2020 AUDI Q3 fuel additives

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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Fuel
Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a cataly

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Checking and Filling

Checking and Filling
Fuel
Types of gasoline
The correct gasoline grade is stated on the inside
of the fuel filler door.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be driven with unleaded gasoline.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
The individual gasoline grades are differentiated
by octane ratings. This value is given with (R
+M)/2 equating to AKI or in RON.
The headings below match the sticker in the fuel
filler door (examples):
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MIN. (R+M)/2 87
Regular / MIN. RON 91 Regular
Use regular gasoline with minimum 87 AKI /
91 RON > ©.
Audi recommends using premium gasoline with
minimum 91 AKI / 95 RON to achieve the rated
horsepower and torque.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY PREMIUM MIN. (R
+M)/2 91 / SUPER MIN. RON 95
Using premium gasoline with minimum 91 AKI /
95 RON is recommended.
If premium gasoline is not available, you can also
use regular gasoline 87 AKI / 91 RON. However
this does reduce the engine power slightly.
() Note
— Filling the tank just one time with leaded
fuel or other metallic additives will cause
permanent deterioration to the catalytic
converter function.
— When gasoline with an octane rating that is
too low is used, high speeds or heavy engine
load can lead to engine damage.
@) Tips
The vehicle may be filled with fuel that has a
higher octane rating than what is required by
the engine.
Gasoline mixture
Gasoline with alcohol or MTBE (Methyl-Tert-
Butyl-Ether)
You can use unleaded gasoline mixed with alco-
hol or MTBE (generally labeled as oxygenated
compounds) as long as the fuel meets the follow-
ing conditions:
Gasoline with methanol content (methyl alco-
hol
or methanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 3% methanol
— More than 2% solvent
Gasoline with ethanol content (ethyl alcohol or
ethanol)
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% ethanol
Gasoline with MTBE content
— Anti-Knock Index is at least 87 AKI
—No more than 15% MTBE
Gasoline adapted to the season
Many gasoline fuels are adapted to the seasons.
When the season changes, we recommend refu-
eling at high-traffic gas stations. It is more likely
that the gasoline will be suitable for the season
there.
() Note
— Gasoline with methanol content that does
not meet the specified conditions may cause
corrosion damage and damage to plastic or
rubber components in the fuel system.
— Do not use gasoline that does not meet the
specifications.
— If you are unable to find out if a specific gas-
oline mixture meets the specifications, ask
the gas station operator or their fuel suppli-
er.
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— Do not use any gasoline mixture whose
composition cannot be identified.
— Audi does not assume any responsibility for
damage to the fuel system or for perform-
ance

Checking and Filling

— Do not use any gasoline mixture whose
composition cannot be identified.
— Audi does not assume any responsibility for
damage to the fuel system or for perform-
ance problems caused by using gasoline
mixtures different from those specified.
This type of damage also does not fall under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under
the emissions control system warranty.
— If you notice a higher fuel consumption or
poor handling or performance problems due
to such gasoline mixtures, we recommend
fueling with unblended gasoline.
Gasoline additives
An important issue for many automobile manu-
facturers is combustion residue in the engine
that results from the use of certain fuels.
Although types of gasoline differ depending on
the manufacturer, there are similarities. Certain
substances in the gasoline may cause deposits in
the engine. Additives in the gasoline that should
keep the engine and fuel system clean do not all
function equally.
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas-
oline. For additional information on TOP TIER De-
tergent Gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
If you use incorrect fuels over a long period of
time, the maximum engine performance may be
impaired by combustion residue.
@) Note
— Damage or malfunctions caused by the use
of incorrect types of gasoline are not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
— Only gasoline additives that have been ap-
proved by Audi may be used.
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Refueling
Fueling procedure

Fig. 136 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door

Fig. 137 Fuel filler door with attached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
>» Unlock the vehicle if necessary.
>» Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > fig. 136.
> Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
> Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door > fig. 137.
> Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
> Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
> After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow
the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
> Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.

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EDR
Event Data Recorder.............-.00. 253
Electrical system. .........-.0 00 eee eee 209
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 93
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 100

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Fuel tank capacity
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Reducing fuel consumption............. 89
Fueling
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Fuel filler door

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Fuel tank capacity
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Reducing fuel consumption............. 89
Fueling
Fuebtillerdoor's + = sce so sens o soamsne + aress 198
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 200
Fuel tank capacity.................00-. 262
Fuse assignment..............-.2-.0-- 250
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Garment hooks.......... 000.0000 eee eee 74
Gasoline... 2. eee eee 197
Additives ..... 0... ccc cece 198
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GAWR
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GSlSiy « saves a neue 3 e Rew oe EER e eTEEY & BE 85
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 217
Glove Compartment ocx « : cccu es yew 2 g can 74
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 262
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 262
GVWR
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Handstrees: esis « y ween ¢ pase 2 aaien gs ears 140
Hafids Free.Profile’. «sows + < sas sv emu ges 140
Headlight range control.................. 44
Headlights
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Headlight range control................ 44
Washer system... 1... 0... cece eee ee eee 50
Head restraints
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Removing and installing................ 58
Heated rear window.............00000008 80
Heated steering wheel................--. 80
Heater
refer to Climate control system.......... 78
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 139
High beams
High beam assistant................... 45
Highway tights. © asi 2 oscar 2 waver vee 2 44
Hill descent assist ..... 0.0... ce eee eens 95
Hill descent control... 2.0... ..ce eee e eens 94
Hill Hold assist « vies se ees xe ews enews oe 84
Home
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Homeaddress:: « s sess saya nee ee pee 166
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 40
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Hotspot
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Idle
refer to Gears... . ee eee eee 85
Ignition
Switching on and off..............0000- 82
Imbalance (wheels) ............0 eee eee 223
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 32
Indicator lights... 2... 6. . eee eee eee eee 7
Inspection interval..............0000 00 213
Instrument cluster.............0 000 eee 11
Adjusting the layout................... 12
GlEANING’s « & seuss @ & wawe 2 = wow « y ROS ea 236
Engine code........... 2... eee ee eee 195
Failure... ee eee 11
On-board computer...............000-5 14
OPerabing’. « ssersc « vere eo evauens + + anova © & en 12
Service interval display................ 213
Software information................. 195
Switching tabs: « «wasn s & were w & areomwe 6 6 aoe 12
Switching the view.............2--0000- 12
Vehicle TUNCtIONS « isis x estas se ews oe eee 14
Version information.................- 195
Instrument illumination................. 48
Intelligent search
Navigationion + « scare ao casesene Interior lighting © «ces << were ee ese ve 47,48
Interior MONItOriING’s « s scsi so csuew sees ws 31
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 50
Internationaltravel..................0. 155
Internet
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