fuel AUDI Q3 2019 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Exhaust tail pipes | Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nec-
essary
Decorative parts/ | Deposits Mild soap solution ®), a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
Trim less steel, if necessary

Paint Paint damage Repair with touch-up paint

Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately

Surface rust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.

Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.

Water no longer
beads on the surface
of clean paint
Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)

No shine even though
paint has been pro-
tected/paint looks
poor
Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
the polish that was used does not contain any protectant

Deposits such as in-
sects, bird droppings,
tree sap and road salt
Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
fiber cloth

Grease-based con-
taminants such as
cosmetics or sunblock
Remove immediately with a mild soap solution ® anda
soft cloth

Carbon parts Deposits Clean the same way as painted components > page 236

Decorative decals Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®)

a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of
Interior cleaning
neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water


Component Situation Solution
Window glass Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ | Deposits Mild soap solution®)
Trim
Plastic parts Deposits Damp cloth

Heavier deposits Mild soap solution ®), detergent-free plastic cleaning solu-
tion, if necessary



Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®), allow to dry before letting them re-

tract

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Fuses and bulbs

Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.

No. | Equipment

Stability Control (ESC), engine control
17
module



le of e






OVye OVOVO
Fig. 168 Left side of engine compartment: Fuse assign-
RAZ-0502
18 | Battery control module

19 | Windshield wiper control module

Anti-theft alarm system, garage door
opener
20

Automatic transmission

Engine control module

Engine start

Auxiliary heating

Engine components

Left headlight

Parking heater


Right headlight








ment
No. | Equipment
1 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
2 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
4 |Engine components, engine start
5 |Engine components, ignition coils
6 | Brake light switch
7 |Engine components
8 | Heated oxygen sensors
9 | Engine components
10 | Fuel pump
11 | Auxiliary heating, engine components










Fig. 169 Left side of cockpit: Fuse assignment

bh N Auxiliary heating, engine components No. | Equipment

13
Automatic transmission, transmission flu-
id pump
2 |Front lumbar support

Volume control

14 Engine components, ignition coils S | Gateway control module (diagnosis)

15 Horn


16

Engine components, ignition coils

sion selector lever

25 2
Steering column lock, automatic transmis-

Accessories and technical changes

Accessories and
technical changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
— New Vehicle Limited Warranty
— Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
— Emissions Control System Warranties: Federal
Emissions Control System Defect Warranty,
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safety Belt
Limited Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: California Emissions
Control Warranties: Short-term Emissions De-
fects Warranty, Long-term Emissions Defects
Warranty, TZEV models Emissions Defects
Warranty, California Emissions Performance
Warranty
You can find detailed information in your Warran-
ty & Maintenance Booklet and in the California
Emissions Booklet*.
Audi Literature Shop
Service information is available as soon as possi-
ble after a model is introduced and can be or-
dered in the Audi Literature Shop: http://
literature.audiusa.com
Driving in other
countries
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require motor vehicles to comply with
emissions regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles that were produced for the
U.S. and Canadian markets are different from ve-
hicles produced for other countries.
If you plan to use your vehicle outside of the
United States or Canada, it is possible that:
— Fuel may have a significantly lower octane rat-
ing. Unsuitable fuels can cause engine damage.
— Proper maintenance and repair work may not
be possible because special service equipment,
tools, or measuring devices needed for your ve-
hicle may not be available.
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— Replacement parts may not always be availa-
ble.
— Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries.
() Note
Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle re-
sulting from these country-specific differen-
ces.
Maintenance, repairs,
and technical modifi-
cations
Note the safety precautions > page 203, General
information and > page 243, Raising the vehicle.
General information
Due to the increasing complexity of technology in
these vehicles, as well as the safety and environ-
mental standards that apply, you can only per-
form a very limited amount of repairs and modifi-
cations to the vehicle yourself.
Proof of maintenance work may be required to
submit a claim within the warranty period.
We recommend that you have your vehicle serv-
iced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and that Audi Genuine Parts
and Audi Genuine Accessories are used. This
helps to ensure that your vehicle's functionality,
performance, and safety are not impaired.
Maintenance and repairs
Your vehicle was designed to help keep mainte-
nance requirements to a minimum. Some regular
maintenance is required to help ensure that your
vehicle runs in a safe, economical, and reliable
manner. Please refer to your Warranty & Mainte-
nance Booklet for more detailed information
about vehicle maintenance.
When operating the vehicle under more extreme
operating conditions, for example when outside
temperatures are very low or in very dusty envi-
ronments, certain maintenance should be per-
formed between the specified intervals.

