Audi A3 2018 - Power Top Emergency Operation

Power top
- Be careful when installing so you do not
pinch your fingers.
- Pay attention to the traffic when insta lling
the wind def lector. Install the wind deflec-
tor from the s ide of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
(D Note
Do not lean against the veh icle when insta l-
ling the wind deflector. Hard objects and dec-
orations on clothing such as belt buckles can
scratch the pa int.
@ Tips
- The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up wh ile driving.
- Only store the wind deflector in the storage
bag * when it is dry.
Power top emergency
operation
General information
Applies to: vehicles with power top
The power top can be closed manually if there is
a malfunction.
.,. Set the parking brake.
.,. Open all windows.
,.. Switch the ignition off .
.. Pull the button @ for approximately 10 to
15 seconds to reduce the pressure in the power
top hydraulics ¢
page 42, fig. 32.
Only close the power top manua lly in an emer-
gency . Have a second person assist . Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
A WARNING
- There is a risk of pinching the hands or othe r
people during all of the powe r top emergen-
cy operat ion steps .
- Make sure all windows are lowered during
emergency operation.
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- Do not reach into the power top supports
or other mov ing components.
- Never drive when the power top is not
locked correct ly. The wind from driving
could cause the power top to open. This can
result in injur ies and damage to the vehicle .
(D Tips
The power top storage compartment lid is not
latched after the emergency operat ion is
complete. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediate-
ly to have the malfu nction corrected.
Step 1: Release the power top storage
compartment
lid
Applies to: vehicles with power top
Fig. 38 Rear sea ts folded forward: release loop fo r the
power top storag e compartm ent lid
Fig. 39 Opening th e side covers
.. Open the luggage compartment lid .
.. Fold the rear seat backrests forward
¢ page 65 .
.. Remove the wheel wrench from the vehicle t oo l
kit.
.,. Close the luggage compartment lid . ..,.