2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN engine oil

Driving
& WARNING
-Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces, because this increases the risk of as ­
phyxiation.
- Never
remove the ignition key from the igni­
tion look while the vehicle is moving . Other ­
wise the steering lock will engage and you
will not be able to steer the vehicle.
- Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering only work when the engine is
running . When the engine off, you must use
more force to steer or brake the vehicle. Be­
cause the usual steering and braking capa­
bility is not available, the risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle,
even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chil­
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start the engine or operate
electrical equipment such as power win­
dows .
CT'.) Note
- Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load as long as the engine has
not reached operating temperature yet . You
could damage the engine .
- The engine cannot be started by pushing or
towing .
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re­
duces unnecessary emissions.
(D Tips
- If it is difficult to turn the key to position
(D, turn the steering wheel back and forth
slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
- After starting a cold engine, there may be a
brief period of increased noise because the
oil pressure must first build up in the hy­
draulic
valve adjusters . This is normal and
not a cause for concern.
- If the battery is disconnected and recon­
nected, you have to hold the ignition key in
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position (D for five seconds for the engine
to start.
- After switching the ignition off, you can only
remove the key when the selector lever is in
the "P" (Park) position. After that, the selec­
tor lever is locked.
Stopping the engine with the key
App lies to vehicles : with mechanical ignition loc k
Stopping the engine
.. Bring the vehicle to a full stop .
.. Turn the key to posi tion @.
Releasing the steering lock
Requirement: The selector lever must be in the P
position.
.,. Remove the ignition key in position@
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.. Turn the steering wheel until you hear the
steering wheel lock.
The locked steering helps prevent vehicle theft.
A WARNING
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-Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake if. Because you
cannot steer and brake as you usually
would, this could lead to accidents and seri ­
ous injuries.
- Never
remove the ignition key from the igni­
tion look while the vehicle is moving . Other­
wise, the steering lock could suddenly en­
gage and you would not be able to steer the
vehicle.
- Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering only work when the engine is
running. When the engine off, you must use
more force to steer or brake the vehicle. Be­
cause the usual steering and braking capa­ bility is not available, the risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle,
even for a short period
of time . This applies particularly when

Driving
Autom ati c s tar t m alfun cti on
If the lll3 (gasoline engine) or II (diese l eng ine)
indicator light turns on when you start the en­
gine, there is an automatic start ma lfunction.
To start the engine, press and ho ld the
I START ENGINE STOP! button un til the engine
runs .
Drive to an autho rized Audi dea ler or authorized
Aud i Service Fac ility immediately to have the
mal funct ion corrected.
_& WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger of asphyxiation.
- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time . This applies partic ularly when chil­
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherw ise the
children could start the engine or operate
electrical equ ipment such as power win­
dows.
- Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering only work when the engine is
running . When the eng ine off, you must use
more force to steer or brake the ve hicle. Be­
cause the usual stee ring and bra king capa­
bility is not availab le, the risk of accidents o r
injur ies inc reases.
(D Note
- Avoid high eng ine speed, full thrott le, and
heavy engine load as long as the eng ine has
not reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
- The engi ne cannot be sta rted by pushing or
tow ing.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while par ked to
warm up. Beg in d riving immed iately. This re­
duces unnecessary emissions.
l ) Th is fun ctio n is not availabl e in all cou ntri es .
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(D Tips
-After starting a cold engine, there may be a
br ief per iod of increased noise because the
oil pressure must first build up in the hy­
draulic valve adjusters. This is normal and
not a cause for concern .
- If the . indicator light blinks in the instru­
ment cluster before switching the ignition
off, the ignition will not switch on again.
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-If you leave your vehicle w ith the ignition
switched on, the ign ition w ill switch off af­
ter a certain amou nt of time . Make sure that
elect rical equipment such as the exterio r
lights a re switched off.
Turning the engine off using the
button
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
... Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
... Move the se lector lever into the P position.
... Press the
I STAR T ENGINE STOP ! button
¢page 75, fig. 69.
Ste ering lo ck1l
The steering locks when yo u turn the engine off
using the
I STAR T ENGINE ST OP !* button, move
the selector lever into the P position and open
the driver's door.
The locked steering he lps prevent ve hicle theft.
Eme rgency off
If it is absolutely necessa ry, the engine can also
be turned off while driving at speeds lower than
6 mph (10 km/h). To switch the engine off, press
the
I START ENGINE STOP! button twice in a row
briefly or press and hold for longer than two sec­
onds.
