AUDI Q3 2019 Owner's Guide

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© Note
Door unlocking
—If you select All, all doors and the luggage
compartment lid will be unlocked when unlock-
ing.
— If you select Driver's door, only the driver's
door will be unlocked. To unlock all doors and
the luggage compartment lid, press the {9 but-
ton on the vehicle key twice. In vehicles with a
convenience key*, only the driver's door will un-
lock when you pull the driver's door handle. If
you pull another door handle, the entire vehicle
will be unlocked.
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— If the convenience key* that was last used is
detected inside the passenger compart-
ment, then the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside. The turn signals will flash
several times to indicate this. If you do not
open the vehicle within a short time to re-
move the key, then the vehicle will lock au-
tomatically. This prevents the vehicle from
being left unlocked for long periods of time.
The key will then be locked inside the vehi-
cle. The entire vehicle will always be locked when you
— If the convenience key* that was used last is press the @ button.
detected inside the luggage compartment,
it will not be possible to lock the luggage Long press to open windows
compartment and the luggage compart- You can select if all windows and the panoramic
ment lid will open. The turn signals will glass roof* should open using the vehicle key
flash several times to indicate this. The => page 39, Convenience opening and closing. If
doors will lock. Always take the convenience you press and hold the f@ button on the vehicle
key with you, or unauthorized people may key, all of the windows and the panoramic glass
be able to enter the vehicle. roof* will close.
@) Tips Fold mirrors
—Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve- You can select if the exterior mirrors automatical-
hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe! ly fold in when locking.
— The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle. If the LED lights up for
approximately 30 seconds after locking, You can select if an audio signal sounds when
there is a malfunction in the central locking locking the vehicle.
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi (ender diem cine)
Service Facility.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
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> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Central locking.
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Fig. 21 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock or unlock the vehicle, press the or B
button > /\. >

D_ This function is not available in all countries.
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When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch, the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, for example, to reduce the risk of un-
authorized entry while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To
open the rear doors individually, you must pull
the door handle twice.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.

ZX, WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions > page 28.
— The central locking button works when the
ignition is switched off.
— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Messages
2 Driver's door: malfunction! Shift to P before
leaving vehicle. See owner's manual


There is a malfunction in the driver's door. Secure
the vehicle before exiting by selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
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Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.

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Fig. 22 Driver's door: door lock cylinder

Fig. 23 Door: Emergency locking
Unlocking or locking the driver's door with
the vehicle key
> Fold out the vehicle key > page 32, fig. 24.
> Insert the vehicle key into the slot under the
door handle and pry the cap off > fig. 22.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
open position in the direction of arrow @).
> Pull the door handle to open the driver's door.
> To lock the driver's door, select the "P" position
and turn the key once to the close position
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Locking the front passenger's door and rear
doors using the vehicle key
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
doors. It is only visible when the door is open.
> Fold out the vehicle key > page 32, fig. 24.
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 23.
> Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the inside
and turn it all the way to the right (on the right
door) or left (on the left door).

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> Install the cap in the opening and close the
door.
Once the front passenger’s door or rear doors
close, it will no longer be possible to open them
from the outside. The front doors can be opened
from the inside by pulling the door handle one
time. The rear doors can be unlocked from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time and
then opened by pulling the door handle again. If
the child safety lock in one of the rear doors is ac-
tivated, you must first pull the door handle from
the inside. Then you can open the door from the
outside.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 28.
Pee
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch-
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto-
matically after a certain amount of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
> To switch the alarm off, press the G button on
the vehicle key or switch the ignition on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the anti-
theft alarm system may have the following fea-
tures:
Break-in security feature
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the
doors, hood, and/or luggage compartment lid.
Interior/towing protection monitor
The alarm will be triggered if there are move-
ments detected in the vehicle interior (for exam-
ple, by animals) or if there is a change in the vehi-
cle angle (for example, when the vehicle is being
towed).
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered
by deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor.
Deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor
There are the following options for deactivating
the interior/towing protection monitor:
> Press the ff button on the vehicle key a second
time within two seconds. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:
Touch the sensor on a front door handle a sec-
ond time within two seconds. Or
> Turn the vehicle key in the door lock to the close
position a second time within two seconds.
If you lock the vehicle, then the interior/towing
protection monitor will stay off until the next
time the vehicle is unlocked.

ZA\ WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
@) Tips
The interior/towing protection monitoring on-
ly functions correctly when the windows and
the roof* are closed.

