2020 AUDI Q3 cooling

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Checking and Filling

Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 201.
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Shut the engine off when it is warm.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Open the hood > page 202.
> Remove the oil dipstick > page 203, fig. 141,
wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the
way in again.
> Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the
oil level > table on page 205.
> Add engine oil if necessary > page 205.

Areas on the oil dipstick > fig. 142.

@| If the engine oil level is just before the
marking (@), then engine oil must be added.
See>O.


@|Do not add engine oil.

() Note
— The engine oil level must not be below the
marking ©, because this increases the risk
of engine damage.
— After adding engine oil, the oil level must
not be above the marking (2) > fig. 142, be-
cause this increases the risk of catalytic con-
verter and/or engine damage. If the oil level
is above the marking Q), drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have any engine oil
extracted. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac-
celeration, and heavy engine loads.
@ Tips
— The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions. Consumption may be higher dur-
ing the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The
engine oil level must be checked regularly.
It is best to check each time you refuel your
vehicle and before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil

B8K-2120



Fig. 143 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
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— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.
@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

() For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level manually is recommended.
Messages
Ea Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 208.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 208. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
/_E| Coolant temperature: too high. Please let
engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
|| Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.


Coolant additive Specification
Gl2evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
G13 TL774)


The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.




Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C) >

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@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
Checking coolant

= % [RAz-0539]


MIN

Fig. 144 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank
(diagram): @ cover; @) markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 201, Gener-
al information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood = page 202.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 203, fig. 141 using the outer
208
markings @) > fig. 144. The coolant level must
be between the markings (2) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
>» Remove the cover (@) > fig. 144 carefully to the
left > A\.
» Add the correct mixture ratio of coolant
= page 207 up to the upper marking @)
> fig. 144.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
>» Screw on the cap securely to the right.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 201, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
—When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch

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on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


@) Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229|


Fig. 145 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 201, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 203, fig. 141. The brake fluid level
must be between the MIN and MAX markings
oA.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
GG / © Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
—The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.


