2019 AUDI Q3 brake

Emergency assistance

bolted securely to the engine block, or to
the engine block itself. If the vehicle battery
in the vehicle being jump started is not
vented to the outside, there is a risk of ex-
plosion due to hydrogen gas.
Gi) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
erasure)
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice. Au-
di recommends contacting a towing company to
have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
If the vehicle should be towed with the axle
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to
reduce the risk of damage to the drivetrain.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
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the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
(i) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
> page 85.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 123 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.

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Emergency assistance

— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 248.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 249,
=> page 249.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both vehi-
cles > page 45. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 90.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

A WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical

power.


Front towing loop

Fig. 164 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 242.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 164. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZX WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and that
could cause an accident.

Rear towing loop

Fig. 165 Rear bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right rear of the bumper.
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Fuses and bulbs

Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.

No. | Equipment

Stability Control (ESC), engine control
17
module



le of e






OVye OVOVO
Fig. 168 Left side of engine compartment: Fuse assign-
RAZ-0502
18 | Battery control module

19 | Windshield wiper control module

Anti-theft alarm system, garage door
opener
20

Automatic transmission

Engine control module

Engine start

Auxiliary heating

Engine components

Left headlight

Parking heater


Right headlight








ment
No. | Equipment
1 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
2 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
4 |Engine components, engine start
5 |Engine components, ignition coils
6 | Brake light switch
7 |Engine components
8 | Heated oxygen sensors
9 | Engine components
10 | Fuel pump
11 | Auxiliary heating, engine components










Fig. 169 Left side of cockpit: Fuse assignment

bh N Auxiliary heating, engine components No. | Equipment

13
Automatic transmission, transmission flu-
id pump
2 |Front lumbar support

Volume control

14 Engine components, ignition coils S | Gateway control module (diagnosis)

15 Horn


16

Engine components, ignition coils

sion selector lever

25 2
Steering column lock, automatic transmis-

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No. | Equipment No. | Equipment
7 Radio receiver, parking heater, climate Right rear window regulator motor, front
control system controls 39 | passenger side door control module, right
Headlight range control, interior monitor- rear door control module
ing, ambient lighting, light switch, roof 40 | Sockets
8 | module, emergency call system, parking 41 |Passenger's side safety belt tensioner
brake, diagnostic connector, light/raih'sen- 42 |Vehicle electrical system control module
sor
= - 43 |Amplifier
9 |Steering column electronics
- 44 | All-wheel drive control module (quattro)
10 | Display
- - 4S | Driver's side seat adjustment
11 | Vehicle electrical system control module
: 47 | Rear window wiper
12 |MMI Infotainment system control module
- ; - 52 | Suspension
13 | Driver's side safety belt tensioner
- 53 | Rear window defogger
14 | Heating and A/C system blower
: 54 | Left trailer hitch light
15 | Steering column lock
55 | Trailer hitch
16 | Cell phone booster
56 | Right trailer hitch light
17
|Instrument cluster
- - 57 | Trailer hitch socket
18 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
19 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) Bulbs
20 | Instrument cluster
21 | Steering column electronics BETS Ae ha tele
23 | Panoramic glass roof For your safety, we recommend that you have
24 | Vehicle electrical system control module your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
Driver side door control module, left rear YOU
25 | window regulator motor, left rear door It is becoming increasingly more and more diffi-
control module cult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in many
26 | Vehicle electrical system control module cases, other parts of the car must first be re-
27 | Vehicle electrical system control module meved before youre able to get to the bulb:
HooFmodule,vehieleeleckrical system This applies especially to the light bulbs in the
29 front of your car which you can only reach
control module :
through the engine compartment.
30 | Auxiliary battery control module
: Sheet metal and bulb holders can have sharp
31 | Luggage compartment lid .
: - - - - edges that can cause serious cuts, parts must be
ey) Rarking system, side assist, adaptive cruise correctly taken apart and then properly put back
assist, Cameta together to help prevent breakage of parts and
Passenger occupant detection system, long term damage from water that can enter
33 | front seat ventilation, headliner interior housings that have not been properly resealed.
light
; ingbrak For your safety, we recommend that you have
34 aa io tll Deeg renee your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
reverseilights you, since your dealer has the proper tools, the
A/C system components, diagnostic con- correct bulbs and the expertise.
35 |nector, instrument panel control, rearview

mirror

LED headlights*
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Data privacy

