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Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be mounted
w ith their tread pattern pointed in the right direction .
Using a spare tire w ith a tread pattern intended for
u se in a specific direction
When using a spare tire w ith a tread pattern intended for use in a
spec ific direction, please note the fo llow ing:
• The d irect ion of rotation is marked by an arrow on the side of the
tire.
• If the spare tire has to be installed in the incorrect direct ion, use
t he spare t ire only temporar ily since the tire w ill no t be ab le to
achieve its optimum pe rformance character istics with rega rd to
aquap lan ing, no ise and wear.
• We recommend that you pay particular attent ion to t his fact
during wet wea ther and that you adjust you r speed to match road
conditions .
• Rep lace the flat tire w it h a new one and have it ins talled on your
vehicle as soon as poss ible to resto re the handling advantages of a
unidirectio na l tire .•
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the in forma tion => page 318, "New t ires and replacing
tires and wheels" if you are going to use a spare t ire which is different
from the tires on yo ur vehi cle.
After you change a t ire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after installa­
tion.
• Have the wheel bolt t ightening torque checked with a torque
wren ch as soon a s possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qua l­
i fied serv ice stat ion.
Safety first • With steel and alloy wheel rims
, the wheel bolts are correctly
tightened at a torque of 90
ft lb (120 Nm ).
• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to
turn while changing a tire, they should be replac ed before you check
the tightening torque.
• R epla ce the flat tire with a new one and have it install ed on your
vehicle as soon as possible. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speed s.
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehicle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed, then be sure to
read the information =>
page 318, "New tires and replacing tire s
and whe els ".
• Always make sure the damaged whe el or ev en a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are prope rly secured in the luggage compart ·
ment and are not loo se in the pa ssenger compartment.
• In an accident or sudden maneu ver they could fly forward ,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
• Always store dam aged wheel , jack and tools secu rely in the
luggage compartment. Otherwi se, in an accident or sudden
maneuver they could fly fo rward , caus ing inju ry to passengers in
the vehicle .
• Do not u se commercially available tire sealants . Otherwi se, the
electrical component s of the tire pre ssure monitoring system * will
no longer work properly and the sensor for the t ire pressure moni ·
toring sy stem* will have to be replaced b y a qualified work shop .•
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual requires
further explanation.
The technical data for your vehicle is listed in the charts starting on
~ page 360. This section provides general information, notes and
restrictions which apply to this data.•
Vehicle identification
The key data is given on the vehicle identification number
(VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
Fig . 291 Vehicle Iden­
tification Number
(V IN) plate: location
on driver's side dash
panel Fig.
292 The vehicle
identification label -
inside the luggage
compartment
The Vehicle Identification Number (VlN)
is locat ed on the driver's sid e so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield ~ fig . 291. You can also display the Vehicle
Identification Number of your vehicle in the MMI. Select: Function
button [CAR]>
Systems> Vehicle ID number (VIN) .
The vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the spare wheel well.
The label ~ fig . 292 shows the following vehicle data:
© Production control No.
@ Vehicle identification No.
® Type code number
@ Type designation/engine output in Kilowatts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Paint No./lnterior
(j) Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet . .,,

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Data
Applie s to ve hicle s: with 8-cylin der en g ine a nd a ll whe el d riv e
350 hp , a-cylinder engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data
Max imum outpu t SAE net
Max imum torque SAE net
No. of cy linde rs
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression rat io
Fu el
Dimensions (approx .)
