2018 AUDI Q3 service interval

-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving your vehicle, even i f for a short pe ri­
od of time. Th is app lies particu larly when
children rema in i n the vehicle. Otherwise,
children could start the engi ne, release the
par king brake or operate elect rical equip­
me nt su ch as powe r windows, which in­
cr eases t he risk of an a ccident.
- No one, esp ecially chi ldren, sho uld rema in
in t he ve hicl e w hen it is locked. Locked
doo rs m ake i t more difficul t for emergency
wor ke rs to ge t into the ve hicle, which puts
lives at risk.
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- When stop ping at a traff ic signa l or stop­
p ing in c ity tr aff ic, you c an set the p arking
br ake ma nually . The vehi cle does not h ave
to be held with the b rake pedal. The park ing
brake elim inates the tendency to cree p
when a selector lever position is engaged.
As soon as you press the accelerator pedal,
t h e pa rking brake releases automatically
and you r vehicle starts to move
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- Occasiona l noises when the park ing brake is
set and re leased a re normal and are not a
cause for concer n.
- The park ing brake goes th rough a se lf-test
cycle at regular intervals when t he vehicle is
stoppe d. A ny noises associated w it h this a re
no rma l.
-If there is a power fa ilure, the pa rking brake
will not set if i t is re leased, a nd it w ill not
r ele ase if it is set
c:> .&. . See a n auth oriz ed
A udi dealer or au thorized A ud i Service Fa­
cility for assista nee .
Starting from a stop
Various conven ien ce and safety functions may be
ava ila bl e when the vehicle begins driv ing, de ­
pending on vehicle equipment .
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
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~ Req uirement: the dr iver's doo r must be closed. ,....
8 .,. To start driving comfortab ly when o n a hill, set
g the parking brake and begin dr iv ing as usual. 00
D riving
The braking force of the parking b rake does not
release a utomatically until the whee ls bui ld up
enoug h driving force .
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold assis t makes it easier to s tart on hills.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the engine must be runn ing .
.,. To act ivate h ill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for severa l seco nds. The vehicle
m ust be in an u phill d irec tion of travel.
After re leas ing the brake pedal, the braking pow­
er is maintained for a brief moment¢&. to pre­
vent the veh icle from ro lling back when start ing .
During this t ime, you can easily begin to move
you r vehicle .
.8, WARNING
Applies to: veh icles with hill hold assist
-If you do not beg in d riving immed iate ly or
the engi ne stalls after releasing the bra ke
pedal, your veh icle may begin to roll bac k­
ward. Press the brake peda l or set the park­
ing b rake immediately .
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist
cannot ove rcome the limitat ions imposed by
natural p hys ica l laws. The i ncreased comfort
offe red by hill ho ld assist should not cause
you to ta ke safety r isks.
- Hill hold ass ist cannot hold the vehicle i n
p lace on a ll hills (for example, if the groun d
is s lippery or icy).
- To reduce the r isk o f an accident, always
make sure th e vehi cle is s ituated safe ly
while s ta tionary.
Driving offroad
General information
Applies to : vehicles with offroad mode
The electronic stab ilizat io n control (ESC) func­
tions we re enhanced for d riving offroad . ESC off­
road mode can be activated in driving sit uat ions
i n which a whee l lock o r a d ifferential lock func ­
t io n is needed ¢
page 90. T he hill descent as-
s ist is a lso available, wh ich au tomatically brakes
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Trailer towing
If the tongue we ight is too low, this affects the
trai ler's handling. For driving safety, we recom­
mend to always utilize the maximum permitted
tongue we ight, but not exceed it. Yo u can reach
it, for example, by d istributing the cargo in the
tra iler cor rectly .
You can determ ine the tongue we ight, for exam­
p le, with a bathroom scale or a public weigh sta­
tion .
The permitted tongue weight for your vehicle is 220 lbs (100 kg) .
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and dist ribution can negatively
impact veh icle ha ndling. To have the lowest im­
pact as possib le, load the trai ler according to
these criteria :
- Store objec ts p refe rab ly in t he ve hicle lugg age
compartment . The vehicle shou ld always carry
the heaviest possible load and the trai ler
sho uld have the lightest possible load .
- Distribute the load in the tra iler so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi­
ble .
- Secure objects from sliding out of p lace.
- Utilize the max imum perm itted tongue we ight
i f poss ib le .
Tires Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a "full load"; see the t ire pressu re sticker
r=:;, page 176 .
If necessa ry, also adjust t he tire p ressure on the
tr ail er according to the manufactu rer's re com­
mendation.
W inte r ti res s hou ld be mounted on the ve hicle
a nd on the trailer dur ing wi nte r temperatures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traff ic be hind the tra iler
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you must attach addit ional exte rior m irrors. Adjust
them so you have a s ufficient visibility behind
you .
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulat ions regarding the light ­
i n g eq uipment on your trailer. Contact an author-
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ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Facili ­
ty for more information .
Befo re st arting to dr ive , check all lighting eq uip­
ment on the hitched trailer.
The head light range cont rol ad justs automat ica l­
l y to the light range of the headlights .
Safety chains Make sure the safety chains are correct ly applied
whe n pu lling a trailer . The cha ins should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. Howeve r, they must not touch the
ground.
(D Tips
- Use chocks when park ing on inclines if the
t railer is loaded .
- We recommend also having the vehicle in­ spected between the inspection intervals if
you a re towing a trailer frequently.
- Avoid driv ing with a tra iler dur ing the veh i­
cle b reak-in per iod.
Driving with a trailer
Driving with a trailer requires extra caution .
Speed
Adhere to the legal speed limits. Fo llow the legal
regu lations specific to the country.
As the speed increases, the dr iving stab ility o f
the trai ler decreases . Therefore you should not
exceed the maximum lega l speed limit when
there are unfavorable road, weather and/or wind
cond it ions. T his especially applies when driving
downh ill.
You m ust always reduce your speed as soon as
you notice even the slightest swinging motion of
the tra iler . Never try to "stra ighten out" the trai l­
er by acce lerating.
The weight d istribution is very poor if the vehicle
i s empty and the trai ler is loaded. However if you
must drive under these circumstances, then dr ive
especially slowly . ..,.

