

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light light

Driver side door Front pass. side

Entry control unit door control unit Entry
light J386 J387 light

Door entry Door entry

strip strip

Rear driver side door Central control unit for Rear pass. side door
Door warning control unit convenience system control unit Door warning
light J926 J393 J927 light

Entry Entry
light light

Door entry Door entry

strip strip

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LIN bus

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Control unit architecture (PR number QQ2)

Features additional to trim version QQ1 (RGB LED) are shown here.

Dash panel Control panel

LIN 5
Onboard power supply
control unit J519

Term. 30

Door shoulder Centre console compart- Door shoulder

ment

Fabric door panel Centre console Centre console Fabric door panel
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Door shoulder Door shoulder

Fabric door panel Fabric door panel

LIN 6

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Garage door opener (HomeLink)

Overview
Installation position of control unit, programming aerial and control panel

The garage door operation control unit J530 is installed behind the Due to the different transmission frequencies in use today, differ-
rear bumper (left-hand side). The system's supplier is "Gentex". ent control units are installed in various regions.

PR numbers: The garage door opener programming aerial R278 for program-
• VC0 = no garage door opener installed ming the garage door hand-held transmitter runs from the garage
• VC1 = garage door opener (EU/ROW) door operation control unit in the area of the left luggage compart-
• VC2 = garage door opener (NAR) ment trim or the wheel arch in the vehicle interior to the area of
the heel plate (see red line / figure below).

Garage door opener control panel

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Garage door
operation control unit J530

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Garage door opener program-

ming aerial R278

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System architecture

The master control unit for garage door operation control unit
J530 is the onboard power supply control unit J519. The control
unit J530 communicates with control unit J519 via LIN bus (LIN2);
likewise the garage door operating unit E284
(in overhead module).
The garage door opener programming aerial R278 is connected to
garage door operation control unit J530. The garage door opener
programming aerial R278 is designed as a dipole antenna.

Onboard power supply

control unit J519
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Garage door operation Garage door operating unit

control unit E284
J530

Garage door opener

programming aerial
R278

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LIN bus

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Programming process
There are two different teach-in processes for programming the Vehicle: Vehicle settings
garage door opening systems on the Q7. Check whether the vehicle
Driver's seat
uses a fixed code system or a rolling code system.
Exterior lighting
Programming process (fixed code): Surface lighting
1. Select the option "Garage door opener" in the "Vehicle Central locking
settings" menu Garage door opener
2. Select the sub-option "Program garage door opener" Air suspension: trailer
3. Select the desired button on the garage door opener control
unit
4. Follow the programming instructions displayed on the MMI
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screen.

or if button has not been programmed yet:

1. Press the button which has not been programmed yet Vehicle settings Garage door opening
2. You are now asked whether you want to program button X.
3. You can answer "yes" or "no" to this question Program garage door opener
4. You are now prompted to point the hand-held transmitter Clear programmed settings
towards the interior mirror and to start programming

After a successful programming routine, the message "Button 1

has been programmed successfully" is displayed.

In the event that the programming routine fails, the following

message is displayed: "An error occurred while programming.
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Would you like to try again?". The programming routine can now
be either repeated or aborted.

Garage door opener Programming

Program button 1
Program button 2
Program button 3

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Programming Program button 1

Please point the hand-held trans-

mitter towards the interior mirror.
Now press and hold the button on
the hand-held transmitter.

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The garage door hand-held transmitter does not necessarily have to be pointed towards the interior (rear view) mirror; this is
only intended as a point of reference inside the vehicle for the customer. The customer can operate and program the garage
door hand-held transmitter while seated inside the vehicle.

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In the case of rolling code systems, steps 1 - 4 are the same as for
Program button 1 Cancel
fixed code systems. A message then appears on the MMI display
asking the customer whether he/she wants to synchronise the
Would you like to synchronise
system. This message is displayed automatically because the
button 1 now?
vehicle itself detects whether the garage door opener system is a
fixed code system or a rolling code system.
Yes, synchronise now
No, later

Programming process (rolling code):

1. Sychronise the garage door
2. Press the programmed button twice; in this case, button 1
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4. Programming process successfully completed

If you do not want to start synchronisation, select "No". Synchroni-

sation can be done at a later point in time. This may, for example,
Cancel Program button 1
be the case if the customer's hand-held transmitter is programmed
at the dealership and the customer subsequently synchronises the
garage door at home. All the customer need do is press the previ-
ously programmed garage door opener button inside the vehicle;
synchronisation will start automatically and the customer is Please press button 1 twice
guided step-by-step through the programming procedure via the
MMI.