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Keys

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Fig. 25 Vehicle key: PANIC button
@ Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the ve-
hicle key. To fold the key out, press the release
button © fig. 24.
If necessary, you can use the vehicle key to:
— Applies to: vehicles with lockable glove com-
partment: Lock or unlock the glove compart-
ment.
— Manually unlock and lock the doors > page 30.
— Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the
emergency release > page 37.
@ Key tag with vehicle code
The key tag can be scratched off to reveal the ve-
hicle code. It does not have a function.
@ PANIC button
In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button
to trigger the alarm for the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem. The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
will turn on if you trigger the alarm.
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—To trigger the alarm, press the [PANIC] but-
ton@)® fig. 25.
—To turn the alarm off, press the red [PANIC] but-
ton again.



Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have
this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to
bring all keys with you. If a key is lost, you should
report it to your insurance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to start the
vehicle if there is a vehicle key from a different
vehicle manufacturer on the key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can read out this data and tell you about
the work your vehicle needs.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 28.

@ Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
@) For the sake of the environment
‘ Do not dispose of vehicle keys in household
trash. They contain materials that can be re-
cycled. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more in-
formation.
@ Tips
— The vehicle key function can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters
near the vehicle working in the same fre-
quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-
dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle
is locked.

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— You can display the number of vehicle keys
programmed to the vehicle: Select on the
home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & service
> Vehicle info.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
> page 261.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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Fig. 26 Applies to: vehicles with convenience (key)Door han-
dle: sensor* for locking the vehicle
You can unlock and lock your vehicle using either
the buttons on the vehicle key or using the sen-
sors*. The settings in the MMI specify which
doors will unlock > page 29.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
> To unlock the vehicle, press the G button
=> page 32, fig. 24.
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button once.
> To unlock the luggage compartment lid, press
the < button briefly.
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage
compartment lid: To open the luggage com-
partment lid, press and hold the < button for
at least one second > /\ in General informa-
tion on page 34 and =>) in General informa-
tion on page 35.
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage
compartment lid: To close or lock the luggage
compartment lid )), press and hold the << but-
ton for at least one second while the ignition is

D_ The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au-
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation.
switched off A\ in General information on
page 34.
Unlocking or locking using the sensors
Applies
to: vehicles with convenience key
> To unlock the doors or the luggage compart-
ment lid, grasp the door handle on the door you
would like to unlock or the luggage compart-
ment lid handle.
> To lock the vehicle, close the doors and touch
the outer sensor on the door handle once
=> fig. 26. Do not grasp the door handle while
locking the vehicle, or else the vehicle will not
lock. The door cannot be opened for a brief pe-
riod directly after locking it. This way you have
the opportunity to check if the doors locked
correctly.
Deactivating the sensor unlocking function
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can deactivate the unlock function with the
convenience key (keyless access) for one locking/
unlocking cycle.
> Place the selector lever in the "P" position; oth-
erwise, the vehicle cannot be locked.
> Close the door.
> Press the f lock button on the convenience key
and touch the sensor on the door handle (driv-
er's door) one time within five seconds of press-
ing the button > fig. 26. Do not grasp the door
handle while locking the vehicle, or else the ve-
hicle will not lock.
> To check if the function has been deactivated,
wait at least 10 seconds and pull the door han-
dle again. The door should not open.
The next time the vehicle is unlocked, it can only
be done with the remote control key or mechani-
cally using the lock cylinder. Keyless access will
be active again after the next time the vehicle is
locked/unlocked.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 28. >

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@) Tips
— Only use the vehicle key when you can see
the
vehicle.
— The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”
selector lever position is engaged.
— Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm*. If this happens, press the @ unlock
button.
@ Tips
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the
convenience key cannot be more than ap-
proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the
door handle or luggage compartment.
— Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless
access) can be deactivated > page 33.
— To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
LED and batteries in the remote control key

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Fig. 27 Remote control key (back): opening the cover
LED on the remote control key
The LED in the remote control key (front side) in-
dicates the status of the key.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
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> If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-
tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-
cle key.
Replacing the remote control key battery
> Pry the cover (2) off of the key @ using a coin
fig. 27.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” facing up.
> Press the cover back onto the key until it clicks
into place.
@) For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing
methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
G) Tips
The replacement battery in the remote con-
trol key must meet the same specifications as
the original battery.
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The remote control key must be synchronized if
the vehicle does not lock/unlock with the remote
control.
> Press the f remote control key button.
> Insert the key in the driver's door lock within 30
seconds > page 30.
> Press the ( button or fj button.
Luggage compartment
lid
General information
ZA WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: No one, especially children, should
stay in the vehicle when it is locked from the
outside, because the windows can no longer
be opened from the inside > page 31, Anti-
theft
alarm system. Locked doors make it
more difficult for emergency workers to en-
ter the vehicle, which puts lives at risk. >

