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Storing
Cup holders
Fig. 74 Sectio n of the rear bench seat : rea r cup ho lders•
Your vehicle has cup holders in the front center
console, in the door pockets, in the rear bench
seat* or in the rear center console*.
Re ar cup ho lders*
Applies to: ve hicles with rear center arm rest
.,. Tilt the rear center armrest all the way down.
.,. To open the cup holders, tap on the rim @
r:=>fig . 74.
.,. To place the beverage co nta iner in the cup
holder , push the arm @ outward .
.,. Then push the arm against the beve rage con­
ta iner so that the a rm lies closely against it .
.,. To close the cup holders, push t hem back into
the slot .
A WARNING -
-Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev­
erages could spill, wh ic h can cause injury.
- Do not use any breakable beverage contai n­
ers (for example, made out of glass or por­
celain). You co uld be injured by them in the
event of a n accident .
(D Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always have a lid. If not, beverages cou ld sp ill
and cause damage to vehicle equipment, such
electronics or seat covers .
Seats and storage
Other storage
Applies to: sedan
Fig. 75 Lu gga ge compar tm en t: bag hooks *
There are add itiona l storage compartments,
compartments and holders at other locations in
the vehicle:
- Glove compartment: the glove compa rtme nt
can be locked using the key* .
- Storage compartment under the front cen ter
armrest*
- Storage compartment o n the re ar side of the
front seat*. The com partment can hold a maxi ­
m um weight of 2 lbs (1 kg) .
- Garment hooks* on the B -pillar
r=> &.
- Garment hoo ks* above the rea r doo rs *
- Side bag hooks* in the luggage compartment
- Applies to: sedan : bag hooks* under the rear
she lf
r=> fig . 75
A WARNING
-Always leave the lid on the glove compa rt­
men t cover closed while driv ing to red uce
t he risk of injury .
- Onl y use t he storage compa rtme nts in the
door trim panel s to sto re sm all obje cts th at
will not sti ck ou t of the compartmen t and
impair the range of the side air bags .
- Th e bag hoo ks c an ho ld a m aximum weight
of 6.6 lbs (3 kg) . Heavier objects are no t ad ­
equate ly secured . There is risk of pe rsonal
inj ury.
A WARNING
-App lies to: ve hicles with garment hooks
- Make sure that the view to the rear is not
obs tructed by hangi ng garments .
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Sea ts and stor age
-Hang only lightweight cloth ing and be s ure
that there are no heavy or sharp-edged ob­
jects in the pockets.
-Do not use coat hangers to hang garments,
because th is could reduce the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
Luggage compartment
General information
A WARNING
Read and follow the important safety p recau­
tions in
¢ page 253, Storing cargo correctly.
Luggage compartment cover
A pp lies to: ve hicles with luggage compart men t cover
The luggage comportment cover blocks the view
into the luggage comportment.
F ig . 76 Open luggage com pa rtment l id w ith luggage com­
partment cover
Remov ing
... U nhinge the straps (D and pull the cover @ in
the d irection of the arrow out of the holder @.
Installing
... Slide the cove r@ horizontally into the desig­
nated ho lder @in the s ide bracket until t he
cove r is lined up .
... Hook the st raps into the luggage compartment
lid @ ¢,& .
A WARNING
-To reduce the risk of accidents, never install
t h e luggage compartment c over wit hout se­
cu ring it.
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-The luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for storing objects. Objects p laced
on the cover increase the risk of injury to all
veh icle occupants during sudden braking
maneuvers or when involved in an accident.
Lowering the cargo floor
App lies to: vehicles with adjustable cargo floor
The cargo floor con lower to expand the storage
area in the luggage comportment.
Fi g. 7 7 Luggage co mpa rt ment: lowe re d cargo floor
... Lif t the cargo floo r in o rder to lowe r it .
... Pull the cargo floor ba ck slightly and insert i t in
the lower position
@ .
To make load ing and unloading easier, b ringi ng
the cargo floor back into posit io n @ aft er trans­
po rting bulky item s is recommended.
Tie-downs
Appl ies to: vehicles with tie-downs
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Fig. 7 8 Luggage compa rtment: locat io n of t he t ie-downs
(example)
... Secure the cargo to the tie-downs -arrows-.
... Follow the safety preca utions ¢ page 254.

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Cargo net/cargo bag
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cargo net/car­
go bag
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding,
and it can also be used as a cargo bog.
Fig. 79 Luggage compartment: cargo net stretched out
(examp le)
F ig . 80 Luggage compartme nt: cargo bag hung in place
(examp le)
Cargo net
.. To secure the cargo net, first hang the front
hooks in the tie-downs then hang the rear
hooks
-arrows-¢ fig. 79.
