wheel AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Driving
display.
The rev
counter needle will also move

to
the
READY position.

•
The engine will start again automatically when
you press
the
clutch pedal.
The
indicator lamp
will
go out.

Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

•
Brake
the
vehicle
to a
stop.
The
engine will
be

switched
off
shortly before
the
vehicle comes
to
a
standstill
or
when
the
vehicle
is
station-

aryx).
Keep your foot
on the
brake pedal.
The

indicator
lamp
@/
@
will appear
on the
dis­
play.
The rev
counter needle will also move
to

the READY position.

•
The engine will start again automatically when
you take your foot
off
the brake pedal.
If the

parking brake
is
applied
or
hold assist*
is

switched on,
the
engine will only restart when
you press
the
accelerator pedal1).
The
indicator
lamp
will
go out.

Further information
for
automatic gearboxes
The engine will stop
if
the selector lever
is in po­

sition
P, N or D.

The engine will start again
if
you move
the
selec­
tor lever
to
R during
a
stop phase.
If you
do not
want
the
engine
to
start when mov­
ing
the
selector Lever through
R,
move
the
lever
to P quickly.
You
can
control whether
or not the
engine
is

switched
off by
varying
the
amount
of
pressure
on
the
brake pedal.
For
instance,
if
you brake
gently
in
stop-and-go traffic
or
before turning
off

at a junction,
the
engine will remain
on
while
the

vehicle
is at
a standstill.
As
soon as you press
the

brake pedal harder,
the
engine will
be
switched

off.

be switched
off. The rev
counter needle will
move
to the
OFF position.
- Keep your foot
on the
brake pedal during
a

stop phase
to
prevent
the
vehicle from mov­

ing.

-
If you press the
ISTART ENGINE STOP|
but­

ton*
during
a
stop phase,
the
ignition will
Note
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
If the engine stalls, you
can
start
it
again
di­

rectly
by
pressing
the
clutch pedal immedi­
ately.
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system
Engine does
not
switch
off

The system checks that certain conditions
are

met before
and
during each stop phase.
If
the
in­

dicator lamp
Ey
appears
on the
instrument clus­
ter display,
the
engine will
not be
switched
off in

the following situations:
- The engine
has
not
yet
reached
the
minimum
temperature required
for
start/stop mode.
- The interior temperature selected
on the air

conditioner*
has
not
yet
been reached.
- The exterior temperature
is
very high/low.
- The windscreen
is
being defrosted
W.

-The parking
aid*
is
switched
on.

- The vehicle battery charge
is too low.

- The steering wheel
is
close
to
full lock
or the

vehicle
is
being steered.
- Reverse gear has just been selected.
- The vehicle
is on a
steep gradient.
-At high altitudes.
Engine cuts
in
again automatically
The stop phase
is
interrupted
in the
following sit­
uations,
for
example.
The
engine cuts
in
auto­
matically without intervention from
the
driver.
- The vehicle starts
to
roll (e.g.
on a
hiLl).

- The interior temperature deviates from
the air

conditioner setting.
- The windscreen
is
being defrosted
*$?.

- The brake pedal
is
pressed several times
in
suc­

cession.

- The vehicle battery charge drops
to an
insuffi­
cient level.

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May vary in different countries
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Electro-mechanical

parking brake

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Fig.
74 Centre console: Button for parking brake and hold
assist
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechan­
ical parking brake
(l)
^>Fig.
74. The parking brake
replaces the conventional handbrake, and is
mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from
roll­

ing away accidentally.
Applying/releasing the parking brake
manually
• To apply the parking brake, pull the button (®).
The LED in the button will light up. In addition,
the warning lamp || will light up in the instru­
ment cluster.

•
To release the parking brake manually, press
the brake or accelerator pedal with the ignition
switched on and simultaneously press the but­
ton
©).
The LED in the button and the warning
lamp on the display will go out.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Important: The parking brake must be applied
and the driver's door must be closed.

