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.,. Pull the release lever @¢ fig. 61 in the direc-
tion of the arrow to fo ld the backrest forward.
Folding the backrest back into the upright
position
.,. Fold the backrest back up aga in until it latches
and the red marking @ is no longer visible
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A WARNING
-Be careful when folding the backrests for­
ward! Not paying attention and not check­
ing when folding the backrests can lead to
pinching injuries .
- The backrest must be latched securely to
ensure that the safety belt is protecting the
center seating position .
- The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug ­
gage compartment dur ing sudden braking .
(D Note
-If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward , you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat.
- To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down before folding the
rear backrests forward
~ page 49 .
-When folding the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety belts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged . Other ob ­
jects should be removed from the rear
bench seat to protect the backrest from
damage .
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Seats and storage
Tie-downs
Applies to: vehicles with tie -downs
Fig. 62 Lug gage compar tmen t: loc ation of the tie -d owns
... To secure objects, for example using the lug­
gage compartment net, fold the tie -down re ­
tainer upward .
Luggage compartment net
Applies to: vehicles wit h luggage compartment net
The cargo net prevents small objects from slid­
ing.
Fig. 63 Luggage compar tmen t: cargo net st retched ou t
... Attach the hooks for the luggage compartment
net in the tie-downs.
A WARNING
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For strength reasons, only objects with a max-
imum weight of 10 lbs (5 kg) should be se­
cured in the luggage compartment net. Heavi­
er objects are not adequately secured . There
is r isk of personal injury .
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Seats and stor age
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover consists of two
parts .
• Fig . 6 4 Cover in the open luggage compartment lid
F ig . 6 5 Cover behind the rear bench seat
Removing th e cover in the luggage
compartment lid
.. Remove the knobs @¢ fig. 64 from the ball
mounts.
" Pull the cover@out of the retainers @ in the
direction of the arrow.
In stall ing th e cov er in the luggage
c ompa rtment lid
" Slide the cover upward into the retainers @.
"Press the knobs (D onto the ball mounts.
Removing the c over beh ind the rear bench
s eat
" Pull the cover ¢ fig. 65 back.
"Pull the cover upward to release.
Install ing th e co ver beh ind the r ear bench
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" Place the left and right s ides of the cover into
the mounts on the side trim.
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" Slide the cover forward until it locks into place.
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A WARNING
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- To reduce the r isk of accidents, never install
the luggage compartment cover without se­
curing it.
- The luggage compartment cover is not a
surface for stor ing objects . Objects p laced
on the cover could endanger all veh icle oc­
cupants dur ing sudden bra king maneuvers
or in a crash.
(D Note
The defogger and antenna w ires in the rear
window can be damaged by objects on the
l uggage compartment cover rubbing aga inst
them.
Storage hooks
App lies to: vehicles wi th bag hooks
Fig . 66 Luggage compa rtment: storage hooks
You can also use the hooks to hang light purses,
bags, etc.
A WARNING
The hooks can ho ld a maximum weight of 6.6
lbs (3 kg). Heavier objects are not adequately
secured. There is r isk of personal injury.

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Automatic climate control
Applies to: ve hicles with deluxe a utoma tic climate co ntro l
We recommend pressing the !AUTO ! button and setting the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C) .
Fig. 70 Deluxe automatic cl imate cont rol: contro ls
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off .
The dial adjusts the temperature and the blower.
The LED in a button will light up when the func­
tion is sw itched on .
IAUTO I
Switching automatic mode on
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera­
ture inside the veh icle. Air temperature, airflow
and a ir distribution are controlled automatically .
Adjusting the temperature
The temperature can be adjusted individually for
the driver and front passenger using the dials
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and@.
Adjusting the blower ~
Using the dial @, you can manually adjust the
amount of air generated by the blower to suit
your preferences. The blower should always run at a low setting to prevent the windows from
fogging and to ensure a cont inuous exchange of
air inside the vehicle. To have the blower regulat­
ed automatically, press the
!AUTO ! button.
~.rill ,~ Adjusting air distribution
You can manua lly se lect the vents where the air
will flow. To have the air distribution regulated
automatically, press the
IAUTO ! button.
