2020 AUDI A4 seats

Stowing and using


— Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-
ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-
er must always be securely fastened when in
use to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam-
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in-
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
— The cargo net is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade-
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy
objects increases the risk of injury.
— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 278.
— Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
— Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
— Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave
the vehicle.
— Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 64.
— Be careful when releasing the backrest and
folding
it forward. To reduce the risk of be-


ing pinched, pay attention and check when
folding backrests forward.
— The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug-
gage compartment during sudden braking.
— The backrest must be latched securely to en-
sure that the safety belt is protecting the
center seating position.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.


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() Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down before folding the rear
backrests forward > page 63.
— 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.
— To reduce the risk of damaging the front
seats, make sure there is enough space be-
tween the front seat and the rear seat
equipment when folding the center backrest
forward.
— 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.
— Make sure that the heating grid strips for
the rear window defogger are not damaged
by abrasive objects.
— Applies to: vehicles with manual luggage
compartment cover: Let the luggage com-
partment cover roll up slowly to reduce the
risk of damage.
— Applies to: vehicles with partition net: Let
the partition net roll up slowly to reduce the
risk of damage.
(i) Tips
— The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 237.
— You can purchase straps at specialty stores.

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Stowing and using

Partition net (upright backrest position)
Applies to: vehicles with partition net
B8W-0121
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Fig. 82 Behind the backrest: hanging the partition net

B8W-0122


Fig. 83 Behind the backrest: removing the partition net
The partition net prevents objects from sliding
from the luggage compartment into the passen-
ger compartment.
Follow the safety precautions > page 79.
> To set up the partition net, pull it upward.
> Attach the crossbrace to the mounting eyelets
above the backrest > fig. 82.
> To remove the partition net, fold the backrest
forward .> page 82
> Press the left and right buttons on the partition
net and lift the net upward to remove it
> fig. 83.
> To install the partition net, fold the backrest
forward .> page 82
> Slide the left and right sides of the partition net
into the mount.
> Press the partition net down diagonally at the
left and right until it locks into place and the
red markings on the buttons are no longer visi-
ble.
Partition net (backrests folded forward)

Applies to: vehicles with partition net

B8W-0123

Fig. 84 Folded backrest: installing the partition net
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B8W-0124
Fig. 85 Folded backrest: hanging the partition net
The partition net prevents objects from sliding
from the luggage compartment into the passen-
ger compartment.
Follow the safety precautions > page 79.
> To install the partition net, fold the backrest
forward .> page 82
> Place the partition net on the recesses in the re-
taining rails @ and slide it all the way to the
left Q).
> To secure the partition net, pull it upward and
out and hook it into the mounting eyelets
above the front seats > fig. 85.
> To remove the partition net, first slide it to the
right and then lift it out of the retaining rails.
You must remove the partition net before
folding the backrest back into the upright po-
sition.
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Warm and cold

The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at +72°F (+22°C) or higher. The temperature
is controlled automatically.
You can switch the defroster on or off using the
& button. You can switch the function off by
pressing a knob (4).
@ Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold @ for
more than three seconds. This is stored until the
ignition is switched off.
Vents
You can open or close the center and rear vents in
the cockpit and the vents in the rear center con-
sole using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers
adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
Residual heat
You can activate the residual heat function when
the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob
@ (left side). The residual heat from the coolant
is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual
heat function switches off automatically after
about 15 minutes.

ZA WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating”.

90
C@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing* elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.

Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with 3-zone deluxe automatic climate
control system
You can adjust additional settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Climate control.
Auto recirculation
When switched on, automatic recirculation con-
trols the recirculation mode automatically. You
must press the §& button if fog forms on the win-
dows.
Steering wheel heating
Siem eRe
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
> Press the @ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel to switch the steering wheel heating
on and off.
G) Tips
The steering wheel heating settings are stor-
ed automatically and assigned to the vehicle
key that is in use.
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
@ Steering wheel heating: on/Steering wheel
heating: off
This message appears if you switched the steer-
ing wheel heating on or off by pressing the but-
ton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Steering wheel heating: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
If this message appears, there is a malfunction.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.

