2018 AUDI S3 SEDAN Owners Manual

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~ When you fill coolant in t he expansion tank @,
please refer
to ¢ page 324, Cooling system.
~ Do not drive any fart her if t he coo lant leve l in
the expansion tank @ is low . Contact an au­
t h orized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility
immed iate ly ¢ .&, .
A WARNING
-Read and follow t he war nings in
¢ page 318, Working in the e ngine com­
partme nt
before ope ning t he hood an d
ch ecking t he co ola nt level.
- T he e xp ansion ta nk @ may only be opened
a nd filled by an authoriz e d Aud i de aler or
au thorize d Au di Service Fac ility.
- Co olan t can en ter the ins ide of the hig h­
volt age b attery w hen filling t he expa nsion
tank @ and cause a s hort c ircui t, which in ­
c reases the risk of fire.
Refueling
Opening the fuel filler door
App lies to: vehicles with p lug-in hybrid drive
F ig. 10 7 Drive r's door: butto n ii
The tank system must be vented be fore refueling
~ Swi tch the ign ition off with the
I S T AR T EN GINE ST OP ! button .
~Pullon th e~ switch.
~ The fue l filler door will open automat ica lly af-
te r venting is comp lete.
R ead and fo llow the directions for inserti ng the
f u e l pump nozzle
¢ page 103 .
Read and fo llow the inst ru ct io n s for re fueling
¢ page 315.
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Inserting the fuel pump nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with plug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 108 Fueling proced ure: in sert t he fue l p ump nozz le
correct ly
M ake s ure w hen inserting the fuel pump noz zle
t h at you do no t press o n the fuel filler door o pen ­
er (!) with the fue l pump nozzle . See the label in
the fue l fi ller
door @. Otherwise, a valve wi ll
close in the fue l filler neck and fueling w ill stop
even if t he tank is not full.
Yo u m ust vent the tank system again if you press
o n the fue l filler doo r opener . The fuel p ump noz ­
zle can stay in the fuel filler neck when doing
t hi s. Vent the tank system by pu lling the
00
switch again in the d river's doo r¢ page 103.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
ti Fuel filler door open_ Please press button
again to refuel
Fueling is possib le for a certain amount of time
after press ing
the~ button . Yo u m ust press the
00 button aga in if th is time is exceeded .
ti Fuel filler door: malfunction! Unlock fuel
filler door manually. See owner's manual
T he re is a ma lfunction. Yo u must manually un­
lock the fue l fi ller door
<=> page 104.
ti Warning! Vehicle performance may be limit­
ed
T he fue l tank is almos t emp ty. You must ant ici­
pa te a sig nificant power lo ss. Dr ive imme diate ly
to a gas sta tion.
./ Warning! Limited performance .,. POWER LIMIT
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The gaso line engine is no longer ava ila b le be ­
cause there is not enough fue l. Drive immediate ly
to a gas station.
Fuel filler door emergency release
A pp lies to : ve hicles w ith plug- in hybrid drive
You must use the emergency re lease to open the
fue l filler door when there is a malfunct io n
c::;, page317 .
The tank is not vented. You can only f ill a small
amount of fuel in the tank.
~ Fill only unti l the automatic fue l pump nozzle
turns off for the first time when it is operated correctly.
Drive to an a utho rized Aud i de aler or a uth o rized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunctio n corrected .
(D Tips
Pressure can escape if you open the tank ca p
after using the emergency release . This can
create noises.
Charging
General information
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith plug -in hybrid drive
Two options are ava ilab le for cha rging the vehi ­
cle:
- Charge at a p ublic charging stat ion w ith a spe­
c ia l charging cable*
c::;, page 106 .
-Charge with ho useho ld and industrial power
sockets using the Audi e-t ron c harg ing system
¢ page 106.
Environmental condition s when using the
Audi e-tron charging system
- Operat ing temperatu re : -13 °F (-25 °C) to 95 °F
(+35 °C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-co ndensing
- 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) maximum above
sea leve l
- Protected against dust and spray (IP54 (USA:
enclosure 3 R))
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Warnings when using the charging system
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Surfaces ca n become very hot when
i n d irect su nlight .
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Incorrect use increases the risk of
electric shock.
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Do not use any extens ions co rds o r
c abl e reels.
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Do not use any travel adapters.
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Do not use any power str ips.
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Do not use any charg ing cables with
damage to the electronics or the
con necti ng w ires .
.&_ WARNING -
Sockets that are inst alled incorrect ly can
cause elect ric shock or fire when charging the
h igh -vo ltage battery using the vehicle charg ­
ing connection .
