2020 AUDI A3 parking brake

Emergency assistance

Loosening
> Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go.
> Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle
and turn the wheel bolts counter-clockwise
about one single turn in the direction of arrow
> fig. 270.
Tightening
> Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as
far as it will go.
> Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle
and turn each wheel bolt clockwise until it is
seated.

Z\ WARNING
— Do not use force or hurry when changing a
wheel - you can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack* and cause serious personal injuries.
— Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than
one turn before you raise the vehicle with
the jack*. - You risk an injury.

@® Tips
— Never use the hexagonal socket in the han-
dle of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten
the wheel bolts.
— If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find it
easier to loosen by carefully pushing down
on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with
one foot only. As you do so, hold on to the
car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip.
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Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with jack
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first be-
fore the wheel can be removed.
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Fig. 272 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
> Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling unintentionally.
> Move the selector lever to position P.
>» Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed
=> fig. 271. Behind the marking, there is a lift-
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
> Vehicles with a sill: Note the position of the sill
when positioning the vehicle jack > fig. 272.
>» Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) > A\.
> Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm @)
> fig. 272 is located under the designated plas-
tic mount > A\, >@.
> Align the jack so that its arm @) ® fig. 272 en-
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base (8) lies flat on the
ground. The base (8) must be vertical under the
lifting point @).

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Fuses and bulbs

Fuse assignment - Interior

No. Equipment



RAZ-0793,
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15°16°17-18 19 20 21
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32°33 34 35 36 37
F15
Electronic steering column lock, conven-
ience access control module

F16 TV tuner, telephone antenna

F17 Instrument cluster

F18 Rearview camera

F1I9 Vehicle positioning

F20
Engine components, AdBlue, charging sys-
tem

F221
Steering column, steering wheel heating
switch module

F24
Right vehicle electrical system control
module

F25 Driver's side front/rear power windows

F26 Seat heating

F27 Vehicle electrical system control module

F28 Power top control module


Fig. 281 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
F29
Vehicle electrical system control module,
interior lighting


No. Equipment
F30 Diagnostic connector


FL Engine components, AdBlue

F2 Seat adjustment
F32
Front camera, parking system, ACC sensor,
lane change assist


F4
Infotainment control panel, Infotainment
components
F33 Airbag


FS Gateway

Fo
Selector lever (automatic transmission),
steering lock
F34
Hold assist button, interior sound, back-up
light switch, temperature sensor, neck
heating and sockets, power top operation
button


Air conditioning/heating controls, auxiliary F35
Air quality sensor, automatic dimming
rearview mirror, diagnostic connector, cen-












F7 |heating, rear window defogger, tire pres- ter console power supply
sure monitor F36 | Right headlight (LED, Matrix LED)
Electromechanical parking brake switch, F37 | Left headlight (LED, Matrix LED)
light switch, rain/light sensor, anti-theft F38 | High-voltage battery
ae ene eee dent F39 | Passenger's side front/rear power windows
range control F40 | Cigarette lighter, sockets
F9 |Steering column electronics F41 | Passenger's side safety belt tensioner
F10 | Infotainment system display F42 | Central locking area
Tl Left vehicle electrical system control mod- F44 al ee
ule, airbag FAS | Driver's side seat adjustment
F12 | Infotainment components F47 | Rear window wiper
F13 | Driver's side safety belt tensioner, airbag F48 | Outer sound actuator
F14 | Heating and A/C system blower control
361

Fuses and bulbs


No. | Equipment No. | Equipment

Clutch sensor, engine start, high-voltage
F49 3
battery, power electronics

F52 F53 Level control system control module


Rear window defogger

The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
onds after the overload has been reduced.
Fuse assignment - Engine compartment

RAZ-0794)
1 0
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5
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Fig. 282 Engine compartment: fuse assignment


No. | Equipment
F3 | Engine control module
FA Engine components, engine cooling, aux-
iliary heater, exhaust treatment

Engine components, fuel tank system
(diesel), CNG cut-off valve
Brake light switch
E5

Fo

Engine components, water pumps, tank
F7 ; . ee cae
system (gasoline engine), electrification

