fold seats AUDI S3 2010 Owners Manual

Seats and storage
Center armrest
The front center armrest can be adjusted to several posi­
tions and contains a storage bin.
Adjusting the armrest
- Push the armrest down.
Fig . 78 Between the
front seats: armrest
folded down
- L ift the armrest slowly until it is in a comfortable posi-
tion.
Opening the storage bin
- Pull the release button =} fig. 78 upward.
& WARNING
When folded down, the armrest can restrict the driver's move­
ment. When driving in conditions that may call for quick maneu­
vers, fold up the armrest. This will allow you to react more quickly
to avoid an accident. •
Rear seats
General information
Safe transportation of passengers on the rear seats
requires proper safety precautions.
All passengers on the rear seats must be seated in compliance with
the safety guidelines explained in=>
page 135 and => page 145. The
correc t seating position is safety critical for fron t
and rear seat
passengers alike=>
page 128.
& WARNING
• Vehicle occupants in the front and rear seats must always be
properly restrained.
• Do not let anyone ride in the vehicle without the head restraints
provided. Head restraints help reduce injuries.
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants.
Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the
fastening eyes, especially when the rear seat backs have been
folded down.
• Read and heed and all WARNINGS =>
page 128, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats". •

Rear armrest
The armrest contains a storage compartment and a
cupholder for 2 drinks.
Folding down the armrest
Fig. 79 Center of the
rear seatbench: rear
armrest folded down
- Pull the armrest down on the front~ fig. 79 .
Opening the storage bin
-Pull the handle in front. •
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Luggage compartment
Increasing the size of the luggage
compartment
To increase the size of the luggage compartment, both
parts of the seat back can be folded forward, individually
or together.
Folding the seatback forward
"' M
~ a:. a) a,
Fig . 80 Release lever
for the seatback (left
side)
Fig . 81 Rear seatback
folded forward {with
pass-through*)
- Swing the outer rear head restraints forward~ page 78,
fig. 76. .,_
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- Push the release lever~ fig. 80 @ in the directi on of t he
arrow.
- Tilt the seatbac k forward.
Raising the seatback
- Raise the seatback until it is securely latched~& .
When you can no longer see the red mark on the pin
@ ,
the seat is latched .
Stowing luggage
- For safe loading and securing of items read and follow
the g uidelines on ~
page 131, "Loading the luggage
c ompartment".
The rear seatback is divided into two segmen ts - one third/two
thirds. You can fold down either or both parts of the seatback.
& WARNING
• The b ackrest m ust al ways b e sec urel y la tc hed so tha t th e
s afety belt of th e cent er se ating po sition ca n work properly to help
p rote ct the o ccup ant .
• The back rest m ust be secure ly la tch ed in pos ition so th at no
item s cont ained in the lugg age com partm ent can slide for ward
up on sudden braking.
• Never all ow safety belt s to be come d am aged b y being caugh t
in do or or sea t hardw are .
• Torn or fra yed safe ty belt s can tear and damag ed belt h ardware
can bre a k in a cr ash. Inspe ct the belt s periodi cally . B elt s s how ing
d am ag e to webbi ng, bindings , bu ck les , or retra ctor s mu st be
repl aced.
& WARNING
Alway s re ad and he ed WARNIN GS :::::, & in "Lo ading the luggage
comp artment " on
page 13 1.
0 Note
When folding the backrest back into place, make sure the safety belt
does not get caught, because it can be damaged. A damaged belt
can fail to provide safe restraint. •
Fastening eyes
The luggage compartment is equipped with four tie -down
eyelets to secure luggage and other items.
F ig . 82 Luggag e
co mpar tm ent :
fa st en ing eye s
- Use the fasteni ng eyes to secure your cargo proper ly
~ fig. 82 -arrows -.
- Adhere to all safety instructions ~
page 131, "Stowing
luggage" .
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even smaller items that
are loose in the vehic le will become heavy missi les that can cause
serious injury. It e ms in the vehic le possess energy which vary with ._

