Audi 100 1990 User Manual
1990
Audi 100
Audi 100 quattro
Owner’s
Manual
Your new Audi represents a consummate blend of sophisticated automotive technology and old world German
craftmanship.
It has been manufactured at the finest production facilities in the world, where the past and the future have come
together. Where g e ne ra tions of dedicated Audi cr a f ts men exercis e a linea ge of Audi thought, te chnique a nd pr ide .
As a descendant of the finest motorcars i n Germany, Audi began as an image in the minds of these craftsmen and
was the nurtured in their hands. This proud heritage originated with the prominent coach builders of the Auto UnionHorch, Audi, Wander e r & D K W .
Their vision and thei r practice continues in the creation of the most actively safe and reliable motorcars we can
manufac tur e.
We do this to mak e you the most as s ure d driv e r you can be.
Your new Audi
may have all or some of the equipment
described in this manual. Therefore, you
may find explanations of equipment not
installed in your vehicle.
Check with your authorized Audi dealer
on available options or accessories.
Your Owner's Manual
applies to all Audi 100 and Audi 100
quattro models currently sold in the USA
and Canada, It contains important
operating safety information. Keep this
booklet in your glove box at all times for
ready reference.
Read it before you drive your new
vehicle. Pay particular attention to the
"Break-in period hints" and to all points
listed under "Vehicle operation".
Acquaint yourself with your vehicle's
features and know how to operate it
more safely. The more you know about
your Audi, the more you will enjoy driving
it. For your own protection and longer
service life of your vehicle, always heed
our instructions and warnings. Ignoring
them could result in extensive damage or
serious personal injury.
Note
WARNINGS concern safety and are
color identified throughout this
manual.
Please note that the items of equipment
marked with an asterisk* may be
standard on certain models but are only
available as options on other models.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, your
Audi 100/Audi 100 quattro comes with
§ the Radio Operating Instructions,
§ the Warranty Booklet and
§ the Maintenance Booklet.
Your Warranty booklet
which is a separate booklet, contains
detailed information about the warranties
covering your Audi.
Your Maintenance booklet
which is a separate brochure, explains
how you can keep your Audi in top
driving condition by having it serviced
regularly. Always have the Maintenance
booklet with you when you take your
vehicle to an Audi dealer for service.
Your Service Adviser will record each
scheduled service.
In Canada,
these manuals are also available in
French. To obtain a copy, contact your
dealer or write to:
Au Canada on peut se procurer un exempliaire de ce Manuel en francais aupres
du concessionnaire ou de:
Volkswagen Canada, Inc.
Customer Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
1940 Eglinton Ave. East
Scarborough, Ontario
M1L2M2.
If you sell your Audi
the Owner's Manual, the Warranty booklet and the Maintenance booklet should
be left in the vehicle to make the Warranty terms as well as all operating, safety
and maintenance information available to
the next owner.
If you change your address or if you
bought this Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Address
Change" / "Notice of Used Car Purchase" post card, This card can be found in
the Warranty booklet or obtained from
your Audi dealer.
It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Illustration instruments
and controls..........................................4
Warning and indicator light
symbols ................................................ 6
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Keys, central locking system.............7,8
Anti-theft alarm system ......................11
Power windows, mirrors...............12, 13
Safety belts,
head restraints..............................15, 22
Seats, ski sack .............................23, 28
Luggage compartment,
Pedals........................................... 30,33
Brakes, transmission............... 34,38,39
Steering lock/ignition/
starter switch......................................42
Starting procedures............................43
Instrument cluster...............................44
Warning/indicators lights....................47
Auto-check system............................. 52
Trip computer.....................................56
Switches.............................................59
Light switch, turn signals,
cruise control................................62, 63
Windshield wipers,
emergency flasher........................64, 65
Heating, electronic climate
control system..............................66, 70
Sliding / prop-up roof..........................73
Telephone...........................................76
Roof rack............................................80
VEHICLE OPERATION
Break-in period – and afterwards.......81
Operate your vehicle safely................82
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution........................84
Trailer towing......................................85
Driving your Audi 100quattro..............87
VEHICLE CARE
Fuel tank, fuel supply.....................90,91
Vehicle care (exterior/interior)............94
Maintenance, inspection intervals......99
Engine hood,
engine compartment..................101,102
Lubricants, engine oil.................104,105
Engine oil filter..................................108
Transmission oil................................109
Power steering and brake booster...111
Brake fluid.........................................112
Cooling system.................................113
Battery ..............................................116
Windshield washers/wipers..............119
Tires/wheels......................................121
Difficult operating conditions............127
Winter driving....................................128
Accessories......................................129
DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
Jack and tools...................................130
Compact spare wheel.......................132
Changing a wheel.............................133
Fuses, bulbs.............................136, 138
Adjusting headlights .........................143