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Driver assistance

— Steering correction - With the Early setting,
steering correction occurs continuously in order
to help the driver keep the vehicle in the center
of the lane. In the Late setting, the steering
correction will only occur shortly before a wheel
crosses a detected lane marker line.
— Vibration warning - You can select if you would
also like to be warned using a vibration in the
steering wheel.
@ Tips
Certain settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
ri or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the active lane assist functions may be un-
available or limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or the cam-
era may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
camera > page 116 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Audi pre sense
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Within the limits of the system, the Audi pre
sense functions can initiate measures in certain
driving situations to protect the vehicle occu-
pants and other road users. Depending on the ve-
hicle equipment, various Audi pre sense systems
may be installed:
— Audi pre sense basic can react during emergen-
cy and dangerous braking maneuvers and un-
stable driving situations (such as oversteering
or understeering).
— Audi pre sense front can detect an impending
frontal collision with vehicles ahead and react
with warnings, braking interventions, and pre-
emptive safety measures for the vehicle occu-
pants.
— Audi pre sense city can detect an impending
collision with vehicles and pedestrians and re-
act with warnings, braking interventions, and
preemptive safety measures for the vehicle oc-
cupants.
— Audi pre sense rear monitors the rear traffic
behind your vehicle and can react to an impend-
ing rear impact.
— The swerve assist can help you to steer the ve-
hicle around an obstacle during an evasive ma-
neuver that is detected as critical.
— The turn assist can detect vehicles in the oppo-
site lane and react with braking maneuvers.
Peele ea ey
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Depending on the vehicle speed and the vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be initi-
ated in certain situations:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Reversible tensioning of safety belts
— Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof
— Adjusting the seats

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
G) Tips
— Depending on the dangerous situation that
is detected and the selected Audi drive se-
lect* mode, all preemptive safety measures
may not be initiated under certain circum-
stances. Certain functions can be adjusted
or skipped if necessary.
— Audi pre sense may be restricted or unavail-
able under certain circumstances, for exam-
ple if:

— There are passengers with unfastened
safety belts
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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
230
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.

Index

Bluetooth
Audio player... . 2... cece eee eee eee eee 195
Connecting a device. .......00. eee eeee 207
Connecting a mobile phone............ 158
Deleting
adevice................00 00 208
Device OVervieW secs s «sees 3 + eawe ss eee 207
Disconnecting a device.............00. 207
Displaying profiles..................0. 208
Selecting a device s seas ss seg ts ees 2 3 207
Specifying a favorite.................. 208
BoOStss « « cosy: ¢ ¢ eyes 5 © sees § o Rewn ¢ a ees ¢ e 14
Boost pressure indicator................. 14
Brake fluid

New brake pads..............---000-- 101
Break-in security feature..............0.. 33
Breaking in
New brake pads..............-..00005 101
N@W tiCGSs « s eaves = ¢ says + © eure 2s eee Ge 234
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0. 198
Business address.............--000000- 183
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 214
Battery specifiers « a sno 2 wrens © somnne wo 9 224
CALLLISE o ssc x = vmaaie 2% swavese vx wena eae 162, 164
Cameras
Coverage areaS... 1.2... . eee eee eee 115
Locations...................0.000005 116
Capacities
FUeL TANK: » sew ss ewe 2 9 aes 2 dame Be Be 278
Washer fluid reservoir..............--. 278
Cargoimatis « « wseon «x sows ee ies 4 o sonne & o oe 85
Car kiss ¢ s anon oo ese y 2 ease oo oo oe ees 34
Car phone
Serial number (IMED) .............00005 165
GCarwashiis ¢ savin se essa se ewe a cme v6 ores 247
Catalytic converter. .... 06s. cse eee ee eee 213
280
Central locking:ers « «comes + + seca sa emai eo ae 30
Auto Lock... 2. eects 30
Convenience-key « ess: ¢ wucwu s eewn ss rows e 35
Convenience opening and closing......... 42
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 32
MeSSAGES « scsi «onesie so eae » oem av wee 32
Remote control key..............-.000- 35
SECUMG’ s 2 wars 5 x saaw £ HEME FE HOR F 5 oe 31
Vehicle key cies so essen 6 o enone so cxere & & sree 35
Central locking switch.............000005 32
Ceramic brakeSica: 2 snau so gem < o meme 2 101
Certificationies + s saws 4 s sane x x eae ge RoR 275
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........-22+--- 78
Charging the battery
Mobilerdevicests « « isseve +o scaueue + x ssc > oo 196
USB... eens 160
WI£CLESS': « sues 5 5 semen 5 2 een ce oe ose 160
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 41
PoweriwindOwSvernce « «sos + sown ow anacmn 8 41
Rear doors... 2... eee ee eee 41
Child safety seats..... 0.0... cee ee eee eee 72
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 76
Securing with a safety belt.............. 75
Securing with LATCH...........-.000005 74
Cleaning... .. ccc cece eee eee eee 247
Cleaning Alcantara’. «cscs cows cee ee 250
Cleaning artificial leather............0.. 250
Cleaning carbon components........ 249, 250
Cleaning controls’: » sees ss sees y es eeen sees 249
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 249
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 249
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 249
Cleaning textiles................000005 250
Climate control system..............0005 87
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
OTs: © = wteung o & seyem u 2 eens & Y eeu «2 oe x 87
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock = cscs «2 wane » wane » eusven 41
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 38
Convenience closing..............+505% 42
HOOG sx o sees 2s semi oo wen 6 Basa v oreo 215
Luggage compartment lid.............0. 37
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 39

