Audi Q3: 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 descent control if you press the brake pedal
while driving in "D" gear. The automatic transmission
will select a gear suitable for driving
down the hill and will attempt to maintain the
speed at which the vehicle was traveling at the
time the brake pedal was pressed. Press the
brake pedal if necessary. The hill descent control
will switch off once the hill levels out or
you press the accelerator pedal.
- Utilize the engine braking effect when driving
downhill by selecting the "S" driving program. This especially applies when
towing
a trailer. This reduces the load on the brakes.
- Apply the brakes in intervals and do not press
the brake pedal continuously.
- Use the hill descent assist if necessary.
WARNING
- Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is designed
to handle. Do not exceed the hill
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle
could tip or slide.
- Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you
must immediately start steering in the direction
of the downward slope to reduce the
risk of an accident.
- Always be ready to brake when using the hill
descent control function.
Offroad driving
Your vehicle is not an offroad vehicle. Note the
following points when driving offroad:
- Drive slowly and carefully.
- To reduce the risk of underbody damage, pay
attention to the vehicle's ground clearance and
drive across raised areas of the ground with the
wheels on one side of the vehicle, instead of allowing
the center of the vehicle to pass over the
raised areas.
- To reduce the risk of becoming stuck, drive
through sandy or swampy areas at a steady
speed and without stopping, if possible.
If necessary, use the following functions:
- Audi drive select offroad mode
- Hill hold assist
- Limit ESC
WARNING
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the vehicle
and your driving ability.
For the sake of the environment
Avoid actions that are damaging to the environment.
Show respect for the natural environment
and remain on marked routes.
Tips
Clean your vehicle after driving offroad. Dirt
and stones falling off your vehicle can affect
other road users.
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If you must drive through water, follow these instructions:
Check the stability of the ground, the current,
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable,
there is a strong current, or there are
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 driv
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Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
1 - GSM connection from Roof Antenna -R216-
2 - 4-Pin Connector -T4u- to the External Audio Source
Connection -R199-/Internet Access Control Module -J666-
3 - 4-Pin Connector -T4al- to the Front Info
Tire Sealant
WARNING
If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics
on that particular wheel must be replaced.
Audi vehicles have either a spare wheel or a wheel repair
kit, depending on equipment.
The wheel repair kit is located in the luggage compartment,
where the spar