load capacity AUDI S3 2009 User Guide

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All pressure warning indicators in the display will be canceled.
Fo llowing each intent ional change in specified pressures, tire pres­
sures must be saved again .
After the pressures are saved, the tire pressure monitoring system
measures the current tire pressures and saves them as the new
specified pressures.
[ i] Tips
• The tire pressure is shown on the tire pressure label. The tire
pressure label is located either on the driver's side B -pillar or on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure label lists the recom­
mended cold tire inflation pressures for the vehicle at its maximum
capacity weight and the tires that were on your vehicle at the time
it was manufactured. For recommended tire pressures for normal
load conditions, please see chapter~
page 247.
• The tire pressure monitoring system helps the driver monitor tire
pressures, but the driver is still responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. •
Applies to vehicles: with tir e pressure monitor ing system
Wheel change
If a wheel is changed, the wheels that were exchanged
have to be reprogrammed.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Press the button=>
page 266, fig. 186 for approximately 5
seconds. You will hear a beep and the symbol in the
button flashes three times.
Programming is necessary:
• after the tires have been rotated on the vehicle, or the spare tire
is used, •
if tires with new wheel sensors are used.
All pressure warning indicators in the display will be canceled. The
system malfunction error message will not disappear until the
vehicle is underway. With pressing the button~
page 266, fig. 186,
the reprogramming of the new sensors and storing of actual pres­
sures starts . This learning phase can take up to 10 minutes driving
time.
During the learning process the tire pressure monitoring system is
not available. •
Applies to vehic les: with tir e pr essure monitor ing system
Malfunctions *
A malfunction can have various causes.
Fig. 187 Display:
System malfunction
If the '-warning light in the instrument cluster flashes for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remains continuously illuminated and
additionally the
~ f ig. 187 symbol appears in the display, the
tire pressure monitoring system is not available . This can have
various causes.
• If the message appears at the end of the learning process, the
system cannot recognize the wheels installed on the vehicle . This
can be because one or more wheels without a wheel sensor were
installed. .,,_
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& WARNING
Always store jacking equipment, spare wheel in the luggage
compartment. Tighten screw for the spare wheel securely. Under
no circumstances should you store the spare wheel or jack and
tools unsecured in the passenger compartment. This could cause
serious personal injury to passengers in the vehicle in case of a
collision.
• The compact spare tire is for temporary use only and is so
marked on the sidewalls.
• Do not drive at speeds exceeding 50 mph (80 km/hi with the
compact spare wheel mounted. Also rapid acceleration, hard
braking and hard cornering must be avoided to help prevent loss
of vehicle control.
• Any continuous road use of the compact spare tire may result
in tire failure, loss of vehicle control and injury to vehicle occu­
pants.
• Do not put a snow chain on your compact spare tire. Due to the
smaller tire size, the chain will not fit properly and can thus
damage your vehicle. You could also lose the chain, as well as
control of the vehicle .
• If you have a flat front tire in road conditions which require
snow chains, first remove the undamaged rear wheel and mount
the compact spare wheel in its place. Then remove the damaged
front wheel, take the snow chains off it and attach them to the
wheel taken from the rear. This wheel can now be mounted on the
front with its snow chains. Check and adjust tire pressure promptly.
• Never use two or more compact spare tires at the same time.
0 Note
When using the compact spare wheel, note the following: •
After installing the compact spare wheel, the tire inflation pres­
sure should be checked and, if necessary, increased to 60 psi (4 .2
barl.
• The load carrying capacity is marked on the tire sidewal ls and
must not be exceeded .
• After installing the compact spare wheel, make sure that you
remount the flat tire in its storage area properly .
• The compact spare tire should be properly remounted in its
storage area as soon as the standard road tire can be replaced.
• Because the compact spare tire was specifically designed for
your vehicle, it must not be used on any other vehicle . Likewise,
compact spare wheels from other vehic les must not be used on your
vehicle.
• The compact spare tire must not be mounted on any other
wheels, nor must standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim
rings be used with the compact spare wheel. If such use is
attempted, damage to these items or other vehicle components
may occur.
