2013 AUDI S4 remove seats

60 Seats and st o rage
Power seat adjustment
App lies to vehicles: with power adjustable seats
Fig. 59 Front seats: power seat adjustment
Controls
@ -Adj usting the lumbar support*: press the
button in the corresponding position¢.&..
@-Moving the seat up/down: press the but­
ton up/down¢ .&..
@-Moving the seat forward/back: p ress the
button fo rward/back
¢ .&, .
©-Adjusting the backrest angle: press the
button fo rward/back
¢ .&. .
©-Raising/lowering* the head restraints:
press the button up/down ¢ .&. .
@ -Lengthening/shortening the upper thigh
support*: lift the handle. A spring moves the
front seat cushion forward¢.&..
A WARNING
- Never adjust the d river's or front pas­
senger 's seat while the veh icle is moving.
If you do this wh ile the vehicle is moving,
yo u will be out of posit ion. Always adjus t
the drive r's or front passenger's seat
when the vehicle is not moving .
- Be care ful when adjus ting the seat
heig ht. Check to see that no one is in the
way, o r serious injury could result!
- B eca use the sea ts can be elec trically ad­
justed with the ignit ion off or with the
ignition key removed, never leave chil­
dren unattended in the vehicle. Unsuper­
vised use of the electric seat adjust­ ments may cause serious injury. -
To reduce the risk of injury in the case of
sudden braking or accident, front pas­
sengers must never r ide in a moving ve­
hicle with the backrest reclined. Safety
be lts and the airbag system only offer
maximum protection when the backrest is upr ight and the safety belts are prop­
e rly po sitioned on the body. The more
the backres t is reclined, the grea ter the
risk of persona l injury from an incorrect
seating position and imprope rly posi­
tioned safety belts.
Center armrest
The center armrest can be adjusted to several
levels .
Fig. 60 A rm rest between the driver's/front passenger's
seats.
Ad ju sting the center armrest
"" To adjust the ang le, raise the arm rest from
the starting position
¢ fig. 60 detent by de­
t en t.
.,. To bring the armres t back into the starting
position, raise it out of the top detent and
fold it back down.
T he armrest can slide forwar d and back .

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Installing the head restraints
.. Slide the posts on the head restra int down
into the guides until you feel the posts click
into place.
.. Press the button @
Q fig. 62 and slide the
head restraint all the way down. You should
not be able to pull the head restraint out of
the backrest .
So that the driver can have a better view to
the rear, the head restraints should be pushed
down completely when the rear seats are not
occupied.
A WARNING
- Read and heed all WARNINGS
~page 131.
-Only remove the rear seat head restraints
when necessary in order to install a child
seat ~
page 174. Install the head re­
straint again immediately once the child
seat is removed. Driving without head re­
straints or with head restra ints that are
not properly adjusted increases the risk
of serious or fata l neck injury dramatical­
ly.
@ Tips
Correctly adjusted head restraints and
safety belts are an extremely effective
comb inat ion of safety features .
Seat memory
Description
Applies to vehicles: with memory function
The memo ry function allows you to quickly
and easily sto re an d recall personal seating
profiles for the driver. The memory function is
operated through the master key and the memory buttons in the driver's door.
The drive r's sea ting profi le is stored and as­
signed to the master key each time the vehicle
is locked. The seating profile is recalled auto ­
matica lly when the vehicle is unlocked. If two
peop le use one vehicle, it is recommended that each person always uses "their own"
master key .
Up to 2 seat profil es can be stored in the
memory buttons in the driver's door. Once
they are stored, these seat profiles can be se­
lected at any time.
In addition to the driver's seat settings, you
can also store and access the exterior mirror
adjustment settings* using the remote con­
tro l key or memory button.
Remote control key
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory
To assign the dr iver 's seat settings to the re­
mote control key when locking the veh icle, the
funct ion must be act ivated in the rad io or
MMI*
.. Select: I CAR I function button > Seat adjust­
ment
> Driver's seat > Remote control key >
on.Or
.. Select:
!CAR ! function button> Car sys­
tems *
control button > Vehicle settings >
Seats > Driver 's seat > Remote control key
> On.
@ Tips
If you do not want another driver's set­
tings to be assigned to the remote key,
switch off the memory function using the
radio or
MMI* or the !OFFI button
~page 62.
· Memory buttons
Appl ies to vehicles: wit h seat memory
Fig. 64 Driver's door: memory function buttons