•
Accelerate in the usual way to drive off and re­
lease the parking brake automatically.
Further features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, in addition to the automatic
parking brake release function
^>page
83,
Driv­

ing away from a standstill.
Preventing the parking brake from being
released automatically
In certain situations, e.g. on a steep hill or when
towing a trailer, you may wish to prevent the ve­
hicle from rolling back.

•
To prevent the parking brake from being re­
leased automatically, pull and hold the but­
ton ©) while you press the accelerator. The
parking brake will remain engaged and prevent
any tendency to roll back down the slope.

•
You can release the button
(®)
as soon as the
engine is delivering enough power to the
wheels.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in
emergencies or if the main brake system fails or
the pedal is obstructed.
•
PuLl
and hold the button
«EJ.

• The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the button
®
or press the accelerator.
If
you
pull and hold the button
(®)
while the
vehi­

cle is moving, this will initiate an emergency
brake application. The brakes are then applied
hydraulically at all four wheels. The effect is
simi­

lar to heavy braking
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To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the button
(®)
is operated. The brakes are
released immediately when you release the but­
ton (®) or press the accelerator.
Parking the car

•
Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a

stop.

•
To apply the parking brake, pull the button
©).

• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
• Switch off the engine
•» A-
•
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.

•
When parking on a hill or gradient, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll in­
to the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.

A
WARNING
- Take care never to press the accelerator
pedal or release the clutch inadvertently if
a

gear is engaged or if the selector Lever is not
in position
P
or
N
(on automatic vehicles)
while the vehicle is stationary with the en­
gine running. The vehicle will otherwise
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start moving immediately and could cause
an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If
you
use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this

case,
park the vehicle on a
level
surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position
P
(automatic
gearbox) to prevent
it
from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your
vehide
- even if
you
only intend to be
gone for
a
short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric
win­

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

sion.
When you drive off in the normal way,

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

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Note
- Any slight noise which may be heard when
the parking brake is applied or released is
quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is

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

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

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

•
To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for
a
moment
^^
in
order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away. •
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Driving off with the hold assist
Applies to: vehicles with hold assist
The hold assist helps the driver if the vehicle is
stationary for a Long period or very often, for in­
stance at traffic lights, on steep gradients or in
stop-and-go traffic.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.
• To switch the hold assist on/off, press the but­
ton
«59 © ^>page
82, Fig. 74,
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The LED in
the button will light up or go out.

•
Once it detects that the vehicle has stopped,
the hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. In
this case, a green indicator Lamp
^
Lights up in
the instrument cluster. You can now take your

foot
off the brake pedal.

•
Drive off in the normal way: the brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will
start moving.
In certain situations, the hold assist transfers the
job of holding the vehicle to the parking brake.
As soon as the parking brake is holding the
vehi­

cle
still,
the warning lamp || appears in the in­
strument cluster. In addition, the LED in the ®)
button will light up.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display

P.]
Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the hold assist is un­
available or the system requirements have not
been met.
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
If
you
do not drive away immediately after re­
leasing the brake pedal, or if the engine

stalls,
the vehicle could start to roll back. You
should therefore immediately press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake.
A WARNING
The intelligent technology in the hold assist*
and hill hold assist functions cannot defy the
laws of physics. Do not let the extra conven­
ience afforded by the hold assist* and hill
hold assist functions tempt you into taking
any risks when driving - this can cause
acci­

dents.

- The hold assist* and hill hold assist func­
tions cannot keep the vehicle stationary in
all conditions on a gradient (e.g. if the road
is slippery or icy).
- Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely - risk of accident!

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CAUTION
Switch off the hold assist* function before
driving the vehicle into a car wash.

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Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
When the hold assist* function is switched

on,
it stops the vehicle from creeping for­
wards when you take
your
foot off the brake

pedal.

Off-road driving
General notes
The functions of the electronic stabilisation
con­

trol (ESC) have been augmented to provide extra
assistance when driving off-road. The
ESC
off-
road mode can be activated in situations when it
would be advantageous for the wheels to lock, or
when a differential Lock would normally be re­
quired
^>page
146.
This Audi model is not an off-road vehicle, how­
ever. When driving off-road you are advised to
avoid tracks or terrain which are not suited to
the design of the car and your own driving skills
and experience. Do not take any risks.
After driving off-road
- After driving, remove any pieces of foliage or
other objects which may be caught in the radia­
tor grille, under the car or in the wheels. In par­
ticular, inspect the tyre treads for stones.
- Clean the bodywork and underside of the
vehi­

cle and check the underside for possible dam­

age.

