2017 AUDI Q3 transmission

Driving
Under certain circumstances, (such as driving in
the mountains or towing a trailer), it may be use­
ful to switch temporarily to the manual shift pro­ gram in order to manually adapt the gear to the
driving conditions
c::> page 71.
On inclines, activate the parking brake first and
then move the selector lever to the P position
c::> page 65. This prevents the locking mechanism
from being loaded too heavily and will make it
easier to move the selector lever out of the P po ­
sition .
_& WARNING
-The vehicle can also roll when the engine is
stopped.
- Unintended vehicle movement can cause se­
rious injury.
- Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave
your vehicle when the engine is running, ac­
tivate the parking brake and move the selec­
tor lever to P.
- Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre­
vent the vehicle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake when the en­
gine is running and the selector lever is in D/
Sor R or "tiptronic" mode is selected.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running .
- Never shift into R or P while driving.
- Before driving down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
"tiptron ic".
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal too often or too long when driving
down a hill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and substantially re­
duces braking performance, increases brak­
ing distance or causes complete failure of
the brake system.
- To prevent the vehicle from rolling back
when stopping on inclines, always hold it in
place with the brake pedal or parking brake.
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- Never hold the vehicle on an incline with a
slipping clutch. The clutch opens automati­
cally when it becomes too hot from the
overload. An indicator lamp . illuminates
and a driver message appears
c::> page 72
when the clutch is overloaded.
- If the engine must remain running, never
have any driving position engaged when
checking under the hood. Make sure these­
lector lever has securely engaged and is
locked in P with the parking brake set
c::> page 159. Otherwise, any increase in en­
gine speed may set the vehicle in motion,
even with the parking brake applied.
(D Note
- When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the vehicle in place by pressing the ac­
celerator pedal while a driving gear is se­
lected. This can cause the automatic trans­
mission to overheat and can damage it. Set
the parking brake or press the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Allowing the vehicle to roll when th@ engine
is stopped while the selector lever is in the
N position will damage the automatic trans ­
mission, because it is not lubricated under
those circumstances
c::> page 211, Towing
with a tow truck.
- The transmission can overheat and be dam­
aged under certain driving and traffic condi­
tions such as frequent starts, creeping for a
long time, or stop-and-go traffic. If the.
indicator light turns on, stop the vehicle at
the next opportunity and let the transmis­
sion cool down
c::> page 72.
Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down hills.
Hill descent control is activated when the selec­
tor lever is in the D or S position and you press
the brake pedal. The transmission automatically
selects a gear that is suitable for the hill. Hill de­
scent control tries to maintain the speed ach- ieved at the time of braking, within physical and ..,.

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technical limitations . If may st ill be necessary to
adjust the speed with the brake pedal.
H ill descent contro l sw itches off once the hill lev­
e ls o ut or yo u press the accelerator pedal.
& WARNING
Hi ll descent contro l cannot overcome physical
limitations, so it may not be able to maintain
a constant speed under a ll conditions. Always
be ready to apply the brakes.
Manual shifting (tiptronic mode)
The tiptronic mode allows the driver to shift the
gears manually .
Fig . 75 Cente r console: shifting manually with the selector
lever
F ig. 76 Steering whee l: man ua l sh ifting with the sh ift pad ­
dles *
Shifting with the selector lever
You can s hift into tiptronic mode while stationary
and while driv ing.
• To sh ift into t iptronic mode, p ush the selector
lever from the 0/5 setting to the right in the
tiptronic sh ift gate. Once the transmission has
switched modes, the se lecto r lever position
M
is shown in the instrument cluster display
D rivi ng
c::> page 68, fig . 73 . For examp le M4 , means the
fourth gear is engaged .
.. To shift up a gear, tap the selector lever for ­
ward
0 c::> fig. 75.
• To shift down a gear, tap the se lector lever to
back Q.
Shifting with the shift paddles*
Yo u can operate the shift paddles in the 0/5 or M
(tiptronic shift gate) selector lever positions .
• To shift up one gear, t ap the shift paddle
0
c::>fig . 76.
• To shift down one gear, tap the shift paddle Q.
