2015 AUDI S4 seats

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12-volt socket
Appl ies to vehicles: wit h 12-volt socket
Electrical accessories can be connected to the
12-volt socket.
Fig. 70 allroad Luggage compartment s ide trim: sock·
et
Fig . 71 Center conso le: socket
.,. Open the socket cover~ fig. 71 .
.,. Insert the plug of the e lectrical device into
the socket.
The 12-volt socket can be used for electrical
accessories. The power input must not exceed
120 watts.
There is an additional 12-vo lt socket in the
center console .
Before you purchase any accessories, always
read and fo llow the information in
~ page 285, Additional accessories and parts
replacement .
.&_ WARNING
The socket and the electrica l accessories
connected to it operate only when the igni­
tion is switched on. Incorrect usage can
lead to serious injuries or burns. For this
reason, children should never be left unat-
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tended in the veh icle because this increas­
es the risk of in jury.
(D Note
- Never connect equipment 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 that fit properly.
(D Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged 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
ing arou nd a corne r.
- When you are dr iving make su re that
anyth ing you may have placed in the cen­
ter conso le or other sto rage locations
can not fall out i nto the footwe lls. In c ase
of sudden braking 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
any clothing with hard, pointed or heavy
objects in the pockets on the coat hooks .
During sudden braking or in an accident -
especia lly if the a irbag is d eployed -
these objec ts co uld inju re any passen­
gers inside the ve hicl e.
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(upholder
Fig. 72 Ce nter console: front cupholder
Fig. 73 Rear armrest: rea r cupho lder
Opening rear cupholders
~ To open the cupholder, press on the symbol
"® ~fig. 73.
~ To ad just the arm @, swing it in the direc­
tion of the arrow.
~ Place the beverage in the holder and release
the arm. The arm swings back by itself and
automatically secures the beverage .
Closing cupholders
~ To close the cupholder, press on the center
section between the two arms and push the
cupholder in the slot as far as it will go.
A 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,
caus ing scald ing burns . Spilled hot liquid
can also ca use an accident and personal
injury.
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-Use on ly soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an
accident.
- Never use the cupho lder or adapter as an
ashtray -risk of fire.
(D Note
Only drink containers with lids should be
carried in the cupholder. Liquid could spill
out and damage your vehicle's electronic
equipment or stain the upholstery, etc.
Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and
can be locked.
Fig . 74 Glove compar tment
~ To open the glove compartment, pull the
handle in the direction of the arrow~
fig. 74
and swing the cover down to open.
~ To close the glove compartment, push the
glove compartment lid upward until the lock
engages .
T he glove compartment can be locked using
the mechanical key~
page 33.
On the right side in the glove compartment is
a holder with the key body into which the
eme rgency key must be clipped to be able to
start the veh icle.
&_ WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compartment closed while driving.
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Addit ional storage
There are a variety of storage compartments
and fasteners in var ious places in the vehicle.
- In the roof headliner above the rearview
mirror .
- On the back of the front seat . The com pa rt­
ment can hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
- On the left and right of the luggage com­
partment, behind the side trim.
- Garment hooks on the pillars in the rear of
the vehicle .
A WARNING
-When driving, do not leave any hard ob­
jects on the rear window shelf or allow your pet to s it on the shelf. They could
become a hazard for ve hicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or a crash.
- Always remove objects from the instru­
ment pane l. Any items not stored could
slide around inside the vehicle while driv­
ing or when accelerating or when apply­
ing the brakes or when driving around a
corner.
- When you are driving make sure that
anything you may have placed in the cen­
ter 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 interfere with the driv­
er's v iew. 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 passen­
gers inside the vehicle .
- To reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compartment closed while driving.
- Read and follow all WARNINGS
i=> page 161, Important safety instruc­
tions on the side airbag system.
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do
not impair the driver's vision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for
lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp edged objects in the pock­
ets which may interfere with the side cur­
tain airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a crash.
- Do not use coat hangers for hanging
cloth ing on the coat hooks as th is can in­
terfere with proper deployment of the
side curtain air bags in an accident.
- Do not hang heavy objects on the coat
hooks, as they could cause personal in­
jury in a sudden stop.
- Always keep the compartment above the
rea rv iew mirror closed while driving to
red uce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking maneuvers or a collision.
(£} Note
Objects located on the rear shelf that rub
against the rear window could damage the
heating wires for the rear window defog"
ger.
(D Tips
-A vent slot is located between the shelf
and the rear windo w. Do not block the
vent with any items you may place on the
rear window she lf.
- Do not place bulky items on the rear win­
dow shelf as they could restrict or block
the driver's vision in the rear view mirror.

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Luggage compartment cover
Applies to vehicles: with luggage compartment cover
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: cover hanging in pos i­
t ion @
Fig. 78 R ight front section of the luggage compart­
ment: remov ing the luggag e compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be hung
in position @or in the comfort position @
¢fig. 77.
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 ¢
fig. 77 .
Removing
• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
¢
fig . 78 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 rig ht 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 sit 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. 79 Backrest : relea se lever, securing knob and
l a tc h*
Folding the backrest forward
• Pull the release lever @¢ fig. 79 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 ¢
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Sedan: You can lock the backrest when it is
latched in place using the mechanical key

