Luggage cover AUDI A4 2017 Owners Manual

Opening and clo sin g
- Move your foot back and forth below the bump­
er¢
fig. 35. Do not touch the bumper. The lug­
gage compartment lid will open/close once the
system detects the movement .
The luggage compartment lid will only open/
close if you perform the movement as described.
This prevents the luggage compartment lid from
open ing or closing due to similar movements,
such as when you walk between the rear of the
veh icle and your garage doo r.
The closing of the luggage compartment lid is in ­
d icated by a warning signal and can be canceled
by mak ing the described movement again.
The foot movement does not lock the vehicle.
General information
I n some s ituations, the function may be limited
or temporar ily unavai lable. This may happe n if:
- the luggage compartment lid was closed imme­
diately before .
-you park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long pe riod of time.
- you clean your vehicle, for example with a pres­
su re washe r or in a car wash.
- there is heavy rain .
- the bumper is
very dirty , for example after driv-
ing on salt-covered roads .
- there is interference to the radio signal from
the vehicle key, such as from cell phones or re­
mote controls.
A WARNING
-Pay careful attention when closing the lug­
gage compartment lid. Othe rw ise, you could
ca use serious in jury to yo urself or othe rs de­
spite the pi nch protection.
- T o reduce the risk of pinch ing injur ies, al­
ways m ake sure that no one is in the operat­
ing area of the luggage compartmen t lid; in­
cluding the h inge areas and the upper and
lower edge of the luggage compartment lid .
- Never dr ive with the luggage compartment
lid ajar or open, because poisonous gases
can enter the vehicle interior and increase
the risk of asphyxiation.
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luggage compartment lid emergency
release
The luggage compartment lid can be released
from inside the luggage compartment in an
emergency.
Fig. 36 Inner luggage compartment l id: access to the
emergency release
F ig . 37 Rea r bench seat: emergency release cable
The rear lid can be opened from the luggage
compartment or from the rear bench seat using
the emergency release.
Folding rear seat backrest
• Remove the mechanical key¢ page 39.
• Using the emergency key, pry the cover off the
rear lid trim ¢
fig. 36.
• Press the lever in the direction of the arrow to
release the luggage compartment lid.
Fixed rear seat backrest
• Carefully pu ll the left side of the rear bench
seat out of its mount until you can reach the re­
lease cable¢
fig. 3 7.
• Remove the Velcro tape @.
• Pull on the loop @ until the rear lid releases .
• Tape the release cab le back in place and press
the bench seat back into its retainer.

Sea ts and stor age
button or the buttons @or@ <* page 61,
fig. 59.
Sockets
Fig. 65 Center console: 12 volt socket
Fig. 66 Rear center console: 12 volt socket*
The 12 -volt sockets can be used for electrical ac­
cessories. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
There is an additional 12 vo lt socket* located on
the side trim panel in the luggage compartment .
_& WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accessories con­
nected to them only function when the igni­
tion is switched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to serious injuries or burns. To reduce the risk
of injuries, never leave ch ildren unattended in
the vehicle with the veh icle key.
(D Note
- To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electr ica l system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso­ ries that provide power, such as solar pane ls
or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt sockets
or the cigarette lighter.
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- To reduce the risk of damage to the sockets,
only use plugs that fit correctly .
Storage
Cup holders
Fig. 67 Section o f th e rear bench seat: rear cup holde rs *
Your vehicle has cup holders in the front center
console and in the center rear seat .
Cup ho ld ers in the cent er rear seat*
.,. Fold the center armrest downward .
.,. To open the cup holders, pull the top cover of
the cup holders toward the rear<=>
fig. 67 .
.,. Set your beverage in the holder.
.,. To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un­
til it clicks into place .
_& WARNING
-
-Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehi cle is moving. Hot bev ­
erages could spill, which c an cause injury.
- Do not use any b reakab le beve rage contain­
ers (for examp le, made out of g lass or por­
celain). Yo u co uld be injured by them in the
event o f an accident .
(D Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
a lways have a lid. Otherwise, beve rages could
sp ill and cause damage to vehicle eq uipment
or stain the seat covers.
