2017 AUDI S3 SEDAN service

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-
> 00
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.
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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
Ex haust t ail p ip es
Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
Po we r top Deposits Clean water, power top cleaning product, if necessa ry.
C lean with the grain of the fabric us ing a so ft brush and al-
l ow to air dry.
Wind defl ecto r Deposits Water, mild soap solut ion, if necessaryal
D ecor ativ e part s/ Deposits Mild soap solution al, a cleaning so
lution suitable for stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
P aint Pa int damage Refer to the paint numbe r on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint
~page 374
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then prote ct w ith ha rd wax; for questions,
consult an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility .
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dealer or author-
i zed Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No sh ine even thoug h Treat w ith suitable po lish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro -the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith water immediately and remove with a m icro-
sects, bi rd dropp ings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road sal t
Grease-based con-Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
tam inants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
C ar bon p art s Deposits clean
the same way as painted parts ~ page 347
Dec orati ve d ecals
Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solutional
a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter l of water
Interio r cl ea ning
Component Situation Solution
Window s
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
D
ecor ati ve part s/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
trim
Pla stic pa rts
Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier depos its Mild soap solution
al, detergent-free plastic clean ing solu-
tion, if necessary
Di spl ays/in stru· Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
ment clus te r
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-Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
-Power top
-Remove bird droppings immediately.
-Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben-
zene, paint thinner or other solvents to re­
move.
-Door windows
-Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To
avoid scratches, move the scraper only in
one direction and not back and forth.
-Never remove snow or ice from door win­
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
-To avoid damage to the rear window de­
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the heating wires on the inside of the window.
-Decorative parts/trim
-Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
-Paint
-To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol­
ishing or waxing.
-To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight .
-To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots .
-Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi­
ately- these could damage the paint.
-Displays/instrument cluster
-The displays/instrument cluster and the
trim surrounding them must not be
cleaned with dry cleaning methods be­
cause they could be scratched.
-Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it.
-Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be­
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
-Controls
-Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
-Safety belts
Care and cleaning
-Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
-Never clean safety belts or their compo­
nents chemically or with corrosive fluids
or solvents and never allow sharp objects
to come into contact with the safety belts.
This could cause damage to the belt web­ bing .
-If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles
,
have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility .
-Textiles/artificial leather/ Alcantara
-Never treat artificial leather/Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents , floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
products.
-Have a specialist remove stubborn stains
to prevent damage.
-Never use steam cleaners, brushes , hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
-Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
-Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
-Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam­
ple on clothing, can damage seat covers .
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
-Natural leather
-Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi­
lar products.
-Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
-Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc . when cleaning.
-Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
-To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve ­
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
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Care and cleaning
(D Tips
-Insects are easier to remove from paint that
has been fresh ly waxed.
- Regular waxing can prevent rust spots from
forming.
Placing your vehicle out
of service
If you wou ld like to take your vehicle out of serv­
ice for a longer t ime, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility . They
w ill advise you of impo rtant measures, such as
corros ion protection, se rvice and storage proce­
dures. A lso follow the information about the
ve­
h icle battery ¢ page 325.
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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.

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-If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
sk in, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
med iately with clean water.
- Do not inhale the fumes.
- If you swallow any of the ti re sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting .
Seek medical attention immediately.
- Change your clothes immediate ly if they get
t ire sealant on them.
- If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention.
- Keep the tire sea lant away from children .
- In vehicles with a ti re pressure monitoring
system *, using tire sealant can results in an
incorrect display or a system malfunction .
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty.
{!) Tips
- If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. Yo u
can then pee l it off like a sticker.
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot ­
tle . Replace the tire sea lant at an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Fac ility.
- Radio reception can be interrupted when operating the compressor*.
- Obey all laws .
Repairing tires
App lies to: ve hicles w ith tire mobility ki t
Fig. 286 Components of the t ire mobility kit
Em ergen cy a ssis tanc e
Fig. 287 Tire mobil ity k it connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready fo r
use ¢ page 353, Vehicle tool
ki t/tire mobility kit/compressor.
Pl ug- in hybrid drive*: the placement of the veh i­
cl e tool k it varies
¢ page 103 .
Installing the tire mobility k it
.,. Open the cover @ on the compressor
¢fig. 286.
.,. Remove the connector © and pressure hose ®
w ith pressure gauge from the housing .
.,. Install the compressor pressu re hose ® onto
t he flange @ of tire sea lant
bottle @.
.,. Insert the sea lant bott le with the flange a t the
bo ttom into the opening ® on the compressor
cover .
.,. Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire .
.,. Install the filler hose @onto the valve (J)
¢fig. 287.
.,. Connect the plug ©¢ fig. 286 to a socket in
the vehicle.
.,. Switch the ignit ion on .
Inflating a tire
.,. Move the switch @¢ fig. 287 on the compres­
sor into position
I.
.,. Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 ps i (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge .
.,. I f th is ti re press ure is not reached, d rive yo ur
veh icle app roximate ly 33
ft (10 meters) for­
ward or backwa rd so tha t the sealant can be re­
distr ibuted ins ide the tire .
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