2016 AUDI A3 air condition

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comes with the
- MMI Operat ing Instructions
- Warranty
& Maintenance booklet.
If you are missing one of these publications, or if
you believe that the information is not complete,
contact your author ized Audi dealer for assis­
tance.
MMI Operating Instructions
contain detailed description of the Aud i Mu lti
Media Interface (MMI) includ ing the nav igation
system, the sound system and the hand held
phone.
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
explains how you can keep your Audi in top driv­ ing condition by having it serviced regu larly and
contains detailed information about the warran­
ties covering your Aud i. Always have the booklet
with you when you take your veh icle to an author­
iz ed A udi dealer for serv ice. Your Audi Serv ice Ad­
visor w ill record each scheduled service and can
answer any questions you may have regarding
h ow to maintain your vehicle.
In Canada,
the vehicle literature is also available in French.
To obtain a copy, co nta ct you r dealer or write to:
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un exemplaire en
frarn;ais de ce document aupres du concession­
naire ou de:
Aud i Canada
Client Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
777 Bayly Street, West,
Ajax, Ontario LlS 7G7
If you sell your Audi
all literature should be left in the vehicle to make
the Warranty terms as well as all operating, safe­
ty and maintenance informat ion ava ilable to the
next owner.
Owner 's Literature
If you change your address or if you bought
this Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Address Change" I
"Not ice of Used Car Purchase" post card. This
card can be found in the Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet or obtained from your authorized
Audi dealer.
It is in your own interest that we are able to
contact you should the need arise.
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-Applies to vehicles without power folding
outside mirrors : if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must
move it back
in p lace by hand.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior m irrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors. Never fold power folding exterior m irrors*
by hand . Only fo ld them in and out using
the power controls.
(D Tips
If the power adjustment fails, both mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
edge of the mirror surface.
Dimm ing th e mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­
matic* dimming rearview mirror.
F ig . 39 Automatic dimm ing rearv iew mirror•
Manual dimming rear vie w mirror
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~ Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rea rview mirror*
~ Press the b utton @. The indicator light @
tu rns on. The rearview and driver's exterior*
mirrors dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on a vehicle
to the rear .
A WARNING 1=
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim-
ming mirrors if the g lass is broken. Electro­
lyte f luid can irritate skin, eyes and airways .
Lights and Vision
-Repeated or long-term exposure to e lectro­
lyte flu id can lead to irritation of the air­
ways, especially in people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leav ing the vehi­
cle or, if this is not poss ible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possib le.
- If electro lyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of clean water fo r at least 15 minu tes and then
seek med ica l attention.
- If electro lyte fluid comes into contact wi th
the s kin, f lush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and wate r and seek medical at­
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thorough ly before wearing again .
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscio us, flush the mo uth wit h water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomit ing
un less this is recommended by medical pro­
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi­
ately.
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If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electro lyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. C lean this liquid as
quick ly as possible w it h a wet sponge .
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-If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
w ill not function correctly,
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the inte rior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
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Warm and cold
vehicle interior. We recommend switching recir­
culation mode on when driving through a tunne l
or when s itting in traffic¢ &..
Recirculation mode is switched off in the defrost
setting~ .
Automatic climate control system controls
Applies to vehicles: with a utomat ic cl imate contro l sys tem
F ig. 72 Automatic climate control system : contro ls
The dial adjusts the temperature and the blower
speed . Press the buttons to turn the functions on
or off. The LED in a button wi ll light up when the
function is switched on.
The rear window defogger
[i] ¢ page 74 and
the seat heat ing
Q] ¢ page 74 are described
separately.
Automatic climate control system
We recommend pressing the IAUTOI button and
se tti ng the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C). The au­
tomatic climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set.
The air temperature coming from the vents, the
b lower speed, and the a ir distribution are also
automatically adjusted. In all heating mode func­
tions except
defrost, the blower only switches to
a higher speed once the eng ine coolant has
reached a ce rtain temperature .
1l This func tio n is not avai lable in every market and is not
ava ilab le for t he plug- in hyb rid .
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A WARNING
You should not use the recirculation mode for
an extended period since no fresh ai r is drawn
i n . With the air-conditioning* switched off,
the w indows can fog up, whic h increases the
risk of an accident.
IA/C l Switching the cooling mode on and off
The cooling system is turned on and off with the
IAJC I button. The air is not coo led and humidity is
not removed when cooling mode is switched off .
This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling
mode switches off automatically when there are
cold outside temperatures.
I AUTO I Switching automatic mode on and off
The automatic mode is turned on using the
IAUTOI button. AUTO mode switches off once a
button in the climate control system is pressed.
