warning AUDI Q7 2009 Owner´s Manual

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Raising the seatba ck
- P ull the lever up=> page 104, fig. 102 and raise the seat
b ack u ntil it is secure ly latched=> &.
Folding center seat back down
-Press the re lease button => page 104, fig. 103. The red
mark on the re lease lever is visible.
- Tilt the sea tbac k fo rwa rd.
Raising center seat back
- Raise the seatback unti l it is securely latched=>& . It is
secure ly latched when the red mark on the release button
is no longer visible.
The center seat back can be fo lded forward separately . Using this
loading opt ion, long objects (e.g. skis) can be carr ied in the interior.
& WARNING
• The backre st mus t alway s be s ecurely lat ched so tha t the
s a fety belt of the center seating po sition can work properly to help
protect the o ccupant.
• The ba ckrest must be secu rely l atc hed in po sition so that n o
item s contained in the lugga ge compartment can slide forward
upon sudden brak ing .
• Alway s check whe ther the latch i s fully engaged by pulling the
se at ba ck forw ard .
• On veh icle s w ith third row se atin g*, the center seat back mu st
be in the upright posit ion and se curely latched when per son s are
being carried in the third row se ats • danger injury !
• Nev er allow safet y belt s to be come d amaged b y being caught
in door or seat ha rd w ar e.
• Torn or fr ayed safety belt s can tear and damaged belt hardware
c a n break in a cra sh. In spe ct the belt s per iod ic ally. Belts showing
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& WARNING !continued )
dama ge to webbing , bindings , buckles , or retractors must be
replaced .
& WARNING
Always rea d and heed WARNIN GS ~ & in "Lo ading the lu ggage
c omp artment " on page
227.
0 Note
• When folding the backrest back into place, make sure the safety
belt does not get caught, because it can be da maged . A damaged
belt can fail to provide safe restraint .
• The heating wires in the rear window can be damaged by abra­
sive objects on the parcel shelf. •
Tie-dovvn rings
There are four tie -down rings in the luggage compart­
ment for securing luggage items .
Fig . 104 Lo cation o f
the ti e-down rings in
the l ugga ge co mpart ­
m ent
- Secure the cargo to the tie -down rin gs => fig . 104.
- Observe the safety notes=>
page 229.
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In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even smaller items that
are loose in the vehicle wi ll turn into heavy missiles tha t can cause
serious injury . Items in the vehic le pick up kinetic energy which
varies with the vehicle and the weight of the item. Vehicle speed is
the most significant factor.
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of 30 mph (48 km/hl,
the forces acting on a 10 -lb (4 .5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal weight of the item . This means that the weight of the item
would suddenly be the equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kgl. One can
easi ly imagine the injuries that an item of that weight flying freely
through the passenger compartment can cause in a co llision at a
speed considered relatively low .
& WARNING
Weak, d am aged or imp roper strap s used to secu re ite ms to tie ­
d owns can f ail during hard braking or in a colli sion and cau se
ser iou s pe rsona l injury .
• Alway s use suitable r eta ining straps and properly secure item s
to the tie -do wns i n the l uggage comp artment to help prevent
item s from shifting or flying forward .
• When the re ar seat ba ckrest i s folded do wn, alway s use s uit ­
able retaining strap s and properl y secure item s to the tie -down s in
t he luggag e com partmen t to help preven t items fr om flying
forwa rd into the pa ssenger compartment.
• Nev er att ac h a ch il d s afety seat tether st rap t o a tie -do wn. •
Ap plies to vehi cles : wi th r ail system
Fastening eyelets
There are four fas tening eyelets in the luggage compart­
ment that can be adjusted lengthwise for securing items
o f baggage and oth er objec ts.
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Fig. 105 A djustin g,
re mo ving the fastenin g
eye lets in th e lu g ga ge
com part ment
Fig. 106 Ove rv ie w of
th e fas te n in g eye lets i n
th e lug gage compart ­
m ent
The fastening eyelets can be adjusted individually
according to the item by moving the track system.
Adjusting , removing th e fa stening ey elet s
Press the knob on the faste ning eyele t=> fig. 105 G) .
- Move the eyelet in the desired direct ion (v .

