Audi A8 2014 - Page 79

- the temperature in the luggage compart -
ment is below 131 °f (55 °C). The cooler
switches off automatically if the tempera-
ture in the luggage compartment exceeds
131 °f (55 °C). Once the temperature falls
below 131 °f (55 °C) again, the cooler
switches on aga in automat ically.
- t he battery is adequately charged . The cool-
er switches off automatically if the vehicle
battery voltage falls below a minimum lev-
el. This prevents the batte ry from discha rg-
ing . The cooler switches back on again auto-
matically when the battery voltage increases
again (e.g . after starting the engine).
The cooler cools to 42.8 °f
(+ 6 °C) and the
freezer cools to 21.2 °f (- 6 °C) in opt imum
cooling cond itions . The cooling performance
is affected by the temperature in the luggage
compartment. The temperature inside the
cooler will be higher if the luggage compart-
ment is hot.
A WARNING
To avoid putting the occupants at any risk,
please observe the following safety rules:
- The maximum capacity is 2.5 kg (5.5
lbs.).
- Never overload the cooler. This could
cause injury in the event of a collision or
sudden braking.
- The coo ler lid must always be kept closed
while you are driving. Make sure the re-
taining catch is securely engaged . The
contents of the coo ler could be thrown
forward into the passenger compart-
ment in the event of a collision or under
sudden braking - risk of injury!
- Inflammable liquids, gas canisters, etc.
must not be stored in the cooler - risk of
exp losion! This also includes any prod-
ucts that might emit volatile or inflam-
mable gases.
- Liquids will freeze at temperatures at or
below 32 °f (0 °C) and may cause glass
bottles to burst!
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(D Note
- The venti lation openings for the cooler
are located on the back pane l trim in the
luggage compartment and
must be kept
clear at all t imes.
- If the cooler is not functioning properly,
switch it off to prevent further damage.
Have it checked by a qualified workshop .
Operation
Applies to vehicles: wit h cooler
Fig. 80 Rear center armre st
The cooler is located in the rear cabin behind
the center armrest or behind the sliding cover
(depending on the equipment fitted in your
vehicle) . The cooler and freezer only work
when the ignition is on .
Opening / closing the cooler
.,. To open the cooler , pu ll the release lever @
c:!> fig. 80.
.,. To close the cooler, push the lid back into its
original position . You should hear the re-
lease lever (!) engage if the lid is properly
closed.
Switching on/ off
.,. Press button @ r:!> fig. 80 to switch the cool-
er on/off. The symbol in the button is lit
when this function is activated .
.,. Press button
@ to switch the freezer on/off .
The symbol in the button is lit when this
function is activated .