2008 AUDI A5 seats

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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Recalling settings
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired recall
button briefly.
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the
desired recall button until the programmed settings are
reached.A tone will sound and the diode in the button ⇒page 74,
fig. 76 will light up to confirm that the settings have been stored.
When you lock the vehicle the current settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key. However, the
settings assigned to the remote control key will not overwrite the
settings stored on recall buttons 1 and 2. The settings stored on the
recall buttons can be called up at any time. When you unlock the
vehicle, the settings assigned to the remote control key are recalled
automatically.
If your vehicle is also driven by other persons using your remote
control key, it is advisable to store your personal settings on one of
the recall buttons. You can then recall your own settings at any time
simply by pressing the corresponding recall button. When you lock
the vehicle these settings are then stored automatically and
assigned once again to the remote control key.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, never recall seat settings when the vehicle
is moving - this could lead to an accident.
•
In an emergency the recall function can be stopped at any time
by pressing the switch, or by briefly pressing any of the
recall buttons.
Applies to vehicles: with seat memoryActivating memory for remote control key
The relevant function must be activated on the sound
system or MMI so that the settings stored in the memory
can be recalled using the remote control key.– Select: Function selector button > Seat adjustment
> Driver's seat > Remote control key > on.
SET
ON/OFF
Fig. 77 MMI display:
Driver's seat
CAR
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Seats and storage 76Head restraintsAdjusting the front 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.Raising head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both
hands.
– Push the head restraint upwards.Lowering head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.
– Press button ⇒fig. 78 and push the head restraint
downwards.
Electric height adjustment*
– Press the switch ⇒fig. 79 up or down to move the head
restraint to the desired height.
– You should adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the head restraint is at least at eye level, or higher
⇒fig. 78.
For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least
at eye level, or higher.
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.Adjusting the rear head restraints
Fig. 78 Front seat:
Adjusting head
restraintFig. 79 Front seat:
Adjusting head
restraint (electric
adjustment*)
AA
Fig. 80 Rear seats:
Head restraint
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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Raising head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both
hands.
– Push the head restraint upwards as far as it will go.
Lowering head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.
– Press the button ⇒page 76, fig. 80 and push the head
restraint downwards.For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least
at eye level, or higher.
When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be
moved to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the
driver's field of vision.Applies to vehicles: with front armrestFront armrestThe armrest can be adjusted to several positions and
moved back and forwards.
Adjusting armrest
– To adjust the position of the armrest, pull the armrest all
the way down.
– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the
desired position.
Moving armrest
– You can move the armrest backwards or forwards
⇒fig. 81.Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements
when it is lowered. The armrest should therefore be moved back
before driving in city traffic.
There is a storage compartment underneath the armrest.Luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely
secured.
AA
Fig. 81 Armrest
between driver's seat
and front passenger's
seat
Fig. 82 Heavy items
s h o u l d b e p l a c e d a s fa r
forwards as possible.
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To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the
following points:
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
⇒page 77, fig. 82.
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒page 78.
WARNING
•
Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
•
In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure
vehicle occupants.
•
Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy
objects.
•
When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling.
•
Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒page 162,
“Safe driving”.Note
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door.
Applies to vehicles: with fastening ringsFastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-
ment which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒fig. 83
-arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒page 169.
Fig. 83 Location of
fastening rings in
luggage compartment
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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Applies to vehicles: with stretch netStretch net / retaining net
The stretch net / retaining net can be used to secure light
items in the luggage compartment.Stretch net
– First secure the front hooks in the fastening rings
⇒fig. 84.
–Then secure the rear hooks in the fastening rings.
Retaining net
– Secure the hooks of the retaining net to the fastening
rings at the bottom of the tail panel ⇒fig. 85.– Pull down the retaining hooks at the top of the luggage
compartment. Pull up the net and attach the loops of the
net to the retaining hooks.
You can also use the retaining hooks ⇒fig. 85 to secure light items
of luggage, such as shopping bags, etc.
The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use.
WARNING
The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up
to 5 kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).Side storage compartment
The DVD player for the navigation system* is located in
the left side compartment in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 84 Stretch net laid
outFig. 85 Stretch net
attached in position as
retaining net
Fig. 86 Luggage
compartment: Side
trim with closed
storage compartment
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– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle
⇒page 79, fig. 86.DVD player for navigation system*
The DVD player for the navigation system is located in this storage
compartment ⇒fig. 87 in the luggage compartment. For more
information, please refer to the Infotainment/MMI Operating
Manual.
Applies to vehicles: with folding backrestsExtending the luggage compartment from the boot
The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the
storage space.Releasing and folding down backrest
– When you pull the release lever ⇒fig. 88 in the direction
of the arrow, the safety knob ⇒fig. 89 will pop up and
the red marking on the knob will become visible.
– Fold down the backrest.
Fig. 87 Luggage
compartment: DVD
player for navigation
system
Fig. 88 Release lever in
luggage compartmentFig. 89 Safety knob
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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Returning backrest to an upright position
– Push the backrest up again until it engages securely
⇒. The red marking on the safety knob ⇒page 80,
fig. 89 should no longer be visible when the backrest is
properly secured.When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, it can
be locked and unlocked with the key. This prevents unauthorised
access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle.
The luggage compartment can only be extended from the boot
when the backrest has not been locked with the key.
WARNING
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during
sudden braking.
Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.
It is also important to remove any other objects from the rear seats
to avoid damaging the backrest when folding it forwards.
Applies to vehicles: with folding backrestsExtending the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle
The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the
storage space.Folding down backrest
– When you pull the release handle ⇒fig. 90 in the
direction of the arrow, the safety knob will pop up and
the red marking on the knob will become visible.
– Fold down the backrest.
Returning backrest to an upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒. The
red marking on the safety knob should no longer be
visible when the backrest is properly secured.When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the
release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This
prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from
inside the vehicle.
AA
Fig. 90 Release handle
on backrest
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AB
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WARNING
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during
sudden braking.
Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Applies to vehicles: with folding backrestsLocking the backrest–Turn the key ⇒fig. 91 to the right to lock the backrest.
– Turn the key to the left to unlock the backrest.When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the
release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This
prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from
inside the vehicle.
Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Storage shelf
The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be
used to store light articles of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. They
could cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Caution
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the
heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage
shelf are kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.
Fig. 91 Locking the
backrest
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