2020 AUDI A3 cruise control

Assist systems

Driving program > Comfort, Standard or Dy-
namic.
Setting the driving mode on vehicles with
drive select*
See > page 91.
@ Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as-
signed to the remote control key being used.
Driver intervention request
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control


Fig. 118 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion
The request for driver intervention instructs you
to take over if the adaptive cruise control braking
function is not able to maintain a sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle driving ahead > fig. 118.
Pele Me EAM Hee Cll)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
This function measures the time between the ve-
hicle driving ahead and shows this in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Fig. 119 Instrument cluster: distance indicator/warning
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Description
At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65
km/h), this function measures the distance to the
vehicle ahead as time.
> Switch the adaptive cruise control display on in
the instrument cluster display > page 17.
The B indicator light turns on if you fall below
the set distance.
Setting the warning threshold
You can set, change or delete the warning thresh-
old in the Infotainment system.

> In the Infotainment system, select: [MENU
button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver
assistance > Distance warning.


Z\ WARNING
— Read and follow the warnings on > A\ in
General information on page 119.
— The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
(i) Tips
You may fall below he warning threshold
briefly when passing or when quickly ap-
proaching a slow vehicle. There is no warning
in this scenario. A warning is given only if you
fall below the warning threshold for an ex-
tended period of time.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

ACC: unavailable
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensor was moved or is faulty. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
a ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor view
Si ACC: currently unavailable. Sensor vision re-
stricted due to surroundings. See owner's man-
ual

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This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor > page 119,
fig. 109.
ACC: currently unavailable. Incline too steep
The road exceeds the maximum possible angle
for safe adaptive cruise control operation. The
adaptive cruise control cannot be switched on.
ACC: only available in D, Sor M
The adaptive cruise control system only works in
the specified selector lever position. Select the
respective selector lever position.
ACC: parking brake applied
The adaptive cruise control system switches off
automatically if the parking brake is set. The
adaptive cruise control is available again after re-
leasing the parking brake.
ACC: currently unavailable. Stabilization
control input
This message appears if the Electronic Stabiliza-
tion Control (ESC) is taking action to stabilize the
vehicle. In this case, adaptive cruise control
switches off automatically.
ACC: Please take over!
This message appears if the vehicle rolls back
when starting on a slight incline, even though
ACC is active. Press the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from rolling or starting to move.
ACC: currently unavailable. Park assist active
The systems switch off when Park assist* is ac-
tive. The systems are available again after com-
pleting the parking process.
Distance warning: malfunction! Please contact
Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The ra-
dar sensor was moved or is faulty. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Distance warning: currently unavailable. Sensor
view limited due to surroundings.
This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor > page 119,
fig. 109.
Distance warning: currently unavailable. See
owner's manual
This message appears if the system has a tempo-
rary failure. If this occurs multiple times, drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
Fasten seat belt
The system is not completely available if the driv-
er's seat belt is unfastened.
Stat. obj. ahead
This message appears if you would like to switch
the system on and there is a stationary object di-
rectly in front of your vehicle.
Door open
The system is not available when the vehicle is
stationary and the driver's door is open.
Audi pre sense
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Within the limits of the system, the pre sense
functions can initiate measures in particularly
dangerous situations to protect the vehicle pas-
sengers and other road users.
— Due to the interlinking of various vehicle sys-
tems, critical driving situations can be detected
by pre sense basic and measures for preventa-
tive occupant protection are can be initiated.
— The pre sense front uses the data from the ra-
dar sensors and calculates the probability of an
accident > page 119. An impending collision
with vehicles can be detected within the limits
of the system. In this case, the system warns
the driver visually, acoustically and with a jerk
on the brakes if necessary. If needed, it can ini-
tiate a partial or full deceleration to reduce the
collision speed or to avoid the collision under
certain circumstances. In conjunction with pre >
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sense basic, the front safety belts are also re-
versibly tensioned when needed. The pre sense
front is also active when adaptive cruise con-
trol* is switched off.