Index

HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 158
High beams
High beam assistant................... 49
Highway lights ....... 0... ccc eee eee eee 48
Hill descent assist..............002000. 105
Hill descent control..... 00... .. ce eee eee 104
Hill HOLGIASSISE « move 2 os nanos © sues oo eae woe 94
Home
refer to Home address...........-0 008 183
Home address...........0 000. c eee eee 183
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 45
Home screen... . 2... cece eee eee ee eee 17
HOM... ee eee eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0...0e eee eee 172
I
Idle
refer to Gears » scene = een ss een es ees ees 94
Ignition
Switchitig Orand Off sc ews se wows ss wean s 92
Imbalance (wheels) ............000 eee ee 236
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 34
IndicatOrlights « aon « ¢ way x 6 aeens s ¥ wares & 2 5 7
Inspection interWals « sew: < «sees se eeps a es 226
InStrurmient clusters s ¢ ews x «aes 2 eee i os 11
Adjusting the layout...............000. 12
Cleaning....... 0... cece eee eee 249
ENGING@:COdGs ¢ = ass + © canes f eros e Sees 208
Fail @tiss 2 was 2 x nese ov wie se ere 2 ee 11
On-board computer.............0 200 eee 15
Operating...............2.. 2000-0000 12
Service interval display................ 226
Software information................. 208
Switching tabs.................2200005 12
Switching the view............. eee eee 12
Vehicle FUmetions « cnvsscs « 2 sen w a avores 0 2 tens 15
Version information...............065 208
Instruments
Adjusting illumination.................. 52
Intelligent search
Navigationiss ¢ x sews + x uews 6 wuss 6 s wee 177
Intecior UGHEING « + ews + 2 eee s pager eo me 51, 52
284
Interior MONItOriNg’s ss cows + © vesse 2 ¥ aoeeene 33
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 55
International travel wi: ¢ sass sé mews a owen 173
Internet
FEFErTOXCONNECE 5. = esses wo eieoees =v eeavee eH 169
Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 191, 192
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 196
J
Jump starting ........... cece eee eens 260
K
Key... eee ee eee eee 30, 34
Convenience opening and closing......... 42
Key replacement..............---0 eee 34
Mechanical key..... 0... eee eee eee eee 34
PANIC. K6W iis: = © savon ¢ ¢ eane @ § SetR ys Hem ¢ & 34
Replacing the battery.................. 36
Unlocking and locking...............005 35
Vehicle code... 1... eee eee ee 34
Key user... 22. eee ee eee ee 28
Kick-down...... 2.20... 2 eee eee 96
L
Lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 137
Laptimer................0..0.000000. Ii
EValW@Ling’: = x came + xameon 2 pee & & teem o 3 122
SEAM Gbcis ov svvins 6 o suncans w 2 eoTueDs © a KURA 9 121
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 74
Leather care and cleaning............... 250
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 208
Software information................. 208
Softwale licens@Sics ss wauy as meen ay weuee a 208
Versionsnformatiomss « s ssswe ¥ ccweasm & were 208
License plate bracket................... 274
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 256
Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights .................. 48
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55

