Audi Q3: Accelerator pedal
You can accelerate the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal.
Maximum acceleration
If you press the accelerator pedal all the way
down, the motor's full power will be used and
you will reach maximum acceleration, also called
"kick-down".
WARNING
The driving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve on slick or slippery road surfaces
when using kick-down, which increases the
risk of an accident.
Manually releasing the parking lock
Fig. 84 Selector lever: removing the shifter boot
The emergency release is located under the selector
lever shift gate. Using the emergency release
can be complicated. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
You will need the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit to release it. Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade. You might also
need a very long screwdriver.
Removing the shifter boot
- Secure the vehicle against rolling.
- Switch the ignition off.
- To loosen the shifter boot, carefully insert the
flat side of the screwdriver sideways into the
slit near the shifter boot fig.
85.
- Carefully pry the shifter boot out with the
screwdriver while gripping the boot at the fold
with your hand and pulling it upward and out
until all four corners are released
fig. 86.
- Fold the shifter boot up around the shifter
knob.
- Applies to: right-hand drive vehicles: Remove
the gear trim and let it hang down to the side
while still connected to the cable.
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
- Operate the emergency release.
Attaching the shift cover
- Applies to: right-hand drive vehicles: Place the
gear trim back into the shift gate.
- Clip the shift cover back into the shift gate.
WARNING
- Only use the parking lock emergency release
if the vehicle is secured against rolling. An unsecured vehicle may roll,
which increases the risk of an accident.
- Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is activated.
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Fig. 85 Emergency release at the lower left
Fig. 86 Emergency release at the upper right
Depending on the version, the emergency release
will be located under the shifter boot, either to
the lower l
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other dr
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions. In Start/
Stop mode, the engine shuts off automatically
when stopped, for exa
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The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 144 Footwell: release lever
Fig. 145 Unlocked hood: lever
Observe the safety precautions.
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
With the door open, pull the lever
1 - Belt Guide
Caution
Do not rotate bolts under any circumstances when removing
and installing belt guide. They are set by the manufacturer.
Replace the entire belt guide if damaged.
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide, Rem