Which button turns on the external air circulation in the Audi Q3?
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Audi Q3's internal and external air circulation selection button is located at the lower end of the center console. Situations and scenarios for using external air circulation: 1. After purchasing a new car: You should open the external air circulation as much as possible to maintain air flow between the inside and outside of the car, allowing harmful gases inside the car to evaporate and be released as soon as possible. 2. When smoking: Turn on the external air circulation when smoking in the car to ensure that the smoke is quickly expelled outside. 3. During long highway drives: If you keep the internal air circulation on for a long time, it can easily lead to driver fatigue and cause traffic accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to turn on the external air circulation to replenish fresh air inside the car.
I've been driving the Audi Q3 for a while now, and that little button labeled 'Air Recirculation' on the climate control panel is actually the switch for the outside air circulation. It's usually located next to the temperature knob. The icon design is quite intuitive—it shows a car with an arrow pointing inside, representing fresh air coming in from outside. When driving, especially on long highway trips in good weather, I always use it. You can really feel the air flowing comfortably, much better than being stuck in a stuffy cabin. If you keep the recirculation mode on too long, odors can build up inside, especially when the car is full of family members. Operating it is simple too: just press it once—the light turns on for recirculation mode, and turns off to revert to outside air circulation. On the Audi Q3, I've noticed that switching is faster when the fan speed is higher, but it's safer not to get too distracted. Occasionally, if the button gets dusty and the icon is hard to see, I just clean the panel to avoid mistakes. Overall, this small feature may seem low-key, but it significantly improves driving comfort.
