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Instruments and controls
the exhaust gas and damage the catalytic
con­

verter.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel particulate filter

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Particulate filter: system fault. See owner's
manual
The diesel particulate filter requires regenera­

tion.
You can assist the self-cleaning function of
the filter by driving as follows:
Drive at a speed of at least 60 km/h for about
15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear (on vehicles with
manual gearbox), or with the selector lever in po­
sition S (on vehicles with automatic gearbox).
Keep the engine speed at about 2000
rpm.
As a
result of the increase in temperature, the soot in
the filter will be burned off. The indicator lamp
will go out once the cleaning process has been
completed successfully.
If the indicator lamp does not go out, drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather,
road,
terrain and traffic
con­

ditions. The recommended driving speed
must never lead to the driver disregarding the
traffic regulations.

(T) Note

For more information about the diesel partic­
ulate filter, refer to
^>page
295.
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Engine speed governing
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed governing
[51 Max. engine speed: XXXX rpm
The engine speed will automatically be governed
to the speed displayed in the instrument cluster.
This protects the engine from overheating.
The rev limiter is deactivated as soon as the en­
gine temperature is no longer within the critical
range and you have taken
your
foot off the accel­
erator.
If the rev limiter has been activated because of a
fault in the engine management system, the in­
dicator lamp
Q or[|2g
will also light up. Make
sure that the engine speed does not exceed the
speed displayed in the driver information system,
for example when shifting down a gear. Drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
Engine oil level
(MIN)
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Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible
<^page
297.
- If the engine oil level is too Low, add more oil

^>page
298, Checking and topping up the en­
gine oil level.
- If the engine oil level is normal but the indica­
tor lamp stays on, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and avoid high engine speeds.

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Engine oil sensor

3
Oil level sensor: system fault
The sensor for checking the engine oil level has

failed.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.

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Oil level sensor: oil change required. Please
contact workshop
The engine oil level is too
high.

Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CAUTION
Please observe the procedure described in the
Owner's Manual
^>page
298, Checking and
topping up the engine oil level.
f Engine warm-up
requested

Please warm up engine
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Fuel has entered the engine oil due to low out­
side temperatures or frequent short trips. Drive
until the engine is warm to allow the fuel to
evaporate out of the engine oil. When doing so,
avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and
heavy engine loads.

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Fuel tank system
P3 Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres (front-wheeL drive) or about
8.5
li­
tres (four-wheel drive) of fuel left in the tank.

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Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.

E3
Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the tank system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Driver's door*
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to
=>page
290.

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Washer fluid level
Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the windscreen washer and headlight washer

system*
^>page
303.

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Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wiper defective
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Driver's door: fault. Shift to P before leaving
vehicle. See owner's manual
A malfunction has occurred in the driver's door.
Move the selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox) to hold the vehicle.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

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Bulb monitor
If the indicator Lamp
jjjj
Lights up, a bulb has

failed.
The message indicates the location of the

bulb.

Have the bulb replaced without delay.
Vehicle lights: malfunction!
There is a fault with the headlights or light

switch.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.

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WARNING
Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can
break when you touch the bulb, causing in­
jury.

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Dynamic headlight range control
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic headlight range control

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Headlight range control: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control which may cause other road users
to be dazzled.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light

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Audi adaptive light: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the adaptive light. The
dipped beam headlights will still be working nor­
mally.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Central locking system
Accidental lock-out
To
prevent
yourseLf from being locked out, only
lock the vehicle when the remote control key is
not in the vehicle and all of the doors and the
boot lid are closed.
The central locking system prevents you from be­
ing locked out of the vehicle in the following sit­
uations:
- When the driver's door is open, you cannot Lock
the vehicle by pressing the
M
button on the re­
mote control key or touching the locking
sen­

sor* on one of the doors.
- The boot lid will be released again automatical­
ly if the convenience key* that was last in use is
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed.
- If the convenience key* that was last in use is
detected in the vehicle, it is not possible to lock
the vehicle from the outside.
A 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 im­
portant 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 in­

juries.

- Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle.
© Note
- Never leave any valuable items in the
vehi­

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not
a safe.
- When you lock the vehicle, the LED on the
driver's window sill flashes. If the LED is
still on about 30 seconds after the vehicle is

locked,
the central locking system is not
working properly. You should have the
mal­

function repaired by
a
qualified workshop.
Description
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the
central locking system. You can use any of the

following:

- Remote control key
^>page
39, or
- Sensors in the front door handles*

cépage
39, or
- Lock on driver's door
^>page
41
- Interior central locking switch
^>page
40
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, the ignition may
still be on or one of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot lid may still be 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.
The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when
the ignition key is removed, the unlock button on
the central locking switch is pressed or one of the
interior door handles is pulled. The Auto Lock
function can be switched on and off in the info­
tainment system
^> page
41.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags

inflate,
the doors will be automatically unlocked
to facilitate access and assistance.
Selecting which doors are unlocked with the
remote control
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 infotainment system

