S3 Driver Aids

Cruise control
Cruise control on a compact sports hatchback

For almost effortless driving, opt for cruise control. At speeds of over 25mph, just a simple, swift operation of the cruise control stalk will hold your speed until you brake or cancel. Cruise control brings significantly more comfort and relaxation to long motorway and dual carriageway driving; one of those things that it becomes difficult to live without.

Adaptive lights
Adaptive lights show you the way

Optional adaptive lights swivel in the headlamp cluster. When turning, they follow the steering wheel and cast a wider angle of illumination so you can see round the bend more clearly at night.

Intuitive parking systems
Acoustic rear parking system

When you reverse, the optional Audi Acoustic Parking System is activated. It sounds a clear tone if there are obstacles behind the car. The nearer you get, the more frequent the tones. The sound becomes continuous at just 30cm from the obstacle.

Front and rear parking assist

As above, but sensors are installed in the front bumper as well. The sensors are covered sympathetically so they don't have any effect on the design appeal of the car - they're virtually invisible.

Available as an option on the S3.

Park perfectly every time

Why should only large cars have parking assistance systems available as an option when it's just as difficult to get a compact car into a tight space? Introducing Audi Parallel Park Assist.

The Parallel Park Assist system is a phenomenal piece of mechanical and electronic design engineering.

As you drive along the road, the system uses ultrasonic sensors to scan the side of the road for spaces large enough to accommodate the S3 and alerts you when it finds one. You then pull up alongside the space and select reverse the steering wheel is controlled automatically to establish the correct parking line while you simply control the speed until the car is parked. Everything else is done for you. The system also features Audi Hill Hold Assist so parallel parking on hills presents no problems either.

It's a luxury option that you won't want to be without.

Tyre pressure monitoring
Continuously checking tyre pressure

The optional tyre pressure monitoring system notifies you when tyre pressure is above or below acceptable levels. As well as reducing tyre wear and ensuring safe handling, this can help you keep running costs down as driving on under inflated tyres requires more fuel. The system works by overseeing the pressure in all four tyres while the car is being driven. In the event of pressure loss, the system provides an audible warning and a visible warning that is shown on the driver information display.