2009 AUDI S3 warning

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& WARN ING (continued )
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 217, "Engine compa rt m ent" .
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery wil l cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as contro l units,
relays, rad io, etc.
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as
otherwise current cou ld already star t to flow as soon as th e positive
(+ ) termina ls are connected .
• Improperly connected jumper cab les can cause substantia l
damage to the electrica l system of the vehic le.
[ i ] Tips
• The disc harged battery must be p ro per ly connected to the
ve hicle's elec trica l syste m.•
General information of starting
assistance
Please observe that the p rocedure described below for conn ect in g
jumper cab les is intended to provide a jump start for your vehicle.
M ake s ure th at th e connec ted cla mps have su ffic ien t
me tal contact .
Start assistance differs for vehicles with a 4-cylinder engine and a 6-
cy lind er eng ine:
=> page 289, "Use of jumper cables (4 cyl inder eng ine)"
=> page 290, "Use of jumper cables (6 cylinder engine)"
& WARNING
Improper handling of the jumper cables can lead to an explosion
of the battery and severe injuries. To reduce the risk of injury , note
the following :
• The sections of the terminal clamps that are not insulated
must not tou ch ea ch other . In addition , the cable clamped to the
battery 's positive terminal must not come in contact with electri ­
cally conne cted parts of the vehicle -danger of short cir cuit!
• Route the jumper cable so that it cannot cat ch in any rotating
parts in the engine compartment .
• Do not bend over the batteries -danger of chemical burns!
• The battery cell locking screws must be tightened securely .
• Keep ignition sources (open flame, burning cigarettes, etc .)
away from the batteries -danger of explosion!
• Do not clamp the minus cable to parts of the fuel system or the
brake lines.
0 Note
If you prov id e s ta rt assi sta nce f or others w ith your veh icle, yo u
should not c lamp the mi nus cab le (-) to the negative termina l of the
discharged battery=>
page 289 , fig . 203 © but to a solid metal pa rt
screwed firmly to t he engi ne b lock, or to the engin e block itsel f. In
case of an inadequately vent ilated battery of the vehicle receiving
p owe r, the re is a danger o f expl osio n due to deton ati ng gas! •

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13. Disconnect the c able while the engine is r unning exactly
in
reverse order to that described in~ page 289,
"Connecting/d isconnecting the jumper ca ble .". When
doing so, make sure t hat the cable cannot contact
rotating engine parts.
14 . Tur n the heater blower and t he rea r window heating off
again .
The battery is vented to the outside to prevent gases from entering
the vehicle interior.
Make sure that the jumper clamps are well connected with their
metal par ts in full contac t with the battery terminals.
& WARNING
To avoid seri ous pe rson al injur y and d am age to the vehi cle , heed
all warning s and in struct ion s of the jumper cable m anufa ctur er. If
in doubt , call for ro ad se rvic e.
• Jumper cable s mu st be l ong enough so that the vehicle s do not
t ou ch .
• When connecting jumper cable s, make sure that th ey cannot
g et ca ught in any mov ing p arts in the e ngine compa rt m ent .
• Bef ore you che ck anything in the engine com partment , al way s
r ea d and h eed all WARNINGS ~
page 217, "Engine compar tment".
0 Note
Improperly connected jumper cables can damage or destroy the
generator.
• Always conn ect POSITIVE ( +l to POSITIVE( +), and NEGATIVE( -) to
NEGAT IVE( -) terminal.
• Check that all screw plugs on the battery cel ls are screwed in
firm ly. If no t, tigh ten plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery term inal. •
Please no te that the procedure for connecting a jumper cable as
described above applies specifical ly to the case of your vehicle
being jump started. When you are giving a jump start to another
veh ic le , do
not connect the minus(-) cab le to the minus( -) terminal
on the discharged battery ©~
page 289 , fig. 203 . Instead, securely
connect the minus( -) cab le to either a massive metal component
that is firmly bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself .
I f the battery that is being charged does not vent to the outside,
escap ing battery gas cou ld ignite and explode !•
Use of jumper cables (6 cylinder
engine)
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Fi g. 2 04 For jump
starti ng or charging
th e batt ery, th ere is a
j ump start co nnect io n
o n th e le ft side o f the
en gine com partment. .,_