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.::> page 33 ©.::>fig. 79 . This prevents any ac­
cess to the luggage compartment from the
vehicle interior.
You can on ly enlarge the luggage compar t­
ment if the backrest is not locked .
~ WARNING
-
-The backrest must a lways be securely
latched so that the safety belt of the cen­
ter seating pos ition can work properly to
help protect the occupant .
- The backrest must be secure ly latched in
posit ion so that no items contained in
the luggage compartment can slide for­
ward upon sudden braking .
- Always check whether the latch is f ully
engaged by pu lling the seatback for­
wa rd.
- Never allow safety belts to become dam­
aged by being caught in doo r o r seat
hardware.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt ha rdware can break in a
c rash. Inspect the be lts periodica lly.
B elt s showing damage to webbing, bind­
ings, buckles, or retractors must be re­
placed.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when the
r ear seat ba ckrest is fo lded fo rward, yo u
could d amage t he head res tra ints on the
rear sea t.
- Slide the belt guide on the outside safety
belt all the way up before folding the
backrest back forward. Make su re the
seat belt is not pinched o r damaged
when the rear seat backrest if folded back. Other objects shou ld be removed
from the rear seat bench to protect the seatback from damage. Partition net (seatback in upright
position)
Applies to vehicles: with partition net
The partition net is designed to pr event loose
objects from flying forward into the passen­
ger compartment (e.g. under sudden brak­
ing).
Fi g. 80 Beh ind t he backrest : hang ing t he part itio n net
Fi g. 8 1 Beh ind t he backrest: re m ov ing the part it ion
ne t
Hanging
.,. Pull the net upward . Hang the c rossbar in
the rear eye lets
over th e re ar bench seat
¢ fig. 80 -arrow-.
Removing
.,. Ti lt the seatback forward.
.,. Press the left and right release knobs
¢ fig. 81 -arrow-and pull the net upward
and out.
Installing
• Ti Lt the seatback forward
¢ page 71 .
.,. Move the partition net left and right in the
retain ing clamp .
.,. Press the partition net down diagonally at
t he left and right until it locks into place and
t he red ma rkings o n the bu ttons are no lon-
ger v is ible. ..,.

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(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. 82 Fol ded ba ckrest: install ing the part it ion net
Fig. 83 Folded backrest: hanging the partition net
Installing
• Tilt the seatback forward r::;, page 71.
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• Affix the partition net to the recesses on the
retaining rails (D r::!>fig.
82 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. 83 -arrow-.
Removing
• Slide the partit ion net to the right and lift it
out of the retaining rails
r::;, fig. 82.
@ 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. 84 Luggage compartment: cargo net stretched
out
Fig . 85 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
r::;, fig. 84.
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
r::;, fig. 85.
• 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
r=> fig. 85 to hang
light purses, bags, etc.
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If nothing is hung on the hooks, they will fold
back in by themselves.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that
even smaller items that are loose in the vehi­
cle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle p ick up ki­
netic energy which varies with the vehicle and
the weight of the item . Vehicle speed is the
most significant factor .
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed
of 30 mph (48 km/h), the forces acting on a 10-lb (5 kg) object a re about
20 times the
normal weight of the item. This means that
the weight of the item would suddenly be the
equ ivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can
easily imagine the injuries that an item of that
weight flying freely through the passenger
compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low .
8_ 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 luggage compartment to help pre­
vent items from shifting or flying for­
ward .
- Never attach a child seat tether strap to
a tie -down.
- For strength-related reasons, the mount­
ing hooks can only be used to secure ob­
jects weighing up to 10 lb. (5 kg) . Heavi ­
er objects will not be adequately secured
- there is a r isk of injury.
Tie-downs
Applies to vehicles: with tie-downs
Four tie-downs for securing luggage pieces
and two for hanging bags , sacks, etc. are
lo­
cated in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 86 Lugg age compart ment: tie-down s
,.. Secure objects using elastic cords attached
to the tie-downs* ¢
fig. 86.
,.. Read and heed all WARNINGS ¢ page 132,
Stowing luggage .
· Bag hooks
Applies to vehicles: with bag hooks
Light objects can be secured on the hooks.
Fig. 87 Right side of the luggage compar tment : bag
hook s
You can also use the hooks to hang light purs­
es, bags, etc.
_&. WARNING
The hooks can hold a maximum weight of
3 kg. Heavier objects are not adequately
secured. There is risk of personal injury.

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Luggage compartment covering (reversible mat )
Applies to vehicles: w it h lugg ag e compart men t cove ring
The reversi ble mat protects the luggage com­
partment and bumper from dirt and scratch­ es.
Fig. 88 Luggage compartment: reversible mat wit h
backrest folded forward
You can use the reversible mat with the dirt­
resistant side or the decorative side. After
loading or unloading, fold up the reversible
mat and close the luggage compartment lid.
Only store the reversible mat if it is dry .
Securing attachments
Applies to vehicles: with sec uring attachments
The securing attachments prevent objects in
the luggage comportment from sliding bock
and forth.
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Fig. 89 Luggage compart men t: securi ng attachments
Make sure the backrests are folded upright
and the partition net is installed¢.&_ .
Installing securing strap @
.,. Set the holder for the securing strap in the
opening of the track system.
.,. Push the holder down
(D and slide it into
the desired position.
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.,. Check that the holder has latched into place.
.,. Push the knob on the front side of the hold­
er @ to tighten the strap.
Installing telescoping rod @
.,. Insert both brackets for the telescoping
rods into the openings in the rails .
.,. Push the holder down
(D and slide it into
the desired position .
.,. Check that the holder has latched into place.
The securing strap can also be attached as
needed on the right side of the track system
instead of the telescoping track¢
fig. 89.
&_ WARNING ~
-The backrest must be securely latched in
position so that no items contained in
the luggage compartment can slide for­
ward upon sudden braking.
- Loose items inside the passenger com­
partment, can fly forward in a crash or
sudden maneuver and injure occupants.
, Ski sack
App lies to vehicles: wit h ski sack
Long objects such as skis or snowboards con
be transported in the ski sock.
Fig. 90 Backrest: pass-through cover
Fig. 91 Rear bench seat: sec uring the sk i sack