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& WARNING (continued )
• Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and damaged belt hardware
c an break in a crash . Inspect the belts periodically. Belts showing
damage to webbing , bindings, buckles, or retractors must be
replaced.
& WARNING
Always read and heed WARNINGS=> & in "Loading the luggage
compartment " on
page 183.
(D Note
When folding the back rest back into place, make sure t he safety be lt
do es not get caught, because it ca n be damaged. A damage d belt can
fa il to prov ide safe restra int. •
Fastening eyelets
The luggag e com partme nt is equ ipped wi th f our tie-do wn
e y ele ts t o se cure luggag e and oth er it ems.
Fig . 74 Luggage
c ompa rtme nt
fas tening eyelet s
-Use th e t ie-down ey elets to se cu re your ca rg o pro perl y
=> fig. 74 -a rrow s- .
- Read an d he ed all W AR NIN GS=>
page 183, "S to wi ng
lu ggag e".
In a co llision, the laws of phys ics mean that ev en smal ler items tha t
are loose in the vehicle will turn into h eavy missiles that can cause
s e rious in jury . Items i n the veh icl e pick up kine tic energy which var ies
w ith the vehicle and the we ight of the item . Vehicle speed is the most
s ignifi cant factor.
For e xample, in a frontal coll is io n at a speed of 30 mp h (48 km/h),
t he f orces a ctin g on a 1 0-lb (4 .5 kg) obj ect are about
20 times th e
normal weight o f th e ite m. This means that the weig ht of the item
woul d su dden ly be the eq uiva lent of about 200 lbs (90 kg) . One can
e asily imag ine the injuries tha t an item of that we ig ht flyi ng fr eel y
throug h the passenger compartme nt can cause in a collisio n at a
s p ee d co nsidere d relati vely 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 item s 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. •

App lies to veh icles : with ca rgo net
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 75 Luggage
compartme nt cargo
ne t
Fig. 76 Luggage
compar tment car go
net attach ed to
mounting hooks*
Securing objects to the luggage
compartment floor with the net
-Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment .
- Engage all four hooks into the fasten ing eyelets => fig. 75.
- Place objects to be secured under the net.
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Configuring the net to restrain small objects
- Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment .
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening eyelets
in the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment
=> fig . 76.
- Pull down the mounting hooks -arrows- located below the
base of the rear window.
- Connect each loop on the net to the corresponding hook as illustrated .
- Place items inside the net.
Mounting hooks*
There are two mounting hooks under the base of the rear window
inside the luggage compartme nt. You can attach the cargo net as well
as
light objects to these hooks.
The mounting hooks are spring-loaded and will return to their normal
position when not in use .
& 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. •
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Left-side compartment
The DVD player for the navigation system* is in the left­
side storage compartment.
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Fig. 77 Luggage
compartment: storage
compartment for DVD
player
Fig. 78 Luggage
compartment: DVD
player for the naviga·
tion system
-To open, pull the handle forward=> fig. 77.
CD-ROM player for Navigation System*
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system=> fig. 78 is located in
this storage compartment in the luggage compartment. Operation is
described in the instructions for the audio system .•
Applies to veh icles : with load -through faci lity and removab le s ki sack
Ski sack
Use the removable ski sack to transport and protect skis
and other long, light items in the passenger compart­
ment .
Loading ski sack
Fig. 79 Luggage
compartment: ski sack
flap
Fig. 80 Ski sack:
securing with rear seat
safety belt
-Fold out center armrest in the rear seat backrest.
- Press the release button -arrow-=> fig. 79 for the ski sack
flap in the passenger compartment and pull down the
flap.
- Open the luggage compartment lid .

