2020 AUDI A3 weight

8V2012721BK
Wheels

installed accessories, a full tank
of fuel, oil, coolant and other flu-
ids plus maximum load. The max-
imum Load includes the number
of passengers that the vehicle is
intended to carry (“seating ca-
pacity”) with an assumed weight
of 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each pas-
senger at a designated seating
position and the total weight of
any luggage in the vehicle. If you
tow a trailer, the weight of the
trailer hitch and the tongue
weight of the loaded trailer must
be included as part of the vehicle
load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.

Z\, WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle


333

Wheels


heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Determining correct load
Tani
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.


Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 330, fig. 259.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 330, fig. 259.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
334
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
> Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 320, fig. 257) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.

8V2012721BK
Emergency situations

Loading the vehicle onto a flatbed truck

BaV-0402
|
a


Fig. 289 Vehicle on flatbed truck (example)
Front hook up
> Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp.
> Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye
previously installed.
Rear hook up
> Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp.
> Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye
previously installed.
@) Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is
secure before moving the car up the flatbed
truck ramp.
Raising the vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor
jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting
points illustrated.
oO S zt 6
> a a


Fig. 290 Front lifting point (example)
= Ss z
ba > i} oO
/


Fig. 291 Rear lifting point (example)
> Read and heed WARNING © A\.
> Locate lifting points > fig. 290 and > fig. 291.
> Adjust lifting arms of workshop hoist or floor
jack to match vehicle lifting points.
> Insert a rubber pad between the floor jack/
workshop hoist and the Lifting points.
If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack to
work underneath, be sure the vehicle is safely
supported on stands intended for this purpose.
Front lifting point
The lifting point is located on the floor pan rein-
forcement about at the same level as the jack
mounting point > fig. 290. Do not lift the vehi-
cle at the vertical sill reinforcement.
Rear lifting point
The lifting point is located on the vertical rein-
forcement of the lower sill for the on-board jack
> fig. 291.
Lifting with vehicle jack
Refer to > page 354.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehi-
cle damage.
— Always lift the vehicle only at the special
workshop hoist and floor jack lift points il-
lustrated > fig. 290 and > fig. 291.
— Failure to lift the vehicle at these points
could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from a
lift if there is a change in vehicle weight
distribution and balance. This might hap-
pen, for example, when heavy components |>


369

Emergency situations


such as the engine block or transmission
are removed.
— When removing heavy components like
these, anchor vehicle to hoist or add corre-
sponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or
slip
off the hoist, causing serious personal
injury.

@ Note
— Be aware of the following points before Lift-
ing the vehicle:
— The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil
pan, the transmission housing, the front
or rear axle or the body side members.
This could lead to serious damage.
—To avoid damage to the underbody or
chassis frame, a rubber pad must be in-
serted between the floor jack and the lift
points.
— Before driving over a workshop hoist,
check that the vehicle weight does not
exceed the permissible lifting capacity of
the hoist.
— Before driving over a workshop hoist, en-
sure that there is sufficient clearance be-
tween the hoist and low parts of the ve-
hicle.
370

8V2012721BK
Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle identification label
XXX X= HKNK WOK XX
(Hae wrccnce XX XNKKKNKK
Frm XXX XX
2
XX XXKKXKK XK KX XK
3 }—— MOTORS / GET. 8
eco au cone XXX
XXX KW XXX
XXX WX
CQ -ASRAINER YyNX XXX NOK
M. - AUSST. / OPTIONS
EOA 7D5 4UB 6XM 5SG SRW
2EH JOZ 1LB 1AS_ 1BA
3FC SMU 7X1
FOA 9G3 0G7 OYH OJF
SG TLE 3KA 8EH U1A X9B QZ7
1XW 8Q3 9Q8 8Z4 D2D
716 CV7 7KO 4X3 2K2
34 4KC 3Y0 413 5D2
1SA 7GB QIA 4GQ

RAZ-0668



ee

Fig. 293 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 293 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty and Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:

— Select: the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left con-
trol button > Service & checks > Vehicle infor-
mation.

— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.





Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
A3 Cabriolet 174.4 (4,430) 70.5 (1,793) 77.1 (1,960) 55.4 (1,409)
A3 sedan 175.8 (4,465) 70.7 (1,796) 77.1 (1,960) 55.7 (1,416)
A3 Sportback e-tron 169.6 (4,311) 70.2 (1,785) 77.4 (1,966) 56.1 (1,426)
RS3 sedan 176.3 (4,479) 70.9 (1,802) 77.1 (1,960) 55.0 (1,397)
S3 sedan 176.1 (4,472) 70.7 (1,796) 77.1 (1,960) 54.8 (1,392)

379

Technical data

(er) Fah a(t)
Fuel tank, front wheel drive 13.2 gal (50.0 L)

Fuel tank, all wheel drive 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Plug-in hybrid drive fuel tank 10.5 gal (40.0 L)



Windshield washer system 3.2 qt (3.0L)
Windshield and headlight washer system* 5.0 qt (4.7 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system*, S models 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system*, RS models 3:7 qt3B5D

Weights


Le I Le

FANNON A
Fig. 294 Safety certificate


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 165 lbs
(75 kg).
380

Index

Fast forwarding and rewinding (audio/video
file) eee 219
Fast forwarding (audio/video file)......... 219
EaStROULC «smear o x omowes + memes ow nent o 8 ene 197
Favorites
Media... ... eee eee eee eee eee 222
NavVigatiGniicn = = sesx =e meee + eee § ¥ neeR « 191
Telephomebscsn: ic « susie sv wens « 0 sean @ 2 een 175
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 377
File formats (media drives) .............. 224
Finding charging stations............... 192
Floor mats ...... 0.00... cee eee eee eee 242
Folding the rear seats................ 62, 63
Foot pedals.......... 0... cee eee eee eee 241
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 310
FUGUINIG!: s x sev « 2 avon x 2 emus ¢ 2 eww 2 a Re 299
Leaks... 2.2 eee eee 305
Roof rack... 6... eee eee 64
Forward gear
Teferto Geal’s » wcss s eoswe s pean ss MowR ay es 75
Free text search... ..... see eect ence eee 154
Mediats ¢ 2 ene 2s ove 9 owen 2 een eo were 221
Navigation... .. 0... cece eee eee eee 189
Radio... .. eee eee eee eee 207
Telephone sis s & sais = ¢ seis xo eee & o 2a 179
Freeze protection
COOLANE ssiswiss & ences + @ ssncene o sonsane ow eoseeie 311
Frequency band..........c0ee eee 206, 209
also refer to Frequency band........... 206
Front airbags
Description.........6. 06. e eee ee eee 257
How they Works. = cscs ss sees ee news eee 263
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics... 246
Front center armrest. oc... 26sec ee eee es 56
Front seats. ....... 00.000 cee cece eee ee 54
ACjUStING ace = seems ts ceee s eee ee wea 239
Child restraints in the front seat......... 254
EteCle: = sass os wear a 2 mame wamen oe eee x era 298
Additives..... 0.0.0.0... cece eee eee 299
Currenticonsumption s ¢ sess + s seen ss vows: 22
FURL Gauge ers & cise wo arsine & & soureia w pave 14
Fuel tank capacity.................... 380
GOSOlING» < saws ¢ 5 Bees FF Nee + EREE ¢ SS 298
Reducing consumption................. 81
386
Fueling
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 301
Fuel tank capacity. ......... 00. ee ee eee 380
Opening the fuel filler door............ 299
FUSES: 2 ¢ mses oo omen 3 o cae oo oe oo ee 360
G
GarMenthOOks « ianws x 2 sea 2 x cam ¥ Capen 4 a ¥ 60
Gas discharge lamps............-..0005 362
GaSOUINE wars: x s swe x ¢ sete Ye eee ss eGR 298
ACGIRIVESS. = scenic ew csmmive 1 2 wsuows oo so ae 8 299
Gasoline mixture ..............000e eee 298
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 380
Gears... ee eee 75
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 322
Glove compartment.............. 00. eee 60
G meter
refer to Sport displays...............04. 24
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 380
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 380
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « s suas x 2 seme 2 o eee «8 oe 380
H
Handsfree............-.2-.-.-.-0-00-0200 000s 170
Hands Free Profile..................... 170
Headlight range control...............005 43
Headlights........ 0... ccc eee eee eee 43
Cleaning.......... 00. e eee eee eee eee 343
Headlight range control................ 43
Washer system...........--00 0 eee eae 49
Head restraint « cseuios «x cuseaus ov cnuane a aimee 0 56
Adjusting ........... 0c cece eee eee 56, 57
Removing and installing................ 57
Heated
Exterior Mirrors's 2 ccs so mows oo seen 3 2 cers 47
ROA WINE OWs cre: + sistiene co 0 ssiesaion 0 anatase 5: ee 67
Seats... eee eee eee 67
Washer fluid nozzles cuss casa ss ceva s ¢ oe 49
Heated steering wheel...............-.5. 68
Heavy clothing and safety belts.......... 248
Hex socket...........20.0202..0000000005 348

