2010 AUDI S3 wheel

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Equipment Amps No. Equipment Amps
Manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic
14 Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control 10
1
headlight beam adjustment, AFS control mod-10
module), shift gate automatic transmission
ule, engine components, light switch (switch
15 Interior lights, reading lights 10
lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket
Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air condition-
Automatic transmission, control module for
16 ing (control module), tire pressure monitor dis-10
CAN data transfer (gateway), electro -mechanical
play (control module)
2 steering, shift gate automatic transmission, 10 17 Anti-theft alarm warning system 5 engine relay, fuel tank control unit, engine con -
trol unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabili-
18 Diagnose Starter 5
zation Program (ESP), Anti -Slip Regulation (ASR) 19 All Wheel Drive 10
3
Airbag 5 20 Not used
!! Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality
sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Pro -
21 Not used
gram (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulat ion (ASR), tire pres-
22 Blower fan 40
sure monitor display, oil level sensor, back -up 23 Driver's side power window, front 30
4 light switch, front seat heating , parking aid, 5
seat-occupancy recognition (on USA vehicles), 24 Power outlet front 20
garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, 25 Rear window defogger 30
headlight assistant, heated windshield washer
26 Power outlet in luggage compartment 20 nozzles, air conditioning (control module)
-27 Fuel tank control module, fuel pump 15
5 AFS headlights (left side) 5
AFS headlights (right side) 5 28 Power window, rear 30
7
Not used 29 Not used
Not used
30 Not used
9 Navigation system, radio system 15 31 Not used
10 digital
radio, cell phone, TV equipment 7,5 32 Not used
11 Automa tic mirror dimming, headlight assistan t 10 33 Sliding/pop-up roof 20
Central locking (front doors) 10 34 Not used
13 Central locking (rear doors) 10 35 Not used
36 Lumbar support 10

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No. UEquipment Amps I No. Equipment
Amps
F6 Steering wheel electronics
5 F28
Not used
F7 Not used F29 Fuse assignment in the
left-side instrument
50
F8 Not used panel (special equipment)
F9 Not used F30 Power supply relay terminal
15 50
F10 Engine control module, main relay 5/10
Variation
(2) with 54 Plug-in Fuses
F11 Not used No. Equipment Amps
F12 Control module for CAN data
transfer (gateway)
5
Body control module (right)
F1 30
F13 Engine control module 15/25/30
20/30
F2 ESP valves, Anti-lock brake system (ABS) valves
F14 Ignition coils, engine components (diesel
20 F3 Terminal 30 40
engine)
Preheating control module/engine component, F4
Battery voltage
5
F15 tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor 5/10
F5 Horn 15
F16 Body control module (right)
30 F6 Not used
F17 Horn 15
F7 Not used
Audio amplifier 30 F8 Not used
F19 Front windshield wiper system 30
F9 Engine components 10
F20 Water pump, volume regulator valve 10/20
F10 Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor
10
F21 Oxygen sensor, vacuum pump 10/15
F11 Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter 10
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch 5
F12 Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter 10
F23 engine components, water pump 5/10/15
F13 Automatic transmission 15
Engine components, water pump 10 F14 Not used
F25 Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve
40
F15 Water pump 10
F26 Body control module (left) 30
F16 Volume control valve 20
F27 Secondary air pump, preheating control module 40 F17 Steering wheel electronics 5
F18 Audio amplifier 30
F19 Not used

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& WARNING
A vehicle being towed is not safe for passengers. Never allow
anyone to ride in a vehicle being towed, for any reason. •
Front towing loop
Do not install the front towing loop until it is needed.
Fig. 197 Front
bumper : removing the
cover cap
Fig . 198 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 268.
- 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. 197.
- Insert the towing loop into the threaded hole=:> fig. 198
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.
Fig. 199 Rear bumper:
cover ....
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data

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Fig. 200 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 268.
Place the screwdriver against the upper edge of the
cover and carefully pry it out~
page 289, fig. 199.
- Insert the towing loop into the threaded hole~ fig. 200
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
N
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"'
Fig. 201 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 289, fig. 198 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. 200
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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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual requires
further explanation.
The technical data for your vehicle is listed in the charts starting on
~ page 296. This section provides general information, notes and
restrictions which apply to this data. •
Vehicle identification
The key data are given on the vehicle identification
number (VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
Fig. 204 Vehicle Identi­
fication Number (VIN)
plate: location on
driver's side dash
panel Fig
. 205 The vehicle
identification label -
inside the luggage
compartment
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is located on the driver's side so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield -see ~ fig. 204.
The vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the spare wheel well.
The label ~ fig. 205 shows the following vehicle data:
© Production control no.
0 Vehicle identification no.
© Type code number
© Type designation/engine output in Kilowatts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Paint no./lnterior
0 Optional equipment no.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet .
The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that your new vehicle complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the vehicle was manufactured. You can find this sticker on the ._

