ECU AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Audi connect (infotainment)
Audi connect (MMI)
With the Audi connect (MMI) function, you can
allow or deny the use of Audi connect infotain­
ment services if the connection is
set
to no re­
quest or with request.
Wi-Fi devices*
You can use the Wi-Fi devices function to allow
or deny a connection to the Internet.
Connection settings
Depending on the SIM card used, the connection
may be configured automatically. However, these
settings can be changed. For more information,
contact your service provider.
- APN: The system access point depends on your
mobile network service provider and is assigned
automatically.
- User name: The user name for your online pro­
file is assigned by your mobile network service
provider.
- Password: The password for your online profile
is assigned by your mobile network service pro­
vider.
- Use settings: The changed connection settings

are
stored.
Reset configuration
An online profile is created and configured auto­
matically. The Connection settings you have
changed manually are reset to the default set­

tings.

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WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of a similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on

^>page
282, Front airbags.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
© Note
- According to the factory settings, the data
connection will be interrupted initially when
you travel abroad to protect you from unex­
pected roaming charges. If you want to use
Audi connect infotainment services abroad,
you must first activate the Data roaming

option.

- For more information on roaming charges,
contact your service provider.
- Further information can be found on the In­
ternet at www.audi.com.
General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment)
Audi connect infotainment services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
-The mobile phone standard LTE* is not
available for use in all countries. For further
information, please consult an Audi dealer
or your mobile network service provider.
- Whether Audi connect infotainment serv­
ices can be used depends on the availability
of services provided by third parties.
- Audi connect infotainment services are only
available within the mobiLe network area
covered
by
your network provider.
- The availability, scope, provider and price of
the services offered can vary, as can the way
in which the services are displayed on the

screen.
These variations depend on your
country, model, model year, device and mo­
bile phone contract.
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Audi connect (infotainment)
- Further information on Audi connect (info­
tainment) is also available on the Internet
at www.audi.com. For information on the
conditions of your mobile phone contract,
please contact your mobile network service
provider.
- Please also observe the notes in the chapter

^>page
172, Telephone.
Data protection
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
© Note
AUDI AC collects, processes, transmits and
uses the personal data you provide in ac­
cordance with legal requirements to ensure
that the individual Audi connect infotain­
ment services are provided and function
properly. You can use our myAudi platform,
for example, to activate further Audi
con­

nect infotainment services and to transfer
data to and from your vehicle. You must
register once in order to be able to connect
your vehicle to the platform. AUDI AC
col­

lects,
processes, transmits and uses the
personal data you must provide for the
reg­

istration as is necessary to ensure that AUDI
AG can provide the services and
that
you can
use them. Your data are not passed on to
third parties. Using the myAudi platform
and your mobile phone, you can transmit
data to your vehicle for the functions of your
Audi connect infotainment services und al­
low certain vehicle data to be transmitted
from your vehicle.
- If
you
activate certain information services
included in your Audi connect (infotain­
ment) portfolio, you can use the corre­
sponding functions directly in your vehicle
after entering your personal identification
data (for example for access to social net­
works). In this case we pass on your identifi­
cation data to the corresponding service
provider. You can then access your personal
content via a secure communication chan­

nel.
This content is displayed and can be
used in the vehicLe. AUDI AG will not store
your personal content. The necessary
con­

nection data are processed and used in ac­
cordance with legal requirements to ensure
that the services are provided and function
properly.
- Further information can also be found on
the MMI in the options menu of the Audi
connect infotainment service selected and
on the Internet at www.audi.com.

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Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
Subject
Audi connect infotainment serv­

ices:
Some Audi connect infotain­
ment services are greyed out/not
available.
Wi-Fi hotspot: No Wi-Fi connec­
tion is possible.
Wi-Fi hotspot: The data connec­
tion is interrupted.
Advice
Before you first use some Audi connect infotainment services, it
is necessary to activate/configure them via your personal myAudi
account. Detailed information can be found on the Internet at
my.audi.com.
Delete all existing Wi-Fi connections on your mobile device and
restart it.
Check whether the Connection to personal hotspot function is
switched on
•=>page
201. Switch the function off when you are
not using a personal hotspot.
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Media
Depending on the device you are using, the me­
dia are started and operated using the mobile de­
vice
or
the MMI.
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Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
-You can bond several Bluetooth audio play­
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at
a
time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto­
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au­
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play­
back) are supported depends on the Blue­
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are

supported,
please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi

The
MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al­
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me­
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire­
lessly from your player's media centre.
The
me­
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A
UPnP
server app or an integrated

UPnP/DLNA
server on the media player is re­
quired to
access
the media centre of your media

player.

