phone AUDI A7 2017 Owner´s Manual

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Side assist display
Cent ral locking switch ....... .. .
Memory function buttons .... .. .
Side assist button ... ..... ... . .
A ir ven ts wit h thumbwheel
Lever for:
- T urn s ignals and h igh beams
- H igh beam assistant .. .. ... . .
- Active lane assist ......... .. .
@ M ultifunction steer ing wheel with:
- Horn
- Drive r's airbag . ..... ... .. .. .
- Drive r informa tion sys tem con-
t rols . ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. .
- Audio/v ideo, telephone, nav iga ­
t ion an d voice recognition con ­
trols
- dr ive selec t .............. .. .
- Stee ring wheel heat ing .... .. .
- Sh ift paddles ............. . .
® Instrument cluster .... ... .. .. .
@ Head-up display ........... .. .
@ W indshield was her system leve r
@ Buttons for :
- In fotainment system display
- Trip odometer ........... .. .
@ start ing the eng ine when there is a
malfunction
@ Knee airbag . ... .. .... ... .. .. .
@ Steer ing wheel adjustment, de­
pending on equipment
- Mechanica l ... .. .... ... .. .. .
- Power . .. ............... .. .
@ Lever for:
- Cruise control system
- Adaptive cruise control .. .... .
@ Butto n for switch ing the Head-up
d isp lay on/o ff, adjust ing the
height . .... .. .. ..... ... .. .. .
@ Instrument i llum ination ....... .
@) H ood release . ............. .. .
@ Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD II) .. .. .
@ Lig ht switch ............... .. .
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Coc kpit o ve rv iew
@ Buttons fo r:
- All-weather lights
- Night vision assistant ........ .
- Rea r fog light(s) . ... . ..... .. .
@ Power exte rior m irror adjustment
@ Swi tch for luggage compartmen t
lid ... .. .. .. . ... .... . ..... .. .
@ Buttons for :
- P owe r wi ndows
- Parental control
@ Infotai nment system display
@ Emergency flashers ........... .
@ G love compartment .......... .
@) Front passenger's airbag .... .. .
@ Drives (Infota inment system)
@ B uttons/ indicator light for:
- Start/Stop system .......... .
- Parking aid . ... .... . ..... .. .
- P ASSENG ER AIR BAG O FF .... .
- Re ar spo ile r ... ............ .
- Elect ronic Stabilization Control
( E SC) . .. .. .. .. ............ .
@ Climate contro l system, depending
on vehicle eq uipment:
- Deluxe automatic climate control
- 4-zone deluxe automatic climate
control ... .. .. .... .. ... .. . .
@ Storage compartment or ashtr ay
with cigarette lighter .. ..... .. .
(§ I START E N GINE STOP I button
@ In fota inment uni t
Cup holder, 12 Volt outlet
E lectromechanical parki ng brake
@ Se lector lever (automatic transm is-
sion) ... .. .. . ... .... . ..... .. .
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12S
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- Some t he e quipment listed here is o nly in­
sta lled in certai n models or is available as
an option .
- The instr umen t cluster d isp lay is ei ther m ul­
t ico lored or monoch rome, depending on ve­
hicle equipment . Because the images in
both a re nearly ident ica l, the mult icolored
display is shown in this Owner's Manual. ..,
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Driver information
system
Overview
Fig . 4 Dr iver informa tion system in t he inst rum ent clus ter
Fig . S Ins trum ent cl uster: examp le in formation line
The information in the driver information system
is shown in @ tabs @
c::> fig. 4. The following
content is possible depending on vehicle equip­
ment:
Driver in forma tion system
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First tab Vehicle functions:
On-boa rd computer
c::> page22
Efficiency program*
c::>page23
Digital speedometer
Cruise control system*
c::> page 85
Adaptive cruise control* and braking
guard*
c::> page 88
Active lane ass ist*
c::> page 96
Boost, shifting and engine oil tern-
perature indicators*
c::> page 8 7
Lap timer*
c::> page 8 7
Reduced display
Second Indicator lights and messages
tab Warning when a door, the hood o r
the rear lid is not closed
Service interval display
c::> page 209
Speed warning system *
c::> page 85
Third tab Night vision ass istant*
c::> page 102
Fourth Audio/Video
tab
Fi fth tab Telephone*
Sixth tab Navigation*
The second and third tabs are only visible if at least one indicator light or message is shown or if
that system is switched on .
The status line © is located in the bottom part of
the display
c::> fig . 4. It displays the exterior tem­
perature, time, selector lever position, tripod­
ometer and odometer .
