airbag AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Airbag system

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Side airbags
Description of side airbags

The
airbag system is not a substitute for the seat
belts.

Fig.
232 Side airbags: Location in driver's seat (example)
The side airbags are located in the backrest
pad­

ding of the front seats.
In conjunction with the three-point seat belts,
the side airbags give the occupants additional
protection for the whole upper part of the body

(i.e.
the chest, stomach and pelvis) in the event
of
a
severe side collision
•=> A
in Important safety
notes on the side airbag system on page 285.
In a side collision the side airbags reduce the risk
of injury to the areas of the body facing the im­
pact.
How the side airbags work
When fully inflated, the side airbags reduce the
risk of injuries to the upper part of the
body.

Fig.
233 Side airbags in inflated condition
In certain types of side collision, the side airbag
(front) is triggered on the impact side of the
vehi­

cle
^Fig.
233. Further airbag systems may also
be triggered, depending on the circumstances.
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled
with propellant gas.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in
an accident, the airbags have to inflate extremely
rapidly (within fractions of
a
second).
The fully deployed airbags cushion the impact for
the occupants and help to reduce the risk of in­
jury to the upper part of the body on the side fac­
ing the door.
Important safety notes on the side airbag
system

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.
WARNING
-If
you
do
not
wear
a
seat belt, if
you
Lean

forward,
or are not seated correctly while
the vehicle is in motion, you are at greater
risk of injury should the side airbags be
trig­

gered in an accident. This applies particular­
ly to children if they are not properly protec­
ted by
a
child restraint system.
- If children are not seated correctly, they are
at greater risk of injury should the airbag
system be triggered in an accident. This is
particularly the case if the child is travelling
on the front passenger's seat and the airbag
system is triggered in an accident. This
could result in serious or potentially fatal in­
jury
^>page
267, Child seats.
- It is important not to attach any accessories
(such as cup holders) to the doors. This
would impair the protection offered by the
front side airbags.
- 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
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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.
- The built-in coat hooks* should only be used
for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
- Do not apply excessive force to the sides of
the backrests (such as hard knocks or kicks),
as this could damage parts of the system.
The side airbags could then fail to operate
when required.
- If
you
intend to fit protective covers over
the seats, these must be of the specific type
approved for use on Audi seats with side air-

bags.
Conventional seat covers would ob­
struct the side airbag when it inflates out of
the backrest, and seriously reduce the air-
bag's effectiveness.
- Any damage to the original seat upholstery
or around the seams of the side airbag units
must be repaired immediately by a qualified
workshop.
- Any work involving the side airbag system or
removal and installation of the airbag com­
ponents for other repairs (such as repairs to
the seats) must always be performed by a
qualified workshop. Otherwise the airbag
system may fail to work properly.
© Note
All the other airbags in the car will remain
functional if the front passenger's airbag has
been deactivated.
Head-protection airbags
Description of head-protection airbags



Fig.
234 Location of head-protection airbags above the
doors (example)
The head-protection airbags are located above
the doors on the left and right sides of the
vehi­

cle.
The locations of the airbags are marked with
the word "AIRBAG".
In conjunction with the three-point seat belts
and side airbags, the head-protection airbags
give the occupants additional protection against
head and neck injuries in a severe side collision

•=>
A in Important safety notes on the head-pro­
tection airbags on page 287.
Together with other design features (including
cross-braces in the seats and the overall strength
of the body structure), the head-protection and
side airbag system offers an effective further im­
provement to occupant protection in side im­

pacts.

How the head-protection airbags work
When fully inflated, the airbags reduce the risk
of head or chest injury in a side collision.

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Fig.
235 Head-protection airbags in inflated condition (ex­
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The head-protection airbag system is triggered in
certain types of side collision
^>Fig.
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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Deactivating the front
passenger's airbag
Applies to: vehicles with key-operated switch for front pas­
senger's airbag
If
an
airbag has been deactivated, it should be
reactivated as soon as possible so that it can
continue to give the required protection.
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Fig.
236 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating
front passenger's airbag

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Fig.
237 Headliner: Warning lamp lights up when pas­
senger's airbag is deactivated
If
you
have no alternative but to install
a
rear­

ward-facing child seat on the front passenger's
seat you must deactivate the front passenger's
airbag beforehand.
We recommend that child seats should be fitted
on the rear seat so that the front passenger's air-
bag can remain functional and provide protection
in an accident
^>page
267.

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To deactivate the front passenger's airbag, use
the key to turn the key-operated switch to OFF

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Fig.
236.

