buttons AUDI Q3 2019 Owners Manual
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Table of contents 
  
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Display and operation............ 
Instrument cluster............... 
Instrument cluster overview........... 
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Adjusting the display................. 
Coolant temperature display........... 
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Outside temperature display........... 
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General 
touch display operation........ 
Multi Media Interface................ 
Voice operation.................. 
Generalinformation................. 
Voice recognition system.............. 
External voice operation.............. 
Global functions................. 
Additional function buttons........... 
Starting and driving............. 
Personalization.................. 
Luggage compartment lid............. 
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Panorama glass roof...............-- 
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Lights and Vision................. 
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Windshield wipers............--..+-- 49 
Digital compass............0 000 eens 51 
Sitting correctly and safely...... 53 
Correct passenger seating position...... 53 
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Rearseats sic 2 sea oo awn oo coon 7 9 oe 55 
Steering wheel............00--000 00s 56 
Head restraints..................000. 57 
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Airbag system... .. cc eee eee eee 61 
Child safety seats..............0.00.. 66 
Stowing and using............... 72 
Power SOUrCeES ...... eee eee eee 72 
Cup Holders: « saws = ¢ seme +  ¢ eas ¢  e ees 72 
Additional storage...............005. 73 
Luggage compartment............... 73 
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Climate control system............... 77 
Steering wheel heating............... 79 
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Starting the vehicle................-. 80 
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Start/Stop system ..........2..00 eee 87 
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 90 
Special driving situations.............. 93 
Driving dynamic.................. 96 
Audi drive select..................00. 96 
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All wheel drive (quattro).............. 98 
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 98 
Trailer towing.................... 101 
Driving with atrailer................. 101 
ASSISTISYSTEMMS © cssesic ss csssers & wassuers oa 104 
Assist systems.................-. 104 
General information . 00.4. ec0. 6 sews 104 
Surrounding area detection............ 105  
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Quick access 
  
Quick access 
Cockpit 
  
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Fig. 1 Cockpit 
@ Door handle —SDcardreader ............... 182 
@ Central locking switch ........... 29  @  Front passenger's airbag ........ 61 
® Air vent with thumbwheel @ Knee airbag ...............2... 61 
@ Lever for: @ Climate control system .......... 77 
—Turn signals and high beams .... 44 @ MMIOn/Off button ............. 18, 26 
— High beam assistant .......... 44 ~@) Depending on equipment, buttons 
— Lane departure warning ........ 119 for: 
© Multifunction steering wheel with: Sdrive SELECE causss 6 6 soaaye os mess 6 wee 96 
— Horn be — Electronic Stabilization Control 
— Driver's airbag .............4. 61 (ESC) 2... ee eee eee eee 99 
— Driver information system con- — Start/Stop system ............ 87 
trols 2... ee eee eee eee 12 —Emergency flashers ........... 45 
— Audio/video, telephone, naviga- = Parking atd) «  « sews « 2 aaeny a © caune 127 
tion, and voice recognition con- —Parkassist ..............000- 136 
trols 2.0... eee eee 26 —Hill hold assist ............0.. 94 
— Shift paddles ................ 84 @ Audi music interface ............ 184 
© Instrument cluster ............. LL @ Depending on equipment: 
@ Windshield washer system lever . . 49 —Cupholder ..............0005 72 
Center display ................. 18 — Mount for mobile device 
© Lockable glove compartment with: 9). Socket sassy 2 yasy ss cane a & wae ae 72> 
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Electromechanical parking brake 
  
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Selector lever (automatic transmis- 
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Audi phone Dox esessie so seas &  6 cere 141 
START ENGINE STOP] button .... 80       
Depending on equipment: ®®® 
— Starting the engine when there is 
amalfunction ............0005 81 
—Ignition lock ................. 80 
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 56 
@4 Lever for: 
— Cruise control system ......... 110 
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 111 
@) Data link connector for On Board 
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 255 
@8 Hood release .............0.0.. 204 
@) Buttons for: 
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—All-weather lights ............ 43 
Luggage compartment lid button . 34 
@3 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 47 
G0 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 
Safety belt 
=> page 60 
Transmission 
=> page 85 
Drive system 
=> page 85 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=> page 92 
Electromechanical parking brake 
=> page 92 
Steering ¥ 
=> page 97 
Steering lock 
=> page 97 
Brake system ¥ 
=> page 90, > page 92, 
=> page 211 
Brake system 4 
=> page 90, > page 92, 
=> page 211 
Electrical system 
=> page 211 
Engine oil pressure 
=> page 206 
Cooling system 
=> page 209  
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Touch display 
  