Important: The Wi-Fi function of the media play­
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or
a
UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play­
er.
-
To
connect a media player: Select the |MEDIA|

button.
Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview
^>page
243 is dis­

played.
Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player

® tapage
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off >
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set­
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or
a
UPnP server app, or ena­
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op­
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and
con­

firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See
^>page
239.
(7) CAUTION
Please always observe the information
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Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.

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Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may •

A
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
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Media
The following options may be available depend­
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta­
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to
^>page
260.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to
Opage
201, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to
<>page
257.
- Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
A WARNING
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
© CAUTION
- Please always observe the information
•=>©

in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- In order to use online media, you generally
have
to
set up an account with an online
media service, which may lead
to
additional

costs,
especially if
you
are using the service

abroad.

© Note
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network
load,
playback of the online media
services may be interrupted.
- Whether online media and Internet radio
can be used depends on the availability
of

services provided by third parties.
- AUDI AG only enables you
to
access online
media services via the MMI system and ac­
cepts no responsibility for the content of
online media services.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Depending on the mobile device you are us­

ing,
you may experience interruptions
in

media playback when using the Audi MMI
connect app. To avoid interruptions, keep
the Audi MMI connect app running in the
foreground and do not lock the screen on
your mobile device.
- Audi dealerships will be able
to
provide you
with further information on online media.

Multimedia connections

USB adapters for Audi music interface or
USB charging socket
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able
to
connect your mobile devices (e.g. smart-
phones, MP3 players)
to
the Audi music interface
or the
USB
charging socket using the special
USB

adapters.

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Fig.
196 Audi USB adapters
The USB adapters
^>Fig.
196 are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers:
® USB adapter for devices with micro USB
con­

nector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple Lightning
connector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple dock
con­

nector
If the appropriate equipment is installed on your
vehicle, you can connect your mobiLe devices
to

the MMI and simultaneously charge the battery
using a USB adapter connected
to
the Audi music
interface.
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Safe driving
General notes
Safety is the first priority
The safety features in your vehicle are harmon­
ised to provide you and your passengers with the
best possible protection in accident situations.
However, they can only be effective if you and
your passengers sit in the correct position and
adjust and use the safety equipment properly.
For these reasons, this chapter explains why
these safety features are so important, how they
can protect you, what you need to remember
when using them, and
how
you and your passen­
gers can gain the most benefit from them. There
are also a number of important safety warnings
which you and your passengers should always ob­
serve in order to minimise the risk of injury.
WARNING
- The information in this chapter is important
for the driver of the vehicle and all passen­

gers.
The other chapters in this manual

(and,
where applicable, in the other litera­
ture supplied with the vehicle) contain fur­
ther important notes which you should read
and observe for your own safety and that of
your passengers.
- Ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is
always in the vehicle. This is especially im­
portant when you lend or sell the vehicle to
others.

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Before every trip
The driver is responsible for the safety of the
passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle
at all times.

For
your own safety and the safety of your pas­
sengers, always note the following points before
every trip:

•
Make sure that all lights and turn signals are
working properly.

•
Check the tyre pressures.

•
Make sure that all windows are clean and give
good visibility to the outside.

•
Secure all luggage and other items carefully

•=>
page 272.
• Make sure that no objects can interfere with
the pedals.

•
Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mir­
rors correctly.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the front passenger's head restraint is
adjusted to the correct position.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the head restraints for the rear pas­
sengers are in the fully raised position.

•
Make sure that children are protected with suit­
able safety seats and properly worn seat belts

•=>
page 267.

•
Sit in the correct position in your seat. Make
sure
that
your passengers are sitting in the cor­
rect positions
^>page
58.