For some vehicle functions, you can access the
trip information from the temporary memory
c::> page 23 in line (D c::> fig . 5.
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could start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as power windows.
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- The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters near the vehicle working
i n the same frequency range (such as a cell
phone or radio equipment).
- Using the mechanical key, you can:
- Lock/unlock the glove compartment.
- Manually lock/unlock the vehicle
¢ page 32 .
-Mechanically lock the doors¢ page 32.
-For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
¢ page 267.
Removing the integrated mechanical key
Fig. 16 Remote contro l maste r key : remov ing t he mech ani­
cal key
• Press the release button@¢ fig. 16.
• Pull the mechanica l key @ out of the remote
contro l key.
Open ing and closing
LED and batteries in the remote control key
Fig. 17 Remote control key: removing the battery holder
LED in the remote control key
The LED @ informs you about the function of the
remote control key.
• If you press a button briefly, the LED b links
once .
• If you press and hold a button longer (conven­
ience opening), the LED blinks several times.
"' If the LED does not blink, the remote control
key battery is dead . The
1:1 indicator light and
the message
Please change key battery ap­
pear . Replace the battery in the remote control
key.
Replacing the remote control key battery
"'Remove the mechanical key ¢page 29 .
"' Press the release button @ on the battery
holder and pull the battery ho lder out of the re­
mote control key in the di rect io n of the arrow
at the same time.
• Insert the new battery with the"+" symbol fac­
ing down.
• Slide the battery holder carefully into the re­
mote control key.
"' Insert the mechanical key.
@) For the sake of the environment
Discharged batter ies must be disposed of us­
ing methods that w ill not harm the environ­
ment . Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
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convenience key*) up to a distance o f
approximately 9 feet (3 m) .
- The lugg age comp artment lid can be oper­
ated manually if the vehicle batte ry is low .
It is necessary to use more fo rce when doing
th is. Move the lid slowly to red uce the
amount of force needed.
Luggage compartment with movement ­
activated opening
App lies to: vehicles with convenience key and sensor -control­
led luggage compartment lid
F ig. 26 Rear of the ve hicle: foot movement
Req uirements: you must be carryi ng your ve hicl e
key with you . You must be standing at the center
behind the luggage compartment lid. You shou ld
be app rox imately 8 in (20 cm) from the rear of
the vehicle. The ign ition must be switched off .
M ake sure you have firm foot ing.
.. Move you r foot back and forth be low the bump­
er
q fig . 26 . Do not touch the bumper. Once the
system recognizes the movement, the luggage
compartment lid w ill open .
The luggage compartment lid will only open if
you make the movement as described. This pre­
vents the luggage compartment lid from opening
due to similar movemen ts, such as when you
wal k between the rear of the vehi cle an d your ga­
rage doo r.
General information
In some s ituations, the fu nction may be limited
or temporar ily unava ilable. This may happe n if:
~ - t he luggage compartment lid was closed imme-...,
~ diately before.
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Open ing and closing
-you park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long per iod of t ime.
- you clean your vehicle, for example with a pres ­
sure washer or in a ca r wash.
- there is he avy ra in.
- t he bum per is ve ry dirty, for ex ample a fter dr iv-
ing on sa lt-covere d roa ds.
- t here is i nterfere nce to the radio sig nal from
t he vehicle key , su ch as from ce ll phones or re­
mote co ntro ls.
Luggage compartment lid emergency
release
T he luggage compartment lid can be released
from inside the luggage comportment in an
emergency.
Fi g. 27 In ner luggage compa rt m ent l id: access to the
emergency release
.. Remove the mec hanical key q page 29.
.. Pry the cove r off us ing the mechanical key
9fig. 27.
.. Press the lever in the d irection of the arrow to
release the luggage compartme nt lid .
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Driving safety
• Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect children
c::> page 172, Child
saf ety .
• Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
c::> page 48, Sea ts
and storage.
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly . Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly
c::> page 140 .
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver 's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis­
tracted .
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve­
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
veh icle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road
c::> ,&. . Therefore :
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone .
• NEVER drive when your dr iv ing ability is im ­
pa ired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc .).
• Observ e all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense .
• ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions .
• Take frequent breaks on long trips . Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch .
• Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres­
sure or when you are stressed .
.&, WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
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Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 142 Correct seating pos it ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following position :
• Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
c:> .&_ .
• Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you dr ive.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a d is­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast bone
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If not possible, see your authorized Audi deal­
e rship about adaptive equipment.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face .
• Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
• For adjustable head restraints: Adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos ­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible .
