2010 AUDI S3 warning light

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature ........ .
About this Owner's Manual ..... ... ...... ....... .
Controls and
equipment ................. .
Instrumen ts and con trols ..... .
Genera l ill ustration ............. .
Ins trumen ts and
warning/indicat or lig hts ....... .
Instruments ... ... ............ . .
Warning/indicator lights ........ .
Driver in fo rma tion disp lay ..... .
Introduction ... .......... ... ... .
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Trip compute r ................. .
Menu di splay ............ ...... .
Speed warn ing system ...... ... .
Warnings and symbo ls ......... .
Opening and c losi ng .......... .
Keys .............. ... ......... .
Power locking system .......... .
Doors, power locks ............ .
Powe r w indows ... ... .. .... ... .
Panoramic s liding sunroof ...... .
Emergency mechanical c losing for
t he panoram ic slid ing sunroof .. .
Clear v ision .................... .
Lights . ..... ... ... .... ... ... .. .
Interior lights .................. .
Vision ........ ...... ......... . .
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Wiper and washer system .. .... .
Mirrors ....................... .
Digital compass ............... .
Seats and storage ............ .
General recommendat ions ..... .
Adjust ing front seats manua lly ..
Ad just ing the power seat ...... .
Adjusting the lumbar support .. .
Head restraints ............... .
Cen ter armrest ... ... ... ... ... . .
Rear seats .................... .
Luggage compartment . ...... . .
Roof rack* installation ......... .
Cup ho lders .......... ........ .
As htray ................ ...... .
Cigarette lighter/socket . .• .... ..
Storage .................. ... . .
War m and cold ........... ... . .
Climate controls ....... ... .... .
Electrically heated front seats . . .
On the road ............... ... . .
Steering ...................... .
Ignition lock and ignition switch .
Sta rting and stopping the engine
Par king bra ke ................. .
Starting on hills ... ...... •.... ..
Cruise control .......... .. ..... .
Transm ission
Manual transmission
S tronic transmission ... .. .. ... .
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Safety first ...... ...... .... .
Driving Safe ly ...... .... ... .... .
Genera l notes ...... ........... .
Proper occupant seating pos it ions
Peda l a rea .................... .
S tow ing luggage .......... .... .
Reporting Safety Defects ...•....
Safety belts ................... .
General notes ....... •..........
Why safety be lts? .. ... ..... •....
Safety belts ........... ... .. ... .
Safety belt pretensioners ....... .
Airbag system ................. .
Important things to know ...... .
Front
airbags .. .... ... ...... .. .
Monito ring the Advanced Airbag
System ... ..... ... .. ..... ... .. .
Side a irbags .............. •....
Side curtain airbags ....... •....
C hild Safe ty ................... .
Important thi ngs to know ...... .
Child safety seats ............. .
Insta lling a ch ild safety seat .... .
LA TCH Lower anchorages and
tethers for children ............ .
Add itio nal Information ......... .
Vehicle operation ...... . .
Intel ligent technology . ... .. .. . .
No tice abo ut da ta recorded by
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ve hicle control modules . . . . . . . . . 188
E lect ronic Stabili zation Program
(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The ins trum ent cluster is your central source of informa­
ti on.
Fig . 2 Overv ie w of th e instrume nt clu ster
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T achometer with time and date display ......•.....
I ndicator lights (turn signals) ... ....... .... ..... .
Coo lant temperature gaug e .... ... ...... ...... .. .
Fuel gauge .. ... .... .. ...... .... ... ..... ... ... .
S pe edom eter wi th o do met er ..... .... ... .. .. ... .
Se t/Chec k button ..... ... ..... ..... ... ........ .
Warn ing/indicator l ights
Reset but ton for 8,9
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1 0
1 0
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1 1
- Trip odomete r 10
-Service i nterv al dis play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(D Note
The instrument clu ste r and center c onsole i lluminati on (gauge s and
n eedles) comes on w hen you sw itch on the ignit ion and the vehicle
he adl ights are off . Be awa re of the following difference betw een
models built to US or Canad ian specificat io ns:
• USA models : illumination of the instrument cluster (gauges and
needles), dash and center con sole around the gear shift lever is
controlled by a light sensor located in the instrument panel. The
instrument panel illumination will automatically become dimmer
as the daylight fades away and eventually will go out completely
when outside light is very low . This is to remind you, the driver , to
sw itch on the headlights befo re it gets too dark .