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Cancel Program button 1

Is the garage door moving?

Yes
No

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Vehicle settings Program button 1

Button 1 has been programmed successfully.

OK

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Note
Rolling code systems can be programmed step-by-step. This means that it is possible to implement this system up to the
point of programming the garage door hand-held transmitter; sychronisation can be carried out at a later point in time. For
example, this enables the service employee to program the remote control together with the customer without being tied to
any specific location. The customer can carry out synchronisation at home at a later point in time.

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Diagnostics
Being a LIN bus subscriber, the garage door opener control unit
has several useful diagnostic functions.

Possible fault memory entries relating to the garage door opener control panel:
• Garage door opener button 1: implausible signal → Control panel is not working
• Garage door opener button 2: implausible signal → Control panel is not working
• Garage door opener button 3: implausible signal → Control panel is not working
• Garage door opener control unit: fault → Total system failure
• Garage door opener control unit: no signal / communication → Total system failure
• Garage door opener control unit: implausible message → Total system failure

Possible fault memory entries relating to the garage door opener control unit (transmitter):
• Garage door opener transmitter unit: no communication / fault → Garage door opener is not working
• Garage door opener transmitter unit: no signal / communication → Garage door opener is not working
• Garage door opener transmitter unit: implausible signal → Garage door opener is not working
• Garage door opener programming aerial: electrical fault → No programming possible
• Garage door opener transmitter: incorrectly coded → Garage door opener is not working

The following measurement data can be read out:

• Control panel:
• Button operation can be checked
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• Customer Service data (readout of information relating to last 3 • Frequency:

programming operations of transmitter) • Possible displays are: frequency value, no frequency
• Frequency detected, programming has not yet been carried out
• Manufacturer
• Fault status and modulation • Manufacturer:
• Programming timeout • The manufacturer of the programmed system is displayed by
• User abort means of a coded value. This value can only be displayed for
• Speed information rolling code systems.
• Aerial
• Status • Fault status and modulation:
• Country coding • Display of a coded value
• Control unit supply voltage
• Channel • Programming timeout:
• Timeout not expired, timeout expired

• User abort:
• No, yes

• Speed information:
• Vehicle speed below threshold, vehicle speed above thresh-
old

• Aerial:
• External aerial, internal aerial

• Status:
• Coded value, reserved

• Country coding:
• The country coding of the garage door opener is displayed in
clear text.

• Supply voltage:
• The supply voltage of the control unit is displayed in volts.

• Channel:
• The button which has been programmed is displayed;
button 1, 2 or 3.

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Interior mirror
Overview
Standard with light / rain / humidity sensor
• The light / rain / humidity sensor is standard equipment on the
Audi Q7.

• The automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror is optional.

• The design is different to the previous version; the frame is now

much slimmer and the button for activating the dimming
function is now located on the base of the mirror (display LED is
integrated in button). The mirror glass (mirror surface) does not
dim down fully; a narrow border at the edge of the mirror glass
is not dimmed down.

• The sensor for measuring light incidence on the back of the

mirror (aligned in the direction of travel) is unchanged, while 638_030
the sensor for measuring light intensity (headlights from
behind) is now no longer integrated in the frame, but rather is Manual changeover to dimming of
installed behind the mirror glass. the interior mirror

Light / rain / humidity sensor

• If a multifunction camera is fitted, no "main beam assist inte-
rior mirror" is installed. In this case, the "main beam assist"
function is performed by the multifunction camera.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with light / rain / humidity sensor
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Ambient light sensor

Button for activating dimming function

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror (including main beam assist) with

light / rain / humidity sensor

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Main beam assist camera

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Networking
Networking of automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Information on mirror dimming is sent from the interior
mirror to the onboard power supply control unit J519 via
LIN bus, then it is placed onto the convenience CAN bus
and transferred to the door control units.
The door control units send the dim-down signal to the
door mirrors via discrete lines.

