2020 AUDI Q3 sensor

Checking and Filling

quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

Audi recommends
Sbastrol/ ZIDIBE Frorzssional
Audi recommends using the LongLife high-per-
formance engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts.
Engine oil pressure


2 Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level > page 204.
— If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
=> page 205. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and
do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Engine oil level
Applies to: vehicles with oil level warning
= Please check oil level
— You may continue driving for the time being.
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
=> page 204, Checking the engine oil level.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, drive at low engine
speed to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Engine oil sensor
=. Oil level sensor: oil change necessary. Please
contact Service
Fuel has entered the engine oil. This will cause
the engine oil level to rise slowly and the engine
oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil
to reduce the level, because this will increase the
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risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have engine oil extracted.
& Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has
malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
& Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure
has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Engine warm-up request
i Please drive to warm up engine
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either due to low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating, and heavy engine loads
when doing this.
G) Tips
The oil pressure warning EE is not an oil level
indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick varies depending on the
engine type.

B8V-0588
&
Fig. 142 Oil dipstick (example): checking the engine oil lev-
el

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Wheels

>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 215, fig. 148) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily. You will need a special adapter to loosen
the anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 241.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A.

ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 243, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of
an accident.
Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning

Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the & indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fi Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 243, Finishing.
fl Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.
| | Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that
the wheels are attached correctly.

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Wheels


ZA WARNING
Temperature grades apply to tires that are
properly inflated and not over or
underinflated.

Tire pressure monitoring
system
CoN erste eats
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat-
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys-
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
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subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the tire pressure monitoring indicator
appears
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor-
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires. If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light @ and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored again each
time you change the pressures (switching be-
tween partial and full load pressure) or after
changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
=> page 233. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 224, fig. 151.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 233 >

Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.

ZA\ WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun-
roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi-
al, sensors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Follow instruc-
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.

ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.

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Care and cleaning



—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself — To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
from sharp metal components when wash- wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel ~— To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
housings. decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect — To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
may be delayed due to moisture on the do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
brake
rotors or ice in the winter. This in- sponges, or similar items.
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes — When washing matte finish painted vehicle
must be dried with a few careful brake appli- components:
cations. —To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-

face, do not use polishing agents or hard
@) Note wax.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car — Never use protective wax. It can destroy
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in the matte finish effect.
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors. — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only signs on vehicle components painted with
be folded in and out using the power folding matte finish paint. The paint could be
function. damaged when the stickers or magnets
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims are removed.
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be- @) For the sake of the environment
tween the guide rails in the car wash. Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
height and width of your vehicle with the risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
height and width of the inside of the car entering the sewer system.
wash.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning








Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 51
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution >

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Fuses and bulbs

— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.


Fig. 167 Left side of engine compartment: fuse assign-
ment

No. | Equipment
Engine components, engine start

Engine components, ignition coils
Brake light switch
Engine components



Heated oxygen sensors

OlOAIN
I
DA/Mm|A
Engine components

10 | Fuel pump

11 | Auxiliary heating, engine components

No. Equipment

18 Battery control module

19 Windshield wiper control module

20
Anti-theft alarm system, garage door
opener

21 Automatic transmission

22 Engine control module

23 Engine start

24 Auxiliary heating

31 Engine components

36 Left headlight

37 Parking heater


38

Right headlight




Fig. 168 Left side of cockpit: fuse assignment






Stability Control (ESC), engine control
17
module

250




12 | Auxiliary heating, engine components No. | Equipment
13 Automatic transmission, transmission flu- 1 | Exhaust treatment
id pump 2 | Front lumbar support
14 | Engine components, ignition coils 4 |MMI Infotainment system control module
15 | Horn 5 | Gateway control module (diagnosis)
16 | Engine components, ignition coils 5 Steering column lock, automatic transmis-
sion selector lever

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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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Index

Internet radio
refer to Online radio..............005- 176
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 182
J
Jump starting ......... 2... eee eee ee eee 244
K
Key... eee eee eee eee 28, 32
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Key replacement............. cece ee eee 32
PANIC button.....................000. 32
Replacing the battery.................. 34
Unlocking and locking................0. 33
Vehicle code... 66... cece eee eee eee ee 32
Kick-down ... 2... eee ee eee 87
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 120
Lane departure warning...............-. 120
Cleaning the camera area.............. 235
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 69
Leather care and cleaning............... 237
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 195
Software information...............05 195
Software licenses..................0-. 195
Version information..............000 195
License plate bracket...............0005 258
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 241
Light/rain sensor
Headlights << ¢ secss veea ss besa es Fees = 44
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 50
Light functions
Triterion LIQhtingsses «+ coun « x sunsens 5 sxsinas 6 ws 47
Lighting
Exterior... 0... . cece eee eee 44
TNt@riGk seam = = see ¢ ¢ came 5 s eee ss eee ex 47
Lights... 2... ee eee eee eee 44
Listening to music
referto Mediate: « «sexs se enes 3s eee 180, 184
LOdd 's ceux : sees = wees ce pees se mE ee 262
268
Locking and unlocking
By remote control. ..... 2... eee eee 33
Using the lock cylinder. .........00..008 30
With the convenience key............... 33
Low beam headlights.................... 44
Lowering the cargo floor................. 77
Luggage compartment...........0....0% 74
GOVE lisse © 2 messes ae semeen ooo mae on ve oo we 75
Double cargo floor............. eee eae 76
Increasing the siz@s.« : sus « : yauu & s wom » 76
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 74
Luggage compartment lid
Closing button.................000000. 36
General information..............00005 34
Mechanically unlocking..........-....-- 37
Opening and closing...............005- 35
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 37
Power opening and closing.............. 36
Lumbar support’: : sess ss een ee ees ses 55, 56
M
Maiiitenance:: « « sans + s sana ss eee s caer ae 256
Maintenance intervals.................. 213
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 200
Manual shifting..............0.00ee eee 86
Map
Changing thescale................... 162
Display’: = seen = ¢ seus 5 o ooops 5 Fes oe ee 164
Operating ’s « « wie ao caosis 6 7 soexine wv Hee vo 163
Setting the destination................ 162
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 147
Map preview........ 0.0. cee cece eee 161
Map update.......... 0... eee eee 168
ONLNG: « meee 2 y wom 2 Rew g 2 BOR eo Ha 168
SD card/USB connection............... 168
Melia « sumcm 2 0 sane oo ms oo em 2 8 ae 180, 184
Supported formats................04- 188
Media Centel ns + cena + 4 amu « semen = 2 ence 184
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI)...........-00005 180
Supported types and formats........... 188
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 193
Message Access Profile................. 147
MESSaGeSine « ¢ seins 2 3 ems so Bae germ 147