2010 AUDI S3 Owners Manual

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Ap plies to vehicl es: with S tro ni c® and w ith Tip tr onic cont rols o n the stee ring wh eel
Steering wheel with Tiptronic ® controls
The selector paddles allow the driver to keep both hands
on the steering wheel when shifting gears.
Shifting up
Fig . 119 S port
s tee ring w he el w it h
selector pa ddles
-Pull the right paddle, marked 0 ==> fig. 11 9 briefly
towar ds you .
Shifting down
-Pull the left paddle, mar ked O ==> fig. 119 briefly towards
you.
The selector paddles on the steering wheel are activated when the se lector lever on the center console is in
D , S , or in the manua l posi ­
tion (Tiptronic mode) .
You can a lso shift gears in the Tiptronic mode using the se lector
lever on the center console .
[ i] Tips
With the gear selector lever in ei ther "D" or "S" the transmission wi ll
switch back to the automatic mode if you do not use the paddles
within approx . 30 seconds .•
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Ap plies to vehi cles: wit h S tr on ic ®
Kick -down feature
T he kick-down feature allows maximum acceleration.
If you depress the accelerator pedal ful ly beyond the ful l- throt tle
position, the transmission automatically downshifts one gear,
depending on vehic le speed a nd eng ine rpm . The upshi ft into the
next higher gear takes place as soon as the max imum specified
engine speed is reached .
& WARNING
Please note th at th e drive wheel s can spin if the kick -do wn is used
o n a s mooth slippery r oad -ri sk of sk idding! •
Applies to ve hicles: w it h L aunch Contro l and S tronic ® and Gaso line engine
Launch Control Program
The Launch Control Program permits maximum accelera­
ti on.
In order to use Launc h Control, t he ASR (Anti-Slip Regula­
tion) must be disab led . When ASR is disabled, the ESP
warning/indicator light in t he instrument cluster illumi ­
nates . So that Launch Control can be used, the engine must
be at operat ing temperature and the stee ring wheel must
not be turned.
- With the engine running, briefly press the ESP button.
The message "ASR off" appears in the instrument c luster
disp lay .
- Shift the gear lever to "S" or the tiptronic® pos ition.
- Step on the brake peda l w ith yo ur left foo t and keep the
brake peda l fully depressed for at least one second . _,.
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- With your right foot, step on the accelerator to the wide­
open throttle position or Kickdown. The engine speed
settles at about
3,200 rpm.
Take your left foot off the brake.
The S tronic® in your vehicle is electronically controlled. A special
Launch Control Program provides th e best acceleration from a
standing start .
& WARNING
• Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
• Only use Launch Control when road and traffic conditions allow
it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your
driving and the acceleration of the vehicle.
• Make sure that ESP remains enabled. With the ESP disabled,
the vehicle could brake away, particularly on a slick and slippery
road -risk of skidding!
• Once acceleration is finished, switch ASR on again by briefly
pushing the ESP button . •
Ap plies to ve hicles : wit h S t ro ni c®
Back-up program
In the event of a system malfunction, there is an back-up
program.
In the event of system malfunction, the automatic transmission
switches to th e fail -safe mode . All o f the selec tor lever pos ition
displays for the automatic transmission are highlighted with a light
background in the instrument clust er display. In some cases you
cannot drive in the reverse gear any more .
If the transmission swi tches to fail-safe mode, you should take the
vehicle to an authorized Audi dealership as soon as possible to have
the condition corrected .•
A pp lies to veh ic les: w ith s tro nic®
Emergency release for selector lever version
A
If the vehicle's power supply fails , the selector lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig. 120 Selector lever :
Remove selector lever
sleeve
Fig . 121 Selector lever :
emergency release
from the Park position
The emergency release mechanism is located on the right
front under the selector lever shift gate. The release proce­
dure requires professional dexter ity. We recommend that
you seek assistance.
Removing the selector lever boot
- Engage the parking brake.