- Installation and set up of the household con­
nection for the Audi e-tron charging system
may only be performed by a qualified e lec­
trician. The q ualified electrician is thereby
fully responsib le for adhering to applicable
standards and regu lations.
- Make sure that the selected charg ing con­
nection is suitable for drawing 16 amps .
- Make sure that the household soc ket is
grounded and shielded from water.
- The A udi e-tron charging system may only
be used with a prope rly grounded power
network. It cannot be used with non­
gro unded power networks (s uch as IT net­
wo rks) .
- Please follow the safety precautions in the
assembly instr uctions for the A udi cha rging
dock* or the Audi cha rging clips* .
.&_ WARNING
If you are not fam il iar with the socke t or the
e lectr ica l installation or it has not been
checked by qualified e xperts, never use i t fo r
cha rging. Even very low ch arg ing cu rrents can
cause ser ious damage and in particular fires if
the socket or electrical installation is in bad
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condition. If necessary, get expert assistance
from a qualified electrical installation special­
ist.
A WARN ING
Incorrect handling of the connector contacts
can cause electric shock or fire.
- Do not touch the contacts for vehicle charg­
ing port and for the Audi e-tron charging
system .
- Do not insert any objects in the vehicle
charging port or in the Audi e-tron charging
system .
- Protect the sockets and connectors against
any moisture, water and other fluids .
A WARNING
Using a damaged or incorrect charging cable
or a damaged or incorrect socket, using the
Audi e-tron charg ing system incorrectly or
disregarding the safety precaut ions could
cause short circu iting, electric shock, explo ­
sions, fires and burns .
- Do not use the Audi e-tron charging system
if it is damaged and/or dirty . Check the ca­
ble and connector for damage and dirt be­
fore using.
- T he Audi e-tron charging system must only
be connected to sockets that are installed
correctly and that are not damaged as well
as to electrical installations that have no
faults.
- Do not use any extension cords, cable reels,
power strips or (travel) adapters.
- Disconnect the Audi e-tron charging system
from the power network during a thunder­ storm.
- Do not modify or repair any electrical com­
ponents.
- Never immerse the Audi e-tron charging
system and connectors in water.
- The Audi e-tron charging system must only
be cleaned when the control unit is com­
pletely disconnected from the power supply
and from the vehicle. Use a dry towel to
clean .
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-If a 110 volt household socket is used for
charging, only connect one vehicle at a time
to the same circuit. Use a different circuit if
an additional vehicle needs to be charged at
the same time. Note the maximum permit­
ted current draw for the circuit . Contact a
qualified electrical technician if there is any
doubt .
A WARNING
The components in the Audi e -tron charg ing
system can trigger sparks which can cause
flammable or explosive fumes to ignite.
- To reduce the r isk of exp losions, espec ially
in garages, make sure the contro l unit is at
least 19 inches (SO cm) above the floor
when charging.
- Do not use the Audi e-tron charging system in areas at risk for exp losions .
- The Audi e-tron charging system is only suit­ ed for use on Audi vehicles and vehicles
within the Volkswagen Group . Using the de­
vice on vehicles made by another manufac­
turer is not authori zed.
@ Note
Make sure that you always use the suitable
power plug provided with the Audi e-tron
charging system for the corresponding mar­
ket. Contact an authori zed Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for more infor­ mation .
(D Tips
-Only use the factory-provided charging ca­
ble from Audi or the Volkswagen Group to
charge your vehicle .
- For an uninterrupted charging process, we
recommend only charging using sockets
that are connected to a separately protect­
ed circuit .
- Using either NEMA sockets with a current
rating of at least 30 A or industrial sockets
in accordance with IEC 60309 when charg­
ing is recommended.
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-When charging the high-vo ltage battery us ­
ing househo ld/industrial sockets, the elec­
trical installat ion can be used at full capaci­
ty. Having a qualified electrician regularly
inspect the electrical installations that are
used for charging is recommended.
- The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehi­
cle .
Charging at public
charging stations
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Use the charging cable supplied at the public
charging stat ion for charging. Contact an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Service Facili­
ty for more information.
• Follow the operating instr uctions at the charg­
ing station to charge the high-vo ltage battery .
• Unlock the vehicle if necessary ¢ page 31.
• Make sure that the selector lever is in the P po ­
sition and drive ready mode is switched
off.
• Turn the lock until it is vertical to open the cov­
er on the charging unit <:!;> page 110 , fig . 117.
• Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry .
• Remove the lock on the charg ing port
<:!;>page 110, fig . 118.
• Remove the cap from the charging cable.
• Connect the cable to the veh icle charging port .
• If a charging timer is not set, the charging
process will start automatically depending on
the charging station
¢ page 110, Setting the
charging timer.