[ i] Tips
Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire (60 psi/4 .2
bar) periodically to keep the tire ready for use .•
Wheel change
Before changing a wheel
Observe the following precautions for your own and your
passenger's safety when changing a wheel.
- After you experience a tire failure, pull the car well away
from moving traffic and try to reach level ground before
you stop
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left door jamb. It shows the month and year of production and the
vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the Canadian
standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
which includes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle ~& .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed either on the
driver's side B-pillar or inside the fuel filler flap .
Roof weight
The maximum permissible roof weight is 165 lb (75 kgl. The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transported~
page 91, "Loading the
roof rack".
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& WARNING
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The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury.
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly.
• Always observe local regulations.•
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the model type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs, etc. it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehicle, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta

Alphabetical index -
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Saving fuel by upshifting early ... .. 8, 9
Using the rear window defogger .... 105
Front airbags
Description ... ....... .... .. . .... . 151
How th ey work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Front seats ......... .... ... .... ...... 74
Adjusting ................... .... 129
Adjusting the manual seats .. .. .... . 76
Child restraints in the front seat .. .. 149
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fronta l collisions and the laws of physics
138
Fuel Current fuel mileage ........... .... 22
Fuel gauge ...... .... .... ...... ... 10
Fuel supply too low ...... .... .... .. 32
Fuel filler f lap
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 223
Fuel gaug e .... .... ...... .. .... ..... . 10
Fuel range .. .... .... .... .... ... .... . 22
Fuel supply Additives . .... .... .... ... ..... ... 219
Blended gasoline ... .. ........ .... 219
Fuel filler neck ... .... .... ........ 220
Fuel gauge ...... .... .... ........ . 10
Fuel tank capacity ........... .. 10, 220
Gasoline ... .. .... .... ........... 219
Gasoline additives . ... .... ....... . 220
Octane rating . .... .... ... .... .... 219
Recommendation . .. .. .. .... .... . 219
Refu elling .... ..... ... ..... .. ... . 221
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 223
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Fuel
tank
Capacity . .... ...... ........ ..... 220
Capacity (gal lons/liters) ...... ... .. .. 10
Fuse arrangemen t ... .. .. .... ... .... . 281
G
Gas discharge lamps .. .. ..... .. .... . 285
Gauges Engine coolant temperature .. ..... ... 9
Fuel gauge ... .. .... .... .. .. .... .. 10
Speedometer ... ...... .... .... .... 10
Tachometer .......... .... ... .... .. 8
Trip odometer . ................... 10
Gear recommendation ..... ...... .... . 19
Gearshift indicator .. ...... .... .... ... 19
Gearshift lever ........ ... .... ....... 116
Genera l illustration
Instruments and controls . .... .... ... 7
Generator Warning /indicato r lights .. .. .... .... 14
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
244
G love compartment ... .. .... ... .... .. 95
Light .... ... ... .. .... .... ........ 60
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 299
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Head restraints ........ ...... ... .... 131
Adjusting ... ... ................. 131
Rear seats ... ... .. ........ ........ 80 Headlight
defective . .... .... .... ...... ... .. . 33
Head light range control
defective ..... .... .... .. . ......... 33
Headlights ... ... ...... ..... .. ...... . 52
adaptive light ..... .... ....... ..... 55
Front fog lights . ..... .. ............ 56
Switching off . ... .... .... .... .. .. . 52
Switching on ...... .... .. .. .... .... 52
Washer system .. ...... ... .... .. . .. 66
Heated rear window ..................... 105
Heated outside mirrors ... .... ... ... ... 70
Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system ........... 63
Heavy clothing and safety be lts .... .... 140
High beam ... .... ..... .. .... ..... 5 2, 59
Warning/indicator lights .. .... .... .. 14
High vo ltage warning label . ...... .... 298
Hi ll Descent Assist .... ... .... .... .... 120
Hill hold assist Starting on hills ... ... ... .... .... . 111
hood
See Engine hood ..... .... .... .... 224
Hood re lease .... ..... .. .... .... .... 224
Horn ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ..... . 7
How many airbags does my vehicle have? ..
154
How often shou ld I check my tire pressures?
