SafetyHigh-strength Steel Body with
Energy-absorbing Crumple
Zones When
prevention isn't enough, the combination of crumple zones and
high-strength steel helps deliver a tremendous level of protection for
the driver and passengers. Crumple zones, at the front and rear of the
vehicle, are designed to help dissipate the energy and force of a
collision by deforming upon impact. The high-strength steel used in and
around the occupant cell is designed to protect the integrity of the
passenger compartment and those within
it.
Advanced Braking
System Audi has
implemented a number of ingenious features to help maximize braking
effectiveness. In wet conditions, the brake disc wiping system gently
pulses the brakes to help dissipate water buildup. Keeping the discs as
dry as possible helps promote the most effective braking. Additionally,
the brake assist system is able to detect an attempt at full braking and
apply full stopping power when required. The advantage is that braking
distance is significantly reduced.
Six Standard
Airbags The six
standard, second-generation airbags provide an additional measure of
safety. They include front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger
and are designed to help protect the head. Seat-mounted, side-impact
airbags for the front seat occupants are designed to help protect the
thorax in a collision. And the side-curtain airbags offer front and rear
occupants head protection in the event of a side collision or
rollover.
ESC Audi
has always held firm the belief that prevention is the best safety
feature of all. And the Audi A3 offers an abundance of features designed
to help keep you out of harm's way. For instance, the Electronic
Stability Control is a vehicle dynamics management system that applies
brakes to individual wheels to help make the vehicle easier to control
in adverse conditions. Helping to reduce the danger of swerving and
improving directional stability, the program identifies the car's
intended direction and responds accordingly.
source:
http://models.audiusa.com/a3