Audi Q3: Drive system
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 drive components.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maximum permitted engine RPM during the first 600 miles (1,000 km) and do not use full acceleration.
The engine can be increased RPM gradually during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Efficient and environmentally-friendly driving
Your driving style greatly influences the amount of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental impact, and the wear on the motor, brakes, and tires. Note the following information for efficient and environmentally-conscious driving:
- Turn off electrical equipment that is not needed, for example seat heating.
- Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
- Avoid driving at high speeds.
- Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if possible, for example by not leaving roof racks or bike racks installed when they are not needed.
- Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
- Have maintenance performed regularly on the vehicle.
- Do not let the engine run while the vehicle parked.
- Do not drive with winter tires during the summer.
- Use the Start/Stop system.
- Utilize the engine braking effect.
- Avoid driving short distances when possible.
Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle can increase significantly when driving with a sporty style. Show respect to others around you and the environment with the way you operate your vehicle, especially at night.
Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent energy management system for distributing electricity.
This significantly improves the starting ability and increases the vehicle battery life.
Tips
- If you drive short distances frequently, the vehicle battery may not charge enough while driving. As a result, convenience functions for electrical equipment may be temporarily unavailable.
- The vehicle battery will gradually drain if the vehicle is not driven for long periods of time, or if electrical equipment is used when the engine is not running. To ensure that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical equipment will be limited or switched off.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:
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Drive system: malfunction!
Safely stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The brake booster and the power steering may stop working. Stop the vehicle immediately or as soon as possible and do not continue driving. Secure the vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle. Have the problem corrected by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
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Drive system: malfunction!
Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.
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Start/Stop system
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
Starting and stopping the engine automatically
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The system checks if certain conditions are met
before and during the Stop phase, and determines
if the engine stops and how long it remains
stopped. For ex
Brakes
General information
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such
as temper
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General information
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Set the parking brake.
Switch the emergency flashers on.
Have the passengers exit the vehi
Setting the distance
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 102 Operating lever: setting the distance
When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the
adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and
then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle
driving ahead accelerates, then the adaptive
cruise assist
