2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER belt

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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
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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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Seat belts
Why is it so important to
use seat belts?
Seat belts provide effective protection
The common belief that passengers can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
is false.
Fig. 188 Driver with correctly positioned seat belt -good
protection if the brakes are applied suddenly
It is an established fact that seat belts provide
good protection in accidents. Therefore wearing
a seat belt is required by law in most countries.
When worn correctly, seat belts hold the occu­
pants in the best position for maximum protec­
tion ¢ Fig. 188. The seat belts are capable of ab­
sorbing much of the kinetic energy which is gen­
erated in a collision. They also help to prevent
uncontrolled movements which could lead to se­
vere injuries ¢ page 230, Important safety
notes when using seat belts.
If they wear the seat belts correctly, the passen­
gers benefit greatly from the ability of the belts
to reduce the kinetic energy gradually. The front
crumple zones and other passive safety features
(such as the airbag system) are also designed to
absorb the kinetic energy generated in a colli­
sion. Taken together, all these features reduce
the forces acting on the occupants and conse­
quently the risk of injury.
Although these examples are based on a frontal
collision, the physical principles involved are the
same in other types of accidents. This is why it is
so important to put on the seat belts before ev­
ery trip -even when "just driving around the cor-
230 ner".
Please also ensure that your passenger's
seat belt is properly fastened ¢ A.
Seat belts worn correctly have been shown to be
an effective means of reducing the potential for
injury and improving the chances of survival in a
serious accident ¢ page 231, Forces acting in a
collision.
For information on how children can travel safely
in the car refer to¢ page 223, Child seats.
_& WARNING
- Seat belts must be put on before every trip -
even when driving in town. This also applies
to passengers -risk of injury!
- During pregnancy, women should always
ensure they wear a seat belt. The best way
to protect the unborn child is to protect the
mother ¢ page 233, Wearing and adjust­
ing the seat belts during pregnancy.
Important safety notes when using seat
belts
There are a number of safety points concerning
the seat belts which you should remember. This
will help to reduce the risk of injury in an acci­
dent.
_& WARNING
- The seat belts can only provide maximum
protection if the seats are adjusted properly
¢ page 54, Front seats.
- To ensure proper protection, it is important
to wear the seat belts in the correct position
¢ page 232, How to wear seat belts prop­
erly. Ensure that the seat belts are worn ex­
actly as recommended in this chapter. Belts
which are not worn properly can increase
the risk of injury in accidents considerably.
- Do not allow the seat belt to become twis­
ted or jammed, or to rub on any sharp
edges.
- Never allow two passengers (even children)
to share the same seat belt. It is especially
dangerous to place a seat belt over a child
sitting on your lap.
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Do not wear the belt over hard or fragile ob­
jects (such as glasses or pens, etc.) because
this can cause injuries.
- Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat
over a jacket) impairs the proper fit and
function of the belts.
- The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the
retractors may not work properly
¢ tab. Cleaning the interior on page 265.
- The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be
blocked with paper or other objects, as this
can prevent the latch plate from engaging
properly.
- 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.
- Check the condition of the seat belts at reg­
ular intervals. If you notice that the belt
webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or
buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the
belt must be replaced by a qualified work­
shop.
- The seat belts must not be removed or
modified in any way. Do not attempt to re­
pair a damaged belt yourself.
- Seat belts which have been worn in an acci­
dent and stretched must be replaced by a
qualified workshop. The belt anchorages
should also be checked. Forces
acting in a
collision Seat
belts
The physical principles involved in a frontal
impact
Very large forces are generated during a colli­
sion; these forces have to be absorbed.
Fig. 189 Passengers of a vehicle which is headed for a
brick wall. They are not using seat belts.
Fig. 190 The vehicle crashes into the wall
The physical principles involved in a frontal colli­
sion are relatively simple:
Both the moving vehicle and the passengers pos­
sess energy, which is known as "kinetic energy"
¢ Fig. 189. The amount of "kinetic energy" de­
pends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight
of the vehicle and passengers. The higher the
speed and the greater the weight, the more ener­
gy there is to be absorbed in an accident.
The most significant factor, however, is the
speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from
25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic en­
ergy increases by a factor of four. Because these
passengers are not restrained by seat belts, the
entire amount of kinetic energy has to be absor­
bed at the point of impact ¢ Fig. 190. This would
result in serious or potentially fatal injury.
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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 <:t
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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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WARNING
-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,
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... 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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Taking off the seat belts
The red button releases the belt from the buckle.
Fig. 196 The latch plate of the belt springs out of the
buckle
... Press the red button in the seat belt buckle
¢ Fig. 196. The latch plate will spring out of
the buckle .
... Guide the belt back by hand so that it is taken
up by the retractor.
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The seat belts are equipped with belt tensioners.
Pyrotechnic belt tensioners
The seat belts are tensioned automatically in se­
vere collisions, depending on the circumstances.
This helps to reduce the forward motion of the
occupants.
A WARNING
- False activation of the belt tensioner is pos­
sible.
- Any work on the tensioner system or remov­
al and installation of system components
for other repairs must be performed by a
qualified workshop.
- The belt tensioners can only be activated
once. If they have been activated at any
time, the system must be replaced.
Q) Note
- Some smoke may be released when the belt
tensioners are activated. This does not
mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
- The relevant safety requirements must be
observed when the vehicle or components
234 of
the system are scrapped. Your authorised
dealer is familiar with these regulations and
will be pleased to pass on the information
to you.