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through the passenger compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low.
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to tie ­
downs can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Always use suitable retaining straps and properly secure items
to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward.
• Never attach a child seat tether strap to a tie-down .•
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
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Fig . 105 Luggage
compartment cargo
net Fig
. 106 Luggage
compartment cargo
net attached to
mounting hooks
Securing objects to the luggage compartment
floor with the net
- Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment.
Engage all four hooks into the fastening eyelets
=> fig. 105.
- Place objects to be secured under the net .
Configuring the net to restrain small objects
-Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment.
Engage all four hooks into the fastening eyelets
=> fig. 105.
- Pull down the mounting hooks@ located below the base
of the rear window.
- Connect each loop on the net to the corresponding hook
as illustrated
=> fig. 106.
- Place items inside the net.
Mounting hooks
There are two mounting hooks under the base of the rear window
inside the luggage compartment. You can attach the cargo net as
well as
light objects to these hooks. ..,_
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The mounting hooks are spring-loaded and will return to their
normal position when not in use.
& WARNING
For strength-related reasons, the mounting hooks can only be
used to secure objects weighing up to 10 lb .
15 kgl. Heavier objects
will not be adequately secured -there is a risk of injury. •
Applies to vehi cles : wi th sk i sa ck
Ski sack
Use the ski sack to transport and protect skis and other
long, light items in the passenger compartment.
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Fig . 107 Luggage
compartment ski sack
hatch
Fig . 108 Ski sack:
securing
Load the ski sack from the luggage compartment.
Loading
- Open the luggage compartment lid and clear a space in
the center.
- Press the release button for the ski sack hatch in the
luggage compartment and pull down the hatch
~ fig. 107.
- Fold out center armrest in the rear seat backrest.
- Press the release button on the lid from inside the
vehicle, and then lower the lid.
- Pull out and unfold the ski sack.
- Load skis or similar objects through the luggage
compartment into the interior of the vehicle~& .
Securing
- Insert the ski sack strap@~ fig. 108 in the center buckle
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- Pull the safety belt taut on the free end of the belt@.
Securing in vehicles with power individual rear
seats*
Loop the ski sack safety belt around the center arm rest.
- Pull the safety belt taut on the free end of the belt .
Stowing
- In the luggage compartment, close the ski sack hatch.
- Fold the ski sack carefully and stow away.
- Close and engage the inner hatch.

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& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of ski s and
other light objects . To reduce the risk of serious per sonal in jury,
neve r tran sport heavy or pointed objects in the ski sa ck.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident , the load could be
d is pl ac ed and cau se inju ry to o ccupants .
• Sharp edges on the load mu st be covered for protection.
Always f asten the belt t ightly around th e sa ck and it s contents
=> pag e 102 , fig. 108.
[ i J Tips
Never stow the ski sack away when i t is sti ll wet or damp (for
examp le, snow me lting from skis) . Allow it to dry completely before
stowing it away. •
Roof rack
First things first
A roof rack can be fitted to carry addi tio nal luggage on
the roof.
- Always read and follow the i nstructions provided by the
roof rac k manufacture r w hen t he roof rack system must
be installed.
I f a roof rack or similar luggage carrying equipment is to be
insta lled, please note the following:
• To enhance the vehicle's streaml ined design, rain gu tters have
been molded into the roof. It is not possible to use norma l roof
racks . Only instal l a roof rack sp ecifically designed f or your mo del
A8. Contact the nearest Audi dea ler for information on approved
m odula r roof racks for your veh icle .
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• T hese approved roof racks are the basis for a comp lete roof rack
sys tem . Add itio nal attachments for the basic roof rack are neces ­
sary to safe ly transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or smal l
boats. All necessary hardware fo r these systems is available at your
authorized Audi dea ler.
• We reco mmend t hat you keep the installation i nstructi ons for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle .
When should the ro of r ac k be remo ved ?
• Before g oing th rough an a uto matic car wash (it is bes t to ask the
car wash operator for advice)
• When not i n use, to reduce fue l consumption, wind noise and to
guard against theft.
& WARNING
• Use of an unapproved roof r ack or in corre ct mounting of an
a pp roved roof r ack can c ause the roof rack or the ite ms attached
to it to fall off the roof onto the road .
• Obje cts falling from the roof of a veh icle c an c ause a cras h and
personal inj ury .
• Onl y mount the sy stem between the marking s shown in
=> page 104 , fig. 109.
• The roof ra ck sy stem must be installed e xa ctly a ccording to the
instruction s provided .
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not c over any damages t o the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or mounting structures not approved by
Audi for your vehicle. The same applies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack installation.
• Always check t he r oof rack m ount ings and hardware before eac h
trip and during a trip to make sure everything is securely tightened . .,,
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Adjusting the cupholder individually
Pr ess and hold the retainer arm @ in w ard an d adjust it
to fit t he c up size.
The retainer arm should f it snugly around the cup or can . T he
cu phol der is de signed to hol d no more than t wo c ups o r cans.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids , such as
hot coffee or hot tea , in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident , sudden braking or other vehicle movement , hot liquid
could spill , causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury .
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and gla sses can
cause injury in an accident.
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liq uid c ould sp ill out and dam age y our vehicle's elec tro nic e qu ip ­
ment or stain the upholstery , etc . •
Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
- T ap the e dge o f th e a sh tr ay ~ & .
Removing ashtray insert
Fig . 112 Center
c o n sole : front a shtray
- Press the button nex t to the ciga rette lighter~ fig. 112 .
T he insert r ises f rom its hol der an d you ca n rem ove it.
To reinstall ashtray
- Pr ess th e as htra y in sert b ack into i ts hol de r.
& WARNING
Never put wa ste paper in the ashtray . Hot a shes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire . •

