Audi Q3: High beam assistant
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant
The high beam assistant automatically turns the high beams on or off depending on the surrounding conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can detect light sources from other road users. The high beams switch on or off automatically depending on the position of vehicles driving ahead and oncoming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as other environmental factors and traffic conditions.
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Requirement: the AUTO light function must be selected and the high beam assistant must be switched on in the MMI.
- To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward 3
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fig. 38. The
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indicator light will appear in
the instrument cluster
display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The .png)
indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.
Activating and deactivating the high beam head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as expected, you may switch them on or off manually instead:
- To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever forward 3 fig. 38. The
indicator light turns on.
- To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back 4 fig. 38. The
high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
- To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back 4 fig. 38. If the high
beam headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.
WARNING
- Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras.
- High beam assistant is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is responsible for controlling the high beam headlights and adjusting them to match the lighting and visibility conditions.
- High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or the headlight flasher when they will not create glare for other drivers.
Tips
Adhere to any local applicable regulations when using the lighting equipment, for example in regard to reducing glare for other drivers.
The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
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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
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting
Fig. 40 Headliner: interior lighting
Interior lighting buttons
- Interior lighting on/off
- Door contact switch on/off.
The interior lighting
is controlled automatically.
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Vision
Adjusting exterior mirrors
Fig. 42 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors
Turn the knob in the driver's door to the desired
position:
- Deactivates all adjustment
functions.
- Selects the le
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Connected devices
Displayed connected devices
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
Possible menu items:
Telephone 1
Telephone 2
Audio player
Wi-Fi hotspot
Headset
Smartphone interface
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Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can also
damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sud
