ECO mode AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

Navigation

Personal route assistance*
Personal route assistance is switched off at the
factory.
Your trips are recorded and destinations are sug-
gested by the MMI when this function is switched
on page 195.
The personal route assistance is indicated by the
R& symbol in the status line of the Infotainment
system display.
Notification when nearby*
The notification when nearby is switched off at
the factory.
The MMI notifies you when you are approaching
selected points of interest when this function is
switched on M. You can also have a Notification
tone.
Presentation mode
The Presentation mode helps you to effectively
plan a trip and follow the planned route without
moving the vehicle. You can use Select starting
point
when you would like to calculate a route
starting
from a location other than the vehicle
position, for example. Start Presentation mode
to simulate route guidance.
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 173 Infotainment system: possible route criteria


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> Press the LNAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 189, fig. 166.


) High occupancy vehicle
198
> Select: right control button > Route criteria.
@ HOV/carpool lanes”: with the Avoid function,
HOV lanes will be excluded when calculating
routes. When Allow is selected, the MMI will
route you through HOV lanes and show them on
the map.
@ Highways / @) Toll roads / @) Ferries: you can
set the Avoid function if you do not want the nav-
igation system to include highways, toll roads or
ferries when calculating the route, if it is possi-
ble.
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 189, fig. 166.
> Select: right control button > Voice guidance.

Voice guidance: voice guidance can be Complete
or Shortened. With the Traffic function, voice
guidance prompts are only given when there are
traffic incidents on your route. When Off is se-
lected, no voice guidance is given.
Voice guidance during phone call: voice guidance
during a phone call can be switched on or off.
Entertainment fader: > page 235.
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the vol-
ume during voice guidance using the On/Off knob
=> page 146 You can also find additional informa-
tion under > page 235.

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Media


Problem Solution

Audi music interface: contents
that are changed on a mobile de-
vice connected to the Audi music
interface ®) are not displayed in
the media center.
Reset the Media settings to the factory default settings
=> page 231.

AUX input: there is static when
connecting and disconnecting the
AUX connection cable.
When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio player
source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
mobile device, either mute the device (see > page 234) or switch
to a different audio source (for example > page 206, Opening the
radio).

Bluetooth audio player*/Wi-Fi
audio player*: audio playback in-
terference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.

Wi-Fi audio player*: audio play-
back interference.
Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if the
Internet connection in the vehicle was not established through
the SIM card reader on the MMI control panel and the mobile da-
ta option on the cell phone is switched on. Deactivate the mobile
data option on your cell phone.

Jukebox”: tracks on the imported
playlist are grayed out.
When importing playlists, all of the files themselves must be im-
ported.

Jukebox*: imported tracks cannot
be played or found.
If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they may
not be supported. Only copy supported files > page 224 to the
Jukebox.

Wi-Fi audio player*: multiple de-
vices are connected to the Wi-Fi
hotspot. A media player (such as a
smartphone) appears as the
source and cannot be changed.
Close the myAudi app on the connected devices (such as smart-
phones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio player*. Like-
wise, close the UPnP server apps or the media permissions on the
integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the desired device as a Wi-
Fi audio player* > page 214.

Online media*: connection failed
between the MMI and the myAudi
app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.

Bluetooth audio player*: interfer-
ence with track display and audio
playback.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
player if a music player app from a third party provider is open.
Audi recommends using the integrated media player on your Blue-
tooth device (such as a smartphone).

Wi-Fi hotspot*: your Wi-Fi device
is disconnected from the Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi device.
For additional information refer to the user guide for your Wi-Fi
device.

Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-

bile device is not possible.

Make sure the USB mode MTP is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.

a) Applies only to MTP devices. Does not apply to Apple devices and USB mass storage devices.
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Driving safety

Driving safety
Basics
SER Nails mali
Please remember - safety first!
The individual safety features of your vehicle can
work together as a system to help protect you
and
your passengers in a wide range of accidents.
These features cannot work as a system if they
are not always correctly adjusted and correctly
used.
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings that you need to
read and observe for your own safety, the safety
of your passengers and others. We have summar-
ized here what you need to know about safety
belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us priority number 1. Al-
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section - for your own safety as well as that
of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle. Some of the fea-
tures described in this sections may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized Audi dealer.

ZA WARNING
— Always make sure that you follow the in-
structions and heed the WARNINGS in this
Manual. It is in your interest and in the in-
terest of your passengers.
— Always keep the complete Owner's Litera-
ture in your Audi when you lend or sell your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the driver and
passengers.
— Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques-
tions.

Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care-
ful driver.
For
your safety and the safety of your passen-
gers, before driving always:
> Make sure that all lights and signals are operat-
ing correctly.
> Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
> Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside.
> Secure all luggage and other items carefully
= page 60, > page 60.
> Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals.
> Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
> Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
> Make sure to use the right child restraint cor-
rectly to protect children > page 278, Child
safety.
» Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same > page 54, Front
seats.
> Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al-
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe-
ty belts properly > page 245.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver’s abili-
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis-
tracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve-
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
vehicle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road > /\. Therefore:
> Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone.
> NEVER drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
> Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense.
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Airbag system


fore and aft adjustment range, as far away
from the airbag as possible. The backrest
must be adjusted to an upright position.
Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF light comes on and stays on all the time
whenever the ignition is switched on.

