AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

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Assist systems

signal. In this case, it assumes that you are
changing lanes intentionally.

Z\ WARNING
— The system warns the driver that the vehicle
is leaving the lane using corrective steering.
The driver is always responsible for keeping
the vehicle within the lane.
— The system can help you keep the vehicle in
the lane, but it does not drive by itself. Al-
ways keep your hands on the steering wheel.
— Corrective steering may not occur in certain
situations, such as during heavy braking.
— There may be cases where the camera does
not recognize all lane marker lines. Correc-
tive steering can only take place on the side
of the vehicle where lane marker lines are
detected.
— Other road structures or objects could possi-
bly be identified unintentionally as lane
marker lines. As a result, corrective steering
may be unexpected or may not occur.
— The camera view can be restricted, for exam-
ple by vehicles driving ahead or by rain,
snow, heavy spray light shining into the
camera or by dirt on the window. This can
result in active lane assist not detecting the
lane marker lines or detecting them incor-
rectly.
— Under certain conditions such as ruts in the
road, an inclined roadway or crosswinds, the
corrective steering alone may not be enough
to keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
— For safety reasons, active lane assist must
not be used when there are poor road and/or
weather conditions such as slippery roads,
fog, gravel, heavy rain, snow and the poten-
tial for hydroplaning. Using active lane as-
sist under these conditions may increase the
risk of a crash.

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Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

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Fig. 121 Turn signal lever: switching Active lane assist on
and off (example)

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Fig. 122 Windshield: camera window for active lane assist
> Press the button to switch the system on and
off > fig. 121. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster turns on or off.
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Analog instru- | Audi virtual
ment cluster | cockpit*
Meaning on
the corre-
sponding side

Green lines Green line(s) | Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1% ed and ready
to provide
warnings.
- Red line Active lane as-
(left/right) sist will warn
4X you before the
vehicle leaves
a lane. The
steering wheel
will also vi-
brate lightly.

Yellow lines Gray line(s) Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1\ ed, but is not
ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Display in the instrument cluster
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: active lane assist is switched
on and ready to provide warnings
You can open the active lane assist display using
the buttons in the multifunction steering wheel
=> page 17 or > page 20.

If the system is switched on but is not ready to
provide warnings, one of the following could be
the cause:
— There is no lane marker line
— The relevant lane marker lines are not detected
(for example, markings in a construction zone
or because they are obstructed by snow, dirt,
water or lighting)
— The vehicle speed is below the activation speed
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
@) Tips
— Make sure the camera's field of view
=> fig. 122 is not obstructed by stickers or
anything else. For information on cleaning,
see > page 342.
—In certain markets: if the system is switched
on, it will switch on automatically each time
the ignition is switched on.
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Display in the in-
strument cluster
Meaning on the corre-
sponding side

Green line(s)
(left or right)
Active lane assist is acti-
vated and ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Red line
(left or right)
Active lane assist will
warn you before the vehi-
cle leaves a lane. The
steering wheel will also
vibrate lightly.

Active lane assist is acti-
vated, but is not ready to
provide warnings.
Gray line(s)
(left or right)

Messages in the instrument cluster display
If the active lane assist switches off automatical-
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
one of the following messages appears:
B Audi active lane assist: malfunction! See
owner's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Audi active lane assist: currently unavaila-
ble. No camera view
This message appears if the camera is unable to
detect the lines. This could happen if:

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— The camera field of view > page 129, fig. 122 is
dirty or covered in ice. Clean this area on the
windshield.
— The camera field of view is fogged over. Wait
until the fog has cleared before switching the
active lane assist on again.
— The system has been unable to detect the lanes
for an extended period of time due to road con-
ditions. Switch active lane assist back on when
the lines are more visible.
BB audi active lane assist: currently unavailable
There is a temporary active lane assist malfunc-
tion. Try switching the active lane assist on again
later.
HB audi active lane assist: Please take over
steering!
This message appears if you are not steering by
yourself. Active lane assist is activated, but is not
ready to provide warnings.

ZX WARNING
Note that messages may be delayed or not
displayed on vehicles with accessories mount-
ed on the steering wheel, such as a steering
wheel spinner knob. Always keep your hands
on the steering wheel.
Setting the vibration warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

You can adjust individual Audi active lane assist
settings in the Infotainment system.

MENU > Select in the Infotainment system: but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Audi active lane assist.

Vibration warning
You can switch the additional vibration warning
in the steering wheel on or off.

-Z\ WARNING
With the vibration warning switched off, there
will also be no visual warning in the instru-
ment cluster display when crossing a lane
marker line.

