2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET Owners Manual

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Parking systems
General information
Appl ies to vehicles: with rea r parking sys te m s/park ing
system pl us/rearv iew camera
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, vari­
ous parking aids w ill help you when parking
and maneuvering.
The
r ea r p arking sys te m is an audible parking
aid that warns you of obstacles
behind the ve­
hicle
~ page 120 .
T he
p ar kin g syste m plus assists you when
parking by audibly and visually indicat ing ob­
jects detected
in front of and behind the vehi­
cle
~ page 120.
T he
re ar view came ra shows the area behind
the veh icle in the MMI display . This display as­
sists you when you are cross or para llel park­
ing. The park ing system plus functions are al­
so available
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A WARNING ,-
- Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it di­
rectly as well. The parking system cannot
replace the driver 's attent ion. The driver
is always respons ible when entering or
leaving a parking space and during simi­
lar maneuvers .
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
wh ich people and objects cannot be de­
tected . Be especially cautious of small
children and animals.
- Always pay attention to the area around
the vehicle -using the rearview mirror,
too .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts
or damage to the radiator grille, bumper ,
wheel housing and the unde rbody . The
par king system may become impai red as
a result. Have an authorized Aud i dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility check
their function .
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-Make sure the sensors are not obstructed
by st ickers, deposits or other materials.
If they are, the sensor function could be impaired. For additional information on
cleaning, refer to~
page 204 .
(D Note
-Some objects are not detected or dis­
played by the system under certain cir­
cumstances:
- Objects such as ba rrier chains, trailer
draw bars, vertical po les or fences
- Objects above the senso rs such as wall
extensions
- Objects w ith specific surfaces or st ruc­
tures such as chain link fences or pow­ der snow
- If you continue d riving closer to a low-ly­
ing object, it may disappear from the
sensor range . Note that you wi ll no lon­
ger be warned about this obstacle.
- T he sensors can be displaced by impacts
or damage to the radiato r grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park ing system may become impaired as
a result. Have an authori zed Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility check
their function .
{!) Tips
- The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cov­
erage area in some situations, such as:
- certain road su rfaces or for long grass.
- externa l ult rason ic sources e.g. from
clean ing vehicles.
- heavy ra in , snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust.
- We recommend that you practice park­
ing in a traff ic-free location or par king
lot to become familiar w ith the system.
When doing this , the re should be good
light and weather cond itions.
- Yo u can change the vo lume and pitch of
the signals as we ll as the disp lay
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120 Park in g s ystems
- What appears in the MM I display is
somewhat time -de layed .
- The sensors must be kept clean and free
of snow and ice for the park assist to op­
erate.
Rear parking system
Description
App lies to vehicles: wit h rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Descri pti on
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by
stickers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may impair the sensor function. For infor­
mat ion on cleaning, refer to
c:::> page 204.
The range at which the sensors begin to meas­
ure is approximately:
S ide rear 3 ft (0.90
m)
Side center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audib le signals. A
continuous tone sounds when the obstacle is
l ess than approximate ly
l foot (0.30 meters)
away. Do not cont inue backing up
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information on page 119!
If the distance to an obstacle remains con­
stant, the volume of the d istance warning
gradually drops after about four seconds (th is
is not apply in the continuous tone range).
Act ivating
The parking system activates automatically
when the reverse gear is selected . You will
hear a brief confirmation tone.
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to veh icles: w ith park ing system pl us
The parking system plus provides audio and
visual signals when parking.
Fig. 112 Display fie ld
Senso rs a re loca ted in the front and rear
bumpers. If these detect an obstacle, a udible
and vis ual signals warn you.
Make su re the sensors are not covered by
stickers, depos its o r any othe r obstructions as
it may impair the sensor func tion. For infor­
mation on cleaning, refer to
c:::> page 204 .
