load capacity AUDI A3 2011 Owner´s Manual

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left door jamb . It shows the month and year of production and the
vehicle iden tifica tion n umber of your veh icle ( perfo ration) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is loca ted on the loc k carr ier .
The spark ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Ra ting (GAWR) for fron t and rear are listed on a st icker on the left
door jamb.
Th e Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus f ull fue l tank, oil and coo la nt, plus max im um load, which
includes passenger we ight (150 lbs/68 kg per des ignated seating
position) a nd luggage weight .
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
applie d at each axle of the vehicle~& .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is liste d either o n the driver's
side B -pillar or inside the fuel f iller flap .
Roof weight
The maximum permiss ible roof weight is 165 lb (75 kg ). The roof
we igh t is ma de up o f the weig ht of the roof rack sys tem and the
we ight of the object being transported~
page 88, "Load ing the roof
rack" .
Safety first
& WARNING
• The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
s hould not exceed the permis sible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle We ight Rating.
• Exceeding permi ssible weight rating s can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury .
0 Note
• The vehicle capac ity we ight figu res apply when the load is distrib­
uted evenly i n the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When trans ­
porti ng a heavy load i n the l uggage compartment, ca rry the load as
near to the rear axle as possible so that the veh icle's handling is not
impa ired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permiss ible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weig ht. Always remember that the vehicle's
hand ling will be affecte d by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed a ccording ly .
• Always observe loca l reg ulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic mo de l. Differences may occur
depend ing on the model ty pe a nd options ordered, for exam ple, tir e
sizes .
0 Note
When d riving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over c urbs, etc . it is
impo rtan t to remember that some parts of yo ur vehicl e, s uch as
spoilers or ex haust system components, may be close to the ground.
B e careful not to d amage them .•
Do-it,yourself service Technical data

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Fastening
Booster seats ............... ... .. 17
5
Convert ible child safety seats .. ..... 173
Infant seats ..................... 172
Fastening eyes . ................. .. .. 82
Flat tire Changing . .. ........... .. .... .. . 272
Floor mats ........... .... .......... 130
Fog lights, front ........... .... .. .. .. 58
Folding master key with remote control .. 38
Foot pedals .. .. ... ........ .. .... .. . 130
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the environment 222
Letting your engine warm up ....... 107
Reducing engine noise by upshifting ear ly
8,9
Refueling . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ 222
Saving fuel by upshifting early .. ... . 8, 9
Using the rear window defogger . ... . 102
Front airbags Description . ...... .. .. .. .. .. .... . 149
How they work .......... .. .. .. .. . 154
Front seats .. .. .. ................... 73
Adjusting . .. ... ........ ...... .. . 127
Adjusting the manual seats ......... 74
Child restraints in the front seat .... 147
Heated seats .................... 103
Fro ntal collisions and the laws of physics 136
Fuel Current fuel mileage .... .... ....... 21
Fu el gauge ........ ... .. ...... .. .. 10
Fuel supply too low . ... .. .. .... .... 34
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Fuel
economy messages (efficiency program)
26
Fuel filler flap Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand . 224
Fuel gauge .... .. ................. ... 10
Fuel range ............. .... .. .. .. .. . 21
Fuel supply
Additives .. ............... ...... 219
Blended gasoline .... .. .. .. ... .... 219
Fuel filler neck .. ........... .. .. .. 221
Fuel gauge . .... .... .. .. ... ....... 10
Fuel tank capacity ......... ... 10,221
Gasoline ...................... .. 219
Gasoline additives ................ 220
Octane rating ...... .............. 219
Recommendation ................ 219
Refuelling ... .. .... .. .. .... .. ...
222
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand . 224
Fuel tank
Capac ity ........................ 221
Capacity (gallons/liters) ........ ... . 10
Fuse arrangement ................ ... 282
Fuses Replacing ....................... 281
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Gas discharge lamps ...... ........... 285
Gauges Eng ine coolant tern perature .......... 9
Fuel gauge .. ..... .. .............. 10
Speedometer ............ .. ... .... 10 Tachomete
r ... ... .... ........ ..... 8
Trip odometer .................... 10
Gear recommendation ................ 19
Gearshift indicator ................... 19
Gearshift lever .................... . 114
General illust ration
Instruments and controls ............
