2008 AUDI A4 AVANT belt

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lower anchorages and help protect the seat material from
possible damage when installing child restraints that have
rigid lower anchorages and not straps with hooks.
Installing the guidance fixtures
- Push down on the seat cushion so that the lower anchor ­
ages are visible.
- Hold the guidance fixture with the part number facing downward and push it in the direction of the arrow onto
the
anchorage => fig. 193.
- Make sure that each of the two guidance fixtures per seat snaps into place.
Removing the guidance fixtures
- Remove the child restraint according the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions.
- Push down on the seat cushion so that the lower anchor ­
ages are visible.
- Pull off the guidance fixtures from the lower anchorages.
- Always remove the guidance fixtures and keep them in a
safe place when not in use.
You may find it easier to install child restraints equipped with hooks
attached to straps without the guidance fixtures in place. If this is
the case, remove the guidance fixtures by pulling them off the
anchorages. However, the guidance fixtures can help you to locate
the
LATCH anchorages.
& WARNING
Improper use of tether anchorages or lower anchorages can cause
serious personal injury in a crash.
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Vehicle operation
& WARNING
(continued)
• Always carefully follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for proper installation and use of child restraint
systems.
• Never use the
LATCH or tether anchorages to attach safety
belts or other kinds of occupant restraints.
• Child restraint tether attachments and lower attachments are
only designed to secure a child restraint that has been equipped
to use these anchorages.
• Tether anchorages and lower anchorages are designed to with­
stand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances can they be used safely for adult or child
safety belts or harnesses.
• Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or
to a lower anchorage point. Attaching two child restraints to a
single anchorage point can cause the anchorage to fail and cause
serious personal injury in a crash.
0 Note
• Remove the guidance fix tures before folding the rear seatback to
prevent damaging the seat cushion.
• If you leave the guidance fixtures ins talled for several days , they
could leave a mark on the upholstery on the seat cushion and back ­
rest in the area that the guidance fixtures were ins talled. The uphol­
stery would also be permanently stretched around the guidance
fixtures. This applies especially to leather seats .
[ i] Tips
• Always remove the guidance fixtures when not in use.
• Please keep the guidance fixtures in a safe place with the vehicle
when not in use .•
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Installing a child restraint using the lower
anchorages of the LATCH system
Child safety seats equipped with the LATCH system can
quickly and easily be secured to the rear seats.
Fig . 194 LATCH-type
seat with both latch
bars extended
Fig . 195 Installation of
child safety seat with
rigid latches on bars
Whenever you install a child restra int always refer to the
child restra int manufacturer's instructions.
-Make sure the seat back of the rear seat bench is in the
upright position and securely latched in place.
- Insta ll the guidance
fixtures ~ page 226.
- Insert the latche s onto the lower anchorages
=> page 228, fig. 195.
- Make sure you hear the child restraint click securely into
place. This indicates that the seat is securely mounted on
the anchors.
-Pull on the child restraint once you have mounted it to
make sure it is secure.
& WARNING
Improper use of the LATCH system can increase the risk of serious
personal injury and death in an accident.
• These anchors were developed solely for child safety seats
using the
" LATCH" system .
• Never attach other child safety seats, belts or other objects to
these anchors.
• Always make sure that you hear a click when latching the seat
in place. If you do not hear a click the seat is not secure and could
fly forward and hit the interior of the vehicle, or be ejected from
the vehicle.
& WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury in an accident.
• Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer's
instructions for proper installation of the child restraint system
and proper use of tether straps as well as the lower anchorages or
safety belts in your vehicle.
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/b, WARNING (continued)
• Always read and heed the important information and WARN­
INGS about child safety and the installation of child restraint
systems=> page 210, "Child Safety" .•
Mounting and releasing the anchorage hook
If you use a child restraint system with hooks or other
latches attached to adjustable straps.
Mounting
- Press the anchorage hook with the spring catch release
onto the lower anchorage so that the anchorage hook
locks into place.
- Pull on the anchorage hook to make sure that it has
securely engaged the lower anchorage.
- Tighten the strap following the child restraint manufac ­
turer 's instructions.
Releasing
- Loosen the tension on the strap following the child
restraint manufacture r's instructions .
- Depress the spring catch on the hook.
- Hold the spring catch in depressed position.
- Move the hook in the d irect ion of the vehicle floor so that
there is enough space to release the anchorage hook
from the lower anchorage.
