2019 AUDI Q3 coolant level

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Instrument cluster


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Instrument cluster overview
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2/17/2018


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02/17/2019

Fig. 3 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:

Right additional display with speed-
ometer
(9) Left additional display with:

@) Display
— Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 13 Gear... eee eee eee
5) Left dial — Audi drive select mode .........
D: be’
= Tachometer sss s x sews 2 2 eee 13 @ Tips
ue — The following pages primarily show illustra-
i tions of the Audi virtual cockpit plus*. The
©) Status line (one or two lines) display or location of the items that are
) Right dial shown may vary on the different versions of
— Convenience display the instrument cluster.
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Trailer towing

Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your vehicle is primarily intended for transport-
ing people and luggage. However, if you drive
with a trailer, follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal reg-
ulations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle's energy
usage, performance, and wear. It also requires
higher concentration from the driver.

Z\ WARNING
Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
Certain requirements must be met when towing
a trailer.

Trailer hitch
Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then fol-
low the manufacturer specifications. However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer means a higher load on the
engine and the cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem must be designed for additional load and
contain enough coolant > @.

Z\ WARNING
— Never mount a "weight-distributing" or
"load-balancing" trailer coupler as the trailer
hitch. The vehicle was not designed for
these types of trailer hitches. The trailer
hitch can malfunction and the trailer can
break off from the vehicle.
— If the trailer is equipped with electronic
brakes, these brakes cannot be activated by
a factory-installed control system, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of injury, always remove
the ball hitch mount if no trailer is mount-
ed
® Note
Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitable cooling system, especially if the out-
side temperatures are high. otherwise, this
increases the risk of engine damage.
Operating instructions
Towing capacity

Never exceed the maximum permitted weights
=> page 264.
In some scenarios, the load in trailer mode can
be reduced due to the permitted towing weight.
You can drive up larger inclines if you are not us-
ing the maximum towing capacity.
The towing capacities given only apply to eleva-
tions up to 3,200 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. As
the elevation increases, the engine power de-
creases due to the decreasing air pressures. This
reduces the hill climbing ability and towing ca-
pacity. For every additional 3,200 ft (1,000 m),
the maximum permitted towing weight must be
reduced by approximately 10%. The permitted
towing weight is the combined weight of the
(loaded) vehicle and the (loaded) trailer.
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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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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
©O®OOO
©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


— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.


@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
() For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, we do recommend occa-
sionally checking the coolant level manually.
Messages
& Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Do not continue driving and switch the engine
off. Check the coolant level > page 210.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 210. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
/_E| Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.

Coolant additive
G12++
G13
Specification
TL774G
TL774)



The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.

Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

CG) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
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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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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

Electroniciimmobilizetiiecs:. 2 sive 6 oes «2 ane 32
Electronic Stabilization Control............ 98
Embedded SIM’ card « savers ¢ « sways x 2 caw 9 a 155
Emergency assistance ..........eeeeveee 242
Emergency braking function.............. 91
Emergency call... .. 2... eee eee eee 146
Emergency flashers...............00000 45
Emergency mode.............-.000e00ee 85
Emergency operation
Doors... . eee 30
Fuel tillerdoop': = suo « s sense « = woe & 2 as 202
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 40
Emissions control system..............- 202
EMGNQy'CONSUIMIENSS. « » weceim o 9 eesmee «. oneness 15
Energy management.............-.00005 87
Engine
Breakingin........... 2... eee ee eee eee 86
GOGlANE sexes + = seme 5 3 fmeu so eee E Ea EE 209
EMe@rgeney:Stopis oo sis oo merce 2 2 warars & wane 80
Jump starting....................00. 246
Start/Stop system sss + ¢ eevee & x eaies ys ae 87
Starting/Stopping’« « «se. ss eees ee ew os 80
Engine compartment
Opening/closing the hood.............. 204
Overview... 2... cece eee eee 205
Safety precautions............-.00000e 203
Engine oil
AGING essa is 2 woxwon so sesma oe oraess ww mene 205
Changing.......-...... cee eee eee eee 208
Checking oil level... 02.2... cece eee 205
CONSUMPELON: ¢ & smc o sores.» o saws @ 3 cosas 205
TOdicatOrlight » serie «0 ose » mauesee © veer 206
Replacement interval................. 215
Engine sound
Audi GriveS@leCt s cas + = waves © » seaneie +» wee 96
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system........... 87, 88
Engine start system ...... cece ese eeee vee 81
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system........... 87, 88
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................... 199
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 155
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 255
268
Exterior lighting: «cscs + come + = over © = ove 43
EXteniOn MIRPONS sic omer ov mew @ wae a 8 47
Folding settings...............-.000005 29
External voice operation................. 25
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Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 196
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 185
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 185
FaStrOute’s « sesces so scene vo meses 6 8 aeenes va 160
Favorites
Bluetooth. ......... 20.0.0... cece eee 197
NaWiGatiOliess ¢ ssa s + eeu & ¥ Rams & x BES 162
Tele PON ascna x a vow ve meas oo een ow ae 144
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 261
File formats (media drives) .............. 190
Folding the rear seats.............-.0005 75
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 208
Fueling sis «2 encve 2 @ sovioe xo aename 2 6 come 3 ore 200
Leaks... eee eee eee eee 204
Forward gear
(EEF tO GESTS < = oss ¢ s Sues & ¥ ware = a ea ss 82
Free text search
Medldies « « cas 4 caw < were & & pee 6 x ees 189
Radio... 2... ee eee 177
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 160
Freeze protection
COOlAnt « sews s = sees ss ees s eee es BE 209
Front center armrest.................0.. 55
LO 199
Additives: : zoxs ss qewu so seen 2 y BeeE a Fe 200
CUrreNnt:CONSUMPTION’: « « sicsers s 6 covers a 6 sewnaie 14
Fuel gauge......... 2. eee eee eee eee ny
Fuel tank capacity. Gasolines. « «ssw se cmon x mene © x ete w «aoe 199
Reducing fuel consumption............. 86
Fueling
FUL TILLERAOOF ec ¢ < eacee sy were se aecee ev 200
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 202
Fuel tank capacity...............00005 264
Fuse.aSSiQnMentis « ¢ wscce x owes oo stemme 2 oe 252
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Garage:dooropene tiie. ov savas i x wracne ow anvenes 40