- Pull out and unfold the ski sack.
- Load skis or similar objects through the luggage compart-
ment into the interior of the vehicle~&.
Securing ski sack
- Insert the ski sack strap@~ page 86, fig. 80 in the
center buckle
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- Pull the safety belt taut on the free end of the belt @.
Stowing ski sack
- Pull the ski sack through the rear backrest to the rear.
- In the passenger compartment, close the ski sack flap.
- Fold the ski sack carefully.
& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis 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 86, fig. 80.
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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. •
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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 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 necessary
to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small boats.
All necessary hardware for these systems is available at your autho­
ri 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 consumption, wind noise and to
guard against theft. _,,,
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& WARNING
• Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect mounting of an
appro ved ro of rack can cause the roof ra ck or the i tems attached
to it to fall off the roof onto the road .
• Obje ct s falling from the roof of a vehicle can cause a cra sh and
personal injury .
• Only mount the sy stem between the marking s shown in
~ fig. 81 .
• The roof rack sy stem must be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided.
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof ra cks or mounti ng struc tures not app roved by
Audi for your vehicle . The same applies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack insta llation.
• Always check the roof rack mountings and hardware before each
t rip a nd dur ing a tri p t o ma ke sure everything is sec ure ly tightened . If
necessary, retig hten t he mountings and check the ent ire system from
ti me to time.
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when yo u transport objects
on t he roo f of your veh icle, t he he igh t of the vehicle is n atur ally
increased . Be ca reful whe n driving under low bridges or in parking
garages fo r ex amp le. This could c ause dama ge to t he lo ad and even
the vehicle itself. •
Mounting locations
Safe ins tall atio n o f a r oof ra ck requires th at the rack
s up ports a re m ounted b etw een the s mall arrow s ma rked
insid e the door frames on all four doors .
Mounting
Fig. 81 Front and rear
m arking s
The roof ra ck system mu st be installed exactly according to the
i nstructions provided.
M ount the roo f racks supports in t he side roo f mo ldings. Make sure
to position th e sup po rt s on
all four doors between the points ma rked
by small arrows ~ fig. 81. The ma rkings can only be seen when the
doors are open .•
Loading the roof rack
A lw ays distr ibute loads evenly. Make sure anythi ng on
t he roo f ra ck is securely tie d do wn.
- Always dis tri but e the loads o n th e roo f rack evenly .
- Always a ttach items to the roof ra ck se curely bef ore y ou
d rive off. _,,

The maxim um permiss ible roof we ight is 220 lb (100 kg). T he roof
we ight is mad e up of the wei ght of th e ro of ra ck sy stem and the
we ight of the ob ject b eing trans ported .
Wh en usin g a roof rack system whic h has a lower load carry ing
capac it y, you mus t not use up the t otal ma ximum permi ssible load
carrying ca pac ity spe cified above. Instead, you s hould lo ad t he roof
r ack s yst em o nly to t he ma ximum c apacity speci fied by the man ufa c­
turer of the roof rack system.
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to the
roof rack can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Make
sure the roof rack is installed exactly as specified above
=> page 88.
• 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 transporting 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
permissible total weight of your vehicle=>
page 341, "Weights ".
• Always drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and maneuvers
when transporting cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
'£> For the sake of the environment
Some times i t may be eas ie r t o le ave a roof ra ck in sta lled even though
you a re not using i t. Due to th e increased air resistanc e your veh icle
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will unnecessa rily use more f ue l. Remove t he roo f rack if you a re not
g oing to use it. •
Cupholder
Cupholder in center console
The c up hold er is located un der a co ve r.
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Fig. 82 Center
co nso le: (upholder
Fig . 83 Cente r
c on sole: Adap ter for
c upholder
- To open the c upholde r, p re ss the fo rward e dge of th e
cove r.
- Ins ert or re mov e the ada pter in to th e cu phold er, a s ne ces-
s ar y. .,
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You can use the c upholder ada pter to s ecur ely ho ld narrow dr ink
contain ers.
& 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.
• Never use the cupholder or adapter as an ashtray -risk of fire .
0 Note
Only drink conta in ers wi th lids should be c arrie d in t he cup hold er.
L iq uid could spill out and damage your vehicle 's e lectro nic equipme nt
o r st ain t he up holstery, e tc. •
Cupholder in the rear center armrest
The c uphold er is located in the cente r console .
Fig. 84 Rear cente r
armrest : cupholder
exten ded
Opening the cupholder
- Press both spo ts mark ed w ith ii @ ~& . Th e hol der
ext end s ~ fig . 84 .
Adjusting the cupholder individually
Press and hol d th e reta in er arm ® inw ard and adjust it to
fit t he cup s ize .
Th e retainer arm s ho uld fit snugly a ro und t he cup or can . The
cupholder is des igned to hold no mo re than two cups o r 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,
i n 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
c ause injury in an accident.
0 Note
O nly dr ink cont ainers w ith lids should be car rie d in t he cup holder.
Liquid c ould sp ill out and damage y our vehicle's e lectro nic equipment
or stain the up ho ls tery, e tc.•

Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
- Tap the edge of the ashtray =>& .
To close ashtray
Fig. 85 Center
conso le: front asht ray
- Tap the lid to close the ashtray automatically .
Removing ashtray ins ert
- Grasp the ashtray insert => fig . 85 by th e recesses on both
sides and pull it upward and out -Arrow -.
To reinstall ashtray
-Press the ashtray insert back into its holder.
& WARNING
Never put waste pap er in the a sht ray. Hot ashe s or o ther hot
obj ects in th e ashtra y could set w ast e pape r on fire. •
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Rear ashtray
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F ig. 86 Rea r asht ray
To open asht ray
- Touch the lid to open the ashtray .
Removing ashtray insert
-Press the front of the open lid downward in the direction
of the arrow => fig . 86 -the ashtray insert pops out
slightly .
- Lift the ashtray insert up and out.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
-Open the lid on the ashtray insert and press the insert into
the housing as far it can go.
& WARNING
N ev er pu t waste paper in th e ashtray . Hot ashes or othe r ho t
obj ects in the a shtr ay c ould set w aste pap er on fire .•
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Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
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Using the cigarette lighter
- Push the knob in.
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Fig . 87 Open front
beverage storage
c ompartment wit h
ciga rette lighter
-Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
-Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 -volt app liances
w ith maximum consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a flash light,
small vacuum cleaner, etc.
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information in=>
page 348, "Additional accessor ies and parts
replacemen t".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause serious injury or
start a fire.
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighter. If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are using the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even if the
i gnition is switched off or the ignition key is removed. Never leave
children inside the vehicle without supervision.
0 Note
• To avoid damag ing the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec­
t rical accessories for short durat ions. Use the sockets in the vehicle
when a power source is needed for longer durations .
[ i ] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are st ill plugged in and are on,
the vehicle battery can sti ll be drained. •

Outlet
The outlet in the front and rear center console may be
used for 12-volt appli ances .
- Fold the cover fo r the outlet down .
Fig. 88 Center
c on sole , fr ont: 12 -vol t
ou tlet
- Rear center console: remove the 12 V cover from the
out le t.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
The outlet may be used for 12-volt appliances with maxim um
consumption of up to 100 wat ts, su ch as a flash light, small vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Be fore you purchase any accessories, always read and fo llow the
information in:::::,
page 348, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
The outlet plus any applianc es plugged into it r emain functional
even if the ign ition is switched off or th e ign itio n key is remo ved.
Ne ver leave children in side the vehicle without supervi sion.
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To avo id damaging the socket, only use p lugs that fit p roperly.
[ i ] Tips
Whe n the engine is off and accesso ries a re st ill plugged in and a re on,
the vehicle battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle .
Glove compa rtment :::::, page 94
Storage compartment in roof :::::, page 95
Coat hooks :::::, page 95
Storage compartment in the trunk :::::, page 86
& WARNING
• Alwa ys rem ove objects from the in strument panel. Any items
not stor ed could slid e around in side the v ehicle while driv ing or
when a ccelerating o r whe n applying t he br ake s or whe n driv ing
around a corn er.
• When you are dri ving make sure that an ything you ma y have
placed in the center con so le or other sto rage locat ion s cannot fall
out into the footwells . In case of sudden br aking you would not be
able to b rake or acc ele rate.
• An y article s of clothing that you ha ve hung up mu st not inter­
f e re with th e driver's view . The co at hooks are d esigne d only for
lightweight clothing. Ne ver ha ng any clothing with ha rd, pointed
or heavy obj ects in the pockets on th e co at hooks . During sudden
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