2019 AUDI Q3 Owners Manual

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Trailer towing

As the speed increases, the driving stability of
the trailer decreases. Therefore you should not
exceed the maximum legal speed limit when
there are unfavorable road, weather and/or wind
conditions. This especially applies when driving
downhill.
Hill
When transitioning to hills, trailers may tilt or
sway sooner than when driving on a level surface.
If small swaying movements have already occur-
red, you can stabilize the trailer by firmly braking
immediately. Never try to “straighten out” the
trailer by accelerating.
Downshift before driving on hills to utilize the en-
gine braking effect > A\.
Brakes
When using a trailer with overrun brakes, first
brake gently then quickly. This reduces the risk of
jerking while braking if the trailer wheels lock up.
Engine coolant temperature
Pay attention specifically to the coolant tempera-
ture display when there are high outside temper-
atures, and when driving on long inclines
=> page 13. Shift to a higher gear in a timely man-
ner.

ZA WARNING
Constant braking causes the brakes to over-
heat and substantially reduces braking per-
formance, increases braking distance or caus-

es complete failure of the brake system.

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Assist systems

Assist systems
General information
Safety precautions

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, you are always completely re-
sponsible for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion. Give your full attention to driving the
vehicle, and be ready to intervene in the
traffic situation at all times.
— Activate the assist systems only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— For the assist systems to be able to react
correctly, the function of the sensors and
cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-
formation on sensors and cameras
=> page 105 or > page 106.

@ Tips
— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You can cancel a steering or braking inter-
vention by the system, by braking or accel-
erating noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
— Always check the assist systems settings be-
fore driving.
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System limitations
ZA WARNING
— The use of an assist system cannot over-
come the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-
ces.

— Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-
rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-
ing very fast.
— Corrective interventions by the assist sys-
tems, such as steering or braking interven-
tions, may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
G) Tips
— Due to the system limitations when detect-
ing the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn the driver unexpectedly.


— The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.
— The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turning
lanes, exit ramps, construction zones, rises
or dips that obstruct visibility, intersections,
toll stations, or city traffic.
—In trailer mode, some assist systems may be
limited, may not react as usual, or may be
unavailable. Please refer to the instructions
for towing a trailer located in > page 101.
— If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the ability for the steering
systems to react may be limited.

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Assist systems

Surrounding area
detection
Sensor overview




Fig. 87 Positions of the outer front sensors
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors installed in the vehicle. Depending on the
vehicle equipment, the area in front of and be-
hind the vehicle may be detected @) 9 fig. 86.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors may be installed to detect the sur-
rounding area > fig. 87:
— Front radar sensor in the center of the radiator
grille

D_ The locations of the sensors may differ slightly depending
on vehicle equipment.
— Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle
— Ultrasonic sensors at the front, rear, and sides
of the vehicle)
Some sensors are installed under vehicle compo-
nents and cannot be seen from the outside.
Display field for the ultrasonic sensors
Depending on the equipment, the display field
for the installed ultrasonic sensors > fig. 86 may
begin at approximately:

4 ft (1.20 m)
3 ft (0.90 m)


5.2 ft (1.60 m)

3 ft (0.90 m)

OQ/@/@/E|© 3 ft (0.90 m)


ZA WARNING
There are areas around the vehicle that the
sensors cannot detect. Objects, animals, and
people may only be detected with limitations
may not be detected at all. Always monitor
the traffic and the vehicle's surroundings di-

rectly and do not become distracted.

@) Note
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure-
ment range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected. Under certain
circumstances, the detection and display of
certain surfaces and objects may be limited:
— Items and objects above the coverage
area, for example cars parked bumper-to-
bumper, half-open garage doors, or hang-
ing objects that do not touch the ground
— Low obstacles
— Thin or narrow objects, such as barrier
chains, foliage, poles or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures,
such as fabric
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Assist systems

@) Tips
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 86
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges. The ra-
dar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road
lanes
are the normal width.
— Make sure all the sensors are clean and free
of snow and ice, and that the visual fields
are not covered by stickers, deposits, or any
other obstructions, because this may impair
the function of the systems. Follow the in-
formation about cleaning > page 236.
— Do not use a license plate bracket different
from the one installed by the factory in the
front of the vehicle, because it may impair
the function of dependent systems.
— The sensors can shift from an accident,
manual force, impacts, or from damage to
the radiator grill, bumper, wheel housing,
or underbody. Do not continue using the as-
sistance systems if the sensors have shifted,
because this is unsafe. Have an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility check their function.
— The function of the sensors may be limited
when light and visibility conditions are poor,
for example when driving into a tunnel,
when there is glare, or when there are re-
flective objects.
— External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in
other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-
sors.
—The side area ©)* is detected and evaluated
when passing. There may have been
changes to the surrounding area after
switching the ignition off and on again, af-
ter opening the doors, or if the vehicle is left
stationary for a period of time. In this case,
the area will appear black until the area has
been detected and evaluated.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 261.
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Camera overview

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Fig. 89 Diagram: Rearview camera coverage area
The assist systems analyze the data from various
cameras installed in the vehicle. Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the following cameras to
detect the surrounding area may be installed:
@ Camera behind the windshield
@ Peripheral cameras on both exterior mirrors
@ Rearview camera in the luggage compart-
ment lid
@ Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille
The rearview camera can only detect the area
marked in red > fig. 89. Only this area is dis-
played on the center display. > A\.