Replacing the radio...........................144
Emergency starting...........................145
Emergency towing............................148
Lifting vehicle....................................150
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Engine transmission.........................151
Suspension, brakes, steering, body.152
Emission control system...................153
Digital electronic ignition...................155
All-Wheel drive..................................156
Safety system "ten", Air bag......159,160
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine, spark plugs. V-belts......162,163
Capacities, dimensions.....................164
Weights.............................................165
Vehicle identification.........................166
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Service manuals...............................167
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Location of servicing points..............170
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Alphabetical index.............................172
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
page
1 – Door Handle..............................................................8
2 – Seat Position memory switch control......................25
3 – Power window switches ..........................................12
4 – Adjuster control for outside mirrors.........................13
5 – Turn signal/headlight dimmer switch lever..............62
Cruise control ..........................................................63
6 – Light switch..............................................................62
7 – Side window defroster nozzles................................66
8 – Emergency flasher switch lever..............................65
9 – Windshield wiper/washer lever................................64
Trip computer function control switch.....................56
10 – Steering lock/ignition/starter switch.........................42
11 – Instrument cluster and warning/indicator lights.......44
12 – Thumbwheel for air vents........................................66
13 – Air vents...................................................................66
page
14 – Switches for
– Electrically heated driver’s seat.............................. 59
– Rear window defogger............................................ 59
– Rear fog light........................................................... 59
– Anti-lock brake system (ABS)................................. 60
– Electrically heated front passenger's seat..............59
– Storage tray ............................................................79
15 – Radio1)
16 – Glove compartment (lockable) ...............................78
17 – Climate controls...................................................... 66
18 – Ashtray.................................................................... 78
19 – Parking brake lever................................................. 37
20 – Differential lock (Audi 100 quattro)......................... 61
21 – Horn ...................................................................... 160
Air bag2)
22 – Release lever for engine hood .............................101
23 – Cigarette lighter/electrical socket............................ 77
24 – Gearshift lever.........................................................38
Note
Some features mentioned are standard equipment on some
models only or are options on others.
1)
A separate brochure is provided for your f actory-installed radio. If
you replace your radio, please be sure to read the notes in the
chapter "Do-it-yourself Service", page 144.
2)
USA models only
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHT SYMBOLS
*where applicable
WARNING
if one of the lights marked with "STOP" comes on suddenly
while driving, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the
engine, turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. Go to listed page in your
owner's manual for explanations.
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KEYS
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Your Audi comes with three keys:
§ two keys A (one with a light)
§ one key B.
All keys can be inserted into locks either
way,
Key A is the master key and fits all locks
on the vehicle.
To switch on key with light:
§ Press round button in the center of
the key handle and hold.
To replace battery or bulb:
§ Insert a coin in the slit at the side of
the key head and pry out cover.
§ Replace battery or bulb.
Spare batteries or bulbs are available at
your Audi dealer.
Key B is the secondary key and is only
for the doors, the steering/ignition lock,
and the lockable tank cap. The luggage
compartment and glove compartment
cannot be opened with this key.
Tag C gives the key number.
For your protection against theft:
§ Record the key number and keep it
in a safe place, such as your wallet. Do
not keep it in the vehicle.
§ If you should lose a key, provide
your Audi dealer with the key number to
obtain a duplicate key.
in addition to the plastic tag, there may
also be a metal tag showing part of the
vehicle identification number. This tag is
no longer required after the vehicle has
been delivered.
§ Do not leave your vehicle
unattended with the key in the ignition
lock. Take the key and lock the doors.
A chime will sound when you open the
driver's door with the key left in the
ignition lock. This is your reminder to
remove the key and lock the doors.
If the chime continues to sound after
pulling out the ignition key and opening
the door, you have forgotten to turn off
the headlight switch and/or the radio.
WARNING
§ Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle especially with access
to vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of
the keys can result in starting of the
engine and use of vehicle systems
such as power windows, power
sunroof, etc. Unsupervised use of
these systems can result in serious
personal injury.
§ Do not remove key from steering
lock while you are driving or as the
vehicle is rolling to a stop. The
steering column wilt lock when you
remove the key, and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
EM CENTRAL LOCKING SYST
The central locking system locks or unlocks doors and the rear lid simultaneously. It is actuated from the driver's or
front passenger's door.
