2015 AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK ECU

64 Seats and storage
-Items on the roof rack must always be
sec urely mo unted.
- The use of a roof rack can negative ly af­
fect the way a vehicle handles. Cargo
that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat
will have a greater negative inf lue nce on
the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of gravity and overall handling . Always
dr ive slowly, avo id sudden braking and
maneuvers when tra nsporting cargo on
the roof of you r vehicle.
- Never exceed the maximum perm iss ible
load carryi ng capacity of the roof of yo ur
vehicle, the perm issib le axle weights and
the permiss ible total weight of your veh i­
cle
¢ page 279, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a res ult of the increased w ind resist­
ance crea ted by a roof rack, your ve hicle is
using fue l unnecessarily . So remove the
roof rack after using it .
Luggage compartment
Loading luggage compartment
Luggage items must be stowed securely.
Fig . 6 7 Place heavy obj ects as far forwar d as po ssible .
Note the following to prese rve the vehicle's
good hand ling cha ra c te ris tic s .
.. Distribute the load as evenly as possible .
.. Place heavy objects as far fo rward as possi­
ble ¢
fig. 67 .
.. Secure luggage items wi th the cargo ne t* or
with non -elast ic retain ing s traps to the t ie­
down r ings*
¢ page 66.
A WARNING """-iiiiiiiii
- Loose objects i n the l uggage compa rt-
ment can slide about suddenly and a lter
the vehicle's ha nd ling characteristics .
- Loose objects i n the passenge r compart­
ment can fly forward during abrupt ma ­
ne uvers or accidents and inju re occu­
pants .
- Always sto re objects in the luggage com­
partment and use s uitable straps, partic­
ularly w it h heavy objects.
- When you t ransport heavy objects, al­
ways remember that a change in the cen­
ter of gravity m ay result in a change in
the vehicle's hand ling c harac teristi cs.
- Follow all warnings
¢ page 120, Driving
Safely.
(D Tips
The t ire pressure mus t be adj usted to the
l oad -see the t ire p ressure sticker located
o n the dr iver's side 8-pilla r.
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartm ent cover consists of
two parts .
• • Fig. 68 Cover in th e open rear lid
F ig . 6 9 Cover be hind th e r ear bench seat

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Removing the cover in the rear lid
• Remove the knobs CD c::> fig. 68 from the ball
mounts.
• Pull the cover @out of the retainers@ in
the direct ion of the arrow .
Installing the cover in the rear lid
• Slide the cover upward into the retainers @.
• Press the knobs
CD onto the ball mounts.
Removing the cover behind th e rear bench
seat
• Pull the cover ¢ fig. 69 back.
• Pull the cover upward to release.
Installing the cover behind the rear bench
seat
• Insert the left and right sides of the cover
into the mounts on the side trim .
• Slide the cover forward until it locks into
place .
A WARNING
-To prevent accidents, never install the
luggage compartment cover unsecured.
- The luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for storing objects. Objects
placed on the cover could endanger all
vehicle occupants during sudden braking
maneuvers or in a crash.
(D Note
Objects located on the rear shelf that rub
aga inst the rear window could damage the
heating wires for the rear window defog­
ger.
Seats and storage 65
Enlarging cargo capacity of the vehicle
, interior
The seat backs can be folded forward to en­
large the cargo capacity.
Fig. 70 Release handle on th e seatback
Folding the seatback forward
• When you pull the release lever @<=:> fig. 70
in the direction of the arrow, the safety knob
® pops out far enough for the red marking
on knob to be visib le.
.,. Fold the seatback forward.
Raising the seatback
.,. Raise the seatback until it is secure ly latch­
ed¢ &,.. When you can no longer see the
red mark on the safety knob@, the seat is
latched.
_& WARNING
-
- The backrest must always be securely
latched so that the safety belt of the cen­
ter seating position can work properly to he lp protect the occupant.
- The backrest must be securely latched in
position so that no items contained in
the luggage compartment can s lide for­
ward upon sudden braking.
- Always check whether the latch is fully
engaged by pulling the seatback for­
ward .
- N ever a llow safety belts to become dam­
aged by being caught in door or seat
hardware .
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged be lt hardware can break in a
crash. Inspect the belts periodical ly.

