coolant AUDI A7 2020 User Guide

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Checking and Filling

Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.



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Fig. 146 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever > below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 145.
>» Raise the hood slightly > page 227.

> Press the lever > fig. 146 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
>» Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > JX.
Message
B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.

ZX WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it
to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.


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Checking and Filling

Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.




Fig. 147 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Follow the safety precautions > page 227.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (6) > page 239
@ Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with
hex head screw > page 239, Charging the 12
Volt vehicle battery, > page 273, Jump start-
ing
Coolant expansion tank (=) under a cover
=> page 235
Engine oil filler opening (S27) > page 232
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
=> page 236
Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 230
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The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
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Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 230,
fig. 147.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

Checking and Filling

@ For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the B indi-
cator light. However, occasionally checking the
coolant level manually is recommended.
Messages
& Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 235.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 235. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
Ba Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
| Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn
off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and
switch the ignition off.
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— See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.


Coolant additive Specification
Gl12evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
G13 TL774J

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.



Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25°O
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before winter weather begins, have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check if the coolant additive
in your vehicle matches the percentage ap-
propriate for the climate. This is especially
important when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
— Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool-
ing system should only be refilled by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or >

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Checking and Filling

authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro-
vide you with important information about
the recommended coolant additive.
Checking coolant

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Fig. 149 Engine compartment - Coolant expansion tank:
@ cover with release button; @) markings
Follow the safety precautions > page 227, Gener-
al information.
Checking the coolant level
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Open the hood > page 229.
The coolant expansion tank for some engines is
located in the water drip tray under a cover. Slide
the
cover that is located below the windshield
wiper on the front passenger's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank > page 230, fig. 147 using the outer
markings @) > fig. 149. The coolant level must
be between the markings @) when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight-
ly above the upper marking.
> If you add coolant to the coolant expansion
tank for the combustion engine, see
=> page 234, Cooling system.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank >@).
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan-
sion tank cap.
> Push the release button @) > fig. 149 on the
cap and carefully turn it to the left until you
feel resistance > /\.
> Push the release button again and remove the
cap completely.
>» Add coolant mixed in the correct ratio
= page 234 up to the MAX marking.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Turn the cap to the right to tighten it until you
feel resistance a second time.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 227, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the hood if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. This increases the risk of
burns. The cooling system is under pressure.
When you no longer see or hear steam or
coolant escaping, you may open the engine
compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

C) Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and >
235

Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.

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Wheels

Make sure that the tire designa-
tion on your tire matches the des-
ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom-
mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.







Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to three people)?
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
AT: 245/45 R19102H | 32 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
3.0L 255/40 R20101H | 33 230 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
G-cylinder 255/40R20101Y | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 38 | 260
255/35 R21 98Y 33 230 | 32 | 220 | 36 | 250 | 39 | 270
s7: 255/40R20101Y | 36 | 250 | 33 | 230 | 39 | 270 | 42 | 290
2.9L 255/35 R21 98Y 41 280 | 38 | 260 | 44 | 300 | 46 | 320
6-cylinder


Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 251 and load
limits > page 253.

Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
® Two people in the front, one person in the rear
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR?” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of >
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4K8012721BC
Index

Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 41
Panoramic glass roof........... 000s eee 44
Sunshade (rOOf)'s + ween a 2 wome a 2 cores va eee 44
WINdOWS « wissen 2 6 onsen 6 waren a a commer a aos 42
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 32
Cockpit dimming : « sea « = ves se eee ee oes 53
Cockpit (OVERVIEW) « » wos sv sees = yam ov see 6
COLGFNUMBERs « sasaz « s mame 3 awe so eUeR 2 291
Combustion engine..............0e ee eee 97
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting.............. 51
Compact spare tire.............2..02... 273
Compartments......... 0.0.00 eee eee eee 80
Compass inthe mirror..............00005 57
Compliance.... 0.2.2... eee eee ee eee 289
Configuration wizard « cccc.s «ews oo emi ae € 20
CONMECUiees ow smears 2 6 eames 3 He 2 6 HeaMEW © wens 174
Data plans........... ee eee eee eee 179
Data Privacyes ss ees sy ose s pees s 3 eee 284
Emergency:calll sess 2s mesic + ewrama » wenn « 180
Infotainment....................2005 174
Infotainment services... ..0... 6.0.5 cee 175
Online roadside assistance............. 181
Vehicle control services... cc... cee es 176
Connected devices
Device overvieW........-... 00-2 e eee ee 220
Connections
referto Media...............0-0- 205, 209
Consumer information.................. 286
Consumption
REGUGCING = gaan s 2 aams « noun 6 = Ree 4 5 ROR 97
Consumption (fuel) ........ 2.0.0 16
Contacts
Add destination ¢ says x ¢ mea x aauen 4 2 ome 191
Importing and exporting.............. 172
Memory capacity.............02-.000e 172
Opening (business card)............... 166
Updating inthe MMI...........0. 20008 172
Gonvenience:key's « wssa x « ssn 3 o owe 6 + eee 32
Convenience closing..............-.... 43
also refer to Vehicle key.............005 36
Convenience opening and closing
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 43
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
GOOG MOAEic s sass s sae 2 2 em EE ee G 86
Cooling system
Adding
coolant................200005 235
Checking the coolant level............. 235
COOLANE eects ow cosmaee te a awaates ow ane We wwii 234
Gornering lights: =» seme 2s aww a 6 eae 2 5 oe 48
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 150
Cruise control system..............2005 127
CUB HOLMES ccs ¢ « ceca so hes se eee vB eS 79
Current consumption...............00005 16
D
Data plans... 2... eee ee 179
Data Privacy.................. 0000000. 284
Date crces oo aromas ao munnen @ o emerens ¥ axerenene © events 16
Setting... cece cece eee eee ee eee 219
Daytime running lights.................. 48
Declaration of compliance............... 289
DEF (instrument cluster)................. 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 195
Destination onthe map................. 187
Detatlss, « + mess = eames 2 + avai «2 anaem o « amen 186
Determining correct load limit........... 255
Digital'compass sv so sows «2 ews vs ee ee 57
Dimensions:: « goss = ¢ ewe =o howe +o eee 2 291
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 54
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 54
Directory
S@QttinGS wows ¢ « eee ¢ Rees Go Ree ce dewE E L72
also refer to ContactS ........00...0008 166
Display
Cleaning........ 0... eee ee eee eee 264
Disposal...... 0.0... c eee eee eee eee 286
Distam@e rics os ssssans a « ansnee oo axons o @ wuan @ ae 16
Distance warning ........0..eceee eee eee 140
Doors
Child safety lock.............02..00000- 42
Door contact switch..............000005 52
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Power closing/closing aid............... 32
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media..............00005 205, 209
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 104
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Index

Favorites
Bluetooth ........ cece eee eee eee 221
NavViGatiGnis « = snes 5 2 anes 2 ¥ aes & 2 Ree 185
RadiObes. cs scwas x awsome. w cecteee we v cmermes om ow 200
Telephone .......... 0. cece e eee eee 166
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 289
File formats (media drives).............. 215
Fog QWINKOWS) seve @ 2 sans 2 samme « % wteneen 3 8 see 87
Folding the rear seats................004. 82
Footwell temperature..............--00. 88
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 233
Fueling. ...... 0... e cece eee eee 224
L@AKSias x s nase ¢ s owe R ¥ HaleG GE Ra EL Ee 228
Fragrance... 2... ee eee eee eee 87, 88
Free text search
MéGiais « werws 5 ¢ ame 9 2 eeyee 8 eR a 2 REY 213
RadiGice. x x ssw x wenn wo comune x x awonoue a ot oo 200
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 183
Freeze protection
Coolant.................0.00 0 eee eee 234
Front center armrest.............---0 ee 62
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 143
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FRONb:: » nevos x 2 eves 4 2 eae ¢ 8 eeu oy eS oe 62
REAP cosives os seswecs = a samece a amare 2 9 tere © 6 ane 61
UCL: sxssies a a: amncasa «a wenuane 4 i asennish a a enaware wo oma 223
Additives ........ 0... 224
GUrENE CONSUMPUION ¢ wows « ¢ mews s 2 ors 6 a 16
Fuelidisplay ssscco os anvave uv ances av wauen a a oe 12
Fuel tank capacity...............00005 291
Ga@SOliNg = eng: « s same 5 2 eeeG Ge ee ge ee 223
Reducing fuel consumption............. 97
Fueling
Fueltillerdoor:. « . mscns = 9 ssw + omens « sens 224
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 226
Fuel tank capacity... ....... eee eee eee 291
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 226
G
Garage door opener.............--002 eee 45
Garment hOOKS sce s «soci ee emacs « o arenene oe one 80
Gasolin@sas « < seus « + eww ov eens 2 2 ewe sve 223
Additives..... 0.0.2... cece eee eee 224
Gasoline mixture... ..... ccc eee ee eee 223
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 292
Gears... eee 92
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 244
Glove compartment.............-..0000- 80
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 292
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 292
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)... 1.6... cee eee eee 292
H
Handsfree....................0000000, 162
Hamds:Free:Profiles. . conor so cmos «a aerate 2 162
Head-up display
Adjusting ........ 00... cece eee eee 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 53
Operating ’s « s wseow & wins wo mmm 6 © swans 6 8 a 26
Headlight range control.................. 48
Headlights
Cleanings « x icra wo wewane a cows 2 8 aoene @ os 262
Headlight range control................ 48
WashersysSteltl: « « gems « x ams x Ran ss pew 55
Head restraints
AGJUStING vce © & sro 2 2 wie 2 8 ween Bo ae 63, 64
Removing and installing................ 64
Heated rear window..............0000008 87
Heated steering wheel wc. «oxi vv omen «x we 88
F@Ati NG iscccas 2 © ceswone < w anos = x mec @ o aweae W o88 85
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 161
High beams
High beam assistant................00. 49
Highway lights....... 0... cee eee eee eee 48
Hill descenticomtrol.. © sscies o « scene © x sensors ss 102
Hill holdiassist « sesso « = sews + 2 meee o weve + 2 92
Home
refer to Home address................ 191
Hometaddressin « o sciviws « avexsuore o svete a 6 aiuene 191
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 4S
HOMMESGCREOM Ss « « cesceve oo sews aw sees we 8 eneee a 19
HORM: & acsive oo scsi wo conaess a a: avanire @ 8 swarm @ arene 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0.-. cee eee eee 178
297

