instrument panel AUDI A3 2011 Owner´s Manual

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& WARNING (cont inued)
• If the backrest is not securely latched, the child and the child
restraint will be thrown forward together with the backrest and
will strike parts of the vehicle interior. The child can be seriously
injured or killed.
• Never install rear-facing child safety seats or infant carriers on
the front passenger seat. A child will be seriously injured and can be killed when the passenger airbag inflates.
• The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant
carrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, center armrest, door or roof .
• Always install rear-facing child safety seats or infant carriers
on the rear seat.
• Forward-facing child safety seats or infant carriers installed on
the front passenger's seat may interfere with the deployment of
the airbag and cause serious injury to the child.
• It is safer to install a forward -facing child safety seat on the
rear seat.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS whenever using a child
restrained in a vehicle is being used~
page 167. Special precau­
tions apply when installing a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat~
page 147, "Child restraints on the front seat -
some important things to know".
L1}. WARNING
Always take special precautions if you must install a forward or
rearward -facing child restraint on the front passenger's seat in
exceptional situations:
• Whenever a forward or rearward-facing child restraint is
installed on the front passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF light must come on and stay on whenever the ignition is
switched on.
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and
stay on, perform the checks described
~ page 156, "Monitoring
the Advanced Airbag System".
• Take the child restraint off the front passenger seat and install
it properly at one of the rear seat positions if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF light does not stay on whenever the ignition is switched
on.
• Improper installation of child restraints can reduce their effec­
tiveness or even prevent them from providing any protection.
• An improperly installed child restraint can interfere with the
airbag as it deploys and seriously injure or even kill the child.
• Always carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the child safety seat or carrier.
• Never place additional items on the seat that can increase the
total weight registered by the weight-sensing mat and can cause injury in a crash.
L1}. WARNING
Forward-facing child restraints:
• Always make sure the forward-facing seat has been designed
and certified by its manufacturer for use on a front seat with a
passenger front and side airbag .
• Never put the forward-facing child restraint up, against or very
near the instrument panel.
• Always move the passenger seat into its rearmost position in
the seat's fore and aft adjustment range, as far away from the airbag as possible before installing the forward-facing child
restraint . The backrest must be adjusted to an upright position.
• Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes on
and stays on all the time whenever the ignition is switched on . _.

IJIII Cleaning and protection
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carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
by brushes.
Normal surface sta ins can be cleaned using a commercially available
foam cleaner. Spread the foam on the surface of the fabric with a soft
sponge and work it in gently. Do not saturate the fabr ic. Then pat the
foam dry using absorbent, dry cloths (e.g. microfiber cloth) and
vacuum it after it has dried comp lete ly.
Cleaning stains
Stains caused by beverages (e .g. coffee, fruit juice, etc.) can be
treated with a mild detergent solut ion. Apply the detergent solution
w ith a sponge. In the case of stubbo rn stains, a detergent paste can
be applied directly to the stain and worked into the fabric. After­
wa rds, use copious amounts of clean water to remove the remaining
detergent. Apply the water with a damp cloth or sponge and pat the
fabric dry with an absorbent, dry cloth .
Sta ins from chocolate or makeup should have detergent paste (e .g.
ox-gall soap) rubbed into them . Afterwards, remove the soap with
water (damp sponge).
Alcohol can be used to treat stains from grease, oil, lipstick or a ball­ point pen. Melted grease or dye must be patted off using absorbent
material. It may be necessary to retreat the areas with detergent
paste and water.
In the case of genera l soiling of t he upholstery and cover mater ia l, we
recommend hiring a specialist that has the equipment to clean the
seat covers and other fab ric surfaces by shampooing and spray
extraction.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=> page 206.
W Tips
Open Velcro fasteners on your clothing can damage the seat cover.
Please make sure that Velcro fasteners are closed .•
Plastic parts and instrument panel
- Always use a clean cloth moistened in clear water.
Always use a clean cloth moistened in clear water to clean these
areas. For persistent dirt use an A udi approved
solvent-free plastic
cleaner/protectant .
& WARNING
Solvents can change the properties of some plastics and make it
harder for the airbag to deploy.
• Never clean the instrument panel or the surface of Airbag
modules with cleaning products that contain solvents.
• Products containing solvents will make the surface of this part
porous.
• Serious injuries can result if plastic parts come loose when the
airbag is deployed.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=>page 206 .
0 Note
Cleaning agents contain ing solvents will attack the material and can
change the way it behaves. •