Onboard power supply

control unit
J519

Driver side door control unit Front pass. side door

J386 control unit
Analog Analog
J387
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Convenience CAN

LIN bus

Networking of automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with main beam assist

Information relating to mirror dimming is sent from
the interior mirror to the data bus diagnosis interface
J533 via Extended CAN bus, then it is placed onto the
convenience CAN bus and transferred to the door
control units.

Data bus diagnostic interface

J533

Driver side door control unit Front pass. side door control
J386 unit J387
Analog Analog

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Convenience CAN

Extended CAN

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3rd seat row

Overview and functions
The 3rd seat row in the Audi Q7 is controlled via the operating
points shown here.
Operating points are located in the rear compartment activation,
where they are integrated in the C post trims (A) in the entry area
and on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment (B).
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The seats can be folded down and up using the buttons shown
below. The seat backs can only be adjusted when the doors are
open (opened at the relevant operating point) or the luggage
compartment is open.
Possible states of the function LEDs in the buttons (when pressed /
doors open):
• If the LED in the buttons is flashing, the seat back is still not in
its end position.
• If the LED in the buttons is lit, the seat back is in its end
position.
• If a seat back cannot be adjusted, the LED flashes 4 times.

A B

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1 2 1 2

Operating button in vicinity of door (Fig. A): Operating buttons in luggage compartment (Fig. B):
Button 1 operates the 3rd seat row seat on the front passenger Button 1 operates the 3rd seat row seat on the driver side.
side. Button 2 operates the 3rd seat row seat on the front passenger
Button 2 operates the 3rd seat row seat on the driver side. side.

Warning:
If the seat back does not reach its end position, a warning
appears in the instrument cluster and an acoustic signal is
generated.

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LED states
If "instr. cluster = 0", the warning symbol is shown in the instru- If "instr. cluster = 1", the warning symbol is shown in the instru-
ment cluster because the seat back has not reached its end posi- ment cluster because the seat back has not reached its end posi-
tion. tion.

Term. 15 "on" Term. 15 "on"

Doors open Doors open

Seat back locked

Button LED "on" Button LED flashing

Instr. cluster = 0 Instr. cluster = 1

Seat back unlocked

−− Door is opened −− Term. 15 "off" 10 min −− Door is opened −− Term. 15 "off" 10 min
−− Button pressed timeout −− Button pressed timeout
−− Term. 15 "on" + door −− Doors closed −− Term. 15 "on" + door −− Doors closed
opened > 1 min opened > 1 min
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Button LED "off" Button LED "off"

Status
Instr. cluster = 0 Seat back locked Seat back unlocked Instr. cluster = 1

Term. 15 "on" Term. 15 "on"

Doors Doors
closed closed

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Networking

V361 E565/E549
V368 E802/E805
E801/E804

J857

F524 -525 F530 -533

F543 -544 F526 -529

Convenience CAN

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Key:
J857 Seat adjustment control unit, 3rd seat row (diag. addr. 50)
E565 Button for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E549 Button for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E801 Button 2 for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E804 Button 2 for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E802 Button 3 for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E805 Button 3 for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F530 -533 Limit switch for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F526 -529 Limit switch for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F524 Motor of pawl for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F525 Motor of pawl for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
V361 Motor for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
V368 Motor for left seat back adjustment,
3rd seat row, right seat back adjustment (right seat, 3rd seat row)
E802 Button 3 for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
E805 Button 3 for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F530 -533 Limit switch for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F526 -529 Limit switch for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F524 Motor of pawl for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
F525 Motor of pawl for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
V361 Motor for right seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row
V368 Motor for left seat back adjustment, 3rd seat row

Installation position: luggage compartment on right behind side trim

Left C post button for left seat back adjustment (left seat, 3rd seat row)
Left C post button for right seat back adjustment (right seat, 3rd seat row)
Right C post button for left seat back adjustment (left seat, 3rd seat row)
Right C post button for right seat back adjustment (right seat, 3rd seat row)
Luggage compartment button for left seat back adjustment (left seat, 3rd seat row)
Luggage compartment button for right seat back adjustment (right seat, 3rd seat row)

