seats AUDI A8 2018 User Guide

Seats and storage
(D Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always have a lid. If not, beverages could spill
and cause damage to vehicle equipment, such
electronics or seat covers.
Cooled glove compartment
The cooled glove compartment only functions
when the A/C system is switched on.
Fig. 77 Glove compar tment: switching cooling mode on/
off
.. Turn the knob @counter-clockwise to switch
the cooling on. The symbols on the knob indi­
cate the correct position.
.. Turn the knob @clockwise to switch the cool-
ing off .
The glove compartment cooling mode only func­
tions when the vehicle A/C system is switched on.
If the heating is switched on, switching the glove
compartment cooling mode off is recommended.
A WARNING
-
Always leave the lid on the glove compart­
ment cover closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury.
(D Tips
The glove compartment can be locked using
the mechanical key.
Additional storage compartments
You will find a range of storage compartments
and hold ers at different locations in the vehicle.
- Compartments in the doors
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- Net in the front passenger footwell
- Glasses holder in the headliner (near the rear-
view mirror)
- Storage compartments under the center arm­
rest
- Compartments* on the backrests of the front
seats
- Garment hooks above the rear doors
- Compartment behind the rear center armrest
(on vehicles without a pass-through* or refrig­
erator*)
- Cell phone holder* in the right rear door
- Bag hooks* in the luggage compartment
A WARNING
-When driving, do not leave any hard objects
on the rear window shelf or allow your pet
to sit on the shelf. They could become a haz­
ard for vehicle occupants in the event of
sudden braking or a crash.
- Any articles of clothing that you have hung
up must not interfere with the driver's view .
The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight clothing. Never hang any clothing
with hard, pointed or heavy objects in the
pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident
-especially if the
airbag is deployed
-these objects could in­
jure any passengers inside the vehicle .
- To reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always keep the
glove compartment closed while driving.
- Read and follow all WARNINGS
~ page 245, Important safety instructions
on the side airbag system.
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do not
impair the driver's vision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for light­
weight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or
sharp edged objects in the pockets which
may interfere with the side curtain airbag
deployment and can cause personal injury in
a crash.
- Do not use coat hangers for hanging cloth­
ing on the coat hooks as this can interfere
with proper deployment of the side curtain
airbags in an accident.

Seats and storage
Tie-downs and luggage compartment net
The luggage compartment net* prevents smaller
objects from sliding out of place .
Fig . 79 Luggage compartment: location of the t ie-dow ns
Fig . 80 Luggage co mpartment : ca rgo net stretc hed out
• To secure the luggage compartment net*, fold
the tie-down retainer
upward ¢ fig. 79.
• Attach the hooks for the luggage compartment
net* into the
tie-downs ¢ fig. 80.
Pass-through with ski
bag
Preparing the pass-through
Applies to: vehicles with pass-through and ski bag
Long objects, such as skis, can be transported in
the bag.
Fig. 81 Rear bench seat: removing th e protect ive cove r
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Fig. 82 Rear center armrest : app ly in g the protective cover
• Fold down the rear center arm rest and the cov­
er behind i t.
• To remove the protective cover, press the but­
ton¢
fig. 81.
• To protect the front area of the center armrest,
position the cover as shown in the image
¢ fig. 82 and press down on its suction cups.
• Push the packed bag* through the opening
from the luggage compartment. The zipper
must face toward the rear .
.,. Secure the bag ¢ page 66.
Securing the ski bag
Applies to: vehicles with pass-through and ski bag
Fig. 83 Luggage compartme nt: secur ing the bag*
Fig . 84 Rear bench se at: secur ing the bag

Seats and storage
-If the refrigerator is not functioning correct ­
l y, turn it off to prevent any damage. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
Operation
App lies to: vehicl es with refrigerator
Fig . 85 Rea r ce nte r armr est
Depending on the equipment, the refrigerator
may be located in the rear behind the center arm­
rest or behind the sunshade. It refr igerates or
freezes only when the ignition is sw itched on.
Opening and closing the refrigerator
,.. Pull the release lever @~ fig. 85 to open the
refrigerator.
,.. Push the cover back into its closed position to
close the refrigerator. The cover is closed cor­
rectly if the release
lever (!) audibly engages.
