cruise control AUDI A3 2020 Owner´s Manual

Table of contents

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Controls ataglance..................
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Coolant temperature display...........
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Outside temperature display...........
Multifunction steering wheel plus......
Multifunction steering wheel..........
Vehicle functions. ............000 000s
Starting and driving.............
Opening and closing.............
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Luggage compartment lid.............
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Power windows..............2000005
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Automatic power top.................
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Power top emergency operation........
Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting...................4.
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Windshield wipers...................
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Luggage compartment ...............
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Climate control system...............
Steering wheel heating.............-.
Auxiliary climate control.............-
Fluids in the A/C system. ...........-.
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Starting the vehicle..................
Electromechanical parking brake.......
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release............2..000.
Special driving situations..............
Driving dynamic..................
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All wheel drive (quattro)..............
Electronic Stabilization Control.........
High-voltage system.............
General information.................
Charging the high-voltage battery......
Charging at public charging stations....
Charging the battery with the Audi
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Indicator lights and messages.........
Emergency releases. & iseiis 6 + wae w 6 wos
Trailer towing....................
Driving with atrailer.................
Driver assistance.................
Assist systems...................
Speed warning system..............--
Cruise control system............0005
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Audi adaptive cruise control...........
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About this Owner's Manual

This Owner's Manual applies to all versions of
this model. It contains important information,
tips, suggestions, and warnings for using your ve-
hicle.
KEEP THIS GUIDE
Keep this manual in your vehicle at all times. This
is especially important if you loan your vehicle to
others or sell it.
This owner's manual describes the equipment
range specified for this model at the time of
printing. Individual equipment options described
may only be available at a later date or may only
be offered in certain countries.
Some sections in this manual do not apply to all
vehicles. When this is the case, the beginning of
the section indicates the validity, for example
“Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system”.
Optional or vehicle-specific equipment is also
identified with an asterisk “*”.
The illustrations in this manual are a guide.
Some of the details in your vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
All directions, such as “Left”, “right”, “front” and
“rear”, are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
* Optional or vehicle-specific equipment
b> The section continues on the next page.
=> A\ Cross reference to a “WARNING” within a
section. If a page number is indicated, the
WARNING is located outside of the section.

ZA\ WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information
about safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.

@) Note
Text with this symbol contains information
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
@ For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains information on
protecting the environment.
G) Tips
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
ful information.

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Quick access

Door handle
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Central locking switch ...........
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—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Active lane assist .............
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—Driver's airbag ...............
— Driver information system con-
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— Audio/video, telephone, naviga-
tion, and voice recognition con-
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— Button [*|/steering wheel heating .
— Shift paddles ................
Instrument cluster .............
Windshield washer system lever ..
O©®@ Steering column, with the follow-
ing, depending on equipment:
IQMitiom lock: « s seis « svinne 0 seme
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ................
Adjustable steering column ......
Lever for: ®®
— Cruise control system .........
— Adaptive cruise control ........
Knee airbag ......... cee eee ae
Instrument illumination .........
Hood release? s « swas s emew se ews
Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBDII) ......
Switch (depending on the equip-
ment) for:
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— Luggage compartment lid ......
— Fuel filler door (plug-in hybrid
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Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Power windows ...............-
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—Child safety lock ..............
— Central power window switch ...
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@) Infotainment system display .....
@) Glove compartment ............
@3) Drives for CD, DVD, SIM cards ....
@) Front passenger's airbag ........
@3) Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
— Driveselect® scajs ss sues eo gees ee
— Start/Stop system ............
—|<"| button (plug-in hybrid drive) .
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—Parkingaid ..................
—Emergency flashers ...........


— Electronic Stabilization Control
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— Infotainment system display ....
— Front passenger airbag off indica-
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@8 Deluxe automatic climate control .
@) Socket ..............02. 220
@8) Selector lever (automatic transmis-
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@) Cupholders ..............0000-
G0 Infotainment system on/off button .
@) Infotainment unit ..............
@ Power top operation ............
63. Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:
— Audi music interface ..........
— Audi smartphone interface .....
—Audi phone box ...............
G4 Electromechanical parking brake . .
@) [START ENGINE STOP


G8 Audi music interface ............
G) Tips

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Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

Quick access

Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or
malfunctions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again in the driver infor-
mation system, select the second tab for mes-
sages with the multifunction steering wheel
=> page 17 or > page 20.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.