Length (wi th license plate bracke t)
Width (ac ross mirro rs)
He ight (un loaded)
Turning circle d iameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
- Total capacity
- Reserve (of to tal c apaci ty)
Windshield and headlight washer fluid container
Engine oil
w ith filter change hp@rpm
lb-ft@
rpm
CI D (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm) 350@ 6800
325 @3500
8 cylinde
r
2 54 (4163)
3.65 (92.8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
12.S: 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) R ecomm end ed for maximum engin e perf ormanc e. Fur ­
ther details ~
page 283, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
i n (mm)
ft. (m)
A8 = 199 .3 (5062)
A8 = 79 .8 (2028)
A8 = 56.9 (144 4)
A8 = 41.0 (12 .5)
gal (liters)
gal (li ters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (lite rs) A8 L
= 204.4 (5192)
A8 L
= 79 .8 (2028)
A8 L = 57.3 ( 145 5)
A8 L=41.7 (12.7)
23 .8 (90 .0)
2 .4 (9. 0)
5.1 (4 .8)
9.0 (8.5)
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& WARNING (co ntinued )
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous are a. Nev er reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly -even when the engine i s off and the ignition key has
been remo ved. The radiator fan switches on automatically when
the coolant reache s a certain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
• Always remove the ignition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle.
• Alway s support your vehicle with safety stands if it i s nece ssary
to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle
is not adequate for this purpose and could collapse causing
serious personal inju ry.
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure the vehicle is on level ground , that
the whe els are always securely block ed and that the engine cannot
be started.
• Always make sure the transmi ssion selector lever (automatic
transmiss ion) is in "P" (Park position ) and the park brake is firmly
app lied .
c£> For the sake of the environment
• C ha ng ing the engine settings will a dversely affe ct emiss ion levels.
Th is is det rimenta l to the environment and increases fuel consump­
t ion.
• Always observe environmental regulations when dispos ing of o ld
eng ine oi l, u se d brake fl uid, d irty engine coo lant, s pen t batter ies or
worn out t ires .
• Undeployed a irbag modules and prete ns ione rs m ight be classified
as Perchlorate Materia l -spec ia l hand ling may apply, see
www.dt sc.ca .gov/h azardousw aste/pe rc hl or ate. When the vehi cle or
parts of the rest raint system including airbag modu les safety belts
wit h pre tens io ner s are sc rappe d, a ll applicable laws an d reg ulat io ns
Safety first
must be observed. Your author ized Aud i dealer is familiar with these
req uirements and we re commen d that yo u have yo ur d eale r perfo rm
t his service for you. •
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts
replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
A lways c onsul t an au thori zed Audi dealer before
purchasing acces so ries .
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety des ign feat ures ens uring a
high s tand ard of active and pas sive s afe ty.
T hi s safety could be compromised by non-app roved changes to the
vehicle. Fo r th is reaso n, if pa rts have to be re place d, ple ase obse rve
t he following poin ts when ins talling addit ional accessories:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi parts are available from au thor ized Au di deal ers .
These dea lers a lso have the necessary facilities, tools and tra ined
s pecialists to install t he p arts and ac cesso ries p roper ly .
& WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts or u sing non-approved acces sories
can cause damage to the vehicle and serious personal injury.
• Use only accessorie s expressly approved by Audi and genuine
Audi spare parts
• These parts and accessories have been specially designed to be
used on your vehicle . ..,_
Do-it,yourself service Technical data

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We ight-sensing mat .... .. .. .. . ... 232
When must the system be inspected? 217
Aircraft Transporting your vehicle .......... 353
All Wheel Drive ............ .. ...... . 257
Alloy wheels . .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... 275
All-wheel drive
Winter tires ....... .. ............ 323
Alternator See Generator .................... 16
Anti-freeze See Engine coolant ...... .. .. .. ... 296
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works ......... 256
Warning/indicator lights ... .. ..... . 19
Anti-Sl ip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works . .. .. .. .. .. . 254
Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system ....... ... .. 52
Electronic immobilizer ............. 41
Ashtray Front .............. ...... ........ 96
Rear ........ .. .... .. ... . .. .... .. 96
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regulation System
works ..... .. ... .. ... ... ....... 254
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
361
AUTO mode AC climate control ....... .... .. .. . 106