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Doors
and
windows
Child Locks
Applies to: vehicles with electric/mechanical child lock

The
child locks disable
the
rear windows and pre­
vent the rear doors from being opened from
the

inside.
Driver message
in the
instrument cluster
display

Fig.
33
Detail
of
the driver's door: Controls

Fig.
34
Rear door: Child lock
Vehicles with
H
button
• To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
and electric window switch on each
of
the rear

doors,
press the left/right button
\±\
on
the

driver's
door
(T)^Fig.
33.
The LED
in
the but­
ton will light up
or
go out.
• To activate/deactivate the child locks on both

sides,
press the
B
buttons one after the other.
Vehicles with
M
button

•
To activate/deactivate the electric window
switches on the rear doors, press the
\M
button
on the driver's door
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Fig.
33.
The LED in
the

button will light up
or
go
out.

•
To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
in addition, open the corresponding rear door
and use the car key
to
turn the key-operated
switch
in
the direction
of
the arrow
(or
in
the

opposite direction)
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34.

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Child lock: fault. Please contact workshop
There
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock. Press
the

1*1/51
button again.
If the message remains displayed, drive
to a

qualified workshop soon and have the fault
recti­

fied.

A 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 im­
portant
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
in­

juries.

-
If
there
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock,
it

may be possible
to
open
the
rear doors from
the inside
-
risk
of
accident!
Electric windows
Controls

The
driver can operate
all the
electric windows.

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Fig.
35 Driver's door: Controls for electric windows (exam­
ple)

All electric windows have two-stage switches:
Opening/closing the windows

•
Press/pull the switch briefly
to
the second stop:
the window will automatically open/close
all

the way. The window will stop moving immedi­
ately
if
the switch
is
operated again.
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• To set an intermediate position,
press/pulL
the
switch to the first position until the window has
reached the desired position.
Switches for electric windows

(T)
Front left
(2) Front right
(D
Rear
left
(4) Rear right

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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 im­
portant 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 in­

juries.

- Always be careful when closing the
win­

dows.
Careless use of the electric windows
can cause severe injuries.
- 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.
© Note
The windows can be operated for about ten
minutes after the ignition has been switched
off. The window switches are only deactivated
when the driver's door or the front passeng­
er's door is opened.
Convenience open/close function
Applies to: vehicles with convenience open/close function
All the windows and the panorama sun
roof*
can
be opened and closed together.
Convenience open function

•
Press and hold the
\§\
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* have reached the desired
posi­

tion.

Convenience close function

•
Press and hold the
\M
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* are closed
c>^.
Or:
• Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Touch
and keep your hand in contact with the sensor
on one of the front door handles until
all
the
windows and the panorama sun roof* are

closed.
Do not
rest
your hand on the door
han­

dle while this is happening.
This function can be switched
on/off
via the info­
tainment system
•=>
page 41.
A WARNING
-Take care when closing the windows and the
panorama sun roof*. Careless or uncontrol­
led use can cause injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should only use the
remote control key to open and close the
windows and panorama sun roof* within
about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid
inju­

ries,
always keep an eye on the windows and
the panorama sun roof* when pressing the

m
button to close them. The windows and
sun roof stop moving as soon as the 0 but­
ton is released.
What to do after a malfunction

You
can reactivate the one-touch open and close
function if it fails to operate.

•
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.
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Seats and storage
The ashtray is inserted in the centre console and
can be placed on either the driver's or front pas­
senger's side. Lift the lid to open the ashtray. Al­
ways put the ashtray safely back into the holder
after removing it (e.g. after emptying it).
A WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this
could cause a fire
Cigarette lighter
Applies to: vehicles with cigarette lighter

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Fig.
54 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
• Press in the cigarette lighter.
• When the cigarette lighter springs out, pull it
out completely.
The cigarette lighter should only be used as a
power source in exceptional circumstances, e.g.
for the compressor of the tyre repair kit.
A WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig­
nition is on. Improper use can cause serious
injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury,
never leave children unsupervised in the
vehi­

cle with the key.
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Power sources

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Fig.
55
12
Volt socket and USB inputs
When the ignition is switched on
or
the engine is

running,
the following electrical power sources
for external devices are available (depending on
the equipment fitted in your vehicle):
12 Volt sockets
®

Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 Volt sockets. The appliances connected must
not exceed a power rating of 120 W.
The 12 Volt sockets are located in the front
cen­

tre console*, in the rear* and in the luggage com­
partment side
trim*.