Menus and symbols 
  
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Fig. 14 Center display: diagram 
  
Label Description 
  
Quick access bar Return to the home screen or open a menu quickly > page 19 
  
Status bar 
Operate functions and apply quick settings > page 20, display of 
available notifications G) > page 20, status indicator ©) 
=> page 20, time 
  
Display area Select a menu, apply settings, display content > page 20 
  
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Shortcuts Using shortcuts > page 21 
    
Description of common symbols 
You can operate the default functions using the 
symbols that follow. The symbols may be found 
in any menu, depending on the context. 
  
Description 
   
   
   
   
       
   
   
   
   
       
   
       
   
Close the menu 
Search for content 
    
menu 
Open the submenu 
  
Set as favorite 
Switch functions on or off 
Open additional actions 
the selected menu 
Go back one level 
Open explanations for a menu 
Open settings for the selected 
Adjust the settings 
Switch functions on or off 
Switch functions on or off 
Open additional information for 
  
@) Tips 
The following information primarily shows il- 
lustrations of the center display in the largest 
possible screen size. The  display or location of 
the items shown may vary depending on the 
vehicle equipment. 
With quick access, you can return to the home 
screen and quickly switch between four menus 
that can be individually configured. 
Returning to the home screen or opening a 
menu quickly 
> Press ( or one of the four buttons. 
Configuring quick access 
» Press and hold a button on the home screen 
display area or in the quick access bar. 
> To move a button to the quick access bar, pull it 
from the display area to the quick access bar. 
> To adjust the placement of the buttons in the 
quick access bar, pull them to the desired posi- 
tion in the bar. 
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Touch display 
  
@) Tips 
The position of © cannot be adjusted. 
Display area 
You can freely change the location of the buttons 
on the home screen display area. 
Configuring the display area 
> Press and hold a button on the home screen 
display area. 
> To adjust the placement of the buttons, pull 
them to the desired locations. 
Switching between menu pages 
If a menu contains multiple menu pages, Feit is 
displayed in the display area. The white bar 
shows the location of the current menu page. 
> To switch between menu pages, swipe your fin- 
ger to the  right or left. 
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Fig. 15 Center display: Frequently used symbols in the sta- 
tus bar 
The symbols in the status bar show you informa- 
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con- 
nected or if there is a data connection. The most 
common symbols are  listed in the table. 
  
Description 
  
There is a data connection. The bar indi- 
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- 
nection. Data is being transmitted now. 
  
There is a data connection. The bar indi- 
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con- 
nection. No  data is being transmitted now. 
        
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Description 
  
A mobile device is connected. The bar indi- 
cates the signal strength of the cell phone 
connection. 
  
There is no data connection. 
  
An error occurred with the mobile device 
connection to the MMI. 
  
A Bluetooth device is connected. 
  
Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth 
device is connected. 
  
Audio playback was  interrupted. 
  
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The audio source is muted. 
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Fig. 16 Center display: diagram of the notification center 
Notifications can be displayed in the center dis- 
play. After a certain amount of time, they will be 
hidden and a symbol  will appear in the status bar 
® page 19, fig. 14. In the notification center, 
you can view these notifications @) > fig. 16,  ap- 
ply quick settings (2), and operate functions @. 
Using the notification center 
> To open the notification center, pull the status 
bar downward, or 
> Press the E=] button on the status bar. 
> To turn quick settings on or off, press the re- 
spective symbol (). 
> To apply quick settings, press the respective 
symbol (2). 
> To obtain additional information about a notifi- 
cation, press it. 
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the  right 
edge of the screen. 
> If there are more than four notifications in the 
notification center, the older notifications will 
be hidden. To display the older notifications, 
drag your finger upward on the screen.  
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Setting displayed content 
You can set whether some notifications should be 
displayed. 
> To set the displayed content, press &S, or 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Notifications. 
>» Select and confirm which notifications should 
be displayed. 
Possible functions 
  
  Symbol Description 
  
Pressing: Switching the center 
display on or off 
Pressing and holding: Turns 
screen cleaning mode on or off 
Opens the garage door opener 
function 
Possible quick settings 
  
Symbol Description 
    
Apply sound settings 
Manage connected devices 
= Set displayed content in the noti- 
fication center 
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By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to 
various items, such as radio stations, frequently 
used contacts, or vehicle settings. 
  
