2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Seats and Seat Belts Guide

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Seats and Seat Belts Owner’s Manual

The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron has high-tech seats and seat belts that are intended to be as safe and comfortable as possible for all passengers. The seats are adjustable, the design is ergonomic, and there are many safety features.

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Audi Front Seats Guide

General information
Make sure that:

• You can press the pedals down completely while your legs are slightly bent.
• The distance between your upper body and the ‘steering wheel or instrument panel is at least 10 inches (25 cm).
• The distance between your knees and the instrument panel is at least 4 inches (10 cm).
• Your thighs are lightly supported by the front surface of the seat.
• The backrest is in an upright position and the back of the person seated is resting against it.
• You have a sufficient view of the area around the vehicle.
• You have a clear view of the instrument cluster, indicator lights, and the head-up display”.

WARNING

• If you are too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel, the airbag system cannot provide optimal protection, which increases the risk of injury and death.
• To reduce the risk of injury to the driver in the event of sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, never drive with the backrest reclined very far. The airbag system and safety belts can only provide optimal protection when the backrest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing the safety belt correctly.
  If the backrest is angled back too far, the safety belt can shift to soft areas of the body, such as the stomach, which increases
  the risk of injury.
• To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat. Lack of control or attention when adjusting can result in injuries due to pinching for vehicle occupants both in the front seats and rear seats.
• Never place objects in the driver’s footwell. Objects could shift and enter the area around the pedals, which could prevent you from using them. You would then be unable to use the pedals if sudden driving or braking manoeuvres were needed, which increases
  the risk of an accident.
• Make sure that the floor mats are always securely attached.
• To reduce the risk of an accident, never place additional floor mats or other floor covers over the installed floor mats, because this reduces the pedal’s range of motion and can impair pedal operation.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window, or on the seat surfaces. This also applies to persons in the rear seats.

Note
To reduce the risk of damage, be very careful when adjusting the seat to make sure the head restraints do not come into contact with the roof.

Manual seat adjustment

The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

Adjusting the seat position

• To adjust the seat forward or back, pull the lever @and slide the seat.
• To adjust the seat up or down, pull or press the lever @. Adjusting the backrests
• To adjust the backrest forward or back, turn the adjusting wheel@. Adjusting the upper thigh support
• To increase or decrease the upper thigh support, lift the handle @ and move the upper thigh support. Adjusting the angle of the seat surface
• To adjust the angle of the seat surface, pull or press the lever G). Adjusting the lumbar support
• To adjust the lumbar support, press the button @®in the desired direction.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary.
• Exercise caution when adjusting the seat height. Adjusting the seat carelessly or without checking can pinch hands and fingers.
• The front seat backrests must not be reclined too far back when driving, because this impairs the effectiveness of the safety belts and airbag system, which increases the risk of injury.

Power seat adjustment

The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

Adjusting the backrests

• To move the backrest forward or backward, press the button @) forward or backwards.

Adjusting the seat position

• To move the seat forward or backward, push the but@t forward or backwards.
• To adjust the seat upward or downward, push the rear section of the button upward or downward.
• To adjust the seat surface, press the front part of the button upward or downward.

Adjusting the lumbar support
To adjust the lumbar support, press the button @in the desired direction.

Adjusting the upper thigh support

• To lengthen or shorten the upper thigh support, lift the handle at the front of the seat and move the upper thigh support.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary.
• The power front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off. To reduce the risk of injury, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle for this reason.
• Exercise caution when adjusting the seat height. Unsupervised or careless seat adjustment could cause parts of the body to get
  pinched, which increases the risk of injury.
• The front seat backrests must not be reclined too far back when driving, because this impairs the effectiveness of the safety belts and airbag system, which increases the risk of injury.

Front center armrest
The front centre armrest is located between the front seats.

Adjusting the centre armrest
The Front settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

• Press the button (@ to raise or lower the armrest.
• To adjust the armrest forward or backwards, move the armrest in the desired direction.
• To adjust the angle, raise the armrest in stages.
• To move the armrest back into the original position, raise it slightly out of the top level and fold it downward.

WARNING

• Loose objects can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden driving or braking manoeuvres, which increases the risk of an accident. Store objects securely while driving.
• In certain positions, the front centre armrest can interfere with arm movement, which increases the risk of injury.

