Audi Q3 2017 Owner's Manual page 52

S ea ts and s tor a ge
- Make sure the seat belt is not pinched or
damaged whe n the rear seat backrest if
fo lded back . Other objects should be re-
moved from the rear bench seat to protect
the backrest from damage.
Tie-downs and cargo net
Applies to: vehicles with cargo net
The cargo net prevents small objects from slid-
ing.
Fig. 60 Luggage compartme nt: cargo net stretched out
Net stretched out
~ To secu re objects with the cargo net, ha ng the
front hooks on the net in the tie-downs first
and then hang the rear hooks c::>fig. 60.
~ Read and heed all WARNINGS
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Storing cargo correctly.
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WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fail d uring hard
brak ing or in a collision and cause serious per-
sonal injury.
-Always use suitab le reta ining straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifti ng or flying fo rward.
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down,
always use suitab le reta ining straps and
prope rly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
it ems from f lying forwa rd int o the passen-
ger compa rt ment.
- Never attach a child safety seat tether strap
to a tie-down.
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Reversible mat
Applies to: vehicles with reversible mat
The reversible mat* protects the luggage com-
partment and bumper from dirt and scratches.
Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: reversible mat
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You can use the reversib le mat with the dirt -re-
sistant side or the decorative side . After loading
or unloading, fold up the reversible mat and
close the luggage compartment lid. Only store
the revers ible mat if it is dry.
Pass-through with ski bag
Applies to: vehicles with pass-through and ski bag
Long objects, such as skis or snowboards, can be
transported in the ski bag.
Fig. 62 Luggage compa rtment: pass-through in the back-
rest
Fig. 63 Rear bench seat: securing t he ski sack