remote control AUDI A7 2020 Owners Manual

Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Central locking
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ZA WARNING
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the ve-
hicle. Otherwise, children could start the ve-
hicle or operate electrical equipment (such
as power windows), which increases the risk
of an accident.

— Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one - especially children - should
remain in the vehicle, because the windows
can no longer be opened from the inside
= page 35, Anti-theft alarm system.
Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to enter the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk.
All doors and the luggage compartment lid can
be centrally unlocked and locked at once. You can
select in the MMI if the entire vehicle or only the
driver's door should unlock when unlocking the
vehicle > page 33. The turn signals flash twice
when you unlock the vehicle and flash once when
you lock the vehicle. If they do not flash when
locking, check if all doors and lids are closed.


Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have different options for centrally unlocking and
locking your vehicle.
— Vehicle key > page 37
— Sensors in the door handles > page 37
— Lock cylinder on the driver's door > page 35
— Central locking switch inside > page 34
Vehicle key
The term “vehicle key” refers to the remote con-
trol key or convenience key*. The convenience
key* is a remote control key with special func-
tions > page 37 and > page 90.
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Power closing*
When closing a door or the luggage compart-
ment lid, you only have to let it fall lightly into
the latch. It then closes automatically > A.
Automatic locking
If you unlock the vehicle but then do not open
any of the doors, the luggage compartment, or
the hood within a short period time, the vehicle
locks again automatically. This feature prevents
the vehicle from being accidentally left unlocked
for a long period of time.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all doors and the
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). The ve-
hicle will unlock again if the unlock function in
the central locking switch is pressed, the “P” gear
is engaged, or the ignition is switched off.
You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To open
the rear doors individually, you must pull the
door handle twice.
In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors will also automatically unlock to allow
access to the vehicle.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and
the luggage compartment lid are closed and
there is no key in the vehicle. This reduces the
risk of locking yourself out accidentally.
The
following features help to reduce the risk of
locking your vehicle key in the vehicle:
— If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the @ button on the re-
mote control key or by touching the locking
sensor* on a door.
— If the vehicle key that was used most recently is
inside the luggage compartment, the luggage
compartment lid will automatically open again
after it closes > ©.
— If the vehicle key that was last used is detected
inside the vehicle, then the vehicle cannot be
locked from the outside > ©.

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Follow the safety precautions > page 39.


The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is
necessary to use more force when doing this.
Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of
force needed.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking
movement)
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-
ment lid


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Fig. 30 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically > /A\ in General informa-
tion on page 39.
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven-
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch-
ed off. You must be standing at the center behind
the luggage compartment lid.
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump-
er one time > fig. 30. Do not touch the bumper.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage
compartment lid will open or close once the
system detects the movement. The automatic
opening or closing will be canceled if you re-
peat one of the movements described.



Follow the safety precautions > page 39.


The luggage compartment lid will only open
or close if you perform the movement as de-
scribed. This prevents the luggage compart-
ment lid from opening or closing due to simi-
lar movements, such as when you walk be-
tween the rear of the vehicle and your garage
door. In some situations, the function may be
limited or temporarily unavailable. This may
happen if:
— You are standing too close to the bumper or
too far away from it
— The luggage compartment lid was closed or
opened immediately beforehand
— You park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long period of time
— You clean your vehicle, for example with a
pressure washer or in a car wash
— There is heavy rain
— The bumper is very dirty, for example after
driving
on salt-covered roads
— There is interference to the vehicle key's ra-
dio signal, such as from mobile devices or
remote controls
Mechanically unlocking the luggage
compartment lid
The luggage compartment lid can be released
from the inside in an emergency.


Fig. 31 Inner luggage compartment lid: access to the
emergency release
> Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for-
ward > page 82.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 36.
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Opening and closing

Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
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ent systems
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

A WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
@ Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
= page 31 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 220.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 289.


D_ The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > ©.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 46, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the - button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the -@ button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> If you have configured the programmable
steering wheel button*, press the *K button
= page 29 and then press the respective button
for the system. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with GPS pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the upper display (notification
center > page 22). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
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Lights and Vision
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi-
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass

B42-0405

Fig. 47 Magnetic zone map
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for > Press and hold the button @ until a C
the compass to read accurately. => page 57, fig. 46 appears in the rearview mir-
> Press and hold the button @ > page 57, fig. 46 ror.
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
> Press the button @ repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds. To reduce the risk to yourself and other driv-
ers, calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.
> Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.

Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass


You must recalibrate the compass if it does not
display the correct direction.
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Driving

reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
— If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up
in the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off and there is a risk of damag-
ing the engine. For this reason, let the en-
gine run at idle for approximately two mi-
nutes before shutting it off.
@ Tips
— Brief noises are normal when starting and
stopping the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
— For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again au-
tomatically or it may continue to run, even if
the ignition is switched off.
— It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
— Power will be fully available once the engine
is at operating temperature.
Messages
Ei Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
E Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
BE Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ig-
nition on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) > page 90, fig. 75.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
>» Start the engine.
> Select a gear.
> Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Stopping and parking
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press and
hold the brake pedal.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position to secure
the vehicle from rolling away.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
> Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehi-
cle.
On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.

Z\ WARNING
— Always set the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, even if for a short period of
time. If the parking brake is not set, the ve-
hicle could roll away, increasing the risk of

an accident. >

91

Audi connect

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Weather information
Applies to: MMI
> Press WEATHER on the home screen.
Editing settings: Select: WEATHER > 43.
Adding a location: select: In a new city > enter
the desired location.
> To permanently set weather for a location,
press on a location.
> To always show the weather based on the vehi-
cle position, press on the crosshairs.
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
> To show the weather at the destination, press
on B.
Removing a location: select: Z > one or more lo-
cations or Select all > Delete.
Online news
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NEwWs.
If you logged in to myAudi in your vehicle
= page 30, personalized newsfeeds can be dis-
played.
Access to Twitter
Requirement: you must have connected your ve-
hicle with myAudi > page 30. You must have con-
nected your myAudi account with Twitter.
You can only connect one Twitter account with
your myAudi account. Not all settings can be ad-
justed in the MMI. Some can only be adjusted
through the Twitter website.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NEWS > GG. Press ona Twitter entry in the list.
Access to the calendar
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed
and open on your mobile device. Access to your

)) Depends on the country and equipment. These services
are available for a limited time.
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calendar must be enabled on your mobile device.
You must be logged into the myAudi app with
your myAudi login data and you must have select-
ed your vehicle. The Wi-Fi function on your mo-
bile device and the MMI must be enabled and
your mobile device must be paired to the MMI
Wi-Fi hotspot > page 175.
You can display the your mobile device calendar
on the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
CALENDAR.

Z\ WarNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 174.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.

Audi connect vehicle
control services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
With Audi connect vehicle control services )), you
can utilize various services using the myAudi app
or online at my.audi.com.

ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 174.
@) Tips
— Accessing specific data or controlling func-
tions remotely depends on the charge level
of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these
functions only have limited availability after
switching off the ignition.
— An eSIM card establishes the Internet con-
nection for Audi connect vehicle control
services. The costs for this are included in
the price of Audi connect vehicle control

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services. The cell phone network, for exam-
ple, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Set the key user > page 31.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
G@) Tips
It may also be necessary to enter your 4-digit
PIN set at my.audi.com when accessing some
Audi connect vehicle control services.
Yate]
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Locking and unlocking the vehicle by remote
control
Requirement: the vehicle must be parked and the
ignition must be switched off.
This service allows you to unlock or lock your ve-
hicle.
Vehicle status report
This service transfers driver information system
data to a server. Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, certain data may be accessed, such as the
remaining range or mileage. The values may dif-
fer from the values displayed in the vehicle.
Car Finder
This service transmits the parking location to a
server when the ignition is switched off. The vehi-
cle location, your location, or the route to your
vehicle can be displayed. The new parking loca-
tion cannot be determined with this service if the
vehicle is moved after shutting the vehicle off
and without switching the ignition on and off
again, for example if the vehicle is towed or sto-
len.
Online Audi service request
Requirement: the service must be activated on-
line at my.audi.com and an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi service facility must be se-
lected.
This service transmits service-relevant data to
your selected authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi service facility. They will contact you
before your next service appointment.
Stolen Vehicle Locator
This service assists you in locating your vehicle if
it is stolen.
— Contact the police. You receive a Case ID.
— Call the service hotline and give your Case ID.
The service hotline will forward the established
data to the police. You receive the Audi Service
hotline number when you purchase your vehicle.
Geofencing Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 31.
This service allows you to set permitted and for-
bidden zones for your vehicle as well as set time
limits for these zones. If your vehicle leaves a
permitted zone or enters a forbidden zone, you
will be notified with a push notification and/or an
e-mail.
Speed Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 31.
You can set up to two speed limits for your vehi-
cle using this service. If your vehicle exceeds a set
speed limit, you will be notified with a push noti-
fication and/or e-mail.
Valet Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 177.
If you give your vehicle to a parking service, you
can set a zone and a speed limit using the myAu-
di app. If the vehicle leaves the zone or exceeds
the speed limit, you will be notified with a push
notification and/or e-mail.
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Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Adaptive cruise assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Intersection assistant*
— Side assist*
— Exit warning*
— Rear cross traffic assist*
— WLAN hotspot*
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000.
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive dampers...........--0000-00-
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist...........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound..............-...0-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ...........0 cece eens
Adjusting the volume..............000005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) ... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag SySteM « » ene s ews 4 5 Hemme tee Eee
Air quality display................2.2.00.
Air suspension..............00.00-0008
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-.00000.
Allseason tires... 2.2.00... 22020
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Média playback’: ¢ sos s ¢ wees ¢ 4 orem b eae
Operation « sion ss aac sv rere © omen wa ar
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system. ........-....-.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0..
Anti-theft alarm system...........-..00--
Anti-theft wheel bolts................0.
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 217
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-..00. 211,.213
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 108
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 48
Audi connect
refer to CONNECt:. « s ccascs seas ieeeee oe 174
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 176
Audirdrive seletticy: « + sven « x cee x ¢ neem ¢ 2 2 104
Audi music interface...............20-- 208
Audio files.......... 00.0000 c cece 209
Audi phone box............ 00: e eee eee 163
Audi presense......... 0... e ee eee eee 143
Messages ............ 0.02. e eee eee 146
Audi pre sense front.............--..0-- 144
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ...... 0.00.00 eee eee 147
Audi smartphone interface.............. 217
Legalinformation.................005 221
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 48
Climate control system.............0005 86
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 85
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic transmission............-.0005 92
Parking lock emergency release.......... 95
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 55
Average consumption................... 16
Average speed.... 2.2... - ee eee eee eee 16
B
Bag hooks... ..... cece eee eee eee eee 80
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 239
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 237
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 237
BOCK rOUEE sicccans + 2 woewene © o sirens © ¥ ecevonT «ones 190
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Index

