belt AUDI A5 COUPE 2010 User Guide

Seats and stor ag e
St orage n et
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening
eyelets in the f loor at the rear of the l uggage compart ­
me nt
~ page 79, fig . 84 .
Fo ld down the attaching hooks in t he upper area of the
luggage compartment, pull the net up and hang the
eyelets on the net into the hooks .
You can use the attaching hooks~ page 79, fig. 84 to hang bags,
sacks, etc.
If nothing is attached to the hooks , they fold back by themselves.
& WARNING
Fo r rea sons of str ength , only o bjects wit h a m axim um weight of
5 kg should b e carri ed in the sto rag e net . H ea vier obje cts a re not
a d equ atel y s ecur ed . T here is risk of p ers onal inj ury. •
Ap plies to vehicle s: with fo lding s ea t b ack
Enlarging cargo capacity of the vehicle
interior
The seat backs can be folded forward to enlarge the cargo
capacity.
Fi g. 85 Release handle
on the seat bac k
Folding th e se atback forward
- When you pull the release lever@~ fig. 85 in the direc ­
tion of the a rrow, the safety knob© pops out far enough
for the red mar king on knob to be vis ible .
- Fo ld the seatback forward .
Raising the seatback
- Ra ise t he seatback un til it is securely latched~& .
When yo u can no longer se e the red ma rk o n the safety
knob @, the seat is latched.
& WARNING
The sea t ba ck mu st be securely l atc h ed so that obje cts c annot
s lide for ward out of the luggage compartm ent during sudd en
br ak ing.
0 Note
Make sure when raising the seatback that the rear safety belts are in
the guide so that a re not pinched in the seatback lock and
damaged. •

Seats and storage
Applies to vehicles: wi th fo lding seat back
Locking the seatback
Fig. 88 Locking seat­
back
- Turn the mechanical key~ fig . 88 to the right to lock the
seatback.
- Turn the mechanical key to the left to
unlock the seat­
back.
The correctly latched seat back (basic position) can locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key next to the release handle . This
prevents any entry from the vehicle interior into the luggage
compartment.
0 Note
Make sure when raising the seatback that the rear safety belts are in
the guide so that are not pinched in the seatback lock and
damaged. •
Parcel shelf
The parcel shelf behind the rear seat bock con be used to
carry light items of clothing.
& WARNING
No heavy or hard objects should be placed on the parcel shelf.
They are a hazard to the vehicle occupants during sudden braking.
The is a risk of injury.
0 Note
Please make sure that the heating wires for the rear window
defogger are not damage by abrasive objects.
[ i ] Tips
To ensure problem -free ventilation, the ventilation slots between
the rear window and the parcel shelf must not be covered. •
Applies to vehicles: with ski sack
Ski sack
The ski sock con be carried in the interior with the help of
the poss-through.
e
Fig. 89 In the rear seat
bench: Opening the
pass-through
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Opening the trunk pass-through
-Fold the center armrest in the rear forward and out .
- Pull the release handle=:> page
82, fig. 89 -Arrow- and
fold down the cover of the pass-through in the vehicle interior.
- Open the rear lid.
- Push the ski sack through the opening from the luggage
compartment.
- Secure the ski sack => page
83.
Closing the trunk pass-through
- Open the rear lid.
- Remove the ski sack from the trunk pass-through.
- Push the pass-through cover up inside the vehicle until it
latches.
- Raise the center armrest in the vehicle again .
- Close the rear lid .
& WARNING
Objects must only be transported in the ski sack since the ski sack
can be secured. Individual objects cannot be secured. There is a
risk of injury.
[ i] Tips
• You can open the pass -through from the luggage compartment.
Push the release button down and push the cover forward.
• The pass -through can be locked and unlocked with the vehicle
mechanical key:::::, page
82, fig. 89 . •
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
A pp lies to vehicles: wit h ski sa ck
Securing the ski sack
Seats and storage
The ski sack must be secured in the luggage compart­
ment.
Fig . 90 Luggage
compartment :
Securing the bag
Fig . 91 Securing the
objects in the ski sack
Securing the ski sack in the luggage
compartment
- The ski sack has two belts with hooks on the underside.
Hang the hooks to the rear fastening eyelets in the
luggage compartment => fig. 90.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in city traffic on vehi­
cles with an automatic transmission, the parking brake can be
applied. The vehicle does not have to be held with the footbrake . The
parking brake eliminates the tendency to creep with a drive range
engaged . As soon as you drive off as usual , the parking brake is
released automatically and the vehicle starts to move.
Starting on slopes
When starting on inclines, the starting assist prevents the vehicle
from unintentionally rolling back . The braking force of the parking
brake is not released until sufficient driving force has been built up
at the wheels .
[ i] Tips
For safety reasons , the parking brake is released automatically only
when the driver's safety belt is engaged in the buckle .•
Starting off with a trailer
To prevent rolling back unintentionally on an incline, do
the following:
- Keep the switch pulled and depress the accelerator . The
parking brake stays applied and prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward.
- You can release the switch once you are sure that you are
developing enough driving force at the wheels by
depressing the accelerator.
Depending on the weight of the rig (vehicle and trailer) and the
severity of the incline, you may roll backwards as you start. You can
prevent rolling backwards by holding the parking brake switch
pulled out and accelerating -just as you would when starting on a
hill with a conventional hand brake. •
Emergency braking
In the event that the conventional brake system fails or
locks.
- In an emergency, pull the switch and continue to pull it to
slow your vehicle down with the parking brake.
- As soon as you release the switch or accelerate, the
braking process stops.
If you pull the switch and hold it above a sp eed of about 5 mph (8
km/h), the emergency braking function is initiated. The vehicle is
braked at all four wheels by activating the hydraulic brake system .
The brake performance is similar to making an emergency stop
=>& .
In order not to activate the emergency braking by mistake, an
audible warning tone (buzzer) sounds when the switch is pulled. As
soon as the switch is released, or the accelerator pedal is depressed,
emergency braking stops.
& WARNING
Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, when
the normal foot brake has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed .
Using the parking brake to perform emergency braking will slow
your vehicle down as if you had made a full brake application. The
laws of physics cannot be suspended even with ESP and its asso­
ciated components (ABS, ASR, EDS) .
In corners and when road or
weather conditions are bad, a full brake application can cause the
vehicle to skid or the rear end to break away -risking an
accident. •

