2017-2024 Audi S5 4 Door Controls User Manual
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Fig. 1 Some of the items of equipment listed in this section are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.  
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Controls and displays  
Overview  
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58  
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A Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
19  
A Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
168  
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A Door handle  
20  
A Switches for the following (as applicable):  
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46  
66  
72  
54  
A Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP OFF) . . . . . . .  
− Electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
129  
186  
61  
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A Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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21  
A Instrument lighting  
A Air conditioner, depending on equipment fitted:  
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A Lever for turn signals and main beam headlights . . . .  
58  
− Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
91  
99  
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A Steering wheel with:  
− Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Horn  
22  
A Ashtray with cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 85  
− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
168  
A Gear lever  
23  
24  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
− Controls for audio, TV*, telephone and speech  
dialogue system*  
− MMI control console or  
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12  
11  
14  
A SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Switch for Audi parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Switch for Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) . .  
− Switch for electric sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
129  
186  
61  
116  
119  
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A Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
12  
A Control lever for:  
25  
A Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Adjustable steering column (hidden behind steering  
− Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
62  
25  
114  
26  
27  
13  
A Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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123  
220  
48  
14  
A Air outlets with thumbwheel  
28  
A Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A30 Switch for releasing the boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− For deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− For deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . . . . . . .  
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29  
105  
15  
31  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
A Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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− Radio  
− CD changer  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
1)  
Depending on the MMI system fitted in your vehicle the display screen is  
either two-coloured or multi-coloured. As the two displays are more or less  
identical this Owner's Manual uses the multi-coloured displays for illustra-  
tion purposes.  
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− Radio display  
1)  
− MMI display  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Note  
• Please refer to the separate operating manual for instructions on  
using the Multi Media Interface (MMI).  
• The arrangement of switches and controls on right-hand drive  
models* may be slightly different from the layout shown in  
⇒ page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the controls  
are the same.  
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A Speedometer  
Instruments  
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A Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Instrument cluster overview  
Note  
The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre.  
• The needles in the instrument cluster will sweep across the dials  
when you switch on the ignition.  
• The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is  
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.  
The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight  
starts to fade. This function is intended to remind the driver to  
switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when light  
conditions become poor.  
Coolant temperature gauge  
1
The coolant temperature gauge A ⇒ fig. 2 only works when the  
ignition is switched on. In order to avoid possible damage to the  
engine, please read the following notes for the different tempera-  
ture ranges.  
Engine cold  
Fig. 2 Overview of instrument cluster  
If the needle is still in the lower range of the dial, this indicates that  
the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high  
engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads.  
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11  
12  
15  
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A Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
2
A Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
3
Normal temperature  
A Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A
SET  
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
In normal operation the needle will settle somewhere in the centre  
of the dial once the engine has reached operating temperature. The  
needle may also go further up when the engine is working hard at  
high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern provided  
the warning symbol in the display does not start flashing.  
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A Display  
− Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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13  
14  
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− Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
− Mileage recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Warning symbol in instrument cluster   
Rev counter  
If the symbol lights up in the display, this means that either the  
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low  
⇒ page 32.  
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolu-  
tions per minute.  
You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below  
1500 rpm. The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the  
maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine  
is warm and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable  
to change up a gear or move the selector lever to “D” (or lift your  
foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone.  
If the needle is at the top end of the dial, this means the coolant  
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and  
wait for it to cool down. If the warning lamp starts flashing again  
after just a short distance, contact a qualified workshop.  
WARNING  
• Before opening the bonnet and checking the coolant level,  
please observe the warning information on ⇒ page 221, “Working  
on components in the engine compartment”.  
Caution  
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Never allow the rev counter needle A ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 to go into  
the red zone on the dial for more than a very brief period: there is a  
risk of damaging the engine. The start of the red zone on the dial is  
different for some engine versions.  
• Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant  
escaping from the engine compartment; there is a risk of being  
scalded. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping steam  
or coolant.  
For the sake of the environment  
Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise  
engine noise.  
Caution  
• Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet  
reduce the cooling effect of the radiator. At high outside tempera-  
tures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the engine over-  
heating.  
SET  
button  
This button has a number of different functions.  
• The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling  
air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can  
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause the engine to overheat.  
You should obtain professional assistance.  
Fig. 3 Instrument  
cluster: SET button  
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Time and date display  
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SET  
The  
button has the following functions:  
Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage  
recorder displays  
SET  
The display will appear for about 30 seconds if you press the  
button ⇒ page 12, fig. 3 when the ignition is switched off.  
Starting check procedure (auto-check control)  
The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle  
systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as  
the ignition is switched on ⇒ page 29.  
Fig. 4 Instrument  
cluster: Time and date  
display  
SET  
You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the  
button with the ignition switched on. This function check can be  
started at road speeds up to 5 km/h.  
Quartz clock  
The date, time and display format can be changed using the sound  
system or MMI* control console. Please refer to the Operating  
Manual for the MMI or sound system for more details.  
Calling up driver messages again  
A red or yellow symbol appearing in the instrument cluster display  
is normally accompanied by a corresponding message. The  
message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If  
required, you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the  
Radio-controlled clock*  
When the clock is in “radio-control” mode the signal reception  
symbol (a radio tower with radio waves) appears in the display  
⇒ fig. 4. It is then not possible to change the minutes or the date  
manually.  
SET  
button.  
Setting speed warning  
SET  
You can press the  
while the vehicle is moving ⇒ page 28. If you press and hold the  
SET  
button briefly to set speed limit warning 1  
button, this will cancel the speed warning.  
Note  
• The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on  
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.  
• When the ignition is switched off, the clock and date display can  
SET  
be switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the  
button  
⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒ page 12.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button  
0.0  
Mileage recorder  
⇒ fig. 6.  
The instrument shows how far you have travelled.  
Fault display  
If there is a fault in the instruments, the letters dEF appear perma-  
nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as  
soon as possible.  
Immobiliser  
When the ignition is switched on, the security programming of the  
ignition key is verified electronically.  
Fig. 5 Instrument  
cluster: Mileage  
recorder  
If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear continuously in the  
mileage recorder display. The vehicle cannot then be driven  
⇒ page 38.  
Note  
• The date, time and recorded mileage will continue to be  
displayed for about 30 seconds after you switch off the ignition.  
• The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on  
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.  
• When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder can be  
SET  
switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the  
button  
Fig. 6 Instrument  
cluster: Reset button  
⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒ page 12.  
The mileage is stated in kilometres (“km”) or “miles”.  
You can switch the display from kilometres to miles and vice versa  
CAR  
via the MMI or the  
console.  
button on the sound system control  
Odometer / trip recorder  
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.  
The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it  
was last reset. It is used to measure individual journeys. The last  
digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths  
of a mile.  
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Warning and indicator lamps  
Seat belt warning lamp  
Emission control system  
Main beam headlights  
Right turn signals  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 16  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 18  
Overview  
The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of  
different functions and possible faults.  
Cruise control system*  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  
Electro-mechanical parking  
brake/Audi hold assist*  
Fault in brake system  
⇒ page 19  
Note  
A number of functions are monitored by the auto-check control  
⇒ page 20. If a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the  
display in the instrument cluster either with a red symbol (priority 1  
– serious malfunction) or a yellow symbol (priority 2 – other  
malfunction or item requiring attention).  
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster with warning and indicator lamps  
Engine management  
⇒ page 15  
  
Applies to vehicles: with petrol engine  
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP) ⇒ page 16  
Engine management   
This warning lamp monitors the engine management  
system on petrol engines.  
Airbag system  
⇒ page 16  
⇒ page 16  
⇒ page 17  
Left turn signals  
Trailer turn signals*  
The  warning lamp (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the  
ignition is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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For further information on the ESP ⇒ page 186.  
Note  
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indi-  
cates a fault in the engine management system. The engine should  
be serviced by a qualified workshop without delay.  
Airbag system   
This warning lamp monitors the airbag and seat belt  
tensioner system.  
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)  
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the  
ignition is switched on.  
This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation  
program.  
If the warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up, flashes or  
flickers when the vehicle is moving, this indicates a malfunction in  
the system. This is also the case if the warning lamp does not light  
up when the ignition is switched on.  
The warning lamp has the following functions:  
• It flashes when the ESP or traction control system (ASR) inter-  
venes while the vehicle is in motion.  
• The warning lamp will light up continuously if the ESP or the  
traction control system (ASR) has been switched off using the ESP  
OFF button ⇒ page 186.  
WARNING  
If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immedi-  
ately by a qualified workshop. If this is neglected, there is a risk  
that the airbag system and/or belt tensioners may not be acti-  
vated in an accident.  
• It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out  
again after about 2 seconds. This signals that the lamp is working  
properly.  
• It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.  
Turn signals    
• It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the  
ESP operates in conjunction with the ABS.  
Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left or  
right indicator lamp flashes. Both indicator lamps will flash when  
the hazard warning lights are switched on.  
If the battery has been disconnected, if the battery voltage is very  
low, or if the engine has been started from an outside power source,  
the ESP system will perform an initialisation of the various on-board  
sensors while you drive the first few metres. The warning lamp will  
light up during this period. It will go out when the initialisation has  
been completed.  
If one turn signal should fail, the indicator lamp will start flashing  
twice as fast.  
This does not apply when towing a caravan or trailer. The indicator  
lamp will stop flashing if one of the turn signals on the vehicle or the  
caravan/trailer should fail. For further information on the turn  
signals ⇒ page 58.  
If the warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is  
started, this may mean that the control system has temporarily  
switched off the ESP. In this case the ESP can be reactivated by  
switching the ignition off and then on again. If the warning lamp  
goes out, this means the system is fully functional.  
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Applies to vehicles: with towing bracket  
Main beam headlights   
Trailer turn signals   
The indicator lamp lights up when the main beams are on or  
when the headlight flasher is operated.  
The indicator lamp flashes when the turn signals are  
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.  
For further information on the main beam headlights ⇒ page 58.  
The indicator lamp flashes when the turn signals are operated,  
provided a caravan or trailer is correctly attached and connected to  
the vehicle.  
Applies to vehicles: with cruise control system  
Cruise control  
The indicator lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the  
trailer fails.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the  
cruise control system is operating.  
Seat belt warning lamp   
The warning lamp acts as a reminder to fasten the seat  
belts.  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)   
The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the electronic  
differential lock (EDL).  
After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp will remain lit  
until the driver and front passenger (if applicable) have fastened  
their seat belts. When the vehicle has gathered speed you will also  
hear a warning chime.  
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds when the ignition  
is switched on and while the engine is being started. The lamp goes  
out again once the system has run through an automatic test  
sequence.  
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 160.  
There is a fault in the ABS if:  
Emission control system  
• the warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is  
switched on,  
If the warning lamp lights up continuously you should take your  
vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible in order to have  
the fault rectified.  
• the warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds,  
• the warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.  
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the  
ABS control function is out of action). Please take the vehicle to a  
qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further information on  
the ABS ⇒ page 187.  
If the warning lamp flashes drive on at reduced speed and seek  
professional help in order to avoid damage to the catalytic  
converter.  
For further information on the catalytic converter ⇒ page 195.  
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light up.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Fault in the main brake system  
Applies to vehicles: with Audi hold assist  
Audi hold assist   
If the ABS warning lamp lights up together with the brake  
warning lamp ⇒ page 31, this indicates a fault in the ABS func-  
tion, and possibly a malfunction in the main brake system as well  
This warning lamp monitors the Audi hold assist function.  
⇒
.
Audi hold assist helps the driver to keep the vehicle stationary while  
the engine is running, for instance on steep gradients, at traffic  
lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function  
is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the  
vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the  
vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The  
green symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the func-  
tion is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.  
If there is a malfunction in the brake system the symbol will light  
up in the instrument cluster. Please refer to ⇒ page 31.  
Fault on the electronic differential lock (EDL)  
The EDL works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should  
occur in the EDL, this is indicated by the ABS warning lamp .  
Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
For further information on the EDL ⇒ page 189.  
When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period, Audi  
hold assist will automatically apply the parking brake. In this case,  
the green symbol will change to red .  
WARNING  
• Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level,  
observe the warning information on ⇒ page 221, “Working on  
components in the engine compartment”.  
Electro-mechanical parking brake   
This warning lamp monitors the electro-mechanical  
parking brake.  
• If the brake warning lamp should light up together with the  
ABS warning lamp , stop the vehicle immediately and check the  
brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level has dropped  
below the "MIN" mark you must not drive on - otherwise there may  
be an increased accident risk. You should obtain professional  
assistance.  
The warning lamp lights up when the parking brake is applied  
with the ignition on. After the ignition has been switched off the  
lamp will stay on for about 30 seconds. The warning lamp will light  
up for about 30 seconds if the parking brake is applied with the igni-  
tion switched off.  
• If the brake fluid level is OK, the fault in the brake system may  
have been caused by a failure of the ABS control function. As a  
result the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. This  
could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive carefully  
to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.  
The warning lamp should go out when the parking brake is released.  
If the warning lamp flashes continuously after the parking brake has  
been applied, the brake may not be strong enough to hold the  
vehicle on a slope. This may be due to the brakes overheating.  
Please note the following points:  
• If the gradient is too steep to park the vehicle safely, the display  
will show the message Caution: Vehicle parked too steep.  
• In the event of a fault in the parking brake system the symbol   
will also appear in the instrument cluster display together with the  
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message Parking brake! You should have the fault corrected by a  
qualified workshop without delay.  
When the needle reaches the reserve zone, the symbol lights up  
in the instrument cluster display ⇒ page 36 together with the  
message Please refuel. At this point there are still about 8 litres of  
fuel left in the tank. This is your reminder to fill up soon.  
Brake system   
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data  
section ⇒ page 279.  
The warning lamp flashes if the brake fluid level is too low  
or if there is a fault in the ABS system or the parking  
brake.  
Caution  
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply,  
misfiring can occur. This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust  
system, which could cause overheating and damage the catalytic  
converter.  
If the warning lamp flashes, there is a fault in the brake system.  
The symbol in the instrument cluster display will flash at the  
SET  
same time. You can press the  
explaining the fault ⇒ page 31.  
button to obtain a message  
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp will  
light up together with the brake warning lamp ⇒  
.
WARNING  
• Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level,  
observe the warning information on ⇒ page 221, “Working on  
components in the engine compartment”.  
• If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up  
when driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low – this  
may cause an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not  
drive on. You should obtain professional assistance.  
• If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS  
warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS  
is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively  
easily when braking. This could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid  
sideways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and  
have the fault rectified.  
Fuel gauge  
The gauge only works when the ignition is switched on.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Driver information system  
Introduction  
CD and radio display  
Outside temperature  
Gear-change indicator  
Digital speedometer*  
Door catches/boot lid warning  
Service interval display  
Auto-check control*  
Driver messages  
⇒ page 21  
⇒ page 21  
⇒ page 21  
⇒ page 22  
⇒ page 23  
⇒ page 23  
⇒ page 29  
⇒ page 30  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 25  
General notes  
The driver information system in the instrument cluster  
shows you the status of various on-board systems at a  
glance.  
Speed warning  
On-board computer*  
Fig. 8 Dashboard:  
Display in instrument  
cluster (automatic  
gearbox)  
Note  
If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning  
symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction  
⇒ page 30. A yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious  
malfunction, or other item requiring attention ⇒ page 34.  
The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the  
instrument cluster.  
The system runs a check on certain components and functions  
when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. It  
gives an audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is  
required, and a red or yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a  
corresponding driver message) appears in the dashboard display.  
The system will also display information for the radio and CD player  
and (if fitted) the route guidance directions from the navigation  
system*. For further information on these systems, please refer to  
the MMI operating manual.  
On some models the display of information shown in the instru-  
ment cluster differs from the illustrations used here.  
The driver information system includes the following functions:  
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At temperatures below +5°C a snowflake symbol appears next to the  
temperature display. This is to warn the driver to take extra care  
when there is a risk of ice on the road.  
CD and radio display  
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the  
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual  
outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the  
engine.  
The temperature units can be set to °F or °C on the MMI* or sound  
system control console. The outside temperature is automatically  
displayed in the units you have selected. Please refer to the Oper-  
ating Manual for the MMI* or sound system.  
Fig. 9 Display: Radio  
information  
If no priority 1 or 2 faults have been detected by the auto-check  
control, the name or frequency of the current radio station and the  
selected waveband will appear the upper part of the display.  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the outside temperature display as an ice warning.  
Please bear in mind that there may be patches of ice on the roads  
even at outside temperatures around +5°C.  
When a CD is playing, the display will show the current title. If the  
vehicle is equipped with a CD changer* the display will also show  
the number of the CD being played (CD1 to CD6).  
Applies to vehicles: with manual gearbox and gear-change indicator  
Gear-change indicator  
Outside temperature display  
This additional indicator function can help to save fuel.  
The outside temperature is shown when the display is  
activated.  
Fig. 11 Display: Gear-  
change indicator  
Fig. 10 Display:  
Outside temperature  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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example, the display may not recommend a gear change while you  
are overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or towing a trailer.  
• The gear-change indicator goes out when you press the clutch  
pedal.  
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer  
Fig. 12 MMI display:  
Switching the  
suggested gear on and  
off  
Digital speedometer  
You can deactivate the gear-change indicator on the sound  
system or MMI.  
Switching the gear-change indicator on and off  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
cluster > Suggested gear ⇒ fig. 12.  
> Instrument  
Fig. 13 Display: Digital  
speedometer  
To familiarise yourself with the gear-change indicator, we recom-  
mend driving in the normal way to start with. A gear change will be  
recommended if the gear you are in is not the most economical  
choice for the current driving conditions. The gear you are currently  
in and the recommended gear will be displayed ⇒ page 21, fig. 11.  
The display shows the current speed. The speed is displayed in  
increments of 1 km/h.  
• Shifting up a gear: The suggested gear appears to the right of the  
current gear when a higher gear is recommended.  
• Shifting down a gear: The suggested gear appears to the left of  
the current gear when a lower gear is recommended.  
Gears may ocassionally be skipped (3 > 5).  
If no gear change is recommended, you are already in the most  
economical gear.  
Note  
• The gear-change indicator is intended to help save fuel. It is not  
intended to recommend the right gear for all driving situations. For  
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Door catches / boot lid warning  
The pictogram shows whether the doors and the boot lid,  
etc. are properly closed when driving off.  
This display reminds the driver when the next routine  
service is due and is called up using the MMI or the sound  
system control console.  
Fig. 14 Display: Door  
catches/boot lid  
warning  
Fig. 15 MMI display:  
Service interval display  
The door catches/boot lid warning symbol lights up if one or more  
of the doors, or the bonnet or boot lid are not properly closed when  
the ignition is on. The symbol also indicates which of these is not  
properly closed ⇒ fig. 14.  
The warning symbol disappears when all the doors, the bonnet and  
the boot lid are completely closed, and the driver information func-  
tions selected will then be displayed again.  
Fig. 16 Instrument  
cluster display: Service  
interval display  
The date when the next service is due is calculated automat-  
ically and the driver is reminded accordingly.  
Service reminder  
– When the next service date is approaching, SERVICE IN -  
---- KM --- DAYS ⇒ fig. 16 will be shown in the display  
each time you switch on the ignition.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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than the time specified in the Service Schedule, even if you only  
cover a low mileage during this time.  
– The remaining time and distance to the next service are  
indicated every time the ignition is switched on, until the  
service becomes due.  
Note  
Service due  
• Do not reset the display between oil changes - otherwise the  
– When a service is due, Service! will appear in the display  
as soon as you switch on the ignition. The display reverts  
back to the standard display after about 5 seconds.  
display will be incorrect.  
• The information in the service interval display remains intact if  
the battery is disconnected.  
• The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system  
Displaying the service interval  
has detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Service interval  
• If the service was not performed by a qualified workshop, the oil  
change interval display can only be set to “fixed service intervals” of  
15,000 km. If you wish to continue with the “LongLife” service, you  
will need to have the oil change interval display reset by a qualified  
workshop.  
display ⇒ page 23, fig. 15.  
Resetting the oil change interval display  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Service interval  
display > Reset oil change interval.  
Displaying distance to next service  
You can have the distance to the next service displayed on the MMI  
screen ⇒ page 23, fig. 15. The remaining distance to the next  
service is updated every time the ignition is switched on (starting at  
500 km after a service has been performed).  
On a new vehicle, the display will always show the following  
message for the first 500 km.  
SERVICE IN ----- KM --- DAYS  
Caution  
The system cannot calculate the figures for the service indicator if  
the battery is disconnected from the vehicle, so no service reminder  
can be displayed during this time. Please remember that keeping to  
the correct service intervals is most important for the service life  
and residual value of the vehicle (and especially for the life of the  
engine). The period between two services must never be longer  
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Fuel range  
On-board computer  
The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the  
vehicle can be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank,  
assuming the same style of driving. The fuel range is displayed in  
increments of 10 km.  
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer  
Introduction  
The on-board computer provides you with useful informa-  
tion during a journey, including average and current fuel  
consumption, average speed, fuel range and driving time.  
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption  
over the last 30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase accordingly  
if you drive in a more economical manner.  
Average fuel consumption  
This mode displays the average fuel consumption since the memory  
was last cancelled in litres/100 km. If required, you can use this  
display to adjust your driving style to achieve the desired fuel  
consumption.  
Current fuel consumption  
The display shows the current fuel consumption in litres/100 km. If  
required, you can use this display to adjust your driving style to  
achieve the desired fuel consumption.  
Fig. 17 On-board  
computer: Fuel range  
The computer calculates the fuel consumption every 30 metres. The  
display switches to l/h (litres per hour) when the vehicle is  
stationary.  
Average speed  
This mode shows the average speed driven since the memory was  
last cancelled (in km/h).  
Driving time  
Fig. 18 On-board  
computer: Average fuel  
consumption  
This display shows the period of time which has elapsed since the  
memory was last cancelled.  
The following items of information are processed by the on-board  
computer and can be shown one after the other on the display in the  
instrument cluster.  
Distance covered  
This display shows the distance you have covered since the memory  
was last cancelled.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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the journey is resumed within two hours after the ignition is  
switched off, the new figures are automatically included in the  
calculation. The memory is automatically deleted when you resume  
driving, if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.  
Note  
• The displays for fuel consumption (average and current  
consumption), fuel range and speed are shown in metric units. You  
can change the measurement units on the MMI display.  
Total journey memory (on-board computer 2)  
• The information in the memory is cancelled if the battery is  
Unlike the single journey memory, the total journey memory is not  
erased automatically. In this way, you can determine the period for  
which you wish the on-board computer to supply figures.  
disconnected.  
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer  
Memory  
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer  
Controls  
The on-board computer has two automatic journey  
memories.  
The on-board computer is controlled by means of two  
switches on the windscreen wiper lever.  
Fig. 19 On-board  
computer: Memory 1  
Fig. 20 Windscreen  
wiper lever: On-board  
computer controls  
B
Press RESET button A ⇒ fig. 20 to switch back and forward  
between the functions of on-board computers 1 and 2.  
– Press the top or bottom of the function selector switch  
The number in the display ⇒ fig. 19 indicates which of the two  
memories is currently in use. The figure 1 means that the display is  
showing the information in the single journey memory (on-board  
computer 1). The figure 2 means that the display is showing the  
information in the total journey memory (on-board computer 2).  
A
A ⇒ fig. 20. This displays the on-board computer read-  
outs one after the other.  
The on-board computer can only be operated while the ignition is  
switched on. When the ignition is switched on, the display shows  
the function that was last selected.  
Single journey memory (on-board computer 1)  
As well as the figures from the on-board computer (computer 1 or  
2), the display can also show information from the digital speedom-  
The single journey memory processes the information on a journey  
from the time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If  
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Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer  
B
eter and navigation system*. Press the Reset button A briefly to  
switch back and forward between these displays.  
Basic settings for the on-board computer  
Resetting figures to zero  
You can change the basic settings for the on-board  
computer on the MMI* or on the sound system control  
console.  
To cancel one of the computer readings individually, select the  
required function and press the RESET button A for at least one  
second. The following values can be reset to zero individually using  
B
the Reset button:  
• Average fuel consumption  
• Average speed  
• Driving time  
• Distance covered  
You can also cancel all the values in the single journey memory or  
the total journey memory at the same time ⇒ page 27.  
Fig. 21 MMI display:  
On-board computer  
Note  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Instrument  
The information in the memory is cancelled if the battery is  
disconnected.  
cluster > On-board computer 1 or On-board computer 2.  
You can zero all the values in the single journey memory or the total  
journey memory at the same time by selecting the Reset menu item.  
