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CD Note 
Make sure the safety belt is not pinched in the 
backrest lock and damaged when the rear 
seat backrest if folded back. 
Lowering the cargo floor 
In exceptional  situations, the cargo  floor con be 
lowered. 
Fig. 54 Luggage compartment: cargo  floor removed 
Fig. 
55 Luggage compartment: spare  tire removed 
"'Remove the cargo  floor <>page 275. 
"'Remove the plastic  floor panel ~fig. 54. 
"'Turn the handle counter-clockwise to remove 
and  remove 
the foam piece. 
"'Remove the spare tire. 
"'Reinsert the foam piece  and turn the handle 
clockwise to tighten. 
"' Now reinsert the cargo floor. 
A WARNING 
Please note that you are no longer mobile in 
the event of a flat tire. Please note the legal 
regulations  before removing 
the spare tire . 
Seats and storage 
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-Do not alter or remove any component of 
the Emission Control System unless ap
proved by the manufacturer. 
-Do not alter or remove any device,  such as 
heat shields, switches, ignition  wires, 
valves,  which 
are designed to protect your 
vehicle's  Emission 
Control System and other 
important vehicle components. 
(D Tips 
The consumption estimates as published  by 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre
spond to your actual consumption on the 
road, which  will vary depending upon vehicle 
load 
and speed, road and weather conditions, 
trip length, etc. 
Steering 
Adjusting the steering wheel position 
The steering  wheel position is fully adjustable  up 
and down and forward and back. 
Fig. 59 Lever on the steering  column 
•Tilt the lever~ fig. 59 downward.~&, 
• Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi
tion. 
•Push the lever against the steering column un
til 
it latches. 
A WARNING 
Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust
ment and an  incorrect seating position  can 
cause serious injuries. 
-
Only adjust the steering column when the 
vehicle  is stationary so that you do not lose 
control of the vehicle. 
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-Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so 
that there is at least a 10 in (25 cm)  dis
tance between your chest and the steering 
wheel. If you do not maintain this distance, 
you will not be properly protected by the air
bag system. 
-If your physical characteristics prevent you 
from 
sitting at least 10 in (25 cm) or more 
away  from the steering wheel, see if your 
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi 
Service  Facility 
can provide adapters that 
will help. 
-
If your face  is level  with the steering wheel, 
the airbag does not provide as much protec
tion during  a collision.  Always make sure 
that the steering wheel is level  with your 
chest. 
-Always  hold the steering wheel with your 
hands in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock  posi
tions to reduce the risk of injury ifthe airbag 
deploys. 
- Never  hold 
the steering wheel in the 12 
o'clock  position or with both hands on the 
rim or the center of the steering wheel. 
Holding 
the steering wheel incorrectly  sig
nificantly 
increases the risk of injury to the 
hands, arms and head if the airbag deploys. 
Starting and stopping 
the engine 
Starting the engine 
The I ST ART ENGINE STOP I button switches  the 
ignition on and starts the engine. 
Fig. 60 Center conso le: START ENGINE STOP button   
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Messages 
Turn off ignition before leaving vehicle. Battery 
is discharging 
This message appears and a warning tone sounds 
if  you open the driver's door when the ignition  is 
switched  on. Switch 
the ignition off so that the 
battery will not discharge. 
Pressing start/stop b utton again will switch off 
engine. 
This 
message appears when you press the 
I START ENGINE STOPI button while  driving . 
Engine 
start system: malfunction! Please con
tact Service 
The engine automatic start system has  a mal
function.  Drive 
to an authorized  Audi dealer or 
authorized  Audi  Service  Facility immediately to 
have the malfunction  corrected.  To start the en
gine, 
press and hold the I START ENGINE STOPI 
button. 
II Remote control key : hold back of key 
against the designated area. See owner's man
ual 
This message appears if there is  no  convenience 
key  inside 
the vehicle  or ifthe system does not 
recognize the key. The convenience  key may not 
be recognized, for example,  if it is covered by an 
object that disrupts the signal  (such as a brief
case),  or if 
the key battery is weak.  Electronic de
vices su ch as cell phones can  also interfere with 
the signal. 
To still be able to start or stop the engine,  refer 
to "Correct ing a malfunction" Q page 60. 
ml Remote control key : key not recognized . Is 
the key still in the vehicle? 
