It’s almost certainly warm, you’ve just purchased a new automobile and you want to use one of the most valuable capabilities of your Audi S3, air conditioning!
On most automobiles, switching on the air conditioning is not a difficult task to carry out, but in this article we’re going to check out this action, which, even though common, can be a bit technical for novices. So we will find out how to turn on the air conditioning on a Audi S3? First, we will find out how it works, then how to turn on the air conditioning on your Audi S3 and to conclude we will give you some recommendations on how to use it.

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How does the air conditioning work on Audi S3?

The air conditioning of your Audi S3 operates in a very equivalent way to that of your refrigerator, the fact is, it functions with a compressor and refrigerant gas system which, according to its condition (liquid or gas) will release cold. This system operates in a closed circuit. Here are the main elements that will make sure that the air conditioning of your Audi S3 operates effectively:

  • The compressor: It is the essential part of your air conditioning system, it manages the pressure in your circuit and it will control the circulation of fluids in the circuit.
  • The condenser: this small coil has as main objective, like a radiator, to let the gas to reduce in temperature and come back to a liquid condition (55 degrees).
  • The air blower and the evaporator: The heating blower will subject the pressurized fluid to a high temperature which will make it transform in to gas and during this changeover will produce cold which will be delivered into the passenger compartment by the evaporator.

In practice, this device operates in a closed circuit, and by creating variations in temperature and pressure, the refrigerant gas will be allowed to modify state, leading to the production of heat or cold. You now know how the air conditioning of your Audi S3 works.

How do you turn on the air conditioning on Audi S3?

Now let’s move on to the part that interests you the most, how to switch on the air conditioning on Audi S3? Although this manipulation is not so difficult for most of you, it would be a pity not to take advantage of it because you don’t know how to turn it on.

Turn on the air conditioning manually on Audi S3

There are two kind of air conditioning on Audi S3, the manual air conditioning and the automatic air conditioning, we will start with the most frequent of the two, the manual air conditioning, this style of the air conditioning on Audi S3 is what we could call the basic level. Indeed, it won’t give you access to a lot of configurations, but you’ll already have the opportunity to refresh the air inside your car. You can simply choose the ventilation intensity and the temperature of the air your system blows. To turn on the air conditioning of your Audi S3, you will need to turn on the A/C button of your Audi S3, then set the ventilation and temperature of your Audi S3.

Turn on the automatic climate control on a Audi S3

To conclude, we will see how to turn on the automatic air conditioning on Audi S3. Although the approach is very comparable to manual air conditioning, there are some extra options that will allow you enjoy fresh air with a lot more convenience. Contrary to manual air conditioning, automatic air conditioning permits you to choose the temperature you wish to have in the cabin and the system will self-regulate to reach it. In addition to the automatic climate control, you often have the option of using the “Bi-Zone” option, which gives you the possibility of selecting different temperatures according to the zones of your Audi S3. To turn on the automatic air conditioning on your Audi S3, you will just have to turn on the A/C button of your ventilation device, then choose the temperature you want to reach and let the air conditioning on your Audi S3.

Some advices on how to use the air-conditioning of your Audi S3

To conclude, last part of our content, now that you learned how to turn on the air conditioning on your Audi S3, we will see some practical recommendations to improve the use of your air conditioning and preserve it:

    • When you enter in your Audi S3 which has been left in the sun, first open your windows at the same time as the air conditioning to gets rid of the excess of hot air before closing them once again to let your air conditioning work.
    • In the winter, you can use your air conditioner to remove the mist from the tiles, because of its air dehumidifier, it will be more helpful than your heating system.
    • Switch off the air conditioning in your Audi S3 5 minutes before turning off the engine to maintain your air conditioning compressor and avoid moisture smells in the passenger compartment. In the event you have found any unpleasant odors caused by the air conditioning in your Audi S3, don’t hesitate to read our document on this subject

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  • Switch on the air conditioning of your Audi S3 often, also in winter, to keep it working properly.
  • Don’t set your air conditioning to a temperature too different from the outside temperature or you may get sick. Also, don’t project the airflow directly onto your face, but rather onto your arms or chest.

If you have any further questions about the Audi S3, do not hesitate to consult our Audi S3 category.