Other compartments
You will find a var iety of storage compartments
and holders at various locations in the vehicle. ..,.

- Glove compartment: the glove compartment can be locked using the mechanical key
¢ page 38, Key set.
-In the door trim panels
- 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
- Nets* on the left/right luggage compartment
trim panel
A WARNING
-Always leave the lid on the glove compart­
ment cover closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury.
- Make sure that the view to the rear is not
obstructed by hanging garments.
- Hang only lightweight cloth ing and be sure
that there are no heavy or sharp-edged ob­
jects in the pockets.
- Do not use clothes hangers to hang gar­
ments, because this could reduce the effec­
tiveness of the side curtain airbags*.
- 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 range of the side airbags.
Luggage compartment
General information
A WARNING
Read and follow the important safety precau­
tions in ¢
page 242, Storing cargo correctly.
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Seats and storage
Increasing the size of the luggage
compartment
Applies to : vehicles wit h folding backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward ei­
ther separately" or together.
Fig. 68 Backrest: release lever, securing knob an d lock*
Fig. 69 Backrest: fold ing in the center backrest
Folding the outer rear backrests forward and
backward
.,. Pull the release lever @in the direction of the
arrow and fold the backrest forward .
.,. Fold the backrest back up again until it latches
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@¢
fig. 69 .
.,. Fold the backrest backward until it locks into
place.
The engaged backrest can be locked © using the
mechanical key¢
page 39. This would block ac­
cess into the luggage compartment from the ve­
hicle interior. You can only enlarge the luggage
compartment if the backrest is not locked. .,..
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Sea ts and stor age
_&. WARNING
- The backrest must be securely latched to
ensure th e safety belt is protect ing the rear
seat positions .
- The backrest must be latched secu re ly so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug ­
gag e compartment dur ing sudden braki ng .
(D Note
- Make sure the seat belt is not pinched or
damaged when folding the backrest .
- 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 .
- To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restra ints down before folding the
rear backrests forward
c:, page 62 .
-If the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) * is in­
stalled, move the rear head restraints down
before folding the seat backrests forward
c:> page 62 to reduce the risk of damage .
Tie-downs
Fig . 70 Luggage co mpartme nt: fa stene d tie -dow ns
Secure objects using elastic cords attached to the
tie-downs .
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Pass-through
Applies to: vehicles with pass -through
Fig. 71 Backr est : p ass-thro ugh release
.,. To release the pass-through, turn the lock on
the backrest
c:> fig . 71.
.,. Fold the pass-through cover down .
_&. WARNING
Make sure th at all objects that yo u are trans­
por ting in the pass- through are secure. They
could s lide around dur ing su dden br aking ma ­
ne uvers and cause injuries .
(D Tips
You can lock or un lock the pass-through
thro ugh the luggage comp artmen t. This p re ­
ven ts any ac cess to the l uggage compa rtment
from the vehicle interior .
Roof rack
Fig . 72 Roof : mo untin g poin ts fo r the roof rack
If luggage or cargo is to be carr ied on the roof,
you must observe the fo llowing :
- Onl y a spe cially designed roof rack may be used
on yo ur vehicle. These roo f racks are the bas is
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3 a,
for a complete roof rack system. Additional at­
tachments/carrier systems are necessary to
transport luggage and sports equipment. We recommend roof racks and attachments from
the Audi Genu ine Accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure that it is mounted only at the designated points on
the roof¢
fig. 72.
- The permissible roof load for your vehicle is 200 lbs (90 kg). The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must also note the permitted load of the carr ier sys­
tem being used. For the permitted axle load
and the permitted tota l veh icle we ight, refer to
¢page 361 .
A WARNING
-
- Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se­
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they cou ld come loose from
the vehicle and cause an acc ident.
- Using a roof rack system increases the risk of an accident, because it changes the dr iv­
ing characteristics by shifting the center of
grav ity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. Adapt your driving
and speed to the cu rrent conditions .
(D Note
-If you use other roof luggage rack systems
or do not install the racks as intended, any
damage to the veh icle is not covered by the
war ranty . Carefully follow the assembly and
i nstallation instruct ions included with the
roof rack carrier system.