The 
ml indicator light turns on  and this message 
appears if the convenience key was removed from 
the vehicle  when the engine was running. If the 
convenience  key is no longer in the vehicle, you 
cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine 
once you stop it. In  addition,  you cannot lock the 
vehicle from the outside. 
Please press brake pedal 
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This message appears if you do not press the 
brake pedal when starting the engine. 
Please select N or P 
This 
message appears when starting or stopping 
the engine if the selector lever is not in the N or P 
posi tion.  The engine will not start/stop. 
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. 
Doors 
can be locked only in  P 
This 
message appears for safety reasons along 
with  a warning 
tone. It appears if the selector 
lever for the automatic transmission is not in the 
P position when switch ing the ignition off w ith 
the I START ENGIN E STOPI button. Sh ift these
lector  lever to the P pos ition.  Otherwise, the vehi
cl e  could  roll. 
You also  cannot lock the ve hicl e us
ing 
the loc kin g sensor on the door hand le  or  us
ing 
the convenience  key. 
Starting the engine when there is a 
malfunction 
It may not be possible  to start the engine under 
certain  circumstances,  for example 
if the battery 
in the vehicle  key is drained , if interference  is af
fected 
the key  or if there  is a system malfunc
tion . 
Fig. 61 Steering column/remote control  key: starting  the 
engine if there is  a ma lfunction 
As long as the message fi)) Remote control key: 
hold back of key against the designated area. 
See owner' s manual is displayed,  you can emer
gency start your vehicle . 
... Press the brake pedal~ A in Starting the en
gine  on page 
59 . 
... Press the~, S~T~A~R~T~E_N _G ~l-N~E-S_T_ O_P~I button. ....   
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-If driver's door is opened while the ignition 
is 
switched on, the parking brake sets auto
matically.  This prevents unintended rolling 
of the vehicle. 
- Occasional  noises 
when the parking brake is 
applied 
and released are normal and are not 
a cause for concern. 
-
When the vehicle  is parked, the parking 
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu
lar intervals.  Any noises associated with this 
are normal. 
-If the. (USA models) I. (Cana-
da models) indicator lights or llJ indicator 
lig ht 
turn on, there could be a malfunction 
in the park ing brake ~page 11. 
-If there is  a power  failure, the parking brake 
will not set if it is released, and it will not 
release if it is set~.&.. See an authorized 
Audi dealer or authorized Audi  Service  Fa
cility  for 
assistance. 
Parking 
.... Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. 
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake . 
.... Place the selector lever in the P position. 
.... Turn the engine off~,&. 
.... Turn the steering wheel when parking on in
clines 
so that the wheels will  roll into the curb 
if the vehicle starts moving . 
A WARNING 
-Always take the vehicle  key with you when 
leaving the vehicle,  even for a short period 
of time. This applies particularly when chi l
dren remai n  in the vehicle.  Otherwise the 
children  could start the engine, release the 
parking brake or operate electrical  equip
ment (e.g. power windows). There is the risk 
of an accident. 
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When the vehicle  is locked,  no one -particu
larly 
not children should remain in the vehi
cle.  Locked 
doors make it more difficult  for 
emergency workers to get into the vehicle, 
which 
puts lives at risk. 
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Starting  from a stop 
The start assist  function  ensures that the park
ing  brake 
is released  automatically  upon start
mg. 
Stopping  and applying  parking brake 
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake. 
Starting  and automatically  releasing the 
parking  brake 
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed 
and the driver's safety belt must be fastened. 
.... When you press the accelerator pedal, the 
parking brake is automatically  released and 
your  vehicle begins to move. 
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in 
city  traffic, the park ing  brake  can be applied. The 
vehicle 
does not have to be  held  with the brake 
pedal. The parking brake eliminates the tendency 
to creep when a selector lever  position  is engag
ed. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal, 
the parking brake releases automatically and the 
vehicle starts to move . 
Starting  on slope s 
When starting on inclines, the hill start assist 
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling 
back.  The braking  force 
of the parking brake is 
not released until sufficient driving force has 
been built up at the wheels. 
(0 Tips 
For safety reasons, the parking brake is  re
l
eased automatically onl y when the driver's 
safety be lt  is fastened and the driver's door is 
l ocked. 
Emergency  braking function 
In the  event that the  conventional  brake system 
fails  or locks. 
.... To brake your vehicle in an emergency, pull the 
~switch and hold  it pulled. 
.... As soon as you release the button or accelerate, 
the braking stops. .,..   
