window AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

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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Q/® - adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction.
GA - Heat* the mirror glass depending on the out-
side temperature.
&) - Folding exterior mirrors*. To fold the mirrors
out, turn the knob to one of the other positions.
In the Infotainment system, you can select if the
mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the
vehicle > page 29.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
Requirement: the knob must be in the position
for the front passenger’s exterior mirror.
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror will tilt
slightly when reverse gear is selected.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn-
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.

Z\ WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller and
farther away. When using these mirrors to es-
timate your distance to vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, you could estimate in-
correctly, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

@) Note
— Applies to: vehicles with power folding exte-
rior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow-
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise
when they latch into place. The mirror hous-
ing must not be moved back into place by
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hand because this could impair the function
of the mirror mechanism.
— Applies to: vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors: If the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back
in place by hand.
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand. Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
G) Tips
If the power adjustment fails, both mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
edge of the mirror surface.
Dimming the mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto-
matic* dimming rearview mirror.
Manual dimming rearview mirror
> Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
> The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati-
cally when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.

Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror
Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-
ror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin, eyes
and respiratory system. If there is contact
with the fluid, flush immediately with plenty
of water. Consult a physician if necessary.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible. >

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— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty
of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror

Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken mir-
ror glass. This liquid damages plastic surfa-
ces. Clean this liquid as quickly as possible
with a wet sponge.
G) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with automatic dimming rearview
mirror
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors

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Fig. 57 Front headliner: sun visor
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors (a). The sunshade
can also be moved back and forth lengthwise in
this position*.
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the
vanity mirror* @) opens.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on

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Fig. 59 Lever: rear window wiper*
Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the corre-
sponding position:
@©- Windshield wipers off
@- Interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip-
er intervals, move the switch @ to the left/right.
In vehicles with a rain sensor, the wipers turn on
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap-
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor that is set (switch @) to
the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react
to moisture on the windshield. You can deacti-
vate the rain sensor mode in the Infotainment
system, which switches the intermittent mode
on. To do this, select: [MENU] button > Vehicle >


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left control button > Driver assistance > Rain driving > page 51, Replacing the front
sensor. wiper blades.
@- Slow wiping
() Note
- Fast wipin
® ping — If there is frost, make sure the windshield
@®- Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi- wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
to fast wiping. when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position @) before us-
©®- Clean the windshield . To eliminate water
droplets, the windshield wipers perform one af-
terwipe after several seconds while driving in
temperatures above 39 °F (4 °C). You can switch ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
this function off by moving the lever to position from switching on unintentionally and caus-
®vwithin 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The after- ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
wipe function is reactivated the next time you G) Tips
switch the ignition on.
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position.
Clean the headlights. The headlight washer sys-
tem operates only when the low beam headlights
are switched on. If you move the lever in position
©, the headlights will be cleaned in fixed inter-
vals. — Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
©@©- Wipe the rear window SD. The rear wiper function. Check your windshield wiper
moves about every 6 seconds. blades regularly.
—The washer fluid nozzles in the windshield
washer system are heated* at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
— When stopping temporarily, such as at a
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.

@- Clean the rear window @. The number of traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in wipers automatically reduces by one level.
position (7).
/\ WARNING Cleaning the wiper blades
— The rain sensor” is only intended to assist Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
the driver. The driver may still be responsi- streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
ble for manually switching the wipers on
eee an Windshield wiper
based on visibility conditions.
—The windshield must not be treated with > Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
water-repelling windshield coating agents. position > page 51.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet- > Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield. ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. Wip-
er blade chatter is also possible.
— Properly-functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
Rear window wiper
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window. >


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ZA\ WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi-
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
() Note
If you see streaks again after cleaning the
wiper blades, the blades must be replaced
=>page 51.
Replacing the front wiper blades
2


B8R-0379

Fig. 60 Windshield wiper: removing the wiper blade
Windshield wiper service position/blade
replacement position
> To bring the wipers into the service position,
turn the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever into position @) for at least two sec-
onds © page 49, fig. 58.
> To bring the windshield wipers back to the nor-
mal position, switch the ignition on and hold
the windshield wiper lever in position @) until
the windshield wipers go back to the original
position, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> Press the locking knob @) & fig. 60 on the wiper
blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
> Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
> Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm () until you hear it latch into
place.
>» Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.

> Turn the service position off.

ZA\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
() Note
— Only fold the windshield wipers away when
they are in the service position. Otherwise,
you risk damaging the paint on the hood or
the windshield wiper motor.
— You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in-
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
@) Tips
— You can also use the service position, for ex-
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.

— You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
Replacing rear wiper blade
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper
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Fig. 61 Rear window wiper: removing the wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
> Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
> Hold the wiper blade below the center in the di-
rection of the arrow and pull it out of the re-
tainer. Hold the windshield wiper arm securely
while doing this.
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Installing the wiper blade
> Press the wiper blade mount into the retainer.
Securely hold the wiper arm at the upper plas-
tic end.
> Fold the window wiper arm back onto the rear
window.