Adding shortcuts 
The «++ buttons in the center display indicate, for 
example, if a selected radio station can be added 
to the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you 
may also be able to add items from a list to the 
shortcuts. 
> Press +++ or press and hold an item ina list. 
> Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will 
be added to the shortcuts and displayed as a 
tile. 
Using shortcuts 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SHORTCUTS (4) > page 19, fig. 14. The saved 
shortcuts will be displayed. 
> To access the stored function, press the respec- 
tive tile. 
Moving or deleting shortcuts 
> Press and hold a shortcut. 
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a 
shortcut to the desired location. 
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. 
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Fig. 17 Center display: Text input diagram with MMI Navigation plus @ / MMI Radio plus @) 
Overview 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your vehi- 
cle may have the following systems for entering 
text: 
> Applies to: Vehicles with MMI Navigation plus: 
@ You can enter text using the on-screen key- 
board or with the handwriting function. 
> Applies to: vehicles with MMI Radio plus: @) 
You can only enter text using the on-screen key- 
board. 
In the input fields of various menus, you can en- 
ter letters, numbers and characters, for example 
to find an address in navigation’. 
The text that is currently entered is displayed in 
the center display @). Depending on the context, 
suggestions will be given based on the characters 
already entered () and results will be displayed 
®or©. 
Opening text input 
> Tap inside the input field @). 
Switching input languages 
Requirement: multiple input languages must be 
defined in the MMI > page 23. 
> To switch between the defined input languages, 
press the button (7). 
  
) Depending on the country or equipment 
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Switching the input methods 
Applies to: vehicles with MMI Navigation plus 
> To switch between handwriting input or the on- 
screen keyboard, press the button (8). 
Entering text 
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard: To enter 
text, press the buttons on the keyboard. De- 
pending on the usage context, you may also be 
able to swipe over the letters )). 
> Applies to: handwriting input: To enter text, 
simply write in the input area using one finger 
©. You can write the separate characters next 
to each other or one on top of the other with- 
out having to move your finger over after writ- 
ing a character. When you end the entry, the 
writing is interpreted by the system. 
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard with input 
language with accented characters: To enter ac- 
cented characters (such as 4, ¢, fi, 6), press and 
hold a character that has accented versions 
available  and select the desired accented char- 
acter. 
> Applies to: handwriting input: To enter a space, 
draw a line from left to right in the input sec- 
tion@. 
> To select a location in the text input, press on 
the desired location in the input field. You can 
control the location more accurately using the 
slider in the display @0. 
   
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Global functions 
  
Global functions 
Additional function 
buttons 
  
  
  
  
Fig. 20 Volume knob with joystick function 
Adjusting the volume 
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a 
system message (for example, from the voice 
recognition system) when the sound is playing. 
> To raise or lower the volume, turn the  right 
thumbwheel @) > fig. 19 upward or downward, 
or turn the volume knob > fig. 20 to the right 
or left. 
> To mute, push the  right thumbwheel or the vol- 
ume knob. 
Selecting the previous/next track or station 
> Press the |<] / DDI button @ or briefly press 
the volume knob to the left or right. 
Fast forward/rewind 
> Press and hold the <J/ DPI button @, or 
press the volume knob to the left or right until 
the desired playback position is reached. 
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Programmable steering wheel button/ 
steering wheel heating 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be 
able to operate various functions with the button 
©: 
> @ button, see > page 79. 
You can  use  the > programmable button G) to 
quickly access various functions. 
> To bring up the function that is currently set, 
press the >K button. 
> To perform the function that is currently set, 
press and hold the >K button, or 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel 
button assignment. 
>» Select and confirm the desired function. 
Switching voice operation on or off 
w& button @), see > page 24. 
Using the telephone functions 
F button @), see > page 146. 
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Adjust the volume of the audio system so that 
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po- 
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all 
times. 
  
     
       
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Opening and closing 
  
— You can display the number of vehicle keys 
programmed to the vehicle: Select on the 
home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & service 
> Vehicle info. 
— For an explanation on conformity with the 
FCC regulations in the United States and the 
Industry Canada regulations, see 
> page 261. 
Unlocking and  locking the vehicle 
  