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Automatic transmission 
S tronic 
Introduction 
Your vehicle  is equipped with an electronically
controlled DSG transmission called  S tronic. Two 
independent clutches transfer the power be
tween the engine and transmission. It allows the 
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter
ruption in traction. 
The transmission upshifts or downshifts auto
matically.  The  driving style continuously influen
ces the selection of the driving program. 
When a moderate  driving style is used, the 
transmission selects the most economical driving 
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM 
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel 
efficiency. 
The 
transmi ssion switches to a sporty mode after 
a  kick-down or when the driver  uses a sporty 
driving  style 
characterized by quick accelerator 
pedal movements, heavy acceleration, frequent 
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum 
speed. 
If desired, the driver  can also select the gears 
manually (tiptronic  mode). 
Selector lever  positions 
Fig. 63 Instrument cluster: selector  lever positions 
The Infotainment system d isplay shows the cur
rent selector lever position and the engaged 
gear. 
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P  -Park 
The wheels are mechanica lly locked in this posi 
tion. You can  only shift into Park when the vehi
cle is stationary¢&. 
To shift in and out of the P selector lever posi
tion, press the interlock button in the selector 
lever while pressing the brake pedal. 
R-Reverse 
Only shift  into  reverse gear when the vehicle  is 
stationary and the engine is running at idle 
speed ¢,6. 
To select the R selector lever  position, press the 
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal. 
The  back- up 
lights switch on in the R position  if 
the ignition is switched on. 
N  -Neutral 
The transmission is in idle in this position. 
DIS -Normal position for driving  forward 
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis
sion  can  be operated either in the normal D mode 
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport 
mode, pull the selector lever  back briefly.  Pulling 
the lever back again will select the normal D 
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the 
Infotainment display. 
In 
the normal  mode D, the transmission auto
matically selects the suitable gear ratio. It de
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving 
style. 
Select the sport  mode S for sporty driving.  The 
vehicle 
makes full use of the engine's power. 
Sh i
fting is may become noticeable when acce ler
ating. 
To move from selector lever position N to D, you 
must press the brake pedal and the vehicle must 
be  traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be sta
tionary ¢,6. 
A WARNING 
Read and follow all WARNINGS. 
- The  vehicle  can roll 
even if the ignition is 
switched off.   
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-Never  select  R or  P while  driving,  because 
this increases the risk of an  accident. 
- Power 
is still transmitted to the wheels 
when 
the engine is running at idle. To pre
vent 
the vehicle from "creeping", you must 
keep  your foot on the brake  in all selector 
lever  positions  (except 
P) when the engine is 
runn ing.  Otherwise, 
this  increases the risk 
of an  accident. 
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Do not i nadvertently  press the accelerator 
peda l when 
the veh icle is stopped if a  gear is 
engaged.  Otherwise the vehicle  will start to 
move  immediately, even if the par king  brake 
is set. This coul d result  in  a crash. 
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Do not press the accelerator  pedal when 
changing 
the selector  lever  position while 
the vehicle is stationary  and the engine is 
running. 
- Never  leave 
your  vehicle  with t he  engine 
running  wh
ile in  gear.  If you must leave 
your  vehicle  when 
the engine is running, set 
the parking  brake and move the selector  lev
er to the P position. 
- Before  opening 
the hood  and working  on a 
running  engine, select 
the P position  with 
the selector  lever and activate the parking 
brake.  Always  read and 
follow the applica
ble warnings 
c> page  236, Working in the 
engine  compartment. 
CD Note 
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine 
off and the selector  lever in the N position, 
because 
this could  damage the automatic 
transmission  and cata l
ytic converter . 
@ Tips 
-Drive  select:  sporty shifting character istics 
can 
be selected  using the Dynamic driving 
mode.  The 
Infotainment display  shows Sas 
the selector  lever position  instead of D. 
-If you  accidentally  select N while  driving, 
take  your 
foot off the accelerator  pedal im
mediately  and 
wait for the engine to slow 
down 
to idle  before  selecting  D or S. 
-If there  is a powe r failure, the sel ector lever 
will not move out of the P position.  The 
Automatic tran smission 
emergency  release can be used if this hap 
pens.  Left-hand  drive vehicles 
c> page 71. 
Selector  lever lock 
The selector  lever lock prevents  you from  select
ing 
o gear  occidentally,  causing the vehicle to 
roll. 
