ignition AUDI Q3 2019 Owners Manual

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Electromechanical parking brake

button ......... cece eee eee 90
Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SION) 26... eee ee eee eee 82
Audi phone Dox esessie so seas & 6 cere 141
START ENGINE STOP] button .... 80
Depending on equipment: ®®®
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ............0005 81
—Ignition lock ................. 80
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 56
@4 Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 110
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 111
@) Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 255
@8 Hood release .............0.0.. 204
@) Buttons for:
—~ CIGKES! mu: ¢ ¢ sem x ¢ etme Fo cee 43
—All-weather lights ............ 43
Luggage compartment lid button . 34
@3 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 47
G0 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 38
—Child safety lock .............. 38
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
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, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.

A\ Central indicator light
If the wa or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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 7
Safety belt
=> page 60
Transmission
=> page 85
Drive system
=> page 85
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 92
Steering ¥
=> page 97
Steering lock
=> page 97
Brake system ¥
=> page 90, > page 92,
=> page 211
Brake system 4
=> page 90, > page 92,
=> page 211
Electrical system
=> page 211
Engine oil pressure
=> page 206
Cooling system
=> page 209

Instrument cluster

— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 195.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
Operating
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Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (7).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @) > page 12.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:

First tab Vehicle functions > page 14

Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)




Third tab Radio > page 175
Media
> page 185
Fig. 4 Driver information system display Fourth tab | Telephone > page 152
Fifth tab Navigation > page 159


Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: The ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the 5 button @).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the [=] button ©.


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Adjusting the display
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Applies to:
Fig. 6 -Audi virtual cockpit- center display: adjusting the
display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout!)
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.

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Instrument cluster

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > FE] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the i | indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 209.

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CG) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
—The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer 2) > page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" gear
lever position, or remove your foot from the ac-
celerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Ay indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This protects the engine
from overheating.
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature
range and you have released the accelerator ped-
al.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
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Instrument cluster

@) Note
The tachometer needle should only be in the
red zone briefly: Otherwise, this increases the
risk of engine damage. The location where the
red zone begins varies depending on the en-
gine.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 11.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > [=] button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line @) > page 11.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

ZA\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

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Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the =] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 14
— Reduced display > page 13
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > [=] button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 195
— Average consumption > page 15
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
tilit is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.

Voice operation

Voice operation
General information
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice operation system effectively
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use voice operation in emergencies
because your voice may change in stressful
situations. The system may take longer to
dial the number or may not be able to dial it
at all. Dial the emergency number manually.

@ Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 18 Center display: Voice recognition system diagram
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: The ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press w£ in the center display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (a).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press (@)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of >

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voice recognition. When there is an active Inter-
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat-
ed in the vehicle and online.
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys-
tem for the first time, a menu for the online
recognizer opens. Or:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Consent to speech dialog system online recog-
nizer.
> Read the licensing agreements and accept
them.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 154.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system
You can access and control the voice operation on
a connected mobile device through your vehicle.
Switching external voice operation on or off
Requirement: The ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 140.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.
There must be no phone calls in progress and the
parking aid must not be active.
> To switch on the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
> To switch the external voice operation off, press
and hold the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel or press @) 9 page 24, fig. 18.
Using external voice operation
» Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is
paused, press the wf button briefly on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel or press (4)
=> page 24, fig. 18.
@) Tips
AUDI AG simply provides access to control
your mobile device with voice operation and
does not assume any responsibility for the
content and commands within the external
voice control.
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Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Central locking
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ZA WARNING
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the ve-
hicle. Otherwise, children could start the en-
gine or operate electrical equipment (such
as power windows), which increases the risk
of an accident.
— Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one - especially children - should
remain in the vehicle, 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 enter the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk.
All doors and the luggage compartment lid can
be centrally unlocked and locked at once. You can
select in the MMI if the entire vehicle or only the
driver's door should unlock when unlocking the
vehicle > page 29. The turn signals flash twice
when you unlock the vehicle and flash once when
you lock the vehicle. If they do not flash when
locking, check if all doors and lids are closed.


Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have different options for centrally unlocking and
locking your vehicle.
— Vehicle key > page 33
— Sensors in the front door handles > page 33
— Lock cylinder on the driver's door > page 30
— Central locking switch inside > page 29
Key / vehicle key
The term “key” can refer to the remote control or
convenience key*, or to a mobile device.
The term “vehicle key” refers to the remote con-
trol key or convenience key*. The convenience
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key* is a remote control key with special func-
tions > page 33 and > page 80.
Automatic locking
If you unlock the vehicle but then do not open
any of the doors, the luggage compartment, or
the hood within a short period time, the vehicle
locks again automatically. This feature prevents
the vehicle from being accidentally left unlocked
for a long period of time.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all doors and the
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
The vehicle will unlock again if the unlock func-
tion in the central locking switch is pressed, one
of the door handles is pulled, the “P” gear is en-
gaged, or the ignition is switched off.
In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors will also automatically unlock to allow
access to the vehicle.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and
the luggage compartment lid are closed and
there is no key in the vehicle. This reduces the
risk of locking yourself out accidentally.
The
following features help to reduce the risk of
locking your vehicle key in the vehicle:
— If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the & button on the re-
mote control key or by touching the locking
sensor* on one of the front doors.
—If the most recently used convenience key” is
inside the luggage compartment, the luggage
compartment lid will automatically open again
after closing it.
— If the last convenience key* that was used is de-
tected inside the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
locked from the outside for a brief time > ©.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 28. >

Opening and closing

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
@°A.
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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— 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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