2018 AUDI S3 SEDAN service

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The @m indicator light and t he message tu rn o ff
once the tire pressure monitoring system is ava il­
ab le aga in . If yo u can not cor rect the ma lf u nct io n
and the
mm indicator lig ht stays on, dr ive imme­
d iate ly to an author ized A udi dealer or autho r­
i zed A udi Service Fac ility to have the ma lfunction
repaired .
Wheels
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Care and cl eaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive: for
additiona l cleaning and care information, see
¢ page 117.
Reg ula r, prope r ca re helps to maintai n 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 ne cessary care prod ucts c an be ob tained
from an authorized Aud i dea ler o r authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc ­
tions fo r use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Us ing clean ing and ca re products incorrectly
can be dangero us to your hea lth.
- Always store clean ing and ca re products out
of reach of children to reduce the r is k of po i­
so ning.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Prefe rab ly purchase environmenta lly-friend ­
l y cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftove r cleaning and ca re
p roducts wit h house hold trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits s uch as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve ­
h icle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse
off heavy deposits with
p lenty of water.
S tu bborn deposits s uch as bird d roppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
A lso, wash t he u nderside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
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Pressure washers
When was hing yo ur vehicle wi th a press ure was h­
er, always follow the operat ing instruct ions pro ­
vided with the pressure washer . This is especia lly
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray direct ly at sea ls on
s ide windows, doors, the hood, the luggage com­
partment lid or the panorama g lass roof * or at
tires, rubbe r hoses, insula ting material, the pow­
e r top*, senso rs* o r camera lenses* . Keep a d is­
tance of at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a p ressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles o r high press ure nozzles.
The wate r temperatu re must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car washes
Sp ray off the ve hicle befo re wash ing.
Make su re t hat the wi ndows, the pa norama g lass
roof* and the power top* are closed and the
winds hield wipers a re
off. Fo llow instructions
from the ca r was h operator, espec ia lly if there
a re acc esso ries attached to your ve hicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Applies to: RS models
Only use car washes where the veh icle remains
stationary and the washing equipment moves around the vehicle when wash ing and dry ing . Car
washes that move the veh icle t hrough the ca r
wash using a c ha in a re not re commended .
Washing by hand
Clean the ve hicle starting from t he top and work­
i ng down using a soft sponge or cleaning brus h.
U se solvent-free cleaning prod ucts .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avo id damaging the paint when washing, fi rs t
r emove d ust and la rge pa rt icles from your vehi­
cl e. Insects, grease spots a nd fingerpr ints are
best re moved w ith a spe cial cleane r fo r m atte
finish pai nt.

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Apply the product using a mic rofiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure .
R inse the veh icle t horo u ghly wi th wa ter. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft micro ­
fiber cloth.
R inse the veh icle t horo u ghly again and let it a ir
d ry . Remove any water res idue using a ch amois.
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.
-T o reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­ ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
hous ings .
-After wash ing the vehicle, the brak ing effect
may be de layed due to mo isture on the
brake rotors or ice in the w inter . This in­
c reases the risk of an acc ident. The brakes
must be d ried fi rst w it h a few careful b rake
app lications.
@ Note
-If you wash t he veh icle in an automatic car
wash, you m ust fold the exterior m irrors in
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Care and cleaning
to reduce the r isk o f damage to the m irro rs .
Power fo lding exterior mirrors* m ust only
be folded in and o ut using the power fold ing
function.
-T o red uce the risk of paint damage, do not
was h the vehicle in direct s unlight.
-T o red uce the risk of damage, do not was h
the power top * w ith a pressu re washe r.
-T o red uce the risk of damage to the s urface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitche n
sponges or s imilar items.
-Matte finish painted vehicle components:
-To reduce t he risk of damage to t he sur-
face, do not use pol ish ing agents or hard
wax.
-Neve r use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
-Do not place any st ickers or magnetic
s igns on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint cou ld be damaged
when the stickers or magnets a re re ­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the veh icle in facilities spec ia lly de­
s igned for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
r isk of di rty wate r contam ina ted with o il from
en te ring the sewe r sys tem.