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera­
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, a irflow
and air distribution are controlled automatically.
When automatic mode is active, pressing the
IAUTOI button b rief ly act ivates the "Eco"
mode*
1> . I n "Ec o" mode*, all settings are low-
e red slightly to save fu el. When in "Eco" mode*,
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Eco is shown in the display. To exit "Eco" mode*,
press the
I AUTOI button again.
I• I • I Setting the temperature
The temperature can be adjusted individually for
the driver and front passenger using the dials.
Temperatures between 60 °F ( +16 °C) and 84 °F
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range, LO or
HI will appear in the climate control system dis­
p lay. In both settings, the climate control runs
with constantly at the maximum cooling or heat­ ing level. The temperature is not regulated.
Synchronization: by pressing the IAUTOI button
for two seconds, the temperature setting for the
driver's side is transferred to the front passeng­
er's side. This applies a temperature change to
the front passenger's side.
~ Adjusting the blower
To prevent the windows from fogging over, the b lower should a lways run at a low speed. You can
adjust the volume of air generated by the blower
to your preference. To have the blower regulated
automatically, press the IAUTO ! button .
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted with the~, U!J
and ~ buttons. To have the air distribution regu­
lated automatically, press the
IAUTOI button.
The round air vents in the cockpit are adjustable
¢page 74.
To keep the windows from fogging in damp
weather, we recommend opening the side air
vents and tilting them to the side¢
page 74,
Adjusting the air vents .
Foot vents are located under the front seats and
adjustable vents on the end of the center console
to heat the rear of the vehicle.
~ Switching the defroster on and off
The winds hield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
"' the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
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~ automatically. In the [!] sett ing, the IA/Cl cooling
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Warm and cold
mode switches on automatically, depending on
the outside air temperature .
T he
IAUTOI button switches the defroster off .
l"""I Switching recirculation mode on and off
The rec irculat ion mode can be turned on manual­
ly or automatically* .
- Switching manual recirculation mode on and
off: press
l"""I The LED light up when sw itched
on.
- Automatic* rec irculat ion mode: auto recircula­
tion needs to be activated in the
MMI. Select:
the
I MENU I button> Car > Systems* control
button
> AC > Auto recirculation . The air quali­
ty sensor that is designed for diesel and gaso­
line exha ust automatically switches the recircu­
lation mode on or off depending on the level of
pollutants in the outside air .
In rec ircu lation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfi l­
tered air outside the vehicl e from enter ing the
vehicle interior. We recommend switching recir­
cu lation mode on when driving through a twnnel
or when sitting in traffic¢ .&..
T he
1-1 button, IAUTOI or the [ii button switches
recirculation mode off.
T he system switches to recirculation mode when
driv ing in r everse when the engine is cold.
_&. WARNING
You should not use the recirculation mode for
an extended period since no fresh air is drawn
in. With the air-conditioning switched off, the
windows can fog up, which increases the risk
of an acc ident.
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mode, the status message
e-"'1 o I r.-.Al"'Y ap­
pears briefly in the instrument cluster display
and the needle in the power meter points to
READY ¢page 101.
-Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition is switched off
when leaving the vehicle.
([) Note
-The high-voltage system can be damaged if
the vehicle underbody comes into contact
with the ground. Immediately drive your ve­
hicle to an authorized repair facility and
have it inspected.
- The electric drive motor can become very
hot during operation . Do not stop the vehi­
cle if there is oil, fuel residue or other flam­
mable substances under or next to the vehi­
cle.
Special considerations for the high-voltage
battery
Please first read and note the introductory infor­
mation and heed the warnings
¢page 98.
All batteries age with use and over time. There
are things you should know about the care of the
high-voltage battery that will help it keep giving
you good service and reliability over time. Please
read and keep the following information in mind
while you enjoy the performance and economy of
your vehicle.
- Be sure to charge the high-voltage battery be­
fore leaving the vehicle parked and unused for a
longer period of time. Ideally the high-voltage
battery should have a charge level between
40% and 60% when parked for a long time.
- If the battery charge level is below 3%, never
park the vehicle for more than 21 days without
charging the high-voltage battery. Should you
have to park the vehicle for a long time, make
sure that the charge level is sufficient to help
prevent the battery from aging prematurely.
- Frequent and consecutive charging of the high­
voltage battery when the charge level is above
98% can also decrease the capacity of the high-
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voltage battery. Make sure the charge level is
below 98% when you start the charging proc­
ess.
- Should the vehicle be parked for longer than
2 days at temperatures below -13 °F (-25 °(),
the high-voltage battery could freeze and not
be able to provide energy to the electric motor.
