All weather AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Instruments and controls

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- Driver information system (ana­
logue instrument cluster)* ....
-Warning and indicator Lamps ..

(f)
Status line (displayed on one
or
two
lines)
(?) Reset button for trip recorder ...
(7) Speedometer/convenience display

(§)
Fuel gauge
(9) Speedometer

@
Additional display on left (two sep­
arate sections in extended view)
Further warning/indicator lamps may appear in
the rev counter
(2),
in the speedometer
(f),
in the
status line (5) and above or below the central
area
@,
depending on the instrument cluster

version.

Most of the illustrations on the following pages
show the colour analogue instrument cluster*.
The display and position of the elements may be
different on the monochrome instrument cluster
or the Audi virtual cockpit*.
1) Note
- Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
instrument lighting (for dials and needles)
may be switched on when the ignition is on
and the vehicle's lights are off. The illumi­
nation of the diaLs and needles is automati­
cally reduced as it becomes dark outside
and is eventually switched off altogether.
This function is intended to remind the driv­
er to switch on the dipped headlights in
good time.
- You can change the measurement units for
temperature or speed, etc. via the infotain­
ment system
^>page
255.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge
(T) ^>page
12,
Fig.
41 ^>page
12, Fig. 3 only works when the ig­
nition is switched on. In order to avoid possible
damage to the engine, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If the LEDs are still in the lower range of the dis­
play, this indicates that the engine has not yet
reached operating temperature. Avoid high en­
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine

loads.

Normal temperature
The LEDs will settle somewhere in the centre of
the display once the engine has reached operat­
ing temperature. If the warning lamp || lights
up in the instrument cluster display, the coolant
temperature is too high
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30.
© CAUTIO
- Additional lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef­
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper­
atures and high engine loads, there is a risk
of the engine overheating.
- The front spoiler also ensures proper distri­
bution 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. Obtain professional
assistance.
® Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
These engines are so efficient that they may
not reach their full operating temperature in
very cold weather. This is quite normal and no
cause for concern.
Rev counter

The
rev counter indicates the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the
maximum engine speed which may be used brief­
ly in all gears when the engine is warm and after
it has been run in properly. However, it is advisa­
ble to change up a gear or move the selector lev­
er to D/S (or
lift your
foot
off
the accelerator) be­
fore the needle reaches the red zone. •
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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
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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
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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)
23
Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible
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297.
- If the engine oil level is too Low, add more oil

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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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Lights and vision
Lights and vision
Exterior lights
Switching lights on and off

Fig.
37 Dashboard: Light switch with buttons

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Light switch
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With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to the appropriate position. The
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sym­
bol and the selected position will light up (except
if the switch is at position 0).
0 - On vehicles for some markets, the daytime
running lights, tail lights and number plate Light
are switched on permanently.
AUTO - The headlights are switched on automati­
cally according to the ambient light conditions.

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Side lights

|D
- Dipped headlights
Buttons
When you turn the light switch to AUTO or dip­
ped headlights
|0,
you can activate the following
functions:

•^SD
- All-weather lights*. The front lights are ad­
justed automatically so that the headlights on
your own vehicle are less dazzling to
you,
for in­
stance when you are driving on a wet
road.

0^-Rear
fog light(s)
Headlight range control
ip

On vehicles with LED headlights*, the headlight
beam settings are adjusted automatically (even
during braking and acceleration).
On vehicles with halogen headlights, the knob

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37 must be used to adjust the headlight
beam settings:
- Briefly press the knob to release it.
- Turn the knob towards 3 or 0 to reduce or in­
crease the range of the headlights.
- Briefly press the knob again to engage it.
0 - One or two front occupants, luggage com­
partment empty
1 - All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2 - All seats occupied, Luggage compartment loa­
ded
3 - Driver only, luggage compartment loaded
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
With the adaptive light feature, you have better
vision in the dark because the Lights are control­
led dynamically to match the vehicle speed and
road conditions, e.g. on motorways or country

roads,
at intersections or through corners. The
adaptive light is activated only when the Light
switch is set to AUTO and the all-weather Lights*
are switched off.
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
visi­

bility are poor. For example, the light
sen­

sors are not able to detect fog. Therefore,
you should always switch on the dipped
headlights
|0
in these conditions and when
driving after dark.
- To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the
rear fog light should only be used in accord­
ance with statutory regulations.
- If the vehicle battery has been losing charge
for
a
while, the side lights or parking lights
may be switched off automatically. Always
park your car in a safe and suitably lit place
according to the applicable regulations.
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Lights and vision
Avoid using the side lights for long periods
(several hours). If possible, switch the left
or right parking Lights on.
Observe all relevant statutory requirements
when using the lighting systems described

here.

