2010 AUDI S3 mileage

Driver information display
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when your next
service is due.
Fig. 9 Section of
instrument cluster:
Service interval display
The schedule for the next oil change or inspection is calculated
automatically and displayed accordingly. The display works in two
stages:
Service reminder
30 days before the next service is due, a service reminder appears in the display when you turn on the ignition.
After about 5 seconds the display switches back to normal. The distance and time remaining are updated each time the ignition is
turned on until the date due for service is reached.
Service due
When the due date for service is reached, the message Service due
! appears in the instrument cluster immediately after you turn on
the ignition. Additionally, a warning tone sounds. After about 5 seconds the display switches back to normal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can be shown in the
instrument cluster by selecting the service interval display . Select
Check > Service > Oil change or Service by using the [ RESET! button
and the rocker switch =>
page 23, fig. 13.
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the corresponding service
schedule after performing the appropriate service on your vehicle.
You also have the possibility to reset the oil change schedule after
having performed an oil change according to Audi specifications.
• Switch the ignition on.
• Pull the knob @=>
page 8, fig. 2. The message. Service
due!appears .
• Pull the knob until the display
Oil change in----- mi (kml---days
appears in the display . If the reset button is not pulled within 5
seconds, the display reset mode closes .
0 Note
If you disconnect the battery terminals, no calculations can be
made for the service interval display during this time and no service
reminder will appear. Remember that observing the proper service
intervals is vitally important to extending the life of your vehicle,
particularly the engine, and maintaining its value. Even if the
mileage driven is low, the maximum period of one year from one
service to the next must not be exceeded.
[ i] Tips
• Do not reset the display between oil changes, otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
• The information in the Service Reminder remains stored even
when the vehicle battery is disconnected .•

Driver information display
& WARNING
Always observe the posted speed limits and adjust your speed to
suit prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions. Never drive
your vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating of the tires
installed. •
Trip computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you information on current and
average fuel mileage, average speed, fuel range and
driving time.
Fig . 11 Trip computer
1
You can switch between the trip computer 1 and 2 by pressing the
I Reset I button @=> page 23, fig. 12.
You can tell which memory level is curren tly active by the number in
the display => fig. 11. The data from the single -trip memory
(memory level 1) is being displayed if a
1 appears in the display . If a
2 is shown, then the data from the total -trip memory is being
displayed (memory level 2).
Single-trip memory (Trip computer 1)
The single -trip memory stores the trip information from the time the
ignition is turned on until it is turned off. If the trip is continued
within 2 hours from the time the ignition was turned off, the new
data will be included in the calculation of the current trip informa­
tion. If the trip is interrupted for
more than 2 hours the memory is
reset automatically.
Total-trip memory (Trip computer 2)
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not reset
automatically. This permits you to evaluate your driving data for the
entire period between manual resets.
Fuel range
The estimated cruising range in miles (km) appears in the display .
The display changes in increments of 6 miles (10 km).
Average fuel mileage
The average fuel economy in MPG 0/100 km) since you last cleared
the memory appears in this display.
Current fuel mileage
The instantaneous fuel consumption in miles per gallon 0/100 km)
is shown in this display. When the vehicle is stationary, the most
recent fuel consumption is displayed.
Average speed
The average speed in mph (km/h) since the last time the display was
reset appears in the display.
Elapsed time
The length of time that you have been driving since you last reset
the memory appears in this display . The maximum time period that
can be recorded is 999 hours and 59 minutes.
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Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over curbs, steep ramps,
etc., make certain that low -lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust
system parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low -slung chassis (sports
chassis) and fu lly loaded vehicles.
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the economy
o f your vehicle, as well as exhaust and noise levels.
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear on your engine,
brakes and tires largely depend on three factors:
• your personal driving style
• operating conditions
• technical limitat ions
If you anticipate what you need to do next and drive economically,
you can easily cu t your fue l consumption by 10 -15 percent . This
section will give you some tips on how you can help the environ­
ment and your pocketbook .