The battery will start working again, once it
warms up . The battery can be warmed up when
the outside temperature rises or when the vehi­
cle is garaged appropriately. The battery will al­
so warm up when being used (switching on the
air conditioner, the heater or by driving the ve­
hicle). Should you have to park your vehicle at
very low temperatures for longer than 1 day,
make sure that the high-voltage battery does
not freeze by parking the vehicle in a garage
that is heated or protected from the outside
temperature.
- The high-voltage battery can be damaged and
the capacity can be decreased when the vehicle
is parked for longer than 24 hours when the
ambient temperature is higher than 118 °F
(48 °C). Always make sure that the high-volt­
age battery is not exposed to temperatures
above 118 °F (48 °C) for a long time.
- Never park the vehicle in areas that are likely to
be flooded, such as beaches or river banks, and
never drive the vehicle in WATER, on flooded
roads or through water that is higher than the
bottom of the vehicle body. The high-voltage
battery, along with other vehicle components,
can be damaged severely if the high-voltage
battery is exposed to open water especially for
a longer time. However, you can drive through
water on roads under certain conditions
¢ page 77, Driving through water on roads .
Failure to heed any of these requirements can
age the battery prematurely and lead to a perma­
nent decrease of the high-voltage battery's ca­
pacity.
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Always make sure that the high-voltage bat­
tery is not exposed to extremely low and high
temperatures as well as to water especially
for a longer time. Failure to protect and care
for the high-voltage battery can lead to
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"'Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry.
"' Remove the lock on the charging port
<=>fig . 109.
"'Insert power plug @ or© into the socket
<=>page 112, fig . 100.
"'Plug the vehicle charging connector ©
<=> page 112, fig . 100 into the vehicle charging
port <=>
fig. 109. The charging process starts au­
tomat ically if no charging timer is set.
(D Tips
Remove ice and snow from the cover using a
hand brush and solvent-free deicing spray.
Charging
App lies to veh icles: w ith plug- in hybrid drive
You can switch between the immediate charging
@ and charging timer(!) options during the
charging process if a charging timer is set. Press
the desired button to do this.
You have different charging options.
Immediate charging
To start the charging process immediately, press
the button @<=>page
115, fig. 107. The LED in
the button turns on.
Setting the charging timer
You can put a time delay on charging using the
charging timer in the MMI
l) You can set two dif­
ferent t imers.
"'If a timer was already set, press the button
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<=>page 115, fig . 107. The LED in the button
turns on .
"'To set a charging timer, press:
IM ENUI function
button
> Car> Car systems > Charging & e­
tron mode> Timer selection> Change timer.
"' Select Single timer or Repeat timer.
"' Set the time , date or day of the week.
"' You can activate climate control while charging
with the charging timer by selecting
Air condi ­
tioner
with the control knob. A./ appears in the
box . This activation is independent from the
l) Not availa ble in all Info ta inm en t system s.
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MMI settings in the climate control menu
qpoge 122.
"' Press the ~I B_A_C_K~I button.
"' To activate the desired timer, confirm the set­
ting with the control knob. A./ appears in the
box.
Power save mode
Power save mode is automatically switched on
when the control unit has not been operated for
more than one minute. The
LED @<=>page 115,
fig. 106
stays on . All other displays turn off.
"' To switch power save mode on or off , press the
button
~ @ ¢page 115, fig. 106.
Power save mode ends automatically when the
vehicle charging connector is plugged into the ve­
hicle .
The high-voltage battery is charging when the
LED @blinks.
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- Th e high-voltage battery also charges in
power save mode.
- If the charging process is in progress, it will
not be interrupted when power save mode
switches on.
- T he charging process can be interrupted at
any t ime. Press the active button on the ve­
hicle to do this
<=>page 115, fig. 107.
- The climate control output while charging
depends on the capacity of the electrical
connection. Additional information on cli­
mate control can be found under
<=> page 122.
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-Air conditioning and heating is electric if
you select climate control using the charg­ ing timer. This may also be used in confined
spaces such as garages.
Setting the charging power level
App lies to vehicles: wit h pl ug-in hybr id drive
The control unit automatically recognizes the
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You can release cover using the emergency re­
lease.
.,. Turn the lock to the horizontal position .
.,. Unlock the veh icle.
.,. Open the hood
r:!;> page 23 7, Opening the hood .
.,. Carefully pull on the knob @until there is re-
s istance .
.,. Turn the lock to the vertical position
r:!;> page 115, fig . 108 .
.,. Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry .
Climate control
Description
Applies to vehicles: with plug- in hybrid drive
Your vehicle has either auxiliary heating or auxili­
ary heat ing/ air conditioning*.
