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Weight class ISOFIX size Passenger's
category seata
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D C
Category 1:
B IL
9 to 18 kg
Bl
A
Category 2/3: -
15 to 36 kg IL
b)
al This function is not available for all export versions.
bl It may be necessary to adjust the backrest angle in order
to fit the child seat correctly.
A WARNING
- Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ A in Safety notes for using child seats on
page 223, � A in Child seat categories on
page 225 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- Never install a rearward-facing child seat on
the passenger's seat unless the passenger's
airbag has been deactivated -this can result
in potentially fatal injuries to the child.
- The anchorages in the vehicle are designed
only for child seats with ISO FIX. Do not at
tempt to secure other types of child seat,
seat belts or other objects to these ancho
rages -this could result in serious or possi
bly fatal injury.
Securing child seats with seat belt
If you wish to use a child seat in the approval cat
egory "universal" (u), please ensure that it is ap
proved for the passenger seat in your vehicle. The
following table shows the installation options.
The necessary information can be found on the
orange label on the child seat.
Weight class
Passenger's seat
Category 0
u
up to 10 kg
Category O+ u
up to 13 kg
Category 1
u
9 to 18 kg
226 Weight
class
Passenger's seat
Category 2
u
15 to 25 kg
Category 3
u
22 to 36 kg
To adjust the passenger's seat to the child seat
and to achieve the best possible seat belt posi
tioning, move the passenger's seat as far up
wards as possible using the seat's height adjust
ment. After installing the child seat on the pas
senger's seat, move the passenger's backrest for
ward until it makes contact with the child seat.
A WARNING
- Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ A in Safety notes for using child seats on
page 223, ¢ A in Child seat categories on
page 225 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- Never install a rearward-facing child seat on
the passenger's seat unless the passenger's
airbag has been deactivated -this can result
in potentially fatal injuries to the child.
Pedal area
Pedals
The pedals must always be free to move and
must never be obstructed by floor mats or any
objects in the footwell.
.,. Make sure that none of the pedals is obstructed
and all of the pedals can be pressed all the way
down to the floor.
... Make sure that all pedals are able to return
freely to their original positions.
Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area
free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.
If one of the brake circuits should fail, increased
brake pedal travel will be required to bring the
vehicle safely to a stop.
A WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicle control and lead to criti-
cal traffic situations.
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Never place objects in the driver's footwell.
Such objects could move under the pedals
and interfere with their proper function. In
the event of sudden braking or a change of
direction, you would not be able to use the
pedals. This could result in a loss of control
and possibly cause an accident.
Floor mats on the driver's side
Use only floor mats which can be securely fas
tened in the footwell and do not obstruct the
pedals.
... Make sure that floor mats are securely fastened
and cannot interfere with the pedals ¢,&. .
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un
obstructed and are firmly secured to prevent
them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor
mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.
A WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
- Always make sure that floor mats are prop
erly secured.
- Never lay or install additional floor mats or
other floor coverings over the existing floor
mats; this would restrict the pedal area and
possibly obstruct the pedals, which could
cause an accident.
Stowing luggage safely
Luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be safely se
cured in the luggage compartment. To maintain
safe handling on the road, please observe the fol
lowing points:
.,.. Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com
partment.
.,.. Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the Luggage compartment and secure them
properly. Safe
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... Secure the load with the luggage net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings* ¢ page 228.
A WARNING
- Loose items in the luggage compartment
are a safety hazard: they can move suddenly
and impair the handling of the vehicle as a
result of the change in weight distribution.
- In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose
objects in the passenger compartment can
be flung forward -risk of injury! Always
stow objects safely in the luggage compart
ment and secure them on the fastening
rings*. Use suitable securing straps, particu
larly when transporting heavy objects.
- Always stow objects in the luggage com
partment.
- Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity -this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicle
¢ page 287. Exceeding the permitted axle
loads or gross weight limit can affect the ve
hicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in
to the boot and close the boot lid from the
inside. In this case the child would be un
able to get out of the
vehicle
without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
- Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the vehi
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times
¢page 230. .,._
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� Note
- The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord
ing to the Load the vehicle is carrying
¢page 256.
-Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slots in the rear of the
vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
- Suitable belts for securing Loads to the fas
tening rings* are commercially available.
Fastening rings
Unsecured Loads are a hazard to all vehicle occu
pants.
AUDI
Fig. 186 Luggage compartment: Location of fastening
rings
� Use the fastening rings to secure items safely
in the Luggage compartment ¢.&. in Luggage
compartment on page 22 7.
