Audi Q3: Ignition key
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Fig. 80 Steering column: ignition lock
Starting the engine
- Press the brake pedal.
- Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
- Turn the key briefly to position 2. The ignition
key automatically returns to position 1. Do not
press the accelerator pedal when doing this.
- The engine will start and the vehicle will then
be ready to drive.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switched
off temporarily when you start the engine. If
the engine does not start immediately, stop the
starting procedure by turning the ignition key to
position 0 and repeat after 30 seconds.
If it is difficult to turn the key to position 1, turn
the steering wheel back and forth slightly to release
the steering lock.
Stopping the engine
- Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
- Turn the key to position 0. The engine will
switch off.
Activating the steering lock
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock
The steering lock helps prevent vehicle theft.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Turn the steering wheel until the steering
wheel audibly locks.
Switching the ignition on or off
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off
without starting the engine, follow these steps:
- Switching on: turn the key to position 1.
- Switching off: turn the key to position 0.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the ignition lock while the vehicle
is moving. Otherwise,
the steering lock could engage and you
would not be able to steer the vehicle, which
increases the risk of an accident.
General information
WARNING
Note
- Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
- If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up
in the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engine. For this reason, let the engine
run at idle for approximately two minutes
before shutting it off.
Tips
- Brief noises are normal when starting and
parking the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
- For up to 10 minutes after stopping the engine,
the radiator fan may turn on again automatically
or it may continue to run, even if
the ignition is switched off.
- It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
- Power will be fully available once the engine
is at operating temperature.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
Engine start system:
malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Remote control key: key not
detected. Is the
key still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ignition
on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
Remote control key: hold
back of key
against the designated area. See owner's manual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the location
shown
fig. 79.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.
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Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Select a gear.
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for several seconds. At that
time, you can start driving
without the vehicle rolling backward.
Requ
Fig.82 Center console: shifting manually with the selector lever
Fig. 83 Steering wheel: shift paddles
You can shift the gears manually when in "D"
mode. The transmission must be in tiptronic
mode.
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers;
Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Remove the footwell vent -2-.
Installing
Inst
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm -3094-
Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-
Compressed air gun, commercially available
Removing
WARNING
There is a risk of scalding from hot steam and
coolant.
The coolant system is under pressure when the eng