AUDI S3 2015 Repair Manual

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is folded down. Because of this, the armrest
should not be folded down during city driving.
The arm rest can slide forward and back.
There is a storage compartment under the
arm rest.
Rear center armrest
A pplies to vehicles : wit h rear ce nter ar mres t
The storage compartment and cup holder are
integrated in the armrest.
Fig. 49 Rear armrest
Folding the armrest down
~ Tilt the armrest all the way down.
Opening the storage compartment
~ Lift the cover on the upper rim.
For more information on the use of the cup
holders, see
c:> page 61.
Headrests
Front head restraints
A ppl ies to vehicles : wit h adju stab le head restra ints
F ig. 50 Front seat: Ad justing th e head restraint
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Applies to vehicles with super sport seats* (no
illustration): The head restraints are integrat­
ed in the backrest and cannot be adjusted.
Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge
is as even as possib le with the top of your
head. If that is not possible, try to adjust as
close to this position as possible. Push the head restraint as close as possible to the back
of the head.
~ To move the head restraint up or forward,
slide it until it locks into place.
~ To move the head restraint down or back,
press the side button -arrow-
c:> fig. SO and
slide the head restraint until it locks into
place .
Refer to
c:> page 129, Proper adjustment of
head restraints
for guidelines on how to ad­
just the height of the front head restraints to
su it the occupant's body size .
.&_ WARNING
- Driving without head restraints or head
restraints that are not adjusted correctly
dramatically increases the risk of serious
or fatal neck injuries.
- Read and following the WARNINGS in
r::!) page 129, Proper adjustment of head
restraints.
(D Tips
Head restraints that are adjusted correctly
and safety belts are an extremely effective
combination of safety equipment.
Rear head restraints
Fig. 51 Outer rear head restraints : release point

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If there are passengers in the rear seat, fold
the head restraints up on the occupied seats
at least to the next notch ¢
A.
Adju sting th e he ad restr aints
,,. To move the head restraint up , hold it at the
s ides with both ha nds and slide it upward
until you feel it click i nto place.
,,. To move the head restraint down, press the
button ®<=>
fig. 51 and slide the head re­
stra int downward.
R emoving the h ead r estraints
To remove the head restraints, the backrest must be folded forward partially.
,,. Remove the screwdrive r from the vehicle
tool kit¢
page 268.
,,. Re lease the backrest¢ page 65.
,,. Press the button@¢ fig. 51 and move the
head restraint upward as far as it can go
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,,. Place the screwdriver in position ® in the
opening, press the button @ and pull the
head restraint out of the backrest at the
same time ¢_&. .
,,. Fold the backrest down until it latches se­
c ur ely ¢.&.
in Increasing the size of the lug­
gage compartment on page 65.
In sta lling th e he ad re st raints
To install the head restraints, the backrest must be folded forward partially .
,,. Release the backrest¢
page 65.
,,. Slide the posts on the head restraint down
i nto the guides until you feel the posts click
into place . You should not be ab le to pu ll
the head rest raint out of the backrest.
,,. Fold the backrest down unt il it latches se­
c urely ¢.&.
in Increasing the size of the lug­
gage compartment on page 65 .
&_ WARNING
- Only remove the rear seat head restraints
when necessary in order to install a chi ld
seat. Install the head restraint again im­ med iately once the child seat is removed.
Driv ing with the head restra ints removed or head restraints not in the highest po­
sition
increases the risk of serious injury .
- Read and following the WARNINGS in
c:>page 129.
Socket
Applies to veh icles: w ith socket
Electr ical accessories can be connected in the
12 volt socket.
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Fig. 52 Ce nter co nso le : fro nt/rea r 12 volt socket•
Fig. 53 Luggage compa rt m ent s ide t rim panel: 12 volt
so cket• (examp le)
,,. Remove the pl ug from the center console
socket ¢
fig. 52, or
,,. Open the cover on the luggage compart­
ment socket*
c:> fig. 53.
,,. Insert the plug for the electrical device into
the socket .
The 12 volt socket can be used for electrical accessor ies. The power consumpt ion at the
outle t must not exceed 120 watts .
_& WARNING ,-
The socket works only when the ign ition is
switched on. Incorrect usage can lead to
serious inj uries or bur ns. To reduce the risk
of inju ries, never leave ch ild ren unattend-
ed in the vehicle with t he vehi cle key. ..,.

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CD Note
To prevent damage to the socket, only use
the correct type of plugs.
- Never connect devices that generate
electrical power such as so lar panels or a
battery charger to the 12 volt socket.
They can damage the vehicle electrical
system.
- To prevent damage to the socket, only
use the correct type of plugs.
(D Tips
The vehicle battery drains when accesso­
ries are turned on but the engine is off .