When the ignition key is fully inserted in
the ignition lock, the central locking
function from the front passenger's door
is partially deactivated: raising the locking
knob in the front passenger's door will
unlock all doors, however, depressing
the locking knob will only lock this
particular door.
When the central locking system is actuated, all locking knobs on window sills
should move simultaneously. If one knob
does not move when locking doors, open
that particular door and close it properly.
If the driver's door is open, it cannot be
locked from the front passenger's door.
When you unlock the driver's or front
passenger's door with the key from
the outside or raise the locking knob
in either front door from the inside,
wait until all locking knobs are raised
before you open one of the doors. In
the winter, it can take a few seconds
until all knobs are raised.
The rear lid can be locked and unlocked
individually with the key; manual lock
operation will override the power lock
system.
To lock, unlock and open doors from
the outside
§ Lock and unlock, turn master or sec-
ondary key in lock of driver's or front
passenger's door.
§ Open the doors by pulling up on the
handle (arrow).
§ All doors (except the driver's door)
can be locked by first depressing locking
knob and then closing the door.
§ The driver's door can only be locked
from the outside with the key. This precaution was taken to prevent locking the
driver's door while the key is still inside
the vehicle.
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To lock, unlock and open doors from
the inside
§ To lock or unlock depress or raise
the locking knob on the window sill of the
front doors. When the key is fully inserted
in the ignition lock, the doors can only be
locked simultaneously by actuating the
locking knob in the driver's door.
Depressing the knob will lock all doors
and prevent opening the doors from
inside and outside.
§ To open doors, raise locking knob in
driver's or front passenger's door and pull
the inside door handle.
The rear doors can be locked or
unlocked independently of the central
locking system with the locking knob in
each particular door.
WARNING
§ Locking doors from the inside
can help prevent inadvertent door
opening during an accident and
generally while the vehicle is in
motion. Locked doors can also
prevent unwanted entry from the
outside. Locked doors can, however,
also delay assistance to vehicle
occupants and rescue from the
outside in the event of an accident or
other emergency.
§ Do not leave children inside the
vehicle without supervision, if the locking
knobs in the driver's or front passenger's
door are depressed, all doors will be
locked automatically. In an emergency it
would be impossible to open the doors
from outside without a key.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Child lock for rear doors
To prevent children riding in the back
seat from accidentally opening the rear
doors, a safety mechanism is provided.
§ To engage child lock, move small
lever at lower edge of lock inward.
§ Close door.
§ Child lock is securely engaged if rear
doors cannot be opened from the inside
with locking knob in either raised or
depressed position.
Rear doors can be opened from the
outside only when locking knob is raised.
Remember, when the child safety locks
are engaged, the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside
Deactivate child lock when no longer
required.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Rear Iid
§ With the key slot in horizontal
position (a), the lid can be locked and
unlocked by the central locking system.
§ With key slot in vertical position (b),
the rear lid remains locked when
actuating the central locking system. This
provision has been made to facilitate
permanent locking of the rear lid when
leaving your vehicle in a public garage or
workshop. Take master key with you and
leave secondary key with attendant.
If the rear lid is closed with lock slot in
vertical position, the luggage
compartment can only be opened with
the master key:
§ Insert key in lock slot.
§ Turn key all the way to the right (c)
and hold in this position.
§ Press lock cylinder in and raise lid,
§ Remove key.
The luggage compartment light will come
on when the rear lid is opened.
§ To close rear lid, swing lid down
firmly.
Keep the rear lid locked at all times to
prevent unauthorized access to the
vehicle.
WARNING
§ When closing the rear lid of the
Wagon/Avant always check whether
the catch has engaged properly by
trying to lift the lid. If this is not the
case, the lid may suddenly fly open
while driving even though it has been
locked.
§ To help prevent poisonous
exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle, always keep the rear lid
closed while driving.
Do not transport objects larger than
those fitting safely into the luggage
area.
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HEATED DOOR LOCKS* ANTI-THEFT ALA RM SYSTEM 1)
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
On vehicles with heated front door locks
the heating in the lock cylinder is
activated by briefly pulling the door
handle. The heating operates at ambient
temperatures below about 41° F or +5°C.
The element stays on for a
predetermined period which is controlled
automatically according to the ambient
temperature, but not longer than about
50 seconds. It is not possible to extend
this period by pulling the door handle
continuously.