ZA\ WARNING
Also follow the general instructions found in
= A in General information on page 119.
G) Tips
— Certain pre sense functions switch off when
driving in reverse.
— The pre sense functions may not be availa-
ble if there is a malfunction in the ESC sys-
tem or the airbag control module.
— Note that the reversible belt tensioner on
the front passenger's side deactivates when
the front passenger's airbag is deactivated.
— Certain Audi pre sense front functions are
unavailable or have limited availability for
approximately 20 seconds after starting the
vehicle (may be longer depending on the
driving situation).
— Switch the pre sense off when you are not
using public streets or when loading the ve-
hicle onto a vehicle carrier, train, ship, or
other type of transportation. This can pre-
vent an undesired intervention from the pre
sense system.
ONT ees
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic

The pre sense basic functions are activated at a
speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or
higher.
The following functions can be triggered under
certain conditions within the limits of the sys-
tem:
—Tensioning of the safety belts (for example,
during heavy braking): the front safety belts
have reversible belt tensioners. If a collision
does not occur, the safety belts loosen slightly
and are ready to trigger again.
— Initiating the closing of the windows and the
panoramic glass roof* (for example when un-
der- or oversteering).
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Audi drive select*: the trigger times are adjusted
depending on the mode selected.
Audi pre sense front
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front

RAH-8970
Audi pre sense


Fig. 120 Instrument cluster: approach warning
Description
Within the limits of the system and depending
on the situation and speed, pre sense front can
warn you about impending collisions with sta-
tionary, stopped, and moving vehicles and ini-
tiate appropriate braking measures.
If detection is not possible, then pre sense front
does not react.
The following functions trigger in conjunction
with pre sense basic at corresponding vehicle
speeds:
— Reversible tensioning of the front safety belts
— Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof*
Early warning/acute warning
The system can provide visual and audible warn-
ings when dangerous situations are detected. The
early warning may occur if:
—a vehicle driving ahead brakes strongly,
— your vehicle is traveling at speeds between ap-
proximately 20 to 50 mph (30 to 85 km/h) and
it approaches a stationary vehicle.
— your vehicle is traveling at speeds between ap-
proximately 20 to 155 mph (30 to 250 km/h)
and it approaches a vehicle that is clearly trav-
eling more slowly or a vehicle in your direction
of travel that is stopped.
When this warning occurs, it may only be possi-
ble to avoid a collision by swerving or braking >

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Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Audi adaptive cruise control*
— Audi side assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Tire pressure monitoring system*
— WLAN hotspot*
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any >
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Numbers and
Symbols
2-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 66
A
BIG 6 evens a: acavivi oo sano i aaness oan 8 oe 66
A/C cooling Mode: «6 vive seein 6s wiewe ss ven 66
Accélerator pedals sii « 2 casos x o ware a & ewes 76
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 76
ACGOSSONIES « ssezens on cesses © weame a» oremwes o 59,376
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 128
Active rollover protection system......... 242
Retracting rollover protection.......... 243
Adaptive cruise control
refer to Audi adaptive cruise control..... 118
Adaptive dampers........... 000 eee eae 92
Adjusting the additional display........... 19
Adjusting the air distribution............. 67
Adjusting the sound.................00- 234
Adjusting the temperature..............- 66
Adjusting the vents...............-0000- 68
Ait DaGjrce « 2 roses © & eoccses 2s vasene 8m meee 2 wee 253
Airbag system. ...........2.-0000- 253,273
Advanced Airbag System components.... 260
Care ee ee 268
ChILAIE iss + ¢ exes + © eaws s © ees + © ees 280
Childirestraints:: « csssccns a o ssowias o awaene © ws 280
Components (front airbags)............ 260
Danger of fitting a child seat on the front
PASSENGEN SCA cen. os wwe sv wrwew we eRe & e 254
Disposal... ... 2. cece eee 268
Front ‘airbags: = sess» » ene : een ey eee < 258
How do the front airbags work?......... 263
How many airbags does my vehicle have? . 260
How the Advanced Airbag System compo-
nents work together.............0000- 262
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbagisystem « « cscs ss ecies se eee bs eee 271
Kneeairbagsixs « 2 sco es sews ewan 2 ¥ wes 269
Monitoring.......... 0. cece e eee 265
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light.......... 265
REPA@INS:: = wssus 2 waune s § nous 5 2 ER 3 a 268
Safety instructions.............-..00- 267
Side airbags ............. 0. cece ee eee 271
Warning/Indicator lights.............. 265
When must the system be inspected?.... 265
Air pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator . 337
Airtransport.... 2.0... eee eee eee eee 97
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 30
Alignment pin (tire change).............-. 348
Allseason tires... 0.0.2.0... cece eee eee 335
All weather lights... . 0.0.0... c cece ee eee 43
All wheel drive
refer to quattro...............--0 eee ee 93
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 217
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 228
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 317
Anti-lock braking system. .............0-. 93
Anti-Slip Regulation. ...............00005 93
Anti-theft alarm system .............0000- 30
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 228
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............. 93
Audi active lane assist................04 128
Cleaning the camera area.............. 343
MESSAGES were 5 o sees & & EER § Oo Howes 5 eee 130
Audi adaptive cruise control............. 118
Cleaning the:senson « suis ss saw a 8 wens ss 343
Distance display, distance warning....... 124
M@SSAQES cerns & 2 sews 5 o SoG Fo ew E Bo ee 124
Audi adaptive light.................00008 43
Audi connect
(fer tO CONNECEs « x ees + x ewe + RoR BE 182
Audi connect Infotainment
Services overview... 0.0.6.0 6 cece ee ee 184
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 185
Audidriveselect:.:. 2. isco es mune ee eens ev oe 91
Audi e-tron compact charging system.... . 105
Audi music interface................--- 217
Audi music stream
Weferito WIE bs + secs so womwne 3 ¥ eewves 187,214
AUGIO TICS ccs 2 same yo sanwes a o arene «eR 219
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Index