Data privacy
Image recording
Surrounding area monitoring
Applies to: vehicles with surrounding area observation system
Some vehicle functions require the vehicle’s path
to be detected and evaluated. This is done by
cameras installed permanently on the vehicle
that detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings
(such as obstacles or guard rails). The live images
from the cameras are transmitted to the applica-
ble control module.
The camera images are transmitted to the appli-
cable control module and stored for processing.
The control module analyzes the current camera
image using image evaluation software. This im-
age evaluation software detects anonymized
technical measurements, such as distances to ob-
jects. The control module evaluates these techni-
cal measurements and makes it possible for the
assist systems to control the vehicle, if necessary.
Data memories
Vehicle control modules
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Fig. 170 Driver side footwell: connection port for the On
Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic control
modules for various vehicle systems such as the
airbags. These vehicle control modules store data
while driving normally that is required by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for diagnosis and repair purposes. Only
certain types of data are recorded for a very short
period of time if a control module has detected a
system event. No noises, conversations, or im-
ages will be recorded in the vehicle.
The data may include information such as the ve-
hicle speed, the direction of travel, and informa-
tion about the brake system, or also the behavior
of the restraint system in the event of an acci-
dent. The stored data can be exported and down-
loaded with special devices, which must be con-
nected directly to the vehicle.
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
There is a diagnostic connector socket in the driv-
er's side footwell to read out the various control
modules and the event data recorder. Data re-
garding the function and condition of the elec-
tronic control modules is stored in the event
memory. Only have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility read out and de-
lete the event memory.

ZX WARNING
— Incorrect use of the connection port for the
On-Board Diagnostic System can cause mal-
functions, which can then result in accidents
and serious injuries.
— Only allow an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility to read out the
engine data.
Creu lem eelcel 1g
Event Data Recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle's system performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi-
cle is designed to record such data as:
— How various systems in your vehicle were oper-
ating;
— Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened;
— How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
— How fast the vehicle was traveling.
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Index

Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 211
Brakes... 2... eee eee 89
BrakevassiSt': scase < « seme 2s ae a eee eB: 98
Brakerflidl: «2 cso 2 assim 2 a conse oo emai 9 2A,
Emergency braking function............. 91
New brake pads..............---000-0- 89
Break-in security feature...........-....- 31
Breaking in
New brake pads « sews ss aemy ss ese : eam « 89
New tires: si iwi 2s amie 4 amiss ao oriee a a 223
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................4. 186
BULBS. asceone 2 o seems 2 a cuasenie wo weviens Eww we 253
BUSINESS. Address wie ss aren os ams a oo 168
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 204
Battery specific...............00.000. 212
Calllist. 00.0... cece eee ene 144, 146
Capacities
Fueltank.....................000005 264
Washer fluid reservoir...............-. 264
Cargo floor... 2.2... eee 76
Cargo net... .... eee eee eee eee ee eee 75
Car key... icc eeeeeeeee 32
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) ...............05- 151
SWitching Oficws : s sesa s pave a i demas ere 150
Using the car phone function........... 139
GCarwashiss « wes 2 2 awe so wae oo een oe cee 236
Gatalyticconverter', env = s weve sv eewe x vow 202
Cell phone
refer to Telephone ...........eeeee eens 139
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 141
Central locking.............0 eee eee eee 28
Auto Lock... 2... 0. eee eee eee 28
Convenience key..........-: cece eee ees 33
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Luggage compartment lid............... 35
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
MeSSAGES wissians oo severe » o scwnare oo acatave ow owen 30
Remote control key.............--.0005 33
SGtting « = sews ¢ o neves ¢ e fewS & e Eetes xo ees 29
Vehicle Key) cress i 2 sccue o 2 eseueve © v eweaue ov erecene 33
266
Central locking switch.................0. 29
Ceramic brakeSrisscs «oases x » owen & 8 averse «0 ae 89
Certificationia: « 2 mews «x enw «2 mews 4 2 eR 261
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........-000005 72
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 141, 184
Child safety lock
Power windows.........--.00 eee eee ee 38
Rear doors... .... 2... cece ee eee eee 38
Child
safety seats ......... cc cece eee eee ee 66
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 69
Securing with a safety belt.............. 69
Securing with LATCH.................-. 68
Cleaning... ... cece eee eee eee 236
Cleaning Alcantara...............000005 239
Cleaning artificial leather............... 239
Cleaning carbon parts.............. 238, 239
Clédning controls’: « sess << esas x ¥ oes go oe 238
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 238
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 238
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 238
Cleaning textiles..................000. 239
Climate control system............-..0-- 77
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience closing..........0.eeeeees
HOGG sw = aosune x 3 casas 2 smawesce w cuaangos o aeRees
Luggage compartment lid
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37