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
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-Therefore, always wear your safety belts and
make sure that everybody in your vehicle is
properly restrained.
- Always hold the steering wheel with both
hands on the outside of the steering wheel
rim at the 9:00 o'clock and 3:00 o'clock po­
sitions to help reduce the risk of personal in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands any­
where inside the steering wheel or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering
wheel the wrong way increases the risk of
severe injury to the arms, hands, and head if
the driver airbag deploys.
& WARNING
Objects between you and the airbag will in ­
crease the risk of injury in a crash by interfer­
ing with the way the airbag unfolds and/or by
being pushed into you as the airbag inflates.
- Always make sure nothing is in the front air-
-
bag deployment zone that could be struck
by the airbag when it inflates.
- Objects in the zone of a deploying airbag
can become projectiles when the airbag de­
ploys and cause serious personal injury.
- Never hold things in your hands or on your
lap when the vehicle is in use.
- Never place accessories or other objects
(such as cup holders, telephone brackets,
note pads, navigation systems, or things
that are large, heavy, or bulky) on the doors;
never attach then to the doors or the wind­
shield; never place them over or near or at­
tach them to the area marked ,,AIRBAG" on
the steering wheel, instrument panel or the seat backrests; never place them between
these areas and you or any other person in
the vehicle .
- Never attach objects to the windshield
above the passenger front airbag, such as
accessory GPS navigation units or music
players. Such objects could cause serious in­
jury in a collision, especially when the air­ bags inflate .
Airbag system
-Never recline the front passenger seat to
transport objects. Items can also move into
the deployment area of the side airbags or
the front airbag during breaking or in a sud­
den maneuver. Objects near the airbags can
fly dangerously through the passenger com­
partment and cause injury, particularly
when the seat is reclined and the airbags in­
flate.
& WARNING
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A person on the front passenger seat, espe­
cially infants and small children, will receive
serious injuries and can even be killed by be­ ing too close to the airbag when it inflates.
- Although the Advanced Airbag System in
your vehicle is designed to turn off the front
passenger airbag if an infant or a small child
is on the front passenger seat, nobody can
absolutely guarantee that deployment un­
der these special conditions is impossible in
all conceivable situations that may happen
during the useful life of your vehicle.
= The Advanced Airbag System can deploy in
accordance with the .,low risk" opt ion for 3-
and 6-year-old children under the U.S. Fed­
eral Standard if a child with electrical capac­ itance greater than the combined capaci­
tance of a typical one-year old infant re­
strained in one of the forward facing or rear­
ward-facing child seats with which your ve­
hicle was certified is on the front passenger
seat and the other conditions for airbag de­
ployment are met.
- Accident statistics have shown that children
are generally safer in the rear seat area than
in the front seat ing pos ition.
- For their own safety, all children, especially
12 years and younger, should always ride in
the back properly restrained for their age
and size.
Advanced front airbag system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front Advanced
Airbag System in compliance with United States
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, as
well as Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ..,.
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A WARNING
A child in a rearward-facing child seat instal­
led on the front passenger seat will be seri ­
ously injured and can be killed if the front air­
bag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag
System .
- The inflating airbag will hit the child seat or
infant carrier with great force and will
smash the child seat and child against the backrest , center armrest, door or roof.
- Always install rear-facing child seats on the
rear seat.
- If you must install a rearward facing child
seat on the front passenger seat because of
exceptional circumstances and the
PASSEN­
GER AIR BAG OFF
light does not come on
and stay on, immediately install the rear­
facing child seat in a rear seating position and have the a irbag system inspected by
your Audi dealer.
A WARNING
Objects between you and the airbag will in­
crease the risk of injury in a crash by interfer­
ing with the way the airbag unfolds or by be­
ing pushed into you as the airbag inflates .
- Never hold things in your hands or on your
lap when the vehicle is in use .
- Never transport items on or in the area of
the front passenger seat . Objects could
move into the area of the front airbags dur­
ing braking or other sudden maneuvers and
become dangerous projectiles that can
cause serious personal injury if the airbags
inflate.
- Never place or attach accessories or other
objects (such as cup holders, telephone
brackets , large, heavy or bulky objects) on
the doors, over or near the area marked "AIRBAG" on the steering wheel, instru­
ment panel, seat backrests or between
those areas and yourself . These objects
could cause injury in a crash, especially
when the airbags inflate .
- Never recline the front passenger 's seat to
transport objects . Items can also move into
the area of the side airbag or the front air-
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Airbag system
bag during braking or in a sudden maneu ­
ver. Objects near the airbags can become
projectiles and cause injury, particularly
when the seat is reclined.
