2020 AUDI A3 airbag off

8V2012721BK
Child safety


A WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will
— Always follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child restraint you
intend to install in your Audi.
— Improper use of child restraint anchors (in-
cluding tether anchors) can lead to injury in
a collision. The anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints.
— Never mount two child restraint systems on
one LATCH lower anchor point.
— Never attach two child restraint systems to
one tether strap or tether anchorage.
— Never attach a tether strap to a tie-down
hook in the luggage compartment.
— Never use child restraint tether anchorages
to secure safety belts or other kinds of occu-
pant restraints.
— Never secure or attach any luggage or other
items to the LATCH lower anchorages or to
the tether anchors.
— If you must install a rearward facing child
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
cause of exceptional circumstances and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not
come on and stay on, immediately install
the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system
inspected by your Audi dealer.

increase the risk of injury and death in a crash.
B8V-0565


Installing the upper tether strap on the
anchorage



B4L-1435

Applies to: Sedan
Fig. 237 Tether strap: proper routing and mounting


Applies to: Cabriolet/Sportback
Fig. 238 Tether strap: proper routing and mounting. @
center, @ outside
Installing the tether strap
Applies to: Sedan
> Release or deploy the tether strap on the child
restraint according to the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.
> Guide the upper tether strap under the rear
head restraint (raise the head restraint if neces-
sary) > fig. 237. For child restraints with V-
tether straps, always make sure that the head
restraint guide rods do not interfere with any
part of the top tether strap.
> Tilt the recess flap up to expose the anchor
bracket.
> Attach the tether strap anchorage hook into the
opening of the tether anchorage.
> Pull on the tether strap hook so that the spring
catch of the hook engages.
> Tighten the tether strap firmly following the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Installing the tether strap
Applies to: Cabriolet/Sportback
> Release or deploy the tether strap on the child
restraint according to the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.
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Child safety

» Applies to: Sportback: Unlock the backrest and
fold it slightly forward > page 62, Increasing
the cargo area and locate the tether anchor be-
hind the rear seat backrest.
» Applies to: Cabriolet: Unlock the backrest and
fold it slightly forward > page 63, Pass-
through and locate the tether anchor behind
the rear seat backrest.
> Guide the upper tether strap under the rear
head restraint (raise the head restraint if neces-
sary) > fig. 238. For child restraints with V-
tether straps, always make sure that the head
restraint guide rods do not interfere with any
part of the top tether strap.
> Attach the tether strap anchorage hook into the
opening of the tether anchorage.
> Pull on the tether strap hook so that the spring
catch of the hook is engaged.
> Straighten the backrest back up into its upright
position and press it firmly into the locking
mechanism.
>» Tighten the tether strap firmly following the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Releasing the tether strap
> Loosen the tension on the straps following the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
> Depress the spring catch on the hook and re-
lease it from the anchorage.
Remember: Use tether straps to help keep the
child restraint firmly in place.

ZA WARNING
Improper use of the LATCH system can in-
crease the risk of serious personal injury and
death in an accident.
— These anchors were developed only for child
safety seats using the “LATCH” system.
— Never attach other child safety seats, belts
or other objects to these anchors.
— Always make sure that you hear a click when
latching the seat in place. If you do not hear
a click the seat is not secure and could fly
forward and hit the interior of the vehicle, or
be ejected from the vehicle.


Z\ WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will
increase the risk of injury in an accident.
— Always follow the child restraint system
manufacturer's instructions for proper in-
stallation of the child restraint system and
proper use of tether straps as well as the
lower anchorages or safety belts in your ve-
hicle.
— Always read and heed the important infor-
mation and WARNINGS about child safety
and the installation of child restraint sys-
tems > page 278, Child safety.

Using tether straps on rearward-facing
child restraints

Currently, few rear-facing child restraint systems
come with a tether. Please read and heed the
child restraint system manufacturer's instruc-
tions carefully to determine how to properly in-
stall the tether.

Z\ WARNING
A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat
installed on the front passenger seat will be
seriously injured and can be killed if the front
airbag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag
System.
— The inflating airbag will hit the child safety
seat or infant carrier with great force and
will smash the child safety seat and child
against the backrest, center armrest, or
door.
— If you must install a rearward facing child
safety seat on the front passenger seat be-
cause of exceptional circumstances and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not
come on and stay on, immediately install
the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear
seating position and have the airbag system

inspected by your Audi dealer.