[ i ) Tips
The consumption estimates as published by ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECT ION AGENCY (EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre­
spond to your actua l consumption on the road, which wi ll vary
depending upon vehic le load and speed, road and weather condi ­
tions, trip length, etc.
Drive smo~thly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the m ost fuel when they are accelerating.
Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fue l when they are accelerating . If you antici­
pate what is going to happen next, you will need to brake less and,
thus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast whenever possible -for
example when you see that the next traffic light is red.
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and improves your
mileage.
-Try and keep we ll below your car's maximum speed.
Acce lerating gently reduces fuel consumption, engine wear, and
does not disturb the environment .
Fuel consumption, exhaust em issions and engine noise increase
disproportionately at high speeds. If you drive at approximately
three quarters of top speed, fuel consumption wil l be reduced by
one half. Never drive faster than the posted speed limit and weather
conditions permit .•
Reducing unnecessary idling
E ven when your car is just idling i t burns up fuel.
- Sh ut the eng ine off when you are not driving the vehicle.
- Do not warm up th e vehicle by letting the eng ine r un at
idle.
I t m akes sense to shut off the engine in traffic jams, when waiting
for trains to pass at rai lroad crossings, or at traffic lights that have
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long waits on red. Turning the engine off for just 30 -40 seconds
saves more f ue l than i s bu rned star ting the engine again.
It takes a long time for the engine to warm up fully when it is
running at idle. However , wear and noxious em issions are especial ly
h ig h w hen the eng ine is warming up. So y ou should dr ive away as
soon as you start the engine and avoid running at high RPMs whi le
the eng ine is still warming up.
0 Note
Do not leave en gine idling unattended after starting. If warn ing
lights should come on to indicate improper operation, they would
go unheeded . Extended idling also produces heat, wh ich cou ld
result in overheating or other damage to the vehicle or other
property .
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a lot of fuel.
- Have your vehicle serviced at regu lar intervals.
By having your vehicle regu lar ly serviced by an authorized Audi
dea ler he lps to ensure that it runs properly and econo mically . The
condition of your vehicle not only affects its safety and abi lity to
hold i ts va lue, it a lso affects fuel consumpt ion .
Che ck yo ur oil ea ch t ime you fill your t ank.
T he amount of oil used is related to engine load and speed.
It is nor mal for the oil consumption of a new engine to reach its
lowest va lue after a certain mi leage has been driven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 mi les (5,000 kilometers)
before you can proper ly assess oil consumption .
T his also applies to fuel consumption and engine output.
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Dri
ving and environm ent
0 Note
• Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with
the service recommendations in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet. Lack of proper maintenance as we ll as improper use of the
vehic le wi ll impair the function of the emission control system and
cou ld lead to damage .
• Do not alter or remove any component of the Emission Control
System unless approved by the manufacturer .
• Do not alter or remove any device, such as heat shields,
sw itches, ignition wires, valves, which are designed to protect your
vehic le's Emission Control System and other important vehicle
components. •
Fewer short trips
Fuel consump tion will always be relatively hi gh on shor t
trips.
- Try to avo id driving short dista nces wi th a cold en gine.
The engine and cata lytic c onverter have to reach their optima l oper ­
ating temperature to reduce fuel consumption and noxious emis ­
sions effective ly .
• Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car burns the fuel
at a poor rate of 6 -8 miles per gallon (30 -40 11100km). Half a mi le
down the road, the mileage improves to 12 MPG (20 1/100 km). It wi ll
take the engine no less than
two and a half miles (4 km) of driving to
warm up to its proper operat ing temperature and operate at a n
economic mileage . This exp lains why taking the car for short trips is
a ra ther waste ful convenience .
• The outs ide temperat ure is also critical in this regard. Your car
consumes more fuel in the winter than in the summer .•
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© Engine oil filler cap ("t=:?:) .... ........ .... ... ... . .
© Brake fluid reservoir ( l .......... ... .. ...... .. .