•
Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that
your passengers do the same
^page
275.
What factors can impair your safety?
Safety on the road is directly related to
how
you
drive, and can also be affected by the passengers
in the vehicle.
• The driver is responsible for the safety of the
vehicle and all its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired in any way, you endanger
yourself and other road users
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Therefore:
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a mobile phone, etc.

•
Never drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by medication, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Obey all traffic regulations and speed limits
and always maintain a safe distance to the
vehi­

cle in front.

•
Always adjust your speed to suit the
road,
traf­
fic and weather conditions.

•
Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours without a stop.

•
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or

stressed.
•
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Child restraint systems are regulated by Europe­
an standards ECE
R
44 or ECE-R
129x).
Both
standards apply in parallel. An orange label is
normally attached to child seats which have been
tested in accordance with these standards. Infor­
mation on weight categories, ISOFIX size class
and the approval category of the child seat can
be found on this Label.
Weight categories for child seats
- Child seats: categories 0 and 0+: Rearward-
facing carry cots are most appropriate for these
categories (up to 13 kg). Our recommendation:
Audi carry cot with optional ISOFIX base.
- Child seats: category 1: In this category (9 to
18 kg), rearward or forward-facing child seats
with an integrated seat belt system are most
appropriate. Rearward-facing child seats
should be used for as long as safely possible.
Our recommendation: Audi child seat with ISO-
FIX base.
- Child seats: categories 2 and 3: Child seats
with backrests used in conjunction with seat
belts are most appropriate for these categories
(15 to 36 kg). Our recommendation: Audi child
seat "youngster plus".
Approval categories for child seats
Child seats can have the approval categories
uni­

versal,
semi-universal, vehicle-specific (all ac­
cording to the ECE-R 44 standard) or
i-Size
(ac­
cording to the ECE-R 129 standard).
- Universal: Child seats approved for the univer­
sal category are suitable for installation in any
vehicle. A model list is not required. Universal
category child seats for ISOFIX anchorages
must be secured additionally by
a
top tether

strap.

- Semi-universal: Safety appliances requiring ad­
ditional tests are required for securing a child
seat with semi-universal approval. Child seats
with semi-universal approval have a model list
which must include your vehicle.
-Vehicle-specific: Vehicle-specific approval re­
quires that the child seat undergo a separate

1)
The ECE-R 129 standard has not yet been implemented by
the national authorities in all countries.
dynamic test for each vehicle model. Child
seats with a vehicle-specific approval also have
a model List.
- i-Size: Child seats with
i-Size
approval must
comply with the installation and safety require­
ments specified in the ECE-R 129 standard.
Your child seat manufacturer can inform you
which child seats with
i-Size
approval are ap­
propriate for your vehicle.
A WARNING
- Rearward-facing child seats: Never install a
rearward-facing child seat on the front pas­
senger's seat unless the front passenger's
airbag has been deactivated - this can result
in potentially fatal injuries to the
child.
If
you have no alternative but to let
a
child
travel on the front passenger's seat, the
front passenger's airbag must be deactiva­

ted*
beforehand
^>page
288.
- Forward-facing child seats: The back of the
child seat should be flush with the backrest
of the vehicle seat. If the rear head restraint
obstructs you when installing the child seat,
adjust or remove it completely
^>page
59.
Install the head restraint again immediately
after removing the child seat. Adjust the
head restraint to the correct height for the
passenger. Travelling with the head re­
straints removed or incorrectly adjusted in­
creases the
risk
of severe injuries.
- Categories 2 and 3: The shoulder section of
the belt must be fitted across the centre of
the child's collar bone close to the torso. It
must never run against or across the neck.
The lap belt must be worn tightly across the

hips,
and not over the stomach or abdomen.
Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up
any slack.
- Wait for as long as possibLe before changing
up to the next child seat group.
© Note
We recommend child seats from the range of
Audi Genuine Accessories: www.audi.com.
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Fitting child seats
Securing child seats with ISOFIX

Fig.
211 Securing child seat with ISOFIX
If
you
wish to attach an ISOFIX child seat or i-
Size child seat to the ISOFIX anchorages in your
vehicle, please ensure that it is approved for the
seats in your vehicle. The following table
•=>
table
on page 270 shows the installation options. The
necessary information can be found on the or­
ange label on the child seat.
• Remove the covers* from the two ISOFIX an­
chorages.

