2020 AUDI A3 washer fluid

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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)
v
=> 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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Lights and Vision



left control button > Driver assistance > Rain driving > page 51, Replacing the front
sensor. wiper blades.
@- Slow wiping
() Note
- Fast wipin
® ping — If there is frost, make sure the windshield
@®- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi- wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
to fast wiping. when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position @) before us-
©®- Clean the windshield . To eliminate water
droplets, the windshield wipers perform one af-
terwipe after several seconds while driving in
temperatures above 39 °F (4 °C). You can switch ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
this function off by moving the lever to position from switching on unintentionally and caus-
®vwithin 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The after- ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
wipe function is reactivated the next time you G) Tips
switch the ignition on.
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
Clean the headlights. The headlight washer sys-
tem operates only when the low beam headlights
are switched on. If you move the lever in position
©, the headlights will be cleaned in fixed inter-
vals. — Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
©@©- Wipe the rear window SD. The rear wiper function. Check your windshield wiper
moves about every 6 seconds. blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield
washer system are heated* at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.

@- Clean the rear window @. The number of traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in wipers automatically reduces by one level.
position (7).
/\ WARNING Cleaning the wiper blades
— The rain sensor” is only intended to assist Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
the driver. The driver may still be responsi- streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
ble for manually switching the wipers on
eee an Windshield wiper
based on visibility conditions.
—The windshield must not be treated with > Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
water-repelling windshield coating agents. position > page 51.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet- > Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield. ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. Wip-
er blade chatter is also possible.
— Properly-functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
Rear window wiper
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window. >


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Warm and cold

Warm and cold
Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate con-
trol system with two zones where the tempera-
ture, air distribution, and amount of air can be
adjusted separately on the left and right front
sides.
The climate control system circulates, warms or
cools, and removes humidity from the air in the
vehicle interior. It is the most effective when the
windows and panoramic glass roof* or power
top* are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in-
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
Presets
Several functions can be preset in the Infotain-
ment system.

Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Air condi-
tioning


freeze on the windshield and impair visibili-
ty.


ZA WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
— For safer driving, keep all windows free of
ice, snow and fog.
— Become familiar with the correct use and
function of the climate control system as
quickly as possible, especially with the de-
frosting and defogging functions.
— When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windshield washer system after
the
windshield has been warmed by the cli-

mate control system. The washer fluid could

() Note
— If you suspect that the climate control sys-
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical knowledge and
special
tools. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
— In vehicles with the efficiency program”, you
can find other consumption information and
more economy tips > page 23.
iG) Tips
—To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win-
dows from fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow, and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
— The climate control settings are automati-
cally stored and assigned to the vehicle key
that is in use. These settings are different
when the power top* is open or closed.
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Checking and Filling

Engine compartment overvie

The most important check points.
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Fig. 248 Typical location of the reservoir, engine oil dipstick, and engine oil filler opening
Follow the safety precautions > page 304.
Coolant expansion tank (£) > page 312
Engine oil dipstick > page 308

) Engine oil filler opening (27) > page 308

(4) Sticker* for engine oil specification
=> page 307
Brake fluid reservoir (CO) > page 313

Jump start point (+) under a cover
=> page 316, > page 364
@) Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle battery
in the engine compartment: Vehicle bat-
tery (+) under the battery cover > page 316,
=> page 364
(8) Body ground point (-) > page 316,
=> page 364
Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 317
Fuse housing > page 360

) Applies to: vehicles with jump start point (+):
The engine oil dipstick, the engine oil filling
opening, and washer fluid reservoir may be locat-
ed in different places within the engine compart-
ment, depending on the engine version.
(i) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive:
Note the information for the coolant expan-
sion tank in > page 312 and for the vehicle
battery (+) in > page 365.
Engine oil
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front
of the engine compartment > page 307,
fig. 248.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
307
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Checking and Filling

» Applies to: vehicles with vehicle battery in the
engine compartment: Open the cover on the
positive terminal > fig. 254.
> Applies to: vehicles with jump start point (+):
Open the cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 255.
> Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger cor-
rectly onto the ground point ©) and the positive
terminal @).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Applies to: vehicles with vehicle battery in the
engine compartment: Open the cover on the
positive terminal.
> Applies to: vehicles with jump start point (+):
Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 305.

