2007 AUDI R8 warning

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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Seats and storageManually adjustable front seatsApplies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controls
There are several seat adjustment functions for your
comfort and convenienceSome of the controls shown are only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.
Adjuster controls
Moves seat backwards or forwards
Adjusts lumbar support*
Adjusts seat height
Adjusts backrest angle
Unlocks backrest
Applies to vehicles: with manual seat adjustmentSeat adjustment
It is possible to adjust the position, angle and shape of the
seat so that you can travel in a safe and comfortable
sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Lift the lever ⇒fig. 62 and move the seat to the
desired position.
– Then release the lever and move the seat further until
the catch engages.
Adjusting contour of lumbar support*
– Press the front or rear part of the adjuster switch to
increase or decrease the curvature of the lumbar support
as required.
Adjusting height of lumbar support*
– Press the top or bottom part of the adjuster switch to
move the lumbar support upwards or downwards as
required.
Adjusting seat height
– Pull the lever up or down.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
Fig. 62 Adjuster
controls on driver's
seat
A1A2A3A4A5
A1
A1
A2A2
A3
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– Turn the adjuster wheel to set the angle of the back-
rest as required.
Unlocking backrest
– Push the handle upwards.
– Fold the backrest forwards
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat angle. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the seat adjustment can cause injuries.
•
Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
•
For safety reasons the front seat backrests must be locked
while driving.
Electrically adjustable front seatsApplies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentSeat adjuster controls
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the
design of the seats.The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted simply by pressing
the corresponding switch in the required direction.
Adjuster controls
Adjusts lumbar support
Adjusts seat height and moves seat backwards or forwards
Adjusts backrest angle
Unlocks backrest
A4
A5
Fig. 63 Front seat:
Adjuster controls
A1A2A3A4
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Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustmentSeat adjustment
You can use the electrical adjustment to set the position,
angle and shape of the seat so that you can travel in a
safe and comfortable sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.
Adjusting contour of lumbar support*
– Press the front or rear part of the adjuster switch
⇒page 68, fig. 63 to increase or decrease the curvature
of the lumbar support as required.
Adjusting height of lumbar support*
– Press the top or bottom part of the adjuster switch to
move the lumbar support upwards or downwards as
required.
Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Press the switch forwards or backwards.
Adjusting seat height
– Press the switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at front
– Press the front of switch up or down.
Raising/lowering seat at rear
– Press the rear of switch up or down.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Press the switch forwards or backwards.Unlocking backrest
– Push the handle upwards.
– Fold the backrest forwards
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the height adjustment can cause injuries.
•
Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
•
For safety reasons the front seat backrests must be locked
while driving.
A1A1
A2A2
A2A2
A3
A4
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Seats and storage 70Bucket seatsApplies to vehicles: with bucket seatsSeat adjuster controls
The bucket seat has several adjustment functions.Adjuster controls
Moves seat backwards or forwards
Inflates and deflates side padding
Inflates and deflates backrest side padding
Adjusts seat height
Adjusts lumbar support
Adjusts backrest angleApplies to vehicles: with bucket seatsSeat adjustment
You can use the electrical adjustment to set the position,
angle and shape of the seat so that you can travel in a
safe and comfortable sitting position.Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the
warnings ⇒.Moving seat backwards or forwards
– Lift the lever ⇒fig. 64 and move the seat to the
desired position.
– Then release the lever and move the seat further until
the catch engages.
Inflating and deflating side padding
– Press the button .
Inflating and deflating backrest side padding
– Press the button .
Adjusting seat height
– Pull the lever up or down.
Reinforcing top section of backrest
– Press the top of the adjuster control .
Reinforcing bottom section of backrest
– Press the bottom of the adjuster control .
Reinforcing both sections of backrest
– Press the front of the adjuster control .
Returning backrest sections to their "normal"
positions
– Press the rear of the adjuster control .
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
Fig. 64 Adjuster
controls on driver's
seat
A1A2A3A4A5A6
A1
A1
A2A3
A4
A5
A5
A5A5
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– Turn the adjuster wheel to set the angle of the back-
rest as required.
Unlocking backrest
– Press one of the two levers ⇒page 68, fig. 63
upwards and fold down the backrest.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this
could lead to an accident.
•
The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-
trolled use of the seat adjustment can cause injuries.
•
Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.
•
For safety reasons the front seat backrests must be locked
while driving.
Head restraintsFront head restraints
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head
restraints offer effective protection. However, they must
always be properly adjusted to suit the height of the occu-
pant.– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both
hands.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of your head.The height of the head restraints is adjustable. They should be set
to suit the height of the occupant. In combination with the seat
belts, the head restraints offer effective protection, provided they
are properly adjusted.
A6
A4
Fig. 65 Head restraint
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Seats and storage 72Cup holders
WARNING
•
Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders while the vehicle
is moving. You could be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
•
Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury
in the event of an accident.Caution
You should avoid putting open drinks containers in the cup holders.
The drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the
electrical equipment or the seat covers.
AshtrayOpening ashtray
– Lift the cover.
Removing ashtray
– Open the cover all the way to the right.
– Take out the ashtray.
Inserting ashtray
– Insert the ashtray and press it into its mountings.
WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.Cigarette lighter and electrical socketThe 12 Volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be
used as a power source for other electrical appliances.The cigarette lighter and electrical socket only work when
the ignition is on.
Fig. 66 Cup holders
Fig. 67 Centre console:
Ashtray open
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Using cigarette lighter
– Open the ashtray cover to access the cigarette lighter
⇒page 72.
– Press in the cigarette lighter knob.
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to
light your cigarette.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
Operating electrical socket
– Open the cover to access the cigarette lighter.
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the ciga-
rette lighter socket.The cigarette lighter employs a standard 12 Volt socket which can
also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appli-
ances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of
100 W.
WARNING
Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negli-
gence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain
the battery.Storage compartmentsGlove box
The lockable glove box is equipped with a light.Opening glove box
– Pull the catch on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
⇒fig. 68 and open the lid.
Closing glove box
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove
box comes on when the glove box is opened. You will find a
compartment for (sun)glasses in the lid.
The glove box has a standard 12 Volt socket which can also be used
as a power source for electrical appliances. The appliances
Fig. 68 Glove box
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Seats and storage 74connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
The socket will only work when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the glove box lid closed
when driving.Applies to vehicles: with storage compartments in the front seatsStorage compartments in the front seats
There is a fold-out drawer in the front part of each front
seat.Opening
– Pull the handle to open the compartment.
Closing
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.
NoteThe storage compartment will hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
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