- Never place or transport objects on the
front passenger seat. Objects on the front
passenger seat could cause the capacitive
sensor in the seat to signal to airbag system
that the seat is occupied by a person when it
in fact is not, or that the person on the seat
is heavier than he or she actually is . The
change in electric capacitance because of
such objects can cause the passenger front
airbag to be turned on when it should be
off, or can cause the airbag to work in a way
that is different from the way it would have
worked without objects on the seat.
- Always make sure that there is nothing on
the front passenger seat that will cause the
capacitive passenger detection system in
the seat to signal to the Airbag System that
the seat is occupied by a person when it is
not , or to signal that it is occupied by some­
one who is heavier than the person actually
sitting on the seat. The presence of an ob ­
ject could cause the passenger front airbag to be turned on when it should be off, or
could cause the airbag to work in a way that is different from the way it would have
worked without the object on the seat.
A WARNING
-The fine dust created when airbags deploy can
cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing condi­
tions .
- To reduce the risk of breathing problems,
those with asthma or other respiratory con­
ditions should get fresh air right away by
getting out of the vehicle or opening win­
dows or doors.
- If you are in a collision in which airbags de­
ploy, wash your hands and face with mild
soap and water before eating.
- Be careful not to get the dust into your eyes,
or into any cuts or scratches.
- If the residue should get into your eyes,
flush them with water .
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-If, in exceptional circumstances, you must
install a forward-facing child restraint on
the front passenger seat, always move the
seat into its rearmost position in the seat 's
fore and aft adjustment range, as far away
from the airbag as possible . The backrest
must be adjusted to an upright position.
- Make sure that the
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF
light comes on and stays on all the time
whenever the ignition is switched on.
_& WARNING
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not go out when an adult is sitting on the
front passenger seat after taking the steps
described above, make sure the adult is
properly seated and restrained at one of the
rear seating positions .
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer before transporting anyone on
the front passenger seat .
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If the capacitive passenger detection system
determines that the front passenger seat is
empty, the frontal airbag on the passenger
side will be turned off, and the
PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF
light will stay on.
Repair , care and disposal of the airbags
Parts of the airbag system are installed at many
different places on your Audi. Installing , remov­
ing , servicing or repairing a part in an area of the
vehicle can damage a part of an airbag system
and prevent that system from working properly
in a collision.
There are some important things you have to
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system will not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or pollute the
environment.
_& WARNING
Improper care, servicing and repair proce­
dures can increase the risk of personal injury
and death by preventing an airbag from de-
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Airbag system
ploying when needed or deploying an airbag
unexpectedly :
- Never cover, obstruct, or change the steer­
ing wheel horn pad or airbag cover or the in­
strument panel or modify them in any way.
- Never attach any objects such as cup holders
or telephone mountings to the surfaces cov­
ering the airbag units.
- For cleaning the horn pad or instrument
panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or one mois­
tened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners
could damage the airbag cover or change
the stiffness or strength of the material so
that the airbag cannot deploy and protect properly.
- Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of
the airbag system.
-All work on the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seats or electrical system (in­
cluding the installation of audio equipment,
cellular telephones and CB radios , etc.)
must be performed by a qualified technician
who has the training and special equipment
necessary.
- For any work on the airbag system, we
strongly recommend that you see your au­
thorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- Never modify the front bumper or parts of
the vehicle body.
- Always make sure that the side airbag can
inflate without interference:
- Never install seat covers or replacement
upholstery over the front seatbacks that
have not been specifically approved by
Audi .
- Never use additional seat cushions that
cover the areas where the side airbags in­
flate.
- Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi­
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
- The airbag system can deploy only once. Af­
ter an airbag has been deployed, it must be
replaced with new replacement parts de­
signed and approved especially for your
Audi model version. Replacement of com­ plete airbag systems or airbag components
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-Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi­
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
- Objects between you and the airbag can in­
crease the risk of injury in an accident by in­
terfering with the way the airbag unfolds or by being pushed into you as the airbag in­
flates.
- Never place or attach accessories or other
objects (such as cup holders, telephone
brackets, or even large, bulky objects) on
the doors, over or near the area marked
"AIRBAG" on the seat backrests.
- Such objects and accessories can become
dangerous projectiles and cause injury
when the supplemental side airbag de­ ploys .
- Never carry any objects or pets in the de­
ployment space between them and the
airbags or allow children or other passen­
gers to travel in this position.
