Audi Q3: Emissions control system
General information
WARNING
The temperature of the exhaust system is high, both when driving and after stopping the engine.
- Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they have become hot. This could result in burns.
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable materials such as grass or leaves because the high temperature of the emissions system could start a fire.
- Do not apply underbody protectant in the exhaust system area, because this increases the risk of fire.
Catalytic converter
Observe the safety precautions.
The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel could enter the exhaust system, which could cause overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
If the .png)
indicator light blinks
or turns on, there
is a malfunction related to emissions which can,
for example, cause poor emissions quality and
damage to the catalytic converter. Drive slowly to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.
The indicator light can also turn on if the fuel filler cap is not closed correctly.
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Engine compartment
General information
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in the engine compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of injury,
scalding,
Opening and closing the hood
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 winds
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
Fig. 147 Engine oil sticker
Engine oil viscosity
Engine oil standard
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that
meets the engine oil standard listed on the
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Side Air Intake Trim, Removing and Installing, Audi RS Q3 through MY 2014
Removing
- Left: remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Right: remove the front wheel housing liner and wheel
spoiler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Carefully remov
Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high altitudes,
note the following information:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in reverse.
When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill
