2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN Owners Manual

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Cockpit overview
Cockpit overview
Controls at a glance
Fig. 1 Cockpit : left sect ion
Fig. 2 Cockpit: right sect ion
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Power windows
Door hand le
Aud i side assist
........ .... .. .
Centra l locking switch ... .. .. .. .
Powe r exter ior mir ro r adjustment
H ead light cont rol swit ch .. .. .. .
Vents
L ever fo r:
- Turn si gnals and high beams . . .
- Audi act ive lane assis t ... .. .. .
® Steer ing whee l w ith horn and
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- Driver's airbag ....... .. .. .. .
- On-board computer controls .. .
- MMI, telephone , nav igat ion and
vo ice recogn ition system controls
- tiptron ic shift paddles (automatic
transmission)
I ns trumen t clus te r ..... .. .. .. .
W indshield washer system lever .
Steer ing column with:
- Ignit ion emergency operation (in
vehicles with conve nience key) .
- Ignit ion loc k (in vehicles wi th me-
chanical key) . ..... ... .. .. .. .
@ Adjustable steer ing column
(B) D epending on equipment: 4
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109
37
47
4 3
64
45
106
152 28
87
1 0
49
7 7
73
72
- Cruise contro l lever . . . . . . . . . . 94
- adaptive cruise cont ro l . .. .. .. .
Driver's knee a irbag .... .. .. .. .
I ns trumen t illum ination . .. .. .. .
Hood re lease
. .. .... ... .. .. .. .
Luggage compartment release ..
C hild safety loc k bu tton . .. .. .. .
MMI disp lay (navigation, radio, TV/
video)
Glove compartment ( lockable) .. .
F ront passenger's airbag . ... .. .
Treble speakers Fr ont passenger's knee airbag .. .
Depending on equipment, b uttons
f or:
- Audi dr ive select ...... .. .. .. .
- Pa rking aid plus (o r with rearview
camera) 9
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164
4 7
199
39
40
58
152
164
1 12
1 16
Co ckpit over view
-Eme rgency flashers ..... ... . .
- Elect ron ic St abiliza tion Control
( E SC) ..... .. .. .... .... ... . .
- MMI Displ ay
- Airbag Off indicato r ..... .... .
@ Depending on eq uipment:
- Manual climate contro l system .
- Automatic climate control
system ... .. ............. . .
@ Socket . .... .. .. ........... . .
S tronic se lector lever
. .... ... ..
Cup ho lde r .. .. .......... .... .
MM I On/ Off button
MMI control panel
Parking bra ke
@) I S TAR T ENGI NE STOPI button
(vehicles with convenie nce key)
(J} Tips
- Some the eq uipment listed here is only in­
sta lled in certa in models or is available as
an option . 44
123
160
6S
66
5 7
82
58
78
75
- Ope rat ion of the Multi Med ia In terface
(MMI) is described in a separate o perating
instructions manual. You can a lso find infor­
mation on A udi connect there.
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Instruments and indicato r Lights
Instruments and indicator Lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview
(D Tachometer with indicator lights
@ Coolant temperature ind icator* or
Boost* (boost press ure indicato r)
® Turn signa l indicator lights
@ Display 12,29
- Indicator lights or . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
- Drive r information system . . . . . 27
- Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Service interval display . . . . . . . 212
® Speedometer w ith indicator lights
® Fu el level .. ................ . .
0 Display for: Central indicator light
or system displays ..... ..... .. .
@ Trip odometer reset button 10.01
(D Tips
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The needles in the instrument cluster are illu­
minated when the ignition is switched on. The
gauges are also illuminated when the lights
are turned on . The instrument illum inat ion
dims automatically as the amount of light
outside decreases. This helps to remind the
driver to turn the headlights on as it becomes
darker outside.
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Setting the time/date
Fig. 4 Instrument cluste r: time and date
The date, time of day, time and date format can
be set in the MMI. Refer to the MMI owner's
manua l for instructions .
(0 Tips
-When you switch the ignition off or open
the driver's door, the date and time are dis­
played for approximately 30 seconds.
- You can also turn on the display with the
IO.O ! button when the ignition is switched
off
I:=;) page 10, fig. 3.
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Tachometer
The tachometer shows the number of engine rev­
olutions per minutes .
The beginning of the red zone in the tachometer
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed
for all gears once the engine has been broken in
and when it is warm. You should select the "0/
S" (Drive) selector leve r position or take your foot
off the accelerator pedal before reach ing th is
area.
It is best to avoid high engine speeds, even when
driving in tiptronic mode
<=> page 87.
(D Note
The tachometer needle © c::> page 10, fig. 3
should only be in the red zone briefly:
@ For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early helps you to save fuel and re­
duce operating noise .
Odometer
Fig. S Instrument cluster : odo meter and reset button
The distance driven is shown in miles "mi" or kilo­
meters "km". The measuremen t units (miles
"mi"
I kilometers "km") can be changed in the
MMI. For more information, refer to your MMI
operat ing instructions .
Odometer/trip odometer
@-The odometer shows the total distance that
the vehicle has been driven .
@-The trip odometer shows the distance that
the vehicle has been driven since the last time
the trip odometer was reset. It can be used to
Instruments and indicator lights
measure short distances. The last digit indicates
1/10 mi les or 100 meter increments.
T he trip odometer can be reset to zero by press­
ing the
10.01 button <=> page 10, fig . 3.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunct ion in the instrument clus­
ter,
DEF will appear in the tr ip odometer display .
Have the malfunction repaired as soon as poss i­
ble.
@ Tips
- When you switch the ign ition off or open
the driver's door, the odometer is disp layed
for approximately 30 seconds.