7
Generator
Warning/indicator lights ... .. ...... 15
Glossary of tire and loading terminology 246
Glove compartment . .. .. .. ...... ..... 92
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61
Glow plug system Indicator light .................... 13
Warning light ...... ..... ... . ... .. 13
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 295
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Head restraints .......... .... .. .. .. . 128
Adjusting ................. ...... 128
Rear seats .. .. ................... 78
Headlight defective ... ...... ............... 36
Headlight range control defect ive . .. ...... ............... 35
Headlights ................. ... ...... 56
Front fog lights ................... 58
Switching off ... ..... .... ... .. .. .. 56
Switching on ................... .. 56
Xenon headlights . .. .... .... .. ..... 56
Heated rear window ..................... 102
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Replacing a sound system .... ... .. .. . 302
Replacing light bu lbs ... .. ... ... ..... 285
Replacing tires and wheels ............ 258
Replacing windshield wiper blades ...... 69
Reporting Safety Defects ......... .... 133
Reset button ........................ 10
Resetting remote control ....... .. ..... 43
Retractor ..... ...... .. .. .. .... ..... 139
Reverse
Automatic transmission .... .. .....
115
Rims
Cast alloy ...................... .
212
Replacing ....................... 257
Steel rims .................... .. . 212
Roof rack
Attachment points w ith separate roof rack
system ................ .........
87
Loading .. .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... 88
Mounting locations ........... .... . 88
Safe mounting ............... ..... 86
Roof weight .... .. .. ............. .... 88
s
S tronic ........ ...... .. ... ........ 115
Driving Notes .................... 117
Emergency program ........... ... 121
Kick-down .. ............ ........ 120
T i ptronic ... .. ... ... ...... ....... 119
Tipt ronic controls on the steering wheel .
120
SAFE ............................... 10
Safe driving habits ..... .. .. .. .. ..... 124
Safety belt position .... .... ......... 140
Safety belt height adjustment .. .. .. 142
Safety belts worn by pregnant women ...
141
Safety belt pretensioner ........... ... 143
Service and disposal .............. 144
Safety belt warning light ......... 15, 135
Safety belts . ...... .............. ... 139
cleaning ..................... ... 217
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt .................. ...
13 7
Fastening .. .. .......... ......... 139
height adjustment ....... ...... .. .
142
Improperly worn ................. 143
Not worn ....................... 137
Safety belt position ............... 140
Safety instructions .. .. ... ..... .. . 138
Securing child safety seats ......... 177
Spe cial considerat ions fo r pregnant
women ................ .... .. ..
141
Unfastening .. ................. .. 142
Warning/indicator light ........... 135
Why YOU MUST wear them .... 135, 136
Worn properly ................... 138
Launch Control Program .......... . 120 S f
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a ety compliance sticker ............. 294
e ec or ever oc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety equipment .... ............. ..
124 Selector lever positions ........ ... . 115
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection .................. ...
124
Safety guidelines
Seat adjustment ................. .
73
Safety instructions
Engine compartment ..... ..... .. .
226
for side curtain airbags ............ 166
for using child safety seats ......... 170
for using safety belts ............. 138
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System .
158
Safety lock
Ignition key, automatic transmission
106
Seat adjustment
Driver's seat ................ .... ..
73
Front passenger's seat ............. 7 4
Front seats ... ..... ...... ...... ...
73
Head restraints .................. 128
Head restraints, front seat .......... 77
Lumbar support .. .. ............... 77
Manual controls .. .. .... ...... ..... 7 4
Manual seats ....... .......... .. ..
74
Power seat .. ..... ................ 75
Seat be lts
Why YOU MUST wear them . . . .
135, 136
See also Safety belts ...... .. ... .. . 135
Seating capacity ....... ...... ... . .. . 135
Seating pos it ion
Driver .............. ... .. .... ...
126
Front passenger ................ .. 127
How to adjust the front seats ....... 12 7
Incorrect seat position .. ..........
129
Occupants .. ................... . 126
Rear passengers ................ . 128
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data