2020 AUDI A3 lock

Trailer towing

Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations regarding the light-
ing equipment on your trailer. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for more information.
Before you start driving, check all lighting equip-
ment on the trailer while it is hitched to the vehi-
cle.
The headlight range control automatically ad-
justs the light range of the headlights.
Safety chains
Make sure the safety chains are correctly applied
when pulling a trailer. The chains should hang
enough so that the trailer can drive around
curves. However, they must not touch the
ground.
G) Tips
— Block the wheels with chocks when parking
on inclines if the trailer is loaded.
— Having the vehicle inspected between the
inspection intervals is recommended if you
tow a trailer frequently.
— Avoid driving with a trailer during the vehi-
cle break-in period.
Driving with a trailer
Driving with a trailer requires extra caution.
Speed
Adhere to the legal speed limits. Follow the legal
regulations specific to the country.
As the speed increases, the driving stability of
the trailer decreases. Therefore you should not
exceed the maximum legal speed limit when
there are unfavorable road, weather, and/or wind
conditions. This especially applies when driving
downhill.
Hill
When you start driving uphill or downhill, trailers
may tilt or sway sooner than when driving ona
level surface. If small swaying movements have
already occurred, you can stabilize the trailer by
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firmly braking immediately. Never attempt to
“straighten out” the trailer by accelerating.
Downshift before driving on hills to utilize the en-
gine braking effect > A\.
Brakes
When using a trailer with overrun brakes, first
brake gently then quickly. This reduces the risk of
jerking while braking if the trailer wheels lock up.
Engine coolant temperature
Pay attention specifically to the coolant tempera-
ture display when there are high outside temper-
atures, and when driving on long inclines
=> page 15. Shift to a higher gear in a timely man-
ner.

Z\ WARNING
Constant braking causes the brakes to over-
heat and can substantially reduce braking per-
formance, increase braking distance, or cause
complete failure of the brake system.

Assist systems

Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

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Fig. 107 Lever: switching on the cruise control system

Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
The (a or 8] indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

ZA WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, it may shut off automatically.
Preselecting or activating a cruise control
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Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever toward position @ while driving, or
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the ICRUISE| or i=} indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
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Changing the cruise control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
in increments, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
continuously, press and hold the lever to-
ward @/@).
Overriding or deactivating the cruise
control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
You can override or deactivate the cruise control
system. When you deactivate the system, your
cruise control speed will be stored and you can
resume that speed.
Requirement: the system must be switched on
and activated.
Overriding
> To temporarily override the cruise control
speed, press the accelerator pedal.
> Once you release the accelerator pedal, the sys-
tem will adjust back to the stored cruise control
speed.
If you override the cruise control system for a
long period of time, the cruise control system
will be deactivated. The ICRUISE| or indicator
light will be displayed and the cruise control
speed will be saved.
Deactivating
> To deactivate the cruise control speed, press
the lever toward (2) (not locked into place)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> Press the brake pedal.

ZA WARNING
Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. This will pre-

vent braking interventions by the system.

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Assist systems

Switching the system off
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
When you switch the system off completely, the
cruise control speed will be deleted.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To switch the system off, press the lever toward
@ (locked into place) > page 116, fig. 107, or
> Switch the ignition off.
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
ICRUISE| / 3) Speed control system: currently un-
available. See owner's manual
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the cruise control system has been deac-
tivated. There is a temporary malfunction, for ex-
ample the brakes are overheating. Switch the
cruise control system on again later.
Lap timer
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer
You can measure and analyze lap times with the
lap timer in the display.
Opening the lap timer
> Open the first Vehicle tab (trip computer) using
the |<>] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.


> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Press the [=] button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel and select Lap timer in the
menu.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
On the multifunction steering wheel, select:
left control button > Lap times.
Operating the lap timer
> On the multifunction steering wheel, turn the
left thumbwheel @) > page 17 or @ > page 20
until the desired menu item is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
> Press the left thumbwheel to confirm the selec-
tion.

