Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seats
and storage
Luggage compartment
General notes
A WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on
¢page 227, Stowing Luggage safely.
Load-through hatch with bag
Applies to: vehicles with load-through hatch and removable
ski bag
The bag can be used to transport Long items
(such as skis).
Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: Cover
AUD!
Fig. 62 Luggage compartment: Securing the bag
Loading
� Open the flap for the storage compartment be
tween the backrests ¢page 57.
� Open the boot lid.
� Press the release catch and fold down the cover
for the load-through hatch towards the lug
gage compartment ¢ Fig. 61.
� Push the bag (with the zip pointing towards the
rear of the vehicle) from the luggage compart
ment into the passenger compartment ¢.&_.
� Load up the ski bag.
58 Securing
the bag
� Hook each of the attachments on the two fas
tening belts into the corresponding rear fasten
ing ring ¢Fig. 62.
A WARNING
The bag must be strapped in place with the
two fastening belts after it has been loaded.
(D) Note
- Fold up the bag only when it is dry.
- Place skis in the bag with their tips facing
forwards and ski poles with their tips facing
backwards.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
The Luggage compartment floor panel can be
Lowered in certain special cases.
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel removed
� Take out the floor panel ¢ page 270.
� Remove the plastic base panels ¢ Fig. 63.
� Turn the knob anti-clockwise and take out the
foam insert.
� Take out the spare wheel.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0
N
,.....
N
......
0
,.....
Vl
CX) Airbag
system
Description of airbag
system
General notes on airbag system
The airbag is an integral part of the car's passive
safety system.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the airbag sys
tem gives the front occupants additional protec
tion for the head and chest in the event of a se
vere frontal collision.
In a severe side collision the side airbags reduce
the risk of injury to the occupants ¢,&..
In addition to their normal function of protecting
the occupants in a collision, the seat belts also
hold them in a position where the airbags can in
flate properly and provide maximum protection.
The airbag system will only work with the igni
tion on. The airbag system is monitored electron
ically; the indicator lamp m indicates whether
the system is functioning properly.
The main parts of the airbag system are:
- The electronic monitoring system (control unit
and sensors)
- The two front airbags
- The two side airbags
- The indicator lamp El in the instrument cluster
There is a fault in the airbag system if the
warning lamp
- does not come on when the ignition is switched
on.
- does not go out about 4 seconds after the igni
tion is switched on.
- goes out and then comes on again after the ig
nition is switched on.
- comes on or flickers while the car is moving.
A WARNING
- The airbags are not a substitute for the seat
belts; they are an integral part of the car's
overall passive safety system. The airbags
can only offer effective protection if the oc
cupants are wearing their seat belts. For Airbag
system
this reason it is very important to wear the
seat belts at all times ¢ page 230, Why is it
so important to use seat belts?.
- The seat belts and airbags can only provide
maximum protection if the occupants are
seated correctly ¢ page 54, Front seats.
- If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean
forward, or are not seated correctly while
the vehicle is in motion, you are at greater
risk of injury should the airbag system be
triggered in an accident.
- Components of the airbag system are loca
ted in various parts of the vehicle. If repairs
to other vehicle components make it neces
sary to perform work on the airbag system
or to remove or install parts of the airbag
system, this may cause damage to the air
bag system. As a result, the airbags may not
inflate correctly or may not be triggered at
all in an accident situation. For this reason,
you should always have the work carried out
by a qualified workshop.
- If a fault should occur in the airbag system,
have the system checked immediately by a
qualified workshop. Otherwise the system
may fail to trigger in an accident.
- Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in any way.
- Never make any alterations to the front
bumper or the body.
- Do not remove the seats.
- The airbag system can only be activated
once; if the airbag has been triggered, the
system must be replaced. Should the airbag
system or airbag modules have to be re
placed, the qualified workshop carrying out
the replacement will document all details.
- If any repair work is required or the airbag
and restraint systems have to be replaced,
have the work carried out by your authorised
Audi dealer or a qualified workshop which
adheres to the Audi factory standards. This
will minimise the risk of injury.
- If you sell the vehicle, remember to pass on
the complete Service Wallet to the new
owner. If any of the airbags have been deac
tivated, it is important that the new owner
is also given the relevant documents.
..,.
235
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0
N
,.....
N
......
0
,.....
Vl
CX) -
Remove snow and ice from windows and
exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper on
ly. To avoid scratches, the scraper should
only be pushed in one direction and not
moved to and fro.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors.
This could cause the glass to crack!
- To avoid damaging the heating element,
do not put stickers on the inner side of the
rear window.
- Ornamental trim/mouldings
- Do not use chrome cleaning agents.
- Paintwork
- The vehicle must be free of dirt and dust
before applying polish/wax -otherwise
the paintwork may be damaged.
- Do not polish/wax the vehicle in direct
sunlight -this can damage the paint!
- Do not attempt to polish out surface rust
deposits -this can damage the paint!
- Remove cosmetics and sun lotion immedi
ately -otherwise the paintwork may be
damaged.
- Instrument cluster
- Before cleaning, ensure that the instru-
ment cluster is switched off and cool.
- The instrument cluster and the surround
ing trim must not be cleaned with a dry
cloth -this can scratch the surfaces!
- Do not let any liquid get between the in
strument cluster and the trim -risk of
damage!
- Control consoles
- Do not let any liquid get inside the control
consoles -risk of damage!
-Seat belts
- Do not remove the seat belts to clean
them.
- Do not use chemical cleaning agents, cor
rosive liquids, solvents or sharp instru
ments to clean the seat belts or their com
ponents -this can damage the belt web
bing!
- If you find any damage to the belt web
bing, the belt fittings, the belt retractor or Care
of vehicle and cleaning
the buckle, have the belt in question re
placed by a qualified workshop.
- Fabrics/leatherette/ Alcantara
- Do not use leather care products, sol-
vents, wax polish, shoe cream, stain re
movers, or any similar products on leath
erette/ Alcantara fabrics.
- To avoid damage, stubborn stains should
be removed by a qualified workshop.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Please make sure you close any velcro fas
teners, e.g. on your clothing, as these
could otherwise damage the upholstery.
- Natural leather
- Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe
cream, stain removers, or any similar
products on leather fabrics.
- Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
zip fasteners, rivets or belts, can also
damage the surface of the fabric.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges or similar utensils.
- Do not use the seat heating* to dry the
seats.
- Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight
for long periods, otherwise it may tend to
lose some of its colour. If the car is left for
a prolonged period in the bright sun, it is
best to cover the leather.
@ Note
- It is much easier to remove dead insects if
the car has been waxed recently.
- Regular waxing can help protect against
surface rust.
267
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0
N
,.....
N
......
0
,.....
Vl
CX) Mobility
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.
269