F8
F9
Heat oxygen sensor

Engine components, exhaust door, glow
time control module

F10 | Fuel control module, fuel pump

362
F13 | Transmission fluid pump

F15 |Horn

Power and control electronics, engine
components, ignition coil, options mod-
ule
F1l6

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), en-
F17
gine control module

Terminal 30 (voltage reference), battery
F18
es
monitoring

FIO F20
F21
Windshield wipers

Anti-theft alarm system

Automatic transmission

Terminal 50 diagnosis, engine control
F22
module

F23 | Engine start

Vacuum pump, water pump, high pres-
F31. 2
sure pump, fuel injectors

F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
Brake pressure reservoir, recuperation

Brake booster

Climate control system

Left front headlamp

Parking heater


F38 | Right front headlamp

Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for
you.
It is becoming increasingly more and more diffi-
cult to replace vehicle light bulbs since in many
cases, other parts of the car must first be re-
moved before you are able to get to the bulb.
This applies especially to the light bulbs in the
front of your car which you can only reach
through the engine compartment.
Sheet metal and bulb holders can have sharp
edges that can cause serious cuts, parts must be
correctly taken apart and then properly put back
together to help prevent breakage of parts and >

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Emergency situations

Jump start
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The
term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 volt
battery in your vehicle.
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BS 3 & C3
1 = AT
Fig. 283 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger
and jump start cables
The vehicle is equipped with one vehicle battery
and one high-voltage battery.
If the vehicle battery is drained, it can be charged
with a charger or you can jump start the vehicle
using another vehicle's battery in the same way
as a conventional vehicle.
Read the information about charging the vehicle
battery > page 316 and for jump starting the ve-
hicle > page 364.
> Open the hood > page 305.
» Remove the fuse box cover (8) to access the
positive terminal (4) > page 307.
> Clamp the terminal clamps from the charging
device or jump start cable to the positive termi-
nal @) and to the body ground point @).
(@) Note
You must not give a jump start with your vehi-
cle. This could cause significant damage to
the electrical system in your vehicle.

A3 models: jump starting
Applies to: vehicles with conventional drive system
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 284 Engine compartment: connecting the jump start
cable
The vehicle battery is located on the left front
side of the engine compartment. Open the cover
to access the positive terminal of the vehicle bat-
tery. The procedure for connecting jump start ca-
bles that is described next is designed to help
jump start your vehicle.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
> page 315.
Preparations
1. Read the following carefully > page 364,
Preparation.
2. Set the parking brake and place the selector
lever in the "P" position.
3. Turn the ignition and electrical equipment off
in both vehicles.
Connecting/disconnecting the jump start
cable
4. Fold the battery cover upward.
5. Clamp the end of the red jump start cable to
the positive terminal @ > fig. 284 on your
vehicle >(@) in Preparation on page 364.
6. Clamp the other end of the red jump start ca-
ble to the positive terminal 2) on the vehicle
battery providing the current.
7. Clamp the black end of the jump start cable
preferably to the ground point, or to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery @)
on the vehicle providing the current.
365
>

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Emergency situations

Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 315.
Preparations
1. Read the following carefully > page 364,
Preparation.
2. Set the parking brake and place the selector
lever in the "P" position.
3. Turn the ignition and electrical equipment off
in both vehicles.
Connecting/disconnecting the jump start
cable
4. Open the cover on the positive terminal.
5. Clamp the end of the red jump start cable to
the positive terminal @ > page 365, fig. 284
on your vehicle >@) in Preparation on
page 364.
6. Clamp the other end of the red jump start ca-
ble to the positive terminal (2) on the vehicle
battery providing the current.
7. Clamp the black end of the jump start cable
preferably to the ground point, or to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery @)
on the vehicle providing the current.
8. Clamp the other end of the black jump start
cable only to the ground point (4) on your ve-
hicle.
9. Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the engine
compartment.
Starting the engine
10. First start the engine in the vehicle giving the
charge and let it run at idle.
11. Now start the engine in the vehicle with the
drained vehicle battery and wait two to three
minutes until it “runs smoothly”.
12. If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat
it after approximately 30 seconds.
13. In the vehicle that is being jump started,
switch the heater fan and rear window de-
froster on to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jumper ca-
bles. The headlights must be switched off.
14. While the engines are running, remove the
cables in reverse order from the way they
were installed, as described in > page 365.
Make sure the cables do not get caught in
moving engine components.
15. Close the cap on the positive terminal.
16. Switch the heater fan and rear window de-
froster off.

