2017 AUDI Q5 fold seats

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Activating remote control key memory
Applies to: vehicles with seat memory
To assig n the drive r's seat settings to the remote
con trol key when locking the vehicle , the function
must be act ivated in the ra dio or M MI* .
• Se lect :
I CARI funct ion button > Seat adjust­
ment > Driver's seat > Key mem. profile > On .
Or
• Se lect :
I CARI funct ion but ton> Car sy stem s*
contro l bu tton > V ehicle setting s > Seat s>
Dri ver' s seat > Remote control key > On .
(D Tips
If you do not wa nt ano ther d river's settings to
be assigned to the remote control key, sw itch
off the memory funct ion using the rad io or
M MI* or the
!OF F! button 9 page 62 .
Rear seat
General information
Safe transportation of passengers on the rear
seats requires proper safety precautions .
All passengers on the rear seats must be sea ted
in comp lia nce w it h the safety guidelines ex ­
p la ined in
<=;> page 140 and .:;,page 148. The co r­
r ect seating posit ion is critical for the safety of
fron t
and rear seat passenge rs al ik e r::!;> page 134 .
A WARNING
- Occupan ts in the fro nt and rear sea ts m ust
always be properly res trai ned.
- Do not let anyone ri de in t he vehicle with ou t
th e head restra ints prov ided. He ad re­
st raints help to reduce injuries.
- L oose i tems inside the passenger compa rt­
ment, can f ly forwa rd in a cras h or sudden
maneuver and injure occupants. Always
store articles in the luggage compartment
and use the fasten ing eyes , especia lly when
the rear seatbacks have been folded down.
- Read and heed a ll WARNINGS
¢ page 134,
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear s eats .
Seats and storag e
Adjusting seat
The fore-and-aft adjustment of the seat cushion
and the seatback angle con be adjusted .
Fig . 65 Adjust ing seatbac k angle
Fig. 66 Fo re -a n d-a ft a dju stm ent
Adjusting seatback angle
• Pull the lever up and pus h the seat back t oward
the rear to the des ired position
r::!;> fig . 65 . Re­
lease the lever.
• Pull the lever up so that the seatback pivots
forward. Release the lever and push the seat­
back to the rear to ret urn the seatback to the
normal pos ition .
Fore-and-aft adju stment
• Pull the handle up and pus h the seat forward or
back
<=;> fig. 66 .
• Release the handle and continue to push the
sea t unt il the seat latch engages .
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat m ust only be
ad juste d when t he vehicle is st ationary -
da nger of acc iden t!
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-Exercise caution when adjusting the seat .
Adjusting the seat without checking or pay­
ing attention can pinch fingers or limbs -
danger of injury!
Head restraints
Front head restraints
Fig. 67 Fro nt seats head restrai nts: adj ust ing the he ig h t
The head restra ints on the front seats can be ad­
justed to provide safe suppo rt to head and neck
at the optimum height . When optimally adjust­
ed, the top of the restraint should be level wi th
the top of the head. If that is not possible, try to
adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to
this position as possibler::!;>
page 134, Proper ad­
justment of head restraints.
• Grasp the sid es of the head restraint with both
hands and slide it upward/downward until you
feel it click into place r::!;>
fig. 67.
Refer to
r::!;> page 134, Proper adjustment of head
restraints
for guidelines on how to adjust the
height of the front head restra ints to suit the oc­
cupant 's body size.
_&. WARNING
- Driving without head restraints or with head
restraints that are not properly adjusted in­
creases the risk of ser ious or fatal neck in­
jury dramatically .
- Read and heed all WARNINGS
c:> page 134,
Proper adjustment of head restraints.
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Correctly adjusted head restraints and safety
belts are an extreme ly effective combinat ion
of safety features.
Rear head restraints
Fig. 68 Rear seat : head rest raints
Fig. 69 Rear sea t: ou ter head restrain t
If there is a passenger on the rear center seating
position, slide the center head restraint upward
at least to the next notch
c:> .&_ .
Adjusting the head restraints
• To move the head restraint up, hold it at the
sides with both hands and slide it upward until
you feel it click into place.
