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Luggage compartment............... 77
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Sitting correctly and
safely
Correct passenger
seating position
General information
The correct seating position for all passengers is
vital for safe driving and is the responsibility of
the driver.
Correct seating position
Before you begin driving, seat yourself correctly
and always maintain the correct seating position
during the trip. Before each trip, instruct your
passengers to seat themselves correctly and to
maintain this seating position during the trip.
Make sure that:
— Every passenger in the vehicle has adjusted his
or her seat correctly > page 56
— The steering wheel is adjusted correctly
=>page 58
— The mirrors are adjusted so that there is a suffi-
cient view of the area around the vehicle
> page 48
— Every passenger in the vehicle has his or her
head restraint adjusted correctly > page 59
— Every passenger in the vehicle has his or her
safety belt fastened correctly > page 60
— The activation status of the front passenger's
airbag is suitable for the passenger in the front
passenger's seat > page 67
— Children are secured in suitable child safety
seats that are secured to appropriate vehicle
seats > page 69. Read and observe the impor-
tant safety information pertaining to the use of
child safety seats on the front passenger's seat
=> A\ in General information on page 69.
Examples of incorrect seating positions
Safety belts can only provide its optimal protec-
tion when they are routed correctly. Incorrect
seating positions significantly reduce the protec-
tive functions of the safety belts and increase the
risk of injury due to incorrect belt routing.
The following list includes examples of seating
positions that could be dangerous for all vehicle
occupants. This is not a complete list. The pur-
pose is to provide examples to increase your
awareness of the topic. The following points ap-
ply when the vehicle is in motion:
— Never stand inside the vehicle.
— Never stand on the seats.
— Never kneel on the seats.
— Never tilt your backrest too far back.
— Never lean against the instrument panel.
— Never lie down on the rear bench seat.
— Never sit only on the front section of the seat.
— Never sit sideways on the seat.
— Never lean against the window.
— Never place your feet out of the window.
— Never place your feet on the instrument panel.
— Never place your feet on the seat cushion.
— Never ride in the footwell.
— Never sit on the armrests.
— Never drive or ride in a seat without fastening
your safety belt.
— Never ride in the luggage compartment.
Z\ WARNING
Incorrect seating positions, failure to wear a
safety belt, or being too close to an airbag in-
crease the risk of serious injury or death to ve-
hicle occupants, especially if the airbags de-
ploy and come into contact with occupants
who are not seated correctly. Note the impor-
tant information and warnings in the chapters
for the topics given above.
@ Tips
— Save your seat profile* > page 63. This al-
lows you to access your personal seat profile
quickly and easily at any time.
— If you or other vehicle passengers have
physical limitations that prevent sitting ina
correct position, modifications to the vehi-
cle may be necessary. For more information,
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility, or call Audi cus-
tomer support at 1-800-822-2834.
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The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the seat position
> To move the seat forward or backward, push
the button @ forward or backward.
> To move the seat upward or downward, press
the button @ upward or downward.
> To adjust the seat surface, press the front part
of the button @ upward or downward.
Adjusting the backrests
> To move the backrest forward or backward,
press the button @) forward or backward.
Adjusting the lumbar support
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button
@) at the applicable location.
Massage function
Switch the massage function on or off (@). Setting
the massage type and intensity > page 57.
Z\ WARNING
The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle.
Adjusting the front seats in the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI.
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Fig. 51 Upper display: seat setting
The settings and the number of menus and but-
tons depend on the vehicle equipment.
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To access the various menus ®, swipe to the
left or right.
> To display the various seats, press ) or ( @.
The red color of the symbol @) indicates which
seat is selected.
Seat adjustment
Applies to: MMI
> To select a seat setting, press (@ if necessary.
> Press the respective arrow (2) until the desired
position is reached.
Massage
See > page 57
Additional seat settings
See > page 58
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Applies to: vehicles with massage function
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> To access the Massage menu, press the J but-
ton @ > page 56, fig. 50. Or:
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats >
Massage.
Switching the massage function on or off
Applies to: MMI
> To switch the massage function on or off, press
the J button @ © page 56, fig. 50. Or:
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI.
Setting the massage type and intensity
Applies to: MMI
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired
button on the MMI, for example Wave.
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de-
sired level is reached.
@) Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
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— You are always holding the steering wheel with
both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00
and
3:00 position) when driving
Z\ WARNING
— If you are too close to the steering wheel,
the driver's airbag cannot provide optimal
protection, which increases the risk of injury
or death.
— Never hold the steering wheel in the 12:00
position or in any other way, such as holding
the center of the steering wheel. Otherwise,
your arms, hands, and head could be injured
in the event that the driver's airbag deploys.
Power steering wheel position adjustment
Applies to: vehicles with power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec-
trically up/down and forward/back.
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Fig. 53 Steering column: switch for adjusting the steering
wheel position
> To move the steering wheel upward or down-
ward, press the switch upward or downward.
