2017 AUDI A3 SEDAN warning

Wheels
with all-season or winter tires, which offer better
traction under those cond itions. We suggest you
use the recommended snow or all-season tires
specified for your vehicle, or their equivalent.
Refer to
q page 342 for more detailed informa­
tion regarding winter tires.
Uniform tire quality grading
-Tread wear
- Traction AA A B C
- Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum sect ion w idth
q page 328, fig. 278.
For example: Tread wear 200 , Traction AA, Tem­
perature
A .
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov­
ernment test course .
For examp le, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one half
(1 1/2) times as well on the govern­
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, Band
C. Those grades represent the tire 's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un­
der controlled conditions on specified govern­
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete . A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
q .,&..
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
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generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate­
rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire
failure ¢.&. .
The grade C corresponds to a level of perform­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
A WARNING
-
The tract ion grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor­
nering, hydroplaning or peak traction charac­
teristics.
A WARNING
The temperature grade for th is tire is estab­
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla­
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat bui ldup and
possible tire failure.
A WARNING
Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed .
Tire pressure monitoring
system
(1) General notes
App lies to : vehicles with tire pressure mo nitori ng syste m
.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your veh icle has
tires of a different size than the size ind icated on
the veh icle placard or tire inflat ion pressure
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Wheels
after switching the ignition on or while driving
and the
[tlJ indicator light in the instrument clus­
ter blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Check/cor­ rect the pressures on all four tires and store the
pressures
Q page 346 . If the indicator light does
turn off or turns on again after a short period of
time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
A WARNING
- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
instrument cluster display, reduce your
speed immediately and avoid any hard
steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon
as possible and check the tires and their
pressures.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressures. You must check the
tire pressures regularly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved
roads), the pressure monitor indicator may
be delayed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle. Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents.
@ Tips
- The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC/ABS
malfunction.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with "Audi Original
Tires"
¢ page 335. Using these tires is rec­
ommended .
- The tire pressure monitoring system can on­
ly monitor the tire pressure of the driving
tires. Check the tire pressure of the spare
wheel in the luggage compartment so that
if necessary it is ready for use.
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· Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire P ressure Monitoring System in­
dicator
A change in tire pressure or a change in tires
must be stored in the system.
Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the specified
values and are adapted to the load¢
page 335.
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > Service & checks > Tire pres­
sure monitoring
> Store tire pressure > Yes,
store now.
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.

Care and cleaning
General information
Plug -in hybrid drive*: For additional cleaning and
maintenance information, refer to
r=> page 119.
Regular, proper ca re helps to maintain your veh i­
cle's value.
It can a lso be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care prod ucts can be obtained
from an authorized Aud i dealer or autho rized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc ­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Us ing clean ing and care prod ucts incorrectly
can be dangerous to your hea lth.
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of chi ldren to reduce the risk of po i­
soning.
@ For the sake of the environment
-Preferably purchase env ironmentally-friend­
l y cleaning products.
-Do not dispose o f leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits s uch as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­ hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
p lenty of water .
S tu bborn depos its s uch as bird d roppi ngs or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
A lso, wash the underside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season.
cc Pressure washers CXl .... N ~ When washing your ve hicle w ith a pressure wash-
~ er, a lways fo llow the operating instructions pro-
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Ca re and cleaning
vided with the pressure washer . This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance . Do not aim the spray d irect ly at sea ls on
s ide windows, doors, the hood, the luggage com ­
partment lid or the panorama glass roof* or at
t ires, rubber hoses, insulating material, the pow ­
er top*, senso rs* or camera lenses* . Keep a d is­
tance of at least 16 in (40 cm) .
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer .
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
T he wate r temperat ure mus t not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automat ic car washes
Sp ray off the vehicle befo re wash ing.
Make sure that the windows, the panorama glass
roof* and the power top* are closed and the
windshield wipe rs are off . Fo llow instructions
from the car wash operator, espec ially if there
are accesso ries attached to your ve hicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Wa shing
by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Wa shing vehicle s with matte fini sh paint
by
h and
To avo id damag ing the pa int when washing, f irst
remove dust and large particles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and f ingerpr ints are
best removed w ith a special clea ner for matte
finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avo id damag ing the pa int surface, do not use too
much pressure .
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly w ith water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
Ill-
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Care and cleaning
A WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci­
dents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
-After washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed due to mo isture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in­
creases the risk of an acc ident. The brakes
must be d ried first w ith a few careful b rake
applications.