- The light sensor for the automatic
head­

lights*
is Located in the mounting for the in­
terior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on
this section of the windscreen.
- Depending on the export market, the rear
lights on some vehicles may be switched on
together with the headlights when the
day­

time running lights* are activated. On other
vehicles, the rear lights remain off.
-In cool
or
damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals or rear lights can
sometimes mist up, due to the temperature
difference between the interior and exterior
of the car. They should clear again partially
or completely soon after you switch on the
headlights. This phenomenon has no
influ­

ence on the life expectancy of the vehicle

lights.

Turn signal and main beam lever

The
turn signal lever also operates the main
beam headlights, parking lights and headlight

flasher.

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Fig.
38 Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
Turn signals
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and parking lights
P^

The turn signals will flash if
you
move the lever
while the ignition is switched on. The parking
lights will be switched on if
you
do this with the
ignition switched off.

(T)
- Turn signals/parking Lights (right side)
(D - Turn signals/parking lights (left side)
If
you
just tap the lever, the turn signals will
flash three times (one-touch signalling).
Main beam and headlight flasher
ID

Move the lever to the appropriate position:

(§)
- Main beam headlights on (vehicles with main
beam assist*
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50)
(4) - Main beam headlights off or headlight flash­
er
The indicator lamp
gg
will light up in the instru­
ment cluster.

A WARNING

The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of accident! Never use the main beam
head-

Lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers.
© Note
A buzzer will sound if
you
open the door when
the parking light is on.
Main beam assist
Applies to: vehicles with main beam assist

The
main beam assist automatically switches
the main beam headlights on or off depending
on the surrounding light conditions.
A camera (located in the mounting for the interi­
or mirror) detects light sources from other road

users.
The main beams are activated/deactivated
automatically depending on the position of
vehicles on either side of the
road,
on the road

speed,
and on other traffic and ambient condi­

tions.

Activating the main beam assist
Important: The light switch must be set to AUTO,
the dipped beam headlights must be on and the
main beam assist must be activated on the info­
tainment system
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51.
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Lights and vision

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• Press the lever forwards (3)
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50,
Fig. 38
to activate the main beam assist. The indicator
lamp
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will light up in the instrument
cluster display and the main beams will be
switched on/off automatically. An indicator

lampBS
lights up when the main beams are
switched on.
Switching the main beams on/off manually
If the main beams are not switched on or if the
headlights are not dipped as expected, you can
control the dip function manually:
• To switch on the main beams manually, push
the lever forwards
(3).
The indicator Lamp
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will
Light
up. To dip the headlights again, pull
the lever towards you 0.
• To dip the headlights manually, pull the lever
towards you
@.
The main beam assist will be
deactivated.
Flashing the headlights
• Pull the lever towards you
@
to flash the
head­

lights when the main beam assist is activated
and the main beams are dipped. The main
beam assist will remain activated.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display

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Main beam assist: system fault!

1H
Main beam assist: fault. See owner's manual
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified. You can still switch the main
beam headlights on and off manually.

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Main beam assist: currently unavailable. No
camera view

HI
Main beam assist: currently unavailable.
Camera view restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The camera vision is impaired, e.g. by stickers or
dirt. Please clean the windscreen.
The sensor is located in the mounting for the in­
terior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this sec­
tion of the windscreen.
A WARNING
The main beam assist is only intended to as­
sist the driver. The driver must always ensure
that the headlights are used when required,
and may have to switch them on or off
man­

ually, e.g. when the Light conditions or visibili­
ty are poor. In the following situations
man­

ual intervention may be necessary:
- Hazardous weather conditions such as fog,
heavy rain and snow or water splashes
- Roads on which oncoming traffic is partially
concealed (e.g. on motorways)
- Indiscernible road users (e.g. cyclists with
poor lighting)
- Tight corners, steep hill crests or valleys
- Poorly lit towns
- Highly reflective objects, such as road signs
-Windscreen misted up, dirty, frosted or cov­
ered by stickers in front of the sensor
Adjusting the settings for the exterior
lighting

