2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON Owners Manual

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European model shown. 1 240-volt wall-mounted charging hardware and cabinet included with the vehicle. Installation and wiring costs a\
re extra, and will vary. See your participating dealer for details. 2 Frequent and consecutive
high-voltage charging (including DC charging) can permanently decrease the capacity of the high-voltage battery. See owner’s manual for details. 3 Requir es compatible device. Data and phone charges may apply. See your local Audi dealer
for more details or visit www.audiusa.com.
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Audi engineering doesn’t stop with the A3 Sportback e-tron®. It continues its innovative ways with the Audi e-tron
charging system, which is included with the vehicle.1 This elegantly designed charging station fully charges your
batter y at home in as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes using a 240-volt source.2 Taking a road trip? Just remove the
mobile portion of the charger and recharge wherever there’s an available outlet. You’ll also have the advantage
of a dedicated smartphone app that can check charging levels, precondition the batter y for optimum performance
based on climate and even start the vehicle remotely, which turns on the climate control to heat or cool the cabin,
for the ultimate in convenience.
The unique Audi charging system, including
removable mobile charger, is housed in an
attractive, lockable wall cabinet. And with the
centered position of the charging port hidden
behind the Audi four rings emblem, charging
the A3 e-tron is easy from almost anywhere
you choose to install your charging system.
If only humans could
recharge as fast.
Charging ______
240-volt charging
Charging the A3 e-tr on from a 240-volt outlet
replenishes the battery faster than using a
120-volt source, taking around 2 hours and
15 minutes to fully recharge a depleted bat -
tery. This will be the typical charging voltage
used in most cases.
1
120-volt charging
Found in all homes and businesses, this is
the most common type of power outlet.
Recharging the A3 e-tron from this source
takes approximately 8 hours and is ideal
for occasional or emergency charging if
240
-vol

t charging is not available.
Smartphone app

Conveniently manage a host of functions

,
from remote start (a first for Audi), to charge
timing, to battery status and range, all with a
few taps on your compatible smartphone.
3
We found the perfect partner.
A car this revolutionar

y requires a total
rethink of everything around it. In this case,
we partnered with Bosch® (one of the most
innovative automotive suppliers in the world)
to provide a seamless charger installation
experience. The process, which was codevel-
oped by Audi and Bosch®, makes installation
of the Audi charging system as enjoyable as
the driving experience itself.
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Audi energy ______
Diminishes the footprint.
Not the range.

We didn’t set out to just revolutionize transportation—we are also pioneering a
range of ser vices for the e-tron® that defines automotive leadership for drivers who
understand a car is more than just that. Through a lower carbon footprint and a new
solar partnership, these programs usher in practicality and design with a purpose.
There’s more to the evolution of the automotive landscape than just a lot of
advanced engineering. It takes a holistic approach that is bold and effective.
That means things like helping offset carbon output, from the manufac -
turing and assembly of the A3 Sportback e-tron at the plant to the solar
partnerships that help qualified owners realize the benefits of generating
their own, clean, renewable energy.
2 It’s all meant to help make a large
impact from your roof top to half way around the world.
1
1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. 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 SunPower


products available for purchase for qualified customers. A qualified owner is someone with an Audi vehicle registered
in their name. See participating dealer for details.
3 The number of carbon offsets provided thr

ough the program is
based on assumptions and estimates regarding emissions occurring from the manufacture, distribution and use of the
Audi A3 e-tron through the first 50,000 miles. As such, the offsets provided may not fully account for actual carbon
emissions of the vehicle due to variations in electrical grid, source of\
electricity, vehicle maintenance and condition, actual
driving habits and behavior, and other variables.
4 Highest over 3,200 silicon solar panels, Photo Module Sur

vey,
Feb 2014.
5 SunPower 345W

compared to a Conventional Panel (250W, 15.3% efficient, approx. 1.6 m
2), 9% more
energy per watt, 0.75%/yr slower degradation. BEW/DNV Engineering “SunPower Yield Report,” Jan 2013, with CFV
Solar Test Lab Report #12063, Jan 2013 temp. coef. calculation. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation
Rate,” SunPower white paper, Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
6 Same as E-Series

, which
was #1 rank in “PV Module Durability Initiative Public Report,” Fraunhofer CSE, Feb 2013. Five out of the top eight
largest manufacturers were tested. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper,
Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
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► 500 sustainable jobs created
►
Protects wildlife migr
ation corridor be-
tween Tsavo East and Tsavo West National
Parks, habitat for multiple populations
of IUCN Red List species, including the
African elephant, cheetah, lion, Grévy’s
zebra and more► More than 11,000 tree seedlings propa-
gated and planted for r eforestation and
food security
►
2,500 children r

eceived school scholar -
ships, and 20 schools have been built
or renovated
landfill
→ →
50,000 mi→→ →
The result: near-zero carbon emissions,
from the factory floor up to the first
50,000 miles you drive your e-tron vehicle
3
Positive impacts achieved by Wildlife Works
Diminishes the footprint.
Not the range.