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 195
Auto-Check Contro l .............. .... . 26 Automatic car wash
See Washing ............... ... .. 271
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ... .. .. .. ... 156
Automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transm iss ion .. .. 154
Automatic Sh ift Lock (ASL) ....... .. 156
Dr iv ing ................. ...... .. 154
Dynamic shift program ......... ... 157
Emergency release for selector lever . 159
Fail-safe mode ................ ... 159
lg nition key safety lock .... ..... ... 119
Kick-down . ............ .. ....... 157
Manual shift program .. .. .. .. .. .. . 158
Selector lever ............ ........ 155
Shift buttons ... ...... .. .. .. ..... 159
Steering wheel with tiptronic ...... . 159
Average speed ........... .. .......... 36
Avoid damaging the vehicle .. ....... .. 263
B
Background lighting ... . .. .. .......... 67
Battery . .. .. .. .. .... ............... 300
Battery location inside the luggage
compartment .................. 301
Charging ........................ 303
Important warnings when working on the battery ..... ........... ...... .. 301
low . .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. ......... 258
Rep lacing the battery . ... ......... 304
State of charge ..... .. ........... 258
Winter operation . .... ... ..... .... 300
Working on the battery .... ... .. .. . 301 Before driving
.. .. ... ... ... .... ... .. 187
Blended gasoline ................. .. 283
Body cavity sealing .............. . ... 276
Booster seats ......... ............ . 239
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid .......... . 300
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 299
What is the correct brake fluid level?. 299
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? . .. .. .. .......... 299
Brake system Anti-lock brake system .. ........... 19
Brake assistant .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. 256
Brake booster ........... ... ..... 256
Brake fluid .. .. .. ................ 299
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
repla cemen t .................. . 300
Brake light defective . .... .. .. .. .. .. 24
Brake pads ..................... . 262
Electromechanical parking brake .... 123
Fluid reservoir . .......... ... .. ... 299
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .. ................ .. 254
Malfunction ...................... 28
Warning/indicator lights ... .... .. .. 20
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 32
Break-in period .... . .. .............. 261
Brake pads . ... ................ .. 262
Tires ..... .................... .. 261
Bulbs ............ .... .. .... .... .. . 346
Bumper cover Caution when parking near a parking barri-er or curb . ... ................ .. 124
Automatic belt retractor .......... .. . 201 Battery voltage .. ........... ........ . 34
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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C
California Proposition 65 Warning ..... 290
Battery spec ific . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. 303
Capacities .... ................... .. 360
Car care .. .. .. .. .. ............... .. 270
Interior ..... ............. .... .. 277
Plastic and viny l ................. 274
Weatherstrips ................ ... 275
Car carrier Transporting your veh icle ........ .. 353
Care of exterior .. .... ............. .. 270
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
193
Cargo net .................. .... .... 90
Catalyt ic converter ... ...............
262
Center armrest
adjusting ....... ... .............. 83
Storage compartment . ............ 83
Centra l locking
Emergency locking ............ ... . 46
Cert ification .... .. .. .. .... ......... 364
Changing a flat tire .. .. .. .. ...... ... 330
Changing a wheel ............ .... ... 335
Changing engine oil .. .. .. .. ......... 295
Chassis Undercoating . ................... 276
See also Adaptive Air Suspension . .. 176
CHECK button ... .................... 13
Checking Engine coolant level ........... ... 297 Checking tire pressure ......
.. .. .. .. . 313
Child restraint system anchors ........ 244
Child restraints Danger of us ing child restraints in the front
seat ................... .. .... . 208
Where can I get additional information about child restra ints and their use? .. .
251
Child safety ............ ... . ... .... . 231
Convertible locking retractor ....... 241
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
246
Important safety instructions for using
child safety seats ........ .. .. .. . 234
Important things to know when driving with children ............ .. .. .. . 231
Insta lling a child restraint using the LATCH
system .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
248
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook ......................... 248
Tether anchors ....... .. .. .. ..... 249
Tether straps ........... .. .. .. .. . 249
Child safety lock Rear doors (mechanical) ............ 49
Rear doors (power) ................
SO
Child safety seat ......... .... .. ..... 236
Convert ible lock ing retractor ...... .
