AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

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Important safety precautions


Z\ WARNING
Sockets that are installed incorrectly can
cause electric shock or fire when charging the
high-voltage battery using the vehicle charg-
ing connection.
— Read all information and safety precautions
for the Audi charging system before using
the Audi charging system.
— Monitor the Audi charging system when it is
being used near children.
— Installation and setup of the household con-
nection for the Audi charging system may
only be performed by a qualified electrician.
The qualified electrician is thereby fully re-
sponsible for adhering to applicable stand-
ards and regulations.
— Make sure that the selected charging con-
nector is suitable for drawing the current
specified on the Audi charging system.
— Make sure that the household socket is
grounded and shielded from water.
— The Audi charging system may only be used
with a power network that is grounded prop-
erly. It cannot be used with non-grounded
power networks (such as IT networks).
— Please follow the safety precautions in the
assembly instructions for the Audi charging
dock* or the Audi charging clip*.
— Do not touch the contacts for the vehicle
charging port and for the Audi charging sys-
tem.
— Do not insert any objects into the vehicle
charging port or into the Audi charging sys-
tem.
— Protect the sockets and connectors against
any moisture, water and other fluids.


ZA WARNING
If you are not familiar with the socket or the
electrical installation or it has not been
checked by qualified experts, never use it for
charging. Even very low charging currents can
cause serious damage and in particular fires if
the socket or electrical installation is in bad
condition. If necessary, get expert assistance
from a qualified electrical installation special-
ist.

Z\ WARNING
Incorrect handling of the connector contacts
can cause electric shock or fire.


ZA WARNING
Using a damaged or incorrect charging cable
or socket, using the Audi charging system in-
correctly, or disregarding the safety precau-
tions could cause short circuiting, electric
shock, explosions, fires, and burns.
— Do not use the Audi charging system if it is
damaged and/or dirty. Check the cable and
connector for damage and dirt before using.
— The Audi charging system must only be con-
nected to sockets that are installed correctly
and that are not damaged, or to electrical
equipment that is functioning correctly.
— Never use the Audi charging system with an
extension cable, a cable reel, a power strip,
or an adapter, for example, a travel adapter
or timer.
— Disconnect the Audi charging system from
the power network during a thunderstorm.
— Do not modify or repair any electrical com-
ponents.
— Never submerge the Audi charging systems
or the connectors in water.
— The Audi charging system must only be
cleaned when the control unit is completely
disconnected from the power supply and
from the vehicle. Use a dry towel to clean.
—If a 110 volt household socket is used for
charging, only connect one vehicle at a time
to the same circuit. Use a different circuit if
an additional vehicle needs to be charged at
the same time. Note the maximum permit-
ted current draw for the circuit. Contact a
qualified electrical technician if there is any
doubt.
— If Audi charging systems do not function ac-
cording to the specifications in the operat-
ing manual, they must not be used. Contact

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an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— Audi charging systems are intended for use
in private and semi-private areas (for exam-
ple, private property and company parking
lots). Depending on the country, charging in
mode 2 may be forbidden in public areas
and public spaces. Contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for more information.
— Do not disconnect the vehicle charging cable
from the socket or the vehicle charging port
while the vehicle is charging. End the charg-
ing process before removing the vehicle
charging cable from the socket in order to
reduce the risk of damaging the connector
contacts from sparks.

ZA\ WARNING
The components in the Audi charging system
can trigger sparks which can cause flammable
or explosive fumes to ignite.
—To reduce the risk of explosions, especially in
garages, make sure the control unit is at
least 19 inches (50 cm) above the floor
when charging.
— Do not use the Audi charging system in
areas at risk for explosions.
— The Audi charging system is only intended
for use on Audi vehicles and vehicles within
the Volkswagen Group. Using the device on
vehicles made by another manufacturer is
not authorized.