@) Tips
In certain markets: certain settings are stored
automatically and assigned to the remote
control key in use.
Audi side assist
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

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Fig. 125 Display on the exterior mirror
Side assist (lane change assist) helps you monitor
your blind spot and traffic behind your vehicle.
Within the limits of the system, it warns you
about vehicles that are coming closer or that are
traveling with you within sensor range @)
> fig. 124. If a lane change is classified as criti-
cal, the display @) in the exterior mirror turns on
> fig. 125.
The display in the left exterior mirror provides as-
sistance when making a lane change to the left,
while the display in the right exterior mirror pro-
vides assistance when making a lane change to
the right.
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist informs you about vehicles that are
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detected and classified as critical. The display in
the mirror turns on, but is dim.
The display remains dim in the information stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur-
bed.
Warning stage
If the display in a mirror blinks brightly when you
activate a turn signal, side assist is warning you
about detected vehicles that it has classified as
critical. If this happens, check traffic by glancing
in the exterior mirrors and over your shoulder
=> A\ in General information on page 133.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
The display in the mirror can also blink if you
have not activated a turn signal: if you are ap-
proaching a detected lane marker line and it ap-
pears you will be leaving the lane, side assist will
warn you about detected vehicles that it has clas-
sified as critical.
iG) Tips
You can adjust the brightness on of the dis-
play on the rearview mirror > page 133.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist


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Fig. 126 Driving situations
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Fig. 127 Rear of the vehicle: position of the sensors
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h).
@ Approaching vehicles
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some-
what far away. The faster a vehicle approaches,
the sooner the display in the outside mirror will
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist
are indicated by the time they enter your “blind
spot”,
at the latest.
@ Vehicles you are passing
If you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the ve-
hicle and your vehicle is less than approximately
9 mph (15 km/h)), the display in the exterior mir-
ror turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your
blind spot.
The display will not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ-
ence in speed is greater than approximately 9
mph (15 km/h)).
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width. In some situations, the display
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though
there is no vehicle located in the area that is criti-
cal for a lane change. For example:

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— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the rect.
system may have detected a vehicle in another —For an explanation on conformity with the
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane. FCC regulations in the United States and the
— If you are driving through a curve. Side assist Industry Canada regulations, see
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over from => page 377.
the adjacent lane.
— If side assist reacts to other objects (such as Switching on and off
high or displaced guard rails). Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
— In poor weather conditions. The side assist
Th te b itched on/off in the Info- Furiedionsara limited. e system can be switched on/off in the Info
tainment system.
Do not cover the radar sensors > fig. 127 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
jects, because they will impair the function. For
information on cleaning, see > page 342.
If the system is activated, the displays in the ex-
terior mirrors will turn on briefly when the igni-
tion is switched on.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
AN WARNING ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the sistance > Audi side assist. Off switches the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot system off.
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and Setting the display brightness
similar driving maneuvers. Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
—Insome situations, the system may not
The display bright be adjusted in the In-
function or its function may be limited. For Meee ea anor eee ee oN et


exainple: fotainment system.
—If vehicles are approaching or being left > Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
behind very quickly. The display may not ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
turn on in time. sistance > Audi side assist.
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— In poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist.
— On very wide lanes, in tight curves, or if
there is a rise in the road surface. Vehicles
in the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor

range.

() Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can impair the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check their function.
@ Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
> Adjust the brightness to a level where the dis-
play in the information stage will not disrupt
your view ahead. If you change the brightness,
the display in the exterior mirror will briefly
show the brightness level in the information
stage.
The brightness of the warning stage is linked to
the brightness in the information stage and is ad-
justed along with the information stage.
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic
adjustment will set the display to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur-
roundings change.
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G) Tips
— Side assist is not active while you are mak-
ing the adjustment.
— Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
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Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 128 Example display

Fig. 129 Infotainment system: rear cross-traffic assist dis-
play
Activating rear cross-traffic assist
The rear cross-traffic assist is activated automati-
cally if you turn on the parking aid > page 136 or
shift into reverse gear.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn the driver of
a potential collision with approaching cross-traf-
fic when driving in reverse at speeds up to ap-
proximately 7 mph (12 km/h). Within its limits,
the system monitors the areas behind and next
to the vehicle using the radar sensors when leav-
ing a parking space > page 132, fig. 127. Moving
objects that are approaching, such as cars, are
detected > fig. 128.
If the system detects critical cross traffic when
backing out of a parking space, it will react as fol-
lows:
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— Visual indicator: an indicator appears in the In-
fotainment system display with a red arrow
symbol. The arrow points in the direction from
which the object is approaching > fig. 129.
— Audible warning signal: a continuous tone may
sound as an additional indicator when driving in
reverse.
— Automatic brake activation: a brief activation
of the brakes may also warn you of a potential
collision with an approaching object.
The audible warning signal and the automatic
brake activation occur only when driving in re-
verse.

iN WARNING
—The rear cross-traffic assist is an assist sys-
tem and cannot prevent a collision by itself.
The driver must always intervene. The driver
is always responsible for braking at the cor-
rect
time.
— Please note that the rear cross-traffic assist
may activate the brakes unexpectedly. Se-
cure any cargo that you are transporting to
reduce the risk of damage or injury.
— An additional brake activation may be trig-
gered within 10 seconds after an automatic
brake activation.
—If there is an acoustic warning signal from
the rear cross-traffic assist, then the parking
system may not warn you of detected obsta-
cles under certain circumstances.
— The view of the radar sensors may be im-
paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or dirt.
Clean the area in front of the sensors
=> page 132, fig. 127.