During a collision or an accident, even small and
Light objects can possess so much energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The amount
of this "kinetic energy" depends on the speed of
the vehicle and the weight of the object. The
most significant factor, however, is the speed of
the vehicle.
For example: an object weighing 4.5 kg is Lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal colli
sion at a speed of 50 km/h, this object generates
a force corresponding to 20 times its weight.
That means that the effective weight of the ob
ject increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine
the severity of the injuries which might be sus-
228 tained
if this "projectile" strikes an occupant as it
flies through the passenger compartment.
A WARNING
If items of Luggage or other objects are se
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri
ate or damaged tensioning straps, injuries
could result in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
- To prevent pieces of Luggage or other ob
jects from flying forward, always use appro
priate tensioning straps which are properly
secured to the fastening rings.
- Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings.
Pedestrian protection
system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with pedestrian protection system
The pedestrian protection system is automatical
ly activated in the event that the front of the ve
hicle collides with a pedestrian. The bonnet is
raised slightly to create an additional crush zone
above the engine.
The sensors of the pedestrian protection system
are Located in the front bumper. In rare cases,
the system can be triggered because the possibil
ity that a pedestrian has been hit cannot be ruled
out by the sensors, for example:
- in a collision with a signpost,
- in a collision with an animal, or
- if you drive into a pile of snow, or
- in the event of ground contact, e.g. when driv-
ing on extremely poor road surfaces.
If the system has been activated, press the bon
net back into its original position ¢.&. in Servic
ing the pedestrian protection system on
page 229 and have the system serviced by a
qualified workshop.
A WARNING
- Do not use an additional or replacement
number plate holder other than the original
one fitted at the front of the vehicle.

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Even at urban speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the
forces acting on the occupants in a collision can
reach the equivalent of 1 ton (1,000 kg) or more.
At greater speed these forces are even higher.
Again: if the speed doubles, the forces increase
by a factor of four.
Passengers who do not wear seat belts are not
"attached" to the vehicle. In a frontal collision
they will continue to move forward at the speed
their car was travelling just before the impact.
What happens to passengers not wearing
seat belts?
Passengers not wearing seat belts risk fatal inju
ries in the event of an accident.
Fig. 191 A driver not wearing a seat belt can be thrown
forwards
In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers will be
thrown forwards and make violent contact with
the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen, etc
¢ Fig. 191. Passengers not wearing their belts
risk being thrown out of the car. This could result
in potentially fatal injuries.
The common belief that occupants can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
is false. Even at Low speeds the forces acting on
the body in a collision are so great that it is not
possible to hold yourself in the seat.
232 How
to wear seat belts
properly
Putting on the seat belts
Always fasten your seat belts before driving o
ff.
Fig. 192 Driver's seat: Seat belt
Fig. 193 Driver's seat: Belt buckle and latch plate
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.. Adjust the seat correctly before putting on the
seat belt¢ page 54, Front seats.
.. To fasten the belt, take hold of the belt and
pull it evenly across your chest and lap
¢Fig. 193, ¢ ,A .
.. Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap
propriate seat and push it down until it is se
curely locked with an audible click.
.. Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas-
tened.
The three-point inertia reel belts are tensioned
automatically. The retractor system gives com
plete freedom of movement, as long as the pull
on the belt is slow. Hard braking Locks the belt.
The belt will also lock when you accelerate, drive
up or down a steep hill or corner sharply.
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-Always make certain that the belt is posi
tioned properly ¢ Fig. 192 -risk of injury
¢ page
233, Adjusting the seat belts. -
- The latch plate of the belt must always be
engaged in the correct buckle for that seat.
Otherwise the belt will not be fully effective
and the danger of injury increases.
Adjusting the seat belts
Always position seat belts properly for maximum
safety.
Fig. 194 Adjusting shoulder/lap belt
The following equipment is available for your ve
hicle to help you position the seat belt properly
to suit your height:
- Height-adjustable seats
- Belt guide ring on backrest
A WARNING
- The shoulder section of the belt should be
fitted across the centre of the collar bone
close to the body. To fasten the belt, take
hold of the belt above the latch plate and
pull it slowly down across your chest. Wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as
possible over the hips so that there is no
pressure on the lower abdomen. The belt
should always be worn tightly ¢ Fig. 194.
Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up
any slack.