Steering wheel

General information

Make sure that:

• The distance between your upper body and the steering wheel is at least 10 inches (25 cm).
• Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows.
• You have a sufficient view of the area around the vehicle and you have a clear view of the instrument cluster and head-up display*.
• You are always holding the steering wheel with both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00 and 3:00 position) when driving.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, make sure the steering wheel is adjusted correctly and cannot be moved out of position before you
  start to drive.
• If you are too close to the steering wheel, the driver’s airbag cannot provide optimal protection, which increases the risk of injury or fatality.
• Never hold the steering wheel in the noon position or in any other way, such as holding the centre of the steering wheel. Otherwise, your arms, hands, and head could be injured if the driver’s airbag deploys.

Adjusting the steering wheel position manually
The steering wheel position is adjustable up and down and forward and back.

• Bring the steering wheel into the desired position.
• Push the lever up until it engages.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust the steering wheel before you start driving.
• Push the lever upward firmly so that the steering wheel position does not change unintentionally while driving, which would increase the risk of an accident.

Head restraints

General information

Make sure that:

• The upper edge of the head restraint is as even as possible with the top of your head.
• The head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
• The head restraints in any occupied rear seats are up.

WARNING

• There is one head restraint for each seat. All vehicle occupants must adjust the head restraints correctly before every trip. Having
  head restraints that are not adjusted correctly or not installed in the vehicle increases the risk of a neck injury during sudden or unexpected driving or braking maneuvers or ina collision.
• Only remove the rear seat head restraints if it is necessary to install a child safety seat page 73. Stow the removed head restraints
  securely, for example in the luggage compartment. Reinstall the head restraints immediately once the child safety seat has been removed. Driving without head restraints increases the risk of serious neck injuries.

Front head restraints
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

Adjusting the head restraints

• To adjust the head restraint upward, downward, or backwards, press the button on the side and slide the head restraint. Release the button and slide the head restraint further until it locks into place.
• To adjust the head restraint to the front, slide it until it locks into place.

Rear head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

• To adjust the head restraint upward, slide it until it locks into place.
• To adjust the head restraint downward, press the button @ and slide the head restraint. Release the button and slide the head restraint further until it locks into place.

Removing the head restraints

• Fold the backrest forward slightly > page 82.
• Move the head restraint upward all the way.
• Press the button @) © fig. 56. If the head restraint is equipped with another button, then also press that button (@). Pull the head restraint out of the backrest at the same time.

Installing the head restraints

• Fold the backrest forward slightly + page 82.
• Slide the posts on the head restraint down into the guides until the posts click into place.
• Press the button @) and slide the head restraint down. It should not be possible to remove the head restraint from the backrest without pressing the button.

Safety belts

General information
Each seat is equipped with a three-point safety belt. Safety belts that are worn correctly are the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries in a collision. Therefore, wear your safety belt correctly and make sure that all persons in the vehicle are also wearing their safety belts correctly when the vehicle is moving. Even though your vehicle is equipped with an airbag system, each person in the vehicle must still always wear the appropriate safety belt. In addition to their normal protective function, safety belts also hold vehicle occupants in the correct seating position in the event of a collision so that the airbags can deploy correctly and provide additional protection. Safety belts protect during collisions when the airbags do not deploy or if they have already deployed.

WARNING
The risk of serious or fatal injury increases if the safety belt is not fastened, if it is worn incorrectly, or if it is damaged.

• All vehicle occupants, including the driver, must fasten their safety belts correctly before every trip and must always keep their safety belts fastened during the trip, regardless of whether the seat is equipped with an airbag or not. This also applies to children who are seated in a child safety seat that is appropriate for their weight and age and that is secured with a safety belt.
• In the event of a collision, vehicle occupants who are not wearing safety belts could be propelled through the vehicle interior and collide with vehicle components, such as the steering wheel, instrument panel, windshield, or doors. In some situations, vehicle occupants could also be ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle occupants in the rear seats who do not wear safety belts not only endanger themselves but also other persons in the vehicle.
• Only one person may be fastened with a safety belt at a time. Never secure more
• than one person, including children, with a single safety belt.
• Neavllowe children en or infants to ride on another person’s lap and be belted into the safety belt with them.
• Insert the belt buckle only in the belt latch belonging to the corresponding seat, so that the protective function is not impaired.
• To ensure the maximum protective function of the safety belts, all persons in the vehicle must sit in the correct seating position.
• Check the condition of your vehicle’s safety belts regularly > page 262. If you find damage to the belt webbing, the belt connections, the retractor, or the buckle, have the damaged safety belt replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
• The safety belts must not be removed or modified in any way. Do not attempt to repair the safety belts yourself.
• Safety belts that are strained during an accident must be replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

Correct safety belt positioning

Fastened safety belts only offer optimal protection during an accident and reduce the risk of serious injury or death when they are positioned correctly. Furthermore, the correct safety belt position holds the vehicle occupant in place so that a deployed airbag can provide maximum protection. Therefore, always fasten the safety belt and make sure it is positioned correctly

To ensure the safety belt is positioned correctly, make sure of the following points:

• The lap portion of the safety belt must be located across the lap.
• The shoulder portion of the safety belt must rest over the centre of the shoulder.
• The safety belt must always rest flat and securely on the body.