241
How do I properly install a child safety seat
. h' l ? rn my ve 1c e .......... .. .. .. .. . 234
Installing ...... .. .. .. .. .... ..... 241
Safety instructions .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 234
Child safety seats Booster seats .. .. .... .... .. ..... 239
Convertible child seats ........... . 237 Infant seats
.. .. .... ..... ....... . 236
LATCH system ........ .... ... .. .. 248
Child seats Lower anchorages ... ............. 245
Cigarette lighter ........ ........ .... . 97
Cleaning Alcantara (synthetic suede) ........ 280
Engine compartment ........ ..... 281
Exhaust ta il pipes ... .. .. ... ..... . 276
Fabrics and fabric coverings .. .. .... 277
Inst rument panel . .. .. .. ......... 278
Interior . ............. .... .. .. .. 277
Leather ....... ... ... ... ........ 279
MMI display . ... ................ . 277
MMI terminal . ........... ... ... . 277
Plastic and vinyl ... ............. . 274
Plasti c parts ... .. ............... 278
Safety belts .. ....... .... .. .. .. .. 281
Trim strips ...................... 273
trim strips ..................... . 274
Cleaning and protection ...... ... .. .. 270
Climate controls ................ .. .. 103
Air distribution .... .... ... ... .. .. 109
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Air outlets (rear) .. .. ......... .... 111
Air rec irculat ion .. .. ............. 109
AU TO (standard setting) .......... . 106
Basic settings ............ ... .. .. 115
Center air vent ........... ... .. .. 116
Controls ........ .... .. .. .. .. . ... 105
Defrosting/defogging ............ 109
Description .. ...... ............. 103
ECON operation ........ ... .. . ... 115

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Headlight range control ... .. .. .. .. .. .. 34
Headlights ... .. ... .... ..... .. .. . ... 60
Adaptiv e Light ... .... ..... ... .. ... 63
Def ect iv e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fr ont fog lights . .. .. .. .. .... .. ... . 62
Sw itch ing off .. .......... .... .. ... 60
Sw itch ing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Washer reservo ir .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 305
Washer system ................... 72
Xe non headlights ... .............. 60
He ated
Fr ont seats ... ...... .... .... .... 10 7
Rear sea ts ... .. .... ...... .... ... 108
Wind shield ... .... .... .. ...... .. 112
Heat ed outside mirro rs ..... .. .. .. ... . 74
Heated seats Front . .. ... ... .... ..... ...... .. 107
Rea r se ats . ... ...... .... .... 1 08, 114
He ated s tee ring wheel .. ...... ... .. .. 108
Heated wash er jets
Wip er and washer syst em .. ... . ... . 70
Heavy clothing and safety belts . .. .. .. . 200
H igh beam . ......... .. .. .. .. .. .. 60 , 64
Warn ing/ ind ic a to r ligh ts . .. .. ... ... 17
High vo ltage wa rni ng labe l .. .. .. .. . .. 356
Homeli nk® un ive rsal remote cont rol ... 181
Hood Opening . .. ... .... ..... .. ... .. .. 288
Release lever . .. .... ..... ...... .. 288
Ho rn ... .... ..... .. ... .. .. .. .... .. .. 9
How are child restrain t system anchors related
t o chi ld safety ..... .. .. ... .... .. 244 How many airbags does my vehicle have?
. . . I ntermittent wipi ng
213 Rain sensor .... .................. 70
How often shou ld I check my tire p ressu res? .