Index


Reporting Safety Defects................ 274
Reverse gear
refer to Gears... . eee eee eee 94
Reversible cargo floor.............-.0005 85
Rewinding (media files)................. 197
RUMS%: = sms 2 o snuse © = ceume = a mur 2 oe cose eo 242
Cleaning ...... 2... cece eee eee eee ee 248
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Roof load.... 2... cece eee eee ee eee 86, 278
Roof rack... eee eee eee 86
also refer to Roof rack..............0--- 86
Route guidance
StOPPING sews « 2 sees « = Sows oe eee te ee 180
also refer to Navigation............... 176
Running direction (tires)................ 258
S
SatetybeltsSrec 2s meow os memos v wemes a 2 nme 64
Cleaning... 0.2... cee cece 249
Locking
Securing child safety seats.............. 75
Satellite Map « cies ss gees se eee es HEE ses 183
Saving fuel
ENergy CONSUMES sess 6% wssoe oo cwsim 3% covcu 15
Recuperation... 0.00... cee cece eee eee 15
Screen
refer to Touch display...............-0. 16
Screwdriver... 2.2... e eee 253:
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 200
Seat heating. ........ 00. e eee eee eee eee 89
Seats
AGjUStING 0x < = aewe 2 v peme serene sec e 60
Cleaning :s « « sien 2 6 asain © 6 ame © seme w © Bie 250
Head restraints....................005 63
MEMOry FUNCTION : sic ss yore 3 x wae 6 x oes 67
Resetting the position.................. 62
Storing a seat profile...............00.. 67
Seat ventilation................0022000. 89
Selecting a source (media).............. 197
Selector levers « « svc «a swovee xs smsnens wo awauane & 94
Selector lever position
refer to Gears... . eee eee ee 94
288
Sensors
Coverage areaS..... 2... eee eee eee 115
LOGStIONS sex s 2 wom « & wear sew go RRS 116
Service interval display................. 226
SET REAR (button) ........... 0000 ee eee 89
Setting measurement units.............. 206
SOCEM
GS ioe ow cnnsaue xo exexeize © wtntene © stesiate oe 206
BIUGEGOCH:: « 2 macez a 5 same st RaueR 2s eR 206
Daterand timer: « « sancu <2 vemeoue 2 a mem oo 206
Language... ...... cee eee ee eee eee 206
Measurement units................0-. 206
Medidion + 2 meow 2 4 uae x somm a 5 Reo oe eo 201
Navigationccec « sscser «0 mveeas we enews =o ewan 186
Radio... eee eee eee 193
SOUNG sem 5 eewe vo qewe zd EE Soe ee 206
SYSECIIE 3 = crease «a cusaene © # aretias ¥ o onevane a o oie 206
TIME ZONE... eee 206
WIE HOESPOE + ees + = cams « + ewe so teen 172
Setting the language................... 206
Setting the time................0000005 206
Shift paddles................. eee eee 96
SS) 0)» 171
SHUG Osaiane 6 « cece om ovens a sone wn, sere 197,199
also refer to Shuffle.................. 199
Side assist. ...............0.000 0c eee 143
Cleaning the sensors.........0eeeeeeee 248
SIM afd » « nea ¢ 5 eee Hawa Fe HeeS a s FeaR 170
Sliding/tilting sunroof................... 43
Emergency closing............-eeeeeeee 43
SuMSMAME « ener ou sori © auames oe = wueneme wo soe 43
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 44
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...........-..-+005- 158
Smart presets............0...0.0000005 191
Snow chains............0. 000 e eee eee 243
Socket
refer to Power sourceS.........---000-05 78
Software information
Legal information’ « » mes vs saws ae caw + 208
Software version (MMI)
Version informationices © «vw 0 wave « v0 208
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 206
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 258
SParesth thes + asec + cess 2 + wine @ o oma «vo 258