2018 AUDI S3 SEDAN change time

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-Inspection or oil change reminder: after a cer ­
tain distance driven, a message appears in the i nst rument cluste r display each time the ign i­
t ion is switched on or off. The rema ining dis­
tance or time is displayed briefly .
-Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or o il change interval
or bot h intervals at t he same time, the mes­
sage
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and in spection due!
appears briefly a f­
te r swi tc h ing t he ignition on/off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the rema ining distance or time un­
til the nex t oil change o r next inspection in the
Info tainmen t sys tem. Select in the Infotainmen t
sys tem: th e
I MENU I button > Vehicle > left con­
tro l button
> Service & checks > Service inter ­
vals .
Resetting the indicator
An author ized A udi dealer or author ized A udi
Serv ice Fac ility will reset the serv ice inte rval dis­
p lay after pe rforming serv ice .
If you have changed t he oil you rself, you must re ­
set t he oil change interva l.
To reset the display, se lect in the Infotainment
system: the
I MENU I button > Vehicle > left con­
tro l button
> Service & checks > Service intervals
> Reset oil change interval.
@ Note
- Only reset the oil c hange indicato r if the oil
was c hanged.
- Fo llow ing the service inte rvals is c ritical to
maintai ning the fu nction, serv ice li fe, and
va lue of yo ur ve hicle , es pecially the eng ine.
Eve n if th e m ile ag e on the v ehicle is low, do
not exc eed t he ti me f or th e next ser vic e.
Checking and Filling
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Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand­
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory we ight, in­
c luding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim .
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see ¢ page 333, Cold tire infla­
tion pressure .
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at h igher in ­
flat ion pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire. Rein­
forced t ires may be identified as
"XL " "xl" "EXT RA LOA D" or "RF" , , ,
on the sidewall.
Wheels
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated .
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
whee l size, you will have to pur ­
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter .
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width .
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges .
Sidewall
means that portion of a ti re be ­
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend­
ed periods of time . The rat ings
range from
93 mph (150 km/h)
to
186 mph (298 km/h) ¢ table
on page 331.
You may no t find
this info rmat ion on all tires be­
cause it is not required by law.
T he speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates t he
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Wheels
-The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
-Incorrect tire pressure in­ creases tire wear and has a
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­
ing, and the information is sub­
ject to change. If there are differ­
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side B­
pillar, always follow the specifica­
tion on the B-pillar label
c> page 341 , fig. 2 77.
Model/ Tire designation
negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
@ Note
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low in­ creases fuel consumption.
Make sure that the tire designa­
tion on your tire matches the des­
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom­ mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.
Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3*
people)al
front rear front rear
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
A3 sedan: 225/40 R18 92Y 35 240 32 220 36 250 36 250
2.0 L
225/45 R17 91H 33 230 30 210 41 280 41
280
4-cylinder
225/40 R18 92H 36 250 33 230 41
280 41 280
235/35 R19 91 Y 33 230 30 210 38 260 41 280
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individual tires. If the pressure changes in one or
more tires, this is indicated in the instrument
cluster display with an
RE ind icator light and a
message . If only one tire is affected, the location
of that tire w ill be ind icated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the menu
d isp lay aga in each time the press ures c hange
(sw itching between part ial and fu ll load p res­
sure) or after changing or replac ing a tire on your
ve hicle
r=>page 349 . The t ire pressure monitor­
in g sys tem only monito rs t he tire pressure you
have stored . Refe r to the ti re p ressure labe l for
the recommended ti re p ressure for you r veh icle
r=>page 341, fig. 278.
Tire tread circumference and v ibrat ion character­
i stics can change a nd cause a t ire pressure warn­
in g if:
- the tire pressure i n one or more tires is too low
- the tire has structura l damage
- the tire was replaced o r the tire p ressure was
changed and it was not stored
r=> page 349
- one si de of the vehicle is more heavily loaded
than the other
- th e whee ls on one ax le are mo re heavi ly loaded
t h an the others (for examp le, w hen tow ing a
trailer or when driv ing up and down hills)
- snow c hains a re installed
- the spare t ire* is ins talle d
- on ly one tire w as replaced on each ax le
Indicator lights
RE -loss of pressu re in at least one tire r=> ,&. .