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Accessories and technical changes

Usually maintenance and repair work requires
special tools, measuring devices, and other
equipment that is available to trained vehicle
technicians in order to help ensure that your vehi-
cle and all of its systems operate correctly, relia-
bly, and safely. Performing work on the vehicle
incorrectly can impair the operation and reliabili-
ty of your vehicle and may void one or more of
your vehicle's warranties.
Technical Modifications
Interference with electronic components, their
software, the wiring, and data transfer may cause
malfunctions. Because of the way electronic com-
ponents are interconnected, such malfunctions
can also impair systems that are not directly in-
volved. This means that you risk both a substan-
tial reduction in the operational safety of your ve-
hicle and increased wear of vehicle components.
Some convenience functions, such as the conven-
ience turn signal function, individual door open-
ing function, and displays, can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If functions
are reprogrammed, the information and descrip-
tions about these functions in this Owner's Man-
ual may no longer apply to the changed func-
tions. Audi recommends that an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility perform
and verify any reprogramming procedures.


carry out the job and have the correct tech-
nical information and the correct tools.
— If you are uncertain about what to do, have
the work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer, an authorized Audi Service Facility,
or another qualified workshop. Serious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per-
formed work.


ZA WARNING
Maintenance procedures, repairs, or technical
modifications that are performed incorrectly
increase the risk of an accident and can lead
to serious injuries.


ZA WARNING
The engine compartment in any motor vehicle
is a potentially dangerous area and can cause
serious personal injury.
— Always use extreme caution when doing any
work in the engine compartment. Always
follow commonly accepted safety practices
and use common sense. Never risk personal
injury.
— Never perform any work in the engine com-
partment unless you know exactly how to

@) Note
— Maintenance procedures, repairs or techni-
cal modifications that are performed incor-
rectly can cause damage to the vehicle, such
as corrosion.
— If emergency repairs must be performed,
take your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
— Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle
resulting from failure to comply with these
guidelines.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Regular maintenance can help protect the
environment.
— Technical modifications to the vehicle can
have a negative impact on fuel consumption
and vehicle emissions.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Undeployed airbag modules and pretension-
ers are classified as Perchlorate Material -
special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.
gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. When the
vehicle or parts of the restraint system includ-
ing airbag modules and safety belts with pre-
tensioners are scrapped, all applicable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your au-
thorized Audi dealer is familiar with these re-
quirements and we recommend that you have
your dealer perform this service for you.
G) Tips
Because of your vehicle's aluminum body de-
sign, all service and repair procedures affect-
ing the body should be performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
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Technical data

(er) Fah a(t)
Fuel tank 15.9 gal (60 )

Windshield washer system _a)

Windshield and headlight washer system*

_a)

2) The value was not available at the time of printing.

B8U-0380
= DIINO NNO A


Fig. 172 Safety certificate
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).

1,500 lbs (680 kg) 154 lbs (70 kg) 6,022 lbs (2,730 kg)

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Index

Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 211
Brakes... 2... eee eee 89
BrakevassiSt': scase < « seme 2s ae a eee eB: 98
Brakerflidl: «2 cso 2 assim 2 a conse oo emai 9 2A,
Emergency braking function............. 91
New brake pads..............---000-0- 89
Break-in security feature...........-....- 31
Breaking in
New brake pads « sews ss aemy ss ese : eam « 89
New tires: si iwi 2s amie 4 amiss ao oriee a a 223
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................4. 186
BULBS. asceone 2 o seems 2 a cuasenie wo weviens Eww we 253
BUSINESS. Address wie ss aren os ams a oo 168
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 204
Battery specific...............00.000. 212
Calllist. 00.0... cece eee ene 144, 146
Capacities
Fueltank.....................000005 264
Washer fluid reservoir...............-. 264
Cargo floor... 2.2... eee 76
Cargo net... .... eee eee eee eee ee eee 75
Car key... icc eeeeeeeee 32
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) ...............05- 151
SWitching Oficws : s sesa s pave a i demas ere 150
Using the car phone function........... 139
GCarwashiss « wes 2 2 awe so wae oo een oe cee 236
Gatalyticconverter', env = s weve sv eewe x vow 202
Cell phone
refer to Telephone ...........eeeee eens 139
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 141
Central locking.............0 eee eee eee 28
Auto Lock... 2... 0. eee eee eee 28
Convenience key..........-: cece eee ees 33
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Luggage compartment lid............... 35
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
MeSSAGES wissians oo severe » o scwnare oo acatave ow owen 30
Remote control key.............--.0005 33
SGtting « = sews ¢ o neves ¢ e fewS & e Eetes xo ees 29
Vehicle Key) cress i 2 sccue o 2 eseueve © v eweaue ov erecene 33
266
Central locking switch.................0. 29
Ceramic brakeSrisscs «oases x » owen & 8 averse «0 ae 89
Certificationia: « 2 mews «x enw «2 mews 4 2 eR 261
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........-000005 72
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 141, 184
Child safety lock
Power windows.........--.00 eee eee ee 38
Rear doors... .... 2... cece ee eee eee 38
Child
safety seats ......... cc cece eee eee ee 66
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 69
Securing with a safety belt.............. 69
Securing with LATCH.................-. 68
Cleaning... ... cece eee eee eee 236
Cleaning Alcantara...............000005 239
Cleaning artificial leather............... 239
Cleaning carbon parts.............. 238, 239
Clédning controls’: « sess << esas x ¥ oes go oe 238
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 238
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 238
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 238
Cleaning textiles..................000. 239
Climate control system............-..0-- 77
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 36
Convenience closing..........0.eeeeees
HOGG sw = aosune x 3 casas 2 smawesce w cuaangos o aeRees
Luggage compartment lid
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 37

