2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN key

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Instrument illumination
The brightness of the instrument cluster and the
center console can be adjusted .
Fig. 36 Instrument illum ination
Requirement: The light must be switched on.
.. Press the knob to release it.
.. Turn the knob toward"-" or"+" to red uce or in­
crease the brightness.
.. Press the knob again to return it to its original
posit ion .
@ Tips
The needles and gauges in the instrument
cluster illuminate when the headlights are off
and the ignition is switched one . The illumina·
tion reduces automatically and eventually
turns off as br ightness outside decreases.
This function reminds the driver to turn the
headlights on at the appropriate time .
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 37 Driver's door: knob for the exterior mirrors (exam ­
ple)
Turn the knob to the desired position:
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Light and Visio n
0 -A ll adjustment functions are deactivated .
Q/P -Adjusting the left/rig ht exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the des ired direction.
C@ · Heating* the m irror glass depending on the
outside temperature.
8 • Folding exterior mirrors*.
Front pa ss e ng er's ex te rior mirror tilt
functio n*
To help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slight ly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's outside
mirror .
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn·
i ng the knob in the desired direction . When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new m irror position is stored and ass igned to the
key yo u are us ing .
The mirror goes back into its orig inal position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) o r turn the ignition off.
Folding m ir rors in and out
To fold the mirrors in with the knob, turn the
knob in the 8 position.
To fold the mirrors out, turn the knob in the
q or
P or O posit ion .
You can set in the MM I if the mirrors sho uld fo ld
in when locking the vehicle or not
q page 38.
When you lock the vehicle, the mirrors fold in.
When you start the ignition, the mirrors fold out.
A WARNING -,.
Curved m irror surfaces (convex) enlarge the
field of vision. However, they make objects in
the m irror appear smaller and further away.
Your may estimate incorrectly when you use
these m irrors to gauge your d istance from the
vehi cles be hind you when changi ng lanes -ac·
cident risk!
@ Note
- For vehicles with power fo ld ing exter ior mir·
rors*: if the mirror housing was moved by
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Power seat adjustment
Applies to vehicles: with power adjustable seats
Fig. 45 Front seat: power seat adjus tment
@ -Adjusting the lumbar support: press the but­
ton in the desired direction .
®-Moving the seat up/down: press the button
up/down. To adjust the front seat cush ion, press
the front button up/down . To adjust the rear seat
cushion, press the rear button up/down.
@ -Moving the seat forward/back: press the but­
ton forward/back.
© -Adjusting the backrest angle: turn the ad ­
justing wheel.
@ -Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh
support*: lift the grip hand le.
A WARNING
- Only adjust the front seat with when the ve­
hicle is stationary . Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
- The power adjustment for the front seats al­
so works with the ignition switched off or
with the ignition key removed. For this rea­
son, children should never be left unattend­ ed in the vehicle - they could be injured!
- Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
height. Unsupervised or careless seat ad­
justment can pinch fingers or hands causing
injuries.
- While the vehicle is moving, the seat backs
of the front seats must not be inclined too
far to the rear because the effect iveness of
the safety be lts and the airbag system is se­
verely compromised -there is a risk of in­
jury.
Seats and storage
- To reduce the risk of injury during sudden
braking or in a collision, the driver and front
passenger should not have their backrests in
the reclined position while driving or riding.
The safety belts and airbag system can pro­
vide the greatest protection possible when
the backrests are in the upright position and
the safety belts are worn correctly. The
more a backrest is reclined, the greater the
risk of injury due to an incorrect seating po­
sition and safety belt position.
Front center armrest
Applies to vehicles: wit h front center armrest
The center armrest can be adjusted to several
levels.
Fig. 46 Armrest between the driver's/front passenger's
seats .
.,.. To adjust the angle, raise the armrest ~fig. 46
notch by notch.
.,.. To bring the armrest back down, raise it out of
the top notch and fold it back down. Then lift
the armrest to the desired position, if necessa­
ry.
Please note tha t the driver's ability to move his or
arm may be restricted when the armrest is folded
down. Because of this, the armrest should not be
folded down during city driving.
The armrest can slide forward and back.
There is a storage compartment under the arm­
rest.
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.. To move the head restraint down, press the
button ®
<::>fig . 49 and slide the head restraint
downward.
Removing the h ead restraints
To remove the head restraints, the backrest m ust
be folded forwa rd partia lly .
.. Remove the screwdrive r from the vehicle too l
k it
9 page 241 .