Electrical system
If the = or fj indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle >
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee 79
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 87
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 87
AccessorieS .. 0.00... cece eee eee ee 258
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 120
Adaptive cruise assist................00. 112
Cleaning the sensors...............--- 235
Adaptive dampers...........--000e-0 eee 97
Adaptive speed assist.................. 112
also refer to Adaptive cruise assist....... 112
Adjusting the air distribution. ............ 79
Adjusting the brightness................. 48
Adjusting the sound..............-...-- 193
Adjusting the temperature............... 79
Adjusting the vents............. eee eee 80
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 193
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 193
Airbagisystem « s sesuew « wainwn @ + ween eo scams sw 0 62
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 31
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 240
Alleweather lights:esi: « s mss « © seve ov ewes 6 y 44
AL S@aSON IFES a5 6s caenu vs saws oe Hews oo He 230
All wheel drive
He fer Co quattro cies cv cess wv cero « 0 nsw oo 99
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback.................00000. 182
OPCTATION ¢ cows « y wasps 5 ¥ eves s 7 ew ea ee 25
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 182
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 212
Anti-lock braking system.............0005 99
AntisSlip: Regulation sso ss sissies 0 seme 6 8 os 100
Anti-theft alarm system..............005. 31
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 241
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Aspect ratio (video)................ 186, 187
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation
Audi adaptive light
Audi connect
refer to connect
Audi drive select
Audi music interface
Audio files
Audi phone box
Audi pre sense
Messages
Audi pre sense front
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist
Audi smartphone interface
Legal information
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster
AUTO
Automatic headlights
Climate control system
Auto Lock (central locking)
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission
Automatic wipe/wash system
Average consumption
Average speed
Bag hooks
Battery
Charging
Winter operation
Block route
Bluetooth
Audio player
Connecting a cell phone
Deleting a device
Device overview
Disconnecting a device
Displaying profiles
Searching for a device
Selecting a device
Specifying a favorite
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Infotainment... «ccc eo esc waver ov ome 152
Infotainment services............0000- 153
Connected devices
Device overview ....... cee e eens 194
Connections
referto Media.............-.+++- 180, 184
Consumer information.................- 256
Consumption
REGUGING & oes oo xem o soem ao oa oe oe 89
GONSUMPtiON (TUE) = sec 2 x ewe 2 game 2 2 rem 14
Contacts
Add destinations ssw: « + cima © 2 aesen @ 2 sone 166
Importing and exporting.............. 150
MGIIGrY{Capacitycs « i seas ss mene sy eae 5 150
Opening (business card)............... 144
Updatinginthe MMI.................. 150
Convenience key............00 020 eee eee 28
Convenience closing................00 39
also refer to Vehicle key..............-- 32
Convenience opening and closing
Windows O60 « wiisss & wees so eames 6 & ere 39
Coolant temperature display.............. 13
Cooling MOE: s sexx s wean o + qome ee eg 79
Cooling system
Adding
coolant wos < « siesa ss ewe se ween 208
Checking the coolant level............. 208
COOlSTit sev: 5 = eaene =e meme & E eeG se ee 207
Cornering light.............. 00sec eee eee 44
Cruise control system.................. 111
Cup
holders. ....... 0.0... eee eee ee eee 73
Current CONSUMPLIOMN ese. . « cceses 6 0 cass © econ 14
D
DatarplanSierie a x cnvew + 2 ceva wo eevee a 9 cownae 155
Data: Privacy’. ssa + 2 owen ov omnes ve tee soe 255
Dat@sios s x saws xs ees 4 e Ree & 2 RSW se EEG 14
SOCEING « cnense: ao cuezoae wo aoneres sv oremine © @ ovens 193
Daytime running lights...............0.. 44
Declaration of compliance............... 259
Defrosting the windows.................. 79
DEF (instrument cluster)................- 11
Deluxe automatic climate control with 2
ZONCS/3:- ZONES. = 2 ess vx we es eee ee EMT 79
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 170
Destination onthe map................. 162
Dettailst. 2 1 swoveise « scams oo wciawe a axtsiwe os coawae 161
Determining correct load limit........... 228
Digital'cOmpass saccs se sews ve ees yo pees vs 52
DIMENSIONS's « avy & 2 wos « 4 aotEe 4s eEUE ae 261
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 49
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 49
Directory
S@ttingS ces s x eee + wien gv Re a x OE 150
also refer to Contacts...............4. 144
Display
CLE ATTIG se « «. eserves 1 « souneite 4 o eveuene ol sneer aw 6 236
Displaying tooltips cose « x secnss +o onmnane a o voces 18
Disposable co nei a 2 svar a a amass wn anaes a wo 256
DistanG@rend 2 2 cows ot awere oo omen vo oem 2 os 14
Distance Warning sms: » « sews ¢ » saws 2 x eee 119
Doors
Childisafety lock sessies « ¢ sors oo ewe ao races @ 38
Door contact switch................00-. 47
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
fefer te Medidies 5 & wees «x eww sv exw 180, 184
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select................ 97
DriveSystem « caus « x yor o © ome o x Rom Fe Be 89
Audi driverselect.. sors. «2 somos © x snus x 2 syn ‘G7
Drive system (message)...............0048. 91
Driving down Rill sia s & sass 2 x cose 2 wees o 94
Driving:program: « ¢ sos + ¢ somes 2 s eews eo ee 119
Driving through water..............0000- 95
DFIVINGUENTIG 5 « neue 4 < mews a Bee oF ee se 14
Driving tips
Driving through water...............0-. 95
EER cher FV cocies 2 x conan x x camasine we wsaenen 89
Offroad driving................ eee eee 95
Uphill and downhill... DEVING Up GINS): » =z moms oy eee 5 2 ees 5 ee 94
E
E-mail
MessageroptionSie: « & sexs « » sewer x = caw 148
SOUS: ccawen a: ps asoxvin «. priexene ws: samen w 4 stiewens 148
eco mode (climate control system)......... 79
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 99
265

Index

Windows
Child safety lock... 0.0... eee eee eee eee 38
Cleaning and removing ice............. 236
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Opening and closing................40. 38
POWEr WitidOWSisc: = x seme » 5 em 5 u en 4 38
Windshield
GIEANING’s 2 « mews 5 « maw ¢ yews ¢ eR oo Be 50
also refer to Windshield................ 50
Windshield washer system........... 50, 212
Reservoir capacity...........-...00-0- 262
Windshield wipers...............-00000- 50
Winter operation
Battery... 6.0... cece eee eee eee eee 210
Car washes « suas s 9 gems 2 » yeu zo game Ye 234
CoolingisysStem «sss « o sseuess vo races # ove 207
Defrosting the windows............. 79, 80
Rear window defogger..............0055 80
Removing ice from windows............ 236
Seat heating............ 0... e eee eee eee 80
SHOW ChainSiis 3 + wocee ao awe EE eRe 4 8 ee 230
Steering wheel heating................. 80
THOS Cee eee 230
Windshield washer system............. 212
Winter tires... 1.0.2... 0... ce eee ee ee eee 230
Wiper blades
GChangitiGie. « wep s + sume ex deme 2 2 eee 51, 52
Cleaning’: + « sweisns x « cava « o sevens a eveneoe a 51, 52
Wireless CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Wireless charging
Audi phone box............5-.00 ee eee 141
274