2022 Audi A3 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Guide

Introduction

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Conclusion:
The 2022 Audi A3 All Wheel Drive (AWD) stands out as a symbol of engineering brilliance and driving enjoyment in the world of compact luxury cars. The A3 AWD is more than simply a car thanks to its alluring design, cutting-edge features, and iconic quattro all-wheel drive system. It creates a dynamic, transforming driving experience that raises the bar for sophistication, control, and performance.

Electromechanical Parking Brake

Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to secure the vehicle from rolling away unintention­ally.
The C®) switch is located under the selector lever in the center console. It turns on when the park­ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake manually or automatically when you start to drive.

Setting and releasing the parking brake

• Setting: pull the(®) switch.
  If appears, the parking brake is hold­ing the vehicle. You can remove your foot from the brake pedal.
  Releasing: when the ignition is switched on, press and hold the brake pedal and press the(®) button.

If the red indicator light flashes, the braking force has not built up enough or it has decreased. You can also secure the vehicle by selecting the “P” gear or pressing the brake pedal. Make sure the indicator light is off before you start driving.

Automatically releasing the parking brake when starting to drive
Requirement: the driver’s door must be closed and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.

• Press the accelerator pedal to start to drive.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, always make sure the vehicle is situated safely while stationary.
  If the parking brake is set, it can release au­tomatically when the accelerator pedal is pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident, do not inadvertently press the accelerator pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve­hicle ,s stopped.
  If the, power supply fails, you cannot set the parking brake once it is released, or release it if it is set. Secure the vehicle against roll­ing an authorizeddeal.er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
  When engaging the parking brake, the brake pedal ray move downward automatically.
  To reduce the risk of injury,, do not place your foot under the brake pedal.

Tips

• On steep inclines, especially when in trailer mode, the vehicle may roll backwards unin­tentionally when starting to drive. To reduce the risk of this happening, pull and hold the (®) switch why pressing the accelerator pedal. If enough drive power has built up at the wheels and the vehicle does not roll backwards, then release the switch to start to drive.
  If you leave the vehicle when ”D” or “R” are engaged, the parking brake will be set auto­matically.
  Noises when the parki.ng brake is set and re­leased are normal and are not a cause for concern.
  The parking brake goes through a self-test cycle at regale intervals when the vehicle is stopped. Any noises associated with this are normal.

Emergency braking function
Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, if the standard brake pedal is mal­functioning or obstructed. When the emergency braking function is activated, the braking effect is similar to a heavy braking maneuver.

Warning
Heavy braking while driving through curves or in poor road or weather conditions can cause the vehicle to slide or the. re.ar of the vehicle to swerve, which increases the risk of an acci­dent.

Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:

• Parking brake: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle. See owner’s manual
• Parking brake: malfunction! Please release parking brake
  If one of the two messages appears, there is a malfunction in the parking brake. If the message appears while stationary, check if the parking brake is released and can be reset. If this is the case; switch the ignition off and back on.
  If the message stays on, if the parking brake can­not be released, or if the message appears while driving, do not continue driving. Secure the vehi­cle against rolling before exiting the vehicle
• Audi dealer or au­thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
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• Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact Service
  There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc­tion corrected. Do not park the vehicle on inclines and secure it against rolling before exiting the vehicle

Parking brake: warning! Vehicle posi­tion too steep
The braking force may not be enough to secure the vehicle from rolling away. Park the vehicle in a place with less of an incline.

Parking brake: applied
The parking brake is set. Press and hold the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

Take over!
The vehicle cannot be held in place automatically. Press the brake pedal to secure the vehicle from rolling away unintentionally.

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 “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.

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.

Driving through Water 
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 waves, the water must only reach up to the lower edge of the body at the most.
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• Deactivate the Start/Stop system*.
• Drive carefully and no faster than at walking speeds to prevent the front of the vehicle from creating waves, because they could splash above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming vehicles could also create waves.
• Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
• Drive in reverse.
• Do not turn the engine off.

WARNING
After driving through water, press the brake pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the full braking effect wilt be restored.

Note
Vehicle components such as the motor, drive system, suspension, or electrical system can be severely damaged by driving through wa­ter.

Tips
If possible, avoid driving through salt water because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use fresh water to clean any vehicle components that come into contact with salt water.