_& WARNING
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the powe r
steer ing is not guaranteed. You must use

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the malfunction corrected. If the indicator light
and the driver message do not turn off, do not
continue dr iv ing. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance .
rm Transmission malfunction: you can continue
driving
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
rm Transmission malfunction: no reverse gear
(you can continue driving)
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
rm Transmission malfunction: You can continue
driving in D until engine off
Drive the vehicle away from moving traffic and
park. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility for assistance.
rm Transmission overheating! Please adapt
driving style
Continue driving moderate ly. When the indicator
light turns off, you can continue driving normally.
rm Transmission: Please press brake pedal and
select gear again
If the transmission malfunctions because the
temperature is too high, a message appears
when the transmission is coo led.
Selector lever emergency re lease
Appl ies to vehicles: with S tronic transm ission
If the vehicle's power supply foils, the selector
lever can be released in an emergency.
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Automatic transmission
Fig. 78 Selector lever: u sing the emergency release to
move out of the Park position
The emergency release mechanism is located in
the right area under the selector lever shift gate.
Using the emergency release can be complicated.
We recommend contacting your authorized Audi dealer for assistance, if necessary.
The screwdriver from the vehicle too l kit located
in the luggage compartment is needed to for the
emergency release
c> page 241. Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade .
Removing the selector lever cover
.. Set the parking brake «Ell c> A to secure your
vehicle from rolling.
.. Insert the flat side of the screwdriver s ideways
in the slot near the shift cover and pry the shift
cover up ¢
fig. 77 .
.. Pull up the co rners of the sh ift cover carefully
with your hands and fo ld it over the shifter
knob ¢
fig. 78.
Selector lever emergency release
.. Press and hold the yellow release button with
the screwdriver ¢
fig. 78.
.. Press the release button in the selector lever ®
and
move the lever into the N position.
.. Clip the shift cover back into the shift gate after
using the emergency release.
If the vehicle must be pushed or towed due to a
power failure (for example, the battery is dead),
the selector lever must first be
moved to the N
position using the emergency release mecha ­
nism .
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Intelligent Technology
& WARNING
-New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
(400 km). They must be "broken in" first .
However, you can compensate for the slight·
ly reduced braking force by pressing firmly
on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy braking dur·
ing the break-in period.
- Alway apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en·
danger other road users. This increases the
risk of an accident.
- On steep slopes , reduce the speed and se­
lect a lower gear or lower selector lever po·
sition. Drive as little as possible while press· ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could cause the brakes to overheat and impair the efficiency of the brakes .
- Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping your foot on the brake pedal. This
can cause the brakes to overheat, increase
wear and increase braking distance unneces·
sarily.
- Certain weather and operating conditions
such as driving through water, driving in
heavy rain or driving after washing your
ve·
hide can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap·
plying the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up .
- The efficiency of the brakes can also be im·
paired by driving for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes.
You can
remove salt deposits from the brake
rotors and pads by carefully applying the
brakes several times.
- If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are ventilated properly . Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, which re·
duces their effectiveness.
- Failure of a brake circuit impairs braking
performance, which increases braking dis·
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tance. Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility .
- Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident .
-If the brake booster is not working, you will
have to press much harder on the brake ped·
al to compensate for the lack of the booster .
(D Note
-Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nee·
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear .
- Before driving on a long stretch with steep
slopes, reduce your speed and shift to the
next lower gear This makes use of the en·
gine braking effect and relieves the brakes .
If you need to brake additionally, brake in
intervals and not continuously.
(D Tips
-If the brake booster is not working, you
must press the brake pedal with much more
force then normal.
- If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil·
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements .
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
T he vehicle still has full steering functionality if
the power steering fails or when the engine is
stopped (towing). To steer, you must apply much
more force than usual.
Indicator lights and messages
• Do not drive vehicle: steering defective

fill up at busy gas stations where the seasonal
adjustment is more likely to be made in time.
(D Note
- Methanol f uels which do not meet these re­
quirements may cause corrosion and dam ­
age to plastic and rubber components in the
fuel system.
- Do not use fue ls that fail to meet the speci­
fied criteria in this chapter.
- If you are unable to determine whethe r o r
not a particular fue l blend meets the speci­
fications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents can­
not be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob­
lems resulting from the use of fue ls differ­
ent from those specified are not the respon­
s ibility of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control
System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to the use of one of these fuel b lends, we
recommend that you sw itch to unb lended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A ma jor concern among many auto manufactur­
ers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline you use.
