Audi Q3 Owners & Service Manuals

Audi Q3: Audi drive select

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

Drive select makes it possible to experience different types of vehicle characteristics in one vehicle.

With different driving modes, the driver can switch the setting, for example from sporty to comfortable. This allows you to adjust the settings to your personal preferences. This makes it possible to combine settings such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comfortable steering.

Selecting an Audi drive select mode

Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

The button is located above the selector lever in the center console.

  • Press the button repeatedly until the desired mode appears in the instrument cluster or center display. Or:
  • Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Audi drive select.

You can change the driving mode when the vehicle is stationary or while driving. If traffic permits, briefly remove your foot from the accelerator pedal after changing modes so that the mode you have selected will be activated for the drive system.

The following modes may be available depending on the equipment:

offroad - Provides assistance when driving offroad.

Additionally, the Hill descent assist will be activated. The ESC will be restricted and the hill descent assist will be activated. The vehicle will exit this mode after the ignition is switched off.

comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited for long drives on highways.

auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dynamic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.

dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel and is suited to a sporty driving style. The "S" driving program is selected on vehicles with an automatic transmission.

Individual - Provides the option for personalized vehicle settings. Pres to configure the mode.

Tips

When the ignition is being switched on, individual systems, such as the drive system, will be reset to a balanced setting. Select the current mode again to attain its full configuration.

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