•
Push the mountings on the child seat into the
ISOFIX anchorages until they engage audibly

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Fig.
211.

• PuLl
on the child seat to check whether both
sides have engaged properly.

•
If possibLe, secure the child seat additionally to
the top
tether1^
anchorage
^>page
271.
Child seat
Category 0:
up to 10 kg
Category 0+:
up to 13 kg
Category 1:
9 to 18 kg
ISOFIX
size cate­
gory
E
E
D
C
D
C
B

Bl

A
Outer
rear seats
IL
IL
IL
IL

IL,
IUF

IL,
IUF

IL,
IUF
Front

passeng­

er's seat*
IL
IL
IL
Child seat
Category 2:

15 to
25 kg
Category 3:
22 to 36 kg

i-Size
child
seat
ISOFIX
size cate­
gory
-
-
-
Outer
rear seats
IL
IL
i-U
Front

passeng­

er's seat*
IL
IL
X
- Size category: The size category specifies the
weight range for which the seat is approved. On
child seats with universal or semi-universal ap­

proval,
the size category is specified on the ECE
approval Label. Each child seat carries a label
specifying the weight category.
- IL: Seat suitable for the attachment of an ISO-
FIX child seat with semi-universal approval. Re­
fer to the list of vehicles provided by the child
seat manufacturer.
- IUF: Seat suitable for the attachment of
a
for­
ward-facing ISOFIX child seat with universal

approval.

- i-U: Seat suitable for the attachment of an i-
Size child seat with universal approval.
- X: Seat not suitable for the attachment of the
corresponding child seat.
WARNING
- Please refer to the important safety notes

•=>
A in Safety notes for using child seats on
page 268,
•=>
A In Child seat categories on
page 269 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- Never install
a
rearward-facing child seat on
the front passenger's seat unless the front
passenger's airbag has been deactivated -
this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the
child.

- The anchorages in the vehicle are designed
only for child seats with ISOFIX. Do not at­
tempt to secure other types of child seat,
seat belts or other objects to these ancho­
rages - this could result in serious or possi­
bly fatal injury.

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This function is not available for all export versions.
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Securing child seats with ISOFIX and top
tether
Applies to: vehicles with top tether

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Fig.
212 Rear backrest: Top tether anchorages (version 1)

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C

Fig.
213 Rear backrest: Top tether anchorages (version 2)

•
Adjust the head restraint behind the child seat
to the fully extended position.

•
Push the mountings on the child seat into the
ISOFIX anchorages until they engage audibly

^> page
270.

*•
Pull on the child seat to check whether both
sides have engaged properly.

•
Guide the top tether strap of the child seat un­
derneath or past both sides of the head re­
straint (depending on the type of child seat) to­
wards the rear.

•
Hook the strap into the top tether
anchorage15

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Fig.
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Fig.
213.

•
Pull the tether strap tight so that the top of the
child seat rests securely against the backrest.
WARNING
- Please refer to the important safety notes

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A in Safety notes for using child seats on
page 268,
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A in Child seat categories on
page 269 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- The anchorages in the vehicle are designed
only for one child seat with ISOFIX and top
tether. Do not attempt to secure other
types of child seat, seat belts or other ob­
jects to these anchorages - this could result
in serious or possibly fatal injury.

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Securing child seats with seat belt
If
you
wish to use a child seat in the approval cat­
egory "universal" (u), please ensure that it is ap­
proved for the seats in your vehicle. The follow­
ing table shows the installation options. The nec­
essary information can be found on the orange
label on the child seat.
Weight class
Category 0: Up to 10 kg
Category 0+: Up to 13 kg
Category 1: 9 to 18 kg
Category 2: 15 to 25 kg
Category 3: 22 to 36 kg
Front passenger's seat
Front passeng­
er's airbag on
X
X
X
u
u
Front passeng­
er's airbag off*
u
u
u
u
u
Outer rear seat
positions
u
u
u
u
u
Centre rear seat
u
u
u
u
u
X: Seat not suitable for the attachment of the
corresponding child seat.

