2019 AUDI Q3 wiper fluid

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AUDI Q3 2019 Owners Manual Quick access

Hood
=> page 204

Loose wheel warning
=> page 231
Distance warning
=> page 118
Safe start monitor
= page 117,
Driver intervention req

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AUDI Q3 2019 Owners Manual Lights and Vision

when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position

Lights and Vision

when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position ©). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
G) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
— The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
(Goce cu hacker ae or replacing the wiper blades

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the windshield wipers go back to the original
position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
Applies to: MMI: You can also turn the service po-
sition on or off in the center display:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position ©
=> page 49, fig. 44).
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Wiper position.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Before cleaning the wiper blades, they must be in
the service position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 237.
Replacing the wiper blades
Before removing the wiper blades, they must be
in the service position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob @) on the wiper blade.
Hold the wiper blade firmly.
» Remove the wiper blade from the windshield
wiper arm mount @).
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
> Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
> Exit the service position.

Fig. 46 Windshield wipers: Removing wiper blades
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 49, fig. 44 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the service
position.
> To bring the windshield wipers back to the nor-
mal position, switch the ignition on and hold
the windshield wiper lever in position @) until
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ZA\ WARNING
— For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice
each year.
— Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— The windshield wipers must only be folded
up when in the service position! Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The >

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$AUDI Q3 2019 Owners Manual Checking and Filling Z\ WARNING California Proposition 65 Warning: — Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State$

Checking and Filling

Z\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
®) Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the flu-
ids up. Otherwise severe malfunctions and en-
gine damage will occur.

iC) For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
Opening/closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.

Fig. 140 Footwell: release lever

D) The &> symbol on the lever was still being designed at
the time this manual was printed.
204

Fig. 141 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever >) below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 140.
» Raise the hood slightly > /A\.
> Press the lever > fig. 141 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > AX.
Message
8B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
closed securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it >

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