AUDI S3 2016 Owners Manual

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Symbol Error code LED on the control
unit@ Meaning
Solution
480 Red
110 Red
Vehicle: charging unit
LED on the vehicle @
On
pulsating light
Green
Blinks for approxi-
mate ly one min ute
after leaving the vehi-
cle
On
Yellow
Flashes
On
Red
Flashes Flashes
Error in the control unit D
isconnect the control
unit from the power sup­
ply and reconnect it.
Flashes Ground fault interrupter
(G FI) triggered in the con ­
tra l unit . Reset the ground fault in­
terrupter with the
IOKI @
button r=>page 115,
fig. 106 .
Have the electri­
cal installation checked by
a qualified electrician if
the same d isplay appears .
Meaning Solution
High-voltage battery charging Remove
the charger, put the cap
on and close the cover on the
process is completed .
charging unit.
The high-voltage battery is charg-
ing or the vehicle is being a ir con-
ditioned/heated.
Charging timer was programmed
but the charging process has not
started yet . The LED in the button
@ r=>page 115, fig . 107 also
turns on.
Have the power supply or power
supply system inspected. Check
No power supply was recognized the status display on the control
even though the charging cable is unit
r=> table on page 118 . See an
plugged in . authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for ass is-
tance if necessary.
The se lector lever in not in the P Move the selector lever into the P
position. position.
Check if the charging connector is
inserted correct ly
r=> page 116. Re-
The charging connector cou ld not move the charging connector and
be correctly locked in the vehicle
insert it into the charging port
charging port . again. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance if necessary .
Error in charging system . The See an authorized Audi dealer or
high-voltage battery cannot be authorized Audi Service Facility for
charged. assistance if necessary.
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Charging times
Applies to vehicles: w ith plug-in hybrid drive
The length of the charg ing process using the Audi
e-tron charging system can vary based on the fol­
lowing factors:
- Sockets be ing used (household or industrial
sockets).
- System voltage and current strength specific to
a country.
- The value set for the charg ing power level on
the control unit (SO% or 100%) .
- Fluctuations in the system voltage .
- Temperature outside the vehicle.
- Temperature of the high-voltage battery .
- Adjustments to the climate control inside the
vehicle.
- Current capacity of the charging connector.
Examples of charging times
Connection Charging time for
100% charge
Household socket approximately 10
(100 V, 10 A)
hours
Household socket approximately 8 .2
(110 V, 10 A) hours
Household socket approximately 5.2
(220 V, 8 A) hours
Household socket app roximately 3 .8
(230 V, 10 A) hours
Industrial socket (200 V, approximately 2 .3
16 A) hours
Industrial socket (220 V,
approximately 2.3
16 A) hours
Industrial socket (230 V, approximately 2 .3
16 A)
hours
Industrial socket (240 V, approximately 2.3 16 A) hours
(D Tips
-Multiple versions of charging cables are of­
fered due to the different power supply sys­
tems in different countries. The maximum
charging power may potentially be unavaila­
ble because of this. Contact an author ized
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Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for more information.
- Th e charging times may be longer in ex­
tremely high or low temperatures .
Audi e-tron charging system PIN
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hyb rid drive
The control unit can be locked by entering a 4 -
digit PIN of your choice. If a PIN is activated, the
selected PIN must be entered before every use.
We recommend locking your control unit to pro­
tect it aga inst unauthorized access by a third par­
ty.
Activating the PIN
.. Press the I OK !@ ¢ page 115, fig. 106 button
on the control unit.
POWER and SET PIN ap­
pear in the disp lay fie ld .
.. Select
SET PIN using the arrow button ©-
.. Press the IOKI button @.
ENTER PIN appears in
the display field .
.. Select the desired value by pressing the arrow
buttons © up or down .
.. Use the r ight arrow button © to go to the next
dig it.
.. Press the left arrow button© to go to the pre-
vious menu.
.. Enter all of the digits.
.. Press the IOKI button @after the last digit.
.. REPEAT PIN appears on the display field .
.. Enter the PIN again using the arrow buttons
©-
.. Press thelOK l@ button .
.. PIN OK appears in the display field if both en-
tries match .
.. The PIN is now activated.
Deactivating the PIN
Requirement: the control unit must be unlocked.
.. Enter the numerical code
0000. Proceed as if
you were activating the PIN¢
page 120.
.. The PIN is deactivated.
Locking the control unit
Requirement: the PIN must be activated.