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If the wa or MN indicator light turns on, check
the instrument cluster display for more informa-
tion.
Applies to: vehicles with monochrome display
If a message appears together with a central in-
dicator light A\ or A the central indicator light
will indicate the priority of the warning. Ifa
white indicator light also appears, the central in-
dicator light will have its own color. For example,
it appears together with Bw read the descrip-
tion for &.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 10,
Audi pre sense
=> page 126,
instrument cluster
=> page 14

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Safety belt
=> page 245
Transmission
> page 77
Drive system
=> page 82
Drive system
=> page 82
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 87
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 87
Brake system ¥
=> page 86, > page 88,
=> page 313
Brake system ¥
=> page 86, > page 88,
> page 313
Engine stop while driving
=> page 82
Steering ¥
=> page 92
Steering lock
=> page 92
Electrical system
=> page 314
Engine oil pressure
=> page 308
Cooling system
=> page 311
Hood
=> page 306
Charging system
> page 111
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 120


Yellow indicator lights



Central indicator light
=> page 10

Safety systems ¥
=> page 238

Quick access

Active lane assist
=> page 129
pre sense
=>page 128


Other indicator lights
Start/Stop system
=> page 83
Electric drive ready mode
=> page 79
Charging system
=> page 111
Turn signals
=> page 44, > page 45
Cruise control system
=>page 116
Cruise control system
=>page
116
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 120
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 120
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 120
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 121
Active lane assist
=> page 129
High beams
=> page 44
High beam assistant
=> page 44
Drive system
=> page 82
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 88

Electromechanical parking brake
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Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 88,
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Hill hold assist
=> page 88
Start/Stop system
=> page 83
Start/Stop system
=> page 83
Convenience key
=> page 73
Electric drive ready mode
=> page 79
Combustion engine
=> page 79
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=> page 79
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=> page 79
Charging system
=> page 111
Charging system
=> page 111
Tank system
=> page 302
Park assist
=> page 140
Park assist
=> page 140
High beam assistant
=> page 44
Speed warning system
=>page 115
Speed warning system
=>page 115
Cruise control system
>page 116
Cruise control system
>page 116
Side assist
=>page 135
Adaptive cruise control
=> page 121

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Adaptive cruise control
=> page 121
Active lane assist
=> page 129
pre sense
=> page 128
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Driving dynamic

Driving dynamic
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. This allows you to adjust the set-
tings to your personal preferences. This makes it
possible to combine settings such as a sporty
drivetrain setting with comfortable steering.
Selecting an Audi drive select mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The ssise button is located above the selector lever
in the center console.
> Press the sis@ button repeatedly until the de-
sired mode appears in the instrument cluster or
center display, or:
> In the Infotainment system, select: [MENU
button > Vehicle > left control button > Audi
drive select.


You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode
you have selected will be activated for the drive
system.
The following modes may be available depending
on the equipment:
comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dy-
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
individual - Provides the option for personalized
vehicle settings > page 91.
@) Tips
When the ignition is being switched on, indi-
vidual systems, such as the drive system, will
be reset to a balanced setting. Select the cur-
rent mode again to attain its full configura-
tion.
Adjusting the “individual” mode
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > Audi drive select> Individual >
right control button.


The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust.
Engine/transmission
The drive system will react to accelerator pedal
moves more quickly or in a more balanced man-
ner. The shift points are Located in higher or low-
er engine speed ranges on vehicles with automat-
ic transmissions.
Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is
suitable for long trips on highways or smooth
driving around curves, for example.
quattro
The all wheel drive system controls balanced to
sporty profiles.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to
sporty.
ACC
The driving behavior of the adaptive cruise con-
trol adjusts based on the acceleration and reac-
tion to vehicles driving ahead.
Suspension control
The suspension adjusts to be tighter or more
comfort-oriented when it comes to compensat-
ing for uneven spots on the road.
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Assist systems

