wheel AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

Instrument cluster

— Switching the voice recognition system off:
press and hold the |] button. Or: say the com-
mand Cancel.


For more information about the voice recognition
system, see > page 162, Voice recognition sys-
tem.
@ Right thumbwheel
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.
— Increasing or decreasing the volume: turn the
right
thumbwheel up or down.
—Muting or pausing: turn the right thumbwheel
down. Or: press the right thumbwheel.
—Unmuting or resuming: turn the right thumb-
wheel up. Or: press the right thumbwheel.

@ ls] bei] button
— Selecting the previous/next track or station:
press the [xs] or [>>!] button.
— Fast forwarding/rewinding audio files: press
and hold the button until the desired
location in the file is reached.





Kid] or [>>I


©) [x] button / steering wheel heating [¢
— Steering wheel heating*: you can find addition-
al information in > page 68.
— Programmable steering wheel button - Open-
ing a function: press the |*] button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
— Programmable steering wheel button - Re-
questing a function: press and hold the [+] but-
ton.
— Programmable steering wheel button in the
Infotainment system, select: [MENU] button >
Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle settings
> Steering wheel button assignment.







© |] button
— Repeating the last navigation prompt: press
the [s] button when route guidance is active.
— Changing the voice guidance volume: when
route guidance is active, turn the right thumb-
wheel upward or downward during a navigation
prompt.



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Multifunction steering
wheel
Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster

Fig. 15 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
@ Operating the driver information system
The driver information system contains multiple
tabs @ > page 17, fig. 8 that display various in-
formation @) 9 page 17, fig. 8.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:






First tab Vehicle functions > page 21
Second Messages
tab?)
Third tab Radio > page 157
Media > page 157
Fourth tab | Telephone* > page 158
Fifth tab Navigation* > page 159

a) This tab is only visible when there is at least one indicator
light or message displayed.


— Switching tabs: press the|<>| button repeated-
ly until the desired tab is shown.

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Instrument cluster


— Opening/closing the menu: press the |=! but-
ton.
— Selecting a function in the menu/List: turn the
left thumbwheel to the desired function.
— Confirming a selection: press the left thumb-
wheel to confirm your selection.

— Returning to functions at higher levels: press
the L>] button.
— Scrolling within lists: turn the left thumb-
wheel quickly.
@le] button
— Accepting a call: press the |@] button when
there is an incoming call.
— Ending a call: press the |<] button during a
phone call to end the call.
— Opening the call list: if no phone call is in prog-
ress and there are no incoming calls, press the
€| button.











@ [2] Button
— Switching the voice recognition system on:
briefly press the [2] button. Say the desired
command after the Beep.
— Switching the voice recognition system off:
press and hold the | button. Or: say the com-
mand Cancel.




For more information about the voice recognition
system, see > page 162, Voice recognition sys-
tem.
@ Right thumbwheel
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.
— Increasing or decreasing the volume: turn the
right
thumbwheel up or down.
— Muting or pausing: turn the right thumbwheel
down. Or: press the right thumbwheel.
— Unmuting or resuming: turn the right thumb-
wheel up. Or: press the right thumbwheel.

© [ks] / bei] Button
— Selecting the previous/next track or station:
press the |<<] or [>>!] button.


— Fast forwarding/rewinding audio files: press
and hold the button until the desired
location in the file is reached.

kx] or [p>

©|[x] button / steering wheel heating* |¢
— Steering wheel heating*: you can find addition-
al information in > page 68.
— Programmable steering wheel button - Open-
ing a function: press the |*] button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
— Programmable steering wheel button - Re-
questing a function: press and hold the [+] but-
ton.




— Programmable steering wheel button in the
Infotainment system, select: [MENU] button >
Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle settings
> Steering wheel button assignment.
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— Repeating the last navigation prompt: press
the [s} button when route guidance is active.
— Changing the voice guidance volume: when
route guidance is active, turn the right thumb-
wheel upward or downward during a navigation
prompt.



Button


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 either the [=] button or the left control
button depending on the vehicle equipment.

