Audi Q3: Electrical system
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:
If the .png)
or
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indicator light turns on, there is
a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
Electrical system:
malfunction! Safely stop
vehicle
or
Electrical system:
malfunction! Battery is
not charging
Safely stop your vehicle, do not continue driving
and switch the ignition of .png)
. See an
authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Electrical system:
malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions or driving stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
Electrical system:
malfunction! Please contact
Service
Switch off all electrical equipment that is not needed. If necessary, some equipment will be switched off automatically. Vehicle functions or driving stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
Electrical system: low
battery charge. Battery
will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
- If this message turns off after a little while, the vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
- If the message does not turn off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
WARNING
When there is an electrical system malfunction, vehicle functions may not work and driving stability may be limited, which increases the risk of an accident. Do not continue driving and switch the ignition off. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
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Battery
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc., should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Safety precautions
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is
a risk for injury!
Always follow the instructions
in the operating manual.
Electrolyte fluid is highly
corrosive. Always wear prot
Charging the 12 volt vehicle battery
Fig. 152 Engine compartment with battery: connections
for charger and jump start cable
Observe the safety precautions.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. Th
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Brake Fluid General Information
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, for example it has the ability
to absorb water and moisture from the air.
If water has been absorbed, the boiling point will drop, for
example, during high braking temperatures the brake fluid may
develop steam bubbles and cause the