Cleaning and care information
When clea ning and caring for individua l vehicle
components, refer to the follow ing tables . The
in fo rmat ion conta ined there is s imp ly recom­
mendations . Fo r qu est io ns or for components t
h at are not listed, consult an authorized Aud i
dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac il ity. Also
fo llow the information found
in c:> ,& .
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation
Solution
Wind shield wip er
Deposits soft cloth wi th glass cleane r, ~ page 56
blade s
Headlights /
Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solutiona)
Tail light s
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth wit
h solvent -free cleaning solution
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with a lcohol-free cleaning so lu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand br ush/solven t-free de-icing spray
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Care and cl eaning
Component Situation Solution
W hee ls
Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Ex haust t ail p ipe s Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
P ow er t op Deposits Clea n water, power top clean ing prod uct, if necessa ry.
C lean with the grain of the fabric using a soft brush and al -
l ow to air dry .
Wind deflect o r Deposits Water, mild soap solut ion, if necessaryal
Dec orat ive part s/ Deposits Mild soap so
lution al, a cleaning so lution suitable for stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to the paint numbe r on the veh icle data label, repair
with touch up pa int¢
page 381
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
S urface r ust Rust remover, then protect w ith hard wax; for questions,
consult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv -
ice Facility .
Corros ion Have it removed by an authorized Aud i dealer or author-
i zed Audi Service Fac ility.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No sh ine even though Treat with s uitable polish; 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 wate r immediately and remove w it h a m icro-
sects, bird dropp ings, fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con-Remove immediately with a mild soap solution al and a
tam inants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
Ca rbon part s Deposits clean the
same way as painted parts ¢ page 354
Decorat ive decal s Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap so lutional
a ) Mild soap so lution: maxim um two tablespoo ns of neut ra l soap i n 1 quart (1 liter) of water
Int erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Wind ows
Deposits Glass cleaner, then
wipe dry
Deco ra tive part s/ Deposits Mild soap solutional
trim
Pla stic part s
Deposits Damp cloth
Heavier deposits M ild soap so lution al, detergent-free p lastic clean ing solu-
tion, if necessa ry
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for long periods o f time . If leaving the ve ­
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to p rotect it from
direct sunlight.
(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 time, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Aud i Serv ice Facility . They
w ill adv ise you of important measures, such as
corros io n protection, se rvice and storage proce ­
d ur es. A lso follow the information about the ve­
hicle battery
¢page 326.
Care and cleaning
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Emergency assistance
-If tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your
skin, thoroughly rinse the affected area im­
mediately with clean water.
-Do not inhale the fumes .
-If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting .
Seek medical attention immediately.
-Change your clothes immediately if they get
tire sealant on them.
-If an allergic reaction occurs, seek immedi­
ate medical attention .
-Keep the tire sealant away from children .
-In vehicles with a tire 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.
(D Tips
- If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place . You
can then peel it off like a sticker .
- Note the expiration date on the sealant bot­
tle . Replace the tire sealant at an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
- Radio reception can be interrupted when operating the compressor* .
- Obey all laws.
Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mob ility kit
Fig. 283 Compo nents of the tire mobilit y kit
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Fig. 284 Ti re mobil ity k it connec tion
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready fo r
use¢ page 360, Vehicle tool
kit/tire mobility kit/compressor.
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Plug-in hybrid drive*: the placement of the vehi­
cle tool kit
var ies ~ page 101 .
Installing the tire mobility kit
"" Open the cover @on the compressor
¢fig. 283.
""Remove the connector © and pressure hose ®
with pressure gauge from the housing .
""Insta ll the compressor pressure hose® onto
the flange @ of tire sealant
bottle @.
""Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening ® on the compressor
cover.
"" Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire .
""Install the filler hose (@ onto the valve (J)
¢fig. 284.
"" Connect the plug ©¢ fig. 283 to a socket in
the vehicle .
.,. Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
"" Move the switch @¢ fig. 284 on the compres­
sor into position
I.
"" Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge .
""If that tire pressure is not reached, drive your
veh icle approximately 33
ft (10 m) forward or
backward so that the sealant can be redistrib-
uted inside the tire.
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A WARNING
-Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions o n the compressor and in th e
in structions on t he bottle of sealant .
