2018 AUDI Q3 check oil

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properly diagnosed. Keep in mind that the
accurate measurement of oil consumption requires great care and may take some
time. An author ized Audi dealer has instruc­
tions about how to measure oil consump­
tion accu rately.
Checking the engine oil level and adding
engine oil
F ig. 138 Oil d ipstick (example): c hecki ng the engine oi l
level
F ig. 139 Engine compartment: eng ine o il filler opening
cove r
Observe the safety precautions c:> page 155,
Working in the engine compartment .
Checking the engine oil level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Shut the engine
off when it is warm. Wait ap-
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prox imately two m inutes so that the engine oil
can flow back into the oil pan.
- Open the hood
c:> page 157.
-Remove the oi l dipstick <=> page 158, fig . 137,
wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the
way in again.
- Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the
oil level
c:> table on page 160.
-Add engine oil if necessary.
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Areas on the o il dipstick c::> fig. 138.
(D If the engine oil leve l is just before the
mark ing
(D , then engine oil must be added .
See
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t add engine oil.
Adding engine oil
- Unscrew the cap
't=:rl c:> fig. 139 for the engi ne
oil fil ling open ing
c:>page 158, fig. 137.
- Carefully add 0 .5 quart (0.5 lite r) of the correct
oil
<=> page 158.
-Check the oil level again after two minutes .
- Add a smaller amount of engine oil if necessa-
ry . The mark ing @ c:>
fig. 138 must not be ex­
ceeded c:>Cl) .
- Screw the eng ine oil filler cap
't=:rl and slide the
dipstick all the way in .
.&, WARNING
-When adding eng ine oi l, do not let o il d rip
on to hot engine components. Th is increases
t he risk of a fire.
- You must sea l the cap on the oi l filler open­
ing correct ly so that oi l does not leak ou t
onto the hot engine and exha ust system
when the engine is running, beca use this is
a fire hazard .
- Always clean skin thoro ughly if it comes into
contact with engine oi l.
(D Note
- The engine o il level mus t not be under the
marking
(D , because this increases the risk
of engine damage .
- After add ing engi ne oil, the oil leve l must
not be above the mar king @, because this
increases the risk of catalytic converte r and/
or engine damage . Do not start the engine.
Contact an authorized A udi dealer or au­
thorized Aud i Service Facility to have excess
engine oil extracted if necessary.
- Do not mix any addit iona l lubr icants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such addi-
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@ Fo r the sa ke of the env ironment
- Engine oi l should never enter the sewer sys­
tem or come into contact with the ground
under any circumstances.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers.
The engine oil consumption may be up to 0.5 quart/600 m iles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de­
pending on driving style and operating condi­
tions. Consumption may be higher during the
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil
level must be checked regularly . It would be
best to check each time you refuel your vehi­
cle and before long dr ives.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta­
tion.
Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine compart­
ment,
alw ays r ea d and heed all WARNINGS Q .&.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 155.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
n ance booklet. This is very important because the
l ubri cat ing propert ies of o il diminish gradually
d ur ing normal vehicle use.
Under some c ircumstances the eng ine o il should
be changed more frequently . Change oil more of­
ten if yo u drive mostly short distances, ope rate
the vehicle in d usty areas or under predominant ly
stop-and -go traffic conditions, or have your vehi­
cle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil
l ook da rk after the engine has been running for a
short time. This is normal and is not a reason to
change the oil more often than recommended.
Because of the problem of p roper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessa ry expertise re­
qu ired, we strong ly recommend that you have
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your oi l changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station .
If yo u choo se to ch ange yo ur oil your self, please
note the follow ing important info rmation:
A WARNING
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To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
must change the engine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protect ion .
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-To redu ce the r is k of burns from hot eng ine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- W hen remov ing the oil d rain plug w ith your
fingers, stay as far away as possib le. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
he lp prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one la rge enough to hold at
least the tota l amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water.
(D Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adverse ly affect yo ur Audi Limited New Vehi­
cle Warranty.
@ For the sa ke of the environment
- Before chang ing your oi l, first make sure
you know where you can properly d ispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used engine o il properly.
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
drains.
- Recycle used engine o il by tak ing it to a used
eng ine oil collection fac ility in your area, or
contact a service station .
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, a loss can come
from the coolant boiling through overheating
and being pushed out of the cooling system.
A WARNING
- The cooling system is under pressure . Do
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot . This increases the
risk of burns .
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health. For this reason,
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning.
- 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 injury.
CD Note
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Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty . Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine.
If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
Brake fluid
Fig. 141 Eng ine compartment: cap on brake flu id reservoir
Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 155,
Working in the engine compartment .
Checking the brake fluid level
~ Read the brake fluid Level on the brake fluid
reservoir ~
page 158, fig . 13 7. The brake fluid
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Level must be between the MIN and MAX mark­
ings
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The brake fluid Level is monitored automatically.
Changing the brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility .
A WARNING
- If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect
and driving safety, which increase the risk of
an accident. Do not continue driving. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized A udi
Service Facility for assistance.
- If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form
in the brake system during heavy braking .
This would impair braking performance and driving safety, which increases the risk of an
accident .