©) Note
—Aseverely drained high-voltage battery can
cause damage to the high-voltage battery
Once a O mi (0 km) electric range is dis-
played, charge the high-voltage battery
within two months. If the stationary time is
unknown with the electric range at 0 mi (0
km), charge the high-voltage battery imme-
diately. Even if the vehicle is not used, the
high-voltage battery charge level will natu-
rally reduce over time. To avoid a total bat-
tery drain during long periods without use
(more than one year), charge the high-volt-
100
age battery to the highest level possible be-
fore discontinuing driving it.
— Make sure that you always use the correct
power plug provided with the Audi charging
system for the country in which it is being
used. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more in-
formation.
G) Tips
— Only use the factory-provided charging ca-
ble from Audi or the Volkswagen Group to
charge your vehicle.
— For an uninterrupted charging process, we
recommend only charging using sockets
that are connected to a separately protected
circuit.
— Using either NEMA sockets with a current
rating of at least 30 A or industrial sockets
in accordance with IEC 60309 when charg-
ing is recommended.
— When charging the high-voltage battery us-
ing household or industrial* sockets, the
electrical installation can be used at full ca-
pacity. Having a qualified electrician regu-
larly inspect the electrical installations that
are used for charging is recommended.
— The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehicle.
Charging at public
charging stations
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Use
the charging cable supplied at the public
charging station for charging. Contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for more information.
> Follow the operating instructions at the charg-
ing station to charge the high-voltage battery.
> Unlock the vehicle if necessary > page 25.
» Make sure that the selector lever is in the P po-
sition and drive ready mode is switched off.
» To open the charging port door, turn the lock to
a vertical position > page 104, fig. 102.
> Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessary.
> Remove the lock on the charging port
=> page 104, fig. 103.

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> Remove the cap from the charging cable.
> Connect the cable to the vehicle charging port.
> If a charging timer is not set, the charging proc-
ess will start automatically depending on the
charging station > page 106.
> The vehicle operating status is indicated by the
status LED > page 107.
> Also read the information found in > page 106,
After charging.
@) Tips
Only charge your vehicle at charging stations
that conform to the following standards, de-
pending on the country:
— GB/T 18487.1 and GB/T 20234 (China)
— IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 (Europe)
— SAE J1772 (North America, Japan)
G) Tips
— It is not possible to charge using the charg-
ing timer at some charging stations.
— You can use your Audi charging system if
there is a household or industrial* connec-
tion available at the charging station.
Charging the battery
with the Audi charging
system
CET Ute Ret LAC hi
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive



Fig. 96 Audi charging system overview (example)
@ Power cable
@ Power plug (for industrial sockets)*
@®) Power plug (for household sockets)
@ Control unit

© Vehicle charging connector (connector for the
vehicle)
© Vehicle cable
The power cable (@) is plugged into the upper end
of the control unit and the vehicle cable ©) is
plugged into the lower end of the control unit @).
@ Tips
— Using the control unit while operating the
charging dock* > page 102 or charging clip*
=> page 103 is recommended. When this is
not possible, always position Audi charging
systems on a secure surface during the
charging process.
—To reduce the risk of overheating during op-
eration, do not place the Audi charging sys-
tem in direct sunlight for long periods of
time. If the control unit is overheated, the
charging process is automatically paused
until the temperature has lowered back
within the normal range.
Changing and attaching the power/vehicle
cable
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
PI @

B4G-0681

Fig. 97 Control unit: removing and attaching the cable
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
not be able to change the vehicle cable.
Requirements:
> The charging process for the high-voltage bat-
tery must be ended.
> The vehicle charging connector must be re-
moved from the vehicle charging port.
> The power cable must be removed from the
socket.
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Loosening the cable
> If necessary, loosen the screw () 9 fig. 97 us-
ing
the screwdriver provided.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Pull the connector (2) out just until you feel re-
sistance.
> Close the lever @ until it is resting on the con-
nector (2).
> Remove the connector (2) completely.
Attaching the cable
> Lift the lever @ up slightly.
> Insert the connector 2) into the control unit
just
until you feel resistance.
> Lift the lever @ all the way up.
> Insert the connector @) all the way into the
control unit.
> Close the lever @).
> Tighten the screw @) using the screwdriver pro-
vided.

ZA WARNING
— Always remove the power cable from the
socket before changing the power cable or
vehicle cable.
— Always follow the instructions given when
charging the high-voltage battery.
— Only change cables in a dry environment.
— The Audi charging system may only be used
as a complete unit consisting of the power
cables, the control unit, and the vehicle ca-
ble. Depending on the country, the total
length of the power cable, control panel and
vehicle cable may be restricted, for example
to 24.6 ft (7.5 m) in the USA. We recom-
mend using only cables approved by Audi.

