2016 AUDI Q3 steering

Driving
"'T o switch the ignition off, turn the ignition key
to position @.
Starting the engine
"' Press the b rake pedal and put the selector leve r
in to P or N.
"'T urn the key to pos it ion @. The ignition key au­
tomatica lly returns to position
(I) . Do not press
the accelerator pedal when doing this.
If the engine does not sta rt immed iate ly, stop
the starting procedure and repeat after 30 sec­
onds. To restart the engine, turn the ignition key
back to position @.
A WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger of asp hyxiation .
-
-Never remove the ignit ion key from the ign i­
t ion look while the vehicle is moving . Other­
wise , the steering lock cou ld sudden ly en­
gage and you would not be able to stee r the
vehicle .
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherw ise, the engi ne
cou ld be sta rted o r electrical equ ipment
s uch as the power w indows co uld be operat­
ed . This can lead to se rious i nju ry.
- Never leave children or pe rsons requiring as­
sistance unattended i n the vehicle . The
doo rs c an be lo cked usi ng the remote trans ­
mit ter, preven ting people from escapin g
from the vehicle on thei r own in the event of
an emergency. Depending on the time of
year, people inside the vehicle can be ex­
posed to very hig h or very low tempera­
tures.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and heavy engine load as long as the engine has
not reached operat ing temperature yet. You
could damage the engi ne.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin dr iving immediately . This re­
duces unnecessary emiss ions.
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(D Tips
- Some noise after start ing the engine is nor ­
ma l and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the ve hicle w ith the ignition
switched on, the ign ition wi ll switch off af­
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
- If it is d ifficult to turn the key to pos ition
(D , turn the steering wheel back and forth
slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
Stopping the engine
App lies to vehicles: with ignition lock
Stopping the engine
"' Bring the vehicle to a full stop .
"'T urn the key to posi tion @.
Engag ing the steering lock
Requi rement: the se lector lever must be in P.
"' Remove the ignition key in position @
c::> page 67, fig. 78 c::> &_ .
"'Tur n the steering whee l until you hear the
steer ing whee l lock .
The locke d steer ing helps prevent vehicle the ft.
A WARNING
-Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steer ing is not guaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake if necessary. Be ­
cause you cannot stee r and brake as you
usually would, this cou ld lead to crashes
a nd se rio us in juries.
- For safety reasons, yo u sh ould always park
your veh icle w ith the se lector lever i n P.
Othe rwise, the vehicle could inadve rten tly
roll aw ay.
- The rad iator fa n can cont in u e to run for up
t o 10 minutes even af ter yo u have turned
off the engine an d remove d the igni tion key.
The rad iator fan can also turn on again if the
eng ine coolant heats up because of intense .,._

Driving
@ Tips
-Some noise after starting the engine is nor­
mal and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with t he ignit ion
switched on, the ignition will switc h off af­
ter a certain amount of time . Make sure that
electr ica l equipment suc h as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
Appl ies to veh icles: w ith conve nien ce key
• Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
• Select the P or N selector lever position .
• Press the
I S TAR T ENGIN E STO PI button
¢ page 69, fig. 79.
Engaging the steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I START ENGINE STOP! button a nd
open the driver's door . The locked steering helps
p revent vehicle theft.
Emergency off function
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving at speeds lower than
6 mph (10 km/h) . To switch the engine off, press
the
I START ENGINE STOPI button twice in a row
briefly o r press and hold for longer than two sec­
onds.
_& WARNING
- Never turn off the engine before the veh icle
has come to a comp lete stop . The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You must use more force to turn or brake if necessary. Be­
cause you cannot steer and brake as you
usually would, this could lead to crashes
and serious injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should always park
yo ur vehicle with the selecto r lever in P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away .
- The radiator fan can continue to r un for up
to 10 minutes even after you have turned
off the engine and removed the ignit ion key.
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The radiator fan can also turn on again if the
engine coolant heats up because of intense
sunlight or heat build-up in the engine com­
partment .
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat­
ed. This can lead to serious injury.
(D Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the eng ine compartment after the engine is
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the
engine. For this reason, let the engine r un at
idle for approxi mately two minutes before
shutting it off.
Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
App lies to vehicles: wit h co nvenience key
Other circumstances can cause the engine not to
start, such as the battery in the remote control
key has drained , there is interference with the
key or there is a system malfunction .
Fig. 80 Stee ring co lumn/ remo te cont rol key : sta rting t he
engine if th ere is a malfunct ion
Requirement: the message No key identified.
See owner's
manual. must be displayed and the
fl ind icator light must be on .
• Hold the remote control key vertically in the lo­
cation indicated
t>>) ¢ fig. 80.
• Press the brake pedal¢.&. in Starting the en­
gine on page
69.
• Press the ~IS_T_A_R_T_ E_N_ G_ I_ N_ E ~ s=T ~O ~ P~ I button. The
eng ine will start .