F ig . 64 Selector  lever lock 
To release the selector  lever lock: 
... Switch  on the ignition. 
... Press the brake  pedal while pressing the inter
lock button. 
Automatic  shift  lock  (ASL) 
The  selector  lever  is  locked  in the P  and  N posi 
tions  when 
the ignition is switched  on. You must 
press the brake pedal to select  another  position. 
You must also press the interlock button if you 
are  moving 
from the P position.  The following 
message  appears in 
the display  when the selector 
lever 
is i n the P or N position to rem ind the driv
er: 
To sel e ct  a g ear, pl ease pr ess brake  pedal  and 
pre
ss lock  button  on selector  le ver 
The  automatic shift lock  only functions  when the 
vehicle  is  stationary  or at speeds below  1 mph 
(2 
km/h). At higher  speeds,  th e  lock is automati
cally  deactivated  in 
the N pos ition. 
The  selector  lever 
is not locked when shifting 
quickly through N, for example from R to D. This 
makes 
it possible to free the veh icle  when  it is 
stuck  by "rocking" it .  The  selector  lever lock en
gages 
if the leve r stays  in the N posit ion  longer 
than  approx imately  2 seconds  when t
he brake 
peda l 
is not pressed. 
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Interlock button 
The  interlock button in the selector lever handle 
prevents you from moving the selector lever  in
advertently while in some selector lever posi
tions. The positions that require the lock button 
to be pressed are marked in color in the illustra
tion c::> fig. 64. 
A WARNING 
Read and follow  all WARNINGS . c::> .&. in Selec
tor  lever  positions  on page 
64. 
(!') Tips 
-If the selector lever does not engage, there 
is a malfunction. The engine  is disabled to 
prevent the vehicle from driving off unin
tentionally. To allow the selector lever to 
engage agai n ,  proceed as follows : 
- Briefly 
press the brake pedal. 
-If the vehicle does not move  forward or in 
reverse even though a drive  position  is se
lected, proceed as follows: 
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>Ifthe vehicle does not move in the desired 
direction, the system may not have engaged 
the drive position correctly . Press the brake 
pedal and select the drive position again. 
-
>If the veh icle sti ll does not move in the de
s ired direction, there is  a system malfunc
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi  Service  Facility for assistance 
to have the system checked. 
Driving tips 
The transmission shifts up and  down  automati
cally  when 
in the driving  gears. 
Fig.  65  Sect io n of the cente r conso le: selecto r lever  wit h 
i nte rlock  bu
tton 
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The engine will only  be able start when the selec
tor lever  is in the P or N positions.  At low temper
atures (below 14 °F (-10 °C)), the engine can  only 
be 
started when the selector lever  is in the P po
s i
tion. 
Starting from a  stop 
... Press and hold the brake pedal. 
... Press and hold the interlock button in these
lector lever handle, select the desired selector 
lever  position such as D c::> page 64 and release 
the lock button . 
... Wait a moment until the transmission shifts. 
You will notice  a slight movement when the 
gear engages. 
... Release  the brake pedal and press the accelera
tor pedal c::> .& .. 
Stopping temporaril y 
.,. Keep the vehicle stationary using the braking 
pedal, for example at traffic lights. 
.,. Do not press the accelerat o r pedal when doing 
t his  . 
.,. To  preven t the vehicle from ro llin g when you 
start driving, set the parking brake when stop
ping on steep inclines c::> ,&.. 
... The  parking brake will release automatically 
and the vehicle  will start moving once you press 
the accelerator pedal. 
Stopping/par king 
If the selector lever  is not in the P position when 
you open the driver's door, the vehicle  could  roll. 
In vehicles  with a convenience  key*, t he message: 
S h ift to P, otherwise  veh icle  can  roll  awa y. 
Door s can  be locked  only in 
P appears. You will 
also hear a warning tone . 
... Press and hold the b rake pedal c::> ,&. . 
... Set the park ing brake . 
... Select the P selector lever  position. 
Stopping on an  incl in e 
... Always press the brake pedal to ho ld the vehi 
cle 
in p lace and prevent it from "rolling  back" 
c::> ,&.. Do not try to prevent the vehicle from 
"rolling  back" when a gear is engaged by in
creasing the engine speed c::>(D.   
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power or through an active brake intervention. 
A WARNING 
-Always  pay attention to the traffic around 
you when the cruise control is in operation. 
You are always responsible for your speed 
and the distance between your vehicle and 
other vehicles. 