Storage
Cup holders
Fig. 54 Center console : front cup holders
Fig. 55 Sectio n of the rear benc h seat: rear cup ho ld­
ers*
Front cup holders
.. Place beverages in the holder ¢ fig. 54.
There is space for two beverages. A larger
plastic bottle can be placed in the door trim.
Rear* cup holders
.. To open the cup holders, tap on the rim@
¢fig. 55 .
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.. To place the beverage container in the cup
holder, push the arm @ outward.
.. Then push the arm against the beverage
container so that the arm lies closely
against it.
.. To close the cup holders, push them back in ­
to the slot.
.&_ WARNING
Spilled hot liqu id can increase the risk of
accidents and injuries.
- Never drive with containers that contain
hot liquid such as coffee or tea. The hot
liquid could spil l and cause burns during
a collision, sudden braking or other vehi­
cle movement . Spilled hot liquid can also
increase the risk of accidents and inju­
ries.
- Only use soft containers in the cup hold­
ers. Hard cups and glasses can increase
the risk of injury during a collision.
- Never use the cup holder or the adapter
as an ashtray -th is is a fire hazard.
CD Note
Make sure your beverage contai ner has a
lid. If not, your beverage could spill and
cause damage to vehicle equipment or
stain the seat covers.
Glove compartment
Fig. 56 Glove compartment
Opening/closing
.. To open the glove compartment, pull the
handle in the direction of the arrow.
.. To close the glove compartment, swing the
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lid upward until it clicks into place. II>

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The glove compartment can be locked using
the vehicle key.
.&_ WARNING
Always leave the lid on the glove compart­ ment cover closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury.
Additional storage compartments
There are additional storage compartments,
compartments and holders at other locations
in the vehicle :
- In the upper part of the glove compart­
ment .
- In the center console under the center arm­
rest* .
- On the back of the right front seat. The com­
partment* can hold a maximum weight of
2 lbs (1 kg).
- Garment hooks on the 8-pillar
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.&_ WARNING
-Do not place any objects on the instru­
ment panel. Objects that are not stored
securely can slide around in the vehicle
while driving, when accelerating or brak­ ing or when turning.
- Make sure that objects cannot fall out of
the center console storage compartment
or other compartments and into the
footwell while driving. These objects
could prevent you from braking or accel­
erating during sudden braking maneu­
vers.
- Garments hung on the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. The garment
hooks are only designed for light objects.
Do not hang any garments with hard,
sharp or heavy objects in the pockets on
the garment hooks. These objects could
injure vehicle occupants during sudden
braking or in a collision - especially if the
airbags deploy.
-Always keep the glove compartment
closed while driving to reduce the risk of
injury during a collision or heavy braking. -
Read and following the WARNINGS in
c:> page 165, Important safety instruc­
tions on the side airbag system .
- Hang garments so that they do not ob­
struct the driver's view.
- The garment hooks should only be used
for light articles of clothing. Do not leave
any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets that could interfere with the side
airbags unfolding and cause injuries in
the event of a collision.
- Do not use coat hangers to hang gar­ ments, because this could reduce the ef­
fectiveness of the side curtain airbags .
- Do not hang any heavy objects on the garment hooks, because they could
cause injury during heavy braking.
- Because of their load capacity, the hooks
should only be used to secure objects
that weigh a maximum of 10 lb (5 kg).
Heavy objects will not be secured suffi­
ciently, and this increases the risk of in­
jury.
Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof
luggage rack.
Fig. 57 Roof rack attachment po ints
• Always read and follow the instructions pro­
vided by the roof rack manufacturer when
installing the roof rack system.
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the
roof, you must observe the following:
- Only use roof racks approved for your vehi-
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for a complete roof rack system. Additiona l
attachments or carrier systems are needed
to transport luggage and sports equipment.
We recommend using roof racks from the
Audi original accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it
is only mounted on the designated locations
on the roof¢
fig. 57.
-We recommend that you keep the installa­
tion instructions for your roof rack system
together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle .
When should the roof rack be remo ved ?
-Before going through an automatic car wash
(it is best to ask the car wash operator for
advice).
- When not in use, to reduce fuel consump­
t ion, w ind no ise and to guard against theft .
A WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack or incor­
rect mount ing of an approved roof rack
can cause the roof rack or the items at­
tached to it to fa ll off the roof onto the
road.
- Objects fall ing from the roof of a veh icle
can cause a c rash and persona l injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the desig­
nated locations on the roof¢
fig. 57.
-The roof rack system must be installed
exactly according to the instructions pro­
vided.
- When driving w ith a roof rack system,
changes to the center of g ravity and wind
resistance can change the veh icle han­
dling and lead to a collision. A lways
adapt your driving and your speed to the
c u rrent conditions.
(D Note
- Your veh icle warranty does not cover any
damages to the veh icle caused by using
r oof racks or mo unting structures not
approved by Audi for your vehicle. The
same applies to damage resulting from i ncorrect roof rack installation.