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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
Ch eck ing and Filling
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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- 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 .
Checking and Filling
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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Consumer Information
Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi is covered by the following warran­
ties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora-
tion
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties
can be found in your
Warranty & Maintenance
booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulati ons in the United States and
Canada require that automobi les meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana ­
da differ from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the conti­
nenta l limits of the United States or Canada,
there is the poss ibility that:
- un leaded fue ls for vehicles with catalytic con­
verter may not be available;
- fuel may have a considerably lower octane rat­
ing . Improper fuel may cause engine damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of proper
service facilities, tools or testing equipment;
- r eplacement parts may not be readily available.
- Nav igation systems for veh icles built for the
U.S .A . and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries
outside of North America.
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(D Note
Audi cannot be responsib le for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
f u el, service or parts ava ilability.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera ­
ture are published as soon as poss ible after mod­
el introd uction . Service Manuals and literature
are available to order from the Audi Technical Lit ­
erature Ordering Center at :
www.audi.techliterature .com
Maintenance
General '
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a min imum. How­
ever, a certain amount of regular maintenance is
still necessary to assure your vehicle's safety,
economy and reliability . For detailed vehicle
maintena nce consult your Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Under difficult operating conditions, for exam ­
ple at extremely low outside temperatures, in
very dusty regions, whe n towing a trailer very fre­
quently, etc., some service work should be per­
formed between the intervals specified. This ap­
plies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replac ing the a ir filter .
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@) For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintain ing your vehicle, you
help make sure that em iss ion standards are
maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects
on the environment .
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated
fuel injection and emission control systems, and
the genera lly increas ing technica l complexity of ..,_

Safety belt pretensioner Service and disposa l............ ..... . 113
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 109
C leaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
H eight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Improperly worn ............. .. ..... 112
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Special considerations for pregnant wom-
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning/indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Safety instructions
for side curta in a irbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
for using ch ild safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
for using safety be lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System . 126
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Seat Number of seats
Seat adjustment 106
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Seat belts
refer to Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Seat heating Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . 55
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Seating position Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fr ont passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99
How to adjust the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Incorrect seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99
Seats
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
~ Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ......
~ Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
N
8 Selective whee l torque contro l . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Index
Se lector lever (automatic transmission)
Emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Service and disposal Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Service position
refer to Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting the temperature
Automatic climate cont rol system . . . . . . . 54
Sh ift paddles (automatic transm iss ion) . . . . 70
Side airbags Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Side assist
refer to Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
S ide curta in airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Ski bag. ........... .... ........... .... 48
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sources of information about child restraints
and their use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire)
. 197
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Stab ilization control
refer to E lectronic stabi lization control . . . 89
START ENGINE STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Starting (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61
Steering Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Locking (convenience key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Locking (ignition lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
also refer to Electromechanical steering 93
Steering wheel Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Shift paddles (automatic transmiss ion) . . . 70
Steps for determining correct load limit . . . 180
Stopping (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
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