Once the heating has switched itself off,
it can be reactivated by pulling the door
handle again.
. 1
)USA Models only
.
The anti-theft alarm system triggers an
acoustic alarm and switches on the
emergency flasher if it senses unauthorized interference with the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked the alarm
system monitors and protects the
following parts of the vehicle:
§ engine compartment
§ luggage compartment
§ doors
§ radio
§ ignition.
*
The windows and sliding/prop-up roof
are not monitored.
The alarm system is switched on automatically when the driver's or front passenger's door is locked, and switches off
when either door is unlocked. The system becomes active about 30 seconds
after the vehicle is locked.
The horn sounds briefly when the vehicle
is locked to confirm that the alarm system
is operative and that all doors are
properly closed. If the horn does not
sound, check trie doors and close them
properly. The horn will not sound if a door
is closed when the system is already
switched on.
*
* where applicable
The rear lid can be opened separately
with the key even when the system is
active. This will not trigger the alarm.
When the rear lid is closed the luggage
compartment will again be included in the
alarm circuit.
The alarm will be triggered if one of the
doors, the engine hood or the rear lid are
opened without using the key, or if the
ignition is switched on or the radio
removed. When the alarm is triggered
the horn sounds and all four turn signals
flash simultaneously for about 4 minutes.
The engine cannot be started until the
system is switched off with the key at
either the driver's or front passenger's
door.
The alarm will be triggered a second time
if one of the protected parts of the vehicle
is interfered with again after the alarm
has stopped (for instance if the radio is
removed after one of the doors has been
forced open).
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
POWER WINDOWS
Normally, the power windows can be
opened and closed only with the ignition
on.
However, when the ignition is off the
windows can still be operated as long as
the driver's door is closed. When the
driver's door is opened, power window
operation will be deactivated.
The control switches for alt windows are
installed in the armrest of the driver's
door (see above illustration).
An additional switch is installed in each
armrest for the convenience of front and
rear passengers (see right illustration).
§ Switches 1 and 4 operate the front
door windows.
§ Switches 2 and 3 operate the rear
windows.
§ Safety switch S serves to activate
the switches in the rear doors.
§ To open the left front door window
push the rear of switch 1 briefly. The
window will open fully and quickly for the
driver's convenience.
For intermediate open window positions,
the front of switch 1 must be depressed
briefly.
§ To close the left front door window,
the front of switch 1 must be depressed
continuously until the window is
completely closed.
WARNING
Do not put anything on or near the
windshield or any other window that
may interfere with the driver's v ision.
The rear windows can only be opened
and closed and the cigarette lighter only
works when the safety switch (S) in
driver's door is depressed. This feature
has been provided for the safety of small
children riding in the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle especially with access to
vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the
keys can result in starting of the
engine and use of vehicle systems
such as power windows, power
sunroof, etc. Unsupervised use of
these systems can result in serious
personal injury.
Remember also that the power
windows are inoperative only after the
ignition key has been removed and
the driver's door opened.
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MIRRORS
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Adjust the outside and inside mirrors
before driving and after adjusting your
seat to proper driving position. It is
important for safe driving that you have
good vision to the rear.
The outside mirrors are hinged and yield
when struck from either direction.
WARNING
§ The right hand mirror has a
curved (convex) surface. Always
remember that vehicles or other
objects seen in a convex mirror will
look smaller and appear farther away
than when seen in a flat mirror. Do not
use this mirror to estimate distance of
following cars when changing lanes.
§ The left hand mirror may have an
aspherical surface with different
angles. This mirror increases the area
of vision even more than a convex
mirror. Therefore, do not use this
mirror to estimate the distance of
following cars when changing lanes.
Whenever possible, use the inside
mirror to determine the actual
distance and size of vehicles or
objects seen in the convex mirror.
If the electrical adjustment of the mirror
should not respond, the mirrors can still
be adjusted by pushing lightly on the
edge of the mirror glass.
When the rear window defogger is
switched on, the outside mirrors are
electrically heated at the same time (see
page 59).
Outside mirrors
The outside mirror should be adjusted so
that the side of your own vehicle can just
be seen. This setting ensures the best
possible field of view, and in addition it
serves as an instant check on the mirror
setting.
With the ignition on, both outside mirrors
can be adjusted using the rocker switch
(arrow).
§ Push button (L) to adjust the mirror
on the driver's side, button (R) for the
mirror on the passenger's side.
