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2010 Audi Q7 HighlightsSafety

The Q7 utilizes a number of active and passive safety systems to help avoid emergency situations, all working toward one goal: Your safety.

Electronic Stabilization Program [ESP®]

The

Electronic Stabilization Program

The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) helps make the vehicle easier to control in handling situations close to the limit.

Electronic Stabilization Program
[ESP®] helps allow your Audi to maximize control in adverse conditions or when the car is at its handling limit. By employing a number of

Safety

See active safety and passive safety.

safety
systems including ABS [Anti-lock Braking System], EBD [

Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) constitute one unit inasmuch as they share a number of the same parts.

Electronic Brake-force Distribution
], EDL [

Electronic Differential Lock

The electronic differential lock (EDL) permits smooth, comfortable starts on road surfaces that do not have a uniform coefficient of friction.

Electronic Differential Lock
] and ASR [Anti-Slip Regulation] in a fraction of a second, your Q7 intuitively helps you to maintain control. In addition, the program features an offroad mode that can control certain ESP® characteristics to make full use of the Q7 offroad capabilities. The system is enhanced with an off-road mode that can be switched on to allow some slip for smooth power delivery on gravel roads. For steep, slippery grades, Hill Descent Control automatically activates at speeds under twelve MPH by applying the

Brakes

A vehicle's brakes must be matched to its power, weight, and top speed.

brakes
to individual wheels without driver input, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering.

LATCH System

The

LATCH

The child restraint (CR) anchorage system in a vehicle is commonly referred to as the LATCH system, which stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children," and is designed for simpler CR installation in the vehicle.

LATCH
[Lower Anchor Tethers for Children] System is a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child car seat in the back seats of the Q7.

Six Airbags

The Audi Q7 offers driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual threshold next-generation airbag supplemental restraints with occupant sensor. Also included are driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbags as well as Sideguard™ head protection airbags for all outboard occupants with rollover sensor.

Q7 Safety Accolades

The Q7 was awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick award.

The Q7 was awarded Five-Star Crash Test Ratings from NHTSA.