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- Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit. Use the
flat side of the reversible screwdriver blade~
page 268.
-Carefully pry the cover out with the screwdriver and pull
it ~
page 120, fig. 120 toward the shifter knob in the
direction of the arrow. The screwdriver must grip at the
lower edge of the cover to loosen it.
Emergency release for selector lever
-Press the release lever toward the center of the vehicle
with the screwdriver ~
page 120, fig. 121 @and hold it
in this position.
- Now press the lock button on the selector lever @ and
move the selector lever to the N position.
- Clip the shift boot back into the shift gate.
If the vehicle has to be pushed or towed if the power supply fails
(e.g. battery is discharged) , the selector lever must be moved to the
N position using the emergency locking device.
& WARNING
The selector must only be shifted from the P position if the hand­
brake is firmly applied . Otherwise the vehicle would start moving
unexpectedly on a grade when the selector lever is shifted from
the P position -increasing the risk of an accident . •
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ment
Ap plies to vehic les: with S tron ic®
Emergency release for selector lever version
B
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector lever can
be released in an emergency.
Fig . 122 Selector lever :
Remove selector lever
sleeve
Fig. 123 Selector lever:
emergency release
from the Park position
The emergency release mechanism is located on the right
front under the selector lever shift gate. The release proce­
dure requires professional dexterity. We recommend that
you seek assistance.
Removing the selector lever boot
- Engage the parking brake.
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Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit. Use the
flat side of the reversible screwdriver blade
~ page 268.
- Carefully pry the cover out with the screwdriver and pull
it~
page 121, fig. 122 toward the shifter knob in the
direction of the arrow. The screwdriver must grip at the
lower edge of the cover to loosen it.
Emergency release for selector lever
-Press the yellow release lever in the direction of the
arrow ~
page 121, fig. 123 and hold it in that position.
- Press the release button in the selector lever@ and
move the lever into the N position .
- Clip the shift boot back into the shift gate.
If the vehicle has to be pushed or towed if the power supply fails
(e.g . battery is discharged), the selector lever must be moved to the
N position using the emergency locking device.
& WARNING
The selector must only be shifted from the P position if the hand­
brake is firmly applied. Otherwise the vehicle would start moving
unexpectedly on a grade when the selector lever is shifted from
the P position -increasing the risk of an accident. •

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Driving Safely
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information, tips, instructions and
warnings that you need to read and observe for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers and others. We have summarized here
what you need to know about safety belts, airbags, child rest raints
as well as child safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Always
observe the information and warnings in this section -for your own
safety as well as that of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all model versions of your
vehicle. Some of the features described in this sections may be
standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equip­
ment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized Audi dealer.
& WARNING
• Always make sure that you follow the instructions and heed
the WARNINGS in this Manual. It is in your interest and in the
interest of your passengers.
• Always keep the complete Owner's Literature in your Audi
when you lend or sell your vehicle so that this important informa­
tion will always be available to the driver and passengers.
• Always keep the Owner's literature handy so that you can find
it easily if you have questions .•
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant restraint
system and work together to help reduce the risk of injury
in a wide variety of accident situations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to
chance. Advances in technology have made a variety of features
available to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident. The
following is a list of just a few of the safety features in your Audi:
• sophisticated safety belts for driver and all passenger seating
positions,
• safety belt pretensioners,
• safety belt force limiters for the front seats,
• safety belt height adjustment systems for the front seats,
• automatic safety belt height adjustment for the rear seats,
• front airbags,
• side airbags in the front seats and outer rear seats *,
• side curtain airbags,
• special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
• head restraints for each seating position,
• adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features, can work together as a system to
help protect you and your passengers in a wide range of accidents.
These features cannot work as a system if they are not always
correctly adjusted and correctly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibility! •

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Important things to do before driv ing
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant safety
always depends on the informed and careful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving always:
-Make sure that all lights and signals are operat ing
correctly.
- Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
- Make sure that all windows are clean and afford good
visibility to the outside.
- Secure all luggage and other items carefully =>
page 92.
-Make sure that noth ing can interfere w ith the pedals.
- Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
- Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints
according to their height.
- Make sure to use the right ch ild restraint correctly to
protect children =>
page 167, "Child Safety ".
- Sit properly in your seat and make sure that your passen ­
gers do the same=>
page 72, "General recommenda ­
tions".
- Fasten your safety belt and wear it p roperly. Also instruct
your passengers to fasten the ir safety belts properly
=>
page 135. •
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ment Safety first Vehicle operation
What impa
irs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the
vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concen­
trate on the road without being distracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety
risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also
become a hazard to everyone else on the road =>& .There ­
fore:
Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by
using a cellular telephone .
NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
- Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits
and plain common sense .
- ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather
conditions.
- Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more
than two hours at a stretch.
- Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when
you are stressed .
& WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used. •
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Proper occupant seating positi ·ons
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important for safe,
relaxed driving.
Fig . 124 The correct
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
Fig . 125 Correct head
restraint position for
driver
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
driver's seat to the following position:
- Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the
pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s)
slightly bent=:>& . - Adjust the angle of the seatback so that
it is in an upright
position so that your back comes in full contact with it
when you drive.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and
your breast bone=:> fig. 124. If not possible, see your
authorized Audi dealership about adaptive equipment.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel and
airbag cover points at your chest and not at your face.
- Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbow(s)
slightly bent.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but no lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible=:> fig. 125.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 139.
- Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see
=>
page 73, "Adjusting front seats manua lly" or=> page 74,
"Adjusting the power seat".
& WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag
can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches (25 cm} between your breastbone and
the steering wheel. .,_