Z\ WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
Messages
If the & indicator light turns on, then there is a
windshield wiper malfunction. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.

a Automatic wipers: malfunction! See owner's
manual
The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.
You can still control all functions that are not
controlled by the rain sensor using the wind-
shield wiper lever.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
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Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

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Fig. 62 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
> To turn the compass on or off, press the button
@ until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab-
breviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
G) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

Stowing and using

Other storage

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Applies to: sedan
Fig. 73 Luggage compartment: bag hooks*
There are additional storage compartments,
compartments and holders at other locations in
the vehicle:
— Glove compartment: the glove compartment
can be locked* using the key.
— Retainer* for the vehicle key and cell phone in
the front center console
— Storage compartment under the front center
armrest*
— Storage compartment on the rear side of the
front seat*
— Garment hooks* on the B-pillar
— Garment hooks* above the rear doors*
— Side bag hooks* in the luggage compartment
— Applies to: sedan: Bag hooks* under the rear
shelf > fig. 73

ZX WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.

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— No heavy or hard objects may be placed on
the storage compartment behind the rear
seat backrest. There is a risk of injuring the
vehicle passengers when braking suddenly.
— Applies to: vehicles with garment hooks: On-
ly lightweight clothing should be hung from
the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do not use
clothes hangers to hang clothing. The pock-
ets of the clothing must not contain any
heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged objects.
This could impair the effectiveness of the
side curtain airbags.
() Note
Objects on the rear shelf that rub against the
rear window can damage the rear window
heating wires.

Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
» Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.

ZA WARNING
— Applies to: sedan: The storage compartment
must not be used to transport heavy objects,
hard objects, or animals. Such objects en-
danger vehicle occupants and increase the
risk of injury during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers or in an accident.
— The luggage compartment cover must al-
ways be securely fastened when in use to re-
duce the risk of an accident.
— The luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for storing objects. Objects placed
on the cover increase the risk of injury to all
vehicle occupants during sudden driving or

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braking maneuvers or in the event of an ac-
cident.
Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
If pieces of luggage or objects are secured
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam-
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in-
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
The cargo net is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade-
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy
objects increases the risk of injury.
Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 380.
Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave the vehicle.
Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 245.
Be careful when releasing the backrest and
folding
it forward. To reduce the risk of be-
ing pinched, pay attention and check when
folding backrests forward.

— The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug-
gage compartment during sudden braking.
— The backrest must be latched securely to en-
sure that the safety belt is protecting the
center seating position.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
@) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down > page 57 before fold-
ing the rear backrests forward.
— When folding the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety belts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob-
jects should be removed from the rear
bench seat to protect the backrest from
damage.
— If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat.

— Make sure that the heating grid strips for
the rear window defogger are not damaged
by abrasive objects.
@ Tips
— The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 330.
— You can purchase straps at specialty stores.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover
5 = S$
= = &
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Fig. 74 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment cov-
er >
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Warm and cold
Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate con-
trol system with two zones where the tempera-
ture, air distribution, and amount of air can be
adjusted separately on the left and right front
sides.
The climate control system circulates, warms or
cools, and removes humidity from the air in the
vehicle interior. It is the most effective when the
windows and panoramic glass roof* or power
top* are closed. If there is a build-up of heat in-
side the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up
the cooling process.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
Presets
Several functions can be preset in the Infotain-
ment system.

Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Air condi-
tioning


freeze on the windshield and impair visibili-
ty.


ZA WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
— For safer driving, keep all windows free of
ice, snow and fog.
— Become familiar with the correct use and
function of the climate control system as
quickly as possible, especially with the de-
frosting and defogging functions.
— When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windshield washer system after
the
windshield has been warmed by the cli-

mate control system. The washer fluid could

() Note
— If you suspect that the climate control sys-
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
— Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical knowledge and
special
tools. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
— In vehicles with the efficiency program”, you
can find other consumption information and
more economy tips > page 23.
iG) Tips
—To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win-
dows from fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow, and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
— The climate control settings are automati-
cally stored and assigned to the vehicle key
that is in use. These settings are different
when the power top* is open or closed.
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2-zone deluxe automatic climate control
Applies to: vehicles with 2-zone deluxe automatic climate control


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Fig. 82 2-zone deluxe automatic climate control: controls
The functions can be switched on and off by
pressing the buttons or adjusted by turning the
knob. The LED in a button will light up when the
function is switched on.
The deluxe climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera-
ture.
AUTO Automatic mode or eco mode*
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera-
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow
and air distribution are controlled automatically.
AUTO mode switches off once a button in the cli-
mate control system is pressed.
Applies to: vehicles with eco mode: Pressing the
AUTO button briefly when automatic mode is ac-
tive will activate the energy-saving mode of the
climate control system. eco will appear on the
control panel display. You can end eco mode by
pressing the AUTO button again.
A/C cooling mode
The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. You can turn the cooling system on or
off by pressing the A/C button. The air is not
cooled and humidity is not removed when cooling
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mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the
windows. The cooling mode switches off auto-
matically when there are cold outside tempera-
tures.
@ / @ Temperature
The temperature for the driver's and front pas-
senger's side can be adjusted separately with the
dials @/@). Temperatures between 60 °F
(+16 °C) and 84 °F (+28 °C) can be set. If outside
of this range, LO or HI will appear in the climate
control system display. In both settings, the cli-
mate control runs constantly at the maximum
cooling or heating level. The temperature is not
regulated.
Synchronization: Pressing and holding the AUTO
button for two seconds transfers the tempera-
ture setting for the driver to the front passeng-
er's side. This applies a temperature change to
the front passenger's side.
S8 Blower
Using the dial $8, you can manually adjust the
volume of air generated by the blower to your
preference. The blower should always run at a
low setting to prevent the windows from fogging
and to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside
the vehicle. To have the blower regulated auto-
matically, press the AUTO button.