314
How safety be lt pretensione rs wo rk . .. . 20 4
J
Hydroplaning .. .. .. .... ..... .... .. . 318 Jack
333
J u mpe r cab les ... .. .. .. .. .. ... ..... . 349
I Jump-sta rting ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. 348
I gn it ion key . ........... ... . .. .. .. . 118
K
Igni tion lock . ..... .... .. .. . ... .. .. . 118
Ma lfunct io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Key
.............. .... .. .. .. .... ... 39
Igni tion lock positions .......... ... .. 118 Batte
ry rep lacement maste r key .. .. . 40
I mmob ilizer .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. 12 Coded se
ttings . .. .. .. ..... ... . .. 103
Importa nt things to do before d riving .. 18 7
I mproperly wor n safety belts .... .. .. . 2 04
Indicato r light
A irbag system .. .. .. ... ... .. . 217,218
PASSENGER AIR BAG OF F ..... .... . 218 E
mergency key .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. . 39
Key replacement . ... ...... ... . ... . 39
M ast er key ..... .. .. .. .. ... .. ... .. 39
Val et key .. .. ... ..... ... .... .. .. . 39
Key code d se tti ngs
Clim ate cont rols .. .. .... ...... ... 103
Indi cato r lights . .. .... ...... ....... .. 1 4
I nfant seats ..... .... ... .. .. ..... .. 2 36 Keyless entry remote contro
l . . . . . . . . . . 40
Kick -down . ... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .... .. 157
Insta lling a child safety seat
Safety belts .. ... ... .. .. . ... .. .. . 24 1
Installing the upper tether strap on the ancho rage . .. .. ..... .... ...... . 250
Inst ruments and co ntro ls Knee airbags
.. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. 222
Des cription .. .. .. .. ..... .... .. .. 222
How they wo rk . ..... ...... .. .. .. 223
Importa nt sa fe ty inst ruc tions ..... . 224
General illustra tion . .. .... ..... .. .. . 9
Il lum ination .... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13
L
Instrument cluster .... .... ... . .. .. 10
Lane ass ist
Interior lights Activat ing and deact ivat ing . .. .. ... 14 2
Ba ckground lighting ... ..... ..... .. 67
Description . ... .. .. ..... ..... .. . 142
F ront .. .. .. .. .. .... ..... .. .. .. .. 65
Inst ru ment cluste r indicator light ... 142
Rea r ... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. . .. .. .. .. 66

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MMI settings ... .. .. .. .. .... ..... 143
Notes on instrument cluster d isplay . 142
LATCH .............. ..... .... .. .. . 244
Description ...................... 245
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages ..
246
Installing a child restraint ......... 248
Location ................ .... ... . 245
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook .. ... . ... .. .. .. .. .... .... . 248
Leather .............. ...... .. .... . 278
Cleaning ............... .. .... .. . 279
Level adjustment
See Adaptive A ir Suspens ion ....... . 176
Lifting jack ... .. ...... ... .. .. .. .. .. . 338
Lifting points ... ................ ... . 353
Lifting vehicle ................. .... . 353
Light sensor defective ................. 34
Lights .............................. 60
Coming home ........... .... .. .. .. 61
Daytime running lights ........ ... .. 61
Emergency flashers .......... .. .. .. 63
Exterior lights .................... 61
Front fog lights .. .. .. .. .... ....... 62
Headlights .. ...... ... ... ... .. .. .. 60
High beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 64
High beam warning/indicator light ... 17
Leaving home ....... .... .. .. .... .. 61
Rear fog lights ......... ........... 62
Side marke r lights ....... .... .. .. .. 60
Turn signals .................... .. 64
Xenon headlights ................ .. 60
Load ing the luggage compartment . ... . 193
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Loading the roof rack
... .. ... ... ..... . 94
Locking Power locking switch ............... 45
Rear lid/trunk lid ... ............... 46
Remote control ....... .. .. ........ 43
Using the key ............ .. .. .. .. .
44
Lower universal anchorage bars (Canada) .. .
