Weights; Dimensions - 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
t
ifica
t
ion number 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
t
ed on
t
he loc
k
ca rrier
.
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
Rat
ing (GAWR) for fron
t
and rear are listed on a st icker on the left
door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus
full
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 A
x
le 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
on
the driver's
side B-pillar or inside the fuel filler flap
.
Roof weight
The maximum permiss ible roof weight is
165 lb (75
kg)
.
The roof
we igh
t
is ma
d
e up
of
the weig
ht of
the roof rack sys
t
em and the
we ight of the object being tra nsported~
page 88, "Load ing the roof
rack"
.
Safety first
&
WARNING
The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should 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
in
the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When trans
-
porti ng a heavy load
in
the luggage 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 according
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 curbs, etc
.
it is
impo
rt
an
t t
o remember that some parts of yo
ur
ve hicle,
such
as
spoilers or ex haust system components,
may be close to the ground.
Be careful not
t
o
da
mage
th
em
.
Do-it,yourself service
Technical data

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