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Fig. 26 Applies to: vehicles with convenience (key)Door  han- 
dle: sensor* for locking the vehicle 
You can unlock and lock your vehicle using either 
the buttons on the vehicle key or using the sen- 
sors*. The settings in the MMI specify which 
doors will unlock > page 29. 
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key 
buttons 
> To unlock the vehicle, press the  G button 
=> page 32, fig. 24. 
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button once. 
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press 
the < button briefly. 
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage 
compartment lid: To open the luggage com- 
partment lid, press and hold the < button for 
at least one second > /\ in General informa- 
tion on page 34 and =>) in General informa- 
tion on page 35. 
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage 
compartment lid: To close or lock the luggage 
compartment lid )), press and hold the << but- 
ton for at least one second while the ignition is 
  
D_ The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au- 
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation. 
switched off  A\ in General information on 
page 34. 
Unlocking or locking using the sensors 
Applies 
to: vehicles with convenience key 
> To unlock the doors or the luggage compart- 
ment lid, grasp the door handle on the door you 
would like to unlock or the luggage compart- 
ment lid handle. 
> To lock the vehicle, close the doors and touch 
the outer sensor on the door handle once 
=> fig. 26. Do not grasp the door handle while 
locking the vehicle, or else the vehicle will not 
lock. The door cannot be opened for a brief pe- 
riod directly after locking it. This way you have 
the opportunity to check if the doors locked 
correctly. 
Deactivating the sensor unlocking function 
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key 
You can deactivate the unlock  function with the 
convenience key (keyless access) for one locking/ 
unlocking cycle. 
> Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth- 
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked. 
> Close the door. 
> Press the f lock button on the convenience key 
and touch the sensor on the door handle (driv- 
er's door) one time within five seconds of press- 
ing the button > fig. 26. Do not grasp the door 
handle while locking the vehicle, or else the ve- 
hicle will not lock. 
> To check if the function has been deactivated, 
wait at least  10 seconds and pull the door han- 
dle again. The door should not open. 
The next time the vehicle is unlocked, it can only 
be done with the remote control key or mechani- 
cally using the lock cylinder. Keyless access will 
be active again after the next time the vehicle is 
locked/unlocked. 
  
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Follow the safety precautions > page 28. > 
       
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Opening and closing 
  
Automatic luggage compartment lid 
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid 
  
  
Fig. 29 Luggage compartment lid: @ closing button*, @) 
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*) 
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and 
closed automatically > A\ in General informa- 
tion on page 34. 
Opening the luggage compartment lid 
> When the ignition is switched off, press and 
hold the < button on the vehicle key for at 
least one second > page 32, fig. 24. Or 
> Engage the "P" selector lever position and pull 
the < button* in the driver's  door. Or 
» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press 
the handle in the luggage compartment lid. 
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi- 
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage 
compartment. 
Closing the luggage compartment lid 
> Press the <% button in the luggage compart- 
ment lid. Or 
> Press the handle in the luggage compartment 
lid. Or 
> Press the luggage compartment lid downward 
slightly. Or 
> When the ignition is switched on, pull the <> 
switch in the driver's door > page 35, fig. 28 
until the luggage compartment lid is closed. Or 
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: With 
the ignition switched off, press and hold the < 
button on the vehicle key until the luggage 
compartment lid is closed. Make sure there is 
enough distance (maximum of approximately 9 
feet (3 m)) between you and the luggage com- 
partment lid. Or 
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» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: With 
the ignition switched off, press the < / f)* but- 
ton in the luggage compartment lid. The vehi- 
cle key must not be more than approximately 
4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compart- 
ment and it must not be inside the vehicle. If 
you press the @* button, then the vehicle will 
lock. 
Stopping automatic opening or closing 
You can interrupt the luggage compartment lid 
when it is opening or closing automatically: 
> Press the < button on the convenience key”. 
> Press the <s / f* buttons in the luggage com- 
partment lid or the handle again. 
> If you now press the < / f* buttons in the lug- 
gage compartment lid, the handle or the <s 
button on the convenience key again, the lug- 
gage compartment lid will open or close  again. 
If something blocks the luggage compartment 
lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move, the lid 
will stop opening or closing. 
Storing the luggage compartment lid 
opening position 
The position must be at a certain height or higher 
to store. 
> Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de- 
sired open position. If you want to move the 
luggage compartment lid to a lower position, 
move it slowly in small increments; otherwise, 
the luggage compartment lid will close auto- 
matically. 
> Press and hold the <3 button in the luggage 
compartment lid for at least four seconds to 
store the new open position. A visual and audio 
signal will follow. 
> To set a higher open position,  wait at least five 
seconds and then carefully press the luggage 
compartment lid upward. 
> Press and hold the <3 button again for at least 
four seconds to store the desired opening posi- 
tion. 
@ Tips 
The luggage compartment lid can be operat- 
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is >