2020 AUDI A3 service

Assist systems


Analog instru- | Audi virtual
ment cluster | cockpit*
Meaning on
the corre-
sponding side

Green lines Green line(s) | Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1% ed and ready
to provide
warnings.
- Red line Active lane as-
(left/right) sist will warn
4X you before the
vehicle leaves
a lane. The
steering wheel
will also vi-
brate lightly.

Yellow lines Gray line(s) Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1\ ed, but is not
ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Display in the instrument cluster
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: active lane assist is switched
on and ready to provide warnings
You can open the active lane assist display using
the buttons in the multifunction steering wheel
=> page 17 or > page 20.

If the system is switched on but is not ready to
provide warnings, one of the following could be
the cause:
— There is no lane marker line
— The relevant lane marker lines are not detected
(for example, markings in a construction zone
or because they are obstructed by snow, dirt,
water or lighting)
— The vehicle speed is below the activation speed
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
@) Tips
— Make sure the camera's field of view
=> fig. 122 is not obstructed by stickers or
anything else. For information on cleaning,
see > page 342.
—In certain markets: if the system is switched
on, it will switch on automatically each time
the ignition is switched on.
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Display in the in-
strument cluster
Meaning on the corre-
sponding side

Green line(s)
(left or right)
Active lane assist is acti-
vated and ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Red line
(left or right)
Active lane assist will
warn you before the vehi-
cle leaves a lane. The
steering wheel will also
vibrate lightly.

Active lane assist is acti-
vated, but is not ready to
provide warnings.
Gray line(s)
(left or right)

Messages in the instrument cluster display
If the active lane assist switches off automatical-
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
one of the following messages appears:
B Audi active lane assist: malfunction! See
owner's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Audi active lane assist: currently unavaila-
ble. No camera view
This message appears if the camera is unable to
detect the lines. This could happen if:

Assist systems

— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the rect.
system may have detected a vehicle in another —For an explanation on conformity with the
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane. FCC regulations in the United States and the
— If you are driving through a curve. Side assist Industry Canada regulations, see
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over from => page 377.
the adjacent lane.
— If side assist reacts to other objects (such as Switching on and off
high or displaced guard rails). Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
— In poor weather conditions. The side assist
Th te b itched on/off in the Info- Furiedionsara limited. e system can be switched on/off in the Info
tainment system.
Do not cover the radar sensors > fig. 127 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
jects, because they will impair the function. For
information on cleaning, see > page 342.
If the system is activated, the displays in the ex-
terior mirrors will turn on briefly when the igni-
tion is switched on.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
AN WARNING ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the sistance > Audi side assist. Off switches the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot system off.
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and Setting the display brightness
similar driving maneuvers. Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
—Insome situations, the system may not
The display bright be adjusted in the In-
function or its function may be limited. For Meee ea anor eee ee oN et


exainple: fotainment system.
—If vehicles are approaching or being left > Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
behind very quickly. The display may not ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
turn on in time. sistance > Audi side assist.
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— In poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist.
— On very wide lanes, in tight curves, or if
there is a rise in the road surface. Vehicles
in the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor

range.

() Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can impair the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check their function.
@ Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
> Adjust the brightness to a level where the dis-
play in the information stage will not disrupt
your view ahead. If you change the brightness,
the display in the exterior mirror will briefly
show the brightness level in the information
stage.
The brightness of the warning stage is linked to
the brightness in the information stage and is ad-
justed along with the information stage.
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic
adjustment will set the display to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur-
roundings change.
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Assist systems


parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far in-
to the parking space so that it is hidden by
adjacent vehicles.

@) Note
Also read the information in >@ in General
information on page 133.
@ Tips
— You can cancel the automatic brake activa-
tion with increasing braking force if you ap-
ply the brakes yourself or accelerate consid-
erably.
—In some situations, rear cross-traffic assist
may warn you even if there is no cross traffic
in a critical area, for example when backing
into a parking space or maneuvering.
— The rear cross-traffic assist also switches off
when you switch off the ESC.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 377.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
& Audi side assist: malfunction! Please contact
Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor view
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. Sen-
sor vision restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov-
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 132,
fig. 127.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be-
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restrict-
ed
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei-
ther the ESC is switched off, or the radar sensors
may be covered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves,
snow or other objects. Switch the ESC on, or
clean the area in front of the sensors if necessary
= page 132, fig. 127. If this message continues
to be displayed, drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
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Parking aid

Parking aid
General information
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
The parking system plus assists you when park-
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de-
tected in front of and behind the vehicle
=> page 137.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display. The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver > page 138.
Park assist helps you to locate suitable parking
spaces when parallel or perpendicular parking,
and also helps when leaving a parallel parking
space > page 140.

Z\ WARNING
— Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or exiting a park-
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
— Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
— Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect-
ed. Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
— Always pay attention to the area around the
vehicle - using the rearview mirror, too.
— The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park-
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility check their func-
tion.

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@) Note
— Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
— objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
— objects above the sensors such as wall ex-
tensions
— objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
— If you continue driving closer to a low ob-
ject, it may disappear from the sensor
range. Note that you will no Longer be
warned about this obstacle.
— Maintain enough distance from the curb to
reduce the risk of damage to the rims.
@) Tips
— The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover-
age area in some situations, such as:
— certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
— external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
—in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex-
haust
— We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be-
come familiar with the system. Practice
parking in good light and weather condi-
tions.
— You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display > page 144.
— What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
— The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.