66 Seats and st o rage
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 fo lded 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 p inched or damaged
when the rear seat backrest if folded
back. Other objects shou ld be removed
from the rear seat bench to protect the
seatbac k from d amage.
Tie -downs and cargo net
The cargo net" prevents small objects from
sliding.
Fig . 71 Locat ion of the tie-downs in the luggage com ­
partment
Fig. 72 Luggage compartme nt: ca rgo net*
... To secure objects with the luggage compa rt­
ment net*, fold the tie-down bracket up­
ward
c::::,fig. 71.
... Insert the hooks on the luggage compart ­
ment net* into the tie-downs
c::::, fig . 72.
... Read and heed all WARNINGS c::::, page 126,
Stowing luggage.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that
even smaller items that are loose in the vehi­
cle wi ll turn into heavy missi les that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle pick up ki­
netic energy which varies with the veh icle and
the weight of the item . Vehicle speed is the
most sign ificant factor .
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed
of 30 mph (48 km/h), the forces acti ng on a
10-lb (5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal we ight of the item . This means that
the weight of the item would sudden ly be the
equivalent of abo ut 200 lbs (90 kg). One can
easily imagine the injuries that an item of that
weight flying freely through the passenge r
compartment ca n cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low.
A WARNING
-
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to tie-downs can fail dur­
ing 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 l uggage compartment to help pre­
vent items from shift ing or fly ing for­
ward.
- Never attach a chi ld seat tether strap to
a tie-down.
- For strength-related reasons, the mou nt­
ing hooks can only be used to secure ob­
jects weigh ing up to 10 lb. (5 kg). Heavi­
er objects will not be adequ ately sec ured
- there is a risk of injury.

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Bag hooks
Light objects can be secured on the hooks.
Fig. 73 Luggage compartme nt: bag hooks
You can also use the hooks to hang light purs­
es,bags, etc.
A WARNING
The hooks can hold a maximum weight of
3 kg. Heavier objects are not adequately
secured. There is risk of personal injury .
Luggage compartment covering
(reversible mat )
Applies to vehicles: with luggage compartment carpeting
The reversible luggage compartment covering
should be used when transporting dirty or
wet objects.
Fig. 74 Luggage compartment carpeting with seatback
folded dow n: sp read out over the bumper
The lugg age compartment carpeting can be
used w ith the dirt resistant s ide or the decora­
tive side, depending on what is needed .
@ Tips
The protective mat should be folded up
only when dry.
Seats and storage 67
Pass-through with ski
sack
Preparing the pass-through
Applies to vehicles: wi th ski sack
Long objects such as skis can be transported
in the ski sack*.
Fig. 75 Rear bench seat: opening the pass -through
Opening the trunk pass-through
.. Fold the center armrest in the rear forward
and out .
.. Pull the release handle
c::> fig. 75 and fold
down the cover of the pass-through in the
vehicle interior.
.. Open the rear lid .
.,. Push the ski sack* through the opening from
the luggage compartment.
.,. Secure the ski sack
c::> page 68 .
Closing the trunk pass-through
.,. Open the rear lid .
.,. Remove the ski sack from the trunk pass ­
through .
.. Push the pass-through cover up inside the
veh icle until it latches .
.,. Raise the center armrest in the vehicle
again.
.. Close the rear lid.
A WARNING ~
Objects must only be transported in the ski
sack since the ski sack can be secured. In­
dividual objects cannot be secured. There is a risk of injury .