You can also define which items of information you wish to have  
displayed by the on-board computer. If one of these items is  
switched off, it will not appear in the display. However, the corre-  
sponding figures will still be registered by the on-board computer  
and can be switched back on at any time so that they again appear  
in the display.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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The speed limit warning symbol for speed warning 2 will appear  
in the display if you exceed the pre-set speed. Unlike speed limit  
warning 1, the warning symbol only goes out once the road speed  
has dropped below the stored value again.  
Speed warning function  
Applies to vehicles: with speed warning function  
Introduction  
Setting speed limit warning 2 ⇒ page 29.  
The speed warning function can help you keep below a  
pre-set maximum speed.  
Note  
The speed warning function will warn you if the vehicle exceeds the  
pre-set maximum speed. The system gives an audible warning  
signal if the set speed is exceeded by about 3 km/h. A warning  
symbol will also appear in the display . On some models the symbol  
may look slightly different.  
Please bear in mind that, even with the speed warning function, it is  
still important to keep a check on the car's speed with the speedom-  
eter and to observe the statutory speed limits.  
Applies to vehicles: with speed warning function  
The speed warning function has two different warning speeds,  
which operate independently and serve slightly different purposes:  
Setting speed limit warning 1  
SET  
You can use the  
limit warning 1.  
button to set, alter or cancel speed  
Speed limit warning 1   
With speed limit warning 1, the maximum speed can be changed  
while driving. The speed limit that has been set remains stored until  
the ignition is switched off, or until it is changed or cleared.  
The speed limit warning symbol for speed limit warning 1 will  
appear in the display if you exceed the pre-set speed. It goes out  
again if the speed is reduced below the set speed limit.  
The symbol also goes out if the speed is increased to more than  
about 40 km/h above the set speed for at least 10 seconds. This  
cancels the speed limit that was originally set.  
Fig. 22 Detail of the  
instrument cluster:  
SET button  
Setting speed limit warning 1 ⇒ page 28.  
Speed limit warning 2   
Selecting speed limit  
You are recommended to store this speed limit warning if you  
always wish to be reminded of a particular speed limit. This could  
be when driving in countries with general speed limits, or if you  
need to keep below a particular speed when winter tyres are fitted,  
etc.  
– Drive at the desired maximum speed.  
SET  
– Press the  
button in the instrument cluster ⇒ fig. 22  
for one second.  
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• Speed warning - to set the speed above which a warning signal  
Clearing speed limit  
will sound.  
– Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.  
Speed limit warning 2 can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h  
between 30 and 240 km/h.  
SET  
– Press the  
button for at least 2 seconds.  
The speed warning symbol lights up briefly in the display to  
confirm that the selected speed has been stored. The speed limit  
that has been set remains stored until another speed is set with a  
brief push of the button, or until the memory is cleared with a long  
push of the button.  
Auto-check control  
Introduction  
When the speed limit has been cleared, the display will show a  
crossed-out warning symbol .  
The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle  
systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as  
the ignition is switched on.  
Applies to vehicles: with speed warning function  
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster if a fault should  
occur or if any maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is  
accompanied by an audible warning signal. Depending on the  
priority of the fault, a red or yellow warning symbol lights up in the  
display.  
Setting speed limit warning 2  
You can use the MMI* or sound system control console to  
set, alter or cancel speed limit warning 2.  
The red symbols indicate a serious malfunction, whereas the yellow  
ones represent other malfunctions or items requiring attention.  
Additional messages to assist the driver may be shown with the red  
or yellow symbols.  
Automatic gearbox* function test  
The auto-check control automatically checks the vehicle systems  
when the ignition is switched on. If the selector lever is in position  
P or N, the following instruction will appear:  
Fig. 23 MMI display:  
Setting speed limit  
warning 2  
When stationary apply footbrake while selecting gear  
When a gear (R, D etc.) is selected, this message disappears and the  
auto-check control function is displayed.  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
cluster > Speed warning.  
> Instrument  
The driver message will disappear 30 seconds after switching on  
the ignition or earlier, if there are other driver messages or malfunc-  
tions.  
• Speed warning on/off - to activate or deactivate the speed  
warning function ⇒ fig. 23.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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If one or more faults are detected, the driver information message  
(as above) will disappear about 15 seconds after the engine has  
been started and the appropriate fault symbol(s) will appear in the  
display. The warning display will be accompanied by the corre-  
sponding warning chime.  
For example, in the event of an oil pressure malfunction the oil pres-  
sure symbol will appear in the display. In addition, the following  
message will appear:  
Switch off engine and check oil level  
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.  
If required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing  
Driver messages  
SET  
the  
button ⇒ fig. 24.  
Additional messages to assist the driver are displayed  
together with the warning symbols in the instrument  
cluster.  
Driver messages and yellow symbols  
If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automati-  
cally be accompanied by the corresponding driver message.  
For example, if the symbol appears (windscreen washer fluid  
low), the display will also show the message:  
Please top up washer fluid  
The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the  
SET  
message can be called up again by briefly pressing the  
button.  
Fig. 24 Instrument  
cluster: SET button  
Red symbols  
A red symbol warns of a serious malfunction.  
For example, the following driver message will appear if the selector  
lever for the automatic gearbox* is not in position P when you  
switch off the engine:  
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if  
lever is not in P  
The ignition key can only be withdrawn when the selector lever is in  
this position. Similar messages will be displayed if other functions  
of this kind cannot be carried out.  
Fig. 25 Display:  
Symbol for serious  
malfunction  
Driver messages and red symbols  
If a red warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically  
be accompanied by the corresponding driver message.  
– Stop the vehicle.  
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5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by pressing the  
– Switch off the engine.  
SET  
button.  
– Check the function displayed. Obtain professional assist-  
ance if necessary.  
You should normally be able to drive to the next available qualified  
workshop. However, you should avoid using electrical equipment  
that is not absolutely necessary because this will drain the battery.  
The red symbols indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction).  
Should a Priority 1 fault occur, a red warning symbol will appear at  
the top of the display ⇒ page 30, fig. 25. The symbol is accompa-  
nied by a driver message giving you more information about the  
fault. This symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The  
symbol will keep flashing until the fault is corrected.  
Caution  
If the coolant warning lamp in the instrument display lights up  
as well as the alternator warning lamp while driving ⇒ page 32, stop  
the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. In this case the  
coolant pump is no longer being driven, and there is a risk of engine  
damage.  
If several Priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols  
are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time.  
This message will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can call  
SET  
it up again at any time by pressing the  
button ⇒ page 30.  
Fault in the brake system   
A fault in the brake system should be corrected as soon as  
possible.  
Alternator fault  
⇒ page 31  
Fault in brake system/ parking  
brake  
⇒ page 31  
⇒ page 32  
If the symbol flashes in the display, there is a fault in the  
brake system. The symbol is accompanied by a driver  
message giving you more information about the fault. This  
message will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can  
Coolant level too low / coolant  
temperature too high  
Engine oil pressure too low  
Fault in the steering system  
Ignition lock defective  
⇒ page 33  
⇒ page 33  
⇒ page 34  
SET  
call it up again at any time by pressing the button:  
Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level  
– Stop the vehicle.  
– Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 227.  
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.  
Alternator fault   
Warning! Fault in ABS brake system. Contact  
workshop  
If the symbol flashes in the instrument cluster display, there is an  
alternator fault or a fault in the vehicle's electrical system. In addi-  
tion, a message will appear. This message will disappear after about  
– Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and  
have the fault rectified ⇒  
.
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Parking brake ! Please contact workshop  
Note  
– If the symbol appears after you switch on the ignition  
when the vehicle is stationary, please check whether you  
can release the parking brake. If this is possible, you  
should drive without delay to the nearest qualified work-  
shop and have the fault rectified. If the parking brake  
cannot be released you should obtain professional  
assistance.  
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster will start flashing as  
well if there is a fault in the brake system.  
Fault in the cooling system   
Faults in the cooling system must be rectified immedi-  
ately.  
– If this symbol should appear while driving, there may be  
a malfunction in the drive-away assist or the emergency  
brake functions. You may not be able to apply the parking  
brake. It is also possible that you cannot release the  
parking brake after it has been applied. Drive the vehicle  
to a qualified workshop and have the fault repaired.  
If the symbol flashes in the display, this means that  
either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant  
level is too low. The symbol is accompanied by a driver  
message giving you more information about the fault. This  
message will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can  
SET  
call it up again at any time by pressing the  
Switch off engine, check coolant level  
– Stop the vehicle.  
button:  
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp will light up together with  
the brake warning symbol ⇒  
.
– Switch off the engine.  
WARNING  
• Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level,  
observe the warning information on ⇒ page 221, “Working on  
components in the engine compartment”.  
– Check the coolant level ⇒ page 225.  
– Add more coolant if necessary ⇒ page 226.  
• If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could  
result in an accident. Do not drive on. You should obtain profes-  
sional assistance.  
– Wait for the symbol to go out before driving on.  
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.  
• If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS  
warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS  
is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively  
easily when braking. This could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid  
sideways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and  
have the fault rectified.  
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a  
malfunction of the radiator fan.  
If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒ page 31, it is  
possible that the drive belt has broken.  
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– Switch off the engine.  
WARNING  
– Check the engine oil level ⇒ page 223.  
• If your vehicle should break down for technical reasons, stop it  
at a safe distance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine  
and turn on the hazard warning lights ⇒ page 58, “Hazard  
warning lights ”.  
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.  
If the engine oil level is too low  
If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil ⇒ page 224.  
• Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant  
escaping from the engine compartment; there is a risk of being  
scalded. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping steam  
or coolant.  
If the engine oil level is correct  
If the symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain  
professional assistance. Do not drive on. Do not continue to run the  
engine, not even at idle speed.  
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous  
place. Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment,  
switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Please observe the  
important safety warnings ⇒ page 221, “Working on components  
in the engine compartment”.  
Note  
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indicator for the oil  
level. The oil level should therefore be checked regularly.  
Caution  
Do not drive on if the symbol has come on to indicate a fault in  
the cooling system, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the  
engine.  
Fault in the steering system   
The steering wheel cannot be unlocked if there is a fault  
in the electronic steering lock.  
Engine oil pressure too low   
If the symbol flashes in the display, there is a malfunc-  
tion in the electronic steering lock. The symbol is accompa-  
nied by a driver message giving you more information  
about the fault. This message will disappear after about  
5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by  
If the engine oil pressure is too low the fault must be recti-  
fied immediately.  
If the symbol flashes in the display, the oil pressure is  
too low. The symbol is accompanied by a driver message  
giving you more information about the fault. This message  
will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can call it up  
SET  
pressing the  
button:  
Do not drive vehicle. Steering defective  
– You should obtain professional assistance.  
– Do not have the vehicle towed away.  
SET  
again at any time by pressing the  
button:  
Switch off engine and check oil level  
– Stop the vehicle.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
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WARNING  
Note  
On some models the symbol may look slightly different.  
The vehicle must not be towed if there is a fault in the electronic  
steering lock: the steering will be locked and the vehicle cannot be  
steered. Towing a vehicle with locked steering can cause an acci-  
dent.  
Yellow symbols  
A yellow symbol indicates a malfunction or other item  
requiring attention.  
Note  
On some models the symbol may look slightly different.  
Ignition lock defective   
A fault in the ignition lock must be rectified immediately.  
If the symbol flashes in the display, there is a malfunc-  
tion in the electronic ignition lock. The symbol is accompa-  
nied by a driver message giving you more information  
about the fault. This message will disappear after about  
5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by  
Fig. 26 Display: Yellow  
warning symbol  
Yellow symbols indicate a Priority 2 fault.  
SET  
pressing the  
button:  
Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning chime. The  
symbol is accompanied by a driver message giving you more infor-  
mation about the fault. This message will disappear after about  
5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by pressing the  
Ignition lock defective. Contact workshop!  
– Do not switch off the engine.  
– Drive the vehicle without delay to a qualified workshop  
and have the fault repaired.  
SET  
button.  
The function indicated should be checked as soon as possible. The  
yellow symbol will only go out when the fault has been rectified.  
The ignition cannot be switched off if there is a fault in the elec-  
tronic ignition lock. For this reason, you should drive the vehicle  
without delay to a qualified workshop and have the cause of the  
fault repaired.  
If several Priority 2 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols  
are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time.  
If the vehicle is equipped with the advanced key* feature, you  
should not switch off the engine with the Stop/Start button because  
it cannot be started again after the ignition has been switched off.  
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Brake pads worn  
Battery power*  
⇒ page 36  
Note  
On some models the speed limit warning 1 and speed limit  
warning 2 will also be displayed as yellow symbols. These always  
appear as a small symbol at the top of the display ⇒ page 28.  
⇒ page 36  
⇒ page 36  
Bulb monitor*  
Bulb failure*  
Applies to vehicles: with advanced key  
Check engine oil level  
Engine oil sensor defective  
Fuel level low  
⇒ page 37  
⇒ page 37  
⇒ page 36  
⇒ page 36  
⇒ page 35  
Key not in vehicle   
Key not in vehicle  
This message will appear together with the symbol if the remote  
control key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running.  
This is to remind you not to continue driving without the key (for  
example if you change drivers).  
Washer fluid level low*  
If the remote control key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to  
switch on the ignition or restart the engine after it has been  
switched off. You will also not be able to lock the vehicle from the  
outside.  
advanced key*  
Key not in vehicle  
Light sensor/ rain sensor defec- ⇒ page 35  
tive  
Dynamic headlight range con- ⇒ page 37  
trol* defective  
Light sensor/ rain sensor defective   
Battery in remote control key  
⇒ page 39  
Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers defective  
If the symbol appears, this means that the light sensor/ rain  
sensor is not functioning. For safety reasons, the dipped beam  
headlights will then be switched on permanently when the light  
switch is set to the AUTO position. However, you can still switch the  
lights on and off in the normal way with the light switch. If the rain  
sensor is defective, the functions operated via the windscreen wiper  
lever will still be available. You should have the light sensor/ rain  
sensor checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
Electro-mechanical  
parking brake  
⇒ page 121  
adaptive light* defective  
⇒ page 37  
⇒ page 37  
⇒ page 37  
Ignition lock defective  
Windscreen wiper defective  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Applies to vehicles: with washer fluid warning system  
Brake pads worn   
Brake pads!  
Washer fluid level low   
Please top up washer fluid  
If the symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for  
safety's sake the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified  
workshop.  
If the symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen  
washer and headlight washer system* ⇒ page 231.  
Applies to vehicles: with bulb monitor  
Fuel level low   
Bulb monitor   
Please refuel  
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle  
are working.  
When this symbol comes on for the first time, there are about  
8 litres of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible  
⇒ page 217.  
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are  
working. If it detects a defective bulb on the vehicle it will show a  
yellow warning symbol together with a message indicating which  
light is not working.  
If this warning symbol lights up although the fuel tank is sufficiently  
filled, there is a malfunction in the fuel tank system. The display will  
also show the driver message Tank system malfunction ! Contact  
workshop. Please contact a qualified workshop.  
Bulb failure   
If the symbol lights up, this means that one of the turn signals  
(front or rear), headlights, brake lights, rear lights, fog lights or the  
rear fog light is not working.  
Applies to vehicles: with battery power warning system  
Battery power   
If battery power drops to a level at which you may encounter prob-  
lems when starting the engine, the display will show the symbol   
and the driver message Low battery charge: Battery will be charged  
while driving.  
WARNING  
• Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you  
touch the bulb, causing injury.  
• Incorrect handling of the high-voltage element of xenon gas-  
Please bear in mind that the starting ability of the engine may be  
impaired while this message is shown.  
discharge bulbs* can have potentially fatal consequences.  
Message comes on and goes out again  
Note  
If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched  
on or while driving, and goes out again after a period of time, the  
battery has been charged up again sufficiently while the vehicle was  
being driven.  
Have the components repaired or replaced by a qualified  
workshop.  
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Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light  
Message comes on and does not go out  
adaptive light defective   
If the message appears in the display after the ignition is switched  
on or while driving, and does not go out again, the battery is not  
being maintained at the proper power level. Starting reliability may  
be impaired. You should have the battery checked by a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
adaptive light defective  
This symbol indicates that the adaptive light is defective. Take  
the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the headlights and/or  
the control unit for the adaptive light repaired.  
Check engine oil level   
Ignition lock defective   
Please check oil level  
If the symbol lights up, check the engine oil level as soon as  
possible ⇒ page 223. Top up the oil at the next opportunity  
⇒ page 224.  
Ignition lock defective  
If the symbol lights up in the display, there is a malfunction in  
the electronic ignition lock. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop  
to have the problem remedied.  
Engine oil sensor defective   
Windscreen wipers defective   
Oil level ! Sensor defective  
If the symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop  
and have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to  
check the oil level every time you fill up with fuel ⇒ page 223.  
Windscreen wipers defective  
This symbol indicates a malfunction in the electronics for the  
windscreen wipers. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have  
the windscreen wiper system repaired.  
Applies to vehicles: with dynamic headlight range control  
Headlight range control defective   
Headlight range control defective  
This symbol indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight  
range control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the  
dynamic headlight range control function repaired.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Doors and windows  
It may not be possible to start the engine with the key if there is  
another ignition key from a different make of vehicle on the same  
key ring.  
Remote control keys  
Set of keys  
Data stored on remote control key  
Data related to the service and maintenance of the vehicle are  
stored continuously on your remote control key. Your Audi dealer  
can read out the data and will then be able to tell you what service  
work is required. This also applies to vehicles with advanced key.  
Personal convenience settings  
If two people use the same car regularly, it is a good idea for each  
person to have his or her “own” remote control key. When you  
switch off the ignition or lock the vehicle, your personal settings for  
the following convenience features are stored and assigned to the  
remote control key:  
Fig. 27 Keys supplied  
with the vehicle  
A
A Remote control key  
• Air conditioner  
• Central locking system  
• Background lighting  
• Windows  
• parking system*  
• Seat memory*  
The remote control key will lock and unlock the car via the central  
locking system and start the engine.  
B
A Spare key  
The spare key should be used only temporarily if the remote control  
key has been misplaced or lost.  
Replacing a key  
The stored settings are then recalled automatically the next time the  
If you should lose a key, please contact an Audi dealer. Have the  
remote control coding for that key deactivated. For this purpose you  
should bring all available keys with you. It is also important to notify  
your insurance company if a key has been lost.  
vehicle is unlocked, the doors are opened or the ignition is switched  
on.  
Before you can assign the seat memory* settings to a remote  
control key, the memory function for the remote control key must be  
activated ⇒ page 73.  
Electronic immobiliser  
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthorised persons from  
driving the vehicle. If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear in  
the mileage recorder display.  
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The indicator lamp should light up once briefly when you press one  
of the buttons briefly. The indicator lamp should flash when you  
press and hold one of the buttons (convenience open/close).  
WARNING  
• Always switch off the ignition and take the key with you when  
leaving the vehicle - even if you only intend to be gone for a short  
time. This is especially important if children are left in the car. They  
might otherwise be able to start the engine or use power-operated  
equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead to inju-  
ries.  
If the indicator lamp does not light up, this means the battery is  
exhausted and must be replaced ⇒ page 39. The instrument cluster  
display also shows the symbol and the following message if the  
battery is exhausted:  
Please change key battery  
• Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the  
ignition key from the lock. Otherwise the steering lock could  
engage suddenly, causing an accident.  
Replacing the battery for the remote control  
key  
Note  
Each remote control key contains a round-cell battery,  
located in the battery carrier.  
The function of the remote control key may be impaired by interfer-  
ence from other nearby radio signals (for example from a mobile  
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in the same frequency  
range.  
Indicator lamp on remote control key  
The indicator lamp on the remote control key lights up  
when you press the buttons.  
Fig. 29 Remote control  
key: Removing the  
emergency key  
Fig. 28 Indicator lamp  
on remote control key  
Fig. 30 Remote control  
key: Removing the  
battery carrier  
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A
– Press the release button A ⇒ page 39, fig. 29.  
Removing the emergency key  
B
– Pull the emergency key A out of the remote control key.  
A
– Press the release catch A ⇒ page 39, fig. 30 on the  
battery carrier and at the same time pull the battery  
carrier out of the remote control key in the direction of  
the arrow.  
– Insert the new CR 2032 battery with the “+” symbol  
facing downwards.  
Fig. 31 Remote control  
key: Removing the  
emergency key  
– Slide the battery carrier carefully into the remote control  
key.  
A
– Press the release button A ⇒ fig. 31.  
– Insert the emergency key.  
B
– Pull the emergency key A out of the remote control key.  
For the sake of the environment  
Used batteries must be disposed of appropriately and must not be  
discarded with ordinary household waste.  
You can use the emergency key to ...  
• activate and deactivate the front passenger's airbag ⇒ page 173.  
• lock and unlock* the front passenger's storage compartment  
⇒ page 89.  
Note  
• lock and unlock the lockable rear seat ⇒ page 80.  
The new battery must be of the same type as the original one  
(CR 2032).  
• manually lock and unlock the vehicle if this is not possible using  
the remote control key ⇒ page 45.  
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41  
Emergency release for ignition key  
In the event of a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical  
system, it may no longer be possible to remove the igni-  
tion key.  
Fig. 33 Glove box:  
Adapter for spare key  
Fig. 32 Ignition lock  
with key  
If you are not able to remove the ignition key because the  
vehicle battery has discharged (for example), remove the  
key as follows:  
Fig. 34 Inserting the  
spare key into the  
adapter  
A
– Press the release catch A ⇒ fig. 32 using a ball-point  
B
pen or a similar object and pull the emergency key Aout  
of the remote control key.  
– Open the glove box and take out the adapter for the spare  
– Use the emergency key to lock the vehicle ⇒ page 45.  
key ⇒ fig. 33 -arrow-.  
– Have the vehicle's electrical system checked by a quali-  
fied workshop.  
– Insert the spare key ⇒ fig. 34 all the way into the adapter.  
Please note that the key will only engage in one position.  
– Press the spare key lightly into the adapter until you hear  
it click into place.  
– Insert the adapter, spare key first, into the ignition lock.  
You should now be able to start the engine in the usual  
way.  
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Anti-theft alarm system*  
Central locking system  
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle it  
triggers an audible and visible alarm.  
Description  
The anti-theft alarm system switches on automatically when the  
vehicle is locked. It switches off automatically if you unlock the  
vehicle using the remote control.  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the central locking  
system. You can use any of the following:  
If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the drivers door, the  
ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise the  
alarm will be triggered. On some export versions, the alarm is trig-  
gered immediately when you open a door.  
• Remote control key ⇒ page 43  
• Door handles in conjunction with advanced key* ⇒ page 44  
• Lock on driver's door ⇒ page 45  
• Interior central locking switch ⇒ page 46  
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock button on the remote  
control key or switch on the ignition. The alarm will also switch itself  
off when it comes to the end of its cycle.  
Unlocking one side of the vehicle only  
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking system will lock the  
doors and the boot lid. When you unlock the vehicle, the central  
locking system will unlock either the driver's door only, or all the  
locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting you have selected on  
the sound system or MMI* ⇒ page 43.  
Switch off the interior monitor and tow-away protection if you wish  
to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally.  
Turn signals  
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked and  
once when the vehicle is locked. If the turn signals do not flash, one  
of the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid is still open.  
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)  
The Auto Lock function locks the doors and the boot lid when the  
vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.  
Accidental lock-out  
The vehicle is unlocked again when the ignition key is removed.  
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be unlocked via the central  
locking switch or by pulling one of the inside door handles. The Auto  
Lock function can be switched on and off on the sound system or  
MMI* ⇒ page 43.  
The central locking system prevents you from being locked out of  
the vehicle in the following situations:  
• When the driver's door is open, it cannot be locked together with  
the other door by pressing the central locking switch and then  
closing the door ⇒ page 46.  
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, the doors  
will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.  
• On vehicles with advanced key*, the boot lid will be released  
again automatically if the remote control key that was last in use is  
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed ⇒ page 48.  
Deadlock mechanism  
The central locking system is combined with a deadlock mecha-  
nism. Once the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the door  
handles on the inside are deactivated. This makes it more difficult  
to break into the vehicle.  
To prevent yourself from being locked out, do not lock the vehicle  
with the remote control key before closing the doors or boot lid.  
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43  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Central locking.  
WARNING  
In the Central locking menu you can specify which doors you wish  
to have unlocked when you unlock the vehicle using the remote  
control key or the advanced key*. For example, if you select off for  
the passenger's door, this door will no longer be included in the  
central locking function and will not be unlocked when you press  
the unlock button on the remote control key once.  
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked  
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the  
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.  
