2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET sport mode

Assist
can prevent undesired warnings from the
pre sense system.
Driver messages
App lies to: ve hicles w ith Audi p re se nse or Aud i adap tive
cr uise cont rol
Audi pre sense currently unavailable. No sensor
vision
This message appears if the sensor view is ob ­
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or d irt. C lean the sensor¢
page 91, fig. 88.
Audi pre sense: off
This message appears when the ESC is switched
to sport mode, for example ¢
page 117 .
Audi pre sense: system fault!
This message appears when the pre sense func­
tion is affected. For examp le, this could be
caused by a faulty sensor.
If the message stays on, drive to an authorized
Aud i deale r or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility to
have the ma lfunction corrected.
Audi active lane assist
Description
Appl ies to: ve hicles w ith Audi active lane assist
Active lane assist detects lane marker lines with­
in the limits of the system using a camera in the
windshield. If you are approaching a detected lane marker line and it appears likely that you
will leave the lane, the system will warn you with
correct ive steering . You can override this steer ing
at any time . If you pass over a line, the steer ing
wheel will vibrate lightly. In order for this warn­
ing vibration to occur, it must first be switched
on in the MMI. Active lane assist is operable
when the lane marker line is detected on at least
one side of the vehicle.
The system will not warn you before crossing a lane marker line if you have activated the turn
signal. In this case, it assumes that you are
changing lanes intentionally.
l) Thi s fun ctio n is not availab le in all c ount ries.
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The system is designed for driving on express ­
ways and highways and therefore on ly activates
at speeds above approximately 40 mph (65 km/
h).
A WARNING
-
-The system warns the driver that the vehicle
is leaving the lane using correct ive steering.
The driver is always responsible for keeping
the vehicle within the lane .
- The system can help you keep the vehicle in the lane, but it does not drive by itself. Al­
ways keep your hands on the steering wheel.
- Corrective steering may not occur in certain
situations, such as during heavy braking.
- There may be cases where the camera does
not recognize all lane marker lines. Correc­
tive steering can only take place on the side
of the vehicle where lane marker lines are
detected.
- Other road structures or objects could possi­
bly be identified un intent ionally as lane
marker lines . As a result, corrective steering
may be unexpected or may not occur.
- The camera view can be restricted, for ex­
ample by vehicles driving ahead or by rain,
snow, heavy spray light shining into the
camera or by dirt on the window. This can result in active lane assist not detecting the
lane marker lines or detect ing them incor­
rectly .
- In certain situations where visibility is low,
the vehicle may switch from "early" to "late"
corrective steer ing
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- Under certain cond itions such as ruts in the
road, an inclined roadway or crosswinds, the
corrective steer ing alone may not be enough
to keep the vehicle in the m iddle of the lane.
- For safety reasons, act ive lane assist must
not be used when there are poor road and/
or weather conditions such as slippery
roads, fog, gravel, heavy rain, snow and the
potential for hydrop laning . Using active lane
assist under these conditions may increase
the risk of a crash.

Ass is t
- Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used .
Driver messages
Applies to: ve hicles w ith Audi side assist
If the side assist switches off automatically, a
message appears in the instrument cluster dis­
play.
(ij Audi side a ssi st : cur rentl y un ava ilable No
s en so r v isi on
The radar sensors' vision is affected. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects . Clean the area in
front of the sensors, if necessary~
page 104,
fig. 105.
@j Audi side assist : cur rently un available
Side assist cannot be switched on temporar ily be­
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
@j Audi side a ssi st : S ystem fau lt!
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
veh icles correctly and it is switched off. The sen­
sors have been d isplaced or are faulty . Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Service Facility soon .
Audi drive select (drive
settings)
Introduction
App lies to: vehicles with Aud i drive select
Audi drive select makes it possible to experience
d ifferent types of vehicle settings in o ne veh icle .
The drive r can select from three
Comfort , Auto
and D ynam ic modes us ing the te'i:.1 button in the
center console or the MMI to switch between a
sporty and a comfortable driving mode, for ex ­
ample. In the
Ind ividu al* mode, the settings can
be adjusted to your personal preferences. This
makes it poss ible to combine settings such as a
sporty eng ine setting w ith smooth steering.
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A WARNING ,_
Using Aud i drive select incorrectly can lead to
coll is ions, other accidents and serious inju­
ries.