- Remove dirt from the windows, headlight
len­

ses and number plates. •
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Check that the brakes work properly (especially
after driving through water).
WARNING
- You should exercise particular care when
driving on difficult road surfaces, and try to
anticipate hazards in advance. Excessive
speed or careless manoeuvres can result in
personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
- Always adjust your speed to suit the terrain
or road surface and weather or traffic condi­

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

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

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

road:

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

•
Drive slowly and be ready for possible hazards.

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

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

tion.

•
Activate the ESC off-road mode if required

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

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

tion,
if you open the throttle quickly, or if you use
the kick-down or the car's maximum speed, the
gearbox will automatically select the more "spor­
ty" shift programmes when the selector lever is
in position S.
If desired, you can also select the gears manually
(tiptronic mode)
^page
90, Manual gear se­
lection (tiptronic mode). •
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tiptronic mode to use the engine braking effect
and reduce the load on the brakes.
Downhill speed control is deactivated as soon as
the road Levels out again or you press the acceler­
ator pedal.
On vehicles with cruise control system*

<^>page
104, downhill speed control is activated
when you set
a
cruising speed.
A WARNING
The downhill speed control function cannot
defy the Laws of physics and may therefore
not be able to maintain a constant speed in
certain circumstances. Always be prepared to
use the brakes!
Manual gear selection (tiptronic mode)
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

The
tiptronic feature allows the driver to also
change gear manually.

Fig.
78 Centre console: Manual gear selection using selec­
tor lever

Fig.
79 Steering wheel: Manual gear selection with paddle
levers*
Gear selection with selector lever
The tiptronic mode can be selected either with
the vehicLe stationary or on the move.

•
From position D/S, push the selector lever to
the right into the tiptronic selector gate to
acti­

vate tiptronic mode. As soon as the automatic
gearbox has activated this mode, the letter M
will appear on the display
opage
86, Fig. 75;

e.g.
M4 means
that
the vehicle is in 4th gear.

•
Briefly push the selector lever forwards
0

oF/'g.
78 to change up a gear.

•
Briefly pull the selector lever back
Q
to change
down a gear.
Gear selection with paddle levers*
You can use the paddle levers when the selector
lever is in position D/S or M
(-
tiptronic selector

gate).

• To shift up a gear, briefly pull the paddle lever

Q*Fig.
79.

•
To shift down a gear, briefly pull the paddle lev­

er©.

If
you
use the paddle levers when the selector
lever is in positions D/S, the gearbox will remain
in manual mode for
a
while. To switch back im­
mediately to automatic mode after changing
gears manually,
pull
the paddle
lever 0

^>Fig.
79 for approximately 1 second.
If
you
want to use the paddle levers permanent­
ly, push the selector lever from position D/S to
the right into the tiptronic selector gate.
Description
The gearbox automatically shifts up or down into
the next gear before a critical engine speed is

reached.

The gearbox only allows manual gear changes if
the engine speed would remain within the per­
missible range.
Kick-down feature
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

The
kick-down feature is designed to give maxi­
mum acceleration.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down
past the point of resistance at full throttle (kick-
down feature), the gearbox
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shift down to a
lower gear, depending on road speed and engine •
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speed.
The upshift to the next higher gear is de­
layed until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery
or wet, the kick-down feature could cause the
driven wheels to
spin,
which could result in

skidding.

Coasting mode
Applies to: vehicles with S tronic gearbox and coasting mode
In coasting
mode1)
you can use the vehicle's mo­
mentum to freewheel, for instance when ap­
proaching a speed restriction in a built-up area.
The engine is disengaged from the gearbox. This
allows you to save fuel by anticipating the traffic
situation ahead.
Requirements for using coasting mode

•
Efficiency mode selected in drive select*

^>page
131.