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Charging dock
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive and charging
dock

B8V-0450

B8V-0451



Fig. 99 Charging dock: mounting the charging system
You can store the charging system in the charg-
ing dock.
Opening/closing the charging dock
> If necessary, you can unlock/lock the charging
dock using the key provided by turning it to the
unlocked position @) or locked position @)
> fig. 98.
> Opening/closing the door on the charging dock.
Mounting the charging system in the
charging dock
> Open the door on the charging dock.
> First insert the control unit in the bottom tabs
on the charging dock and then into the upper
tabs.
> Push the control unit toward the rear and let it
lock into place.
> Guide the vehicle cable through the opening @)
> fig. 99.
> Wrap the extra cable length around the adapter
®).
> Plug the power cable into the socket in the
charging dock.

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> Close the door.
> After charging, you can place the vehicle charg-
ing connector (6) > page 101, fig. 96 in the
holder on the charging dock door > fig. 98.
Removing the charging system from the
charging dock
> Open the door on the charging dock.
> Remove the power cable connector from the
socket in the charging dock.
> Unwrap the cable from the adapter ().
> To loosen the control unit from the holder,
press the release tabs above the control unit in
the direction of the arrow > fig. 99.
G) Tips
— Always keep the door on the charging dock
closed.
— Do not place any objects on the door or the
charging dock.
Charging clip
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive and charging clip


[RAZ-0075|
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Fig. 100 Charging clip: charging system connected
Connecting the charging system to the
charging clip
> First insert the control unit in the bottom tabs
on the charging clip and then into the upper
tabs.
> Push the control unit in the direction of the ar-
row toward the rear > fig. 100 and let it lock in-
to place.
> Wrap the extra cable length around the charg-
ing connector mount ().
> Plug the power cable into the socket @).


> After charging, you can hook the vehicle charg-
ing connector G) > page 101, fig. 96 to the
charging connector mount @) © fig. 100.
Removing the charging system from the
charging clip
> Remove the power cable connector from the
socket (2).
> Unwind the cable from the charging connector
mount (2).
> To loosen the control unit from the bracket,
push the locking mechanism@) upward
=> fig. 100.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
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Fig. 101 Ski sack
Store the charging system and the special charg-
ing cable* in the bag before transporting.
> Always position the bag on the left side of the
luggage compartment > page 62.
> Secure the flat hook to the tie-down near the
edge of the cargo floor.
> Secure the carabiner hook at the tie-down near
the rear seat backrest.

Z\ WARNING
— If the vehicle charging cable is not secured
or positioned correctly, it can slide out of
place and endanger vehicle occupants when
braking, when changing directions, or in an
accident.
— Never transport the Audi charging system or
the special charging cable* without securing
them. >

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— Store the Audi charging system or the spe-
cial charging cable* in the ski sack in the
luggage compartment.
— Always transport the ski sack in the luggage
compartment and never in the passenger
compartment (for example, on the seats or

in front of them).
©) Note
Always lift or transport the Audi charging sys-
tem as an entire unit and never by the cables.
Charging time
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

The length of the charging process using the Audi
charging system may vary based on the following
factors:
— The sockets that are used (household or indus-
trial* sockets)
— The system voltage and current strength that
are specific to a country
— The value set for the charging power level on
the control unit (50% or 100%).
— Fluctuations in the system voltage
— The temperature outside the vehicle
— The temperature of the high-voltage battery
— Settings for the climate control inside the vehi-
cle
— Current capacity of the charging connector
— Whether the ignition is on or off
Example charging times

Connection Charging time at
100% charge

Household socket
(100 V, 10 A)
approximately 10
hours

Household socket
(120 V, 10 A)
approximately 8.2
hours

Household socket
(220 V, 8A)
approximately 5.2
hours

Household socket
(230 V, 10 A)
approximately 3.8
hours

Industrial socket (200 V,
16 A)
approximately 2.3
hours

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Connection Charging time at
100% charge
Industrial socket (220 V, | approximately 2.3
16 A) hours
Industrial socket (230 V, | approximately 2.3
16 A) hours
Industrial socket (240 V, | approximately 2.3
16 A) hours