ZX WARNING
Your focus should always be on driving your
vehicle safely. As the driver, you have com-
plete responsibility for safety in traffic. Only
use the functions such as the lap timer in such
a way that you always maintain complete con-
trol over your vehicle in all traffic situations.
(i) Tips
You can retrieve information from the trip
computer while the lap timer stopwatch is
running.
times and timing
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Requirement: the lap timer must be open
=> page 117.
Timing laps
> To start timing, select Lap 1 - press OK or Start
lap 1 in the menu.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: To
start timing automatically when you start driv-
ing, select Start lap 1 by driving off or Start by
driving off in the menu.
> To measure the lap time, select New lap - press
OK or New lap in the menu. This starts timing
the next lap at the same time.
After completing, the difference between the last
lap and the previous best lap time will be indicat-
ed witha “—"@ or “"/.
Pausing timing and displaying a split time
> To insert a pause i select Pause in the menu.
> To continue timing, select Press OK to resume
or Resume in the menu.
> To display a split time, select Split time in the
menu. The split time {@] appears for approxi-
mately 10 seconds in the instrument cluster.
The timing of the current lap continues.
Resetting timing
> Using the multifunction steering wheel, select
Reset or Reset times in the menu. >
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Parking aid

The rearview camera is located above the rear li-
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the parking system > fig. 135 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can affect the function of the parking system. For
information on cleaning, see > page 342.
The rearview camera coverage area includes ()
> fig. 134. Only this area is shown in the Info-
tainment display. Objects that are in area Q),
which is not covered, are not displayed.

Z\ WARNING
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings > A\ in General information on
page 136.
— If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for exam-
ple after a collision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin-
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
— Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. If the
luggage compartment lid is open the orien-
tation lines and blue surfaces are hidden.
Make sure any objects you may have mount-
ed on the luggage compartment lid do not
block the rearview camera.
— The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al-
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
—Incertain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
— For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the
orientation lines in this case.
—If driven from a level surface onto an in-
cline, or a downward slope.
— If driven toward protruding objects.
— If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.

CG) Note
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings >@ in General information on
page 136.
— The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Sct Remo
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on and off
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
> Press the Pv button in the center console. A
short confirmation tone sounds and the LED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run-
ning.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv-
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
@) Tips
— The visual display* in the right section of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle area.
— You can change the volume of the signals
and the display > page 144.
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Voice recognition system

BAR COMMANDS

* Telephone
* Audi connect
* Navigation
* Directory
* Radio
+ Media
* Sound
* Help
+ Help Speech dialog system
* Help Telephone
* Help Audi connect
* Help Navigation
* Help Map
* Help Radio
* Help Media
TELEPHONE
+ Enter number
* Delete number / correction
+ Directory
* Call (XY)
* business / private / land line / mobile
NAVIGATION
+ Navigate to (XY)
+ Start / cancel route guidance
+ Directory
+ Last destinations
+ Navigation favorites
+ Drive home
- Enter address
+ Enter country / town / street / state
+ Exclude route / Exclude route for (XY) km /m
+ Map
* Day map / Night map
AUDI CONNECT
* Audi connect
* Travel information / Parking information
* Fuel prices
* Weather

+ Radio presets
“FM
*FM/AM/ SIRIUS XM tlle,
* Station (XY) / Frequency (XY)
* Traffic announcement on / off

* 2D driving position map / 2D north position map / 3D map / Destination map / Overview map
+ Favorites a »)
+ Call (XY) sDS
* Enter number
* Redial
* Read new text message
+ Navigate to (XY)
+ Enter address/destination
* Online destinations
* Cancel route guidance
* Map
+ Line (XY)
* Next page / previous page
* Cancel
* No, I meant (XY)
* Correction
Call list _ a.
Redial
Call mailbox we
Enter PIN / delete PIN
Telephone favorites
+ Block route for (XY) miles / Block
the next section
* Route list
* Calculate alternative routes
* Online destinations
* Special destination

Flight information
City events
Online news
Twitter
MEDIA
Jukebox s))
+ CD/DVD MEDIA
SD card 1/ SD card 2
Audi music interface / iPod / USB / Bluetooth /
Wi-Fi / Medium (XY)
* Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres /
Tracks / Playlists / Videos
* Folder up
* Random playback on / off

Fig. 161 Command overview
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Voice recognition system


Function Say:

Navigating to a specific address for
a contact
Navigate to contact (XY) business / private,
for example “Navigate to John Smith private”

Navigating to favorites Navigation favorites > Line (XY) / Line contents > Start route
guidance when prompted

Starting route guidance with an ad-
dress card open
Navigate / Navigate to private address / Navigate to business
address

Entering a new destination/stop-
over when route guidance is active
Enter address > enter the desired address when prompted >
confirm the new destination/stopover if prompted

Starting route guidance after enter-
ing a destination
Start route guidance

Canceling current route guidance Cancel route guidance

Calculating alternative routes Calculate alternative routes

Entering a point of interest by se-
lecting a search area with guidance
from the system
Point of interest > Change search area > category or subcate-
gory when prompted, for example “restaurant”

Destination input categories Audi Service / Train station / Airport / Hotel / Hospital / Park-
ing area / Rest area / Restaurant / Gas station etc.

