Audi Q5: Luggage compartment
Expanding the passenger compartment
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward separately or together.
Fig. 72 Release lever for the outer backrest
Fig. 73 Release button for the center backrest
Folding the backrest forward
- Pull the lever up > fig. 72. The backrest will swing forward.
- Let the backrest latch into the lowest position.
Raising the backrest
- Pull the lever up > fig. 72 and fold the backrest back up again until it latches secure.
Folding the center backrest forward
- Press the release button > fig. 73. The red marking on the release button will be visible.
- Fold the backrest forward.
Folding the center backrest up
- Fold the backrest back up again until it securely latches and the red marking is no longer visible.
The center backrest can be folded down separately.
This makes is possible to transport long objects (for example, skis) inside the vehicle.
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.
WARNING
Always read and heed WARNINGS.
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.
