AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON 2016 Owners Manual

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1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated in-
formation. Actual mileage and r ange will vary and depend on several factors, including driving
and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity
decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
2 The Audi A3 Sportback e-tr

on will
be available at participating dealers only.
There are those who happily accept the status quo, who are content with doing things
as they’ve always been done. And then there’s Audi. When our engineers were tasked
with designing the ultimate plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the moment, they
made sure it wouldn’t conform to the t ypical mainstream idea of a green vehicle,
while shif ting the transportation narrative in a definitive way. They started with an
exceptional pairing—the unrivaled efficiency of electric propulsion and the incredible
energy densit y of gasoline—then engineered the ideal electric motor and gasoline
engine to harness the unique properties of both. Taken as a whole, they make the
all-new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® the electrif ying exception to the old environmen -
tally friendly vehicle rule: saving the world requires compromise.
2 This is an Audi,
first and foremost. It just happens to do some things a little differently—including
leading the way toward sustainable mobilit y.
Energy _______
Electric motors and gasoline engines excel in
different ways. While an electric motor’s extreme
efficiency comes from its rotational motion and
minimal heat production, a gasoline engine has the
advantage of using an energy dense fuel, meaning
a small amount can go a long way.
1
Leadership.
Not conformity.
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1 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range
will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s
manual for details.
2 EPA estimates not a

vailable at time of printing. See wwwfueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driv-
ing and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details
3 Ideally, your e-tr

on must be traveling
above 60 mph under load in order for the gasoline-powered engine to most efficiently recharge the battery in Charge Battery mode.
4 Always o

bey all speed and traffic laws.
Open to travel.
Not limits.
By effectively harnessing the advantages
of two energy sources, the A3 Sportback
e-tron excels at both short commutes
and long hauls.Go ahead, make those weekend getaway plans. The A3 Sportback e-tron® affords you the freedom
to drive gasoline-free during the week. How’s this? With an expected electric range of between
16 and 19 miles (final technical adjustments are being tested and implemented) from a fully charged
battery, a substantial amount of your daily driving needs can be met before your next recharge,
while the gasoline engine lets you venture on longer journeys whenever it suits you.
1 That’s because
once the battery charge gets down to its reserve supply, the gasoline engine engages and helps
the vehicle operate as a highly efficient hybrid (and one that provides pure Audi driving enjoyment,
with a combined 204 hp and nearly instantaneous torque), letting you conquer some serious miles
in any direction before needing to refuel.
2 The result? Your travel options are wide open.
Flexibility ______
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The energy source is your call
Electric power now or later? That
’s up to you.
With the unique Hold Battery mode, you can
choose exactly when you drive on electric power
alone. So if you want, you can save the electrical
energy stored in the battery for later use, such
as a city drive upon reaching your destination.
No plug? Recharge on the go

Charge Batter

y mode is the perfect mode when
you have longer highway drives between two
cities. You can start driving in EV mode, charge
on the highway (ideally above 60 mph) and
then switch back to EV mode upon exiting.
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ELECTRIC RANGE
GASOLINE RANGE
CHARGE BATTERY MODE
Drive between 16 and 19
miles (final technical ad-
justments are being tested
and implemented) on pure
battery power.
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After the battery is depleted,
the gasoline engine will give
you a total range comparable
to a conventional vehicle.
2
During highway driving,
switch to the Charge
Battery mode to enable the
gasoline-powered engine
to recharge the battery .
3
Once the battery has
been recharged, you can
resume driving on electric
power alone (perfect for
when you get close to
your destination).
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Electric motor
Six-speed S tronic® gearbox
Power electronics
Electric brake booster
Battery cooling
Fuel tank
12-volt battery
Concealed charging port
Electric air conditioning
compressor
1.4 TFSI® engine
Battery module
The inner workin gs of
an electrifying reality.
European model shown. 1 EPA estimates not a vailable at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and
temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. 2 Battery capacity decr eases with time and use. Not using the vehicle for long periods can caus\
e damage to the
high-voltage battery. See owner’s manual for details.
3 Based on preliminar

y manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage
and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
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PHEV ______
Offers a solution.
Not less excitement.
We didn’t come to this answer overnight. Over the years, Audi has tested numerous t ypes of alternative powertrains,
going back to our first hybrid concept vehicle in 1989. As our testing advanced, it became clear that one solution stood
apart in offering uncompromising performance and versatilit y for today’s drivers. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
(PHE V) offers the cleaner, lower-cost operation of an electric vehicle coupled with the long-distance-cruising conve -
nience of a gasoline drivetrain. Essentially, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds in one beautifully designed automobile. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
offers the ideal blend of efficiency and range
without sacrificing the performance charac -
teristics Audi is known for.
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__ 1.4-liter TFSI® engine
The 1.4-liter TFSI engine delivers 150 hp—a
significant performance boost when called
upon—and provides the capability to travel
many more miles once the initial battery
charge has fallen to its reserve supply.
1
__ Electric motor
With 102 hp and nearly instantaneous
torque, the liquid-cooled, permanent-mag-
net-driven electric motor delivers the kind
of impressive off-the-line acceleration that
other city drivers will envy.
__ Range
Range anxiety? That’s not a term you’ll ever
hear associated with the A3 e-tron. That’s
because, with a range comparable to a
conventional vehicle (when both the electric
motor and gasoline engine are used), you’ll
rarely have to think twice about where you
want to go.
1
__ PHEV
The combination of a battery-powered electric
motor and a gasoline engine (both designed
to propel the vehicle together or independent -
ly) provides an effective way to cut down on
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, while
creating a potent blend of low-end torque and
high-end power.
1
__ Charging
Using a 240-volt power supply like the home
Audi charging system (included with vehicle
lease or purchase), the A3 e-tron can be
recharged from its reserve supply state in
about two hours and fifteen minutes.
2
__ Lithium-ion battery
Perfectly packaged beneath the rear seat, the
8.8-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
pack provides remarkable electrical energy
storage, enough to cover many daily trips on
electric power alone.
2
__ EV driving
With between 16 and 19 miles (final technical
adjustments are being tested and implement -
ed) of pure electric range available from a fully
charged battery, a substantial amount of your
daily commute can be driven without using a
drop of gasoline.
3
A PHEV vehicle like the A3 Sportback e-tron® features cutting-edge engineering, but that doesn’t
mean how it all works is too difficult to understand. Here are the basics.
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The reality is, if cutting down on fuel use drastically alters the way people live, it’s not
likely they’ll stick with it for long. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® meets this challenge
by leaving you to your daily devices, while quietly yet dramatically shifting the trans-
portation paradigm. Of course, it’s not just about reinventing the powertrain. It’s also
about lessening the overall environmental impact a vehicle makes. That’s why the A3
e-tron is part of a larger sustainability program we call Audi energy, which provides
benefits like a reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint, and available high-efficiency
home solar panels. Put it all together, and the result is that the A3 e-tron is, first and
foremost, an Audi. It delivers all the performance, prestige, innovation and attention
to detail you’ve come to expect from the brand. And more than anything we’ve done
before, Audi energy is a symbol of our effort to put sustainability front and center.
Revelation ______
Disrupts the automotive
landscape. Not daily life.
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European model shown.
Hybrid mode
Ideal for long-distance driving, Hybrid mode
automatically chooses the most efficient power
source based on speed, thr
ottle position and
other factors.
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European model shown. 1 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s es-
timates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of
printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual
mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including
driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age
and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use.
See owner’s manual for details.
2 Battery capacity decr

eases with
time and use. Not using the vehicle for long periods can cause damage
to the high-voltage battery. See owner’s manual for details.
EV mode
Want to drive under electric power only? As


the default mode, EV mode allows you to drive
between 16 and 19 miles (final technical ad-
justments are being tested and implemented).
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Because of this, you may find that this is the
mode you drive in most.
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