2020 AUDI A4 roof rack

Stowing and using

Reversing the cargo floor
> Lift up the cargo floor using the handle
> fig. 92.
> Flip the cargo floor over and install it > fig. 93.
Roof rack
General information
Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount
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Applies to: sedan
Fig. 94 Roof: mounting points



Applies to: allroad
Fig. 95 Roof rail: mounting points
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the following:
— These roof racks are the basis for a complete
roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suita-
ble for your vehicle may be used. Roof racks and
attachments from the Audi Genuine Accesso-
ries program are recommended.
— Make sure the roof rack is mounted on the vehi-
cle only at the specified locations.
— Note the permitted axle load, permitted total
weight, and permitted roof load of your vehicle
=> page 278. The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must
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also note the permitted load of the carrier sys-
tem being used.

ZX 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 accident.
— The risk of an accident increases when using
a roof rack system, because it changes the
driving characteristics by shifting the center
of gravity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the

current conditions.

@) Note
Make sure that the open luggage compart-
ment lid and the tilting/sliding sunroof* or
panoramic glass roof* do not come into con-
tact with objects on the roof.
@) For the sake of the environment
Energy usage will increase because of the in-
creased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack
when you are no longer using it.

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Driving

miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
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driving
Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating”.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Use the Start/Stop system.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances when possible.
@ Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener-
gy management system for distributing electrici-
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
@) Tips
— If you drive short distances frequently, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
while driving. As a result, convenience func-
tions for electrical equipment may be tem-
porarily unavailable.
— The vehicle battery will gradually drain if
the vehicle is not driven for long periods of
time, or if electrical equipment is used
when the engine is not running. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the
electrical equipment will be limited or
switched off.
Messages
B Drive system: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The
brake
booster and the power steering may stop
working. Stop the vehicle immediately or as soon
as possible and do not continue driving. Have the
problem corrected by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
B Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive
slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Start/Stop system
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto-
matically when stopped, for example at a traffic
light. The ignition and important assist systems
such as power steering and the brake booster will
remain available during the Stop phase. The en-
gine will restart automatically when needed.
The Start/Stop system is automatically activated
once the ignition is switched on. >
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Wheels

Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 230, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
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Rim
means a metal support for a tire
ora tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 228. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >

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
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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