Rear Seats - Audi A3 2008 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
When folded down, the armrest can restrict the driver's move-
ment. When driving in conditions that may call for quick maneu -
vers, fold up the armrest. This will allow you to react more quickly
to avoid an accident . •
Rear seats
General information
Safe transpo r tation of passengers on the rear seats
requires proper safety precautions.
All passengers on the rear seats must be seated in compliance with
the safety guidelines explained in=> page 160 and=> page 170. The
correct seating position is safety critical for front and rear
seat
passengers alike=> page 154.
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WARNING
• Vehicle occupants in the front and rear seats must always be
properly restrained.
• Do not let anyone ride in the vehicle without the head restraints
provided . Head restraints help reduce injuries .
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants .
Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the
fastening eyes, especially when the rear seat backs have been
folded down .
• Read and heed and all WARNINGS => page 154, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats ". •
Rear armrest
The armrest contains a storage compartment and a
cupholder for 2 drinks.
Folding dovvn the armrest
Fig. 101 Center of the
rear seatbench: rear
armrest folded down
- Pull the armrest down on t he front :::} fig . 101.
Opening the storage bin
- Pull the handle in front. •