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& WARN ING (continued )
• Always be extremely careful when working on the vehicle.
Alway s follow commonly a ccepted safety practices and general
c ommon sen se . Never risk per sonal injury .
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance, checks or repairs
described on the following pages if you are not fully familiar with
the se or other procedures with re spect to the vehicle , or are uncer ­
tain how to proceed .
• Do not do any work without the proper tools and equipment.
Have the necessary work done by your authorized Audi dealer or
another properly equipped and qualified work shop .
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area . Never reach into the a rea around or touch the
radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly · even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed . The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops .
• Always remove the ign ition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle .
• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it is neces ­
sary to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this purpose and could collap se
c ausing serious personal injury .
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheel s on
the ground , always make sure the vehicle is on level ground , that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine c annot be started .
• Always make sure the tr ansmission selecto r lever (automatic
transmission ) is in "P" (Park position ) (automatic transmission ) or
Neutral (manual transmi ssion) and the hand brake is firmly
applied .
W For the sake of the environment
• Cha nging t he en gine setti ngs will adversely a ffec t emi ssio n
l evels. This is detrimenta l to the environment and increases fuel
consumptio n.
• Always o bse rve enviro nmenta l regu lations when dis posing of
o ld eng ine o il, used brake flu id, d irty eng ine coola nt, spe nt batter ies
or worn out tires .
• Undeployed airbag modules and pretensioners might be classi ­
fied as Pe rchlorate Mate rial -specia l handl ing may apply, see
www .dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlora te. W hen t he veh icle or
parts of the restraint system including airbag modu les safety belts
w ith pretens ione rs are sc rapped, all appl icab le laws and regu la ­
tions must be observed. Your authorized Audi dea ler is familiar with
th ese requi reme nts a nd we reco mme nd t hat you have your dealer
perform this service for you. •
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
A lways co ns ult an author ized Audi d eal er befor e
purc hasing accessorie s.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design features ensuring
a h igh s tanda rd of act ive and pass ive sa fety.
T his safety could be compromised by non -approved changes to the
veh ic le . Fo r thi s reason, if pa rts have to be re place d, please o bserve
the fo llowing points w hen insta lli ng additional accessories:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi parts are avai lable
from autho rized Aud i dea lers.
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-Alphabetical index
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A
ABS
See Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . 192
ABS (An ti-lock brake system)
Wa rning/indicato r lights .. ... .... .. 16
AC (air conditioner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
A . ccessones ....... ...... .... ...... .
Adapt er for anti-theft wheel bolts .... . 300
273 Air conditioner ...
... .... ...... ..... . 99
See also Clim ate co111trols .... .. .... . 96
Air conditioning Swi tching on and off . ....... .... .. 99
Air distribution Climate controls
Air outlets Adjusting the outlets for rapid
defrosting/defogging .... .... ... .
Clima te controls ...... ..... .. ... . 101
102
102 How
many airbags does my vehicle have?
152
Important things to know ...... .... 145
Indicator light ................. .. 156
Moni toring . .. ... ........ .... ... .
Repairs ..... .. ... .. .... .. .... .. .
Side airbags ... ... ... ... .. ... ... . 156
159
161
Side curtain airbags .... ... .... ... 164
When must the system be inspected? ...
156
Adaptive Light
defective
. .... .... .... ........ ... 34 Air quality sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100 All Wheel
Drive ... .... ............. . 194
210
Adaptive light .. .. ... ... .... .... .... . 55 Air reci
rculation . .... ..... ... .... ... 101 Alloy wheels .... ... ..... .... .... .. .
Climate controls .. ..... ...... .... 100 A ll-whee l drive
Adding
Engine coo lant .. ... ...... ... .... 234
Engine oil .......... ....... ...... 230
Windshield washer fluid ...... .... 240
Additiona l accessories . ....... .... ... 300
Addi tiona l heater
Climate controls . ...... ..... ..... 103
Additives Engine oil .... .. .. .... ...... . .. .. 230
Adjustable steering wheel column ..... 105
Adjusting Steering wheel co lumn ....... .... 105
Adjusting front seats . .... ..... .. ... .. 72
Advanced Airbag System Components ...... .... ......... . 152
F . b ront air ags . .... .... .... ... ... . 150
How the components work together 153
Monitoring .... .... .... ... .... .. . 156
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ... . . 157 When should I use the air recircu
lation?
100
Air recirculation mode
Climate controls .... .. .... ....... 100
Airbag Warning/indicator lights ........... 14
Airbag System Weight-sensing mat ...... ... .... . 168
A' b
Ir ag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145, 162
Advanced Airbag System .......... 149
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Child restraints . ... .... .... .... .. 169
Children ...... ..... ... ... .... ... 168
Components (front airbags) .. ... ... 152
Danger of fitting a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Front airbags .. ... ........ .... ... 149
How do the front airbags work? . . . . 154 Winter
tires ........... .. .. .... .. 259
A lternator
See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Aluminum alloy wheels .... .. . .. .. ... 210
Ambient lighting ......... .... .... .. . . 60
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror .... .. 67
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works . . . . . . . . 192
Anti -lock brake system (ABS)
Warning/indicator lights . ...... .... . 16
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
An ti- theft sys tems
An ti-Theft Alarm System ....... .... 46
Anti -theft wheel bolts ..... .... .... ... 273
Armrest Center armrest ....... .. .. .. ..... .. 80
Rear armrest ............. .... .. .. 81