Safety first
Child Safety
LJ}. WARNING
• Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injuries in a crash.
• Always refer to the child restraints manufacturer's instructions
for proper installation of the child restraint and proper use of the lower anchorages or safety belts in your vehicle.
•
Tether anchors
Fig. 196 Tether
anchors: attachment
hook locations behind
the rear seatbacks
Beginning with model year 2000, the rear seating positions are
equipped with three tether anchors .
The tether anchors for the three rea r seating positions are located
on the backside of the rear seatbacks
=> fig. 196.
LJ}. WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury and death in a crash.
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& W ARNING (continued )
• Improper use of child restraint anchors (tether anchors ) could
lead to injury in a collision . The anchors are des igned to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints .
• Never mount t wo child restraint systems on one LATCH lower
anchor point .
• Never attach two ch ild restraint systems to one tether strap or
tether anchorage .
• Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of
the child re straint you intend to install in your Audi.
• Never use child restraint tether anchorages to secure safety
belts or other kinds of occupant restraints.
• Never attach a tether strap to a tie-down hook in the luggage
compartment.
• Never secure or attach any luggage or other items to the LATCH
lower anchorages or to the tether anchors.
• If a tether or other strap is used to attach a child restraint to the
front passenger seat , make sure that it is not so tight , that it
causes the weight-sensing mat to measure more weight than is
actually on the seat.
• The heavier weight registered can make the system work as
though an adult were on the seat and deploy the Advan ced Airbag
when it must be suppressed causing serious or even fatal injury to
the child .•
Tether strap
A teth er is a stra ight o r V -shap ed stra p th at attach es t he
t op par t o f a chil d rest rai nt t o spe cial anc hora ge p oints i n
the vehi cle.
Fig . 197 Tether strap:
proper rou ting and
mounting
The pur pose o f the tet her i s to reduce the forwar d move ment of th e
chi ld restraint in a crash, in order to he lp reduce the risk of head
i n jury t hat could be cause d by str ikin g th e v ehicle inte rior.
Forward facing child restraints manufactured after September
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19 99, a re requ ired by U .S . federal reg ula tio ns t o co mply w ith chi ld
head movement performance requirements. Th ese new perfor ­
mance requirements make a tether necessary on most new c hild
sa fety seats.
& WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the ris k of
injury in a crash .
• Never attach a child safety seat tether strap to a tie -down hook
in the luggage compartment.
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Intelligent technology
Notice about data recorded by
vehicle control modules
Your vehicle is not equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR),
installed by some manufacturers for the express purpose of
capturing data for retrieval after an accident or crash event . EDR's
are sometimes called "crash recorders" .
Some state laws restrict the retrieval or downloading of data stored
by EDR's that were insta lled in a vehicle for the express purpose of
retrieving data after an accident or crash event without the owner's
consent.
Although your vehicle is not equipped with an EDR, it is equipped
with a number of electronic control modules for various vehicle
systems such as, for example, engine function, emission control, as
we ll
as for the airbags and safety belts.
These electronic control modules also record vehicle-related data
during normal vehicle operation for diagnostic and repair purposes .
The recording capacity of the electronic control modules is limited
to data (no sound is recorded) and only a small amount of data is
actually recorded over a very limited period of time and stored when
a system fault or other condition is sensed by a control unit. Some
of the data then stored may relate to vehic le speed, d irection,
braking as well as restraint system use and performance in the
event of a crash or other condition . Stored data can only be read and
down loaded with special equipment. •
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
General information
The ESP improves the vehicle stability.
(X) CD
Fig. 199 Center
console with ESP
sw itch
ESP is designed to he lp you maintain vehic le control in situations
where the car approaches the limits of "grip", especial ly when
acce lerating and cornering. ESP reduces the risk of skidding and
improves stability under al l road conditions.
The system operates across the entire speed range in combination
with the ABS system . If the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunc ­
t ions, the ESP will a lso shu t down.
How the system works
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDU
and the Anti -Slip Regu lation System (ASR) are integrated in the e lec ­
tronic stabilization program . In addition to the data provided by
these functions, the ESP control unit requires additional measure ­
ment data provided by high performance sensors. The rotational
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soiling, etc.I, you will need to be somewhat careful with these
leathers, and a certain type of care is required. For example, dark
clothing materials can discolor leather seats (especially if such
clothing is damp and was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt particles
in pores, folds, and seams can have an abrasive effect and can
damage the leather surface as well as weaken seams.