.. Press the~ button @ r::?vpage 115, fig. 106 on
the control unit.
Unlocking the control unit
Requirement: the P IN must be activated.
.. Press any button on the control unit.
.,. PIN? appears on the display field .
.. Enter the PIN .
.. Press the
IOKI button @.
{O) Tips
-The PIN is deactivated in the factory default
settings.
- If you do not remember your PIN, contact
an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility.
- If the first PIN entry differs from the second
ent ry, the first PIN entry is displayed.
- If nothing is entered w ith in 20 seconds of
th is, the set value is not changed.
Indicator Lights and
messages
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
If the B indicator light turns on, the high-volt­
age battery is charging or is already completely
charged.
I f the . indicator light stays on, there is a mal­
function in the charging system. Have the prob­ l em corrected immediately by an authorized Audi
dea ler or authorized Audi Service Facility.
l'I Charging connector still attached. Driving
not possible
This message appears when the charg ing system
is sti ll connected to the veh icle. Remove the con­
nector
r::?v page 117, After charging.
1,1 AC charging: currently not possible
This message appears when the charging system
is incompatible. Only charge using the charging
system that is designed for your vehicle.
;::: 1,1 AC charging : system fault! Plea se contact 0
iii Service
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This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the charging system. Have the prob lem corrected
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thori zed Audi Service Facility .
Vehicle charging
connector emergency
release
Applies to vehicles: with plug -in hybrid drive
There could be a malfunction if you are not able
to pull the vehicle charging connector out of the
vehicle charging port. You must use the emer­
gency release to release the vehicle charging con­
nector.
Requirement: the se lector lever must be in the P
position, the vehicle must be unlocked and the
charging process must have been ended or inter­
rupted.
.,. Press and hold the immediate charging button
@ r::?vpage 115, fig . 107 .
.. Press the [@l button on the remote control key
at the same time.
.. Remove the connector.
.. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected .
If the charging connector still cannot be removed
after using the emergency release, see an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili -
ty for assistance .
Charging unit cover
emergency release
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
~ Fig. 111 Front of the vehicle: cover emergency release U"I
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You can release cover using the emergency re­
lease.
.,. Turn the lock to the horizontal position .
.,. Unlock the veh icle.
.,. Open the hood
r:!;> page 23 7, Opening the hood .
.,. Carefully pull on the knob @until there is re-
s istance .
.,. Turn the lock to the vertical position
r:!;> page 115, fig . 108 .
.,. Slide the cover carefully to the side if necessa­
ry .
Climate control
Description
Applies to vehicles: with plug- in hybrid drive
Your vehicle has either auxiliary heating or auxili­
ary heat ing/ air conditioning*.
The auxiliary heating or the auxi liary heating/ air
conditioning* switches on depending on the out­
side temperature and the temperature set on the
climate control unit .
Switching on/off immediately
.,. You can switch the climate control on and off
immediately in the MMI*
¢page 123. Or
.,. Switch off the blower with the~ button
¢ page 72, fig. 72.
Setting the timer
.,. You can set the time when your vehicle should
reach the desired temperature. Your set tem­
perature and the outside temperature deter­
mine when the climate control switches on.
@ Tips
- The temperature that the climate control
system adjusts to depends on the last tem­
perature you set in the climate control unit
c;;,page 72.
-The climate control system does not auto­
matically switch on or off earlier if the vehi­
cle battery charge or the fuel level is too low.
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· Auxiliary climate control
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive without auxiliary
hea ting
The aux iliary climate control controls the tem­
perature in the vehicle inter ior ent irely with elec­
tric power. It turns on only if the high-voltage
battery charge level is sufficient and there is
enough fuel in the tank.
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive and auxiliary
heat ing
The aux iliary heating/ air conditioning controls
the temperature in the vehicle interior if the
high-voltage battery charge level is suff icient and
there is eno ugh fuel in the tank.
The
.ill. symbo l blinks in the climate contro l unit
whe n auxiliary heating is switched on.
When the auxiliary heating/ air conditioning t im­
er is programmed, the Ill symbol stays turned on
until the departure t ime is reached.
& WARNING
- To reduce the risk of poisoning, the auxiliary
heating/ air conditioning must not run in
confined spaces .
- To redu ce the risk of fires, the auxiliary
heating/ air conditioning must not run
when refueling.
- Due to the high temperatures that result
from operating the auxiliary heating/ air
conditioning, the vehicle must be parked in
a way so that the hot exhaust can escape at
the bottom of the engine cover without ob­
struction. The exhaust must not come into
direct contact with highly flammab le mate­
r ials.