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- To remove the eyelet, move it approximately to the
middle of the track (notch). Remove the eyelet.
Securing the cargo
-Fold the clip on the fastening eyelet up and secure the
cargo~
page 106, fig. 106 -arrow-.
- Observe the safety notes
~ page 229.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even smaller items that
are loose in the vehicle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle pick up kinetic energy which
varies with the vehicle and the weight of the item. Vehicle speed is
the most significant factor.
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h),
the forces acting on a 10-lb (4.5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal weight of the item. This means that the weight of the item
would suddenly be the equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kgl. One can
easily imagine the injuries that an item of that weight flying freely
through the passenger compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low .
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to tie­
downs can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Always use suitable retaining straps and properly secure items
to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward.
• When the rear seat backrest is folded down, always use suit­
able retaining straps and properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent items from flying
forward into the passenger compartment.
• Never attach a child safety seat tether strap to a tie-down. •
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Ap plies to vehicles: with cargo net
Cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
Fig . 107 Luggage
compartment: cargo
net
Next, hang the front hooks in the fastening eyelets.
Then, hang the
rear hooks in the fasten ing eyelets .
& WARNING
For strength-related reasons, the mounting hooks can only be
used to secure objects weighing up to 10 lb . (5 kg). Heavier objects
will not be adequately secured -there is a risk of injury .
Ii] Tips
On vehicles with the rail system*~ page 106, the luggage net can
be attached to the adjustable tie-down rings. •
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Retractable luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover keeps luggage or other
objects out of view.
Fig . 108 Luggage
compartment :
compartment cover
closed
Fig . 109 Section from
the front part of the
luggage compartment,
right side: release
button for removing
the luggage compart­ ment trim panel
Extending front luggage compartment cover
Pull the rolled-up cover evenly towards the front of the
vehicle.
- Hang the ends of the cover in the attaching eyes on the
left and right of the seat back=> fig. 108
G).
Extending rear luggage compartment cover
- Pull the rolled-up cover evenly towards the rear of the
vehicle using the handle. - Hook the ends of the rod in the openings in the left and
right side trim panels=> fig. 108
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Rolling up front luggage compartment cover
-Pull the ends of the cover out of the attaching eyes in the
seat back.
- Allow the cover to roll up slowly.
Rolling up rear luggage compartment cover
- Pull the rod out of the openings in the side trim panels.
-Allow the cover to roll up slowly.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
- Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow=> fig. 109 and
at the same time lift the cover up and out.
Installing the luggage compartment cover
-Lay the cover in the left retainer in the side trim and then
press it into the right retainer until it latches .
& WARNING
Whenever driving, never place any hard or heavy objects on the
luggage compartment or allow pets to sit on the luggage compart­
ment cover. They could become a hazard to vehicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
0 Note
• Make sure that the heating wires in the rear lid do not get
damaged by objects scraping against them.

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- To install the cargo floor, set the front of it into the guides
and push it in the direction of the seatback until it
engages.
You can also store small items under the cargo floor.
The storage room in the protective tray can be enlarged by folding
the cargo floor forward or removing it.
The protective tray can be removed upward by the grip .
On vehicles with
6 or 7 seats * the cargo floor cannot be folded up ,
only raised. If the cargo floor is removed, the hooks must be pushed
into the guides unde r the third row sea ting when the cargo floor is
re -installed.
& WARNING
When the cargo floor is folded upright, the items being trans­
ported must not exceed the maximum cargo height, 2/3 of the
cargo floor space with the floor folded forward, or a weight of
about 33 lb. (15 kg).
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We recommend that you use a tie-down s trap to secure objects to
the tie -down eyelets on the right and left sides of the vehicle .•
A pp lies to veh ic les: w ith securin g attachments
Securing attachments
The fixture set is secured on the track system.
Fig. 112 Luggage
compartment : Tele­
scoping tracks
Fig. 113 Luggage
compartment:
Securing strap
The fixture set consists of a telescoping band and a
securing strap.
Telescoping track
- Set the holder for the telescoping track in the opening of
the track system.
- Push the holder down
=> fig. 112 G) and at the same
time, slide it into the desired position @.
- Check that the holder has latched into place.

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- If it has not already been done, fold both seatbacks up
and hang the partition net=>&.
Securing strap
-Set the holder for the securing strap in the opening of the
track system.
Push the holder down=> page
110, fig. 113 G) and at the
same time, slide it into the desired position
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- Check that the holder has latched into place.
- Lay the object to be secured behind the securing strap.
- Push the knob on the front side of the holder® to
tighten the strap .
- If it has not already been done, fold both seatbacks up and hang the partition net=>& .
The securing strap can also be secured on the left and right of the
track system,
if needed.
& WARNING
• The backrest must be securely latched in position so that no
items contained in the luggage compartment can slide forward
upon sudden braking.
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants. •
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A pp lies to vehi cles: with ski sa ck
Ski sack
The ski sack allows a maximum of 4 pairs of skis or 2
snowboards to be carried inside the vehicle.
Loading
Fig. 114 Securing the
ski sack at the center
rear seat belt buckle
-Fold the center seatback forward=> page 104.
- Remove the sack from the luggage compartment and
unfold it.
- Place the empty sack over the lowered seatback so that
the end with the zip fastener is in the luggage compart ­
ment.
- Load objects from the luggage compartment into the ski
sack=> &.
Securing
-Insert the ski sack strap©=> fig. 114 into the center seat
belt buckle
@.
- Pull the securing strap tight by the free end of the belt
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- Vehicles with 6 seats*: The ski sack has two straps with
hooks on the underside. Hang the hooks into the luggage
compartment by the rear fastening eyes and pull the
securing strap tight by the free end@.
Storage
- Release the securing strap for the sack.
- Pull the sack to the rear over the folded down seatback .
- Raise the seatback until it is securely latched.
- Fold up the empty sack.
- Stow the ski sack in the luggage compartment so that it
cannot slide around .
& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis,
snowboards and other light objects. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski
sack.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident the load could be
displaced and cause injury to occupants.
• Sharp edges on the load must be covered for protection.
Always fasten the belt tightly around the sack and its contents
=> page 111, fig . 114.
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Never stow the ski sack away if it 's wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis). Let it dry completely before you stow it away. •
Roof rack
First things first
A roof rack can be fitted to carry additional luggage on
the roof.
Always read and follow the instructions provided by the
roof rack manufacturer when the roof rack system must
be installed.
If you are transporting luggage or other objects on the roof, please
note the following :
• Your vehicle has specially designed aerodynamic roof rails. Only
install a roof rack specifically designed for your model. Contact the
nearest authorized Audi dealer for information on approved
modular roof racks for your vehicle.
• These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack
system. Additional attachments for the basic roof rack are neces­
sary to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small
boats . All necessary hardware for these systems is available at your
authori zed Audi dealer .
• We recommend that you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle.
When should the roof rack be removed?
• Before going through an automatic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use , to reduce fuel consump tion, wind noise and to
guard against theft. _.,,