244
Lower universal anchorages (Canada) .. . 244
Luggage Stowing ... .. .... ............. .. 193
Luggage compartment Cargo net .. .. .. .... .. ... ..... .... 90
DVD player for navigation system ... 102
Side Compartment ... ....... ... .. 102
Side compartment ... .. ... ... ..... 102
Sk i sack .... ............... .... .. . 91
Tie-down eyelets .... .. .. .......... 90
See also Loading the luggage
compartment .................. 193
Lumbar support .................... . 80
M
Maintenance . .... ... .. .... ......... 361
Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL) . . . 18, 25
Massage function ........... .. .. .. .. . 79
Master key ....... .......... .. .. .... . 40
Mileage Average ... ... .... ...... .. ... ... . 36
Instantaneous ................ ... . 36
Mirror Vanity mirror .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... . 68 Mirrors
Automatic anti -glare adjustment . .... 74
Automatic dimming for the outside mirrors ... .. ................... 74
Interior mirror .................... 74
Outside mirrors .... ............... 74
Recalling position of outside mirrors .. 84
Storing position of outside mirrors ... 84
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 217
N
Natural leather ..... .. .............. 278
New tires and wheels .. .. .. ... ....... 318
NHTSA Contacting ........ ............. . 195
Number of seats ............ ..... ... 197
0
Occupant seating positions ......... .. 188
Octane rating .................... .. 283
Odometer ...................... .. .. 12
Oil
See Engine oil ............ .. .. .. . 291
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) Data Link Connector (DLC) .......... 26
Electronic speed limiter . ... ....... . 26
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . ... 25
Open door or rear lid warning .. .. .. .. .. 24
Opening Power sunroof .................... 57
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Operate your vehicle economically and mini-
mize po llution .. .... ......... .. 263
Outside air pollution How to prevent from entering the vehicle .
109
Outside mirrors ............ .. .... ... 74
Outside temperature display . .......... 23
p
Paint
Touch-up 274
Paint No ......................... .. 356
Park ing .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ......... 124
Automatic transm ission .. ....... .. 154
Caution when parking near a parking barri- er or curb ............. ...... .. 124
Low bumper cover, spoilers and suspension .................... 124
Parking brake
See Electromechan ical parking brake 123
Parking on a decline (downhill) ... ..... 124
Park ing on an incline (uphill) ........ .. 124
Parts replacement . ........ ..... .... 363
PASSENGER AIR BAG OF F light ... .. .. . 218
Passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passenger's seat memory ... .......... 85
Passive safety system ............. ... 186
Pedals . .. . .... .................... 192
Physical principles of a frontal collision . 198
Pockets .. .. ..................... .. 100
Polishing . ....................... .. 273
Power locking switch ................. 45 Power
locking system ...... .... .. .. .. 41
Conven ience open feature .......... S6
Locking and unlock ing the veh icle from
inside ............ ... .. .. .... .. 4S
Opening and closing the windows ... . 56
Rear lid/trunk lid . ................. 46
Remote control ........... .. .. .. .. 40
Selective unlock feature . ........... 44
Settings ..... .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. 44
Unlocking and lock ing vehicle ....... 43
Power roof ............. .... .. ...... S7
Powe r seat
Contro ls ....... .......... .. .. .... 77
Massage funct ion .. ............... 79
Seat adjustment .................. 78
Upper thigh support ............ ... 78
Power s ide door closer ............ .. .. 45
Power steering . .. .... ............. . 257
Power sunroof
Emergency closing ... ... ... .... 58, 59
Power window switches ........... .. .. S3
In the dr iver's door ............. ... S4
In the front passenger's door ..... ... 5S
Reactivating the system . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power windows Settings ...... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... S6
Pregnant women Special considerations when wearing a safety belt .............. .. .. .. . 203
Programming the HomeLink ® universal re-
mote control ........ .... .. ..... 181
Proper occupant seating positions .. ... 188
Proper sa fety belt position ........... 202 Proper seating position
Front passenger .. .............. .
Occupants ... .. ... ............. .
Rear passengers
Q
189
188
190
Quartz clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
quattro ®
See All Wheel Drive . ............. 257
Question What happens to unbelted occupants? ...