Driving
When start ing from a stop
- T he in tegr al hi ll sta rt as sis t helps y ou when
driving by automatically releasing the park ing
brake¢
page 72, Starting from a stop.
- When starting on incl ines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally roll ­
ing back . The braking force
of the parking brake
is only released if sufficient drive power has
been built up at the wheels.
Em erg enc y bra ke f unction
An emergency braking functions ens ures that the
vehicle can be s lowed down even if the
normal
brakes fail¢ page 73, Emergency braking
function.
,&. WARNING
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver­
tently when the veh icle is stationary and the
engine is running and a gear is selected.
Otherwise t he vehicle w ill start to move im­
med iate ly and could result in a c rash.
- If the power supply fa ils, the released park­
ing bra ke can no longe r engage. In th is
case, pa rk the veh icle on leve l ground and
sec ure it by placing the selector lever in the
P position. See an author ized Audi dealer or
authorized Aud i Service Faci lity for assis ­
tance .
(D Tips
-If the parking b rake is set while the ignition
i s sw itched off, the. indicator light in the
b utton and -(USA models) /. (Cana­
da models) will turn off after a certain
amount of time.
- Occasiona l noises when the parking brake is
set and re leased are normal and are not a
cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes thro ugh a self-test cycle at reg u­
l ar intervals. Any no ises assoc iated with this
are normal.
- If there is a power fa ilure, the parking brake
will not set if it is re leased, and it will not
release if it is set¢,&. See an authorized
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Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Fa ­
cility for assistance.
Parking
.. Press the brake pedal to stop the veh icle.
.. To set the park ing brake, pull on the© switch.
.. Select the P position .
.. Turn the engine off¢,& .
.. Turn the steering wheel when par king on in­
cl ines so that the wheels w ill roll into the cu rb
if the vehicle starts moving.
,&. WARNING
- Always take the veh icle key with yo u when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies part icularly when chil­
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise chil­
dren could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip­
ment such as power w indows, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
-
- No one should remain in the veh icle w hen it
is locked, especially ch ild ren. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency work­
ers to get into the veh icle, wh ich puts lives
at risk.
Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the park­
ing broke is released automatically upon start­
ing.
Stopping and setting the parking brake
.. To set the park ing brake, pull on the(®) switch.
Starting and automat ically r elea sing the
parking brake
.. When you press the acce lerator pedal, the
parking brake is automat ica lly re leased and
your vehicle beg ins to move .
When stopping at a traffic signa l or stopping in
c ity traff ic, the parking brake can be applied . The
vehicle does not have to be held with the brake pedal. The park ing brake elim inates the tendency
to c reep when a se lector lever position is engag-
ed. As soon as yo u press t he accelerator pedal,
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Audi drive select
Audi drive select
Drive settings
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Aud i drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif­
ferent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The driver can select from three modes:
Comfort,
Auto
and Dynamic using the t:i:.~ button in the
center console or by using the Infotainment sys­
tem* to switch between a sporty and a comforta­
ble driving mode, for example.
Description
App lies to veh icles: with Aud i drive select
The following systems, among other things , are
influenced by drive select:
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto­
matic transmission respond more quickly or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements . In the sporty dynamic mode, the
transmission shifts at higher RPMs .
Adaptive dampers*
The adaptive dampers use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­
ing and acceleration operations by the driver,
road surface, driving speed, and load. With drive
select you can adjust the adaptive dampers to
sporty (dynamic), comfortable (comfort) or ba l­
anced (auto).
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering assis­
tance . Indirect steering that moves easily as in
comfort mode is especially suited to long dr ives
on a h ighway. In contrast, dynamic mode pro­
vides sporty, direct steering.
Cornering light*
The cornering light adapts to driving on curves.
The pivoting action and the lighting are also
adapted to the mode .
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@ Tips
Selecting the Dynamic mode allows for sporty
gear shifting . The S shift setting is automati­
cally engaged.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to veh icles: with A udi drive se lect
You can select between Comfort, Auto and Dy­
namic.
Fig. 88 Center conso le: d rive select button
Fig. 89 Infotainment system: drive select
.,. To set the mode, press the 1:i:Jl button repeat­
edly until the desired mode is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Or
.,. Select in the Infotainment system* :
ICAR! func-
tion button
> Comfort, Auto or Dynamic .
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic dr iving feel and is suited for every day use . ..,.

