height AUDI A3 SEDAN 2017 User Guide

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Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author ­
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains .
Use
fine-mesh snow chains . They must not add
more than 0.53 inch (13 .5 mm) in height, includ­
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with­
out snow. Otherw ise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
~ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acc i­
dent.
0 Note
Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel cov­
ers * if the chains come into direct contact
w ith them. Remove the wheel covers * first.
Use coated snow chains.
(D Tips
When using snow cha ins, it may be useful to
sw itch on sport mode
¢page 152.
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Aud i is factory-equipped with low aspect ra­
tio tires. These t ires have been thoroughly tested
and been selected specifically for you r model for
their superb performance, road feel and handling
under a va riety of driving conditions. As k your au­
thorized Audi dealer for mo re de tails.
The low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by
a numera l of
55 or less in the tire's size designa­
tion . The numeral represents the ratio of the
tire's sidewall height in relation to its tread width
expressed in percentage. Conventional tires have
a height/w idth rat io of 60 or more .
The performance of low-aspect-ratio tires is par­
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres­
sure. It is therefore important that low aspect
ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure
and that the inflation pressure is regularly
checked and maintained. Tire pressures should
Wheels
be checked at least once a month and always
before a long trip
¢ page 336 .
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
Low aspect ratio tires can be damaged more easi ­
ly by impact w ith potholes, curbs, gullies or
ridges on the road, particularly if the tire is un­
der inflated.
In order to minimize the occurrence o f impact
damage to the tires of your vehicle, we recom­
mend that you observe the following precau ­
t ions:
-Always maintain recommended inflation pres­
sures . Check your tire pressure every
2,000 miles (3,000 km) and add air if necessa­
ry.
-Drive carefully on roads with potholes, deep
gullies or ridges. The impact from driving
through or over such obstacles can damage
your tires. Impact with a curb may also cause damage to your tires.
-After any impact, immediate ly inspect your
tires or have them inspected by the nearest au­
thorized Audi dealer . Replace a damaged tire as
soon as possible .
-Inspect your tires every 2,000 m iles (3,000 km)
for damage and wear . Damage is not a lways
easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of air and
unde rinflation, w hich could even tually cause
t ire fa ilure.
If yo u bel ieve that a tire may have
been damaged, replace the tire as soon as pos­
sible.
-These tires may wear more quickly than others.
-Please also remember that, while these tires
deliver responsive handlin g, they may ride less
comfortably and make more noise than other
choices.
Reduced performance in winter/cold season
conditions
All tires are designed for certain purposes. The
low aspect ratio, ultra high performance tires
origina lly installed on your vehicle are intended
for maximum dry and wet road performance and
handling. They are not suitable for cold, snowy or
icy weather conditions. If you drive under those
c ir cumstances, you should equip your vehicle
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car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip .
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first be­
fore the wheel con be removed .
Fig. 291 S ill pane ls: mark ings (example)
F ig. 292 S ill: position ing the ve hicle jack
"Engage the parkin g brak e to prevent your vehi­
cle from roll ing unintentionally .
"Move the se lector le ver to p osition P .
"Find the markin g (imprint) on the s ill that is
nearest the whee l tha t will be changed
r::> fig. 291 . Behind the marking, there is a lift­
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
"Vehicles with a sill: Note the position of the sill
when positioning the vehicle jack¢
fig. 292.
"Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) ¢
,&.
"Turn the ve hi cle jack located under the lifting
po int on the s ill to ra ise the jack until its
arm @
r::> fig. 292 is located under the des ignated plas-
gi tic mount r::> ,& , ¢0).
~ "Align the jack so that its arm @¢ fig. 292 en-
8 gages in the designated lift ing point in the door
~ sill and the movable base ® lies flat on the
Em ergen cy a ssis tanc e
ground. The base ® must be vertical unde r the
lifting point @.
"Wind the jack up further until the f lat tire
comes off the
ground ¢,& .
Position the vehicle jack only unde r the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill¢
fig. 291. T here is ex­
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other
location¢ ,&.¢0) .
An un sta b le surf ace under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack . Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On
ha rd , s lippery surfa ces (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from
slipp ing ¢,&. .
.&, WARNING
-
-You o r you r passengers could be inj ured
while changing a wheel if you do not fo llow
these sa fety precautions :
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig­
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi­
c ient hold on the vehicle .