199
Why safety belts? ... ......... ... . 197
R
Radiator fan ............ ... .. .. .... 299
Rain sensor ................. ...... .. 70
Rain sensor defective . .. .... .......... 34
Reading lights Front . ........................ .. 65
Rear ..... ............. .......... 66
Rear ashtray ..... ................. .. 96
Rear center console .. ...... .... .. .... 98
Rear climate controls . .. ............. 114
Air distribution . ................ . 114
Automatic operation ......... .. .. 114
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Heated seats ........ .. .... .... .. 114
PASSIVE .......... ... . .. .. .. .. .. 114
Switching on and off ........ .. .. .. 114
T emperature ......... ... .. .... .. 114
Ventilated seats ... .............. 114

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Rear fog lights ..... ....... ... .. .. .. .. 62
Rear lid Automatic operation .............. . 48
Escape handle ... .. .............. 332
Opening and closing .. .. ........... 46
Opening manually ....... .. .... .. .. 47
Rear light
Defective ............... .... ... .. 24
Rear seat Controls .. .. ................. .. .. 87
Easy entry .... ...... .... .. .... .. .. 89
Head restraint adjustment .......... 88
Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 89
Massage function ....... .... .. .. .. 88
Seat adjustment ........ ....... ... 87
Setting in the MMI ............ ... .. 89
Rear view
See Rear-view camera .......... .. . 161
Rear window defogger .......... .. .. . 113
Rear window shelf .................... 86
Rear-v iew camera .. ...... ...... 161, 164
Park ing mode 1 .. ................ 166
Park ing mode 2 .. ................ 167
Red symbols .............. ...... .. .. 28
Refuelling ... .................. ... . 285
Release lever for hood ....... ... .. .. . 288
Remote control ... .... ... .. .. .... .... 40
Unlocking and locking ... .. .. ....... 43
Remote cont rol garage door opener
(Homelink ®) .......... .. .... .. . 181
Remote rear lid release ............... 46
Repair manua ls ............. ... ..... 361
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Repairs
Airbag system ................... 220
Replacing Wheel rims . ................. ... 320
Replacing a fuse . .. ............... .. 342
Replacing light bulbs ... .. .... .. .. ... 346
Replacing tires and wheels ............ 319
Reporting Safety Defects ........ ... .. 195
Reset button .. ...... ...... .......... 12
Retractor . ...... ........... ...... .. 201
Rims Cast alloy .. .. ... ... .. ... .... .... 275
Replacing ....... ... .. .. ..... .... 320
Roof rack . .... .. ........... .. .... .. . 92
Loading ..... ........... .. .. .. .. . 94
Mounting locations .... .. .......... 93
Roof weight ................. ... .. .. . 94
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SAFE ................. ...... ... .. .. . 12
Safe driving habits .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... 186
Safety belt height adjUJstment ......... 204
Safety belt position .. ...... ......... 202
Safety belt height adjustment .. .. .. 204
Safety belts worn by pregnant women ...
203
Safety belt pretensioner ........... ... 204
Service and disposal .............. 205
Safety belt warn ing light .. .... .. . 18, 197 Safety belts ......
... ... . .. .. .. .. .. . 201
cleaning ............ ... .. .. .. ... 281
Danger to passengers who do not wear a safety belt ......... ... .. .... ... 199
Fastening ....................... 201
Improperly worn . .. .............. 204
Not worn ................ .... .. . 199
Safety belt position .............. . 202
Safety instructions ... . .. .. .. .. .. . 200
Securing child safety seats ... ... .. . 241
Special considerations for pregnant women ...... ...... ... ... ... ... 203
Unfastening .......... .... .... ... 203
Warning/indicator light ...... .... . 197
Why YOU MUST wear them .. .... .. . 197
Worn properly ... ..... ... ... .. .. . 200
Safety compliance sticker ... . ......... 356
Safety equipment ...... ...... .... .. . 186
Safety features for occupant restraint and protection . .. .. .. .... .......... 186
Safety guidelines Seat adjustment .................. 76
Safety instructions
Engine compartment ..... ..... .. . 289
for side curtain airbags .. .......... 229
for using child safety seats ...... .. . 234
for using safety belts ...... .. .. .. . 200
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System .
219
Safety lock Ignition key, automatic transmission 119
Seat adjustment Adjusting the seatback ............. 79 Driver 's seat .................. .. .. 76
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data