ZA WARNING
— If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not go out when an adult is sitting on the
front passenger seat after taking the steps
described above, make sure the adult is
properly seated and restrained at one of the
rear seating positions.
— Have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer before transporting anyone on
the front passenger seat.
@) Tips
If the capacitive passenger detection system
determines that the front passenger seat is
empty, the frontal airbag on the passenger
side will be turned off, and the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF light will stay on.
Repair, care and disposal of the airbags
Parts of the airbag system are installed at many
different places on your Audi. Installing, remov-
ing, servicing or repairing a part in an area of the
vehicle can damage a part of an airbag system
and prevent that system from working properly
in a collision.

There are some important things you have to
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system will not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or pollute the
environment.

ZA WARNING
Improper care, servicing and repair proce-
dures can increase the risk of personal injury
and death by preventing an airbag from de-
ploying when needed or deploying an airbag
unexpectedly:

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— Never cover, obstruct, or change the steer-
ing wheel horn pad or airbag cover or the in-
strument panel or modify them in any way.
— Never attach any objects such as cup holders
or telephone mountings to the surfaces cov-
ering the airbag units.
— For cleaning the horn pad or instrument
panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or one mois-
tened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners
could damage the airbag cover or change
the stiffness or strength of the material so
that the airbag cannot deploy and protect
properly.
— Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of
the airbag system.
— All work on the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seats or electrical system (in-
cluding the installation of audio equipment,
cellular telephones and CB radios, etc.)
must be performed by a qualified technician
who has the training and special equipment
necessary.
— For any work on the airbag system, we
strongly recommend that you see your au-
thorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
— Never modify the front bumper or parts of
the vehicle body.
— Always make sure that the side airbag can
inflate
without interference:
— Never install seat covers or replacement
upholstery over the front seatbacks that
have not been specifically approved by
Audi.
— Never use additional seat cushions that
cover the areas where the side airbags in-
flate.
— Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi-
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
— The airbag system can deploy only once. Af-
ter an airbag has been deployed, it must be
replaced with new replacement parts de-
signed and approved especially for your Audi
model version. Replacement of complete
airbag systems or airbag components must
be performed by qualified workshops only.
Make sure that any airbag service action is

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Child safety

Safety Standards and has been certified by its
manufacturer for use with an airbag. Always be
sure that the child restraint is properly installed
at one of the rear seating positions. If in excep-
tional circumstances you must use it on the front
passenger seat, carefully read all of the informa-
tion on child safety and Advanced Airbags and
heed all of the applicable WARNINGS. Make cer-
tain that the child and child restraint are correct-
ly recognized by the capacitive passenger detec-
tion system in the front passenger seat, that the
front passenger airbag is turned off, and that the
airbag status is always correctly signaled by the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light.
Many types and models of child restraints have
been available over the years, new models are in-
troduced regularly incorporating new and im-
proved designs and older models are taken out of
production. Child restraints are not standardized.
Child restraints of the same type typically have
different
weights and sizes and different “foot-
prints”, the size and shape of the bottom of the
child restraint that sits on the seat, when they
are installed on a vehicle seat. These differences
make it virtually impossible to certify compliance
with the requirements for advanced airbags with
each and every child restraint that has ever been
sold in the past or will be sold over the course of
the useful life of your vehicle.
For this reason, the United States National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration has published a
list of specific type, makes and models of child
restraints that must be used to certify compli-
ance of the Advanced Airbag System in your vehi-
cle with the suppression requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. These child
restraints are:
Subpart A - Car bed child restraints
Subpart B - Rear-facing child restraints


Model Manufactured on or
after
Century SmartFit 4543 | December 1, 1999

Cosco Arriva
22-013PAW and base
22-999WHO
September 25, 2007

Evenflo Discovery Ad-
just Right 212
December 1, 1999

Evenflo First Choice
204
December 1, 1999

Graco Infant 8457 December 1, 1999

Graco Snugride September 25, 2007

Peg Perego Primo Viag-
gio SIP IMUNOOUS
September 25, 2007

child restraints
Subpart C - Forward-facing and convertible

Model Manufactured on or
after

Britax Roundabout
ESLO2xx
September 25, 2007

Cosco Touriva 02519 December 1, 1999

Cosco Summit Deluxe
High Back Booster
22-262
September 25, 2007

Cosco High Back Boos-
ter 22-209
September 25, 2007

Evenflo Tribute V
379Xxxxx
September 25, 2007

Evenflo Medallion 254 December 1, 1999

Evenflo Generations
352xxxx
September 25, 2007

Graco ComfortSport September 25, 2007

Graco Toddler Safety
Seat Step 2
September 25, 2007

Graco Platinum Cargo

September 25, 2007



Model Manufactured on or
after
Angel Guard Angel September 25, 2007
Ride AA2403FOF

Z\ WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury, make sure
that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light
comes on and stays on whenever a child re-
straint is installed on the front passenger seat
and the ignition is switched on.