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The front passenger's airbag can be reactivated
by turning the key to position ON.
Monitoring of airbag system
The indicator Lamp
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31 will light up for
a few seconds every time the ignition is switched

on.

If the front passenger's airbag has been deactiva­

ted,
the indicator Lamp "PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF ft" or
"9K
AIR BAG
OFF ^"
will light up
constantly as a reminder
^>Fig.
237.

A WARNING

- If
you
have no alternative but to install a
rearward-facing child seat on the front pas­
senger's seat, the front passenger's airbag
must be deactivated beforehand. Potential­
ly fatal injuries to the child can result if the
front passenger's airbag is not deactivated

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page 267
- If
you
have deactivated the front passeng­
er's airbag, reactivate it as soon as the child
seat is no longer needed so that the airbag
can continue to give the required protec­

tion.

- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the key-operated switch is set to the correct

position.

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Fuses and bulbs

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F22

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F31
F30

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F49
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F52
F51
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277 Interior: Fuse layout

No.

Fl

F2
F4

F5

F6
F7
F8
F9
F10

Fll

F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
Electrical equipment
AdBlue engine components
Seat adjuster
Infotainment control console
Gateway
Selector lever (for automatic gearbox)
Air conditioner/heater console, relay coil
for rear window heating
Switch for electro-mechanical parking

brake,
light switch,
rain/Light
sensor, inte­
rior lighting, anti-theft
aLarm
system, di­
agnostic connector, emergency call system
Steering column switch module
Infotainment/head-up display
Belt tensioners (driver's side)
Infotainment components
Control unit for suspension control
Blower (heating system/air conditioner)
Electric steering column lock
Infotainment components
Instrument cluster
Reversing camera

No.

F19
F20
F22
F23
F24

F25

F26
F27
F29
F31

F32
F33

F34

F35
F36

F37
F39
F40
F41
F42
F43
F44
F47
F49

F53

Electrical equipment
Control unit for convenience access, park
assist
AdBlue engine components
Power-operated boot lid
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(right side)
Panorama sun roof
Front/rear door control unit, front/rear
window switches
Seat heating
Sound amplifier
Interior lights
Control unit for vehicle electrical system
(left side)
Control unit for camera, radar sensor, park
assist
Airbag
Button Lighting for hold assist, interior

sound,
reversing light switch, temperature
sensor, coiL for electrical socket reLay, but­
ton for hold assist
Function lighting (halogen), headlight
range control, air quality sensor, automat­
ic anti-dazzle mirrors, diagnostic connec­
tor, centre console power supply
Right headlight (LED)
Left headlight (LED)
Front/rear door control unit, front/rear
window switches
Cigarette lighter, electrical sockets
Belt tensioners (front passenger's side)
Central locking system, windscreen washer
Interior lights
Four-wheel drive
Rear window wiper
Clutch sensor (relays 1+2)
Rear window heating
The seats with electric adjustment* are protected
by circuit breakers. These reset automatically af­
ter a few seconds when the overload has been

corrected.

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Accessories
and
modifications
to the
vehicle
Accessories
and
modifi­
cations
to the
vehicle
Accessories,
replacement parts
and

repairs
Always
ask
your dealer
or
specialist retailer
for

advice before purchasing accessories
and
re­
placement parts.
Your
car is
designed
to
offer
a
high standard
of

active and passive safety. For this reason,
we
rec­
ommend that you ask your Audi dealer
for
advice
before fitting accessories
or
replacement parts.
Audi dealers have
the
latest information from
the manufacturer and
can
recommend accesso­
ries and replacement parts which
are
suitable
for

your requirements. They can also answer
any

questions you might have regarding official
regu­

lations.
We recommend you
to
use only Audi accessories
and Audi Genuine Parts. Audi has tested these
products
for
suitability, reliability and safety.
Audi dealers have
the
necessary experience
and

facilities
to
ensure that
the
parts
are
installed
properly.
Although
the
market
is
constantly scrutinised,
Audi
cannot
judge
or
assume responsibility
for

the reliability, safety and suitability
of
non-genu­
ine products
-
even though
in
some instances,
these parts
may
have been approved
by
an
offi­

cially recognised technical testing authority
or

accompanied
by
an official approval certificate.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct
ef­

fect on
the
vehicle and/or
the
way
it is
driven

(e.g.
cruise control system
or
electronically-con­
trolled suspension) must
be
approved
for
use
in

your vehicle and bear
the e
mark
(the
European
Union's approval symbol).
If any additional electrical components are fit­
ted which
do not
serve
to
controL
the
vehicLe
it­

self
(for
instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or

ventilator
fan,
etc.), these must bear the C€ mark
(manufacturer conformity declaration
in the Eu­

ropean Union).

