AUDI Q3 2020 User Guide
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Quick access
Loose wheel warning
=> page 229
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 47
Adaptive light
=> page 47
Light/rain sensor
=> page 47, > page 52
Door lock
=> page 30
Battery in vehicle key
> page 34
Distance warning
>page 119
Side assist
=> page 126
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 119
Steering intervention request
=>page 121
Lane departure warning
=> page 122
Audi pre sense
=> page 124
Other indicator lights
Start/Stop system
=> page 90
Turn signals
=>page 45
Low beam headlight
> page 44
Parking light
=> page 44
Cruise control system
=> page 111
Cruise control system
=>page 111
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 114
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114 ai
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 114
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 114
Lane departure warning
> page 121
High beams
=>page45
High beam assistant
=> page 61
Transmission/clutch
=> page 88
Start/Stop system
= page 90
Transmission/clutch
=> page 88
Convenience key
=> page 83
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
> page 94
Hill hold assist
=> page 94
Park
assist
> page 138
High beam assistant
=>page 45
Door lock
=> page 30
Child safety lock
=> page 38
Speed warning system
= page 109
Speed warning system
= page 109
Cruise control system
=> page 111
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Quick access
Cruise control system
=>page
111
Distance warning
=>page 119
Side assist
=> page 126
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 133
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 119
Adaptive cruise assist
>page 116
Lane departure warning
>page 121
Lane departure warning
> page 122
Audi pre sense ¥
=> page 124
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Instrument cluster
‘ul ant cluster
Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 3 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- Right additional display with speed-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: ometer
@ Display @) Left additional display with:
— Engine coolant temperature -E .. 13 | ee 85
> . — Audi drive select mode ......... 97
) Left dial
— Tachometer’ ; ssi ss ecw ss ewe 13 /\ WARNING
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If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
m2 ment cluster, the display may turn off. The fa
©) Status line (one or two lines) indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
) Right dial hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
— Convenience display authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@ Fuellevel BD i ects ss cews sc enas es 199
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@) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit plus*. The
display or location of the items that are
shown may vary on the different versions of
the instrument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 193.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
Operating
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Fig. 4 Driver information system display
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Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the </ > button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
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Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the button @).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the =] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button (4) > page 12.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
First tab Vehicle functions > page 14
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 173
Media > page 184
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 151
Fifth tab Navigation > page 157
Adjusting the display
Fig. 6 -Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit-Center display: ad-
justing the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
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Adjusting the layout!)
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-
) In preparation at the time of printing.
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 207.
(@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) > page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Ay indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
() Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 11.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > [=] button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line G) > page 11.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.
ZA\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
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outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.
Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the EJ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 14
— Reduced display > page 13
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EI button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 193
— Average consumption > page 15
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic light information
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the >
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new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving fuel (for exam-
ple, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
@ Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set > page 193.
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Touch display
Touch displa Pressing and pulli
General touch display
operation
The center display is a touchscreen. Operation is
very similar to operating a smartphone.
@) Tips
Certain gestures are not available in every
menu.
Fig. 9 Touch display: pressing and pulling
Moving an item
You can position some items at any location on
Eee Soke . the screen.
> Press and hold an item, and then use your fin-
ger to pull it to the desired location.
Fig. 7 Touch display: pressing
Selecting a function or button
> Press the desired function or button.
relat: Fig. 10 Touch display: pinching fingers together and pull-
— ing them apart
Zooming in and out on an item
> To increase the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers apart.
> To decrease the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers together.
Fig. 8 Touch display: pressing and holding
Accessing options
For some items, you can access additional op-
tions that are not directly visible.
> Press and hold an item until the associated op-
tions are displayed.
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Rotating
Fig. 11 Touch display: rotating
Rotating the view or perspective
> Rotate the item using two fingers.
Dragging
Fig. 12 Touch display: @ dragging with one finger, @
dragging with two fingers
Scrolling or browsing through menus/lists
> To scroll through menus and lists, swipe up-
ward or downward with one finger.
> To browse through menus and lists, swipe to
the right or left with one finger.
Tilting 3D displays
> Drag upward or downward with two fingers.
Dragging away from/toward the edge of
the screen
a
Fig. 13 Touch display: dragging away from the edge of the
screen
Opening hidden menus
The E=] symbol indicates that there is a hidden
menu.
> Use your finger to drag inward from the upper
or lower edge of the screen, or
> Press the =] button.
Closing hidden menus
> Press within the menu and drag it toward the
upper or lower edge of the screen.
icleureClae lcm Ue rary
This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions.
Example of a path
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Following the path
> First, determine in which display the path
should be entered. In this example, it is the
MMI display.
> To open the home screen, press (Y.
> If the SETTINGS button is not displayed, use
your finger to swipe to the left or right until it
appears.
>» Press the SETTINGS button.
> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears.
> Press the General button.
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Touch display
> If the Date & time button is not displayed,
swipe upward or downward with one finger un-
til it appears.
> Press the Date & time button.
@ Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or (423), then it is
an optional menu item that does not need to
be used in every system.
Settings
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Brightness
— Audio feedback during touch input
Multi Media Interface
sic laitet inmate)
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.
ZA\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@ Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.
Switching on or off
Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the vol-
ume knob > page 26, fig. 20 until all Infotain-
ment functions are switched off.
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> To switch the MMI on, press the volume knob.
Restarting the MMI
> Press and hold the volume knob for at least 10
seconds.
Switching the center display on or off
> To switch the center display off, press [Jin the
notification center > page 20.
> To switch the center display on, touch the dis-
play or press LwJagain.
Introduction
You can display and operate Infotainment system
and vehicle functions using the touch display in
the Multi Media Interface, abbreviated MMI.
Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration
wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam-
ple to set the desired system language and con-
nect a telephone.
> Follow the instructions in the center display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration
wizard at a later time, select on the home
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.
Tool tips
Tool
tips are displayed on the center display after
starting for the first time. They introduce various
MMI functions to you.
> Follow the instructions in the center display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the tool tips at a lat-
er time, select on the home screen: SETTINGS
> Help > Show tool tips.
> Applies to: MMI: To receive additional tool tips,
select on the home screen: HELP > Tool tips >
Basic information or Expert information.