— On-board computer > page 22, or > page 22
— Efficiency program > page 23
— Digital speedometer
—Lap timer > page 117
— Assist > page 115
— Reduced display
— Energy flow > page 80
—Lap times > page 117
— Statistics > page 118
— Sport displays > page 24
— Layout > page 19
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Instrument cluster

Trip computer (Audi virtual cockpit)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
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Fig. 16 Instrument cluster: fuel consumption display
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Fuel consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond. Or
> On the multifunction steering wheel, select:
the right control button > Reset values*.
The following displays are available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
— Date and time > page 230
— Plug-in hybrid drive: range > page 81
— Average consumption > page 22
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 22
— Driver assistance > page 115
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
new values are included when calculating the cur-
rent 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.
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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 energy (for ex-
ample, 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 chart also
shows you the current total of all other consum-
ers.
(i) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 230.
Trip computer (analog instrument cluster)
Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster

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Fig. 17 Instrument cluster: fuel consumption display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able to open various displays in the on-board
computer, or a predetermined item will be dis-
played, such as the odometer.
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Fuel consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on >

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Instrument cluster

the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond.
On-board computer
In the trip computer, you can call up the follow-
ing displays one after the other by turning the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel:
— Date > page 230
— Remaining range
— Plug-in hybrid drive*: speedometer > page 15,
range > page 81, energy flow display
=> page 80
— Short-term memory &
— Average consumption
— Long-term memory
— Engine oil temperature*
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
new values are included when calculating the cur-
rent 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.
@ Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 230.
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Applies to: vehicles with efficiency program
Resetting values to zero
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond.
The efficiency program can help you to use less
fuel. It evaluates driving information in reference
to fuel consumption and shows other equipment
influencing consumption. Economy tips provide
advice for efficient driving.
The efficiency program receives distance and con-
sumption data from the short-term memory. If
the data in the efficiency program is deleted, the
values in the short-term memory are also reset.
The following additional displays may be availa-
ble in the efficiency program, depending on vehi-
cle equipment:
— Other equipment: other equipment that is cur-
rently affecting fuel consumption is listed in
the efficiency program. The display shows up to
three other 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 chart also shows you the
current total of all other consumers.
— Economy tips: in certain situations, economy
tips appear automatically for a short time in
the efficiency program. If you follow these
economy tips, you can reduce your vehicle's fuel
consumption. To turn an economy message off
immediately after it appears, press any button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Engine oil temperature display and boost
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature display/boost
indicator
Engine oil temperature indicator
Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument clus-
ter: The engine oil temperature is only shown on
the lap timer display > page 117.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: The
engine oil temperature is only displayed in the
enhanced view or in the sport view* > page 19.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter.
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture when the engine oil temperature is between
176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under normal
driving conditions. The engine oil temperature
may be higher if there is heavy engine load and
high temperatures outside. This is not a cause for
concern as long as the 2 => page 308 or =
= page 308 indicator lights do not turn on.
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Instrument cluster

Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: The
boost indicator is only displayed in the enhanced
view or in the sport view* > page 19.
The current engine load (meaning the current
boost pressure) is indicated by a bar.
Siam ele heels
Applies to: vehicles with shift light indicator
The
shift light indicator informs the driver when
the rpm limit is reached.
Accessing the shift light indicator
Requirement: tiptronic mode must be activated
=> page 76.
>» Select the sport view > page 19. The shift light
indicator is displayed with green, yellow and
red ranges in the upper areas of the tachome-
ter.
The shift light indicator will blink red when ap-
proaching the engine speed limit. Shift to the
next highest gear at the right time.
Sy Pam EN
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit and sport dis-
plays
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the sport
displays may include the G-meter, the engine da-
ta and the tire pressure monitoring system.
Accessing the sport displays
> Open the first vehicle functions tab using the
[<>] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel: left
control button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.

G meter*
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The maximum values that are
reached are stored and displayed when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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> To reset the stored values, select on the multi-
function steering wheel: right control button >
Reset values.
Engine data*
The engine data displays the current power and
torque.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperature. Also see
=> page 339, Tire pressure monitoring system.

Power top

and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
© 2 page 36, fig. 34.
Only close the power top manually in an emer-
gency. Have a second person assist. Drive imme-
diately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.

Fig. 41 Opening the side covers
— There is a risk of pinching the hands or other
people during all of the power top emergen- > Open the luggage compartment lid.
cy operation steps. > Fold the rear seat backrests forward
— Make sure all windows are lowered during => page 62.
emergency operation. > Remove the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool
— Do not reach into the power top supports kit.
or other moving components. >» Close the luggage compartment lid.
— Never drive when the power top is not >» Pull the release loop down from the rear to re-
locked correctly. The wind from driving lease the power top storage compartment lid
could cause the power top to open. This can > fig. 40.
result in injuries and damage to the vehicle. > Slide the covers on both sides of the vehicle in

the direction of the arrow until they lock in
place > fig. 41.