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially  
putting lives at risk.  
You can still unlock both of the doors and the boot lid. To do so,  
press the unlock button twice on the remote control key.  
Note  
• Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a  
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking system will automat-  
ically lock both of the doors and the boot lid together.  
locked vehicle is not a safe.  
• If the diode on the driver's window sill lights up for about 30  
seconds when the vehicle is locked, the central locking system or  
anti-theft alarm* is not working properly. Please have the malfunc-  
tion repaired by an Audi dealer or qualified workshop.  
If you select “Locking boot lid/tailgate” on, you can no longer open  
the luggage compartment using the handle on the boot lid  
⇒ page 48, fig. 43. In this case, you can open the boot lid using the  
button on the remote control key ⇒ fig. 36 or the unlock switch  
on the driver's door ⇒ page 48, fig. 42.  
• The interior monitor of the anti-theft alarm* system will only  
function as intended if the windows and the tilting panorama roof*  
are closed.  
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the  
remote control key  
Setting the central locking system  
You can use the sound system or MMI* to select which  
doors are unlocked by the central locking system.  
Fig. 36 Remote control  
key: Control buttons  
Fig. 35 MMI display:  
Central locking menu  
– Press the button to unlock the vehicle ⇒ fig. 36.  
– Press the button to lock the vehicle ⇒  
.
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Applies to vehicles: with advanced key  
– Press the button briefly to unlock the boot lid.  
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the  
advanced key  
– Press the button for at least one second to open the  
boot lid.  
The doors and the boot lid can be locked and unlocked  
without handling the remote control key.  
The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open  
one of the doors, the boot lid or the bonnet within 60 seconds after  
unlocking the car. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining  
unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.  
The system will either unlock all the doors or certain doors only,  
depending on the settings you have chosen on the MMI ⇒ page 43.  
On vehicles with the advanced key* the selector lever must be in P,  
otherwise it will not be possible to lock the vehicle.  
Fig. 37 Audi advanced  
key: Unlocking one of  
the doors  
WARNING  
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked  
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the  
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.  
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially  
putting lives at risk.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
– Take hold of the door handle. The door will be unlocked  
automatically.  
– Pull the door handle to open the door.  
Note  
Locking the vehicle  
Do not use the remote control key when the vehicle is out of sight.  
– Move the selector lever to position P (automatic  
gearbox), otherwise it will not be possible to lock the  
vehicle.  
– Touch the sensor on the door handle once to lock the  
vehicle ⇒  
.
– Touch the sensor a second time within 2 seconds to lock  
the vehicle without activating the deadlock mechanism.  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from any of the doors. The  
driver's door will always be unlocked as well when the passenger's  
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door is unlocked. The remote control key has to be within a range of  
about 1.5 metres of the relevant door or the boot lid. It does not  
matter where you carry the key, for instance whether it is in your  
jacket pocket or in a briefcase.  
Locking and unlocking the vehicle using the  
key  
If the central locking system should fail to work, you can  
still lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the emer-  
gency key or spare key in the lock.  
The unlocking function may be affected if the sensor area on the  
door handle is touched while the vehicle is being unlocked.  
The locking function may be affected if you grasp the door handle  
while the vehicle is being locked.  
Once the doors have been locked, they cannot be opened again  
immediately. This will enable you to check that the doors are prop-  
erly closed.  
The system will either unlock both the doors or one door only,  
depending on the settings you have chosen on the sound system or  
MMI* ⇒ page 43.  
Fig. 38 Lock on  
driver's door  
WARNING  
Unlocking  
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked  
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the  
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.  
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially  
putting lives at risk.  
A
– Turn the key to position A ⇒ fig. 38 to unlock the  
vehicle.  
Locking  
B
– Turn the key once to position A ⇒  
to lock the vehicle.  
Note  
B
– If you turn the key to position A a second time within 2  
seconds, this will lock the vehicle without activating the  
deadlock mechanism.  
Please note the following points if the vehicle is left parked for long  
periods:  
• To save electrical power, the proximity sensors are switched off  
after a few days. You will then need to pull the door handle once to  
unlock the vehicle, and a second time to open it.  
In order to switch off the anti-theft alarm*, you must switch on the  
ignition within 15 seconds after opening the driver's door. Other-  
wise the alarm will be triggered.  
• To prevent the battery from becoming discharged and thus  
maintain the vehicle's starting ability for as long as possible, the  
power management system will gradually switch off convenience  
functions that are not required. In this case you may not be able to  
unlock the vehicle with this convenience function.  
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• The doors and the boot lid cannot be opened from the outside  
WARNING  
(for safety reasons, when stopped at traffic lights, etc.).  
• The LED in the central locking switch lights up when both of the  
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked  
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the  
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.  
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially  
putting lives at risk.  
doors and the boot lid are closed and locked.  
• You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling  
the inside door handle.  
• In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors  
locked from the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate  
access and assistance.  
Note  
• The central locking switch and the release button for the boot lid  
will function after the ignition is switched on.  
WARNING  
• If the vehicle is locked with the key when the central locking  
system is operational, it is only possible to unlock all the doors and  
the boot lid centrally with the key within the next 45 seconds. After  
this period, the key will only unlock the driver's door.  
• The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is  
switched off and will automatically lock the entire vehicle when  
pressed.  
• The central locking switch inside the vehicle is not operative if  
you lock the vehicle from the outside.  
Central locking switch  
• Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, poten-  
tially putting lives at risk. Do not leave anyone (especially children)  
in the vehicle.  
Note  
The doors and the boot lid are locked automatically when the  
vehicle reaches a speed of about 15 km/h (Auto Lock) ⇒ page 42.  
You can unlock the vehicle again via the central locking switch.  
Fig. 39 Driver's door:  
Central locking switch  
– Press the button to unlock the vehicle ⇒ fig. 39 ⇒  
– Press the button to lock the vehicle.  
.
Please note the following when you use the central locking switch  
to lock your vehicle:  
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Applies to vehicles: with anti-theft alarm system  
WARNING  
Deactivating the interior monitor and tow-  
away protection  
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked  
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the  
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.  
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially  
putting lives at risk.  
Locking the passenger's door manually if the  
central locking fails to work  
Fig. 40 Front end of  
the driver's door:  
Swtiches for interior  
monitor and tow-away  
protection  
If the central locking system should fail to work at any  
time, the passenger's door will have to be locked sepa-  
rately.  
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be triggered if  
movements are detected in the interior (e.g. by animals) or  
if the vehicle's inclination is changed (e.g. during transport).  
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally  
by switching off the interior monitor and/or tow-away  
protection.  
Deactivating interior monitor  
Fig. 41 Door: Locking  
the door manually  
A
– Press switch A ⇒ fig. 40. The diode in the switch will  
light up.  
A mechanical locking device (only visible when the door is  
open) is provided on the front passenger's door.  
Deactivating tow-away protection  
B
– Press switch A. The diode in the switch will light up.  
– Take the emergency key out of the remote control key  
The interior monitor and tow-away protection will be switched on  
again automatically the next time the vehicle is locked.  
⇒ page 40.  
– Pull the cap out of the opening ⇒ fig. 41.  
– Insert the key into the slot inside and turn it to the right  
as far as the stop.  
Controls  
Safety  
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Self-help  
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Once the door has been closed it can no longer be opened from the  
outside. The door can be opened from the inside by pulling the door  
handle.  
– Pull the unlock switch on the driver's door ⇒ fig. 42.  
This will unlock the boot lid, which will then open slightly.  
Or:  
– Press the release catch on the boot lid ⇒ fig. 43.  
Boot lid  
Closing boot lid  
– Pull down the tailgate by the handle on the inside and let  
Opening and closing the boot lid  
it drop into the latch ⇒  
.
WARNING  
• After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch has  
engaged properly. The boot lid could otherwise open suddenly  
when the vehicle is moving - this could result in an accident.  
• The boot lid must always be completely closed when the  
vehicle is moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn  
into the interior.  
Fig. 42 Driver's door:  
Unlocking the boot lid  
Note  
When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock the boot lid separately  
by pressing the button on the remote control key. The boot lid  
will lock automatically when you close it again.  
Fig. 43 Release catch  
on the boot lid  
Opening boot lid  
– Press the button on the remote control key for at least  
one second, or  
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Manual release of the boot lid  
Electric windows  
The boot lid can be released manually from the inside.  
Controls  
The driver can operate the electric windows on the  
driver's door with the left-hand switch and the electric  
windows on the passenger's door with the right-hand  
switch (applies to LHD vehicles).  
Fig. 44 Luggage  
compartment: Access  
to manual release  
– Prise off the cover (using the emergency key) ⇒ fig. 44.  
– Press the sliding lever in the direction of the arrow to  
unlock the boot lid.  
Fig. 45 Detail of the  
driver's door: Controls  
The electric windows have two-stage switches:  
Opening the windows  
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until  
the window has moved to the desired position.  
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop: the window  
will automatically open all the way.  
Closing the windows  
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the  
window has moved to the desired position.  
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop: the window will  
automatically close all the way.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
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Convenience open function  
WARNING  
– Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote  
control key until all the windows have reached the  
desired position and the tilting panorama roof* is open.  
• Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle - even if  
you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially  
important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be  
able to start the engine or use power-operated equipment such as  
the electric windows - this could lead to injuries. The window  
switches are only deactivated when the driver's door or the front  
passenger's door is opened.  
Convenience close function  
– Press and hold the locking button on the remote  
control key until the windows and the tilting panorama  
roof* are closed ⇒  
.
• Always be careful when closing the windows. Careless use of  
the electric windows can cause severe injuries.  
Convenience close function with advanced key*  
• When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that  
nobody is inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened  
from the inside in an emergency.  
– Touch and keep your hand in contact with the locking  
sensor on the door handle until the windows and the  
tilting panorama roof* are closed.  
Note  
The electric blind is opened and closed together with the tilting  
panorama roof*.  
• When the doors are opened the windows will automatically  
come down approximately 10 mm.  
• The windows can be operated for about ten minutes after the  
ignition has been switched off. The window switches are only deac-  
tivated when the driver's door or the front passenger's door is  
opened.  
WARNING  
• Take care when closing the windows and the tilting panorama  
roof*. Careless or uncontrolled use can cause injuries.  
• For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control  
open and close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To  
avoid injuries, always keep an eye on the windows when pressing  
the button to close them. The windows and panorama roof stop  
moving as soon as the button is released.  
Convenience open/close function  
The convenience open/close function allows you to open  
and close the windows and tilting panorama roof* with  
the remote control key.  
You can select which windows are opened in the settings on  
the sound system or MMI* ⇒ page 51.  
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Settings for convenience open function  
Tilting panorama roof  
The driver can use the sound system or MMI* to select  
which windows are opened.  
Applies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roof  
Tilting open and closed  
Fig. 46 MMI display:  
Convenience open  
menu  
Fig. 47 Detail of head-  
liner: Switch for tilting  
panorama roof  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Windows >  
The tilting panorama roof is operated via a switch ⇒ fig. 47.  
Convenience open.  
If you wish to use the convenience open function for the windows  
and the tilting panorama roof*, select on for the functions Front  
windows and Sunroof*.  
Tilting open  
– Press the switch to tilt open the panorama roof. Press the  
switch again to stop at any intermediate position.  
Closing  
What to do after a malfunction  
– Pull the switch to close the tilting panorama roof. Pull the  
switch again to stop at any intermediate position.  
The one-touch open and close function must be reacti-  
vated if the battery has been disconnected.  
The tilting panorama roof can be opened or closed for about ten  
minutes after the ignition has been switched off. However, the  
switch is deactivated immediately when the driver's door or  
passenger's door is opened.  
– Pull and hold the electric window switch until the  
window is fully closed.  
– Release the switch and then pull it again for at least one  
second.  
Sun blind  
The tilting panorama roof is equipped with a sliding sun blind for  
protection against sunlight. Take hold of the handle to open and  
close the sun blind.  
Controls  
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Self-help  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Take care when closing the tilting panorama roof. Careless or  
uncontrolled use can cause injuries. For this reason, always take  
out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.  
Take care when closing the tilting panorama roof. Careless or  
uncontrolled use can cause injuries. For this reason, always take  
out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.  
Applies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roof  
Caution  
Closing the tilting panorama roof manually  
You should always close the tilting panorama roof when leaving the  
car. Sudden rain could seriously damage the upholstery and elec-  
tronic equipment inside the vehicle.  
Note  
It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing  
in the sun.  
Applies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roof  
Fig. 48 Detail of head-  
liner: Unscrewing the  
light housing  
Closing the tilting panorama roof by  
overriding the safety cut-out  
The tilting panorama roof mechanism is equipped with a  
safety cut-out. If the force required to close the roof is too  
high, the panorama roof will tilt up to the fully open posi-  
tion. It can now be closed by overriding the safety cut-out.  
– Immediately after the tilting panorama roof opens auto-  
matically, pull and hold the switch ⇒ page 51, fig. 47  
Fig. 49 Detail of head-  
liner: Crank for manual  
operation  
until the panorama roof is closed ⇒  
.
The safety cut-out tilts the panorama roof to the fully open position.  
When this happens, it is possible to close the panorama roof within  
approximately 5 seconds by overriding the safety cut-out.  
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit  
⇒ page 245.  
– Remove the screw ⇒ fig. 48 -arrow- from the light  
housing.  
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– Carefully pull out the light housing.  
– Remove the fuse box cover ⇒ page 261 ⇒ page 261,  
fig. 241 on the driver's side.  
– Take the crank handle from its mounting.  
– Insert the crank handle all the way into the hexagonal  
socket ⇒ page 52, fig. 49.  
– Hold the crank in position and turn it to close the sun  
roof.  
– Re-install the complete light housing.  
– Have the fault rectified.  
Note  
To make it easier to turn the crank, you can make use of the screw-  
driver handle. Detach the handle from the screwdriver and then fit  
the handle onto the crank.  
Controls  
Safety  
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General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Lights and vision  
Automatic headlight control (AUTO)*  
Lights  
When the switch is set to AUTO, the headlights switch on automati-  
cally according to the ambient light conditions, for instance in a  
tunnel, at sunset, or in the rain or snow. The symbol lights up  
when the dipped headlights are on. The headlights are switched on,  
regardless of the light conditions, when you switch on the fog  
lights.  
Switching lights on and off   
The headlights are switched off automatically when you switch off  
the ignition.  
On vehicles with a rain sensor, the headlights switch on automati-  
cally after several windscreen wiper cycles. The instrument lighting  
does not switch on, however.  
Fig. 50 Dashboard:  
Light switch  
While using the automatic headlights you can activate the main  
beam headlights as normal if this function has been activated in the  
MMI. However, if you switch on the main beam headlights while  
using the AUTO function and then do not switch back to the dipped  
headlights setting, only the dipped headlights will come on the next  
time you switch on the AUTO function. To be able to use the main  
beam headlights again you must first pull the main beam lever back  
to the "off" position and then push it forward to "on".  
Switching on automatic headlights* (AUTO)  
– Turn the light switch to AUTO ⇒ fig. 50.  
Switching on the side lights  
– Turn the light switch to position .  
Malfunction of light sensor  
Switching on dipped headlights  
If a malfunction should occur in the light sensor, the instrument  
cluster will show the message:  
– Turn the light switch to position .  
Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers defective  
Switching off the lights  
For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be  
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO  
position. However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the  
normal way with the light switch. You should have the light sensor  
checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
– Turn the light switch to position O.  
The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on.  
The symbol next to the light switch will light up when the side  
lights or headlights are on.  
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Fog lights  
WARNING  
The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver.  
The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when  
required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light  
conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are  
not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the  
headlights in these conditions and when driving after dark.  
Note  
Fig. 51 Switch for  
front fog lights  
• The light sensor for automatic headlight control is located in the  
mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this  
section of the windscreen to avoid malfunctioning of the sensor.  
1
– Press button A ⇒ fig. 51 to switch on the front fog lights  
• The default sensitivity of the light sensor, which is set at the  
factory, can be changed in the MMI menu Auto headlights  
⇒ page 56.  
.  
2
– Press button A to switch on the rear fog lights .  
• If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the  
Front fog lights  
ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.  
The side lights or headlights must be switched on. The green diode  
at the edge of the switch lights up when the front fog lights are  
switched on.  
• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant  
statutory requirements.  
• The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the  
When the headlights are set to AUTO, the dipped headlights are  
switched on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.  
light switch is set to AUTO.  
Rear fog lights  
The headlights or side lights and the front fog lights must be  
switched on.  
The yellow diode at the edge of the switch lights up when the rear  
fog lights are switched on.  
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light  
on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket, only the rear fog  
light on the trailer or caravan will light up.  
Controls  
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Automatic headlights*  
Caution  
When the light switch is set to AUTO ⇒ page 54, you can make the  
headlights switch on earlier or later by changing the Auto head-  
lights setting.  
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should  
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.  
Daytime running lights (daylight headlights)*  
Exterior lighting settings  
This function can be used to switch the daytime running lights on  
and off as required. When the function is activated, the daytime  
running lights are switched on automatically when the ignition is  
switched on.  
You can change the settings for these functions on the  
sound system or MMI.  
Note  
The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the  
light switch is set to AUTO.  
Instrument lighting  
The background lighting of the instruments, the centre  
console and the display can be adjusted as required.  
Fig. 52 MMI display:  
Exterior lighting  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Exterior lighting.  
Coming home  
The coming home function lights up the area round the vehicle after  
dark when the ignition has been switched off and the driver's door  
opened. It switches on the fog lights, rear lights and number plate  
lights. This function can be set to operate for a time interval  
between 0 (off) and 30 or 60 seconds.  
Fig. 53 Instrument  
lighting  
Leaving home  
The leaving home function lights up the area round the vehicle after  
dark when the vehicle is unlocked. It switches on the fog lights, rear  
lights and number plate lights. The function can be switched on or  
off as required.  
– Briefly press the knob to release it.  
– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness  
of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.  
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Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light  
– Turn the button anti-clockwise -” to reduce the bright-  
ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.  
adaptive light  
This feature provides better illumination when you drive  
through a corner.  
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being  
changed unintentionally.  
The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-  
mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a  
light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-  
tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting  
have no effect.  
Note  
The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is  
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.  
The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight  
starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-  
tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the  
driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when  
light conditions become poor.  
Fig. 54 adaptive light  
when driving  
The adaptive light gives better illumination of the bend and the side  
of the road when driving through a corner ⇒ fig. 54. The adaptive  
light is controlled automatically, depending on the speed of the  
vehicle and the steering wheel angle.  
The headlights are regulated automatically when you drive through  
a corner, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. To  
avoid having a dark spot in front of the vehicle the two headlights  
are directed at different angles.  
Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbs  
Dynamic headlight range control  
Headlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to  
suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The  
headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in  
motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).  
Note  
The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to  
110 km/h.  
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Hazard warning lights   
Turn signal and main beam lever  
The hazard warning lights are used to make other road  
users aware of your vehicle in hazardous situations.  
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the  
parking lights and the headlight flasher.  
Fig. 56 Turn signal and  
main beam headlight  
lever  
Fig. 55 Switch for  
hazard warning lights  
– Press the switch to switch the hazard warning lights  
on or off ⇒ fig. 55.  
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the  
following functions:  
All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning  
lights are switched on. The two turn signal indicator lamps   and  
the indicator lamp in the switch will flash at the same time. The  
hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.  
Turn signals    
– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right, or all the  
way down to indicate left ⇒ fig. 56.  
– Move the lever briefly up or down just as far as the point  
of resistance and then release it: the turn signals will  
flash three times.  
The hazard warning lights come on automatically in the event of an  
accident in which an airbag is triggered or in the case of an emer-  
gency stop (full brake application).  
– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of  
resistance and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as  
long as you hold the lever.  
Note  
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road  
users, for instance:  
Main beam headlights   
• When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam  
• If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency  
– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.  
• If your vehicle is being towed away, or if you are towing another  
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam  
headlights off again.  
vehicle.  
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Headlight flasher   
Interior lights  
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the  
flasher.  
Front interior lights  
The front interior lighting also incorporates the reading  
lights for the driver and passenger.  
Parking lights   
– Switch off the ignition.  
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-  
hand parking lights respectively.  
Notes on these functions  
• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The  
corresponding indicator lamp or flashes in the instrument  
cluster.  
• The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering  
Fig. 57 Headliner:  
Front interior lights  
wheel is returned to the straight-ahead position.  
• The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped  
beam headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator  
lamp then comes on in the instrument cluster.  
• The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever –  
even if no other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight  
indicator lamp then comes on in the instrument cluster.  
• When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the  
rear light on one side of the car light up with reduced intensity. The  
parking lights will only work with the ignition off. A warning buzzer  
will sound for as long as the driver's door is open.  
Fig. 58 Headliner:  
Front reading lights  
A
The rocker switch A ⇒ fig. 57 for the interior light has the  
Caution  
following functions:  
Do not use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this  
would dazzle oncoming traffic.  
Courtesy light position  
A
– Move switch A to the centre position.  
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The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches .  
Interior light switched on  
A
– Move switch A to position I.  
Clear vision  
Interior light switched off  
A
– Move switch A to position O.  
Sun visors  
Front reading lights   
The sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to  
safety.  
B
– Press one of the switches A ⇒ page 59, fig. 58 to switch  
the left or right reading light on and off.  
If you switch on the courtesy lighting, the interior lights come on  
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened.  
The light also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition. It  
goes out approximately 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The  
interior light is switched off immediately when the vehicle is locked  
or when the ignition is switched on.  
If a door is left open, the light is switched off after about 10 minutes  
to prevent the battery from running flat.  
Fig. 60 Passenger's  
side: Sun visor  
The brightness of the light is automatically adjusted by a dimmer  
when it is switched on.  
The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled  
out of their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned  
1
towards the doors ⇒ fig. 60 A. Once the sun visor has been turned  
towards the door you can pull it towards the rear as desired.  
Rear interior lights  
Reading lights are also provided for rear passengers.  
Make-up mirrors  
There are covers on the make-up mirrors in the sun visors. The light  
for the mirror (located in the headlining) comes on automatically  
2
when the mirror cover A is slid open. The light switches itself off  
when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back  
up.  
Fig. 59 Headliner: Rear  
reading lights  
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Applies to vehicles: with sun blind  
driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km/h. The current setting  
is automatically stored and assigned to the remote control key.  
Sun blind  
If the rear blind was rolled in automatically when reversing and then  
the ignition was switched off and on again, the blind will not roll  
back out again when you select a forward gear and the speed  
exceeds 15 km/h. You will then have to press the button on the  
centre console to extend the blind again.  
A sun blind is provided for the rear window.  
The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when  
it reaches the end position. It can be made to move in the other  
direction before it reaches its end position by briefly pressing the  
switch a second time. If the ignition is turned off while the blind is  
still moving, it continues until it reaches the end position before  
switching off.  
Fig. 61 Switch for sun  
blind (vehicles with  
MMI)  
Note  
• An overload cut-out may be activated if the sun blind is operated  
repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can be  
operated again.  
• As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low tempera-  
tures the electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in  
the car is below -5°C. The blind can only be operated when the  
temperature in the car's interior rises above this level.  
Fig. 62 Switch for sun  
blind  
Sun blind (rear window)  
– Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun  
blind for the rear window ⇒ fig. 61 or ⇒ fig. 62.  
If you have selected the Automatic rear blind function on in the MMI  
the raised sun blind will be retracted automatically when reverse  
gear is engaged ⇒ page 51. In this way, the rear blind will not  
obstruct your vision when reversing. The rear blind returns to its  
raised position when reverse gear is disengaged and the vehicle is  
Controls  
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Automatic wash and wipe  
Windscreen wipers  
5
– Pull the lever to position A.  
Windscreen wipers   
– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the  
wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.  
The number of wipe cycles varies according to the length  
of time the lever is pulled.  
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen  
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.  
Switching off the wipers  
0
– Move the lever to the "off" position A.  
General notes  
The washers and wipers will only work when the ignition is switched  
on.  
Fig. 63 Windscreen  
wiper lever  
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automat-  
ically be reduced by one level.  
The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is  
switched on if the outside temperature is low.  
The windscreen wiper lever has the following settings:  
Brief wipe  
Dribble wipe  
About 5 seconds after the wash and wipe cycle has finished, the  
windscreen wiper system automatically gives the screen one extra  
wipe to remove any dribbles of water.  
1
– Move the lever down to position A to give the wind-  
screen a brief wipe.  
Intermittent wipe (activating rain sensor)  
If you want to deactivate the dribble wipe function while driving,  
5
pull the lever to position A again within 10 seconds.  
