Rear door AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Safe driving

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Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.

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Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the luggage compartment and secure them
properly
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214.

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Secure the load with the stretch net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings
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© 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.
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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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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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Airbag system

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The head-protection airbag system is triggered in
certain types of side collision
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235. Further
airbag systems may also be triggered, depending
on the circumstances.
When the system is triggered, the airbag fills
with a propellant gas and covers the entire area
in front of the side windows, including the door
pillars. The head-protection airbag inflates to
soften the impact if an occupant strikes parts of
the interior or objects outside the vehicLe with
their head. By reducing the head impact and re­
straining uncontrolled movement of the head,
the airbag also reduces the forces acting on the
neck.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in
an accident, the airbags have to inflate extremely
rapidly (within fractions of
a
second).
Important safety notes on the head-
protection airbags

There
are a number of safety points concerning
the airbag system which you should remember.
This will help to reduce the risk of injury in an ac­
cident.
A WARNING
- It is important to ensure that the area
around the openings for the head-protec­
tion airbags remains unobstructed at all

times,
so that the airbags can infLate prop­
erly if needed.
- The built-in coat hooks should only be used
for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
When using the coat hooks, do not hang the
clothes on coat hangers.
- The space between the passengers and the
head-protection airbags must never be oc­
cupied by children, other passengers or

pets.
Passengers should never lean out or
put
a
hand
or
arm out of the window while
the vehicle is in motion.
- Do not move the sun visors out to cover the
side windows if there is anything attached
to them (such as pens or
a
garage door
opener). These objects could cause injury if
the head-protection airbag is triggered.
The sensors for the airbags are Located in
the front doors. You must therefore not
make any modifications to the doors or door
trim (e.g. retrofitting loudspeakers),
as
this
could impair the function of the side air-

bags.
Any damage to the front doors could
Lead to faults in the system. Repairs or any
other work on the front doors must there­
fore always be carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
Sun blinds fitted on the rear doors must not
obstruct or impair the airbags in any way.
If unsuitable accessories are installed near
the head-protection airbag, the protection
afforded by the airbag can be seriously im­
paired if the system is triggered. When the
head-protection airbag opens, parts of
these accessories could be thrown into the
vehicle and injure passengers
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340.
Any work involving the head-protection air-

bags,
or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as
repairs to the roof liner), must always be
performed by
a
qualified workshop. Other­
wise the airbag system may fail to work
properly.
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Wheels

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On tyres with a directional tread pattern, note
the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall

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324.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visi­

ble.
If you notice unusual vibrations
or
the car
pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of
the tyres is damaged. Reduce your speed imme­
diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exter­
nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the
car inspected.
A WARNING
Insufficient tread depth or different tread
depths on different wheels reduce safety. This
is particularly evident in vehicle handling,
when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep
puddles of water and when driving through
corners. Braking is also adversely affected -
risk of accident!
Tyre pressure



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253 End face of driver's door: Sticker listing the tyre
pressures
The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at
the factory and for the compact temporary spare

wheel*
are specified on a sticker. The sticker

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253 is on the end face of the driver's door.

(A)
Tyre size

(B)
Tyre pressure for the front wheels

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Tyre pressure for the rear wheels

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Tyre pressure if vehicLe is partially Loaded

(2)
Tyre pressure (comfort setting)* if vehicle is
partially loaded (not available on all vehicles) If a
maximum speed is given, it must not be excee­

ded.

(3) Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded
(4) Tyre pressure for the compact temporary
spare wheel*
If you intend to drive the vehicLe with a partial
load (no more than three people travelling in the
vehicle), select the specified tyre pressure
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However, if you prefer an extra-smooth
ride
you
can select the comfort setting* (2). Should you
wish to drive with a full
load,
you must increase
the tyre pressure to the specified maximum (3)
Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures

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Check the tyre pressures at least once a month

and,
in addition, before starting a long journey.

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The tyre pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised
pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.

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Refer to the sticker
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Fig. 253 for the correct
tyre pressures according to the load the vehicle
is carrying.

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If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure.
• Applies to vehicles with tyre pressure loss
indi­

cator : Store the new tyre pressures

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• Check the pressure of the spare
wheeLVcom-

pact temporary spare wheel*. Keep the spare
tyre inflated to the highest pressure approved
for the tyre.
WARNING
Always adjust the tyre pressures to match
your driving style and the load the vehicle is

carrying.

- Excessive Loads can cause you to Lose control
of the vehicle - risk of accident!
- Under-inflated tyres flex more and can over­
heat at high speeds or when the vehicLe is
carrying a heavy Load. This could cause a
tyre blow-out and you could lose control of
the vehicle - risk of accident!
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