If the shi ft paddles are tapped wh ile in t he D/S
se lector lever position, a utomat ic mode sw itches
off briefly . To switch from manually shifting back
to automatic shifting immediately, tap the shift
paddle
0 c::> fig. 76 for l second.
T o kee p sh ift ing using the shift padd les, move
the selector lever to the rig ht out of the 0/5 posi ­
t ion into the tiptron ic shift gate .
T he transmission a utomatically shif ts up or down
b efore cr itica l engi ne speed is reached.
T he t ransmission on ly allows manua l shif ting
whe n the eng ine speed is w it hi n the pe rmitted
range.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables maximum ac celeration.
When you press the accelerator pedal down be­
yond the resistance point (ca lled kick-down), t he
automa tic transmission downshifts in to a lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed and eng ine
RPM. It s hifts up into the next h igher gear o nce
the maximum specifie d engine RPM is reached .
,&_ WARNING
-= -Please note that the whee ls cou ld spin on
slick or slippery roads when kick-down is ac­
tive.
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Driving Emergency mode
Applies to: ve hicles w ith a utomat ic t ransm iss io ns
In the event of a system malfunction, there is an
emergency program.
If all of the selector lever positions are highligh t­
ed with a light background in the instrument
cluster display, there is a system malfunction and
the S tronic transmission is running in the emer­
gency program. The vehicle can still be driven in
emergency mode, but only with reduced speed
and not in all gears. In some cases, the vehicle
cannot drive in reverse.
@) Note
If the transmission runs in emergency mode,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Transmission malfunction
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith a uto mat ic t ra n smi ssio ns
• Transmission overheating! Please stop vehi­
cle!
The transmission is too hot and can become dam­
aged. Stop and let the transmission cool with the
engine running (at idle) in the P selector lever po­
sition. Then the indicator light and the message
tur n off, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected. If the indicator light
and the driver message do not turn off, do not
continue driving . See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facil ity for assistance.
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Selector lever emergency release
App lies to : vehicles wi th automatic transm issions
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector
lever can be released in an emergency .
Fig. 77 Selector leve r: remov ing the cove r
Fig. 78 Selector leve r: emerge ncy release
To maneuver or tow the vehicle, the emergency
release must be used to move the selector lever
from the P position.
Using the emergency release can be complicated .
We r ecommend contacting an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance, if necessary .
A maintenance tool from the vehicle tool kit
must be used to release ¢
page 197.
Preparations
.,. To prevent your vehicle from rolling uninten­
tionally , set the parking brake(®) or press the
brake pedal ¢
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.,. Insert the flat side of the maintenance tool
sideways in the slot near the shift cover and pry
off the shift cover¢
fig. 77 .
.. Pull the frame and the cover upward. You can
fold the cover up over the shifter knob . ..,_

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Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif­
ferent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The driver can selec t from three modes,
Comfort,
Auto
and Dynamic , using the ~:/:a button in the
center console or by using the Infotainment sys­
tem . This allows yo u to switch between a sporty
and a comfortable driving mode, for example.
Description
App lies to: ve hicles with Audi 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 speed ranges.
Suspension control*
The adaptive dampers use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­ ing and accelerat ion operations by the driver,
road surface, driv ing speed, and load . With dr ive
select, you can adjust the adaptive dampers to
sporty (dynamic), comfortable (comfort) or bal­
anced (auto).
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering assis­
tance . Indirect steering that moves easily as in
comfort mode is especially su ited to long drives
on a highway . In contrast, dynamic mode pro­
vides sporty, direct steeri ng.
Cornering light*
The cornering light adapts to driving on curves .
The pivoting action and the lighting also adapt to
the mode.
Assist
(D Tips
The 5 selector lever position automatically en­
gages if the dynamic mode is se lected.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi drive select
Fig. 86 Cente r console : dr ive se lect button
Fig. 87 Infota inment sys tem: drive select
" To set the mode, press the r:i:., button repeat­
ed ly until the desired mode is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Or
" Select in the Infotainment system:
ICARI 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 driving feel and is suited for everyday use .
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
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compensate for the slightly reduced bra king
force by pressing firmly on the brake peda l. Avoid
heavy braking during the break -in period .