§ To adjust the position of the mirror,
push the rocker switch in the direction
you wish to move the mirror surface.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Inside day-night mirror
You can adjust the day-night mirror from
clear daylight visibility to non-glare
visibility at night by moving the lever at
the bottom of the mirror.
To ensure the best possible anti-glare
effect, the lever should be pointing
forwards when the basic mirror setting is
made.
Daylight driving – lever to front
Night driving – lever to rear
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SAFETY BELTS
WARNING
Safety belts have been shown to be
the single most effective means available for reducing the potential for
serious injury and death in automobile
accidents. Therefore for your own
protection as well as that of your
passengers always properly wear
safety belts when the vehicle is in motion. Also pregnant women, injured or
physically impaired persons should
use safety belts.
In order to provide the maximum level
of protection safety belts must be
property positioned on the body.
Improperly positioned safety belts can
cause serious personal injury in case
of an accident. Therefore read and
always observe all of the following
instructions and warnings pertaining
to the use of the safety belts installed
in your vehicle.
§ When fastening the tap/shoulder
belt, the shoulder belt should be
positioned midway over the shoulder never across the neck. See illustration
on page 19.
§ Always make certain that the
safety belt tongue is inserted into the
safety belt buckle associated with the
corresponding seat. Attaching the
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safety belt to the buckle for another
seat could reduce safety belt
effectiveness and cause injury.
§ The combination lap/shoulder belt
on the front seats can be adjusted to
fit comfortably – see page 18.
§ Do not wear shoulder part of belt
under your arm or otherwise out of
position. This would increase the risk
of serious injury in case of an
accident.
§ Do not use comfort clips or devi-
ces which create slack in the shoulder
belt portion and can increase the risk
of injury in an accident. However such
clips may be required in the proper
use of some child restraint systems.
§ Never strap in more than one
person, including small children, with
each belt. It is especially dangerous to
place a safety belt over a child sitting
on your lap.
§ The lap belt must be worn low
and tight across the pelvis. Make sure
any slack is wound on the retractor,
§ Belts should not be worn twisted.
§ Do not wear belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your
clothing, such as eye glasses, pens,
keys, etc. as these may cause injury.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
§ Several layers of heavy clothing
may interfere with proper positioning
of belts and reduce the overall
effectiveness of the system.
§ Keep belt buckles free of any
obstruction that may prevent secure
locking.
§ Make sure the belts of the
unoccupied seats are in their stowed
positions.
§ Belts that have been subjected to
excessive stretch forces in an
accident must be replaced.
§ Belts must not rub against sharp
objects.
§ Do not allow safety belts to
become damaged by becoming
caught in door or seat hardware.
§ Inspect your belts periodically, If
belts show damage to webbing,
bindings, buckles or retractors, they
must be replaced.
§ If belts do not work properly, see
your Audi dealer.
§ Do not modify or disassemble the
safety belts in your vehicle.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
WARNING continued
§ The belts must be Kept clean as
otherwise the retractors may not work
property (also see "Vehicle care",
page 97).
§ Never bleach or dy e safety belts.
§ Do not allow safety bells to retract
until they are completely dry
Child safety
WARNING
AH vehicle occupants and especially
children should be restrained when
ever riding In cars. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident,
a child held in a person's arms can be
struck or crushed by any unrestrained
rider. An unrestrained child could also
be injured by striking the interior, or
by being ejected from the vehicle
during a sudden maneuver or impact
Do not allow children to stand or
kneel on the seat. A child restraint
system can help protect a child in a
car.
Accident statistics have shown that
children are generally safer in the rear
seat area than in the front seating
positions.
A suitable child restraint properly
installed and used at one of the rear
seating positions provides the highest
degree of protection for infants and
small children in most accident
situations.
Commercially available child seats are
required to comply with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) 213 (or in Canada, CMVSS
213). These standards include
installation requirements which utilize
a tap belt or the lap portion of a
combination lap-shoulder belt such as
that installed in your vehicle.
Should these safety belts be too
short, a special lap belt adapter is
available from your A udi dealer.
When purchasing a child restraint,
select one which properly fits your
child and your car.
Only use child restraint systems
which fully contact the flat portion of
the seat cushion. The child seat must
not tip or lean to either side. We do
not recommend the use of child seats
which rest on legs or tube-like frames
because they do not provide adequate
contact with the seat.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Improperly or Inadequately instated
child restraint systems can increase
the risk of injury to children in
accidents, therefore always carefully
read and follow all instructions on
installation and use that come with
the system.
