2019 AUDI Q3 205

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Table of contents


Driving information.............. 108
Speed warning system.........-..000- 108
Traffic light information.............. 108
Driver assistance................. 110
Cruise control systeM.......... 000 eee 110
Adaptive speed/cruise assist........... 111
Distance warning.................005 118
Lane departure warning............... 119
AUdi PrOSONsSe & seis + 2 mews 2» nee 2 oem 121
Side assist... 2... eee eee eee eee 124
Parking and maneuvering....... 127
IMtroduetion « x cicvers < e ersuens + x enavane oo saree 127
Parking system plus...............04. 127
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 129
Rear cross-traffic assist. ............-. 133
Assisted parking .............0.00005- 134
Parkassist': sexs « s neem sg aes + e wae 2 136
Adjusting the parking aids............. 138
Infotainment system............ 139
Telephone
Introduction
Setup..........
Disconnecting a mobile device......... 141
Using the Audi phone box............. 141
Using the telephone................0. 143
MESSAGES crus + ¢ ween ¢ 3 eeuen xy eee 4 2 ae 147
SOttiMGSicraice o saaneme « u eneneve © icameneies © eyeaeite 150
Mobile phone network settings......... 152
Instrument cluster.............2-.00. 152
Troubleshooting sais . eves 6 coarse es cae 152
AU CONMECE ces ¢ s xeee x 2 ews a i ee 154
Generalinformation................. 154
Audi connect Infotainment............ 155
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 155
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 155
Settings............0 0.0000... 0000. 156
Troubleshooting sass ss eee ss ees ss ees 158
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Opening navigation.................. 159
myAudi navigation.................0. 159
Entering adestination................ 160
Stopping route guidance.............. 164
Maize: = 2 sews ¢ 2 Som & eee Ee ees Fe eee 165
Personal route assistance............. 167
Alternative routes............02e000 167
Additional functions................. 168
Satellite mapiee e «sons e siemens ae aacens 2 4 ve 169
Map update............. 0. eee eee eee 170
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Options and settings.............000e 172
Troubleshooting...............-.000- 174
R&GIO’: onic cs wea ss wens se eee & o Hews 175
Opening the radio................04. 175
Radio functions..................-4. 176
Options and settings...............0. 180
Troubleshooting.................0005 181
MG@Gias = acs ¢ = secs s © seme « s Seems so SeURS 182
General information ................. 182
SD card reader..........0.-..00 eee 182
Bluetooth audio player.............0. 182
Online Medias « ssi + exes ae omens oo veer 183
Multimedia connections.............. 184
Playing tedia. = s sees s 2 sees se wees ee 185
Options and settings...............0. 189
Supported media and file formats...... 190
Troubleshooting «ess 2s secu se vee ss ees 191
Audi smartphone interface...... 193
Setup... ee eee eee eee eee 193
Troubleshooting............ee eee eee 194
Additional settings.............. 195
SySteMm Settings: < saws ss sews se eee & 195
Connected devices............ 0 cee ee 196
Legal information................... 197
Maintenance and Care........... 199
Checking and Filling............. 199
FUGlaias s os08,8 & aay @ § aovon & § Sanne 8 OF eee 199
RePUCLING: is «a cms so ewes oe ese vB seen 200
Emissions control system............. 202
Engine compartment................. 203
EMGIMeiOils: acre « ¢ qaiea & © meee s 2 seNoN 8 Es 205
Cooling system. ............--00 00 eee 209
Brake fluid... . 0... eee eee eee 211
Electrical system.........--.0----05- 211
Battery. =o cecness « ommnaine « 0 omecwne 6 3 oats = oe 212
Windshield washer system............ 214
Service interval display............... 215

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Driver assistance

Display overview
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
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Fig. 95 Instrument cluster: Driver assistance display
Indicator lights and messages in the speedome-
ter @ -@) inform you about the driving situation
and the settings. In the Driver assistance display
@- ©, you can find more detailed information
about the system. The displays depend on the
country and equipment.
Display in the speedometer
@ Marking for the set speed
@ Current vehicle speed
@® Available speed range for adaptive cruise as-
sist (example)
Image in the Driver assistance display
The display only appears when the Driver assis-
tance display is open in the on-board computer
> page 14.
Messages and settings
Detected vehicle driving ahead
Set target distance
If you fall below the set distance, the dis-
tance bars turn red from the bottom upward.
Your vehicle
©®
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Lane departure warning availability
=> page 119, Lane departure warning
Indicator lights
Ba - The speed/distance control is active. No ve-
hicles were detected ahead. The stored speed is
maintained.
Aa ~The speed/distance control is active. A vehi-
cle was detected ahead. The adaptive cruise as-
sist controls the speed and distance from the ve-
hicle driving ahead, and accelerates and brakes
automatically.
EA - The speed/distance control is active but the
vehicle is not ready to drive. A vehicle was de-
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will
not start driving automatically.
BS - The speed/distance control is active but the
vehicle is not ready to drive. No vehicles were de-
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will
not start driving automatically.
A - The automatic braking is not enough to
maintain a sufficient distance to a vehicle driving
ahead. You must intervene > page 117, Driver in-
tervention request.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 104.