8V2012721BK

Steps for determining correct load limit... 334
Stopover (navigation) « w... . . ec. ss exw « 194
Storage Options'as« < sews « = newp + pees oe ve 60
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 215
Subtitles (DVD) scawos 0 = wesw oe ssowe 2 wove 2 222
SUDWOOTED wsny: a x cayea oy ee + x ayer 4 234, 358
SUIVISOTS sway 7s ane @ 2 Ree aE @eeE a NOE ae 49
SUPMOUNG ss ¢ 3 naw a & nays 5% aeIR a bere Has 234
Suspension ....... 0.00.0 cece eee eee eee 92
Swap call... 6... 2. eee eee eee eee 174
Switching tabs
refer to Multifunction
steering wheel................. 17,19, 20
Symbols): « = sees ss gece « ¥ yee ee Seow ee oe 155
Navigation. 5 + sss a 6 semen av ¥ nse 9 6 sae 6 199
also refer to Indicator lights............. 10
Synchronization (climate control system) .... 66
System settings (MMI)..............005 230
Systemrupdate (MMI). « « sicss « «cee soa 234
SystemMVOlUMC iis ss ccwws ao nie a cow owe 235
T
Tachometer ies «2 soe 2 s eases oo ewe 2 ese 14,15
Tail WiGht(S) x: « = wcem: © s somes 2 eee go oe eg 43
Technical data : 2 emp « » meee x o sees s yee y 379
Technical modifications................. 374
Telephone....... 0... eee eee eee eee ee 169
Audi phone box: « « 200 ys eyes ee seen eee 171
Connecting acell phone............... 169
Dialing anumber................-.0.- 173
Options during a phone call............ 174
Playing MUSIC: = 2 scene 2 x ereeee av eras 2 we 214
SettingS ... 0.6... eee eee 180
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 17
Temperature gauge
Coolant... 0... cece eee eee eee eee eee 14
Tether anchors ..........seseeee eee enee 294
Tether strap... 2. eee eee 294
Text MESSAGES cc + nanos © enone wv ameuenD 6 see 175
also refer to Text messages............ 175
Tie-downs ... 0.6... cee ees 62
THM « vxesine © « osnsiion » owzase © 9 agemane 0 of eneraue wo 4 230
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 76
Tire Mobility System (tire mobility kit) ..... 349
TUROS s ncsaa 2 2 oem © pra a a meee a © oR & @ HB 319
Low-profile tires.................000. 336
Mobility Kits « swe & x acme ¢ ¢ Sos >t eevee ei 349
RepainiSete. so scm s wane ov case 2 o oe 3 oo 348
Replacing......... cece eee eee eee 352
Service life....................0.000. 328
Tire PrOSSUlC as ss mses + waws ye meres a oH 330
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 337,339
Tire pressure table..............000005 331
Tire pressure (trailer towing mode) ...... 113
Treadwear indicators.................. 328
Unidirectional...................50-- 321
Uniform tire quality grading............ 336
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology. . 322
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 332
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 234
oe) Ca 348
Torn or frayed safety belts............... 248
Touch
referto MMI touch................00- 149
Towing
Front:towing lOOps « seas ss ame sv mews a x 368
Rear towing loop ssascrs x anon: x « wmasicn © = oes 368
Tow truckS .... 2... eee eee ee 367
Towing protection monitor.............0. 30
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 337
GISOTEPEF TO TIES sree x & sates x % eater ¥ 28 337.
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
Indicator light « sss + «ows ss ease oe wean 341
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 339
Traffic information..................00. 204
Trailer mode (navigation)............... 197
Trailer towing iwi so seca ee eee 2 vam ee aes 113
Trailer towing mode
Tongue weight..............--000000) 113
Trailer load... 6... eee eee eee 113
Treble (sound) ...... 0. cece cece eee eee 234
Trip computer (analog instrument cluster)... 22
Trip computer (Audi virtual cockpit) ........ 22
Trunk lid
Trunk escape latch...............00005 348
Turn signal... 00... cece eee ee eee eee 44
393