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Starting to drives: 2 « cccn 2 ween © © ween ao exenene 91
Starting (Engine). « sssw0 6 & isi so scone ew anew 98
Steering’: «= news ¢ e sews cy swan oo we Fo oe 106
Audi drive select w..cc2 . seve oe consace 2 anene 104
also refer to Steering.............0008 106
Steering lock..........2-. 000 eee eee 90, 106
Steering wheel
AQjUSTING ax ¢ ¢ cacae ¢ 5 Some to Heme to eee ze 63
Shift
paddles vero « 2 cusses 2 = cms o a avons 6 os 94
Steering wheel heating................. 88
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 255

Stopover (navigation) .................. 187
Stopping: (@MgGine) rar acaoma sa anvzene es szana aa 98
STORAGE’: «6 6 sess oo owen « 0 anna @ 8 cuomans wo 0 80, 82
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 80
Storage compartment. 0.2... 6000 ee veeeee 80
StOPSGE Nets « somes g x neue Fo eRUER FE RS a a 80
Streaming
refer to Online media... .......0...008 207
Subtitles (DVD) wisn a + aawy a x wane 2 2 eee 2 213
Sunshade
ROOF. cseuros x 0 cereus © a aocuans vw apnoomn vn seca ww a 44
SUNVISOMS ese oo wwe oo mew 2 mew o HEE se 55
SUSPENSION snes 3 5 sea + y anew ¢ eaeeR w + HEE 105
Audiidrive’select evccus + ssusve = consace 9 2 sere 104
Swapiealll sss a acces a v ceawene ie 2 wanes x e anecets & 168
SWEMVElASSISE ses: « 2 ove wo macnn 2s eae 2 og 145
Symbols
Navigations. «+ scccne a 6 seve a 0 oven 3 6 secon © 188
Traffic... 6... eee 194
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 86
System settings .................0.000. 219
T
Tachometer...............-0 eee eee 12,15
Tail lights
Cl@ANiNg : ¢ eeu se eee ge wes ge Pee 262
Technical data.....................05. 291
Technical modifications................. 286
Telephone .......... 0. ccc ee eee eee 161
Audi phone box. « 2 se0s ss sees se eens ae 163
Connecting acell phone............... 161
Dialing anumber..............2--.05- 167
Options during aphonecall............ 168
Playing music... 0.0.0... cece eee ee eee 206
Temperature display (outside temperature)... 15
Temperature gauge
Coolant... .. cee eee 12
Text input... 2.6... ee eee eee 24
Text messages
SGttinGS was « 5 as,8 & Bes Fs HaeeR © 3 BEER 169
Text messaging settings............... 169
also refer to Text messages............ 169
Tied OWS is & sui wo oxiuare ¥ a owen ow atamena 6 soa 83
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts.............. 0. eee eee eee 272.
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 272
THM G2: & sseeiss oo serene wo rere vo oRaeDs ww aeRO oo 16
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 94
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 267
TAPES: seossue « 2 secwess x stoners @ © tueeEWn oo xxeanes © vom 241
Loose wheel warning...............005 256
LOW=profiletires < seas ss ees ee ewes Bes 257
Repaitisetic ss seas + news ss mene a x muon ¥ 0 0 267
Replacing......... 0... cece cece eee 269
S@rvice lifeicnx ss asec : sane « t yom & 2 eee 250
Tin@ PreSSUCbeci 2 mnew + sem oe mem oe 251
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 258, 259
Tire préssuré tables : 2.cs si ceases tees se 252
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 112
Treadwear indicators.................. 250
Unidirectional. ..............040. 243,272
Uniform tire quality grading............ 258
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 244
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 253
TOOL... eee 267
TooltipS..... 0... eee eee eee ee 20
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
Seat)... eee eee 77
Touch display
Adjusting feedback.............s0eeuee 20
Operating’: «a wise + wows o + acess wo aoe 6 © a8 18
TOWi0G ies = < sey ¢ 5 eowe 5 o eee ¢ nee 6 ge 275
TOWING OOD « sees zs eeeu 2s eeee 2 v eee 276; 277
Towing protection monitoring............. 35.
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 259
Traffic information = v2ex + < seu « = mage x x 2 194