Children must be positioned so that
the shoulder belt does not contact or
remain in front of the face, chin, neck
or throat. Failure to follow this
precaution can increase the risk or
severity of injury in the event of a
collision.
In summary:
Children who are less than 12 years
old should always sit in the rear.
For reasons of safety a child should
only occupy the front seat if all of the
rear seating positions are already
occupied by other children.
The children should wear, depending
on age and body size, either a child
restraint system or the existing safety
belts:
§ Babies and children up to about 6
or 7 years should be secured with a
child restraint system designed for
their size.
§ Children of average size of about
6 or 7 years of age may use available
safety belts. Always make sure that
the shoulder portion of a three point
belt is positioned midway over the
shoulder – it must never rest against
or across the neck. See illustration
page 19. The lap belt or the lap belt
portion of the three point belt must
always pass as low as possible
across the pelvis, never over the
abdomen.
If the safety belt will not properly fit
the child, we recommend the use of a
suitable booster seat in a rear seating
position in order to raise the child's
seating height so that the safety belt
will properly fit the child.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Belt warning system
A chime and a warning light are
interconnected with the driver's safety
belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the
safety belt warning light will come on for
about six seconds as a reminder to
buckle up. If the driver does not fasten
the safety belt, the chime will also come
on for the duration of this six second
period. With the driver's door closed, the
chime will go off as soon as the driver
has buckled up.
Adjusting shoulder seat belt
The front seat shoulder belt anchor on
the door pillar can be adjusted up or
down to accommodate the height of the
driver and the front passenger. The
second position from top is the standard
position.
§ To adjust push the handle up or
down to position the shoulder belt
midway over the shoulder – never
across the neck. See illustration on the
next page.
§ Pull on the shoulder belt to check
whether belt anchor is securely locked in
place.
Lap-shoulder belt
The combination lap-shoulder belt is
equipped with a locking retractor. The
system adjusts automatically to your size
and movements as long as the pull on
the belt is slow.
Hard braking or a collision locks the belt.
The belt will also lock when you drive up
or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve.
§ Before fastening the safety belt first
adjust your seat-see page 23.
§ To fasten, grasp belt tongue and pull
belt in continuous slow motion across
your chest and lap.
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Always heed WARNINGS on page 15
§ Insert belt tongue into buckle on
inboard side of seat. Push down until it is
securely locked with an audible click. Pull
belt to check.
§ Pull upwards on shoulder section to
make sure belt fits snugly across the
pelvis.
§ The shoulder belt must be posi-
tioned over the shoulder – it must never
rest against the neck. See illustration.
§ Belts should fit snugly across the
pelvis and chest. Make sure any slack
is wound up on the retractor.
§ Adjust height of belt anchorage, if
necessary. Do not wear shoulder part of
belt under your arm or otherwise out of
position. This would increase the
possibility of serious injury in case of an
accident.
§ To unfasten belt, push in release
button on buckle, Belt will spring out of
buckle.
§ To release a locked belt, lean back
to take the body pressure off the belt,
§ To store lap-shoulder belt, allow belt
to wind upon retractor as you guide belt
tongue to its stowed position.
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Lap belt
The lap belt for the rear center seating
position is equipped with a retractor.
The automatic retractor will lock the lap
belt when your passenger has buckled
up, and the remaining slack has been
retracted. Make sure any slack is
wound on the retractor.
The belt can only be pulled out after it
is fully retracted.
§ To fasten lap belt grasp belt tongue
on outboard side of seat and slowly and
evenly pull across the pelvis. Insert belt
tongue into the respective buckle and
push down until it is securely locked with
an audible click. Pull belt to check.
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WARNING
§ To reduce the risk of injury m an
accident, position the lap belt as low
as possible across the pelvis.
§ To unfasten belt, push in release
button in the buckle.
§ To fasten lap belt, grasp belt tongue
on outboard side of seat, pull across
pelvis and insert in inboard buckle.
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During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear
safety belts. The lap belt must be worn
snugly and as low as possible across the
pelvis. To avoid pressure on the
abdomen the belt must never pass over
the waist.
Injured persons and the physically
impaired
We recommend that injured persons and
the physically impaired wear safety belts
whenever possible. Although the
instructions provided above still apply,
your doctor can give you special
recommendations when necessary.
Safety systems
ten
The vehicle is equipped with the "ten"
safety system which gives the driver and
front passenger greater protection in an
accident, provided that they are
wearing safety belts.