The memory buttons are located in the driv­
er's door.
Switching the memory function on/off
• Press the !O FF ! button to switch the memo­
ry function on/off. The word
OFF lights up
when the memory function is switched off .
Seat profiles are not stored .
Storing a seat profile
• Press the !SET ! button . When the wo rd SET
lights up, the memory is ready to store set­
t ings .
• Press a memory button
dJ J or [II ) briefly . A
tone confirms that the settings wer e stored.
Accessing a seat profile
• If the driver's door is open , press a memory
button .
• If the drive r's door is closed, press and ho ld
the memory button until the seat adjust­
ment is complete.
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat setting can
only be recalled when the vehicle is sta­
tionary -otherwise you risk having an ac­
cident .
- In an emergency the recall procedure can
be cancelled by pressing the
! OF F! switch
or by tapping the memory buttons .
Ashtray
Fig. 65 Center con so le: ash tray
Opening/closing
• To open the ashtray, slide the cover up
~fig . 65 .
.
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• To close the ashtray, press down on the cov­
e r.
Emptying the ashtray
• To remove the insert, slide the latch to the
r igh t
~fig. 65 -arro w-.
• To install the insert, press it down into the
mount.
A WARNING
-Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot
ashes or other hot objects in the ashtray
could set waste paper on fire.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 66 Fro nt c ente r con sole : cigar ette light er
• Press the cigarette lighter in.
• Remove the cigarette lighter when it pops
out.
The cigarette lighter should only be used as a
power source for the compressor from the in­
flatable spare kit* when absolutely necessary.
& WARNING ~
The cigarette lighter on ly works when the
ignition is switched on. Incorrect usage
can lead to serious injuries or burns. For
this reason, ch ildren should never be left
unattended in the vehicle because this in­
creases the risk of injury.

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12-volt socket
Applies to vehicles: wit h 12-volt socket
Electrical accessories can be connected to the
12-volt socket.
F ig . 6 7 allroad Luggage compartment s ide trim: sock·
et
Fig . 68 Center conso le: socket
.,. Open the socket cover~ fig. 68.
.,. Insert the plug of the e lectrica l device into
the socket.
The 12-volt socket can be used for elec trical
accessories. The power input must not exceed
120 watts.
There is an addi tional 12-vo lt socket in the
cente r console .
Before you purchase any accessories, always
r ead and fo llow the information in
~ page 282, Additional accessories and parts
replacement .
.&_ WARNING
The socket and the electrica l accessories
connected to it operate only when the igni­
tion is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can
lead to serious injuries or burns. For this
reason, children should never be left unat-
-
tended in the veh icle because this increas­
es the risk of in jury.
(D Note
-Never connect e quipment that generates
electrical current, such as a solar pane l
or battery charger, to the 12-vo lt socket.
Th is could damage the vehicle's electri­
cal system.
- To avoid damaging the socket, only use
plugs t hat fit properly.
(D Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still pl ugged in and are on, the vehicle bat­
tery can still be drained.
Storage
General overview
.&_ WARNING
-
- Always remove objects from the instru-
ment panel. Any items not put away
could slide around ins ide the veh icle
while driving or when accele rat ing or
when applying the brakes or when dr iv­
i n g arou nd a corne r.
- When you are dr iving make su re that
anyth ing you may have pla ced in the cen­
ter conso le or other sto rage locations
can not fall ou t in to t he footwe lls. In c ase
of sudden bra king you would not be able
to brake, dep ress the clutch o r acce ler ­
ate.
- Any pieces o f clothing that you have
hung up m ust not interfere with the driv­
er 's view. The coat hooks are des igned
only for lightweight cloth ing. Never hang
a ny clothing with hard, pointed or heavy
objects in the pockets on the coat hooks .
During s udden braking or in an accident -
especia lly if the a irbag is d eployed -
these objec ts co uld inj ure any passen­
gers inside the ve hicl e.
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damage to the load and even the vehicle
itself.
- Make sure that the open rear lid and the
sunroof do not come into contact with
objects on the roof.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. J\llake sure
anything on the roof rock is securely tied
down.
.. Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
.. Always attach items to the roof rack secure-
l y before you drive off.
The maximum permissible roof weight is
200 lb (90 kg). The roof weight is the total of
the we ight of the roof rack, the attachments
and the cargo you are carrying. You must also not exceed the maximum load weight for the
roof rack you are using .
When using a roof rack system which has a
lower load carrying capacity, you must not use
up the total maximum permissible load carry­
ing capacity specified above. Instead, you
should load the roof rack system only to the
maximum capacity specified by the manufac­
turer of the roof rack system.
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to the roof rack can fail
during hard braking or in a collision and
cause serious personal injury.
- Make sure the roof rack is installed exact­
ly as specified above
~ page 67.
- Always use suitable mounting straps for
securing items to the roof rack to help
prevent items from shifting or flying for­
ward.
- Items on the roof rack must always be
securely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negatively af­
fect the way a vehicle handles. Cargo
that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat
will have a greater negative influence on
.
the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of
gravity and overall handling. Always
drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and maneuvers when transporting cargo on
the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the maximum permissible
load carrying capacity of the roof of your
vehicle, the permissible axle weights and
the permissible total weight of your vehi­
cle~
page 2 75, Weights.
(D Note
Make sure that the opened rear lid does
not come in contact with the cargo on the
roof.
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resist­
ance created by a roof rack, your vehicle is
using fuel unnecessarily. So remove the
roof rack after using it.
Luggage compartment
General information
A WARNING
Read and follow the important safety pre­
cautions on
~ page 133, Stowing lug­
gage.

