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Gross
Axle
We ight Ratin
g
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
load that can be applied at each axl
e
of the
vehi-
cle
~
.&
.
Vehicle
capacity
weight
The vehicle capacity we ight (max. load) is listed
either on the dr iver's side B-pillar
or
inside the
f uel filler flap
.
&
WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.
Dimensions
The dimens ions can vary depend ing on the mode
l
and equipment.
When drivi ng on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure t hat low -lying compo
-
A3 Sedan
Lengt
h
Wid
t
h
Width (across mir rors)
Height (unloaded)
al
al The height of t he vehicle depe nds
on th
e
tir
es and
suspension
.
53 Sedan
Length
Width
Width (across mirrors)
Height
(unloaded) al
al
The
height
of t
he vehicle depends
on t
he
t
ires and
suspension
.
Techni cal data
-
Exceeding permiss ible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and per-
sonal injury.
(D
Note
-
The vehicle capacity weig ht figu res apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle 's
hand
li
ng is not impaired
.
-
Do not exceed the maximum permissib le
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
we
ight.
Always remember that the vehicl e's
hand
li
ng will be affected by the
extr
a load.
Therefore,
adjust
your speed accordingly.
-
Always observe local regulat
ions.
nents such as the spoiler and exhaust system do
not come into contact with these
or
they could be
damaged
.
This applies especially w hen the
vehi-
cle is fully loaded.
in (mm)
175 .3 (44 56)
in (mm)
70 .7 (1796)
in (mm)
77
.1
(1960)
in (mm)
55 .7 (1416)
in (mm)
175.8 (4469)
in (mm)
70 .7 (1796)
in (mm)
77.1 (1960)
in (mm)
54 .8 (1392)
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