68 Seats and storage
@ Tips
You can a lso open the pass-through from
the luggage compartment. Push the re ­
lease button down and p ush the cover for­
ward.
Securing the ski sack
App lies to vehicles: with sk i sack
The ski sock must be secured in the luggage
compar tmen t.
Fig. 76 Lu ggage compartme nt: Sec uri ng th e bag
Fig. 77 Sec uring th e o bjects in t he s ki s ack
Securing the ski sack in the luggage
compartment
.. The ski sack has two be lts with hooks o n the
unders ide
9 fig. 76 @. Hang the hooks to
t h e rear fastening eye lets in the luggage
compartment .
Securing the objects in the ski sack
.. The re is also a securi ng strap q fig . 77 @ in
the sack . Pu ll the strap taut using the free
end of the s trap.
& WARNING
- Th e ski sac k is intended only fo r the
t ransportation of skis and ot her ligh t ob- jects
. To reduce the risk of serio us per­
sonal injury, never transport heavy or
pointed objects in the sk i sack.
- When braking rapid ly or during an acci­
dent, the load could be d isplaced and
cause injury to occupa nts .
- Sharp edges on the load must be covered
for protection. A lways fasten the belt
tightly around the sack and its contents
9 fig. 77.
(D Tips
- Never stow the ski sack away when it is
st ill wet or damp (for example, snow
me lting from skis) . Allow it to dry com­
pletely before stow ing it away .
- Pos ition skis in the sk i sack with the
pointed ends facing the front and ski
poles with the pointed ends facing the
rear.

88 Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
stopped vehicle or stationary obstacle (end of a traffic jam or vehicle that has
broken down in traffic).
- Always remember that the radar sensor
for the braking guard works only within
defined detection and range limits that
may prevent the proper detection of oth­
er vehicles.
- The radar sensor's function and range
can be reduced by rain, snow and heavy
spray . Moving vehicles up ahead may not
be promptly detected or may not be de­
tected at all.
- Reflective surfaces including crash barri­
ers or tunnel entrances may impair the
function of the radar sensor.
({) Tips
-You can cancel the braking with increas­
ing force that is initiated by the system
by braking yourself, by accelerating no­
ticeably or by swerving.
- Braking guard error messages
¢page 88.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can
brake unexpectedly . Always secure any
cargo or objects that you are transport­
ing to reduce the risk of damage or in­
jury.
Settings in the MMI
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise co ntrol
.. Select : I CARI function button > (Car)* sys­
tems
control button > Driver assist > Audi
braking guard.
System -
Switch braking guard On and Off.
When you switch the ignition on, the message
Audi braking guard off appears if the system
is switched off.
Early warning -The distance and approach
warnings in the display can be switched
On/
Off.
(D Tips
- Your settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key being used at the time the settings are
made.
- If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the
braking guard also switches itself off
¢page 189.
- Switch braking guard off when you are
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship or other type of transporta­
tion. This can prevent undesired warn­
ings from the braking guard system.
Messages
Applies to vehicles: with Aud i adapt ive cru ise contro l
Braking guard: off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the infotainment. Otherwise , if
the system is turned off, the information ap­
pears every time shortly after the start of the
trip.
The driver message also appears if the system
is not available due to a malfunction or if the
ESC is not switched on¢
page 189. If this is
the case, the system will not provide warnings about a possible collision.
Braking guard: activated
This driver message appears if sharp brake
pressure was applied due to an acute warning.
ACC: Unavailable!
ACC and Audi braking guard: not available
The system cannot detect moving vehicles up
ahead correctly and is switched off. The sen­
sors have been displaced or are not working
properly. The Audi pre sense functions may al­
so be affected . Drive to your authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi service facility im­
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor vision
ACC and braking guide: currently unavaila­
ble. No sensor vision
This message appears if the sensor view is ob­
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensors¢
page 81,
fig. 88. ll>-

