Exciting technology in a
new lightweight design
The Audi A2 is paving the way for advanced With its future oriented lightweight design, it
mobility in the 21st century represents a new dimension in dynamism
and and economy.
at the same time is the first volume produced
car to have an aluminium body.
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A car for the modern world,
innovative, compact, roomy, lightweight, safe and environmentally compatible.
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Contents
Page
In a nutshell . 4
Body 6
Engine and gearbox . 14
Running gear
Front axle 18
Rear axle 19
Power steering . 20
Components and fitting locations . 21
System overview . 22
Design and function 23
ESP control system 30
ESP control system components 31
Diagnosis warning lights and buttons 36
Electrical system
Vehicle’s electrical system . 38
CAN BUS system 40
Comfort system . 44
Central control unit for comfort system J393 45
Door control units 46
Anti theft alarm with interior monitor 50
Diagnosis . 51
Functional diagram of comfort system . 52
Heater/AC
Design and function . 54
Compressor 59
Additional heater 64
System overview 68
Functional diagram 70
Service/maintenance
Technical data 72
Repair concept of the Audi A2 . 76
Special tools / workshop equipment 76
New Attention
Note
The self study programme will provide you with information on
design and functions.
It is not intended as a workshop manual
For maintenance and repairs please refer to the current technical
literature.
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In a nutshell
Body
Anyone who thinks only steel can be stable
obviously hasn’t yet heard about aluminium.
Thanks to the Audi Space Frame ASF , the
A2’s aluminium body is more than 40
lighter than the conventional steel design. Its
unladen weight is just 895 kg, around 150 kg
lighter than other vehicles its size.
Drive system
The high torque 1.4l 55 kW TDI three cylinder
power unit with pump nozzle injection uses