1- 1 Switching recirculation mode on/off
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
c ir culated and filtered. Th is prevents the unf il­
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior . Switching rec irculat ion mode on
when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in
t raffic is recommended
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The !AUTO I button or! FRONT ! button switches
recirculation mode off .
IOFFI Switching the climate control system
on/off
The ! OF F! button sw itches the climate control
system on or off. It also switches on when you press the blower cont rol. Airflow from outside is
blocked when t he climate cont rol system is
switched off.
IA/C l Switching cooling mode on/off
The air is not cooled and humidity is not removed
when cooling mode is switched off. This can
cause fog on the windows . The cooling mode
switches off automatically when there are cold
outside temperatures.
is;,i, FRONT I Switching the defroster on/off
The w indshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensat ion as quickly as poss ible .
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rear contro ls
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Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off .
Use the controls to adjust the temperature, the
blower speed and the air distribution. The LED in
a button will light up when the function is
sw itched on . The front sett ings are shown in the
climate control system display and in the Info­
tainment system d isp lay for a few seconds. The
d river and front passenger sett ings can be ad­
justed separately.
The settings can also be adjusted in the rear
~ fig. 72.
IO FF I Sw itching the clim ate control s ystem
on /off
The IO FFI button switches the cl imate control
system on or off. It also sw itches on when you
p ress the cont rol. A irflow from outside is b locked
when the climate con trol system is switched off .
The
IOF FI button in the rear only switc hes the A/C
system on/off in the rear of the vehicle .
IAJCI Switching cooling mode on /off
The a ir is not cooled and hum idity is not removed
when cooling mode is switched off. This can
cause fog o n the w indows . The cooling mode
switches off automatically when there are cold
outside temperatures.
1 "9:) 1 Switching recirculation mode on /off
In recircu lation mode, the a ir inside the vehicle is
circu lated and fi ltered. This preven ts the unfil­
t ered a ir outside the vehicle from ente ring the
ve hicle interior. Switc hing recircu lation mode on
when driving t hrough a tunnel or when sitting in
traffic is recommended
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Warm and c old
The IAUTO I button or I llW F RONT I button switches
recircu lation mode off.
IAUTOI Switching automatic mode on
Automat ic mode maintains a constant tempera­
tu re inside the vehicle. Air temperatu re, a irflow
and air distr ibut ion are controlled automa tica lly .
If press and hold the button longer,
72 °F (22 °C)
will be set .
Adjusting the temperature
Temperatures between 60 °F (+ 16 °() and 84 °F
(+28 °() can be set . If outside of this range, LO or
HI w ill appea r in the climate control system dis­
play . In bot h sett ings, the climate cont rol runs
constantly at the max imum cool ing or heat ing
level. The temperat ure is no t regu lated.
Adjusting the blower ~
You can adjust the volume of a ir generated by the
blower to your preference . T he blower should al­
ways ru n at a low sett ing to prevent the windows
from fogg ing and to ensure a cont inuo us ex ·
ch ange of air inside the vehicle. To have th e blow ­
er reg ulated automatically , press t he
IAU TO I but ­
ton .
~ Adjusting air distribution
You can ma nually select the vents where the air
will flow. To h ave the air d istr ib utio n regula ted
a utomat ica lly, press the
IAUTOI button.
~ Adjusting seat heating* /seat ventilation *
Pressing the button sw itches the seat heating/
seat venti lation o n at the h ighest sett ing (level
3). The LE Ds i nd icate the tempe ratu re level. To
r ed uce the temperat ure, press the b utton agai n.
T o switc h the seat heat ing/seat ventilation off,
press the button repeatedly unti l the LED turns
off.
After
10 m inutes, the seat heat ing automat ically
switches from level 3 to level 2.
l FRO NTI Switching the defroster on /off
T he w indshield and side windows a re defrosted
o r clea red of condensat ion as quickly as poss ible.
T he maxim um amount of a ir flows mainly from
t h e vents below the winds hield. Rec ircu lat io n
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face, the supplemental driver's airbag can­
not provide as much protection in an acci­
dent . Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest .
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands 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.
Power steering wheel position adjustment
Applies to: veh icles with power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec­
trically up and down and forward and back.
Fig. 75 Switch for adjusting the steering whee l pos itio n
.,. To adjust the height, press the switch up/down.
The steering column will continue moving as
long as you are pressing the switch .