ZA WARNING
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts about people and cannot warn you
about every type of approaching objects,
such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic
as well as the vehicle's surroundings with di-
rect eye contact.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts if your vehicle is parallel or diagonally

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parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far in-
to the parking space so that it is hidden by
adjacent vehicles.

@) Note
Also read the information in >@ in General
information on page 133.
@ Tips
— You can cancel the automatic brake activa-
tion with increasing braking force if you ap-
ply the brakes yourself or accelerate consid-
erably.
—In some situations, rear cross-traffic assist
may warn you even if there is no cross traffic
in a critical area, for example when backing
into a parking space or maneuvering.
— The rear cross-traffic assist also switches off
when you switch off the ESC.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 377.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
& Audi side assist: malfunction! Please contact
Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor view
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. Sen-
sor vision restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov-
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 132,
fig. 127.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be-
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restrict-
ed
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei-
ther the ESC is switched off, or the radar sensors
may be covered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves,
snow or other objects. Switch the ESC on, or
clean the area in front of the sensors if necessary
= page 132, fig. 127. If this message continues
to be displayed, drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
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Parking aid

Parking aid
General information
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
The parking system plus assists you when park-
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de-
tected in front of and behind the vehicle
=> page 137.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display. The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver > page 138.
Park assist helps you to locate suitable parking
spaces when parallel or perpendicular parking,
and also helps when leaving a parallel parking
space > page 140.

Z\ WARNING
— Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or exiting a park-
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
— Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
— Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect-
ed. Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
— Always pay attention to the area around the
vehicle - using the rearview mirror, too.
— The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park-
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility check their func-
tion.

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@) Note
— Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
— objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
— objects above the sensors such as wall ex-
tensions
— objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
— If you continue driving closer to a low ob-
ject, it may disappear from the sensor
range. Note that you will no Longer be
warned about this obstacle.
— Maintain enough distance from the curb to
reduce the risk of damage to the rims.
@) Tips
— The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover-
age area in some situations, such as:
— certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass
— external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
—in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex-
haust
— We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be-
come familiar with the system. Practice
parking in good light and weather condi-
tions.
— You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display > page 144.
— What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
— The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.

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Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/park assist

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RAH-8914

Fig. 131 Infotainment system: visual distance display
The parking system plus uses audio and visual
warnings to help you avoid obstacles when park-
ing.
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump-
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audible and visu-
al signals warn you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system. For informa-
tion on cleaning, see > page 342.
The display field begins approximately at:




@ 4 ft (1.20 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
® 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
©* 3 ft (0.90 m)®

@) Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Audio signals
The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obsta-
cle, the shorter the time between the audible sig-
nals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle
is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away
from the front or rear of the vehicle. A continu-
ous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than
approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m) away from the
sides* of the vehicle. Do not continue driving for-
ward or in reverse >@ in General information on
page 136.
Visual warnings
The visual warnings in the Infotainment system
display help you to detect the critical vehicle area
and to estimate the distance to an obstacle
> fig. 131.
Red segments show identified obstacles that are
in your vehicle's path. The red lines mark the ex-
pected direction of travel according to the steer-
ing angle. A white segment indicates an identi-
fied obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's path.
As your vehicle comes closer to the obstacle, the
segments move closer to the vehicle. The colli-
sion area has been reached when the next to last
segment is displayed. Obstacles in the collision
area, including those outside of the vehicle's
path, are shown in red. Do not continue driving
forward or in reverse > A\ in General information
on page 136, >@ in General information on
page 136!
G) Tips
— The segments in the side area* are detected
and analyzed when passing. If you switch
the ignition off and on again or open the
door, or if the vehicle is stationary for a peri-
od of time, the surrounding area may have
changed in the meantime. Therefore, the
side area* will be displayed in black.
— If the distance to an obstacle remains con-
stant, the volume of the distance warning
gradually lowers after a few seconds until it
is muted (this does not apply to the continu-
ous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than
it was before the sound was muted, the
tone will sound again. If the obstacle be-
comes farther away than it was before the
sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay
attention to the vehicle's surroundings
when you start to drive.
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Parking aid

Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/park assist
2 + 3
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Fig. 132 Center console: parking aid button
Switching on and off
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
> Press the Pvt button in the center console. A
short confirmation tone sounds and the LED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run-
ning. A brief tone will sound.
If Activate automatically is switched on in the
Infotainment system and if the vehicle ap-
proaches an obstacle at speeds under approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h), the parking aid will
switch on automatically. Audible signals will
sound once the obstacle is within the sensor de-
tection area.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv-
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
@ Tips
If you press the Ps button to switch the park-
ing aid off, it can only be reactivated automat-
ically when one of the following conditions is
met:
— The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
— The ignition is switched off and back on
again
— The parking brake is set and then released
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—The "P" selector lever position is engaged
and released again
Rearview camera
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera


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Fig. 133 Illustration: cross parking
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
ver using the orientation lines.
Cee Mc Lo)
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera



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Fig. 134 Area covered @ and area not covered (2) by the
rearview camera (example)

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Fig. 135 Luggage compartment lid: location of the rear-
view camera (example)