The display field begins app rox imately at:
@ 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle, the shorte r
the interva l between the audible sig nals . A
c ontinuous to ne sounds when the obs ta cl e is
less than approxima tely
l foot (0.30 me ters)
away. Do not continue dr iving forward or in re­
verse
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If the distance to an obstacle remains con­
stant, the vo lume of the distance war ning
gradua lly drops after about four seconds (this
is not apply in the cont inuous tone range).

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Switching on/off
Applies to vehicles: with park ing system plus
F ig. 113 Cente r console: parking aid button
Fig. 114 MM I: opt ical distance d isplay
Switching on
~ Shift into reverse, or
~ Press the p ,,iA button in the center console
¢fig. 113. A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on.
Switching off
~ Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
~ Press the PuA button, or
~ Switch the ign ition off.
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and beh ind the vehi­
cle (vehicles with park ing system plus*) help
you to determine the distance between you
and an obstacle . On some equipment the red
lines mark the expected direction of travel ac­
cordi ng to the steering angle. A white seg­
ment indicates an ident ified obstacle that is
outside of the vehicle's path. Red segme nts
show ident ified obstacles that are in your ve­
hicle 's path. As your vehicle comes close r to
the obstacle, the segments move closer to the
veh icle. The co llision area has been reached
when the next to last segment is displayed.
Parking systems 121
Obstacles in the collision a rea, includ ing those
outside of the vehicle's path, are shown in red .
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
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Rearview camera
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rear­
view camera
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Fig. 115 Illust rat ion: cross parking
Fig. 116 Illustrati on : pa ralle l park ing
In addition to parking system plus
¢ page 120, this parking system also has a
rearview camera.
You can use
cross parking for example, to
park in a parking space or in a garage
¢fig. 115. You can use parallel parking if you
would like to park on the side of the road
¢fig . 116.

122 Parking systems
General information
Applies to vehicles: with par king system p lus w it h rear ­
view ca mera
Fig. 117 Area covered
(D and area not covered @by
the rea rview camera (example)
Fig. 118 Rear lid : locat ion of the rearview camera (ex­
ample)
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The rearview camera is located above the rear
license plate bracket . Make sure that the lens
for the parking system ¢
fig. 118 is not cov­
ered by deposits or any other obstructions be­
cause this can affect the function of the park­
ing system. For information on clean ing, refer
to
¢ page 204.
The rearview camera coverage area includes
(D ¢ fig. 117. Only this area is displayed in
the MMI. Objects that are outside of this area
@ are not displayed.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces diminishes if
dynamic mode is acti­
vated
¢ page 107 .
_&. WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings¢
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page
119.
- If the position and the installation ang le
of the rearview camera was changed, for
example, after a collision, do not contin-
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ue to use the system for safety reasons.
Have it checked by your authorized Audi
dealership.
- Only use the rearview camera to assist
you if it shows a good, clear picture . For
example, the image may be affected by
the sun shining into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there is a defect .
- Use the rearview camera only if the lug­
gage compartment lid is completely
closed.
If the luggage compartment lid
is open the orientation lines and blue
surfaces are hidden. Make sure any ob­
jects you may have mounted on the lug­
gage compartment lid do not block the
rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts
the field of vision. The object appears
both altered and inaccurate on the
screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther
away:
- For objects that do not touch the
ground, such as the bumper of a
parked vehicle, a trailer hitch or the
rear of a truck. Do not use the help
lines in this case.
-If driven from a level surface onto an
incline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load
in the rear.
Q) Note
- Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
¢ (D in General information on
page
119.
- The orange colored orientation lines in
the MMI display show the direction of
travel of the vehicle rear depending on
the steering wheel angle. The front of
the vehicle front swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty
of distance so that your outside mirror or
a corner of your vehicle does not collide
with any obstacles.

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Switching on/off
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rear­
view camera
Switching on
• Shift into reverse, or
• Press the
P~A button in the center console
¢ page 121, fig . 113 . A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Sw itching between the rear view came ra
a nd optical di spla y
• Press the Graphic control button ®
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play.
• Press the
Rear vi ew contro l button to see
the rearv iew came ra image.