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Sensors and actuators

Each seat in the 3rd seat row has 2 pawl motors, a seat back motor The head restraint is mechanically adjustable only. The head
with Hall sender and 4 limit switches to detect the locking position restraint can be released manually using a loop and folded down,
(end position) of the seat. or it folds forward automatically as of a certain seat back adjust-
ment angle due to the force of gravity.
When the seat back adjustment is operated, the pawl motors are
activated and the mechanical locking mechanism is released. The
seat back motor can now move the released seat back.
When the end position is reached, the seat locks automatically
again.
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Pawl motor

Seat back motor includ-

ing Hall-effect sender

Limit position switch

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The Owner's Manual indicates the possibility of a system malfunction (folding function) at "very low" ambient temperatures.

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Terminal management system

Signal characteristic
Scenario:

1. Pressing the start / stop button E408 when term. 15 is "off" If the start/stop button is pressed while the ignition is on, J393
2. The signal of the pressed button E408 is transmitted to the decides on the basis of a bus signal from J623 whether an engine
central control unit for convenience system J393 via discrete start request has been generated or not. If an engine start request
lines. has been generated, term. 50 (hardware and CAN signals) is
3. The key test is performed by J393 (correct key in interior / output for approx. 200 ms. If no engine start request is generated,
immobiliser) → steps 4, 5 and 6 are performed in parallel with term. 15 is switched off if the switch-off conditions have been met.
key test.
4. Release message from J393 to electrical steering column lock The selector lever position is evaluated by J623 (CAN message and
J764 → J764 released. hardware signal starter enable, P/N signal).
5. J393 activates term. S and term. 15 (allowing short time delay
between term. S and term. 15).
6. Irrespective of the engine starting conditions, J393 generates
the term. 50 signal (discrete line and CAN signal) for approx.
200ms in order to the fill the start request memory in the ECU
→ When term. 15 is turned on, J623 decides whether the
conditions for engine starting have been met (based on brake /
clutch / driving position) and switches the term. 50 relay.
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E408 Electronic steering column

lock control unit
J764

Term. 30
Central control unit for
convenience system
J393
Term. 15 voltage supply relay
J329
Term. 50 - request

Term. 15

Term. 50 - relay 1

Engine control unit

J623 Term. 50 - relay 2

5A
Term. 50
Starter motor B
FlexRay
Convenience CAN 638_041

E408 = entry and start authorisation control unit

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Central locking
Overview and functions
Trim versions

Series production: Option:

• Keyless starting (no mechanical ignition lock fitted)
• Central locking with radio remote control without SAFE locks
• Electrical rear hatch without sensor-controlled rear hatch
opening mechanism
• Anti-theft alarm with interior monitoring and tow-away protec-
tion with safe locks (safe locks are always installed in combina-
tion with anti-theft alarm and interior monitoring)
• NAR: anti-theft alarm without interior monitoring / tow-away
protection and without safe locks
• Advanced key with sensor-controlled rear hatch opening mecha-
nism

System overview and operating points

Front pass. side Rear pass. side door Rear hatch

door control unit control unit control unit
J387 J927 J605

Central control unit for

convenience system
J393
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Driver side door Rear driver side door
control unit control unit
J386 J926

Convenience CAN
LIN bus

Locking device

The locking sensor (door) locks all doors and disables luggage
compartment access by Softtouch.

Safe:
• If Safe door locks are fitted, they enter the "safe" state when If opening of the vehicle (doors / rear hatch) is detected via the
the vehicle is locked. door contact switch while the Safe function is active, an alarm
• Special "de-safe" function: cycle is initiated. The alarm cycle comprises an audible alarm with
• 2 x remote "close" within 2 s a duration of approx. 30 s and a visual alarm with a duration of
• 2 x "close" at door handle sensor within 2 s approx. 270 s.
• 2 x "close" at door lock cylinder within 2 s If an alarm is triggered again after an audible alarm is given, the
• The vehicle can be locked, but cannot be safed, using the alarm cycle starts anew.
lock button and "Autolock".

