Audi A3 Sportback User manual

Audi A3 •A3 Sportback
Audi S3
Quick reference guide

Fuel and tyre
pressures
(see sticker)
Fuel tank flap
To open:
Press the left side of the flap.
To close:
Press the tank flap until you
hear it click into place.
Engine oil
The correct oil specifi-
cations and engine oil
capacity are listed in
the Performance,
weights and dimen-
sions section of the
Owner’s Manual.
Warning triangle
The compartment for the warning triangle
is 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 to
know about the radio, CD, navigation, TV
and telephone functions in the Operating
Manual for your sound system or
navigation system.
We wish you safe and enjoyable
motoring with your new Audi.
AUDI AG

Controls and
displays
Electric windows
To set the desired position:
Press/pull to the first stop
and hold.
„One-touch“ function:
Press/pull briefly to the
second stop.
Adjuster for exterior
mirrors
Turn the adjuster for:
Left exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heating
Right exterior mirror
Exterior mirror
retraction
Press the adjuster to move
the mirror glass in the
desired direction.
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Door handle and
central locking switch
Unlock
Lock
Light switch
Bonnet lock release
Instrument lighting
Cruise control system
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Overview
Storage tray
Air conditioner
Front passenger’s seat
heating
Driver’s seat heating
Gear lever or selector lever
for automatic gearbox
Cigarette lighter/electrical
socket
Handbrake
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Switches and warning
lamps for:
Activating tyre
pressure monitoring
Electronic stabilisation
program
Passenger airbag off
Hazard warning lights
ESP
OFF
SET
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Steering wheel position
adjuster
Controls on multi-function
steering wheel
Turn signal and main beam
lever
Instruments and warning/
indicator lamps
Windscreen wipers/washer
and buttons for on-board
computer
Ignition lock
Sound system or
navigation system
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Seat adjustment
Electric seat adjustment
To adjust seat height and move seat backwards or forwards:
Front of seat cushion up/down
Rear of seat cushion up/down
Seat up/down
Seat 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 adjustment
To 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 the
seat 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 and
turn the knob.
Easy entry function (three-door
vehicles only):
Pull the lever upwards and fold the
backrest forwards.
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Adjusting head restraint
To 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 position
Sit 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.
min.
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First steps
Automatic gearbox
Selector lever positions
PParking lock
RReverse gear
NNeutral
DDrive (forwards)
SSport position
To 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 Dor
Sto start driving forwards.
tiptronic: To switch to
manual gear selection
mode, push the selector
lever from position Dto the
right. The gears are shown
on the driver information
system.
To shift up or down a gear: Briefly push the
selector lever forwards or backwards.
Starting the engine
Switching on the ignition/starting the engine
Insert 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 with
manual gearbox): Press the clutch
and turn the key to position until
the engine starts.
To start the engine (on vehicles with
automatic gearbox): Move the selec-
tor lever to position Por N, press the
brake pedal, and turn the key to position
until the engine starts.
To switch off the engine: Turn the key to position .
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Air conditioner
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Sun roof
Comfort 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 control
and hold it to tilt the roof to any desired
position.
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Switches for air conditioner
Control on left: Temperature selection for left side
Control on right: Temperature selection for right side
Automatic mode
Set the desired temperature and press the button.
Blower speed (switches in the middle)
Air recirculation
Circulates and filters the air in the interior of the vehicle
ECON mode
Activates/deactivates air cooling
AUTO
ECON

Cruise control system
When the system is switched on, the indicator
lamp 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 roof
Comfort position: Briefly press rear end of
switch 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 front
end of switch or .
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Audi Navigation System plus
Components
Driver information system
Multi-function steering wheel
Scroll the left thumbwheel to select a menu item in the
driver information system. Press the thumbwheel to
confirm the selection.
Press the MODE button to switch between the active audio
source 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 speech
dialogue system.
Scroll the right thumbwheel to adjust the volume. If you
press the right thumbwheel, the last navigation cue will be
repeated.
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