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• Press the
P,11A button, o r
• Switch the ign ition off.
@ Tips
The v isua l disp lay in the left pa rt of the
disp lay should help you detect the c riti cal
veh icle areas.
Cross parking
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rear­
view ca mera
This view may be used when parking in a ga­
rage or in a parking space .
Fig. 119 MM I: aim in g at a park in g s pot
P arking systems 123
Fig . 1 20 MMI : alignin g the veh icle
• Turn the MMI on and select the reverse gear.
• The orange orientation lines
(D show the di·
rection of travel of the vehicle . Turn the
steer ing whee l until the orange or ientation
lines appear in the pa rking space
~ fig. 119.
Use the markings @to help you estimate
the distance from an obstacle. Each marking
rep resents approximate ly 3 ft ( 1 m). The
blue area represents an extension of the ve­
hicle 's out line by approximately 16 ft (5 me­
ters) to the rear.
• While driving in reverse gear , adjust the
steer ing whee l angle to fit the parking space
w ith the aid of the orange or ientat ion lines
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@ marks the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle ,
at the latest, when the red orientat ion line
@ borders an object .

124 Parking systems
Parallel parking
Applies to vehicles: wit h park ing system p lus with rea r­
v iew camera
This view may be used when parallel parking
along the side of a street.
F ig. 121 MMI : bl ue surface aligned wit h parking spot
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Fig. 122 MMI: contact o f the b lu e curved line w it h th e
cu rb
Parking on the right is described here. It is
identical when parking on the left.
If there is an obstacle next to the parking
space (such as a wall), refer to "Information
for parking next to obstacles "
¢ page 124.
.. Turn on the right turn signal.
.. Position your vehicle next to a parked vehi­
cle in front of the desired parking space . The
distance to th is veh icle should be approxi­
mately 3 ft (1 m) .
.. Turn the MMI on and select the reverse gear.
T he parking system is turned on and the
cross parking indicator is displayed.
.. Press the contro l button on the MMI-con­
tro ls to select
(D 9 fig . 121. The parallel
parking
indicator is displayed .
.. Back up and align your vehicle so the blue
area @ borders on the rear end of the vehi­
cle beh ind you or on the parking space line
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(Din General information on page 122.
The blue area represents an extension of the
veh icle's outline by approximate ly 16 ft (5
meters) to the rear. The long side of the
blue area should be on the curb. The entire
blue area must fit into the parking space .
.. With the vehicle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the right as far as it will go .
.. Back into the parking space unt il the blue
curve ¢
fig. 122 touches the curb¢,&. in
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General information on page 122.
Stop the
vehicle .
.. With the vehicle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the left as far as it w ill go.
.. Continue to back into the parking space un­
til the vehicle is parked parallel to the curb
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@ marks the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle,
at the latest, when the red orientation line
© borders an object . Keep an eye on the
front of your vehicle while doing this.
Parking next to obstacles
If there is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to
the parking space, position the vehicle so
there is more space on that side. Position the
long side of the blue surface so that there is
sufficient space from the obstacle. The sur­
face must not be touching . You will also need
to start turning the steering wheel much ear­
lier . The blue curve
¢ fig. 122 must not touch
the obstacle and should have suffic ient room .
(D Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
(D Tips
The left or right orientation lines and sur­
faces will be displayed, depending on the
turn signal being used.

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Adjusting the display and the warning tones
App lies to vehicles: with pa rk in g system p lus/ rearv iew
camera
The display and warning tones can be adjust­
ed in the MMI.
~ Select: the I MENU ! button >Car > Systems *
control button > Drive r assistance > Parking
aid .
Display
On* -An op tical d isp lay is s hown fo r t he park­
ing system plus, a rearview camera image is
shown fo r parking system plus with rearview
camera*.
Off -When the parking system is sw itched off,
only audib le signa ls are given.
