2020 AUDI A3 door lock

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Door handle
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—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Active lane assist .............
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—Driver's airbag ...............
— Driver information system con-
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— Audio/video, telephone, naviga-
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— Button [*|/steering wheel heating .
— Shift paddles ................
Instrument cluster .............
Windshield washer system lever ..
O©®@ Steering column, with the follow-
ing, depending on equipment:
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— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ................
Adjustable steering column ......
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— Cruise control system .........
— Adaptive cruise control ........
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Instrument illumination .........
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Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBDII) ......
Switch (depending on the equip-
ment) for:
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— Luggage compartment lid ......
— Fuel filler door (plug-in hybrid
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Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Power windows ...............-
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—Child safety lock ..............
— Central power window switch ...
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@) Infotainment system display .....
@) Glove compartment ............
@3) Drives for CD, DVD, SIM cards ....
@) Front passenger's airbag ........
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for:
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— Start/Stop system ............
—|<"| button (plug-in hybrid drive) .
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—Emergency flashers ...........


— Electronic Stabilization Control
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— Infotainment system display ....
— Front passenger airbag off indica-
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@8 Deluxe automatic climate control .
@) Socket ..............02. 220
@8) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
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@) Cupholders ..............0000-
G0 Infotainment system on/off button .
@) Infotainment unit ..............
@ Power top operation ............
63. Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:
— Audi music interface ..........
— Audi smartphone interface .....
—Audi phone box ...............
G4 Electromechanical parking brake . .
@) [START ENGINE STOP


G8 Audi music interface ............
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Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

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Transmission
=> page 77
Drive system
=> page 82
Drive system
=> page 82
Drive system
=> page 82, > page 302
Drive system
=> page 82, > page 302
Drive system
=> page 82
Vehicle sound
=> page 82
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 88
Hill hold assist
=> page 88
Engine start system
=> page 73
Keys
=> page 73
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 93,>page 95
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 93
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 94, > page 93
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=>page 95
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Y
=> page 95
Steering
=> page 92
Steering lock
=> page 92
Suspension control
=> page 92

Engine speed limitation
=>page 16
Tank system
=> page 300
Electrical system
=> page 314
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 308
Engine oil sensor
=> page 308
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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=> page 303
Washer fluid level
=> page 317
Windshield wipers
=> page 52
Charging system
=> page 111
Tire pressure
=> page 337, or > page 339
Tire pressure
=> page 337, or > page 339
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 45
Headlight range control system
=>page 45
Adaptive light
=>page 45
Light/rain sensor
=> page 45, > page 52
Driver's door
=> page 29
Battery in remote control key
=> page 27
Power top
=> page 38
Side assist
=>page 135
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Opening and closing
Central locking
You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally. You
have the following options:
— Remote control key > page 27
— Sensors in the front door handles* > page 28
— Lock cylinder on the driver's door > page 30,
or
— Interior central locking switch > page 29
Turn signals
The turn signals flash twice when you unlock the
vehicle and flash once when you lock the vehicle.
If they do not flash when locking, check if all
doors and lids are closed.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all doors and the
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). The ve-
hicle will unlock again if the unlock function in
the central locking switch is pressed, the “P” gear
is engaged, or the ignition is switched off.
You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To open
the rear doors* individually, you must pull the
door handle twice.
In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors will also automatically unlock to allow
access to the vehicle.
Selective door unlocking
The doors and luggage compartment lid will lock
when they close. You can set in the Infotainment
system whether only the driver's door or the en-
tire vehicle should be unlocked when unlocking
=> page 29.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and
the luggage compartment lid are closed and the
remote control key is not in the vehicle. This re-
duces the risk of locking yourself out accidental-
ly.
The following conditions prevent you from lock-
ing your remote control key in the vehicle:
—If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the & button on the re-
mote control key or by touching the locking
sensor* on a door.
— If the convenience key* that was last used is in-
side the luggage compartment, the luggage
compartment lid will automatically open again
after closing it >©.
— If the last convenience key* that was used is de-
tected inside the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
locked from the outside for a brief time > ©.

ZA WARNING
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise the children could
start the engine or operate electrical equip-
ment such as power windows.
— No one, especially children, should stay in
the vehicle when it is locked from the out-
side, because the windows can no longer be
opened from the inside > page 30. Locked
doors make it more difficult for emergency
workers to get into the vehicle, which puts
lives at risk.