© Battery ...... .. ........ ....... ......... .. .... .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
& in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 224. •
Applies to veh icles : with 2.0 I TO I, 4-cyl inder diese l-engine
230
235
236
2 .0 liter , 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine (140
hp)
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 165 Engine compartment: 2.0 I, 4-cylinder turbo
G) Coolant expansion tank ( J_ ) ....... ... .... .... .. .
0 Windshield washer container ('C,;> ) •••• •• •••• ••• •• •
233
240
© Engine oil dipstick (orange) ..... ... ...... .... ... .
© Engine oil filler cap ("t=:?:) .. ...... ..•........... ..
G) Brake fluid reservoir ( ) ..... ....... ...... .... . .
© Battery . .................. ..... .............. .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
~ & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 224. •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
229
230
235
236
The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of
oil.
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated powerp lant that was built
to exacting specifications. This engine needs the right kind of
engine oil that meets specifications rega rding quality and viscosity
so that it can run smoothly and reliably. Choosing the right oil and
changing oil within the time and mileage intervals printed in your
vehic le's Warranty
& Maintenance booklet matters a lot more today
than it did years ago. Audi has developed a special quality standard
for engine oi l that will help assure that your vehicle's engine will get
the lubrication it needs for proper operation.
Modern engine lubrication has taken a quantum leap in the last few
years. Many synthetic oils available today provide better engine
lubrication that can outlast traditional petroleum -based oils,
making them a smart choice for use throughout the life of your Audi.
Whether you use synthetic or petroleum -based engine oil, the oil
that you use must conform to Audi's oi l quality standard VW 502 00
(vehicles with gasoline engine) and VW 507 00 (vehicle with diesel
engine) to help keep your vehicle's engine running smoo thly and _,..

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Under some circumstances the engine oil should even be changed
more frequently. Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, operate the vehicle in dusty areas or mostly under stop ­
and -go traffic conditions, or when you use your vehicle where
temperatures stay below freezing point for long periods .
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the
engine has been running for a short time. This is normal and is not
a reason to change the oil more often than recommended .
Damage or malfunctions due to lack of maintenance
It is essential that you change your oi l at the recommended intervals
using only engine oil that complies with Audi oil standard
VW 502 00 (vehicles with gasoline engine) or VW 507 00 (vehicles
with diesel engine). Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions due to failure to follow recom­
mended maintenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi
Owner's Manual and Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. Your dealer
will have to deny warranty coverage unless you present to the dealer proof in the form of Service or Repair Orders that all scheduled
maintenance was performed in a timely manner .•
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adequate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of interna l
engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a
certain amount of oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine
and may change significant ly over the life of the engine. Typically,
engines with a specified break -in period (see=>
page 195) consume
more oil during the break-in period than they consume after oil
consumption has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute)
at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road
conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. As
any
engine is subject to wear as mileage builds up, the oil consump­
tion may increase over time until replacement of worn components
may become necessary .
With all these variables coming into play, no standard rate of oi l
consumption can be established or specified. There is no alternative
to regular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
Note.
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up, you should check the oil level as soon as
possible
with the oil dipstick=> page 229. Top off the oi l at your
earliest convenience =>
page 230.
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> &. in "Work ing in the engine
compartment" on
page 224.
0 Note
Driving with an insufficient oil level is likely to cause severe damage
to the engine.
[ i ] Tips
• The oil pressure warning display~ is not an indicator of the oil
level. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in your engine at
regular intervals , preferably each time you refuel, and always before
going on a long trip.
• If you have the impression your engine consumes excessive
amounts of oil, we recommend that you consu lt your authorized
Audi dealer to have the cause of your concern properly diagnosed .
