NHTSA ID Number: 10250641
Manufacturer Communication Number: 990143
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-26
Summary
The 2015 Audi A3 Introduction
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CL7
HX9
HJ4
C7D
H13
C0J
HJ4
HX9
C6H
H13
= Standard
= Optional
= Not Available
1 Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer. High-performance tires are designed for optimum performance and handling in warm
climates. They are not suitable for cold, snowy, or icy weather conditions. If you drive under those circumstances, you should equip your vehicle
with all-season or winter tires, which offer better traction under those conditions. We suggest you use the recommended winter or all-season
tire specified for your car or its equivalent. These high-performance tires also have a lower aspect ratio that aids performance and handling;
however, in order to avoid tire, rim or vehicle damage, it is important that the inflation pressure is regularly checked and maintained at optimum
levels. Please also remember in making your selection that, while these tires deliver responsive handling, they may ride less comfortably and
make more noise than other choices. Finally, these tires may wear more quickly than other choices.
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Electrical system
Audi
drive select
The 2015 A3 is equipped with Audi drive select. At model
introduction, the engine/transmission, power steering and
Adaptive cruise control can be tailored to the driver through
the Audi drive select feature. The driver can choose
between three operating modes: comfort, auto and
dynamic. In addition, the vehicle set-up can be customer
configured using individual mode. More vehicle systems
will be added to the Audi drive select at a later date.
Depending on the infotainment system installed, Audi drive
select can be configured either using the button in the
instrument panel or via the Car menu in the MMI.
The selected mode of the system is indicated in the MMI
display. Individual mode is only available with infotainment
versions MMI Navigation and MMI Navigation with Audi
connect.
Functional features:
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The mode previously selected is active when the vehicle
restarts.
The individual mode settings are automatically assigned
to the vehicle key in use.
The mode can be changed when the vehicle is stationary
or while driving (requirement: terminal 15 "on").
To activate a selected mode for the Transmission/engine,
the accelerator pedal must briefly return to the idle
position.
Controllable systems at the 2015 A3 model introduction
Variable
characteristic
Variable
steering torque
Variable
longitudinal acceleration
drive select
Automatic transmission
Operation by central
operating switch
Variable shift program
Accessible via Car menu;
select with
rotary-push button
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Accelerator/engine
Functional characteristics
comfort
Selector lever
position
D
auto
S
D
dynamic
S
D
S
Engine
Power/torque
normal
normal
normal
normal
normal
normal
Load change
balanced
sporty
balanced
sporty
balanced
sporty
Accelerator pedal
balanced
sporty
balanced
sporty
balanced
sporty
"D"3)
"S"2)
"D"3)
"S"2)
"D"3)
"S"2)
Transmission
Shift characteristics
2)
3)
sporty
balanced
Driveline-independent vehicle systems
comfort
auto
dynamic
comfortable
balanced
sporty
Damper control
comfortable
balanced
sporty
Reversible Safety
Belt Tensioner
standard
standard
Deployment point adapted
Adaptive cruise
control
comfortable
balanced
sporty
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Installation locations of control modules
Refer to the current service literature for details of control module positions, as
well as instructions for installation and removal.
J387
J668
J104
J250
J794
J500
R242
E380
J685
J428
J234
J587
J255
J431
J518
J745
J533
J743
J285
J527
J525
J764
J623
J667
J519
J386
Key:
E380 Multimedia System Control Head
J104
J234
J250
J255
J285
J386
J387
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ABS/ESP Control Module
Airbag Control Module
Electronic Damping Control Module
Climatronic Control Module
Instrument Cluster Control Module
Driver Door Control Module
Front Passenger Door Control Module
J428
J431
J492
J500
J518
J519
J525
J527
J533
J587
Distance Regulation Control Module
Headlamp Range Control Module
All Wheel Drive Control Module
Power Steering Control Module
Access/Start Authorization Control Module
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 1
Digital Sound System Control Module
Steering Column Electronics Control Module
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module
J927
J772
J769
J492
J770
J926
625_097
J623
J667
J668
J685
J743
J745
J764
J769
J770
Engine Control Module
Left Headlamp Power Output Stage
Right Headlamp Power Output Stage
Front Information Display Control Head
DSG Transmission Mechatronic
Cornering Lamp and Headlamp Range Control Module
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
Lane Change Assistance Control Module
Lane Change Assistance Control Module 2
J772
J794
J926
J927
Rearview Camera System Control Module
Information Electronics Control Module 1
Driver Side Rear Door Control Module
Passenger Side Rear Door Control Module
R242 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera
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Topology
The topology shows all control modules with connectivity
to the data bus system. Some of the control modules
shown here are optional, country-specific equipment, or
will be introduced at a later date. Be aware that all the
modules shown will not be installed on every vehicle.
Light switch
E1
Headlight power
module, left
J667
Power Sunroof
Control Module
J245
Wiper motor
control unit
J400
Anti-theft Alarm
System Sensor
G578
Rain/Light
Recognition Sensor
G397
Headlight power
module, right
J668
Humidity sensor
G355
Power output
module for left
LED headlight
Vehicle Electrical
System Control
Module
J519
Power output
module for right
LED headlight
Instrument Cluster
Control Module
J285
Lane Change
Assistance Control
Module 2
J770
Steering Column
Electronics Control
Module
J527
Driver Side Rear
Door Control
Module
J926
Driver Door Control
Module
J386
Passenger Side
Rear Door Control
Module
J927
Front Passenger
Door Control
Module
J387
Data Link Connector
Multifunction
steering wheel
control unit
J453
Data Bus Onboard Diagnostic Interface
J533
Nox Sensor Control
Module
J583*
Access/Start
Authorization
Control Module
J518
Nox Sensor Control
Module 2
J881*
Electrical Steering
Column Lock
Control Module
J764
Passenger Occupant
Detection System
Control Module
J706
Engine Control
Module
J623
Airbag
Control Module
J234
Left Front Seat
Belt Tensioner
Control Module
J854
Right Front Seat
Belt Tensioner
Control Module
J855
Climatronic
Control Module
J255
DSG Transmission
Mechatronic
J743
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