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On the road
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel column
The steering wheel position can be continu-
ously adjusted in height and distance.
Fig. 79
Lever under t he st ee ring column
First, adjust the driver's seat correctly.
• Push the lever
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fig. 79 -Arrow-
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• Move the steering wheel to the desired po-
sition.
• Push the lever against the steering column
until it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) be-
tween your chest and the center of the steer-
ing wheel.
If
you cannot sit more than 10 in-
ches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, see if
adaptive equipment is available to help you
reach the pedals and increase the distance
from the steering wheel.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
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WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjust-
ment and improper seating position can
cause serious personal injury .
- Adjust the steering whee l column on ly
when the vehicle is not moving to pre-
vent 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
steering wheel
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page 94, fig. 98 .
If
you cannot maintain this min imum dis-
On the
road
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tance, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
- If physical limitations prevent you from
sitting 10 inches (25 cm) or more from
the steering wheel, check with your au-
thorized Audi dealer to see if adaptive
equipment is available .
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplementa l driver's airbag
cannot provide as much protection in an
accident . Always make sure that the
steering whee l is aligned with your
chest .
- Always hold the steering whee l w ith 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 steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands insid e
the steering wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel
the wrong way can cause serious injuries
to the hands, arms and head if the driv-
er's airbag deploys.
Ignition
lock and
ignition
switch
Ignition lock
The ignition key starts or stops the engine.
Fig. 80
Ignit ion lock po sitions
Ignition off @
In position
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fig . 80 @
both the ignition and
engine are off, and the steering is locked .
To
lock the steering
after you have removed
the ignition key, turn the steering whee l in ei-
ther direction until you hear it lock into place . .,.
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