Get Storage and convenience Guide for Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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– Disconnect the connectors from the power

sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-

aging them.

Storage and convenience

Power sources

When the ignition is turned on, you may be able

to use multiple power sources for external devi-

ces, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Tips

Do not connect any other devices to the sock-

ets when using the compressor* provided by

the factory ðpage 303. The power consump-

tion in the sockets may be temporarily ex-

ceeded when using the compressor*.

12 volt sockets

You can connect electrical accessories to the 12

volt sockets. The power usage from the sockets

must not exceed a total of 120 watts. Do not

connect multiple devices to the sockets in the ve-

hicle at the same time.

Cup holders

Applies to: vehicles with cup holders

The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V

symbol. They are located in the front center con-

sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in

the luggage compartment*.

USB ports

Applies to: vehicles with USB ports

You can charge mobile devices using the USB

ports. Depending on the vehicle, the USB ports

may be labeled with one of the following sym-

bols: , , or CHARGE ONLY.

Fig. 71 Front center console: cup holder

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of death, store all con-

nected devices securely when driving so that

they do not move around inside the vehicle

when braking or in the event of an accident.

– Incorrect usage can result in serious injuries

or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never

leave children unattended in the vehicle

with the vehicle key.

Fig. 72 Rear center armrest*: cup holders

Cup holders in the front center console

Note

The cup holder 1 may be under a cover.

– Read the operating instructions for connect-

ed devices.

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To open the cup holder, tap on the strip on the

cover.

– To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle

electrical system, never attempt to charge

the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-

ries that provide power to the power sour-

ces.

Cup holders in the rear center armrest*

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Fold the center armrest* downward.

To open the cup holder, tap on the button 2 .

To close the cup holder, fold the cover back un-

til it clicks into place.

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– Do not connect any device whose network

class (voltage) does not match the network

class designed for the socket.

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Storage and convenience

– Make sure your view toward the rear is not

blocked, for example by hanging clothing or

objects in the vehicle.

WARNING

– Do not put any hot beverages in the cup

holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-

erages could spill, which increases the risk

of injury.

Luggage compartment

– Do not use any breakable beverage contain-

ers (for example, made out of glass or por-

celain). You could be injured by them in the

event of an accident.

General information

All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely

fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the

following to maintain good vehicle handling:

Note

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Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-

Beverage containers in the cup holders should

always have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside

could spill and cause damage to vehicle

equipment.

partment.

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Close the luggage compartment cover before

each drive if the load allows it.

Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-

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gage compartment as possible.

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Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs

to secure objects.

Storage and

compartments

Additional storage compartments

WARNING

– Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-

ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-

er is not a surface for storing objects. Ob-

jects placed on the cover increase the risk of

injury to all vehicle occupants during sudden

driving or braking maneuvers or in the event

of a collision.

Depending on vehicle equipment, there are a va-

riety of storage areas, compartments, and retain-

ers, such as the glove compartment, for safely

storing and securing objects.

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all

storage compartments are always closed

while driving.

– Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-

ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-

er must always be securely fastened when in

use to reduce the risk of an accident.

– Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-

hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-

ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of

an accident. Store objects securely while

driving.

– Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-

hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-

ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of

an accident. Always stow objects securely in

the luggage compartment and secure them

at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for

heavy objects.

– Only use the storage compartments in the

door trim panels to store small objects that

will not protrude out of the compartment

and impair the function of the side airbags.

– Only lightweight clothing should be hung

from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do

not use clothes hangers to hang clothing.

The pockets of the clothing must not con-

tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged

objects. This could impair the effectiveness

of the side curtain airbags.

– If pieces of luggage or objects are secured to

the tie-downs with unsuitable or damaged

straps, this can increase the risk of injury

during braking maneuvers or accidents.

– When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-

cle characteristics will change due to the

shift in the center of gravity, which increases

the risk of an accident. You may need to

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Storage and convenience

– When folding the backrest forward, make

sure the outer safety belts are in the belt

guide recess so that they do not get pinched

in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob-

jects should be removed from the rear

bench seat to protect the backrest from

damage.

adapt your driving style and speed to the

current conditions.

– Never exceed the permitted axle and load

and vehicle weight ðpage 328.

– Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-

downs.

– Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-

cially if the luggage compartment lid is

open. Children could enter the luggage com-

partment and close the luggage compart-

ment lid from the inside. This increases the

risk of death, since the children would be

locked inside and may not be able to escape

by themselves.

– If you move the front seat back when the

rear seat backrest is folded forward, you

could damage the head restraints on the

rear seat.

– Make sure that the heating grid strips for

the rear window defogger are not damaged

by abrasive objects.

– Applies to: vehicles with manual luggage

compartment cover: Let the luggage com-

partment cover roll up slowly to reduce the

risk of damage.

– Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-

hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-

ment lid as well as all other doors when you

leave the vehicle.

– Never transport persons in the luggage

compartment. Each person in the vehicle

must be secured correctly in the vehicle us-

ing the safety belts ðpage 72.

Tips

– The tire pressure must be adapted to the

load ðpage 283.

– You can purchase straps at specialty stores.

– Be careful when releasing the backrest and

folding it forward. To reduce the risk of be-

ing pinched, pay attention and check when

folding backrests forward.

Luggage compartment cover

Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover

– The backrest must be securely latched so

objects cannot slide forward out of the lug-

gage compartment during sudden braking.

– The backrest must be latched securely to en-

sure that the safety belt is protecting the

center seating position.

– Always pull forward on the backrest to make

sure it is correctly locked in place.

– If the safety belt becomes caught when fold-

ing the backrest back, then fold the backrest

forward again and release the safety belt.

Hold the safety belt with one hand and fold

the backrest back carefully.

Fig. 73 Luggage compartment: extended cover

– For stability reasons, the bag hooks* can

hold a maximum weight of 6.6 lbs (3 kg).

Heavier objects are not adequately secured.

There is risk of personal injury.

Note

– To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear

head restraints down ðpage 71 before

folding the rear backrests forward.

Fig. 74 Luggage compartment: removing the luggage

compartment cover

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Storage and convenience

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 87.

– Also refer to the information about ground

clearance ðpage 117.

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To pull the luggage compartment cover out,

hold the handle 1 on the cover and pull it to-

ward the rear of the vehicle until it locks into

place audibly at the ends of the guide rails 2 .

To retract the luggage compartment cover, lift

it slightly and guide it slowly by hand toward

the front without letting it retract quickly.

Tips

– The vehicle will not lower when the ignition

is turned off if the compressed air reservoir

is empty. The button LED blinks three times.

– If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it is

refilled while driving at speeds above

25 mph (40 km/h).

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To remove the luggage compartment cover,

pull both levers 3 firmly in the direction of the

arrow and remove the cover upward.

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To install the luggage compartment cover,

Folding the outer backrests

Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests

place the cover in the mounts on the side trim

panels on the left and right side.

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Push the cover downward until it clicks into

place.

Rear lowering

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

The rear of the vehicle can be lowered to make

loading and unloading easier.

The / buttons for lowering the rear of the

vehicle are located on the left side trim panel in

the luggage compartment.

Fig. 75 Rear bench seat: release lever

The rear seat backrests can be folded forward ei-

ther separately or together.

Requirement: all vehicle doors must be closed.

The trailer mode for air suspension is turned off.

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 87.

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Open the luggage compartment lid.

To lower the rear of the vehicle, press the 

button.

To raise the rear of the vehicle again, press the

 button.

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If necessary, slide the rear bench seat back

ðpage 70.

Pull the release lever 1 in the direction of the

arrow to fold the backrest forward.

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Fold the backrest forward until it locks into

place.

The LED in the button will turn on while the vehi-

cle is lowering. When the loading level has been

reached, the LED will stay on as long as the rear

of the vehicle is in the lowered position. The LED

turns off when the vehicle returns to the original

level.

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To fold the backrest back, pull the release lever

1 again in the direction of the arrow.

Fold the backrest backward until it locks into

place.

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The rear of the vehicle will be automatically

raised when you select another mode or start to

drive.

Note

– Do not park the vehicle in a lowered loading

level.

Storage and convenience

Folding the center armrest

Cargo floor

Applies to: vehicles with folding center armrest

Applies to: vehicles with removable cargo floor

Fig. 76 Center backrest: release button

Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: installing the cargo floor

Removing the cargo floor

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 87.

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Fold the outer backrest forward ðpage 89.

Reach from the side into the gap between the

folded backrest and the cargo floor and fold

the front segment of the cargo floor 1 back

toward the rear.

Press the release button 1 downward. The red

marking will become visible. Fold the backrest

forward.

Fold the backrest back up again until it latches

securely and the red marking is no longer visi-

ble.

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To remove the cargo floor, pull the entire cargo

floor toward the back of the vehicle.

Tie-downs

Installing the cargo floor

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Fold the front segment of the cargo floor

back toward the rear.

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Slide the cargo floor forward and insert the

tabs on the underside of the cargo floor into

the openings 2 on both sides.

Fold the front segment of the cargo floor

forward and press the clips into the retainers

3 .

Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: location of the tie-downs

Roof rack

General information

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 87.

Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount

Tie-downs

There are tie-downs 1 in the luggage compart-

ment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.

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Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.

Fig. 79 Roof rail: mounting points

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Storage and convenience for Your Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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