PanoramicglassirOof wsi« 6 2 susie « e sowsere 9 & 3 39
Sunshade (roof) ..............000000 eee 39
WiTidOWS%: + © sees x ¢ sees co eR i 8 ee Ee 38
Cockpit dimming ..............000e sees 47
Cockpit (overview) .........--.00 022 e eee ee 6
Colornumber..............00c eee e eens 263
Compact:sparestire:. . « sesces so comin ov cesta» 245
COMPArLtMeNtSccses vs ssc ve ees vo meeT vw oes 7
Compass inthe mirror...............0005 51
Compliance:ss + ¢ saws ss eee se cas s ewes 261
Configuration wizard « « « wwe se eee ae came x 18
COMMECE ccscg s Haws ss Here sy HeeE FE ORE Ee 154
Data plans: «= sssen ss cen ov ewan eo crn o 157
Data Privacy..... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 257
INfOtaiiMeNtsen « 3 scam x x em as Ree FS 155
Infotainment services..............0048 155

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Connected devices
Device overview......... 2.0.00 cee
Connections
referto Media...........ceeeeeee
Consumer information..............0005
Consumption
ROdUGING « meee < e aeee = oes 6 s See es ree
Consumption (fuel) ..............00eeuee
Contacts
Add destination sxc. x + sexs se ees ye ee
Importing and exporting..............
Memory capacity..................00.
Opening (business card)...............
Updating inthe MMI..................
Convenience keys s wecc es ews se cece ss eevee
Convenience closing.............000008
also refer to Vehicle key..............05
Convenience opening and closing
WindoWs OF TOOT: an « s wean os gem « x eee
Coolant temperature display..............
Cooling mode........ 2... cee eee eee eee
Cooling system
Adding COOlANt wx x « www e > qemm x v samce
Coolant level checking.................
Cornering light................00 eee eae
Cruise control system..............000.
Cup holdersiics i a acess a s essen o esecaue «2 cone es
Current consumption «sce ss wows s swe
Daytime running lights..................
Declaration of compliance...............
Defrosting the windows...............00.
DEF (instrument:cluster) . 0... ee ee
Demo mode
Determining correct load limit...........
DigitalicOMPass:siics 6 x vie so sins 4 w mares ooo
DIMENSIONS:. « wiz ss sen 2 e eee se eeee ees
258
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 48
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 48
Directory
SOGUINGS. cece also refer to ContactS.............-00- 144
Display
Cl@aning': z x 2s ¢ » ees ¢ e een so wees 2: 238
Displaying tooltips.................0008 18
Disposal... . 0.0.0... cee eee eee eee eee 258
Distance . 6... eee e ete ete aee 14
Distance: Warning sicsse + scores 6 seers + 6 meen 118
Doors
Child safety lock..... 0.0... cee ee eee eee 38
Door contact switch..............00000. 46
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
referto Media................... 182,185
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0.. 96
Drive system... 1.2.0.2 0 02 eee eee eee 86
Audi drive Select); 00.6. ceases eseeee cine 96
Drive system (message) ........0. 0s ee eee 88
Driving down hills... 0.0.0.0... 0.000 e eee 93
DrivinG:PrOGrarn:. « «sense + 6 suse 0 4 somece a 9 we 118
Driving through water...............200. 94
Driving?tiimess 5 a serene vo vessiews os coouun 6s een vo 14
Driving tips
Driving through water...............4.. 94
Efficient driving.............-..020-00- 86
Offroad Griving « wean oe wean es cones wenn es 93
Uphill and downhill.................00. 93
Drivingsup:hillse: . & crssice i 6 aon eo eevee @ 8 severe 93
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E-mail
Message options................00005 149
S@ttinGS
zens ¢ » mens : Seen cs Seen se seme 149
eco mode (climate control system)......... 78
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 98
EDR
Event Data Recorder............0.0040. 255
Electrical system). « «ise sees a cease oe 211
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 90
Electronic Differential Lock.............-. 99