.,. To move the steering wheel forward or back,
press the switch forward/back. The steering
column will continue moving as long as you are
pressing the switch.
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off .
In vehicles with memory fun ction*, the steering
column settings are stored together with the
seat position.
Driving
A WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment
and improper seating position can cause seri­
ous personal injury.
- Adjust the steering wheel column only when
the vehicle is not moving to prevent loss of
vehicle control.
- Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is a minimum of 10 in (25 cm) between your chest and the steering wheel
¢ page 130, fig. 140. If you cannot main­
tain this minimum distance, the airbag sys­
tem cannot protect you properly.
- If physical limitations prevent you from sit­
ting 10 in (25 cm) or more from the steer­
ing wheel, check with your authorized Audi
dealer to see if adaptive equipment is avail­
able.
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplemental driver's airbag can­ not provide as much protection in an acci­
dent. Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands 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.
Easy seat entry
Applies to: vehicles with power stee ring wheel adjus tment
Easy seat entry makes it easier to enter and exit
the vehicle by adjusting the steering column au ­
tomatically.
.,. In the Infotainment system, select the ICARI
function button > (Car)* Systems control but­
ton
> Vehicle settings > Seats > Driver's seat >
Easy seat entry > On.
When easy seat entry is switched on, the steering
column goes back up into the park position when
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Driving
the ignition is switched off. After entering the ve­
hicle, the steering co lumn returns to the stored
position once the ignition is sw itched on.
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The I S TAR T ENGINE ST OP I button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 76 Center co nsole : START ENGINE STO P butto n
Starting the engine
.. Press the brake pedal and move the se lector
lever into the P or N po sit ion
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.. Press the I START ENGIN E STOPI button . The
engine will start .
Switch ing the ignition on /off
If you wou ld like to switch the ignition on with­
out starting the engine, follow these steps:
.. Press the I S TAR T ENG IN E STOPI button with­
out
pressing the brake pedal. Vehicles w ithout
the Start/Stop system *: the needle in the tach­
ometer
moves into the READY position.
.. To switch the ignition off, press the button
again . The needle in the tachometer
moves into
the
OFF pos it ion .
E quipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch­
ed off temporarily when you start the engine .
If the engine does not start immediate ly, the
starting procedure stops automatically after a
short time. Repeat the starting procedure.
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Start /Stop system*
See the information in ¢ page 70, Start/Stop
system.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full th rottle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet . You could
damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediate ly. This re­
duces unnecessary emissions.
(D Tips
- Some noise after starting the engine is nor­
ma l and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the veh icle w ith the ignition
switched on, the ignition w ill switch off af ­
ter a certain amount of time . Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off .
Stopping the engine
.. Bring the vehicle to a full stop .
.. Move the selector lever to the P or N posit io n.
.. Press the I START ENGINE STOP I button
¢ page 68, fig. 76.
Steering lock1>
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I STAR T ENGIN E STOPI button and
open the driver's door . The locked steering helps
prevent veh icle theft .
Emergency off function*
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving in the R or D/S selec-
tor lever position at speeds be low 6 mph (10 km/
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I START ENGINE STOPI button and also press the
brake pedal.
A WARNING
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You may need to
use more force when braking or steering.
Because you cannot brake and steer as you
usually would, this could lead to accidents
and serious injuries.
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat­
ed. This can lead to serious injury.
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there is the risk that the vehicle
could roll unintentionally.
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If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engine. For this reason, let the engine run
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
(D Tips
For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en­
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again auto­
matically or it may continue to run (even if
the ignition is switched off) for the following
reasons:
- The coolant temperature is increasing due
to trapped heat.
- If the engine is warm and the engine com­
partment also heats up from strong sun­
light.
- Applies to: vehicles with particulate filter:
The emissions control system is heated
through the regeneration process, even if
the engine has not reached its operating
temperature yet.
Driving
Messages
Turn off ignition before leaving car
This message appears and a warning tone sounds if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched on.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
fll Is key in the vehicle?
This indicator light turns on and this message ap­
pears if the ignition key was removed from the
vehicle when the engine was running. If the igni­
tion key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot
switch on the ignition or start the engine once
you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle from
the outside.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.