Checking and filling -------------- ------=------=:;______,.Jl':fffll
Checking and filling
Engine hood
Releasing the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the vehicle.
-Open the driver's door.
Fig. 159 Driver's side
footwell : engine hood
release lever
- Pull the release lever on the left under the instrument
panel ::::;, fig . 159 in direction of the arrow.
The hood pops up slightly und er spring pressure. •
Vehicle OP-eration
Opening the engine hood
Fig. 160 Engine hood
release lever
Before opening the engine hood, make sure that the wind­
shield wipers are folded flat against the windshield. Other­
wise , they could damage the paint on the hood.
Pull the release lever::::;, fig. 160 in the direction indicated
by the arrow. This release the hook under the hood.
- Open the hood all the way.
& WARNING
Hot engine coolant can burn you!
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart­
ment . Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

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Fuses and bulbs
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse .
Fig. 193 Left cockpit:
f use pa nel cover
Fig. 19 4 Left s ide o f
engine compar tm ent:
' fuse cove r
Vehicle OP-eration
Fuse cov er on th e left end fac e of th e
instrum ent pan el
- Turn off the ignition and the affected electrical
consumers .
- Carefully pry the fuse cover off the instrument panel using the ignition key or a screwdriver=> fig. 193 .
- Check the following table to see which fuse belongs to the
consumer =>
page 282, "Fuse Location, Instrument Panel
left".
- Remove the clamp from the rear side of the fuse cover
=> fig. 193 .
- Remove the fuse using the clamp and replace the blown fuse with an identical new one .
- Firmly snap the cover back onto the instrument panel
face .
Fuse cover in engine compa rtment
- Turn off the ignition and the affected electrical
consumers.
- Check the following table to see which fuse belongs to the
consumer =>
page 284, "Fuse location, left side of engine
compartment" .
- Unlatch the fuse cover, push the two slides forward => fig. 194.
- Remove the clamp from the rear side of the fuse cover
=> fig. 193.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service iTechnical data

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-Remove the fuse using the clamp a nd replace t he blown
fuse w ith an identical new one .
- Push the two slides to t he rear=>
page 281, fig. 19 4.
Install the f use cov er ca ref ully to prevent wa ter from
enterin g.
The vario us electrical c irc uits are p rotect ed by fus es . The fuses are
clustered in a centralized unit . The unit is located behind the face
pane l at the end of the inst rument pane l. The crank for operat ing the
sunroof in case of a power failure is also stored behind the face panel
=1 page 53.
Two spare fuses and a st icker identify ing the fuses are located on the
inside of the fuse box cover.
You a re well advised to keep a supp ly of spa re fuses in your vehicle .
Fuses with the proper ampere ratings are avai lab le at your authorized
Audi dealer.
& WARNING
Do not repair fu ses and never replace a blown fuse with one that
has a higher amp rating . Th is can cause damage to the electric al
s y stem and a fire .
0 Note
If a new fuse burns o ut agai n af ter shortly h ave yo u have insta lled it ,
have the electrical system checked by your authorized Audi dealer.
[ i J Tips
• The following tab le does not list fuse locations that are not used.
• Some of the eq uipmen t items listed are option al or only available
on certain model configurations .
• Th e crank in the cover is used for eme rgency operation of the
powe r roo f*.•
Fuse Location, Instrument Panel left
Fuses which can be replaced.
Fig.1 95 C ockpi td ri ve r's
side: fuse pan el lay out
Note that the following table i s accurate at the time of going to
pres s and is subject t o change. In the event of discrepancies, the
label on the inside of the cover alway s takes pre cedence.
The power sea ts are p ro te cte d by circuit break ers, whi ch automa ti­
cally reset after a few seconds after the over load has been remedied . ..,_