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No valet parking:
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Advanced key
Communication

Functional principle:
The advanced key system determines the position of the ID sender Both conditions are determined on the basis of the data transmit-
(car key) relative to the vehicle. In the case of all keyless functions, ted and the field strength.
it is very important to determine the position of the ID sender and
that the key belongs to the vehicle.

Basic requirements for advanced key are:

• The vehicle is equipped with the relevant hardware (keyless The abbreviation "LF" stands for "Low Frequency" and the abbrevia-
entry is optional). tion "HF" stands for "High Frequency". These are different fre-
• The key battery is fully functional. quency bands.
• Radio link is not disrupted. Possible sources of interference:
mobile phones, radio remote controls, chargers, high-voltage
lines, radio masts, etc.
• The key is within the defined area around the outside of the
vehicle.
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HF communication
(315 / 433 MHz)

LF communication
(21 kHz)

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Operating points for opening / starting the vehicle

The door handle sensors are deactivated in the 3rd power-off stage
(battery management).

Car key

638_044 Keyless starting (no ignition lock)

Start / stop button (SSB)

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Door handle sensor (DHS)

Keyless vehicle entry

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Virtual pedal (ViP)

638_046

Components Right aerial for entry and start Luggage compartment aerial for
authorisation R201 entry and start authorisation R137

DHS DHS
Softtouch

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DHS DHS Rear hatch opening

control unit J938

Start / stop button Interior aerial -1- for entry and start Left aerial for entry and start Central control unit for
authorisation R138 authorisation R200 convenience system J393

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Functional range

Entry areas have a maximum radius of 1.5 m as measured from the

operating point.

Right access area

Luggage
Vehicle interior Luggage compartment
comp.
access area

Left access area

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Messages in instrument cluster

Hold back of key against

Key not recognised Emergency start function
marked area

For example, key removed Advanced key not found

Is key not inside vehicle?
after recognition inside vehicle

Charge level of key battery Function may be limited

Please change key battery
is critical

Key detected in vehicle interior Indication of key deliberately Key locked inside
locked inside vehicle vehicle

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Control logic for starting the vehicle (keyless starting)

• Pressing start / stop button = request to switch terminals • The advanced key system finds the key after 3 s at the latest.
• If the key search in the cabin is successful, the signal for ena- • The engine starts when the brake / clutch is operated, other-
bling the terminals is generated. If a key is not found, no enable wise term. 15 ON.
signal is generated; condition: key must be inside the vehicle.

J393 Central control unit for convenience system

Terminals OFF

START ENGINE STOP
(SST)

J393
Terminal management system
Request, key search
Boundary conditions, evaluation 638_033

Advanced key
Key search in vehicle interior

Term. 15 ON Engine ON
Terminal management system Brake /
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Enabling signal for terminals clutch

operated

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Control logic for emergency starting the vehicle (keyless starting)

Possible causes of this scenario: Terminals OFF

• Key not inside vehicle
• Key battery empty
• Radio link disrupted

Procedure: START ENGINE STOP
(SST)
• No key is found after the start request is generated
(after approx. 3 - 5 s).
• A message is displayed in the instrument cluster
and a warning tone is generated.
Key not found inside
• The user now has 15 s to hold the key against the
vehicle
marked area (centre console) and to push the start
/ stop button again.
• If the key is now found and the brake / clutch is
operated, the engine is started. If no brake / clutch Message in instr. cluster:
Key not recognised. Hold
signal is generated, terminal 15 is activated. back of key against
marked area

START ENGINE STOP Place key in marked Brake / clutch

(SST) position

Term. 15 Engine ON

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Control logic for door opening (keyless entry)

Functional requirements: Procedure:

• Term. 15 must not be activated.
• The advanced key system may not be activated because a
power-off stage is set.
• Transport mode must be deactivated.
• The doors (door locks) must be locked and the advanced key
must be within range of the vehicle.
• The advanced key system recognises the request signal gener-
ated at the door handle sensor and starts a key search.
• If a key is found within the given range, the relevant door is
directly unlocked.
• Other doors are unlocked by the central locking system (as per
settings).

