2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN lights

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brake provides various convenience and safety
functions.
When starting from rest
- The integral hill start assist helps you when
driving by automatically releasing the parking
brake ¢
page 80 , Starting from a stop.
- When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally roll ­
ing back. The braking force of the parking brake
is not r eleased until sufficient driving forc e has
b ee n built up at the wh eels.
Emergency brake function
An emergency braking functions ensures that the
vehicle can be slowed down even if the
normal
brakes fail¢ page 80, Emergency braking func­
tion.
A WARNING
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver­
tently if the vehicle is stationary but the en­ gine is running and a gear is selected . Other­
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi ­
ately and could result in a crash.
-If the power supply fails, the released park­
ing brake can no longer engage. In this case,
park the vehicle on level ground and secure
it by placing the selector lever in the P posi­
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
(D Note
If the . or 1111 (USA models)/ . (Canada
models) indicator light in the instrument clus­
ter blinks , there is a malfunction in the brake
system. Refer to the detailed description of
the indicator lights¢
page 17.
-If the - (USA models)/ . (Cana-
da models) or
Ill indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the parking brake
¢ page 18.
(D Tips
-If the parking brake is set while the ignition
is switched
off, thP l<@) indicator light in the
button and in the instrument cluster dis­
play - (USA models) /. (Canada mod-
Driving
els) will turn off after a certain amount of
time.
- If driver's door is opened while the ignition
is switched on, the parking brake sets auto­
matically. This prevents unintended rolling
of the vehicle.
- Occasional noises when the parking brake is
applied and released are normal and are not
a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu­
lar intervals. Any noises associated with this
are normal.
- If there is a power failure, the parking brake will not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set¢&. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for assistance .
Parking
.. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
.. Pull the switch@¢
page 78, fig . 71 to set the
parking brake.
.. Place the selector lever in the P position.
.. Turn th e engine off¢,& .
.. Turn the steering wheel when pa rking on in­
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving .
A WARNING
--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 , release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip­
ment (e.g. power windows). There is the risk
of an accident.
- When the vehicle is locked, no one -particu­
larly not children should remain in the vehi­
cle. Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk.
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Automatic transmi ssion
Automatic transmission
S tronic
Introduction
Applies to veh icles: w ith S tro nic transmiss ion
Your vehicle is equ ipped w ith an electronically­
contro lled DSG transmission ca lled S tronic. Two
independent clutches transfer the power be­
tween the eng ine and t ransmission. It a llows the
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter ­
ruption in tract ion .
The transmission upshifts or downsh ifts auto­
matica lly. The driv ing style contin uously influen­
ces the se lection of the driving program .
When a
mod era te driving style is used, the
transmiss ion se lects the mos t econom ica l driving
mode. The transmission upsh ifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel
efficiency .
The transmission swit ches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a
s po rty driv­
ing sty le
characterized by quick accelerator pedal
movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
changes in speed and t raveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the drive r can a lso se lect the gears
manually ( tiptronic mode) ¢ page 87, Shift ing
manually (tiptronic mode) .
Selector lever positions
Applies to vehicles: w ith S tro nic transmiss ion
F ig. 72 In strum ent clus te r: S electo r lev er pos it io ns
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The inst rument cl uste r display shows the c urrent
selector lever position and current gear.
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P - Park
The wheels a re mechanically locked i n this pos i­
tion . You can on ly shift into Par k when the vehi cle
i s
stationary ¢.&. .
To shift i n and ou t of the P se lec to r lever posit io n,
press the interlock button in the selec tor lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Only sh ift into reve rse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is run ning at id le
speed¢ .&..
To select the R selector lever position, p ress the
i nterlock button
while pressing the brake pedal.
The back-up lights switc h on in the R posit ion if
the ign it io n is switched on.
N - Neutral
The transm ission is in idle in this pos ition .
D/S - Normal po sit ion fo r dri ving f orward
In the D/S se lector lever position , the transm is ­
s ion can be operated either in the norma l D mode
or in the S sport mode. To se lect the S sport
mode, pull the selector lever back br iefly . Pu lling
the lever back aga in will select the normal D
mode . The instrument cluster display shows the
selected driving mode .
In the
normal mode D, the transmission auto­
matically selects the suitable gear ratio. It de­
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and d rivi ng
style .
Se lect the
sport mode S for sporty dr iv ing . The
vehicle makes fu ll use of the engine 's power.