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- Always check the roof rack mountings
and hardware before each trip and dur­
ing a trip to make s ure everyth ing is se ­
curely tightened. If necessary, ret ighten
the mountings and check the entire sys­
tem from time to time.
- After mount ing a roof rack system, or
when you transport objects on the roof
of your vehicle, the height of the veh icle
is naturally increased . Be careful when
dr iving unde r low bridges or in parki ng
garages for example. This cou ld cause
damage to the load and even the vehicle
itself .
- Make sure the open rear lid and the sun­
roo f* do not come in to contact with the
roo f rac k.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure
anything on the roof rack is securely tied
down .
.,. Always dis tribute the loads on the roof rack
even ly .
.,. Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you drive off .
T he maxim um permissible roof we ight is
1 6 5 lb (75 kg ). The roof weight is the total of
the weight of the roof rack, the attachments
and the cargo you are carrying. You must a lso
not exceed the maximum load weight for the
roof rack you are using.
When using a roof rack system which has a
lower load carrying capacity, you must not use
up the tota l maximum permissible load carry­
ing capacity specified above. Instead, you
should load the roof rack system only to the
max imum capacity specified by the manufac­
ture r of the roof rack system .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or imprope r straps used
to secure items to the roof rack can fail
during ha rd braking o r in a coll is ion and
cause ser ious persona l injury .
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-Make sure the roof rack is installed exact­
ly as specified above
r::;, page 62.
- Always use suitable mounting straps for
securing items to the roof rack to help
prevent items from shifting or flying for­
ward.
- Items on the roof rack must always be
securely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negatively af­
fect the way a vehicle handles. Cargo
that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat
will have a greater negative influence on
the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of gravity and overall handling. Always
drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and
maneuvers when transporting cargo on
the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the maximum permissible
load carrying capacity of the roof of your
vehicle, the permissible axle weights and
the permissible total weight of your veh i­
cle
r::;, page 286, Weights.
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resist­
ance created by a roof rack, your vehicle is
using fuel unnecessarily. So remove the
roof rack after using it .
Luggage compartment
Loading luggage compartment
Luggage items must be stowed securely .
Fig. 58 Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
Note the following to preserve the vehicle's
good handling characteristics .
.,. Distribute the load as evenly as possible .
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.,. Place heavy objects as far forward as possi­
ble
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.,. Secure luggage items with the cargo net* or
with non-elastic retaining straps to the tie­
down rings*
r::;, page 65.
A WARNING
- Loose objects in the luggage compart­
ment can slide about suddenly and alter
the vehicle's handling characteristics.
- Loose objects in the passenger compart­
ment can fly forward during abrupt ma­
neuvers or accidents and injure occu­
pants.
- Always store objects in the luggage com­
partment and use suitable straps, partic­
ularly w ith heavy objects.
- When you transport heavy objects, al­
ways remember that a change in the cen­
ter of gravity may result in a change in
the vehicle's handling characteristics.
- Follow all warnings
¢page 125, Driving
safety.
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(D Tips
The tire pressure must be adjusted to the
load -see the tire pressure sticker located
on the driver's side B-pillar.
General information
A WARNING ,-
Refer to the chapter Driving Safely
r::;, page 125, Driving safety for important
information , tips, suggestions and warn­
ings that you should read and follow for
your own safety and the safety of your pas­
sengers .

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Increasing the size of the luggage
compartment
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward
either separately or together .
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Fig. 59 Backres t: release leve r (left s ide, examp le )
F o lding th e back res t fo rward
.. Push the corresponding head restraint
downward ¢
page 59 .
.. Press the release lever @ in the direction of
the arrow.
.. Fold the backrest forward .
Folding the back res t back into th e up right
po sit ion
.. Fold the backrest down until it latches se ­
curely¢ ,&.. When you can no longer see
the red mark on the pin @, the seat is latch­
ed .
A WARNING
-The backrest must be latched securely to
ensure that the safety belt is protecting
the center seating position.
- T he backrest must be secure ly latched so
objects canno t slide forwa rd out of the
luggage compa rtment during s udden
braking .
- Always make sure the backrest is latched
completely
by pulling forward on it.
- Make sure the safety belt is not caught in
the door h inges o r the seat fitti ngs and
damaged.
- T orn or frayed safety belts can break, and
belt anchors can break during a collision .
Check the safety belts regularly. Safety
belts with noticeable damage to the
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webbing, bindings, b uckles or retractors
must be replaced.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
cou ld damage the head restraints on the
rear seat. If necessary, remove the rear
seat head restraint before moving the
front seat back
- Make sure the safety belt is not pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged when
the rear seat backrest if folded back.
Other objects should be removed from
the rear bench seat to protect the rear
backrest from damage .
Tie-downs and cargo net
The cargo net* prevents small objects from
sliding .
