2015 AUDI S3 SEDAN load capacity

Instruments and indicator lights
reached the reserve mark, the bottom LED will
turn red and the
ljJ indicator light turns on
¢
page 23. The bottom LED blinks red when
the fuel level is very low.
The on-board computer shows the range based
on the fuel level¢
page 28, On-board comput­
er display.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data
¢ page 260.
(D Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp­
ty. The irregular supply of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfires. Uncom­
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys­
tem. This can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Coolant temperature indicator
In vehicles without a coolant temperature indica­
tor, an indicator light. will turn on when the
coolant temperature is too high ¢
page 19. Re­
fer to ¢(1) .
The coolant temperature indicator @c:>
page 10,
fig . 3 only works when the ignition is switched
on . To prevent engine damage, please observe
the following notes about the temperature rang­
es.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem­ perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel­
erating and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on under normal driving conditions . The
LEDs higher up may turn on if the engine is under
heavy load or the outside temperature is high.
This is no cause for concern as long as the. in­
dicator light in the instrument cluster does not
turn on.
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Hot range
If the LEDs in the upper area of the display and
the . indicator light in the instrument cluster
display turn on, the coolant temperature is too
high
c:> page 19 .
A WARNING
-Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. Wait until you no longer see or hear
steam or coolant escaping.
- The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area . Stop the engine and al­
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa­
tion found in ¢
page 198, Working in the
engine compartment.
(D Note
- In vehicles with a boost pressure indicator* ,
this indicator replaces the temperature dis­
play. To promote a long engine service life,
avoiding high engine speeds, full accelera­
tion and heavy engine loads during approxi­
mately the first 15 minutes when the en­
gine is cold is recommended . The amount of
time until the engine is warm depends on
the outside temperature . Check the engine
oil temperature* if necessary .
c:> page 30
-Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the cooling-air intake impair the
cooling effect of the coolant. This increases
the risk of the engine overheating during
high outside temperatures and heavy engine
load.
- The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over­
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for assistance.

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_& 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.
Seats and storage
-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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Tie-downs and cargo net
The cargo net* prevents small objects from slid­
ing .
Fig. 57 Luggage compartment: location of the tie-downs
Fi g. 58 Luggage compartment: cargo net• unhooked
.. Secu re the cargo to the tie-downs¢ fig. 57
-arrows- .
.. To secure the cargo net, first hang the front
hooks in the tie-downs then hang the rear
hooks -arrows-
¢ fig. 58 .
.. Observe the safety notes c> page 136, Storing
cargo correctly .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or faulty straps used to se­
c u re obje cts to the t ie-downs ca n fa il du ring
he avy braking or a co llision and lead to seri­
ous inj uries.
- Alw ays use suitab le st raps and se cure ob­
jects to the t ie-downs in the luggage com­
partment to preve nt objects from sh ifting
and sliding forward .
- Never sec ure a ch ild seat restrain t to a tie ­
down .
- Be ca use of their load capacity, the hooks
sho uld on ly be used to secu re objects t hat
weigh a maximum of 10 lb (5 kg). Heavy ob-
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Seats and storage
jects will not be secured sufficiently, and
this increases the risk of injury.
Storage hooks
Applies to vehicles: wit h bag hooks
Fig. 59 Luggage compart ment: storage hooks
You can also use the hooks to hang ligh t pu rses,
bags, etc.
A WARNING
The hooks can ho ld a maximum weight of 6 lb
(3 kg). Heav ier objects are not adequately se­
cured. There is risk of personal injury.
Reversible mat
Applies to vehicles: wit h cargo mat
The reversible mot protects the luggage com­
partment and bumper from dirt and scratches.
Fig . 60 Luggage co mpa rtment: revers ible mat with back ·
rest folded forward (examp le)
You can use the reve rsible mat with t he dirt-re­
s istant side or the decorative side. After loading
or unloading, fo ld up the revers ible mat and
close the luggage compartment lid. Only store
the reversib le mat if it is dry .
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tightened. If necessary, retighten the mountings and check the entire system
from t ime to t ime.
- After mounting a roof rack system, or when
you transport objects on the roof of your ve­
hicle, the height of the veh icle is naturally
increased. Be careful when driving under
l ow bridges or in parking garages for exam­
ple. This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself.
- Make sure the open rear lid and the sun­
roof* do not come into contact with the roof
rac k.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly . Make sure any­
thing on the roof rack is securely tied down .
... Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
... Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you d rive off .
The maximum perm iss ible roof weight is
165 lb
( 75 kg ). The roof weight is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and the
cargo you a re ca rrying . You must also not exceed
the maximum load weight fo r the roof rack you
a re using.
When using a roof rack system wh ich has a lower
l oad carrying capacity, you must not use up the
tota l maxim um permissible load car ry ing capac i­
ty specified above. Inste ad , you shou ld load t he
roof rack system only to the maximum capacity
specified by the manufact urer of the roof rack
system .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to the roof rack can fa il during
hard brak ing or in a collision and cause seri­
ous personal injury.
- Make sure the roof rack is insta lled exactly
as spec ified above
¢ page 62.
- Always use suitable mounting straps for se­
curing items to the roof rack to help prevent
items from shift ing or f ly ing fo rward.
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S eat s and stor age
- Items on the roof rac k must always be se­
curely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negatively affect
the way a vehicle handles. Cargo that is
large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a
greater negative inf luence on the vehicle's
ae rodynamics, center of gravity and overall
h a ndling. Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
b rak ing and maneuvers when transpor ting
cargo on the roof of your veh icle.