Power-off stages:
• Keyless starting is possible in all power-off stages.
• Keyless entry is active in stages 0, 1 and 2.
Person operates door
handle

J393
Advanced key
Starts key search

Front door control unit,

Convenience CAN
Advanced key driver side / front pass. side
Key is found J386 / J387

Central locking 638_052

Other doors are unlocked as per
settings
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Control logic for door closing (locking with advanced key)

Functional requirements: Procedure:

• Term. 15 must not be activated.
• The advanced key system may not be activated because a
power-off stage is set.
• The transport mode must be deactivated.
• The doors must be closed.
• The advanced key must be within range of the vehicle.
• The advanced key system recognises the request signal gener-
ated at the door handle sensor and starts a key search.
• If a key is found, the central locking system is notified.
• The vehicle is locked.
Power-off stages:
• Keyless starting is possible in all power-off stages.
• Keyless entry is active in stages 0, 1 and 2.
• After the vehicle is unlocked, it is locked again after 45 s if no
doors or hatches have been opened.

Person presses
Close button

J393
Advanced key
Starts key search

Convenience CAN Front door control unit,

Advanced key driver side / front pass.
Key is found
side
J386 / 387

Central locking 638_053

Doors are locked as per
the central locking settings

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Control logic for rear hatch opening

Conditions:
• Key is within defined range.

Procedure:
• The central locking system detects the request to unlock the
vehicle via the electrodes of the "Virtual Pedal", the rear hatch
button in the door trim (driver's door), the car key or the soft-
touch function and starts the key search.
• The advanced key system searches for the key in the vicinity of
the rear hatch.
• The central locking system is notified that a key has been
detected.
• The central locking system issues an enabling signal to unlock
the rear hatch control unit J605.

Request
(hardware / LIN /
ID sender

J393
Central locking
Opening signal from softtouch, ID sender or sen-
sor-controlled rear hatch opening mechanism

Convenience CAN Rear hatch

Advanced key control unit
Starts key search
J605

Central locking 638_054

Key is found
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Control logic for rear hatch closing

Conditions:
• Key is within defined range.

Procedure:
• The central locking system detects the request via the sensor-
controlled rear hatch, the locking button, the car key or the
softtouch function.
• The advanced key system searches for the key in the vicinity of
the rear hatch.
• The central locking system is notified that a key has been
detected.
• The central locking system issues an enabling signal to lock the
rear hatch control unit J605.

Request
(hardware / LIN /
ID sender

J393
Central locking Closing signal is detected by
locking button, ID sender or sensor-controlled
rear hatch opening mechanism

Convenience CAN Rear hatch

Advanced key control unit
Starts key search
J605

Central locking 638_055

Key is found

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Convenience opening / closing

All windows can be opened or closed simultaneously by continu-

ously operating the key (open / close ) or a door handle closing
sensor, or by manually "closing" the door lock (actuation of locking
cylinder with car key). The windows and sun roof (if installed) must
be scaled for this purpose.

• Due to the capacitive sensors in the door handles, it is only

possible to lock the doors. Likewise, the convenience "closing"
function can only be activated via the locking cylinder.
• The process is detected after approx. 2 s of continuous opera-
tion.
• Country specifications: in some regions, e.g. NAR, the car key
must be located in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle
(approx. 1.5 m).
• If the key leaves the functional range in the vicinity of the
vehicle or if the ID ‑sender radio link is disrupted, the function
must be restarted.

Event search

In advanced key systems the key may inadvertently be removed

from the vehicle. For this reason, a so-called “event search” is
performed while the vehicle is in operation.
If the key is not detected, the message "Key not inside vehicle" is
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displayed in the instrument cluster and a gong sounds.

Events which initiate a search:

• If term. 15 is ON and vehicle speed = 0 kph
• Closing the last open door
• Closing the rear hatch
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• If term. 15 is ON and the vehicle exceeds a speed of 3 kph
• If term. 15 is ON and vehicle speed > 20 kph
• Closing a window or sliding sunroof
• Window or sliding sunroof was opened

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Locking key inside vehicle

When the vehicle is locked, all keys left in the vehicle are disabled
for keyless starting.