ZA\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other


vehicle's engine compartment.
@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
(i) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.

Towing with a tow truck
General hints
Your Audi requires special handling for towing.
The following information is to be used by com-
mercial tow truck operators who know how to op-
erate their equipment safely.
— Never tow your Audi. Towing will cause dam-
age to the engine and transmission. >
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Index

Dynamic volume
refer to System volume........---.00-5 235
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E-mail...............0000 000 c eee eee 177
eco mode (climate control system)......... 66
Economical route wives so aicava a a wsnsens a 6 aienaie 197
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 93
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder........... 371
Efficiency program... ... eee eee eee eee 23
Electrical system. .......2.-.0 ee eee eee 314
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 87
Electronic Differential Lock............... 94
Electronic immobilizer..............00005 26
Electronic Stabilization Control............ 93
Embedded)SIM Cat wavy. s waves » x eee 3 5 ee 183
Emergency assistance ............0 eee 348
Emergency braking function.............. 87
Emergency flashers.............0.000005 45
Emergency mode...................2005 77
Emergency operation
DOOrs 0... eee eee 30
Fuebfillerdoor's » = sry : 4 sews s eae s pee 301
Luggage compartment lid............... 32
Panoramic glass roof................-. 35
Emergency starting..................-. 364
Emissions control system..............- 303
Energy CONSUMENS « « sick 4 este oo weirs oo ave 22
Energy management............eceeeeee 82
Energy recovery
refer to Recuperation.................. 78
Engine
Breakingin.............2..2.02020020005 78
GCoGlaiitiowen: « 2 wage « 2 germs gz eee ge EE EE 311
Emerqeney:stops « sesscc x 2 same a v answes vv ase 71
Jump starting ........ cee cece eee eee 364
Jump starting (plug-in hybrid drive)...... 365
Start/Stop'SySteM sei os wes eo sosnene o + wore 83
Starting and stopping.................. 71
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation..............000. 78
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 305
OVERVIEW ecu 3 2 cows « @ eos ¢ eae go re 307
Safety precautions.................04. 304
Engine data
refer to Sport displays............000005 24
Engine oil
Adding ......... 00. c cee ee eee eee ee 307
CHANGING ox « « caw « paawy s mews oo Romy s & 310
Checking oil:leveli. . « csscie «0 vce wn meee a 307
Consumption...........0..-0.0 eee eee 307
DiPStick:: s sees = x ween 2 2 Bowe 2 ze eees Bae 307
Indicator light & cscs. x x wow xo coon ea menos 308
Replacement interval................. 318
Temperature display................0.. 23
Engine start system. ..............0..0-. 73
Engine stop
Goastings: « sss + ¢ sees + ¢ ceeie oo ews = 78, 83
Enhanced VieW « ase > mee s soem es eee ee 19
Entering characters/numbers (speller)... .. 153
Entering letters (speller)................ 153
Entertainment sliding menu............. 151
Entry/exit lighting. ............. 0... eee 45
Entry assistance
refer to Seats... 2... eee ee 55
Environment
Unleaded gasoline................205. 298
EPB
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 87
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 183
Event: Data Recorder's « «sci. e s sxcciws 2 a eon © 371
Exterior lighting: < swe « = sews sy eee = 5 oes 43
Exterior MUrrOtScs: = = seus « 2 ees ae ween eo: 47
FOldin Qian 3 5 soane vx wens 2 ¥ anewens oo shea a 2 ae 47
Folding settings................0e ee eee 29
External voice operation................ 168
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 231
Fader (sound) ...........- 0c eee eee eee ee 234
Fastening
Booster seats..............0-00-0000. 287
Convertible child safety seats........... 285
Infant seats.......... 0... cee eee eee ee 284

