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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Hi, I'm new here. Just bought an Audi Q7.

Is there a hidden function that I need to know. Please list it here if you know it.

I know that by pressing the Car & Setup button together will make the MMI screen turn green colour.

Anything else ? Thanks
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Here is one:

The driver and passenger windows MUST be rolled down for this to work:

Press the "CAR" and "INFO" buttons simultaneously and continue holding. This will activate a different voice recognition mode.

You can say things like:
'roll windows up'
'start engine'
'radio on'

I haven't tried everything, it responds to all sorts of voice commands. It's fun....give it a try! Audi is amazing!










In all seriousness, getting a VAG-COM cable will be the ticket to unlocking most "hidden" features. I myself have activated VIM (video in motion), and comfort windows using the cable. I know there is more.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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where can I get the Vag-com ?
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Here ya go.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by puregreddy
Here is one:

The driver and passenger windows MUST be rolled down for this to work:

Press the "CAR" and "INFO" buttons simultaneously and continue holding. This will activate a different voice recognition mode.

You can say things like:
'roll windows up'
'start engine'
'radio on'

I haven't tried everything, it responds to all sorts of voice commands. It's fun....give it a try! Audi is amazing!










In all seriousness, getting a VAG-COM cable will be the ticket to unlocking most "hidden" features. I myself have activated VIM (video in motion), and comfort windows using the cable. I know there is more.

:-)
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Is there a way to activate the needle sweep at startup without a vag-com cable?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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no, unless you pay the dealer to do it.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Doesn't work on first generation Q7
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Originally Posted by J. Patterson
:-)
I tried this and didn't seem to do anything. Both front windows were rolled down and also tried with front and rear windows rolled down.
Am I supposed to hear a beep or get some sort of feedback on the MMI screen?

I have a 2011 Q7.

Thanks!
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