2016 AUDI A3 charging

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Additional information about the vehicle tool kit may be found under
c::, page 280 and informa­
tion about the tire mobility kit under
c:> poge281 .
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The vehicle must not be operated without the
tire repair set.
Vehicle transport
Applies to veh icles: w ith plug- in hybrid drive
The following contains information you should
know about transporting your vehicle.
The MQB-A lithium-ion battery system equipped
in your vehicle is composed of SANYO 12 U F 261
591 type batteries and has it passed test 38.3 in
accordance with the UN Tests and Criteria hand­ book. The vehicle may be transported with the
battery installed as conventional class 9 hazard­
ous materials without additional offic ial consent
for air and sea transportation (current law ICAO­
TI and IMDG-Code 01.01.2012) .
Jump starting and 12 volt battery
Applies to veh icles: with plug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 96 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger and
j ump start cables
The vehicle is equipped with one 12 vo lt battery
and one high-voltage battery.
If the 12 volt battery is drained, it can be charged
with a charger or you can jump start the vehicle
using another vehicle battery in the same way as
a conventional vehicle .
Note the information on charging the battery
¢
page 249 and for jump starting the vehicle
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.,. Open the hood¢ page 23 7.
.,. Remove the fuse box cover @ to access the
positive terminal
0 c::> page 239.
.,. Clamp the terminal clamps from the charging
device or jump start cable to the positive termi­
nal
0 and to the body ground point 0-
(D Note
You must not give a jump start with your vehi­
cle. This could cause s ignificant damage to
the electrical system in your veh icle.
Coolant
App lies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 97 Engine compartme nt: coolant expa nsion tank
Your vehicle has two coolant expansion tanks
that are separate from each other:
@ : expansion tank for gasoline engine and elec­
tric motor.
@ : expansion tank for the high-voltage area .
The expansion tank@ must not be opened
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.,. Switch the ignition off .
.,. Open the hood
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.,. Always check the coolant level in both coolant
expansion tanks @ and @ using the outer
markings.
.,. When you fill coolant in the expansion tank@,
please refer to
c::> page 244, Cooling system.
.,. Do not drive any farther if the expansion tank
@ is missing coolant. Contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately ¢&_ . ..,.

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The gasoline engine is no longer available be­
cause there is not enough fuel. Drive immediately
to a gas station.
Fuel filler door emergency release
A pp lies to ve hicles: w ith plug- in hy brid drive
You must use the emergency release to open the
fuel filler door when there is a malfunction
c::> page232 .
The tank is not vented. You can only fill a small
amount of fuel in the tank.
~ Fill only until the automatic fuel pump nozzle
turns off for the first time when it is operated
correctly.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
Pressure can escape if you open the tank cap
after using the emergency release. This can
create noises.
Charging
General information
A pp lies to veh icles: w ith plug -in hybrid drive
Two options are available for charging the vehi­
cle:
- Charge at a public charging station with a spe­
cial charging cable*
c::>page 112.
- Charge with household and industrial power
sockets using the Audi e-tron charging system
c::> page 112.
Environmental conditions when using the
charging system
-Operating temperature : -13 °F (-25 °C) to 95 °F
(+35 °C)
- Humidity:
5% to 95%, non-condensing
- 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) maximum above
sea level
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Warnings when using the charging system
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Surfaces can become very hot when
in direct sunlight.
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Incorrect use increases the risk of
electric shock.
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Do not use any extensions cords or
cable reels.
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Do not use any travel adapters.
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Do not use any power strips.
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Do not use any charging cables with
damage to the electronics or the
connecting wires.
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Sockets that are installed incorrectly can
cause electric shock or fire when charging the
high-voltage battery using the vehicle charg ­
ing connection.
- Installation and setup of the household con­
nection for the Audi e-tron charging system
may only be performed by a qualified elec­
trician. The qualified electrician is thereby
fully responsible for adhering to applicable
standards and regulations.
- Make sure that the selected charging con­ nection is suitable for drawing 16 amps .
- Make sure that the
110 volt socket is
grounded and shielded from water.
- Always check the fuse for the GFI outlet be­
fore connecting the charge cable.
- Never use a damaged GFI outlet.
- Read and follow the safety precautions in
the Audi charging dock* assembly instruc­
tions.
.&_ WARNING
If you are not familiar with the socket or the
e lectrical installation or it has not been
checked by qualified experts, never use it for
charging. Even very low charging currents can
cause ser ious damage and in particular fires if
the socket or electrical installation is in bad
condition. If necessary, get expert assistance
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A WARNING
Incorrect handling of the connector contacts
can cause e lectric shock or fire.
- Do not touch the contacts on the vehicle charging port and on the Audi e-tron charg­
ing system .
- Do not insert any objects in the vehicle charg ing port or in the Audi e-tron charging
system .
- Protect the sockets and connectors against
any moisture, water and other flu ids.