Switching on/off
,.. Press the button @¢ fig. 85 to switch the
cooling function on or off. The symbol in the
button lights up when the function is switched
on.
,.. Press the button ® to sw itch the freezer func­
tion on or off. The symbol in the button lights
up when the function is switched on .
{I) Tips
- To avoid a build-up of condensation, only
open the refrigerator cover as briefly and
quickly as possible .
- Do not place any warm food or drinks in the
refrigerator .
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Warm and cold
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Basic settings
The climate control system basic settings ore ac­
cessed in the Infotainment system.
,.. Select: the ICARI function button > Car systems
control button > AC.
Rear seat settings*
When this function is selected, all settings for
the rear can be adjusted through the climate con­
trol system in the cockpit. The climate control
system settings cannot be adjusted in the rear
seat at the same time. This function switches off
after a certain period of time or when one of the
dials in the cockpit is pressed.
Auto recirculation*
The sensit ivity level of the automatic recircula­
tion mode can be set at various levels from
Off to
Sensitive. When recirculation mode 1~ 1 is switch­
ed on, the air recirculation is controlled automat­
ically. If the windows fog up, press the
I ® FRONT I
button.
Footwell temperature
You can adjust the footwell temperature so that
it is cooler or warmer .
Solar roof*
Parking ventilation is controlled automatically in
the
Auto setting.
When the ignition is switched off, solar-powered
parking ventilation may switch on, as long as
- there is sufficient sunlight,
- the outside temperature is not too low,
- the sunroof is closed or tilted and
-Auto (Infotainment system) is set
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Steering wheel heating
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
The steering wheel rim can be heated .
Fig. 88 Steering column: steering wheel heating button
,.. Press the [il button to switch steering wheel
heating on/off. The message
Steering wheel
heating on/Steering wheel heating off
ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display.
The temperature is maintained at a constant lev­
el when steering wheel heating is switched on.
The steering wheel heating settings are stored
automat ical ly and assigned to the remote control
key that is in use.

Driving
-If physica l limitations prevent you from sit­
t ing 10 in (25 cm) or more from the steer­
ing wheel, check with your authorized Audi
dealer to see if adaptive equ ipment is avail­
able .
-If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supp lemental driver's airbag can­
not prov ide as m uch protection in an acci­
dent. A lways make s ure that the steering
wheel is aligned w ith your che st.
-Always hold the steer ing whee l with your
hands a t the 9 o' clock and 3 o'clock pos i­
t ions to reduce the ris k of person al injury if
the driver 's airbag deploys.
-Never hold the s teer ing whee l at the 1 2
o'clock pos it io n or w ith your ha nds inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steer ing
wheel hub . Holdi ng the steering whee l the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head i f the driver's airbag
deploys.
Entry assistance
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 ! CARI
funct ion b utton > Car systems contro l button >
Vehicle settings > Seats > Drive r's seat > Easy
seat entry > On .
When easy seat entry is switched on, the stee ring
column goes back up into the park position when
the ignition is switched off. After entering the ve­
h icle, the steering co lumn returns to the stored
position once the ignition is sw itched on .
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Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The ! START ENGINE S T OPI button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fi g. 90 Ce nter conso le: STAR T ENGINE S TOP but ton
Switching the ignition on /off
• To switch t he ign it ion on or off, press the
! S TAR T ENGINE STOPI button . Do not press the
brake pedal while do ing this.
St arting the engine
• Press the brake pedal¢ &_.
• Press the I START ENGINE STOP I button
¢ fig. 90 . The eng ine will start .
If the engine does not start immediately, the
start ing procedure stops automat ica lly after a
sho rt time . Repeat the sta rting process .
Start/Stop syst em
See the information in ¢ page 78, Start/Stop
system.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poison ing, never allow
the eng ine to run in co nfined spaces .
(D Note
Avoid high engine spee d, full throttle, and
h eavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operat ing temperat ure yet . You could
-
damage the eng ine. .,..

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-Destination setup in your MMI using your
my Audi Account <=> page 168 or on line map
view
<=> page 17 2.