Ca rgo b ag
.. To secure the cargo bag, hang both plastic re­
tainers in the tie-downs @
c> fig. 80 and the
eyelets @ in the hooks/bag
hooks* @.
You can also use the bag hooks* © to hang light
purses, bags, etc .
&_ WARNING
For strength reasons, only objects with a max­
imum weight of 10 lb (5 kg) should be se­
cured in the l uggage compartment net. Heavi­
er objects are not adeq uately secured. There
is risk of personal injury .
Seats and storag e
Increasing the cargo area
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests
The rear seat backrests con be folded forward ei­
ther separately" or together .
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Fig. 81 Backrest: outer re lease lever (example)
Folding the b ackrest forward /back
.. Push the correspond ing head restraint down­
ward
¢page 63 .
.. Pull the release lever (D ¢ fig. 81 in th e direc­
tion of the arrow and fold the backrest forward .
.. Fold the backrest down until it latches securely
¢ .,&.. When you can no longer see the red mark
on the
pin @ , the seat is latched.
&_ WARNING
~ -
-The backrest must be sec urely latched to
ensu re the safety belt is protecting the rear
seat pos it ions.
- The back rest must be securely latched so
objects ca nnot slide fo rwa rd out of the lug­
gage compartment during sudden brak ing.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded fo rwa rd, you
co uld damage the head restrain ts on t he
rear seat.
If ne cessary, remove the rea r seat
he ad restraint before mov ing the front seat
back
- T o red uce the risk of damage, move the rea r
he ad rest raints down before fo ldi ng the
rear backrests
forward¢ .&. in Rear head re­
straints on page 64 .
-Make sure the safety belt is not pinched in
the back rest lock a nd damaged when the
rear seat backrest if folded back .
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-Only a specially designed roof rack may be used
on your vehicle. These roof racks are the basis
for a complete roof rack system. Additional at ­
tachments/carrier systems are necessary to
transport luggage and sports equipment. We
recommend roof racks and attachments from
the Aud i Genu ine Accessor ies program.
-When installing the roof rack, make sure that it
is mounted only at the designated points on
the roof
c::> fig. 84, c::> fig . 85 .
-The permissible roof load for your vehicle is
165 lb (7 5 kg). The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must also note the permitted load of the ca rr ier sys­
tem being used. The permitted axle load and
the permitted tota l vehicle weight .
A WARNING
-Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se­
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they could come loose from
the vehicle and cause an acc ident .
-Using a roof rack system increases the risk
of an accident, because it changes the dr iv­
ing characterist ics by shifting the center of
gravity and/or the inc reas ing the surface
area exposed to wi nd. Adapt your driving
and speed to the current conditions .
(D Note
-If you use other roof luggage rack systems
or do not install the racks as intended, any
damage to the veh icle is not cove red by the
war ranty. Careful ly follow the assembly and
i nsta llation inst ruct ions included with the
roof rack carrier system .
-Make sure t hat the luggage comp artment
li d and the panorama glass roof * do not
come into contact with objects on the roof
when they are open .
@ For the sake of the environment
~ Your vehicle wi ll requ ire more f uel due to the
;:::: increased wind resistance . So remove the roof ,.__
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next traffic light is red. This produces an engine
braking effect, which helps to protect the brakes
and tires and reduces the emissions and fuel con­
sumption to zero (fuel shut-off during decelera­
tion).
Shift efficiently
An effective way to save fuel is to upshift earlier.
Staying in a gear too long uses fuel unnecessari­
ly .
Press down on the accelerator pedal slowly and
avoid "kick-down".
Avoid full acceleration
You should rarely travel at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a disproportionately
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise. Slower driving saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
The Start/Stop system* helps to reduce the idling
time automatically. In vehicles without the Start/
Stop system, it is efficient to switch the engine
off when stopped
at railroad crossings and long
red lights. Depending on the version of the en­
gine, stopping the engine for as little as five sec­
onds once it has reached operating temperature
still saves more fuel than leaving the engine run­ ning
-even when taking into account the amount
of extra fuel that is used to restart the engine.
It takes a very long time in idle to warm the en­
gine up to operating temperature. Wear and
emissions are especially high in the warm-up
phase. Therefore, you should begin driving im­
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RPMs while doing this.
Have maintenance performed regularly
By having maintenance performed regularly on
your vehicle, you can help to reduce fuel con­
sumption before you even start to drive. The maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
affects traffic safety and long-term value but al­
so impacts
fuel consumption. A poorly main­
tained engine can lead to fuel consumption that
is 10% higher than normal.