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Plug-in hybrid drive range..............
also refer to Map............-0 eee eee
Navigation (instrument cluster) ......
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Occupant protections. «+ ssa s+ wwe « een
Occupant seating positions..............
Octane rating (gasoline)................
OGGMEtEr acces s wows ¢ ¢ eee sy eS ee eS
ReSettinG) cc oc mxene ov wwe & osama 4 6 anes 2
Oil
referto Engine oil..................4.
On/Off kmnobi(MMI) sc = cevecs =o severe a x erence «
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)...
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search.........
Onlinemmap « ossicie 2 x cosence v sranene » waxes e 6 enue
Online map update.................0..
Online'Media.cc: « sevy 2 s ween ss eee ev eee
Online services
WE FEritOKCONMeCE is « swowes vv vase x x swonae wo oH
OPeniNG)s « = sess 2 & somes w comes ov meen & 3 oe
Convenience opening............-.00ees
Fuel filler door........... 0.00 e cece eee
Luggage compartment lid...............
Panoramic glass roof................0-5
PoWer top’ » = sews 2 + sew 2 o pews go ees 2 Bs
Windows ........- cee eee eee eee eee
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking.....
Operating
Multifunction steering wheel......... 17,
Multi Media Interface.................
Voice recognition system..............
OPtiONSANENU sess « & wcswexe ws ouswess
Outsidenoise « wieoc <5 eswe a 6 ewe ae eve ews
Overview (Cockpit)... 6.00.00 cece eeeees
Pp
Paifitidamage’: = 2 sees sv ewes « v seus ye eee
Paifitnumber: sacs « : noes ss vows sp eee se
Panic button........... 0.000 cece eee eee
162
81
Pani@ function’. « cess xo covsene oo omens ve soeoe oo 27
Panoramic glass roof..............000005 35
Convenience opening and closing......... 34
Emergency closing...........seeeeeeeee 35
Parental control
DVDs ¢ 2 nem 5 ¢ stuns = 8 aus 8s eee 2 8 222
ParkaSsist xeox = 2 eens = seten & » pose ee oes 140
Parkittg Si dias ¢ = sacen ¢ = SemR te eR x Beas 136
AQIUSTING pees x 2 sce ¢ o series va owen oo ssc 144
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 343
Malfunction..............00 eee eee ee 145
Park:assist's < eine s + cea ox ees vo meee ye 140
RearvieWsGAMePalenene « ¢ eines « + csnsene © 6 weereue 138
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 87
Parking lights........ eee eee eee eee 43
Parking lock
Manually releasing................. 88, 89
also refer to Gears... 16... . eee eee eee ee 75
Pass-through secs s x sews x v ween se ees so os 63
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light........... 265
Pause (audio/video file)................. 219
Pedals... 0.0... cc cece eee 76, 241
PeRCLORAGE", « sovees sw misses ow snesame « ocecexe of © ane 374
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 24
Personal route assistance. ...........4.. 195
Phonebook
refer to ContactS.............02-0000- 178
Physical principles of a frontal collision.... 246
Picture format (video) .................- 222
Playback (media) sn. « sien 0 semis 0 0 atstere a eo 219
Playlistrcisia se scsi a a aves sw nm 6 w acer ¥ oo 222
Plug-in-Hybrid-Drive
High-voltage battery................0.. 96
Plug-in hybrid drive..............0.-005. 78
12 volt vehicle battery................ 365
Adjusting the modes.................-. 79
GIANG TAG cwcus 1c + cocoa wo atone © a mnewene = ewbente 97
Charging clip............. eee eee eee ee 103
Chargitigdotkie: = « eee s waren x 2 meee gs 3 102
Charging the high-voltage battery....... 101
Charging time...............0 2-00 104
Climate controle: « ¢ agus 9 s eww a 2 nme gag 68
COOLANE score < sxceans a exons = amoeane we wt nama 2 312
E-max (power availability)............... 80
Energy flow display.............--..0-. 80