Keep in mind that the accurate measurement of oil consumption
requires great care and may take some time. Your authorized Audi
dealer has instructions about how to measure oil consumption
accurately. •

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Ashtray
Rear . ........ .... ....... ...... ... 91
ASR How the Anti -Slip Regulation System
works .. .... .... .... ... .... .... 190
Ast erisk
Wha t does it m ean wh en something is
marked with an asterisk? ... .. .... .. 5
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature 298
AUTO Climate controls .. .... .... ... .... .. 99
Switching on . ... .... .... .. . .. .. .. 99
When should I use AUTO? ... ..... .. 99
Auto Safety Hotline ... .. .. .. .... .... . 133
Automatic air recircu lation ..... .. .... 100
Automatic belt retractor .. .... .... .... 139
Automatic car wash
See Washing .. ..... ... ..... .. .... 205
Automatic headlights defective ... .. .... .... ... .... .... . 34
Automatic Transmission Automa tic Transm ission . .... .. .... 117
Automat ic transmission .. .... .... .... 114
Driving Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Emergency program . ............. 120
Emergency release ..... .. .... 120, 12 1
Ign ition key safety lock ... .... .... . 106
Kick -down ... .... .... .... ... .... . 119
L aunch Control Program ...... .... . 119
Se lector lever lock .. ...... .. . .... . 1 15
Selec tor lever positions .. ...... ... 114
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Tiptronic .
... ... . .. .. .... .. .. .... 118
Tiptronic controls on the s teering whee l
119
Average fuel mileage .......... .... ... 22
Average sp eed ... .... .... .... .... ... . 22
Avo id damaging the v ehicle .... .. .... . 198
B
Battery ... .. .... ... .... .... .... .... 236
chargi ng ..... .... .... .... .... ... 239
Disconnecting and c onnecting . ... . 237
I mportant warnings when work ing o n the
battery . .... .... .... ...... ..... 238
Replacing the battery .. ... .... .... 237
Winter operation . ..... ... .... .... 237
Working on the battery .... .... .... 238
Battery vo ltage ....... .... ........... 33
Before driving . .... . .. .. .... .... .... 125
Blended gasoline . ..... .. ...... ...... 217
Body cavity sealing .. .... ...... ..... . 21
O
Booster seats .... .... .... .... .... ... 175
Brake assistant ..... .... .... .. .. .... 1 93
Brake booster .. ...... .... .... ... .... 192
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid ...... .... 236
Checking the bra ke fl uid leve l ...... 235
Reservoir .. ...... ... .... .... .... . 235
What is the correct brake f luid level? 235
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? . .... ...... .... .. 235
Brake pads .. ..... ... .... .... .... ... 196 Brake system
..... .. .. .. .... .... .... 235
Anti -lock brake system (ABS) .. .. .. .. 16
Brake fluid ............ .... ..... .. 235
Brake f luid specif ications for re fill and
replacement ... .. .... .... ... .. .. 236
Brake light defective ... ...... .... .. 34
General information . ........ ... .. 191
How does moistur e or road salt aff ect the
br akes? ..... .... .... .. .. ... .. . . 1 91
Ma lfunct ion ... .. .... .... .... .. . .. 30
Warning /indica tor lights .. .. .... ... . 15
Worn brake pads symbo l ...... .... . 33
Break -in period .. ...... ...... .... ... 195
Brake pads . ...... .... ... .... .. .. 196
Tires ... .. .... .... .... ... .. .... .. 1 95
Bu lbs ...... ........ ... .. ...... .... . 283
C
California Proposition 65 Warning . .... 225
Battery specific ... .... .... .... .... 239
Capacities .. ... ... ... .... ... .... .... 296
Car care ... . .... .. .. .... .... .... .. . . 204
In ter ior . ...... .... .... ... .... .. .. 211
P last ic a nd vinyl . ...... .... .... ... 208
Weathers trips ... .. .... .. . .... .. .. 209
Care of exterior . .... ..... ... .... .... 204
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartm ent .