(D Note
- If yo u wash the ve hicle in an automatic car
wash, yo u m ust fold the exte rior m irrors i n
to reduce the risk of damage to the mir rors.
Power folding exte rior mir rors* mus t onl y
b e fo lded i n and ou t using the powe r folding
funct ion .
- T o reduce t he risk of paint damage, do no t
wash the vehi cle i n dire ct sunlig ht.
-
- To red uce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top* with a pressure washer.
- T o reduce the risk of damage to the s urface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges o r similar items .
- Mat te finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the r isk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polis hing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the veh icle in facili ties spec ially de­
s igned for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
r isk of dirty wate r contam inated with o il from
ente ring the sewe r system.
Cleaning and care information
W hen clea ning and ca ring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the fo llowing t ables. The
i n fo rmation conta ined there is s imply recom ­
mendations. Fo r quest ions or for components t
h at are not listed, cons ult an au tho rize d Aud i
de aler or au thor ized A udi Service Fac il ity. Also
f o llow the information fo und
in <=> .&. .
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Wind shield wiper
Deposits <=> page 58, Cleaning the wiper blades
blades
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge wi
th a m ild soap so lutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solut ion
camera lens es Camera lenses: soft cloth w ith alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brus
h/solvent-free de -icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Bra ke dust Acid-free special clean
ing solution
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
C ont rols
Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution a)
Safet y belt s Deposits M
ild soap so lution a), allow to dry befo re letting them re-
tract
Te xt ile s Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
artifi cial le athe r, the surface
Alcantara Water -based deposits Absorbent cloth and mild soap solutional
such as coffee, tea,
blood , etc.
Oi l-based deposits Apply a m ild soap so lution al, blot away the dissolved oi l or
such as oil, make-up , dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special sta in remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, na il polish, la -afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary al
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
N atu ral leath er Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap so lutiona )
Water-based deposits Fresh sta iins: absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea , Dried st ains: stain remover suitable fo r leathe r
blood , etc.
Oil-based deposits Fresh
sta iin s: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
such as oil, make -up, for leather
etc. dried stains: Oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remover suitab
le for leather
as ink, nail polish, la-
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the materia l. Use specially-co l-
ored cond itioning cream, if necessary .
Carbon part s Deposits clean the same way as plastic parts
a) M ild soap so lution: maxim um two tabl espoo ns o f neu tral s oa p in 1 quart (l lite r) of water
8_ WARNING
-The windshie ld may not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un­
favorable conditions such as wetness, dark­ ness, or low sun can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
Q;) Note
- Headl ights /tail li ght s
- Never clean headlights or ta il lights with a
dry cloth or sponge .
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-Do not use any clea ning product that con­
tains alco ho l, because they could cause
crac ks to form.
-Whe els
- Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
- Damage to the protect ive layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches must
be repaired immediately.
- Sensors /camera lenses
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens . This
could cause the lens to crack.

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Emergency assistance
Trunk escape latch
Applies to: vehicles with trunk escape latch (Sedan and Cab­
rio let)
In case of an emergency, the rear lid can be
opened from th e inside using th e trunk escape
latch.
Fig. 282 Luggage co m partment: T runk escape latch
• Push the latch in the direction of the arrow un ­
t il the lock releases .
T he trunk escape latch inside the rear lid is made
of fluorescent mater ial to g low in the dark .
A WARNING
The trunk escape latch is to be used only in an
emergency .
General information
• Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traff ic in the event of a breakdown . In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a leve l surface .
It you are on a steep h ill, be especially careful.
• Set the parking b rake .
• Place the sele ctor lever in the P pos ition.
• Switch the emergency flashers on .
• Put on a reflective vest, if available.
•Setup th e warn ing triang le, if available.
• Have the passengers exit the vehicle . They
shou ld move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a guard rail.
A WARNING
Pay attent ion to the steps above . They a re for
your protection and the for the safety of other drivers.
Em ergen cy a ssis tanc e
Equipment
' Vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit /
compressor
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle tool kit/tire mobility kit/com­
pressor
Fi g. 283 Lugg age compartme nt (ex ample): ve hicle too l kit
h o u sin g, tire mobili ty k it and vehicle
jac k*
F ig . 284 Luggage compar tmen t (exa mples ): cargo floor
fo lded up (ve rs ion s 1 and 2)
Plug- in hybr id drive*: the housing location var ies
~ page 103.