PanoramicglassirOof wsi« 6 2 susie « e sowsere 9 & 3 39
Sunshade (roof) ..............000000 eee 39
WiTidOWS%: + © sees x ¢ sees co eR i 8 ee Ee 38
Cockpit dimming ..............000e sees 47
Cockpit (overview) .........--.00 022 e eee ee 6
Colornumber..............00c eee e eens 263
Compact:sparestire:. . « sesces so comin ov cesta» 245
COMPArLtMeNtSccses vs ssc ve ees vo meeT vw oes 7
Compass inthe mirror...............0005 51
Compliance:ss + ¢ saws ss eee se cas s ewes 261
Configuration wizard « « « wwe se eee ae came x 18
COMMECE ccscg s Haws ss Here sy HeeE FE ORE Ee 154
Data plans: «= sssen ss cen ov ewan eo crn o 157
Data Privacy..... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 257
INfOtaiiMeNtsen « 3 scam x x em as Ree FS 155
Infotainment services..............0048 155

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Connected devices
Device overview......... 2.0.00 cee
Connections
referto Media...........ceeeeeee
Consumer information..............0005
Consumption
ROdUGING « meee < e aeee = oes 6 s See es ree
Consumption (fuel) ..............00eeuee
Contacts
Add destination sxc. x + sexs se ees ye ee
Importing and exporting..............
Memory capacity..................00.
Opening (business card)...............
Updating inthe MMI..................
Convenience keys s wecc es ews se cece ss eevee
Convenience closing.............000008
also refer to Vehicle key..............05
Convenience opening and closing
WindoWs OF TOOT: an « s wean os gem « x eee
Coolant temperature display..............
Cooling mode........ 2... cee eee eee eee
Cooling system
Adding COOlANt wx x « www e > qemm x v samce
Coolant level checking.................
Cornering light................00 eee eae
Cruise control system..............000.
Cup holdersiics i a acess a s essen o esecaue «2 cone es
Current consumption «sce ss wows s swe
Daytime running lights..................
Declaration of compliance...............
Defrosting the windows...............00.
DEF (instrument:cluster) . 0... ee ee
Demo mode
Determining correct load limit...........
DigitalicOMPass:siics 6 x vie so sins 4 w mares ooo
DIMENSIONS:. « wiz ss sen 2 e eee se eeee ees
258
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 48
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 48
Directory
SOGUINGS. cece also refer to ContactS.............-00- 144
Display
Cl@aning': z x 2s ¢ » ees ¢ e een so wees 2: 238
Displaying tooltips.................0008 18
Disposal... . 0.0.0... cee eee eee eee eee 258
Distance . 6... eee e ete ete aee 14
Distance: Warning sicsse + scores 6 seers + 6 meen 118
Doors
Child safety lock..... 0.0... cee ee eee eee 38
Door contact switch..............00000. 46
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 30
Driver information system................ 12
Drives
referto Media................... 182,185
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select.............0.. 96
Drive system... 1.2.0.2 0 02 eee eee eee 86
Audi drive Select); 00.6. ceases eseeee cine 96
Drive system (message) ........0. 0s ee eee 88
Driving down hills... 0.0.0.0... 0.000 e eee 93
DrivinG:PrOGrarn:. « «sense + 6 suse 0 4 somece a 9 we 118
Driving through water...............200. 94
Driving?tiimess 5 a serene vo vessiews os coouun 6s een vo 14
Driving tips
Driving through water...............4.. 94
Efficient driving.............-..020-00- 86
Offroad Griving « wean oe wean es cones wenn es 93
Uphill and downhill.................00. 93
Drivingsup:hillse: . & crssice i 6 aon eo eevee @ 8 severe 93
E
E-mail
Message options................00005 149
S@ttinGS
zens ¢ » mens : Seen cs Seen se seme 149
eco mode (climate control system)......... 78
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 98
EDR
Event Data Recorder............0.0040. 255
Electrical system). « «ise sees a cease oe 211
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 90
Electronic Differential Lock.............-. 99