You
can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system.
• Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
IMENUI
button > Car
>
left control button
> Vehicle settings > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights*
The following settings are available in the Auto­
matic headlights menu:
Activation time* - You can determine how soon
the lights are switched on by using the settings
early*, medium* or late* to adjust the sensitivity
of the light sensor.
Main beam assist* - You can switch the main
beam assist* on/off.
Entry/exit
lights*

You can switch the entry/exit lights* on and off.
They illuminate the area around the vehicle after
dark when you unlock the vehicle or when the ig­
nition has been switched off and the driver's door

opened.
•
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Heating and cooling
Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner

Fig.
65 Heating/ventilation system or manual air conditioner*: Controls

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The functions can be switched on and off using
the buttons and controlled using the rotary
con­

trols.
The LED in the corresponding button lights
up when the function is switched on.
Manual air conditioner*
For
a
comfortable climate inside the vehicle us­
ing the air conditioner:
- In the summer, adjust the temperature to just
a few degrees below the outside temperature
- Do not turn the blower up too high
- Do not point the air outlets directly at the occu­
pants
A/C Cooling mode*
The air cooling system only works when the blow­
er is switched on. The air cooling mode is switch­
ed on/off when the A/C button is pressed. When
the air cooling is switched off, the air is not
cooled and therefore not dehumidified. The
win­

dows may mist up as a result. The air cooling is
switched off automatically at low outside
tem­

peratures.

#
/ # Temperature
Rotary control ® is used to adjust the tempera­

ture.

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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using

control®.
You should leave the blower on at a
low setting to prevent the windows from misting
up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
con­

stantly ventilated. To demist the windows, we
recommend
that
you increase the blower speed
and set control ® to
<W.

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*J Air distribution and air
outlets
The rotary control ® can be used to adjust the
air distribution. A setting between
f£j
and
*J

usually provides a comfortable environment.
At the
^
setting, the windscreen and side
win­

dows are defrosted or demisted as quickly as pos­

sible.
The air recirculation is switched off, but can
be switched on again manually by pressing the

<s?
button.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad­
justed
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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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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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'J Air distribution and air outlets
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
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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
start moving immediately and could cause
an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If
you
use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this

case,
park the vehicle on a
level
surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position
P
(automatic
gearbox) to prevent
it
from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your
vehide
- 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,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric
win­

dows - this could lead to injuries.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, po­
tentially putting lives at risk.
© Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
You can apply the parking brake manually or
switch on the hold assist* when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to
hold the car with the brake pedal, as the
brakes will stop it creeping forward while a
gear is engaged in the automatic transmis­

sion.
When you drive off in the normal way,

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the parking brake will be released automati-
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and your vehicle will start moving

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Note
- 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 intervals when the vehicle is

parked.
This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to release the parking brake (if it
was applied) or to apply the parking brake
(if it was released)
•=> A-
Obtain professional
assistance.
Driving away from a
standstill
Various features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, depending on the equipment
in your vehicle.
Hill starting with the parking brake applied
Important: The driver's door must be closed.

•
To drive off more easily on a slope, apply the
parking brake and drive off just as you usually

would.
The parking brake will be released auto­
matically, but not until there is enough power
at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the
desired direction.
Hill starting with the hill hold assist
The hill hold assist function makes it easier to
drive away on a slope.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.

•
To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for
a
moment
^^
in
order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away. •
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Driving
Check that the brakes work properly (especially
after driving through water).
WARNING
- You should exercise particular care when
driving on difficult road surfaces, and try to
anticipate hazards in advance. Excessive
speed or careless manoeuvres can result in
personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
- Always adjust your speed to suit the terrain
or road surface and weather or traffic condi­

tions.
Drive extra slowly when visibility is
limited by uneven terrain.
- Please note that there can be an increased
tendency for the wheeLs to spin in ESC off-
road mode, causing the vehicLe to lose grip,
in particular on slippery or wet roads -
dan­

ger of skidding!
-The car's stability is restricted in ESC off-
road mode.

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•} For
the sake of the environment
Take care not to damage the environment and
respect natural surroundings.
Note
Only drive where access by motor vehicles is
permitted and keep to the marked tracks and
routes.
Driving tips
When driving on rough tracks always drive slowly
and be aware of possible hazards.
Please observe the following precautions if you
drive the vehicle on unsurfaced tracks or off-

road:

•
When driving off-road you are advised to avoid
tracks or terrain which are not suited to the de­
sign of the car and your own driving skills and
experience. Do
not
take risks.

•
Drive slowly and be ready for possible hazards.