Description
App lies to: vehicles with Aud i drive se lect
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features. However, the engine a nd
steering are a lways affected.
Engine and automatic tr ansmiss ion
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto­
matic transmission* respond more qu ickly or in a
more ba lanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Adapt ive damper s (Audi magneti c ride )*
The adaptive dampers use sensors to record in­
format ion regarding steering movements, brak­
i ng and acceleration operations by the driver,
road surface, driving speed, and load . W ith Aud i
drive select you can adjust the adaptive dampers
spo rty (dynamic), comfortable (comfort) o r bal­
anced (auto).
Ste ering
The steering adapts in terms of steering ass is­
tance. There are d ifferent modes
~page 107.
Ind irect steering that moves easi ly as in comfort
mode is espec ially suited to long d rives on a h igh­
way. The dynamic mode provides sporty, direct
steering.
Fo r vehicles with p rogress ive steering* the steer­
i ng perfo rmance is more agile.
Corn ering light*
The cornering light adjusts when driv ing on
curves at speeds between 6 mph (10 km/h) and 68 mp h (1 10 km/h) . The pivoting act ion and the
li ght ing are also adapted to the mode.
Adapt ive cruise cont rol*
The behavior whe n accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the
Audi drive select mode . Adaptive cruise control ..,.

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also responds to the driving behavior of the vehi­
cl e ahead in a more cons ervative or sporty man­
ner.
@ Tips
I n some models, the maximum vehicle speed
can only be reached in the auto and dynamic
modes .
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
You can choose between comfort, auto, dynamic
and individual*.
Fi g. 10 6 Ce nte r co nsole : d rive se lec t button
Fig. 107 MM I: driv e selec t
Adjusting the Individual mode
Ass ist
.,. To set the mode, press the r:/tc'i button
~ fig . 106 repeatedly until the desired mode is
disp layed i n the instrument cluster. Or
.,. In the MMI, select : the
I MENU I button > Car >
Systems "
control button > Comfort , A uto , Dy­
namic or Individual *.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driv ing. If traff ic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also ac tivated for t he engine .
Comfort -provides a comfort-or iented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives o n highways.
Auto -provides an overa ll comfortab le yet dy­
namic dr iving feel and is suited for everyday use .
Dynamic -gives the drive r a spo rty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Individual* -~ page 107.
A WARNING
Pay atten tion to traffic w he n ope rating the
d rive select to p revent pote ntia l risk o f an ac ­
cident .
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
.,. Se lect : the I MENU ! button> Car> Systems *
control button > Set individual contro l button.
Once you select the men u, you will automat i­
ca lly dr ive in the
Individual * mode.
After you have closed the sett ings, you will auto­
mat ica lly dr ive in the
Individual * mode . The equipment in you
r vehicle will determine
which sett ings you can adjus t. The follow ing ta­
ble g ives an overview of t he characteristics .
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Assist Systems comfort
Engine
and Transmission comfortab le
Steering comfortable
Cornering light* comfortab le
Audi adaptive cruise control* comfortable
Damper control* comfortable
Engine sound* subtle
a) Subt le in th e se lector le ver pos it ion D and sporty in S.
(D Tips
Your Individual* mode settings are automati­
cally stored and assigned to the remote con­
trol key being used.
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auto dynamic
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanc ed sporty
balanced sporty
subtle/sporty a)
sporty

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prevent collisions -there is still a risk of ac­
cidents!
- Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
even when these control systems are instal­
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
Switching on /off
Intelligent Technology
(D Tips
- The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a sim ilar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead to a
reduction in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de­
scribed are working.
£SC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig. 119 Upper center console : ESC button
function of the ESC is limited or switched off . The
amount of stabilization control will differ de­
pending on the level.
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Dr iving in deep snow or on loose ground
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend­
ing on the level that is selected, the stabilization
Sport mode on
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabiliza-
tion functions are limited
~A .
Operation Press the!.$ OFFI button
briefly .
Indicator II turns on.
lights
Driver mes- Stabilization
control (ESC):
sages sport. Warning! Restricted
stability
A WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
and road conditions permit.
- The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or
ESC/ASRon
The stabilization function is The full stabilization func-
not available
~ A. ESC and tion of the ESC and ASR is
ASR are switched off. avai lab le again.