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8V2012721BK

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
381

8V2012721BK
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
I
Idle
refer to Gears. 1.2... ee eee eee ee 75
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
(IGES)"s sass 2 § saws 4 3 Sano ¢ 4 SaiOR ES BORE EE 378
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
J
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
K
ROY. socuass a 0 imines @ 2 anes 5 0 eRe 2B eRe & BERN 26
Convenience opening and closing......... 34
Key
replacement............0eeceeeeee 26
Replacing the battery.................. 27
Unlocking and locking............... 27,28
Rick=GOwins. « sss uo semaens = a sansime » s aecowne © 7 ence 76
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
L
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

Index

License plate bracket................... 376
Licensing agreements (MMI)............. 235
Lifting jacks + seas a = sees so pars ye saws ee 354
Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights .................. 43
Switching the rain sensor on/off.......... 49
Lighting
EXt@HiON's « ies.a « econ a 3 Haven § ¢ Haken F naTSS 43
ENCOVION seosins & 6 saewws 2 o omens 7 0 oem ooo BESOIN oo 46
LiGhts = sess ¢ y sews ¥ = eewe Fe eee FE wee Ee 43
Interior/reading lights .............2000 46
Listening to music
refer to Media.................-- 211, 219
LOA s, sncisoss % siesenein x euassene a 5 xaneee mayen 8 4 ox 380
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.000-5 27
With the convenience key.............0. 28
Low beam headlights..................6- 43
Lowering the cargo floor...............-. 62
Luggage compartment.................. 60
COVED ss « 2 acer ¢ sees 9 4 BeeR GE awe GF HS 61
POWEPSOUNGCES cscs « siesecs oo mneven o eas Xv 0 59
Tie-dOWns .. 0.0... eee eee eee 62
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 60
Luggage compartment lid
Mechanically unlocking..............0.. 32
Opening and closing................... 31
Luggage compartment net............... 62
Lumbar'SupPorts wscin so cose se waa oe orice 54
M
Maintenance’: « siws ¢ o ccen so owen ee ween es 374
Maintenance intervals...............005 318
Making an emergency call............... 175
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 303
Manual shifting................02--0005 76
Map
Opetating: : sacs « : acme ss meme sp eee sys 199
Setting ass + savin ae eae se ease we ee 200
Update... . eee eee eee ee 189
Map update................0 2.0... 202
Massage function...............ee ee eee 54
Media sccsins so covers « 7 sernese © x awcowse © setae 211,.219
Drives... cece eee 212
Supported formats...............00-. 224
Media center...............0 eee eee 220
388
Memory capacity
Directory... 2... cece eee eee eee 179
JUKEBOX’: « eeay « & eee & Mores ¢ Bee Fe aS 213
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI) os. 2 esws oo eew 2 oe 212
Supported types and formats........... 224
MENU, Buttons. oo scence « 6 sovnass 2 @ weansine « 0 cones 146
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 230
Menu paths (Owner's Manual)............ 148
Menus/symbolsiecwis se sven + onrwe ¥ a omer 155
MeSSaQ@Siics 6 5 corns oo airs ao ese oo eee a L175
MIPCOTS seers a & mean 2s news oe eee e eReE ae BE 47
COMPASS: ores « « wesene » 4 vamens 4 4 comers a « comme 5 52
Dimming... 0.2.0.0 cece cece eee 48
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface.......... 146
MMI search
refer to Free text search........... 154, 221
MMI touch): s ssa = s sews = x eee so eee e 149
Mobile device
refer to Telephone...........-..2-.00. 169
Mobile device reminder signal............ 230
MODE. button: ; « sess seen u s pea ee eee ee 20
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System... 265
MOUNTAIN PASSES’: « saan cs Knee Gs Rees oF KE 89
Mountain roads.......... 0... cee eee eee 89
MP3
refer to Jukebox........-..0-- eee ee eee 213
Multifunction steering wheel
GChanginigwieWStss ¢ s sean so ween 4 & wows « 2 17
OPCKabings, « « wiemus «x seams » 0 weene x a seers 17, 20
Switching tabs..................004 17,20
Voice recognition system............... 19
Multi Media Interface.................. 146
Music
collection
refer'to Jukebox. « « cvs ss ean ce ween ee 213
MUG cco, » © seuss 2 5 eeees ¢ 2 eee eo eee ge eee 234
MYAUGI': x eee s were s Ree oe eR es 183, 193
N
NAV/MAP/BULEOM ss ¢ : eerws 5 2 oes 5 2 eee 189
Navigation. ..... 0... cece cece eee 189
ANNOUNCEMENTS « saws + acum « + eeon & x eee 198
Charging stations.................... 192