2009 AUDI S3 dimensions

Braking .... ....... ... ..... ... .
E lectro -mechanical power assist .
Driving with your quattro® ..... .
Driving and enviro nment ..... .
The first 1,000 mi les (1,500 km) and
afterwards ................... .
Cata lytic converter .......... .. .
Avoid damaging the vehicle .... .
Ope rate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution ........ .
Trailer towing ........... ...... .
Driv ing with a trailer ..... ...... .
Trailer tow ing tips ....... ... ... .
Vehicle care ... .......... . .
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206 Tire pressure monitor ing
system* ....................... .
Genera l notes (l) ........ .• .. ... .
Introduct ion .................. .
Sign ifican t loss of air pressure
(l) .
Storing tire pressures .. ... ... .. .
Whee l cha nge .......... ....... .
Malfu nct io ns TP MS* ........... .
Cert ificat ion
Do-it-yourself service
W hat do I do now? ... ......... .
Jack, too ls and spare wheel .... .
Compact spare wheel .......... .
W hee l cha nge ... ... ... .. .. .. .. . 264
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Table of contents
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Data ............................ 300
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. tu rbo eng ine 300
250 hp, 3.2 liter 6 -cyl. engine . . . . . 302
Co nsumer Info rma tio n ......... 303
Wa rranty cove rages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Operating your vehicle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Li terature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Additional accessories,
mod ifications and parts
rep lacemen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Cleaning and protection . . . . . . . 206 Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Alphabetical index ...... 308
Genera l info rmation ........... .
Care of exterior . ... ... .. .. ... . .
Care of interior ................ .
Fuel supply and fil ling your fue l
ta nk ........................... .
Gasoline ......... .. .... ...... .
Fuel tank ..... .......... ...... .
Checki ng and filling .. ........ . .
Engine hood .................. .
Engine compartment .......... .
Engine oil ............... ..... .
E ngine cooling system ......... .
Brake fluid ............... ..... .
Battery ....................... . 206
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06
213
2 19
2 19
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2 32
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236
W indshield washer container . . . . 241
Tires and wheels
Tires ... ...... ..... ... ·. · · · · · · ·
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
243
243 Fuses . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
B ul bs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . 287
Genera l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Sta rting by pushing or towing . . . 287
Start ing with jumper cables . . . . . 287
Genera l information of sta rting
ass istance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Use of jumper cab les (4 cylinder
eng ine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Use of jumper cables (6 cylinder
engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Emergency towing with commercia l
tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Technical data
General information
298
298
Explanation of technical data . . . . 298
Vehic le ide ntif ication . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

_________________________________________________ G_ e_ n_ e_r _a _l_ i_n _f_o _ r_ m_ a_ t _i _o _ n __ lftlll
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. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta

___ D_ a_t _a ________________________________________________________ _
Applies to vehicles : wit h 3.2 liter 6-c yl. en gine
250 hp, 3 .2 liter 6-cyl. engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cy linders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bo re
Comp ress ion ratio
Fuel
Dimensions
Length (with licence plate brac ket)
Width (across mirrors) Height (unladen, incl. roof rails)
Turning c ircle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities
Fuel tank
- Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity) hp@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (m m) 250@6300
236 @ 2800-3200
6 cylinder 195 (3189)
3 .77 (95 .9)
3 .30 (84 .0)
11 .25 : 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details =:>
page 219, "Gasoline"
in (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft . (ml 168
.9 ( 429 2)
78.5 (1995)
56.0 ( 14 23)
35 .0 (10 .7)
ga l/lit ers
gal/l iters 14.5 / 55
.0
1 .8/7 .0
Windshield washer fluid container (without headlight* washer )
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container quarts/liters
quarts/l it res 3.
1 / 3.0
5 .8 / 5.5
Engine oil with filter change quarts/liters 5.8 / 5.5 •