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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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Parking aid

The ESC took action to stabilize the vehicle. Take
over steering. Complete parking without using
park assist or drive out of the parking space.

Park assist: currently unavailable. Stabiliza-
tion control (ESC) off
The ESC was switched off. The ESC must be
switched on to use park assist.
Park assist: malfunction! Please contact
Service.
Park assist: malfunction! Take over steering!
Please contact Service.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. You cannot park with park
assist if there is a system malfunction.
Park assist: currently unavailable.
Park assist: currently unavailable. Please
take over steering!
Parking with park assist is not possible. Try park-
ing again or switch the ignition off and back on
again if necessary.
Park assist: ended. Please take over steering
and continue driving.
The process of exiting the parking space with
park assist has ended. Please take over steering.
Park assist: canceled. Parking space too
small. Please take over steering!
Parking in this space with park assist is not possi-
ble. Park without using park assist or find a larger
parking space.
Park assist: canceled. Obstacle detected.
Please take over steering!
Parking with park assist was stopped because the
vehicle could collide with an obstacle.
Park assist: ended
Park assist: ended. Please take over steer-
ing!
Parking with park assist has ended.

Park assist: unavailable in current Audi drive
select mode
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roo" Park assist: canceled. Unavailable in current
Audi drive select mode. Please take over steer-
ing!
Park assist is not available in certain Audi drive
select modes. Select a different mode in drive se-
lect > page 91.
Park assist: stabilization control (ESC) input
The displayed parking space was rejected because
the ESC took action to stabilize the vehicle.
a=] Park assist: not stopped long enough
After engaging the reverse gear, park assist must
stop briefly in order to activate the steering. Fol-
low the instructions in the display.
ro="| Park assist: canceled. Unable to leave park-
ing space automatically. Parking space too
small.
The parking space is too small for the vehicle to
automatically leave the space. Leave the parking
space without using park assist.
roo} Park assist: canceled. Please take over steer-
ing!
Parking with park assist was stopped.
Adjusting the parking aid
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
system.

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Parking aid. Or
> When the parking aid is active, select in the In-
fotainment system: right control button*.
End system* - Stop the parking aid
Activate automatically - Switch automatic activa-
tion on/off
Front volume* - Volume for the front and side*
area
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area

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Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is Lowered when the parking system
is turned on.
G) Tips
— Several menus can be accessed with the
right control button only when the parking
aid is active.
— The new level is demonstrated briefly* when
the volume is adjusted.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Error messages
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
wm Rear parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles
cannot be detected
w Front parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles
cannot be detected
ww Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
When one of these messages appears, there is a
system malfunction. The LED in the Pa button al-
so blinks when switching it on. The relevant mes-
sage only appears again when you manually acti-
vate the parking aid with the button.
Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restrict-
ed
The rear cross-traffic assist* > page 134, Rear
cross-traffic assist is not available. Either the ESC
is switched off, or the radar sensors may be cov-
ered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves, snow or other
objects. Switch the ESC on, or clean the area in
front of the sensors if necessary > page 132,
fig. 127. If this message continues to be dis-
played, drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Parking system plus*/Park assist*
If a sensor or speaker is faulty, the P4 symbol
will appear in front of/behind the vehicle in the
Infotainment system display. If a rear sensor is
faulty, only obstacles that are in areas @ and (2)
are shown > page 137, fig. 130. If a front sensor
is faulty, only obstacles that are in areas (3) and
@ are shown.
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Multi Media Interface

Requirement: a map must be displayed
=> page 199.
> Showing and hiding the crosshairs: press the
control knob to show the crosshairs (@)
=> fig. 150, or press the MMI touch control pad.
Press the [BACK] button () > page 146,
fig. 143 to hide the crosshairs again.
> Moving the crosshairs on a map: move the
crosshairs shown in the desired direction using
your finger on the MMI touch control pad
> fig. 150.
> Moving the crosshairs quickly: when the cross-
hairs are visible @) 9 fig. 150, slide your finger
quickly across the MMI touch control pad in the
desired direction. The crosshairs will come to a
stop after several seconds.


Moving the map
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch


Fig. 151 MMI touch: moving the map
Requirement: a map must be displayed
=> page 199.

D AUDI AG provides access to services from third party pro-
viders. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, be-
cause that depends on the third party provider.
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> Showing/hiding the crosshairs: press the con-
trol knob to show the crosshairs @) > fig. 151.
Press the [BACK] button (7) > page 146,
fig. 143 to hide the crosshairs again.
> Moving the standard map/satellite map:
move the crosshairs shown in the desired direc-
tion using two fingers on the MMI touch con-
trol pad © fig. 151.
> Moving the map quickly: when the crosshairs
are visible, pull two fingers across the MMI
touch control pad quickly in the desired direc-
tion. The map will come to a stop after several
seconds.
Zooming in/out on the map
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch



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Fig. 152 MMI touch: zooming in and out on the map
Requirement: a map must be displayed
=>page 199.
> Zooming in/out on the map: press the control
knob to show the crosshairs. Touch the MMI
touch control pad with two fingers and pull
your fingers apart or together > fig. 152.
> Press the [BACK] button (7) to hide the cross-
hairs > page 146, fig. 143.
Adjusting the sound focus
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch


Requirement: the balance/fader function must
be selected > page 234.