2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN instrument panel

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Light and Vision
Exterior Lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 31 Instrument panel: Ligh t swi tc h (examp le )
The headlights only work when the ignition is
switched on . The headlights turn off automatical­
ly when the eng ine is switched on or when the ig ­
nition is switched off . Only the side-marker lights
stay on.
A warning symbol w ill appear in the driver infor­
mat ion d isp lay if the system is not functioning
correctly ¢
page 24.
Light switch ·~-
Turn the switch c::> fig. 31 to the corresponding
position . When the lights are switched on, the re­
spective symbol turns on .
0 -lights off. In some countries, the day time
running lights* are turned on and off together
with the ignition .
-USA models: The daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is switched
on and the light switch¢
fig. 31 is in the O posi­
tion or the
AUTO position (only in daylight) . The
Daytime runn ing lights can be switched on and
off in the MMI
c::> page 45 c::> & .
-Canada models: the daytime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch<::>
fig. 31 is in
the
O position, ;ooc or the AUTO position (on ly in
daylight) .
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AUTO* -Automatic headlights switch on and off
depending on brightness, for example in twilight,
during rain or in tunnels. In vehicles with inte­
grated daytime running lights*, e ither the day-
Light and Vision
time running lights or the headlights will turn on
automatica lly, depend ing on the amount of light
(may vary depending on the country).
;oo~ -Parking light
io -Low beam headlight
The following will happen in these light switch
pos itions when you lock the vehicle:
- iD -Low beam headlight: the entire exterior
lighting is switched off
- AUTO*: the Coming home* function is turned
on
c::> page 45
Fog lights* /rear fog light(s)
Press the correspond ing button c::> fig. 31 :
!0 -Front fog lights* (not pictured) . This button
replaces the button for all-weather lights
'i'liD.
When the fog lights are switched on, the !0 sym­
bol in the button illuminates.
0$ -Rear fog light(s) When the rear fog lights are
switched on, the
0$ symbol in the button illumi­
nates.
All-weather lights*
apples to vehicles with LED headlights.
Press the corresponding button
<,1gD <=> fig. 31 on
the light switch :
'i'!io -All-weather lights . The symbo l 'i'!io in the
button l ights up when all-weather lights are
switched on .
In veh icles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that yo u are
less likely to see glare from your own headlights,
for example when driving on a wet road .
Headlight range control system
The headlight range adjusts automatically when
there is a change in vehicle load a nd during brak­
ing and accelerating so that the headlights do
not cause glare for oncoming traff ic.
Audi adaptive light*
T he adaptive light only wo rks when the light
switch is in the AUTO position . You can deactiva te
adaptive light in the MMI ¢
page 45. ..,.
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Light and Vision
When switched on, adaptive light adjusts to
curves depending on the vehicle speed and steer·
ing wheel angle . This provides better lighting
through the curve. The system operates in a
speed range from approximately 6 mph (10 km/
h) to 68 mph (110 km/h).
Static cornering light* (vehicles with adaptive
light)· the cornering light switches on automati­
cally when the steering wheel is turned at acer­
tain ang le at speeds up to approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) and whe n the turn signal is activated
at speeds up to approximately 25 mph (40 km/
h). The area to the side of the vehicle is illuminat­
ed better when tu rning.
Speed depend ent light distribution* -The speed
dependent light distribution adapts the light in
towns and on highways or expressways. In tersec­
tions can also be illum inated on veh icles with a
navigat ion system*.
Highway light function*
(Vehicles with adaptive light or LED headlights) -
This function adapts the light ing for highway
driving based on vehicle speed .
..&, WARNING
-Automatic headlights* are only int ended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of his responsibility to check the
headlights and to turn them on manually
according to the current light and visibi lity
condit ions. For example, fog cannot be de·
tected by the light sensors . So always switch
on the low beam under these weather con­
ditions and when driving in the dark
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- Accidents could occur if you can not see the
road ahead of you well and if others on the
road cannot see you . Always switch your
head lightsonsothatyoucanseetheroad
ahead of you and others can see your vehicle
from behind.
- Please observe legal regulations when using
the lighting systems described .
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(D Note
The rear fog lights shou ld only be turned on in
accordance with traffic regulation, as the lights are bright for following traffic.