.. Re lease the backrest<::> page 60 .
.. Press the but ton @ c:? fig. 49 and s lide the head
restraint up as far as it can go<::>
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.. Place the screwdriver in position @ in the
opening, press the button ® and pu ll the head
restraint out of the backrest at the same time
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.. Fold the backrest down unt il it latches securely
t::> .A in Increasing the size of the luggage
compartment on page 60 .
Installing the head re st ra int s
To install the head restraints, the backrest must
be folded forward partially .
.. Re lease the backrest <::>
page 60 .
.. Slide the posts on the head restra int down into
the guides until you feel the posts click into
place. You should not be able to pull the head
restraint out of the backrest .
.,. Fold the backrest down unt il it latches securely
9 .A in Increasing the si ze of the luggage
compartmen t on page 60.
A WARNING
- Only remove the rear seat head restraints
w hen necessary in o rder to i nstall a chi ld
seat . Install the head restraint again imme­
diately once the chi ld seat is removed. Driv­
ing with the head restraints removed or
head restraints not in the highest position
increases the risk of ser ious injury .
- Read and fo llow ing the WARNINGS in
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page 134.
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Seats and storage
Socket
Applies to veh icles: w it h socket
Electrical accessories can be connected in the 12
volt socket.
F ig. S O Center co nsole: front/ rear 12 volt socket•
F ig. 5 1 Luggage compartm ent side trim panel: 12 volt
socket* (examp le)
.. Remove the plug from the center console sock­
et <::>
fig. 50, or
.,. Open the cover on the luggage compartment
socket* <::>
fig. 51.
.,. Insert the plug of the electrical dev ice into the
socket .
The 12 volt socket can be used for electrical ac­
cessories . The power consumpt ion at the outlet
must not exceed 120 watts.
A WARNING
The socket wo rks only with the igni tion
switc hed on. Inco rrect usage can lead to ser i­
ous injur ies or burns . To red uce the risk of in­
j u ries, never leave c hildren unattended in the
vehicle with the vehicle key .
@ Note
To prevent damage to the socket, only use the
correct type of p lugs. .,,.
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Seats and storag e
-Never connect devices that generate e lectr i­
ca l power such as solar panels or a battery
charger to the 12 volt socket . They can dam­
age the veh icle electrical system.
- To prevent damage to the socket, only use
the correct type of plugs.
@ Tips
The vehicle battery drains when accessories
are turned on but the e ngine is off .
Storage
Beverage holders
Fig . 52 Ce nter console : front cup hol ders
Fig. 53 Sect io n of the rea r be nch se at: rea r cu p ho lde rs•
F ront cup holder s
.. Place beverages in the holder¢ fig. 52. There is
space for two beverages. A larger plastic bottle
can be p laced in the door trim .
Rear* cup hold ers
.. To open the c up holders, tap on the rim @
¢fig . 53.
.. To place the beverage container in the cup hold­
er, push the arm @ outward .
.. Then push the arm against the beverage con ­
ta iner so that the arm lies closely against it .
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.. To close t he cup holders, push them back into
the slot.
A WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can increase the risk of acci­
dents and injuries.
- Never drive with containers that contain hot
liqu id such as coffee or tea. The hot liquid
could sp ill and cause b urns during a colli­
sion, sudden braking or other vehicle move­
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase
the risk of accidents and injuries .
- Only use soft containers in the c up ho lders.
Hard cups and g lasses can inc rease the risk
of injury during a collision.
- Never use the cup holder or the adapte r as
an ashtray - this is a fire haza rd .
(D Note
Make sure your beverage container has a lid.
If not, your beverage could spill out and cause
damage to the vehicle electron ic or stain the
seat cove rs.
Glove compartment
F ig. 5 4 Glove co mpar tmen t
Opening /cl os ing
.. To open the glove compa rtmen t, pull the han­
dle in the d irect ion of the a rrow .
.. To close the glove compartment, swing the lid
upward unt il it clicks into place .
The glove compartment can be locked using the
vehicle key . .,.

Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
Different systems could be installed.
- manual climate control system* or
- automatic climate control system*
The
climate control system* cools and removes
humidity from the air in the vehic le interior. It is
the most effective when the windows and panor­
ama sunroof* are closed.
If there is a build-up of
heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to
speed up the cooling process . For this reason, the
windows and panorama sunroof can be opened
from the outside .~
page 41, Convenience open­
ing/closing
Pollutant filter
The pollutan t filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
Key recognition
You can store various settings for the manua l and
automatic
climate control system* and assign
them to the key being used .
A WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to acc idents.
- For safer driving, keep all w indows free of
ice, snow and fog.
- Become familiar as quickly as possible with
the correct use and function of the climate
control system, espec ially with the defrost­
ing and defogging function .
- When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windsh ield washer system after
the windsh ield has been warmed by the cli -
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mate control system. The washer f luid could
freeze on the w indshield and impair visibili­
ty.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the climate control sys­
tem is damaged, switch the system off to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility .
- Repairs to the Audi climate control system
require special technical knowledge and
special tools. See an author ized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility .
@ For the sake of the environment
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re­
duces the amount of pollutants that enter the
a ir .
@ Tips
- To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win­
dows from fogg ing over, the air intake in
front of the w indshield must be free of ice,
snow or leaves.
- Condensation from the cooling system* can
dr ip and form a pudd le of water under the
vehicle . This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak .
- Th e energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- The f lows through the vents under the rear
window. Make sure the openings are not
covered when p lacing clothing on the lug­
gage compartment cover.

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-The seat is damp or wet.
~ WARNING
Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain or
temperature could develop burns when using
the seat heating function. To reduce the risk
of injury, these individuals should not use seat
heating.
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
(D Tips
- The setting for the seat heating on the driv­
er's side is assigned to the key that is in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat­
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition
off and
switching it on again.
Auxiliary heater
Appl ies to vehicles: with diesel engine
In cool outside temperatures, the electric auxili­
ary heater helps the vehicle interior to warm
more quickly. The auxiliary heater switches on
and
off automatically according to the vehicle
heating settings.
The "auxiliary heater" function can be switched
on and
off in the MMI. Select: the !MENUI button
> Car > Systems* control button > AC > Auxiliary
heater.
Warm and cold
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-Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi ­
tions to reduce the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys .
- Never hold the steer ing wheel in the 12
o'clock position or w ith both hands on the
rim or the center of the steering wheel.
Holding the stee ring wheel incorrectly sig­
nificantly increases the risk of injury to the
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys.
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with an ignition lock)
Starting the engine with the key
Applies to vehicles: with mechanical ignit ion lock
The ignition is switched on and the engine start­
ed with the key in the ignition .
Fig . 68 Ignit io n key pos it io n s
Stee ring l ock
If the steering wheel wil l not turn, the steering
lock is engaged.
To engage the steering wheel lock : the selector
l ever must be in the P position.
.,. To engage the steering w heel lock, turn the
whee l until it locks whe n the ignition key is re­
moved.
.,. To re lease the steering wheel lock , insert the
key in the ignition lock and turn the key in the
-direction of the arrow-while turning the steer ­
ing wheel.
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.,. To sw itch the ignition on, turn the ignition key
to position @.
Dr ivi ng
.,. To switch the ignition off, turn the ignition key
to posit ion @.
Diesel vehicles are preheated while the ignition is
swi tched on
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Starting the engine
Your vehicle is equipped with launch control. As
soon as you have turned the ign ition key to posi­
tion @, the engine will start automatically.
.,. Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P or
N position .
.,. Turn the key br iefly to position @. The ign ition
key automatically retu rns to position @. Do not
press the a cce le rator pedal when doing this.
Major electrical equipment switches off tempora­
rily when start ing the engine .
It is possible that there w ill be a slight delay
when starting the eng ine in diesel vehicles in
colder temperatures . T herefore, you must hold
the brake pedal down unti l the engine starts . The
indicator light turns on wh ile the engine is pre­
hea ting
lJ .
The prewarming time depends on the coolant
temperature and outside temperatu re. The glow
pl ug indicato r light
IJ will only turn on for ap­
proximate ly 1 second when the eng ine is warm or
the outside tempe rature is higher than 8
°C. That
means you can start the engine
immediately .
If the engine does no t st art immediately, stop
the start ing procedure by turning the ignition key
to position @and repeat after 30 seconds.
Automatic start malfunction
If the (m (gasoline engine) or IJ (diesel engine)
i ndicato r light turns on and the message
Engine
start sy ste m malfunction . Plea se c ontact S erv­
i c e
appea rs, there is an automatic sta rt malfunc ­
t ion .
T o start the engine, hold the ignit io n key in posi­
tio n@ unt il the engine r uns.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Se rv ice Facility immed iately to have the
malfunction corrected. ..,.
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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