service indicator AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual
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Driving
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away
unintentionally.
The @) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console. It turns on when the park-
ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake
manually or automatically when you start to
drive.
Setting and releasing the parking brake
> Setting: pull the ©) switch.
> ris @ appears, the parking brake is hold-
ing the vehicle. You can remove your foot from
the brake pedal.
> Releasing: when the ignition is switched on,
press and hold the brake pedal and press the ©)
button.
If the red indicator light flashes, the braking
force has not built up enough or it has decreased.
You can also secure the vehicle by selecting the
“P” gear or pressing the brake pedal. Make sure
the indicator light is off before you start driving.
Automatically releasing the parking brake
when starting to drive
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.
> Press the accelerator pedal to start to drive.
ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released, or release
it if it is set. In this case, park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it by engaging the
"P” gear. Contact an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
@) Tips
— On steep inclines, especially when in trailer
mode, the vehicle may roll backwards unin-
tentionally when starting to drive. To re-
duces the risk of this happening, pull and
hold the ©) switch while pressing the accel-
erator pedal. If enough drive power has
built up at the wheels and the vehicle does
not roll backwards, then release the switch
to start to drive.
— If you leave the vehicle when “D” or “R” are
engaged, the parking brake will be set auto-
matically.
— Noises when the parking brake is set and re-
leased are normal and are not a cause for
concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
Emergency braking function
Emergency braking should only be used in an
emergency, if the standard brake pedal is mal-
functioning or obstructed. When the emergency
braking function is activated, the braking effect is
similar to a heavy braking maneuver.
> Pull and hold the ©) switch while driving.
> An audio warning signal will sound and emer-
gency
braking will begin.
> If you press the accelerator pedal, emergency
braking will be canceled.
Z\ WARNING
Heavy braking while driving through curves or
in poor road or weather conditions can cause
the vehicle to slide or the rear of the vehicle to
swerve, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
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Driving dynamic
Suspension
CET NRC Ld
Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-
trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-
pension will adapt to the driving conditions and
the driving situation. The settings are dependent
on the selected Audi drive select* mode.
Ground clearance
The vehicle height and clearance can be influ-
enced by the following factors:
— Change in temperature
— Change in load
Z\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure no one
gets pinched when the vehicle level is chang-
ing, for example when cleaning the under-
body or the wheel housings.
@) Note
Always make sure there is enough clearance
above and below the vehicle. This is especially
important for entrances with height restric-
tions, for example, before driving into under-
ground garages. You could also scrape the
ground when driving over the edges of curbs
or on steep ramps, which could damage your
vehicle.
EET
| 8 | Suspension: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
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speed. The settings are dependent on the select-
ed Audi drive select* mode.
Progressive steering
Applies to: vehicles with progressive steering
The driving dynamic and driving stability are in-
creased by the steering ratio based on the steer-
ing wheel angle. The steering is very direct when
the steering wheel angle is sharp, and indirect
when the angle is low. This enables comfortable
maneuvering and a precise steering response at
higher driving speeds.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
|2—| Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on. Do not tow
your vehicle because it cannot be steered. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
a Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. Steering may be more dif-
ficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style.
Have the steering system checked immediately
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Please note that the red indicator
light may turn on after restarting the engine. Do
not continue driving if it does.
& Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
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Driving dynamic
— To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.
Z\ WARNING
— When the ESC is switched off or limited,
there will be no vehicle stabilization or it will
be limited. The driving wheels could spin
and the vehicle could swerve, especially on
slick or slippery road surfaces, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC switched off or Limit-
ed when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC
as soon as possible.
G) Tips
— If the ESC is limited, switched off, or mal-
functioning, systems with an automatic
braking intervention function may not be
fully available.
— If malfunctions occur in other systems or
certain driver assist systems are active, the
ESC must be switched on by the system. The
ESC
may switch on automatically and can-
not be operated with the button.