A WARNING
Using a damaged or incorrect charging cable
or a damaged or incorrect socket, using the
Audi e-tron charg ing system incorrectly or
disregarding the safety precaut ions could
cause sho rt circu iting, e lectric shoc k, exp lo ­
sions , fires or burns.
- Do not use the Audi e-t ron c ha rging system
if it is damaged and/or dirty . Check the ca­
ble and connector for damage and dirt be­
f ore using .
- T he Aud i e-tron charg ing system must only
be connected to sockets that a re insta lled
correctly and that are not damaged as we ll
as to electr ica l installations that have no
faults.
- Do not use any extension cords, cable reels,
power str ips or (travel) adapters.
- Disconnect the Audi e-tron charging system
from the power network during a thunder­
storm .
- Do not modify or repair any electrical com­
ponents.
- Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging system and connectors in water.
- The Aud i e-tron charging system must only
be cleaned when the control unit is com­
pletely disconnected from the power supply
and from the veh icle. Use a dry towel to
clean.
- I f a 110 volt socket is used for charging, on­
ly connect one veh icle at a time to the same
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circuit. Use a different circuit if an add ition­
al vehicle needs to be charged at the same
time. Note the maximum permitted current
draw for the c ircuit. Contact a qualified elec­
tr ical technician if there is any doubt.
A WARNING '"---
The components in the Audi e-tron charg ing
system can trigger sparks which can cause
flammable or explos ive f umes to ignite .
- To reduce the r isk of explosions, espec ially
in garages, make sure the contro l unit is at
least 19 in ches (SO cm) above the floo r
when charging.
- Do not use the Aud i e-tron charg ing system
in areas at risk for exp losions .
- The Audi e-tron charging system is only suit­
ab le for use on Aud i vehicles and veh icles
within the Volkswagen Group. Using the de­
vice on vehicles made by another manufac­
turer is not authorized .
CI) Note
Make sure that you a lways use the s uitable
power plug prov ided with the A udi e-tron
charging system for the corresponding mar ­
ket. Contact an authorized Audi dealer o r au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for more infor­ mation.
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- For an uninterrupted charging process, we
recommend only charging using sockets
that are connected to a separately protect­ ed circuit.
- Us ing NEMA sockets w ith a current rat ing of
at least 30 A or industrial sockets in accord­
ance with IEC 60309 when charging is rec­
ommended .
- When charging the high-voltage battery us­
ing household/ industrial sockets, the elec­
trical installation can be used at full capaci­
ty. Having a qualified electrician regularly inspect the electrical installations that are
used for charg ing is recommended.
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-The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehi ­
cle.
Charging at public
charging stations
App lies to vehicles: w ith plug-in hybrid drive and special
charging cable
Use the charging cable supplied at the public
charging station for charging. Contact an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty for more information.
• Read the operating instructions at the charging
station to charge the battery.
• Unl ock the vehicle if necessary¢
page 35.
• Make sure that the selector lever is in the P po­
sition and drive ready mode is switched off .
• Turn the lock until it is vertical to open the
cov­
er on the charging unit r:;> page 115, fig . 108.
• Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry .
• Remove the lock on the charging port
¢page 115, fig. 109 .
• Remove the cap from the charging cable if nec­
essary .
• Connect the cable to the veh icle charging port .
• If a charg ing timer is not set, the charging
process will start automatically depending on
the charging station¢
page 116, Setting the
charging timer.
• The vehicle operating status is indicated by the
status LED@¢
table on page 119.
• Refer to the information under¢ page 117,
After charging
or ¢ page 121 , Vehicle charg­
ing connector emergency release.
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-It is not possible to charge using the charg­
ing timer at some charging stations .
- You can use your Audi e-tron charging sys­
tem if there is a household or industrial con­
nection availab le at the charging station.
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Charging the battery
with the Audi e-tron
charging system
Charging system overview
Applies to vehicles : with plug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 100 Audi e-tron c harging system overview
@ Power cable
@ Power plug (for industrial sockets)
© Power plug (for household sockets)
@ Control unit
© Veh icle charging connector (connector for the
vehicle)
® Vehicle cable
The power cable @ is plugged into the upper end
of the control unit and the vehicle cable ® is
plugged into the lower end of the contro l unit @.
(D Note
The charging system can be operated within a
temperature range of-13 °F (-25 °C) to 95 °F
(+35 °C). Note the following information:
- Protect the charg ing system against any
strain, such as being run over, falling, pull­
ing, bend ing and crushing.
- Runn ing the control un it in the charging
dock* during operation is recommended
¢ page 114. Refer to the "cha rging dock"
chapter
¢page 114.
-Do not immerse the control unit in water or
cover with snow or ice.
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-Always place the Aud i e-tron charging sys­
tem on a secure surface when charging.

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-To reduce the risk of overheating during op­
eration, do not place the Audi e-tron charg­
in g system in d irect sunlight for long peri­
ods of time.
- If the temperature inside the control unit
rises above 176 °F (80 °C), the charg ing
process will stop automatically until the
temperature decreases back down to the normal range .