• To move the head restraint down, press the
button @and slide the head restraint down­
ward .
Removing the outer head restraints
• Fold the backrest forward r::!;> page 66.
• Move the head restra int upward as far as it can
go .
.,. Press the release@<=>
fig. 69 with the mechan­
ical key
c:> page 34 and the button@<=> fig. 68. Iii>-

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Expanding the luggage compartment
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward
separately or together.
Fi g. 73 Luggage compartment : release leve r
Folding the backrest forward
... Pull the release lever c::> fig. 73 in direction of
the arrow . The back rest will sw ing forward .
... Let the back rest latch into the lowest position .
Folding the backrest up
... Pull the lever up c::> page 66, fig. 71 and fold the
backrest back up again until it sec ure ly latches
¢ _&. .
& WARNING ,-
- The backrest must always be secu rely latch-
ed so that the safety belt of the center seat­
ing position can work proper ly to help pro­
tect the occupant.
- The backrest must be securely latched in po­
sit ion so that no items contained in the l ug­
gage compartment can slide forward upon
sudden braking.
- Always check whether the latch is fully en­
gaged by pulling the seatback forward.
- Never allow safety belts to become dam­
aged by being caught in door or seat hard­
wa re.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt hardware can break in a
c rash. Inspect the belts periodically . Belts
showing damage to webbing, bi ndings,
buckles, or retractors must be rep lac ed .
Seats and storag e
(D Note
-If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is fo lded forward, you
cou ld damage the head restraints on t he
rear seat.
- Slide the be lt guide on the outside safety
belt a ll the way up before folding the back­
rest back forward . Make sure the seat belt is
not p inched o r damaged when the rea r seat
backrest if folded back. Other objects
should be removed from the rear seat b ench
t o p rotect the seatback from d amage.
Tie-down rings
There are four tie-down rings in the luggage
compartment for se curing luggage items .
F ig . 74 Locat io n of the tie-dow n rings in the luggage com­
pa rt me nt
.,. Secure the c argo to the tie-down rings
c::> fig. 74 .
.,. Observe the safety notes <=:> page 13 7.
... Rea d and heed a ll WARN INGS c::> page 136 ,
Storing cargo correctly .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fai l dur ing hard
braking or in a collision and cause ser ious per­
sona l injury .
- Always use suitable retaining straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the l uggage compartment to help prevent
ite ms from shi ft ing or flying forward.
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down,
always use suitable re taini ng straps and
proper ly secure i tems to the tie-downs in
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the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from flying forward into the passen­
ger compartment.
- Never attach a child safety seat tether strap
to a tie-down.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 75 Luggage compartment: cover attached
Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: storing the cover
Removing
• Unhook the straps@ c::> fig. 75.
• Pull the cover @out of the retainers @ in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing
• Slide the cover into the retainers @.
• Attach the straps
(D c::> & .
Storing
• Slide the rear seat forward <=> page 63.
• Fold the cover together and store it behind the
rear seat
c::> fig. 76 .
_&. WARNING
-To prevent accidents, never install the lug­
gage compartment cover unsecured.
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-Whenever driving, never place any hard or
heavy objects on the luggage compartment
or allow pets to sit on the luggage compart­
ment cover. They could become a hazard to
vehicle occupants in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
(D Note
You could damaged a stored luggage com­
partment cover when you move the rear seat
or rear seat backrest.
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- You can use the luggage compartment cov­
er to store light weight clothing or articles
but do not leave any heavy or sharp objects
in the pockets of the clothing.
- Remember that placing clothing or articles on the luggage compartment cover can
block the driver's vision in the rear view mir­
ror. This also applies especially when you
have to transport large objects.
- So that stale air can escape from the vehicle
be sure not to cover the ventilation slot be­
tween the rear lid and the luggage compart­
ment cover.
Double cargo floor
You can store dirty or wet objects under the car­
go floor.
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: cargo floor folded toget her
wit h protective tray
Folding the cargo floor together
• Lift the cargo floor by the handle c::> fig. 77 (D
and fold it up.
• Place your item in the protective tray.

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Removing the cargo floor , installing
• To remove, lift t he cargo floor folded together
and pull it toward the rear lid .