(D Tips
Water vapor can build up near the engine
compartment when outside temperatures are low. This is a natural phenomenon and is no
cause for concern.

Switching on/off immediately in the MMI1l
Applies to vehicles: with p lug- in hybrid drive
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Standheizung / -k llmatlslerun g ~
Standheizung/ -k limat isierung einschalten
Timer 1: So 10 .11. 0:00
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Timer p rog rammie ren •
Car Systeme
Fig. 112 MMI example: sw itching t he auxilia ry heat ing/
air co ndit io nin g• o n/off immediate ly
Switching the auxiliary climate control on/
off:
.,. Se lect the I MENU I button > Car> Car Systems >
Aux. climate control
> Turn on auxiliary cli­
mate control or Turn off auxiliary climate con­
trol.
Switching the auxiliary heating / air
conditioning* on/off:
• Sel ect th e I MENU
I bu tto n > Car > Car Systems >
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning
> Turn on
auxiliary heating / air conditioning or Turn off
auxiliary heating/ air conditioning .
(D Tips
T he au xili ary cl imate contro l or the aux iliary
he ating / air cond itioni ng* ca n als o be sw itch ­
ed on a nd off i mmedi ately w hen a tim er is
se t.
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Setting the timer in the MMI1l
Applies to vehicles: wit h pl ug-in hybr id drive
Fig. 1 13 MM I: set tin g t he tim er
B y se ttin g th e de parture time, you de ter mine
whe n your veh icle should re ach the des ire d t em ­
peratu re. You can set
a ti me r using the aux iliary
cl imate control o r a uxiliary heat ing/ air condi­
tion ing * menu.
Auxiliary climate control: setting the timer • Sele ct: !ME NUI button> Car> Car Systems >
Aux . climate control > Program timer > Timer
1: Departure time .
• Set the t ime and the date .
• Press the
I BACK! button .
• Confi rm the setting with the cont rol knob to ac­
tivate the time r. A ./
¢ page 123, fig . 112 ap­
pea rs in the box .
Auxiliary heating / air conditioning* : setting
the timer
• Select: !M EN UI button> Car> Car Systems >
Auxiliary heating/ air conditioning
> Program
timer > Timer 1: Departure time .
• Se t the t ime and the da te .
• Press the
I BACK I button.
• Confir m the settin g wit h th e co ntro l kn ob to ac­
t iv at e the time r. A ./
¢page 12 3, fig . 11 2 ap ­
pea rs in the box .
A ft er the depa rtur e tim e is reac he d, t he nex t cal ­
end ar d ay is au tom atic ally en te red in th e
MMI.
To activate the a uxiliary climate cont rol or auxi li­
ary heating/ ai r con ditionin g* for t he next day,
co nfirm the sett ing( ./ in the
MMI ¢ page 123,
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(D Tips
-You can set the timer a maximum of 7 days
in advance.
- You can operate the climate control in the
vehicle interior when the high-voltage bat­
tery is charging using the charging timer
c>page 116.
-Make sure the time and date match in the
MMI settings so that the timer can function
properly. Refer to the MMI Operating Man­
ual for setting the date and time.
- The auxiliary heating or auxiliary heating/
air conditioning* can run longer after the
departure time is reached.
Audi connect e-tron
services
General information
A pp lies to ve hicles : w ith plug- in hy brid drive
With Audi connect e-tron services l), you can ac­
cess various information or control individual
functions remotely using mobile devices (such as
a smartphone) or a web portal.
To use Audi connect e-tron services
l), please
note the following:
- You will need to register for Audi connect e­
tron services at
myaudiconnect .com. You can
access and manage e-tron services and features
at
etron.audiusa.com. If you need assistance
with your Audi A3 e-tron EV services, you can
contact customer service at 844-573-8766.
- Your mobile devices must be compatible.
A WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions in
your MMI Operating Manual.
l) Wireless serv ice is provided by a thir d- part y provider.
-
Please contact your dea le r or call 877 -505 -2834 for more
informat ion about your carrier. Co nnected dev ices may
not be 4G -capab le. Full speeds avai lable but may be
slowed due to excessive usage, locatio n, coverage and
othe r factors. Coverage not available everyw here . See cov­
erage map for your Audi co nnect data carrier for more in­
format ion.