A,
WARNING

Never attach accessories (such
as cup
holders
or telephone brackets)
to the
surfaces cover­
ing
the
airbag units
or the
areas around
the

airbags: this could cause injury
if
the airbag
is

triggered.

Modifications
Modifications must always
be
carried
out
accord­
ing
to our
specifications.
Unauthorised modifications
to the
electronic
components, software, wiring
or
data transfer
in

the vehicLe may cause malfunctioning. Due
to the

way
the
electronic components
are
linked togeth­
er
in
networks, other systems
may be
affected
by

the faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead
to excessive wear
of
components,
and
also inva­
lidate
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
You will appreciate that your Audi dealer cannot
be held liable
for
any damage caused
by
modifi­
cations and/or work performed incorrectly.
We recommend that
all
work should
be
per­
formed
by
an Audi workshop using Audi Genuine

Parts.

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WARNING

- Incorrectly performed modifications
or
oth­

er work
on
your vehicLe can lead
to
malfunc­
tions and cause accidents.
-
Do not
use an additional
or
replacement
number plate holder other than
the
original
one fitted
at the
front
of
the vehicle.
Radio transmitters
and

business equipment
Transmitters
An external aerial
is
required
in
order
to
operate
radio equipment inside
the
vehicle. The maxi­
mum range
of
the equipment can only
be
ach­

ieved with
an
external aerial.
Retrofit installations
of
radio transmitters
in the

vehicle
are
subject
to
official approval and can
af­

fect
the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
In •

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extreme cases this could mean
that
you lose the
type approval
for
your vehicle.
Qualified workshops will be able to inform you
about options for installing and operating radio
transmitters.
Business equipment
Retrofit installation of business or other equip­
ment in the vehicle is permitted, provided the
equipment cannot interfere with the driver's im­
mediate controL of the vehicle. Any such equip­
ment must carry the
CC
mark. Any retrofit equip­
ment that could influence the driver's control of
the vehicLe must have a type approval for road
vehicles and must carry the e mark.
A WARNING
- Loose or incorrectly secured radio equip­
ment could be catapulted through the
vehi­

cle during sudden driving/braking manoeu­
vres or in the event of an accident. This
poses a risk of injury to occupants.
- Always ensure that radio equipment is prop­
erly secured outside the deployment area of
the airbags or stowed safely while the
vehi­

cle is moving.
- Mobile telephones or radio equipment
which are operated inside the vehicle
with­

out
a
correctly installed external aerial can
create excessive magnetic fields that could
cause a health hazard.
© CAUTION
If
you
use radio equipment in the car without
an external aerial, the electromagnetic radia­
tion in the vehicle could exceed the recom­
mended limits. This also applies to external
aerials which have not been correctLy instal­

led.

- Do not operate radio equipment in the
vehi­

cle unless an external aerial is properly
con­

nected.

Please observe the relevant regulations and
follow the instructions in the operating
man­

ual for the radio equipment.
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Index
A
A/C (automatic air conditioner) 69
A/C (manual air conditioner) 67
ABS
see Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 145
Accelerator pedal 272
Accessories 60
Active Lane assist
see Audi active lane assist 123
Adaptive cruise control
see Audi adaptive cruise control
Ill

Adaptive light
see Audi adaptive light 49
AdBlue 292
Driver messages 292
Refilling 293
Remaining range 292
Additional phone 175, 257
Advanced key
see Convenience key 76
Airbag
Deactivating front passenger's airbag ... 288
Air conditioner (automatic) 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
AUTO (automatic mode) 69
Controls 69
Default settings 66
Description 66
Drive select 131
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Synchronisation 69
Air conditioner (manual) 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
Controls 67
Default settings 66
Description 66
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Air distribution, adjusting
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67

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Air outlets, adjusting 71
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
Air recirculation mode
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 68
Alarm system
see Anti-theft alarm system 42
All-season tyres
see All-weather tyres 308
All-weather Lights 49
All-weather tyres 308
Alterations to the vehicle 340
AMI
see Audi music interface 240, 241
Android Auto
see Audi smartphone interface 253
Announcements (traffic programme)
Volume 261
Anti-dazzle interior mirror 54
Anti-freeze
Coolant 299
Windscreen washer system 303
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 145
Anti-theft alarm system 42
Anti-theft wheel bolts 321
Apple CarPlay
see Audi smartphone interface 253
Armrest (front centre) 58
Ashtray 59
ASR
see Traction control system (ASR) 145
Audi active lane assist 123
Cleaning area around camera 313
Driver messages 125
Audi adaptive cruise control
Ill