2
– Move the lever up to the stop A.  
The dribble wipe function will be re-activated the next time the igni-  
tion is switched off and on.  
A
– Move the control A to the left or right to set the sensi-  
tivity of the rain sensor.  
Rain sensor*  
Slow wiper speed  
The rain sensor will only function in the intermittent wipe position.  
The intermittent wipe function is activated automatically when it  
starts to rain.  
3
– Move the lever up to the stop A.  
Fast wiper speed  
Before you reach a road speed of 6 km/h you will have to activate the  
rain sensor manually by switching it off and back on again.  
4
– Move the lever up to the stop A.  
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A
To reduce the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move control A  
⇒ page 62, fig. 63 to the left. To increase the sensitivity level of the  
rain sensor move the control to the right.  
Note  
• Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long  
journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒ page 231.  
If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the  
windscreen wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the wind-  
screen. The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also  
varied automatically according to the road speed (in addition to the  
sensitivity setting).  
• Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass  
which can also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor. Please  
check the wiper blades regularly.  
Applies to vehicles: with headlight washers  
Headlight washer system  
WARNING  
• Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the  
wiper blades are in good condition ⇒ page 64, “Changing wiper  
blades”.  
The headlight washer system only operates when the lights  
are switched on.  
• The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver  
is still obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as  
required depending on visibility.  
5
– Move the automatic wash and wipe lever to position A  
⇒ page 62, fig. 63.  
The headlight washer system is always activated the first time you  
operate the automatic wash and wipe. Subsequently, it is only acti-  
vated about every five wash and wipe cycles. The headlights are  
always washed if you hold the lever for longer than about  
2 seconds.  
• Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad  
visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at  
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a  
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper  
blades to judder.  
The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically  
(under water pressure).  
Caution  
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular  
intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel.  
• In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not  
frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you  
switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass,  
this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.  
To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle  
holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.  
• Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in  
position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid  
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the  
wiper system.  
Controls  
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Self-help  
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when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging  
the paintwork on the bonnet.  
Service position  
Use the service position to change the wiper blades.  
• off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original  
position.  
Caution  
Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-  
tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-  
tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet may be  
damaged as a result.  
Fig. 64 MMI display:  
Windscreen wipers  
Note  
• You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to  
fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.  
• The service position is automatically set to off when you operate  
the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.  
Changing wiper blades  
Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.  
Fig. 65 Service posi-  
tion  
You can set the wipers to the service position on the sound  
system or MMI*.  
– If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen,  
0
move the windscreen wiper lever to the "off" position A  
⇒ page 62, fig. 63.  
Fig. 66 Removing the  
wiper blades  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
wipers > Service position ⇒ fig. 64.  
> Windscreen  
Taking off the wiper blade  
• on - the wiper blades can only be replaced when the wiper arms  
are in the service position ⇒ fig. 65. If you only work on the wipers  
– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒ page 64.  
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– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.  
Anti-dazzle setting  
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.  
1
– Press the release button A on the wiper blade  
⇒ page 64, fig. 66. Hold the wiper blade firmly and press  
2
it forwards slightly A.  
Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for interior mirror  
Automatic anti-dazzle adjustment  
3
– Slide the wiper blade upwards A.  
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on  
and off as desired.  
Fitting the wiper blade  
– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper  
4
arm A. You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.  
– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.  
WARNING  
• To prevent smearing on the glass, the wiper blades should be  
cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper  
blades are very dirty (insects etc.), they should be cleaned using a  
sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.  
Fig. 67 Anti-dazzle  
interior mirror: On/off  
button with indicator  
lamp  
• For safety, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a  
Switching off anti-dazzle function  
year.  
A
B
– Press button A ⇒ fig. 67 - the indicator lamp A will go  
out.  
Caution  
The windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒ page 64  
when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-  
work on the bonnet may be damaged.  
Switching on anti-dazzle function  
A
B
– Press button A - the indicator lamp A will light up.  
Anti-dazzle function  
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is  
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror  
housing.  
Rear-view mirrors  
Manual anti-dazzle adjustment  
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will  
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives  
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The mirror  
will not darken automatically:  
Normal setting  
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.  
Controls  
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Self-help  
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• when the interior lighting is switched on  
• when reverse gear is engaged  
Exterior mirrors  
The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.  
WARNING  
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause  
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-  
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this  
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.  
Caution  
Fig. 68 Detail of the  
armrest: Adjuster knob  
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to  
plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon  
as possible.  
Adjusting exterior mirrors  
L
– Turn the adjuster knob to position A(left exterior mirror)  
Note  
R
or position A (right exterior mirror) ⇒ fig. 68.  
• If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,  
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior  
mirrors.  
– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror  
for a good rearward view.  
• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the  
sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other  
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.  
Heated mirrors  
A
– Turn the knob to position A.  
• Do not attach any stickers to the windscreen in front of the  
Retracting both exterior mirrors*  
sensors, as these could lead to malfunctioning of the mirror.  
B
– Turn the knob to position A.  
The mirrors are heated depending on the outside temperature until  
the ignition is switched off, even if the knob is no longer in position  
A
A.  
It may be advisable to retract* the exterior mirrors to protect them  
when parking or when driving through tight spaces.  
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Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrors  
Memory for exterior mirrors*  
Automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior  
mirrors  
On vehicles with memory function for the driver's seat, the setting  
of the exterior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat  
position ⇒ page 72.  
The exterior mirrors darken together with the automatically  
adjusting interior mirror. When the ignition is on, the mirrors will  
darken automatically according to the amount of light received (for  
example from the headlights of a vehicle behind).  
Tilting function for exterior mirror on passenger side*  
(only if equipped with memory for exterior mirrors)  
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts slightly  
downwards, provided the mirror control is switched to the exterior  
When the interior lights are switched on, or when reverse gear is  
engaged, the mirrors revert to their original (i.e. not darkened)  
condition.  
R
mirror on the passenger's side (knob in position A ⇒ page 66,  
fig. 68). This provides a better view of the kerb when parking.  
The mirror returns to its original position when reverse gear is  
disengaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above  
about 15 km/h. The mirror will also return to its original position  
when the adjuster knob is turned to the position for the driver's  
WARNING  
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause  
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-  
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this  
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.  
L
exterior mirror A or when the ignition is switched off.  
If the position of the mirror surface is changed while the mirror is  
tilted, this new position is automatically stored and assigned to the  
remote control key when you disengage reverse gear.  
Caution  
Caution  
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to  
the paintwork or plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove  
the fluid as soon as possible.  
• Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a larger field of  
vision. However, they also make objects appear further away than  
they actually are. For this reason, you should not rely on these  
mirrors for judging the distance of vehicles behind.  
Note  
• If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g.  
when parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the elec-  
tric control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will  
interfere with the mirror adjuster function.  
• If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,  
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior  
mirrors.  
• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the  
sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other  
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.  
Note  
If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the mirrors  
can be adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror  
glass.  
Controls  
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Applies to vehicles: with digital compass  
Digital compass  
Setting the correct compass calibration zone  
Applies to vehicles: with digital compass  
The correct compass calibration zone must first be set  
before the compass can give an accurate reading.  
Activating and deactivating the compass  
The compass direction will appear in the mirror.  
Fig. 69 Interior mirror:  
activated digital  
compass  
– To switch the compass on and off, press and hold  
A
button A until the compass display in the mirror  
⇒ fig. 69 appears or disappears.  
The digital compass only works when the ignition is on. The points  
of the compass are displayed as follows: N (North), NE (North East),  
E (East), SE (South East), S (South), SW (South West), W (West), NW  
(North West).  
Fig. 70 Map of compass calibration zones  
A
– Press and hold button A ⇒ fig. 69 until the currently set  
zone number is displayed on the interior mirror.  
A
– Press button Arepeatedly until the correct zone number  
Note  
appears. The adjustment mode will be ended automati-  
cally after a few seconds.  
To avoid inaccurate compass readings, do not hold any remote  
controls or other electrical devices or metal objects near the interior  
mirror.  
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Applies to vehicles: with digital compass  
Calibrating compass  
The compass must be re-calibrated if the display is incor-  
rect or inaccurate.  
A
– Press and hold button A until the letter C appears in the  
interior mirror.  
– Drive in a circle at a speed of about 10 km/h until a point  
of the compass is displayed in the interior mirror.  
WARNING  
Calibrate your compass at a location where there is no traffic so  
that you do not endanger yourself or other road users (accident  
risk).  
Controls  
Safety  
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Self-help  
Technical data  
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Seats and storage  
Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustment  
Electric adjustment of front seats  
Seat adjustment  
Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustment  
You can use the electrical adjustment to set the position,  
angle and shape of the seat so that you can travel in a  
safe and comfortable sitting position.  
Seat adjuster controls  
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the  
design of the seats.  
Before adjusting your seat, please read and observe the  
warnings ⇒  
.
Adjusting contour of lumbar support  
A
– Press the front or rear of switch A to increase or  
decrease the curvature of the lumbar support as  
required.  
Adjusting height of lumbar support  
Fig. 71 Front seat:  
Adjuster controls  
A
– Press the top or bottom of adjuster switch A to move the  
lumbar support upwards or downwards as required.  
The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with  
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted simply by pressing  
the corresponding switch in the required direction.  
Moving seat backwards or forwards  
B
– Press switch A ⇒ fig. 71 forwards or backwards.  
Adjuster controls  
Adjusting seat height  
A
A Lumbar support  
B
– Press switch A up or down.  
B
A Seat adjuster  
C
A Height adjuster for backrest and head restraint  
Raising/lowering seat at front  
D
A Thigh support*  
B
– Press the front of switch A up or down.  
Raising/lowering seat at rear  
B
– Press the rear of switch A up or down.  
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Applies to vehicles: with electric seat adjustment  
Adjusting backrest angle  
Easy-entry function  
C
– Press switch A forwards or backwards.  
The easy-entry function gives improved access to the rear  
seats.  
Adjusting head restraint height  
C
– Press switch A up or down.  
Extending or shortening the thigh support*  
D
– Lift the control A below the seat cushion. The front seat  
cushion will spring forward.  
– Slide the seat cushion back to the normal position after  
each use.  
Fig. 72 Driver's seat:  
easy-entry controls  
WARNING  
• Never adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving - this  
Tipping the front backrests forward  
could lead to an accident.  
– Pull up the lever ⇒ fig. 72.  
• The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is  
off and when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental inju-  
ries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.  
– Tip the backrest forward and down.  
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncon-  
Moving the front seats forward  
trolled use of the height adjustment can cause injuries.  
A
– Press and hold the switch A until the seat reaches the  
• Do not drive with the backrests of the front seats reclined too  
far as otherwise the seat belt and airbag could fail to restrain the  
wearer properly in an accident, possibly leading to injury.  
desired position.  
Moving the front seats back  
B
– Press and hold the switch A until the seat reaches the  
desired position. The seat will stop automatically when it  
has moved back to its original position.  
The front backrests can be tipped forward for easier access to the  
rear seats (the head restraints will be retracted automatically). At  
the same time, the front seats can also be moved forwards and  
backwards as required.  
Controls  
Safety  
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When the front seats are moved forward, their original positions are  
stored in a memory. The seats then stop automatically in this posi-  
tion when they are moved back. If you want to move one of the seats  
Storing and recalling settings  
You can store and recall the settings for two different drivers using  
the recall buttons 1 and 2 ⇒ fig. 73 ⇒ page 72.  
B
back further, release the switch A and press it again.  
In addition, the current settings are automatically stored when you  
lock the vehicle and assigned to the remote control key that is being  
used. When you unlock the vehicle, the system automatically recalls  
the settings stored on that remote control key.  
The head restraints on the front seats retract automatically  
(depending on the seat height setting) when the backrests are  
tipped forward, and move back to their original positions when the  
backrests are returned to the upright position.  
Switching seat memory on and off  
ON/OFF  
The seat memory will be out of action if the  
raised position (press and release). The word OFF will then light up  
ON/OFF  
switch is in the  
Note  
The easy-entry switches on the relevant seat are out of action when  
the driver's or passenger's doors are closed.  
in the  
The stored settings will all remain in the memory. We recommend  
ON/OFF  
switch.  
using the  
switch to deactivate the seat memory when the  
vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver whose  
settings do not need to be stored in the system.  
Seat memory  
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory  
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory  
Memory for driver's seat  
Storing and recalling settings  
You can use the recall buttons in the driver's door to store  
and recall the seat adjustments for two drivers.  
ON/OFF  
The  
switch must be in its down position (pressed  
in) before you can store and recall the desired settings.  
Storing settings  
– Adjust the driver's seat as required.  
– Adjust both exterior mirrors.  
SET  
– Press and hold the  
button. At the same time press  
one of the recall buttons for at least a second.  
Fig. 73 Driver's door:  
Seat memory  
– Then release the buttons. The settings are now stored on  
the selected recall button.  
As well as the driver's seat position, the seat memory will store and  
recall the exterior mirror settings (if the vehicle is equipped accord-  
ingly):  
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Applies to vehicles: with seat memory  
Recalling settings  
Activating memory for remote control key  
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired recall  
button briefly.  
The relevant function must be activated on the sound  
system or MMI so that the settings stored in the memory  
can be recalled using the remote control key.  
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the  
desired recall button until the programmed settings are  
reached.  
SET  
A tone will sound and the diode in the  
button ⇒ page 72,  
fig. 73 will light up to confirm that the settings have been stored.  
When you lock the vehicle the current settings are automatically  
stored and assigned to the remote control key. However, the  
settings assigned to the remote control key will not overwrite the  
settings stored on recall buttons 1 and 2. The settings stored on the  
recall buttons can be called up at any time. When you unlock the  
vehicle, the settings assigned to the remote control key are recalled  
automatically.  
Fig. 74 MMI display:  
Driver's seat  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Seat adjustment  
If your vehicle is also driven by other persons using your remote  
control key, it is advisable to store your personal settings on one of  
the recall buttons. You can then recall your own settings at any time  
simply by pressing the corresponding recall button. When you lock  
the vehicle these settings are then stored automatically and  
assigned once again to the remote control key.  
> Driver's seat > Remote control key > on.  
WARNING  
• For safety reasons, never recall seat settings when the vehicle  
is moving - this could lead to an accident.  
• In an emergency the recall function can be stopped at any time  
ON/OFF  
by pressing the  
recall buttons.  
switch, or by briefly pressing any of the  
Controls  
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Lowering head restraint  
Head restraints  
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.  
Adjusting the front head restraints  
A
– Press button A ⇒ fig. 75 and push the head restraint  
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head  
restraints offer effective protection. However, they must  
always be properly adjusted to suit the height of the occu-  
pant.  
downwards.  
Electric height adjustment*  
– Press the switch ⇒ fig. 76 up or down to move the head  
restraint to the desired height.  
– You should adjust the head restraint so that the top of  
the head restraint is at least at eye level, or higher  
⇒ fig. 75.  
For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least  
at eye level, or higher.  
Fig. 75 Front seat:  
Adjusting head  
restraint  
The height of the head restraints is adjustable. They should be set  
to suit the height of the occupant. In combination with the seat  
belts, the head restraints offer effective protection, provided they  
are properly adjusted.  
Adjusting the rear head restraints  
Fig. 76 Front seat:  
Adjusting head  
restraint (electric  
adjustment*)  
Raising head restraint  
Fig. 77 Rear seats:  
Head restraint  
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both  
hands.  
– Push the head restraint upwards.  
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Raising head restraint  
Adjusting armrest  
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both  
hands.  
– To adjust the position of the armrest, pull the armrest all  
the way down.  
– Push the head restraint upwards as far as it will go.  
– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the  
desired position.  
Lowering head restraint  
Moving armrest  
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint.  
– You can move the armrest backwards or forwards  
A
– Press the button A ⇒ page 74, fig. 77 and push the head  
⇒ fig. 78.  
restraint downwards.  
Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements  
when it is lowered. The armrest should therefore be moved back  
before driving in city traffic.  
For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least  
at eye level, or higher.  
When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be  
moved to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the  
driver's field of vision.  
There is a storage compartment underneath the armrest.  
Luggage compartment  
Applies to vehicles: with front armrest  
Loading the luggage compartment  
Front armrest  
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely  
secured.  
The armrest can be adjusted to several positions and  
moved back and forwards.  
Fig. 78 Armrest  
between driver's seat  
and front passenger's  
seat  
Fig. 79 Heavy items  
should be placed as far  
forwards as possible.  
Controls  
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Self-help  
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Applies to vehicles: with fastening rings  
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the  
following points:  
Fastening rings  
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compart-  
ment which can be used to secure loads.  
– Distribute the weight as evenly as possible.  
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible  
⇒ page 75, fig. 79.  
– Secure the load with the luggage net* or with non-elastic  
straps secured to the fastening rings* ⇒ page 76.  
WARNING  
• Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly  
Fig. 80 Location of  
fastening rings in  
shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.  
luggage compartment  
• In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the  
passenger compartment can be flung forward and possibly injure  
vehicle occupants.  
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 80  
• Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure  
with suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy  
objects.  
-arrows-.  
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 159.  
• When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a  
change of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle  
handling.  
• Please observe the important safety warnings ⇒ page 152,  
“Safe driving”.  
Note  
Adjust the tyre pressure to match the vehicle loading - the correct  
pressures are specified on the sticker on the end face of the driver's  
door.  
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Applies to vehicles: with stretch net  
– Pull down the retaining hooks at the top of the luggage  
compartment. Pull up the net and attach the loops of the  
net to the retaining hooks.  
Stretch net / retaining net  
The stretch net / retaining net can be used to secure light  
items in the luggage compartment.  
You can also use the retaining hooks ⇒ fig. 82 to secure light items  
of luggage, such as shopping bags, etc.  
The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use.  
WARNING  
The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up  
to 5 kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).  
Fig. 81 Stretch net laid  
out  
Side storage compartment  
The DVD player for the navigation system* is located in  
the left side compartment in the luggage compartment.  
Fig. 82 Stretch net  
attached in position as  
retaining net  
Fig. 83 Luggage  
compartment: Side  
trim with closed  
Stretch net  
storage compartment  
– First secure the front hooks in the fastening rings  
⇒ fig. 81.  
– Then secure the rear hooks in the fastening rings.  
Retaining net  
– Secure the hooks of the retaining net to the fastening  
rings at the bottom of the tail panel ⇒ fig. 82.  
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Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests  
Extending the luggage compartment from the  
boot  
The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the  
storage space.  
Fig. 84 Luggage  
compartment: DVD  
player for navigation  
system  
– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle  
⇒ page 77, fig. 83.  
DVD player for navigation system*  
Fig. 85 Release lever in  
luggage compartment  
The DVD player for the navigation system is located in this storage  
compartment ⇒ fig. 84 in the luggage compartment. For more  
information, please refer to the Infotainment/MMI Operating  
Manual.  
Fig. 86 Safety knob  
Releasing and folding down backrest  
– When you pull the release lever ⇒ fig. 85 in the direction  
A
of the arrow, the safety knob A ⇒ fig. 86 will pop up and  
the red marking on the knob will become visible.  
– Fold down the backrest.  
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Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests  
Returning backrest to an upright position  
Extending the luggage compartment from  
inside the vehicle  
– Push the backrest up again until it engages securely  
A
⇒
. The red marking on the safety knob A ⇒ page 78,  
fig. 86 should no longer be visible when the backrest is  
properly secured.  
The backrests can be folded forwards to increase the  
storage space.  
When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, it can  
be locked and unlocked with the key. This prevents unauthorised  
access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle.  
The luggage compartment can only be extended from the boot  
when the backrest is not locked with the key.  
WARNING  
Fig. 87 Release handle  
on backrest  
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects  
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during  
sudden braking.  
Folding down backrest  
A
– When you pull the release handle A ⇒ fig. 87 in the  
Caution  
B
direction of the arrow, the safety knob A will pop up and  
the red marking on the knob will become visible.  
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that  
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they  
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.  
It is also important to remove any other objects from the rear seats  
to avoid damaging the backrest when folding it forwards.  
– Fold down the backrest.  
Returning backrest to an upright position  
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒  
. The  
B
red marking on the safety knob A should no longer be  
visible when the backrest is properly secured.  
When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the  
release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This  
prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from  
inside the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
Caution  
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that  
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they  
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.  
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects  
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during  
sudden braking.  
Storage shelf  
Caution  
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that  
the seat belts for the rear seats are in their guides so that they  
cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.  
The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be  
used to store light articles of clothing.  
WARNING  
Applies to vehicles: with folding backrests  
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. They  
could cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.  
Locking the backrest  
Caution  
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the  
heating element in the rear window and cause damage.  
Note  
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage  
shelf are kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.  
Fig. 88 Locking the  
backrest  
– Turn the key ⇒ fig. 88 to the right to lock the backrest.  
– Turn the key to the left to unlock the backrest.  
When the backrest is properly engaged in its upright position, the  
release handle can be locked and unlocked with the key. This  
prevents unauthorised access to the luggage compartment from  
inside the vehicle.  
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Applies to vehicles: with load-through hatch  
– Fold the cover of the load-through hatch back up from  
inside the vehicle until it engages.  
Load-through hatch  
You can use the load-through hatch and bag to transport  
objects safely inside the vehicle.  
– Fold up the centre armrest again if desired.  
– Close the boot lid.  
WARNING  
Loose objects must be transported in the bag, as the bag can be  
secured. Individual objects cannot be secured - Risk of accident!  
Note  
Fig. 89 In the rear seat:  
Opening the lid of the  
load-through hatch  
• You can also open the load-through hatch from the luggage  
compartment. Press down the release catch and push the cover  
forwards.  
• The load-through hatch can be locked and unlocked from inside  
the vehicle using the emergency key ⇒ fig. 89.  
Opening the load-through hatch  
– In the passenger compartment, pull down the centre rear  
armrest.  
Applies to vehicles: with load-through hatch  
– Pull the release catch ⇒ fig. 89 -arrow- and fold the cover  
of the load-through hatch down into the passenger  
compartment.  
Securing the transport bag  
The transport bag must be secured in the luggage  
compartment.  
– Open the boot lid.  
– Working from the luggage compartment, push the bag  
through the opening.  
– Secure the bag ⇒ page 81.  
Closing the load-through hatch  
– Open the boot lid.  
Fig. 90 Luggage  
compartment:  
Securing the bag  
– Take the bag out of the load-through hatch.  
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• These carrier units form the basic elements of a complete roof  
carrier system. Special fixtures must then be added in order to  
safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or boats on the  
roof. All the elements of this system are available from Audi dealers.  
Caution  
Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof  
rack or incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory  
warranty. The roof carrier system must therefore be installed exactly  
according to the instructions provided.  
Fig. 91 Securing the  
objects in the bag  
Securing the bag in the luggage compartment  
– Two belts with hooks are attached to the bottom side of  
the bag. Engage the hooks into the rear fastening rings  
in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 81, fig. 90.  
Attachment points  
The roof carrier must be attached at the marked points  
only.  
Securing the objects in the bag  
– Pull the free end of the belt tight to secure it ⇒ fig. 91.  
Note  
If the bag is damp or wet, allow it to dry before putting it away.  
Roof carrier  
Fig. 92 Attachment  
points for carrier units  
Description  
Mounting  
Additional loads can be transported using the roof carrier.  
Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:  
The front feet of the carrier units must be fitted exactly onto the  
locating pins A between the side frame and the roof frame trim  
⇒ fig. 92. The pins come into view when you push the sealing lip  
back off the roof frame trim using the tool supplied with the roof  
carrier. The rear attachment points A are marked by two small  
arrows on the top edge of the side window.  
A
• The rain channels are moulded into the roof as part of the aero-  
dynamic roof design. It is therefore not possible to mount conven-  
tional roof luggage racks. We recommend using the carrier units  
from the range of Audi Genuine accessories.  
B
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Roof load  
Cup holders  
Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. The  
car's handling is affected when transporting loads.  
The maximum permissible roof load for your vehicle is 75 kg. The  
load limit applies to the combined weight of the carrier system and  
the load itself.  
It will not be possible to carry the full maximum load if the roof  
carrier you are using is rated for a load which is less than this figure.  
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit for the roof carrier, which  
is listed in the fitting instructions.  
Fig. 93 Centre console:  
Front cup holder  
WARNING  
• To prevent accidents, loads carried on the roof must be  
securely attached.  
• Do not exceed the maximum roof load for the vehicle, the  
maximum axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle weight, as this  
could cause an accident.  
• When transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof, bear in  
mind that the car's handling is affected by the extra weight on the  
roof and a possible susceptibility to cross winds. Adjust your  
speed and driving style accordingly to avoid accidents.  
