2023 Audi A3 User Manual

The Audi A3 2023 is a bold statement about how committed Audi is to making great cars and shows how hard the brand works to make the best small luxury cars. This latest version brings the driving experience to a whole new level by combining cutting-edge technology, careful workmanship, and a classic look. The A3 has a variety of strong engines, from fuel-efficient turbocharged options to powerful performance powerhouses, so it can meet the needs of a wide range of drivers. Its attractive shape, which comes in both sedan and hatchback styles, has a sophisticated look, and the carefully made interior is a place of comfort and luxury. The A3 is both functional and luxurious, with high-tech safety features, a cutting-edge infotainment system, and the new Audi Virtual Cockpit. As a sign of Audi’s constant commitment to car refinement, the A3 2023 is sure to impress drivers with its mix of speed, luxury, and advanced technology.

Indicator Lights overview

The indicator lights in the instrument cluster blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal­functions. Some warning and indicator lights turn on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off when the drive system is switched on or while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap­pear and warning signals may sound. The indica­tor lights and messages may be covered by other displays. To show them again, select the second

Adjusting the display

Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

• Press the VIEW button to switch between the default view (D and the enhanced view@.

Adjusting the layout
App Use to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay­outs may be available.

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness> Audi virtual cockpit.
  To adjust the desired layout, press@.

Setting the automatic layout change
Applies to: RS models
Requirement: depending on vehicle equipment, the RS Performance or RS Runway layout must be set.

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit > Configure > Automatic activation of RS layout.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the RS Performance or RS Runway layout will be automati­cally set when switching into the RS modes page 703.

Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi­tional displays that can be selected may vary.

• Applies to: MMI:
  Select on the home screen: SETTINGS> Display & brightness> Audi virtual
  Al cockpit > Configure.
  Select the desired additional display.

Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can hide the central area in the instrument cluster.

Coolant temperature display

Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display® only functions when the ignition is switched on.

To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob­serve the following notes about the temperature ranges.

Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn on, the engine has not reached operating tem­perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy engine loads.

Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge turn on. If the indicator light in the instru­ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem­perature is too high.

Note
Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in front of the air intake impair the cooling ef­fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of the engine overheating during high outside temperatures and heavy engine load.
The front spoiler also helps to distribute cooling air correctly while driving. If the spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will be impaired and the risk of the engine over­heating will increase. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Tachometer

The tachometer (D q page 11 displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be­ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be­fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into the next higher gear, select the “D” or “S” selector lever position, or remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

Engine speed limitation
If the Ill indicator light turns on, the engine will be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in the instrument cluster. This will protect the en­gine components, for example during a cold start or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you release the accelerator pedal while the engine is at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by an engine control malfunction, the II indicator light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed does not go above the speed displayed, for exam­ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im­mediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in the red area of the gauge for a short period of time before there is a risk of damaging the engine. The location where the· red zone be­gins varies depending on the engine.

Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in the status bar@ c:) page 11.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven since it was last reset. It can be used to measure short distances. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.

Resetting the trip odometer

Outside temperature display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta­tus bar.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed in the instrument cluster may be slightly higher than the actual temperature outside due to heat radiating from the motor.
At temperatures below 41 °f (+S °C), a snowflake symbol appears in front of the temperature display.

WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based on the outside temperature display. Be aware that there may be ice on roads even when the outside temperature is around 41 °f (+5 °C) and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine oil temperature ‘!=;fl may be indicated by a bar in the instrument cluster.

• Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to the enhanced view .
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• When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis­play — 0f (— °C) appears in the instrument clus­ter. The engine has reached its operating temper­ature when the engine oil temperature is be­tween 176 °f (80 °C) and 248 °f (120 °C) under normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper­ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load and high temperatures outside. This is not a cause for concern as long as the or II indica­tor lights do not turn on.
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• Boost indicator
  Applies to: vehicles with boost Indicator
  Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en­gine load (meaning the current boost pressure) may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus­ter.

Shift light indicator
Applies to: RS models
The shift light indicator informs the driver when the RPM limit is reached.

The shift light indicator is displayed with green, yellow and red ranges in the upper areas of the tachometer. The shift light indicator will blink red when approaching the engine speed limit. Shift to the next highest gear at the right time.

Sport displays
Applies to: RS models
Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire pressure indicator, may be available depending on vehicle equipment.

Opening sport displays in the instrument cluster
Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func­tions tab> 1§) button > Sport displays.
Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel until the desired sport display appears in the instrument cluster.

Opening sport displays in the MMI

• Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE- HICLE > RS monitor.
  Browse to the desired display if necessary.

G meter
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral acceleration. The current values are displayed in the instrument cluster while driving. The maxi­mum values that are reached are stored and dis­played when the vehicle is stationary. Only the maximum values that are reached are displayed in the MMI.

• To reset the stored values, press and hold the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel for one second.

Tire pressure
Applies to: vehices with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see Q page 250, Tire pressure monitoring system.

Engine data
The engine data in the instrument cluster shows which percentage of the maximum output or maximum torque is currently being used.

Temperature
The temperature display in the MMI shows the temperature of various fluids, such as the trans­mission fluid or engine oil.

Vehicle functions

Overview
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of the driver information system. Additional vehicle functions can be accessed depending on the vehicle equipment.

• Press the §I button on the multifunction steering wheel.

On-board computer
Changing the display

Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term memory, or Long-term memory display must be selected.

• To reset the values in one of the memories to zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel for one sec­ond, or
• Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab> §I button > Reset mi.

Displays in the trip computer
The following displays may be shown, depending on the vehicle equipment:

Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa­tion from the time the ignition is switched on un­til it is switched off. If you continue driving within two hours after switching the ignition off, the new values will be included when calculating the current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term memory is not erased automatically. You can se­lect the time period for evaluating trip informa­tion yourself.

Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a bar graph. The average consumption stored in the short-term memory is also displayed. If the bar is green, your vehicle is saving fuel (for exam­ple, using recuperation).

Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip­ment that is currently affecting fuel consump­tion. The display shows up to three equipment items. The equipment using the most power is listed first. If more than three items using power are switched on, the equipment that is currently using the most power is displayed. A gauge also shows the current total consumption of all other equipment.

Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends only using certain Infotain­ment system functions, such as entering a desti­nation or pairing a mobile device, while the vehi­cle is stationary. Always be prepared to stop op­erating the Infotainment system in the interest of your safety and the safety of other road users.

WARNING

• Only use the Infotainment system when road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi­tions permit and always in a way that allows you to maintain complete control over your vehicle.
• This also applies to operating your mobile device via the MML Do not allow the visual or audio signals from a mobile device to dis­tract you from traffic, because this increases the risk of an accident.

Introduction
You can display and operate the Infotainment system and vehicle functions using the touch display in the Multi Media Interface, abbreviated MMI.

Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam­ple to set the desired system language and con­nect a telephone.

• Follow the instructions in the center display.
  Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration wizard at a later time, select on the home screen: HELP> Configuration wizard.

Tooltips
You can have tooltips displayed if necessary. They introduce various MMI functions to you.

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