2010 AUDI S3 wiper fluid

The rain sensor wiper intervals depend on the sensitivity setting as
well as vehicle speed . During brief stops, wiper motion will adjust in
re lation to the amount of rain on the windshield.
Automatic wiper/washer : To eliminate water drop lets, the wind ­
sh ield wiper perfor ms one afterwipe operation a fter several
seconds while driving. You can switch this function off by moving
the lever to pos it ion © within 10 seconds of the afterw ipe opera­
tion. The afterwipe func tion is reactivated the next time the ignition
is sw itch.
When the ignition is turned on , the washer jets are heated *.
& WARNING
• Wiper bl ade s are cru cial for safe driving! Only when they are in
good condition are they able to clear the windows properly to
provide un comp romised visibility . Worn or damaged wipe r blade s
are a safety hazard::::;,
page 65, "Replacing front wiper blade s"!
• The light /ra in se ns or* is only de signed to a ssis t and suppo rt
the driver. It remain s entirely the driver' s re spon sibility to monitor
outsi de w eather conditions and to manually a cti vate the wiper s as
soon a s rain or drizzle reduces vi sibility through the windshield .
• The windshield mu st not be treated with water -repellent m ate ­
rial s. They can in crea se glare under poor v isib ility condition s such
as wetne ss , dar kne ss, or when the sun is lo w on the horizon . In
addition , they can cau se the windshield wipers to chatter .
0 Note
In freezing or near freezing conditions:
• Always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
bef ore you turn the wipe rs on . Loosen a wiper blade which is frozen
in p lace before operating the wipers to prevent damage to the wiper
b lade or the wiper moto r.
• Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted window . Using the
wipe rs as a convenient ice scrape r will destr oy t he wipe r blades .
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Cl ea r vision
• Before you take your vehicle to an automatic car wash, make sure
you have the w indshield wiper system switched off (lever in p ositi on
OJ, otherwise the windshield wiper system could get damaged in the
car wash if it should suddenly come on .
[ i ] Tips
• The windshie ld wipers are switched off when the ignition is
turned off . Activate the windshield wipers after the ign ition is
switched back on by moving the windshield wiper lever to any posi­
tion.
• Wor n or dirty windshield wiper b lades cause smea ring, which
can affect the opera tion of the l ight/rain sensor*. Check the cond i­
tion of your windshield wiper blades regula rly.
• The rain sensor is part of the interva l wiping system . T urning off
the ignition will also deactivate the rain sensor . To reac tivate the
sensor, switch off the interval w iping funct ion, then sw itc h it back
on again .
• App lies to vehicles with light/ rain sensor : When the wipers are
swi tched on manually and in ra in conditions, the automatic head­
lights* turn on::::;,
page 53, "Switching the headlights on and off ·'A ·"
or off during the day when the wipers are no longer operating. The
automatic headl ights* function is ava ilable in this case only whe n
the light switch is in the "AUTO" position::::;,
page 53, fig. 46 .
• Make sure the washer fluid reservo ir in the engine compart ment
is topped off before going on a long trip . Look up::::;,
page 240 for
check ing and filling the washer conta iner.
• The wipers only o perate with the hood comp lete ly closed .•
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• when driving in deep snow or on loose ground and
• when rocking the vehicle loose after it has become stuck.
When the abnormal situation is over, you should activate the ASR again.
& WARNING
The increased safety afforded by ASR does not mean that you can
take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
[ i J Tips
To ensure that the ASR works properly, all four wheels must be fitted
with identical tires. Any differences in rolling radius of the tires can
cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.
See also~
page 254, "New tires and replacing tires and wheels". •
Braking
Generat information
What affects braking efficiency?
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still subject to wear,
depending largely on operating conditions and driving habits~& .
On vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop-and-go city traffic
or are driven hard, the brake pads should be checked by your autho­
rized Audi dealer more often than specified in the
Warranty & Main­
tenance booklet.
Failure to have your brake pads inspected can
result in reduced brake performance.
On steep slopes, you should use the braking effect of the engine.
This way, you prevent unnecessary wear on the brake system. If you
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must use your brakes, do not hold the brakes down continuously.
Pump the
brakes at intervals.
Moisture or road salt
If you are driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) and the windshield
wipers are on, the brake pads will briefly touch the brake discs in
regular intervals so as to improve reaction time when braking on
wet surfaces. You, the driver, will not notice anything .
Under certain conditions, for example, when driving through water
or very heavy rain, or even after washing your vehicle, the braking
effect can be reduced due to moisture (or in freezing conditions ice)
on the brake pads. A few cautious brake applications should dry off
the brake pads or remove any ice coatings .
The effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehicle is
driven on a salt-covered road and the brakes are not used . Likewise,
you clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads
with a few cautious applications of the brake~&.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on the brake pads and
corrosion to form on the discs if the car is not driven regularly or
only for short trips with little use of the brakes.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corrosion has formed on
the discs, it is advisable to clean off the pads and discs by braking
firmly a few times from a moderately high speed~& .
Faults in the brake system
If you should notice a sudden increase in brake pedal travel, then
one of the two brake circuits may have failed~ &.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the brake fluid level is
too low. The brake fluid level is monitored electronically.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

___ A_l.:,. p _h_ a_ b_e _t _ic _ a_l _in _ d_e _x ____________________________________________ _
Weights ... .. .... ... ..... ... .. .. ... 295 Why safety belts? 135
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? . ........ ..... ..... .. ...
140
What happens to unbelted occupants? . 137
What impairs driving safety? . .... .... 125
What should I do after changing a wheel? . .
250
What should I do after replacing wheels? ...
250
Wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
273
Torque . ... ..................... 261
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Wheels ...... .. ..... .... .... .. . .... 242
Checking tire pressure .... ..... ... 249
Cold tire inflation pressure ... .. ... 246
General notes .... .... .... ... .... 242
Glossary of tir e and loading terminology
243
New tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tires and vehicle load limits 250
Windows
Cleaning .............. .... ..... .
208
Convenience close/open feature ..... 48
Defogging .... ... .... .... .... .... 99
Defrosting .... .. .... ...... .... ... 99
Rapid defros ting /d efogging .... ... . 102
Windshield washer container ... .. .... 240
Windshield washer fluid .. ... ...... ... 33
Windsh ield wipers
Changing the rear wiper blade .. ....
67
Installing new wip er blad es . .... .... 65
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Winter operation
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
237
Coolant system .. ... .......... ... 232
Tires ... .. .... ....... .... .... ... 194
Windows . .... ... ... .. ...... .... 208
Winter tires ...... ..... ... ....... ... 259
All -wheel drive . ........... ... .... 259
Wiper and washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wheels/Tires I t ·tt t · · 62 n erm1 en wiping ... .. .... .... .. .
Cast alloy ... . -.. .. .. ----. .. --...
210 One-tap wiping . ... .... .... .... ... 62
Steel wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
When must a safety belt be replaced? .. 138 Wiper blades
When must the airbag system be inspected? Installing new wiper blades .........
65
156
See also Windshield wipers . ....... . 67
When should I adjust the tire pressures?
250 X
When should I ch eck the tire pressur es? 250
Where are lower anchorages located? .. 181 Xenon-Lights ..... ..... .. ... ... .. ... 283
Where can I find the tire pressures for my
car? ..... .......... ...........
249