2016 AUDI A3 parking brake

Automatic transmission
turn off, drive to an authorized Audi dea ler or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have
the malfunction corrected . If the ind icator light
and the driver message do not turn off, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance .
rm Transmission malfunction: you can continue
driving
Drive to an autho rized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected .
rm Transmission malfunction: no reverse gear
(you can continue driving)
Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
[O] Transmission malfunction: You can continue
driving in D until engine off
Drive the vehicle away from moving traffic and
park. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance .
rm Transmission overheating! Please adapt
driving style
Continue driving moderately. When the indicator
light turns off, you can continue driving normal­
ly .
rm Transmission: Press brake pedal and select
gear again.
If the transmission malfunctions because the
temperature is too high, a message appears
when the transmission is cooled.
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Selector lever emergency release
App lies to vehicles: wit h S tronic transmission
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector
lever can be released in an emergency.
Fig. 86 Se lector leve r: remov ing the cover
Fig. 87 Selector lever: us ing the emergency release to
move out of the Pa rk posit ion
The emergency release mechanism is located in
the right area under the selector lever shift gate.
Using the emergency release can be complicated.
We recommend contacting an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance, if necessary .
The screwdr iver from the vehicle tool kit located
i n the luggage compartment is needed to for the
eme rgency release¢
page 280 . Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade.
Removing the selector lever cover
.,. Set the parking brake(®)¢,& to secure your
vehicle from rolling .
.,. Insert the flat side of the screwdriver s ideways
in the slot near the s hift cover and pry the shift
cover up
¢ fig. 86 .
.,. Pull up the corners of the shift cover carefully
with your hands and fo ld it over the shifter
knob
¢ fig . 87. ..,.

e-tron
serious damage and/or a decrease of the ca­
pacity void coverage under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Starting/driving the vehicle
Applies to veh icles: w ith plug-in hybrid drive
The vehicle is started and stopped with the
I START S TOP I button. Also note the informa­
tion here ¢
page 82.
Establishing drive ready mode
See¢.& in Introduction on page 98.
Requ irement: a charging cable must not be con­
nected to the vehicle ¢
page 121 and the selec­
tor lever must be in the P or
N position.
- Press the brake pedal.
- Press the
I START STOPI button .
When the vehicle enters drive ready mode, the
status message
e-tron READY appears briefly in
the instrument cluster display and the needle in
the power meter points to
READY r:::;, page 101 .
Driving
The vehicle starts with the electric motor after
establishing the drive ready mode and if the con­
ditions for electric drive mode have been met
¢page 103.
The conditions to drive are essentially the same
for the automatic transmission : ¢
page 89
You and your passengers should anticipate the
possibility of a sporty acce leration.
Ending drive ready mode
- Place the selector lever in the P position.
- Switch the ignition off with the
le!> START STOPI
button.
Vehicle sound
The vehicle generates electronic vehicle sound at
speeds up to approximately 2S mph (40 km/h) so
that your vehicle can be heard from the outside
when in electric drive mode. The veh icle sound
automatically fades out at higher speeds when
the sounds from the tires and wind start increas­
ing .
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Switching the ignition on/off
You can switch the ignit ion on without establish­
ing drive ready mode.
- Press the
I START STOP ! button to switch the
ign ition on and off. Do not press the brake ped­
al while doing this.
The needle stays pointing to
OFF@ r:::;, page 101,
fig. 88 when the ignit ion is switched on.
No indicator lights stay turned on when the igni­
tion is switched off .
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the battery from draining, the ignition
will switch off automatically under the following conditions:
- The vehicle must have already been driven.
- The vehicle must be stationary.
- The gaso line engine must not be runn ing .
- The driver 's door must be open .
- The driver's safety belt must be unbuckled.
- The brake pedal must not be pressed.
In this case, the activated low beam is replaced
by the parking light. The message
Side marker
lights automatically shut off in 30 minutes. See
owner's manual
appears in the instrument clus­
ter display . The parking lights w ill switch off af­
ter approximately 30 minutes or when you lock
the vehicle.