Assist systems
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps you to stay be-
low a specified maximum speed that can be set,
changed or deleted in the Infotainment system.
The speed warning system warns you if you are
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set.
A warning tone will sound as soon as your speed
exceeds the stored value slightly. The ow in-
dicator light will appear at the same time in the
instrument cluster display along with a message.
The fe) indicator light and the message turn
off if the speed falls back below the stored maxi-
mum speed.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener-
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
Setting the warning threshold

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Speed warning > Manual.
G) Tips
Regardless of the speed warning system, you
should always monitor your speed using the
speedometer and make sure you are following
the legal speed limit.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
Manually set speed limit XX mph
(km/h) exceeded

The stored speed was exceeded.
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.
@) Note
— Conventional drive system: before driving
downhill a long distance on a steep hill, de-
crease your speed and select a lower gear.
This makes use of the engine braking effect
and reduces the load placed on the brakes.
— Plug-in hybrid drive: before driving downhill
a long distance on a steep hill, decrease
your speed and use the recuperation braking
effect > page 78. This reduces the load on
the brakes.
(i) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.

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Assist systems

Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

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Fig. 107 Lever: switching on the cruise control system

Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
The (a or 8] indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

ZA WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, it may shut off automatically.
Preselecting or activating a cruise control
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Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever toward position @ while driving, or
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the ICRUISE| or i=} indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
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Changing the cruise control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
in increments, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
continuously, press and hold the lever to-
ward @/@).
Overriding or deactivating the cruise
control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
You can override or deactivate the cruise control
system. When you deactivate the system, your
cruise control speed will be stored and you can
resume that speed.
Requirement: the system must be switched on
and activated.
Overriding
> To temporarily override the cruise control
speed, press the accelerator pedal.
> Once you release the accelerator pedal, the sys-
tem will adjust back to the stored cruise control
speed.
If you override the cruise control system for a
long period of time, the cruise control system
will be deactivated. The ICRUISE| or indicator
light will be displayed and the cruise control
speed will be saved.
Deactivating
> To deactivate the cruise control speed, press
the lever toward (2) (not locked into place)
=> page 116, fig. 107.
> Press the brake pedal.

ZA WARNING
Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. This will pre-

vent braking interventions by the system.

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Assist systems

Switching the system off
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
When you switch the system off completely, the
cruise control speed will be deleted.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To switch the system off, press the lever toward
@ (locked into place) > page 116, fig. 107, or
> Switch the ignition off.
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
ICRUISE| / 3) Speed control system: currently un-
available. See owner's manual
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the cruise control system has been deac-
tivated. There is a temporary malfunction, for ex-
ample the brakes are overheating. Switch the
cruise control system on again later.
Lap timer
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer
You can measure and analyze lap times with the
lap timer in the display.
Opening the lap timer
> Open the first Vehicle tab (trip computer) using
the |<>] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.


> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Press the [=] button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel and select Lap timer in the
menu.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
On the multifunction steering wheel, select:
left control button > Lap times.
Operating the lap timer
> On the multifunction steering wheel, turn the
left thumbwheel @) > page 17 or @ > page 20
until the desired menu item is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
> Press the left thumbwheel to confirm the selec-
tion.

ZX WARNING
Your focus should always be on driving your
vehicle safely. As the driver, you have com-
plete responsibility for safety in traffic. Only
use the functions such as the lap timer in such
a way that you always maintain complete con-
trol over your vehicle in all traffic situations.
(i) Tips
You can retrieve information from the trip
computer while the lap timer stopwatch is
running.
times and timing
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Requirement: the lap timer must be open
=> page 117.
Timing laps
> To start timing, select Lap 1 - press OK or Start
lap 1 in the menu.
> Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: To
start timing automatically when you start driv-
ing, select Start lap 1 by driving off or Start by
driving off in the menu.
> To measure the lap time, select New lap - press
OK or New lap in the menu. This starts timing
the next lap at the same time.
After completing, the difference between the last
lap and the previous best lap time will be indicat-
ed witha “—"@ or “"/.
Pausing timing and displaying a split time
> To insert a pause i select Pause in the menu.
> To continue timing, select Press OK to resume
or Resume in the menu.
> To display a split time, select Split time in the
menu. The split time {@] appears for approxi-
mately 10 seconds in the instrument cluster.
The timing of the current lap continues.
Resetting timing
> Using the multifunction steering wheel, select
Reset or Reset times in the menu. >
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