2010 AUDI S3 tire pressure

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 ....... ... .. .
Diesel particulate filter ......... .
Avoid damag ing the veh icle .... .
Ope ra te your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution ........ .
Trailer towing ................. .
Driving with a trailer ........... .
T raile r tow ing tips
Vehicle care .............. .
Cleaning a nd protection ... ... .
Genera l info rma tion ......... .. .
Care of exterior .......... ..... .
Care of in te rior .......... ... ... .
Fuel supp ly and fil ling your fu el
tank ........................... .
Gasoline ..... ... ... .. ........ .
D iesel fuel ............... ..... .
Fuel ta nk .. ... ... .... ..... .... .
Checking and filling ........... .
Engine hood .................. .
E ngine compartmen t .......... .
E ngine oi l ............... ..... .
Engine cooling system ......... .
B rake fluid ............... ..... .
Ba ttery . ... ... .... ... .... .... . .
W indshield washer container ... .
Tires and wheels
T ires ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .. .
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
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Introduct ion .. ................ .
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Stor ing tire pressures .. ... ... .. .
Whee l cha nge ....... ... ....... .
Malfu nct io ns TP MS * ........... .
C ert ificat ion
Do-it-yourself service
W hat do I do now?
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W hee l cha nge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 70
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuses ........... ...... ...... . .
B ul bs .. ....... .. ..... .. ... ... .
Emergency situations .. ....... .
Genera l ....................... .
Sta rting by pushing or towing . . .
Start ing with jumper cables .... .
Genera l informa tion of sta rting
ass istance ...... ........... ... .
Use of jumper cab les .......... .
Emergency towing with comme rcia l
tow truck ... ... .... .... ..... .. .
Lifting th e vehicle
Technical data
Gene ral information
Expla nation of tec hnical d ata ... .
Vehic le identification ........... .
Weigh ts ...................... .
Dimensions ............ .... ... . 2
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Table of contents
Data ...... ... ...... ... ... ... ... . 296
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4 -cyl. t urbo gaso line
engine ......................... 296
140 hp, 2.0 TOI liter 4-cy l. turbo
c lean diese l engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Co nsumer In fo rma tion ......... 298
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Opera ting your vehicle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Ma intenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Addit ional accesso ries,
modifications and parts
rep lacem ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Alphabetical index ...... 304
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Instruments and controls
General illustration
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Power window switches
Door handle
Power locking switch
Switches for:
- Adjuster for outside mirrors .. ........ ... ...... .
- Switching on heated exterior mirrors
© Light switch .................................. .
© Air outlets .... .... ... .. ............... ........ .
0 Turn signa l and high beam ...... ............. .. .
@ Radio control buttons
@ Steering wheel with:
-Integra ted control buttons (multi -function steering
wheel only) for Audi Sound System
-Horn
- Driver's airbag .............................. .
@ Instrument cluster .................... ...... ... .
@ Radio and telephone control buttons
@ Switches for
- Windshield wiper/washer .... ... .. ...... ... ... .
- Trip computer .... ................... ....... .
@ Depending on options: Radio or Navigation system
(navigation, radio, CD changer)
@ Switches for:
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) .......... .
- Tire pressure monitoring system .. ... .. .... ... .
@ Emergency flasher ............................. .
@) Storage tray .. ... .... ... ... ... .. .. .... ........ .
@ G love compartment ( lockab le) ..... ........ .... .. .
Controls and equip ­
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Front passenger's airbag
Loudspeaker (treble)
Climate controls .. ..... .. ..... ........... ...... .
Rear window defogger switch ...... ............ . .
Switch for seat heating .. ...... .... .... ......... .
Gear shift lever or selector lever
M I .. - anua transm1ss1on . ........... ....... .... .. .
- Automatic transmission ... ... ...... .... .... .. .
Cup holder ...... ...... ....... ...... .......... .
Electrical socket ............................... .
Elect rical socket ............................... .
AUX-in connection
Parking brake lever ............................ .
Ignition lock ........ ................ .... ...... .
Adjustable steering column ...... .... .... ..... .. .
Cruise control .. ........ ....... ...... .... ...... .
Instrument lighting ............................ .
Data Link Connector for On Board Diagnostic (OBD Ill
Release lever for the engine hood
Switches for:
- Fuel flap release .......... ...... .... ......... .
- Rear hatch release
[ i ] Tips
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A separate Owner's Manual is in vehic les that have a factory­
insta lled radio, CD changer, navigation system, AUX -in connection
or multifunction steering wheel. •
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• USA models -Miles
• Canadian models -Kilometers
Lower odometer
The lower odometer shows the total number of miles (kilometers)
driven .
Upper odometer (trip odometer)
The upper odometer shows the total number of miles (kilometers)
driven since you last reset the odometer back to zero . You can use
this odometer when you want to keep track of how many miles (kilo ­
meters) you have driven for a single trip or errand. The last digit indi­
cates 1/10 of a mile (100 metres). You can set the trip odometer back
to zero by pressing the reset button::::,
page 10, fig. 4.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrument cluster, dEF
will appear in the trip odometer and will stay on. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer to have the problem corrected.
Immobilizer
When the ignition is switched on , the data on the ignition key are
scanned automatically.
If an unauthorized key was used,
SAFE is displayed continuously in
the odometer display field . The vehicle cannot be operated
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page 38.
[ i J Tips
• The digital clock and the odometer are turned on for about 30
seconds when the driver's door is opened .
• When the ignition is turned off, the odometer reading and the
digital clock with date display can be switched on for about
30 seconds by pressing the knob::::, page 8, fig. 2 @. •
Con tro ls and eq uip­
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Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Warning /indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions
or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster with warning/indicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important warning and indi ­
cator lights to help you monitor the continued reliable operation of
your vehicle =>& .
Tire pressure too low
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page 12
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Electronic power control (gasoline => page 13
engine only)
Glow plug system (diesel engine only) ::::,
page 13
(alternative to )
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
El ectronic stabilization p rogram (ESP) =:::> page 13 & WARNING
USA models : =:::> page 14 • Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
Malfunction Indicator lamp (M IU information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
--damage .
Canada models :
=:::> page 14
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehi cle a safe Ma lfunction lnd icto r Lamp ( MIU •
distance off the road , stop the engine , and turn on the emergen cy
_D H igh beam =:::> page 14 flasher =:::> page 56.
-- -• The engine compartment of any motor veh icle is a potentially
¢ Le ft tu rn s ig na l =:::> page 1 4 hazardous area. Before you check anything in the engine compart -
ment , stop the engine and let it cool down . Alway s exer cise
c> Right turn signa l =:::> page 14 extreme caution when working under the engine hood
=:::> page 215, "Engine compartment "
CRUISE
USA models: =:::> page 14 Cruise con trol activate d [ i ] Tips -
R~ Canada models : =:::> page 14 • When a yellow warn ing symbo l appears, one warning tone
Cruise control activated sounds. C heck the function displayed as soon as possible.
-.o. A irbag syst em =:::> page 1 4 • When a red symbol appears, three warning tones sound in v-q
succession . The symbo l continues to flash unti l th e fault has bee n
0 Generator =:::> page 1 4 corrected. •
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Safety belt =:::> page 15 Ap plies to vehicles: w it h tire press ure mon ito ring sy stem
BRAKE
USA models :
Tire pressure monitoring system -telltale
=:::> page 15 indicator lamp L Bra ke sy stem , park ing b ra ke set
((D) Canada models : =:::> page 15 The war ning/ind ica tor li ght ap pears in the eve nt of a
Brake system, par king brake set significan t loss of air pressure.
USA models : =:::> page 16 The ' , wa rn in g/ind ica to r lig ht illu min ates fo r a few seconds a fter
Anti -lock bra ke system (ABS)
the ignition is turned on as function check and then goes out.
-Canada models : =:::> page 16 If t he 'symbo l ap pears, press ure i s too low i n at leas t one tire.
Ant i- loc k brake s yst em (ABS) When t he system detects a malfu nct ion, the warn ing/ind icator light
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lectro -mechanica l power assist
=:::> page 1 6 will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continu -
ous ly illum inated. Th is seque nce wi ll cont inue upon subsequent
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Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING.
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment Low fuel level
Check engine oi l level
Engine oil sensor malfunction
Engine speed limitation
Diesel particulate filter
Worn brake pads
USA models:
Speed warning 1
Canada models:
Speed warning 1
USA models:
Speed warning 2
Canada models:
Speed warning 2
Dynamic headlight range con -
trol * defective
W indshield washer fluid level low
Battery voltage too high or too
low
Defective light bulb
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Driver information display
USA models: => page34
Defective brake light
Canada models: => page 34
Defective brake light
Light/rain sensor defective (auto-
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matic headlights)* defective
-Adaptive Light * defective => page34
Tire pressure monitoring system * => page 35
When a yellow symbol appears, a warning tone will sound once.
Check the displayed function as soon as possible. If more than one
malfunction is d etected, all symbols will appear one after the other
for about two seconds. •
Driver information
In addition to the warning/indicator lights and the
symbols in the instrument cluster display, driver informa­ tion is displayed .
Vehicle care I I
Fig. 21 Section of
instrument cluster:
Set/Check button
irechnical data