Press and hold the!.$ OFFI Press the!.$ OFFI button
button longer than 3 sec- again.
onds.
II and lf'illtla~* turn on . II turns off or'II and
lf'tl•I~~ · turn off.
Stabilization control (ESC):
Stabilization control
off. Warning! Restricted (ESC): On
stability
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.
- There is no vehicle stabilization when ESC/
ASR are switched off.
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Intelligent Technology
(D Tips
-ESC/ASR cannot be switched off or sport
mode cannot be switched on if the cruise
control system* or the adaptive cruise con­
trol* is switched on.
- Malfunctions in the Audi magnetic ride may make it impossible to switch the ESC/ASR
off or to switch sport mode on.
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 mi (400 km). They must be "broken in" first. However, you can com­
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking during the break-in period .
Wear
Brake pad
wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions .
This is especially true if you are driving frequently
in the city and on curves or with a sporty driving
style .
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity .
Effect of water and road salt
In certain situations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy rain, after overnight con­ densation or after washing your car, the braking
effect can be reduced by moisture or ice on the
brake rotors and brake pads. The brakes must be
"dried" first with a few careful brake applica­
tions.
At higher speeds and with the windshield wipers
turned on, the brake pads press against the brake
rotors for a short amount of time. This action
which is not felt by the driver happens at regular
intervals and facilitates a better reaction time for
the brakes in wet weather .
The braking effect can also be reduced if you are
driving on salted roads and you do not apply the
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brakes for long periods of time. The layer of salt
on the brake rotors and pads must be worn off
first when the brakes are applied.
Corrosion
Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of
time , low mileage and avoiding heavy braking
can contribute to corrosion on the brake rotors
and dirty brake pads.
If you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is
corrosion present, occasional heavy braking at
high speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and pads¢.&. .
Brake system malfunction
if you notice that the brake pedal travel has sud­
denly gotten larger, then a brake circuit may have
failed. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the problem corrected. On the way there, drive
with reduced speed and keep in mind that a long
braking distance and increased pressure on the
brake pedal will be necessary.
Low brake fluid level
When the brake fluid level is low, malfunctions in
the brake system may occur. The brake fluid level
is electronically monitored.
Brake booster
The brake booster amplifies the pressure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal.
It only works when the en­
gine is running.
A WARNING
- New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
(400 km). They must be "broken in" first.
However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking force by pressing
firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak­
ing during the break-in period.
- Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en­
danger other road users. This increases the
risk of an accident.

Airbag syste m
-If, in exce ptional circumstances, you must
install a forward-faci ng chi ld restraint on
t h e front passenger seat, always m ove the
seat into its rearmost pos ition in the s eat's
f ore an d aft adjustm ent ra nge, as far away
from th e airbag as pos sibl e. Th e backrest
mus t be adjusted to an up right posit ion.
Make s ure that the
PAS SENGER AIR BAG
OFF
light comes on and stays on all the time
whenever the ignition is switched on.
.&_ WARNING
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not go out when an ad ult is sitting on the
front passenger seat after taking the steps
described above, make sure the adu lt is
properly seated and restrained at one of the
rear seat ing positions .
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer before transporting anyone on
the front passenger seat .
(D Tips
If the capacitive passenger detection system
determines that the front passenger seat is
empty, the frontal airbag on the passenger
side will be turned off, and the
PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF
l ight will stay on.
Repair , care and disposal of the airbags
Pa rts of t he a irbag system are installed at many
d ifferent places on your Aud i. Insta lling, remov ­
ing, servic ing o r repa iring a part in an area of the
veh icle can damage a part of an airbag system
and p revent that system from working properly
in a co llision .
There are some important things you have to
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system wi ll not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or poll ute the
env ironment.
.&_ WARNING
Improper care, serv icing and repair proce­
dures can increase the r isk of personal injury
and death by preventing an airbag from de-
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p loying when needed or deploy ing an a irbag
unexpectedly:
- Never cover, obstruct, or change the steer­
ing wheel horn pad or airbag cover or the in­
strument panel or modify them in any way.
- Never attach any objects s uch as c up ho lders
or telephone mountings to the surfaces cov­
ering the a irbag un its .
