2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET seats

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Lower anchorages
The lower anchorage attachment points are located between the
rear seatback and rear seat cushion=> fig. 185.
Lower anchorages secure the child restraint in the seat without
using the vehicle's safety belts. Anchorages provide a secure and
easy -to -use attachment and minimize the possibility of improper
child restraint installation.
All child restraints manufactured after September 1, 2002, must have lower anchorage attachments for the
LATCH system.
Please remember that the lower anchorage points are only intended
for installation and attachment of child restraints specifically certi ­
fied for use with
LATCH lower anchorages. Child restraints that are
not equipped with the lower anchorage attachments can still be
installed in compliance with the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions on using vehicle safety belts.
& WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury in a crash.
• Always carefully follow 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.
• Never secure or attach any luggage or other items to the LATCH
lower anchorages.
• Always read and heed the important information about child
restraints in this chapter and
WARNINGS :::> page 190, "Child
Safety".•
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
Special guidance fixtures increase the convenience of the
lower anchorages and are available from your authorized
Audi dealer.
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Fig. 186 Installing the
guidance fixtures on
the rear seat
Fig . 187 Close-up:
fitting the guidance
fixture over the lower
anchorage bracket
The lower anchorage attachment points are located on the
rear seats between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Special guidance fixtures increase the convenience of the
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. .,

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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. 187.
- 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.
• Always carefully follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for proper installation and use of child restraint
systems.
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Vehicle operation
& WARNING (continued)
•
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
If you leave the guidance fixtures installed 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 installed. 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 .•
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Install ing a child restraint using the lower
anchorages of the LA TC H system
Child safety seats equipped with the LATCH system can
quickly and easily be secured to the rear seats.
Fig. 188 LATCH-type
seat with both rigid
latch bars extended
Fig. 189 Installation of
child safety seat with
rigid latches on bars
Whenever you install a child restraint always refer to the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
- Install the guidance fixtures=:>
page 206.
-Insert the latches onto the lower anchorages=:, fig. 189.
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.
• Always read and heed the important information and WARN­
INGS about child safety and the installation of child restraint
systems ~
page 190, "Child Safety". •