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Driver messages in the instrument cluster
Warning Vehicl e in cline is e xce ssive
This message appears when the parking brake is applied on an
incline that exceeds about 30%.
In this case the braking power of the park ing brake may
n ot be
adequ ate
to prevent the vehicle from rol ling unintentionally.
Pl ease release parking brake
Please note that for safety reasons the parking brake is re leased
automatically only if the driver's seat belt is fully engaged in the
buckle.
To relea se the parking brake pre ss the br ake pedal
This driver message appears when the switch to release the parking
brake was pressed. The parking brake can only be released if you
step on the brake pedal and at the same time press the switch or
you automatically release the parking brake wi th the starting assist
=> page 113.
Parking brake!
This driver message appears together with the yellow symbol
when there is a parking b rake ma lfunction.
M alfun ction sta rt ing a ssist
This driver message appears if the re is a starting assist ma lfunction .
The automatic release of the parking brake when starting is
malfunctioning. You have to release the parking brake manua lly by
pressing the switch. Have the problem corrected by an authorized
Audi dea ler .•
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Cruise control
Switching on
The cruise control system m akes it possible to drive at a
constan t speed starting at 20 mph (30 km/h) .
A--
Fig. 120 Con tro l l ever
w ith pu sh -butt on
Fig . 12 1 D ispla y:
Se lec te d sp ee d
Pull the lever to pos ition (D => fig. 120 to switc h the
system on.
Drive a t th e speed to be controlled .
Press button
© to set that speed.
The stored speed and the green symbol ( CRU ISE (US mode l)/ c,f'
(Canadian model) are shown in the display=> fig. 121. The display _.,
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Driving Safely
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information, tips, instructions and
warnings that you need to read and observe for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers and others. We have summarized here
what you need to know about safety belts, airbags, child restraints
as well as child safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Always
observe the information and warnings in this section -for your own
safety as well as that of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all model versions of your
vehicle. Some of the features described in this sections may be
standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equip­
ment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized Audi dealer.
& WARNING
• Always make sure that you follow the instructions and heed
the WARNINGS in this Manual. It is in your interest and in the
interest of your passengers.
• Always keep the complete Owner's Literature in your Audi
when you lend or sell your vehicle so that this important informa­
tion will always be available to the driver and passengers.
• Always keep the Owner's literature handy so that you can find
it easily if you have questions .•
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant restraint
system and work together to help reduce the risk of injury
in a wide variety of accident situations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to
chance. Advances in technology have made a variety of features
available to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident. The
following is a list of just a few of the safety features in your Audi:
• sophisticated safety belts for driver and all passenger seating
positions,
• belt force limiters for the seats,
• belt pretensioners for the seats,
• head restraints for each seating position,
• front airbags,
• side airbags in the front seats,
• side curtain airbags,
• special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
• adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features, 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.
Safety is everybody's responsibility! •

