The parking brake auto release function releases the parking brake automatically when you wish to start moving.
Applying the parking brake when stopping
To apply the parking brake, pull the switch 
.
.Releasing the parking brake when driving away
When the indicator lamp 
is lit in the instrument cluster press the accelerator in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the Audi Q7 will start moving.
is lit in the instrument cluster press the accelerator in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the Audi Q7 will start moving.When the warning lamp 
is lit, the conditions for automatic release of the parking brake have not been met. Release the parking brake manually.
is lit, the conditions for automatic release of the parking brake have not been met. Release the parking brake manually.You can apply the parking brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to hold the car with the brake pedal, as the parking brake will stop it creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmission. When you press the accelerator in the normal way, the parking brake will be released automatically and the Audi Q7 will start moving.
Driving away on a slope
When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release function prevents the Audi Q7 from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is enough power at the wheels to make the Audi Q7 move in the desired direction.
Note
For safety reasons the parking brake will only release automatically if the driver s door is closed.