Vehicle t ool k it , ca rgo floor cover and s ide
panel
Applies to: vehicles with version 1
The vehicle tool k it, t ire mobility k it * an d the
compressor* are located in the l uggage compart ­
ment, separate d in the side
panels @*/@ , or un-
der the cargo floor
cover @~ fig. 283. ..,.
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Emergency assistance
• To open the side pane l, turn the lock and re­
move the
cover @*/ @ ¢ fig. 283.
• Lift the cargo floor using the plastic handle @
un til the cargo floor engages behind the tabs
© in both side panels¢ fig. 284 (upper im­
age) .
• Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid.
Vehicle tool kit and cargo floor cover
App lies to: ve hicles w ith versio n 2
The vehicle too l kit, tire mobility kit* and com­
pressor* are stored in the luggage compartment
under the cargo floor
cover @¢ fig. 283 .
• Engage the plastic hook® in the luggage com­
partment
seal ¢ fig. 284.
• Fold the cargo floor back before closing the
luggage compartment lid .
.&_ WARNING
Improper use of the vehicle jack can cause se­
r ious personal injuries.
- Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
use the hex head, potentially causing an ac­
cident.
- T he factory-supplied jack is intended only
for your vehicle model. Under no circum­
stances should it be used to lift heavy
vehicles or other loads; you risk injuring
yourself.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with appropri­
ate stands if work is to be performed under­
neath the vehicle; otherwise, there is a po­
tent ial risk for injury.
- Never use the jack supplied with your Audi
on another vehicle, particularly on a heavier
one. The jack is only suitable for use on the
vehicle it came w ith.
@ Tips
The vehicle jack* in your vehicle is mainte­
nance-free.
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Tire mobility kit
Preparation
App lies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
• Read and fo llow the important safety precau-
tions
in ¢ page 353.
• Set the parking brake.
• Move the selector lever into the P position.
• Check if a repair with the tire mobility kit is pos­
sible
¢ page 354.
Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles wit h tire mobility kit
Fig. 285
Tire: t ir e damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use .
Change the spare tire as soon as possible
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If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail ,
do not remove the object from the tire.
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The tire repair set is able to be used at tempera­
tures as low as -4 °F ( -20 °C).
The tire mobility kit may not be used :
-if the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than
0.16 in (4 mm) (!)¢ fig. 285.
-if the rim is damaged @.
- if you drove with very low tire pressure or with-
out air in the tire @.
In this case, see an authorized Aud i dea ler or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
~ WARNING
-Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on­
ly be used temporarily.
-The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothes.

Emergency assistance
A WARNING
-Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the
instructions on the bottle of sealant .
- If a t ire pressure of 29 ps i (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not
continue driving.
- If the t ire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Aud i Serv ice Facility fo r ass istance.
@ Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six m inutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con­
tinue to use it.
Completing
App lies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
.,. Affix the sticker that says "max. SO mph (max .
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili ­
ty kit within the driver's field of vision .
.,. Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi­
nutes and check the tire pressure.
.,. If the tire pressure is lower than 19 ps i (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not cont inue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac il ity for as­
s istance.
.,. If the tire pressure is at least 19 psi (130 kPA),
adjust the tire pressure to the spec ified value
<:!'v page 336, Tire pressure . Store the tire pres­
sures
¢ page 346, Storing tire pressures. Drive
to the nearest authorized Aud i dea le r or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the tire re­ placed.
A WARNING
If the tire pressure is less than 19 psi
(130 kPA) afte r 10 minutes of driving, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con­
tinue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance.
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A WARNING
-
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
- Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h).
- Avoid hard acceleration, braking sharply,
and fast cornering.
- The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
- If the tire is too severe ly damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility for assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
a uthorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bott le of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire .
Replacing wheels
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own
and your passenger's safety when changing a
wheel.
.,. After you experience a t ire failure, pull the car
well away from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before you stop¢.&_ .
.,. All passengers should leave the car and move
to a safe location (for instance, behind the
guardrail)¢ .&_.
.,. Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling
unintentiona lly¢ ,&.
.,. Move selector lever to position P ¢ ,& .
.,. If you are towing a trai ler, unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
.,. Ta ke the jack ¢ page 353 and the spare tire
<:!'v page 362 out of the luggage compartment . ..,.