Audi Q5: Socket
12-volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to every
12-volt socket.

Fig. 91 Sect ion of the trim panel of the luggage compartment: 12-volt socket

Fig. 92 Center console: 12-volt socket
- Open the socket cover > fig. 91 or > fig. 92.
- Insert the plug of the electrical device into the
socket.
The 12-volt sockets can be used for electrical accessories.
The power input must not exceed 120
watts.
There is an additional 12-volt socket in the center
console.
Before you purchase any accessories, always read
and follow the information in Additional
accessories and parts replacement.
WARNING
The power outlets and therefore the electrical
accessories connected to them operate only
with the ignition on. Improper use of the outlets
or of electrical accessories can lead to serious
injuries or cause a fire. For this reason,
children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle - they could be injured!
Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs
that fit properly.
Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the vehicle battery
can still be drained.
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General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your
vehicle.
Glove compartment
Cooling box in glove compartment
Storage compartment in the roof
Coat hooks
Storage in the door panel
Fig. 95 Storage pocket in the roof
To open the lid you have to touch the bar
> fig. 95 (Arrow). The lid opens automatically.
To close the lid, push it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep
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Caution
Do not bend the fiber-optic cable too much. The
bending radius must be no less than 25 mm.
Fiber optic cables must not be routed over sharp
edges.
The fiber-optic cable must not be dirty or touched
with bare fingers.
Fiber optic cables may not be heated.
It is not permitted to tw
Fig. 167 Inflated front airbags
Safety belts are important to help keep front seat
occupants in the proper seated position so that
airbags can unfold properly and provide supplemental
protection in a frontal collision.
The front airbags are designed to provide additional
protection for the chest a