2018 AUDI Q3 warning

Ass is tance sy stems
Audi side assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i side ass ist
F ig. 79 Sensor detection range
Fig. 80 D isplay o n th e exterio r mirror
Side assist helps you monitor your blind spot and
traffic behind your vehicle . Within the limits of
the system, it warns you about vehicles that are
coming closer or that are traveling with you with­
i n sensor range
(D ¢ fig. 79: if a lane change is
classified as critical, the display @in the exter io r
mirror ¢
fig. 80 turns on.
The display in the left exter ior mirror provides as­
sis tance whe n mak ing a lane change to the left,
while the disp lay in the right exterior mirror pro­
vides assistance when making a lane cha nge to
the right .
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist
informs you abou t veh icles tha t are
detected and class ified as crit ical. The disp lay in
the mi rror turns on, but is dim .
The display remains dim in t he in fo rmat ion stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur ­
bed.
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Warning stage
If you activate the turn signal, side assist warns
you about vehicles that are detected and classi­
fied as critica l. The d isp lay in the respective mir­
ror blinks bright ly.
If this happens, ch eck traffic
by g lancing in the exter ior mirrors and over your
shou lder
c:> .& in General information on
page
79.
{!) Tips
- You can adjust the brightness on of the dis·
play on the rea rview mirror
c:> page 80 .
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in ¢
page 79.
General information
Applies to : vehicles with Audi side ass ist
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F ig. 81 D riving s it u ati ons
Fig. 82 Rea r of t he veh icle: po sit io n of the senso rs

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Side assist functions at speeds above approxi­
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
@ Vehicles that are approaching
I n certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
cr itica l for a la ne change even if it is still some­
what far away . The faste r a vehicle approaches,
the sooner the display in the exterior mirror will
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Veh icles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist
are indicated by the time they enter your "blind
spot", at the latest.
© Vehicles you are passing
If you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than
9 mph (lS
km/h)), the display in the exterior mirror turns
on as soon as the vehicle enters your blind spot .
The
display will not tu rn on if you quick ly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ­
ence in speed is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h)).
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are desig ned to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width . In some situations, the display
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though
there is no vehicle located in the area that is criti ­
cal for a lane change. For example:
- If the lanes are narrow or if your are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case , the
system may have detected a vehicle in another
lane that is
not adjacent to your current lane.
- If you are driving through a curve . Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over
from the adjacent lane .
- If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard rails).
- In poor weather conditions . The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the radar sensors
c!:> fig. 82 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle whee ls or other ob-
Assistance systems
jects, because they will impair the function. Do
not use side assist when towing a trai ler. For in­
formation on cleaning, see
c!:> page 185.
A WARNING
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- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. S ide assist cannot
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always respons ible for lane changes and
similar dr iv ing maneuve rs .
- In some situations, the system may not
function or its function may be l imited. For
examp le:
- If vehicles are approaching or being left
behind very quickly. The disp lay may not
turn on in time.
- In poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist.
- On very wide lanes, in tight curves, or if
there is a rise in the road surface. Vehicles i n the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor
range.
(D Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can impair the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or author ized Audi
Service Facility check their funct ion .
(D Tips
- If the window glass in the dr iver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the display in the exterior mirror may be incor­
rect .
- For an explanation on conform ity with the
FCC regulat ions in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulat ions, see
c!:> page 215.
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Assistance systems
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles w ith Aud i s ide ass ist
F ig. 83 Driver's door : side ass ist bu tto n
.,. Press the button to switch the system on and
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The LED in the button turns on when side assist
is sw itched on.
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to: ve hicles w ith Aud i side ass is t
The display brightness can be adjusted in the In ­
fotainment system .
.,. Se lect : the ICARI function button > (Car) Sys­
tems *
control button > Driver assist > Audi
side ass ist .
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the br ightness of the surroundings, both in the
i n formation and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very br ight surroundings, the automat ic
adjustment will set the d isplay to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur­
ro undings change .
Adj ust the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will no t disrupt your
view ahead. If you change the brightness, the dis­
p la y in the exter ior mirror wi ll briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage . The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust­
ed along with the information stage.
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@ Tips
-Side assist is not active while you are mak­
ing the adjustment.
- Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key bei ng
used.
