2020 AUDI Q3 mirror

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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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Opening and closing

© Note
Door unlocking
—If you select All, all doors and the luggage
compartment lid will be unlocked when unlock-
ing.
— If you select Driver's door, only the driver's
door will be unlocked. To unlock all doors and
the luggage compartment lid, press the {9 but-
ton on the vehicle key twice. In vehicles with a
convenience key*, only the driver's door will un-
lock when you pull the driver's door handle. If
you pull another door handle, the entire vehicle
will be unlocked.
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— If the convenience key* that was last used is
detected inside the passenger compart-
ment, then the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside. The turn signals will flash
several times to indicate this. If you do not
open the vehicle within a short time to re-
move the key, then the vehicle will lock au-
tomatically. This prevents the vehicle from
being left unlocked for long periods of time.
The key will then be locked inside the vehi-
cle. The entire vehicle will always be locked when you
— If the convenience key* that was used last is press the @ button.
detected inside the luggage compartment,
it will not be possible to lock the luggage Long press to open windows
compartment and the luggage compart- You can select if all windows and the panoramic
ment lid will open. The turn signals will glass roof* should open using the vehicle key
flash several times to indicate this. The => page 39, Convenience opening and closing. If
doors will lock. Always take the convenience you press and hold the f@ button on the vehicle
key with you, or unauthorized people may key, all of the windows and the panoramic glass
be able to enter the vehicle. roof* will close.
@) Tips Fold mirrors
—Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve- You can select if the exterior mirrors automatical-
hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe! ly fold in when locking.
— The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle. If the LED turns on for
approximately 30 seconds after locking, You can select if an audio signal sounds when
there is a malfunction in the central locking locking the vehicle.
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi (ender diem cine)
Service Facility.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
Tone when locking!)

> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Central locking.
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Fig. 21 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock or unlock the vehicle, press the or B
button > /\. >

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fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200: sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 37 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals @ >
The turn signal activates when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ - Right turn signal
@ - Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams ZO and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@® - High beams on (vehicles with high beam as-
sistant*) > page 45
@ - High beams off or headlight flasher
The 0) indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Switching on the high beam assistant
Requirement: the automatic headlights must be
set and the high beam assistant must be switch-
ed on > page 46.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 45, fig. 37. The M4 in-
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically. If the high beams were com-
pletely or partially switched on, the Ea indica-
tor light will turn on.
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto-
matically as expected, you may switch them on or
off manually instead:
> To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 45, fig. 37. The EJ in-
dicator light turns on.
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever
back @) > page 45, fig. 37. The high beam
assistant is deactivated.
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Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting
The ambient lighting turns on when the ignition
is switched on. The ambient lighting is deactivat-
ed when the light function is OFF.
You can adjust the interior lighting individually.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Interior light-
ing.
Possible settings:
— Color
— Brightness
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You can adjust the instrument and display illumi-
nation separately. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness.
Possible settings:
— Cockpit dimming
—MMI
— Virtual cockpit
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Adjusting exterior mirrors

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Fig. 41 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors
Turn the knob in the driver's door to the desired
position:
0 - All adjustment functions are deactivated.
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Q/ © - Adjusts the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction.
GA - Heats* the mirror glass depending on the
outside temperature.
©) - Folds the exterior mirrors*. To fold the mir-
rors out, turn the knob to one of the other posi-
tions. In the MMI, you can select if the mirrors
fold in automatically when you lock the vehicle
=> page 29.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt
slightly when reverse gear is selected.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn-
ing the knob in the desired direction.
The mirror moves from the reversing position
back to the original position:
— When you switch the ignition off
— Once you drive forward at speeds faster than 9
mph (15 km/h)
—When the knob is no longer in the position for
the front passenger exterior mirror

Z\ WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller and
farther away. When using these mirrors to es-
timate your distance to vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, you could estimate in-
correctly, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

@ Note
— Applies to: vehicles with power folding exte-
rior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow-
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise
when they latch into place. The mirror

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housing must not be moved back into place
by hand because this could impair the func-
tion of the mirror mechanism.
— Applies to: vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back
in place by hand.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand. Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
@ Tips
If the power adjusting function malfunctions,
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand.
Dimming the mirrors
Manual dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior and exterior mirrors* dim automat-
ically when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-


ately.


ZA WARNING
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror*
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys-
tem. If there is contact with the fluid, flush
immediately with plenty of water. Consult a
physician if necessary.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
@) Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror*
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.
@) Tips
—If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror*
will not function correctly.
— The automatic dimming mirrors* do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or re-
verse gear is selected.



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Fig. 42 Front headliner: sun visor
Sun visor
The
sun visors for the driver and front passenger
can be released from their mounts and turned to-
ward the doors (4).
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They can also be moved back and forth length-
wise in this position.
Vanity mirror
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the vanity mirror @) opens.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on

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@ - Slow wiping
@® - Fast wiping
@ - Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© - Clean the windshield &. The wipers wipe
one time after several seconds of driving to re-
move water droplets. You can switch this func-
tion off by moving the lever to position © within
ten seconds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe func-
tion is reactivated the next time you switch the
ignition on.
Clean the headlights. The headlight washer sys-
tem operates only when the low beam headlights
are switched on. If you move the lever into posi-
tion ©), the headlights will be cleaned at fixed in-
tervals.
@- Wipe the rear window “J. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
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
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position @).

Fig. 44 Lever: rear window wiper
> Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the cor-
responding position:
© - Windshield wipers off
@ - Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the
windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
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ZX WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 51, Cleaning/changing wip-
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you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded up from the windshield. The
windshield wipers would move back into
their original position and could damage the
hood and windshield.
G) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
(eT) anging the rear wiper blade
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Fig. 46 Rear window wiper: installing the wiper blade
Cleaning the wiper blades
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> For information on cleaning, see > table on
page 235.
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Remove the wiper blade from its holder.
Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

ZA\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.

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Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. The displayed
message indicates the cause and possible solu-
tions. If one of the messages does not turn off,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.
aS Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. You can
still control all functions that are independent of
the rain sensor through the windshield wiper lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Digital compass
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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 47 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on

> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
(i) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

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Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for the compass to read accurately.

Fig. 48 Magnetic zone map
> Press and hold the button @ > page 52, fig. 47
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Press the button (@) repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
You must recalibrate the compass if it does not
display the correct direction.
> Press and hold the button @ until a C
=> page 52, fig. 47 appears in the rearview mir-
ror.
> Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.



To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv-
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.

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