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Rear ashtray
Fig . 113 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
- Touch the lid to open ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
- Push the front side of the cover downward (direction of
arrow) ::::::, fig. 113 -the ashtray insert will spring out.
- Lift the insert and remove.
To reinstall ashtray
- Press the insert back in.
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
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Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
- Push the knob in.
Fig. 114 Open ashtray
with cigarette lighter
Fig . 115 Center
console rear: Cigarette
lighter
- Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
- Remove cigarette lighter.
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-Plug in applian ce to be u se d.
The soc ket of t he ci gare tte l ighter may be used for 12 -vo lt appli ­
ances with maximum cons umption of u p to 100 watts, such as a
fl as h lig ht, small vacuum c leane r, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories , always read and fo llow th e
i nfo rm ati on in
=> p age 384 , "Add itio nal ac ce ssor ies a nd pa rts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause serious injury or
start a fire .
• Be careful when us ing the cigarette lighter . If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are u sing the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even if the
ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed . Never leave
children inside the vehicle without supervision.
0 Note
• To av oid damagi ng the so ck et, o nly u se p lug s th at fit pr oper ly.
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec ­
tr ical acc esso ries f or s hor t durations. Use the s ock ets in the vehi cle
when a power source is needed for longer durations .
[ i J Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are sti ll plugged in and are
on, th e vehi cle battery ca n still be draine d.•
Long center console
Ap plies to veh icles : w it h lon g cen ter co nso le
Overview
F ig . 116 Long rear
center con sole
T here a re thre e storage co mpartments in th e lon g center co nsole in
t he rear :
Left storage compartment
The lef t st orage c om partm ent co ntain s two 12 -v o lt so cke ts . The 12 -
volt sockets can be used for elect rica l accessories . T he power
co nsump tion a t a sing le plug mu st no t exceed 100 wa tts.
Center storage compartment
The ce nter st orag e compa rtmen t i s s uita ble fo r hol ding small it em s.
Right storage compartment
The right st orage co mpart ment is s uit a bl e for hold ing sma ll items.
& WARNING
The socket plus any appliances plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed.
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0 Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment
Pockets in the front seats*
Compartments in the door trim panels
Compartments in the rear doors* :::::,
page 109
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=:> page 110
=:> page 111
Left side storage compartment in the :::::, page 112
trunk
- -Right side storage compartment in the :::::, page 113
trunk
Emergency warning triangle
Umbrella holder
& WARNING
=:> page 350
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not stored could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
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& WARNING (continued)
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake or accelerate.
• Any articles of clothing that you have hung up must not inter­
fere with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for lightweight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
Your Owner's Literature and the media player are stored
in the lockable glove compartment.
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Fig. 117 Glove
compartment

Seats and storage 1111
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Compartments in the door trim panels
Fig. 121 Storage
compartment in the
door panel
- To store items, tilt the compartment open=:> fig. 121.
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS ~ page 240, "Important safety
instructions on the side airbag system" .•
Ap plies to ve hicl es: with compartments in the rea r doo rs
Storage compartments in the rear doors
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Fig . 122 Open storage
compartment Fig.
123 Inserting
storage compartment
The storage compartment is suitable for holding small
objects, such as eye glasses.
Opening
-To open, touch the compartment at the front edge
=> fig. 122.
Removing and inserting storage compartment
- Open the storage compartment.
- Grasp the sides of the storage compartment with both
hands and pull it straight out toward you.
- To insert the storage compartment again, hold it at a
slight angle and push the lower part into the retainer
until it latches =:> fig. 123.
- Close the storage compartment .•
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