Audi Q3 2024 User manual

Owner's Manual
2024 Q3
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. Audi recommends that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, there are many useful tips and information
concerning
your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. Audi also
gives you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
Audi hopes you enjoy driving your vehicle and wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.
AX WarNiNG
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
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Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual......
Summary...
Quick access
Ontine information
FAQ
Cockpit .
Indicator lights overview .
Display and operation...........
Instrument cluster ..
Instrument cluster overview .
Operating
Adjusting the display
Coolant temperature display .
Tachometer
Odometer
Outside temperature display .
Engine oil temperature indicator .
Vehicle functions
Touch display ..........2.002.00005
General touch display operation . .
Multi Media Interface
Voice operation...............665
General information ..
Voice recognition system
External voice operation .
Global functions.
Additional function buttons .
Starting and driving
Personalization
Luggage compartment lid .
Child safety lock
Power windows .
Panoramic glass roof
Garage door opener .
Lights and vision.
Exterior lighting .
Interior lighting .
Vision .
Windshield wipers .
Digital compass .
Sitting correctly and safely......
Maintaining the correct seating position .
Front seats
Rear seats . .
Steering wheel
Head restraints
Safety belts .
Memory function
Airbag system...
Child safety seats...........
Storage and convenience.
Power sources........2- 0200+ :
Cup holders
Storage areas and compartments .......
Luggage compartment .
Roof rack
Warm and cold...
Climate control system .
Steering wheel heating .
Fluids in the A/C system
Driving.
Starting the vehicle
When driving
Drive system .
Start/Stop system .
Brakes
Electromechanical parking brake .
Special driving situations ......... .
Driving dynamic
Audi drive select .
Suspension
Steering ..
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All wheel drive (quattro) . . . .
Electronic Stabilization Control
Trailer towing................6.55
Driving with atrailer.......0..0..2.05
Trailer hitch ........ 0020.02 cee eeee
Assist systems.
Assist systems....
General information .. . .
Surrounding area detection
Driver assistance menu . .
Parking aid menu............. 0.0200
Driving information...
Speed warning system . .
Camera-based traffic sign recognition .
Traffic light information.......... 66.
Driver assistance.
Cruise control system
Adaptive cruise assist
Distance warning...
Lane departure warning .
Audi pre sense .
Side assist... .
Emergency assist...........0..02.00
Parking and maneuvering.......
Introduction . . . .
Parking aid plus
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras .
Rear cross-traffic assist
Assisted parking... .
Park assist.........-.2--02.02-00005
Infotainment system.
Telephone
Introduction ..............-.0.00000-
Setup
Using the Audi phone box
Using the telephone .
Settings
Messages
Troubleshooting .
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Audi connect...
General information
Audi connect Infotainment
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot .......
Audi connect Infotainment services .
Audi connect vehicle control services
Settings
Troubleshooting...........2...00000+
Emergency call
Overview
Emergency call . .
Online roadside assistance............
Navigation...
Opening navigation .
myAudi navigation
Entering a destination . .
Stopping route guidance
Map . wee
Predictive route guidance .
Alternative routes .
Additional functions
Satellite map
Map update... .
Traffic information :
Settings ..........0 0. eee eee
Radio...
General information
Radio functions . .
Online radio
Options and settings
Troubleshooting . .
General information . .
Bluetooth audio player
Online media .
Amazon Alexa .
Multimedia connections .
Playing media... .
Options and settings
Supported media and file formats
Troubleshooting
Interactive experience.
Themes .
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Smartphone interface.
Setup
Additional settings..............
System settings .
Software update
Connected devices .
Legal information .
Maintenance and Care..
Checking and Fil
Fuel...
Refueling . :
Emissions control system .
Engine compartment .
Engine oil
Cooling system
Brake fluid . .
Electrical system
Battery...
Windshield washer system
Service interval display . .
Wheets..
Tires and rims . : :
Tire pressure monitoring system.......
Care and cleaning................
