Audi A3 • A3 SportbackAudi S3

Quick reference guide

Fuel and tyre pressures (see sticker)

Fuel tank flapTo open:

Press the left side of the flap.To close:

Press the tank flap until youhear it click into place.

Engine oilThe correct oil specifi-cations and engine oil

capacity are listed inthe Performance,

weights and dimen -sions section of the

Owner’s Manual.

Warning triangleThe compartment for the warning triangleis located in the luggage compartment

under the floor panel (on vehicles with four-wheel drive) or below the tailgate opening.

Welcome

Dear Audi Driver,

This quick reference guide gives you an overview of the main features and controls of your vehicle. However, it cannot replace the detailed Owner’s Manual which contains important information and safety warnings.

Please refer to your Owner's Manual for detailed information on your vehicle.You will find everything you need toknow about the radio, CD, navigation, TVand telephone functions in the OperatingManual for your sound system or navigation system.

We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your new Audi.

AUDI AG

Controls anddisplays

Electric windowsTo set the desired position:Press/pull to the first stopand hold. „One-touch“ function:Press/pull briefly to the second stop.

Adjuster for exterior mirrorsTurn the adjuster for:

Left exterior mirrorExterior mirror heatingRight exterior mirrorExterior mirror retraction

Press the adjuster to movethe mirror glass in the desired direction.

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Door handle and central locking switch

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Light switchBonnet lock releaseInstrument lightingCruise control system7

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Overview

Storage trayAir conditionerFront passenger’s seat heatingDriver’s seat heatingGear lever or selector leverfor automatic gearbox Cigarette lighter/electricalsocketHandbrake22

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Switches and warninglamps for:

Activating tyre pressure monitoringElectronic stabilisationprogramPassenger airbag offHazard warning lights

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Steering wheel position adjusterControls on multi-functionsteering wheelTurn signal and main beamleverInstruments and warning/indicator lampsWindscreen wipers/washerand buttons for on-boardcomputerIgnition lockSound system or navigation system

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Seat adjustmentElectric seat adjustment

To adjust seat height and move seat backwards or forwards:Front of seat cushion up/downRear of seat cushion up/downSeat up/downSeat forwards/backwards

To adjust backrest:Backrest further upright/further reclined

To adjust lumbar support:Press the approp-riate part of the switch.

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Manual seat adjustmentTo adjust lumbar support:Press the appropriate part of the switch.To move seat backwards or forwards:Lift the lever and move the seat. Then release the lever and move theseat further until the catch engages.To adjust seat height:Pull up or press down the lever repeatedly.To adjust backrest:Take your weight off the backrest andturn the knob.Easy entry function (three-door vehicles only):Pull the lever upwards and fold thebackrest forwards.

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Adjusting head restraintTo lower, press button on the side of the head restraint. The top of the head restraint should be at eye level or higher.

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Sitting positionSit in a normal upright position and do not sit too close to the steering

wheel. If necessary, also adjust the position of the steering wheel.

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First steps

Automatic gearboxSelector lever positions

P Parking lockR Reverse gearN Neutral

D Drive (forwards)S Sport positionTo release the selector lever and engage a gear: Switch on the ignition,press the brake pedal, and press the interlock button on the selector lever.

Move the selector lever to D orS to start driving forwards.tiptronic: To switch to manual gear selection mode, push the selectorlever from position D to theright. The gears are shownon the driver information

system.To shift up or down a gear: Briefly push theselector lever forwards or backwards.

Starting the engineSwitching on the ignition/starting the engineInsert the key into the ignition lock.To switch on the ignition: Turn the key to

position . The glow plugs on diesel engines start preheating in this

position.To start the engine (on vehicles withmanual gearbox): Press the clutchand turn the key to position untilthe engine starts.

To start the engine (on vehicles withautomatic gearbox): Move the selec-

tor lever to position P or N, press thebrake pedal, and turn the key to position

until the engine starts.To switch off the engine: Turn the key to position .0

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Sun roofComfort position: Turn the control to position .To open: Turn the control towards until the roof reaches the desired position.To close: Turn the control to position .To tilt open/close: Briefly press/pull the control in position . Press/pull the controland hold it to tilt the roof to any desired position.