Disabling: Enabling:
• The key which initiates the closing cycle is not disabled. • All disabled keys can be re-enabled for keyless starting if a sepa-
• The emergency transporter functions and radio remote control rate key is actively used (radio remote control or emergency
functions are not disabled. If the disabled key is placed on the transponder).
emergency transponder reader coil in the centre console, the
key is activated again and the vehicle can be started. The key is
also reactivated when it is operated (e.g. unlock vehicle).
• The vehicle cannot be started if one or more disabled keys is
found during a search (message is displayed in instrument
cluster).

Key locked inside vehicle

Vehicle re-opening Warning!

• The object is to provide a safeguard against inadvertently This vehicle is re-locked after 45 s if no door is opened during this
locking the key inside the vehicle. time.

Possible function triggers: The customer can now check to make sure that the vehicle is locked
• The key is located outside the vehicle on the driver's door. by pulling on the door handle or the rear hatch handle.
• The vehicle is unlocked.
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• Not all doors are closed mechanically

(rear left door open).
• The vehicle is now locked via the driver's door (convenience
locking).
• After closing the last door (rear left), the system scans the cabin
for the last key used.
• If the key is detected, the vehicle is unlocked again.

Testing the vehicle locking system

• A check can be made to determine whether the vehicle is locked

by pulling on the door handle.
• After a closing cycle, the convenience opening function is
disabled for 2 s.

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Sensor-controlled rear hatch unlocking

Description

Conditions:

• Opening Term. 15 OFF + remote control key in rear area + kick motion
• Stopping Term. 15 OFF + remote control key in rear area + kick motion
• Closing Term. 15 OFF + remote control key in rear area + kick motion

A warning tone sounds during the closing cycle.

Current function:
• The rear hatch can be opened.

Opening with kick motion

New function:

Stopping with kick motion

Closing with kick motion
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Components

Central control unit for Rear hatch Convenience CAN

convenience system opening control unit
J393 J938 LIN bus (LIN 4)
Term. 30

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Installation location
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Electrode Rear hatch opening
control unit J938

Electrode

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Anti-theft alarm system

Overview and function

Monitoring: To activate:
• All door contacts • Terminals OFF
• Bonnet contact • Anti-theft alarm is activated after 30 s
• Rear lock contact
• Rear window breakage
• Interior monitoring and tow-away protection

Fitted position of alarm horn H12

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Instrument cluster
Two versions of the instrument cluster are available for the Audi Q7.
An analog instrument cluster is installed as standard. Audi virtual
cockpit is optional.

Versions
Audi virtual cockpit (12.3" version)
Hardware differs from one country version to another
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Audi virtual cockpit (optional)

Analog instrument cluster with 7“ driver information system

Hardware differences:
• Without / with ACC
• Petrol / diesel
• Country versions

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Warning and indicator lamps

LEDs

The instrument cluster versions (analog and Audi virtual cockpit)

for the NAR differ in terms of their hardware, because certain
warning and indicator lamps are designed differently in order to
meet country specifications.
9 10 11 12
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Analog instrument cluster without ACC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 18 638_064

Analog instrument cluster with ACC 13 14 15 16 638_065

1. Engine electronics malfunction (yellow) 10. Right turn signal (green)

2. Diesel (yellow) 11. Speed Limiter (green)
3. ABS malfunction / (USA) ABS (yellow) 12. CCS / (USA) CRUISE (green)
4. Warning (yellow, red) 13. Traffic jam assist (green, red)
5. Parking brake / (USA) PARK (red, green) 14. ACC target vehicle (green, red)
6. Power steering (red) 15. Radar beam (green, red)
7. Airbag (yellow) / (USA) Airbag (yellow) 16. ACC vehicle (green, red)
8. Brake malfunction / (USA) BRAKE (red) 17. AALA lane left (green, yellow)
9. Left turn signal (green) 18. AALA lane right (green, yellow)

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Hardware warning lamps 11-18 are configured as soft LEDs in the Audi virtual cockpit, i.e. are represented by the display
itself. The hardware warning lamps and the soft LEDs of the analog instrument cluster also have a different layout to those of
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Soft LEDs

There is a two-line status bar in the bottom section of the driver

information system.

