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been activated at any time, the system must

be replaced by a qualified workshop.

the pockets. This could otherwise interfere

with the effectiveness of the head-protec-

tion airbags.

– If you intend to fit protective covers over the

seats, these must be of the specific type ap-

proved for use on Audi seats with side air-

bags. The side airbags inflate from the back-

rest and the protection they provide would

otherwise be seriously impaired.

Airbag system

Safety information on the airbag system

WARNING

– If you do not wear a seat belt or sit in the

correct position, or if you are seated too

close to the airbag system, you will not be

fully protected by the airbag system. This

puts you at risk of serious or fatal injury. En-

sure that all occupants are seated in the cor-

rect position with their seat belts fastened

ðpage 63. This applies regardless of wheth-

er the seat is equipped with an airbag or

not.

– Any damage to the original seat upholstery

in the area from which the airbags inflate

must be repaired immediately by a qualified

workshop.

– Components of the airbag system are loca-

ted in various parts of the vehicle. Improper

servicing or repairs to the vehicle can cause

damage to parts of the airbag system or

prevent the airbags from working properly.

As a result, the airbags may not inflate cor-

rectly or may not be triggered at all in an ac-

cident situation, putting the occupants at

risk of serious or fatal injury. Have any re-

pairs or modifications to the vehicle carried

out by a qualified workshop.

– If you are travelling with children, please

note the information and safety precautions

ðpage 76.

– Never place your feet on the dashboard, on

the centre armrest, out of the windows or

on the seat. To ensure that the airbag sys-

tems can open without obstructions, never

lean forwards, learn over the centre arm-

rest, or lean on the door or the side window.

You could otherwise sustain potentially fatal

injuries if the airbags are triggered.

– The airbag system can only be activated

once; after it has been triggered, have the

airbag system replaced by a qualified work-

shop without delay.

– The airbag may release a fine dust when it is

triggered. This is quite normal and does not

mean there is a fire in the vehicle. The fine

dust can irritate the skin and eyes and/or

cause breathing issues, particularly in per-

sons who suffer or have suffered from asth-

ma or other breathing issues. Get out of the

vehicle or open the windows or doors to

breathe in fresh air.

– Persons, pets or objects positioned between

the airbag system and the occupant will pre-

vent the airbag system from inflating prop-

erly and could be catapulted through the ve-

hicle cabin – risk of serious or fatal injury.

Ensure that there are no objects between

the vehicle occupants and the airbag sys-

tem. Never secure or carry objects in the

area of inflation of the airbag systems, in

particular around the steering wheel, on the

dashboard, against the doors, on the win-

dows, on the centre armrest and in the foot-

well.

– If you intend to fit protective covers over the

seats, these must be of the specific type ap-

proved for use on Audi seats with centre air-

bags. The centre armrest must remain

closed while the vehicle is in motion. The

centre front airbag inflates from the driver’s

seat backrest and the protection it provides

would otherwise be seriously impaired.

– As the driver, it is your responsibility to en-

sure that you and your passengers do not

hold any devices connected with the vehicle

– Never apply stickers or other coverings to

the airbag system covers.

– The built-in coat hooks should only be used

for lightweight clothing. Do not use clothes

hangers to hang up clothing. Do not leave

any heavy, fragile or sharp-edged objects in

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(including control units, sensors and wiring) and

belt tensioners. It lights up for a few seconds

when you switch the vehicle on.

(e.g. smartphone, controller) in front of

your torsos or heads when sitting in a seat

which is protected by an active airbag sys-

tem.

If the indicator lamp does not light up when you

switch the vehicle on, if it does not go out after a

few seconds, or if it lights up or flashes while you

are driving, there is a fault in one of the safety

systems. Drive to a qualified workshop without

delay and have the fault rectified.

Further safety information on airbag

system for Republic of Korea

WARNING

Have the fault in the safety systems examined

without delay; otherwise the systems may fail

to trigger in an accident – this could result in

serious or possibly fatal injury.

Fig. 44 Further safety information on airbag system for

Republic of Korea

Overview of indicator lamps for safety

systems

The indicator lamp  in the instrument cluster

monitors the safety systems such as the airbags

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Overview of airbags

Fig. 45 Overview of airbags (inflation area after airbags are triggered)

The locations of the airbags are marked with the

word “AIRBAG”. The following airbags are fitted

in your vehicle:

It is not possible to define the exact triggering re-

sponse of the airbag system in all possible situa-

tions, since the circumstances in different types

of accident will vary considerably. Important fac-

tors include, for example, the nature (hard or

soft) of the object which the car hits, the angle of

impact, vehicle speed and so on. Whether the air-

bags are triggered depends primarily on the vehi-

cle deceleration rate resulting from the collision.

By processing the signals from the sensors loca-

ted in the vehicle, the electronic control unit is

immediately able to evaluate the severity of the

collision and activate the restraint systems ac-

cordingly. If the deceleration rate is below the

predefined reference value in the control unit the

airbags will not be triggered, even though the ac-

cident may cause extensive damage to the car. In

these situations, the occupants are restrained by

the correctly fastened seat belts.

