- Fig. 1 Dashboard: Light switch
- Fig. 2 Thumbwheel for headlight range control*
- Fig. 3 Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
Light switch 
Turn the switch Fig. 1 to the appropriate position. The 
symbol lights up when the lights are on.
symbol lights up when the lights are on.O - Lights off (on vehicles for some markets the daytime running lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on.)
AUTO - The automatic headlights switch on (and off again) automatically according to the ambient light conditions (for instance at dusk, in the rain or in a tunnel).
- Side lights
- Dipped headlightsFront* and rear fog lights
First switch on the side lights or dipped headlights. Then pull out the light switch (Fig. 1):
- Front fog lights* (1st stop)
- Rear fog lights (2nd stop)Headlight range control 
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range control to prevent oncoming traffic from being dazzled when the vehicle is heavily laden.
On vehicles with xenon headlights*, the headlight beam settings are adjusted automatically (even during braking and acceleration).
On vehicles with halogen headlights (without adaptive air suspension*), the thumbwheel Fig. 2 must be used to adjust the headlight beam settings:
O - Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
I - All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
II - All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded
III - Driver only, luggage compartment loaded
adaptive light (only when light switch is set to AUTO)*
The adaptive light incorporates a dynamic cornering light and a static turning light. When the lights are on, they are automatically adapted to bends in the road, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the steering wheel angle. This feature provides better illumination when you drive through a corner. The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to 110 km/h.
The turning light1) is automatically activated when the steering wheel angle exceeds a specified value. This function is active up to about 70 km/h.
The motorway light1) is activated at a speed of approx. 115 km/h for better light distribution and an increased beam range. The motorway light is deactivated again at approx. 100 km/h.
Headlamp converter for driving abroad
The asymmetric low beams of the headlights are designed to light up the near side of the road more intensely. If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, you will dazzle oncoming traffic. To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic:
- On vehicles with halogen lights, you have to apply opaque stickers to certain parts of the headlight lenses.
- On vehicles with xenon lights*, the headlight dip settings have to be modified. For safety reasons, the dip settings may only be changed by a qualified workshop.
- If your vehicle has xenon lights* and adaptive light*, you can change the dip settings by activating or deactivating the headlamp converter function. To do so, switch on the ignition with the engine switched off, and pull the main beam lever Fig. 3 to position -4- for about 10 seconds1).
For further information on how to mask halogen headlights or how to change the dip settings of xenon* headlights please contact your Audi dealership or a qualified workshop.
- The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the dipped headlights in these conditions and when driving after dark.
- Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting systems described here.
Caution!
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog lights should only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
Note
- The light sensor for the automatic headlights is located in the mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this section of the windscreen.
- Some of the settings for the exterior lighting can be adjusted Link.
- A buzzer will sound if you remove the ignition key and open the door when the exterior lighting is on.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signals or rear lights can sometimes mist up, due to the temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the car. They should clear again partially or completely soon after you switch on the headlights. This phenomenon has no influence on the life expectancy of the vehicle lights.
- If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket, only the rear fog light on the trailer or caravan will light up.
1) Does not apply to Q7 V12 TDI