F ig . 60 Lu gg age compar tment: locat io n of th e tie­
downs
F ig . 61 Lu ggage compart ment: ca rgo net * un hooke d
.. Secure the cargo to the tie-downs c> fig. 60
- arrows -.
.. To secure the cargo net , first hang the front
hooks in the t ie-downs then hang the rear
hooks -arrows -¢
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• Observe the safety notes q page 132 , Tie-
downs.
Due to the laws of phys ics , even small objects
that are loose in the vehicle can become heavy
p rojectiles and cause serious inj uries during a
collision . Objects in the vehicle inc rease in ki­
neti c energy, wh ich varies depend ing on the
vehicle and the we ight of the objec t. The vehi­
cle speed is the most important factor in t his.
F or example: In a fronta l impact at a speed of
30 mph (48 km/h). the weight of a 10 lb
(5 kg) object increa ses to approxima tely
20 times its normal weight due to the forces
acting upon it . This means the we ight of the
object is suddenly equ ivalent to approximate­
ly 200 lb (90 kg) . It is easy to imagine the
type of injuries a n objec t of that weight could
cause if it slides thro ugh the passenger com ­
pa rtment unrestrained during a collision at a
re lative ly low speed.
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or faulty straps used to
secure objects to the tie-downs can fa il
during heavy braking or a collision and
lead to serious injuries .
- Always use suitable straps and secure
objects to the t ie-downs in the luggage
compartment to prevent objects from
shifting and slid ing fo rward.
- Never secure a ch ild seat restraint to a
t ie-down .
- Because of their load capacity, the hooks
should only be used to secu re objects
that weigh a max imum of 10 lb (5 kg) .
Heavy objec ts will not be secured suffi­
c iently, a nd this increases the risk of in ­
jury.
Storage hooks
Applies to vehicles: with bag hooks
F ig. 62 Lugg age compart men t: s torage hooks
You can also use the hooks to hang light purs­
es, bags , etc .
A WARNING
-The hooks can ho ld a maximum weight of
6 lb (3 kg). Heav ier objects are not ade­
q uate ly secured . Th ere is risk of personal
Injury.
. Reversible mat
Applies to vehicles: with cargo mat
The reversible mat protects the luggage com ­
partment and bumper from dirt and scratch­
es.
F ig . 63 Lu gg age compar tment: re vers ible mat w it h
back re st fo lded fo rwa rd (example)
You can u se the reversible mat with the d irt ­
resistant side or the decorat ive side. After
load ing or unload ing, fold up the revers ible
mat and close the luggage compartment lid.
Only store the reversib le mat if it is dry .

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Pass-through
Applies to vehicles: wit h pass -through
Fig. 64 Backrest : pass -t h roug h cove r
• Fold the rear seat center armrest down .
• Fold the pass-through cover down
<=> fig . 64 .
A WARNING
-Make sure that all objects that you are
transporting in the pass-through are se­
cure. They could slide around during sud­
den braking maneuvers and cause inju­
ries .
- Sharp edges on objects that are loaded
must be covered for protection .
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Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
Different systems cou ld be installed.
- manual climate control system* or
- automatic climate control system*
The
climate control system* cools and re­
moves humidity from the air in the vehicle in­
terior. It is the most effective when the win­
dows and panorama sunroof* are closed. If
there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle,
ventilation can help to speed up the cooling
process . For this reason, the windows and
panorama sunroof can be opened from the
outside .
9 page 43, Convenience opening/
closing
Pollutant filter
T he pollutant filter removes pollutants such
as dust and pollen from the air .
Key recognition
You can store various settings for the manua l
and automatic
climate control system* and
assign them to the key being used .
A WARNING
Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
- For safer driving, keep all windows free
of ice, snow and fog .
- Become familiar as quickly as possible
with the correct use and function of the cl imate control system, especially with
the defrosting and defogg ing funct ion .
- When the temperature is below freezing,
only use the windsh ield washer system
after the w indshield has been warmed by the cl
imate control system . The washer
fluid could freeze on the windshield and
impair visibility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the climate control
system is damaged, switch the system
off to prevent further damage and have
it checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Repairs to the Audi climate control sys­
tem require special technical knowledge
and special tools. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Serv ice Facility .
® For the sake of the environment
Reducing the amount of fuel used also re­
duces the amount of pollutants that enter
the air.
(D Tips
- To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the
w indows from fogging over, the air in­
take in front of the windshield must be
free of ice, snow or leaves.
- Condensation from the cooling system*
can dr ip and form a puddle of water un­
der the vehicle. This is normal and does
not mean there is a leak.
- T he energy management system may
switch the seat heating* or rear window
defroster off temporari Ly . These systems
are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored.
- The flows through the vents under the
rear window. Make sure the openings are
not covered when placing clothing on the
luggage compartment cover.