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Two or three top tether anchorages are provided, depend­
ing on the equipment installed in your vehicle.
To adjust the front passenger's seat to the child
seat and to achieve the best possible seat belt •
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positioning, move the front passenger's seat as
far upwards as possibLe using the seat's height
adjustment. After installing the child seat on the
front passenger's seat, move the front passen­
ger's backrest forward until it makes contact
with the child seat.
A WARNING
- Please refer to the important safety notes

•=>
A in Safety notes for using child seats on
page 268,
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A in Child seat categories on
page 269 and the instructions provided by
the child seat manufacturer.
- Never install
a
rearward-facing child seat on
the front passenger's seat unless the front
passenger's airbag has been deactivated -
this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the
child.

Pedal area
Pedals

The
pedals must always be free to move and
must never be obstructed by floor mats or any
objects in the footwell.

•
Make sure that none of the pedals is obstructed
and all of the pedals can be pressed all the way
down to the floor.

•
Make sure that all pedals are able to return
freely to their original positions.
Only use floor mats which Leave the pedal area
free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.
If one of the brake circuits should
fail,
increased
brake pedal travel will be required to bring the
vehicle safely to a stop.
A WARNING
Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause loss of vehicLe control and lead to
criti­

cal traffic situations.
- Never place objects in the driver's footwell.
Such objects could move under the pedals
and interfere with their proper function. In
the event of sudden braking or
a
change of

direction,
you would not be able to use the
pedals. This could result in a loss of control
and possibly cause an accident.
Floor mats on the driver's side

Use
only floor mats which can be securely fas­
tened in the footwell and do not obstruct the
pedals.

•
Make sure that floor mats are securely fastened
and cannot interfere with the pedals
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Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un­
obstructed and are firmly secured to prevent
them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor
mats from your dealer or a specialist retailer.

A WARNING

Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can
cause Loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
- Always make sure that floor mats are prop­
erly secured.
- Never lay or
instaLl
additional floor mats or
other floor coverings over the existing floor

mats;
this would restrict the pedal area and
possibly obstruct the pedals, which could
cause an accident.
Stowing Luggage
safely

Luggage compartment

Fig.
214 Heavy items should be placed as far forwards as
possible (example).
All Luggage and other objects must be safely se­
cured in the Luggage compartment. To maintain
safe handling on the
road,
please observe the
fol­

lowing points: •
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•
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.

•
Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the luggage compartment and secure them
properly
<^>Fig.
214.

•
Secure the load with the stretch net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings
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62.
© CAUTION
A WARNING
- Loose items in the luggage compartment
are a safety hazard: they can move suddenly
and impair the handling of the vehicLe as a
result of the change in weight distribution.
- In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose
objects in the passenger compartment can
be flung forward - risk of injury! Always
stow objects safely in the luggage compart­
ment and secure them on the fastening

rings.
Use suitable securing straps, particu­
larly when transporting heavy objects.
- Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity - this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicLe

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342. Exceeding the permitted axle
loads or gross weight Limit can affect the ve­
hicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicLe unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in­
to the boot and close the boot lid from the

inside.
In this case the child would be un­
able to get out of the vehicle without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
- Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the
vehi­

cle.

- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop­
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times

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Make sure that no hard objects chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the rear
window and damage them.
©
Note

- The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord­
ing to the load the vehicle is carrying

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307.
- Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slots in the rear of the
vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
- Suitable belts for securing loads to the fas­
tening rings* are commercially available.
Fastening rings
Unsecured loads are a hazard to all vehicle occu­
pants.
There are fastening rings in the luggage com­
partment which can be used to secure luggage
and other objects
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62.

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Use the fastening rings to secure items safely
in the luggage compartment
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During a collision or an accident, even small and
light objects can possess so much energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The amount
of this "kinetic energy" depends on the speed of
the vehicLe and the weight of the object. The
most significant factor, however, is the speed of
the vehicLe.
For example: an object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal
colli­

sion at a speed of 50 km/h, this object generates
a force corresponding to 20 times its weight.
That means that the effective weight of the ob­
ject increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine
the severity of the injuries which might be sus­
tained if this "projectile" strikes an occupant as it
flies through the passenger compartment. •
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