The auxiliary heating or the auxi liary heating/ air
conditioning* switches on depending on the out­
side temperature and the temperature set on the
climate control unit .
Switching on/off immediately
.,. You can switch the climate control on and off
immediately in the MMI*
¢page 123. Or
.,. Switch off the blower with the~ button
¢ page 72, fig. 72.
Setting the timer
.,. You can set the time when your vehicle should
reach the desired temperature. Your set tem­
perature and the outside temperature deter­
mine when the climate control switches on.
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- The temperature that the climate control
system adjusts to depends on the last tem­
perature you set in the climate control unit
c;;,page 72.
-The climate control system does not auto­
matically switch on or off earlier if the vehi­
cle battery charge or the fuel level is too low.
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· Auxiliary climate control
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive without auxiliary
hea ting
The aux iliary climate control controls the tem­
perature in the vehicle inter ior ent irely with elec­
tric power. It turns on only if the high-voltage
battery charge level is sufficient and there is
enough fuel in the tank.
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive and auxiliary
heat ing
The aux iliary heating/ air conditioning controls
the temperature in the vehicle interior if the
high-voltage battery charge level is suff icient and
there is eno ugh fuel in the tank.
The
.ill. symbo l blinks in the climate contro l unit
whe n auxiliary heating is switched on.
When the auxiliary heating/ air conditioning t im­
er is programmed, the Ill symbol stays turned on
until the departure t ime is reached.
& WARNING
- To reduce the risk of poisoning, the auxiliary
heating/ air conditioning must not run in
confined spaces .
- To redu ce the risk of fires, the auxiliary
heating/ air conditioning must not run
when refueling.
- Due to the high temperatures that result
from operating the auxiliary heating/ air
conditioning, the vehicle must be parked in
a way so that the hot exhaust can escape at
the bottom of the engine cover without ob­
struction. The exhaust must not come into
direct contact with highly flammab le mate­
r ials.
(D Tips
Water vapor can build up near the engine
compartment when outside temperatures are low. This is a natural phenomenon and is no
cause for concern.

Switching on/off immediately in the MMI1l
Applies to vehicles: with p lug- in hybrid drive
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Standheizung / -k llmatlslerun g ~
Standheizung/ -k limat isierung einschalten
Timer 1: So 10 .11. 0:00
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Timer p rog rammie ren •
Car Systeme
Fig. 112 MMI example: sw itching t he auxilia ry heat ing/
air co ndit io nin g• o n/off immediate ly
Switching the auxiliary climate control on/
off:
.,. Se lect the I MENU I button > Car> Car Systems >
Aux. climate control
> Turn on auxiliary cli­
mate control or Turn off auxiliary climate con­
trol.
Switching the auxiliary heating / air
conditioning* on/off:
• Sel ect th e I MENU
I bu tto n > Car > Car Systems >
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning
> Turn on
auxiliary heating / air conditioning or Turn off
auxiliary heating/ air conditioning .
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T he au xili ary cl imate contro l or the aux iliary
he ating / air cond itioni ng* ca n als o be sw itch ­
ed on a nd off i mmedi ately w hen a tim er is
se t.
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Setting the timer in the MMI1l
Applies to vehicles: wit h pl ug-in hybr id drive
Fig. 1 13 MM I: set tin g t he tim er
B y se ttin g th e de parture time, you de ter mine
whe n your veh icle should re ach the des ire d t em ­
peratu re. You can set
a ti me r using the aux iliary
cl imate control o r a uxiliary heat ing/ air condi­
tion ing * menu.
Auxiliary climate control: setting the timer • Sele ct: !ME NUI button> Car> Car Systems >
Aux . climate control > Program timer > Timer
1: Departure time .
• Set the t ime and the date .
• Press the
I BACK! button .
• Confi rm the setting with the cont rol knob to ac­
tivate the time r. A ./
¢ page 123, fig . 112 ap­
pea rs in the box .
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning* : setting
the timer
• Select: !M EN UI button> Car> Car Systems >
Auxiliary heating/ air conditioning
> Program
timer > Timer 1: Departure time .
• Se t the t ime and the da te .
• Press the
I BACK I button.
• Confir m the settin g wit h th e co ntro l kn ob to ac­
t iv at e the time r. A ./
¢page 12 3, fig . 11 2 ap ­
pea rs in the box .
A ft er the depa rtur e tim e is reac he d, t he nex t cal ­
end ar d ay is au tom atic ally en te red in th e
MMI.
To activate the a uxiliary climate cont rol or auxi li­
ary heating/ ai r con ditionin g* for t he next day,
co nfirm the sett ing( ./ in the
MMI ¢ page 123,
fig. 112). ..
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