Although gasol ine grades differ from one manu­
facture r to another, they have certa in things in
common . All gasoline grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vita l engine
parts, such as fue l injectors and intake valves. A l­
though most gasoline brands include additives to
keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effective .
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas ­
oline. For more information on TOP TIER Deter-
"' gent Gasoline, please go to the off icial webs ite
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After an extended period o f using inadeq uate
fuels, carbon deposit build-ups can rob your en­ gine of peak performance .
(D Note
Damage or malf u nction due to poor fuel qual ­
ity is not cove red by the Audi New Vehicle
Limited Wa rranty.
Diesel fuel
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
Always use ULSD (Ultra Low Su lfur Diesel) No. 2 .
The ULSD No. 2 meets the ASTM 0975.
Diesel fuel w ith concen tra tions of biodiese l hig h­
er than 5
% such as Bl 1, B20 or 8100 are strictly
prohibited .
Se rv ice stat io n fue l pumps a re labe led with the
correct fue l information for easy recognit ion by
the user .
If the diese l fue l pump is not labe led
ask the station operator w hat fue l is being dis­
pensed before fi lling up your vehicle.
UL SD No. 2 may not be available outside the USA
and Canada . Be sure to check before traveling to
other countr ies .
UL SD No. 2 can become thicke r in very cold tem­
pera tures, and th is can impa ir t he engine's start­
ing and running. Depending on the season, gas
stations provide ULSD No . 2 that flows better in
cold temperatures so that you can continue oper­
at ing your vehicle as usual.
@ Note
- Yo ur vehicle's diesel engine was designed
soley for use with ULSD No. 2. Therefore,
never use gasoline, heating oil, other fuels
or flow improvers. These conta in substances
that will severe ly damage the fuel system
and the engine . Such damage will not be
covered by you r New Veh icle Limited War­
ranty.
- If you put any amount of incorrect fuel i n
the fuel tank, do not start the eng ine under
any circumstances. Immediate ly co ntact t he
nearest authori zed Aud i dealer or autho r­
ized Aud i Service Fac ility for assistance .
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Checking and Fill in g
the expansion space in the tank will fi ll,
which can result in fuel spilling out when it
becomes warm and polluting the environ ­
ment.
(D Tips
- If
the engine is running while fueling, va­
pors can escape or the fuel can spill over.
Because of th is, the fuel nozz le switches off
before th e tank is full.
- Do not fue l the vehicle when the ignition is
switc hed on. Otherwise, the fuel gauge may
not show the correct level after fueling the
vehicle.
- Diesel vehicles are equipped with a diesel
misfueling guard
l). It allows the vehicle to
be fueled on ly w ith a diesel fuel p ump noz­
zle .
- A worn o r damaged nozzle or a nozz le that
i s too sma ll may not be able to open the die­
se l m isfue ling protector. If this is the case,
try turning the no zzle before inser ting it in
the fue l filler neck, use a different fuel
p ump or see an a uthorized Audi dea le r or
a uthorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance .
- The misfueling guard does not o pen whe n
adding fue l from a fuel contai ne r. Yo u can
bypass it by adding the diese l fuel s low ly .
- The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
l ock when you lock the vehicle from the in­
side.
l l Market -spec ifi c
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Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually .
Fig. 15 1 Rig ht rear luggage compartme nt: emergency re­
lease
The emergency release mechanism is located be­
hind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compartment.
.,. Remove the cover in the side panel.
.,. Loosen the loop from the retainer and then pull
on the loop ca refully-ar row-
c::> 0 . The fuel fill­
er door is released .
.,. To open the fue l filler door, press o n the left
side
opage 192, fig. 149 .
(D Note
Only pull on t he loop u ntil yo u feel resistance.
You will not he ar it release. O therwise you
could damage the emergency rele ase mecha­
nism.
Catalytic converter
App lies to vehicles: with gasoline e ngine
It is very important that your emission control
system (catalytic converter) is functioning prop­
erly to ensure that your vehicle is running in an
environmentally sound manner .
.,. Always use lead-free gasoline c::> page 190, Fuel
supply .
.,. Never run the tank down all the way to empty .
.,. Never put too much motor o il in yo ur engine
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.,. Never try to push- or tow-sta rt you r vehicle .

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The catalytic conve rter is an efficient "clean -up"
device bui lt into the exhaust system of the vehi ­
cle. The catalytic converter burns many of the
pollutants in the exhaust gas before they are re­
leased into the atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fue l is critically im­
portant for the life of the catalytic converter and
proper functioning of the engine .
