Audi A3 2018 - Power Top; Automatic Power Top

Power top
Power top
Automatic power top
General information
App lies to: vehicles with power to p
The power top opens and closes automatically .
When open, the power top is stored completely
in the power top compartment. The power top
can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph
(SO km/h).
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind-
and waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of
water may form under extreme weather condi-
tions such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is
normal and no cause for concern.
Follow the care instructions to keep the power
top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance
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following:
- Open and stow the power top only when it is
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is
damp can create imprints in it, and if it is left
that way for long periods of time, mildew and
other damage can form. To prevent scratching
or damaging the power top, do not use any
sharp-edged objects to remove ice and snow.
The rear window may be cleared with a stand -
ard ice scraper .
- Do not leave the power top open for several
weeks or the creases in it may become discol-
ored .
- Do not open the power top when the tempera -
ture is be low 32 °F
(0 °() . The fabric in the
power top loses elasticity in sub-zero tempera-
tures.
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Opening/closing the power top
Applies to : vehicles with power top
Fig. 32 Cente r conso le: power top switch
Requirement: the power top storage compart-
ment must be lowered
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gage compartment lid must be closed .
.,. Switch the ignition on .
.,. To open/close the power top , pull/press and
hold the button
(D during the entire process .
The status of the power top is shown in the in-
strument cluster display when operating the
power top switch.
You can close the power top when the wind de-
flector is installed
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A message will appear in the instrument cluster
if the power top cannot be opened or closed
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A WARNING
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- When operating the power top, make sure
the function is not affected by wind or other
factors and that it does not interfere with
other drivers .
- Never drive when the power top is not
locked correctly. The wind from driving
could cause the power top to open . This can
result in injuries and damage to the vehicle .
- Make sure no one will be injured by the pow -
er top supports and other moving compo-
nents when opening and closing the top.
- The headroom in the rear is reduced when
opening and closing the power top . Make
sure the rear passengers keep enough dis-
tance from the power top to reduce the risk
of injury . ..,.