Sh ifting is may become not iceable when accele r­
at ing .
To move from se lec tor lever position N to D, you
must p ress the brake pedal and the ve hicle must
be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) o r be sta­
tiona ry¢ .&..
&, WARNING
Read and following all WA RN IN GS.
- The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
sw itched off.

Automatic transmission
than approximately 2 seconds when the brake
pedal is not pressed.
Interlock button
The interlock butto n in the selector lever handle
p revents you from moving the selector lever in­
advertently while in some selector lever posi ­
t ions . The positions that require the interlock
button to be pressed are marked in co lor in the il­
lustration
c::> fig. 73.
Ignition key safety interlock*
You can only remove the key from the ignition af­
ter sw itching the ign ition off if the selector lever
is in the P position. The selector lever will be
locked in the P posit ion as long as the key is not
in the ignition .
A WARNING
Read and following all WARNINGS. c::> & in Se­
lector lever positions on page 82.
@ Tips
- If the selector lever does not engage, there
is a malfunction. The engine is disabled to
prevent the vehicle from driving off uninten­
tionally. Press the brake pedal br iefly to al­
low the selector lever lock to engage again.
- If the vehicle does not move forward or in
reverse even though a drive position is se­
lected, proceed as follows:
- >If the vehicle does not move in the desired
direct ion, the system may not have engaged
the drive pos ition correctly. Press the brake
pedal and select the drive position again.
- >If the veh icle still does not move in the de­
sired direct ion, there is a system malfunc­
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for ass istance
to have the system checked.
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Driving tips
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic transmissio n
The transmission shifts up and down automati­
cally when in the driving gears .
Fig. 74 Sec tion of t he ce nter conso le: se le ct or lever with
interloc k button
The engine will only be able start when the selec­
tor lever is in the P or N positions . At low temper ­
atures (be low 14 °F (-10 °C)), the engine can only
be started when the selector lever is in the P po­
sition.
Starting from a stop
"' Press and hold the brake pedal.
"' Press and hold the interlock button in the selec­
tor lever hand le, select the desired selector lev­
er position such as D
c::> page 82 and release the
lock button.
"' Wait a moment until the transmission shifts .
You will notice a slight movement when the
gear engages .
"' Release the brake peda l and press the accelera­
tor pedal
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Stopping temporarily
"'Keep the veh icle stationary using the braking
pedal, for example at traff ic lights .
"' Do not press the accelerator peda l when doing
this.
"' To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop­
ping on steep incl ines
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"'The parking brake will release automat ically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the acce lerator pedal. Requirement: The door
must be closed.

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Trailer mode Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation .
If you plan to tow a tra iler, p lease remember that
the additiona l load will affect d urability, econo­
my and performance .
T railer towing not on ly places more stress on the
vehicle, it a lso calls for more concentrat ion from
the dr iver .
F or this reason, a lways fo llow the operating and
d riving instructions provided and use common
sense.
Technical requirements
Traile r hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trailer we ight. The hitch must be suitable
for your vehicle and trai ler and must be mounted
securely on the veh icle 's chassis at a technically
sound
location . Use on ly a tra iler hitc h with a re­
movable ba ll mou nt. Always chec k w ith the t ra il­
e r hitch m anu fac tur er to make sure that you a re
using the co rrec t hitch.
Do not use a bumper hitch .
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it
does not i nterfere wit h the impact -absorbi ng
bumper system. No mod ificat ions should b e
mad e to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems .
Fr om time to t ime, c hec k t hat a ll h itch mou nti ng
bo lts remain sec urely fastened .
When you are no t tow ing a trailer,
remove the
trai ler hitch ball mount . Th is prevents the hitc h
fr om caus ing damage should you r vehicle be
s truck from behind~,&. .
Trailer brakes
If yo ur tra iler is equipped w it h a braking system,
check to be s ure that it conforms to all regu la­
tions.
Trailer mode
T he trailer hyd raulic brake system must not be di ­
rect ly connected to the ve hicle's hydraulic b rake
system .
Safety chains
Always use s afe ty chains be tween your ve hicle
and the tra ile r.
Trailer lights
Tra ile r li ghts must meet all regulations. Be sure
to check w it h your Aud i dea le r fo r corr ect w irin g,
swi tches and relays.
Mirrors
If you a re unable to see the traffic behind you us­
i ng the regular o uts ide mirrors, then you
must in ­
sta ll extended mirrors .