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& WARNING
• Use of an un appr oved roof ra ck or in correct mounting of an
approved roof ra ck can c aus e the roof ra ck or the item s attached
to it to fall off the r oof ont o the ro ad .
• Object s falling fr om the roof of a vehi cle can c ause a crash and
p ers onal inju ry.
• Only mount the sy ste m between the marking s shown
in
=> fig. 115 .
• The roof rack sy ste m mu st b e in sta lled e xactly a ccording to the
instructions prov ided .
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or moun ting structures no t approved by
Audi for your vehicle . T he same app lies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack installation .
• Always check the roof rack mountings and hardware before each
t rip and during a trip to make sure everything is securely tightened.
If necessary, retighten the mountings and check the entire system
from time to time.
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when you transport
objects on the roof of your vehicle, the height of the vehicle is natu­
ra lly increased . Be carefu l when driving under low bridges or in
parking garages for exa mple . This cou ld cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself .•
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Roof rack mounting locations
Roof racks must be installed only at the locati ons marked
on t he roof rails .
Fig . 115 Ro of r ails:
fr ont a nd r ear
mountin g locations
Mount the front and rear cross bars between the punched markings
on the inside of the roof railings => fig . 115. The markings are
located on the inside of the rail ings .•
Loading the roof rack
Always di stribute loads evenly. Make sure anything on the
ro of ra ck is securel y tied down.
Always d istr ibute the loads o n the roof rack even ly .
Always attach items to the roof rack secure ly before you
drive off .
The maximum permissible roof weight is 220 lb 1100 kg ). The roof
we ight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transported .
When using a roof rack system which has a lower load carrying capacity, you must not use up the tota l maximum permissible load
carrying capacity specified above. Instead, you should load the roof
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rack syst em only to the maximum capaci ty spec ified by the manu ­
f actu rer of the roo f ra ck sy stem.
& WARNING
Weak , damaged or improper straps used to secure items to the
roof rack can fail during hard brak ing or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Make sure the roof rack is installed exactly as spe cified above
~ page 113 .
• Always use suitable mounting straps for securing items to the
roof rack to help prevent items from shifting or flying forward .
• Items on the roof rack must always be securely mounted .
• The use of a roof rack can negatively affect the way a vehicle
handles. Cargo that is large, heavy , bulky, long or flat will have a
greater negative influence on the vehicle's aerodynamics , center
of gravity and overall handling . Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when t ransporting cargo on the roof of
your vehicle.
• Never exceed the maximum permissible load carrying capacity
of the roof of your vehicle , the permissible axle weights and the
perm issible total weight of your vehicle~
page 397, "Weights ".
• Always drive slowly , avoid sudden braking and maneuvers
when transporting cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
0 Note
M ake sure that the opened rear lid does not come in contact with
the ca rgo on the roof.
~ For the sake of the environment
Sometimes it may be easier to leave a roof rack installed eve n
th ough you a re not usi ng it. Due to th e increased a ir resis tanc e your
veh ic le wi ll unnecessarily u se more fue l. Remove the roof rack if you
are no t go in g to us e it.•
Cupholder
Front cupholders
The cupho/d ers ar e l oca ted in the c en te r a rm res t.
Fig . 116 Center
armrest : Beverage
holde r
F ig . 117 Convenience
center arm rest:
Bever age h older
O pen th e cove r at t he recess o n the side ~ fig . 11 7.
A maximum of two beverages can be accomodated in the center
ar m re st ~ fig. 116 . W ith t he c on ve nie nce cent er a rm res t*
~ fig. 117 , the second beverage ho lder is located under a cover.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury .

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& WARNING !continued)
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc. •
Cupholder in the rear center armrest
The cupholder is located in the center console.
Fig . 118 Rear center
armrest: cupholder
extended
- To open, press on the symbol 'i ~ fig. 118.
- To close, press the corrugated area ® and fold the cover
down.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment The holder
@adjusts to the beverage holder . The cupholder is
designed to hold no more than two cups or cans.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc. •
Beverage holders in the door pockets
There is a beverage holder in all four doors.
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Fig. 119 Section of
door panel: Beverage
holder
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