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ability to accelerate on curves. The vehicle is
very responsive to steering.
Curve light*
The curve light adapts to driv ing on curves.
The pivot ing action and the light ing are also
adapted to the mode.
Ad apti ve crui se contr ol*
The behavior when accelerat ing can be ad just­
ed from comfortable to sporty, depending on
the dr ive se lect mode . Adaptive cruise control
also responds to the driving behav ior of the
veh icle ahead in a more conservative or sporty
manner .
Engine sound
The sound of the engine is adapted to these­
l ected mode and ranges from subtle to sporty.
(D Note
-Make sure there is enough clearance
above and below the vehicle when park­
i ng. The height of the vehicle can change
once it is parked d ue to temperature
fluctuations, changes to the load condi­
tions and changes to the driving modes,
which can affect clearance.
- When transporting the vehicle on a car
carrier, train, ship or by other means, on­
l y tie the veh icle down at the running
surface of the tires, which is the outer
circumference. Securing the vehicle at
the axle components, suspension struts
or tow ing eyes is not perm itted because
the p ressure in the air suspension struts
can change d uring transport. The vehicle
may not be se cured s uff ic ient ly if this
happens.
(D Tips
- In some models, the maxim um vehicle
speed can only be reached in the
Auto
and D ynamic modes.
- Se lecting the
Dynami c mode results in
spor ty sh ifting character istics. The S
gear position engages automatically .
Audi drive sele ct 97
- In ve hicles that have dynamic steering*,
operating noise is heard when starting or
stopping the engine. This does not indi­
cate a problem.
Selecting the driving mode
You can choose between Comfort, Auto, Dy­
namic and Individual.
Fig. 108 M MI: Dr ive select
.,. To select the mode, select the following in
the
MMI: I CARI function button> Comfort ,
Auto , Dynamic or Individu al.
You can change the driving mode when the ve­
hicle is stationary or while driving. If traffic
permits, after changing modes, br iefly take
your foot off the accele rator pedal so that the
recently selected mode is a lso activated for
the engine.
Comfo rt -prov ides a comfort-oriented veh icle
setup and is suited for long drives on h igh­
ways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
nam ic dr iving feel and is suited for every day
use .
Dynam ic -gives the driver a sporty driving
feel and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Indi vidual -~page 98.
&_ WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating
Audi drive select to prevent potential risk
of an accident.
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106 Automatic Tran sm iss ion
activate the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P.
- Power is sti ll transmitted to the whee ls
when the engine is running at idle. To
prevent the vehicle from "creeping", you
must keep your foot on the brake when
the engine is runn ing and the selector
lever is in D/S or R or "tiptronic" mode is
selected.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when changing the selector lever pos ition
wh ile the vehicle is stat ionary and the
eng ine is running.
- Never shift into
R or P wh ile driving.
- Before driv ing down a steep slope, re-
duce your speed and shift into a lower
gear with "tip tronic".
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
peda l too often or too long when dr iving
down a hill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to ove rheat and s ubstant ially re­
duces braking per formance, increases
braking distance or causes comp lete fail ­
ure of the brake system.
- To prevent the veh icle from rolling back
when stopping on inclines, a lways hold it
in place with the brake peda l o r parking
brake.
- Never hold the ve hicle on an incl ine with
a slipping clutch . The clutch opens auto­
matically when it becomes too hot from
the overload. An indicator lamp
ml illu­
minates and a dr iver message appears
¢ page 1O7when the clutch is overload­
ed.
- If the engine must remain running, never
hav e any driv ing pos ition engaged when
c heck ing under the hood . M ake sure the
selector lever has securely engaged and
is locke d in P with the parking brake se t
¢page 211. Otherwise, any increase in
engine speed may set the vehicle in mo­
t ion, eve n with the park ing brake ap­
plied.
Qd) Note
- When stopping on an incline, do not try to hol d the vehicle in place by pressing the acce
lerator pedal while a d riving gear
is se lected. This can cause the transmis­
sion to ove rheat and can damage it. Acti­
vate the parking brake or press the brake peda l to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Allowing the vehicle to ro ll when the en­
gine is stopped and the selector lever is
in N will damage the transmission be­
cause it is not lubricated under those cir­
cumstances .
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re­
leased automatically only when t he driv­
er's safety belt is engaged in the buckle.
Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the
driver when driving down declines .
Hill descent control is activated when these­
lector lever is in D/S and you press the brake
pedal. The transmission automatically selects
a gear that is suitable fo r the incline . H ill de­
scent cont ro l tries to ma inta in the speed ach­
ieved a t the time o f braking, with in phys ica l
and tec hni cal lim it a tions. If may st ill be nec ­
essary to ad just the speed with the brakes.
Hill descent contro l sw itches off once the de­
cl in e leve ls o ut o r yo u press the a cce le rato r
peda l.
On vehicles with the cru ise cont ro l system*
~ page 79, hill descent control is also activat­
ed whe n the speed is set.
A WARNING
-
Hill desce nt cont ro l cannot overcome
physical lim itations, so it may not be a ble
to maintain a constant speed unde r a ll
conditions. A lways be ready to apply the
brakes .