Index

Electroniciimmobilizetiiecs:. 2 sive 6 oes «2 ane 32
Electronic Stabilization Control............ 98
Embedded SIM’ card « savers ¢ « sways x 2 caw 9 a 155
Emergency assistance ..........eeeeveee 242
Emergency braking function.............. 91
Emergency call... .. 2... eee eee eee 146
Emergency flashers...............00000 45
Emergency mode.............-.000e00ee 85
Emergency operation
Doors... . eee 30
Fuel tillerdoop': = suo « s sense « = woe & 2 as 202
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 40
Emissions control system..............- 202
EMGNQy'CONSUIMIENSS. « » weceim o 9 eesmee «. oneness 15
Energy management.............-.00005 87
Engine
Breakingin........... 2... eee ee eee eee 86
GOGlANE sexes + = seme 5 3 fmeu so eee E Ea EE 209
EMe@rgeney:Stopis oo sis oo merce 2 2 warars & wane 80
Jump starting....................00. 246
Start/Stop system sss + ¢ eevee & x eaies ys ae 87
Starting/Stopping’« « «se. ss eees ee ew os 80
Engine compartment
Opening/closing the hood.............. 204
Overview... 2... cece eee eee 205
Safety precautions............-.00000e 203
Engine oil
AGING essa is 2 woxwon so sesma oe oraess ww mene 205
Changing.......-...... cee eee eee eee 208
Checking oil level... 02.2... cece eee 205
CONSUMPELON: ¢ & smc o sores.» o saws @ 3 cosas 205
TOdicatOrlight » serie «0 ose » mauesee © veer 206
Replacement interval................. 215
Engine sound
Audi GriveS@leCt s cas + = waves © » seaneie +» wee 96
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system........... 87, 88
Engine start system ...... cece ese eeee vee 81
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system........... 87, 88
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................... 199
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 155
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 255
268
Exterior lighting: «cscs + come + = over © = ove 43
EXteniOn MIRPONS sic omer ov mew @ wae a 8 47
Folding settings...............-.000005 29
External voice operation................. 25
E
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 196
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 185
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 185
FaStrOute’s « sesces so scene vo meses 6 8 aeenes va 160
Favorites
Bluetooth. ......... 20.0.0... cece eee 197
NaWiGatiOliess ¢ ssa s + eeu & ¥ Rams & x BES 162
Tele PON ascna x a vow ve meas oo een ow ae 144
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 261
File formats (media drives) .............. 190
Folding the rear seats.............-.0005 75
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 208
Fueling sis «2 encve 2 @ sovioe xo aename 2 6 come 3 ore 200
Leaks... eee eee eee eee 204
Forward gear
(EEF tO GESTS < = oss ¢ s Sues & ¥ ware = a ea ss 82
Free text search
Medldies « « cas 4 caw < were & & pee 6 x ees 189
Radio... 2... ee eee 177
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 160
Freeze protection
COOlAnt « sews s = sees ss ees s eee es BE 209
Front center armrest.................0.. 55
LO 199
Additives: : zoxs ss qewu so seen 2 y BeeE a Fe 200
CUrreNnt:CONSUMPTION’: « « sicsers s 6 covers a 6 sewnaie 14
Fuel gauge......... 2. eee eee eee eee ny
Fuel tank capacity. Gasolines. « «ssw se cmon x mene © x ete w «aoe 199
Reducing fuel consumption............. 86
Fueling
FUL TILLERAOOF ec ¢ < eacee sy were se aecee ev 200
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 202
Fuel tank capacity...............00005 264
Fuse.aSSiQnMentis « ¢ wscce x owes oo stemme 2 oe 252
G
Garage:dooropene tiie. ov savas i x wracne ow anvenes 40