- Always make sure that belt is positioned
properly. Incorrectly worn seat belts can
give rise to injuries even in a minor collision. Seat
belts
- Seat belts worn too loose can result in inju
ries because they allow excessive forward
movement in a crash; the occupant will be
brought to a sudden stop by the belt web
bing.
Wearing and adjusting the seat belts
during pregnancy
To afford the best protection for the unborn
child it is important for the mother to wear the
seat belt properly at all times.
Fig. 195 Positioning seat belts during pregnancy
Women should always ensure they adjust the
seat belt correctly during pregnancy.
.., Adjust the seat correctly before putting on the
seat belt¢ page 54, Front seats.
... To fasten the belt, pull it slowly down across
your chest. Wear the lap portion of the seat
belt as low as possible over the hips so that
there is no pressure on the stomach ¢ Fig. 195,
¢ ,& .
... Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap
propriate seat and push it down until it is se
curely locked with an audible click¢ page 232,
Fig. 193.
... Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas
tened.
A WARNING
During pregnancy, women should especially
make sure to wear the lap portion of the seat
belt as low as possible across the hips so that
there is no pressure on the stomach.
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Opening the bonnet
� With the driver's door open, pull the Lever un
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow) ¢Fig. 212.
� Lift the bonnet slightly¢,&.
� Press the release Lever ¢Fig. 213 in the direc
tion indicated (arrow). This will release the ar
rester hooks.
� Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
� To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
� Then Let it drop into the catches; do not press
down ¢,&.
En ine com artment la out
Main components for checking and refilling A
WARNING
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. It should not be possi
ble to Lift the front edges of the bonnet.
- Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Fig. 214 Typical locations offluid containers and engine oil filler cap
@ Coolant expansion tank (-L) ¢ page 249
@ Engine oil dipstick ¢ page 247
@ Engine oil filler cap(�) ¢ page 247
246 @
Brake fluid reservoir (0)) ¢ page 250
® Jump-start terminals: under a cover (+);
earth point on body (-) ¢page277

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General notes
.,.. If your vehicle experiences technical problems,
stop the car well away from moving traffic. If
you have a flat tyre, you should park the car on
a level surface. Be particularly careful if you are
on a slope .
.,.. Apply the parking brake .
.,.. Switch
the hazard warning lights on .
.,.. Place the warning triangle in a visible location
¢page 269.
.,.. Instruct all passengers to leave the car when it
is safe to do so. They should wait in a safe place
(for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
A WARNING
You should note the procedure described
above for your own safety and that of other
road users.
Equipment Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle
Fig. 223 Luggage compartment: Warning triangle
The factory-supplied warning triangle is stowed
in the luggage compartment.
The Luggage compartment is specifically de
signed to hold only the warning triangle supplied
as an Audi Genuine Accessory. Mobility
First-aid kit
Applies to: vehicles with first-aid kit
Fig. 224 Storage compartment between the backrests
Fig. 225 First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in a compartment be
tween the backrests .
.,.. To
open the compartment, pull the catch on
the Lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
¢ Fig. 224 and open the lid.
(©) Note
If your vehicle is fitted with bucket seats, the
backrests of the front seats must be folded
down before you can take out the first-aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
Applies to: vehicles with fire extinguisher
The factory-fitted fire extinguisher is located in
the footwell on the passenger's side (secured in a
holder).
.,.. Remove the fire extinguisher by pressing on the
tab marked "PRESS" .
.,.. To secure the fire extinguisher, put it in the
holder and fasten the strap.
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Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
A WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle
during driving and braking manoeuvres or in
the event of an accident. This poses a risk of
injury to occupants.
(D Note
- The fire extinguisher must be replaced with
a new one after use or once it has reached
its expiry date.
- The fire extinguisher must comply with le
gal requirements.
Tool kit/tyre repair kit/compressor
Fig. 226 Luggage compartment: Floor panel (closed)
The tools, tyre repair kit and compressor are stor
ed under the floor panel in the luggage compart
ment.
.., Press the plastic handle and lift up the floor
panel.
.., Fold back the floor panel.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the
arm of the jack as far as it will go.
ij} Note
The jack* in your vehicle is maintenance-free.
270 Tyre
repair kit
Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.., Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.., Apply the parking brake.
.., Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.., Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P .
.., Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit¢ page 270.
Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
Fig. 227 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as pos
sible ¢& .
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper
atures down to -20 °(.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm (D
¢Fig. 227
- If the wheel rim has been damaged @.
- if you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre@.
In these cases, you should seek professional as
sistance.
A WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and-