vehicle and the weight of the item . T he vehicle speed is the most
significant factor .
For example, in a frontal co llision at a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h),
the forces acting on a 10 lbs ( 4,5 kg) object are about 20 times the
normal weight of the item. This means that the weight of the item
would sudden ly be about 200 lbs (90 kgl. You can imagine the inju ­
ries that a 200 lbs (90 kg) item flying free ly through the pass enger
compartmen t could cause in a co llision li ke this .
& WARNING
Weak , damaged or improper straps used to secure items to
fastening eye s can fail during hard braking or in a collision and
c au se serious per sonal injury .
• Alway s use su itable mounting straps and properly secure
items to the fastening eyes in th e luggage compartment to help
prevent items from shifting or flying forward.
• When the rear se at backrest i s folded down , always u se suit­
able mounting straps and properly secure items to the fastening
e yes in the luggage compartment to help prevent items from flying
forward into the pa ssenger compartment .
• Never attach a child safety seat tether strap to a fastening
eye .a
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Applies to vehi cles: wit h carg o net
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light o bjects from sliding around
in the lu gga ge compartment.
Fig . 83 Lu gg age
c ompa rtm ent : carg o
net
Fig . 8 4 Lugg ag e
co mpartm ent : c argo
net atta ched to hooks
Securing objects to the luggage compartment
floor with the net
Lay out t he cargo net in the luggage compartment.
E n gag e all fou r h oo ks in to th e fastening eyes => fig. 83 .
P lace objects to be secured
under the net.
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& WARNING
• The luggage compartment cover must never be installed
without being secured -this creates an accident hazard.
• Whenever driving, never place any hard or heavy objects on the
luggage compartment or allow pets to sit on the luggage compart­
ment cover . They could become a hazard to vehicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
0 Note
Make sure that the heating wires in the rear lid do not get damaged
by objects scraping agains t them .
[ i J Tips
• You can use the luggage compartment cover to store light
weight clothing but do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of the clothing.
• Remember that placing clothing on the luggage compartment
cover can block the driver 's vision in the rear view mirror . This also
applies especially when you have to transport large objects.
• So that s tale air can escape from the vehicle be sure no t to cover
the ventilation slot between the rear lid and the luggage compart ­
ment cove r installed .•
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A pp lies to vehicles: wit h ski sa ck
Ski sack
The ski sack allows a maximum of 4 pairs of skis or 2
snowboards to be carried inside the vehicle .
Loading
Open the rear hatch.
Fig . 87 Section of the
rear seat from the rear:
ski sack hatch cover
Fig. 88 Securing the
ski sack at the center
rear seat belt buckle
Slide the release button for the pass -through down (with
the center armrest)=> fig. 87 -Arrow- and tilt the pass­
through forward .
Remove the sack from the luggage compartment and
unfold it.
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-Place the empty sack in the hatch so that the end with the
zip fastener is in the luggage compartment.
- Load objects from the luggage compartment into the ski
sack.
Securing
- Insert the ski sack strap=> fig. 88 @ into the center seat
belt buckle
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- With skiing items, place the strap in the middle between
the bindings ::::>& .
- Pull the loose end of the strap tight in the direction of the
arrow.
Opening the safety strap buckle
- Take the long sides of safety strap buckle between thumb
and forefinger ::::> fig. 88
@.
- Squeeze the buckle and pull it away from the cargo.
Stowing
- Raise the pass-through until it is securely latched. It is
secure when you can no longer see the red mark on the
latch in the luggage compartment.
- Carefully fold up the empty (dry) ski sack.
- Stow the ski sack in the luggage compartment so that it
cannot slide around.
& WARNING
• After loading, the ski sack must be secured with the strap .
• The safety strap must fit tightly around the cargo.
& WARNING (continued)
• Make certain that the safety strap lies in the middle between
the bindings of the ski equipment (refer also to printed message on the ski sack).
[ i] Tips
• Place skis with the tips pointing forward, snowboards and ski
poles with tip to the
rear in the ski sack.
• If there are several pairs of skis in the ski sack, make certain that
the bindings are at the same level.
• Be sure not to fold up or store the sack when it is still damp. •
Roof rack* installation
First things first
A roof rack can be used to carry additional luggage on the
roof. There are two different roof rack systems.
Separate roof racks are needed for vehicles without roof
rails. Vehicles with standard roof rails* need additional
cross bars to carry cargo. Both types of additional equip­
ment are available at your authorized Audi dealer.
- Always read and follow the instructions provided by the
roof rack manufacturer when the roof rack system must
be installed.
If a roof rack or similar luggage carrying equipment is to be
installed, please note the following:
Vehicles without roof rails
• Your vehicle has aerodynamic rain gutters molded into the roof.
That is why only roof racks specially designed for the roof can be .,,