Alphab eti ca l ind ex -
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Convenience close/open feature
Windows . .... .... .... ... ... ..... . 47
Convertible child safety seats
How do I properly install a convertible
ch ild seat in my vehicle? . ...... .. 175
Safety instructions .. ... .... ... .. . 175
Convertible locking retrac tor
Activating ... ... ... .. ... ... .. .... 181
Deactivating .. .... .... ... ... ..... 182
Using to secure a child safety seat 179, 181
Coolant system . .... .... .... .... ... . 232
Cooling System Expansion tank ... ................ 233
Cornering light .... .... .... .... .... .. 55
Cruise contro l ...................... 113
Changing speed .................. 114
Presetting your speed ... .... .... .. 114
Swi tching off .. ...... .... ... .... . 114
Swi tch ing on .. ...... .... ....... . 113
Warning/indicator lights . ... .. .... .. 14
Cup holder .......................... 92
Cup holders front ......... ...... ...... ..... .. 91
Current fuel mileage .... .... ... .. .. .. . 22
D
Damping
See Audi magnetic ride .. .... .. .... 115
Data .. .... ... ... .. .... .... ... .... . 300
Data recorder ....................... 190
Date display ... .. ... ... .... ... .... .... 9
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Daytime running lights
.. ... .... .... .. . 54 Driver information system
Daytime running lights (Canada) .. .. ... . 55 Gearshift indicator
..... .. .... .... .. 19
Dec laration of compliance Menu button ..
........ .... ...... .. 25
Ce ll phone package ............... 307 Open door or front lid warning .
.... . 18
Electronic immobilizer ............ 307 Outside temperature display
.... .... 18
Home link® universal remote control 307 Red symbols
...... .... .. . .. .. .... . 28
Remote control key ...... .. .. .... . 307 Setting
... .... .... .... ... .... ..... 26
Tire pressure monit oring system . ... 307 Sound system disp
lay ........ ... .. . 18
Dec laration of conform ity ... .... .... . 268 Trip compu
ter ... .. .... ... .... .... . 22
def yellow symbols .
...... .... .... ..... 29
What does this mean when it appears in Dr
iver seat
t he trip odometer d isplay? .. ...... . 10
See Seating position ... ... .... .... 128
Defective light bulb warning . .......... 33 Driving safely
....................... 126
Defogg ing the windows ... .. .... .... . 10 1 Dup
lica te key . ...... .... ... .... .... .. 35
D efrosting the windows .. ... ..... ... . 101
Defrosting/defogging windows .... .... 104
E
Determining correct load limit . ...... . 252
Elapsed time .. ...... .... ... .... .... . 22
Digita l clock ..... .. .... .... .... ...... . 9
Setting the time ............. ... .. .. 9
Digita l compass . .... ... .... .... .... .. 72 Electrically heated front seats
......... 105
Electro -mechanical power assist . ... 16, 195
Electronic differential lock
Dimensions . ..... ... .... .... .... ... 299
Warning/indica tor lights .... .... .... 16
Dipstick Electronic differential lock (EDU
Reading the dipstick properly ..... . 229
How the system works .... .... .... 191
Direct Shift Gearbox
Emergency release ... .... .... .... 1 23
Distance . .... ... ...... ...... .... .... 23 Elect
ronic immobilizer . ...... .... .. 10, 37
Electro nic power contr ol
EPC warning/indicator light ... .... .. 13
Doors, power locks .. ... .... ..... ... .. 40
Electronic speed limiter ............... 21
Driver information ...... .. .... .... ... . 29
Driver Information System
Menu display . ...... .. .... ..... .. . 23 Electronic Stability Program
...... ... . 190
Electron ic stabil ization program (ESP)
Warning/ind icator lights .... .... .... 13
Emergency flasher Warning/indicator lights .... ...... .. 14
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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T ires and vehicle load limits
Tires and wheels 251
Checking tire pressure ... .... ..... 250
Co ld tire inflation pressure ... .. .... 247
Dimensions ..................... 255
General notes . ............ ... .... 243
G lossary of tire and loading termino logy
244
New tires and whee ls ... .. ... .... . 255
Replacing . ...... ..... .. .... .... . 256
Snow chains ............. .... .... 261
T ire pressure monitoring system ... 257
T ires and vehicle load limits .... .... 25 1
Wheel bo lts .. .... ....... ...... .. 262
Winter tires ...................... 260
T ires/Wheels
Low aspect ratio tires .... .... .... . 262
T ire pressure monitoring system 13, 264
Torn or frayed safety belts .... .... .... 140
T ouch -up paint
Tow ing 210
F ront eyelet ...... .... ... .... .... 293
Rear eyelet ... .... .... ... .... .... 293
T ow truck procedures ............. 292
Trailer towing . ...... .... ... .... .... 202
Operating instruc tio ns . ...... .... . 203
Techn ical req uir emen ts ... ... . 202, 203
Tr aile r towing tips ... .... .... .... . 20 4
T ransmiss ion
6 -speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Manual tra nsmission .. ...... .... . 116
S tronic transmiss ion .. ...... .... . 117
Transport Canada ................... 136
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
T
read Wear Indicator (TWI) .. .. .. .... . 254 w
Trip co mputer ...... .... .... .... ... .. 22
Trip odometer ....................... 10 Warning
light
What does it mean when dEF appears in Tire p
ressure monitoring system ..... 34
the trip odometer display? ......... 10 Warning lights ..................... 8, 11
Turn signals ..... ... .... .... .... .... . 59 Red symbols in the center display
.... 28
Warning/indicator lights ...... ...... 1 4 Ye
llow symbols in the center display . 29
Warning/ind ica tor lights
u Airbag system .... .... ..... .. .... . 1 4
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...... .. 16
Unde rc o ating .. ...... .... .... .... ... 213
Brake system ..... ... .... .... ..... 15
Unfastening safety belts ............. 144
Cruise control ..................... 14
Unidirectiona l ti res ...... .... .... .... 243 Electronic power control
............ 13
Uniform tire quality gradi ng ... ....... 259 Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 13
Un locking Generator
.... ... .... ... . .. .. ..... 14
Power locking switch .... ... .... ... 41 High beam
.... ....... ........ .... 14
Rear lid .. .... ... .... ... ... ...... . 42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M
IU .. .. 13
Remote control ................... 39 Parking brake
..................... 15
Us ing the fold -out key ..... ......... 40 Safety belt ..
...... .... .... .... .... 15
Tire p ressure monitoring syste m .... . 13
V Turn signals ...... .... .... .... .... 1 4
Warranty coverages ................. 303
Vanity mirror ....... .... .... .... ..... 62
Washer reservoir ... .. .... ..... .. .... 241
Vehic le battery
Washing ........................... 206
Stationary .... ........ ........ ... 237
Automatic car wash . ...... .... ... . 207
Vehic le e lec trical system ... .. .... ... .. 14 by hand .... ... .. .... .... .... .... 207
Vehicle identification ..... ..... ...... 298 General
infor mat ion ...... .... ... . 206
Vehic le identification ll abel .. ...... .... 298 with a power washer
...... .... .... 208
Veh icle Ident ification !Number (VIN) .... 298 Wax
ing .. ................... .... ... 209
Vehicle jack .................... 270, 276 Wear indicator
...................... 254
Veh ic le l iterature . ...... .... ..... .. .... 4 Weatherstrips
.... .... ... .... .... ... 21 1
Vehic le -care products ....... ......... 206 Weights ..
.... ....... .... ... .... .... 299
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data