Connections
refer to Media.............0000ee 211,219
Consumer information.................. 374
Consumption
Reducing... .. eee cece eects 81
Consumption (fuel) .............0 22. 22
Contacts... eee eee 178
Additional directory...............0008 232
Importing/exporting sie sso es www a es 179
Memory capacity............. 00 eeaee 180
Storing as destination................. 196
Control buttons (operating the MMI)...... 148
Control knob with joystick function (MMI op-
GSUGI cue « 5 meee ¢ 5 AER E HAWS FOE NOOSR EG RE 151
Convenience key........... 0 cee eevee eee 26
Unlocking and locking...............005 28
Convenience opening and closing
Windows OF TOP. «svc < s cocne to axcnoue «0 ot 34
Convertible child safety seats............ 285
Convertible locking retractor
ACEIVAEING ie © secscus i 2 eoecene © > severe © anes © 290
Deactivating........... 0.0.00 -e eee eee 291
Using to secure a child safety seat....... 290
Coolant temperature display.............. 15
Cooling mode......... 6... cee eee ee eee 66
Cooling system
Adding CoOlant’s sass «i eaums ¢ x eau § ya 312
Checking coolant level................ 312
Coolant....... 2... cee eee eee eee 311
Cruise control system..............000. 115
Cup
holders. ........ 0. cece eee ee eee 59
CUPFENECONSUMPEIOM sic. wo crore wo cesses ov esmue 22:
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Data plains serine so ema o 6 amend + 6 eae + was 187
Data PrivaGy’s » mews ¢ » asws 4 y news 3 wien os 372
Date wos ¢ x gems zx aney 7 REE SE PES GF OR 230
Date display’: + sans « = woe » 2 eaems ¢ 2 eeem x 230
Daytime running lights.................. 43
Declaration of compliance............... 377
Defrosting (windows) .................... 67
DEF (instrument cluster) .............000. 14
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode..
Determining correct load limit

384
Digital COMPASS « asi « 2 wee v eeveren v muwe we 52
Digital Rights Management.............. 211
DimMensionStes « 2 awop a sume ¢ 2 ean ao mews 3 379
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 48
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 48
Directory
referto Contacts cas s < news sy ewe se eee 178
Display ices s eaew ws Ree s & PORE oo BoE «ee 1/
Cle ANING iar 2 sosuiie 2 o eomnae eens a mace eo 345
Infotainment system display....... 147, 231
INStrumentclUSter » sce + some es yew ey xe 20
Multifunction steering wheel............ 17
Disposal cvs ¢ seven oo mows ss nen + wees & 374
DIStaNC® sees x » seeps © & ayer § o we 5 Fee 22
Doors
Child safety lock. ssss 2s mess + ewan » ween « 33
Door contact switch. ............0.000-. 46
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
Driver information system
Changing viewS..+:- ssesss esse ee eevaes 17
Economy tips (analog instrument cluster)... 23
Efficiency program.............00ee eee 23
Energy consumers (Audi virtual cockpit)... 22
Trip computer (analog instrument cluster.. 22
Trip computer (Audi virtual cockpit) ....... 22
ViGWhers « 5 aguas y 2 eeune yo eee GE ReWE x E aes 19
Driver seating position.................. 238
Drives
referto Medias. ss cree ecnes sc es 211, 219
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select................ 91
Driversysteny's «esa oo esemws oo oeosee & o omen woe 78
Driving down hills................000000. 89
Driving Safely; : secs 2s sees es eee ce eens 237
Driving through water...............00-- 90
Driving time... 0.2... eee eee ee eee 22
Driving tips
Driving through water...............0-. 90
Efficient driving «2 wees « ows 2 vimana sare 81
Uphill and downhill.................04. 89
Driving track. . 2... eee eee 89
Drivingup hill ste: s «sews » & sowane © & aocaeave o # snare 89
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 65
DVD drive (media drives)................ 212