Operating condit ion s and dr iving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles a re sti ll s ub­
ject to wear, depend ing largely on ope rating con­
ditions and driving habits¢& . On vehicles that
are either driven most ly in stop-and -go city traf ­
fic or are driven hard, the brake pads should be
checked by your authorized Aud i dealer more of­
ten than specified in the
Warran ty & Mainte ­
n anc e boo kle t .
Failure to have your brake pads
inspected can resu lt in reduced brake perform­
ance.
On steep slopes, you should use the braking ef­
fect of the eng ine. This way, you prevent unnec­
essary wear on the brake system . If you must use
your brakes, do not hold the b rakes down cont in­
uously. P ump t he b rakes at intervals.
Operating no ise
Noises may occur when braking depend ing on the
speed, braking force and outs ide cond itions such
as tempe rature and humidity .
Effect of water or road salt
In certain situations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy ra in, after overnight con­
densat ion or after washing your car, the braking
effect can be reduced by mo isture or ice on the
brake rotors and brake pads . The brakes must be
"dr ied" fi rst w it h a few careful brake applica­
tions .
At highe r speeds and with the windsh ield w ipers
turned on, the brake pads press aga inst the brake
rotors for a short amount of time. This action,
which is not felt by the d river, happens a t regular
i nte rvals and ens ures a better reaction time fo r
the brakes in wet weather.
The bra king effect can also be redu ced if you are
d riving on salted roads and you do not apply t he
b ra kes fo r long pe riods of time. The layer of sa lt
on the brake rotors and brake pads m ust be worn
off first when the b rakes are applied¢& .
Intellig ent Technology
Corrosion
Leaving t he vehicle pa rked fo r lo ng periods of
t ime, low mileage and avoiding heavy braking
can contrib ute to corrosion on the brake rotors
and to dirty brake pads .
If you usua lly avoid heavy bra king or if there is
corrosion present, occasiona l heavy braking at
high speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and pads¢& .
Brake system malfunction
if you no tice that the b rake peda l t ravel has sud ­
denly
gotten larger, then a b rake c ircuit may have
f ailed ¢ & .
Low brake fluid level
When the brake fluid level is low, malfu nctions in
the b rake system may occur. The b rake fl uid level
is e lec tron ically moni tored.
Brake booster
The brake booster amplifies the pressure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal.
It only works when the en­
gine is running~ &.
Brake lining wear statu s
Brake lining wear may be checked by visual in­
spect ion of the condition of the brake pads
t h rough the openings in the wheel. If necessary,
the wheel may be removed for this i nspection
¢ page 198, Replacing wheels .
,&. WARNING
-New brake pads don't have the bes t stop­
ping power and m ust be "broken-in" during
the initial 250 mi (400 km) . You
can com ­
pensate for this by pressing the brake pedal
more firmly . This a lso applies later when
new pads are installed.
- You shou ld perform braking maneuvers for
the purpose of cleaning the brake system
only if road condit ions permit. Other road
users must not be put at r isk - you may
cause an accident!
- Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed a nd sh ift transmission into a lower
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® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has properties making it suitable
to drive in mud or snow.~ indi­
cates a winter tire .
@ Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubber ized fabric lay­
ers in the t ire. In general : the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire . These incl ude
stee l, nylon, polyester and other
materials .
@Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi­
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resistance
T read wear, trac tion and temper­
ature ranges
¢ page 187.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of un idirectional t ires.
You must always follow the speci- fied running direction
¢
page 202.
€3) Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
Wheels
T his number ind icates the max i­
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated unde r normal operat­
ing conditions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined we igh t (in
excess of those standard items
wh ich may be replaced) of auto­
matic transmission, power steer­
ing, power brakes, power win­
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in ­
stalled equipment (whether in­
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the w idth of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low s idewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement .
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Emerg ency assis ta nce
Folding chocks
Applies to: ve hicles w ith fol ding chocks
The folding chocks* are part of the vehicle tool
kit.
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F ig. 152 Opening the fo lding chocks
• To use the folding chocks, lift up the support
plate (!)¢
fig. 152 and insert them using both
"tabs" into the slotted holes on the base plate
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A WARNING
-The folding chock will not work and can lose
its stability if the support plate "tabs" are
not securely fitted in the slots on the base
plate. If th is is the case, the vehicle could
start mov ing when changing a tire.