Cleaning sensor 313
Distance indicator, distance warning .... 118
Driver messages 119

Traffic
jam assist 117
Audi adaptive light 49, 131
Audi connect (infotainment) 191,203
Data protection 205
Overview of services 197
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Index

Codant temperature
gauge 13
Topping up coolant 300
Cornering light 49
Crosshairs 209, 210
Cruise control system 104
Cup holders 61
Current fuel consumption 19,20
D
Data connection 203
Data protection 205
Date 255
Daytime running lights 49
Deactivating front passenger's airbag 288
DEF
see AdBlue 292
Defrosting (windows)
Automatic air conditioner 70
Heating/ventilation system and manual air
conditioner 67
DEF (instrument cluster) 14
Deluxe automatic air conditioner
see Air conditioner (automatic) 66, 69
Demo mode
see Presentation mode 217
Destination from map

Via
MMI touch 210
Via rotary pushbutton 209
Diagnostic connection 150
Dictating

E-mail
183
Text messages 182
Diesel
Diesel particulate filter 295
Fuel 289
Preheating (glow plugs) 74, 76
Diesel engine
Engine oil 297
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
see AdBlue 292
Digital rights management 234
Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions 343
Dipped headlights 49
Directional tread (tyres) 324
Directory
see Contacts 185
Display 15
Cleaning 314
Infotainment display 153, 256
Instrument cluster 18
Multi-function steering wheel 15
Variants (MMI) 153
Distance covered 19, 20
Doors
Child lock 46
Courtesy lighting 52
Locking doors manually 41
see also Unlocking/locking 39, 40
Downhill speed control 89
Driver information system 19
Economy tips (analogue instrument cluster) 21
Economy tips (Audi virtual cockpit) 20
Efficiency program 21
Energy consumers (Audi virtual cockpit) .. 20
Gear-change indicator 14
On-board computer (analogue instrument
cluster) 20
On-board computer (Audi virtual cockpit) . 19
Outside temperature display 15
Service interval display 304
Switching between displays 15
View 17
Drives
see Media 234, 243
Drive select
see Audi drive select 131
Driving on right/left 52
Driving through water 72, 85
Driving time 19, 20
Dust filter
see Pollution filter 66
DVD drive (media drives) 235
Dynamic volume control
see System volume 261
E

E-mail
183
E10
see Ethanol (fuel) 289
eco mode (automatic air conditioner) 69
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Index
Folding down rear seats 63, 64
Four-wheel drive
see quattro (four-wheel drive) 148
Frequency band
see Waveband 228
Front seats 58
FueL 289
Consumption 342
Current fuel consumption 19,20
Ethanol 289
Fuel gauge 12, 14
Saving fuel 131
Tank capacity 343

FueL
economy
Coasting mode 91
Driving style 72
Recuperation 19
Fuel range 19, 20
Fuses 332
G
GALA
see Speed-dependent volume control ... 260
Gearbox malfunction 92
Glove box 61
Ground clearance 85
H
Halogen headlights
Changing bulbs 334
Handbrake
see Electro-mechanical parking brake .... 82
Handsfree 172
Hazard warning lights 52
Head-protection airbag 286
Head-up display 25
Adjusting brightness 53
Headlight range control 49
Headlights 49
Headlight range control 49
Washer system 55
Washing 313
Headlights (changing buLbs) 334
Head restraints
Adjusting 58,
59

Removing/installing 59
Head restraints, adjusting 266
Heated
Exterior mirrors 53
Rear window (automatic air conditioner) .. 70
Rear window (heating/ventilation system
and manual air conditioner) 68
Seats (automatic air conditioner) 70
Seats (heating/ventilation system and
man­

ual air conditioner) 68

Washer
jets 55
Heater (supplementary heater for diesel en­
gine) 66
Heating/ventilation system 66
Adjusting air outlets 71
Controls 67
Default settings 66
Description 66
Key-coded settings 66
Supplementary heater 66
Hill hold assist 83
Hill starting
see Hill hold assist 83
Hold assist 84
Hold assist (hill hold) 83
Home address 210, 215
Horn 10
Hubcaps, removing 321
I

i-Size
(securing child seats) 270
Ignition
Switching on/off (with button) 76
Switching on/off (with the key) 74
Immobiliser
see Electronic immobiliser 38
Importing/exporting contacts 187
Inflation pressure (tyres) 309
Input level (media) 246
Inspection intervals 304
Instrument cluster 12
Cleaning 314
Driver messages 26
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