If the gasoline engine was not stopped, the mo­
tor continues running and the ignition does not
automat ically switch off
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A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Tips
The vehicle cannot start when outside tem­
peratures are below-18
°F (-28 °()
r:::;,page 101.
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0 > co ,...., Before you actually tow your trailer, practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area away
from traff ic. Keep practicing until you have be­
come completely familiar with the way your vehi­
cle-trailer combination behaves and responds.
Backing up is difficult and requires practice.
Backing up with a trailer generally requires steer­
ing action opposite to that when backing up your
vehicle without a trailer.
Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle
and the one in front of you. You wi ll need more
room to stop. To compensate for the trailer, you
will need a larger than normal turning radius.
When passing, remember that you cannot accel­
erate as fast as you norma lly would because of
the added load. Make sure you have enough room
to pass. After passing, allow plenty of room for
your trailer before changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rap id lane
changes.
@ Tips
- Do not tow a trailer during the break-in peri­
od of your vehicle.
- If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance due to the ex­
tra load
¢ page 306.
Parking on a slope
Do not pork on a slope with a trailer. If it cannot
be avoided, do so only ofter doing the following:
When parking:
.. Apply the foot brake .
.. Have someone pla ce chocks under both the ve­
hicle and the trailer wheels .
.. With chocks in place, slowly release the brakes
until the wheel chocks absorb the load .
.. Turn the wheels towards the curb .
.. Apply the parking brake .
.. Select the P selector lever position.
When restarting after parking :
.. Apply the foot brake.
.. Start the engine.
.. Select the D/S selector lever position.
Trailer mode
.. Release the parking brake and slowly pull out
and away from the wheel chocks.
.. Stop and have someone retrieve the whee l
chocks.
{!) Tips
If you move the selector lever of the automat­
ic transmission to P before applying the park­
ing brake and before blocking the wheels, you
may have to use more force later to move the
lever out of the P posit ion.
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Ass is t
- Always follow applicable traffic laws, use
common sense and select a distance to
vehicles ahead that takes the current traffic,
road and weather conditions into account .
(D Tips
Distan ce 3
is set automatically each time you
switch the ignition on. If you would like to set
another d istance as the standard setting, you
can have the
Ad apti ve cruis e control menu
added or enabled by an authorized Aud i dea l­
er or author ized Audi Se rvice Facility.
Setting the driving program
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
A adaptive cru ise cont rol d riving program is ad­
justable on veh icles w ithout A udi drive selec t*.
• In the MMI, se lect: the
I MENU I b utton > C ar >
Sy stem s*
cont rol button > Drive r assi stance >
Adaptiv e crui se c ontrol > Driving program >
Comfort /S tandard /Dynami c.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to veh icles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
The adaptive cruise contro l dr iving program is ad ­
justable for vehicles with Audi drive select usi ng
the driving mode.
• Se lect the des ired dr iving mode
C o mfort , Auto ,
Dynamic
o r Indi vidual * with the knob
Qpoge 148 .
Request for driver intervention
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 1 24 Ins trument cluster: request fo r drive r interven ­
tio n
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In some situat ions, the braking from the adap­
tive cruise control system is not enough to main­
ta in enough distance to the object ahead. In
these situations, the system will request you to
take action.
The . indicator light and the graphic in the dis­
play will warn you abo ut the danger
Q fig . 124.
You w ill also hear an audio signal. Press the
brake pedal to slow your vehicle down.
Driver messages
App lies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
ill ACC: unavailable
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
objects correctly and is sw itched
off. The sensor
was moved or is faulty . Drive to an author ized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac ility im ­
med iate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected .
ill ACC: currently una vailable. No sensor v is ion
IIJ ACC and Audi pre sen se: currently una vaila­
ble. No sensor vis ion
This message appears if the sensor v iew is ob ­
structed, for e xamp le by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor
c:>page 133,
fig . 116 .
II ACC: currently unavailable . Gradient too
steep
The road exceeds the maxim um poss ible angle
fo r safe adaptive cruise control operat ion. The
adaptive cruise co ntro l canno t be switched on.
ill ACC: only a vailable in D, Sor M
Select the 0/5 or M selector lever position.