• Canada models: instrument panel illumination will stay bright
regardless of the intensit y of ambient light . Always be aware of
changes in outside light conditions while you are driving . Respond
in time to fading dayl ight by turning the light swit ch to position
jD
(or" AUTO" if you r car i s equi ppe d with this feature) to turn on your
headlights . •
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
T h e ta chom eter ind icates the e ngine RPM (revo luti ons pe r
minut es).
The tachom eter 0 => fig . 2 is the left on e of the two large clock -type
dis plays .
The engine turns at a speed 1 000
times the single di git in the
display, e.g . if the needle p oints at the "2", the eng ine t urns at
2 000 RP M.

If the engine RPMs drop below 1 500, you should downshift to the
next lower gear. The red area at the end of the scale indicates
maximum permissible engine RPMs after the break-in period.
Before reaching this area, you should either shift into the next
higher gear or ease your foot off the accelerator pedal .
0 Note
The tachometer needle=> page 8, fig. 2 G) should not move into the
red range. If it does, then only for a very short period of time. You
could damage your engine by driving at high RPM!
<£> For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early saves fuels and reduces engine noise. •
Digital clock with date display
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz controlled digital
clock.
To set the hour
Fig . 3 Instrument
cluster with: the digital
clock and date
-Pull the knob (hour display flashes) and turn it to the left
or rig ht.
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ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
To set the minutes
- Pull the button until the minute display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right until the desired setting
appears.
To set the time format (12 or 24-hour display)
- Pull the knob until the time format display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
To set the date
-Pull the knob until the day, month or year display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
To show or hide the date display
-Pull the knob until the date display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
When the date display stops flashing, this means the time and date
have been successfully stored.
With the ignition off, pushing or pulling the Set/Check button
=>
page 8, fig . 2 © -depending on the instrument cluster configu­
ration -can turn on the display field lighting for a few seconds. •
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge 0 => page 8, fig. 2 only works when the
ignition is on. To prevent damage to your engine, please note the
following important points:
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Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Engine cold
As long as the needle remains at the left end of the gauge, the
engine still has not reached its operating temperature . Avoid high
engine speeds, heavy engine loads and heavy throttle.
Normal temperature
When the engine has reached its operating temperature, the needle
will move into the middle of the gauge and remain there. If the engine is working hard at high outside temperatures, the needle
may turn further to the right. This is no cause for concern as long as
the
_ f_ warning light in the instrument cluster does not illuminate.
When the
-L warning light starts to flash, this can mean one of two
things: either the coolant
temperature is too high, or the coolant
level is too low=> page 30.
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in=> page 215, "Engine compart ­
ment" before opening the engine hood and checking the engine
coolant level.
• Never open the engine hood if you see or hear steam, or if you
see engine coolant dripping from the engine compartment. You
could burn yourself. Let the engine cool off first so that you cannot
hear or see any steam or engine coolant.
0 Note
• Mounting additional lights or accessories in front of the air inlets
reduces the cooling effect of the radiator . At high outside tempera ­
tures or high engine load, the engine could overheat.
• The front spoiler has been designed to properly distribute the
cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged,
this could reduce the cooling effect and the engine could then over ­
heat. Ask your authorized Audi dealer for assistance. •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is on.
When the needle reaches the red area, the warning light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate=>
page 32 I). This means you
have approximately 1.8 gallons (7 liters) of fuel left in the tank.
Time
to refuel!
The total tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in=> page 296,
"Data".
0 Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An irregular supply of fuel can
cause engine misfiring and fuel could enter into the exhaust
system. The catalytic converter could then overheat and be
damaged .•
Speedometer with odometer
The speedometer shows you the vehicle speed, and the
odometer shows you how many miles (kilometers) you
have driven.
Fig. 4 Speedometer
close-up : odometer
display
The odometer and trip odometer are located inside the speedom­
eter.

• 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
=>
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 @. •
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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
=>
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. •
A v
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
/ ~ E
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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vehicle starts up as long as the malfunction exists. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected .
