2016 AUDI Q3 sport mode

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 . ..,.

Automatic transmissio n
Automatic transmission
tiptronic
Introduction
The automat ic transmission is controlled e lec­
tron ically . The transmission upshifts or down­
shifts automatically depending on wh ich dr ive
p rogram is selected.
When a
m oderate dri ving style is used, the
transmission se lects the most e conomical d riving
mode. The t ransm iss ion upshifts a t a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to imp rove fuel
efficiency.
The transm ission switches to a spo rty mode afte r
a kick-down or when the drive r uses a
sport y
d riving sty le
charac ter ized by quick accelerator
pedal movements, heavy acce leration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the dr iver can a lso select the gears
manually (tiptronic mod e) ¢ page 85.
In the tiptronic t ransmiss ion, power is trans fer­
red by a torque converte r.
Selecting a selector lever position
F ig . 9 0 Inst rument cluste r: selecto r leve r pos itio ns
~ N 9 :, (X) a:,
The inst rument cl uste r d isplay shows the current
selec to r l ever posit ion a nd current gear¢
fig. 90.
P - Park
The whee ls are locked in this pos ition. On ly shift
into park when the veh icle is stationary¢
A in
Driving tips on page 84 .
To engage the P selec­
to r lever position, p ress the button on the se lec­
to r lever and shift into the P pos ition.
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You can only shift out o f park when the engine is
running and you are pressing the brake peda l. To
release the parking lock . press the button on the
selector lever and select the desired pos it ion.
R- Reverse
The reverse gea r is engaged in th is position . Only
se lect reve rse when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is running at idle speed
¢ .&. in Driving
tips on page 84.
To engage the R selector lever
pos ition, press the button on the selector lever,
press the brake peda l and move the selector lever
i nto the R position .
The reverse lights turn on when you select the R
selector lever position while the engine is run­ ning.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in idle in this position¢&. in
Driving tips on page 84 .
To engage the N selec­
tor lever position, press the button on the selec­
tor lever and s hift into the N pos ition.
To move from selector lever position out of N,
you must press the brake peda l and the vehicle
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be
stationary.
D IS -Normal position for driving forward
Depending on the se lector lever position, the
transmission can be operated either in the nor ­
mal D mode or in the S sport mode . The instru­
ment cluster disp lay shows the se lected driving
mode.
In the
normal mode D, the transmission auto ­
matically selects the suitable gear ratio. It de ­
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving
style.
Se lect the
sport mode S for sporty driving . The
vehicle makes f ull use of the engine's power.
Sh ift ing may become noticeable when accelerat ­
i ng .
To move from selector lever position N to D/S,
you m ust press the brake peda l and the vehicle
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be
stationary.
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Model Manufactured on or
after
Cosco Summit Deluxe September 25, 2007
High Back Booster
22-262
Cosco High Back Boos -
September 25, 200 7
ter 22-209
Evenflo Tr ibute V September 25, 2007
379xxxx
Evenflo Medallion 254 December 1, 1999
Evenflo Generations September 25, 2007
352xxxx
Graco ComfortSport September 25, 2007
Graco Toddler Safety September 25, 2007
Seat Step 2
Graco Platinum Cargo September 25, 2007
.&_ WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious inju ry, make sure
that the
P ASS ENGER AIR BAG OFF light
comes on and stays on whenever a child re ­
straint is installed on the front passenger seat
and the ignition is switched on.
- Take the child restraint off the front passen ­
ger seat and install it properly at one of the
rear seat positions if the
P A SSEN GER AIR
BAG OFF
light does not stay on.
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
authorized Audi dealer immediately.
(D Tips
The chi ld seats listed in categories A to C have
been statically tested by Audi only for the Ad­
vanced Airbag function.
Important safety instructions for using
child safety seats
Correct use of child safety seats substantially re­
duces the risk of injury in an accident!
As the driver, you are responsible for the safety
of everybody in the veh icle, especially chi ldren:
.,. Always use the r ight child safety seat for each
child and a lways use it properly
q page 137.
Child safety
.,. Always carefully follow the chi ld safety seat
manufacturer's instructions on how to route
the safety belt properly through the ch ild safe ­
ty seat.
.,. When using the vehicle safety belt to install a
child safety seat, you must first activate the
convertible locking retractor on the safety belt
to prevent the chi ld safety seat from moving
q page 141.
.,. Push the ch ild safety seat down with your full
weight to get the safety belt really tight so that the seat cannot move forward or sideways
more than one inch (2.5 cm).
.,. If a strap or tether is being used to tie the child
safety seat to the front passenger seat, make
sure that it is not so tight that it causes the
weight -sensing mat to measure more weight
than is actually on the seat .
.,. Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat
q page 137.
Always remember: Even though your veh icle is
equipped with an Advanced Airbag system, all
ch ildren, especia lly those 12 years and younger,
sho uld a lways ride in the back seat proper ly re·
strained for their age and s ize.
.&_ WARNING
=
Not using a child safety seat, using the wrong
chi ld safety seat or improperly insta lling a
chi ld restraint increases the risk of serious
personal injury and death.
- All vehicle occupants and especially children
must be restrained properly whenever riding
in a vehicle. An unrestra ined or improperly
restrained child could be injured by striking
the inter ior or by be ing ejected from the ve­
h icle dur ing a sudden maneuve r or impact .
An unrest rained or imprope rly restrained
child is a lso at greater r isk of injury or death
through contact w ith an inflating a irbag.
- Commerc ially availab le child safety seats