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Switches for air conditionerControl on left: Temperature selection for left sideControl on right: Temperature selection for right side

Automatic modeSet the desired temperature and press the button.Blower speed (switches in the middle)Air recirculationCirculates and filters the air in the interior of the vehicleECON modeActivates/deactivates air cooling

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Cruise control systemWhen the system is switched on, the indicatorlamp appears in the instrument cluster.To switch on/off: Pull/press lever .To set speed: Press button .To adjust stored speed: Press lever up (faster)or down (slower).

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Technology

hill hold assist

Driving away on a slope

If you press and hold the foot brake for several seconds on a gradient,

this will prevent the vehicle from rolling back. When you take your foot

off the brake pedal, the vehicle will be held for a moment longer,

allowing you to drive off.

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open sky sun roofComfort position: Briefly press rear end ofswitch twice.To open/close: Press rear end of switch (open) or front end of switch (close)until the open sky sun roof is fully open/closed or has reached the desired position.To tilt open/close: Briefly press rear or frontend of switch or .2

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Audi Navigation System plusComponents

Driver information systemMulti-function steering wheelScroll the left thumbwheel to select a menu item in thedriver information system. Press the thumbwheel to confirm the selection.Press the MODE button to switch between the active audiosource and the navigation and telephone functions.Briefly press the button to switch on the speech dialogue system.Speak after the <beep>, e.g. say <Help> to call up the possible operating commands.Press and hold the talk button to switch off the speechdialogue system.Scroll the right thumbwheel to adjust the volume. If youpress the right thumbwheel, the last navigation cue will berepeated.

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DisplayFunction selector buttonsPress one of the buttons (e.g. RADIO) to activate the desired mode.

ON/OFF buttonTo switch on: Press briefly.To adjust volume: Turn.To mute: Press briefly.To switch off: Press and hold.Control buttonsTo activate one of the functions shown in the four corners of the display, press the control button for that corner of the display.

Rotary pushbuttonTo select a menu item on display :Turn the rotary pushbutton.To confirm selection:Press the rotary pushbutton.

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Operating logicThe operating logic for accessing the functions is always the same.

To call up the menu in a corner of the display: Pressthe corresponding button.To select: Turn the rotarypushbutton.To confirm: Press the rotarypushbutton.

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Press the RADIO function selector button.

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Turn the rotary pushbutton and selectthe desired station.

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Press the NAV function selector button.1 Turn the rotary pushbutton and selectthe first letter of the destination town.Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm.5

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Select ”Start route guidance” from themenu.Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm.The route will be calculated.

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Repeat the above step to enter the remaining letters of the destinationtown until the name of the desired town appears on the display.

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FunctionsEstablishing a BluetoothTM connectionfor a mobile phoneYou can quickly connect a Bluetooth mobile phone to the onboard phone system on your navigation system:p Switch on the ignition, navigation

system and mobile phone.p On your mobile phone, select the menu

that looks for Bluetooth devices (e.g.”Hands-free”).

p On the mobile phone, select ”Audi UHV”and confirm.

p Enter the PIN ”1234” on your mobilephone.

Memory cardsLoading:p Press the button to open the

display.p Insert the memory card into the reader

slot as shown in the illustration andpress in the memory card until you feel it click into place.

Removing:p Press the button to open the

display.p Press in the memory card. The card will

be released and can then be removedfrom the reader slot.

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Infotainment

Warning and indicator lamps

Door/s open

Tailgate open

Brake pads worn1)

Diesel particulate filterobstructedLight sensor/rain sensor defective

adaptive light defective

Headlight range controldefective1)

Check engine oil level(lights up permanently)Engine oil sensor defective1) (flashes)

Press clutch pedal

Washer fluid level low

Cruise control system

Airbag system1)

Alternator1)

Seat belt warning lamp

Fault in brake system orhandbrake is applied

Anti-lock brake system1)

Electro-mechanical power steering

Tyre pressure too low(check without delay)

Engine management1) or

Glow plug system1)

Electronic stabilisationprogram (ESP)

Emission control system

Main beam headlights

Trailer turn signals

Turn signals/hazard warning lights

Fuel level low

Engine oil pressure too low1)

Bonnet open

Warning and indicator lamps

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If one of these red symbols lights up in the display while you are driving, stop the car immediately, switch off the engine and refer tothe Owner’s Manual.

Electro-mechanical power steering

Fault in the brake system

Fault in the cooling systemEngine oil pressure too low

Warning symbols

1) If this warning lamp lights up when driving, please contact a qualified workshop without delay.

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