@ Tips
— Multiple versions of charging cables are of-
fered due to the different power supply sys-
tems in different countries. The maximum
charging power may potentially be unavaila-
ble because of this. Contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for more information.
— Charging may take longer when tempera-
tures are extremely high or low.
—The charging time at public charging sta-
tions may vary from the times given in the
table > table on page 104.
Before charging
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

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Fig. 103 Radiator grille: charging port cap

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> Unlock the vehicle if necessary > page 25.
> Make sure that the selector lever is in the “P”
position, the parking brake is set, and drive
ready mode is switched off > page 71.
> Turn the lock until it is vertical to open the cov-
er on the charging unit > fig. 102.
> Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessary.
> Remove the lock on the charging port
> fig. 103.
» Insert the plug @) or @) into the socket
=> page 101, fig. 96.
> Plug the vehicle charging connector ()
=> page 101, fig. 96 into the vehicle charging
port > fig. 103. The charging process starts au-
tomatically if no charging timer is set.
@) Tips
Remove ice and snow from the cover using a
hand brush and solvent-free deicing spray.
Audi e-tron compact
charging system
Charging overview
Applies to: vehicles with Audi e-tron compact charging sys-
tem

RAZ-0077,


unit



Fig. 105 Charging unit: vehicle charging connection and
button module
The charging unit is located behind the Audi rings
on the front of the vehicle.

@ ___|On/Off button ®, charging power lev-
el and LED

@ __ | Status LED:







a Power supply/household
connection
& | Vehicle
0 Control panel
® © [Reset
@ __ |Charging timer button
© __ |Status LED
© __ |Immediate charging button

The meaning of the different status displays for
the charging system and the vehicle can be found
under > page 107.
(i) Tips
— The device runs a self test after power has
been restored to the control unit. If a self
test is successful, all indicator lights will il-
luminate green for two seconds.
— The vehicle cannot be started if a charging
connector is connected.
Cee Testis)
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
You can switch between the immediate charging
© and charging timer @) options > page 105,
fig. 105 during the charging process if a charging
timer has been set. Press the desired button to
do this > page 105, fig. 105.
Immediate charging
To start the charging process immediately, press
the button © % page 105, fig. 105. The LED in
the button will turn on.
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Setting the charging timer
You can delay the charging time with the charg-
ing timer in the Infotainment system )). You can
set two different timers.
> If a timer has been set, press the button @)
=> page 105, fig. 105. The LED in the button
will turn on.
> To set a charging timer, select: [MENU] button >
Vehicle > left control button > Charge > right
control button > Program timer.
> Select Individual timer or Repeat timer.
> Set the departure time, the date or day of the
week.
> You can specify a preferred charging time with
the charging timer, for example if you would
like to use the off-peak rate.
> You can activate the auxiliary air conditioning
with the charging timer while charging by se-
lecting Air conditioning with the control knob.
AV appears in the box. This activation is sepa-
rate from the Infotainment system settings in
the climate control menu > page 68.
> Press the [BACK] button.
> To activate the desired timer, confirm the set-
ting with the control knob. A ¥ appears in the
box.
@ Tips
— Auxiliary climate control is powered electri-
cally if you select climate control using the
charging timer. This may also be used in
confined spaces such as garages.
— Using the auxiliary climate control while
charging can also reduce the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
—The charging process can be interrupted at
any time. Press the active button on the ve-
hicle to do this > page 105, fig. 105.
— The climate control output while charging
depends on the capacity of the electrical
connection. Additional information on cli-
mate control can be found under > page 68.





D_ Not available in all Infotainment systems.
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Setting the charging power level
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The control unit automatically recognizes the
voltage and the available current strength. You
can set whether you would like to charge with full
or reduced charging power. The last setting that
was selected will be saved and used again the
next time the vehicle is charged. If multiple
items are connected to the power circuit, the
charging current may be reduced when charging
at a power outlet. This can help to prevent the
electrical equipment from overheating.
Before charging, always check if the charging
power setting that was selected last is still suita-
ble.
> To set the charging power level, press and hold
the @ button @ > page 105, fig. 104 for at
least two seconds.
After the charging power level is set, the status
LEDs ©, iand {) will flash green one time. The
selected value (50% or 100%) is displayed on the
left or right side of the ® button.
Name lee ale]
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
After
completing the charging or climate control
process, the vehicle enters a sleep mode. No dis-
plays are visible on the charging unit during this
period. Always remove the vehicle charging con-
nector first after charging.
The vehicle charging connector is locked during
and after charging. You must unlock the connec-
tor to remove it.
Unlocking the vehicle charging connector
when the vehicle is locked
> Unlock the vehicle. The connector will unlock
for 30 seconds.
> Remove the connector.
> If the connector is not removed within 30 sec-
onds, it will lock again automatically.