ZA WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with jump start connec-
tions in the engine compartment: The
charging cable must never be connected di-
rectly to the vehicle battery. Only use the
connections in the engine compartment
=> page 316.
— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.

@) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

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Fig. 256 Engine compartment: windshield washer fluid
cover (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 304, Gen-
eral information.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir & contains
the cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system* > page 307, fig. 248.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 380.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
Messages
gS Please add washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
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Index

Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 214
Wi-Fi audio player...............00005 214
AUGIOTISCK san 4 2 wees 2 a wea.8 2 Aas a ¢ 222
Audi phone box......... 0. ce eee eee eee 171
Audi presense......... 0.00. c eee eee 125
MESSAGES saree 5 x sens 5 x seme 5 e ewe = 124,128
AUGISIGGIASSISE sivas ¢ < wacom 3 § suas 4 § Sac & 131
Cleaning the sensors...............004 343
MGSSAGES caszass » « annsoice & 0: cones @ 0 ornare « 6 cnene 135
Rear cross-traffic assist................ 134
Audi smartphone interface.......... 228, 233
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 14
AUTO
Automatic headlights .................. 43
Climate control system ...........-.000. 66
Auto Lock (central locking system) ......... 25
Automatic belt retractor... .......0...05 248
Automatic transmission............-...0- 75
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 49
Auxiliary climate control................. 68
AUX input... 06. eee eee 217
Average consumption................005 22
Average speed... 1... cece eee eee 22
B
BACKIBUTEOM « seseins Bag hOoks®. « csssiecs «a seams ve connate vm eevee © # sees 60
Balance:(SOund) aii os weve av owe va neues « 234
Band
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Bassi(SOunG) «axes wo swivius 0 a awaweie w stamens oY nae 234
Battery, scorn so sccm 6 2 serene © x aor 6 MEER oo 315
Charge level display.................00. 14
CHANGING scx ¢ < sacs x § anes & ¢ Same Fk eR 316
High-voltage battery...............008. 96
Winter operation.............2.00 eee 315
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery............ 96
Before driving............-.0 eee eens 237
Belt temsiomensten «+ serene a axnuoe a 0 acme 0 0 ae 252
Better route (navigation)................ 205
BOWED. i seiiss a somunse a & anosans & % wwe Ho omemaun & 8 66
382

Bluetooth
Audio player... ..... cece eee eee eee 214
Connecting acell phone............... 169
SOEIAGS wines sx sesame vo arene cee a a comes 233
BOOStiis «een oo eer oo sore os ee ©» eee Y 23
Boosterséats.. « « can 2 ¢ ees os eeu ee ees 287
BOOSETUNGtION = wee < 2 seme 2 2 eee 2 e sees 76
Boost pressure indicator................. 23
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
BRAKES cyecy: 2 aqme 2 ¢ atone go tem ye eee ye
Brake assist
Brake fluid
Emergency braking function
HOE ssicoes + a avo 3 orem oa Ta oe Ra BTR
New brake pads
Break-in security feature................. 30
Breaking in
New brake pads........... 00. c ee eee eee 85
NEW TIRES sc « = cows « 2 cares & eee ¢ v een 326
Newevelicles. « css: sv wns se wesc a 2 amenes 3 6 78
Browser
refer to Media center...............00. 220
BUDS: a i cconine 2 os cesnors & awanawe so avai 8 ans He 362
Buttons
Control panel (MMI)................-. 146
Multifunction steering wheel......... 17,20
Programming (multifunction steering
wheel)... 0.0.0... cece eee eee eee eens 19
Switching the Infotainment system display
ON/OFF iccen xo meron oo ee ae Se oo poe © 8 147
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 217
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 305
Battery specitt@inss + sccmss ux suas a 6 onawents x a 315
Galblists s secs 2 2 semen 2 waew v anor ee eR 173
Calloptions ess s seca ss pen & x dees 5 eee 180
Capacities
Fureltanke: « 2 wc 2s wise + meni os mie a oo 380
Washer fluid reservoir...............-5 380
Car key... cece eee eee eee 26
Care washes x sass i a seesiice 6 0 arovacs 6 w waneane 0 ane 342
Catalytic Converters « sesci ss wave a 8 eres 6 6 303
CD drive (media drives)................. 212