It is importa nt that you
always have clea r vision to the rea r.
_&. WARNING
Afte r removing the trailer hit ch, d o no t store
i t in yo ur vehicle. In ca se of sudden br akin g,
the hitch could fly fo rward and inju re you or
your passengers.
Operating instructions
Maximum traile r weight
A trai le r fo r you r vehicle is limited to a typi cal
class 1 or class 2 trai le r.
Trailer load distribution
B e sure the load in the t raile r is held secure ly in
pla ce to p revent it from shift ing forward, back­
ward or sideways .
Never allow a pas senger to ride in a trailer~.&.
in Driving instructions on page 92.
Engine cooling system
Towing a trailer makes the engine work harder . It
is important tha t the cooling system 's pe rform­
ance is up to the additional load. Make s ure that
the coo ling system has enoug h flu id.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your ve-
hicle to the cold tire pressure listed under "Full
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Trailer mode
load" on the label located on the driver's side B ­
pillar (visible when the door is open). Inflate
trailer tires to trailer and tire manufacturers'
specifications.
Lights
Check to make sure both vehicle and trailer lights
are working properly.
Safety chains
Be sure tra iler safety cha ins are properly connect­
ed from the trailer to the hitch on the vehicle.
L eave enough slack in the chains to permit turn­
ing corners. When you install safety chains, make
sure they will not drag on the road when you are
driving .
The chains should cross under the trai ler tongue
to prevent it from dropping in case of separation
from the hitch .
Driving instructions
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care
and consideration .
To obta in the best poss ible handling of vehicle
and trailer, please note the following:
.,. Do not tow a loaded tra iler when your car itself
is not loaded.
.. Be especia lly careful when passing other
vehicles.
.. Observe speed limits .
.. Do not drive at the maximum permissible
speed.
.. Always apply brakes early.
.. Monitor the temperature gauge.
Weight distribution
Towing a loaded trai ler with an empty car results
in a high ly unstable distribution of weight. If this
cannot be avoided, drive at very low speeds only
to avoid the risk of losing steering control.
A "balanced" rig is easie r to operate and control.
This means that the tow vehicle should be loaded
to the extent possible and permissible, while
keeping the trailer as light as poss ible under the
circumstances. Whenever possible, transfer
some cargo to the luggage compartment of the
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tow vehicle while observing tongue load require­
ments and vehicle loading considerations.
Speed
The higher the speed, the more diff icult it be­
comes for the driver to control the rig. Do not
drive at the maximum permissible speed. Reduce
your speed even more if load, weather or wind
conditions are unfavorab le -particularly when
going downh ill.
Reduce veh icle speed
immediately if the trailer
shows the slightest sign of swaying .
Do not try
to stop the swaying by accelerating.
Observe speed limits. In some areas, speeds for
vehicles towing tra ile rs are lower than fo r regular
vehicles .
Always apply brakes early. When driving down­
hill, shift int o a lo wer gear to use the eng ine
braking effect to slow the vehicle . Use of the
brakes alone can cause them to overheat and fail.
Coolant temperature
The coolant temperature gauge¢ page 12 must
be obse rved carefully. The coolant temperature
can increase if you dr ive on long inclines in a low
gear at high engine speeds . Reduce your speed
immediately if the LEDs in the top part of the dis­
play turn on .
For more information abo ut ind icator lights, re­
fer to. ¢
page 19 .
A WARNING
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Anyone not properly restrained in a moving
vehicle is at a much greater risk in an acci­
dent. Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not proper ly wearing the restraints provided
by Aud i.
Trailer mode notes
Important to know
Your vehicle handles differently when towing a
trai ler because of the additiona l weight and dif­
ferent weight distribution . Safety, performance
and economy will greatly depend on how careful-
ly you load your trailer and operate your r ig. ..,.

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-Please note that unconsciously "resting"
your foot on the accelerator pedal prevents the cruise control from braking. This is due
to the control system be ing overr idden by
the driver 's acceleration .
-If there is a b rake system malfunction such
as overheating when the speed warning sys­
tem is switched on, the braking function in
the system will be deactivated. The remain­
ing speed warni ng system fu nctions will re­
ma in active, as long as the~ (USA mod ­
els) /. (Canada models) indicator light is
on .
{i) Tips
-The cruise cont ro l system is idea l for
stretches with speed limits. The driver i s re­
spons ible for adhering to the cor rect speed.
