2009 AUDI S3 heater

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Air d ir ected to the dri ver/ front passe nger[~]
All the air is directed to outlets @, G) and © in the instrument
panel. Air also is directed through the center console in the rear.
Air dir ected to th e footw ells ~
All the air is directed to outlets © and to the outlets under the front
seats .•
Air outlets
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Fig . 10 9 Instr ume nt pan el: a ir out let loca tio ns a nd airfl ow direc tions
T he air out lets G) and 0 on top of t he instrument pane l are
fixed . Outlets 0 and 0 can be adjusted .
Adjusting air outlets 0 and 0
- Turn the vertical thumbwheel beside the outlet to
increase, reduce or shut down t he airflow from that
outle t. - Move t
he smal l tab in the center of the o utlet lo uver side ­
ways and up or dow n to ad just the level an d direc tion of
airflow.
The supply of air to the outlets is controlled either automatically or manually depending on the operation mode selected . The airflow
from al l outlets can be hea ted, unheated or cooled.
The heater out lets for the rear footwells are located under the front
seats. When you select outlets©, air is also directed to the rear
footwells.
[ i ] Tips
• When defrosting/defogging the windows, air flows from outlets
G), ® and G). To defrost or defog the windows as rapidly as
possible, air out lets
G) should be opened fully with the adjuster
whee ls.
• When the air conditioner is working, cooled air wi ll flow primarily
from outlets ®·
G) and ©-To assure adequate cooling, out lets G)
and © should never be completely closed. •
Using the climate controls economically
Using the climate controls prudently can help save fuel.
When you use the air conditioner, engine power is reduced
and fuel consumption increases. To save fuel, you should
use the a ir conditioner only when necessary . Also please
note the following points:
- If you want to save fuel, sw itch off the air conditioner.
- If you are going to drive w ith the wi ndows open, switc h
off the a ir condit io n er.
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Checking and filling -
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Closing the engine hood
-Pull the hood dow n until the pressure fro m t he s trut is
r edu ce d .
- Let the hood
drop dow n and latch in p lace . Do not try to
pus h it shut ;
it ma y fail to enga ge => & .
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts .
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop ­
erly , stop at on ce and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
B e e speci ally ca reful wh ene ver you work in th e e ng in e
co mpartmen t!
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment ,
for example checking and filling different fluids , there is a ri sk of
injury , burns and accidents . To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS . The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area!
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury , before you check anything under the hood :
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key .
• Set the parking brake fully .
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• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" (Park) ;
put manual transmission in Neutral .
• Always let the engine cool down . Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned , never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart ­
ment . Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood .
• Keep children away from the engine compartment .
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components . They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm . The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out!
• Protect your face , hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir .
• If work on the fuel system or the electri cal system is necessary :
- Always disconnect the battery .
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames . Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire .
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started , never touch :
- Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system .
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running : ..,
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& WARNING (continued)
crashes and serious personal injuries . Have worn or damaged tires
replaced immediately.
• Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly,
especially at high speeds. Tires that are more than 6 years old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at
low speed.
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to
the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equip­
ment (whether installed or not).
Aspect ratio means the ratio of the height to the width of the tire in percent.
Numb ers of 55 or lower indicate a low sidewall for improved
steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation means a breakdown of the bond between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the plies in the tire.
& WARNING (continued)
• Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous history." Old used tires may have been damaged
even though the damage cannot be seen that can lead to sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
• If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side
when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check
the wheels and tires for damage . •
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
for a tire of a designated size that has not been driven for more than
a couple of miles (kilometers) at low speeds in the three hour period
before the tire pressure is measured or adjusted .
Curb weight means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi­
tioning and additional weight of optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher infla ­
tion pressures than the corresponding standard tire . Extra load tires
my be identified as "XL",
"xi", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on the side ­
wall.
Gross Axle Weight Rating ("GAWR")
means the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured
at the tire -ground interfaces .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ("GVWR"l
means the maximum total loaded weight of the vehicle.

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Use of jumper cables (4 cylinder
engine)
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Fig . 203 Jump­
starting with the
battery of another
vehicle: A -discharged
vehicle battery, B -
booster battery
On vehicles with 4-cylinder engines the battery is located in
the front, in the engine compartment on the driver's side. To
reach the battery terminals, remove the cover=>
page 238.
Preparatory measures
1. Do not jump start a frozen battery!=> & in "Starting
with jumper cables" on
page 287, => & in "General infor­
mat ion of starting assistance" on
page 288. Replace such
a battery!
2. Otherwise apply the hand brake and shift into idle gear if your vehicle has manual transmission, and put the selector lever into P position if your vehicle has auto­matic transmission.
3. For both vehicles switch off all consumers and the igni ­
tion.
Connecting/disconnecting the jumper cable.
4. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the positive
terminal
G) => fig. 203 of the discharged battery©=> 0
in "General information of starting assistance" on
page 288.
5. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal
@ of the booster battery ®·
6. Connect one end of the black jumper cable to the nega­ tive terminal
G) of the booster battery ®·
7. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal
© of the discharged battery@.
8. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot catch in any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
Starting the engine
9. Start the engine of the vehicle providing assistance and
allow it to run at idle.
10. Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged
battery, wait for two to three minutes until the engine
"runs " smoothly.
11. If the engine does not start: Stop trying after 10 seconds
and then try again after about 30 seconds.
12. In the vehicle that has received start assistance, turn on
the heater blower and the rear window heating to elimi­ nate any voltage peaks when disconnecting. Driving
lights must be switched off! ._
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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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Fig. 205 Jump start
using the battery in
another vehicle: A -
Discharge, B- Female
socket
On vehicles with the 6-cylinder engine, instead of the
battery, on the left side of the engine compartment there is
a
Jump start connection => page 290, fig. 204. For jump
starting, open the cover on the positive terminal.
Preparatory measures
1. Do not jump start a frozen battery!=> & in "Starting
with jumper cables" on page
287, => & in "General infor­
mation of starting assistance" on page
288. Replace such
a battery!
2. Otherwise apply the hand brake and shift into idle gear if
your vehicle has manual transmission, and put the selector lever into P position if your vehicle has auto­
matic transmission.
3. For both vehicles switch off all consumers and the igni ­
tion.
Connecting/disconnecting the jumper cable.
4. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the positive
terminal
G) => page 289, fig. 203 in the external starting
point @of your vehicle =>
0 in "General information of
starting assistance" on page
288.
5. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal
® of the booster battery @.
6. Connect one end of the black jumper cable to the nega­ tive terminal
0 of the booster battery @.
7. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to the
negative terminal (bolt head)
© in the external starting
point @ of your vehicle.
8. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot catch in any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
Starting the engine
9. Start the engine of the vehicle providing assistance and allow it to run at idle.
10. Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery, wait for two to three minutes until the engine
"runs" smoothly.
11. If the engine does not start: Stop trying after 10 seconds and then try again after about 30 seconds.
12. In the vehicle that has received start assistance, turn on the heater blower and the rear window heating to elimi ­
nate any voltage peaks when disconnecting. Driving
lights must be switched off!
13. Disconnect the cable while the engine is running exactly in reverse order to that described in=> page 291,
"Connecting/disconnecting the jumper cable .". When
doing so, make sure that the cable cannot contact
rotating engine parts.
14. Close the cover on the positive term inal. .,_
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