1 2 3 4

1. Trailer turn signal function

2. Rolling icon (changing warnings):
a) Fuel tank warning
Digital speedometer b) Battery
c) Oil level
d) Washer fluid
e) Lighting
3. ESP + ESP-Off
4. Tyre pressure loss indicator
5. Main beam + main beam assist
6. Gear selector indicator (+ selector in D and M)
7. Seat belt reminder (driver and front
passenger)
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8. Seat belt reminder (2nd and 3rd seat rows)
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Fuel tank / temperature display (bar graphs)

The instrument cluster versions (analog and Audi virtual cockpit) • Temperature display (8 LED steps)
for the NAR have different hardware because the coolant tempera- • Tank display (8 LED steps)
ture is displayed in Fahrenheit and the fuel level is represented by
an E (Empty) and an F (Full).

Analog Audi virtual cockpit

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Minimum display

The minimum display can be activated and deactivated by pressing

the View button on the multifunction steering wheel.
• Minimum display (not available in Audi virtual cockpit): content • Toggling from the current view to the minimum display (screen-
in main display area is hidden, tab bar "dimmed/greyed out" saver), and vice versa.
(exception: active warning).

Digital speedometer

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In future, the message "Minimum disp. on" is displayed when the minimum display in the driver information system is
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Minimum display exceptions

Certain information is excluded from the minimum display, e.g. This is data which is relevant to the safety of the driver and which
warning symbols (coolant temperature too high), is displayed regardless of whether the "minimum display" is active
low fuel level warning, road sign recognition and or not.
ACC symbols.

Coolant temp.: too high. Please

let engine run while vehicle is
stationaryengine to run while
vehicle is stationary.

Warnings 638_076 Active tank warning 638_077

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Networking
The instrument cluster is an infotainment CAN bus subscriber and
communicates with the gateway and other control units via the
infotainment CAN.
In addition, the instrument cluster is connected to the information
electronics control unit J794 via MOST bus.
LVDS (Audi virtual cockpit): The video data for the large map
display, image data and the detailed intersection map are trans-
ferred from the information electronics control unit J794 to the
control unit in instrument cluster J285.
Only the Audi virtual cockpit has a CAN, MOST and LVDS connection
in combination with MMI Navigation plus.

LVDS (with Audi virtual cockpit only)

Data bus diagnostic Control unit Infotainment CAN

interface in instrument panel
J533 J285 LVDS
MOST bus

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Central control unit for convenience system J393

Versions Functions
3 versions are available: Master functions:
• Central locking / advanced key
• 433 MHz incl. LED tail lights • Immobiliser
• 433 MHz incl. LED tail lights + advanced key + sequential turn
signal LIN master:
• 315 MHz incl. LED tail lights + advanced key + sequential turn • LIN 1
signal • Heated windscreen control unit J505
• Anti-theft alarm sensor G578
• LIN 2
• Alarm horn H12
• LIN 3
• Rear hatch opening control unit J938
Heated windscreen
control unit
J505

Anti-theft alarm sensor Alarm horn Rear hatch

G578 H12 opening control unit
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J938

Central control unit for convenience

system J393

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Convenience CAN LIN bus

Immobiliser Component protection

Overview: Subscribers:
• Immobiliser V (5th generation) • 03 Brake electronics
• Address word 46 • 08 Air conditioning
• Central control unit for convenience system J393 is the immobi- • 09 Onboard power supply control unit
liser master • 0E Media player position 1
• The immobiliser system has 4 users • 13 ACC
• Engine control unit J623 (01) • 15 Airbag
• Automatic gearbox control unit J217 (02) • 17 Instrument cluster
• Central control unit for convenience systems J393 (46) • 3C Audi side assist
• Electronic steering column lock control unit J764 (2B). If the • 19 Gateway
gearbox control unit is installed, the electrical steering • 46 Central control unit for convenience system
wheel lock may be deleted (installation is country depend- • 47 Sound system
ent). • 57 TV tuner
• 5F Information electronics
• 74 Chassis control
• 84 Night vision
• 8B ACC 2
• 8C Battery energy management
• C6 High voltage battery charger
• CF Audi side assist 2

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