Fig. 94 Cup holder in  
rear armrest  
Front cup holder  
– Two drinks can be placed in this cup holder ⇒ fig. 93.  
For the sake of the environment  
The increased air resistance when the roof carrier is fitted means  
that the vehicle uses more fuel. For this reason you should always  
take off the roof carrier when it is not in use.  
Opening rear cup holder  
A
– Press the symbol A ⇒ fig. 94.  
Placing drinks in rear cup holder  
B
– To adjust the arm of the cup holder A, move it in the  
direction indicated by the arrow.  
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– Position the cup in the holder and let go of the arm. The  
arm will move back automatically to secure the cup.  
Ashtrays  
Front ashtray  
Closing cup holder  
– Press the middle piece between the two arms and push  
the cup holder back into the shaft as far as it will go.  
The retainer arm should be positioned against the drinks container  
so that it is held securely.  
One or two drink containers can be held in the centre armrest.  
WARNING  
Fig. 95 Centre console:  
Ashtray open  
• Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders while the vehicle  
is moving. You could be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.  
Opening ashtray  
• Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury  
– Slide the cover open.  
in the event of an accident.  
Closing ashtray  
Caution  
– Lightly press the cover to make the ashtray close auto-  
matically.  
You should avoid putting open drinks containers in the cup holders.  
The drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the  
electrical equipment or the seat covers.  
Removing ashtray  
A
– Slide the switch A ⇒ fig. 95 to the right to release the  
ashtray.  
B
– Take out the ashtray A ⇒ fig. 95.  
Inserting ashtray  
– Insert the ashtray and press it into its mountings.  
WARNING  
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.  
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Rear ashtray  
Cigarette lighter and electrical  
sockets  
Cigarette lighter  
The 12 Volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be  
used as a power source for other electrical appliances.  
Fig. 96 Rear centre  
console: Ashtray  
Opening ashtray  
B
– Pull the front lip of the ashtray A ⇒ fig. 96 in the direc-  
tion of the arrow.  
Fig. 97 Front ashtray  
(open)  
Removing ashtray  
A
– Press down the retainer A and take out the ashtray.  
Using cigarette lighter  
– Open the cover of the front ashtray.  
Inserting ashtray  
– Press in the cigarette lighter knob.  
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.  
– Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.  
– Place the ashtray in the holder.  
WARNING  
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.  
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to  
light your cigarette.  
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.  
Operating electrical socket  
– Take out the cigarette lighter.  
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the ciga-  
rette lighter socket.  
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Applies to vehicles: with 12 Volt sockets  
The cigarette lighter employs a standard 12 Volt socket which can  
also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appli-  
ances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of  
100 W.  
12 Volt sockets  
Electrical equipment can be connected to both 12 Volt  
sockets.  
WARNING  
• Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or  
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.  
• The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and  
when the ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never  
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.  
Fig. 98 Detail of the  
side trim in the  
luggage compartment:  
12 Volt socket  
• The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them  
will operate only when the ignition is switched on. Improper use  
of the electrical sockets or the appliances connected to them can  
cause injuries or fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave chil-  
dren unsupervised in the vehicle with the key.  
Caution  
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.  
Note  
Fig. 99 Electrical  
socket in the centre  
console  
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain  
the battery.  
Electrical socket in luggage compartment and  
front centre console  
– Open the cover cap concealing the socket ⇒ fig. 98.  
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.  
Electrical socket in rear centre console  
– Fold up the lid ⇒ page 87, fig. 100 to access the socket.  
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Applies to vehicles: with 230 Volt Euro socket  
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.  
On-board 230 Volt Euro socket  
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 Volt socket. The  
appliances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating  
of 100 W.  
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 230 Volt  
Euro socket in the rear centre console.  
WARNING  
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them will  
operate only when the ignition is switched on. Improper use of the  
electrical sockets or the appliances connected to them can cause  
injuries or fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children  
unsupervised in the vehicle with the key.  
Fig. 100 Rear centre  
console: 230 Volt Euro  
socket  
Caution  
• To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never  
connect equipment that generates electrical current, such as a solar  
panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt sockets or cigarette lighter in  
order to charge the vehicle's battery.  
The 230 Volt Euro socket can only be used when the engine  
is running ⇒  
.
– Fold up the lid to access the socket.  
• Use only equipment which has been tested for electromagnetic  
compatibility in compliance with EC Directive 2004/104/EC.  
– Plug the Euro connector into the socket. This will auto-  
matically release the child safety device.  
Note  
LED in electrical socket  
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain  
the battery.  
Steady green light:  
Flashing red light:  
The socket is ready for use.  
The socket has tripped out due  
to a power surge, overheating or  
similar  
Appliances suitable for connection  
Electrical equipment with a Euro plug connector can be connected  
to the 230 Volt Euro socket. The appliances connected to the  
230 Volt Euro socket must not exceed a power rating of 150 W  
(300 W peak power).  
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If you connect more than one appliance, the total power rating of all  
appliances must not exceed 150 W. If necessary, check the type  
plates on the connected appliances for details of the power ratings.  
• If the power drawn by the connected appliances is above 150 W,  
the inverter in the socket will get warm. The inverter will trip out if  
the temperature exceeds a certain limit. The inverter can trip out on  
hot days even when an appliance with a suitable power rating is  
used. The inverter will switch on again automatically after it has  
cooled down. Appliances which are already connected and  
Connected appliances must be in perfect condition and free of  
defects.  
switched on will be activated again automatically ⇒  
.
WARNING  
• Do not connect lamps which contain a neon tube. For technical  
reasons, this may damage the lamp.  
• Heavy appliances or plugs (such as power supply units) can  
damage the mounting of the 230 Volt Euro socket if they are  
suspended directly from the socket – Risk of injury!  
• Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro socket.  
This may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Check the type  
plate on the appliance if you are unsure of the voltage rating.  
• Make sure that all connected appliances are securely stowed  
when driving to prevent them from being catapulted through the  
car under braking or in an accident – Danger to life!  
• With some power supplies (e.g. on laptop computers), the inte-  
grated surge suppressor prevents the equipment from being  
switched on because the starting current is too high. If this  
happens, please disconnect the power supply unit from the load  
and wait for about 10 seconds before re-connecting.  
• Never spill liquid over the socket – Danger to life! If the socket  
does get wet, ensure that it is absolutely dry before using it again.  
• Improper use of the electrical socket or appliances connected  
to it can cause injuries or fire – Risk of injury!  
Note  
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle while the engine  
is running – Risk of injury!  
• Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio, TV  
and vehicle's electrical system.  
• Connected appliances behave differently than when they are  
connected to the public electricity grid. As a result, the connected  
appliances may become hot during operation – Risk of injury!  
• The Euro socket has an integrated child safety device. There is no  
power at the socket until the Euro connector is fully inserted.  
• When using adapters or extension cables, please remember  
that the child safety device on the 230 Volt Euro socket is deacti-  
vated and the socket is live – Risk of injury!  
• Some appliances may not function normally due to the lower  
power rating (wattage).  
• The socket can be operated with 115 Volt power supplies, as is  
the case in certain countries. In this case, a different type of inverter  
must be installed in the vehicle. Retrofit kits are available from your  
Audi dealer. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the 230 Volt Euro  
socket.  
• Do not insert conductive materials, such as knitting needles,  
into the contacts of the 230 Volt Euro socket – Danger to life!  
• Switch off the connected electrical appliances if the inverter  
trips out due to overheating – Risk of injury!  
• Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical  
appliances are used near the rear window aerial.  
Caution  
• Please observe the operating instructions for the connected  
appliances.  
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Opening glove box  
Storage compartments  
– Pull the catch on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)  
Overview  
⇒ fig. 101 and open the lid.  
There are several storage compartments at various points  
in the vehicle.  
Closing glove box  
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.  
Glove box  
⇒ page 89  
⇒ page 89  
The glove box lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.  
Compartment for (sun)glasses in head-  
liner  
On the right-hand side of the glove box there is a holder with a key  
shell. In order to start the engine with the spare key, it has to be  
clipped into this shell.  
Storage compartments in the front seats ⇒ page 90  
Coat hooks  
First-aid kit  
⇒ page 90  
⇒ page 244  
⇒ page 77  
WARNING  
To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the glove box lid closed  
when driving.  
Side storage compartment in luggage  
compartment  
Warning triangle  
⇒ page 244  
Compartment for (sun)glasses in headliner  
Glove box  
The glove box is equipped with a lock* and a light.  
Fig. 102 Compartment  
for (sun)glasses in  
headliner  
– To open the cover, lightly press the panel ⇒ fig. 102  
Fig. 101 Glove box  
(arrow). The cover will then open by itself.  
– To close the cover, push it upwards until it engages.  
Controls  
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WARNING  
Note  
The storage compartment will hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.  
Always keep the compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in  
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking  
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.  
Coat hooks  
The coat hooks are located on the rear side of the B-pillars  
(in the rear passenger compartment).  
WARNING  
• Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the  
coat hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.  
• Only use the coat hooks for light items of clothing and make  
sure that there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.  
• Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this  
could interfere with the function of the head-protection  
airbags*.  
Applies to vehicles: with storage compartments in the front seats  
Storage compartments in front seats  
There is a fold-out drawer in the front part of each front  
seat.  
Opening  
– Pull the handle to open the compartment.  
Closing  
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.  
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Heating and cooling  
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is  
excessively high, to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme  
loads.  
Deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Description  
Pollution filter  
The pollution filter (a particle filter) serves as a barrier against impu-  
rities in the outside air, including dust and pollen, and odours. The  
air is also filtered when the air recirculation mode is activated.  
The air conditioner can be used to set a comfortable inte-  
rior temperature in the vehicle.  
The air conditioner provides heating and ventilation and also cools  
and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle.  
For the air conditioner to work with maximum efficiency, the pollu-  
tion filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the  
Service Schedule.  
The air conditioner is fully automatic and will maintain the desired  
temperature at a constant level. To achieve this, the temperature of  
the air supplied to the interior, the blower speed (volume of air  
delivery) and the air distribution are regulated automatically. The  
system also allows for the effect of strong sunlight, so there is no  
need for manual adjustment. For these reasons it is advisable to use  
the automatic mode for the comfort of all the passengers in virtually  
all conditions throughout the year ⇒ page 93.  
If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution and  
the filter is no longer fully effective, it may be necessary to change  
the filter element more frequently.  
Key-coded settings  
The currently selected air conditioner settings are automatically  
stored and assigned to the remote control key.  
Please note:  
Power management  
The humidity of the air is automatically reduced when the system  
cools the interior of the vehicle. This helps to prevent condensation  
on the windows.  
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged and to maintain  
the necessary power level, the system will temporarily shut off the  
electrical components that are using a lot of power, or reduce the  
current they are consuming ⇒ page 192. Heating systems in partic-  
ular use a large amount of electrical power. If you notice, for  
instance, that the rear window heater is not working, it may have  
been temporarily switched off by the power management function,  
or regulated to a lower heat output. These systems will be available  
again as soon as sufficient electrical power is available.  
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,  
condensation can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system  
and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not  
indicate a leak.  
If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches  
to a higher speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficiently (this  
does not apply to the defrost setting).  
In order to achieve maximum engine power, the air conditioner  
compressor is temporarily switched off when pulling away from a  
standstill with full throttle.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
WARNING  
Controls  
For safety reasons it is important that all the windows are kept  
free of ice, snow and condensation. These can cause poor visibility  
and lead to an accident. Please familiarise yourself with the oper-  
ating controls for the air conditioner, including the demist/defrost  
functions for the windows.  
The controls for the air conditioner at a glance.  
Caution  
• If you suspect that the air conditioner is damaged, switch it off  
to prevent further damage and have the system checked by a quali-  
fied workshop.  
• Repairs to the Audi air conditioner require specialist knowledge  
and special tools. For this reason, please contact a qualified work-  
shop if the system is not working properly.  
Note  
• Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow,  
ice and leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling, and to  
prevent the windows misting over.  
Fig. 103 Controls for deluxe automatic air conditioner  
• The air from the outlets flows through the passenger compart-  
ment and out through the slots at the rear of the vehicle. Do not  
cover these slots with clothing or other objects.  
The functions can be set by turning the rotary control and are  
switched on and off by briefly pressing the buttons. The LEDs in the  
buttons light up when the function is switched on.  
• The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows  
and the tilting panorama roof* closed. However, if the vehicle has  
heated up after standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can  
be cooled more quickly by opening the windows for a short time.  
Buttons  
Function  
Page  
Switching on and off  
Automatic mode  
Temperature selection  
Blower  
⇒ page 93  
⇒ page 93  
⇒ page 94  
⇒ page 94  
⇒ page 95  
OFF  
AUTO  
a)  
Rotary control  
Air recirculation mode  
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Buttons  
Function  
Page  
AUTO  
Automatic mode  
Air distribution  
Defrosting windows  
Heated rear window  
⇒ page 95  
⇒ page 96  
⇒ page 96  
The standard operating mode for all seasons.  
Switching on automatic mode  
– Select a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +28 °C  
(84 °F).  
Switching air cooling  
on/off  
⇒ page 96  
AC  
AUTO  
– Press the  
button.  
Seat heating  
⇒ page 112  
a)  
The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the  
vehicle and dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and  
air distribution are regulated automatically to reach the desired  
interior temperature as quickly as possible, and then to maintain  
this temperature. The system automatically compensates for any  
variations in the outside temperature and for the effect of direct  
sunlight.  
The rotary control is also used to adjust the blower speed, air distribution  
and seat heating.  
Note  
The grille on the control console ⇒ page 92, fig. 103 must be kept  
free. Please ensure that it is not covered by stickers or similar. Meas-  
uring sensors are located behind it.  
The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature  
settings between +16 °C and +28 °C. If a temperature below +16 °C  
is selected, LO appears on the display. If a temperature above +28 °C  
is selected, the display will show HI. In the two extreme settings the  
air conditioner operates continuously with maximum cooling or  
heating output, and the temperature is not regulated  
automatically.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Switching on and off  
Switching on air conditioner  
OFF  
– Press the  
– Press the  
button briefly, or  
AUTO  
button.  
Switching off air conditioner  
OFF  
– Press the  
button to switch off the air conditioner  
and cut off the supply of fresh air from outside the  
vehicle.  
The air conditioner will switch on again if one of the control buttons  
is pressed.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Temperature selection  
Blower   
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced  
or increased manually if required.  
Fig. 104 Rotarycontrol  
for temperature selec-  
tion  
Fig. 106 Blower  
button and rotary  
control  
Fig. 105 MMI display:  
Temperature setting  
Fig. 107 MMI display:  
Blower setting  
– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the  
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature  
⇒ fig. 104.  
– Press the button for the blower  
.
The temperature setting will be shown on the MMI display  
⇒ fig. 105 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired  
speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).  
We recommend keeping the blower running at a low setting when  
driving slowly.  
To prevent fumes or unpleasant smells from entering the vehicle,  
switch to the air recirculation mode by pressing the  
button.  
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The blower speed will be shown on the MMI display ⇒ page 94,  
fig. 107 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
WARNING  
For reasons of safety you should not leave the air recirculation  
switched on for too long. This mode prevents fresh air from  
entering the vehicle, so the windows can mist over if the air  
cooling is switched off. Bad visibility can cause an accident.  
Note  
• The blower speed may change automatically. This ensures that  
the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible.  
• The blower speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
and front passenger sides of the vehicle.  
Air distribution  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
The automatically programmed air distribution can be  
altered manually if required.  
Air recirculation mode  
The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from  
entering the interior.  
Switching on the air recirculation mode  
– Press the  
button ⇒  
.
Switching off the air recirculation mode  
Fig. 108 Air distribu-  
tion button and rotary  
control  
– Press the  
– Press the  
– Press the  
button again, or  
AUTO  
button, or  
button.  
In this setting, the air is drawn from the interior of the vehicle,  
filtered and continuously recirculated. We recommend using the air  
recirculation mode in the following circumstances:  
When driving through a tunnel or in queues of traffic, to prevent  
fumes entering the interior of the vehicle.  
Fig. 109 MMI display:  
Air distribution  
– Press the button for Distribution  
.
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. An  
indicator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater  
is switched on.  
– Turn the rotary control to the desired setting.  
You can use the air distribution setting to select the air outlets you  
wish to activate. In setting all the air is directed to the windows,  
in setting the air is directed to the driver (or passenger), and in  
setting to the footwells. In addition to this there are several other  
possible combinations, allowing you to adjust the air distribution to  
suit individual requirements.  
Depending on the outside temperature, the rear window heating  
switches off automatically after about 10 to 20 minutes.  
The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by  
pressing the button for longer than two seconds. It will then  
remain on until the ignition is switched off. When the rear window  
heating is switched on, this setting will remain activated for 15  
minutes after switching off the ignition.  
AUTO  
Switch to  
for automatic control of the air distribution.  
The air distribution setting will be shown on the MMI display  
⇒ page 95, fig. 109 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
If the engine is started again during this period of 15 minutes, the  
rear window heating will be switched on for about 10 to 20 minutes,  
depending on the exterior temperature. This means you do not have  
to manually switch on the rear window heating again if the vehicle  
has only been parked for a short time.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Defrosting  
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or  
demisted as quickly as possible.  
For the sake of the environment  
– To switch on, press the  
– To switch off, press the  
button.  
Switch off the heated rear window manually as soon as the rear  
window is clear. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.  
button again, or press the  
AUTO  
button.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is  
increased to maximum and most of the air comes out of the outlets  
below the windscreen.  
AC  
AC mode  
Deactivating the AC mode  
AC  
The air recirculation mode is switched off when the  
pressed.  
button is  
– Press the  
button.  
Activating the AC mode  
AC  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
– Press the  
button again.  
Heated rear window  
In the AC mode, the air cooling system is switched on and the  
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.  
The rear window heating helps to demist the rear window.  
– Press the button to switch the rear window heating on  
and off.  
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– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be  
adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in  
the centre of each outlet grille.  
Note  
If the LED in the AC button should continue to light up when the AC  
mode has been switched off (i.e. the air conditioner has been  
switched off) this is due to a defect in one of the air conditioner  
components. If a malfunction should occur, please contact a quali-  
fied workshop.  
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or  
1
manually, depending on the operating mode selected. Outlets A to  
4
A can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Note  
Air outlets  
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode, the air is  
2
3
directed mainly to outlets A and A. To ensure an adequate cooling  
The air distribution setting directs the air to the outlets  
you select.  
effect, you should not close these outlets completely.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Air outlets for rear passengers  
The air outlets for the rear cabin are located in the centre  
console.  
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the  
thumbwheels.  
– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be  
adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in  
the centre of each outlet grille.  
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or  
manually, depending on the operating mode selected. All the  
outlets can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.  
The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front  
seats.  
Fig. 110 Dashboard: Location of air outlets  
2
3
Air outlets A and A  
Note  
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the  
thumbwheels next to them.  
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode the air is  
directed mainly to the outlets in the centre console. To ensure an  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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adequate cooling effect, you should not close these outlets  
completely.  
Deluxe automatic air conditioner -  
basic settings  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner  
Economical operation of the air conditioner  
General notes  
Economical operation of the air conditioner will help to  
save fuel.  
You can change the basic settings for the air conditioner  
on the MMI* or on the sound system control console.  
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode it  
reduces engine power and increases fuel consumption. To  
ensure that the cooling mode is activated only when really  
necessary, please note the following points:  
– Switch off the cooling mode by pressing the AC button  
(LED off) if you wish to save fuel.  
– You should also switch off the cooling mode by pressing  
the AC button (LED off) if you open the windows or the  
tilting panorama roof* while driving.  
Fig. 111 MMI display:  
AC menu option  
– If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun,  
open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the  
vehicle.  
For the sake of the environment  
By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted  
from your vehicle.  
Fig. 112 MMI display:  
Setup AC  
CAR  
– Press the function selector button marked  
.
2)  
– Press the control button for AC ⇒ fig. 111 .  
2)  
The display for the MMI basic differs slightly.  
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The humidity of the air is automatically reduced when the system  
cools the interior of the vehicle. This helps to prevent condensation  
on the windows.  
– Select the desired air conditioner settings using the  
rotary pushbutton ⇒ page 98, fig. 112.  
The following functions are available:  
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,  
condensation can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system  
and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not  
indicate a leak.  
• Auxiliary heating* ⇒ page 108  
• Auxiliary ventilation* ⇒ page 108  
• Running time* ⇒ page 111  
• Timer status* ⇒ page 110  
• Timer 1* ⇒ page 110  
• Timer 2* ⇒ page 110  
• Timer 3* ⇒ page 110  
If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches  
to a higher speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficiently (this  
does not apply to the defrost setting).  
In order to achieve maximum engine power, the air conditioner  
compressor is temporarily switched off when pulling away from a  
standstill with full throttle.  
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is  
excessively high, to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme  
loads.  
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Pollution filter  
Description  
The pollution filter (a combined particle filter and activated charcoal  
filter) serves as a barrier against impurities in the outside air,  
including dust and pollen, and against unpleasant smells. The air is  
also filtered when the air recirculation mode is activated.  
The air conditioner is designed to keep the passenger  
compartment at the temperature you find most comfort-  
able at all times of the year.  
For the air conditioner to work with maximum efficiency, the pollu-  
tion filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the  
Service Schedule.  
The air conditioner provides heating and ventilation and also cools  
and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle.  
The air conditioner is fully automatic, and will maintain the desired  
temperature at a constant level. To achieve this, the temperature of  
the air supplied to the interior, the blower speed (volume of air  
delivery) and the air distribution are regulated automatically. The  
system also allows for the effect of strong sunlight, so there is no  
need for manual adjustment. For these reasons it is advisable to use  
the automatic mode for the comfort of all the passengers in virtually  
all conditions throughout the year ⇒ page 101.  
If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution and  
the filter is no longer fully effective, it may be necessary to change  
the filter element more frequently.  
Key-coded settings  
The currently selected air conditioner settings are automatically  
stored and assigned to the remote control key.  
Please note:  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Power management  
• The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows  
and the tilting panorama roof* closed. However, if the vehicle has  
heated up after standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can  
be cooled more quickly by opening the windows for a short time.  
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged and to maintain  
the necessary power level, the system will temporarily shut off the  
electrical components that are using a lot of power, or reduce the  
current they are consuming ⇒ page 192. Heating systems in partic-  
ular use a large amount of electrical power. If you notice, for  
instance, that the rear window heater is not working, it may have  
been temporarily switched off by the power management function,  
or regulated to a lower heat output. These systems will be available  
again as soon as sufficient electrical power is available.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Controls  
The controls for the air conditioner at a glance.  
WARNING  
For safety reasons it is important that all the windows are kept  
free of ice, snow and condensation. These can cause poor visibility  
and lead to an accident. Please familiarise yourself with the oper-  
ating controls for the air conditioner, including the demist/defrost  
functions for the windows.  
Caution  
• If you suspect that the air conditioner is damaged, switch it off  
to prevent further damage and have the system checked by a quali-  
fied workshop.  
• Repairs to the air conditioning system require specialist knowl-  
edge and special tools. For this reason, please contact a qualified  
workshop if the system is not working properly.  
Fig. 113 Air conditioner controls  
The left-hand display shows the temperature selected for the left-  
hand side, the right-hand display the temperature for the right-hand  
side.  
Note  
• Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow,  
ice and leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling, and to  
prevent the windows misting over.  
The functions can be switched on and off by turning the controls or  
briefly pressing the buttons. The LEDs in the buttons light up when  
the function is switched on.  
• The air from the outlets flows through the passenger compart-  
ment and out through the slots at the rear of the vehicle. Do not  
cover these slots with clothing or other objects.  
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Buttons  
Function  
Page  
Switching on and off  
Switching on and off  
⇒ page 101  
OFF  
Switching on air conditioner  
Automatic mode - drivers  
side/  
front passengers side  
⇒ page 101  
⇒ page 102  
AUTO  
OFF  
– Press the  
– Press the  
button briefly, or  
AUTO  
button.  
Temperature con-  
Temperature selection -  
drivers side  
Temperature con- Temperature selection -  
a)  
trol 1  
Switching off air conditioner  
OFF  
– Press the  
button for at least 2 seconds to switch off  
a)  
front passengers side  
trol 2  
the air conditioner and cut off the supply of fresh air from  
outside the vehicle. The display will show “OFF”.  