> To move the steering wheel forward or back-
ward, press the switch forward or backward.
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the
ignition is switched off.
In vehicles with memory function*, the steering
column settings are stored together with the
seat position.
@) Tips
The entry assistance makes entering and exit-
ing
the vehicle easier, because the steering
column moves upward into the park position
when the ignition is switched off. After enter-
ing the vehicle, the steering column returns
to the stored position once the ignition is
switched on. To use entry assistance, select
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats > Addi-
tional seat settings > Driver seat entry assis-
tance.
Head restraints
General information
B4G-0454
Fig. 54 Correctly adjusted head restraints
Make sure that:
— The upper edge of the head restraint is as even
as possible with the top of your head
— The head restraint is as close as possible to the
back of your head
— The head restraints on the occupied rear seats
are positioned all the way up
Z\ WARNING
— There is one head restraint for each seat. All
vehicle occupants must adjust the head re-
straint correctly before every trip. Having
head restraints that are not adjusted cor-
rectly or not installed in the vehicle increas-
es the risk of a neck injury during sudden or
unexpected driving or braking maneuvers or
in a collision.
— Only remove the rear seat head restraints if
it is necessary to install a child safety seat
=> page 69. Stow the removed head re-
straints securely, for example in the luggage
compartment. Reinstall the head restraints
immediately once the child safety seat has
been removed. Driving without head re-
straints increases the risk of serious neck in-
juries.
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Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
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Fig. 55 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint (example)
Adjusting the head restraints
> To adjust the head restraint upward or for-
ward’*, slide it until it locks into place.
> To adjust the head restraint downward or back-
ward*, press the side button and slide the head
restraint in the desired direction until it locks
into place.
Tae Mery
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
Fig. 56 Rear seat: adjusting or removing the head restraint
(example)
Adjusting the head restraints
> Upward: slide the head restraint upward until it
latches into place.
> Downward: press the button on the head re-
straint base @) © fig. 56 and slide the head re-
straint downward. Release the button and slide
the head restraint farther until it locks into
place.
Removing the head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with removable head restraints
> Move the head restraint upward all the way.
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> Press the release point on the head restraint
base 2) > fig. 56 using the mechanical key
> page 33, Key set and press the button @).
Pull the head restraint out of the backrest at
the same time > A\ in General information on
page 59.
Installing the head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with removable head restraints
> Slide the posts on the head restraint down into
the guides until the posts click into place.
> Press the button @ and slide the head restraint
all the way down. It should not be possible to
remove the head restraint from the backrest
without pressing the button.
Safety belts
Each seat is equipped with a three-point safety
belt. Safety belts that are worn correctly are the
most effective way to reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries in a collision. Therefore, wear your
safety belt correctly and make sure that all vehi-
cle occupants also wear their safety belts correct-
ly when the vehicle is moving.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with an air-
bag system, all vehicle occupants must still al-
ways wear their safety belts. In addition to their
normal protective function, safety belts also hold
vehicle occupants in the correct seating position
in the event of a collision so that the airbags can
deploy correctly and provide additional protec-
tion. Safety belts provide protection during colli-
sions when the airbags do not deploy or if they
have already deployed.
ZA WARNING
The risk of serious or fatal injury increases if
the safety belt is not fastened, if it is worn in-
correctly, or if it is damaged.
— All vehicle occupants, including the driver,
must fasten their safety belts correctly be-
fore every trip and must always keep their
safety belts fastened during the trip, regard-
less of whether the seat is equipped with an
airbag or not. This also applies to children
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that are seated in a child safety seat that is
appropriate for their weight and age and
that is secured with a safety belt.
In the event of a collision, vehicle occupants
that are not wearing safety belts could be
propelled through the vehicle interior and
collide with vehicle components, such as the
steering wheel, instrument panel, wind-
shield, or doors. In some situations, vehicle
occupants could also be ejected from the ve-
hicle. Vehicle occupants in the rear seats
who do not wear safety belts not only en-
danger themselves, but also other people in
the vehicle.
Only one person may be fastened with a
safety belt at a time. Never secure more
than one person, including children, with a
single safety belt.
Never allow children or infants to ride on an-
other person's lap and be belted into the
safety belt with them.
Insert the belt buckle only in the belt latch
belonging to the corresponding seat, so that
the protective function is not impaired.
To ensure the maximum protective function
of the safety belts, all vehicle passengers
must sit in the correct seating position
=> page 56.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s safety
belts regularly. If you find damage to the
belt webbing, the belt connections, the re-
tractor, or the buckle, have the damaged
safety belt replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
The safety belts must not be removed or
modified in any way. Do not attempt to re-
pair the safety belts yourself.