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· Vehicle data
App lies to vehicles : wi th plug-i n hybrid drive
The Dr iver Information System collects data un­
der certain conditions and sends it to a server.
When data is stored, you can data such as the ex­
amples listed below using the Audi connect e­
tron services:
- Duration of the drive in hours and minutes,
- average speed driven in mph (km/h),
- distance driven in miles (km),
- average electric consumption .
For additional information on the Driver Informa­
tion System, refer to
c> page 28, Driver informa­
tion system.
Doors and lights
App lies to v ehicl es: wi th plug-in hybrid drive
You can access and display the current status of
the following vehicle data on your mobile devices
without having to be inside the vehicle.
- If the vehicle doors and lids are open/closed,
- If the parking l ights are on/off.
For additional information on opening and clos­
i ng the doors or for the vehicle light ing, refer to
c> page 3 5, Opening and closing or to c> page 46,
Exterior lighting.
(D Tips
-If the high-voltage battery is not charged,
the amount of access requests is limited to
15 after switching off the ignition. This
helps conserve the 12 volt vehicle battery.
You cannot contro l functions or access in­
formation if the charge level of the 12 volt
vehicle battery is too low.
- If at least two minutes have passed after
the last time the ignition was switched off,

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as needed after switching the ignition on/
off again.
Vehicle status
Applies to vehicles: with plug- in hybrid drive
You can access various vehicle statuses using the
services, such as:
- high-voltage battery charge level,
- electric range,
- mileage,
- next inspection.
For addit ional information, refer to¢
page 101,
Power meter overview
and ¢ page 102, Range
display.
A WARNING
Do not be misled by the status report displays
by ignor ing messages and/or illuminated
warning and indicator lights in the vehicle.
This could lead to break downs in on the road,
accidents and serious injuries.
@ Tips
- If the high-voltage battery is not charged,
the amount of access requests is limited to
15 after switching off the ignition. This
helps conserve the 12 volt vehicle battery.
You cannot control functions or access in­
formation if the charge level of the 12 volt
vehicle battery is too low.
- If at least two minutes have passed after
the last time the ign ition was switched off,
you can reset the access counter back to "0"
as needed after switching the ignition on/
off again .
Vehicle position
Applies to vehicles: with plug -in hybrid drive
The vehicle collects data under certa in conditions
and sends it to a server.
When data is stored, you can data such as the ex­
amples listed below using the Audi connect e­
tron services:
- Vehicle location display
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-Display of one's own location
- Route to your vehicle
If your mob ile dev ice also has a navigation func­
tion, you can nav igate to your last known parking
location .
For example, you have the option to show the
route to your vehicle and to send the correspond­
i ng locations.
(D Tips
- The new parking locat ion cannot be deter­
m ined with this service if the vehicle is
moved after shutting the vehicle off and
w ithout switching the ignition on and off
again, for example when being towed or if
the vehicle is stolen .
-If the vehicle is moved and shut off again
using the second key, for example, the new
park position is transmitted to the
server af­
ter removing the key.
Charging
Applies to vehicles: with plug- in hybrid drive
You can contro l and access the high-voltage bat­
tery ch arging process remotely using these
serv­
ices. You have the following options:
- check the battery charge level,
- start/end the charging process,
- program the charging t imer with/without cl i-
mate control,
- deactivate/activate the charging timer.
For additional information, refer to¢
page 112,
Charging the battery with the Audi e-tron charg­
ing system.
A WARNING
Only perform charging functions on the high­
voltage battery if the vehicle is shut off cor­
rectly, is connected to a suitable socket and if
the ignition is switched off.
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Climate control
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
You can control the climate control in your vehi­
cle remotely using these services:
- start/end climate control,
- program the timer,
- deactivate/activate the timer.
For additional information, refer to
~ page 122,
Climate control.
A WARNING
Only perform the climate control functions if
your vehicle is shut off correctly and the igni­
tion is switched off.
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General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation .
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo­
my and performance.
T railer towing not only places more stress on the
vehicle, it also calls for more concentration from
the driver.
For this reason, always follow the operating and
driving instructions provided and use common
sense.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trailer weight. The hitch must be suitable
for your vehicle and trailer and must be mounted
securely on the vehicle's chassis at a technically
sound
location . Use only a trailer hitch with a re­
movable ball mount . Always check with the trail­
er hitch manufacturer to make sure that you are
using the correct hitch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing
bumper system . No modifications should be
made to the vehicle exhaust and brake systems .