Messages
App lies to : vehicles wi th Audi side ass ist
If side assist sw itches off by itself, the LED in the
button turns off and a message will appear in the
i nstrument cluster display:
Audi side assist: Unavailable . Sensor vision
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike whee ls,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area in
front of the sensors, if necessary
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fig. 82 .
Audi side assist: Unavailable.
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be­
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
Audi side assist: System fault!
The system cannot gua rantee that it will detect
vehicles correct ly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are fa ulty . Have the
system checked by an authorized Aud i dealer or
authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility soon .
Audi side assist: Unavailable when towing
Side assist switches off automatically when a fac­
tory- installed trailer hitch is connected to the
electrical connector on the trailer. There is no
guarantee the system will switc h off when using
a retrofitted trailer hitch. Do not use side assist
when towing a trailer.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to : vehicles wit h Audi drive se lec t
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif­
ferent types of vehicle sett ings in one veh icle.
The driver can select from three modes,
Comfort , ..,.

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Auto and Dynamic, using the r:l.l'e'i button in the
center console or by using the Infotainment sys­
tem . This allows you to switch between a sporty
and a comfortable driving mode, for examp le.
Description
Applies to: vehicles 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 suspension control uses sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­ ing and accelerat ion operations by the driver, as
well as information about the road surface, dr iv­
ing speed, and load. With dr ive select, you can
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam­ ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (a uto).
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 dr ives
on a highway. In contrast, dynamic mode pro­
vides sporty, direct steering.
Cornering light*
The cornering light adapts to driving on curves.
The pivot ing action and the lighting also adapt to
the mode.
(D Tips
The S selector lever position automatically en­
gages if the dynamic mode is selected.
Assistance systems
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Fig. 84 Center console : dr ive select button
.,. To set the mode, press the ~:1;:e'i button repeat­
edly until the desired mode is d isplayed in the
instrument cluster. Or
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: ICARlfunc-
tion button
> Comfort , Auto or Dynamic .
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving . If traff ic 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-or iented vehicle
setup and is suited fo r long drives on h ighways.
Automatic -provides an overall comfortable yet
dynamic driving feel and is suited for everyday
u se.
Dynam ic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
A WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating the
drive select to reduce the ris k of an accident.
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Parking systems
Parking systems
General information
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith a rea r parking sys te m /pa rking sys ­
tem p lus/rearv iew camera
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear park ing system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 83.
The parking system plus assists you when park ­
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 83.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display . The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver
¢ page 84.
_& WARNING
-Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well . The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed. Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
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- Always pay attention to the area around the
vehicle -using the rearview mirror, too.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park­
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility check their func­
t io n.
- Make sure the sensors are not obstructed by
stickers, deposits or other materia ls. If they
are, the sensor function could be impaired.
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For additional information on cleaning, see
¢page 185.
(D Note
-Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range. Note that you will no longer be
warned about th is obstacle.
@ Tips
- The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as:
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust
- We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system . When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions.
- The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .
For information on cleaning, see
¢page 185.
- You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display¢
page 87.
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in
¢page 88.
- What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.

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Rear parking system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover . If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning , see
¢ page 185.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0.90
m)
rear
center 5.2
ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not cont inue back ing up ¢.&
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mation on page 82,
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on page
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (th is does not ap ­
ply in the continuous tone range) .
Activating
The parking system activates automatically when
the reverse gear is selected. A br ief confirmation
tone will sound .
Parking systems
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: veh icles w ith park ing system plus
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
Fig. 85 Illust rat io n:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu ­
al signals warn you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, see
c:>page 185.
The display field begins approximately at :
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0 .90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle , the shorter
the int erval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away .
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
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General information on page 82!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant ,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this does not ap­
ply in the continuous tone range).
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General information
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus with rearv iew
camera
F ig. 90 A rea covered (D an d ar ea not cov ered @ by t he
r ea rvi ew ca mera.
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The rearview camera is located above the r ear li­
c e nse plat e bracket. Mak e sure that the lens for
the park ing system
c> fig. 91 is not covered by de­
posi ts or any other obstructions because this can
affect the function of the parking system . For in­
formation on clean ing, see
c> page 185 .
Area (D represents the rearview camera coverage
area
c> fig . 90 . Only this area is shown in the Info­
tainment display. Objects that are in area@,
which is not covered, are not d isplayed .
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c> .&. in General information on
page 82.