B /ABS} if BA © Stabilization control (ESC/
ABS): malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the ABS or EDL. This al-
so causes the ESC to malfunction. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not
active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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High-voltage system
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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High-voltage system
Indicator lights Meaning Solution
© Red There is a malfunction inthe | End the charging process at the vehicle
O O off vehicle charging system. The | and remove the vehicle cable from the ve-
@ B Red charging process has been in- | hicle charging port. Disconnect the charg-
O 6 of terrupted. er from the power supply and reconnect it
after 60 seconds. Restart the charging
9 Off process > page 105. If the malfunction
continues, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
O Red There is an overvoltage inthe | Disconnect the charger from the power
© CQ Flashing red charging infrastructure of the | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
power supply/household con- | If the malfunction continues, have the
O & off
O 6 off nection. The charging process | power supply/household connection
© has been interrupted. checked by a qualified electrician.
Off
© Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O 0 Off cal malfunction. The charging | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O Bot process has been interrupted. |If the malfunction continues, have the
@ 0 Red control unit checked by an authorized
© Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
9 Off cility.
© Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O 0 off cal malfunction (self-test supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O Bot failed). The charging process _ | If the malfunction continues, have the
© 6 Flashi d has been interrupted. control unit checked by an authorized
asning re Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
© Off cility.
© Red The charging infrastructure of | Have the control unit checked by an au-
@ CO Red the power supply/household | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ & Red connection is insufficient: the | Service Facility, and have the power sup-
O 6 of ground conductor is interrupt- | ply/household connection checked by a
ed or not present. The ground | qualified electrician. Do not use the pow-
9 Off conductor monitor has inter- | er supply/household connector until the
rupted the charging process. | malfunction is corrected.
© Red The indicator light in the reset | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ OC Red button on the control unit is | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ B& Red faulty. The charging process _| Service Facility.
@ © Red has been interrupted.
e
9 Off
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High-voltage system
Indicator lights Meaning Solution
O Red The control unit has detected | Press and hold the © button for at least
@ X Red residual current. The charging | two seconds. If the malfunction contin-
@ EB Red process has been interrupted. | ues, have the control unit checked by an
@ © Red authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
€ / Service Facility, and have the power sup-
9 Flashing red ply/household connection checked by a
qualified electrician.
© Red The charging infrastructure is | Disconnect the charger from the power
© Q Flashing red wired incorrectly. The charging | supply. Have the power supply/household
© & Flashing red process has been interrupted. | connection checked by a qualified electri-
© § Flashing red eas
9 Off
O Red The control unit has a techni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
@ CX Red cal malfunction. Possible supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
@ EB Red cause of the malfunction: If the malfunction continues, have the
@ 0 Red software error or the load re-_ | control unit checked by an authorized
. lay has been switched incor- _| Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
9 Red rectly. The charging process cility, and have the power supply/house-
has been interrupted. hold connection checked by a qualified
electrician.
O Flashing red The control unit has a serious | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
O 0 off malfunction. The charging thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
O Bot process has been interrupted. | Service Facility.
@ @ Red
9 Off
© Off The indicator light in the Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ C Red On/Off button on the control | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ B Red unit is faulty. The charging Service Facility.
@ 0 Red process has been interrupted.
e
© Red
Vehicle: charging unit
LED on vehicle G) Meaning Solution
. . Remove the charger, put the cap
On High voltage battery charging on and close the cover on the
process is completed. . .
charging unit.
The high-voltage battery is charg-
isan Flashing ing or the vehicle is being air con-
ditioned/heated.
Blinks for approxi-
mately one minute
after leaving the vehi-
cle
started yet.
Charging timer was programmed
but the charging process has not
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High-voltage system
LED on vehicle © Meaning Solution
Have the power supply or power
supply system inspected. Check
No power supply was recognized | the status display on the control
On even though the charging cable is | unit > table on page 107. See an
Yellow plugged in. authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance if necessary.
‘ The selector lever in notin the P | Move the selector lever into the P
Flashing vps ue
position. position.