Attaching/changing the power/vehicle
cable
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 101 Contro l unit : loosening the cable
Fi g. 102 Contro l unit : attaching t he ca ble
Requirements:
.,. The charging process for the high -voltage bat ­
tery must be ended .
.,. The vehicle charging connector must be re­
moved from the vehicle charging port.
.,. The power cable must be removed from the
socket.
Loosening the cable
.,. If necessary, loosen the screw ©¢ fig. 101 us­
ing the screwdriver provided.
.,. Lift the lever @all the way up .
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.,. Pull the connecto r@ out just until you feel re­
sistance .
.,. Close the lever @unt il it is rest ing on the con-
nector @.
.,. Remove the connector @ completely.
Attaching the cable
.,. Lift the lever @ up slight ly¢ fig. 102.
.,. Insert the connector @ into the control unit
just unti l you feel resistance .
.,. Lift the lever @all the way up.
.,. Insert the connector @ all the way into the
control unit.
.,. Close the lever @ .
.,. Tighten the screw © using the screwdriver pro­
vided .
.&_ WARNING
- Always remove the power cable from the
socket before changing the power cable or
vehicle cable.
- Always follow the instructions given when
charging the high -voltage battery. Do not
remove the vehicle charging cable from the
socket during the charging process. End the
charging process before removing the vehi­
cle charging cab le from the socket.
- On ly change cab les in a dry environment.
- The Audi e-tron charging system may only
be used as one un it composed of power ca­
bles, the control unit and vehicle cable. We
recommend using only cables approved by
Aud i.
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Charging dock
Applies to vehicles: with p lug -in hybrid drive and charging
dock
F ig . 1 03 Opening/clos ing t he charg ing dock
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Fig . 1 04 Charging dock: mounting the ch arging system
You can store the charg ing system in the charg ­
ing dock.
Opening /closing the charging dock
• If necessary, you can u nlock/lock the charg ing
dock using the key provided by turning it to the
unlocked position @ or locked position @
¢fig. 103.
• Opening/closing the door on the charging dock.
Mounting the cha rging system in the
charging dock
• Open the door on the charging dock.
• First insert the control unit in the bottom tabs
on the charging dock and then into the upper
tabs.
• Push the control un it toward the rea r and let it
lock into place.
• Gu ide the vehicle cable th rough the opening @
¢fig_ 104.
• Wrap the extra c ab le length around the adapt­
er @ .
• Plug the power cable into the socket in the
charging dock.
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• Close the door.
• After charging, you can place the vehicle charg­
ing connecto r© ¢
page 112 , fig. 100 in the
holder on the charging dock door¢
fig. 103.
Removing the charging system from the
charging dock
• Open the door on the charging dock .
• Remove the power cable from the socket in the
charging dock.
• Unwrap the cable from the adapter @.
• To loosen the contro l unit from the holder,
press the re lease tabs above the cont rol un it @
r=:> fig. 104.
(D Tips
- Always keep the door on the cha rg in g dock
closed .
- Do not place any objects on the doo r or the
charging dock.
Transporting
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 105 Storage bag
• Store the charging system and the spec ial
charging cable* in the bag before transpo rting.
• Secure the bag us ing the tie-downs¢
page 66.
The flat hoo k m ust be sec ured on t he rear tie ­
down.
8_ WARNING
- If the veh icle charging cable is no t secured
or positioned correctly, it can slide out of
p lace and endanger ve hicle occupants when
braking, when changing directions, or in an
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-Never transport the Audi e-tron charging
system or the special charg ing cab le* unse ­
cured.
- Store the Audi e-tron charging system or
the spec ial charging cable* in the storage
bag in the luggage compartment.
- Always transport the storage bag in the lug­
gage compartment and never in the passen­ ger compartment (for example the seats or
in front of them).
Charging overview
App lies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 106 Charging system: control un it
Fig. 107 Radiator grille: ve hicle charging port a nd button
modu le
The charg ing unit is located behind the Audi r ings
on the front of the vehicle .
@
~ button/LED
® Display field
© Arrow buttons
@ !OK ! button
(D Charging timer button
@ Status LED
@ Immed iate charging button
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T he meaning of the different status displays for
the charging system and the vehicle can be found
u nder ¢ page 118, Status displays.
_& WARNING
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There is an error in the control unit if the LED
@ is red . Disconnect the control unit from the
power supply. Refer to th is chapter
¢ page 118, Status displays.
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- The device runs a self-test after power has
been restored to the control unit.
- You can activate a PIN for the control unit qpage 120.
- The vehicle cannot be started if a charging connector is connected.
Before charging
Applies to vehicles: with pl ug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 108 Radiator grille: open ing the c harging uni t cover
Fig. 10 9 Radiator grille: charging port cap
.. Unlock the vehicle if necessa ry¢ page 35.
.. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P po­
sition and drive ready mode is switched off
qpage 100.
"' Turn the lock until it is vertical to open the cov -
er on the charging un it qfig. 108. ..,.
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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
voltage and the available current strength. You .,.