CG) Note
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— If the convenience key that was last used is
detected inside the passenger compart-
ment, then the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside using the sensor. Take the
convenience key with you and lock the vehi-
cle again. Otherwise, the vehicle will not be
protected against unauthorized access.
— If you lock the vehicle using the button on
the vehicle key with the front passenger's
or rear door* open while accidentally plac-
ing the key in the passenger compartment
and closing the door, the vehicle will not
lock. The turn signals will flash several
times to indicate this. If you do not open
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the vehicle within a short time to remove
the vehicle key, then the vehicle will lock au-
tomatically. This prevents the vehicle from
being left unlocked for long periods of time.
The key will then be locked inside the vehi-
cle.
— If the convenience key* that was used last is
detected inside the luggage compartment,
it will not be possible to lock the luggage
compartment and the luggage compart-
ment lid will open. The turn signals will
flash several times to indicate this. The
doors will lock. Always take the convenience
key with you, or unauthorized people may
be able to enter the vehicle.
@ Tips
— Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve-
hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe!
— The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle. If the LED lights up for
approximately 30 seconds after locking,
there is a malfunction in the central locking
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
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Fig. 18 Your vehicle key set
Remote or convenience key*
The convenience key* is a remote control key with
special functions > page 28 and > page 71.
You can unlock/lock your vehicle with the remote
control key. To fold the key out and back in place,
press the release button > fig. 18.
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Number of keys
You can check the number of keys assigned to
your vehicle in the Infotainment system. To do
this, select the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left
control button > Service & checks > Vehicle in-
formation. This way, you can make sure that you
have all the keys when purchasing a used vehicle.


Replacing a key
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility. Have this key de-
activated. It is important to bring all keys with
you. If a key is lost, you should report it to your
insurance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle. Under certain circumstances, the ve-
hicle may not be able to start if there is a key
from a different vehicle manufacturer on the key
chain.
Data in the master key
During driving, data that is relevant for service
and maintenance is continuously stored on your
master key. Your Audi service advisor can read
out this data and tell you about the work your ve-
hicle needs. This applies also to vehicles with a
convenience key*.
@) Note
Protect the remote control key against high
temperatures, direct sunlight, and moisture.
@) For the sake of the environment
° Do not dispose of remote control keys in
household trash. They contain materials that
can be recycled. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Gi) Tips
— The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters near the vehicle working
in the same frequency range (such as a cell
phone or radio equipment). Always check if
your vehicle is locked.

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— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 377.
LED and batteries in the remote control key

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Fig. 19 Remote control key (rear side): opening the cover
LED on the remote control key
The LED in the remote control key informs you of
the key operation.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
> If the LED does not blink, the remote control
key battery is drained. The 2} indicator light
turns on and the message Please change key
battery appears. Replace the battery in the re-
mote control key.
Replacing the remote control key battery
> Pry the cover (2) off of the key @ using a coin
> fig. 19.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” facing up.
> Press the cover back onto the key until it clicks
into place.
@ For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
@) Tips
Replacement batteries for the remote control
key must meet the same specifications as the
original battery.
Remote control key synchronization
The remote control key must be synchronized if
the vehicle does not lock/unlock with the remote
control.
> Press the & remote control key button.
> Insert the key in the driver's door lock within 30
seconds > page 30.
> Press the @ button or fj button.
Unlocking and locking by remote control

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Fig. 20 Remote control key or convenience key: button pro-
gramming
> To unlock the vehicle, press the (9 © fig. 20 but-
ton@.
> To lock the vehicle, press the > /\ button @
once.
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press
the <¥ button @) briefly.
> To open* the luggage compartment lid, press
and
hold the < button @) for at least one sec-
ond.
> To trigger the alarm, press the [PANIC] button
@. The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
are activated.
> To turn off the alarm, press the [PANIC] button
@ again.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open any of
the doors, the hood, or the luggage compart-
ment lid within a short period of time, the vehicle
automatically locks again. This feature prevents




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the vehicle from being accidentally left unlocked
for a long period of time. This does not apply if
you press and hold the <¥ button @) for at least
one second.
You can select in the Infotainment system if the
entire vehicle or only the driver's door should un-
locking when unlocking the vehicle > page 29.

ZA\ WARNING
Read and following all warnings > A\ in De-
scription on page 25.
@ Tips
— Only use the remote control key when you
are within view of the vehicle.
— The vehicle can only be locked when the se-
lector lever is in the P position.
— Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm*. If this happens, press the @ unlock
button.
— Only use the panic function in an emergen-
cy.
Unlocking and locking with the
convenience key
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

The doors and luggage compartment lid can be
unlocked and locked without using the remote
control key.

