Instruction book Audi RS7 Version year 2014
Audi RS 7 Sportback  Driver assistance  Intelligent technology
The automatic rear spoiler increases the car's stability.
The rear spoiler can be extended or retracted manually or automatically.
Automatic mode (normal operation)
  • Automatic extension: The rear spoiler is automatically extended at road speeds above approximately 130 km/h.
  • Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is automatically retracted at road speeds below approximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
  • Manual extension: Briefly press the button to extend the rear spoiler all the way out.
  • Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about 20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract the rear spoiler. At road speeds between 20 km/h and 130 km/h, press the button briefly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
Warning and indicator lamps
/ Rear spoiler: system fault
The rear spoiler may have failed to extend due to a malfunction. In this case, the car's handling may be different at high speeds. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay (but do not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault rectified. The colour of the lamp depends on the current road speed.
WARNING!
When extending or retracting the rear spoiler, please make sure that no persons or objects are close to the moving spoiler - risk of injury!
Caution!
  • If you need to push the vehicle, never put your weight on the rear spoiler - Risk of damage!
  • To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you should not lean on it or apply any other type of pressure.
  • Do not operate the rear spoiler manually when the boot lid is open or any moving parts of the automatic rear spoiler are obstructed - risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3 months. The rear spoiler housing must be free of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate correctly.

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