Driver's airbag

Front passenger's airbag

Front side airbags and rear side airbags (op-

tional)

Head-protection airbags

Centre front airbag (if applicable)

The airbags in your vehicle provide the greatest

possible protection in accident situations when

passengers are seated in the correct position

with their seat belts properly fastened. Airbags

are a supplementary restraint system; they are

not a substitute for seat belts.

How the airbags work

The airbags may be triggered in accidents affect-

ing the front or side areas of the vehicle or in

which the vehicle overturns.

When an airbag is triggered, it is filled with gas.

This causes the relevant airbag cover panel to

break off. The airbag then opens into its deploy-

ment zone in milliseconds, with significant force. 

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As the seat belt-restrained occupants move in the

direction of the impact, the inflated airbags slow

their movement, thereby helping to protect e.g.

the head, torso and pelvis. Nonetheless, the pos-

sibility cannot be ruled out completely that an

airbag might cause injury when triggered.

To deactivate the front passenger's airbag, turn

OFF

the key to the

position in the key-operated

switch ðFig. 46. The indicator lamp

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF  will light up

and remain lit.

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To reactivate the front passenger's airbag, turn

the key to the

position. The indicator lamp

The airbag system works when the vehicle is

switched on.

PASSENGER AIR BAG ON  will light up

briefly.

Deactivating the front passenger's airbag

WARNING

– A child in a rearward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger’s seat could

suffer a severe impact if the front passeng-

er’s airbag were to deploy – risk of severe or

fatal injury! Always secure any child re-

straint systems to the rear seats. If you have

no other alternative than to use a rearward-

facing child restraint system on the front

passenger’s seat, always check while driving

that PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF  re-

mains lit at all times.

Fig. 46 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating

front passenger's airbag

– Adults travelling on the front passenger’s

seat will not be protected by the front pas-

senger’s airbag if it is deactivated – risk of

severe or fatal injury! In this case, while driv-

ing, always check that

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is not lit.

Fig. 47 Headliner: Indicator lamp for status of front pas-

senger’s airbag

It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the

key-operated switch is set to the correct position.

If you have no other alternative than to use a

rearward-facing child restraint system on the

front passenger's seat, always switch the front

passenger’s airbag off ðpage 77. If you have

deactivated the front passenger's airbag, reacti-

vate it as soon as the child restraint system is no

longer needed so that the airbag can continue to

give the required protection.

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Take out the emergency key ðpage 41 or take

the glove box key out of the glove box.

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Child restraint systems

– Children and babies must NEVER travel on

another occupant’s lap.

Safety information on child restraint

systems

– Never allow more than one child to occupy

one child restraint system.

– Never leave a child without supervision in a

child restraint system.

– Never allow a child to travel unrestrained in

the vehicle or to stand up or kneel on a seat

while the car is moving. In an accident, the

child could be catapulted through the car,

potentially causing fatal injuries to itself

and other occupants.

– If children are out of position when the car is

moving, they are at greater risk of injury

during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an

accident. This applies in particular if the

child is travelling on the front passenger’s

seat, or if the child’s head is near the open-

ing for the side airbag when the airbag sys-

tem is triggered in an accident. This incor-

rect seating position can result in serious or

even fatal injury.

Fig. 48 Passenger's sun visor: Airbag sticker

– Make sure there is sufficient clearance in

front of the child sitting in the child re-

straint system. If necessary, adjust the seat

position and backrest angle of the front seat

in front of the child restraint system. If nec-

essary, adjust the seat position and backrest

angle of the rear seat to which the child re-

straint system will be attached.

Fig. 49 Passenger's sun visor: Airbag sticker for Taiwan

When installing and using child restraint sys-

tems, always observe the information in the

Owner’s Manual, the applicable country-specific

regulations and the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the child restraint system.

– The back of any forward-facing child re-

straint system must be flush with the back-

rest of the vehicle seat. Adjust or remove

the head restraint if it hinders installation.

Install the head restraint again immediately

after removing the child restraint system.

– Always make sure that the backrest of the

seat carrying the child restraint system is

properly engaged and that it cannot move

forwards. Otherwise the backrest could be

moved forwards, together with the child re-

straint system attached to it, in the event of

an accident or other emergency.

WARNING

To avoid serious or fatal injury, children travel-

ling in the vehicle must always be protected

with child restraint systems appropriate to

their height, weight and age.

– Children under 1.50 m tall or younger than

12 must not travel in the vehicle without a

suitable child restraint system. Please ob-

serve any other applicable regulations in the

country in which you are travelling.

– Improperly secured child restraint systems

in the vehicle can lead to serious or fatal in-

juries in the event of an accident. Always se-

cure the child restraint system according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.

– No anchorages are provided in the vehicle

for child seats which need to be secured ad-

ditionally with restraint systems such as a

lower tether. Do not secure any additional

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