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Deactivating sleep mode
> Unlock the vehicle > page 25. Or
> Open the driver's door. Or
> Press the button © > page 105, fig. 105.
Unlocking the vehicle charging connector
when the vehicle is unlocked
> If necessary, deactivate sleep mode.
> Press the button with the illuminated LED @) or
© > page 105, fig. 105. Or
> Press the {@ button in the driver's door
= page 29, fig. 22 or the & button on the re-
mote control key.
> The connector will unlock for 30 seconds.
> Remove the connector.
> If the connector is not removed within 30 sec-
onds, it will lock again automatically.
Closing the charging unit
> Put the cap back on the charging port
=> page 104, fig. 103.
> Carefully slide the cover back in its original po-
sition.
> Turn the lock to the horizontal position
=> page 104, fig. 102.
@) Note
If you drive with an open charging unit, both
the cover and the electronics installed behind
it could be damaged.
G) Tips
The instrument cluster will indicate if the
charging unit is open while driving. Check be-
fore every drive after charging if the cover is
locked.
Semele
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
You can check the mode status using the LED on
the control unit @or @) > page 105, fig. 104,
Control panel: status and error displays
and the status LED on the vehicle G) > page 105,
fig. 105

Indicator lights Meaning Solution



© Green The charger is ready to charge, | Starting the charging process
O 0 Off but is not charging. => page 105.
O B&B off
O 0 of
9 Off
c) Flashing green __| The vehicle is being charged
O O off with the ground conductor
O Bor monitor activated.
O 0 Off
9 Off
Sy Flashing green _| The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
©) a Yellow ed. Possible cause of the mal- | tion will be automatically cleared. Until it
O B otf function: a multi-phase socket | cools down, charging performance will be
O 6 off is being used in single:phase reduced. If the malfunction continues,
mode. The charging perform- | have the power supply/household con-
© Off ance will be reduced. nection checked by a qualified electrician.

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Indicator lights Meaning Solution





Q Flashing green |The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O 0 off ed. The charging performance | malfunction will be automatically
will be reduced. cleared. Never leave the control panel in
O B Of P
direct sunlight for long periods or time.
© 1 Yeltow Until it cools down, charging perform-
9 Off ance will be reduced. If the malfunction
continues, have the control unit checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
O Red The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Yellow ed. The charging process has __| tion will be automatically cleared and the
been interrupted. charging process will resume. If the mal-
O & off
O 6 of function continues, have the control unit
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
© Off authorized Audi Service Facility, or have
the power supply/household connection
checked by a qualified electrician.
O Red The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O QO Off ed. The charging process has__| malfunction will be automatically cleared
been interrupted. and the charging process will resume.
O & Off
@ 0 Yew Never leave the control panel in direct
evo sunlight for long periods or time. If the
© Off malfunction continues, have the control
unit checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
© Red The charging infrastructure of | After the power supply/household con-
© @ Flashing yellow |the power supply/household | nection stabilizes, the malfunction will be
connection is restricted. Possi- | automatically cleared and the charging
O & off
O 6 of ble cause of the malfunction: | process will resume. If the malfunction
low voltage or poor power fre- | continues, have the power supply/house-
© Off quency. The charging process | hold connection checked by a qualified
has been interrupted. electrician.
O Red There is a malfunction inthe | After the vehicle charging system stabiliz-
O 0 Off vehicle charging system. The | es, the malfunction will be automatically
: charging process has beenin- | cleared and the charging process will re-
© & Flashing yellow ging ging
O 0 of terrupted. sume. If the malfunction continues, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Audi
© Off dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
O Red The power cable or vehicle ca- | Have the power or vehicle cable replaced
O Q Off ble is faulty. Possible cause of | by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
the malfunction: the coding ized Audi Service Facility.
O B&B off
. resistance of the power or ve-
© 0 Flashing yellow hicle cable is not compatible.
9 Off

The charging process has been
interrupted.

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