Search areas for entering points of
interest
Nearby / Along the route / Near destination / Near stopover /
In new city / In a new state/country

Entering an online destination* Online destination (XY), for example “Online destination
"Lakeview Hotel"”

Correcting data input No I meant (XY)

Closing the full-screen command
list

Close

Requirement: you must be in the Navigation or
Map menu.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected menu item, you can say the following com-
mands for additional settings in navigation:

Function Say:

General map options Map / Day map / Night map / Automatically change map color

Map type 2D heading-up map / 2D north-up map / 3D map / Destina-
tion map / Overview map / Standard map* / Satellite map*®)

Showing the route list Route list

Showing the remaining distance/
time when route guidance is active
Destination information

Speed limit prompt How fast can I drive here?

Setting voice guidance for active
route guidance
Voice guidance on / Voice guidance off / Voice guidance short-
ened / Voice guidance complete / Voice guidance traffic

Blocking a certain section on the
route

Block route for (XY) meters/kilometers/yards/miles / Block
next route / Avoid next section of route

) AUDI AG provides access to services from third party providers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because that
depends on the third party provider.
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Telephone


— The mobile device may become hot during
wireless charging. Pay attention to the tem-
perature of your mobile device and be care-
ful when removing it from the Audi phone
box.
—An alternating magnetic field is used for
wireless charging. Maintain a minimum dis-
tance of approximately 2.4 in (6 cm) to the
Audi phone box charging plate. The thresh-
olds for prolonged exposure at this distance
comply with ICNIRP1998. Therefore, inter-
actions such as irritation of sensory organs,
malfunctions of active implants (such as
pacemakers, infusion pumps, or neurosti-
mulators) or effects on passive implants
(such as prosthetic limbs) is highly unlikely.
If you have an implant, consult a medical
specialist if you have any questions.

@) Note
Applicable to U.S.A.
Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to
the following requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission:
— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE-
VICE with your wireless provider and have
your provider’s consent. Most wireless pro-
viders consent to the use of signal boosters.
Some providers may not consent to the use
of this device on their network. If you are
unsure, contact your service provider.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed
at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by the FCC or a li-
censed wireless service provider.
— WARNING: E911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
@) Note
Applicable to Canada
In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer,
such as an Audi Phone Box, is subject to the
following requirements of the Innovation,
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Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED):
—This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all require-
ments set out in CPC-2-1-05.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be in-
stalled within 20 cm of any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by ISED or a licensed
wireless service provider.
— WARNING: £911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
G) Tips
— Placing the mobile device in a bag or protec-
tive sleeve inside the Audi phone box can in-
terfere with the connection to the external
antenna”.
— Metallic objects in the Audi phone box block
the wireless charging of your mobile device
and calls made using the exterior antenna”*.
—The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.
— Your mobile device can only be charged in
the Audi phone box when the ignition is
switched on.
— To reduce the risk of malfunctions, make
sure the mobile device is positioned correct-
ly in the Audi phone box.
—The maximum charging output is 5 W.
— Strong transmission quality* cannot be
guaranteed if more than one mobile device
is in the box.
— Only one mobile device at a time can be
charged wirelessly in the Audi phone box.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— If you place your remote control key togeth-
er with your mobile device in the Audi phone
box, it may cause your mobile device to stop
charging if wireless charging is active.

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Media

— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To prevent interruptions when using a mo-
bile device, do not lock the screen on your
mobile device and keep the myAudi app in
the foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface
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Fig. 190 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter

[RAH-9203]

You can connect your mobile devices (such as a
smartphone or MP3 player) to the Audi music in-
terface and charge them using a special USB
adapter.
You can purchase the USB adapter > fig. 190
from an authorized Audi dealer or at specialty
stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
— Audi music interface: see > page 217.
Applies to: vehicles with USB charging ports in the rear
— USB charging ports in the rear*: see
=> page 218.
@) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
The USB ports and AUX inputs on the Audi music
interface are located in the storage compartment
under the center armrest and in the front of the
center console. The USB ports are labeled with
*<, and the AUX inputs with AUX.
USB Input
— Connecting or charging a mobile device using
the USB adapter: connect the matching USB
adapter to the Audi music interface USB port
and then connect it to the mobile device, such
as an iPhone. The battery will charge automati-
cally.
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface:: remove the USB adapter from
the Audi music interface USB port.
— Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector: remove the Apple Dock con-
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in @) > page 217, fig. 190.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 219.
Connecting multiple mobile devices: if a mobile
device (such as a smartphone) is connected at the
respective USB port on the Audi music interface,
then all devices can be used as a playback source.
AUX Input
— Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
connect the AUX cable to an AUX input on the
Audi music interface and then to the mobile de-
vice (such as an MP3 player or smartphone).
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