- For 
reasons of safety, cruise control should 
not be used in the city, in stop-and-go traf
fic, on winding roads and when road condi
tions are poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, 
heavy  rain 
and hydroplaning)  -you  could 
have 
an accident. 
- Switch 
the cruise control off temporarily 
when driving in turning lanes,  highway exits 
or in construction zones. 
-Please note that unconsciously "resting" 
your foot on the accelerator pedal prevents 
the cruise control from braking.  This  is due 
to the control system being overridden by 
the driver's acceleration. 
-If a brake system malfunction such as over
heating occurs when the cruise control sys
tem is switched on, the braking function in 
the system may  be switched off. The rest of 
the cruise control system functions remain 
active as long as the (1!;(1)~14 (USA models) I 
B (Canada models) indicator light is on. 
@ Tips 
The brake lights illuminate as soon as the 
brakes apply automatically. 
Changing speed 
Applies  to: vehicles  with  cruise control system 
.. To increase/decrease the speed in xx mph (1 
km/h) increments, briefly tap the lever up/ 
down in the 0 10 ¢ page 72, fig. 70 direction 
to the first level. 
.. To increase/decrease the speed in xx mph (10 
km/h) increments, briefly tap the lever up/ 
down in the 010 ¢page 72, fig. 70 direction 
to the second level. 
Assist 
.. To increase or decrease the speed quickly, hold 
the lever in the 0 I 0 direction until the de
sired speed is reached. 
Overriding  the speed 
Applies to: vehicles with  cruise  control system 
You can press the accelerator pedal down to in
crease your speed, for example if  you want to 
pass someone. The speed you  saved earlier will 
resume as soon as you let off of the accelerator 
pedal. 
However,  if you are exceeding the stored speed 
by  a considerable amount for a long time, the 
cruise control system will temporarily switch off. 
The 
lij;lil~14 (USA model s) !Iii (Canada models) in
dicator light in the instrument cluster turns off 
and the stored speed is maintained. 
Preselecting the speed 
Applies to:  vehicles with cruise control system 
You can  pre-select  your desired speed while the 
vehicle  is not moving. 
.. Switch on the ignition  . 
.. Pull the lever into position@¢ page 72, 
fig. 70. 
.. To increase or decrease the speed, tap  the lever 
in the 010 direction. 
This 
function makes i t possible, for example, to 
save the speed you want before driving on the 
highway. Once on the exp ressway, activate the 
cruise control by  pulling the lever into position 
@. 
Switching off 
Applies  to: vehicles with cruise  control system 
Temporary  deactivation 
.. Step on the brake pedal, or 
.. Press the lever in direction @ (not locked into 
place) 9page 72, fig. 70 . 
Switching off completely 
.. Press the lever into position @(clicked into 
place), or 
.. switch the ignition off. 
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use the system for safety reasons. Have it 
checked  by an authorized  Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Serv ice  Facility. 
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Only use the rearview camera to assist you  if 
it shows a good, clear picture.  For example, 
the image may be affected  by the sun shin
ing  into 
the lens, dirt on the lens or ifthere 
is a defect. 
-Use the rearview camera only ifthe luggage 
compartment lid is completely closed.  Make 
sure any objects  you may  have mounted on 
the luggage compartment lid do not block 
the rearview camer a. 
- T
he camera lens enlarges and distorts the 
field of vi sion.  The object appears both al
tered and  inaccurate  on the screen. 
-In certain situations, people  or objects in 
the display appear close r or further away : 
- For  objects 
that do not touch the ground, 
such as the bumper of a parked  vehicle,  a 
trailer  hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not 
use the help  lines in this case. 
-
If driven from a  level surface onto an in
cline,  or a downward  slope. 
-
If driven toward protrudi ng  objects. 
-If the vehicle  is carrying too much  load in 
the rear. 
CD Note 
- Always  re ad  and  follow the applicable  warn
ings¢(!) in General  information  on 
page82. 
-The orange colo red orientation lines in the 
Infotainment display show the vehicle path 
depending on the steering wheel angle. The 
front of the vehicle front swings out more 
than the rear of the vehicle.  Maintain  plenty 
of distance so that your outside mirror or a 
corner of your  vehicle does not collide  with 
any 
obstacles. 
Switching on/off 
App lies to: vehi cles with rearv iew camera 
Switching  on 
•Shift into reverse , or 
Parking systems 
•Press the P'#! button in the cen ter conso le 
~page 83,  fig . 81 . A short confirmation tone 
sounds and the LE D  in the button turns on. 