- Traffic information (Sirius): receive informa­
tion about accidents, road construction and other incidents
c;,page 176
Audi connect services on the phone
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
The follow ing Audi connect serv ices are currently
ava ilable:
- Storing contacts on yo ur computer using your
myAudi Account and loading the contacts into
the MMI directory
c:;, page 154
Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can use the MMI as a Wi-Fi hotspot to con­
nect up to eight wireless devices to the Internet. While driving , restricted use of non-secured,
light, small wireless devices is only possible from the rear of the vehicle.
.,. Select : the IT EL! button > Settings control but-
ton
> Wi-Fi settings .
The following settings can be modified in the Wi­
Fi settings
menu:
Wi-Fi active
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated at the fac­
tory. Your Wi-Fi hotspot must be activated and
visible to establish a connection between your ve­ hicle and your w ireless device .
-Off : the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. An
Internet connection is not poss ible.
- Visible : th e MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active and can
be used to connect to the Internet.
-Invisible : the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active but
not visib le to other devices. A connection can ­
not be established with a new w ireless device.
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and
your wire less device (laptop, cell phone) is en ­
crypted. To establish a connection, yo u must en ­
ter the following settings when setting up your
wire less device. You can change them if necessa­
ry.
Audi connect
- Network ID (SSID) :
name of the Wi-Fi net­
work .
-Encryption type : WEP , WPA or WPA2
-Password : depending on the encrypt ion type, a
passwo rd may be generated in the MMI that is
used to encrypt the wireless connection. The
password can be changed. Be sure to se lect a
secure password. For t he WEP encryption type,
the password must be exactly 13 characters.
For the WPA or the WPA2 encrypt ion types, the
password must be at least
8 (maximum of 63)
characters.
- Apply settings : the modified settings are ap­
plied to the MMI. You must then update the
changes in your mobile wirel ess device .
A WARNING
-
-As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi­
Fi hotspot to distract you from driv in g, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
-It is only safe to use laptops and similar mo­
b ile devices when the vehicl e is stationary
beca use, like all loose objects, they could be
thrown around the inside of the vehicle in a
cras h and cause serious injuries . Store these
types of devices securely while driving.
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags whi le driv­
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
c:;, page 208.
@ Note
-Under some conditions, certain mobile devi­
ces and operating systems may automati ­
cally sw itch from your vehicle's Wi-Fi hot­
spot to the device's mobile data connection.
In that event, standard text and data usage
rates would apply wh ile the device's mobile
data connect ion is in use. Please refer to
documentation provided by your mobile de­
vice's manufacture and your data carrier for
details, rela ted terms and privacy state­
ment .
- You are respons ible for all precautions tak­
en for data protection, anti-virus protection
and protection against loss of data on mo­
bile devices th at are used to access the In­
ternet through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Data usag e info
The numbe r of data packets that are sen t and re ­
ceived through the MMI is displayed. You can re ­
set the data usage information to zero using the
Reset d ata usa ge option .
Start automatic configuration
An online profile is set up and configu red auto­
mat ica lly. The connection settings that you
changed manua lly are reset to the defa ult set­
tings.
Online status overvi ew
An on line status overv iew with information abo ut
your data connect io n (such as the cell phone
service provider) is shown in the Infotainment
disp lay .
Switching the data conn ection module off
The data connection module is sw itched off . An
I nternet connect ion is no longe r poss ible.
Network set ting s
Under Login , select Auto to log into a network
automatically or select
Manu al to select from a
list of networks w ith in range . The available net­
works in the area can be selected in the
Netw ork
se lec tion
list. Th is function is on ly avai lab le when
M anu al Login is set.
Seri al numb er (IMEi )
The serial number for the MMI that is installed is
d isplayed .
A WARNING
-As the dr iver, do not allow usage of the Wi­
Fi hotspot to dist rac t you from d riving, as
th is could inc rease the risk of an ac cident .
-It is only safe to use tab lets and s imilar mo­
bile devices whe n the vehicle is s tat io nary
because, like all loose objects, t hey could be
thrown aro und the inside of the vehicle
when invo lved in an accident and can cause
serious injur ies. Store these types of devices
securely whi le driving.
-Do not use any wire less devices on the front
seats w it hi n range of the a irbags while driv -
Audi conn ect
ing . A lso read the warnings in the chapter
¢page 208.
@ Note
You are responsible fo r all precautions taken
for data protection, anti -virus protection and
protection against loss of data on mobi le de­
v ices that are used to access the Internet
through the W i-F i hotspot.
