Audi A8 2014 - On the Road; Steering

On the road
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel position
The steering wheel position can be adjusted
for height and reach.
Fig. 84 Switch for steer ing wheel adjustment
First, adjust the driver's seat correctly.
• To adjust the height, press the switch up/
down . The steering column will continue
moving as long as you are pressing the
switch.
• To move the steering wheel forward or back,
press the switch forward/back . The steering
column will continue moving as long as you
are pressing the switch.
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 wheel, see if
adaptive equipment is available to help you
reach the pedals and increase the distance
from the steering wheel.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's sea t , see
Q page 59 .
In vehicles with the memory function*, the
steering column settings are stored together
with the seat position .
A WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjust-
ment and improper seating position can
cause serious personal injury.
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On the road 83
- Adjust the steering wheel column only
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
~ page 136, fig. 153 . If
you cannot maintain th is m inimum dis-
tance, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
- If physical limitations prevent you from
sitt ing 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 steering wheel is al igned with yo ur
face, the supplementa l driver's airbag
cannot provide as much protection in an
accident. Always make sure that the
steering whee l is aligned with your
chest.
- Always hold the steering whee l with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury
if the driver's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steering 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.
Easy entry feature
The easy entry feature makes it easier to en-
ter and exit the vehicle by automatically ad-
justing the steering wheel.
• Select in the MMI: ICARI function button >
Car systems control button > Vehicle set-
tings > Seats > Driver's seat > Easy entry>
On.
When the easy entry feature is turned on , the
stee ring wheel moves up to the park position
when you swit ch off the ignition. After you en -
ter the vehicle, the steering wheel moves to ..,..