Audi Q3: Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
- Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Central locking.
Door unlocking
- If you select All, all doors and the luggage compartment lid will be unlocked when unlocking the vehicle.
- If you select Driver's door, only the driver's
door will be unlocked. To unlock all doors and
the luggage compartment lid, press the
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button
on the vehicle key twice. In vehicles with a
convenience key, only the driver's door will unlock
when you pull the driver's door handle. If
you pull another door handle, the entire vehicle
will be unlocked.
The entire vehicle will always be locked f you
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button.
Long press to open windows
You can select if all windows and the panoramic glass roof should open using the vehicle key.
Fold mirrors
You can select if the exterior mirrors automatically fold in when locking.
Tone when locking 1)
You can select if an audio signal sounds when locking the vehicle.
1) This function is not available in all countries.
Central locking switch
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Fig. 21 Driver's door: central locking switch
- To lock or unlock the vehicle, press the
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or
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.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking switch, the following applies:
- The doors and the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened from the outside for security reasons, for example, to reduce the risk of unauthorized entry while stopped at a light.
- The LED in the central locking switch turns on when all doors are closed and locked.
- You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the door handle one time. To open the rear doors individually, you must pull the door handle twice.
- In the event of a crash with airbag deployment, the doors unlock automatically to allow access to the vehicle.
WARNING
- Observe the safety precautions.
- The central locking button works when the ignition is switched off.
- The central locking switch is inoperative when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:
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Driver's door: malfunction!
Shift to P before
leaving vehicle. See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the driver's door. Secure the vehicle before exiting by selecting the "P" selector lever position. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
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Mechanically unlocking and locking the doors
All doors must be unlocked or locked separately
if the central locking system fails.
Fig. 22 Driver's door: door lock cylinder
Fig. 23 Door: mechanically locking
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft
Keys
Key set
Fig. 24 Your vehicle key set
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: PANIC button
The key set includes two vehicle keys when delivered
from the factory.
Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Fig. 26 Door handle: sensor for locking the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have various options for unlocking and locking
your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify
which door
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Tire wear and damage
Fig. 155 Tire profile: treadwear indicator
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
Have an authorized Audi dealer
Safety precautions
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is
a risk for injury!
Always follow the instructions
in the operating manual.
Electrolyte fluid is highly
corrosive. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection.
First aid: if electrolyte fluid enters the
eyes, immediately flus