The system automatically pretensions
the safety belt for the driver and the front
seat passenger in the event of a severe
frontal impact.
The system is described on page 159.
Air bag
The air bag system, in conjunction with
the "ten" safety system, gives the driver
additional protection in a severe frontal
impact, provided that he wears the
safety belt.
More details on page 160.
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Child restraint anchorages
(USA models)
WARNING
Children under about six years of age
should not wear lap belts.
Depending upon the child restraint
system to be fitted, additional anchorage
points may be required for USA vehicles.
Audi 100 sedans can be fitted with three
anchorage points on the filler panel for
use with certain types of child restraints
requiring a tether strap.
Ask your Audi dealer for installation of
one or more anchor points and the
required hardware for the attachment of
the tether.
Child restraint anchorages
(Canada models)
If your child restraint seat or seats require
the use of a tether strap you will want to
use one or more of the three anchor
points provided on the filler panel behind
the rear seat on sedan models.
The right and the centre child restraint
anchorage are shown in the illustration
(see arrows}.
The right anchor point comes with the
hardware needed to attach the tether
strap. The other two anchor points have
been covered with plastic caps. The
hardware can be moved to one of the
other anchor points if required.
If more than one child restraint system is
to be used at the same time, the
necessary upper anchorage fitting must
first be mounted on the respective
anchor point.
The hexagon headed bolts, spacers and
fittings required for this purpose are
available from Audi dealers.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
In the Avant models the three anchor
points have been installed under the
cargo floor. The center anchor point
comes with the necessary anchor fitting
to attach a tether strap (see illustration). If
necessary, the factory installed anchor
fitting can also be repositioned to any of
the other two anchorage points.
If more than one child restraint is to be
used at the same time, the necessary
anchor fitting must first be mounted on
the other anchorage points accordingly.
The hexagon head bolts and fittings
assemblies required for this purpose are
available from Audi dealers.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
HEAD RESTRAINTS
To ensure proper installation the anchor
fittings or fitting assemblies should be
installed or repositioned by your Audi
dealer.
WARNING
§ Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances
are they to be used for adult seal belts
or harnesses.
§ Do not mount two child restraint
seats on one anchor point.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle without the
head restraints provided. Head
restraints are designed to help reduce
injuries.
The padded head restraints on the front
seats are adjustable.
Position front seat head restraints
according to the occupant's height. Only
properly positioned head restraints,
together with the use of safety belts offer
effective protection.
§ For height adjustment, grasp firmly
with both hands and pull up or push
down.
§ For maximum protection the upper
edge should be at eye level.
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SEATS
WARNING
§ For driver's and passenger's
protection make sure front seats are
securely latched in place,
§ Do not adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion. The seat may
move unexpectedly which could
cause sudden loss of vehicle control
or personal injury. .
§ Never store items under the seats.
This could interfere with the seat
adjustment.
§ The front seats should be adjusted
before fastening the safety belts.
Manually adjustable seats*
1 – Forward and backward adjustment
§ Pull lever in front of seat.
§ Slide seat to desired position.
§ Release the handle and move seat
slightly back and forth to make sure it is
securely locked into position.
2 – Seatback adjustment
Turn wheel at inboard side of seat
cushion, with your body weight taken off
the seatback.
*
where applicable
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious persona)
injury in an accident, front seat
passengers must never ride in a
moving vehicle with the seatback
reclined. The risk of personal injury
will increase with increasing rearward
angle of the seatback.
Safety belts only offer optimum
protection when the seat back is
upright and belts are properly
positioned on the body. Improperly
positioned safety belts cause serious
personal injury in an accident.
3- Lumbar support adjustment
Adjust the backrest support by turning
the adjuster knob in the backrest adjuster
wheel. More or less support adjusts to
the natural curve of your lower back to
minimize fatigue, especially during long
trips.
On vehicles with electrical seat
adjustment, the lumbar support is
adjusted by turning the adjuster wheel,
not the adjuster knob.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1)
4 – Height adjustment
§ Shift your body weight forward and
pull lever on outer side of seat upwards.
§ Raise the seat by shifting your body
weight forward and lower the seat by
shifting your weight backward.
§ Release the lever to lock the seat at
the desired height.
Height adjustment of head restraints
Head restraints must be adjusted
according to seating height of the
respective occupant. See page 22.
Electrically adjustable seats
The seat adjustment control switches are
located on outboard side of seats. The
controls also work with the ignition off.