•
Be aware of the maximum ground clearance of
your vehicle. The figure in actual conditions
may be different, depending on the type of sur­

face,
the surrounding terrain and the load be­
ing carried. With certain types of suspension,
such as sports suspension, the ground clear­
ance is reduced. It is the responsibility of the
driver to decide whether or not the vehicLe is
capable of safely negotiating a particular situa­

tion.

•
Activate the ESC off-road mode if required

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146.
Unsurfaced tracks
On unfamiliar roads and off-road terrain, drive
slowly and be prepared for unexpected obstacles,
such as pot-holes, rocks or tree stumps, etc.
To prevent ground contact and possible damage
to the underside, do not drive the bottom of your
vehicle directly over raised obstacles. Instead,
drive the wheels on one side of the car up and
across the top of the obstacle.
When driving over sand or soft mud, maintain a
moderate speed and avoid stopping if possible.
Driving through water on roads
Please observe the important safety warnings on

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72.
Automatic gearbox
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The automatic gearbox is controlled electronical­
ly. The gearbox changes up and down automati­
cally.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox
will select the most economical shift pro­
gramme. It will then change up early and delay
the downshifts to give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy accelera­

tion,
if you open the throttle quickly, or if you use
the kick-down or the car's maximum speed, the
gearbox will automatically select the more "spor­
ty" shift programmes when the selector lever is
in position S.
If desired, you can also select the gears manually
(tiptronic mode)
^page
90, Manual gear se­
lection (tiptronic mode). •
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Towing a trailer
Requirements for correct functioning of the
trailer stabilisation system
If these conditions are not met in
full,
the trailer
stabilisation system will only intervene to a
limi­

ted extent or not at all
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A-
- The electrical connection between the towing
vehicle and the trailer must be functioning cor­
rectly.
- The load on the trailer must be properly se­

cured.

- The tyre pressures on both the vehicLe and the
trailer must be adapted to the load that is be­
ing carried.
- Where possible, operate the trailer with the
maximum permitted draw bar weight.
- The trailer overrun brake must be set correctly.
This is important to ensure that the trailer can
be braked correctly, to avoid the vehicle and
trailer "jack-knifing" and to prevent excess
braking of the trailer.
- At low outside temperatures, both the towing
vehicle and the trailer should be fitted with
winter tyres.
A WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather, road and traffic conditions.
Do not let the trailer stabilisation system
tempt you into taking any risks when driving -
this can cause accidents.
- The ESC and trailer stabilisation system
can­

not defy the Laws of physics. This should be
kept in mind, particularly on slippery and
wet roads and when towing a trailer with a
light Load.
- The trailer stabilisation system is function­

al,
regardless of whether the trailer has a
mechanical overrun brake or not.
- The trailer stabilisation system is not always
able to detect swaying of trailers with a
light load and will therefore not intervene.
- A trailer can still "jack-knife" on slippery
roads with little grip, even if the towing ve­
hicle is equipped with the trailer stabilisa­
tion system.
-Trailers with a high centre of gravity may
even tip over before they start to sway
side­

ways.

-If
you
are not towing a trailer,
but
the
trail­

er socket is being used (e.g. for an illumina­
ted bicycle rack), the trailer stabilisation
system may be activated in extreme driving
conditions.
- Please note the additional information and
warnings
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98, Driving tips.
Driving tips
Driving with a trailer always requires extra care.
Weight distribution
Try to avoid towing a loaded trailer with an unla­
den vehicle. If this cannot be avoided, drive extra
slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight distri­

bution.

Speed
Normally, you must not exceed 80 km/h when
towing a trailer or caravan. However, if the
trail­

er/caravan is equipped with a trailer stabilisation

system,
you can drive at max. 100 km/h. Please
observe any other regulations applicable in the
country in which you are travelling.
The stability of the car and trailer is reduced with
increasing speed. For this reason it is advisable
not to drive at the maximum permissible top
speed in unfavourable
road,
weather or wind
con­

ditions. This applies especially on a downhill gra­
dient.
You should always reduce speed immediately if
the trailer shows the slightest sign of swaying.
Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating fur­
ther.
Always brake in good time. If the trailer has an
overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first
and then firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by the trailer wheels locking.
Change down in good time before going down a
steep hill so
that
you can use the engine braking
effect to slow down the vehicLe.
Swaying and pitching can be reduced by attach­
ing an extra stabiliser to the trailer. It should •
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