IIJ ACC: pa rking brake applied
The adaptive cru ise control system sw itches off
a utomat ica lly if the parking brake is set. The
adaptive c ruise cont ro l is available again after re­
l easing the parking brake .
II ACC: currently unavailable . Stabilization
control input
This message appears if the Electronic Stab iliza­
tion Con trol (ESC) is taking action to stab ilize the ..,.

Checking and Filling
CJ) Note
-Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any addi­
tives with the AdBlue and do not dilute it
with water.
- Only use refill bottles that are approved for your vehicle. Using other systems can cause Ad Blue to leak.
- Do not add Ad Blue to the diesel tank or add diesel fuel to the Ad Blue tank. Do not start
the engine under any circumstances if the
wrong fuel is filled in the tank . There is a
risk of damaging the fuel tank system and
the engine . See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
- AdBlue attacks surfaces such as painted ve­
hicle components, plastic and carpet. Re­
move the fluid as quickly as possible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water. If the
Ad Blue has already crystallized, use warm
water and a sponge. AdBlue residue that is
not removed will crystallize and can damage
the affected surface .
- Do not store the refill bottle in the vehicle.
If it leaks, the escaping Ad Blue could dam­
age the vehicle interior .
- Do not allow Ad Blue to come into contact
with clothing. If there is contact with the
fluid, flush immediately with plenty of wa ­
ter .
(D Tips
-You can obtain refill bottles from an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility .
- Follow the Ad Blue manufacturer's instruc­
tions for use and storage .
- A permitted refill bottle contains approxi­
mately 1.9 liters of AdBlue .
- Ad Blue can freeze at very low temperatures.
If this happens, the system will not detect
that the Ad Blue was refilled and it will con­
tinue to inform you of the low AdBlue level.
The message turns off as soon as the tank
thaws out again.
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Engine compartment
Working in the engine compartment
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in the engine compartment such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in­
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the following listed warnings
and general safety precautions. The engine
compartment is a dangerous area.
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.8, WARNING
To reduce the risk of injuries, complete the
following steps before opening the hood:
- Turn the engine off.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Set the parking brake.
- Place the selector lever in the P position.
- Let the engine cool down.
- Never open the hood when you see that
steam or coolant drips from the engine
compartment- there is a danger of burns!
Wait until no steam or coolant flows out.
- Keep children away from the engine com­
partment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These flu­
ids (such as the freeze protection contained in the coolant) can catch fire.
- Avoid short circuits in the electrical system,
especially the battery.
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of personal injury.
- Never open the cap on the coolant expan­
sion tank when the engine is warm . The
cooling system is under pressure.
- To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
large cloth when opening.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances . This increases the risk of
burns.
- If tests need to be performed with the en-
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gine running, there is additional danger due ~

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to moving components (such as the ribbed belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never reach into the radiator fan. The elec­
tric auxiliary fan is controlled by tempera­
ture and can switch on suddenly.
- Pay attention to the following warnings list­ ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical equipment is required.
- Always d isconnect the vehicle battery
from the vehicle electrical system
- Do not smoke
- Never work near open flames
- Always have a working fire extinguisher nearby
- To reduce the risk of electric shock and in­
jury, never touch the following components when the eng ine is running or is being start­
ed:
- Ignition cable
- Other components in the electronic h igh -
voltage ignition system
- If you must check or perform work on the engine while it is running:
- Set the parking brake and place the selec­
tor lever in the P (park) position first .
- Always proceed with extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long ha ir do not
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
be lt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo­
nents. Tie back long hair before beginning
work and do not wear cloth ing that can
hang down into the engine.
- L imit your exposure to exhaust and chemi­
cals to as short a time as possible~&.
_& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
em it chem icals known to the State of Cali ­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu­
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod­
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
C hecki ng an d Fill in g
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces­
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
(D Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the f lu­
i ds up. Otherwise severe malfunctions and en­
gine damage will occur.
@ For the sa ke of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If there are visible spots from oil or other fluids, bring your veh icle to an authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility to be
checked.
Opening the hood
The hood is released from the interior .