*
Switch A
up - seat cushion rises at front
down - seat cushion lowers at front
Switch B
Adjustment control for reach and height:
1 - seat moves up
2 - seat moves rearward
3 - seat moves down
4 - seat moves forward
Switch C
up - seat cushion rises at rear
down - seat cushion lowers at rear
1)
USA models only
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WARNING
Because the electrical seat
adjustment works also with ignition
key removed, never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of the electrical
seat adjustments may cause serious
injury.
*
where applicable
Switch D
forward - backrest moves forward
rearward - backrest moves rearward
Lumbar support adjustment*
see previous page.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Memory switch controls
For the driver’s convenience, an electric
control panel for storage of 4 different
seat positions has been installed in the
door panel.
ON-OFF switch
During storage and recall, the switch
must be pressed in the "ON" position.
In case of a malfunction, switch the
memory system off by pressing the
switch to the "OFF" position. Have
your Audi dealer locate and correct the
problem. Until then, use switches on
outboard side of seat only.
To store seat position in memory
Adjust seat with controls on outboard
side of seat. Depress and hold memory
bar and depress one of the 4 buttons to
store the desired position. Each
successive storage under the same
button cancels the previous one.
To recall seat position from memory
With door open or within approximately
30 seconds after closing door, briefly
push the desired recall button. The seat
will adjust automatically to the stored
position.
With doors closed, hold recall button
depressed until seat has reached the
stored position.
WARNING
Do not recall seat position from
memory while the vehicle is in motion.
Electrically heated seats
*
With ignition on the backrests and seat
cushions of the front seats and the left
and right seating position of the rear seat
bench* can be heated electrically. See
page 59 for details.
*
where applicable
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Center arm rest*
§ To fold up, swing the armrest up
until it locks in place.
§ To fold down, push in the button
(arrow) and swing armrest alt the way
down.
§ To adjust height, pull armrest up
until it is in the desired position.
WARNING
The armrest can restrict the driver's
movement when it is pulled down.
Therefore fold up the armrest when
driving in urban traffic.
Armrest for car telephone* – see page
76.
*
where applicable
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FILLER PANEL HEADPHONE CONNECTION*
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
WARNING
§ The filler panel between the rear
seat and the rear window must not be
used for storage, even for small and
light items.
§ During sudden stops, stored
articles may fly forward causing injury
to vehicle occupants.
§ Even small objects can obstruct
the rear vision necessary for safe
driving.
§ Stored articles chafing against
the rear window can damage the
defroster wires.
With certain types of radio there is a
headphone connection on the filler panel
that enables the rear passengers to listen
through either the rear loudspeakers or
headphones. A selector switch is provided on the headphone connection:
*
switch in upper position:
loudspeakers
switch in lower position:
headphones
Volume is controlled in the normal way
with the volume and/or fader controls on
the radio.
Suitable headphones can be obtained
from Audi dealers.
*
where applicable
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CONTROLS AND EQ
UIPMENT
SKI SACK*
*
By using the ski sack
skis or other long objects safely and
without soiling or damaging the vehicle
interior.
Loading the ski sack
The ski sack is accessible from the rear
seat,
, you can transport
§ Fold out center armrest in the rear
seat backrest. Remove if desired (see
next page).
§ Open the Velcro fastener. Push the
release button for the flap (see illustration
and arrow}.
§ Pull out and unfold the ski sack.
§ Open the zipper in the ski sack,
reach in and push the flap upwards all
the way. The flap will be held open by a
magnet.
§ Open the luggage compartment lid
and clear a space in the center.
§ Load skis or similar objects through
the luggage compartment into the interior
of the vehicle.
§ Secure the ski sack using the center
lap belt as shown in the illustration, right
column.
§ Pull the seatbelt out and wrap it
once from underneath around the ski
sack.
*
where applicable
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- insert the belt tongue into the buckle. To
tighten, pull the belt on the other end and
allow the excess length of the belt to
retract.
Stowing the ski sack
§ Reach through the zipper opening
and close the flap.
§ Fold the ski sack and stow it away.
Close the Velcro fastener.
Note
Do not fold and stow away the ski sack if
it is damp (for example, snow melting
from skis). A water drain is provided on
the end of the ski bag for this purpose.
WARNING
The ski sack is intended only for the
transportation of skis and other light
objects. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury never transport heavy
or pointed objects in the ski sack.
When braking rapidly or during an
accident the load could be displaced
and cause injury to occupants. Sharp
edges on the load must be covered for
protection. Always fasten the center
lap belt tightly around the sack and its
contents (see illustration and description)
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