Bluetooth
Audio player... . 2... cece eee eee eee eee 206
Connecting acellphone............... 161
Deleting adevice...............00000- 221
Device overview............--0-0 0 eee 220
Disconnecting a device................ 221,
Displaying profiles. « cies 2 save «2 owen ae 221,
Searching fora device................. 221
Selecting a device : seas ss seg ts ees so: 221
Specifying a favorite.................. 221
BoOStss « « cosy: ¢ ¢ eyes 5 © sees § o Rewn ¢ a ees ¢ e 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid

New brake pads..............---000-- 100
Break-in security feature..............0.. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............-..00005 100
New tires « ¢ cvs + sie +e ctees ss ees es 248
Browser
refer to Mediacenter................0. 210
Bulb replacement...............000-005 281
Business. address): « s scx ¢ < swaw « x ome gee 191,
C
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 228
Batteryspecificie. «swine s vaaney o ownc oes 237
Galllist « cosas « s sess = i secu = 2 am = a8 165, 167
CaM@raS css « = ees 5 2 cee + & otters os ees es 116
LOGCALIONS sa, «+ veces oe 5 consents » x aamsens © 5 eewens 117
Capacities
Fueltank............ 20. 291
Washer fluid reservoir...............0 291
Cargonet........... 0... eee eee eee eee 83
Car key... eee eee eee 36
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .............0.006 172
SWItChING OMfessc <6 weww = awe a 2 mire «2 171
Capwashls « oaws 2 ¢ eau « 2 mame «x eee & 2 cee 261
Catalytic converter’; esos << weg ee ees se ee 227
294
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............e eee eee 161
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 163
Central
locking ...... 0. cece eee eee eee 32
AUTO LOCK: » geese + sunems 2 seene & 3 donee & = Be 32
Convenience key « sscsu © cvenesie © erase wo vnscem 37,
Convenience opening and closing......... 43
Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Messages... 1.6... ce eee cece eee eee 34
Remote control keys: ss esas ss eves os ees 37
SettN's 6 e wanes a a saws «wo ones vo meen + 8 o8TH 33
Vehicle key... 6... ccc ee eee eee eee 37
Central locking switch................0-. 34
Ceramic brakesicicns x + sxcceie +o nessa 3 0 eres ¥ 6 « 100
Certificationies « 6 evar se enare a ears +e ewe 289
Changing light bulbs................... 281
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES ...... eee eee eee 79
Charging the battery (mobile devices) . 163, 208
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.........---00 eee eee eee 42
Rear doorSies 5 « aecw sa cams 3 cam 4 x ae a 42
Child safetyis@ats): se cous ye sews x 2 wren av we 73
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 77
Securing with a safety belt.............. 76
Securing with LATCH............-.-+--- 7
CIGSNING « sacze & s aes & s dae +e Sees te ee 261
Cleaning Alcantara...............00000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning COMmtrols®. « scsi « x sro < « onmvess #6 vie 264
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 263
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 264
Cleaning textiles.................20005 264
Climate control system...........--..0-- 85
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lok « seyoic 2 x ewe + saree 2 meee 2 42
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 40
Convenience closing..............-.05. 43
HOG s « 2 seve y 5 meen ¢ 2 etme § eee OE ree 229
Luggage compartment lid............... 39