Driving
Avoid short trips
The engine and emissions control system must
reach their optimal
operating temperature to ef­
fectively reduce consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses a disproportionately high
amount of fuel. The engine reaches operating
temperature and consumption normalizes only
after approximately 2.5 miles (4 km).
Check the tire pressure
To save fuel, make sure the tires are always in­
flated to the correct pressure
r=;, page 33 5. The
fuel consumption can increase by S% if the pres­
sure is only 0.5 bar too low. Due to the increased
rolling resistance, low tire pressures will also
lead to greater tire
wear and will affect driving
behavior.
Do not drive on
winter tires year-round, as this
will consume up to 10% more fuel.
Eliminate unnecessary weight
Since every kilogram of extra weight increases
fuel consumption, a quick inspection of the lug­
gage compartment may be worth it to avoid un­
necessary weight.
When not being used, a roof rack should be re­
moved to decrease the wind resistance of the ve­
hicle. You will save approximately 12% of your
fuel when at speeds from 62-75 mph
(100-120 km/h).
Save energy
The engine drives the generator, which generates
electricity; the fuel consumption also increases
with the demand for electricity. Therefore, switch
electrical equipment off when you no longer
need it. Examples of equipment that uses a lot of
energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
window defogger and seat heating*.
(D Note
- Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights should come on
to indicate improper operation, they would go unheeded. Extended idling also produces
heat, which could result in overheating or
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Trailer towing
Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passenger
transportation.
If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember that
the additional load will affect durability, econo­
my and performance.
Trailer towing not on ly places more stress on the
ve hicle, it also ca lls for more concentration from
the dr iver.
F or this reason, always follow the operating and
driving instructions provided and use common
sense.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross tra iler weight. The hitch must be suitab le
for your veh icle and tra iler and must be mounted
securely on the vehicle's chassis at a technically
sound
locat ion . Use on ly a trailer hitch with a re­
movable ba ll mount . Always che ck with the t rail ­
er hitch man ufac tur er to make s ure t hat you are
using the co rrect hi tc h.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that it
does not interfere with the impact -absorbing
bumper system. No mod ificat ions should be
made to the vehicle exhaust and b rake systems .
Fr om t ime to t ime, che ck tha t all hitch mo unti ng
bol ts rem ain securely f aste ned.
W hen you are not tow ing a tra iler, remove the
tra ile r hitc h ba ll mount . This prevents the hit ch
from caus ing damage s hou ld your veh icle be
s truck from be hind
c> ,&. .
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a brak ing system,
check to be su re that it conforms to all regula­
tions .
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The t rai ler hydraulic bra ke system must not be
directly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
bra ke system.
Safety chains
A lways use s afety chains between you r vehi cle
and t he tra ile r.
Trailer lights
Traile r lights must meet all regula tions . B e s ure
to check w ith your Aud i dea le r fo r cor rect wir ing,
switches and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unable to see t he traffic behind you us­
i ng t he regular outs ide mir rors, then yo u
must in­
stall extended mirro rs . It is impo rtant that you
always have clear vision to the rear.
&, WARNING
Afte r remov ing the tr ailer hi tch, do not s to re
i t i n yo ur vehicle. In case o f su d den braking,
the hitch could fly fo rwa rd and injure you or
your passengers .
Operating instructions
Maximum trailer weight
A tra iler f or yo ur vehicle is lim ite d to a typical
class 1 or class 2 trailer.
Trailer load distribution
Be sure the load in the t rai le r i s he ld se curely in
pla ce to p revent i t from shi fting forward, bac k­
ward or si deways.
Never allow a passenger to ride in a trailer c> &.
in Driving instructions on page 121.
Engine cooling system
Towing a tra iler makes the engine work harder. It
is important that the cooling system's perform ­
ance is up to the additional load . Make sure tha t
the coo ling system has enoug h flu id.
Tire pressure
When towing a trailer, inf late the tires of your
vehicle to the tire pressure listed under "Full load" on the label
c> page 336. Inflate trailer

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tires to trailer and tire manufacturers' specifica­
tions.
Lights
Check to make sure both vehicle and trailer lights
are working p roperly.
Safety chains
Be sure trailer safety chains are properly connect ­
ed from the tra iler to the hitch on the vehicle.
Leave enough slack in the chains to permit turn­
in g corners . When you install safety cha ins, ma ke
sure they w ill not drag on the road when yo u are
driving .
The chains shou ld cross under the trailer tongue
to prevent it from dropping in case of separat ion
from the hitch.
Driving instructions
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care
and consideration.