- To ensure the brake system functions cor­
rectly, only use brake fluids that comply
with VW standard 501 14 or
FMVSS-116 DOT 4.
CD Note
- If the brake flu id level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may Leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
- Do not get any brake fluid on the vehicle
paint, because it will corrode the paint.
Battery
General warnings about batteries
Because of the complex power supp ly, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc. should
only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
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The term "vehicle battery " refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
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- Only charge the vehicle battery through the
connections in the engine compartment.
- Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the vehicle
battery.
Windshield washer system
Fig. 143 Engine compartment: windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Observe the safety precautions q page 155,
Working in the engine compartment.
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir W contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the rear w indow
q page 158, fig . 137,. The reservoir
capacity can be found in
qpage 210.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calc ium . Always add window cleaner to the wa­
ter. When the outside temperatures a re cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
- The concent ration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions in the respective climate. A con­
cent ration that is too high can lead to vehi­
cle damage.
- Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi­
tives to the washer fluid.
- Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint .
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Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service .
The service interval display works in two stages:
-Inspection or oil change reminder : after a cer-
tain distance is driven, a message appears in
t he instrument cluster display every time the
ignition is switched on. The remaining distance
or time is displayed br iefly.
- Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes­
sage
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due!
appears briefly af­
ter sw itching the ignition on.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un ­
ti l the next oi l change or next inspection .
- Select: the
I CARI function button > (Car) Sys­
tems*
control button > Servicing & checks >
Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
An autho rized Aud i dea ler or a uthorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service in terva l dis­
play after performing service .
If you have changed the o il yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interval.
Perform the follow ing to reset the d isplay:
- Select: the
I CAR I function button > (Car) Sys­
tems *
control button > Servicing & checks >
Service intervals . Turn the control knob down­
ward to
Reset oil change interval and press the
control knob .
~ Note
-Only reset the oil change ind icator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is crit ica l to
ma intaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine . Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed the time for the next service.
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Emergency situations
distribut ion and ba lance . This might hap ­
pen, for example, when heavy compo­
nents such as the engine block or trans­
miss io n are removed.
- When removing heavy components like
th ese, a nch or vehicle to ho ist o r add corre­
sponding weights to maintain the cen ter of
gr avity. Otherwise , th e vehicle migh t ti lt or
s lip off the hoist, causing s erious p erso nal
rnJury.
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- Be aware of t he following poi nts before lift­
i ng t he veh icle:
-The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil
pan , the transmission housing, the front
or rear axle or the body side members.
This could lead to serious damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or
chassis frame, a rubber pad must be in·
serted between the floor jack and the lift points.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist,
check that the vehicle weight does not
exceed the permissible lifting capacity of
the hoist .
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, en­
sure that there is sufficient clearance be­
tween the hoist and low parts of the ve ·
hide .
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Technical data
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Fig. 169 Vehicl e identifica tion labe l
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN number is located in the following pla­
ces :
- In the Infotainment system: se lect: the
!CARI
func tion button > (Car)* systems control but­
ton
> Servicing & checks > VIN number .
-under the windshield on the driver's side*
- on the vehicle identification label
Vehicle identification label
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The vehicle identification label ¢ fig. 169 is locat ­
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The information of the vehicle identification label
can also be found in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet.
The sticker contains the following vehicle data :
(D Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
@ Engine and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
Technical data
® Optional equipment numbers
Safety compliance sticker
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new vehicle complies w ith all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manu­
factured. You can find this sticker on the door
jamb on the driver's side. It shows the month and
year of production and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle We ight Rating (GAWR) .
High voltage warning label
The high voltage warning label is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood re­
lease. The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Notes about technical
data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas­
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation a lways take precedence .
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Missing technical data was not available at
the time of pr int ing .
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for front
and rear are listed on a sticker on the door jamb
on the dr iver's side .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the bas ic vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil
and coolant, plus maximum load , which includes
passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight¢.&,. . .,.
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Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 1
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EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . 89
Efficiency program
Fuel economy messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . 63
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
E lectronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Electronic stabilization control . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Electronic Stabilization Control
Hill descent assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91
Offroad mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Emergency locking the front passenger's door .26
Emergency operation
Front passenger's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Panorama glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sunshade (roof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Emergency release
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
E mergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Emergency unlocking/locking
On lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Emissions control system
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Engine
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
162
Starting/stopping (convenience key) . . 61, 62
Starting/stopping (ignition lock) . . . . . . . . 60
Starting with jumper cables . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Stopping (ign ition lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Index
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Economy... ... .. .. ................. 160
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Oil grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Specification and viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Engine speed limitation (indicator light) 15
Environment
Proper disposal of drained engine oil . . . .
161
Unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
EPC (engine control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ESC
refer to Electronic stabilization control . . . 89
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Exterior lighting
33
Exterior mirrors Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
D. . 1mm1ng .. .. .. .. .. ............... .. . 36
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F
Fastening
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Convertible child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . 141
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 215
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Folding the rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
For the sake of the environment
Environmentally-friendly driving . . . . . . . .
57
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Freeze protection Coo lant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
162
Front airbags
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
118
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics . . 107
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Child restraints in the front seat ...... . .
Fuel
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115
152
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Blended gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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