Ashtray
Rear ashtray
1.-~-.,
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Fig. 93 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
-Open the cover ~ &.
To empty ashtray
- Hold the ashtray housing=> fig. 93 and lift out .
To reinstall ashtray
-Open the ashtray cover, insert the ashtray and press
down.
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire .•
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Cigarette lighter /socket
Outlets
The outlet in the front center console and in the luggage
compartment may be used for 12-volt appliances.
Outlet in the front center console
Fig. 94 Center
console, front: 12-volt
outlet
Fig .
95 Luggage
compartment : 12-volt
outlet
- Fold the cover for the outlet down ~ page 91, fig. 94.
-Plug in appliance to be used.
Outlet in the luggage compartment
-Tap cover ~ fig. 95.
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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 . 124 The correct
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
Fig . 125 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. 124. If not possible, see your
authorized Audi dealership 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. 125.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 139.
- 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 73, "Adjusting front seats manua lly" or=> page 74,
"Adjusting the power seat".
& 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 (25 cm} between your breastbone and
the steering wheel. .,_

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& WARNING (continued)
• 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
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 167.
Special precautions apply when installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat~
page 145. •
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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 ris k of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
seat for the front passenger to the following pos ition:
- 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 mov ing.
- 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::::;,
page 129.
Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the front
passenger seat.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly::::;,
page 139.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see
~ page 72.
& 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 :
• 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. ..
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• With the front seats, the height adjustment of the seat can also
be used to adjust the position of the safety belts. •
Improperly worn safety belts
Incorrectly positioned safety belts can cause severe inju­
ries.
Wearing safety belts improperly can cause serious injury or
death. Safety belts can only work when they are correctly positioned on the body. Improper seating posit ions reduce
the effectiveness of safety belts and w ill even increase the
risk of injury and death by moving the safety belt to critical
areas of the body . Improper seating positions also increase
the r isk of serious injury and death when an airbag deploys
and strikes an occupant who is not in the correct seating position. A driver is responsible for the safety of all vehicle
occupants and especially for children. Therefore:
-Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting posi -
tion in the vehicle while traveling~& .
The following lists only some examples of improperly worn safety
bel ts that will increase the risk of serious injury and death. Our hope
is that these examples will make you more aware of seating posi­
tions that are dangerous.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
• never wear the shoulder belt under your arm
• never let the shoulder belt pass over your neck
• never wear the safety belt loosely
• never place the lap belt portion of the safety belt across your
abdomen ~& -
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& WARNING
Improperly worn
safety belts increase the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.
• Always make sure that all vehicle occupants are correctly
restrained and stay in a correct seating position whenever the
vehicle is being used.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other important infor­
mation
~ page 138. •
Safety belt pretensioners
How safety belt pretensioners work
In front, side and rear end collisions above a particular
severity, safety belts are tensioned automatically.
The safety belts are equipped with safety belt pretensioners . The
system is activated by sensors in front, side and rear -end collisions
of great severity . This tightens the belt and takes up belt slack~ &
in "Service and disposal of safety belt pretensioner " on
page 144.
Taking up the slack helps to reduce forward occupant movement
during a collision.
0 Note
Never let the belt remain over a rear seat back that has been folded
forward.
[ i] Tips
The safety belt pretensioners can only be activated once.
• In minor frontal and side collisions, in rear -end collisions, in a
rollover and in accidents involving very little impact force , the safety
belt pretensioner are not activated . .,_
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