• The vehicle operating status is indicated by the status
LED @¢ page 109, fig. 116 or q table
on page 113 .
• Also read the information found in
<:!;>page 112, After charging .
(J) Tips
Only charge your vehicle at charging stations
that conform to the follow ing standards, de­
pending on the co untry:
- GB/T 18487 .1 and GB/T 20234 (China)
- IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 (Europe)
- SAE Jl 772 (North America, Japan)
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@ Tips
-It is not possible to charge using the charg­
ing timer at some charg ing stations.
- You can use your Audi e-tron charging sys­
tem if there is a househo ld or industrial con­
nection available at the charging station.
Charging the battery
with the Audi e-tron
charging system
Charging system overview
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybr id drive
Fig. 109 A udi e-tro n charging sys te m overv iew
@ Power cable
@ P ower pl ug (for industrial sockets)
© Power plug (for household sockets)
@ Control unit
® Vehicle charging connector (connector for the
vehicle)
® Veh icle cable
The power cable @ is plugged into the upper end
of the control unit and the vehicle cable ® is
pl ugged into the lower end of the control unit @.
(D Note
The charg ing system can be operated within a
temperature range of-13
°f (-25 °C) to 95 °f
(+35 °C). Note the following information:
- Protect the charg ing system against any
st rain, such as being run over, falling, pull-
ing, bending and crushing.
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-Using the control unit while operating the
charging dock*
c;, page 108 or charging
clip*
c;, page 108 is recommended .
-Do not immerse the control un it in water or
cover with snow or ice.
(D Tips
-Always place the Audi e-tron charging sys­
tem on a secure surface when charg ing.
-To reduce the risk of overheat ing during op­
eration, do not place the Audi e -tron charg­
i ng system in direct sunlight for long peri­
ods of time.
-If the temperature inside the control unit rises above 176 °F (80 °C), the charging
process will stop automatically unti l the
temperature decreases back down to the normal range.
Changing/attach ing the power/vehicle
cable
Ap plies to: ve hicles with p lug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 110 Co ntro l u nit: remov ing/attac hing the cable
Requirement s:
.,. The charging process for the h igh-voltage bat­
te ry must be ended .
.,. The veh icle charg ing connector m ust be re­
moved from the veh icle charging port.
.,. The power cable must be removed from the
socket.
Loo sening the cable
.,. If necessary, loosen the screw @ c;, fig. 110 us­
ing the screwdriver provided.
.,. Lift the lever CD a ll the way up.
.,. Pull the connector @out just until you fee l re­
sistance.
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.,. Close the lever CD until it is resting on the con-
nector @.
.,. Remove the connector @completely.
Attachin g the cable
.,. Lift the lever CD up slight ly.
.,. Insert the connector @ into the control unit
just until you feel resistance .
.,. Lift the lever CD all the way up.
.,. Insert the connector@all the way into the
control un it.
.,. Close the lever CD -
.,. Tighten the screw @ using the screwdriver pro­
vided.
A WARNING
-Always remove the power cable from the
socket before changing the power cab le or
veh icle cable.
-Always follow the instructions given when
charging the high-voltage battery. Do not remove the vehicle charging cable from the
socket during the charging process. End the
charging process before removing the vehi­
cle charging cable from the socket.
-Only change cab les in a dry environment.
-The Audi e-tron charging system may only
be used as one unit composed of power
ca­
b les, the control unit and vehicle cable. We
recommend using on ly cables approved by
Audi.
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Charging dock
Applies to: vehicle s with plug-in hybrid drive and charging
dock
F ig . 111 Opening/clos ing t he charg ing dock
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Fig. 11 2 Chargi ng dock : mount ing th e c harging sys te m
You can store the charg ing system in the charg ­
ing dock.
Opening /closing the charging dock
.. If necessary, you can u nlock/lock the charg ing
dock using the key provided by turning it to the
unlocked position @ or locked position @
¢fig. 111 .
.. Opening/closing the door on the charging dock.
Mounting the charging system in the
charging dock
.. Open the door on the charging dock.
.. First insert the control unit in the bottom tabs
on the charging dock and then into the upper
tabs.
.. Push the control un it toward the rear and let it
lock into place .
.. Guide the vehicle cable th rough the opening @
¢fig. 112.
.. Wrap the extra c ab le length around the adapt­
er @ .
.. Plu g the power cable into the socket in the
charging dock .
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.. Close the door.
.. After charging, you can p lace the vehicle charg­
ing
connecto r@ ¢page 106, fig . 109 in the
holder on the charging dock
door¢ fig. 111.
Removing the charging system from the
charging dock
.. Open the door on the charging dock .
.. Remove the power cable connector from the
socket in the charging dock .
.. Unwrap the cable from t he adapter @ .