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No. Equipment
F2 7 Secondary a ir pump, preheating contro l module
F 29 Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument
panel (special equipment)
F30 Power supply relay termina l 15
Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
Amps
40
so
so
For you r safety, we recommend that you have your autho ­
ri zed Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you.
It is becoming increasingly more and more difficu lt to rep lace vehicle
light bulbs since in many cases, ot her parts of the car must first be
removed before you are able to get to the bu lb. This app lies espec ially
to the l igh t bu lbs in the front of your car whi ch you can o nly rea ch
through the engine compartment .
Sheet metal and bu lb holders can have sharp edges that can ca use
serious cuts, and parts must be correctly taken apart and the n prop­
erly put back together to he lp prevent b reakage of parts and long
term damage from wate r that can enter housings that have not been
p roperly resealed.
For your safety, we recommend that you have you r authorized Audi
deale r replace any bu lbs fo r you, since your dealer has the proper
too ls, the cor rec t bu lbs and the expertise .
Gas dis charge lamp s (Xenon lights)* :
Due to the high electrical voltage, have the bulbs replaced by a qual­
ified technician. Headlights with Xe non light can be iden tified by the
high voltage sticker.
Safety first
•
& WARNING
C ontact with high-voltag e components of the electrica l system
and improper replacement of g as discharge (Xenon ) headlight
bulb s can caus e serious personal injury and death .
• Xenon bulb s are pres surized and can explode when b eing
c hanged .
• Changing Xenon lamp s requir es the special training , instruc ­
tions and equipment.
• Only an authori zed Audi dealer or oth er qualified workshop
should change the bulbs in ga s di scharge lamp s.
& WARNING
There are parts with sharp edge s on the openi ngs and on the bulb
holde rs that can cau se se rious cuts.
• If you are uncertain about what to do, ha ve the work
performed b y an auth orized Audi de aler or oth er qualified work­
s hop. Seriou s per sonal injur y m ay re sult from improperl y
p erformed w ork.
(I] Tips
• If you must replace the light bulbs yourself , a lways remember
that the engine compar tment of any vehicle is a hazardo us area to
work in. Always read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 218, "E ngi ne
compa rtment" =>& .
• It is best to ask you r author ized Audi dealer whenever you need to
change a bu lb. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Heated outside mirrors ...... .... .. .. . 65 Improperly worn safety belts .... .. .. . 143 K
Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system ...... ... . 65
Heavy clothing and safety belts ..... ... 138
High beam ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .. 56, 59
Warning/indicator lights . .. .. ... ... 14
High voltage warning labe l ........ ... 294
Hill Descent Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Hill hold assist Starting on hills
hood 110
See Engine hood ...
.............. 225
Hood release ......... .............. 225
Horn ........... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7
How are child restraint system anchors related
to child safety . .. .. .. .. ......... 180
How many a irbags does my vehicle have? .. ..
152
How often should I check my tire pressures? .
253
How safety belt pretensioners work .. .. 143
Hydroplaning ... .... ............... 257
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Ignition key ... .. .... ......... .... .. 106 Indicator light
Airbag system ....... ..... ... 156, 157
Audi magnetic ride ... ... ... ..... .. 12
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ... ...... . 157
Indicator lights . .. ........... ...... 8 , 11
Red symbols in the center display .. .. 30
Yellow symbols in the center display . . 30
Infant seats .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 172
Inside rear view mirror ........ .. .. . 63, 64
Installing child safety seats Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Installing the upper tether strap on the anchorage ... ................. . 185
Instrument panel Illum ination ......... .... .. .... .. 58
Instrument panel and controls . .. .. .. .. .
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Instruments and controls
General illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interior light Rear ... ................. .. .... .. 62
Interior lights .. .. ................ 60, 61
Ambient lighting ... ............... 62
Luggage compartment ............. 63
Interlock switch ............. .. .. .. .. 33
Ignition lock ....... ... ............. 106
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Ignition lock positions .. .. .. ......... 106
Immobilizer .. .. ..... ... .. .......... 10 Jack and too ls . ... ................. . 270
Important information for vehicles with Diesel engine when adding or chang ing engine
oil .. ....................... .. 233
Important things to do before driving .. 125 Jump starting
.. .. .. ......... ...... . 288
Jumper cables .. .. .................. 288
Jump -starting ............... .. .... . 286 Key
............. ... ... ... .. .. ..... 38
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Coded sett ings ............ .. .. .. 102
Convenience opening and closing of
windows . .. .. .... .............. SO
Key replacement .... .............. 38
Master key . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ..... .. 38
Valet key .... .... .. ... ... ... .. .. . 38
Key-coded settings Climate controls .. .. ............. 102
Kick-down Automatic transmission ........... 120
L
LATCH 180
Description . ... ................. 182
Installing a child restraint .. ... .. .. 183
Location ............ ...... .... .. 181
Mounting and re leasing the anchorage
hook .. ........... .. .... .. .. .. 183
Launch Control Program ............. 120
Leather .................... ... .. .. 215
Cleaning ........... .. ... ..... .. 216
leaving home ... ............. .... .. . 57
Lifting jack ............ .... .... .. .. 276
Lifting points ................ ...... 292
Lifting/ra ising the vehicle ........... . 292
Light coming/leaving home ............ .. 57
Exterior lighting .. .. .... .......... 57