Warning tones
Front volume -Volume fo r the fro nt and s ide*
a rea
Rear volume -Volume for the rear area
Front frequency -Frequency for the front and
side* area
Rear frequency -Frequency for the rear area
Music volume during nav. prompts -When
the par king system is tu rne d on, the volume
of the a udio/video sou rce is lowered .
The new ly adjust ed value is bri efly heard from
the signa l ge ne rator.
- The wa rning tones can also be a djusted
dir ect ly from the visual display or the
r earview came ra image*. Simply press
the
Settings cont rol button .
- The settings a re autom atically stored
and ass igned to the remote control key
tha t is in use.
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Error messages
App lies to vehicles : wi th parking syste m plus/ rea rview
camera
T he re is an error i n the system if the LED i n
t h e P
1#A bu tton is b link ing and yo u hear a con­
t inu ous alarm for a few se conds after sw itch ­
ing on the park ing system or when the park ­
ing system is already activated. If the error is
not co rrected before yo u switch off the ign i­
tion, the LED in the
P '#.A. button will blink the
next t ime you sw itch on the parking system by
shifting into reverse .
Parking system plus*
If a sensor is fa ulty, th e~ symbol will a ppear
in front of/behind the vehicle in the MMI dis ­
play. If a rear sensor is faulty, only obstacles
that are in areas @ and @ are shown
<=>page 120, fig . 112. If a fro nt sensor is faul ­
ty, only obstacles that are in areas © and @
ar e shown .
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Serv ice Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
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126 Driving saf ety
Driving safety
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings that you need
to read and observe for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers and others . We have
summarized here what you need to know
about safety belts, a irbags, ch ild restra ints as
well as child safety. Your safety is for us
priori­
ty number 1.
Always observe the info rmat ion
and warn ings in th is sect ion -fo r yo ur own
safety as well as that of your passengers .
The information in this se ction app lies to all
model ve rsions of your veh icle . Some of the
feat ures described in this sec tions may be
standard equipment on some models, or may
be optional equipment on others . If you are
not sure, ask your authorized Audi dealer.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
struct ions and heed the WARNINGS in
this Manual. It is in your interest and in
the inte rest of you r passengers.
- Always keep the complete Owner's Liter­
ature in your Audi when you lend or sell
yo ur vehicle so that this important info r­
mation will always be ava ilable to the
dr iver and passengers.
- Always keep the Owner's literature handy
so that you can find i t eas ily if you have
ques tions.
- Always adjust your speed to the weather
traffi c and conditions. Follow the speed
limits.
- Always drive in su ch a way that you can
stop your vehicle sa fely .
- Always adjus t your speed to the general
flow of traffic. Fo llow the speed limits.
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant
restraint system and work together to help
reduce the risk of injury in a wide variety of
accident situations.
Your safety a nd the safety of your passengers
shou ld not be left to chance . Advances in
tec hno logy have made a variety of features
ava ilable to help reduce the r is k of injury in an
a cciden t. T he following is a lis t of just a few of
the safety features in yo ur Audi:
- sophisticated safety be lts fo r d rive r and all
passe nger sea ting posit io ns,
- safety b elt pretens ioners,
- safety belt force lim iters fo r the front seats,
- front airbags,
- knee airbags for the front seats*
- side airbags in the front seats,
- specia l LATCH anchorages for child re -
s traints,
- he ad restr aints for e ach sea ting pos ition,
- ad justab le steeri ng colum n.
- pre sense basic* (preventat ive passenger
protect ion)
These ind iv idual safety features, can work to­
gether as a system to he lp p rotect you and
yo ur passengers in a wide range of accidents .
T hese features cannot work as a system if
t h ey a re not always cor re ct ly adjusted and co r­
re ct ly used .
Safety is everybody' s re sponsibility!
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody 's job! Vehicle and occu­
pant safety always depends on the informed and careful driver .
For your safety and the safety of your passen­
gers,
before driving always:
.. Make s ure that all lights and signa ls are op­
erating correctly .
.. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct .
.. Make sure that all windows are clean and af -
ford good vis ibility to the outs ide . ..,_