A WARNING
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
- Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
- Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fue l spill or
other material which can cause a fire .
- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproofing on o r near the exha ust man i­
fold, exhaust pipes, catalyt ic converte r or
heat s hields. Dur ing driv ing, the subs tance
u5ed for undercoating could overheat and
cause a fire .
(D Note
-Be awa re that just one tank f illing wit h lead­
ed
f uel will a lready se riously degrade the
performance of the c ata lytic conver ter.
- Do not exceed the co rrect engine oil leve l
9page203.
-Do not d rive until the fuel tank becomes
complete ly empty. The eng ine could misfi re.
U nburned f uel co uld also ge t in to the e x­
haust system and this could ca use the cata ­
l ytic converter to overheat.
- Do no t sw itch off the ignition wh ile the vehi­
cle is moving.
- Do not con tinue to oper ate yo ur vehicle un­
der these cond itions, as o therwise fue l can
r each the catalytic converte r. This cou ld re­
su lt in overheating of the converter, requir­
i ng its replacement.
- To assure efficient ope ration of the Emission
Control System:
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- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the serv ice recommen­
dat ions in yo ur Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet.
- Lack of prope r maintenance as we ll as im­
p roper use of the vehicle will impair the
f u nction of the emission control system
and could lead to damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is op­
erating properly, the exha ust gas can have a
su lfur-like exhaust gas sme ll under some op­
erating states. Th is depends on the s ulfur
content of the fuel b eing used. Us ing a diffe r­
ent bra nd of fue l may he lp, or fi lling the tank
wi th lead-free su per grade gaso line.
Diesel particulate filter
App lies to vehicles: wit h diese l eng ine
T he diese l part icu late filter filters nearly all of
the soot pa rticles ou t of the exha ust. The filter
cl ea ns itself a utoma tic all y unde r no rm al driving
con dit ions. If the filte r cannot clean itse lf (for ex­
amp le, because yo u are only driving sho rt distan ­
ces), th e fi lter becomes clogged with soot and
the
II symbol for the diese l partic ulate filter il­
l uminates
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A WARNING
-Do not park your veh icle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the diesel part icu­
la te filte r could sta rt a fi re.
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- Do not app ly an underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area or a fire cou ld start.
Selective catalytic
reduction
General information
App lies to vehicles: wit h diese l eng ine
In veh icles with selective catalytic reduction, a
u rea solution (AdBlue) is injected into the ex­
haust system before a nitrogen oxide cata lytic
conve rter to redu ce nitrogen emissions.
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-Always proceed with extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
become caught in the radia tor fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do not come into contact with hot compo­
nents . T ie back long hair before beg inning
work and do no t wear cloth ing that can
hang down into the eng ine.
- limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi­
cals to as short a time as possible
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..&, WARNING
California Propos ition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certai n veh icle components conta in or
em it chemicals known to the State of Cali­
forn ia to cause cancer and birth defec ts and
reproductive harm. In addition, certai n flu ­
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod­
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
t o cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm .
- Battery posts , terminals and related acces­
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chem icals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms .
Wash hands after hand ling.
(D Note
When filli ng flu ids, be sure not to m ix the flu­
ids up . Otherwise seve re malfunctions and en ­
gine damage w ill occur .
@ For the sake of the environment
You should regu larly check the grou nd under
your veh icle in order to detect leaks quickly . If
there are visible spots from oil or other f luids,
b ring yo ur vehicle to an autho rized Aud i dea l­
er or authori zed Audi Se rv ice F acili ty to be
checked.
Ch eck in g and Fillin g
Opening the hood
The hood is released from the in terior .
Fig . 155 Se ctio n from t he dr iver' s footwe ll: re le a se le ve r
Fig . 156 Ro cke r swit c h un der t he hoo d
Make sure the wiper arms a re not raised up from
the windsh ie ld . Oth erwise the paint cou ld be
damaged.
.,. W ith the driver's door open, pull the lever be­
low the instr ument pane l in the d irect ion of the
arrow
<=> fig. 155.
.,. Raise the hood slightly r:!> ff::.. .
.,. Press the rocker switch unde r the hood upward
q fig. 156 . This re leases the catch .
.,. Open the hood .
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Never open the hood when you see that steam
or coolant drips from the engine compart­
ment- there is a da nger of bu rns! Wait unt il
n o steam or coolant flows out .
- Never open the hood when you see that
s team or coo lant dr ips from the e ngine
comp artment- the re is a dange r of burns !
Wait until no steam or coo lant flows o ut .
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