Audi A5 Owner's Manual page 80

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78 Seats and storage
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the
following points:
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
⇒ page 77, fig. 82.
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒ page 78.
WARNING
Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure
vehicle occupants.
Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy
objects.
When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle
handling.
Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒ page 162,
"Safe driving".
Note
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door.
Applies to vehicles: with fastening rings
Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-
ment which can be used to secure loads.
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 83
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– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 169.
Fig. 83 Location of
fastening rings in
luggage compartment