2019 AUDI Q3 key battery

Stowing and using

Stowing and using
Power sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use the electric power sources for exter-
nal devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole, in the rear*, and in the left floor panel in the
luggage compartment*.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB port
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «> or
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.

ZX WARNING
— To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-
hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the key.

Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders

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Fig. 70 Rear center armrest: Cup holders (example)
Front center console cup holders
> Set your beverage in the holder ().
Rear center armrest cup holders
> Fold the center armrest* downward.
> To open the cup holder, tap on the button @).
> To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un-
til it clicks into place.

© Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
— To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
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Z\ WARNING
— Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
— Do not use any breakable beverage contain-
ers (for example, made out of glass or por-
celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
CG) Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always
have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside

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Driving

Driving
Starting the vehicle
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Applies to: vehicles with convenience key



Fig. 79 Center console: Starting the engine
Requirement: The key must be in the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP.
engine will start.

button. The
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporarily when you start the engine. If
the engine does not start immediately, the start-
ing procedure stops automatically after a short
time. If this is the case, repeat the starting pro-
cedure after approximately 30 seconds.
Stopping the engine
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP
engine will switch off.

button. The
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock: The steer-
ing is locked when you switch off the engine and
open the driver's door. The steering lock helps
prevent vehicle theft. “P” must be engaged on ve-
hicles with an automatic transmission.
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can also
be stopped while driving using the emergency off
function*.

START ENGINE STOP > Press the button twice in
a row or press and hold it one time.

80
Switching on and off
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off
without starting the engine, follow these steps:

START ENGINE STOP > Press the button without
pressing the brake pedal.

Switching the ignition off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may
switch off automatically.
Requirements:
— The Start/Stop system must have stopped the
engine.
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than
30 seconds.
— The ignition must be switched on.
Among other indicators, the system detects that
you have left the vehicle based on the following
factors:
— The driver's door has been opened.
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled.
— The brake pedal is not being pressed.
The ignition will also be switched off if the vehi-
cle is locked from the outside.
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Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
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Fig. 80 Steering column: Ignition lock
Starting the engine
» Press the brake pedal.
> Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
> Turn the key briefly to position @). The ignition
key automatically returns to position @. Do not
press the accelerator pedal when doing this. >

Driving

B Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ig-
nition on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) & page 80, fig. 79.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
» Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine.
> Select a gear.
> Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Stopping and parking
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press and
hold the brake pedal.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position to secure
the vehicle from rolling away.
> Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehi-
cle.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.
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AN WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always se-
cure your vehicle from rolling.
— The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
— Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stationary. Other-
wise the risk of an accident increases be-
cause the vehicle will start to move immedi-
ately, even if the parking brake is set.
C) Note
If you have to stop on an incline, always press
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to
reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling back-
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal.
The transmission can overheat, which increas-
es the risk of damage.
Gears and driving programs
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Fig. 81 Center console: Selector lever



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The automatic transmission shifts automatically
depending on the selected gear and the current
driving style. When driving with a moderate driv-
ing style, upshifting early and downshifting late
will help to improve fuel economy. When driving
with a sporty driving style, the transmission per-
mits higher RPMs.
The gears are displayed next to the selector lever.
— P (Park): Parking lock
—R (Reverse): Drive in reverse
—N (Neutral): Idle

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
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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

Index

PANIC Button ssicsooe © 2 cocvise © avant ww rumen @ eee 32
Replacing the battery...............0-. 34
Unlocking and locking...............005 33
Vehicle Code ssicve x + swine ee etre oe eas a 2 one 32
Kick#dOWn'. 2 scons e senea oe ae ao ca @ eee 84
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 119
Lane departure warning................. 119
Cleaning the camera area.............. 237
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 68
Leather care/cleaning...............005 239
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 197
Software information................. 197
Software:licensesies . sowie ae iawn ws nsenn a 6 197
Version
information.................. 197
License plate bracket................0.. 260
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 243
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............00 020-0 ee eee 43
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 49
Light functions
Interior lighting!sc . = ssw = 2 ese sy eee eee 46
Lighting
Exterior. « ic © wesen ae ease a 2 wane vo ore 43
Interior... 0... eee eee 46
Lights 0.0... eee eee eee 43
Listening to music
refertoMedia................005. 182,185
Load... 6.6... eee 264
Locking and unlocking
By remote control............2.2.0005. 33
Using the lock cylinder................. 30
With the convenience key............... 33
Low beam headlights.................... 43
Lowering the cargo floor................. 76
Luggage compartment...............05. 73
COVER ime x x cena % 2 soamere # x wemnER oo en aw Re 74
Double cargo floor..............0..000- 76
Increasing the size............0--.00 ee 75
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 73
Luggage compartment lid
Closing button. ...............000 ee eee 36
Emergency releasing:ss : < waa x x aeax ¢ gaee 37
270

General information 34
Opening and closing 35
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 37
Power opening/closing................. 36
Lumbar'support:s + ses so sews oo owen oo 54,55
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Maintenance’: « « sews + » sen + e awe + pores a 258
Maintenance intervals................-. 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 202
Manual shifting ................0020 eee 84
Map
Changing the scale ............ee eves 164
Display’ « sncine 2 2 setese a a comes ow anes ve to 166
Operating. ..... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 165
Setting the destination................ 164
Map preview...............0- 00-00 e eee 163
Map update................0 20. e ee eee 170
Oli: 2 gems + 2 wise = pense & ¥ em ee See = 170
SD card/USB connection........0.. 00006 170
Media somes: i sxonns ao eevee ¥ oe orem wae 182,185
Supported formats.................-. 190
Media Cemberin. « . acewus « w snonsue = auarems wo meriite 186
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI).............0... 182
Supported types and formats........... 190
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 195
MeSSaQeSixc: « ¢ sews & ¢ ese 2s ees § oe ees es 147
MIrforcompass:s « « ues cs wean: 2 meee + eee 51
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 47
DUUANTING Ss, « scersiss ow snouts om exons 6 x oxmanm x 48
Vanity mirror... 1.2... eee ee eee 48
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
Mobile device
referto Telephone..............0.0005 139
Mobile phone network
Connection settings...............00. 152
Mountain passeS....... 00.0. e cece ee eee 93
MouintainirOadsivn. « scins a 6 vimses a 6 nraeiise #6 om 93
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons......... 0... ee eee eee eee 12, 26