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Dr iv ing
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) be-
tween your chest and the center of the steering
wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inches (25
cm) from the steer ing wheel, see if adaptive
equipment is available to help you reach the ped-
als and increase the distance from the steering
wheel.
For detai led information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢
page 54 .
In vehicles with the memory function*, the steer-
ing column sett ings are stored together with the
seat position.
A
WARNING
Improper use of steer ing whee l adjustment
and improper seating position can cause ser i-
ous pe rsonal injury.
- Adjust the steering wheel column only when
the vehicle is not moving to prevent loss of
vehicle control.
- Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is a minimum of 10 inches (25
cm) between your chest and the steer ing
wheel
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page 126, fig. 143.
If you cannot
mainta in this min imum distance, the a irbag
system cannot protect you properly.
- If phys ica l limitations prevent yo u from sit-
t ing 10 inches (25 cm) or more from the
steering wheel , check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equ ipment is
available.
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supp lemental driver's airbag can-
not provide as much protection in an acci-
dent. Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest.
- Always hold the steer ing whee l with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys .
- Never hold the steer ing wheel at the 12
o'clock posit ion or with your hands inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub . Holding the steer ing whee l the
wrong way can cause ser ious injuries to the
hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys.
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Easy seat entry
Applies to vehicles: with power steering wheel adjustment
Easy seat entry makes it easier to enter and exit
the vehicle by adjusting the steering column au-
tomatically .
.,. In the Infotainment
system, selec t: the
ICARI
function button > (Car)* Systems control but -
ton
>
Vehicle settings > Seats > Driver's seat>
Easy seat entry> On.
When easy seat entry is switched on, the steer ing
column goes back up into the park position when
the ignit ion is switched off . After enter ing the ve-
hicle, the steering col umn returns to t he sto red
pos ition once the ign it ion is switc hed on.
Starting
and stopping
the
engine
Starting the engine
The
I
START ENGINE STOP
I
button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 80 Cent er conso le: START ENGINE STOP butt on
Starting the engine
.,. Press t he brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P or
N
position.
... Press the
!STAR T ENGINE ST OP !
button. The
engine will start.
.,. It is possible that there will be a slight delay
when starting the engine in diesel vehicles in
colder temperatures . Therefore, you must hold
the brake pedal down until the engine starts.
The indicator light turns on while the engine is
preheating
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