The power top storage compartment lid is not
latched after the emergency operation is com-
plete. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
to have the malfunction repaired.
Step 1: Release the power top storage
compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 40 Rear seats folded forward: release loop for the
power top storage compartment lid
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Power top

Step 2: Lift the power top storage
compartment lid out
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 42 Lifting the power top storage compartment lid out
and setting up the supports

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Fig. 43 Power top storage compartment lid: supports set
up
> Raise the power top storage compartment lid
out of the power top compartment and hold it
in place @ & A\ in General information on
page 40.
> Secure the power top storage compartment lid
by pressing on the side supports on both
sides 2).
Z\ WARNING
— Always make sure that the side supports on
the open power top storage compartment
lid are in place, even when the power top is
not fully open or closed. Otherwise, the
power top storage compartment lid could
fall, which increases the risk of an accident.
— Avoid touching the support rods and other
moving parts when opening the power top
storage compartment lid. If do you make
contact, your hands could be pinched.



Step 3: Open the locking pin
Applies to: vehicles with power top
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Fig. 44 Rear of the vehicle: opening the locking pin
> Remove the cap on the trip and insert the
wheel wrench into the opening.
> Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until it stops
to open the locking pin.
» Remove the wheel wrench.
Step 4: Close the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top
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Fig. 46 Rear of the vehicle: lowering the edge of the power
top
> Position yourself near the vehicle.
> Hold the power top by its front edge and pull it
out completely = fig. 45 > A\ in General infor-
mation on page 40.
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Power top

> Lift the rear edge of the power top.
> Release the power top storage compartment lid
by pulling on the side supports to release them.
> Close the power top storage compartment
lid @ and allow the rear edge of the power top
to lower (2).
Step 5: Lock the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top

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Fig. 48 Inside of the power top: locking the power top

» Press the power top onto the windshield frame
> fig. 47 > A\ in General information on
page 40.
> Insert the wheel wrench into the opening and
turn it counterclockwise until it stops > fig. 48.
> Remove the wheel wrench and seal the opening
with the cap.
> Put the wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool
kit.

WARNING
— When positioning the power top, avoid con-
tact with the supports or other moving
parts. Otherwise you could pinch your
hands.


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— When pressing the power top down onto the
windshield frame, make sure that you do not
pinch yourself or anyone else.

@ Tips
Make sure the locking mechanisms are locked
securely.

Seats

Seats
General information


\. WARNING
Refer to the chapter Driving Safely
=> page 237, Driving safety for important in-
formation, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.
@® Note
Applies to: vehicles with manually adjustable head re-
straints

To reduce the risk of damage, be very careful
when adjusting the seat to make sure the
head restraints do not hit the headliner or the
panorama glass roof*.
Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
Applies to: vehicles with manual adjustable seats
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Fig. 64 Front seat: manual seat adjustment
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the seat position
> To adjust the seat forward or back, pull the lev-
er @ and slide the seat.
> To adjust the seat up or down, pull or press the
lever ©).
Adjusting the backrests
> To adjust the backrest so that it is higher or
lower, turn the handwheel (7).
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Adjusting the upper thigh support
> To increase or decrease the upper thigh sup-
port, lift the handle @) and move the upper
thigh support.
Adjusting the angle of the seat surface
> To adjust the angle of the seat surface, pull or
press the lever (3).
Adjusting the lumbar support
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button
@ at the applicable location.
Adjusting the massage function
> Switching the massage function on or off G).

A WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the front seats when the vehicle is station-
ary.
— Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
height. Adjusting the seat carelessly or with-
out checking can pinch hands and fingers.
— The front seat backrests must not be re-
clined too far back when driving, because
this impairs the effectiveness of the safety
belts and airbag system, which increases the
risk of injury.
® Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
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Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable seats



Fig. 65 Front seat: power seat adjustment
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. >

Seats


Z\ WARNING
Only remove the rear seat head restraints
when necessary in order to install a child safe-
ty seat > page 278, Child safety. Install the
head restraint again immediately once the
child safety seat is removed. Driving with the
head restraints removed or not in the upright
position increases the risk of serious injury.


Steering wheel
General information
Make sure that:
— The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel is at least 10 in (25 cm)
— Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows
— You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle and you have a clear view of the in-
strument cluster
— You are always holding the steering wheel with
both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00
and 3:00 position) when driving

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, make sure
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly and
cannot be moved out of position before you
start to drive.
— If you are too close to the steering wheel,
the driver's airbag cannot provide optimal
protection, which increases the risk of injury
or fatality.
— Never hold the steering wheel in the 12:00
position or in any other way, such as holding
the center of the steering wheel. Otherwise,
your arms, hands, and head could be injured
in the event that the driver's airbag deploys.
— If your physical characteristics prevent you
from sitting at least 10 inches (25 cm) or
more away from the steering wheel, see if
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility can provide adapters
that will help.


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Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position is adjustable up and
down and forward and back.



Fig. 71 Steering column: lever for adjusting the steering
wheel position
> Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
> Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi-
tion.
> Push the lever all the way up until it engages.