Check if the charging connector is
inserted correctly. Remove the
The charging connector could not | charging connector and insert it in-
On be correctly locked in the vehicle | to the charging port again. See an
charging port. authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assis-
Red tance if necessary.
Fault in the charging system. The
ong penne meme See an authorized Audi dealer or
Flashing cargec. . . authorized Audi Service Facility for
Or: the outside temperature is too . .
: assistance if necessary.
low. The high-voltage battery
could not be fully charged.
@) Tips
The operation status indicated by the LED G)
on the vehicle is also displayed in the instru-
ment cluster/Infotainment system.
Indicator lights and
messages
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
If the Ey indicator light turns on, the high-volt-
age battery is charging or is already completely
charged.
If the EX indicator light stays on, there is a mal-
function in the charging system. Have the prob-
lem corrected immediately by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Charging connector still attached. Vehicle
cannot be driven
This message appears when the charging system
is still connected to the vehicle. Remove the con-
nector > page 106.
Incompatible charging system. Please check
charging system
This message appears when the charging system
is incompatible. Only charge using the charging
system that is designed for your vehicle.
Eg AC charging system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the charging system. Have the problem corrected
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
Warning! Charging unit cover is unlocked.
See owner's manual
This message appears if the charging unit cover is
open. Close the cover and lock it > page 107.
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Assist systems
Driving program > Comfort, Standard or Dy-
namic.
Setting the driving mode on vehicles with
drive select*
See > page 91.
@ Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as-
signed to the remote control key being used.
Driver intervention request
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 118 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion
The request for driver intervention instructs you
to take over if the adaptive cruise control braking
function is not able to maintain a sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle driving ahead > fig. 118.
Pele Me EAM Hee Cll)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
This function measures the time between the ve-
hicle driving ahead and shows this in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Fig. 119 Instrument cluster: distance indicator/warning
124
Description
At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65
km/h), this function measures the distance to the
vehicle ahead as time.
> Switch the adaptive cruise control display on in
the instrument cluster display > page 17.
The B indicator light turns on if you fall below
the set distance.
Setting the warning threshold
You can set, change or delete the warning thresh-
old in the Infotainment system.
> In the Infotainment system, select: [MENU
button > Vehicle > left control button > Driver
assistance > Distance warning.
Z\ WARNING
— Read and follow the warnings on > A\ in
General information on page 119.
— The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
(i) Tips
You may fall below he warning threshold
briefly when passing or when quickly ap-
proaching a slow vehicle. There is no warning
in this scenario. A warning is given only if you
fall below the warning threshold for an ex-
tended period of time.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
ACC: unavailable
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensor was moved or is faulty. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
a ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor view
Si ACC: currently unavailable. Sensor vision re-
stricted due to surroundings. See owner's man-
ual
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Assist systems
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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Driving safety
> ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions.
> Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch.
> Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres-
sure or when you are stressed.
ZX WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
Safety systems monitoring
The Ba indicator light in the instrument cluster
monitors the safety systems such as the airbags
(including the control modules, sensors, and wir-
ing) and the belt tensioners. It turns on when you
switch the ignition on and turns off after several
seconds.
If the Ea indicator light does not turn on when
the ignition is switched on, does not turn off af-
ter several seconds, or turns on or flashes while
driving, there may be a malfunction in one of the
safety systems. Drive to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
Z\ WARNING
Have the malfunction in the safety systems in-
spected immediately. Otherwise, there is a
risk that the systems may not activate during
an accident, which increases the risk of seri-
ous or fatal injury.
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Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
B4G-0375
Fig. 198 Correct seating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in-
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following
position:
> Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent > A\.
> Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you drive.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a dis-
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast bone © fig. 198.
If not possible, see your authorized Audi deal-
ership about adaptive equipment.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face.
> Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
> For adjustable head restraints: Adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi-
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos-
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible.
> Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
=> page 248.