Driving dynamic

Audi drive select

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 driver can switch the setting, for example from sporty to comfortable. This allows you to adjust the set­tings to your personal preferences. This makes it possible to combine settings such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comfortable steering.

Selecting an Audi drive select mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The button is located above the selector lever in the center console.

1. Press the left or right arrow key until the de­sired mode appears in the MMI.
2. Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE> Audi drive select.

You can change the driving mode when the vehi­cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per­mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera­tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode you have selected will be activated for the drive system.

The following modes may be available depending on the equipment:
Off road Provides assistance when driving off­ road. The ESC will be restricted and the hill de­scent assist” will be activated. The vehicle will ex­it this mode after the ignition ls switched off.
Comfort Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto Provides an overall comfortable yet dy­namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
dynamic Gives the driver a sporty driving feel and is suited to a sporty driving style. The “S” driving program is selected.
Individual Provides the option for personalized vehicle settings. to configure the mode, Individual settings.

TIPS
When the ignition is being switched on, indi­vidual systems, such as the drive system, will be reset to a balanced setting. Select the cur­rent mode again to attain its full configura­tion.

Individual Settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi, drive select
The equipment in your vehicle will determine which settings you can adjust.

Drive
The drive system will react to accelerator pedal movement more quickly or in a more balanced manner. The shift points are located in higher or lower engine speed ranges on vehicles with auto­matic transmissions. Depending on the setting, the drive power at the rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ­ential• to be more sporty or moderate.

Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is suitable for long trips on highways or smooth driving around curves, for example.

Suspension
The suspension adjusts to be tighter or more comfort-oriented when it comes to compensat­ing for uneven spots on the road.

Engine sound
The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to sporty. In the automatic setting, the engine sound depends on the selected driving program.

Suspension

Adaptive Dampers
Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con­trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus­pension will adapt to the driving conditions and the driving situation. The settings depend on the selected Audi drive select mode.

Ground clearance
The vehicle height and clearance can be influ­enced by the following factors:

1. Change in temperature
2. Change in load

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, make, sure no one gets pinched when the vehicle level is chang­ing, for example when cleaning the under­body or the wheel housings.

NOTE
Always make-sure there is enough clearance above and below the vehicle. This is especially important for entrances with height restric­tions, for example, before driving into under­ground garages. You could at so scrape the ground when driving over the edges of curbs or on steep ramps, which could damage your vehicle.

Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:

Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your driving style immediately to compensate for the fact that it may be more difficult to turn the steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo­cation as soon as possible. Secure the vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle
Do not continue driving. See an au­thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
  There is a malfunction in the electronic steering lot. You cannot turn the ignition on. Secure the vehicle against rolling . Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Steering: malfunction! You can continue driving
There is a malfunction in the steering system. Steering may be more difficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style. Have the steering sys­tem checked immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Please note that the red indicator light may turn on af­ter restarting the engine. Do not continue driving if it does.

Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering lock. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc­tion in the electronic steering lock because this increases the risk of an accident.

Tips
If the  or indicator light only stays on for a short time, you may continue driving.

ALL Wheel Drive (Quattro)

Description
Applies to: Veh1des With all Wheel Drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving power variably to the front and rear axle to im­prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth­er with selective wheel torque control, which can activate when driving through chives.

Applies to: vehicles with quattro ultra: If the driv­ing situation does not require all wheel drive, then the rear section of the drivetrain will decou­ple to save fuel. The system constantly determines and anticipates if all wheel drive is needed. This allows the rear drivetrain to recouple shortly before it is needed. The all-wheel drive system is designed for high motor power. Your vehicle is exceptionally power­ful and has excellent driving characteristics both under normal driving conditions and on snow and ice. Always read and follow safety precautions.

WARNING

1. Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you should adapt your driving style to the cur­rent road and traffic conditions to reduce the risk of an accident.
2. The braking ability of your vehicle is limited to the traction of the wheels. In this way, It is not different from a two wheel drive vehi­cle. Do not drive too fast because the is increases the risk of an accident.
3. Note that on wet streets, the front wheels can “hydroplane” if driving at speeds that are too high. Unlike front wheel drive vehicles, the motor RPM does not increase suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro planning. Adapt your speed to the road conditions to reduce the risk of an accident.

FAQs

Useful links

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