-A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the veh icle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the g ro u nd. If necessary, use a sturdy
board unde r the jack.
- On hard, slippe ry su rface (s uch as t iles)
u se a r ubber mat or simi lar to prevent the
j ac k from slipping.
- Only raise yo ur vehicle with the veh icle
j ac k prov ided by the factory.
If you use a
vehicle jack for another veh icle, your vehi­
cle can s lide and cause injury.
- Changes in load can affe ct the height of
the vehicle.
- Never star t the eng ine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Suppor t the vehicle se cur ely with appro­
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there
i s a potential risk for injury.
.,.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
The G ross Axle We igh t Rating is the max imum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the vehi ­
cle~.& .
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max. load) is listed
e ithe r o n the dr iver's side B-pillar o r inside the
f u el fi ller flap.
& WARNING
-T he actual Gross Ax le Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles sho uld not exceed the
permissible weights, and their comb inat ion
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle We ight
Rat ing.
Dimensions
Techn ical data
-Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
res ult in vehicle damage, accidents and per­
sonal injury.
(D Note
-T he vehi cle capacity weig ht figu res apply
when the load is d istributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, ca rry the load as near to the
rear axle as possib le so that t he veh icle's
hand ling is no t impaired .
-Do not exceed the maximum perm iss ible
ax le loads or the maximum gross vehicle
we igh t. Always remember that the veh icle's
han dling will be affe cted by the extra load.
Th erefore, adjust your spee d accordingly.
-Always observe local regulations.
Length (in (mm)) Width (in (mm )) Width across the Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm )) weight (in (mm))
A3 Sportback e-t ron 169.6 (4,31
1) 7 0.2 ( 1,785) 77.4 ( 1,966) 56.1 (1, 426)
A3 sedan 175.8 (4,465) 70.7 (1,796) 77.1 (1,960) 55.7 (1,416)
A3 Cabriole t 174
.4 (4,430) 7 0.5 ( 1,793) 77 .1 ( 1,960) 55.4 ( 1,409)
53 seda n 176.1 (4,472) 70.7 (1,796) 77.1 (1,960) 54 .8 (1,392)
Capacities
Appro ximate capacities
Fuel ta nk, front w heel d rive 13
.2 (50.0) ga l (L )
Fuel tank, all wheel drive 14.S (55.0) gal
(L)
Fuel tank, plug -in hybr id drive* 10
.5 (40.0) g al (l)
Windshield washer system 3.2 (3.0) qt (L)
Winds hield and headlamp washer sys tem*, S mode ls 5.0 (4.7) qt
(L)
Gasoline engines
A3 Cabriolet 2.0, 4 cylinder
Maximum output SA
E net hp@rpnn 186@ 4400 -6000
Maximum torque SAE net lb-ft@ rpm 221@ 1600
-4300
Displacement C
ID (cm
3
) 12 1 (1984)
375

Index
s
Safe driving habits
Safety 247
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Correct seating position .......... ... .
Pedal area . ....... .............. ... .
Telephone . ..... .. .............. ... . 248
252
177
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 264
Safety belts worn by pregnant women . . . 263
Safety belt pretensioner Service and disposa l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2S8, 262
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Height adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
I mproperly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Securing chi ld safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Special considerations for pregnant wom-
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Warning/indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Safety belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Safety instructions for side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
for using child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
for using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 281
Saving fuel Attentive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Economy tips (analog instrument cluster) . 19
Efficiency program (analog instrument clus-
ter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Energy consumers (Audi virtual cockpit) . . 18
Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
392
Scan (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Screen
refer to Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 , 16
Screwdriver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
SD card reader (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Search area (point of interest) . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Search function
refer to Free text search
166,232
Seat adjustment Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Seating position Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
How to adjust the front seats . . . . . . . . . . 249
Incorrect seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Occupants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Seats Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Fold ing ... .. .. .. .. .. ............. 67 , 68
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Seat heating (automatic climate control sys-
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Secondary phone .. .. .. ... .. ..... . 179,243
Selecting a source (media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Selection menu .. .. .. .. ........ 14, 160, 164
Selector lever (automatic transmission) Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance . . . . . . 206
Service and disposal Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Service position
refer to Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 58
Settings Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Map...... .... .. .. .. ............. .. 211
Media .... .. .. . ... .. .. ........... .. 233
Nav igation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
System (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241