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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 careful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving always:
-Make sure that all 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
visibility to the outside.
- Secure all luggage and other items carefully =>
page 88.
-Make sure that noth ing can interfere w ith the pedals.
- Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
- Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints
according to their height.
- Make sure to use the right ch ild restraint correctly to
protect children =>
page 213, "Child Safety ".
- Sit properly in your seat and make sure that your passen ­
gers do the same=>
page 69, "General recommenda ­
tions".
- Fasten your safety belt and wear it p roperly. Also instruct
your passengers to fasten the ir safety belts properly
=>
page 179. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Vehicle operation
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the
vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concen­
trate on the road without being distracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety
risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also
become a hazard to everyone else on the road =>& .There ­
fore:
Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by
using a cellular telephone .
NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
- Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits
and plain common sense .
- ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather
conditions.
- Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more
than two hours at a stretch.
- Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when
you are stressed .
& WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used. •
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Proper occupant seating positi ·ons
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important for safe,
relaxed driving.
Fig. 180 The correct
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
Fig. 181 Correct head
restraint position for
driver
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
driver's seat to the following position:
- Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the
pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s)
slightly bent=:>& . - Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position so that your back comes in full contact with it
when you drive.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and
your breast bone=:> fig. 180. If not possible, see your
authorized Audi dealer about adaptive equipment.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel and
airbag cover points at your chest and not at your face.
- Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbow(s)
slightly bent.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as even with the top of your head as possible but no lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible =:> fig. 181.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 183.
- Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see
=> page 72.
& WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag
can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches
125 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
• Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions ..

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& WARNING (continued)
to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag
inflates.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other positions inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub . Holding the steering wheel the wrong way
can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the
driver's airbag deploys .
• Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the
ability of the supplemental driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion.
• Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or
place any part of your body too close to the area where the airbags
are located .
• Before driving, 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 drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury
due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position.
• Children must always ride in child safety seats
=> page 213.
Special precautions apply when installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat
=> page 188 . •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
seat for the front passenger to the following pos ition:
- Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
There must be a minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between
the breastbone and the instrument panel
=> &.
- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position and your back comes in full contact with it
whenever the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but not lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible .
- Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the front
passenger seat.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly =>
page 183.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see
=> page 69.
& WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too
close to the airbag can be seriously injured or killed by the airbag
as it unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury : .,
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& WARNING
(continued)
• Passengers must always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
• Passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the
airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye .
• Always make sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument
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 driving, always adjust the front passenger seat and
head restraint properly.
• Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat . Never
rest them on the seat, instrument panel, out of the window, etc.
The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to protect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash.
• Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position.
• Children must always ride in child safety seats~
page 213.
Special precautions apply when installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat
~ page 188 . •
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both feet on
the floor consistent with their physical size and be prop­
erly restrained whenever the vehicle is in use.
To reduce the risk of injury caused by an incorrect seating
position in the event of a sudden braking maneuver or an
accident, your passengers on the rear bench seat must
always observe the following:
- Make sure that the seatback is securely latched in the
upright position~
page 80.
Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of the rear seat.
Fasten and wear safety belts properly ~
page 183.
-Make sure that children are always properly restrained in
a child restraint that is appropriate for their size and age
~ page 213.
& WARNING
Passengers who are improperly seated on the rear seat can be
seriously injured in a crash.
• Each passenger must always sit on a seat of their own and
properly fasten and wear the safety belt belonging to that seat.
• Safety belts only offer maximum protection when the seatback
is securely latched in the upright position and the safety belts are
properly positioned on the body . By not sitting upright, a rear seat
passenger increases the risk of personal injury from improperly
positioned safety belts!
• Always adjust the head restraint properly so that it can give
maximum protection . •