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Checking and Filling


to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and



Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.



Fig. 142 Engine compartment overview: diagram
Follow the safety precautions > page 203.
Coolant expansion tank (£) > page 210
Engine oil dipstick > page 206
Engine oil filler opening (827) > page 207
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) > page 211
Vehicle battery (+) under the battery cover
and ground point (-) > page 213,
=> page 246
Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 214
Fuse housing > page 251
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©C® Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 205
The engine oil dipstick and the engine oil filling
opening may be located in different places within
the engine compartment, depending on the
gine version.
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
ene
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 205,
fig. 142.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
205
>

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Checking and Filling

Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 203.
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Shut the engine off when it is warm.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Open the hood > page 204.
> Remove the oil dipstick > page 205, fig. 142,
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 > table on page 207.
> Add engine oil if necessary > page 207.

Areas on the oil dipstick > fig. 143.

@| If the engine oil level is just before the
marking (@), then engine oil must be added.
See>O.


@|Do not add engine oil.

() Note
— The engine oil level must not be below the
marking ©, because this increases the risk
of engine damage.
— After adding engine oil, the oil level must
not be above the marking (2) > fig. 143, be-
cause this increases the risk of catalytic con-
verter and/or engine damage. If the oil level
is above the marking Q), drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have any engine oil
extracted. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac-
celeration, and heavy engine loads.
@ Tips
— The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions. Consumption may be higher dur-
ing the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The
engine oil level must be checked regularly.
It is best to check each time you refuel your
vehicle and before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil

B8K-2120



Fig. 144 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
207

Checking and Filling

Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 203.
> Turn the engine off.
> Open the hood = page 204.
> Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 144.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 205.
> Check the oil level again after two minutes
=> page 206, Checking the engine oil level.
> Add more oil if necessary.
> Close the engine oil filler cap and push the dip-
stick
all the way in.
> Close the hood > page 204.

Z\ WARNING
—When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must seal the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

() Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
208
@) For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
We recommend having the oil changed at an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Follow the safety precautions > page 203, Gener-
al information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

ZA\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.

Checking and Filling

— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
Adding coolant

RAZ-0539



Fig. 145 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank
(diagram): @ cover; @) markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 203, Gener-
al information.
Checking the engine coolant level
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion
tank > page 205, fig. 142. The coolant level
must be between the markings @) 9 fig. 145
when the engine is cold. When the engine is
warm it can be slightly above the upper mark-
ing.
Adding coolant
Requirement: There must be a residual amount
of coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Let the engine cool down.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
210
» Remove the cover (@) > fig. 145 carefully to the
left > AX.
» Add the correct mixture ratio of coolant
> page 209 up to the upper marking @)
> fig. 145.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Screw on the cap securely to the right.
Coolant loss usually indicates there is a leak. Im-
mediately drive your vehicle to an authorized Au-
di 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.

ZA WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 203, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— 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.
— 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.

@) Note
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.

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Brake fluid

BFV-0229]


Fig. 146 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 203, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 205, fig. 142. The brake fluid level
must be between the MIN and MAX markings
>A.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
GG / @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

/\ 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 au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
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 driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.

@) Note
— If the brake fluid 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.
Electrical system
If the z= or fl indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
[i Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the engine off
=
A\. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
It will not be possible to restart the engine once
you turn it off. Vehicle functions/driving stability
may be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediate-
ly.
=} Electrical system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Switch off all electrical equipment that is not
needed. Vehicle functions/driving stability may
be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery
will be charged while driving
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>

Checking and Filling

> Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 147.
> Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger cor-
rectly onto the ground point ©) and the positive
terminal @).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Now remove the charging device terminal
clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 204.

Z\ WARNING
— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 9F (0 2C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases

the risk of an explosion.

@ Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
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Windshield washer
system

RAZ-0362



Fig. 148 Engine compartment: windshield washer fluid
reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 203, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir <> contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 148, > page 205.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 264.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
Messages
ES Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
C@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions in the respective climate. A con-
centration 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.