are required to comply with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213
(in Canada CMVSS 213).
- When buying a child restra int, select one
that fits your ch ild and the vehicle.
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Trailer mod e
Trailer mode
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo­my and performance.
Trailer towing not only places more stress on the
vehicle, it also calls for more concentration from
the driver.
F or this reason, always follow the operating and
driving instructions provided and use common
sense.
Technical requirements
Tr aile r hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trailer weight. The hitch must be suitable
for your veh icle and trailer and must be mounted
securely on the vehicle's chassis at a technically
sound
location . Use only a trailer hitch with a re­
movable ball mount . Always check w ith the t rail­
er hitch man ufact urer to make su re that you are
using the co rrect hitch .
Do not use a bump er hit ch .
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing
bumper system. No mod ificat ions should be
made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems .
From t ime to t ime, check that a ll hitch mount ing
bolts rema in securely fastened.
When you are not tow ing a tra iler, remove the
tra iler hitch ba ll mount . This prevents the hitch
from caus ing damage shou ld your veh icle be
s truck from be hind ¢
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a brak ing system,
check to be sure that it conforms to all regula­
tions .
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The trailer hydraulic brake system must not be
directly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
brake system ¢&. .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between you r vehicle
and the trailer.
Trailer lights
Traile r lights must meet all regulations . Be sure
to check w ith your author ized Audi dealer for cor­
r ec t wiring , switches, and relays.
M irrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you us­
ing the regular outs ide mirrors, then you
must in­
stall extended mirrors . It is important that you
always have clear vision to the rear.
.&_ WARNING
- If a tra ile r has e lectr ica l brakes p lease no te
t hat these brakes are not activated by the
factory-fit ted contro l unit -risk of accident!
- After removing the trai ler hitch, do not
store it in your vehicle. In case of sudden
braking, the hitch co uld fly forward and in ­
jure you or yo ur passengers.
- Never install a "we ight distribu ting" or
"load eq ualizing" trailer hitch on your vehi­
cle. The vehicle was not designed for these
kinds of trailer hitches. The hitch attach­ ment can fail, caus ing the tra iler to tear
loose from the vehicle.
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for your
veh icle, found on the safety compliance la­
be l on the driver's s ide B-pillar, must never
be exceeded under any circumstances . Ex­
ceed ing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing of
your veh icle is likely to damage yo ur vehicle,
and such damage will not be covered by
your Limited New Vehicle Warranty . Exceed­
ing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating will al ­
so change the performance and handling
characteristics of your vehicle, which could
cause a crash result ing in serious injury or
death.

Index
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
All wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Low aspect ratio tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Tire pressure . .. ................ 201,210
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . 208, 209
Tire pressure table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Tread wear ind icators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Unid irectional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . 207
T ires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 193
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Torn or frayed safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Towing Tow trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Towing loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225, 226
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) . . . 209
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Trailer towing
Operating in structions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 165
Tongue load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Trailer turn signal assembly Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transmission malfunction (indicator light) . . 86
Transport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Trunk
refer to Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 58
Turn signa ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
u
Unfasten ing safety belts
Uniform tire quality grading
Unlocking/locking 109
207
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
On the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . 31
with the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
With the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use of jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
246
V
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicle Care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Vehicle electr ica l system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vehicle identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . 229
Vehicle jack ..... .. .. .. ... ........ 211,216
Vehicle shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
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Warning/indicator lights
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 14
Electronic power control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) . . . . . 16
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . 17
Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Trailer turn signal assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
What happens if you wear your safety belt too loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 105
What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wheel bolt caps Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Loosening . .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. 215
Tightening ...... .. .. .. ........... .. 215
Wheel covers, removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 193
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 203