(D Tips
- When using On line map view, you are
prompted again to allow roam ing before
connect ing to a foreign mob ile network.
- The speed of the data connection may vary
depending on the veh icle location, the cov­
erage area of your cell phone serv ice prov id­
er and if the recommended provider is used
o r not.
- A data connection cannot be established if
incorrect data is entered in the
Conn ect ion
s ett ing s.
-The W i-F i hotspot recept io n quality depends
on the sig nal st rengt h and the availab ility of
the mobile network. You can obtain more
information from your cell phone se rvice
prov ider.
About Audi connect
Audi connect services
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i connect
(D Tips
- You can only use serv ices supported by Aud i
connect if you have t he optional MMI Nav i­
gation pl us eq uipment and Aud i connect.
- Audi connect is designed for use only with
the provided Aud i SIM ca rd . Receiving data
packets from the Internet w ill quickly in­
cr ease the vo lume of data used. Fo r more
information, contac t A udi connect cus tome r
support at 87 7-505 -AU DI (2834) .
-The Aud i connect se rvices a re availab le in
t he USA. Audi connect serv ices are currently
not avai lab le in Canada or in Mexico .
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Wi-Fi audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player
Wireless media players (such as smortphones)
con be connected via Wi-Fi hotspots and control­
led with the
MMI. You con access the media cen­
ter on your media player using on UPnP server
opp or on UPnPIDLNA server integrated in the
media player .
Requirements: the Wi-Fi function for the media
player and the MMI must be act ivated. A network
connection must be established
¢ page 162 . An
UPnP serve r must be installed on your W i- Fi me ­
d ia p laye r.
-Connecting the Wi-Fi audio pla yer : select the
I MEDIAi button> Source cont rol button> Wi-Fi
audio
play er(2) ¢poge 190, fig. 197. A mes­
sage will appear i n the Infota inment displ ay
say ing there is no W i-Fi aud io player connec ted
to the system . The access data for the Wi -Fi
hotspot is disp layed.
-Se lect the same settings on the w ireless med ia
player that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot .
-Starting th e Wi •Fi audio pl ayer : start an UPnP
server app or a llow media sharing on your de ­
vice . The first song in the media center on your
Wi-Fi audio player begins playing .
-Operating the Wi-Fi audio player : the media
player is operated throug h the MMI
¢page 190.
A WARNING
-As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi­
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could inc rease the risk of an accident .
-It is only safe to use laptops and simi lar mo­
bile devices when the vehicle is stat ionary
because, l ike all loose objects, they could be
t h row n aro und the ins ide of the vehicle in a
cr ash and cause se rious inj uries. Store these
ty pes of dev ices se curely wh ile d riving.
-Do not use any w ireless devices on the front
seats w it hi n range of the a irbags while d riv ­
ing. Also read the wa rn ings in the chap ter
¢page 208.
Media dr ives and conn ection s
@ Note
Always fo llow the information fo und in ¢ @ in
Wi -Fi hotspot on page
161.
(D Tips
-Read an d follow t he notes abo ut Aud i con ­
nect before sta rting it¢
page 163.
-Th e W i-Fi connec tion is reconfigure d when
inserting or removing the Audi SI M card in
the SIM card reader. There may be a tempo ­
ra ry interruption in aud io playback, depend­
ing on the media player.
-In ve hicles w ithout Audi con nect*, the use
o f th e W i-F i hotspot is on ly possible for t he
Wi-Fi audio player". A data co nnect ion to
the Internet cannot be estab lished .
-Depending on the w ireless media player,
network or media access may need to be ap­
proved on the device or a program may need
t o be sta rted .
-Check for any connection requests on yo ur
w ireless media player.
-To avo id interr upt ions during playback, de­
act ivate the powe r sav ing function on the
w ireless media player or connect it to a
charger.
-T he loadi ng times for the audio da ta depend
on the media player used and the numbe r of
files t hat it contains.
-A max imum of 2,000 en tries per d irec tory
are d is pl ayed in the Infota inment disp lay.
-For more informat io n on Wi-Fi audio players
and supported dev ices, visi t
www.audiusa .com or cont act an a uth o rize d
Audi de aler or author ized Audi Se rvice Fa ­
ci lity.