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15. Turn the hea ter blowe r and th e rear wind ow heat er off
aga in.
The battery is ve nted to the outs ide to preve nt gases from e nter ing
the veh icle interior.
M ake sure tha t th e jum per c lamps are well co nnected w ith their
metal parts in full contact with the battery terminals .
& WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the vehicle , heed
all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer. If
in doubt , call for road service .
• Jumper cables must be long enough so that the vehicles do not
tou ch .
• When connecting jumper cables , make sure that they cannot
get caught in any moving parts in the engine compa rtment .
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 217, "Engine compartment ".
0 Note
Improperly connected jumper cab les can damage or destroy the
ge nerator.
• Always connec t POSI TIVE (+) to P OSITIV E(+), and NEGATIVE (-l to
N EGA TIVE( -) te rmi nal.
• Chec k th at a ll screw plugs o n the ba ttery cel ls are screwe d in
fi rm ly. If not, t ighten plu gs prio r to connect ing cla mp on neg ative
batte ry te rmina l.
• Please note that the procedure for connecting a jumper cab le as
de scribed abo ve applies specifical ly to the case of y our vehicle
being ju mp s tarted. W hen you ar e giving a jump start to anoth er
vehic le, do
not connect the mi nus( -) ca ble to the m inus( -) te rmina l
on the disc ha rged battery ©=>
page 28 9, fi g. 203. Ins tead, secu re ly
connect the minus( -) cable to either a massive metal component that is firm
ly bolted to the engine b lock or to the engine block itself.
I f t he b att ery t hat is bei ng c harge d does not vent t o th e ou ts id e,
escap ing battery gas cou ld ignite and explode !
[ i ] Tips
In the Aud i A3 with the 6 -cy linder engine, the battery is located
b el ow the luggage c ompartmen t fl oor, pro tec ted by a me ta l sh rou d.
Access requ ires pro fess io na l skill and special tools. •
Emergency towing with commercial
tow truck
General hints
You r Audi req uir es s pec ial ha ndl ing fo r t owin g.
T he fo llo wi ng infor matio n is to b e used by com merc ial tow t ru ck
operators who know how to operate the ir equ ipment safe ly.
• Never tow your Audi , towing will cause damage to the engine
and transmission .
• Never wrap the safety chains or winch cables around the brake
lines .
• To prevent unnecessary damage, your Audi must be transported
with a car carrier (flat bed truck) .
• To load the vehicle on to the flat bed , use the towing loop found
in the vehicle tools and attach to the front or rear anchorage
=> p ag e 293 and => page 293.
& WARNING
A vehicle being towed is not safe for passengers. Never allow
anyone to ride in a vehicle being towed , for any reason . •

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Front towing loop
Do not install the front towing loop until it is needed.
Fig. 206 Front
bumper: removing the
cover cap
Fig . 207 Front
bumper: screwing in
the towing loop
The towing loop fits into the threaded hole located on the
right side of the front bumper and covered by a small cover
when not in use. Note that the towing loop has a
left-hand
thread!
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle toolkit
=>
page 270.
- Press on the bottom edge of the cover cap to disengage
and take it out of the bumper. The cap remains
connected to the bumper=> fig. 206. - Insert the
towing loop into the threaded hole => fig. 207
and turn it all the way in until it is seated securely, then
tighten it with the wheel bolt wrench.
When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and put it
back into the on-board toolkit. Make sure to have the towing loop
stored in the vehicle at all times.
& WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it will go, the thread
can pull out when the vehicle is towed -potential risk of an
accident. •
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is needed.
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Fig. 208 Rear bumper :
cover ...
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Fig. 209 Rear bumper:
towing loop inserted
On the right side of the rear bumper there is a threaded hole
for the towing loop. The threaded hole is behind a cover.
Note that the towing loop has a left-hand thread!
Remove the towing loop from the vehicle toolkit
~ page 270.
Place the screwdriver against the upper edge of the
cover and carefully pry it out~
page 293, fig. 208.
- Insert the towing loop into the threaded hole~ fig. 209
and turn it all the way in until it is seated securely, then
tighten it with the wheel bolt wrench.
When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and put it
back into the vehicle toolkit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the vehicle at all times.
& WARNING
If you do not screw the towing loop completely, it could come out
of the threaded hole while the vehicle is being towed causing
damage to the vehicle and possible serious personal injury. •
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Front
hook up
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Fig. 210 Vehicle on flat
bed truck
-Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car carrier
ramp.
- Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye
~ page 293, fig. 207 previously installed.
Rear hook up
-Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car carrier
ramp.
- Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye~ fig. 209
previously installed.
[ i] Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook -up is secure before moving
the car up the flatbed truck ramp. •