Safety belts that are strained during an acci-
dent, and thus stretched, must be replaced
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Correct safety belt positioning
B4H-0751
Fig. 58 Safety belt positioning for pregnant women
:
B4L-1296
Fastened safety belts only offer optimal protec-
tion during an accident and reduce the risk of se-
rious injury or death when they are positioned
correctly. Furthermore, the correct safety belt
position holds the vehicle occupant in place so
that a deployed airbag can provide maximum
protection. Therefore, always fasten the safety
belt and make sure it is positioned correctly
> fig. 57.
To position the safety belt correctly, make sure
that:
— The lap portion of the safety belt lies across the
lap
—The shoulder portion of the safety belt lies over
the center of the shoulder
— The safety belt always rests flat and securely on
the body
For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest
evenly across the chest and as low and flat as
possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied
to the lower abdomen. This should be done
throughout the entire pregnancy > fig. 58.
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a | - If this indicator light turns on, the safety
belt for the corresponding rear seat is not fas-
tened.
EQ - If this indicator light turns on, the safety
belt for the rear seat has been fastened.
Belt retractor lock
All safety belts are equipped with a belt retractor
lock, except for the safety belt on the driver's
seat.
—If you secure a child safety seat with a safety
belt, the belt retractor lock on the safety belt
may need to be activated. Follow the instruc-
tions from the child safety seat manufacturer.
— When a vehicle passenger has fastened a safety
belt, the belt retractor lock should not be acti-
vated. If the belt retractor lock has been acti-
vated unexpectedly, deactivate it.
Deactivating or activating the belt retractor lock
=> page 72.
Adjusting the height of the safety belt
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Fig. 61 Belt height adjustment for the front seats - safety
belt relay
> To move the belt higher, slide the safety belt re-
lay @ upward.
> To move the belt lower, press the release but-
ton @ and slide the safety belt relay (2) down-
ward.
> To check if the safety belt relay is securely
locked in place, pull firmly on the belt.
G) Tips
You can also adjust the height of the front
seats to change the position of the safety
belts.
Additional safety belt functions
Safety belt retractor
The safety belts are equipped with an automatic
belt retractor. This automatic retractor allows the
safety belt to be pulled all the way out when the
belt is pulled slowly. However, the automatic re-
tractor locks during sudden braking maneuvers.
It also locks the belts when accelerating, driving
uphill, and driving around curves.
Belt force limiter
Safety belts with belt force limiters reduce the
force placed on the body by the safety belts dur-
ing a collision.
Safety belt pretensioners
Safety belts may be tightened with reversible
belt tensioners when you start driving and in cer-
tain driving situations. If the safety belt is too
loose, it will be tightened so that the belt will
rest closer to the body.
In some collisions, pyrotechnic belt tensioners
may secure the safety belts so that they cannot
loosen. This reduces forward movement by the
vehicle passengers.
Z\ WARNING
The pyrotechnic system can only provide pro-
tection during one collision. If the pyrotechnic
belt tensioners deploy, the pretensioning sys-
tem must be replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
@ Tips
Smoke may be released when pyrotechnic belt
tensioners deploy. This is not a sign of a vehi-
cle fire.
Memory function
General information
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
With the memory function, you can save and call
up seat profiles using the memory buttons in the
door trim panel.
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airbags deploy from the seat backrest, such
covers could impair the protective function
of the side airbags.
Damage to the original seat covers in the
side airbag deployment area must always be
repaired by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
Airbag system components are installed at
various locations in your vehicle. Incorrect
work or repairs on the vehicle could damage
the airbag system components or impair
their functionality. This may prevent the air-
bags from deploying or cause them to de-
ploy incorrectly in the event of an accident,
which increases the risk of serious or fatal
injuries. Only have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility make re-
pairs or modifications to a vehicle.
The airbag system can only provide protec-
tion during one collision. If there is another
collision, the airbag system will not deploy
again. If the airbag system has deployed,
have it replaced immediately by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Fine dust may appear if the airbags deploy.
This is completely normal and does not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle. The fine dust can ir-
ritate the skin and mucous membranes in
the eyes and can cause difficulty breathing,
particularly for individuals who have or have
had asthma or other health issues that af-
fect breathing. Exit the vehicle or open the
windows or doors to get access to fresh air.
(i) Tips
If you are transporting children in the vehicle,
read
the information and follow the safety
precautions > page 69.
Safety systems monitoring
The 2] indicator light in the instrument cluster
monitors the safety systems such as the airbags
(including the control modules, sensors, and wir-
ing) and the belt tensioners. It turns on when you
switch the ignition on and turns off after several
seconds.
If the ka indicator light does not turn on when
the ignition is switched on, does not turn off af-
ter several seconds, or turns on or flashes while
driving, there may be a malfunction in one of the
safety systems. Drive to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
ZA\ WARNING
Have the malfunction in the safety systems in-
spected immediately. Otherwise, there is a
risk that the systems may not activate during
an accident, which increases the risk of seri-
ous or fatal injury.
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