- The cruise cont ro l rema ins active when
s hift ing ge ars.
- The brake lights turn on when the bra kes
are activated.
Switching on
Applies to vehicles: with c ruise contro l system
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Fi g. 7 9 Operating leve r: cruise co ntro l system
.. To switch th e cruise control on, pull the lever
in to posi tion @~
fig. 79 .
., Drive a t the speed to be con trolled.
.. To store the speed, press the button @. T he
[ij;\1)~14 (USA models)/ Ii.I (Canada models)
tu rns o n in the instrument cluster.
A ssi st
Changing speed
Applies to vehicles: with cruise control system
., To increase o r dec rease the speed in in cre­
ments,
tap t he lever in the 0 10 d ire ct io n
q page 95, fig . 79 .
.. To increase or decrease the speed quick ly, hold
the lever in the 0 / 0 direction u ntil the de­
sired speed is reached.
Overriding the speed
You can press the accelerator pedal down to in­
crease your speed, for example if you want to
pass someone. The speed you saved earlier will
resume as soon as you let off of the accele rato r
pedal.
If, howeve r, you exceed your saved speed by 5
mph (10 km/h) for longe r than 6 minutes, the
c ruise control turns off temporarily . The
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(U SA mode ls) ;lB (Canada models) indicator
li ght in the instrumen t cluster t urns off and the
stored speed is re tained.
Preselecting the speed
Applies to vehicles: with cruise control system
You can pre-select your desired speed while the
vehicle is not moving.
., Switch on the ign ition .
.. Pull the lever into pos ition
(D 9 page 95,
fig. 79 .
., To increase or de crease t he speed, tap the lever
in the
0 10 direction .
T his function makes it poss ible, for examp le, to
save the speed you want before dr iv ing o n the
highway. Once on the h ighway, activa te the cru ise
control by p ulling the lever toward
(D .
Switching off
Appl ies to vehicles: with cruise cont rol system
Temporary deactivat ion
.. Step on the brake pedal, or
.. Press the lever into position @(not clicked into
place)
q page 95, fig. 79, or ..,
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road and traffic conditions . Do not let the in­
c reased sa fety prov ided tempt you into tak­
ing risks. Th is cou ld increase your r isk of a
collision .
- Please note the risk of a co llision increases
when d riving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and whe n dr iv ­
i ng too close to obj ects ahead . T he ESC and
i t s integr ated sy ste ms cann ot a lways pre­
ven t colli sion s -the re is s till a risk of acci­
dent s!
- Press the ac celerator ped al carefully whe n
acc ele ratin g on eve n, slippe ry su rfac es su ch
Switching on /off
as ice a nd snow . T he d rive wheels can spin
even wh en t hese control systems are instal­
led and this ca n affect d riving stability and
increase the risk of a collis ion .
{!) Tips
-ABS an d ASR o nly fu nction co rrec tly when
all four wheels are equipped with identica l
t ir es . Differe nt tire s izes ca n lead to a reduc­
t ion in e ngine powe r.
- Yo u may hear noises when t he systems de­
sc rib ed ar e wo rking.
E SC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 112 Upper ce nte r con so le : ESC butto n
functio n of the ESC is limited or switched off. The
amount of stabilization control will d iffer de­
pend ing on the level.
In the fo llow ing unusual situations it may ma ke
sense to switch the ESC sport mode on to allow
t h e wheels to sp in:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is st uck
- Driving in deep snow or o n loose g ro und
The E SC is d esigned to fu nction in levels . Depen d­
i ng on the level that is se lected, the sta bilization
Sport mode on ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or
ESC/ASRon
Behavior
T he ESC and ASR stabiliza- The sta bilization f unct ion is T he f ull sta bilization f unc -
tion f unct ions a re lim ited not available¢& . ESC and
tion of the ESC and ASR is
¢ _& .
ASR are switched off. available again.
Operation Press t he I~ OFF ! bu tton P ress and hold t he I~ OFF I Pre ss th e I~ OFF ! bu tton
briefly. bu
tto n lon ger than 3 sec-
again.
onds.
Indicator II tur ns on. ltl and lf'tl•U~ * tu rn on . II turns off or II and
lights lf'tl•lH* turn off .
Driver mes- Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control (ESC) : Stabilization control
sages sport
. Warning! Restricted off . Warning! Restricted (ESC) : on
stab ility stability
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& 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