2020 AUDI A3 interior lights

Table of contents

About this Owner's Manual......
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Controls ataglance..................
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer.......... 0.0 eee eee eee
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Outside temperature display...........
Multifunction steering wheel plus......
Multifunction steering wheel..........
Vehicle functions. ............000 000s
Starting and driving.............
Opening and closing.............
Central locking 2.2% ieee seven a eevee
Luggage compartment lid.............
Child safety lock... 0... 0... cece eee ee
Power windows..............2000005
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Power top........... 0. cece eee eee
Automatic power top.................
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Power top emergency operation........
Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting...................4.
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Windshield wipers...................
Digital compass.............0.-00 00
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Steering wheel............00 2. eee ee
Stowing and using...............
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Luggage compartment ...............
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Climate control system...............
Steering wheel heating.............-.
Auxiliary climate control.............-
Fluids in the A/C system. ...........-.
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Starting the vehicle..................
Electromechanical parking brake.......
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release............2..000.
Special driving situations..............
Driving dynamic..................
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All wheel drive (quattro)..............
Electronic Stabilization Control.........
High-voltage system.............
General information.................
Charging the high-voltage battery......
Charging at public charging stations....
Charging the battery with the Audi
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Audi e-tron compact charging system...
Indicator lights and messages.........
Emergency releases. & iseiis 6 + wae w 6 wos
Trailer towing....................
Driving with atrailer.................
Driver assistance.................
Assist systems...................
Speed warning system..............--
Cruise control system............0005
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Audi adaptive cruise control...........
Audi presense............-.002-000-
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Bg) Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Adaptive light* is not working. The headlights
still function.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
automatic headlights: malfunction! See
owner's manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
The low beams remain switched on at all times
for safety reasons when the light switch is in the
AUTO position. However, you can continue to
turn the lights on and off using the light switch.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Ba Headlight range control: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control system, which may cause glare for
other drivers.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Headlight assistant: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired. You can still switch the
high
beams on or off manually.
Headlight assistant: currently unavailable.
No camera view
Headlight assistant: currently unavailable.
Camera view restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The camera view is blocked, for example by a
sticker or debris. Please clean the windshield.
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The sensor is located in the interior rearview mir-
ror mount. Do not place any stickers in this area
on the windshield.

Z\ WARNING
— Light bulbs are pressurized and can explode
when they are replaced, which increases the
risk of injury.
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, the high-
voltage component on HID headlights (xe-
non lights) must be handled correctly.

Interior lighting
Front interior lighting

B8v-0021



B8V-0617

Applies to: vehicles with touch-sensitive reading lights
Fig. 53 Headliner: front interior lights
Interior lighting buttons
axs* - Interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
“S* - Reading lights on/off
Touch-sensitive reading lights*
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.

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> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @ when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with rear reading lights

Fig. 54 Headliner: rear reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, press the 7%
or “* button.
Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting
The Interior lighting can be adjusted in the Info-
tainment system.

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
settings > Interior lighting.
You may be able to adjust the brightness of the
individual zones, depending on vehicle equip-
ment.
> Press the right control button and select one of
the zones that is shown.
The interior lighting turns on when you switch
the headlights on while the ignition is on.

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Fig. 55 Light switch: instrument illumination
You can adjust the background brightness of the
instruments and display illumination.
> Press the knob to release it.
> Turn the knob toward "-" or "+" to reduce or in-
crease the brightness.
> Press the knob again to return it to its original
position.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-
ment illumination (needles and gauges) may
turn on when the lights are off and the igni-
tion is switched on. The illumination for the
gauges reduces automatically and eventually
turns off as brightness outside increases. This
function reminds the driver to turn the low
beams on at the appropriate time.
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors

RAZ-0150


Fig. 56 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors
Turn the knob to the desired position:
0 - All adjustment functions are deactivated.
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Q/® - adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction.
GA - Heat* the mirror glass depending on the out-
side temperature.
&) - Folding exterior mirrors*. To fold the mirrors
out, turn the knob to one of the other positions.
In the Infotainment system, you can select if the
mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the
vehicle > page 29.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt
slightly when reverse gear is selected.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn-
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller and
farther away. When using these mirrors to es-
timate your distance to vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, you could estimate in-
correctly, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

@) Note
— Applies to: vehicles with power folding exte-
rior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow-
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise
when they latch into place. The mirror hous-
ing must not be moved back into place by
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hand because this could impair the function
of the mirror mechanism.
— Applies to: vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back
in place by hand.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand. Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
G) Tips
If the power adjustment fails, both mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
edge of the mirror surface.
Dimming the mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto-
matic* dimming rearview mirror.
Manual dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati-
cally when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror
Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-
ror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin, eyes
and respiratory system. If there is contact
with the fluid, flush immediately with plenty
of water. Consult a physician if necessary.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible. >

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— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty
of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror

Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-
ror glass. This liquid damages plastic surfa-
ces. Clean this liquid as quickly as possible
with a wet sponge.
G) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors

B8X-0209

Fig. 57 Front headliner: sun visor
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors (a). The sunshade
can also be moved back and forth lengthwise in
this position*.
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the
vanity mirror* @) opens.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on

B8V-0600

B8V-0601


Fig. 59 Lever: rear window wiper*
Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the corre-
sponding position:
@©- Windshield wipers off
@- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip-
er intervals, move the switch @ to the left/right.
In vehicles with a rain sensor, the wipers turn on
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap-
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor that is set (switch @) to
the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react
to moisture on the windshield. You can deacti-
vate the rain sensor mode in the Infotainment
system, which switches the intermittent mode
on. To do this, select: [MENU] button > Vehicle >


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Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

Fig. 63 Magnetic zone map
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for
the compass to read accurately.
> Press and hold the button @) > page 52, fig. 62
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Press the button (4) repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.