Weight distribution
Towing a loaded trailer w ith an empty car results
in a highly unstable distribution of weight . If this
cannot be avo ided, drive at very low speeds only
to avoid the risk of losing steering control.
A "balanced" rig is easier to operate and control.
This means that the tow vehicle should be loaded
to the extent possible and permissible, while
keep ing the tra iler as light as possib le under the
circumstances. Whenever possib le, t ransfer
some cargo to the luggage compartment of the
tow vehicle whi le observing tongue load require­
ments and vehicle loading considerations .
Speed
The higher the speed, the more difficult it be­
comes for the driver to control the rig. Do not
drive at the maximum permissible speed. Reduce
your speed even more if load, weather or wind
conditions are unfavorable
-particu larly when
going downhill.
Reduce vehicle speed
immediately if the trailer
shows the s lightest sign of swaying .
Do not try
to stop the swaying by accelerating.
Tra iler towing
Observe speed limits. In some a reas, speeds for
vehicles towing trailers are lower than for regular
vehicles .
Always apply brakes early. When driving down­
hill, shift into a lower gear to use the engine
braking effect to slow the vehicle. Use of the
brakes alone can cause them to overheat and fa il.
Coolant temperature
T he coo lant tempe rature gauge ~ page 11 must
be observed carefully . The coolant temperature
can increase if you drive on long inclines in a low
gear at high engine speeds. Reduce your speed
immediately if the LEDs in the top part of the dis­
play turn on.
For more information about indicator lights, re­
fer
to . ~page 28.
A WARNING ,-
Anyone not properly restrained in a moving
vehicle is at a much greater risk in an acci­
dent. Never let anyone ride in your car who is
not properly wearing the restraints provided
by Aud i.
Trailer towing
information
Important to know
Your vehicle handles differently when towing a
trailer because of the addit ional weight and dif­
ferent weight distribution . Safety, performance
and economy will g reatly depend on how careful­
ly you load your trailer and operate yo ur rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, pract ice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area away
from traffic. Keep practic ing until you have be­
come complete ly familiar w ith the way your vehi­
cle-trailer combination behaves and responds.
Backing up is difficult and requires practice.
Backing up with a t railer genera lly requires steer ­
i ng action opposite to that when backing up your
vehicle without a tra iler.
Maintain a greater distance between your vehicle
and the one in front of you. You will need more
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-Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings on top of already installed
floor mats. Additional floor mats and other
coverings w ill reduce the size of the pedal
area and inte rfere with the pedals.
- Always properly reinstall and secure floor
mats that have been taken out for cleaning.
- Always make sure that objects cannot fall
into the driver footwell while the veh icle is
moving . Objects can become trapped under
the brake peda l and accelerator pedal caus­
ing a loss of veh icle control.
Storing cargo correctly
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be properly
stowed and secured in the luggage compart­
ment.
F ig. 22 4 Safe load position ing: place heavy objects as low
and as
far forward as possible.
L oose items in the luggage compartment can
shift sudden ly, changing vehicle handling charac­
teristics. Loose items can also increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a sudden vehicle ma­
neuver or in a coll ision.
• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.
• Always place and properly secure heavy items in
the luggage compartment as far forward as
poss ib le.
• Secure luggage using the tie-downs provided
<:;> page 66 .
• Make sure that the rear seatbac k is securely
latched in place.
Dr iving safety
A WARNING
-
Improperly stored luggage or other items can
fly through the vehicle caus ing serious per­
sonal injury in the event of hard brak ing or an
accident. To help reduce the risk of serio us
pe rsonal injury:
- Always put objects, for example, l uggage or
other heavy items in the luggage compa rt­
men t.
- Always secure objects in the luggage com­
partment using the tie-down hooks and
suitable st raps.
A WARNING
H eavy loads will influen ce the way your veh i­
cle hand les. To help reduce the risk of a loss
of cont rol leading to serious personal injury:
- Always keep in m ind when transpo rting
heavy objects, that a change in the center of
gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling:
- Always distribute the load as evenly as
poss ible.
- Place heavy objects as far fo rwa rd in the
lu ggage compartment as possible.
- Never exceed the Gross Ax le Weight Rating
or the Gross Ve hicle Weight Rating specified
on the safety compliance s ticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible we ight
s tanda rds can cause the vehicle to slide and
h a ndle differen tly.
- Pl ease observe info rmat ion on safe driv ing
¢page 247.
A WARNING
To he lp prevent poiso nous ex ha ust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
r ear lid closed while driving .
- Never transport ob jects larger t han those
f itting completely into the luggage area be ­
cause the rear lid cannot be f ully closed .
- If you absolutely m ust dr ive wi th the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the power roof*,
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