2020 AUDI S4 Seat

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— Glove compartment: the glove compartment
can be locked using the mechanical key
=> page 34.
— Storage compartments in the door trim panels
— Storage compartment in the center console
— Storage compartment under the front center
armrest
— Storage compartment in the rear center arm-
rest
— Storage compartment under the light switch
— Garment hooks above the rear doors
— Nets on the backrests of the front seats
— Storage compartments behind the rear head re-
straints: the storage compartments can be
used to store lightweight pieces of clothing.
— Nets on the left/right luggage compartment
trim panel
— Tie-downs on the left/right luggage compart-
ment trim panel
— Bag hooks in the luggage compartment

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Due to strength reasons, only secure objects
up to 11 lbs (5 kg) with the tie-downs*.
Heavier objects are not adequately secured.
There is risk of personal injury.
— Applies to: vehicles with garment hooks: On-
ly lightweight clothing should be hung from
the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do not use
clothes hangers to hang clothing. The pock-
ets of the clothing must not contain any
heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged objects.
This could impair the effectiveness of the

side curtain airbags.

— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.
— Applies to: vehicles with storage areas be-
hind the rear head restraints: Do not store
any
heavy or hard objects or use to transport
animals. Such objects endanger vehicle oc-
cupants and increase the risk of injury dur-
ing sudden driving or braking maneuvers or
in an accident.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with storage areas behind
the rear head restraints: Make sure the heat-
ing grid strips for the rear window defogger
are not damaged by abrasive objects.
@) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with storage areas behind
the rear head restraints: To ensure the venti-
lation functions correctly, the ventilation slots
between the rear window and the storage
area must not be covered.

Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
> Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.

ZA\ WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-
ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-
er is not a surface for storing objects. Ob-
jects placed on the cover increase the risk of
injury to all vehicle occupants during sudden
driving or braking maneuvers or in the event

of an accident. >

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— 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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easing the size of the vehicle inter
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests
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Fig. 80 Center backrest: folding the center backrest for-
ward
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward ei-
ther separately* or together.
Follow
the safety precautions > page 79.
Folding the outer rear backrests forward and
backward
> Pull the release lever (@) in the direction of the
arrow and fold the backrest forward. Let the
backrest latch into the lowest position.
> Fold the backrest back up again until it locks in-
to place and the red marking (@) is no longer
visible.
Folding the center rear backrest forward and
backward
> Pull on the upper release lever @) and fold the
backrest forward (@).
>» Fold the backrest backward until it locks into
place.
Applies to: vehicles with lockable backrests in the rear and a
lockable pass-through.
To prevent access to the luggage compartment
from the vehicle interior, the backrest can be
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locked with the mechanical key © when it is
latched in place and the pass-through can be
locked > page 84. You can only enlarge the lug-
gage compartment if the backrest is not locked.
reasing the size of the hs Is)

compartme
Applies to: vehicles with release lever in the luggage compart-
ment
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Fig. 81 Luggage compartment: release lever
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward ei-
ther separately* or together.
Follow
the safety precautions > page 79.
> Pull the release lever > fig. 81 in the direction
of the arrow to fold the backrest forward.
> To set up the backrest again, fold it back until it
locks or the red marking (8) = page 82, fig. 79
is no longer visible.

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

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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

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Fig. 84 Folded backrest: installing the partition net
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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

Warm and cold
Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate con-
trol system with 3 zones where the temperature,
air distribution, and air supply can be set sepa-
rately on the left front side, the right front side,
and in the rear.
The climate control system warms, cools and re-
moves humidity from the air in the vehicle interi-
or. It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
In all heating mode functions, except for defrost,
the blower only switches to a higher speed once
the refrigerant has reached a sufficient tempera-
ture.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
@) Tips
—To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win-
dows from fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow, and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
—The climate control settings are automati-
cally stored and assigned to the vehicle key
that is in use.
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up. The cooling mode switches off automatically
at low outside temperatures.

If you activate [A/C ON], the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated. |A/C OFF] switches cool-
ing mode off.



If you activate [A/C MAX}*, the cooling mode will
operate with maximum output. To reduce unnec-
essary energy usage, only use this function brief-
ly.
If you activate [A/C eco}*, the climate control sys-
tem will operate in energy-saving mode.



<= Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior > A\.
Pressing the <> button switches recirculation
mode on or off manually. You can also switch the
recirculation mode off by pressing the knob @ or
the ® button.

AUTO} Automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant tempera-
ture inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow
and air distribution are controlled automatically.
You can switch automatic mode on or off by
pressing the knob ().
Temperature
You can adjust the temperature between 60°F
(+16°C) and 84°F (+28°C) by turning the knob
©. If outside of this range, LO or HI will appear
in the climate control system display. In both set-
tings, the climate control runs constantly at the
maximum cooling or heating level. The tempera-
ture is not regulated.
The temperature can be adjusted in the rear us-
ing
the rear controls > fig. 97.
= Blower
You can adjust the volume of air generated by the
blower to your preference using the rocker switch
@. The blower should always run at a low setting
to prevent the windows from fogging and to en-
sure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehi-
cle. To have the blower regulated automatically,
press one of the knobs (4).
Air distribution
You can use the rocker switches (2) to adjust the
vents where the air will flow out of. Press the
rocker switches (2) repeatedly until the desired
air distribution setting is displayed in the climate
control system controls. To have the air distribu-
tion regulated automatically, press one of the
knobs (a).
SYNC] Synchronization


Use the rocker switch ©) to select the function.
When synchronization is switched on, the set-
tings for the driver's side are applied to the front
passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
heating/ventilation*). When the settings on the
front passenger's side or in the rear are changed,
the synchronization is automatically switched off
and 3-ZONE appears in the display.

SET REAR] Function
Use the rocker switch () to select the function.
When the function is switched on, you can adjust
all settings for the rear using the climate control
system controls in the cockpit. The rear climate
control system controls cannot be operated at
the same time. This function switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time or after
leaving the menu.
#/ Seat heating*
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press the w button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the a button again to de-
crease the temperature one level at a time. The
seat heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
#5 Seat ventilation*
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press the £J button once to switch on
the highest level. Press the #J button again to
decrease the intensity one level at a time. The
seat ventilation is off when all of the LEDs are off.
& Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible. >
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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”.

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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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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).
ait e eRe al el eit ate li
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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