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— Always close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the doors when the vehicle is
not in use. Otherwise someone such as a
child could enter the vehicle through the
luggage compartment and become locked
inside it. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in or around the vehi-
cle.
—To reduce the risk of injuries by pinching,
make sure that no one is in the operating
area of the luggage compartment lid, in-
cluding the hinge areas and the upper and
lower edge of the luggage compartment lid.
—
After closing the luggage compartment lid,
make sure that it is latched. The luggage
compartment lid could open suddenly while
driving, which would increase the risk of an
accident.
— Never drive with the luggage compartment
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases
from the surrounding area can enter the ve-
hicle interior and increase the risk of asphyx-
iation.
— Applies to: vehicles with power-operated or
sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid:
If there is a luggage rack (such as a bicycle
rack) on the luggage compartment lid, the
luggage compartment lid may not open
completely under certain circumstances or it
could close by itself if open due to the extra
weight. Therefore, the open luggage com-
partment lid must be given additional sup-
port or the cargo must first be removed
from the luggage rack.
— Applies to: vehicles with power-operated or
sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid:
Pay careful attention when closing the lug-
gage compartment lid. Otherwise, you could
cause serious injury to yourself or others de-
spite the pinch protection.

Q) Note
The luggage compartment lid can bump into
objects such as the garage ceiling when open-
ing and become damaged.
G) Tips
When the vehicle is locked, the luggage com-
partment lid can be unlocked separately by
pressing the << button on the vehicle key.
The luggage compartment lid locks automati-
cally when it is closed again.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid

Fig. 28 Driver's door: opening the luggage compartment
lid
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> Applies to: vehicles without convenience keys:
Unlock the vehicle using the G / < button on
the vehicle key and press the handle in the lug-
gage compartment lid. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage
compartment lid: When the ignition is switched
off, press and hold the <3 button on the vehicle
key for at least one second. Or
> Engage the "P" selector lever position and pull
the << button’ in the driver's door.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
> Applies to: vehicles without automatic luggage
compartment lid: Use the inside grip to pull the
luggage compartment lid down and allow it to
close using a gentle push.
> Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage
compartment lid: See > page 36.
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Automatic luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid


Fig. 29 Luggage compartment lid: @ closing button*, @)
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 34.
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> When the ignition is switched off, press and
hold the < button on the vehicle key for at
least one second > page 32, fig. 24. Or
> Engage the "P" selector lever position and pull
the < button* in the driver's door. Or
» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
> Press the <% button in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
> Press the handle in the luggage compartment
lid. Or
> Press the luggage compartment lid downward
slightly. Or
> When the ignition is switched on, pull the <>
switch in the driver's door > page 35, fig. 28
until the luggage compartment lid is closed. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: With
the ignition switched off, press and hold the <
button on the vehicle key until the luggage
compartment lid is closed. Make sure there is
enough distance (maximum of approximately 9
feet (3 m)) between you and the luggage com-
partment lid. Or
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» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: With
the ignition switched off, press the < / f)* but-
ton in the luggage compartment lid. The vehi-
cle key must not be more than approximately
4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compart-
ment and it must not be inside the vehicle. If
you press the @* button, then the vehicle will
lock.
Stopping automatic opening or closing
You can interrupt the luggage compartment lid
when it is opening or closing automatically:
> Press the < button on the convenience key”.
> Press the partment lid or the handle again.
> If you now press the < / f* buttons in the lug-
gage compartment lid, the handle or the button on the convenience key again, the lug-
gage compartment lid will open or close again.
If something blocks the luggage compartment
lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move, the lid
will stop opening or closing.
Storing the luggage compartment lid
opening position
The position must be at a certain height or higher
to store.
> Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-
sired open position. If you want to move the
luggage compartment lid to a lower position,
move it slowly in small increments; otherwise,
the luggage compartment lid will close auto-
matically.
> Press and hold the <3 button in the luggage
compartment lid for at least four seconds to
store the new open position. A visual and audio
signal will follow.
> To set a higher open position, wait at least five
seconds and then carefully press the luggage
compartment lid upward.
> Press and hold the <3 button again for at least
four seconds to store the desired opening posi-
tion.
@ Tips
The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is >