This message appears for safety reasons if the
transmission is not in the P position when you
switch the ignition off. Move the selector lever to
the P position. Otherwise the vehicle is not pro­
tected from rolling and it cannot be lock ed.
II Key is not recognized. Hold back of key
against marked area. See owner's manual
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a
malfunction ~ page 70.
Turn off ignition before leaving car. Battery is
discharging
This message appears if the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched on. Always
switch off the ignition if you are leaving the vehi­
cle. Also see
~ page 71 .
Shift to P and turn off ignition before leaving
car, otherwise vehicle can roll away
This message appears if the driver's door is
opened while the ignition is switched on and the
selector lever is not in the P position . Move the
selector lever into the P position and switch the
ignition off when you exit the vehicle . Otherwise
the vehicle could roll. Also see
~ page 71 .
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the brake pedal. The [IJ indicator light appea rs
in the information line at the bottom of the in ­
str ument cl uster d isp lay . The needle in t he
tachometer also moves into the
READY pos i­
t ion
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"'The eng ine starts aga in when yo u take yo ur
foot off t he brake pedal. The ind icator light
tu rns off .
Additional information
The engine stops in the P, N and D se lecto r lever
positions.
If yo u select the R pos ition dur ing a stop phase,
the eng ine will start again.
Shift to P quickl y to prevent t he en gine from
starti ng u ninten tiona lly w hen s hift ing t hrough R.
You can dete rm ine fo r yo urself if t he e ng ine will
s top o r not b y reducing or increas ing the amoun t
of force yo u use to p ress the bra ke pe dal. Fo r ex ­
ample, if you only lig htly press on t he b rake ped ­
a l in stop -and -go traffic or w hen turning, the en ­
g ine will not switch
off when the vehicle is sta­
tionary. As soon as yo u press the brake down
ha rder, the eng ine will sw itc h off.
(D Tips
- Press t he b rake pedal durin g a Stop phase
to keep the ve hicle from roll ing.
- The ignition wi ll tu rn
off if you press the
I START E N GINE ST OP I button dur ing a stop
phase. The nee dle in the tachomete r moves
i nto the
OFF posi tio n.
General information
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith Sta rt/Stop system
The standard Start/Stop mode can be canceled
for various system-related reasons .
Engine does not switch off
Before and during eac h stop phase, the system
checks if certai n cond itions have been met . If the
fjj indicato r light appears in the instrument cl us­
ter d isp lay, the engine w ill not be stopped, for
a ~ examp le in the fo llow ing s ituations:
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- The engine has not reached the minim um re ­
qui red tempe rat ure for Sta rt/Sto p mode.
- The interior tempera ture selec ted by the cl i-
mate co ntrol system has not been reached .
- The ou tside te m pe rat ure is ex tremely high/low.
- The win dshi eld i s bei ng
d efros ted® .
-The parking sys tem * is sw itched on .
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low .
- The steering wheel is tu rned at a sha rp angle o r
is moving.
- After engaging the reverse gear .
- On sharp incl ines .
Engine automatically restarts
The stan dard S tart/S top mode w ill be canc eled
dur ing a sto p p hase in the followi ng si tuatio ns.
T he eng ine res tarts wi thout a ny ac tion by the
drive r.
- The ve hicl e ro lls, fo r ex am ple whi le o n a slo pe.
- The inte rior tempe ra ture differs from t he tem-
pe ra tu re sele cte d in t he A/C sys tem.
- The winds hield is bei ng
d efros ted® .
-The brake peda l is pressed severa l times in a
row .
- The vehicle battery charge level is too low.
- Powe r consumption is high .
T he eng ine can turn off ag ain when the cond i­
tions for Sta rt/Sto p mode a re met.
Ignition is switched off automatically
T o p reve nt t he vehicle batte ry from dra ining, the
i gni tion will switc h off
automatically und er the
f o llow ing co nd itio ns:
- The vehicle has already been dr iven .
- The Start/Stop system has stopped the engine .
- The driver 's door is opened.
- The driver's sa fety belt is unbuck led .
- The brake peda l is not presse d.
- The ve hicl e is sta tion ary.
In this case , the activated low beam is re placed
by the p arking ligh t. T he par kin g lig hts wi ll
swi tch off afte r appr oximat ely 30 minu tes or
whe n you lock the ve hicle.
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