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Audi A3 - Presentation
Self-Study Programme
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181
Ecology
Safety
Mobility
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2
Audi A3
In brief.....................................................................
Audi A3
Environmental protection is..................................
Safety
How safe is the A3?................................................
10
Body
The outer skin of the car........................................
12
Engines
The big movers......................................................
14
Gearbox
In forward gear.......................................................
18
19
Subframe
Controlled swinging..............................................
20
Running gear
With the ability to lead...........................................
22
Braking system
Power under pressure...........................................
24
Steering
Highs and lows.......................................................
25
Heating system
Hot and breezy.......................................................
26
27
Electrical system
Issues the command..............................................
28
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A Self-Study Programme
is not a Workshop Manual.
New
Important/Note
Audi A3
In this Self-Study Programme we will
introduce you to the Audi A3.
The technical details are explained
in Self-Study Programme 182.
SSP 181/80
In brief
The Audi A3 is
a car which offers:
-
outstanding
quality,
a high safety
standard,
and an emotive
design.
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In brief
Typical
A3 drivers are:
-
young,
modern,
and sporty
To them, driving is an
adventure.
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Audi A3
In brief
The dimensions of the compact Audi
(all specied dimensions are in mm.)
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Vehicle aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is about investigating how
gases ow around solid bodies.
Vehicle aerodynamics is about investigating
how air ows around the vehicle.
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SSP 181/7
In brief
Cd
= 0.321
Audi A3
Environmental protection is...
only what people make of it.
In brief
Less environmental
pollution:
Use of lighter
materials improves
fuel economy.
Use of water-based
paints means fewer
solvents.
Use of recyclable
materials saves raw
materials.
.
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8
65%
Steel and iron
3.7%
Lead, copper, zinc
SSP 181/11
7.5% Aluminium
3.4%
Plastic
3.4%
Glass, tyres
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Safety
How safe is the
A3?
SSP 181/14
10
Passive safety
Body
SSP 181/15
SSP 181/88
Side airbag
SSP 181/16
SSP 181/89
Anti-lock braking
system
SSP 181/17
SSP 181/90
Crash concept
Steering
SSP 181/87
SSP 181/91
11
Body
The outer skin of the car
While expressing comfort and taste, the body
also provides security and safety.
SSP 181/18
12
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SSP 181/92
SSP 181/19
SSP 181/20
13
Engines
The big movers
We will introduce you to the new engines of
the Audi A3 on the following pages.
SSP 181/30
New engineering:
14
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Output
kW
Torque
Nm
96
220
84
200
72
175
Displacement:
Output:
Engine management:
Fuel:
1595 cc
74 kW (100 bhp)
Simos 2
Premium unleaded,
95 RON
150
48
125
36
100
24
75
12
50
0
0
2000
4000
6000
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15
50
12
16
75
24
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100
36
125
48
6000
150
60
4000
175
72
2000
200
84
220
Torque
Nm
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96
Output
kW
Engines
1781 cc
92 kW (125 bhp)
Motronic 3.8.2
Premium unleaded
(95 RON)
Displacement:
Output:
Engine management:
Fuel:
100
10
5000
150
20
3000
175
30
200
40
1000
225
50
250
60
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275
70
300
Torque
Nm
80
Output
kW
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Fuel:
1896 cc
66 kW (90 bhp)
Direct injection, with
electronically
controlled pilot
injection pump
Diesel; can also be
run on biodiesel.
Displacement:
Output:
Mixture preparation:
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In forward gear
Gearbox
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C
O
M
B
I
N
A
T
I
O
N
S
1.8 ltr.
1.6 ltr.
or
or
or
AG 4
02 J
AG 4
02 J
AG 4
02 K
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19
20
= Rubber/metal
mount
- The pendulum
support
= Rubber/metal
mount
- The gearbox
mount
Engine mount
Gearbox mount
Controlled swinging?
Assembly mounting
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Pendulum support
Engine torque
Weight
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21
22
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Running gear
Coupling rod
Anti-roll bar
Track rod
Single-bolt clamping
Suspension strut
SSP 181/42
23
Wheel bearing:
twin ball races (no
adjustment
needed)
24
Brake servo:
Left-hand drive 10
Right-hand drive 7/ 8
Disc brake
ABS module
Brake pipes
Braking system
SSP 181/43
Disc brake
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mm
44
45
mm
25
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Steering
Heating system
Hot and breezy
The heating system with air recirculation
mode is controlled at the air intake end.
Air recirculation ap
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26
Servomotor
Control unit
Air recirculation ap
Ventilation ap
Temperature sensor
Servo motor
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Plate evaporator
Refrigerant
Lamella
Air
SSP 181/74
SSP 181/73
27
Electrical system
Issues the command
Engine control unit
Coupling
station of
A pillar
SSP 181/64
SSP 181/55
Control unit AG 4
SSP 181/65
Air conditioning
control unit
SSP 181/53
SSP 181/77
Airbag control unit
SSP 181/93
SSP 181/66
28
SSP 181/79
Dash panel
insert with
integrated
immobiliser
120
1/1
100
80
7
1/min x 1000
120
ABS
140
160
180
AIR
BAG
60
!
1/2
90
50
4
3
200
220
40
20
km/h
240
260
0
km
13
8.8
SSP 181/58
Control unit
Interior monitoring
SSP 181/71
SSP 181/63
Control unit
Anti-theft warning
system/central locking
Coupling
station of A
pillar
Fuse-box
Coupling station
SSP 181/54
SSP 181/78
SSP 181/55
SSP 181/56
SSP 181/62
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SSP 181/68
SSP 181/67
Interior LED
SSP 181/70
SSP 181/59
Interior LED
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30
Interior
switch
SSP 181/72
Servo motor
Central locking/Tailgate
SSP 181/61
Control unit
Interior monitoring
SSP 181/71
Control unit
Anti-theft warning
system/central locking
Servo motor
Central locking/
left and right doors
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The design and function of the antitheft warning system and interior
monitoring are described in SelfStudy Programme 185.
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31
The engineering
Technical
Details, see
Self-Study
Programme
182
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