Audi energy — sustainable power sources and a lower carbon footprint
Audi is getting serious about sustainability. Case in point: Audi energy.
3 It starts with what the car stands for, then goes
further on your behalf, so you don’t have to. We teamed with 3Degrees®, the leading carbon offset provider, to select and
support meaningful projects that reduce emissions and improve air quality for everyone.
We chose two types and locations of projects that together maximize the positive impact Audi energy and your e-tron can
make. Because Audi is a global car company and greenhouse gas emissions are not constrained by borders, the carbon offset
projects Audi energy supports reflect both a local and global focus. Audi energy includes carbon offsets to cover the vehicle’s
production, including the battery, distribution to dealers, and driving through the warranty period of 50,000 miles.
3
SunPower leads the charge with:
• Record-setting solar efficiency
• Industry-leading longevity
• One-stop custom design and installation
• Monthly electric bill savings
• Dedicated SunPower/Audi sales team
•
Exclusive access to new batter

y storage solution
Solar panels on par with Audi sophistication and refinement.
We deliver excellence throughout your entire Audi experience, so it should come as no surprise that we have collaborated
with a company that delivers the same level of excellence in solar power—SunPower. Now, qualified
2 Audi owners can not only
enhance the energy efficiency of their A3 e-tron, but also dramatically lower their home energy bills. Of course, fueling your
A3 e-tron straight from the sun is just the start. All qualified
2 Audi owners can receive dedicated access to the most innovative
of SunPower technology, like the 21.5% efficient X-Series Solar Panels (the highest-efficiency panels on the market4), which
produce 70 percent more energy than conventional panels,5 while offering stunning aesthetics and unmatched reliability.6 The
Audi SunPower partnership is a rare opportunity to help secure a healthier planet. Wildlife Works
This project is a part of the UN-REDD (United Nations Programme on Reducing
Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) program, designed
to protect highly threatened forests that are critical carbon sinks—natural
absorption and storage systems of carbon dioxide. Focusing on the Kasigau
community in Kenya, who previously destroyed the forest ecosystem for
survival, and using a holistic, innovative approach, Wildlife Works targets the
root cause of the problem and ties forest preservation to improved livelihoods.
US Landfill Gas
Methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide, is
created as waste decomposes. Many landfills, however, are not required to
limit or capture this gas, which is instead released into the atmosphere.
Landfill Gas Capture projects either destroy the methane before it is
released or use it to make electricity. Either of these steps reduces green-
house gas emissions and preserves air quality for the health and benefit of
surrounding communities.
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Exclusive
sales and service
In a vehicle with this much advanced technology, you might expect a sales
or ser vice visit to be a little more complicated. In realit y, your experience
couldn’t be any simpler and straightfor ward. That’s because our engineers
made the e-tron as easy to ser vice as possible, and our innovative e-tron
sales and ser vice program, which will be available at select dealerships
nationwide (to be announced in the summer of 2015), is designed to help
simplif y ever y aspect of the purchase process and ser vice visit.
Custom charger
installation
We wanted to make the installation of the included Audi e-tron®
charging system as simple as possible for eligible A3 e-tron owners,
so we teamed with Bosch®, who will handle the installation process
(including sending a certified electrician to your home), to deliver
exactly the kind of white glove ser vice you’d expect from Audi and
the people we work with.
1
1 240-volt charging wall-mounted hardware and cabinet included with the vehicle. Installation
and wiring costs ar e extra, and will vary. See your participating dealer for details.
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While the range of ser vices available to A3 e-tron owners has widened, it doesn’t mean that our level of commitment
is spread any thinner. If any thing, you’ll feel even more catered to as an early pioneer of such an advanced vehicle.
That means white glove ser vice, from the installation at your home of the included Audi e-tron charging system
1 to the
e-tron experts at the Audi Customer Experience Center who can answer any questions you may have, to the innovative
e-tron sales and ser vice support provided by participating Audi dealerships. It’s all-encompassing, and all about you.
We want to make owning an A3 Sportback
e-tron as enjoyable as driving one, and our
wealth of services proves it.
Changes the scope.
Not personal attention.
Experience ______
Information at
your fingertips
Have a question about your A3 e-tron or the additional offerings
discussed on the previous page? We know PHE V technology is
new to many people, so the Audi Customer Experience Center,
where you’ll be able to have all your questions about your e-tron
vehicle or systems answered, will be there when you need it.
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The A3 Sportback e-tron® is a pioneer within the Audi lineup, but others will follow in its footsteps. In fact,
over the next few years, that statement will manifest itself with the introduction of more e-tron models.
While some may consider this plan challenging, we know it’s a worthwhile endeavor, particularly when
you consider the increasing importance placed on energy independence and sustainabilit y. It goes without
saying that this will be a momentous shif t in the traditional transportation narrative, but some things will
never change: our dedication, passion and drive to build the most inspiring vehicles on the road.
For more information about the A3 Sportback e-tron, including expected date of availability, or Audi
energy and our carefully selected partners, please visit our website: audiusa.comWith more e-tron models coming down the
road, the A3 Sportback e-tron is blazing the
trail into an electrifying new automotive world.
Transforming the
wa y we drive. Not our
passion for it.
Vision ______
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