@ Tips
-The light sensor for the automatic head­
lights * is in the rearview mirror mount.
Therefore, do not place any stickers in this
area on the windshield.
- Some functions of the exterior lighting can
be adjusted
c> page 45.
- If you turn off the ignition whi le the exterior
lights are on and open the door, you will
hear a warning tone.
- In some market-specific versions, the tail
lights do not turn on when switching on the
daytime running lights.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signals and taillights can
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside . They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the serv ice life of the light­
ing .
- A message will appear in the instrument
cluster if there is a malfunction in the light
sensor
c> page 24.
Emergency flasher
Fig. 32 Ins trumen t panel : em ergenc y flasher bu tton
The emergency flashers makes other dr ivers
aware of your vehicle in dangerous s ituations .
.. Press the~ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.

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Seats and storage
General information
Important information
A WARNING
Refer to the chapter Driving Safely
c::> page 130, Driving safety for important in­
formation, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system con only
provide maximum protection if the front seats
ore correctly adjusted.
There are various ways of adjusting the front
seats to provide safe and comfortable support
for the driver and the front passenger. Adjust
your seat properly so that:
- you can easily and quickly reach all the switches
and controls in the instrument panel
-your body is properly supported thus reducing
physical stress and fatigue
- the safety belts and airbag system can offer
maximum protection
c::> page 148.
In the following sections, you will see exactly
how you can best adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for
installing a child seat on the front passenger's
seat . Always follow the information regarding
child safety provided in
c::> page 172, Child safe­
ty.
A WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all
other passengers can result in serious person­
al injury.
- Always keep your feet on the floor when the
vehicle is in motion -never put your feet on
top of the instrument panel, out of the win­
dow or on top of the seat cushion. This ap­
plies especially to the passengers. If your
seating position is incorrect, you increase
Seats and storage
the risk of injury in the case of sudden brak­
ing or an accident.
If the airbag inflates and
the seating position is incorrect, this could result in personal injury or even death.
- It is important for both the driver and front
passenger to keep a distance of at least
10 inches (25 cm) between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel.
If you're sitting any closer than this, the air­
bag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints
must be adjusted to your body height so
that they can give you maximum protection.
- Always try to keep as much distance as pos­
sible between yourself and the steering
wheel or instrument panel.
- Do not adjust the driver's or front passeng­
er's seat while the vehicle is moving. Your
seat may move unexpectedly, causing sud­
den loss of vehicle control and personal in­
jury. If you adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position .
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat
in the following manner:
.,. Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that
you can easily push the pedals to the floor
while keeping your knees slightly bent
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Why is your seat adjustment so important? on
page
53.
.,. Adjust the backrest so that when you sit with
your back against the backrest, you can still grasp the top of the steering wheel.
.,. For adjustable head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head.
If that is not pos­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
c::> page 56. Move the head restraint so that it
is as close to the back of the head as possible. ..,.
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Seats and storag e
_& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's foot­
well. An object could get into the pedal area and interfere w ith pedal function. In case of
sudden brak ing or an accident, yo u wou ld not
be able to brake or acce lerate.
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the
rearmost position.
To avo id contact wit h the airbag while it is de­
p loying, do not sit any closer to the instrument
panel than necessary and always wear the three­
poi nt safety belt provided ad justed correctly . We
recommend that you adjust the passe nger's sea t
in the fol low ing manner:
• Bring the backrest up to an (a lmost) upright
pos ition .
Do not ride w ith the seat reclined .
• Fo r adjus table head restraints: adjust the head
rest rain t so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head . If that is not pos­
s ible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possib le
c> page 56. Move the head restraint so that it
is as close to the back of the head as possib le.
• Place your feet on the floor in front of the pas­
senger's seat.
Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
Applies to veh icles: w ith manu ally a dju stable seats
Fig . 44 F ront seat: manual seat adjustment
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@ -Movi ng the seat fo rward/ba ck: Pull the lever
a nd move the seat.
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@ -Lengthening/shorten ing the upper thigh
support*:
lift the grip handle.
@ -Adjust ing the a ngle of the seat surface* .
P ull /press the lever.
© -Adjust ing the lumbar support*: press the
button in the des ired direction.