Parking system s
• Press the Pw~ button in the center console
¢
fig. 97. A short confirmation tone sounds and
the LED in the button turns on .
Switch ing off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
• press the P
111~ button, or
• Switch the ignition off .
Visual displa y
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
he lp you de termine the d istance between you
and an obstacle ¢
fig. 98. The red lines* ma rk the
expected direction of travel according to the
steering angle . A white segment indicates an
identified obstacle that is outside of the veh icle's
path. Red segments show identified obstacles
that are in your vehicle's path . As your vehicle
comes closer to the obstacle, the segments move
closer to the vehicle . The collision area has been
reached when the next to last segment is d is­
p layed. Obstacles in the col lision area , includ ing
those outside of the veh icle's path, are shown in
red . Do not continue dr iv ing forwa rd or in reve rse
¢ &. in General information on page 88, ¢(D in
General information on page 88!
Rearview camera
Introduction
App lies to veh icles: with parking system plus wit h rearview
camera
F ig . 9 9 Illu stra tion : C ros s park ing
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F ig. 10 0 Illustrat io n: para ll e l p ark ing
In add ition to parking system plus ¢ page 89,
this pa rking system also has a rearv iew camera .
You can use
cross parking for example, to park in
a parking space or in a garage ¢
fig. 99 . You can
use
parallel parking if you would like to park on
the side of the road ¢
fig. 10 0.
General information
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rearview
camera
Fig . 101 Area cove re d (!) an d are a no t cove re d @ by t he
r ea rvi ew camera.
F ig. 102 Rear lid : loca tion of the rea rview ca mera
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0
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The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense p late brac ket. Make s ure that the lens for
the parking system ¢
fig. 102 is not covered by
deposits or any ot her obstruct ions because this ..,.

can affect the function of the parking system. For information on cleaning, refer to¢
page 168.
The rearview camera coverage area includes (!)
¢ fig. 101. Only this area is shown in the Info­
tainment display. Objects that are outside of this
area @are not displayed.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue
surfaces diminishes if the
Dynamic mode is acti­
vated
¢ page 80.
~ WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
¢ &. in General information on
page 88.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for ex­ ample, after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by your authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility .
- 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 shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there
is a defect.
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al­
tered 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 in­
cline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear .
Parking systems
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
¢ (D in General information on
page 88.
- Th e orange colored orientation lines in the
In fotainment display show the vehicle path
depending on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle 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.
Switching on/off
Appl ies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rearview
camera
Switching on
• Shift into reverse, or
• Press the
PwA button in the center console
¢ page 89, fig. 97. A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on.
Switching between the rearview camera and
optical display
• Press the Graphic control button ®
¢ page 92, fig. 103 to see the optical display.
• Press the
Rear view control button to see the
rearview camera image.
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• press the
P•lj A button, or
• Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
The visual display in the left part of the dis­
play should help you detect the critical vehicle
areas.
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Driving safety
Basics
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 summar­
ized here what you need to know about safety
belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Al­
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section - for your own safety as well as that
of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle. Some of the fea­
tures descr ibed in this sections 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
structions and heed the WARNINGS in this
Manual. It is in your interest and in the in­
terest of your passengers .
- Always keep the complete Owner's Litera­
ture in your Audi when you lend or sell your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the driver and
passengers.
- Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
tions.
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant re­
straint system and work together to help reduce
the risk of injury in a wide variety of accident sit­
uations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers
should not be left to chance. Advances in tech-
~ nology have made a var iety of features available
~ to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident . ....
Driving safety
The following is a list of just a few of the safety
features in your Audi:
- sophisticated safety belts for driver and all pas-
senger seat ing pos itions,
- be lt force limiters for the front seats,
- belt pretensioners for the seats,
- belt height adjustment for the front seats,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- front airbags,
- side airbags in the front seats,
- side curtain airbags with ejection mitigation
features,
- special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
- adjustab le steering column.
These individual safety features, can work to­ gether as a system to help protect you and your
passengers in a wide range of accidents . These
features cannot work as a system if they are not
always correctly adjusted and correctly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibility!
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody 's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care­
ful driver .
For your safety and the safety of your passen­
gers,
before driving always:
.,. Make sure that all lights and signals are operat­
ing correctly.
.,. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct .
.,. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside .
.,. Secure all luggage and other items carefully
~page 100, ~page 54 .
.,. Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals.
.,. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
.,. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re­
straints according to their height.
.,. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect children
c:> page 132, Child
safety. ..,.
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Driving safety
• Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
c:> page 50, Front
seats .
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly . Al ­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly
c:>page 104.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver 's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis ­
tracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve­
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
vehicle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road
c:> Li').. Therefore :
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone .
• NEVER drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs , etc.).
• Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense.
• ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions.
• Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch.
• Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres­
sure or when you are stressed.
A WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
ser ious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
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Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 107 Correct seating posit ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following position:
• Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
c:> .&, .
• Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you drive.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a dis­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast boner::!)
fig. 107.
If not possible, see your authorized Audi dealer
about adaptive equipment.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face.
• Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
• Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head .
If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible.
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
c:>page 107.
• Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the veh icle at all times .