Blower - driver's side/  
front passenger's side  
⇒ page 102  
⇒ page 103  
The air conditioner will switch on again if you operate the tempera-  
ture control.  
b)  
Air recirculation mode  
Air distribution - drivers  
side/  
front passengers side  
⇒ page 104  
Note  
OFF  
You can press the  
button when the ignition is switched off to  
Defrosting windows  
Heated rear window  
⇒ page 104  
⇒ page 104  
activate the "residual heat" function. The system will then heat the  
interior using the remaining heat in the engine coolant.  
Switching air cooling  
on/off  
⇒ page 105  
⇒ page 112  
AC  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
AUTO  
Automatic mode  
Seat heating  
The standard operating mode for all seasons.  
a)  
b)  
The rotary control is also used to adjust the blower speed, air distribution  
and seat heating.  
The symbol differs slightly on some models.  
Switching on automatic mode  
– Select a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +28 °C  
(84 °F).  
Note  
AUTO  
– Press the  
button.  
• The grille on the control console ⇒ page 100, fig. 113 must be  
kept free. Please ensure that it is not covered by stickers or similar.  
Measuring sensors are located behind it.  
The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the  
vehicle and dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and  
air distribution are regulated automatically to reach the desired  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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interior temperature as quickly as possible, and then to maintain  
this temperature. The system automatically compensates for any  
variations in the outside temperature and for the effect of direct  
sunlight.  
The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature  
settings between +16 °C and +28 °C. If a temperature below +16 °C  
is selected, LO appears on the display. If a temperature above +28 °C  
is selected, the display will show HI. In the two extreme settings the  
air conditioner operates continuously with maximum cooling or  
heating output, and the temperature is not regulated  
automatically.  
Fig. 115 MMI display:  
Temperature setting  
– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the  
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature  
⇒ fig. 114.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Temperature selection  
The temperature setting will be shown on the display of the air  
conditioner console. The temperature setting will be shown on the  
MMI display ⇒ fig. 115 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched  
on.  
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's  
and front passenger's sides.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Blower  
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced  
or increased manually if required.  
Fig. 114 Rotarycontrol  
for temperature selec-  
tion  
Fig. 116 Blower  
button and rotary  
control  
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Air recirculation mode  
The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from  
entering the interior.  
Switching on the air recirculation mode  
– Press the  
button ⇒  
.
Fig. 117 MMI display:  
Blower setting  
Switching off the air recirculation mode  
– Press the  
– Press the  
– Press the  
button again, or  
– Press the button for the blower  
.
AUTO  
button, or  
button.  
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired  
speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).  
In this setting, the air is drawn from the interior of the vehicle,  
filtered and continuously recirculated. We recommend using the air  
recirculation mode in the following circumstances:  
The air conditioning system automatically regulates the blower  
speed according to the interior temperature. However, you can also  
adjust the blower speed manually.  
When driving through a tunnel or in queues of traffic, to prevent  
fumes entering the interior of the vehicle.  
The blower speed will be shown on the MMI display ⇒ fig. 117 for a  
few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
WARNING  
Note  
• The blower speed may change automatically. This ensures that  
For reasons of safety you should not leave the air recirculation  
switched on for too long. This mode prevents fresh air from  
entering the vehicle, so the windows can mist over if the air  
cooling is switched off. Bad visibility can cause an accident.  
the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible.  
• The blower speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver  
and front passenger sides of the vehicle.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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AUTO  
Switch to  
for automatic control of the air distribution.  
Air distribution  
The air distribution setting will be shown on the MMI display  
⇒ fig. 119 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
The automatically programmed air distribution can be  
altered manually if required.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Defrosting  
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or  
demisted as quickly as possible.  
– To switch on, press the  
– To switch off, press the  
button.  
button again, or press the  
Fig. 118 Air distribu-  
tion button and rotary  
control  
AUTO  
button.  
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is  
increased to maximum and most of the air comes out of the outlets  
below the windscreen.  
The air recirculation mode is switched off when the  
pressed.  
button is  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Heated rear window  
Fig. 119 MMI display:  
Air distribution  
The rear window heating helps to demist the rear window.  
– Press the button to switch the rear window heating on  
– Press the button for Distribution  
.
and off.  
– Turn the rotary control to the desired setting.  
The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. An  
indicator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater  
is switched on.  
You can use the air distribution setting to select the air outlets you  
wish to activate. In setting all the air is directed to the windows,  
in setting the air is directed to the driver (or passenger), and in  
setting to the footwells. In addition to this there are several other  
possible combinations, allowing you to adjust the air distribution to  
suit individual requirements.  
Depending on the outside temperature, the rear window heating  
switches off automatically after about 10 to 20 minutes.  
The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by  
pressing the button for longer than two seconds. It will then  
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remain on until the ignition is switched off. When the rear window  
heating is switched on, this setting will remain activated for 15  
minutes after switching off the ignition.  
Air outlets  
The air distribution setting directs the air to the outlets  
you select.  
If the engine is started again during this period of 15 minutes, the  
rear window heating will be switched on for about 10 to 20 minutes,  
depending on the exterior temperature. This means you do not have  
to manually switch on the rear window heating again if the vehicle  
has only been parked for a short time.  
For the sake of the environment  
Switch off the heated rear window manually as soon as the rear  
window is clear. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
AC  
AC mode  
Deactivating the AC mode  
AC  
– Press the  
button.  
Activating the AC mode  
AC  
Fig. 120 Dashboard: Location of air outlets  
– Press the  
button again.  
2
3
Air outlets A and A  
In the AC mode, the air cooling system is switched on and the  
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.  
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the  
thumbwheels next to them.  
– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be  
adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in  
the centre of each outlet grille.  
Note  
If the LED in the AC button should continue to light up when the AC  
mode has been switched off (i.e. the air conditioner has been  
switched off) this is due to a defect in one of the air conditioner  
components. If a malfunction should occur, please contact a quali-  
fied workshop.  
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or  
1
manually, depending on the operating mode selected. Outlets A to  
4
A can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.  
Controls  
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Self-help  
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Note  
Economical operation of the air conditioner  
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode, the air is  
directed mainly to outlets A and A. To ensure an adequate cooling  
effect, you should not close these outlets completely.  
Economical operation of the air conditioner will help to  
save fuel.  
2
3
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode it  
reduces engine power and increases fuel consumption. To  
ensure that the cooling mode is activated only when really  
necessary, please note the following points:  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Air outlets for rear passengers  
The air outlets for the rear cabin are located in the centre  
console.  
– Switch off the cooling mode by pressing the AC button  
(LED off) if you wish to save fuel.  
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the  
thumbwheels.  
– You should also switch off the cooling mode by pressing  
the AC button (LED off) if you open the windows or the  
tilting panorama roof* while driving.  
– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be  
adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in  
the centre of each outlet grille.  
– If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun,  
open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the  
vehicle.  
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or  
manually, depending on the operating mode selected. All the  
outlets can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.  
For the sake of the environment  
By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted  
from your vehicle.  
The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front  
seats.  
Note  
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode the air is  
directed mainly to the outlets in the centre console. To ensure an  
adequate cooling effect, you should not close these outlets  
completely.  
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– Select the desired air conditioner settings using the  
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
- basic settings  
rotary pushbutton ⇒ fig. 122.  
The following functions are available:  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
• Automatic air recirculation ⇒ page 107  
• Synchronisation ⇒ page 108  
• Auxiliary heating* ⇒ page 108  
• Auxiliary ventilation* ⇒ page 108  
• Running time* ⇒ page 111  
• Timer status* ⇒ page 110  
• Timer 1* ⇒ page 110  
General notes  
You can change the basic settings for the air conditioner  
on the MMI* or on the sound system control console.  
• Timer 2* ⇒ page 110  
• Timer 3* ⇒ page 110  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Fig. 121 MMI display:  
AC menu option  
Automatic recirculation  
If the outside air is polluted, an air purity sensor in the  
vehicle will automatically switch on the air recirculation.  
To prevent fumes, etc. in the outside air from entering the interior,  
we recommend that the automatic air recirculation should be  
switched on at all times.  
If the air purity sensor in the air conditioner system detects a certain  
concentration of fumes in the outside air, the control unit will either  
pass the incoming air through the pollution filter or automatically  
switch on the air recirculation. If there is a high concentration of  
pollution in the outside air, the air conditioner automatically  
switches to air recirculation and cuts off the supply of air from the  
outside. As soon as the level of pollution decreases, air is fed into  
the vehicle from the outside again.  
Fig. 122 MMI display:  
Setup AC  
CAR  
– Press the function selector button marked  
.
3)  
– Press the control button for AC ⇒ fig. 121 .  
If the windows mist up when the automatic air recirculation is on,  
press the button immediately.  
3)  
The display for the MMI basic differs slightly.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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The automatic air recirculation can switch itself off in certain condi-  
tions. If the outside temperature is less than about +10 °C, the auto-  
matic air recirculation will only operate for 30 seconds. If the air  
conditioner is switched to the ECON mode, or if the outside temper-  
ature is less than about -1 °C, the automatic air recirculation will  
only operate for 15 seconds.  
The auxiliary heating system can be used both when the vehicle is  
stationary and when driving (to provide extra heat while the engine  
is warming up).  
The auxiliary ventilation also operates independently of the  
engine. This feature can be used to cool the interior with the blower  
when the vehicle is left parked in the sun.  
The system will automatically activate either the auxiliary heating or  
the auxiliary ventilation mode, depending on the actual tempera-  
ture measured inside the car and the temperature you have set with  
the air conditioner controls. It is possible to alter the temperature  
setting while the auxiliary heating/ventilation is running.  
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus  
Synchronisation  
The air conditioner settings can be synchronised for all  
passengers.  
Switching on and off  
When the synchronisation function is on, the driver's settings are  
also applied to the front passenger or vice versa. Any subsequent  
changes to the air conditioner settings (except for the seat heating*)  
are also applied to the other occupant.  
There are two different ways of switching on the auxiliary  
heating/ventilation system.  
• Immediate start: You can switch the auxiliary heating/ventilation  
on and off at any time in the MMI Car menu ⇒ page 109. You can  
also switch the system on and off using the remote control  
⇒ page 111.  
You can still change the setting on the “synchronised” side (this will  
deactivate the synchronisation function).  
• Switching on via timer: You can programme various start times  
using the timers ⇒ page 110. However you must first activate the  
timer before the auxiliary heating/ventilation system will switch on  
automatically.  
Auxiliary heating and auxiliary  
ventilation  
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will switch itself off at the end of  
the programmed running time. The running time can be set to 15,  
30, 45 or 60 minutes ⇒ page 111.  
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printing  
Description  
The auxiliary heating and ventilation systems heat and  
cool the interior independently of the engine.  
WARNING  
The auxiliary heating works in conjunction with the air condi-  
tioner system, but does not rely on heat from the engine. Instead of  
this, the system burns fuel. The system's main function is to warm  
up the interior of the vehicle and to defrost the windows in cold  
weather.  
• The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run when the  
vehicle is in a confined space because it can give off toxic fumes.  
• To avoid any possible fire risk, never have the auxiliary heating  
switched on when refuelling the vehicle.  
• Because of the high temperatures which occur when the auxil-  
iary heating is running, make sure when parking the car that the  
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Switching on immediately  
CAR  
WARNING (continued)  
– Press the  
button.  
exhaust outlet under the car is not obstructed in any way and that  
the exhaust gases do not come into contact with flammable mate-  
rials (fire risk).  
– Press the control button for AC.  
– Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to on.  
Note  
Switching off immediately  
• It is advisable to open the air outlets when using the auxiliary  
CAR  
– Press the  
button.  
heating/ventilation.  
– Press the control button for AC.  
• The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the fuel in  
the tank has reached the reserve zone.  
– Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to off.  
• The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the battery  
When the auxiliary heating/ventilation is running, you can press the  
charge level is low.  
OFF  
button on the air conditioner console to switch off the blower  
• The symbols (auxiliary ventilation) or (auxiliary heating)  
flash in the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the  
auxiliary heating/ventilation is switched on. Both symbols light  
continuously when the timer is activated.  
OFF  
only. Pressing the  
blower again.  
button a second time will switch on the  
• At low outside temperatures some visible water vapour may  
form in the engine compartment. This is a normal phenomenon,  
and no reason for concern.  
Note  
The symbols (auxiliary ventilation) or (auxiliary heating) flash in  
the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the auxiliary  
heating/ventilation is switched on.  
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printing  
Switching on/off immediately  
Fig. 123 MMI display:  
Setup AC  
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Activating a timer  
CAR  
Setting the timers  
– Press the  
button.  
The timers need to be activated before they will switch on  
the auxiliary heating/ventilation.  
– Press the control button for AC.  
– Select the Timer status and then select the timer you  
want to start first.  
Three timers are available. This allows you to pre-set different  
starting times and running times for the auxiliary heating/ ventila-  
tion.  
When the time set on one of the timers elapses, the date automati-  
cally changes to the next day and the timer status is reset to off.  
Each timer first has to be activated before it will switch on the auxil-  
iary heating/ventilation at the time you have set.  
Fig. 124 MMI display:  
Timer  
The timers are not activated automatically. This prevents the auxil-  
iary heating/ventilation from switching on repeatedly when the  
vehicle is not being used.  
Note  
Before activating the timer, make sure that the correct time and date  
settings have been entered. If the time and/or date are not correct,  
the auxiliary heating will come on late or not at all. Please refer to  
the MMI Operating Instructions for information on how to set the  
date and time.  
Fig. 125 MMI display:  
Timer status  
Setting the timers  
CAR  
– Press the  
button.  
– Press the control button for AC.  
– Select the timer you wish to set, and enter the required  
time and date ⇒ fig. 124.  
– Then press the rotary control to confirm the time and  
date settings.  
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Setting the running time  
Remote control  
The auxiliary heating and auxiliary ventilation can also be  
switched on or off with the remote control.  
Fig. 126 MMI display:  
Running time  
Fig. 127 Remote  
control for auxiliary  
heating  
CAR  
– Press the  
button.  
– Press the control button for AC.  
– Select Running time and then choose the time.  
The running time for the auxiliary heating/ventilation can be set to  
a time between 15 and 60 minutes. The auxiliary heating/ventilation  
will switch itself off at the end of the programmed running time.  
Fig. 128 Remote  
control: Changing  
battery  
Switching on  
1
– Press the  
button Afor about 2 seconds to activate the  
auxiliary heating/ventilation ⇒ fig. 127.  
Switching off  
OFF  
2
– Press the  
button A for about 2 seconds to switch  
off the auxiliary heating/ventilation.  
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Self-help  
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Changing the battery  
Transmitting range  
The range of the remote control transmitter is about 600 metres.  
However, this can be greatly reduced by obstacles (buildings, etc.)  
between the remote control transmitter and the vehicle. Hold the  
– Push back and remove the battery cover on the remote  
control ⇒ page 111, fig. 128.  
4
aerial A upright when using the remote control.  
– Change the battery. The diagram in the battery compart-  
ment shows how the battery should be fitted. The new  
battery must be of the same type as the old battery.  
You should not normally use the remote control at a distance of less  
than 3 metres from the vehicle. If you are closer than this, or if you  
use the remote control inside the vehicle, this can cause signal over-  
load.  
– Re-fit the battery cover.  
When it is switched on, the auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation  
starts immediately and remains on for the period set in the menu.  
The maximum running time is 60 minutes.  
For the sake of the environment  
Please dispose of old batteries in the proper manner so that they do  
not harm the environment.  
If you want to switch the system on again after the end of the  
1
programmed running time, press the  
button A.  
Transmitter indicator lamp  
Seat heating  
3
The transmitter indicator lamp A will flash accordingly to show  
whether the command you sent via the remote control was  
successful.  
Applies to vehicles: with front seat heating  
Seat heating for front seats  
1
When you switch the system on by pressing the  
button A the  
The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats can be  
heated electrically.  
indicator lamp will flash green for about 30 seconds to confirm that  
the heating/ ventilation has been switched on. When you switch the  
OFF  
2
system off by pressing the  
button A the indicator lamp will  
flash red to confirm that the heating/ ventilation has been switched  
off.  
If the remote control is outside the transmitting range the indicator  
lamp will flash red slowly. If there is a fault in the system (e.g. fuel  
level is down to reserve), the indicator lamp will flash red rapidly. In  
both cases the command will not be executed.  
When the remote control battery is almost completely flat, the  
transmitter indicator lamp will not light up and no commands will  
be executed.  
Fig. 129 MMI display:  
Seat heating  
– Press the button for the seat heating  
.
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– Turn the rotary control to the desired setting.  
In setting 0 the seat heating is switched off. Possible settings range  
from 1 to 6.  
The seat heating setting will be shown on the MMI display  
⇒ page 112, fig. 129 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.  
Caution  
To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please  
do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point.  
Applies to vehicles: with seat heating for rear seats  
Seat heating for rear seats  
The seat cushions and backrests of the two outer rear  
seats can be heated electrically.  
– Turn the left thumbwheel (on the centre console) to  
switch on and regulate the heating for the left rear seat.  
– Turn the right thumbwheel (on the centre console) to  
switch on and regulate the heating for the right rear seat.  
The heating is switched off when the thumbwheel is set to 0.  
Possible settings range from 1 to 6.  
The heating for the rear seats only operates when a sensor registers  
the weight of the occupant in the seat. If nobody is travelling on the  
rear seats, please switch off the rear seat heating to avoid activating  
it unintentionally.  
Caution  
To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please  
do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Driving  
Steering  
Ignition lock  
Applies to vehicles: with manually adjustable steering column  
Starting the engine with the key  
Adjusting the steering wheel position  
The ignition key is used to start the engine.  
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be  
adjusted as required to suit the driver.  
Fig. 131 Ignition key  
Fig. 130 Leverbeneath  
steering column  
– Insert the key into the ignition lock.  
– Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down  
– Pull the lever ⇒ fig. 130 -arrow- ⇒  
up.  
and move the gear lever into neutral.  
– Move the steering wheel to the desired position.  
– Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the  
– Then push the lever towards the steering column until  
the catch engages.  
selector lever to position P or N.  
– Press in the key ⇒ fig. 131 to start the engine.  
If you press in the key without pressing the clutch or brake pedal,  
the ignition will be switched on or off. The steering lock is released  
when the ignition is switched on.  
WARNING  
• Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the  
vehicle is moving - this could cause an accident.  
The key can be removed only when the ignition is off. The key has to  
be pressed in briefly to switch off the ignition. On vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, the selector lever has to be in position P.  
• For safety reasons, the lever must be pushed securely against  
the steering column to prevent the steering wheel from acciden-  
tally changing position while driving (accident risk).  
Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched  
off temporarily while you start the engine.  
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When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first  
few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets.  
This is quite normal and no cause for concern.  
WARNING  
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.  
Otherwise the engine can be started or power-operated equip-  
ment such as the electric windows can be used. This could result  
in serious injury.  
If the engine fails to start straight-away, switch off the starter after  
about 10 seconds and try again after about half a minute.  
Driver message in the instrument cluster display  
• Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. The  
doors could be locked with the remote control key and the occu-  
pants could become trapped in the vehicle. The vehicle occupants  
could be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures,  
depending on the time of year.  
Press brake pedal to start engine  
This message appears on vehicles with an automatic gearbox if you  
try to start the engine without first pressing the brake pedal.  
Press clutch pedal to start engine  
• Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is  
moving. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would  
not be able to steer the car.  
This message appears on vehicles with a manual gearbox if you try  
to start the engine without first pressing the clutch pedal.  
Engage N or P to start engine  
Caution  
This message will appear if you try to start the engine when the  
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in P or N.  
• If a malfunction occurs in the electronic ignition lock, a flashing  
symbol and the message Ignition lock defective will appear in the  
instrument cluster display.  
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever  
is not in P. or Please move selector lever to position P. Vehicle  
cannot be locked.  
• Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load condi-  
tions until the engine has reached its normal operating tempera-  
ture, otherwise this can damage the engine.  
For safety reasons, this message will appear and a warning buzzer  
will sound if the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in  
position P after you switch off the ignition. Put the selector lever in  
position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll away. If the lever is not in  
position P you will not be able to lock the vehicle using the exterior  
locking switch on the door handle or the remote control key.  
For the sake of the environment  
Do not warm up the engine by running it with the car stationary. You  
should drive off immediately whenever possible. This will help avoid  
unnecessary exhaust emissions.  
Steering lock  
The steering is locked when the key is not in the ignition. The  
steering lock acts as a theft deterrent. .  
Note  
If the key should become stuck in the ignition lock, remove the top  
part of the key and use it to lock the vehicle.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine  
compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.  
Switching off the engine  
– Stop the vehicle.  
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P  
or N.  
Starting and stopping the engine  
with the advanced key  
– Press in the ignition key to switch off the engine.  
Applies to vehicles: with advanced key  
Emergency Off function  
Starting the engine with the Start/Stop  
button  
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be switched off while  
the vehicle is still moving. The engine will be switched off if you  
press and hold the ignition key.  
You can use the Start/Stop button to switch on the igni-  
tion and start the engine.  
WARNING  
• Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.  
• The brake servo and the power steering system work only  
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and  
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would  
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you  
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.  
Fig. 132 Audi  
advanced key:  
START/STOP button  
Caution  
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk  
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has  
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,  
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before  
switching it off.  
– Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down  
and move the gear lever into neutral.  
– Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the  
selector lever to position P or N ⇒  
.
– Press the Start/Stop button ⇒ fig. 132 to start the engine.  
Note  
If you press the Start/Stop button without pressing the clutch or  
brake pedal, the ignition will be switched on (and will be switched  
off if you press the button again). Diesel engines are preheated  
when the ignition is switched on.  
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to  
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also  
start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises  
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If the engine fails to start straight-away, switch off the starter after  
about 10 seconds and try again after about half a minute.  
Key not in vehicle  
This message will appear together with the symbol if the remote  
control key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running.  
This is to remind you not to continue driving without the key (for  
example if you change drivers).  
When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first  
few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets.  
This is quite normal and no cause for concern.  
If the remote control key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to  
switch on the ignition or restart the engine after it has been  
switched off. Without the key, you will also not be able to lock the  
vehicle from the outside.  
Driving away from a standstill  
On some vehicles, the engine revs are automatically increased  
slightly as soon as you release the clutch. This helps you drive off  
more smoothly.  
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever  
is not in P. or Please move selector lever to position P. Vehicle  
cannot be locked.  
Driver message in the instrument cluster display  
No key identified  
For safety reasons, this message will appear and a warning buzzer  
will sound if the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in  
position P when you switch off the ignition with the Start/Stop  
button. Put the selector lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle  
can roll away. If the lever is not in position P you will not be able to  
lock the vehicle using the exterior locking switch on the door handle  
or the remote control key.  
This message appears when you press the Start/Stop button if there  
is no remote control key inside the vehicle or if the system cannot  
detect or identify the key. This can happen, for example, if the radio  
signal from the key is obstructed by a metal briefcase or similar.  
Electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, can also interfere  
with the radio signal from the key.  
Press brake pedal to start engine  
Advanced key defective! Use ignition lock  
This message appears on automatic vehicles if you press the  
Start/Stop button to start the engine without first pressing the  
brake pedal. The engine will only start if you press the brake pedal.  
This message appears if the vehicle has to be started with the igni-  
tion key instead of the Start/Stop button.  
Steering lock  
Press clutch pedal to start engine  
The steering is locked if the key is not in the ignition and the driver  
door has been opened. The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.  
This message appears on manual vehicles if you press the  
Start/Stop button to start the engine without first pressing the  
clutch pedal. The engine will only start if you press the clutch pedal.  
WARNING  
Engage N or P to start engine  
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The exhaust gases are  
toxic.  
This message will appear if you try to start the engine when the  
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in P or N. The engine  
can only be started if the selector lever is in one of these positions.  
• Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.  
• The brake servo and the power steering system work only  
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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WARNING (continued)  
WARNING  
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would  
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you  
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.  
• Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.  
• The brake servo and the power steering system work only  
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and  
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would  
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you  
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.  
Caution  
• Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load condi-  
tions until the engine has reached its normal operating tempera-  
ture, otherwise this can damage the engine.  
Caution  
• The engine cannot be started by push-starting or towing.  
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk  
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has  
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,  
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before  
switching it off.  
• If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk  
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has  
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,  
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before  
switching it off.  
Note  
Switching off the engine with the Start/Stop  
button  
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to  
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also  
start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises  
due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine  
compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.  
– Stop the vehicle.  
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P  
or N.  
– Press the Start/Stop button ⇒ page 116, fig. 132.  
Emergency Off function  
Should it be necessary in an emergency, the engine can be switched  
off when the selector lever is in position R, D or S. To switch off the  
engine (max. speed 10 km/h) press and hold the Start/Stop button  
and keep your foot on the brake.  