Index

Parking aids
Adjusting ..............0 cece eee eee 138
ParkeaSsist': « weave x sequen § 3 aameG ¢ & ae & 136
Parking and maneuvering.............-. 127
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 90
Parking lightSizx « = sax « y oss = ¢ sees 2 e eee 43
Parking lock
Manually releasing................004. 85
also refer to Gears... 1.6... cee eee ee eee 82
Parking systems
Parking system plus...............04. 127
Pass-through.............-0 eee eee eee 75
Paths... . 2... cece eee eee eee 17
Pause: (Media’files):. « «cies ov scsi 6 waves oo 185
PedalSiscis saien « x waren w ¥ eae 6 ¥ mae oo ee 84
Perchlorates + mcs + 2 mews & pase 2 s wee oe oe 258
Peripheral: cameras ses ss sua se come sg cos 129
Personal route assistance. ...........00. 167
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 146
Connecting acellphone............... 140
Connecting a second mobile device...... 141
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 141
SEEMS cxesise o exaasan w © means i 7 seeue 5 santas 150
Phonebook
refer to ContactS............. eee eae 144
Playback (media). « + scarce» s snesnin «sneer «0 « 185
Pointiofiintenests. + vicve x x susie x 2 euswere a ones 162
Point of interest search. .......... 000005 162
also refer to Point of interest........... 162
Polishing. .... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 238
POWerSOUNCESE: 5 6 sees as cowie 8 acm & v 72,184
Power WINdOWS « sieen . ¢ ewva s 6 eae we ews a a 38
Malfunction..............00000 0a ee 38, 39
Power windows malfunction.............. 38
pre sense
refer to Audi presense.............0.. 121
Presentation mode..............2--005 174
PLOSCES eres so smnews «a ems 9 sete oe tere @ 5 177
Presets list
refer to Presets... 0.0.0... cece eee eee 177:
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 234
TGS: 2 cccane oo ome 2 o cae ¢ o cen Yo oR 226
Progressive steering................20055 97.
272
PROLCCUINGiices oo snesies w ot ceawis w euseees we ere 238
Pyrotechnic elements............0.0e ee 258
Q
QUACEOS + wae a s wanes a xe ee & 2 HOHE 5 £ ROTOR 6 98
Selective wheel torque control........... 99
R
RAGIOS x 5 cranes % 1 cusents © 5 sesuens 6 @ exsoams oo 175, 177:
Radio text.................0.000 00 179
Station MSt sewn: + x seme + x popes F x sRWOS Fo EE 175
Radio communications equipment........ 260
Radio equipment................--004- 260
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 261
Rain/light sensor
Headlights! ween = sases 2 3 neon § x Sou 5 ae 43
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 49
Random

refer to Shuffle...............000200. 187
Range (fuelslevel)isc sx seni x sree oo aneweie a a as 14
Reading lights. <= see. 2 scum 2 2 mewn o ¥ eves 46
Rear cross-traffic‘assist - a ss caw ss oes 133
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 35
RearsSeatsios 2 wens <2 were ss meme oo acne 9 6 we 55
Rearishelt': ses ¢ 2 cewe so ewe 2 2 gewe ¢ none 74
Rearview camera‘: = : asec = : sees ev owen ees 129
Rear window defogger............-.0000- 79
Reception range.............-.0-.0000- 75
Recirculation mode..............0e0 eee 79
RECUPCRAEION acosece oo suexem 4 suseene oe seem « one 15
Refi ling is oc ccs 2 x unmsen 0 mci a ema 6 200
Remote control
Garage door opener...........-.000000- 40
Remote control key............---00005 32
Remote control key 32
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Key replacement...............-0000-- 32
LED... eee 34
Replacing the battery.................. 34
SyMehnomizationticns « « ssinem « o enero « os enewoce » oe 34
Unlocking and locking............-..005 33
also refer to Vehicle key................ 32
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 242
Repairs. ...... 2.0.0... eee ee eee eee 258