Check the ti res and rep lace o r repa ir if necessary .
C heck/ co rrect t he p ressures of a ll four tires. Then
s to re t he ti re p ressures i n the men u
r=> page 349 .
mm (Ti re Pressure Monitori ng System) Tire
pressure: malfunction! See owner's manual. If
mm appears after switching t he ign it io n on o r
while driving and the
RE i ndicato r light in the in­
s trumen t cluster blinks fo r approxim ately one
minu te and t hen stays o n, there is system ma l­
f u nction. Check/cor rect the pressu res on all fo ur
tires an d sto re t he p ressures
r=> page 349. If the
ind icator light does turn
off or turns on again af­
ter a short per iod of t ime, drive to an author ized
Wheels
Audi dealer or author ized A udi Se rvice Fac ility im ­
med iate ly to have the ma lfu nction co rrected.
A WARNING
--
- If the tire p ressure ind icator appears in the
instr ument cluster disp lay, reduce your
speed immediately and avoid any hard
steer ing o r braking maneuvers . Stop as soon
as poss ible and check the tires and the ir
p ressures.
- The drive r is responsible fo r maintain ing the
correct tire press ures . You must check the
tire p ressures regularly.
- Unde r ce rtain condit ions (such as a sporty
d riving s tyle, win ter condi tions or unpaved
roads), the pressu re moni tor indicator may
be de layed.
- Do not use run -flat tires on your vehicle. Us­
ing them when no t pe rm itted can lead to
veh icle d amage o r acc id en ts .
(D Tips
- The tire p ressure mon itoring system can al ­
so s top working w hen
th ere is a n ESC/ ABS
m alfunc tion.
- Us ing snow chains may resul t in a system
m alfu nction.
- The tire p ressure mon itoring system in your
Audi was calibrat ed with "Audi Original
Ti res"
r=>page 33 7. Usi ng these tires is rec­
ommende d.
- The tire p ressure mon itoring system can on­
ly moni to r the tire p res sure o f the d riving
t ires. Check the tir e press ure o f the spare
wheel in the l uggage compa rtment so tha t
if necessary it is ready for use .
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles wit h Tir e Pressure Monito rin g Syste m in·
dicator
A change in tire pr essure or a change in tires
must be stored in the system.
Make su re before stori ng that the tire p ressures
of all fo ur tir es meet the specified val ues and a re
adapted to the load
r=> pag e 339. .,,.
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Wheels
~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUI but ­
ton
> Vehicle > left control button > Service &
checks > Tire pressure monitoring > Store tire
pressure> Yes, store now.
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.
Tire pressure monitoring
system
(.L) General notes
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 vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or t ire inflation pressure la­
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equ ipped w ith a t ire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your tires is significant­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­ heat and can lead to tire failure . Under -inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop­
p in g ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the leve l
to trigger illuminat ion of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale .
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunct ion indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal ­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
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malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction tel ltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tema
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency .
The tire pressure monitoring system shows the
current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the Infotainment system while driving
¢ page 351. It also compares the current tire
pressures with the stored tire pressures and
gives a warning if the tire pressure is different
from what is stored
¢ page 351.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres ­
sures . You must store the tire pressures again
¢ page 352:
- every time the tire pressures change, for exam ­
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replacing a tire, or
- if wheels with new wheel sensors are used.

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A WARNING
-The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures . The
driver is responsible for having the tires in­
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is extremely high.
This could result in serious damage to the
tire and even cause the tire to burst, in­
creasing the risk of an accident.
- A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the
tire to burst, increasing the risk of an acci­
dent.
- The tire pressure monitoring system does
not warn about damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to burst, for example . Inspect your tires regu­
larly .
(D Tips
-If tires are replaced, the sensors/valves do
not need to be removed or replaced. Just re­
placed the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the wheel electronics. If you have
questions, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility .
- An incorrect display or a malfunction in the
tire pressure monitoring system can occur
after using the tire mobility kit . Have the
sensors replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
r=;,page 386.
Displaying tire pressures/temperatures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure mo nito ring system
Requirement: you must be driving the vehicle.
"'Select in the Infotainment system: the I MENU I
button > Vehicle > left control button > Service
& checks > Tire pressure monitoring > Display
tire pressures.
Wheels
The current tire pressures are shown in green,
yellow or red numbers in the Infotainment sys­
tem:
- Green: the current tire pressure and the speci­
fied tire pressure are approximately the same.
- Yellow: the current tire pressure is too low
compared to the specified tire pressure.
-Red: the current tire pressure is extremely low
compared to the specified tire pressure .
The specified tire pressure is the last tire pres­
sure that was stored
r=;, page 352.
Note that the tire pressure also depends on the
temperature of the tire. The tire pressure in ­
creases as the engine becomes warmer while
driving.
A WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes
"*page 350.
(D Tips
The tire pressure or temperature is not dis­
played while the vehicle is stationary and in
adaptation mode. Dashes--.-- are shown in
place of the pressure and temperature.
ill Tire pressure loss
Applies to: vehicles with tire press ure mo nito ring system
-
If the [tE indicator light turns on, the pressure in
at least one tire is too low or new sensors were
not adapted:
RE Indicator light turns on after turning the
ignition on
The tire pressure is too low compared to the
specified pressure .
.,. Check and store the tire pressure(s) the next
time it is possible
"*page 352.
RE Indicator light turns on while driving
Wheels with new sensors were not adapted or
the tire pressure has reached a critical level com­
pared to the specified pressure.
"'Avoid unnecessary steering and braking maneu-
vers.
..,_
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Driving time ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... 17 , 18
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filte r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
DVD dr ive (media dr ives) 224
Dynamic vo lume
refer to System vo lume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
E
E-ma il 184
e-tron
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
also refer to P lug-in hyb rid dr ive . . . . . . . . 92
eco mode (automatic climate control system) .69
E conomical route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
E ff iciency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9
Electric drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
E le ct ric range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . 81
Electromechanica l steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1
Elect ronic D ifferent ial Lock (EDL) . . . . . . . . 148
Electronic immob ilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
E lect ronic S tabili zation Control ( ESC) . . . . . 148
Emergency assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
E me rgency flashe rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 1
Emergency operat ion
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Emergency starting .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 375
E m iss ions cont rol system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Energy consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
E ne rgy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
E ng ine
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Ju mp starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Ju mp s tarting (plug -in hyb rid drive) . . . . . 102
M essages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Starting/stopping (button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting/stopping (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 S
Warm ing up/coo ling down . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
E ng ine compartmen t
Opening/closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Overview ..... ... .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 32 1
Safety preca utions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 18
E ng ine data
refer to Spo rt displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ind ex
Engine oi l
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Chang ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Dipst ick .... ... .. .. ................ . 321
Oil change interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
T emperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enhanced view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ente ring characte rs/numbers (speller) . . . . 161
Entering letters (speller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Entertainment sliding menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
E nt ry/ exit lig hting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 1
Entry assistance
refer to Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Environment Proper disposa l of drained engine oil . . . . 324
U nleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
E SC
refer to Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
E vent Data Reco rder ( EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
E xterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Folding settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ex terna l voice ope ra tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
F
Factory default sett ings
Mult i Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fader (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7
F astening
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Convertib le child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . 302
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fast forwarding/rewind ing (a udio/video
f ile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fast forwarding (aud io/video file) . . . . . . . . 232
Fast route 208
Favor ites
Med ia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Nav iga tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
T elep hone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Federal Commun ications Comm iss ion (FCC) 386
File formats (med ia drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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and to make additions or improvements in its
products without incu rring any ob ligat io n to in­
stall them on prod ucts prev iously ma nufactured .
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av aila ble when it was printed. Text, ill ust ra tions
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based on the most up-to -date information availa­
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