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• When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release  
function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The  
braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is  
enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired  
direction.  
Electro-mechanical parking brake  
Operation  
The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the hand-  
brake.  
Emergency braking function  
An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle even  
if the conventional foot brake should fail to work ⇒ page 121,  
“Emergency braking function”.  
Warning and indicator lamps  
• The warning lamps in the instrument cluster and switch light  
up when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched on.  
• The warning lamps in the instrument cluster and switch light  
up for approximately 20 seconds when the parking brake is applied  
with the ignition switched off.  
Fig. 133 Centre  
console: Parking brake  
A
– Pull switch A ⇒ fig. 133 to apply the parking brake. The  
WARNING  
indicator lamp in the switch will light up.  
Never press the accelerator pedal or release the clutch inadvert-  
ently if a gear is engaged or if the selector lever is not in position  
P or N (on automatic vehicles) while the vehicle is stationary with  
the engine running. The vehicle could otherwise start moving  
immediately and possibly cause an accident.  
– Depress the brake or accelerator pedal and press the  
switch at the same time to release the parking brake. The  
indicator lamp in the switch will go out.  
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake.  
The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is  
mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden-  
tally.  
Caution  
If the symbol flashes in the centre display, or if the warning lamp  
flashes in the instrument cluster, there is a fault in the brake  
However, the electro-mechanical parking brake also offers a number  
of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions of a  
normal handbrake.  
SET  
system. You can press the  
button to obtain a message  
explaining the fault. If the message Parking brake! appears, there is  
a fault in the parking brake. Have the fault repaired by a qualified  
workshop without delay ⇒ page 31.  
When driving away  
• The parking brake auto release function releases the parking  
brake automatically when you wish to start moving ⇒ page 120,  
“Driving away from a standstill”.  
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WARNING (continued)  
Note  
operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead  
to injuries.  
• The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the  
ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on  
before the parking brake can be released.  
• Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle when it  
is locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency,  
potentially putting lives at risk.  
• Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is  
applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.  
• The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular inter-  
vals when the vehicle is parked. This may also cause a slight noise,  
which is normal.  
Driving away from a standstill  
The parking brake auto release function releases the  
parking brake automatically when you wish to start  
moving.  
Parking  
Please note the following points to ensure there is no risk  
of the car rolling away accidentally after it is parked.  
Applying the parking brake when stopping  
– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.  
Parking the car  
Releasing the parking brake when driving away  
– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.  
– Drive off in the normal way: the parking brake will be  
released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.  
– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.  
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to P.  
On vehicles with automatic gearbox, you can apply the parking  
brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. Then you do not have to  
hold the car with the footbrake, as the parking brake will stop it  
creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmis-  
sion. When you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will be  
released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.  
– Switch off the engine ⇒  
.
– Manual gearbox: Engage the first gear.  
When parking on slopes  
– Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll into  
the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.  
Driving away on a slope  
When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release  
function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The  
braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is  
enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired  
direction.  
WARNING  
• Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even  
if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially  
important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be  
able to start the engine, release the parking brake or use power-  
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The effect is the same as an emergency stop (full brake application)  
⇒
Note  
For safety reasons the parking brake will only release automatically  
if the driver's seat belt is engaged in its buckle.  
To prevent the emergency braking function from being used acci-  
dentally, a warning buzzer sounds when the switch is operated. The  
brakes are released immediately when you release the switch or  
press down the accelerator.  
Driving away when towing a trailer  
Please note the following points to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling back unintentionally on a gradient.  
WARNING  
You should only use the emergency braking function in a real  
emergency, for example if the brake system should fail or if the  
brake pedal is obstructed. If you use the emergency braking func-  
tion by activating the parking brake switch, the effect is similar to  
a full brake application (emergency stop). Please remember that  
the ESP (with its combined ABS, EDL and traction control func-  
tions) is still subject to certain physical limits. In a corner or in bad  
road or weather conditions an emergency stop can cause the  
vehicle to skid or lose steering control.  
– Pull and hold the parking brake switch and press the  
accelerator. The parking brake will remain engaged and  
prevent any tendency to roll back down the slope.  
– You can release the parking brake switch as soon as the  
engine is delivering enough power to the wheels.  
Depending on the weight of the vehicle and trailer and the steep-  
ness of the slope, there may be a tendency to roll back downhill  
when driving away from a standstill. You can prevent this by pulling  
out the parking brake switch as you press the accelerator (in the  
same way as with a conventional handbrake).  
Driver messages in the instrument cluster  
display  
Caution: Vehicle parked too steep  
Emergency braking function  
This message can appear when you apply the parking brake if the  
car is parked on a gradient steeper than about 30%.  
This feature enables you to stop the vehicle if the main  
brake system should fail or if the pedal is obstructed.  
In this case the parking brake may not be strong enough to prevent  
the vehicle from rolling back accidentally.  
– Pull out and hold the parking brake switch to stop the  
vehicle with the parking brake in an emergency.  
Please release parking brake  
– The brakes will be released immediately if you release the  
switch or press down the accelerator.  
However, please remember that, for safety reasons, the parking  
brake will only release automatically if the driver's seat belt is  
buckled.  
If you pull out and hold the parking brake switch at a road speed  
above about 8 km/h, this will initiate an emergency brake applica-  
tion. The brakes are then applied hydraulically at all four wheels.  
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Press brake pedal to release parking brake  
When the Audi hold assist function is on, the vehicle is auto-  
matically prevented from rolling away and you no longer  
have to keep your foot on the brake pedal.  
This message may appear when you press the switch to release the  
parking brake. The parking brake can only be released, if you  
depress the brake pedal and simultaneously press the switch or if  
you use the parking brake auto release function ⇒ page 120.  
Conditions for switching on Audi hold assist  
– The driver's door must be closed.  
Parking brake malfunction !  
This message will appear together with the yellow symbol if a  
malfunction should occur in the parking brake.  
– The driver's seat belt must be buckled.  
– The engine must be running.  
Fault in parking brake auto release  
Switching on Audi hold assist  
This driver message will appear in the event of a malfunction of the  
parking brake auto release. The automatic release of the parking  
brake when moving off from a standstill is not functioning correctly.  
The parking brake must be released manually by pressing the  
switch. Have the fault rectified by a qualified workshop.  
B
– Press button A⇒ fig. 134 in the centre console to switch  
on the Audi hold assist function. The indicator lamp in  
the switch will light up.  
Switching off Audi hold assist  
Audi hold assist  
B
– Press button A ⇒ fig. 134 to switch off the Audi hold  
assist function. The indicator lamp in the switch will go  
out.  
Audi hold assist helps the driver when the vehicle is  
stationary and automatically prevents the vehicle from  
rolling away when driving off.  
B
– If you press button A while the vehicle is being held by  
the Audi hold assist function, the electro-mechanical  
parking brake will automatically take over. The  
parking brake will not take over if the foot brake is  
applied simultaneously.  
– Audi hold assist is switched off automatically if you open  
the driver's door, unbuckle the seat belt or switch off the  
engine. If this happens when the green symbol is  
displayed in the instrument cluster, the parking brake  
will be applied automatically to ensure that the vehicle is  
parked safely.  
Fig. 134 Detail of the  
centre console: Button  
for Audi hold assist  
Audi hold assist helps the driver to keep the vehicle stationary while  
the engine is running, for instance on steep gradients, at traffic  
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lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function  
is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the  
vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the  
vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The  
green symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the func-  
tion is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.  
Note  
• Audi hold assist can be switched on only when the driver's door  
is closed, the driver's seat belt is buckled and the engine is running.  
• Audi hold assist prevents automatic vehicles from creeping  
forwards when the brake pedal is released with the car in gear.  
As soon as you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will  
automatically be released and the vehicle will start moving.  
• When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period,  
Audi hold assist will automatically apply the parking brake. In this  
case, the green symbol in the instrument cluster display will  
change to red .  
If the conditions for Audi hold assist change and the function is  
switched off as a result, the parking brake will be applied automati-  
cally to ensure that the vehicle is parked safely. The diode in the  
button will go out when the Audi hold assist function is switched  
off.  
Cruise control system  
Introduction  
WARNING  
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a  
constant speed.  
The intelligent technology in Audi hold assist cannot defy the laws  
of physics. Do not let the extra convenience provided by Audi hold  
assist tempt you into taking a safety risk.  
• Audi hold assist cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all condi-  
tions on a gradient (e.g. if the road is slippery or icy).  
• Audi hold assist must be switched on again each time the  
engine is started – Risk of accident!  
• Never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and  
Audi hold assist is switched on – Risk of accident!  
Fig. 135 Control lever  
and pushbutton for  
cruise control system  
• Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped properly and safely  
to avoid injury to yourself and others.  
Caution  
Switch off the Audi hold assist function before driving the vehicle  
into a car wash.  
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• When you take a turn-off, drive along a motorway exit lane or  
pass through roadwork sections, please temporarily switch off the  
cruise control system.  
• Please make sure you do not unintentionally rest your foot on  
the accelerator - this will override the cruise control system which,  
as a result, will not brake the vehicle.  
Fig. 136 Indicator  
lamp for the cruise  
control system - lights  
up when the system is  
operating.  
Caution  
The cruise control system allows you to drive at a constant speed of  
30 km/h or higher.  
On vehicles with a manual gearbox: do not move the gear lever into  
neutral without depressing the clutch when the cruise control  
system is active. Otherwise the engine could rev up and be  
damaged.  
A constant speed is maintained by adjusting the engine power or  
braking the vehicle accordingly (while in cruise mode).  
The cruise control system is set using the control lever ⇒ page 123,  
fig. 135. The indicator lamp lights up while the system is operating  
⇒ fig. 136.  
Note  
• On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the set speed cannot be  
reached if the currently selected gear is too high or too low. Change  
down to a lower gear when the engine no longer runs “smoothly” or  
change up a gear to avoid overrevving the engine.  
The cruise control system is automatically deactivated immediately  
when you press the brake pedal.  
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the cruise control system will be  
deactivated if the clutch is pressed for a long time.  
• The brake lights come on when the system brakes the vehicle.  
Cruise mode  
WARNING  
• Always direct your full attention to the road, even when you are  
using the cruise control system. It is always you who is respon-  
sible for determining your speed and for keeping a safe distance  
to the other vehicles on the road.  
• For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used  
in city traffic, stop-go traffic, roads with a lot of bends or in diffi-  
cult driving conditions (such as ice, fog, loose grit or gravel, heavy  
rain, aquaplaning) - this could cause an accident!  
Fig. 137 Symbol and  
speed display while in  
cruise mode (perma-  
nent display)  
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Adjusting speed (without storing it)  
When the cruise control system is operating it is possible  
to briefly drive at a higher speed without storing this new  
speed.  
– Press the accelerator, for example to overtake another  
vehicle.  
Fig. 138 Symbol and  
speed display while in  
cruise mode (short-  
term display)  
Once you release the accelerator the system will automatically  
revert to the speed you stored initially. However, the system will only  
function in this manner for as long as the symbol ⇒ page 124,  
fig. 137 lights up green.  
A
1
– Pull the lever A to position A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135 to  
switch on the system.  
If your speed is more than 10 km/h higher than the stored speed  
over a period of more than 5 minutes the cruise control system will  
temporarily be deactivated. The green symbol will go out and the  
white symbol will light up. The stored speed will, however, be  
retained ⇒ page 126, fig. 139.  
– Drive at the speed you wish to set the system to (must be  
higher than 30 km/h).  
B
– Briefly press button A.  
When the pushbutton is released, the current speed is stored in the  
memory and the vehicle will maintain this speed. The cruise control  
system is then operating. If you have selected the display for the on-  
board computer 1 or 2, a green symbol in the instrument cluster  
display indicates that the cruise control is operating ⇒ page 124,  
fig. 137. The speed which is being maintained is displayed next to  
the symbol.  
Adjusting speed and storing new speed  
To set a higher speed  
A
+
– Move the lever A up towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.  
The information for the cruise control system is shown briefly in the  
system status indicator if you have selected the display for the  
digital speedometer or the route guidance ⇒ fig. 138. In addition,  
the indicator lamp ⇒ page 124, fig. 136 lights up to tell you that the  
system is in cruise mode.  
To set a lower speed  
A
-
– Move the lever A down towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.  
A
When you press and hold lever A the speed is changed in incre-  
ments of 10 km/h. The speed selected can be higher/lower than the  
current driving speed.  
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A
Pressing lever A briefly  
– Drive more than 10 km/h faster than the stored speed  
over a period of more than 5 minutes ⇒ page 125.  
You can increase the set speed in steps of 1 km/h by briefly pressing  
A
+
the lever A up towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
The green symbol will go out when the system is temporarily deac-  
tivated. The stored speed is retained. You can use this stored speed  
again the next time you activate cruise mode ⇒ page 126,  
“Resuming cruise control”.  
You can decrease the set speed in steps of about 1 km/h by briefly  
A
-
pressing the lever A down towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
Switching off cruise control temporarily  
Resuming cruise control  
You can reactivate cruise mode only if you are driving  
faster than 30 km/h.  
1
– Pull the lever to position A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
When you reactivate the cruise control system you resume driving  
with the programmed cruising speed you stored earlier.  
Fig. 139 Symbol:  
Cruise control tempo-  
rarily switched off  
WARNING  
Do not resume the programmed cruising speed if this is too high  
for the traffic conditions - this can cause accidents.  
Pre-selecting a speed  
When the cruise control system is deactivated you can  
pre-select a speed to use later.  
Fig. 140 Symbol is  
shown briefly in  
system status indi-  
cator  
A
+
-
– Push the lever A up towards A or down towards A  
⇒ page 123, fig. 135 in order to increase or reduce the  
cruising speed setting.  
– Press the brake pedal, or  
– Release the lever to store the cruising speed setting  
displayed.  
A
2
– Push lever A in direction A (click stop not engaged)  
⇒ page 123, fig. 135, or  
This function allows you to enter the desired cruising speed ahead  
of time, for example, before joining a motorway. Once you have  
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joined the motorway you can then activate the cruise control system  
as if you were resuming the function ⇒ page 126, “Resuming cruise  
control”.  
Pre-selection after starting the engine  
After starting the engine there is no cruising speed stored in the  
A
system. The current speed is stored when you briefly push lever A  
+
up towards A (if the speed is above 30 km/h). If the speed is lower,  
30 km/h is stored.  
Switching off the cruise control system  
While driving  
A
2
– Press the lever A to position A (click stop engaged)  
⇒ page 123, fig. 135.  
When the vehicle is stationary  
– Switch off the ignition.  
The stored speed will be deleted when the ignition is switched off.  
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Audi parking system  
Audi parking system  
Parking aid systems  
display. It represents the mirror image of a section of the area  
behind the vehicle ⇒ page 135, fig. 148.  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system  
General notes  
Note  
There is a slight delay in the picture display.  
Depending on the optional equipment fitted, there are  
various parking aid systems to assist you when parking or  
manoeuvring in tight spaces.  
parking system  
parking system*:  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system  
The parking system comprises the rear acoustic parking aid  
⇒ page 128.  
Rear parking aid  
The rear acoustic parking system uses ultrasonic sensors to  
measure the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which  
has been detected. There are four sensors which are located in the  
rear bumper (two in the centre, two at the sides).  
The parking aid gives an acoustic warning if it detects any  
obstacles behind the vehicle.  
– Engage reverse gear. You will hear a short beep to  
confirm that the rear parking aid has been activated. The  
rear parking aid remains active for as long as the reverse  
gear is engaged.  
parking system plus*:  
The parking system plus* comprises the rear and front acoustic  
parking aid ⇒ page 129 in conjunction with a graphic display.  
The measuring range of the sensors in the rear bumper starts at  
approximately:  
The parking system plus* uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the  
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which has been  
detected. There are a total of 8 sensors located in the front and rear  
bumpers (2 in the centre and 2 on the side of each bumper).  
Side  
0.60 m  
1.60 m  
Rear  
Centre  
parking system advanced*:  
The parking system advanced* comprises the rear and front  
acoustic parking aid in conjunction with the graphic display as well  
as a reversing camera (Rear View) ⇒ page 131.  
Reversing  
When the vehicle is reversing, the system starts to beep when it  
registers an obstacle within its detection range (see above). The  
warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle approaches  
the obstacle.  
The reversing camera is located in the boot lid ⇒ page 131, fig. 143  
and assists the driver when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces.  
The reversing camera provides an image which is shown in the MMI  
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When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle  
the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,  
the driver should then not reverse any further.  
parking system plus  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus  
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after  
about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from  
a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer  
than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if  
the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.  
Parking aid (front and rear), with display  
The parking aid gives an acoustic and a visual warning if  
it detects any obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle.  
Warning beeps  
The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and  
pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 139.  
WARNING  
• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-  
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small  
children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not  
always be able to detect them.  
Fig. 141 Parking aid  
switch in centre  
console  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no  
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the  
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-  
cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw  
bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident  
risk).  
Fig. 142 MMI display:  
proximity graphic  
The parking aid switch is located in the centre console or  
next to the selector lever, depending on the equipment  
fitted.  
Note  
• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the  
sensors must be kept clean and free of snow and ice. Please observe  
the additional notes on ⇒ page 143.  
• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 138.  
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Activating  
Mute function  
An acoustic proximity warning is cancelled when you apply the  
parking brake or move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox  
to position P. However, the system remains active. The warning  
beeps will start again as soon as you release the parking brake or  
move the selector lever out of position P if the system has detected  
an obstacle.  
– Engage reverse gear to automatically activate the  
parking system plus, or  
– Press the switch ⇒ page 129, fig. 141 in the centre  
console to activate the parking system plus manually.  
You will hear a short beep to confirm that the parking  
system has been activated. The indicator lamp in the  
switch will light up.  
Reversing/driving forwards  
When the vehicle is reversing/driving forwards, the system starts to  
beep if it registers an obstacle within its detection range (see  
above). The warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle  
approaches the obstacle.  
Deactivating  
– Drive forwards faster than approx. 10 km/h, or  
When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle  
the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,  
the driver should then not reverse/drive forwards any further.  
– Switch off the ignition to automatically deactivate the  
complete parking system, or  
– Press the switch ⇒ page 129, fig. 141 to deactivate the  
parking system plus manually. The indicator lamp in the  
switch will go out.  
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after  
about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from  
a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer  
than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if  
the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.  
Activate the system manually if you are driving forwards and would  
like the system to give a warning as you approach potential obsta-  
cles, for instance when parking.  
Parking  
If the parking manoeuvre involves shunting backwards and  
forwards, the warning sound will be switched off temporarily while  
you change gear. The proximity graphic will, however, still be  
displayed on the MMI screen. The warnings will then return to the  
normal volume if the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle  
again.  
The measuring range of the sensors in the front and rear bumpers  
starts at approximately:  
Side  
0.90 m  
1.20 m  
0.60 m  
1.60 m  
Front  
Centre  
Side  
Rear  
Graphic display  
Centre  
The segments in the MMI display indicate the distance between the  
vehicle and a detected obstacle. The number of segments shown  
depends on the obstacle in front of or behind the vehicle. The closer  
the vehicle gets to the obstacle the closer the segments move  
towards the vehicle in the graphic ⇒ page 129, fig. 142. At the latest  
when the penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle has  
Warning beeps  
The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and  
pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 139.  
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reached the danger (collision) zone. The driver should then not  
• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the  
sensors must be kept clean and free of snow and ice. Please observe  
the additional notes on ⇒ page 143.  
move backwards/forwards any further ⇒  
.
The graphic display in the MMI screen ⇒ page 140 can be switched  
off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain activated.  
• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 138.  
The graphic display will be deactivated as soon as you press a func-  
tion selector button on the MMI control console. The graphic  
display will appear again the next time you park the vehicle. The  
graphic display in the MMI screen can also be switched on again  
manually using the switch ⇒ page 129, fig. 141. For more infor-  
mation on the MMI control console please refer to the MMI Oper-  
ating Manual.  
parking system advanced  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
Parking aid (front and rear), with display and  
reversing camera  
The parking aid gives an acoustic and visual warning if it  
detects any obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle. The  
reversing camera provides further assistance when  
parking.  
WARNING  
• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-  
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small  
children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not  
always be able to detect them.  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no  
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the  
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-  
cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw  
bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident  
risk).  
Fig. 143 Boot lid: Loca-  
tion of reversing  
camera  
Note  
• There is a slight delay in the picture display.  
• You can change the settings for the graphic display in the MMI  
⇒ page 140.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Side  
0.90 m  
1.20 m  
0.60 m  
1.60 m  
Front  
Centre  
Side  
Rear  
Centre  
Warning beeps  
The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and  
pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 139.  
Fig. 144 MMI display:  
proximity graphic  
Mute function  
Activating  
An acoustic proximity warning is cancelled when you apply the  
parking brake or move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox  
to position P. However, the system remains active. The warning  
beeps will start again as soon as you release the parking brake or  
move the selector lever out of position P if the system has detected  
an obstacle.  
– Engage reverse gear to automatically activate the  
parking system advanced, or  
– Press the switch in the centre console ⇒ page 129,  
fig. 141 to manually activate the parking system  
advanced. You will hear a short beep to confirm that the  
parking system has been activated. The indicator lamp in  
the switch will light up.  
Reversing/driving forwards  
When the vehicle is reversing/driving forwards, the system starts to  
beep if it registers an obstacle within its detection range (see  
above). The warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle  
approaches the obstacle.  
Deactivating  
– Drive forwards faster than approx. 10 km/h, or  
When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle  
the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,  
the driver should then not reverse/drive forwards any further.  
– Switch off the ignition to automatically deactivate the  
complete parking system, or  
– Press the switch in the centre console ⇒ page 129,  
fig. 141 to deactivate the parking system advanced. The  
indicator lamp in the switch will go out.  
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after  
about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from  
a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer  
than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if  
the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.  
Activate the system manually if you are driving forwards and would  
like the system to give a warning as you approach potential obsta-  
cles, for instance when parking.  
Parking  
If the parking manoeuvre involves shunting backwards and  
forwards, the warning sound will be switched off temporarily while  
you change gear. The proximity graphic will, however, still be  
The measuring range of the sensors in the front and rear bumpers  
starts at approximately:  
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displayed on the MMI screen. The warnings will then return to the  
normal volume if the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle  
again.  
If the MMI screen is showing the image of the reversing camera you  
can switch to the graphic display by pressing the control button for  
the function Graphic ⇒ page 136, fig. 149.  
The image of the reversing camera in the MMI screen ⇒ page 140  
can be switched off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however,  
remain activated.  
Graphic display  
The segments in the MMI display indicate the distance between the  
vehicle and an obstacle. The number of segments shown depends  
on the obstacle in front of or behind the vehicle. The closer the  
vehicle gets to the obstacle the closer the segments move towards  
the vehicle in the graphic ⇒ page 132, fig. 144. At the latest when  
the penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle has reached the  
danger (collision) zone. The driver should then not move back-  
The image of the reversing camera will be deactivated as soon as  
you press a function selector button on the MMI control console.  
The image of the reversing camera will be shown again the next  
time you park the vehicle. The image of the reversing camera can  
also be switched on again manually using the switch . For more  
information on the MMI control console please refer to the MMI  
Operating Manual.  
wards/forwards any further ⇒  
.
The graphic display in the MMI screen ⇒ page 140 can be switched  
off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain activated.  
WARNING  
The graphic display will be deactivated as soon as you press a func-  
tion selector button on the MMI control console. The graphic  
display in the MMI screen can also be switched on again manually  
using the switch . For more information on the MMI control  
console please refer to the MMI Operating Manual.  
• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-  
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small  
children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not  
always be able to detect them.  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
Reversing camera (Rear View)  
The mirrored image of the picture supplied by the reversing camera  
⇒ page 136, fig. 149 is shown in the MMI display. The picture  
supplied by the reversing camera also includes orientation lines  
and area markings which are projected onto the image to assist you  
when parking ⇒ page 134. The red line in the picture ⇒ page 134,  
fig. 145/⇒ page 134, fig. 146 shows the collision zone. From here at  
• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no  
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the  
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-  
cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw  
bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident  
risk).  
the latest, the driver should not reverse any further ⇒  
.
If your vehicle is near an obstacle, the proximity graphic will also  
appear in the reversing camera image. This superimposed graphic  
helps the driver to localise the critical area of the vehicle.  
Note  
If the MMI screen is showing the graphic display you can switch to  
the image of the reversing camera by pressing the control button  
for the function Rear View ⇒ page 132, fig. 144.  
• There is a slight delay in the picture display.  