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& WARN ING (continued )
• Do not apply additional undercoating or ru stpr oofing on or
near the e xhau st man ifold , ex hau st p ipe s, c atalyti c con verter or
heat sh ields . While d riving , the sub stan ce used for underco ating
c ould overheat and cau se a fire .
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other informati on
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Care of interior
Aluminum trim
Use on ly neutral -pH produc ts to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alka line cleaners
wi ll attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the infor mation
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Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabric coverings (e .g. seats, door trim pane ls, etc.)
should be cleaned at regu lar intervals with a vacuum cleaner. This
removes surface dirt partic les which could become embedded in
the fabric through use . Steam c leaners s hould not be used , because
the steam tends to push the dirt deeper into the fabric and lock it
t here .
Normal cleanin g
Generally, we recommend using a so ft sponge or a lint -free
microfiber cloth to the clean fabric. Brushes should only be used for carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
b
y brushes .
Normal surface stains can be cleaned using a commercially avai l­
able foam cleaner . Spread the foam on the surface of the fabric with
a soft sponge and work it in gently. Do not satura te the fabric. Then
pat the foam dry using absorbent, d ry cloths (e.g. microfiber cloth)
and vacuu m it after it has dried comp lete ly .
Cleaning stains
Stains caused by beverages (e.g . coffee, fruit juice, etc.) can be
treated with a mild detergent solution. Apply the detergent solution
wi th a sponge . In the case of stubborn stains, a de tergent paste can
be applied direct ly to the stain and worked into the fabric. After ­
wa rds, use copious amounts o f clean wa ter to remove the
remaining detergent . App ly the water with a damp cloth or sponge
and pat the fabric dry with an absorben t, dry c loth.
Stains from choco late or makeup should have detergent paste (e.g.
ox -gall soap) rubbed into them . Afterwards, remove the soap with
water (damp sponge).
A lcoho l can be used to treat stains from grease, oi l, lipstic k or a ba ll­
point pen . Me lted grease or dye must be patted off us ing absorbent
material. It may be necessary to retreat the areas with detergent
paste and wa te r.
I n the case of general so iling of the upholstery and cover material,
we recommend hir ing a specialist that has the equipment to clean
t he seat covers and other fabric sur faces by shampooing and spray
extraction.
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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[ i ] Tip s
Open Ve lcro fasteners on your cloth ing can damage the seat cover .
Please make sure that Ve lcro fasteners are closed .•
Plastic parts and instrument panel
A lways use a c lean cloth moistened in clear water to clean these
areas . For persistent dirt use an Audi approved
solvent-free plastic
cleaner/protectant.
& WARNING
Solvents can change the properties of some plastics and make it
harder for the airbag to deploy .
• Never clean the instrument panel or the surfa ce of Airbag
module s with c leaning produ cts that contain sol vents .
• Products containing solvent s will make the surface of th is part
porous .
• Serious injuries can re sult if plastic parts come loo se when the
airbag is deployed .
• Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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0 Note
Cleaning agents containing solvents wil l attack the material and can
change the way it be haves. •
Applies to veh ic les : wi th n atural leat her
Natural leather
Audi makes great effor ts to maintain the proper ties,
n at ural look an d feel of in terior le ather.
General
We offer many different types of leather on our vehic les . Most are
d iff erent types of nappa leather, which has a smoo th surface and
comes in various co lors .
The in tens ity of the c olor de termines the visua l characteristics and
appearance. I f the surface of the leather has a typ ical natu ra l loo k,
then the leather is a nappa leather that has been left in a re latively
natura l condition. This leathe r off ers pa rticu larly good com fort and
breathes we ll. Fine veins, closed grains, insect bites, skin folds, and
su btle varia tions in c olor remain visib le . These characterist ics
demonstrate that the material is natural.
Natura l nappa lea ther is not c ove red by a color finish. It is th erefo re
more sensitive to soiling and wear, which is something you need to
consider if children, animals or other factors might prove to be
particularly hard on the leather .
By contrast, leather types that are covered by a colored finish layer
are m ore dura ble. This has a pos itive effect on the lea ther's resis­
tance to wear and soiling in daily use. On the other hand, the typical
c haracte ristics of natura l leather are barely or not appa re nt.
However , this does not mean that the leather itse lf is of inferior
quality.
Care and handling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leat her that Audi
uses and their unique properties (such as sensitivity to oi ls, grease ,
s o iling, etc.), y ou will need to be somewhat ca ref ul w ith t hese
leathers, and a certain type of care is required . For example, dark
c lothing materials can discolor leathe r seats (especially if such
clothing is damp and was not dyed correctly!. Dust and dirt particles .,_
Vehic le care