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Fig. 21 Door handle: sensor for locking
Unlocking the vehicle
> Grasp the driver's or front passenger's door
handle. The door unlocks automatically.
> Pull on the door handle to open the door.
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Locking the vehicle
> Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth-
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked.
> To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch
the sensor on the door handle once > fig. 21,
> AX. Do not hold the door handle while doing
this.
Deactivating the unlock function
You can deactivate the unlock function with the
convenience key (keyless access) for one locking
and
unlocking cycle.
>» Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth-
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked.
> Close the door.
> Press the ff lock button on the convenience key
and touch the sensor on the door handle (driv-
er's door) one time within five seconds of press-
ing the button > fig. 21. Do not grasp the door
handle while locking the vehicle, or else the ve-
hicle will not lock.
> To check if the function has been deactivated,
wait at least 10 seconds and pull the door han-
dle again. The door should not open.
After that, it will only be possible to unlock the
vehicle using the remote control key or by me-
chanically unlocking the lock cylinder. Keyless ac-
cess will be active again after the next time the
vehicle is locked/unlocked.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle can only be
done at the front doors. The convenience key
must no be more than approximately 5 feet (1.5
meters) from the door handle. It makes no differ-
ence whether the convenience key is in, for exam-
ple, your jacket pocket, purse, or briefcase.
If you hold the door handle while locking, this
can impair the locking function.
The door cannot be opened for a brief period di-
rectly after locking it. This allows you the oppor-
tunity to check that the driver's door is locked.
The settings in the Infotainment system deter-
mine if the entire vehicle or only one of the doors
is unlocked when unlocking the vehicle
> page 29.

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ZA WARNING
Read and following all warnings > A\ in De-
scription on page 25.

@ Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for a long peri-
od of time, note the following:
— The proximity sensor switches off after a
few days to save energy. You then have to
pull once on the door handle to unlock the
vehicle and a second time to open it.
—To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
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Fig. 22 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button > A\.
> To unlock the vehicle, press the G button
fig. 22.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch,
the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, such as to prevent unauthorized open-
ing while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— Front doors: you can open the doors individual-
ly from the inside by pulling the door handle.
— Rear doors*: pull on the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pull on the door handle again
to open the door.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.
ZA WARNING
— Read and following all warnings > A in De-
scription on page 25.
— The central locking switch also works when
the ignition is switched off and automatical-
ly locks the entire vehicle when the & but-
ton is pressed.

—The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
— Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk. Do not leave anyone
behind in the vehicle, especially children.
@ Tips
Your vehicle locks automatically when it
reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). You can
unlock the vehicle again using the @ button in
the central locking switch.
2B Driver's door: malfunction! Shift to P before
leaving vehicle. See owner's manual


There is a malfunction in the driver's door. Secure
the vehicle before exiting by selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
settings > Central locking.

Door unlocking - You can decide if All doors or
only the Driver's door should unlock. The lug-
gage compartment lid also unlocks when All is
selected. If you select Driver's door inavehicle >
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with a convenience key*, only the door whose
handle you pull will unlock.
If you select Driver's door, all the doors and lug-
gage compartment lid will unlock if you press the
& button on the remote control key twice.
Long press to open windows - The convenience
opening/closing function can be switched on/off
=> page 34.
Fold mirrors - If you switch the function on, the
exterior mirrors will fold in automatically when
the vehicle is locked.
Confirmation tone - When checked off VY, a tone
will sound when you lock the vehicle )).
Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.

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Fig. 23 Driver's door: door lock cylinder
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Fig. 24 Front side of the door: emergency release
Unlocking and locking the driver's door
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
unlock position @) © fig. 23.

D This function is not available in all countries.
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> To lock the driver's door, put the selector lever
in the P position and turn the key once to the
lock position @) > A\.
The settings in the Infotainment system deter-
mine if the entire vehicle or only one of the doors
is unlocked when unlocking the vehicle
=> page 29.
Locking the front passenger's door/rear
doors*
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
front passenger's door and the rear doors”. It is
only visible when the door is open.
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 24.
> Insert the key bit in the slot inside and turn the
key all the way to the right (right door) or left
(left door*).

Z\ WARNING
Read and following all warnings = A\ in De-
scription on page 25.
ON eae ey)
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch-
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto-
matically after a certain amount of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
> To switch the alarm off, press the G button on
the remote control key or switch the ignition
on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the anti-
theft alarm system may have the following fea-
tures:
Break-in security feature
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the
doors, hood, and/or luggage compartment lid. >