Audi Q3: 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 example, if power usage is high, the engine will not be stopped. Along with other conditions, the following factors influence the automatic engine start or stop:
- Environmental conditions (slopes, inclines, elevation, temperature)
- Battery (charge status, temperature, power usage)
- Engine temperature
- Assist systems
- Driving behavior
Depending on the engine, the .png)
indicator light
may appear if the engine is not stopped.
Manually switching the Start/Stop system off and on
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
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button is located above the
selector lever
in the center console.
- Press
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to switch the system
on or off. The button
will be illuminated when the function is
switched off.
Tips
If you switch the system off during a Stop phase, the engine will start again automatically.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:
Drive system: please start the vehicle manually
This message appears when specific conditions are not met during a Stop phase. The Start/Stop system will not be able to restart the engine. The engine must be started with the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system.
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to have the malfunction corrected.
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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
Electromechanical parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away unintentionally.
The switch is located under the
selector lever
in the center console
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
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Compressor, Replacing without the Need for Flushing Refrigerant Circuit
Note
Cleaning the refrigerant circuit means flushing with
refrigerant R134a. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Cleaning (Flushing), with
Refrigerant R134a".
If a faulty A/C compressor is replaced with an A/C
compressor from another manufacturer check for the A/C
Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing with Compressed Air and Nitrogen
General Information
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
- Individuals with electronic/medical life- and health sustaining
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