Audi A4 2014 - Stowing Luggage

134 Dr iv ing Safel y
- Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver footwe ll wh ile the ve-
hicle is moving. Objects can become
trapped under the brake pedal and accel-
erator peda l causing a loss of veh icle
contro l.
Stowing luggage
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be prop-
erly stowed and secured in the luggage com-
partment.
Fig. 141 Safe load positioning: place heavy objects as
low and a s far forward as possible.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle hand ling
characteristics. Loose items can also increase
the risk of serious personal injury in a sudden
vehicle maneuver or in a collision .
.,. Distribute the load even ly in the luggage
compartment .
.,. Always place and properly secure heavy
items in the luggage compartment as low
and as far forward as possible ¢
fig. 141.
.,. Secure the load with the cargo net* or with
non -elastic straps secured to the tie-downs*
¢ page 71 ¢ page 72 .
.,. Make sure that the rea r seatback is secu rely
latched in place.
.&_ WARNING
Improperly stored luggage or other items
can fly throug h the vehicle causing serious
personal injury in the event of hard brak-
ing or an accident. To help reduce the risk
of serious personal injury :
- Always put objects, for example, luggage
or other heavy items in the luggage com -
partment.
- Always secure objects in the luggage
compartment using the t ie-down eyelets
and suitable straps.
.&_ WARNING
-
Heavy loads will influence the way your ve-
hicle handles . To help reduce the risk of a
loss of control leading to serious personal
injury:
- Always keep in mind when transporting
heavy objects, that a change in the cen-
ter of gravity can also cause changes in
veh icle 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 Rat-
ing or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
specified on the safety compliance stick-
er on the left door jamb. Exceeding per-
missible weight standards can cause the
veh icle to slide and handle differently.
- Please observe information on safe dr iv-
ing
c> page 128.
.&_ WARNING
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
a rea because the rear lid cannot be fu lly
closed.
- If you absolutely m ust dr ive with the rear
lid open, observe the following notes to
red uce the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the sunroof,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument
panel,
- Switc h off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest
speed.