-Alphabetical
index --=-----------------
Parking brake warning ... ..... ... ..... 30
Parking on a decline (downhill) ....... 109
Parking on an incline (uphill) . ...... .. 109
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... ... 157
Passive safe ty syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Pedals . .... ... .. .... .... .......... 130
Physical pr inciples of a frontal collision 136
Polishing ... .... .... .... .... ... .... 207
Power locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Powe r locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Convenience close/open feature .. ... 48
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
inside .. ... ..... .... .... ........ 42
Opening and c losing the windows .. . 48
Operating locks from with key ...... 41
Rear lid ...... .. .. .... ...... ... .. . 43
Remote con trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 , 40
Un locking and locking vehicle .. .... . 40
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Power seat Adjusting the seatback ............. 75
Adjustment ... .... .... .... ... .... 74
Power steering
See Electro-mechanical power assist . 16,
193
Power sunroof
See panoramic sliding sunroof ...... 49
Power window swi tches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
In the driver's door .... .... ...... .. 47
Reactivating the system . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pregnant women
Special considerations when wear ing a
safety belt ............... ... ... 1 41
Proper occupant seating positions .... 126
Prop er safety b elt position . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Proper seat ing position
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Occupants .... .... .. ..... .. .. ... 126
Rear passengers 128
a
Quartz
clock .............. .... ... .... . 9
quattro ®
See All Wheel Drive ...... ...... ... 194
Question
R
What happe ns to unbelted occupants? ..
137
Why safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Radiator fan ... .. .... .. .. .... .... ... 235
Radio Rep lacing . .... ... .... .... .... ... 301
Rain sensor d efect iv e ... .. .... .... .... 34
Reading light
Rear ...... ... ..... .... .... ....... 60
Reading lights
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 , 59
Rear ...... ... ..... .... .... .... 58, 59
Rear armrest . .... ...... .... ... .. .... 81
Rear ashtray ..... ..... .. .... .... .... 91 Rear
lid
Emergency release .... ... ... ... .. . 44
Locking/unlocking . .... .... ... ... .. 43
Rear light defective . ...... .... .... .... 34
Rear power locking switch . .... .... ... . 43
Rear seat bottom ...... .... .... .... .. 81
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............. 67
Rear window defogger with air-conditioning ... ..... .. ... 103
Refu elling ........... .... ........... 220
Release lever for engine hood ......... 223
Remo te con trol ................... ... 37
Resetting remote con trol ... .... .... 41
Un locking and locking . .... .... .... 40
Remo te mas ter key
Battery replacement ........... .... 37
Check light .... .... .... ....... .. .. 37
Repair manuals ... .... ... .... .... .. . 298
Repairs Airbag system .... .... .... .... ... 159
Replacing Wheel rims . ... .... .... .... .. 254, 256
Replacing a fuse ... ... ....... .... ... 278
Replacing a sound sys tem . ........... 301
Replacing light bulbs .. ..... .. ... .... 283
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 255
Reporting Safety Defects ..... .... 133, 134
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting remote control .. .... .... .... 41
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139