• To install, place the folded cargo floor into
both retainers and unfold it.
Grab the protective tray on the ha ndles and pu ll
it out. You can also install a divider to divide @
the storage area. Depending on the vehicle
equipment level, the protective tray can have dif­
ferent sizes and shapes .
Cargo net and storage hooks
Fig. 78 Luggage compartment:
F ig . 79 Luggage compartment: Storage hooks
Storage net
The storage net on the right side trim can be
moved lower on the side guides, if needed
c:>fig. 78.
Storage hook s
The storage hooks can be used to secure shop­
ping bags from falling over
c:> fig. 79.
A WARNING
Do not use the storage hooks to secure heavy
objects. Heavier objects are not adequately
secured. There is risk of pe rsonal injury.
Seats and storag e
Roof rack
Description
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof lug­
gage rack .
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the following:
- On ly a specially designed roof rack may be used
on your vehicle roof. This is provided with your
veh icle .
- These roof racks are the basis for a complete
roof rack system . Additional attachments are
necessary if you want to transport luggage, bi­
cycles, surf boards and skis. All these compo­
nents are ava ilable at your a uthorized Aud i
dea le r.
(D Note
If you use other roof luggage rack systems or
do not install the racks as intended, any dam­
age to the vehicle is not covered by the war­
r anty. Always read the ma nufactu rer installa­
tion ins tructions that came with yo ur roof
rack system when yo u install the atta ch­
ments.
(D Tips
When ins tall ing a factory-supp lied roof rac k
system on the roof railing, the ESC will adapt
i tself to a differe nt center of gravity .
Attachment points
The roof rack can only be attached at the
marked locations .
Fig . 80 Roof rack attachment points
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For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢ page 61.
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in­
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re­
duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always hold the steer ing wheel on the out­
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to help reduce the r isk of persona l in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steer ing whee l at the
12 o'clock position or w ith your hands at
other pos it ions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag deploys.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen­
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­ sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located .
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
and head restraints properly and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle .
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or
t il ted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child safety
seats¢
page 168. Spec ial precaut ions ap­
ply when installing a ch ild safety seat on the
front passenger seat
c:::;, page 148.
Driving safety
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an acc ident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the follow ing position:
"' Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving.
"' Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head. If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible
¢ page 134.
"' Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat.
"' Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
c:::;, page 143.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c:::;, page 60.
A WARNING
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Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be
seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it
unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
- Passengers must always s it in an upright po­
sition and never lean against or place any
part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi­
tion or too close to the airbag can be seri­
ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye.
- Always make sure that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the front pas­
senger's breastbone and the instrument
panel.
- E ach passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas­
senger seat and head restraint properly.
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Safety belts
The shou lder belt should lie as close to the center
of the collar bone as possib le and should fit well
on the body
c::> A in Safety belt position on
page 144.
"' Push
the loop -around fittings up c::> fig. 163 @,
or
"'squeeze together the (D button, and push the
loop-around fittings down@.
"'Pull the belt to make sure that the upper at­
tachment is properly engaged .
A WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and oth­ er important informat ion
c::> page 142.
(D Tips
With the front seats, the height adjustment of the seat can also be used to adjust the po­
sition of the safety belts.
Improperly worn safety belts
Incorrectly positioned safety belts can cause se­
vere injuries.
Wearing safety belts improperly can cause seri­
ous injury or death. Safety belts can only work
when they are correctly positioned on the body.
Improper seating positions reduce the effect ive­
ness of safety belts and will even inc rease the
risk of injury and death by mov ing the safety belt
to cr it ica l areas of the body. Improper seating
positions a lso increase the risk of serious injury
and death when an airbag deploys and strikes an
occupant who is not in the correct seating pos i­
tion. A driver is responsible for the safety of all
veh icle occupants and especially for children.
Therefore:
"' Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect
sitting position in the vehicle while traveling
c>_& .
A WARNING
Improperly worn safety belts increase the risk
of serious personal injury and death whenever
a vehicle is being used.
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- Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
are correctly restrained and stay in a correct
seating position whenever the vehicle is be­
ing used.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other important informat ion
c::> page 142.
