2020 AUDI Q3 Owners Manual

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Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SION) 2... cee eee ee tee eee 85
Audi phone Dox scsiie + sine © o cere 141
START ENGINE STOP] button .... 82
®®® Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ............2... 83
—Ignition lock ................. 82
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 57
@4 Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 111
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 112
@3) Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 253
@8 Hood release ...............0.. 202
@) Buttons for:
— LIGHES ws s 2 seme x ¢ seme Fo oem es 44
—All-weather lights ............ 44
Luggage compartment lid button . 34
@3 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 48
G9 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............- 38
—Child safety lock .............. 38
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the wa or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check
when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights






















Central indicator light ¥
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 11
Safety belt ¥
=> page 61
Transmission
=> page 88
Drive system
=> page 89
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Brake system ¥
=> page 92, > page 94,
=> page 209
Brake system ¥
=> page 92, > page 94,
=> page 209
Steering ¥
=> page 98
Steering lock
=> page 98
Electrical system
=> page 209
Engine oil pressure
=> page 204

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Cooling system
=> page 207
Hood
=> page 202
Loose wheel warning
=> page 229
Distance warning
=>page 119
Safe start monitor
=> page 118,
Driver intervention request
=>page 118
Lane departure warning
=> page 121
Lane departure warning
=> page 121
Audi pre sense
=> page 123

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
> page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 63
Transmission/clutch
> page 88
Drive system
=> page 89
Engine start system
=> page 83
Keys
=> page 83
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 99
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 99
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 100


























Anti-lock braking system (ABS) /
=> page 101 > page 92
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 101 > page 92
Steering
=> page 98
Steering lock
=> page 98
All wheel drive
=> page 99
Suspension control
=> page 98
Engine speed limitation
=> page 13
Tank system
=> page 199
Electrical system
=> page 209
Engine oil level (MIN)
= page 204
Engine oil sensor
=> page 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)Y
=> page 200,
Washer fluid level
= page 212
Engine warm-up request
=> page 204
Windshield wipers
=> page 52
Parking system plus
=> page 129
Park assist
=> page 138
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 133
Tire pressure ¥
> page 232
Tire pressure
=> page 232

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Loose wheel warning
=> page 229
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 47
Adaptive light
=> page 47


Light/rain sensor
=> page 47, > page 52
Door lock
=> page 30
Battery in vehicle key
> page 34
Distance warning
>page 119
Side assist
=> page 126
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 119
Steering intervention request
=>page 121
Lane departure warning
=> page 122
Audi pre sense
=> page 124
Other indicator lights
Start/Stop system
=> page 90






Turn signals
=>page 45


Low beam headlight
> page 44


Parking light
=> page 44


Cruise control system
=> page 111


Cruise control system
=>page 111


Adaptive cruise assist
>page 114


Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114 ai

Adaptive cruise assist
= page 114
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114
Lane departure warning
> page 121
High beams
=>page45
High beam assistant
=> page 61
Transmission/clutch
=> page 88
Start/Stop system
= page 90
Transmission/clutch
=> page 88
Convenience key
=> page 83
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
> page 94
Hill hold assist
=> page 94
Park
assist
> page 138
High beam assistant
=>page 45
Door lock
=> page 30
Child safety lock
=> page 38
Speed warning system
= page 109
Speed warning system
= page 109
Cruise control system
=> page 111

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Cruise control system
=>page
111
Distance warning
=>page 119
Side assist
=> page 126
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 133
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 119
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 116
Lane departure warning
>page 121
Lane departure warning
> page 122
Audi pre sense ¥
=> page 124

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Instrument cluster


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Instrument cluster overview
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2/17/2018


3:50™
02/17/2019

Fig. 3 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- Right additional display with speed-





ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: ometer
@ Display @) Left additional display with:
— Engine coolant temperature -E .. 13 | ee 85
> . — Audi drive select mode ......... 97
) Left dial
— Tachometer’ ; ssi ss ecw ss ewe 13 /\ WARNING
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If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
m2 ment cluster, the display may turn off. The fa
©) Status line (one or two lines) indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
) Right dial hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
— Convenience display authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@ Fuellevel BD i ects ss cews sc enas es 199
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Instrument cluster

@) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit plus*. The
display or location of the items that are
shown may vary on the different versions of
the instrument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 193.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
Operating
3:50™
12/5/2018

Fig. 4 Driver information system display

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Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
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Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the button @).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the =] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button (4) > page 12.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:




First tab Vehicle functions > page 14
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 173
Media > page 184
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 151
Fifth tab Navigation > page 157

Adjusting the display

Fig. 6 -Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit-Center display: ad-
justing the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).

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Adjusting the layout!)
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-

) In preparation at the time of printing.
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 207.
(@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) > page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Ay indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
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Instrument cluster

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
() Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 11.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > [=] button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line G) > page 11.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

ZA\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the

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outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the EJ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 14
— Reduced display > page 13
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EI button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 193
— Average consumption > page 15
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic light information
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the >