® -Moving t he seat up/down: pull/press the lev­
er.
® -Adjusting the backrest angle: turn the ad­
justing wheel.
_& WARNING
- On ly adjust the fro nt seat with whe n the ve­
hicle is stationary . Otherwise, th is i ncreases
t he risk of an accident
- Exerc ise caution when adjusting the seat
he igh t. Ad justing the seat care lessly o r
w it h out check ing ca n pinch hands and fin­
ge rs.
- The front seat back rests must not be t ilted
too fa r ba ck when driv ing, beca use thi s im­
pa irs the effec tiveness of the s afety belts
a nd airbag system, which incre ases the risk
of injury.
- To reduce t he risk of injury dur ing su dden
braking or in a co llision, the driver and front
passenger should not have t heir backrests i n
the reclined posit io n while driving or riding .
The safety be lts and airbag system can pro­
vide the greatest p rotection poss ible when
the backrests are in the upright position and
the safety belts are worn correctly . The
mo re a backrest is reclined , the greater the
r is k of i njury d ue t o an incorrec t seating po­
si tion and safety belt pos ition.

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_& WARNING
Always leave the lid on the glove compart­ment cover closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury.
Additional storage compartments
There are additional storage compartments,
compartments and holders at other locations in
the vehicle :
- In the upper part of the glove compartment.
- In the center console under the center arm-
rest* .
- On the back of the right front seat . The com­
partment* can hold a maximum weight of
2 lbs
(1 kg).
- Garment hooks on the B-pillar ¢
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_& WARNING
-Do not place any objects on the instrument
panel. Objects that are not stored securely
can slide around in the vehicle while driving,
when accelerating or braking or when turn­
ing.
- Make sure that objects cannot fall out of the
center console storage compartment or oth­
er compartments and into the footwell
while driving. These objects could prevent
you from braking or accelerating during sud­
den braking maneuvers.
- Garments hung on the hooks must not ob­
struct the driver's view. The garment hooks
are only designed for light objects . Do not
hang any garments with hard, sharp or
heavy objects in the pockets on the garment
hooks . These objects could injure vehicle oc ­
cupants during sudden brak ing or in a colli­
sion - especially if the airbags deploy.
- Always keep the glove compartment closed
while driving to reduce the risk of injury dur­
ing a collision or heavy brak ing.
- Read and following the WARNINGS in
¢ page 168, Important safety instructions
on the side airbag system.
-Hang garments so that they do not obstruct
the driver's view.
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-The garment hooks should only be used for
light articles of clothing . Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets
that could interfere with the side airbags unfolding and cause injuries in the event of
a collision .
- Do not use coat hangers to hang garments,
because this could reduce the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
- Do not hang any heavy objects on the gar­
ment hooks, because they could cause injury
during heavy braking.
- Because of their load capacity, the hooks
should only be used to secure objects that
weigh a max imum of 10 lb (5 kg). Heavy ob­
jects will not be secured sufficiently, and
this increases the risk of injury.
luggage compartment
Loading luggage compartment
Luggage items must be stowed securely.
Fig. 55 Place heavy objects as far forward as poss ib le.
Note the following to preserve the vehicle's good
handling characteristics .
.,. Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
.,. Place heavy objects as far forward as possible
¢ fig . 55 .
.,. Secure luggage items with the cargo net* or
with non-elastic retaining straps to the tie­
down rings* ¢
page 61.
WARNING
-Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can slide about suddenly and alter the vehi­
cle's handling characteristics.
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Driving safety
is as close to this position as possible. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible.
.. Fa sten and wear safety belt s correctly
<=> page 143.
.. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the veh icle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
<=> page 55 .
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in­
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re­
duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the dr iver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
4 inches (10 cm) between the knees and the
lower part of the instrument panel.
- Always hold the steering wheel on the out­
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub . Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag inflates.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen­
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located.
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
properly and make sure that all passengers
are properly restrained.
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- For adjustable head restraints: before driv­
ing, always also adjust the head restraints
properly .
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position .
- Children must always ride in child seats
<=> page 172 . Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front pas­ senger seat<=>
page 148.
· Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe , relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position :
.. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving .
.. For adjustab le head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos ­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
<=> page 134 . Move the head restraint so that it
is as close to the back of the head as possible.
.. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat .
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
<=> page 143.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c> page 54.
A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be

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seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it
unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious per­
sonal injury:
- Passengers must always sit in an upright po­
sition and never lean against or place any
part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi­
tion or too close to the airbag can be seri­ ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye.
- Always make sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the front pas­
senger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
- Always make sure that there are at least
4 inches (10 cm) between the front passen­
ger's knees and the lower part of the instru­
ment panel.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat.
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas­
senger seat properly.
- For adjustable head restraints: before driv­
ing, always also adjust the head restraints
properly.
- Always keep your feet on the floor in front
of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, in­
strument panel, out of the window, etc. The
airbag system and safety belt will not be
able to protect you properly and can even in­
crease the risk of injury in a crash.
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or
tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child seats
<=> page 172. Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front pas­
senger seat
r=> page 148.
Driving safety
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both
feet on the floor consistent with their physical
size and be properly restrained whenever the ve­
hicle is in use.
To reduce the risk of injury caused by an incorrect
seating position in the event of a sudden braking
maneuver or an accident, your passengers on the
rear bench seat must always observe the follow­
ing :
.,. For adjustable head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
<=>page 134 .
.,. Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat .
.,. Fasten and wear safety belts properly
Qpage 143 .
.,. Make sure that children are always properly re­
strained in a child restraint that is appropriate
for their size and age
Q page 172.
A WARNING
P assengers who are improperly seated on the
rear seat can be seriously injured in a crash.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat.
- Safety belts only offer maximum protection
when the safety belts are properly posi­
tioned on the body and securely latched. By not sitting upright, a rear seat passenger in­
creases the risk of personal injury from im­ properly positioned safety belts!
- For adjustable head restraints: always ad­
just the head restraint properly so that it can give maximum protection.
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Proper adjustment of head restraints
Applies to veh icles: w ith a dju stable head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints are an impor­
tant part of your vehicle 's occupant restraint sys­
tem and can help to reduce the risk of injuries in
accident situations .
Fig. 114 Head restraint: viewed from the front
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted to
achieve the best protection.
"Ad just the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head. If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible¢
fig. 114 . Move the head restraint so
that it is as close to the back of the head as
possible.
" If there is a passenger on the rear center seat­
ing position, slide the center head restraint up­
ward at least to the next notch.
Adjusting head restraints
c:;, page 56.
A WARNING
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
Driving without head restraints or with head
restraints that are not properly adjusted in­
creases the risk of serious or fatal neck injury
dramatically. To help reduce the risk of injury:
- Always drive with the head restraints in
place and properly adjusted.
- Every person in the vehicle must have a
properly adjusted head restraint.
- Always make sure each person in the vehicle
properly adjusts their head restraint. Adjust
the head restraint so the upper edge is as
even as possible with the top of your head.
If that is not possible, try to adjust the head
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restraint so that it is as close to this position
as possible. Move the head restraint so that
it is as close to the back of the head as pos­
sible .
- Never attempt to adjust head restraint
while driving. If you have driven off and
must adjust the driver headrest for any rea­
son, first stop the vehicle safely before at­
tempting to adjust the head restraint.
- Children must always be properly restrained
in a child restraint that is appropriate for
their age and size¢
page 172.
Examples of improper seating positions
The occupant restraint system can only reduce
the risk of injury if vehicle occupants are properly
seated.
Improper seating positions can cause serious in­
jury or death . Safety belts can only work when
they are properly positioned on the body . Im­
proper seating positions reduce the effectiveness
of safety belts and will even increase the risk of
injury and death by moving the safety belt to crit­
ical areas of the body. Improper seating positions
also increase the risk of serious injury and death
when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant
who is not in the proper seat ing position. A driver
is respons ible for the safety of all vehicle occu­
pants and especially for children . Therefore:
" Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect
seating position when the vehicle is being used
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The following bulletins list only some sample po­
sitions that will increase the risk of serious injury
and death . Our hope is that these examples will
make you more aware of seating positions that
are dangerous .
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
-never stand up in the vehicle
- never stand on the seats
- never kneel on the seats
- never ride with the seatback reclined
- never lie down on the rear seat
- never lean up against the instrument panel