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Checking and Filling

Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
@® Tips
Applies to: RS models: In certain weather
conditions, moisture such as rain or snow may
evaporate on the radiator after stopping the
vehicle. This may cause steam to escape from
the front of the vehicle.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive


Fig. 251 Engine compartment: coolant expansion tank
Your vehicle has two coolant expansion tanks
that are separate from each other:
@) expansion tank for gasoline engine and elec-
tric motor.
@®): expansion tank for the high-voltage area.
312
The expansion tank (@) must not be opened
oA.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 305.
> Always check the coolant level in both coolant
expansion tanks (@) and @) using the outer
markings.
> When you fill coolant in the expansion tank (A),
please refer to > page 311, Cooling system.
> Do not drive any farther if the coolant level in
the expansion tank (@) is low. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately > A\.

ZA WARNING
— Read and follow the warnings in
=> page 304, General information before
opening the hood and checking the coolant
level.
— The expansion tank (8) may only be opened
and filled by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Coolant can enter the inside of the high-
voltage battery when filling the expansion
tank @) and cause a short circuit, which in-
creases the risk of fire.

Checking coolant

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MIN

Fig. 252 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank
(diagram): @ cover; @) markings
Observe the safety precautions > page 304, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the engine coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 305.

Wheels

by the tire manufacturer. This in-
formation is used to contact con-
sumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and lug-
gage load plus 150 lbs. (68 kilo-
grams) times the vehicle's desig-
nated seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with > ta-
ble on page 331) and dividing by
two.
Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating
capacities
Refer to the tire inflation pressure
label > page 330, fig. 260 for the
326
number of seating positions. Re-
fer to the table > table on
page 331 for the number of peo-
ple that correspond to the vehicle
normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace-
ment parts.
>New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
> Only use tires with the same de-
sign, size (rolling circumfer-
ence), and as close to the same
tread pattern as possible on all
four wheels.
> Applies to: RS models: Only use
tires with the same design and
the same tread pattern on all
four wheels.
>Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time. >

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> Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would
like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
differently even if they are the
same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire® is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re-
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel
drive: All four wheels must be
equipped with tires that are the
same brand and have the same
construction and tread pattern so
that the drive system is not dam-
aged by different wheel speeds.
For this reason, in case of emer-
gency, only use a spare tire* that
is the same circumference as the
regular tires.


AN WARNING
—Only use tire/rim combina-
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
—For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth-
er vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
—Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif-
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
—Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.

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Fig. 259 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pres-
sure label


B8K-1151


ARRIERE
‘SPARE

DE SECOURS


Fig. 260 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted at the factory and for
the spare tire* is indicated on a la-
bel. The label is located on the B-
pillar > fig. 259, > fig. 260. The
location may vary depending on
the model.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded > table
on page 331. If driving the vehi-
cle when fully loaded, you must
increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure > A.
330

Checking and correcting tire
pressure
>Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it
before every long drive.
> Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas-
es when the tires are warm.
>Refer to the sticker > fig. 260
for the correct tire pressure.
>Correct the tire pressure if nec-
essary.
> Store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
> page 338 or > page 341.
> Check the pressure in the emer-
gency tire*/spare tire*. Always
maintain the maximum temper-
ature that is specified for the
tire.

Z\ WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and the ve-
hicle load.
—Overloading can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safe-
ty precautions in > page 332,
Tires and vehicle load limits. |»

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—The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con-
trol.
—Incorrect tire pressure increas-
es tire wear and has a negative
effect on driving and braking

behavior, which increases the
risk of an accident.
@ Note
Replace lost valve caps to re-
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.

© For the sake of the envi-
ronment
Tire pressure that is too low in-
creases fuel consumption.
Ncw deem] 1c
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print-
ing, and the information is sub-
ject to change. If there are any
differences, you should always
Make sure that the tire designa-
tion on your tire matches the des-
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom-
mended tire pressures in cold








follow the Ei pressure sticker tires according to the load and
= page 330, fig. 259. the size of the tires installed.
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3* people)”
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
A3 sedan: 225/40 R18 92Y 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 36 | 250
2.0L 225/45 R17 91H 33. | 230 | 30 | 210 | 41 | 280 | 41 | 280
4-cylinder 225/40 R18 92H 36 | 250 | 33 | 230 | 41 | 280 | 41 | 280
235/35 R19 91Y 33 | 230 | 30 | 210 | 38 | 260 | 41 | 280
S3 sedan: 225/40 R18 92Y 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290 | 42 | 290
2.0L 225/40 R18 92H 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 41 | 280 | 41 280
4-cylinder — [335/35R1991Y | 39 | 270 | 36 | 250 | 44 | 300 | 44 | 300 |p

331