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Drivin g saf ety
Driving safety
Basics
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
The individua l safety features of your vehicle can
work together as a system to help protect you
and your passengers in a wide range of accidents.
These features cannot work as a system if they
are not always correctly adjusted and correctly
used .
This chapter contains important informat ion,
tips, instruct ions and warn ings that you need to
read and observe for your own safety, the safety
of you r passengers and others . We have summar­
ized here w hat you need to know about safety
be lts, a irbags, child restra ints as well as child
safety. Yo ur safety is for us
priority number 1. Al ­
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section -for your own safety as we ll as that
of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle . Some of the fea­
tures described in this sections may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be optional
equ ipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your author ized Audi dealer.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
structions and heed the WARNINGS in th is
Manua l.
It is in your interest and in the in­
te rest of your passengers .
-
-Always keep the complete Owner's Litera­
tu re in you r A udi when you lend or se ll you r
vehicle so that this import ant information
will always be available to the d river and
passengers.
- Always keep the Owner 's lite rature h andy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
tions .
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Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care­
ful driver .
For your safety and the safety of your passen­
gers,
bef ore dri ving alw ays:
.. Make sure that a ll lights and signals are operat­
ing correctly .
.. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
.. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good vis ibility to the outs ide .
.. Sec ure all luggage and othe r items ca refully
¢ page 65, ¢page 63 .
.. Make sure tha t noth ing ca n interfere wi th the
peda ls .
.. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
.. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re­
straints according to their he ight.
.. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect
children ¢ page 249, Child
safety .
• Sit proper ly in yo ur seat a nd make sure t hat
your passenge rs do the same
¢ page 54, Seats
and storage.
.. Fasten your sa fety belt and wear it p roperly . Al ­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty be lts properly
¢ page 219 .
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis­
tracted.
The driver is responsib le for the safety of the ve ­
hicle and a ll of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impa ired, safety risks for everybody in the
vehicle increase and you a lso become a hazard to
everyone else on the road
¢ _&. . Therefore:
.. Do not let yourse lf be distracted by passenge rs
or by using a cellular telephone .
.. NEVER drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by med ications, alcohol, drugs, etc .) .
.. Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed lim its and plain common sense .
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Drivin g saf ety
- Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or p lace any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are located.
- Before dr iving, always adjust the front seats
and head restraints properly and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained .
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
- Never dr ive with the backrest reclined or
t ilted far back! The farther the backrests are
t ilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and imp roper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child seats
¢ page 249. Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front
passenge r
seat¢ page 22 7.
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe, relaxed driving.
F or your own safety and to reduce t he risk of in­
ju ry in the event of an accide nt, we recomme nd
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position:
.,. Adjust the ang le of t he seatback so that it is i n
an upright posit ion and you r back comes in f ull
contact wi th it w henever the vehicle is mov ing.
.,. Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head . If
that is not possible, try to ad just the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
poss ible
¢ page 211.
.,. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat .
.,. Fasten and wear safety be lts cor rect ly
¢ page 222.
For deta iled i nformation on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
¢ page 54.
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A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be
seriously injured or k illed by the airbag as it
unfo lds. To help red uce the risk of serio us
personal injury:
- Passengers must a lways sit in an upright po­
sition and never lean aga inst or place any
p art of their body too close to the are a
where the air bags a re loc ated.
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi­
tion or too close to the airb ag can be se ri­
ously in jured by an airbag as it unfolds wi th
great fo rce in the blink of an eye .
- Always make sure th at there are at least
10 inches (2 5 cm) between the fron t pas ­
senger's breastbone an d the instrument
panel.
- Always make sure that there are at least 4 inches (10 cm) between the front passen­
ge r's knees and the lower pa rt of the inst ru­
ment panel.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Before d riving, always ad just the front pas­
senger seat and head restraint properly.
- Always keep your feet on the floor in front
of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, in­
strument panel, out of the window, etc . The
airbag system and safety belt w ill not be
ab le to protect you properly and can even in­
crease the r isk of injury in a crash .
- Never drive with the backrest recl ined or
tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted bac k, the greater the r is k of injury due
to incor rec t positioning of the safety be lt
a nd imprope r seat ing pos ition .
- Ch ild ren must always ride in child seats
¢ page 249 . Special pre caut ions apply
when install ing a child sea t on the front
passenger
sea t¢ page 22 7 .