General information .
Car washes :
Cleaning and care information
Taking your vehicle out of service
Do It Yourself.......
Emergency assistance .
General information .
Equipment
Changing a tire
Spare tire
Jump starting .
Towing... 2.2.6.0 cece cece eee cence
Fuses and bulbs.
Fuses .
Bulbs .
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Customer information.
Data privacy
Privacy notice . .
Image recording .
Data memories. ...
Transmitted information .
Accessories and technical
changes
Warranty
Audi Literature Shop .. ..
Driving in other countries
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications ..............0.02000 8
Accessories and parts . .
Reporting Safety Defects . .
Technical data.
Identification data. .
Vehicle data...............-.0-20055
Other information...............
Brands and licenses
Disposal instructions . :
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems .........2.00 00.208
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About this Owner's Manual
This manual contains important information,
safety precautions, and tips for using your vehi-
cle,
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND KEEP IT!
Read this Owner's Manual carefully before using
your vehicle. Keep this manual and any other ap-
plicable documents in your vehicle at all times.
This is especially important if you loan your vehi-
cle to others or sell it.
Updates to the Owner's Manual: Please note
that it has always been Audi’s” policy to continu-
ously improve its products. Audi reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifica-
tions, and to make additions or improvements in
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install them on products previously manufac-
tured. Changes by means of software updates
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market. Therefore, it is also possible that the
Owner's Manual may be updated. This will be
done in the form of supplements. Supplements.
may be provided to you in both printed and digi-
tal form. Notes in the supplement will indicate if
a digital or printed supplement applies to you.
Vehicle-specific features: Standard equipment,
equipment for specific markets, and special
equipment that is available for the entire model
line is described. In addition, it is possible that
some of the equipment and functions will only be
available at a later time or they may only be avail-
able in certain markets. Therefore, the descrip-
tions also include items that are not available in
your specific vehicle. The illustrations in this
manual are a guide. Some of the details in your
vehicle may differ from the illustrations. Text, il-
lustrations, and specifications are based on the
most current information available at the time of
printing, and shall not constitute a basis for lia-
bility claims.
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porter in a country, as well as joint ventures.
vehicles with speed warning system”. In addition,
optional or vehicle-specific equipment and func-
tions may be indicated with an asterisk “*” ora
corresponding comment (such as “depending on
vehicle equipment”).
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Owner’s Manual:
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> The section continues on the next page.
= page 69 Cross reference to other descriptions
or topics.
= A Cross reference to a “WARNING”.
Directions, such as “left”, “right”, “front” and
“rear”, are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
Text with this symbol contains information
about
safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
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about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
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protecting the environment.
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Quick access
Quick access
Online information
You can access the digital form of your Owner's
Manual on your mobile device using myAudi.
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your
myAudi account.
> Visit my.audi.com, or
» Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.
Online Owner's Manual
Applies to: vehicles with Online Owner's Manual
Fig. 1 Center display: Online Owner's Manual
The Online Owner's Manual can be accessed di-
rectly from the Owner's Manual in the Infotain-
ment system. Each time you access the Owner's
Manual, it will automatically display in the lan-
guage that is set for your MMI.
Accessing the Online Owner's Manual
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
HELP > Owner's manual.
Functions and operation
@ Free text search
Using the free text search, you can search for
terms in the entire contents of the Owner's
Manual. The search results will be grouped
based on their topic.
— Press the © button and enter the desired
search term.
@® Chapter
You can display the contents of the Owner's
Manual sorted by topic.
@® FAQ
In order to get to know your vehicle, you can
find answers to frequently asked questions in
the FAQ section.
@ Index
Using the index, you can search for a specific
term and quickly access relevant informa-
tion.
© Indicator lights
An overview of all available indicator lights
and their meanings will be displayed
— Press on any indicator light to display its
meaning.