- Make su re that the open luggage compart­
ment l id and the tilt ing/slid ing sun roof* do
not come into contact with objects on the
roof.
@) For the sake of the environment
Your veh icle will requ ire more fuel due to the
increased wind resistance . So remove the roof
rack after using it.
Seat s and sto rage
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Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith park ing system p lus
F ig. 120 Center console: pa rking a id b utto n
Fig. 121 Infotainment system: visual distance displa y
Switching on
• Shift in to reverse, or
• Press the P"1~ button in the center console
¢
fig. 120 . A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on .
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
• Press the P"1~ button, or
• Switch the ignition off .
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
¢
fig . 121 help you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle. The red
lines* mark the expected direction of travel ac­
cord ing to the steering angle. A white segment
indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the vehicle's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your vehicle's path. As your
veh icle comes closer to the obstacle, the seg­
ments move closer to the vehicle. The collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed. Obstacles in the collision area,
includ ing those outs ide of the vehicle's path, a re
shown in red. Do not continue dr iv in g forward or
126 in reverse
¢
& in General information on
page 124,
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page
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Rearview camera
Introduction
App lies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig. 122 Dia gram: lines to aid in parking
The rearview camera he lps you to park or maneu­
ver using the orientation lines.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig. 123 A rea cove red (!) and area not covered @by t he
rear view camera.
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Fig. 124 Luggage comp artmen t lid: location of the rear­
view camera
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The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Mak e sure that the lens for
the rearview camera
c::> fig. 124 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera .
For information on cleaning, refer to
c::> page 337 .
The rearview camera coverage area includes (D
c::> fig. 123. Only this a rea is shown in the Info­
tainment display . Objects that are outside of this
area @are not displayed.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> .&. in General information on
page 124.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
- Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there
is a malfunction.
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera .
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision . The object appears both al­
tered and inexact on the screen .
- In certain situations , people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not use the orientation lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­
cline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
Parking systems
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> (D in General information on
page 124.
- The orange colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle . Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
Appl ies to: vehicles wi th rearv iew camera
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse, or
.,. Press the
PwA button in the center console
c::> page 126, fig. 120. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching off
.,. Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
.,. Press the
p,qA button , or
.,. Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
- The visual display in the right part of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle area.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display
<=:>page 131.
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General information
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 128 Loca tion of peripheral c amera s
The four periphe ral cameras are located in the ra­
diator grille, in the luggage compartment lid and
on both exterior mirrors
q fig . 128 . Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any
other obstructions as this may impair the system.
For information on cleaning, refer to
¢page 337.
Black corners are shown in the vehicle silhouette
when in
Surrounding mode. Objects in these
areas are outside of the camera's field of view
and are not detected .
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
~ &. in General information on
page 124.
- If the position or the installation angle of a
camera was changed, for example after a
collision, do not continue to use the system
for safety reasons . Have it checked by an au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility .
- Keep in mind that the image in the display is
incorrect if the exterior mirror housing has
been manually adjusted .
- Use the
Rear mode and the corner view
(rear)
mode only when the luggage com­
partment lid is fully closed. Otherwise the
image in the display will be incorrect.
- The vehicle surroundings are shown using
the camera images . The vehicle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obstacles
above the camera are not displayed.
Parking systems
-Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field
of vision. The objects appear both altered
and inexact on the screen .
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
~ CD in General information on
page 124.
- The Infotainment display shows the direc­
tion in which the rear of the vehicle is travel­ ing based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle . Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
(D Tips
If the 8/fl;!J/c::5 symbol appears in the dis­
play and the respective display area is grayed
out, then the power exterior mirrors were
folded in or the driver's door/front passeng­
er's door/luggage compartment lid was
opened.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
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Fig. 129 Center console: button P.a
Fig. 130 In fo tai nment syste m: select the mode
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-Never secure or attach any luggage or other
items to the
LATCH lower anchorages .
- Always read and heed the important infor­
mation about child restraints in this chapter
and WARNINGS
c:> page 277, Child safety.
Installing a child restraint with LATCH
lower anchorages
Whenever you install a child restraint always fol­
low the child restraint manufacturer's instruc­
tions .