251
How safety belt pretensioners work .. .. 145
Hydroplaning ...... .. ...... .... .... . 255
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Rims
Cast alloy ..... .. ... ........ .... . 212
Rep lacing ......... ..... .... . 255 , 257
Steel rims .... ...... ..... ...... .. 211
Roof rack Attachment points with separate roof rack system ... .... .... .. ... ...... ... 89
Loading .. .. ..... .... .... .. . ... ... 91
Mounting locations . ..... ... .... ... 90
Saf e mounting ... .... .... .. . .... .. 88
Roof weight . ... .... ..... .. .... .... .. 91
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Stronic .. ..... .. .... .... ... .... .... 117
Driving Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Emergency program ..... ... . ... .. 123
Kick -down .. ... ... .. .... ... . ... .. 122
Launch Control Program . .... ..... . 122
Selector lever lock .. ...... .. . .... . 118
Selector lever positions . ..... .... . 117
Tiptronic . .... .... .... ... .... .... 12 1
Tiptronic controls on the steering whe el
122
SAFE ...... ... ......... ....... ...... 10
Safe driving habits .... ..... ... ..... . 126
Safety belt position .... ... .... .... ... 142
Safety belt height adjustment . ..... 144
Safety belts worn by pregnant women .. 143
Safety belt pretensioner ... ...... .. ... 145
Service and disposal . .... ... .. ... . 146
Safety belt warning light .... .... .. 15, 137
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Safety bel
ts ... .. .. .. ....... ... . .... 141 Safety lock
cleaning . .... ...... ........ ..... 217 Ignition key , automatic transmission 108
Dange r to passengers who do not wear a
Seat adjustment
safety belt ... .. .. . .... ... .... .. 139
Driver's seat . .... ... .. .. .... .... .. 74
Fastening .. ........ ..... ... .... . 141
Front passenger's seat .... .... .... . 75
height adjustment .... .... .... .... 144
Front seats .. ... ..... .. .. ... ... .. . 74
Improperly worn . .......... .... .. 145
Head restrain ts .. .. ...... ....... .. 131
Not worn . .... ...... ....... .... .. 139
Head restrain ts, front seat .. .... .... 79
Safety belt position ... ...... ...... 142
Lumbar suppor t .. .... .... .... ... .. 78
Safe ty ins tructions . ... .... ... . .. .. 140
Manual controls .. .... .... ... ... ... 75
Securing child safety seats ....... .. 179
Manual seats .... .... .... .... ... .. 76
Special considerations for pregnant Power seat .... ... .... .... .... .... 76
women . .... .... .... .... ... .... 143
Seat belts
Unfastening .. ... .... ...... ..... . 144
Warning /indicato r light ...... .... .. 137
Why YOU MUSTwearthem ... . 137,138
Worn properly ... .... ...... ...... 140
Safety compliance sticker . ..... .... .. 298 Why YOU MUST wear them
.... 137 , 138
See also Safety belts . ... .. .... .... 137
Seating capacity .. . ... .... .... .... .. 137
Seat ing position
Driver ... .. ... ... .... ... . ... .... . 128
Safety equipment ...... ..... .... .... 126
Sa fet y fea tures for occupant r estraint and
protection ... .. .. . ... .... .... .. 126
Safety guidelines Seat adjustment ......... ... .... ... 74 Front passenger .
...... .. . .... .. .. 129
How to adjust the front seats . .. .. . . 129
Incorrect seat position .. ...... .. . . 131
Occupants .. ...... .... .. . .... ... . 128
Rear passengers . ........ . ... .... . 130
Safety instructions Seats
Engine compartm ent . .... ..... ... . 225
Number of seats ........ .. ... ... .. 137
for booster seats . .... ...... ...... 177
for sid e curtain airbags . ..... .. .... 168 Selector lever positions
Automatic transmission ......... .. 117
for using child safety seats . ........ 172
for using convertible child sea ts .... 175
for using infant seats ........... .. 174
for using safety be lts . .... .... .... . 140
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System Service and disposal
Safety b elt pretensioner ... .... .... 146
Service interval display ... .. .. .... .. . .. 20
Service position for windshield wipers ... 66
160 Set menu
... ...... .. ... ... ..... .. . .. 26
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