Sitting correctly and safely
safety belt to be pulled all the way out when the
belt is pulled slowly. However, the automatic re-
tractor locks during sudden braking maneuvers.
It also locks the belts when accelerating, driving
uphill, and driving around curves.
Storing and recalling a seat profile
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The memory function buttons are located in the
door trim panel.
Storing a seat profile
Belt force limiter
SET
►
Press the
button. If the LED in the button
Safety belts with belt force limiters reduce the
force placed on the body by the safety belts dur-
ing a collision.
turns on, a seat profile can be stored.
Push one of the numbered memory buttons. A
tone confirms that the settings were stored.
►
Safety belt pretensioners
Recalling a seat profile
In certain driving situations, safety belts may be
tightened with reversible belt tensioners when
you start driving. If the safety belt is too loose, it
will be tightened so that the belt will rest closer
to the body.
►
When the a door is open and the ignition is
turned off, press the memory button once
briefly. The seat will be fully adjusted to the
settings in the seat profile.
►
If the door is closed or the ignition is turned on,
In some collisions, pyrotechnic belt tensioners
may secure the safety belts so that they cannot
loosen. This reduces forward movement of the
persons in the vehicle.
press and hold the memory button until the
seat is fully adjusted to the settings in the seat
profile.
WARNING
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat
setting can only be recalled when the vehicle
is stationary.
The pyrotechnic system can only provide pro-
tection during one collision. If the pyrotechnic
belt tensioners deploy, the pretensioning sys-
tem must be replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
– In an emergency, the recall process can be
canceled by pressing the seat adjustment
button on that seat.
Tips
Airbag system
Smoke may be released when pyrotechnic belt
tensioners deploy. This is not a sign of a vehi-
cle fire.
General information
WARNING
– If you have not fastened your safety belt,
you are in an incorrect seating position, or
you are too close to the airbag system, the
airbag system will not be able to protect
you. This increases the risk of serious inju-
ries or death. Make sure that each person in
the vehicle has their safety belt fastened
correctly and is sitting in a correct seating
position ðpage 65. This is necessary re-
gardless of whether the seat is equipped
with an airbag or not.
Memory function
General information
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
With the memory function, you can save and call
up seat profiles using the memory buttons in the
door trim panel.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some settings
such as the driver’s seat and exterior mirror posi-
tion can be stored.
– Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, out of the window, or on the seat
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