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Lifting the vehicle
Important safety precautions
Be aware of the following hazards before lifting the vehicle with a
workshop hoist or floor jack:
• The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from underneath
the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, the front or rear axle
or the body side members. This could lead to serious damage.
• Use lifting equipment with padded contact surfaces to avoid
damage to the underbody or chassis frame.
• Alternatively, cover the contact surfaces on workshop hoist or
floor jack with rubber pads before lifting .
• Before driving over a workshop hoist, check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist .
• Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is suffi­
cient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the vehicle .
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage:
• Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated=> fig. 211 and=> fig. 212 .
• Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the vehicle
to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight distri­
bution and balance. This might happen, for example, when heavy
components such as the engine block or transmission are
removed .
• When removing such heavy components, anchor vehicle to
hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity . Otherwise , the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist,
causing serious personal injury. •
Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor
jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting points illus­
trated.
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Fig . 211 Front lifting
point
Fig . 212 Rear lifting
point
Read and heed WARNING~ & in "Important safety
precautions ".
Locate lifting points~ fig. 211
~ fig. 212.
Adjust lift ing arms of workshop hoist or floor jack to
match vehicle lifting points.
Inse rt a rubber pad between the floor jack/workshop
hoist and the lifting points.
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left door jamb. It shows the month and year of production and the
vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the Canadian
standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
which includes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle ~& .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed either on the
driver's side B-pillar or inside the fuel filler flap .
Roof weight
The maximum permissible roof weight is 165 lb (75 kgl. The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transported~
page 91, "Loading the
roof rack".
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Vehicle operation
& WARNING
•
The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury.
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly.
• Always observe local regulations.•
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the model type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs, etc. it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehicle, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them. •
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Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been designed to help ke ep maintenance require­
ments to a mi nim um .
Ho weve r, a certain a mount of regu lar maintenance is still necessary
to assure your vehicle's safety, economy and reliability.
For detailed vehicle maintenance consult your Warranty
& Main te­
nance booklet.
Under d iffi cult op erating cond ition s, for example at extremely low
outside temperatures, in very dusty regions, when tow ing a trailer
very frequently, etc., some service work shou ld be performed
between the intervals specified. This app lies particularly to :
• oil changes, and
• clean ing or replac ing the air filter .
By regularly ma intaining your vehicle, you help make sure that emis­
sion standards are maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects on
the environment .•
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated fuel injection and emission control systems, and the general ly increasing technical
complexity of today's automobi les, have steadily reduced the scope
of maintenance and repairs which can be carried out by vehicle
owners .
Also , safety and environm ental concerns p lace very s trict
limits on the nature of repairs and adjustments to engine and trans­
mission parts which an owner can perform . Maintenance, adjustments and repairs usually require special tools,
t esting devices and other equipment availab le to special ly trained
workshop personne l in order to assure proper performance, reli ­
abi lity and safety of the vehicle and its many systems .
I mproper maintenance, adjustments and repa irs can impa ir the
operation and re liability of your vehicle and even void your vehic le
wa rranty. Therefore, proof of se rvic ing in accordance w ith the ma in­
tenance schedule may be a condition for upholding a possible
war ranty claim made within the warranty period.
Above all, operational safety can be adverse ly affected, creating
unnecessary risks for you and your passengers .
I f in doubt about any servicing, have it done by your authori zed Audi
dea ler or any other properly equipped and qualified workshop . We
strongly urge you to give your authorized Audi dealer the opportu­
nity to perform all schedu led maintenance and necessary repairs.
Your dealer has the facilities, origina l parts and trained special ists
to keep your vehicle running proper ly.
Performing limited ma intenan ce your self
The following pages describe a limited number of procedures which
can be performed on you r vehicle wi th ordinary too ls, should the
need arise and trained personnel be unavailab le . Before performing
any of the se procedu res, a lways thorough ly read a ll of the appli ­
cable text and carefu lly fo llow the instructions given . Always rigor ­
ous ly observe the
WARNINGS provided .
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , alway s re ad
and heed all WARNINGS=>
& and=> & in "Wo rking in the engine
compartment" on
page 225.
& WARNING
• Seriou s per son al injury may oc cur as a result of improperly
performed maintenan ce, adjustment s or repairs .