- You can also turn on the display with the
!O .O I button when the ignition is switched
off c::>
page 10, fig. 3.
Outside temperature display
The instrument cluster display shows the outside
temperature . At temperatures below 41 °F
(+ S °C), a snowflake symbol appears in front of
the temperature display .
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed may
be slightly higher than the actual temperature
outside due to the heat radiating from the en­
gine.
A WARNING
-Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °()
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.
@ Tips
You can change the measurement un its, for
example for temperature or speed, in the
MMI.
Fuel level
The display @ c::>page10, fig. 3 on ly works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display has .,.
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Instruments and indicator lights
reached the reserve mark, the bottom LED will
turn red and the
ljJ indicator light turns on
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page 23. The bottom LED blinks red when
the fuel level is very low.
The on-board computer shows the range based
on the fuel level¢
page 28, On-board comput­
er display.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data
¢ page 260.
(D Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp­
ty. The irregular supply of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfires. Uncom­
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys­
tem. This can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Coolant temperature indicator
In vehicles without a coolant temperature indica­
tor, an indicator light. will turn on when the
coolant temperature is too high ¢
page 19. Re­
fer to ¢(1) .
The coolant temperature indicator @c:>
page 10,
fig . 3 only works when the ignition is switched
on . To prevent engine damage, please observe
the following notes about the temperature rang­
es.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem­ perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel­
erating and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on under normal driving conditions . The
LEDs higher up may turn on if the engine is under
heavy load or the outside temperature is high.
This is no cause for concern as long as the. in­
dicator light in the instrument cluster does not
turn on.
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Hot range
If the LEDs in the upper area of the display and
the . indicator light in the instrument cluster
display turn on, the coolant temperature is too
high
c:> page 19 .
A WARNING
-Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. Wait until you no longer see or hear
steam or coolant escaping.
- The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area . Stop the engine and al­
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa­
tion found in ¢
page 198, Working in the
engine compartment.
(D Note
- In vehicles with a boost pressure indicator* ,
this indicator replaces the temperature dis­
play. To promote a long engine service life,
avoiding high engine speeds, full accelera­
tion and heavy engine loads during approxi­
mately the first 15 minutes when the en­
gine is cold is recommended . The amount of
time until the engine is warm depends on
the outside temperature . Check the engine
oil temperature* if necessary .
c:> page 30
-Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair the
cooling effect of the coolant. This increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high outside temperatures and heavy engine
load.
- The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over­
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for assistance.

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@ Tips
Diesel engines: Due to the high efficiency of
these engines, the engine may not a lways
reach operating temperature in cold outside
temperatures. This is normal and not a cause
for concern.
Indicator lights
Description
Fig. 6 Instrument cl uster : example of a d isplay in vehicles
wit h a mo noc hro me display
@ Indicator light
® Message
© Status line:
-• ID Central indicator light or addition­
al d isplays for active systems such as
- - (USA models)
I. (Canada models)
electromechanical parking brake
- [ij;(i)~14 (USA models) / Iii (Canada models)
cruise control system*
- • I. Active lane assist*
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal­
functions.
The
central indicator light@ • or a also
turns on with some indicator lights@.
I f the centra l indicator light @turns on, check
the additiona l information in the instrument
cluster display @ and @.
In addition to the indicator lights in the display,
there are add it ional ind icators in the tachometer .
They blink or turn on to ind icate functions or mal­
functions. Messages @ may also appear briefly
Instruments and indicator lights
with some indicato r lights. A warning tone a lso
sounds at the same time.
If t here are mult iple malfunctions, the indicator
lights will appear br iefly one after another in the
display.
T he ind icators and messages in the display can be
covered over by other displays . In cases where
the indicator light @is covered over, the centra l
indicator light@will remain visible until the
malfunction is repaired .
T he messages can be displayed again in the driv­
er information system
~ page 28, Operation.
Overview
Some indicator lights turn on briefly to check the
function of that system when you switch the igni­
tion on . These systems are marked with a./ in
the following tables. If one of these indicator lights does not turn on, there is a malfunction in
that system .
Your vehicle has either a monochrome display or a multicolored display, depending on vehicle
equipment . In a monochrome display, the indica­
tor lights @ only appear in white
Q page 13,
fig . 6. The central indicator light ©. / D also
appea rs to indicate the prio rity of these indicator
lights. Refer to the explanations for red or yellow
indicator lights.
Examples of indicator lights in a monochrome
display:
11 @ Priority 1 (high priority)
. © Refer to
red indicator lights
m@ Pr iority 2 (medium priority)
II ©
Refer to yellow indicator lights
D@ Pr iority 3 (low priority)
These are i nformative indicator
-- © lights
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Instruments and indicator lights
Red indicator light s
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Central indicator light (note addi-
tional informat ion in the instru-
ment cluster display) ©
<=>page 13, fig. 6
USA m odel s:
Brake system ../
<=>page 17
Cana da models :
Brake system ../
<=>page 17
USA models :
Electromechan ical parking brake
<=> page 18
Canada mod els :
Electromechanica l parking b rake
<=> page 18
Cooling system
<=>page 19
Eng ine oil pressure
<=>page 19
Al ternator
<=>page 19
Fr ont safety belt
<=>page20
S teer ing../
<=>page 126
or
or
or
or
or Steering lock
<=>
page20
Engine start system
<=> page20
Engine stop whi le driving
<=> page 20
Transmission malfunction
<=>page 88
Adaptive cruise control*./
<=>page 98
USA mod els: Speed warning sys ­
tem
<=> page 94
Canada mo del s: Speed warning
system
<=> page 94
Fill Ad Blue*
<=> page 195
AdB lue malfunct ion*
<=> page 195