The leather shou ld be c leaned regularly as needed. After having
been used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will acquire
a rich aged finish . This is a characteristic of natural leather and a
sign of true quality.
In order to maintain the value of this natural product over the life of
your vehic le , you should fo llow the recommendations below:
0 Note
• To keep your leather from bleaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sunlight for long periods of time. If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather
to protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on c lothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather.
[ i ] Tips
• After each time you clean the leather and at regu lar intervals, use
a leather preservative creme that contains UV -blockers and that
works into the leather. This creme wil l nourish and moisturize the
leather, helping it to breathe and stay supple . It also helps to build
up a protective coating on the surface .
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc . as soon as possible.
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care creme to touch up areas of uneven color .•
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Ap plies to veh ic les : wi th n atural leat her
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and attention.
Normal cleaning
-Clean soiled areas with a slightly moistened cotton or
woolen cloth.
More stubborn dirt
-More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu­
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild
liquid soap).
-Never allow the soap solution to saturate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams.
Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth .
Cleaning spots
-Remove fresh water-based spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
-Remove fresh grease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the cleaner from the leather care kit if the
spot has not yet penetrated into the surface of the
leather.
-Use an oil/grease dissolving spray, if oil/grease spots
have dried on.
-Remove specific kinds of spots (ballpoint pen, felt
marker, fingernail polish, water-based paint, shoe polish,
etc.) with a spot remover specifically formulated for
leather. _.,
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Safety belts
Only well-maintained safety belts work reliably when
needed.
- Keep belts clean.
- For cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. Let
belts dry thoroughly and away from direct sunlight.
- Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before
they are completely dry.
- Check the condition of your safety belts
regularly.
Heavily soiled safety belts may not retract properly.
& WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
• Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean that
you and your passengers would not be adequately protected in an
accident.
• Safety belt performance depends on correct installation. Never
remove belts from the vehicle to clean them.
• Do not use chemical cleaning agents, bleach or dyes. They have
corrosive properties which weaken the webbing.
• When cleaning your safety belts, inspect them for damage. If
you discover damage, see your Audi dealer.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=> page 254. •
Engine compartment
Be especially careful when cleaning the engine compart­
ment.
Always switch off the ignition before cleaning the engine => &.
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front of the windshield
under the engine hood. This prevents the water drain holes from
becoming blocked, and it prevents debris from entering the vehicle
interior through the heating and ventilation ducts .
Corrosion protection
The engine compartment and transmission have been corrosion­
protected at the factory.
Good anti-corrosion treatment is very important, particularly in the
winter. If the vehicle is frequently driven on salt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum panel should be thor ­
oughly cleaned at the end of winter and retreated to prevent salt
damage. At the same time, the underside of the vehicle should be
washed as well.
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any time with grease
removing solutions
21 , or if you have the engine washed , the anti­
corrosion treatment is almost always removed as well. It is therefore
essential to have a long-lasting corrosion protection reapplied to all
surfaces, seams, joints and components in the engine compart ­
ment.
& WARNING
Be aware: the engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially hazardous area.
• Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to read the
information
=> page 265 . .,,_
21 Use only the corr ect cleaning solutions. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel.
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& WARNING (continued )
-Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system .
• If you must perform a che ck or repair with the engine running:
- Fir st, fully apply the parking brake , move selector lever of
automatic transmission to
" P " (Park ); put manual transmission
in Neutral.
- Alway s use extreme caution to prevent clothing , jewelry , or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator f an, V -belts or
other moving part s, or from contacting hot parts. Tie ba ck hair
before starting , and we ar no clothing that will hang or droop
into the engine.
• Min imize e xposure to emission and chemical hazards
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& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and certa in vehicle
c omponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm . In
addition , certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemical s known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reprodu c­
tive harm.
• Battery posts, terminal s and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms . Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
When a dding f luids, always make sur e tha t they are poured i nto the
prop er container or filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
ve hicle syste ms wi ll occur .
ffi For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks i n time, inspect the veh icle floor pan from unde r­
neath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your veh ic le i nspected by a n authori zed Audi dealer. •
Engine compartment
Applies to v ehic les: with 2 .0 I tur bo, 4-cy linder -e n gi ne
2 .0 I, 4-cy linder turbo engine (200 hp)
T hese are th e mo st impo rtant items that you ca n check .
Fig . 205 Engine comp artment : 2 .0 I , 4-cylind er turbo
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