Switching off 
•Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), o r 
• Press the P'#! button, or 
• switch the ign it ion off. 
(!} Tips 
- The  visua l display in the left part of the dis
play 
shoul d  he lp  you detect the critical  vehi
cle areas. 
-You can change the volume and display  for 
the signals ¢ page 86. 
Cross parking 
Applies to: veh icles  wit h  rearv iew  camera 
This view may be used when  parking in a garage 
or 
in a  parking  space. 
Fig. 86 Infotainme nt: aiming at a  par king space 
Fig. 87 Infotainme nt:  al igning the vehicle 
• Turn the Infotainment on  and shift into  reverse 
gear . 
•The orange orientation lines @show the direc
tion of travel of the vehicle.  Turn the steering 
wheel until the orange or ientation lines appear .,.. 
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Intelligent Technology 
Electronic stabilization 
control (ESC) 
· Description 
The Electronic  Stabilization Control (ESC) reinfor
ces driver safety. It reduces  the risk of slipping 
and  improves  driving stability. 
ESC detects  criti
cal  situations  such 
as the vehicle  oversteering 
and  understeering  or the  wheels  are spinning. 
The  vehicle 
is stabilized by applying the brakes or 
reducing  engine torque. Once the ESC is activat
ed, 
the indicator light DJ blinks  in the instru
ment cluster. 
The following  systems  are integrated  in the ESC: 
Anti-lock  braking system (ABS) 
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak
ing.  The vehicle 
can still be steered  even during 
hard  braking.  Apply steady  pressure 
to the brake 
pedal. 
Do not pump the pedal.  A pulsing  in the 
brake pedal  indicates that the system is acting to 
stabilize the vehicle . 
Brake assist system 
The  brake  assist  system can decrease  braking dis
tance. 
It increases  braking power when the driver 
presses 
the brake  pedal  quickly in emergency  sit
uations . 
You must press and hold the brake  pedal 
until the dangerous  situation is over. 
Anti-slip  regulation  (ASR) 
ASR reduces engine power  when the drive wheels 
begin  spinning  and adapts 
the force to the road 
conditions.  This makes 
it easie r to start, acceler
ate  and  drive  up inclines. 
Electron ic differential lock  (EDL) 
EDL applies the brakes to a wheel that starts 
spinning  and transfers 
the drive  power to the 
other driving  wheels.  This function is not availa
ble 
at higher  speeds. 
In extreme  cases, EDL automatically  switches off 
to keep the brake  on the braked  wheel from over
heating . The  vehicle 
is still working  correctly. EDL 
Intelligent Technology 
will switch on again  automatically  when condi
tions  have returned 
to normal. 
Steering recommendation 
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle  by changing 
the steering  torque. 
Selective wheel torque control 
Selective  wheel torque control is used when driv
ing  on curves.  The 
front wheel on the inside of 
the curve or both  wheels  on the inside of the 
curve are braked  selectively as needed.  This al
lows  more  preci
se driving  in curves . The  applica
ble  system  may 
not activate  when driving  in wet 
or  snowy  condit ions. 
Automatic  post-collision  braking system 
The "Automatic post-collision  braking system" 
can help to reduce the risk of sliding  and of other 
collisions after an accident. If the airbag  control 
module  detects a collision  above a certain vehicle 
speed, 
the vehicle is braked  by the ESC. 
The vehicle  does not brake automatically if: 
-the driver  presses the accelerator  pedal, or 
-the braking  force  generated  by the pressed 
brake  pedal 
is greater  than the braking  force 
that would be initiated  by the system, or 
-the ESC, the brake system  or the  vehicle electri
cal system are not functioning. 
A WARNING ,..:-
-The ESC and its integrated  systems cannot 
overcome 
the limits posed  by natura l physi
cal laws.  This is  especially important on  slip
pery o r wet roads. If the systems  begin  act 
ing 
to stabilize  your vehicle,  you  should im
mediately  alter your  speed to match the 
road  and traffic conditions. Do not let the 
increased  safety provided tempt you into 
taking  risks. This could  increase  your risk of 
a collision. 
- Please  note 
the risk of a collision  increases 
when  driving  fast, especially  through curves 
and  on slippery 
or wet roads,  and when  driv-
ing 
too close to objects  ahead. The ESC and .,.. 
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