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in pores, folds, and seams can have an abrasive effect and can
damage the leather surface as well as weaken seams.
The leather should be cleaned 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 vehicle, you should follow 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 clothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather .
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• 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 will 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 .•
Ap plies to vehi cles: w it h n atu ral leather
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and attention.
Norm al c leaning
- Clean soiled areas with a slig htly mo istened cotton or
woolen cloth.
Mor e stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu­
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mi ld
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.
Cl eaning spot s
- Remove fresh wate r-ba sed spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) w ith an absorbent c loth or paper towe l.
- Remove fresh greas e or oil-ba sed spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the c leaner 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 /gr ease spots
h ave 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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Contact a dealership if you would like to replace damaged whee l
cove rs.
& WARNING
Never loo sen the screws on rim s with threaded rim rings* -danger
of accident!
& WARNING
New tires or tires that are old , worn or damaged cannot provide
maximum control and braking abil ity .
• New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in. To reduce
the risk of losing control , a collision and serious per sonal injurie s,
drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km ).
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the co mbined we ig ht (in excess o f those standar d ite ms
which may be rep laced) of automatic transmission, power stee ring,
power b rakes, power win dows, power seats, ra dio, a nd heater, to
the extent that these items are avai lab le as factory- installed equip­
m ent (w hether i nstalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio o f the he ight to t he wid th of the t ire in perce nt.
N umbers of 5 5 or lower indicate a low sidewall for improved
steer ing respo nse and bette r overall handl ing on dry pave ment.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is made of stee l wires, wrapped or
reinforced by p ly cords and that is shaped to fit the rim.
& W ARNING (continued )
• Driving with worn or damaged tires can lead to loss of control,
sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflat ion ,
crashes and serious personal injuries . Have worn or damaged tires
replaced immediately.
• Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly,
e specially at high speeds. Tires that are more than 6 years old can
only be used in an emergen cy and then with special care and at
low speed.
• Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "p revious history. " Old used tire s may have been damaged
even though the damage cannot be seen that c an lead to sudden
tire failure and lo ss of vehicle control.
• If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side
when driv ing , always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check
the wheels and tires for damage . •
Bead separation
m eans a brea kdow n of the bond be tween compo ne nt s in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the plies in the tire .
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recommended by the vehic le manufacturer
fo r a tire of a des ig nated size tha t h as not bee n dr iven for more than
a coup le of mi les (ki lometers) at low speeds in the three hour period
b ef or e the ti re pressu re is mea sured o r adj usted. _,,

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Acoustic park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Adaptive Light Air outlets
Climate controls .. .... ...... ..... 115
How should I adjus t the air outlets to de­
frost my windows as quickly as
possible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Warning/indicator lights
... ... .... .. 20
When must the system be inspected? . ..
179
All Wheel Drive ... .... .... ...... .... 218
Alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
defective ............. ........ .. . 34 Air quality sensor .
.... .... .... .... .. 114 All-whee l drive
adaptive light .. ... .... .... ... ...... . 79 Air recirculation
............... ..... 113
Winter tires .. ......... .... .... .. 284
Adding Engine coolant ... .... .... ...... .
259
Engine oi l ..... .... ... .... .... .. .
255
Windshield washer fluid .... .... . .
266
Additiona l accessories .. ...... ...... . 318
Additives Engine oil . ..... .. ..... ... ...... . 255
Adjusting Instrument cluster illumination .. .... 15
Steering wheel co lumn .... ... .... 118
Adjusting the seats
Manual seats ...... .... ........... 94
Advanced Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Children ... ........... .... ... ... 191
Components ...... .... .......... 175
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
How the components work together 176
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Weight -sensing mat . .... ... .. .... 191
Air conditioning
See Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Air distribution Clima te con trols ... .... ... .... ... 114 Climate controls
...... ...... ... .. 114 Alternator
When should I use the air recircu lation?
114
Air ventilation in the glove compartment ...
108
Airbag system ..... ... .... ..... . 168, 188
Care ... ... .... .... .... .... .... .. 182
Child restraints .............. .... 192
Components (front airbags) .. ... ... 175
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Front airbags . ....... ..... .... ... 172
How do the front airbags work? . . . . 177
How many airbags does my vehicle have? 175
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbag system .... .... .... .... .. 186
Important things to know ... .... .. 168
Indicator light ... .......... ... ... 179
Knee airbags .... . .. .. ........... 184
Monitoring .... .... .... .... .... .. 179
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... 180
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Anti -freeze
S ee Engine coolant system .. ...... 257
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ...... 88
Anti-lock brake system How the ABS system works . .... ... 216
Warning/indicator lights ........... . 20
An ti- Slip Regulation System (ASR)
How the sys tem works .. ... .... ... 214
Anti-Theft Alarm System Tilt sensors ..... ....... ..... ...... 58
Anti-theft alarm system .. .. .. .... .... . 57
Anti -theft systems
Electronic immobilizer ......... .... 49
Armrest Adjusting ...... .... ..... .. ..... . 100
Storage bin
Ashtray 100
Front ....... .................... 104
Rear .......... .... .... ........ .. 105
Asterisk What does it mean when something is marked with an asterisk? . ..... ... .. 6
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