• You can change the settings for the graphic display and the  
reversing camera in the MMI ⇒ page 140.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the  
sensors and the lens of the reversing camera must be kept clean  
and free of snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes from  
⇒ page 143 onwards.  
Parking mode  
There are two different parking modes available when you park your  
vehicle with the help of the reversing camera. These are referred to  
as “Parking mode 1” ⇒ page 136 and “Parking mode 2” ⇒ page 137.  
• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 138.  
“Parking mode 1” ⇒ fig. 145 can, for example, be used when  
parking your vehicle in a carport or a garage ⇒ page 136.  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
“Parking mode 2” ⇒ fig. 146 can be used, for example, when  
parking your vehicle at the roadside ⇒ page 137.  
Reversing camera (Rear View)  
When you activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 131 the MMI  
display will automatically show “Parking mode 1”. You can switch to  
The reversing camera image in the MMI display shows the  
area behind the vehicle.  
A
“Parking mode 2” by pressing the control button Mode A  
⇒ page 136, fig. 150. Press the control button Mode repeatedly to  
switch between “Parking mode 1” and “Parking mode 2”.  
Orientation lines and area markings  
Orientation lines and area markings (⇒ page 136, fig. 149 and  
⇒ page 137, fig. 151) are also projected onto the reversing camera  
images. They differ, depending on the parking mode you have  
selected. These orientation markings are intended to assist the  
driver when parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces. They are  
projected onto the image at road surface level (not on a gradient).  
Fig. 145 Viewed from  
above: Parking mode 1  
At the latest when the orientation lines and blue area markings  
overlap with vehicles or other objects the distance to the vehi-  
cles/objects is no longer sufficient ⇒ page 142.  
The orientation lines and blue area markings will not be displayed if  
the boot lid is open or the factory-fitted power socket for the trailer  
is in use ⇒ page 138. This may not apply if the power socket was  
NOT factory-fitted.  
You can adjust the settings in the MMI to select which system you  
want to be displayed on the MMI screen ⇒ page 140:  
Fig. 146 Viewed from  
above: Parking mode 2  
• Graphic display, or  
• Reversing camera images (Rear View), or  
• Automatic (switches automatically between graphic display and  
reversing camera), or  
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Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
• Off (no display).  
The reversing camera can be switched on and off in the MMI  
⇒ page 140. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain  
activated.  
Detection range of the reversing camera  
WARNING  
• The reversing camera has blind spots in which obstacles are  
not registered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are  
no small children or animals near the vehicle, as the reversing  
camera may not always be able to detect them (accident risk).  
Fig. 147 Viewed from  
above: Area covered by  
the reversing camera  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no  
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the  
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-  
cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw  
bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident  
risk).  
1
Fig. 148 Side view: A:  
Area covered by the  
2
reversing camera; A:  
area NOT covered by  
the reversing camera  
Note  
• There is a slight delay in the picture display.  
The section of the "Rear View" image shown in the MMI display is  
roughly the same as the area covered by the camera as shown in  
• To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of  
the camera ⇒ page 131, fig. 143 must be kept clean and free of  
snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 143.  
1
2
⇒ fig. 147 or A in ⇒ fig. 148. Objects which are in area A  
⇒ fig. 148 of the reversing camera or in close proximity to the  
bumper cannot be identified.  
• If the boot lid is open the angle covered by the camera will  
change. For this reason, the image of the reversing camera will then  
be shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.  
• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 138.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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– Activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 131.  
WARNING  
“Parking mode 1” ⇒ fig. 149 is the standard setting.  
3
Dynamic orange-coloured orientation lines A and static  
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may  
appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper  
of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In  
this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the  
distance (accident risk).  
1
blue area markings A will be projected onto the image  
of the reversing camera.  
– When the vehicle is stationary, use the orange orienta-  
tion lines as a guide for turning the steering to the  
correct angle for the parking space.  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
– Reverse into the space and adapt the steering angle to  
the parking space, using the orange lines to assist you  
Parking mode 1  
“Parking mode 1” can, for example, be used to assist you  
when parking in a garage or carport.  
⇒
.
– Align your vehicle according to the blue area marking.  
The blue area marking should be parallel to the lines of  
the parking space ⇒ fig. 150.  
1
A Blue area marking  
The marking behind the vehicle (in different shades of blue) is an  
extension of the vehicle outline. It reaches about five metres to the  
rear of the vehicle. The shade of blue changes at a distance of  
approx. 1 m, 2 m and 5 m from the vehicle.  
Fig. 149 MMI display:  
Driving into the  
parking space with the  
correct steering angle  
A A  
2 and 3 Orange orientation lines  
The orientation lines change direction according to the steering  
angle. These lines represent the path which the rear of the vehicle  
would take if you were to reverse using the current steering angle.  
2
The dynamic orientation lines also have additional markers A  
which are spaced approx. 1 metre apart. These markers help you to  
judge the distance up to an obstacle.  
4
A Red line  
Fig. 150 MMI display:  
Aligning the vehicle  
with the help of the  
blue area markings  
5
The distance from your rear bumper A to the red line is approx.  
40 cm ⇒  
any further ⇒ page 142.  
. From here at the latest, the driver should not reverse  
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A Rear bumper  
Parking mode 2  
For better orientation the rear bumper of your vehicle is also shown  
in the MMI display.  
“Parking mode 2” can be used, for example, when parking  
at the roadside.  
WARNING  
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may  
appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper  
of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In  
this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the  
distance (accident risk).  
Fig. 151 MMI display:  
Blue area marking  
aligned in parking  
space  
Caution  
The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you  
were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end  
of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.  
Note  
• To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of  
the camera ⇒ page 131, fig. 143 must be kept clean and free of  
snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 143.  
Fig. 152 MMI display:  
Blue marking touches  
edge of pavement  
– To park in a parking space on the right side of the road:  
– Position your vehicle parallel to the roadside, about a  
metre away from the next parked vehicle ⇒ page 134,  
fig. 146. If you are parking next to obstacles please  
observe ⇒ page 141.  
– Activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 131.  
“Parking mode 1” is the standard setting.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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When the turn signals are on, the display will only show the mark-  
ings for the relevant side. To change the display to the other side,  
just switch on the opposite turn signals.  
A
– Press the control button for Mode A ⇒ page 136,  
fig. 150. “Parking mode 2” ⇒ fig. 151 will appear in the  
MMI display.  
3
4
The light blue A and dark blue A curves show you when to turn the  
steering wheel in the other direction, i.e. when the curve touches  
the kerb. ⇒ page 137, fig. 152.  
– Reverse and align the position of your vehicle in such a  
2
way that the dark blue area marking A ⇒ fig. 151  
borders onto the vehicle behind or onto the parking  
space line marking. If you are not parking next to obsta-  
cles ⇒ page 141 the long side of the dark blue marking  
should border onto the kerb. The complete dark blue  
area marking must fit into the parking space ⇒ page 134,  
fig. 146.  
5
6
The distance from your rear bumper A to the red line A is approx.  
40 cm. From here at the latest, the driver should not reverse any  
further ⇒ page 142.  
WARNING  
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may  
appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper  
of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In  
this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the  
distance (accident risk).  
– When the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel to  
the right as far as it will go.  
– Reverse into the parking space. If you are not parking  
4
next to obstacles ⇒ page 141 the dark blue marking A  
should touch the kerb ⇒ page 137, fig. 152. Stop your  
vehicle.  
Caution  
– Turn the steering wheel to the left as far as it will go  
(vehicle is stationary).  
The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you  
were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end  
of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.  
– Continue to reverse into the parking space until the  
vehicle is standing parallel to the kerb. When reversing  
you must also keep a close watch on the front end of the  
Note  
To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of the  
camera ⇒ page 131, fig. 143 must be kept clean and free of snow  
and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 143.  
vehicle ⇒  
.
You can use “Parking mode 2” to park on the left or the right side of  
the road. For this reason, the blue markings are shown in various  
2
shades of blue. The dark blue area marking A and the dark blue  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system and towing bracket  
4
curve A are used when parking on the right side of the road. The  
1
3
light blue area marking A and the light blue curve A are used  
Towing bracket  
when parking on the left side of the road.  
Once the electrical connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on  
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket the rear sensors for the  
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parking aid are NO LONGER activated when reverse gear is engaged.  
This results in the following restrictions:  
Settings  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system  
parking system:  
Adjusting warning beeps  
There is no distance warning.  
The volume and frequency (pitch) of the beeps can be  
adjusted on the sound system or MMI.  
parking system plus*:  
There is no rear distance warning ⇒ page 129. However, the system  
will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving  
forwards. The graphic display ⇒ page 129, fig. 142 will switch over  
to towing mode.  
parking system advanced*:  
There is no rear distance warning ⇒ page 131. However, the system  
will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving  
forwards. The graphic display ⇒ page 132, fig. 144 will switch over  
to towing mode. The image of the reversing camera will then be  
shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.  
Fig. 153 MMI display:  
Selection menu  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Audi parking  
system.  
• Rear volume - to adjust the rear volume.  
• Rear frequency - to adjust the rear frequency.  
• Front volume* - to adjust the front volume.  
• Front frequency* - to adjust the front frequency.  
When you change the volume or frequency, the front or rear loud-  
speaker will give a test warning beep at the new setting for about  
2 seconds.  
The volume and frequency settings will be automatically stored and  
assigned to the remote control key.  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
Switching graphic display/reversing camera  
on and off  
Switching graphic display on and off  
The settings for the graphic display can be selected on the  
sound system or MMI.  
The settings for the graphic display and reversing camera  
can be selected on the sound system or MMI.  
Fig. 154 MMI display:  
Display APS - submenu  
Fig. 155 MMI display:  
Display APS - submenu  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Audi parking  
system > Display.  
If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒ page 140,  
fig. 156 will automatically show the graphic display when the  
parking system is activated.  
Note  
If you change the settings on the sound system or MMI, the changes  
will not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking  
system.  
Fig. 156 MMI display:  
proximity graphic  
CAR  
– Select: Function selector button  
> Audi parking  
system > Display ⇒ fig. 155.  
When parking, you can use the reversing camera (Rear View) and  
the graphic display separately or in combination.  
If you manually switch over to the reversing camera by pressing the  
control button marked Rear View ⇒ fig. 156 the control button in  
the bottom right-hand corner will show Graphic ⇒ page 137,  
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fig. 152. You can use the control buttons to switch between the Rear  
View camera and Graphic display at any time as desired. The  
settings selected on the sound system or MMI remain stored.  
Special parking situations  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
Parking next to an obstacle  
Setting “Graphic”:  
If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒ fig. 156  
will automatically show the graphic display when the parking  
system is activated.  
When parking next to an obstacle it is important to keep  
sufficient distance at the side.  
Setting “Rear View”  
If you have selected Rear View the reversing camera image  
⇒ page 136, fig. 150 will be displayed whenever you activate the  
parking system (both when reversing and when driving forwards).  
Setting “Automatic”:  
If you have selected Automatic the screen will automatically show  
the reversing camera image when you engage reverse gear and the  
graphic display when you drive forwards.  
Fig. 157 Viewed from  
above: Parking next to  
a wall  
Setting “Off”:  
When using “Parking mode 2” you can park your vehicle very close  
to the kerb of the pavement ⇒ page 134, fig. 146.  
If you select off the reversing camera and graphic display are both  
deactivated. The acoustic parking aid will, however, remain acti-  
vated.  
However, if you are parking, for example, next to a wall, you must  
keep a greater distance to the side in order to avoid any collision  
damage. Position the long side of the blue area marking in such a  
way that there is sufficient distance to the kerb. The area marking  
must NOT touch the kerb ⇒ fig. 157.  
Note  
If you change the settings on the sound system or MMI, the changes  
will not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking  
system.  
You also have to steer in the opposite direction a lot earlier. This  
means that the blue curve ⇒ page 137, fig. 152 must not touch the  
kerb - make sure there is a sufficient distance to the kerb ⇒  
.
WARNING  
• Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the  
vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or  
edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).  
Controls  
Safety  
Driving tips  
General maintenance  
Self-help  
Technical data  
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The red line in the MMI display ⇒ fig. 158 marks the distance which  
you should keep to an obstacle when parking. If the obstacle is  
located at road surface level you can approach the obstacle until the  
red line (40 cm distance) makes contact with the obstacle. However,  
if the obstacle is not at road surface level (e.g. the bumper of  
another vehicle) you should not approach the obstacle allowing the  
red line to make contact with the obstacle.  
WARNING (continued)  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI  
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the  
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory  
manner or may not be displayed at all.  
If you, for example, reverse towards a vehicle, the orientation lines  
and area markings in the MMI display appear to be overlapping onto  
the vehicle behind ⇒ page 142, fig. 158. In the example shown in  
the picture the red line in the MMI display is directly on the bumper  
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of the vehicle behind. In actual fact, however, the red line A  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
⇒ page 142, fig. 159 is not making contact with the bumper but has  
already moved underneath the bumper. The actual distance to the  
Note on distances  
1
vehicle behind (broken line A) is already much less than 40 cm. You  
must also include the bumper of your own vehicle in the calculation  
of the distance ⇒  
.
WARNING  
• Please note that objects which are not touching the ground  
may appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the  
bumper of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a  
truck). In this case you should not use the orientation lines for  
judging the distance (accident risk).  
Fig. 158 MMI display:  
Red line makes contact  
with bumper  
• Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the  
vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or  
edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI  
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the  
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory  
manner or may not be displayed at all.  
Fig. 159 Actual  
distance to bumper  
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Vehicles or other objects shown in the MMI display appear to be  
further away or closer, if:  
Safety notes  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system  
• you are reversing from a horizontal surface up a gradient or  
down a hill,  
Fault warning for the acoustic parking aid  
• you are reversing towards protruding objects,  
parking system:  
• the vehicle has been loaded with a greater load on the rear.  
If you hear a long beep when you engage reverse gear, the rear  
parking aid is not functioning correctly.  
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the blue area markings  
decreases if:  
parking system plus*/parking system advanced*:  
• the reversing camera does not provide a reliable image, e.g. if  
visibility is poor or the lens is dirty,  
If you hear a long beep for a few seconds when you engage reverse  
gear and the diode in the switch * starts flashing, there is a fault  
in the rear and front parking system with graphic display.  
• the sun is so dazzling that you cannot see the image on the  
display screen.  
You will be notified of a system fault  
How to clean the lens of the reversing camera:  
• when you manually activate the parking system via the switch  
* ⇒ page 129  
• Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based  
glass cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth.  
• the first time you engage reverse gear after switching on the  
• Remove snow using a small brush.  
• If possible, use de-icing spray to remove any ice ⇒  
ignition, or  
.
• immediately, if the fault is identified while you are using the  
parking system.  
WARNING  
• Even when using the reversing camera, the driver must still  
keep a close watch on the area behind the vehicle and use the  
mirrors.  
Note  
If the system alerts you to a fault please have the fault rectified by  
an Audi workshop or other qualified workshop.  
• For technical reasons, the reversing camera cannot show the  
complete area behind the vehicle ⇒ page 135, fig. 148. It is partic-  
ularly important to ensure that there are no small children or  
animals near the vehicle, as the reversing camera may not always  
be able to detect them (accident risk).  
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced  
Notes on reversing camera  
We recommend that you practise parking with the reversing camera  
in a quiet location (car park or similar) in order to become familiar  
with the system, including the orientation lines and all the other  
features. Ideally, the weather and light conditions should be good.  
• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the  
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking  
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area  
around the vehicle.  
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WARNING (continued)  
• Do not allow the camera images in the MMI display to distract  
you from watching the traffic.  
• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI  
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the  
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory  
manner or may not be displayed at all.  
• Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying  
you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could  
be impaired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a defect (accident  
risk).  
• If the MMI display is switched on and the picture is obscured or  
the area behind the vehicle is not visible (e.g. due to a dirty or  
defective lens) you must not use the reversing camera to assist  
you when manoeuvring (accident risk).  
• The reversing camera produces two-dimensional images.  
Please remember that ridges in the ground, parts protruding on  
other vehicles or fixed objects jutting out are all more difficult to  
detect on the MMI display screen due to a lack of spatial depth. In  
some cases it may not be possible to detect them at all.  
• For safety reasons, you should not use the system if the posi-  
tion and installation angle of the camera have been changed, e.g.  
in a rear-end collision. Have it checked by a qualified workshop.  
• Only use the reversing camera when the boot lid is completely  
closed. Please make sure that there are no objects mounted to the  
rear end of the vehicle which could block the view of the reversing  
camera.  
Caution  
• Never remove snow and ice from the lens of the reversing  
camera using warm or hot water - danger of cracks appearing on the  
lens.  
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the lens.  
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HomeLink  
Universal transmitter  
Note  
®
• For additional information on HomeLink and/or products  
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
®
®
compatible with HomeLink , please call the toll-free HomeLink  
hotline (0) 08000466 35465 or alternatively +49 (0) 6838 907 277, or  
visit the HomeLink website at:  
Description  
®
The HomeLink universal transmitter can be programmed  
to replace the hand-held controls of devices already in  
use.  
®
• HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls.  
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
HomeLink allows you to conveniently activate garage doors, estate  
gates, security systems, home or office lighting and other electric  
devices by means of control buttons inside your car.  
Programming the universal transmitter  
The HomeLink unit is programmed at the radiator grille.  
HomeLink can replace up to three hand-held transmitters operating  
existing devices on your property with a single universal trans-  
mitter. This will be possible for most transmitters which control the  
drive units for a garage door or external gates, etc. You can  
programme the individual hand-held transmitters for your remote  
control at or near the centre of the radiator grille. This is where the  
control unit is located.  
To be able to control systems with HomeLink, you need to perform  
initial programming on the HomeLink transmitter first. If systems  
fail to respond after the initial programming, check whether these  
systems work with a "rolling code" (variable security code)  
⇒ page 146.  
Fig. 160 Operating  
unit in headliner  
WARNING  
When you are programming the HomeLink universal transmitter,  
make sure that no persons or objects are close to the devices  
receiving the transmitter signals. If a gate or door is inadvertently  
set into motion during programming, persons might be injured or  
other damage caused by moving parts.  
Fig. 161 Radiator grille  
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The proper distance between the hand-held transmitter and the  
HomeLink module at the radiator grille depends on the system you  
want to train. It may require several attempts.  
At the operating unit  
1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).  
2. Press and hold down the two outer HomeLink buttons  
The turn signals will flash once if the time limit for the programming  
mode has been exceeded. In this case the programming procedure  
needs to be performed again. Repeat the sequence at the operating  
unit starting with step 3.  
A
⇒ page 145, fig. 160 until the indicator diode A  
⇒ page 145, fig. 160 begins to flash after about  
20 seconds. This procedure will delete the standard  
factory settings and does not need to be repeated when  
programming the other buttons.  
The programming instructions above also apply to the other control  
buttons. Start with step 3 if you wish to proceed and program the  
other two buttons.  
3. Press the particular HomeLink button which you would  
like to program.  
If the garage door or other devices still fail to be activated with the  
HomeLink control buttons after programming is completed, it is  
possible that these systems might be working with a rolling code  
instead of the normal fixed security code. If this is the case, a rolling  
code programming is required in addition to the steps described  
above. ⇒ page 146  
A
4. Wait until the diode A begins to flash. The HomeLink  
module now remains in training mode for 5 minutes.  
5. Now step in front of your vehicle with the original hand-  
held transmitter for the garage door opener or any other  
device you wish to assign to the HomeLink control  
button.  
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
Rolling code programming  
At the radiator grille  
Some devices require rolling code programming of the  
HomeLink universal transmitter.  
6. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at or near the  
centre of your car's radiator grille ⇒ page 145, fig. 161.  
Identifying a rolling code  
7. Press the activator button on the original hand-held  
transmitter.  
– Press the already programmed HomeLink button again  
and hold it down.  
8. As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle.  
HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing  
all four turn signals three times.  
A
– Watch HomeLink diode A ⇒ page 145, fig. 160. If the  
diode starts flashing rapidly and turns into a constant  
light after about 2 seconds, this indicates that the device  
you wish to operate (e.g. a garage door opener) is  
equipped with a rolling code.  
9. If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the  
procedure with the transmitter held at a different  
distance from the radiator grille.  
– Program the rolling code as follows:  
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Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
Activating the garage door opener drive unit  
Operating HomeLink  
– Locate the programming button on the garage door  
drive. The exact location and colour of the button may  
vary depending on the type of garage door opener.  
The programmed devices are activated by means of the  
HomeLink control buttons in the headliner.  
– Press the programming button on the door drive unit  
(this will normally cause a “programming mode indicator  
lamp” on the unit to light up). You now have about 30  
seconds to start and complete the programming of the  
HomeLink control button on the operating unit.  
– Make sure that the ignition is on.  
– Press the programmed HomeLink button ⇒ page 145,  
fig. 160. The device assigned to that button (e.g. garage  
door) will be activated.  
The HomeLink indicator diode ⇒ page 145, fig. 160 will light up  
when you press the button.  
Programming at the operating unit in the  
headliner  
– Press and release the already programmed HomeLink  
button.  
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
Erasing the button programming  
– Press the HomeLink button again to complete rolling  
code programming.  
You can erase the complete HomeLink programming by  
pressing the two outer buttons.  
After programming at the operating unit in the headliner, the  
garage door opener should recognize the HomeLink signal and  
respond when the HomeLink button is pressed. Now the other  
control buttons can be programmed as required.  
– Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).  
– Press and hold down the two outer buttons until the indi-  
cator diode starts to flash ⇒ page 145, fig. 160.  
– Then release the buttons.  
Note  
After the programming of the HomeLink buttons has been erased,  
the system will return to the training mode and is ready to be re-  
programmed at any time.  
• Having a second person assist you makes programming of the  
rolling code easier and faster. For some makes of garage door  
openers the HomeLink button may have to be pressed a third time  
to complete the training sequence.  
• If you encounter problems programming the rolling code you  
may find helpful information in the operating instructions of the  
garage door opener or other device you wish to operate.  
Note  
• Programmed buttons cannot be erased individually.  
• For security reasons it is advisable to erase the programming of  
the HomeLink buttons prior to selling your vehicle.  
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Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
least 15 seconds before trying again with the transmitter in a  
different position. Keep watching the turn signals during that  
time.  
Re-programming a button  
A HomeLink button can be re-programmed individually  
without affecting the other button allocations.  
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLink  
At the operating unit in the headliner  
Conformity certification  
– Press and hold down the selected button until the indi-  
The HomeLink universal transmitter is registered in the following  
countries under the following certification numbers:  
cator diode ⇒ page 145, fig. 160 starts flashing slowly.  
At the radiator grille  
Country  
Andorra  
Certification number  
16SEP2003  
– Hold the original hand-held transmitter for the garage  
door opener or other device directly in front of the radi-  
ator grille of your vehicle (at or near the centre)  
⇒ page 145, fig. 161. The exact distance depends on the  
system that you want to program.  
Belgium  
Denmark  
Germany  
Finland  
RTT/D/X2064  
98.3142-266  
D800038K  
– Press the button on the original hand-held transmitter  
FI98080106  
for the garage door opener or other device.  
France  
97619 RD  
– As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle.  
HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing  
all four turn signals three times.  
Gibraltar  
Greece  
RTTE 20754/0087847  
JCI 05JUL2000 RTTE  
RTTE 20754/0087847  
TRA 24/5/109/5  
IS-3418-00  
Great Britain  
Republic of Ireland  
Iceland  
– If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the  
procedure with the transmitter held at a different  
distance from the radiator grille.  
Italy  
DGPGF/4/341032/TB 0002573  
SRD-156/03  
When the turn signals have flashed three times, this means the  
device previously stored in HomeLink has been erased and the new  
system programmed in its place. To activate the new system, press  
the HomeLink button that has just been re-programmed.  
Croatia  
Luxembourg  
Malta  
L2433/10510-03J  
WT/122/98  
Monaco  
PC/cp-CI.T55-03/04672  
NL99030970  
Note  
Netherlands  
Norway  
It may require several attempts before programming is successful.  
When programming a new device, keep the button pressed for at  
NO20000026  
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Country  
Austria  
Certification number  
GZ104569-ZB/98  
Poland  
URT-GP-CLBT-431-66/2002/C  
JCI 03JUL2000 RTTE  
Ue990195  
Portugal  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Slovak Republic  
Spain  
BAKOM 98.0746.K.P  
R 267 2001 N  
0416 00  
Czech Republic  
Turkey  
CTU 2000 3 R 1194  
0425/TGM-TR/JOCO-EURO  
BB-5793-1/2000  
Hungary  
Cyprus  
MCW129/95 12/2000  
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