Fig. 191 Sectio n from t he driver 's side footwell: release
lever
Fig. 192 Rocker switch under the hood
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Emerg ency assis ta nce
Emergency assistance
Trunk escape latch
Applies to veh icles: with trunk escape latch
In case of an emergency, the rear lid can be
opened from the inside using the trunk escape
latch.
Fig. 207 luggage compartment: Trunk escape latch
.,. Push the latch in the direction of the arrow un­
ti l the lock releases.
The trunk escape latch inside the rear lid is made
of fluo rescent mater ial to g low in the dark.
_& WARNING
The trunk escape latch is to be used only in an
emergency .
General information
.,. Park the vehicle as far as poss ible from moving
t raff ic in the event of a flat tire. In the event of
a f lat t ire, park the vehicle on a level surface. It
you are on a steep incline, be especia lly careful.
.,. Set the parking brake.
.,. Place the selector lever in the P pos ition .
.,. Switch the emergency flashers on.
.,. Put on a reflective vest, if available .
.,. Set up the warn ing triangle, if available .
.,. Have the passengers exit the vehicle. They
should move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a guard rail.
_& WARNING
Pay attention to the steps above. They a re for
your protection and the for the safety of other
drivers.
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Equipment
Vehicle tool kit
Applies to vehicles: with vehicle tool kit
Fig. 208 luggage compartment (example): vehicle tool kit,
t ire mobility kit and vehicle jack* placement
Fig. 209 luggage compartment: cargo floor fo lded up (A3
Spo rtback top, A3 sedan bottom)
Plug-in hybrid drive*: the placement var ies
<>page 107 .
The vehicle tool kit, tire mobility kit* and the
compressor* are located in the luggage compart­
ment. Part of it is sto red in the s ide tr im pan­
el @ * or @ and another part is under the cargo
floor cover ©¢
fig. 208.
C argo floor cove r
.,. A3 Sportback: lift up the cargo floor with the
plastic handle © until it is clamped behind

Fuses and bulbs
-Some of the equipment listed in the follow­
ing tables applies only to certain mode l ver­
sions or certain optional equ ipment.
Interior fuse assignment
F ig. 226 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
No. Equipment
Fl Engine components
F2 Seat adjustment
F3 Hydraulic pump
cover (Cabriolet)
F4 MMI control panel, MMI components
FS Gateway
F6 Selector lever (automatic transmiss
ion)
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F7 Climate/heating cont
rol, auxiliary heating,
rear window defogger relay
Diagnosis, electromechanical parking
brake switch, light switch , rain and light
F8 sensor, interior lighting commun ication
box (Plug-in hybrid drive*) ant i-theft alarm
system
F9 Steering column switch module
FlO Display
Fll Reversible driver's side safety belt tension-
ers
Fl2 MMI area
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No.
Fl3
Fl4
FlS
Fl6
Fl7
Fl8
Fl9
F20
F23
F24
F25
F26
F27
F28
F29 F31
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38
F39
F40
F41
F42
Equipment
Adaptive dampers control module/ service plug (Plug-in hybrid dr ive")
Climate control system blower Electronic steering column lock
MMI area
Instrument cluster
Rearview camera
Convince key system control module, tank
system
Tank system Exterior lighting, heated washer fluid noz-
zles
Panorama sunroof/ power top control
module, power top latch (Cabriolet)
Door/dr iver's side doors (for example pow-
er windows)
Seat heating
Sound-amplifier
Power top control module, electro nics
(Cabriolet)
Interior lights
Exterior lighting
Driver assistance systems
A irbag
Button illumination, coils for upper cabin
heating relay (Cabriolet) and socket relay,
interior sound, reversing light switch, tern-
perature sensor
Function lighting, diagnosis, headlight
range control system, air quality sensor,
automat ic dimming rearv iew mirror
Right corneri ng light/ r ight LED-headlight
Left cornering light/ left LED-headlight
High-voltage battery (Plug- in hybrid
drive*)
Door/front passenger's side doors (for ex-
ample, power windows)
Sockets
Reversib le front passenger's side safety
belt tensioners
Central locking components, windshield
washer system