Belt tensioners
How safety belt pretensioners work
In front, side and rear-end collisions above a
particular severity and in a rollover, safety belts ore tensioned automatically.
The safety belts are equipped w ith safety belt
pretensioners . The system is activated by sensors
i n front, side and rear-end collisions of great se­
verity and in a rollover. This tightens the belt and
takes up belt slack
c::> & in Service and disposal of
safety belt pretensioner on page 147.
Taking up
the slack helps to reduce forward occupant
movement during a collision.
(D Note
Never let the belt remain over a rear seatback
that has been folded forward .
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The safety belt pretensioner can only be acti­
vated once.
- Th e safety belt pretensioners do not deploy
in minor frontal, side and rear-end colli­
sions.
- When the safety belt pretensioners are acti­
vated, a fine dust is released. This is normal
and is not caused by a fire in the vehicle.
- Th e relevant safety requirements must be
observed when the vehicle or components
of the system are scrapped. An authorized
Audi dealer or qualified workshop is familiar
with these regulations and will be pleased
to pass on the information to you.
- Be sure to observe all safety, environmental
and other regulations if the vehicle or indi­
vidual parts of the system, particularly the
safety belt or airbag, are to be disposed. We
recommend you have your authorized Aud i
dealer perform this service for you.

Airbag syste m
damaged, preventing them and the airbag
system from working properly.
- Never place seat covers or rep lacement up­
holstery that have not been specifically ap­
proved by Audi on the front seats .
- Seat covers can prevent the Advanced Air­
bag System from recognizing child re­
straints or occupants on the front passenger
seat and prevent the side a irbag in the seat
backrest from deploying properly.
- Never use cush ions, pillows, blankets or
similar items on the front passenger seat.
The add it ional padding will prevent the
weight-sens ing mat in the seat from acc u­
rately reg istering the ch ild restraint or per­
son on the seat and prevent the Advanced
Airbag System from funct ioning properly.
- If you must use a child rest raint on the front
passenge r seat and the child restraint man­
ufacturer 's instructions require the use of a
towel, foam cushion or something else to properly position the ch ild restraint, make
certain that the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF
light comes on and stays on whenever the
child restraint is installed on the front pas­
senger seat.
- If the
PASSEN GER AIR B AG OFF light does
not come on and stay on, immed iately in­
stall child restraint in a rear seating position and have the airbag system inspected by
yo ur autho rized Aud i deale r.
How the Advanced Airbag System
components work together
The front Advanced Airbag System and the side
airbags supplement the protection offered by the
front three-po int safety belts with pretensioners
and load limiters and the adjustable head re­
stra ints to help reduce the r isk of injury in a wide
range of accident and crash situations. Be sure to read the important informa tion about safety and
heed the WARN INGS in t his chapter.
Deployment of the Advanced Airbag System and
the act ivat ion of the safety belt pretensioners de­
pend on the deceleration measu red by the crash
sensors and regis tered by the electronic control
unit. Crash severity depends on speed and decel-
156 eration as well as the mass and stiffness of the
vehicle or object involved in the crash
.
On the passenger side, regard less of safety be lt
u se, the airbag will be turned off if the weight on
the passenger seat is less than the amount pro­
grammed in the electronic control unit . The front
airbag on the passenger side will also be turned
off if one of the child safety seats that has been certified under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 208 has been recogn ized on the seat .
The
PASSENGER A IR BAG OFF lig ht comes o n
and stays on to te ll you when the front Advanced
Airbag on the passenger side has been turned off
q page 149, Child restraints on the front seat­
some important things to know.
A WARNING
To reduce the ris k of injury when an airbag in ­
f lates, always wea r safety belts properly.
- If you are un restrained, leaning forward, sit ­
ting sideways or out of position i n any way,
your risk of injury is much higher.
- You will a lso receive serious injuries and
could even be killed if you are up against the
airbag or too close to it when it inflates -
even with an Advanced Airbag
q page 148.
More important things to know about front
airbags
Fig . 166 Inflated front a irbags
Safety be lts are important to help keep front
seat occupants in the proper seated position so
that airbags can unfold properly and prov ide sup-
plemental protection in a fronta l collision . ..,.