Applies to vehicles : w it h tir e pr essure monitor in g system
Tire pressure monitoring system C.
Tire pressure that is too low must be corrected as soon as
possible.
If the I symbol flashes for about one minute after the igni­
tion is switched on and then remains on, there is a malfunc ­
tion in the system. Consult the nearest authorized Audi
dealer as soon as possible.
Additional information about the tire pressure monitoring system
can be found: ~ page 263. •
Controls and equip ­
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Driver information display
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Driving Safely -
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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
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page 135. •
Controls and equip­
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. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

-Driving
Safely ------=-------=----------------
& WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items can fly through the
vehicle causing serious personal injury in the event of hard braking or an accident. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always put objects, for example, luggage or other heavy items
in the luggage compartment.
• Always secure objects in the luggage compartment using the
tie-down eyelets and suitable straps.
& WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles. To help
reduce the risk of a loss of control leading to serious personal
injury :
• Always keep in mind when transporting heavy objects, that a
change in the center of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
-Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compart-
ment as possible.
• Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating specified on the safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight standards
can cause the vehicle to slide and handle differently.
• Please observe information on safe driving~
page 124.
& WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle, always keep the rear lid closed while driving.
• Never transport objects larger than those fitting completely
into the luggage area because the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
& WARNING (continued)
• If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid open, observe the
following notes to reduce the risk of poisoning :
- Close all windows,
- Close the power roof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument panel,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
& WARNING
Always make sure that the doors , all windows, the power roof*
and the read lid are securely closed and locked to reduce the risk
of injury when the vehicle is not being used.
• After closing the rear lid, always make sure that it is properly
closed and locked .
• Never leave your vehicle unattended especially with the rear lid
left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle through the luggage
compartment and close the rear lid becoming trapped and unable
to get out . Being trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious personal
injury.
• Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
• Never let passengers ride in the luggage compartment . Vehicle
occupants must always be properly restrained in one of the
vehicle's seating positions.
[ i] Tips
The tire pressure must correspond to the load -see the tire pressure
sticker on the fuel filler door. •