check oil AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

Checking and Filling

Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on/off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system. Select in the Infotainment
system: the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left con-
trol button > Service & checks > Service inter-
vals.



Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
To reset the display, select in the Infotainment
system: the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left con-
trol button > Service & checks > Service intervals
> Reset oil change interval.
@ Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.



— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the function, service life, and
value of your vehicle, especially the engine.
Even if the mileage on the vehicle is low, do
not exceed the time for the next service.
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Wheels

Wheels Wheels
and Tires
General information
> Check your tires regularly for
damage, such as punctures,
cuts, cracks, and bulges. Remove
foreign objects from the tire
tread.
>If driving over curbs or similar
obstacles, drive slowly and ap-
proach the curb at an angle.
>Have faulty tires or rims re-
placed immediately.
>Protect your tires from oil,
grease, and fuel.
>Mark tires before removing
them so that the same running
direction can be maintained if
they are reinstalled.
>Lay tires flat when storing and
store them ina cool, dry location
with as little exposure to light as
possible.

A WARNING
—Never drive faster than the
maximum permitted speed for
your tires. This could cause the
tires to heat up too much. This
increases the risk of an acci-
dent because it can cause the
tire to burst.


—Always adapt your driving to
the road and traffic condi-
tions. Drive carefully and re-
duce your speed on icy or slip-
pery roads. Even winter tires
can lose traction on black ice.

() Note
—Please note that summer and
winter tires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons. Audi recom-
mends using winter tires dur-
ing the winter months. Low
temperatures significantly de-
crease the elasticity of summ-
er tires, which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold tem-
peratures, cracks can form on
the tread bars, resulting in
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires.
—Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter driving condi-
tions. The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro-
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam-
aged by road salt or similar
substances.
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Emergency situations


such as the engine block or transmission
are removed.
— When removing heavy components like
these, anchor vehicle to hoist or add corre-
sponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or
slip
off the hoist, causing serious personal
injury.

@ Note
— Be aware of the following points before Lift-
ing the vehicle:
— The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil
pan, the transmission housing, the front
or rear axle or the body side members.
This could lead to serious damage.
—To avoid damage to the underbody or
chassis frame, a rubber pad must be in-
serted between the floor jack and the lift
points.
— Before driving over a workshop hoist,
check that the vehicle weight does not
exceed the permissible lifting capacity of
the hoist.
— Before driving over a workshop hoist, en-
sure that there is sufficient clearance be-
tween the hoist and low parts of the ve-
hicle.
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Index

Dynamic volume
refer to System volume........---.00-5 235
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E-mail...............0000 000 c eee eee 177
eco mode (climate control system)......... 66
Economical route wives so aicava a a wsnsens a 6 aienaie 197
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 93
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder........... 371
Efficiency program... ... eee eee eee eee 23
Electrical system. .......2.-.0 ee eee eee 314
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 87
Electronic Differential Lock............... 94
Electronic immobilizer..............00005 26
Electronic Stabilization Control............ 93
Embedded)SIM Cat wavy. s waves » x eee 3 5 ee 183
Emergency assistance ............0 eee 348
Emergency braking function.............. 87
Emergency flashers.............0.000005 45
Emergency mode...................2005 77
Emergency operation
DOOrs 0... eee eee 30
Fuebfillerdoor's » = sry : 4 sews s eae s pee 301
Luggage compartment lid............... 32
Panoramic glass roof................-. 35
Emergency starting..................-. 364
Emissions control system..............- 303
Energy CONSUMENS « « sick 4 este oo weirs oo ave 22
Energy management............eceeeeee 82
Energy recovery
refer to Recuperation.................. 78
Engine
Breakingin.............2..2.02020020005 78
GCoGlaiitiowen: « 2 wage « 2 germs gz eee ge EE EE 311
Emerqeney:stops « sesscc x 2 same a v answes vv ase 71
Jump starting ........ cee cece eee eee 364
Jump starting (plug-in hybrid drive)...... 365
Start/Stop'SySteM sei os wes eo sosnene o + wore 83
Starting and stopping.................. 71
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation..............000. 78
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 305
OVERVIEW ecu 3 2 cows « @ eos ¢ eae go re 307
Safety precautions.................04. 304
Engine data
refer to Sport displays............000005 24
Engine oil
Adding ......... 00. c cee ee eee eee ee 307
CHANGING ox « « caw « paawy s mews oo Romy s & 310
Checking oil:leveli. . « csscie «0 vce wn meee a 307
Consumption...........0..-0.0 eee eee 307
DiPStick:: s sees = x ween 2 2 Bowe 2 ze eees Bae 307
Indicator light & cscs. x x wow xo coon ea menos 308
Replacement interval................. 318
Temperature display................0.. 23
Engine start system. ..............0..0-. 73
Engine stop
Goastings: « sss + ¢ sees + ¢ ceeie oo ews = 78, 83
Enhanced VieW « ase > mee s soem es eee ee 19
Entering characters/numbers (speller)... .. 153
Entering letters (speller)................ 153
Entertainment sliding menu............. 151
Entry/exit lighting. ............. 0... eee 45
Entry assistance
refer to Seats... 2... eee ee 55
Environment
Unleaded gasoline................205. 298
EPB
refer to Electromechanical parking brake.. 87
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 183
Event: Data Recorder's « «sci. e s sxcciws 2 a eon © 371
Exterior lighting: < swe « = sews sy eee = 5 oes 43
Exterior MUrrOtScs: = = seus « 2 ees ae ween eo: 47
FOldin Qian 3 5 soane vx wens 2 ¥ anewens oo shea a 2 ae 47
Folding settings................0e ee eee 29
External voice operation................ 168
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 231
Fader (sound) ...........- 0c eee eee eee ee 234
Fastening
Booster seats..............0-00-0000. 287
Convertible child safety seats........... 285
Infant seats.......... 0... cee eee eee ee 284