Audi A4: Power luggage compartment cover

Applies to: vehicles with power luggage compartment cover

Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: retracted cover

Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: removing the luggage compartment cover

Observe the safety precautions.

If you open the luggage compartment lid, the power luggage compartment cover will move into position 1 or 2.

• To attach the luggage compartment cover, pull the cover out. Guide the cover past position 1 and install it at position 2.
• To remove the luggage compartment cover, detach the cover and allow it to roll up.
• Pull the lever 3 firmly in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover upward.
• To install the luggage compartment cover, place the cover in the side trim panel mount on the left side.
• Press the cover down into the right mount until it locks into place.

Folding the outer backrests

Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests

Fig. 78 Outer backrest: release lever, latching indicator with red marking and lock*

Applies to: allroad:
Fig. 79 Luggage compartment: release lever

Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be possible to fold the backrests forward separately or together.

Observe the safety precautions.

Folding the outer rear backrests forward and backward

• Pull the release lever 1 or 4 in the direction of the arrow to fold the backrest forward.
• After the transport, fold the backrest up again until it latches and the red marking 2 is no longer visible.

Locking the outer backrests

Applies to: sedan

To prevent access to the luggage compartment from the vehicle interior, the backrests can be locked with the mechanical key in the lock 3 when the backrests are latched in place.

Folding the center armrest

Applies to: vehicles with folding center armrest

Fig. 80 Center backrest: folding the backrest forward

Applies to: sedan
Fig. 81 Center backrest: folding the backrest forward

Observe the safety precautions.

Folding the center rear backrest forward and backward

• Pull on the upper release lever (1) and fold the backrest forward (2).
• Fold the backrest backward until it locks into place.

Locking and unlocking the center backrest

Applies to: sedan

To prevent access to the luggage compartment from the vehicle interior, the center backrest can be locked and unlocked from the luggage compartment.

• To lock or unlock the backrest, turn the locking mechanism on the backrest into the horizontal or vertical position > fig. 87.

Partition net (upright backrest position)

Applies to: vehicles with partition net

Fig. 82 Behind the backrest: removing the partition net

Fig. 83 Behind the backrest: removing the partition net

The partition net prevents objects from sliding from the luggage compartment into the passenger compartment.

Observe the safety precautions.

Setting up/storing the partition net

• To set up the partition net, pull it upward.
• Attach the crossbrace to the mounting eyelets above the backrest > fig. 82.
• To store the partition net, remove the crossmember from the mounting eyes and let the partition net roll up slowly.

Removing/installing the partition net

• To install the partition net, slide it into the left and right mounts on the side trim panel.
• Press the partition net down diagonally at the left and right until it locks into place and the red markings on the buttons are no longer visible.
• To remove the partition net, press the left and right buttons on the net and Lift it upward to remove it > fig. 83.

Partition net (backrests folded forward)

Applies to: vehicles with partition net

Fig. 84 Folded backrest: installing the partition net

Fig. 85 Folded backrest: setting up the partition net

The partition net prevents objects from sliding from the luggage compartment into the passenger compartment.

Observe the safety precautions.

Removing/installing the partition net

• To install the partition net, fold the backrest forward.
• Place the partition net on the recesses in the retaining rails 1 and slide it all the way to the left 2.
• To remove the partition net, first slide it to the right and then lift it out of the retaining rails.

Setting up/storing the partition net

• To set up the partition net, pull it upward and out and hook it into the mounting eyelets above the front seats > fig. 85.
• To store the partition net, remove it from the mounting eyes and let it roll up slowly.

Note

You must remove the partition net before folding the backrest back into the upright position.

Tie-downs and luggage compartment net

Fig. 86 Luggage compartment: location of the tie-downs

Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment net stretched out

Tie-downs

There are tie-downs 1 in the luggage compartment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.

• Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.

Cargo net

Applies to: vehicles with cargo net

Light objects can be secured in the luggage compartment using the cargo net 2:

• Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
• Insert the hooks on the cargo net into the tie-downs.

Reversible cargo floor

Applies to: vehicles with reversible cargo floor

Fig. 88 Luggage compartment: cargo area floor

Fig. 89 Luggage compartment: cargo area floor reversed

You can transport dirty and damp objects on the reversible cargo area floor.

Reversing the cargo floor

•  Lift up the cargo floor using the handle > fig. 88.
•  Flip the cargo floor over and install it > fig. 89.

Roof rack

General information

Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount

Applies to: sedan
Fig. 90 Roof: mounting points

Applies to: allroad
Fig. 91 Roof rail: mounting points

If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof, you must observe the following:

• These roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suitable for your vehicle may be used. Audi recommends roof racks and attachments from the Audi Genuine Accessories program.
• Make sure the roof rack is mounted on the vehicle only at the specified locations 1 or 2.
• Note the permitted axle load, permitted total weight, and permitted roof load of your vehicle. The roof load is the total of the weight of the roof rack, the attachments and the cargo you are carrying. However, you must also note the permitted load of the carrier system being used.

WARNING

• Follow the installation instructions provided with the roof rack system. If you do not secure the roof rack system and objects on the roof correctly, they could come loose from the vehicle and cause an accident.
• The risk of an accident increases when using a roof rack system, because it changes the driving characteristics by shifting the center of gravity and/or the increasing the surface area exposed to wind. You may need to adapt your driving style and speed to the current conditions.

Note

Make sure that the open luggage compartment lid and the tilting/sliding sunroof* or panoramic glass roof* do not come into contact with objects on the roof.

For the sake of the environment

Energy usage will increase because of the increased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack when you are no longer using it.

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