Fig. 236 Lower anchorages: p roper mount ing
Mounting
.. Make s ure the seatback of the rear seat bench
i s in the upr igh t position and secu rely latched
in place .
.. Remove the covers to access the lower anchor­
age brackets.
.. Attach both hook-on connectors with the spring
catch release on the child safety seat onto the
LATCH lower anchorage so that the connectors
lock into place
c:> fig . 236 .
.. Pull on the connector attachments to make
s ur e they a re prope rly attached to the LA TC H
lower anchorage .
.. Pull straps tight fo llowing the child restra int
manufacturer's instructions.
Releasing
.. Loosen the tension on the straps following the
ch ild rest raint man ufactu rer's inst ruct ions .
.. Depress the spri ng catches to release the an­
chorage hooks from the lower anchorages .
Remember: Use tether straps to he lp keep the
chi ld restraint f irmly in place .
Child sa fety
A WARNING
-Improper use of the LATCH system can in-
crease the ris k of serious persona l injury a nd
death in a n accident.
- These anchors were developed only for child
safety seats using the "LATCH" system.
- Never attach other ch ild safety seats, be lts
or other objects to these anchors.
- Always make sure that you hear a click when
latching the seat in place . If you do not hear
a click the seat is not sec ure and co uld f ly
forward and hit the inter ior of the vehicle,
or be ejected from the veh icle.
A WARNING
-I mp roper insta llation of child restra ints w ill
i n cr ease the risk of injury in an accide nt.
- Always follow the ch ild restraint system
manufac ture r's instruc tions fo r proper in­
stallat io n of t he chi ld restrain t system and
p roper use of tether straps as well as the
lower ancho rages or safety belts in yo ur ve ­
h icle.
- Always read and hee d the important info r­
mation and WARN INGS about ch ild safety
and the installation of child restrai nt sys­
tems
c> page 2 77, Child safety .
Tether anchors and tether straps
Fig. 23 7 Tet her anchors: recess flaps beh ind the rear set­
backs
The tether anchors for the rear seat ing pos itions
are located in recesses in the rear window shelf .
A tether is a straight or V-shaped strap that at­
taches the top part of a ch ild restraint to special
anchorage poi nts in the veh icle. ..,
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Checking and Filling
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually.
Fig. 241 L uggage compartment: opening the side t rim
panel
F ig. 242 luggage compartment: fue l fi ller doo r emergency
r elease
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim panel in the luggage
compartment.
• Open the cover in the side panel
¢fig. 241.
• Loosen the loop c> fig. 242 from the retainer
and then pull on the loop carefully
c>0 . The
fuel filler door releases.
• Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it
¢page 298, fig. 239 .
(D Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance .
You will not hear it release. Otherwise you
could damage the emergency re lease mecha­
nism .
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Selective catalytic
reduction (AdBlue)
General information
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduct ion
In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBlue) is injected into the ex­
haust system before a nitrogen oxide cata lytic
converter to reduce nitrogen emissions.
The Ad Blue is carried in a separate tank in the ve­ hicle. The Ad B lue usage accounts for approxi­
mately 1.0% to 2.5% of the diesel fuel that is
used.
When a message about refi lling the AdBlue ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display, you must
ref ill the Ad B lue yourself or have it refilled by an
authorized Audi dealer or authori zed Audi Service
Facility
c> page 301.
(l} Tips
- The d isp lay indicates the distance rema ining
that can be driven¢
page 300. If the Ad Bl­
ue tank is completely empty, the engine will
not start again after the ignition is switched
off .
- Ad Blue is required by law to operate th is ve­
hicle.
Messages in the instrument cluster display
App lies to: vehicles with selective cata lytic reduction
The display indicates if the Ad Blue level is low or
if there is a system malfunction .
Ad Blue level low
You will be informed in the instrument cluster
display if the Ad Blue in the tank drops below a
certain level. Add at a minimum the amount of
Ad Blue shown in the message:
• Refill with at least x qt (l) Ad Blue . Range
x mi (km)
This message appears when there is only enough
AdBlue left to drive the distance indicated in the
instrument cluster. Fill the AdBlue.
• Refill with at least x qt (I) AdBlue . No en­
gine start in x mi (km ). See owner's manual