Audi A3 2018 - Storing Cargo Correctly

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Storing cargo correctly
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be properly
stowed and secured in the luggage compart -
ment.
Fig. 219 Safe load pos itio ning : place heavy objects as low
and as far forward as poss ible.
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Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, chang ing vehicle handling charac-
ter istics . Loose items can also increase the risk of
serio us personal injury in a sudden vehicle ma-
ne uver or in a coll ision.
• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
• Always place and properly secure heavy items in
the luggage compartment as far forward as
poss ible.
• Secure luggage using the tie-downs provided
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• Make sure that the rear seatback is securely
latched in place .
A WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items can
fly through the vehicle causing serio us per-
sonal injury in the event of hard braking or an
accident . To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
- Always put objects, fo r example, luggage o r
other heavy items in the luggage compart-
ment.
- Always sec ure objects in the luggage com-
partment using the t ie-down hooks and
s uitable straps .
Dri vi ng sa fe ty
A WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehi-
cle handles. To help reduce the risk of a loss
of control lead ing to serious personal injury:
- Always keep in mind when transport ing
heavy objects, that a change in the center of
gravity can a lso cause changes in vehicle
handling :
- Always distribute the load as evenly as
possible .
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggage compartment as possible.
- Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specified
on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible we ight
standards can cause the vehicle to slide and
handle differently.
- Please observe information on safe driving
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A WARNING
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To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed while driving.
- Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be-
cause the rear lid cannot be fu lly closed.
- If you absolutely must dr ive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close t he power roof*,
- Close the power top*,
- Open alt a ir outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
- Switch off the air rec irculat ion ,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
A WARNING
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Always make sure that the doors , all win-
dows, the power roof*, the power top* and
the rear lid are securely closed and locked to
reduce the risk of injury when t he vehicle is
not being used.
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