- Never exceed the maxim um permissible
load carrying capacity of the roof of your ve­
h icle, the permiss ible axle weights and the
perm issib le tota l we igh t of your vehicle
¢ page 258, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resistance
created by a roof ra ck , your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily. So remove the roof rac k af­
ter using it.
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-Please observe information on safe driving
~page 130.
A WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed while driving .
- Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be­
cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
- If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the power roof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
A WARNING
Always make sure that the doors, all windows,
the power roof* and the rear lid are securely
closed and locked to reduce the risk of injury
when the vehicle is not being used.
-After closing the rear lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended espe ­
cially with the rear lid left open . A child
could crawl into the vehicle through the lug­
gage compartment and close the rear lid be­
coming trapped and unable to get out. Be­
ing trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious
personal injury.
- Never let children play in or around the vehi­
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. Vehicle occupants must al­
ways be properly restrained in one of the ve­ hicle's seating positions.
(D Tips
- Air circulation helps to reduce window fog­
ging. Stale air escapes to the outside
through vents in the trim panel. Be sure to keep these slots free and open.
Driving safety
-The tire pressure must correspond to the
load. The tire pressure is shown on the tire
pressure label. The tire pressure label is lo­
cated on the driver's side B-pillar. The tire
pressure label lists the recommended cold
tire inflation pressures for the vehicle at its
maximum capacity weight and the tires that
were on your vehicle at the time it was man­ ufactured. For recommended tire pressures
for normal load conditions, please see chap­
ter ~
page 224.
' Tie-downs
The luggage compartment is equipped with four
tie-downs to secure luggage and other items.
Use the tie-downs to secure your cargo properly
~page 136, Loading the luggage compartment.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even
smaller items that are loose in the vehicle will
become heavy missiles that can cause serious in­
jury. Items in the vehicle possess energy which
vary with vehicle speed and the weight of the
item. Vehicle speed is the most significant factor.
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of
30 mph (48 km/h) , the forces acting on a 10-lb
(4.5 kg) object are about 20 times the normal
weight of the item. This means that the weight
of the item would suddenly be about
200 lbs. (90 kg). You can imagine the injuries
that a 200 lbs. (90 kg) item flying freely through
the passenger compartment could cause in a col­
lision like this.
A WARNING
-Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fail during hard
braking or in a collision and cause serious per­
sonal injury .
- Always use suitable mounting straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward as dan­
gerous missiles.
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down,
always use suitable mounting straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
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(D Tires for passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
P indicates a tire for a passenger
vehicle. T indicates a tire desig­ nated for temporary use.
@ Nominal width
Nominal width of the tire be­
tween the sidewalls in millime­
ters. In general: the larger the number, the wider the tire.
@ Aspect ratio
Height/width ratio expressed as a
percentage.
© Tire construction
R indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Size of the rim diameter in inches.
@ Load index and speed rating
The load index indicates the tire's
load-carrying capacity .
The speed rating indicates the maximum permitted speed
¢ A in
Winter tires on page
229.
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi­
cates that the tire is reinforced or
is an Extra Load tire.
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
p
up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
Tires and wheels
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
s up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
u up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (149.13 mi/h)al
z above 149 mph (240 km/h)3l
w up to 168 mph (167.77 mi/h)al
y up to 186 mph (186 .41 mi/h)a)
a) Tire manufacturers sometimes use "ZR"
for tires with a maximum speed above
149 mph (240 km/h).
(j) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap­
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT ... 2214 ...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2014.
@ Audi Original equipment
tires
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation "AO" or "RO"
have been specially matched to
your Audi. When used correctly,
these tires meet the highest standards of safety and handling.
An authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility will
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Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire .
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom­
mended by the vehicle manufac­
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo­
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres­
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve ­
hicle with standard equipment in­
c luding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi ­
tioning and add itional weight of
optional equipment.
E xtra load t ire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in -
Tires a nd whe els
flation pressures than the corre­
spond ing standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as "XL",
" xl", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on
the sidewall.
Gross A xle Weight R ating
( " GAWR")
means the load -carrying capacity
of a single axle system, measured
at the tire-ground interfaces .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(" GVWR ")
means the maximum total loaded
weight of the vehicle.
Groove
means the space between two ad­
jacent tread ribs.
Load rating (code )
means the maximum load that a
tire is rated to carry for a given in ­
flation pressure . You may not find
this information on all tires be­ cause it is not required by law.
Ma ximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible infla­
tion pressure for that tire.
Ma ximum loaded vehicle
weight
means the sum of:
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Tires and wheels
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options weight
Ma ximum (permissible )
inflation pres su re
means the max imum cold infla­
tion pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Also called "maxi­
mum inflation pressure."
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs. (68 kilograms)
times the number of occupants
seated in the vehicle up to the to­
tal seating capacity of your vehi­
cle .
Occupant d istribution
means distribution of occupan ts
in a vehicle .
Outer diameter
means the overall diameter of an
inflated new tire.
Overall width
means the l inear distance be ­
tween the exteriors of the side­
walls of an infla ted tire, including
elevations due to labeling , deco­
rations, or protective bands or
ribs.
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Ply
means a layer of rubber -coated
parallel cords.
Production options weight
means the comb ined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard
items which they rep lace, not pre ­
viously considered in cu rb weight
or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply co rds that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially 90
deg rees to the centerline of the
tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see ~ page 217 , Cold tire infla­
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in­
flation pressures than the corre­ sponding standard tire. Rein ­
forced tires may be identified as