The front of the cabin in the sedan is designed very clearly and precisely. All controls are at the driver's fingertips
The designers managed to create maximum space and convenience in the Audi A4, as well as great opportunities for accommodating cargo. The salon turned out to be even more spacious than in the previous model. In front, there are newly designed seats, as well as clear and precise instrumentation, which are within the reach of the driver.
A4 Avant
Already the dimensions of the new A4 Avant prove that the new generation of Audi has made a real leap forward. The total length of the car is 454 cm. The wheelbase has increased by 33 mm compared to the previous model. The free space in front of the knees of the rear passengers has increased by 43 mm. Increasing the width of the car to 1766 mm also significantly improved comfort: at the level of the elbows of passengers, the internal width of the body has increased by 17 mm at the front, and at the rear by as much as 29 mm.
The new quality is also offered by the flat loading area: the total loading width is 1000 mm. This is made possible by the compact rear axle design used in the current sedan. The specific requirements that apply to the luggage compartment in the A4 Avant were taken into account already at the design stage of the basic structure.
The luggage capacity of the new A4 Avant has increased by 52 dm3: 442 dm3 instead of the previous 390 dm3.
A4 Cabrio
The convertible version of the A4 was a success at the 2001 International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main. The open four-seat car is inviting thanks to technical innovations in the field of safety and an attractive interior design.
The cabin of the A4 Cabrio looks sporty and solid
Trunk
With the rear seats folded down, the Avant's luggage space can be increased to carry bulky loads, and if necessary, it can also be used for sleeping - you won't experience any particular inconvenience.
In the trunk of the A4 Cabrio, you can put not only golf clubs, although a very interesting solution was found for them
Buyers of the Audi A4 with folding rear seatbacks can also purchase the patented boot protection tray. For 160 euros, you will receive a hard-mounted tray that, when folded, rests against the back of the rear seats, the tray is unlocked using a handle located under the shelf at the rear window. The pallet can also be installed as an accessory. The pallet is suitable for a variety of luggage options - from a trunk with a normal seat position to a trunk with a fully folded backrest. The ski carrier can be used as usual. Trunk capacity remains the same. The protective pan is impervious to water, a small amount of water can accumulate in front of the rear end trim. It is not difficult to remove this water, like other contaminants.
With a length of 1787 mm, a width of 1000 mm and a height of 843 mm, the luggage compartment is quite suitable for transporting bulky goods. At worst, Avant can even be turned into a bedroom
Behind the practical mesh in the Avant boot is a ski carrier opening
Self-repair of the salon
There are places in the cabin that you should not repair on your own. These include three-point seat belts with an automatic retractor mechanism. They cannot be repaired, because the seat belt tensioner in the automatic retractor, when the appropriate signal is received, tightens the belt with a small explosion. The corresponding team is also waiting for side airbags, which are located in the backs of the seats. We strongly recommend that you do not work with components that contain dangerous technical devices. Even in workshops, only specially trained personnel may check, install and repair these parts. These technicians are required to follow the relevant safety regulations very scrupulously. The risk of injury during repairs is only one side of the issue. A situation where the airbag fails to deploy during an accident can lead to much more serious consequences.
Places where airbags are installed: 1 - driver's airbag, 2 - sports steering wheel airbag, 3 - airbag control, 4 - front passenger airbag deactivation key switch, 5 - front passenger airbag, 6 - bulb «PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF» («Passenger airbag off»), 7 - head airbag (sedan), 8 - head airbag (station wagon), 9 - front side airbag, 10 - lateral acceleration sensor on the second pillar, 11 - lateral acceleration sensor on the third pillar, 12 - rear side airbag (reclining back), 13 - rear side airbag (fixed back), 14 - diagnostic connector, 15 - lateral acceleration sensor on the front end.
Air conditioner
In the Audi A4, the automatic control of the recirculation air conditioning system is activated by an air quality sensor. The difficulties of repairing an air conditioner are not so much due to the fact that it is necessary to follow safety rules, as to the fact that this technique is rather complicated. The air conditioner automatically maintains the appropriate temperature in the passenger compartment. Temperature and air distribution as well as fan speed (air quantity) change automatically. Strong solar radiation is also taken into account. Manual adjustment becomes redundant. The air conditioner control device processes a large amount of data that comes from various sensors. The whole plant is controlled by electric servomotors. All air flaps move automatically. In addition, the control device controls the magnetic clutch of the compressor.
The following standard settings are recommended for any time of the year: set the temperature to 22°C and press the button to AUTO. With these positions of the regulators, the corresponding conditions in the cabin are reached most quickly. These provisions should only be changed if necessary. For the unit to function flawlessly, the inlet in front of the windshield must be
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