For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest evenly across the chest and as low and flat as possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied to the lower abdomen. This should be done throughout the entire pregnancy

WARNING

• Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injury in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
• Never drive with the backrest reclined extremely far. The more the backrest is tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due to the safety belt being routed incorrectly.
• The safety belt itselfor a loose safety belt can cause serious injuries if it shifts onto soft areas of the body, such as the stomach.
• The shoulder portion of the safety belt must lie over the center of the shoulder and chest, and never under the arm, behind the back, or across the neck or face.
• The lap portion of the safety belt must lie across the lap and never over the stomach.
• The safety belt must lie flat and securely on the upper part of the body and the lap.
• The belt webbing must not be pinched or twisted, or rub against sharp edges.
• If the safety belt height is set incorrectly and/or the safety belt is routed incorrectly, then the safety belt’s protective function will be impaired in the event of an accident. Make sure the safety belt is at the right height and is routed correctly for the person in the vehicle who is using it.
• A safety belt that is too loose may lead to injuries during an accident because your body will move farther forward due to kinetic energy and will be stopped abruptly by the
  belt.
• Heavily bulky, loose clothing (for example, a coat over a sports jacket) may prevent the seat and safety belts from functioning correctly.
• Do not position the safety belt over hard or breakable objects (such as glasses, pens, etc).
• The lap belt portion of the safety belt must sit as low as possible on the lap of pregnant women and lie flat under the belly.

Note
Make sure that there are no hook-and-loop fasteners or sharp objects such as zippers or rivets on clothing in the area where the safety belt is worn. Otherwise, the safety belt could be damaged.

Fastening and unfastening safety belts

Observe the safety precautions

Fastening the safety belt

• Pull the safety belt by the belt buckle evenly across your chest and lap.
• Insert the belt buckle in the belt latch belonging to the seat until it audibly engages.
• Pull on the belt to make sure that the belt is securely locked in the latch.

Unfastening the safety belt

• Press the red button on the belt latch > fig. 60. The belt buckle will pop out.
• Guide the belt back by hand so that the safety belt can roll up more easily.

Safety belt monitoring system
if the indicator light turns on or flashes, a front safety belt is not fastened or it has been unfastened unfastened while driving. There may be additional audible warning signals.

Adjusting the height of the safety belt

• To move the belt higher, slide the safety belt relay@ upward.
• To move the belt lower, press the release button @ and slide the safety belt relay @) downward.
• To check if the safety belt relay is securely locked in place, pull firmly on the belt.

Tips
You can also adjust the height of the front seats to change the position of the safety belts.

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Additional safety belt functions

Belt retractor lock
The safety belts on the rear seats and the front passenger seat are equipped with a belt retractor lock.

• If you secure a child safety seat with a safety belt, the belt retractor lock on the safety belt may need to be activated. Follow the instructions from the child safety seat manufacturer.
• When a person in the vehicle has fastened a safety belt, the belt retractor lock should not be activated. If the belt retractor lock has been activated unexpectedly, deactivate it.

Sitting correctly and safely

Safety belt retractor
The safety belts are equipped with an automatic belt retractor. This automatic retractor allows the safety belt to be pulled all the way out when the belt is pulled slowly. However, the automatic retractor locks during sudden braking maneuvers. It also locks the belts when accelerating, driving uphill, and driving around curves.

Belt force limiter
Safety belts with belt force limiters reduce the force placed on the body by the safety belts during a collision.

Safety belt pretensioners
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. 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.

WARNING
The pyrotechnic system can only protect during one collision. If the pyrotechnic belt tensioners deploy, the pretensioning system must be replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

Tips
Smoke may be released when pyrotechnic belt tensioners deploy. This is not a sign of a vehicle fire.

Memory function

General information
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 position can be stored.

Storing and recalling a seat profile
The memory function buttons are located in the door trim panel.

Storing a seat profile

• Press the [SET] button. If the LED in the button turns on, a seat profile can be stored.
• Push one of the numbered memory buttons. A. tone confirms that the settings were stored.

Recalling a seat profile

• When the a door is open and the ignition is switched 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 switched on, press and hold the memory button until the seat is fully adjusted to the settings in the seat profile.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat setting can only be recalled when the vehicle is stationary.
• In an emergency, the recall process can be cancelled by pressing the seat adjustment button on that seat.

FAQs

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