- If the position and the installat ion ang le of
the rearview came ra was changed, for ex ­
amp le after a collis ion, do not contin ue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by a n author ized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
Parking systems
-On ly use the rearv iew camera to ass ist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin·
ing i nto the lens, by dirt on the lens, or if
there is a malfunction .
- Use the rearv iew camera on ly if the luggage
compa rtment lid is comp letely closed . Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the l uggage compar tment lid do not b lock
the rea rview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and d istorts the
f ield of vision . The object appears both a l­
t ered and inac curate on the s creen.
- I n ce rtain s itu ations, people or objects in
the display appea r closer or fa rther away:
- For objects that do not touc h the grou nd,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck . Do not
use the orie ntation lines in this case .
- If driven from a level s urface onto an in ­
cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
(D Note
-Alw ays read and fo llow the applicable w arn ­
ings
c> (D in General information on
page 82.
- T he orange-co lored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel ang le . The
front o f the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that a n exterior m irror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not coll ide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus with rearview
camera
Switching on
... Shift into reverse, or
... Press the Pw.A. but ton in the center console
c> page 84, fig . 86 . A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the butto n tur ns on.
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Parking on the r ight is described here . It is identi­
cal when parking on the left.
I f the re is an obstacle next to the pa rking space
(such as a wa ll), refer to "Information for par king
next to obstacles" ¢
page 87.
~ Activate the tu rn s ignal.
~ Pos ition your vehicle next to a parked veh icle in
front of the desired parking space. The d istance
to this vehicle should be approximately 3 ft. (1
m) .
~ Turn the Infotainment system on and sh ift into
reverse gear. The parking system is turned on
and the
Cr oss park ing view is displayed.
~ Press the control button on the Infotainment
unit
(D ¢ fig . 94 . The Parall el parking view is
displayed .
~ Backup and align you r vehicle so the b lue a rea
@ borders on the rear end of the veh icle be­
hind you or on the parking space line
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General information on page 85,
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eral information on page 85 .
The blue area rep­
resents an extension of the veh icle's outline by
approxim ately 16 ft (5 meters) to the rear. The
long side of the blue area shou ld be on the
curb . The entire blue area must fit into the
park ing space.
~ With the veh icle stopped, turn the steer ing
whee l to the r ight as far as it w ill go.
~ Bac k in to the park ing space unti l the b lue curve
¢ fig. 95 tou ches the curb¢.&. in Gen eral in­
formation on page 85, ¢(Din General infor­
mation on page 85 .
Stop the vehicle.
~ With the vehicle stopped, turn the steer ing
wheel to the left as far as it will go .
~ Continue to back into the parking space un til
the veh icle is parked parallel to the curb¢&.
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ma rks the
rea r bumpe r. Stop t he veh icle, a t the la test,
when the red or ien tat io n line @ borders an ob­
ject . Keep an eye on the front o f your vehicle
whi le doing this.
Parking next to obstacles
~ I f the re is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the ......
~ pa rking space, pos ition the vehicle so t here is
8 mo re space on that side. Posi tion the long s ide of
g the blue s urface so that the re is sufficient space 00
Parking sy stem s
from the obstacle. The surface must not be
touching . You will a lso need to start turning the
stee ring wheel earlier . The bl ue curve
r:=:> fig . 95
must not touch the obstacle and shou ld have suf­
ficien t room .
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Keep eno ugh distance from the curb to re ­
duce the risk of damage to the r ims.
(D Tips
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be d isp layed , depend ing on the tu rn sig­
nal be ing used.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
Applies to : vehicles wit h parking system pl us/rearview cam­
era
The display and warning tones can be adjus ted in
the Infotainment.
~ Select: the I CAR I funct ion button > ( C ar) Sys ­
tems *
control but ton > Driver assist > Parking
aid .
Display
On * -
an optical display is shown for the parking
system p lus, a rearview came ra image is shown
for parking system plus with rearview camera*.
Off -when the parking system is switched off,
o n ly audib le signals are given .
Signal tones
Front volume* -
vol ume for the front area
Rear volume -volume for the rear area
Front frequency * -frequency for the front area
Rear frequency -frequency for the rea r a rea
Music volume while parking -when the par kin g
system is turned on, the vo lume of the audio/v id­
eo source is lowered
The newly se lected level is demonstrated briefly
by the sound gene ra to r. .,.
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