Instruction book AUDI Q7 VERSION OF YEAR 2015
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►Audi Q7 ►Setting off ►Driving ◀Electro-mechanical parking brak...
The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the handbrake.
Fig. 113 Centre console: Parking brake
Fig. 113 Centre console: Parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the switch Fig. 113►. The LED in the button will light up. In addition, the warning/indicator lamp or will light up in the instrument cluster link►.
To release the parking brake, press the brake or accelerator pedal with the ignition switched on and simultaneously press the switch . The LEDs in the button and the warning/indicator lamp on the display will go out.
Your Audi Q7 is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake. The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is mainly intended to prevent the Audi Q7 from rolling away accidentally.
However, the electro-mechanical parking brake also offers a number of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions of a normal handbrake.
Emergency braking function
An emergency braking function enables you to stop the Audi Q7 even if the conventional foot brake should fail to work link►.
WARNING
  • The accelerator pedal must on no account be pressed inadvertently when a gear is engaged and the engine is running with the Audi Q7 stationary. The Audi Q7 could otherwise start moving immediately and possibly cause an accident.
  • It is not possible to apply the parking brake if the electrical power supply fails. In this case, park the Audi Q7 on a level surface and move the selector lever to position P to prevent it from rolling. Obtain professional assistance.
Note
  • Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.
  • The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular intervals when the Audi Q7 is parked. This may cause a slight noise, which is normal.
  • If the electrical power supply fails, it is not possible to release the parking brake (if it was applied) or to apply the parking brake (if it was released) ►. Obtain professional assistance.
  • The LED in the button flashes if there is a parking brake malfunction. In this case, you may not be able to apply the parking brake. If the parking brake is applied, use the auto release function to release it link►.
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