ZA WARNING
There are areas that the cameras cannot de-
tect. Objects, animals, and people may only
be detected with limitations may not be de-
tected at all. Always monitor the traffic and
the vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted. >

Assist systems

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® Note sun shining into the lens, by dirt on the
lens, or if there is a malfunction.
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure- — The camera view on the display portrays an
ment range when approaching them, even if enlarged and distorted image. Under cer-
they were already detected. Under certain
circumstances, the detection and display of
certain surfaces and objects may be limited:
tain circumstances, objects may appear dif-
ferent and unclear on the display.
— Items and objects above the coverage
area, for example cars parked bumper-to-
bumper, half-open garage doors, or hang-
ing objects that do not touch the ground
— Low obstacles
—Thin or narrow objects, such as barrier
chains, foliage, poles or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures, such as fabric
@ Tips
— The coverage areas of the cameras > fig. 88
and > fig. 89 are diagrams and do not repre-
sent a true-to-scale image of the camera
coverage areas.
— Make sure all the cameras are clean and free
of snow and ice, and that the lenses are not
covered by stickers, deposits, or any other
obstructions, because this may impair the
function of the systems. Follow the infor-
mation about cleaning > page 236.
— Do not use a license plate bracket different
from the one installed by the factory in the
front of the vehicle, because it may impair
the function of dependent systems.
— The camera can shift from an accident, man-
ual force, impacts, or from damage to the
radiator grill, bumper, wheel housing or un-
derbody. Have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility check their
function.
— The function of the cameras may be limited
when light and visibility conditions are poor,
for example when driving into a tunnel,
when there is glare, or when there are re-
flective objects.
— Use the image on the display to assist you
only if it shows a good, clear picture. For ex-
ample, the image may be affected by the
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Driving information

Driving information
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps the driver to
stay below a specified maximum speed. A warn-
ing threshold can be set for this purpose.
Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored
threshold, the speed warning system will alert
the driver with an indicator in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone. Once the speed drops
below the stored maximum speed, the indicator
will turn off.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener-
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
G) Tips
Regardless of the speed warning system, you
should always monitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure you are following
the legal speed limit.
Setting the warning threshold
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Speed warning.
CEE Tel
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
cy Manually set XX speed limit warning
threshold exceeded
The stored speed was exceeded.
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Traffic light information
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

Fig. 90 Instrument cluster: traffic light information dis-
play (diagram)
The traffic light information gives you a speed
recommendation in order to reach the next traffic
light
when it is green ©, or it informs you of the
wait time at the next red light 2). Once traffic
light data is received, the traffic light information
will be displayed in the instrument cluster and in
the head-up display*. If the vehicle is in an area
with traffic light information but cannot receive a
traffic light signal, then a gray traffic light sym-
bol will be displayed @).
General information
The traffic light information is subject to system
limitations and may be unavailable or only parti-
ally available in the following situations:
— Ifthe permitted speed limit is exceeded
— If driving below a certain speed limit
—If the next traffic light is less than approxi-
mately 100 feet (30 m) away
—If the estimated wait time at a red light is less
than four seconds
—If there is no traffic light data available
— If emergency response vehicles or public transit
systems are active
— If traffic lights are in construction zones or be-
ing serviced
— If the data connection has been interrupted
— If data transmission is deactivated in the priva-
cy settings
— If the subscription has expired

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Driving information

If this is the case, the menu item will be grayed-
out or it will not be possible to select it.

Z\ WARNING
— When traffic light information is shown, al-
so always pay attention to the traffic situa-
tion, the distance to other vehicles and the
area around the vehicle. The driver is always
responsible for assessing the traffic situa-
tion.
— Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traffic conditions. The dis-
played information must never cause you to
ignore legal traffic regulations and pose a
safety risk.
— Regardless of the traffic light information,
you should always monitor your speed using
the speedometer and make sure you are ad-
hering to the legal speed limit.
— The traffic light information does not adjust
your vehicle's speed to the speed recom-
mendation shown in the display.
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 104.

@) Tips
— Traffic light information was only available
in select cities at the time this manual was
printed.
— Traffic light information is not available na-
tionwide.
— These functions depend on how up-to-date
the navigation data’ is.
— Outdated map content in the navigation
system can cause information on the display
to be omitted or incorrect.
— Certain traffic lights can automatically ad-
just to the current traffic situation. If this
occurs, the display of traffic light informa-
tion can change suddenly.
— The traffic signs on the road always take pri-
ority over the display. The driver is always
responsible for adhering to the regulations
applicable in the country where the vehicle
is being operated.
— Units of measurement and language set-
tings are displayed based on how they were
set in the MMI system settings > page 195.
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information
Switching traffic light information on and
off
The system and be switched on and off in the
MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Traffic light in-
formation.
Accessing traffic light information
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > Traffic signs.
@) Tips
If another tab or another function is selected
in the instrument cluster, the traffic light in-
formation will appear in the status bar on the
instrument cluster.
WEE Te
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information
Malfunction! See owner's manual
The system could not be configured, for example
due to a network malfunction. Switch the igni-
tion off and shut down the vehicle to restart the
system. Wait several minutes until the vehicle
has shut down completely and then switch the
ignition back on.
Function currently unavailable. See owner's
manual
There is a temporary system malfunction. Check
if one or more of the following situations applies
and correct the issue if necessary:
— Traffic light information is switched off
— Data transmission is deactivated
— There is no valid license
— Traffic light information is not available in that
area
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Driver assistance

Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
you when the cruise control system is in op-
eration. As the driver, you are always respon-
sible for controlling your vehicle speed and
the distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain and
hydroplaning), because this increases the
risk of an accident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.
@) Note
Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and relieves the brakes.
@) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.

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Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

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Fig. 91 Operating lever: Switching on the cruise control
system
Requirement: The ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
The CRUISE] or [J indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

ZA WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, it may shut off automatically.
Preselecting or activating a cruise control
speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
= page 110, fig. 91.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever
toward position @ while driving, or
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the Gs or indicator light in the instrument
cluster.