From time to time, check that all hitch mounting
bo lts remain securely fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer,
remove the
tra iler hitch ball mount . This prevents the hitch
from causing damage should your vehicle be
struck from beh ind
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
check to be sure that it conforms to all regula­
tions .
Trailer mode
The trailer hydraulic brake system must not be
directly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
brake system.
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your vehicle
and the trailer.
Trailer lights
T ra iler lights must meet all regulations . Be sure
to check with your Aud i dea ler for correct wiring,
switches and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you us­
ing the regular outside mirrors, then you
must in­
stall extended mirrors . It is important that you
always have clear vision to the rear.
,8. WARNING
After removing the trailer hitch, do not store
it in your vehicle. In case of sudden braking,
the hitch could fly forward and injure you or
your passengers.
Operating instructions
Maximum trailer weight
A trailer for your vehicle is limited to a typical
class 1 or class 2 trailer.
Trailer load distribution Be sure the load in the trailer is held securely in
place to prevent it from shifting forward, back­
ward or sideways.
Never allow a passenger to ride in a trailer~.&.
in Driving instructions on page 128.
Engine cooling system
Towing a trailer makes the engine work harder. It
is important that the cooling system's perform ­
ance is up to the additional load. Make sure that
the cooling system has enough fluid.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of your
vehicle to the cold tire pressure listed under "Full ..,.
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load" on the la bel located on the driver's side B ­
pillar (visib le when the door is open) . Inflate
tra iler tires to trailer and tire manufacturers'
specif ications.
Lights
Check to make sure both vehicle and t railer lights
are working p roper ly.
Safety chains
Be sure t railer safety chains are properly connect­
ed from the trai le r to the hi tch on the veh icle.
L eave enough sla ck in the cha ins to permi t turn­
ing corners. When yo u install safety chains, ma ke
sure they wi ll not drag on the road when yo u are
driving .
The cha ins s hou ld cross under the trailer tongue
t o prevent it from dropping in case of separation
from the h itch .
Driving instructions
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care
and consideration .
To obtain t he best poss ible handling of vehicle
and traile r, please note the fo llow ing :
.,. Do not tow a loaded trailer when your car itself
is not loaded.
.. Be especi ally ca ref ul when pass ing othe r
vehicles.
.. Observe speed limi ts .
.. Do not d rive at the maximum permissible
speed.
.. Always apply brakes early.
.. Monitor the temperature gauge .
Weight distribution
Towing a loaded t railer w ith an empty car res ults
in a high ly unstable distribution of weight . If this
cannot be avoided, drive at very low speeds on ly
to avoid the risk of losing steering control.
A "balanced" rig is easie r to operate and cont rol.
This means that the tow vehi cle should be loaded
to the extent possible and permissible, while
keep ing the tra iler as light as possib le under the
circumstances. Whenever possible, transfer
some cargo to the l uggage compartment of the
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tow veh icle wh ile observing tong ue load require ­
ments and vehicle loading considerations.
Speed
The higher the speed, the mo re diff icu lt i t be­
comes for the driver to con trol the r ig. Do not
drive at t he maxim um permissible speed. Reduce
you r speed even more if load, weather or wind
con dit ions are unfavorab le - partic ularly when
go ing downh ill.
Reduce vehicle speed
immediately if the trailer
shows the slightest sign of swaying.
Do not try
to stop the swaying by accelerating.
Observe speed limi ts. In some areas, s peeds fo r
vehicles towing trailers are lower than for regular
vehicles .
A lways apply bra kes early. Whe n driving down­
hill, shift in to a lower gea r to use the engine
b raki ng effect to slow the vehi cle. Use of the
brakes alone ca n cause them to over heat and fai l.
Coolant temperature
The coolant temperature gauge 9 page 12 must
be obse rved caref ully. The coolant temperature
c a n incre ase if yo u drive o n long incl ines in a low
gear a t high engine speeds . Red uce your speed
immediately if the LE Ds in the top part of the dis­
play turn on .
Fo r more info rm ation abou t indicator lights, re­
fer to . ¢
page 20 .
A WARNING
-
Anyone not prope rly restrai ned in a moving
vehicle is at a much greate r risk in an acci ­
dent. Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not properly wear ing the restraints provided
by Aud i.
Trailer mode notes
Important to know
Your vehicle handles differen tly when towing a
trailer because o f the additiona l weight and di f­
ferent weight distribution. Safety, performance
and economy will g reatly depend on how caref ul-
l y you load your trai ler and operate you r rig. ..,_