For more information
:::::> page 264. •
Electronic power control )f'
This warning/indicat or light m onitors the electronic
power control.
The warning/indicator light (E lectronic Power Controll illumi-
nates when you switch on the ignition as a function check.
[ i ] Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates while you are driving, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the malfunc ­
tion corrected as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop. •
Applies to vehicles : wit h diese l en gine
Glovv plug system / Engine malfunction X-
The indicator lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs
are preheating. It flashes if there is an engine malfunc­
tion.
W arning l ight ~ s ta ys lit up
If the indicator light illuminates , the glow plug system is active .
You should start the engine immediately after the indicator light
switches off. The indicator light only illuminates for approximately 1 second if the engine is warm or if the outside temperature is
above 46 °F (8 °Cl.
T here is a fault in the g low plug system if the warning light does
not light up when the engine is
c old. Contact an authorized Aud i
dea ler or a qualified workshop.
Controls and equip ­
ment
In st rum ent s a nd w arnin g/indi cato r ligh ts
Warn in g light "' flas hes
If a malfunction develops in the engine management system while
you are driving, the glow plug light will flash ......... The engine shou ld
be checked by an authorized Audi dealer or a qua lified workshop as
soon as possible.
& WARNING
If you do not p ay atte nti on to the warning light s th at hav e come
o n, thi s could l ead to per sona l injury or d am age to your vehi cle. •
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) r;
The warning/indicator light monitors the electronic stabi­
lization program.
The warning/indicator l ight has the following functions:
• it flashes while you are driving, when the ESP or the ASR (Anti·
Slip Regulation) is working .
• it illuminates when you switch on the ignition for approximate ly
2 seconds as a func tion check .
• it illuminates when there is a ma lfunction in the ESP.
• it illum inates after the battery has been d isconnected .
• it illuminates continuous ly when the ESP is switched off.
• it illuminates if there is a malfunction in the ABS, since the ESP
is part of the ABS system .
If the ESP warning/indicator light illuminates and stays on after you
have started the engine, this may mean that the control system has
temporari ly switched off the ESP. If this is case, you can reactivate
the ESP by switching the ignition off and then on again . The
warning/ indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again.
The ESP warning/indicator light will i lluminate when the ignition is
switched on if the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then .,,
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Inst rum ents and w arnin g/indi cat or li ghts
reconnected again . The light should go out after driving a short
distance if the steering wheel is turned slight ly .
For more information about the ESP:::::,
page 188. •
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
(USA models )/ (Canada models)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M IU is part of the On-Board Diag ­
nostic (OBD Ill system . The symbo l lights up when the ignition is
turned on and wi ll turn off after the engine has started and has
sett led at constant id le speed. This indicates that the MIL is working
proper ly .
The warning light il luminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected.
For more information :::::,
page 21. •
High beam @:D
The ~Dwarning/ indicato r light illuminates when the h igh beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the h ig h beams , see :::::,
page 57. •
Turn signals ¢ Q
The indicator light flashes when you use ei ther turn
signal.
Whenever you use the left¢ or the right ¢ turn signal, the ind icator
light flashes . When you use the emergency flasher, both indicator
lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
flash twice as fast as no rma l.•
Cruise control
CRUISE (USA models) / 0 (Canada models)
The CRUISE warning/indicator light illuminates when the cruise
control is activated. •
Airbag system !_J·
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems.
The ! .!r warning light illuminates for a few seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
If the
! !r warning light does not go out, or if it illuminates whi le you
are driving, or if it starts to flash, then there is a ma lfunction some ­
where in the system . If the light does not illuminate when you
switch on the ignition, this also means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you ha ve a malfunction in the a irbag sy stem , cont act your autho­
rized Audi dealer immedi ately. Otherwi se the airba g or the belt
ten sioner may not wor k properl y in an acci dent. •
Generator 0
This warning/indicator light detects a malfunction in the
generator or in the vehicle's electrical system .
The O warning/indicator light illuminates when you switch on the
ignition and must go out after the engine has started.
If the
O warning/indicator light il luminates while you are driving,
you shou ld co ntact your authori zed Aud i dealer . Since the veh icle
battery is discharging, you should switch off any unnecessary elec­
trical consumers ( for example, the air conditioner) .•