13 1
Cargo net .. ... ... .. .. .. .... .... ..... 83
Catalytic converter ...... .... .... ... . 196
Center armrest ......... .... ... .. ..... 80
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Reducing engine noise by upshifting
ear ly . ... .. .. .. ... ... .... . ... .. 8, 9
Refueling .. ..... .... .... .. . .... . 220
Saving fuel by upshifting early ..... 8, 9
Using the rear window defogger . ... 103
Front airbags Descrip tion . ..... .... .... .. . .... . 149
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Fron t seats . ..... .. .... .... ..... .... . 72
Adjusting ..... .. .... ..... .. .... . 127
Adjusting the manual seats .... .... . 74
Child restraints in the front seat .... 1 47
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fronta l collisions and th e laws of physics
136
Fuel Current fuel mileage ... ... .... ... .. 22
Fuel gauge .. .... .... .... ... .... .. 10
Fuel supply too low . ... .. .... .... .. 32
Fuel fi ller flap
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 222
Fuel gauge ... ....... .... .... .... .... 10
Fuel range . ......... ....... .... ... .. 22
Fu el supply
Addi tives ............ ....... .... . 217
Blended gasoline ......... ... .... . 217
Fuel fi ller neck ... ...... ........ .. 219
Fuel gauge .. .... .. ...... ....... .. 10
Fuel tank capacity ... .... .... .. 10, 219
Gasoline ... .. ...... .. ... .. .... .. 217
Gasoline additives . ... .... .. . ..... 218
Octane rating ... .... .. ... ...... .. 217
Recommendation ... .... .... .... . 217
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Refuel
ling .... ....... .... ... . .... 220
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 222
Fuel tank Capacity ..... ...... .. .... ...... . 219
Capacity (gal lons/liters) ..... ... ... .. 10
Fuse arrangement . .... .... ..... .... . 279
G
Gas discharge lamps .. .. ..... .. .... . 283
Gauges Engine coolan t temperature .. ... ... .. 9
Fuel gauge . .... .... .... ...... ... . 10
Speedometer . .... .... .... .... ... . 10
Tachometer ..... .. .. .... .... .... .. 8
Trip odometer ...... ...... .... .... 10
Gear recommenda tion ................ 19
Gearshift indicator .... .. .... ... .... .. 19
Gearsh ift lever ... .... .... .... ... .... 113
General il lustra tion
Ins trumen ts and controls . .... .... ... 7
Genera tor
Warning/indicator lights ...... .... .. 14
G lossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
243
Glove compartment ... .. .... ... .... .. 93
Light .... ... ... .. .... .... .. . .. 58, 59
Glow plug system Indicato r ligh t ... .... .... ...... ... . 13
Wa rning ligh t ...... ........... .... 13
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 295
H
Head restrain ts .. ....... ... .... .... . 129
Adjusting .. ... ... .... ....... .... . 129
Rear seats .... .... .... ... .... .. 78, 79
Headlight defe ctiv e .... ... .. .... ...... .... .. 34
Head light range control
defective ..... .... .... .. . .... .... . 33
Headlights ... ... ...... ....... ...... . 53
adaptive light ..... .... ... .... .. .. . 55
Front fog l ights . ..... .. ... .... ... .. 55
Switching off . ... .... .... .... .. ... 53
Switching on ...... .... .. .... ...... 53
Xenon headlights ...... .. .. .... .... 53
Heated rear window ... .... ... .... .... ... 103
Heat ed outs id e mirrors ... .... ..... .. .. 69
Hea ted washer jets
Wiper and washer system ...... .... . 62
Heavy clothing and safety belts .... .... 138
High beam . ...... .... ... .. .. .... . 53, 57
Warning/indicator lights ..... ...... . 14
High vo ltage warning la b el . ...... ... . 294
Hi ll Descen t Assist .... ... ... ... .. .... 117
Hi ll hold assist
Starting on hills ....... ... .... .... 1 10
hood
See Eng ine hood ..... .... .... ... . 223
Hood re lease ..... .. .. .. .... .... .... 223
Horn . ...... .... .... ... .... .... .. . ... 7
How a re child restrain t system anchors relat-
ed to ch ild safety .... .... .... .... 180
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