Audi Q3: Adjusting the exterior lighting

The following settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior lighting.

Automatic headlights

You can adjust the following settings in the Automatic headlights menu:

Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the sensitivity of the light sensor.

High beam assistant - You can switch the high beam assistant on and off.

Entry/exit lighting

The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked or when the driver's door is opened while the ignition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it is dark and when the AUTO light function is, switched on. The daytime running lights switch on automatically each time the vehicle is unlocked, regardless of how bright it is outside the vehicle.

Daytime running lights

USA models: The daytime running lights can be switched on and off.

Canada models: This function cannot be switched off. They activate automatically each time the ignition is switched on.

Emergency flashers

Fig. 39 Center console: emergency flashers

The emergency flashers help to make other drivers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.

• Press the 1 button to switch the emergency flashers on or off.

When the emergency flashers are turned on, the and indicator lights will flash at the same time.

You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the emergency flashers are switched on by using the turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop temporarily.

The emergency flashers also work when the ignition is turned off.

Tips

You should switch the emergency flashers on if:

• you are the last car in a traffic jam so that all other vehicles approaching from behind can see your vehicle
• your vehicle has broken down or you are having an emergency
• your vehicle is being towed or if you are towing another vehicle

Messages

The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment: If the indicator light turns on, a bulb has failed. The displayed message indicates the cause and possible solutions. If one of the messages remains on, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Audi adaptive light: malfunction! See owner's manual

Adaptive light is not working. The headlights still function. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Headlight range control: malfunction! See owner's manual

There is a malfunction in the headlight range control system, which may cause glare for other drivers. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

High beam assistant: malfunction! See owner's manual

You can still switch the high beams on or off manually. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

High beam assistant: currently unavailable.

Camera view limited due to surroundings. See owner's manual

This message appears if the camera's visual field is blocked. The system will switch itself off. Try switching the systems on later.

Automatic headlights: malfunction! See owner's manual

The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning. The low beams remain switched on at all times for safety reasons with the AUTO light function. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

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