Calibrating t I
Applies to: vehicles with dig
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the com-
pass must be recalibrated.
> Press and hold the button @ until a “C” ap-
pears in the interior rearview mirror.
> Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the interior rearview
mirror.

B42-0405


To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv-
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
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must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.

> Switching on: press the [2] button (2)
> page 19, fig. 13 or @) > page 20, fig. 15
briefly on the multifunction steering wheel and
say the desired command after the Beep.
> Switching off: press and hold the |] button,
‘OF:
> Press the |] button.
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume,
press the |%] button.
> Correcting: say the command Correction.






Input assistance
The system guides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback.
— Visual input assistance: after switching on
voice recognition, a display with a selection of
possible commands appears. This command
display can be switched on or off. Select:
MENU] button > Settings > left control button
> MMI settings > Speech dialog system.
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible
commands read, turn the voice recognition sys-
tem on and say Help.


Additional settings
See > page 235.
@) Tips
— The dialog pauses when there is an incom-
ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer
the call.
— You can select an item in the list using ei-
ther the voice recognition system or the
control knob.
Command overview
information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
The following overviews describe the commands
that can be used to operate the MMI using the
voice recognition system.

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Index

HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 169
High-voltage battery.................00. 96
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... 105
GharGin Giese 2 vas o wens ey wees ae eeee 2 111
Not running for long periods of time..... 100
High-voltage’systemtiein x 0 consis se sssinos 6 0 vense 96
High D@aIBics <2 ewes oe weave oe muse a v immeew & e 44
High beam assistant................00. 44
Hillidescemticomtrols. wiscees oo scaessn m » sxmene o 6 au 89
FW HolGhassist cies wa owen v a oven oe aaron a 60 74
Homeraddressis « sissies 2s wears a 0 sews os 191,196
HOH « scene 5 & coven 5 2 eases ¥ & HER 5 EEG oF RE 8
Hotspot
FEFEP EOWA Lis « seewevee & wesw 4 ¥ movin 187,214
How are child restraint system anchors relat-
ed to child safety.................0000. 292
How many airbags does my vehicle have?.. 260
How safety belt pretensioners work....... 252
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Idle
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Ignition
Switching on and off...............200- 71
Imbalance (wheels).................5-. 328
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 26
Important things to do before driving..... 237
Importing and exporting (contacts)....... 179
Improperly worn safety belts............ 251
Indicator lights............. 0... c eee eee 10
Airbag system... cee eee eee eee 265
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. 265
INTANtSEAES seus: xs eens & 2 wate ose a oe 284
Input
Using the! MMEtOU GH sii «= ssc o svacane ov ove 149
Using the speller................-.00. 153
Input level (media)... 0... 0.0. cee ee eee 222
Inspectiontinternvales « sui ¢ wemin a 2 ames a sam 318
Installing the upper tether strap on the an-
Chorage.... eee eee eee eee 295
Instrument clusters « csiscss sa savas a a avesie 0 ¥ ae 14
Cleaning.......... cece ee eee eee 345
Failure: » s esau ¢ 2 away 4: eeu s ReeR ae EER 14
Service interval display................ 318
Instruments
Adjusting illumination.................. 47
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
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Interior lighting. .......... cee eee eee 46, 47
Interior monitoring.................5005 30
International travel..............00 000 187
Internet
refer to connect..........0e eee eee eee 182
Internet radio... eee eee eee 215
Interval mode (windshield wipers) ......... 49
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 217
iTunes tagging.......... eee eee eee eae 206
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Jukebox... cee eee 213
JUMAPISEALE cesnccs « sxc & 2 corners 6 x ose wo ae 365
JUmpistartin pes x « wean x 3 seems oo ssen 364, 365
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Convenience opening and closing......... 34
Key
replacement............0eeceeeeee 26
Replacing the battery.................. 27
Unlocking and locking............... 27,28
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Kineeraitbagsi: s scsiss s 3 sae oi maven 9 6 mero 6 5 269
Description. ....... 0.0.0. cece eee eee 269
How they Work: «2 sewn x x agama o wee cog 270
Important safety instructions.......... 271
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Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 128
Bap TIM|R. & sews & a arenes 6 ¥ swine we wanes we oun L117
LATCH ss «a ovacans « 3 anmews oo asonast a a omuiw « arama a 292
Description............0..0..0..000. 293
Installing a child restraint............. 293
LOGAtION « sswsows 6 2 crocs yo cares wo ame Yo ane 292
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook... eee eee eee 293
Launch Control. ...........2..220- eee 77
Leather care andcleaning............... 345
Left control button..............e seen eee 18