Audi Q5: Expanding the luggage compartment
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward
separately or together.
Fig. 74 Luggage compartment: release lever
Folding the backrest forward
- Pull the release lever > fig. 74 in direction of
the arrow. The backrest will swing forward.
- Let the backrest latch into the lowest position.
Folding the backrest up
- Pull the lever up > fig. 72 and fold the
backrest back up again until it securely latches.
WARNING
- The backrest must always be securely latched
so that the safety belt of the center seating
position can work properly to help protect
the occupant.
- The backrest must be securely latched in position
so that no items contained in the luggage
compartment can slide forward upon
sudden braking.
- Always check whether the latch is fully engaged
by pulling the seatback forward.
- Never allow safety belts to become damaged
by being caught in door or seat hardware.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt hardware can break in a crash.
Inspect the belts periodically. Belts showing
damage to webbing, bindings, buckles, or
retractors must be replaced.
Note
- 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.
- Slide the belt guide on the outside safety
belt all the way up before folding the backrest
back forward. Make sure the seat belt is
not pinched or damaged when the rear seat
backrest if folded back. Other objects
should be removed from the rear seat bench
to protect the seatback from damage.
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There are four tie-down rings in the luggage
compartment for securing luggage items.
Fig. 75 Location of the tie-down rings in the luggage compartment
Secure the cargo to the tie-down rings
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Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: cover attached
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: storing the cover
Removing
Unhook the straps 1 > fig. 76.
Pull the cover 3 out of the retainers 2 in the
direction of
You can store dirty or wet objects under the cargo
floor.
Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: cargo floor folded together
with protective tray
Folding the cargo floor together
Lift the cargo floor by the
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAG1921-
Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-
Locking Pliers -VAS6199-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40010A-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 18mm -VAG1332/10-
or Torque Wrench 1332 I
Gap Cover, Removing and Installing, Vehicles without a Retaining Track
Removing
- Remove the front luggage compartment floor. Refer to
→ Chapter "Luggage Compartment Floor, Removing and Installing,
Non-Hybrid Vehicles".
- Remove the dirt shield, if applicable.
- Remove the tie