Luggage compartment cover
Applies to vehicles: with luggage compartment cover
Fig. 74 Luggage compartment: cover hangi ng in pos i­
t ion @
Fig. 75 Rig ht front section of the l uggage compart­
ment : removing the luggag e compartment cove r
The luggage compartment cover can be hung
in position @or in the comfort position @
¢fig. 74.
Extending /Retracting
You can only extend and retract the cover in
the @ position .
• Pull the cover out and attach it in position
@ in the moun ting eyelets in the side trim.
Comfort position
In pos ition @, the cover does not need to be
removed to unload the luggage compart·
ment.
• To move to position @, tilt the end of the
cover upward from the bottom when the
cover is extended . It will then move into po·
s ition @ by itself
c::;, fig . 7 4.
Removing
• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
c::;, fig . 75 while lifting the cover out .
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Installing
• Place the left side of the cover in the mount
on the side trim.
• Press the cover down into the right mount
until it locks into place.
A WARNING
=
Whenever driving, never place any hard or
heavy objects on the luggage compart·
mentor allow pets to s it on the luggage
compartment cover . They could become a
hazard to vehicle occupants in the event of
sudden braking or in an accident.
ffi Note
Let the luggage compartment cover roll up
slow ly to avoid damage.
Enlarging the luggage compartment
Applies to vehicles: wit h fo lding rear seatback
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward
either separately or together .
Fig. 76 Backrest: release lever, securing knob and
latch*
Folding the backrest forward
• Pull the release lever@¢
fig. 76 in the di­
rection of the arrow and fold the backrest
forward.
Folding the backrest back into the upright
position
• Fold the backrest back up again until it
latches and the red marking @ is no longer
visible
c::;, _&. .
Sedan : You can lock the backrest when it is
latched in place using the mechanical key

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.::> page 34 ©.::>fig. 76. This prevents any ac­
cess to the luggage compartment from the
vehicle interior.
You can only enlarge the luggage compart­
ment if the backrest is not locked.
~ WARNING
-
-Th e backrest must always be securely
latched so that the safety belt of the cen­
ter seating position can work properly to
help protect the occupant.
- The backrest must be securely latched in
position so that no items contained in
the luggage compartment can slide for­
ward upon sudden braking .
- Always check whether the latch is fully
engaged by pulling the seatback for­
ward.
- Never allow safety belts to become dam­
aged by being caught in door or seat
hardware.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt hardware can break in a crash. Inspect the belts periodically.
Belts showing damage to webbing, bind­
ings, buckles , or retractors must be re­
placed.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat.
- Slide the belt guide on the outside safety
belt all the way up before folding the
backrest back forward. Make sure the
seat belt is not pinched or damaged
when the rear seat backrest if folded
back. Other objects should be removed
from the rear seat bench to protect the
seatback from damage. Partition net (seatback in upright
position)
Applies to vehicles : wi th part it io n ne t
The partition net is designed to prevent loose
objects from flying forward into the passen­
ger compartment (e.g. under sudden brak­
ing).
Fig. 77 Behind t he backrest : hang ing the partitio n net
Fig. 78 Behind t he backrest: re mov ing the partition
net
Hanging
.,. Pull the net upward . Hang the crossbar in
the rear eyelets
over the rear bench seat
¢ fig. 77 -arrow-.
Removing
.,. Tilt the seatback forward.
.,. Press the left and right release knobs
¢ fig. 78 -arrow-and pull the net upward
and out.
Installing
• Ti Lt the seatback forward
¢ page 69 .
.,. Move the partition net left and right in the
retaining clamp .
.,. Press the partition net down diagonally at
the left and right until it locks into place and
the red markings on the buttons are no lon-
ger visible. ..,.

(D Note
Let the partition net roll up slowly to pre­
vent damage.
Partition net (seatback tilted forward)
Applies to vehicles: with partition net
Fig. 79 Fol ded ba ckrest: install ing the part it ion net
Fig. 80 Folded backrest: hanging the partition net
Installing
• Tilt the seatback forward 9 page 69 .
0 0
0
~ gi
• Affix the part ition net to the recesses on the
retaining rails @ ¢
fig. 79 and slide it to­
wards the left side of the vehicle until it
latches @.
Hanging
• Pull the net upward and hang the crossbar
in the front eyelets
over the front seats
r=> fig. 80 -arrow-.
Removing
• Slide the partit ion net to the right and lift it
out of the retaining rails¢
fig. 79.
@ Note
-You must remove the partition net be­
fore foldi ng the backrest back into the
upright position.
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-Let the partition net roll up slow ly to
prevent damage.
Cargo net
Applies to vehicles: with cargo net
The cargo net prevents small objects from
sliding.
Fig. 81 Luggage compartment: cargo net stretched
out
Fig . 82 Luggage compartment: ca rgo net at the top of
the luggage compartment
Net stretched out
• First hang the first hooks in the mounting
eyelets and then hang the rear hooks
<:!>fig. 81.
Net at the top of the luggage
compartment
• Hang the hooks on the cargo net in the tie­
downs on the floor at the rear of the lug­
gage compartment¢
fig. 82.
• Fold down the bag hooks at the upper area
of the luggage compartment down, pull the
net up and hang the eyelets on the net on
the hooks .
You can also use the hooks
c> fig. 82 to hang
light purses, bags, etc.
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