- If a tire pressure of 29 ps i (200 kPA) cannot
r e ached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged . Do not
continue d riving.
- If the t ire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au­
tho rized Aud i Serv ice Facility for ass istance.
(D Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six m inutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has coo led, you can con­
tinue to use it.
Completing
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
.,. Affix the st icke r that says "max . S O 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 t ire pressure is lower than 19 ps i (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not cont inue driving.
A WARNING
Pay attent ion to the following after repair ing
the ti re:
- Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h) .
- Avoid hard acceleration, brak ing sharp ly,
and fast cornering.
- The veh icle may become more diff icult to
control.
- If the t ire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility for assistance .
@ For the sake of the environment
You can give the used t ire sealant bottle to an
author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility for disposal.
Em ergenc y ass is tanc e
(D Tips
Remember to obtain a new bott le of sealant
from an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility 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
we ll away from moving traffic and try to reach
level grou nd befo re yo u stop ¢&, .
.,. All passengers should leave the car and move
t o a safe location ( for ins tance, behind the
gua rdrail) ¢&, .
.,. Engage the pa rking brake to prevent your vehi ­
cle from rolling unintentiona lly ¢
_A .
.,. Move selector le ver to position P ¢ _A .
... Jfyou are towing a trai ler, unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
.,. Take the jack ~ page 360 and the sp a re tire
ca:;, page 369 out of the luggage compartment .
A WARNING
You or you r passengers could be injure d while
ch anging a whee l if you do no t follow these
safety precaut ions :
- If you have a fla t tire, move a safe dis tance
off the road. Turn off the eng ine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn ­
ing devices to alert other motorists.
- Make sure that passenge rs wait in a safe
p lace away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
- To help preven t the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possib ly slipping off the jack,
always fully set the park ing brake and bloc k
the front and back of the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel being changed. When
one front wheel is lifted off the ground,
p lacing the Au toma tic Transmission in P
(Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from
mov ing.
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Emergency assistance
-Pull th e revers ible blade from the sc rew driv ­
e r before you use the he xag onal socket in
the handle t o turn the w heel bo lts .
- W hen mounting ti res w ith
unidirectional
tread design
make sure the t read pattern is
po inted the r igh t way
c> page 36 8.
-The wheel bolts should be clea n and easy to
turn . C heck for di rt and c orros io n on t he
mating surfaces o f both the wheel an d the
hu b. Remove all dirt from t hese surfaces be­
fo re r emo untin g the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mount ed with th eir tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
W hen using a spare ti re with a tread patte rn in­
tended fo r use in a spec ific d ir e ction, please note
t he following:
- The direct ion of rotat io n is marked by an a rrow
o n the side of the tire.
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
r ect d irection, use the spare tire only tempora­
r ily s ince the t ire w ill not be ab le to achieve its
o pti mum p erf ormance c harac ter istics wi th re­
gard to a quaplaning, noise and wea r.
- We recommen d that you pay particular atten ­
t ion to this fac t during wet weathe r and that
yo u adju st yo ur spe ed to match roa d condi­
tio ns.
- Replace t he flat t ire with a new one and have i t
in stall ed on yo ur vehicle as soon as possible to
r e stor e th e han dling adv antage s of a un id ir e c­
ti on al ti re.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the info rmation c> page 33 7 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on yo ur vehicle .
Afte r you change a tire:
-Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi­
ately after installation.
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- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of
90 ft lbs (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire ,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque .
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are goi ng t o equip yo ur vehicle with
t ires or r ims which diffe r from those which
wer e fac to ry install ed, th en be su re to read
t he infor matio n
c> pag e 33 7.
- Always mak e sure th e damag ed wheel or
e ve n a fl at tire and th e jack and to ol kit ar e
pr op erl y se cure d in t he l uggage com part­
me nt a nd are no t loos e in the pass eng er
c omp artment.
- In a n ac cide nt or sudde n maneuver they
co uld fly forw ard, i njuring a nyon e in the ve­
h icle.
- Alway s store damage d wheel, j ack a nd too ls
secure ly in the lu g gage compa rt ment. O th­
erwise, in an a cci den t or sudden maneuve r
they cou ld fly forwar d, cau sing injury to pas­
sen gers in the veh icle.
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