.. To loosen the control unit from the holder,
press the re lease tabs above the cont rol un it @
¢ fig. 112 .
(D Tips
-Always keep the door on the cha rg ing dock
closed .
- Do not place any objects on the doo r or the
charging dock.
Charging clip
Applies to: vehicles with plug-i n hybrid drive a nd charging clip
Fig . 113 Cha rg in g clip: c harg ing syste m connected
Connecting the charging system to the
charging clip
.. First insert the co ntro l unit in the bottom tabs
on the charging clip and then into the upper
tabs .
.. Push the con trol uni t towa rd the rear -ar row­
¢ fig . 113 and let i t lock into place .
.. Wrap the extra cable length aro und t he charg­
ing connector mount
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.. Plug the power cable into the socket @ .
.. After charging, you can hook the vehicle charg­
ing
connector ©¢ page 106, fig. 109 to the
charging connector mo unt
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Removing the charging system from the
charging clip
.,. Remove the power cable connector from the
socket @ .
.,. Unwind the cable from the charging connector
mount (D .
.,. To loosen the control unit from the bracket,
push the lock ing mechan ism @ upward
9fig. 113.
Transporting
Ap plies to: veh icles with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 114 Storage bag
.,. Store the charg ing system and the special
charg ing cable* in the bag befo re transporting .
.,. Secure the bag using the tie-downs¢ page 64.
The flat hook must be secured to the left side
of the tie-downs.
& WARNING
-If the vehicle charging cab le is not secured
or positioned correctly, it can slide out of
place and endanger vehicle occupants when
brak ing, when changing directions, or in an
accident.
- Never transport the Audi e-tron charging
system or the special charg ing cable" unse­
cured.
- Store the Audi e-tron charging system or the special charging cable* in the storage
bag in the luggage compartment.
- Always transport the storage bag in the lug­
gage compartment and never in the passen­
ger compartment (for example the seats or
in front of them) .
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Charging overview
Applies to: vehicles with plug -in hybrid drive
Fig. 115 Charging system : control unit
Fig . 116 Radiator grille: veh icle charg ing port and bu tto n
mod ule
The charging unit is located behind the Audi rings
on the front of the vehicle .
@ ~ Button/LED
® Display field
© Arrow buttons
@IOK I Button
(D Charging timer button
@Status LED
@ Immediate charging button
T he meaning of the different status displays for
the charging sys tem and the vehicle can be found
un der
9 page 112, Status displays.
A WARNING
There is an error in the control unit if the LED
@is red. Disconnect the control unit from the
power supply . Refer to th is chapter
¢page 112, Status displays. llll-
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-The device runs a self test after power has
been restored to the control unit.
- You can activate a PIN for the control unit
¢page 115.
-The vehicle cannot be started if a charging
connector is connected .
Before charging
Applies to: vehicles w ith p lug- in hy brid drive
Fig. 117 Radiator grille: opening the charging unit cover
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Fig. 118 Radiator grille: charging port cap
.. Unlock the veh icle if necessary¢ page 31 .
.. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P po ­
sition and drive ready mode is switched off
¢page 94 .
.. Turn the lock until it is vertical to open the cov­
er on the charging
unit ¢ fig. 117.
.. Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry .
.. Remove the lock on the charging port
¢fig. 118.
.. Insert power plug @ or© into the socket
¢page 106, fig. 109 .
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.. Plug the vehicle charging connector ©
¢ page 106, fig. 109 into the vehicle charging
port
¢ fig. 118. The charging process starts au­
tomatically if no charging timer is set.
(D Tips
Remove ice and snow from the cover using a
hand brush and solvent-free deicing spray.
Charging
Applies to: vehicles wit h pl ug -in hybrid drive
You can switch between the immediate charging
@ and charging timer fig. 116 during the charging process if a charging
timer was set . Press the desired button to do this
¢page 109, fig. 116.
You have different charging options:
Immediate charging
To start the charging process immediately, press
the
button @¢ page 109, fig. 116 . The LED in
the button turns on.
Setting the charging timer
You can delay the charging time with the charg­
ing timer in the Infotainment system
1>. You can
set two different timers .
.. If a timer was already set, press the button @
i:!.> page 109, fig. 116. The LED in the button
turns on.
.. To set a charging timer, select: I MENU ! button >
Vehicle > left control button > Charge > right
control button
> Program timer.
.. Select Individual timer or Repeat timer.
.. Set the departure time, the date or day of the
week .
.. You can specify a preferred charging t ime with
the charging timer, for example if you would
like to use the off-peak rate.
.. You can activate the auxiliary air conditioning
with the charging timer while charging by se­ lecting
Air conditioning with the control knob. ..,_