USB inputs (2)
You can charge your mobile devices and/or
con­

nect them to the Audi music interface using the
USB inputs:
-
4*
Audi music interface* in the centre armrest
and at the front of the centre console. Or:
- CHARGE ONLY: USB charging socket* in the
centre armrest.
- CHARGE ONLY: Two USB charging sockets* on
the centre console in the rear.
For more information on the USB inputs, please
refer to
^>page
240, Multimedia connections.
Audi phone box
The Audi phone box* is located in the centre
con­

sole beneath the armrest. You can use it to
charge your mobile phone
<$page
177.

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WARNING
Improper use can cause serious injury or start
a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never Leave

Heating and cooling

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Air recirculation mode
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi­
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in­
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir­
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the control is in the defrost position
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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the vehicle battery
charge level is sufficient for the rear window
heating to be switched on. Otherwise the rear
window heating operates when the engine is
run­

ning,
and switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem­

perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma­
nently, press and hold the
CÛJD
button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi­
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched

off.

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Seat heating*
When you press the
«0
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re­
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
(7) 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

© Note
- The setting for the driver's seat heating is
assigned to the key in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating was on
when you Last switched off the ignition, it
will be switched on automatically only if the
ignition is switched on again within 10 mi­

nutes.

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WARNING
- For reasons of safety you should not Leave
the air recirculation switched on for too

long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en­
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
over if the air cooling* is switched off. Bad
visibility can cause an accident.
- People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the seat heating. These people
must not use the seat heating - risk of in­
jury!
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Heating and cooling

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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using
the control
%.
You should leave the blower on at
a low setting to prevent the windows from mist­
ing up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
constantly ventilated. Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the blower speed.

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The buttons can be used to adjust the air distri­

bution.
Press the AUTO button for automatic air
distribution.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad­
justed
^>page
71.
To prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side.

Foot-Level
air outlets are provided underneath
the front seats to heat the rear cabin.

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Defroster
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted
or demisted as quickly as possible. 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 deactivated. The
temperature should be set to 22 °C or higher.
The temperature is regulated automatically. At
setting
$&
the A/C cooling mode is automatically
activated depending on the ambient tempera­

ture.

The defroster is switched off when the AUTO but­
ton is pressed.

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Air recirculation mode
The air recirculation mode can be switched on
manually or automatically*.
- To switch the manual air recirculation mode
on/off, press the
<s>
button.
-The automatic* air recirculation function must
be activated on the infotainment system. Se­
lect the following on the infotainment system:

|MENU|
button > Car > left control button > A/C
> Auto recirculation. The air quality sensor,
which is designed for the detection of diesel
and petrol exhaust fumes, automatically
switches the air recirculation mode on or off
depending on the
level
of pollution in the out­
side air.
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi­
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in­
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir­
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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A-
The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the
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or AUTO or
M.
button is pressed.
If the engine is
cold,
the air conditioner will auto­
matically switch to air recirculation mode when
the vehicle is reversing.

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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the battery charge
level is sufficient for the rear window heating to
be switched on. Otherwise the rear window heat­
ing operates when the engine is running, and
switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem­

perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma­
nently, press and hold the
S
button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi­
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched

off.

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Seat heating*
When you press the
«r
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re­
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
A WARNING
For reasons of safety you should not leave
the air recirculation switched on for too

long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en­
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
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Driving
Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over
a
distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed - do not use full throt­
tle and do not tow a trailer or caravan. From
1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually increase
the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this
peri­

od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is

cold.
This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
© CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*

^>page
79 before driving through water.
© ' Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
Avoiding damage to the car
© CAUTION
Take care not to damage
Low-mounted
parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel
con­

sumption by 10
-15
%. The following section
gives you some tips on Lessening the impact on
the environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If
you
an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­

vance,
you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate Less. Wherever possible, Let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for •
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Driving
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can
be adjusted as required to suit the
driver.

Fig.
68 Steering column: Lever for steering column adjust­
ment

•
Push the Lever
^>Fig.
68 down
<=> /\.
•
Move the steering wheel to the desired
posi­

tion.

•
Then push the lever towards the steering
col­

umn until the catch engages.
WARNING
- Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving - this
could cause an accident.
- Press the lever upwards so it is secure and
so that the position of the steering wheel
cannot shift unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving - risk of accident!
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
ignition Lock)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on
the ignition and start the engine.

Fig.
69 Ignition lock: Ignition key positions
Switching the ignition on/off

•
To switch on the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ®. Vehicles without start/stop sys­

tem*:
The rev counter needle will move to the
READY position.
• To switch off the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ©. The rev counter needle will
move to the OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
Starting the engine

•
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.

•
Turn the ignition key briefly to position @. The
ignition key automatically returns to position
®. Do not press the accelerator.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine

•
The engine may take a few seconds Longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en­
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
E g
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
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