- For cleaning the horn pad or instrument
panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or one mois­
tened w ith plain water. Solvents or cleaners
could damage the airbag cover or change
the st iffness o r streng th of the material so
that the airbag cannot deploy and p rotect
prope rly.
- Never repair, ad just, or change any parts of
the airbag system.
- All work on the steering wheel, inst rument
panel, front seats or e lectr ica l system ( in­
cluding the installation of a udio eq uipment,
cellular tele phones and C B radios, etc.)
m ust be perfo rmed by a qu alified techn ician
who has the training and specia l equipment
necessary.
- For any work on the airbag system, we
strong ly recommend that you see your au­
thorized A udi dealer or qualified wo rkshop.
- Never modify the front b umper or parts of
the vehicle body.
- Always make sure that the side a irbag can
inflate w ithout interference:
- Never install seat covers or replacement
upholstery ove r the front seatbacks that
have not been specifically approved by
A udi .
- Never use addi tional seat c ushions that
cover the areas where the side airbags in­
flate .
- Damage to the orig inal seat cove rs or to
the seam in the area of the s ide airbag
module mus t always be repaired immedi­
ate ly by an autho riz e d Au di dealer .
- The a irbag sys tem can deploy only once. Af­
ter an airbag has been deployed, i t m ust be
replaced with new replacement parts de­
signed and approved espec ia lly for your
Aud i model version . Replacement of com­
plete airbag systems or airbag components

Child safet y
heed a ll of the app licab le WARN INGS. Make cer ­
tain that the child and child restraint are correct ­
ly recognized by the capacitive passenger detec­
tion system in the front passenger seat, that the
front passenger airbag is turned off, and that the
airbag status is always correctly signaled by the
PAS SENGER AIR BA G OFF light .
Many types and models of child restraints have
been available over the years, new models are in­
troduced regularly incorporat ing new and im ­
proved designs and older models are taken out of
p roduct ion. Ch ild restraints are not standardized.
Ch ild rest raints of the same type typ ica lly have
d ifferent weights and s izes and d ifferen t "foot­
p rints", the s ize and shape of the bottom of the
child restraint that sits on the seat, when they
are insta lled on a vehicle seat. These differences
make it virtually impossible to certify compliance
with the requirements for advanced airbags with
each and every ch ild restraint that has ever been
sold in the past or will be sold over the course of
the useful life of your veh icle.
For this reason, the Un ited States National High­
way Traffic Safety Administration has published a list of specific type, makes and models of child
restraints that must be used to cert ify compli­
ance of the Advanced Airbag System in your vehi­
cle with the supp ression requ irements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standa rd 208. These child
restraints are:
Subpart A - Car bed child restraints
Mod el Manufactured on or
after
Angel G uard Angel September 2S, 200 7
Ride AA2403 FOF
Subpart B - Rear-facing child re straints
Model Manufactured on or
after
Century SmartFit 4S43 December 1, 1999
Cosco Arriva September 2S, 2007
22-0 13PAW and base
22-999WHO
Evenflo Discovery Ad- December 1, 1999
just Right 212
1 6 8
Model Manufactured on or
after
Evenflo First Choice December 1, 1999
204
Graco Infan t 845 7 December 1, 1999
Graco Snugr ide September 2S, 2007
Peg Perego Primo Viag- September 25, 2007
gio SIP IMUNOOUS
Subpart C - Forward-facing and convertible
child re str aint s
Model Manufactured on or
after
Br itax Roundabout September 2S, 2007
E9L02xx
Cosco Touriva 025 19
December 1, 1999
Cosco Summit Deluxe September 2S, 2007 H igh Back Booster
22-262
Cosco High Back Boos- September 25, 2007
ter 22-209
E venflo Tribu te V September 25, 2007
379xxxx
Evenflo Medallion 2S4 December 1, 1999
Evenflo Generations September 25, 2007
352xxxx
Graco ComfortSport September 25, 2007
Graco Todd ler Safety
September 25, 2007
Seat Step 2
Graco Plat inum Cargo September 25, 200 7
_&. WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, ma ke sure
that the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light
comes on and stays on whenever a ch ild re­
stra int is installed on the front passenger seat
and the ign ition is switched on.
-Take the child restra int off the front passen­
ger seat and install it properly at one of the rear seat positions if the
PA SSENGER AIR
BAG OFF
light does not stay on.
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
author ized Audi dealer immed iately.