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On the
road
On the road
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel column
The steering wheel position can be continu-
ously adjusted in height and distance .
Fig. 89 Lever un de r t he steer ing colum n
First, adjust the driver's seat correctly .
• Push the lever
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• Move the steer ing wheel to the desired posi-
t ion.
• Push the lever against the steering column
unt il 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 whee l, see if
adaptive equipment is available to help you
reach the pedals and increase the distance
from the steering whee l.
For detai led information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
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WARNING
Improper use of steeri ng wheel adjust-
ment and improper seating position can
cause serious personal injury.
- Adjust the steer ing 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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99,
fig. 107.
If
you cannot maintain this min imum dis-
tance, the airbag system cannot protect
you proper ly.
- 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 steer ing 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
steer ing wheel is aligned with your
chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel w ith your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to reduce the risk of persona l injury
if t he driver's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the stee ring wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steeri ng 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. 90 Ign ition lock pos itions
Igniti on off ©
In position
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both the ignition and
engine are off , and the steering is locked .
To lock th e 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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