- Never use fo ld ing chocks that are damaged
o r that were not assembled cor rectly.
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
• After you experience a tire failure, pull the car
well away from moving t raffic and try to reach
l ev el ground before you stop¢
page 197,
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• All passengers shou ld leav e th e car and move
to a safe location (for instance, beh ind the
guardrail)
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• Engage the park in g br ake to prevent your vehi­
cle from roll ing unintentionally ¢_& .
• Move the selec to r l eve r to the P po sition.
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• If you are towing a trai ler : unhitch the t railer
from your veh icle.
• Take the jac k
¢page 197 and the sp are tire
¢
page 203 out of the luggage compartment.
A WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while
changing a wheel if you do not follow these
safety precaut ions:
- If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance
off the road . Turn off the eng ine, turn the
emergency f lashers on and use other warn­
ing dev ices to alert other motorists.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle a nd well away
from the road and traff ic.
- To he lp prevent the veh icle from moving
suddenly and possib ly sl ipping off the jac k,
always fu lly set the par king b rake and block
the whee l diagonally opposite the wheel be­
ing changed with the folding chocks or oth ­
er objects. When one front whee l is lifted
off the ground, placing the Automat ic
Transmission in "P" (Park) w ill
not prevent
the vehicle from moving.
- Before you change a whee l, be sure the
ground is level and firm . If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack.
- Always store the vehicle too l kit, the jack
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment
¢ page 105.
(D Note
If you are changing the wheel on a steep in­
cline, use the folding chock¢
page 198 to
block the opposite whee l to prevent the vehi­
cle from moving.
@ Tips
Obey all laws.

Fuses and bulbs
(D Tips
- The following table does not list fuse loca­
tions that are not used.
- Some of the equipment listed in the follow­
ing tables applies only to certain model ver­
sions or certain optional equipment.
Cockpit fuse assignment
The fuse number is stamped into the plastic be­
low or above each fuse.
No. Equipment
1 LED headlight (left)
2 LED headlight ( right)
5 LED headlight (left)
6 LED headlight (right)
7 Steering lock
8 Convenience access contro l module
9
Airbag control module, AIRBAG OFF indi-
cator light
12
Transmission control module, selector
mechanism
Air quality sensor for cl imate control sys-
tern, heated w indow washer nozzles ,
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button, reverse light button<®>, oi l level
13 sensor, climate contro l system, seat occu-
pant detection system, seat heating, but-
tons in the center console, automatic dim-
ming mirror
Engine control module, quattro control
modu le, transmission control module,
14
brake lights, electromechanica l steering,
Gateway control module, trai ler hitch con-
trol module, ESC contro l module, light
switch, damping control module
Headlight range control module , instru-
ment illumination, headlights (left, right),
15 diagnostic connector, crankcase housing
heater, a ir flow sensor, socket relay, DC/
DC converter
16 Park ing aid
17 Parking system rearview camera
18 TV tuner
19 Engine starter control, DC/DC converter
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No . Equipment
20
ESC contro l module, climate/heating con-
trol, special functions interface
21 Selector mechanism power supply
22 Interior monitoring
© button, front interior lighting buttons,
23 diagnostic connector, light switch, light/
rain sensor, humidity sensor
25 Headlight power supply
26 Rear window wiper
27 Starter system
28 Infotainment system
29
Supply for the parking system rearv iew
camera and TV tuner
30 Infotainment system
31 Infotainment system
32 Instrument cluster
33 A utomat ic dimming rearview mirror
36
Cigarette lighter, cockpit/luggage com-
partment socket
37 Cockpit/rear socket
38 Transmission control module
40 Trailer hitch control module
41 Tra iler hitch control module
42 Trailer hitch control module
44 Rear window defogger
45
Electromechanical parking brake control
module
46 Trailer hitch control module
47 quattro control module
48 Aut omat ic lu ggage compartment lid con-
tro l module
so Blower
51
Electromechanical parking brake control
module
52 BCM
53 Fr ont seat heating
54 Panorama roof
SS Sun shade on the panorama
roof
56 Adaptive dampers control module