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Seats and storage
• If the power drawn by the connected appliances is above 150 W,
the inverter in the socket will get warm. The inverter will trip out if
the temperature exceeds a certain limit. The inverter can trip out on
hot days even when an appliance with a suitable power rating is
used. The inverter will switch on again automatically after it has
cooled down. Appliances which are already connected and
Storage compartments
Overview
There are several storage compartments at various points
in the vehicle.
switched on will be activated again automatically ⇒
.
• Do not connect lamps which contain a neon tube. For technical
Glove box
⇒ page 90
⇒ page 91
reasons, this may damage the lamp.
Compartment for (sun)glasses in head-
liner
• Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro socket.
This may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Check the type
plate on the appliance if you are unsure of the voltage rating.
Storage compartments in the front seats ⇒ page 91
• With some power supplies (e.g. on laptop computers), the inte-
grated surge suppressor prevents the equipment from being
switched on because the starting current is too high. If this
happens, please disconnect the power supply unit from the load
and wait for about 10 seconds before re-connecting.
Coat hooks
First-aid kit
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⇒ page 282
⇒ page 80
Side storage compartment in luggage
compartment
Warning triangle
⇒ page 282
Note
• Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio, TV
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and vehicle's electrical system.
The glove box is equipped with a lock* and a light.
• The Euro socket has an integrated child safety device. There is no
power at the socket until the Euro connector is fully inserted.
• Some appliances may not function normally due to the lower
power rating (wattage).
• The socket can be operated with 115 Volt power supplies, as is
the case in certain countries. In this case, a different type of inverter
must be installed in the vehicle. Retrofit kits are available from your
Audi dealer. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro
socket.
• Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical
Fig. 101 Glove box
appliances are used near the rear window aerial.
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