© Supplements
Supplements will be created if changes to
the Owner's Manual are necessary. The Sup-
plements menu will only appear if supple-
ments are available. A notification icon dis-
plays the number of supplements that are
available. This icon will disappear once the
Supplements menu has been opened.
@ Info
An overview of general information about the
Owner's Manual will be displayed. You can al-
so change the language in which the Online
Owner's Manual content is displayed. The
language will be reset when you exit the On-
line Owner's Manual.
Change language
~ Applies to: MMI: Select on the home
screen: HELP > Owner's manual > Info >
Change language.
Legal notes
An overview of all legal notes pertaining to
the Online Owner's Manual will be displayed.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only use the
Online Owner's Manual when the vehicle is
parked safely.
@ ts
The content is the information that was avail-
able at the time of the editorial deadline for
this manual. There may be changes over the
service life of the vehicle.
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Quick access
FAQ
Before d
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— How do | adjust the seat? © page 67.
— How do | adjust the steering wheel?
= page 64.
— How does the selector lever work? © page 93.
— What is a gear and a driving program?
= page 93.
~ How does the electromechanical parking brake
work? © page 107.
— How do | adjust the exterior mirrors?
page 55.
— How do | refuel my vehicle? © page 270.
— How do | operate windshield wipers with the
rain sensor? © page 57.
— Where is the washer fluid reservoir located?
page 215.
— How do I store the tire pressures? > page 246.
— How do | drive with a trailer? © page 110.
Vehicle breakdowns and emergencies
— How do | jump start my vehicle? ® page 258.
— Where can I find the correct tire pressure?
© page 238.
— What type of airbags are equipped in my vehi-
cle? > page 69.
— Where are the towing loops located on the ve-
hicle? ® page 260.
Advanced functions
— How is the distance to the vehicle driving ahead
of me automatically maintained? © page 123.
— How can | stay in the lane more easily?
= page 127.
~ How can | be warned when leaving a lane?
= page 134.
— How do | use the parking aid? > page 142.
— How can | more safely drive through intersec-
tions and exits with poor visibility? © page 147.
— How can the high beam headlights be control-
led automatically? + page 52.
— How can I monitor the blind spot more easily
when changing lanes? © page 139, Side assist.
— How can | open the luggage compartment lid
with my foot? © page 43.
— How can | adjust the vehicle handling based on
the driving situation and my preferences?
= page 105, Audi drive select.
play and operation
~ How do | turn on the touch display?
<page 21.
~ How do | operate the touch display?
page 19.
How do I control the volume? © page 30.
— How do | navigate through the menus?
page 22.
~ How do | write letters and numbers by hand?
page 25.
— How do | operate functions such as the naviga-
tion by voice? © page 27.
Which functions can | operate with the buttons.
on the steering wheel? page 15 or
page 30.
~ How can | adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment and display lighting? > page 55.
Infotainment system
— How can I connect my mobile device to use the
hands-free system? © page 155.
— How can | switch between connected devices?
= page 207.
— How can | access information online?
© page 166, Audi connect.
— How can | use the Wi-Fi hotspot? © page 167.
— What are the different ways I can enter a navi-
gation destination? © page 175.
— How can | operate the map functions?
page 178.
— How can | display traffic information?
page 183.
— How can | listen to the radio? © page 186.
— How can | play media? > page 196.
— How can | play music from my mobile device on
the Infotainment system? © page 193, Blue-
tooth audio player.
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Tips and tricks
How can | unlock my vehicle from the inside for
other persons to enter? © page 36.
How can | open all the windows from the out-
side using the remote control key? page 46,
Convenience opening and closing.
~ How can | adjust the open position of the lug-
gage compartment lid? > page 43.
~ How can I synchronize both sides of the climate
control system? page 87.
— How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-
bag? page 72.
~How do I secure a child safety seat?
page 74.
~ What should | consider when driving through a
car wash? © page 247.
— How can | drive in a way that is efficient and en-
vironmentally-friendly? > page 97.
— How can I request the next service appoint-
ment? © page 226.
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