-Always use the built-in coat hooks only for
lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy
or sharp-edged objects in the pockets that may interfere with side airbag deployment
and can cause personal injury in an accident.
- Always prevent the side airbags from being
damaged by heavy objects knocking against
or hitting the sides of the seatbacks.
- The airbag system can only be triggered
once. If the airbag has been triggered, the
system must be replaced by an authorized
Audi dealership.
- Damage (cracks, deep scratches etc.) to the
original seat covers or to the seam in the
area of the side airbag module must always
be repaired immediately by an authorized
Audi dealer.
- If children are seated improperly, their risk
of injury increases in the case of an accident
Q page 172, Child safety.
-Never attempt to modify any components of
the airbag system in any way.
- In a side collision, side airbags will not func­
tion properly if sensors cannot correctly
measure increasing air pressure inside the
Airbag system
doors when air escapes through larger, un­
closed openings in the door panel.
- Never drive with interior door trim panels
removed .
- Never drive when parts have been re­
moved from the inside door panel and the
openings they leave have not been proper­
ly closed.
- Never drive when loudspeakers in the
doors have been removed unless the
speaker holes have been properly closed.
- Always make certain that openings are
covered or filled if additional speakers or
othe r equipment is installed in the inside
door panels.
- Always have work on the doors done by an
authorized Audi dealer or qualified work­
shop.
Side curtain airbags
Description of side curtain airbags
The side curtain airbag system can provide sup­
plemental protection to properly restrained oc­
cupants.
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Fig . 163 Sid e cu rtain airbags, driver's side: s ide cur tai n air­
bag locat ion
The side curtain airbags are located on both sides
of the interior above the front and rear side win ­
dows ~
fig. 163. They are identified by the word
"AIRBAG" on the windshield frame.
The side curtain airbags contain features that
provide ejection mitigation to help prevent vehi ­
cle occupants or parts of their bodies from being
completely or partially ejected from the vehicle
interior in certain side impacts and vehicle roll-
overs .
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Checking and Filling
The fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the
Technical Data section ~ page 262.
To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel
tank always close fuel cap properly and com­
pletely. An improperly closed fuel filler cap may
also cause the MIL lamp~
page 25 to come on.
A WARNING
Not paying attention when fueling or han­
dling fuel incorrectly can lead to fires, explo­
sions or serious injuries .
- Fuel ignites easily and can cause serious burns and other injuries .
- If you do not switch the engine off when fu­
eling and/or do not insert the fuel no zzle
completely into the tank opening, fuel can
leak out or run over . Leaked fuel can ignite
and start a fire .
- Do not use the telephone while fueling. The
electromagnetic rays can cause sparks,
which can ignite fuel vapors and start a fire .
- Do not sit in your vehicle while fueling . If
you must make an exception and enter your
vehicle again while fueling, close the door
and touch metal to discharge static electric­ity before touching the fuel nozzle . Static
electricity can create sparks, which can ig­
nite vapors when fueling.
- Do not smoke or have an open flame in the
area when fueling your vehicle or filling a
fuel container because this increases the risk of an explosion.
- For your safety, carrying fuel containers in
your vehicle is not recommended. Whether
full or empty, the container can leak and
cause a fire in the event of an accident.
- If you must make an exception and trans­
port a fuel container, note the following:
- Never fill the fuel container with fuel
while it is in or on the vehicle. Static elec­
tricity is discharged when filling which can
cause the fuel vapors to ignite and in­
creases the risk of an explosion.
- Always place a fuel container on the
ground before filling.
- Always hold the fuel nozzle completely in
the fuel container when filling.
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-If the fuel container is made of metal, the
fuel nozzle must always be in contact with
the container when filling it with fuel. This
prevents static electricity from discharg­
ing .
-Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the lug­
gage compartment . Evaporated fuel is ex ­
plosive and increases the risk of serious in­
jury or death .
- Follow legal requirements when using, storing and transporting fuel containers .
- Make sure the fuel container conforms to industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852-86).
(D Note
-Remove spilled fuel from vehicle paint im­
mediately, because it can damage paint.
- Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re­
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel will enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter .
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel eng ines
If the fuel tank runs completely empty, the
ignition must remain switched on for at least
30 seconds after refueling before starting the
engine. It may take longer than usual for the
engine to start, even up to a minute. This is
because the air must first bleed out of the
fuel system when starting the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise fuel
can leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
(y Tips
The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside.
(D Tips
Applies to: veh icles with diesel e ngin es
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a misfueling
guard
l) . It allows the vehicle to be fueled on-
ly with a diesel fuel pump nozzle . .,.