*•
The selector lever must be in position D.

•
Road speed less than approx. 130 km/h.

•
Road relatively level.
Activating coasting mode

•
Take your foot off the accelerator.
The
message1)
Coasting will then appear in the
"on-board computer" display. The engine ticks
over at idling speed while the vehicLe is coasting.
Stopping coasting mode

•
Press the brake or accelerator pedal or briefly
pull the paddle lever
^page
90, Fig. 79.
A WARNING
- When coasting mode is activated, there is
no engine braking effect and the vehicle
does not slow down as quickly as usual or
may even pick up speed if
you
are driving
down a slope - risk of accident!
- If other people are using your car, you
should draw their attention to the coasting

mode.

© Note
- The gear is no longer displayed when you
are in coasting mode (e.g.
E
instead of E7).
- The coasting mode is deactivated tempora­
rily on gradients of
15
% or greater.
- Coasting mode is not available while the
cruise control system* or adaptive cruise

control*
is switched on.
Launch control programme
Applies to: vehicles with S tronic gearbox and launch control
programme

The
launch control programme enables maxi­
mum acceleration.
The launch control programme is not available
for all engine/gearbox combinations.
Important: The engine must be warm and the
steering wheel must be pointing straight ahead.

•
Deactivate^
the start/stop system*
^>page
81.
The LED in the
Sj
button will light up.
•
Deactivate25
the hold assist*
^page
84. The
LED in the button will go out.

•
Press the
|aQFF|
button once briefly while the
engine is running
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Not available for all countries.

2)
The system does not need to be deactivated on all gearbox
versions.

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On vehicles with driver information system, the ESC lamp
lights up permanently and the message Stabilisation
con­

trol (ESC): offroad. Warning! Restricted stability appears
temporarily in the instrument cluster to indicate the deac­
tivation status.

4)
Vehicles without driver information system: The indicator
lamp flashes slowly.
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•
Briefly pull the selector lever back from
posi­

tion D/S to select position S, or move the selec­
tor lever to the right into the tiptronic gate, or
select dynamic mode in drive select*

^>page
131.

•
Press the brake pedal firmly with your
left
foot
and hold it down for at Least one second.

•
At the same time, press the accelerator all the
way down with your right foot until the engine
revs are high and steady.
• Take your
left
foot
off
the brake.
A WARNING
- Always adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions.
- Only use the launch control programme
when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make
sure
your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not inconven­
ience or endanger other road users.
- Please note that the driven wheels may
start to spin when the off-road mode is
switched on, causing the vehicle to Lose

grip,
in particular on slippery or wet roads -
danger of skidding!
- When acceleration has been completed, you
should deactivate the off-road mode again
by briefly pressing the
|flQFF|
button.
© Note
- The gearbox may be hot after you have used
the launch control programme. In this case,
the programme may not be available for
several minutes. The programme will be
available again after
a
cool-down period.
-Accelerating with the launch control pro­
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicLe. This can result in increased wear
and tear.
Gearbox malfunction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
| Gearbox malfunction! Please stop the vehi­
cle and select P
There is a malfunction in the gearbox. Park the
vehicle safely and do not drive on. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
| Gearbox overheating! Please stop the vehi­

cle.

The gearbox is overheating and could be dam­

aged.
Stop the vehicle and let the gearbox cool
down with the engine idling and the selector lev­
er in position P. If the warning lamp and the
message disappear, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified. Do not drive on
if the warning lamp stays on and the message
does not disappear. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

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Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

S3
Gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear (you
can continue driving)
A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox
will switch to the back-up programme. The pro­
gramme will only move into certain gears or may
not be able to shift gears at all. The engine may

stall.
You can no longer engage reverse gear.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing in D until engine off
Park your vehicle well away from moving traffic.
Obtain professional assistance.

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Gearbox overheating: please adapt driving
style
You can continue driving at moderate speed. You
can resume normal driving if the indicator lamp
goes out.

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Gearbox: please press brake pedal and select
gear again
If
a
gearbox malfunction has occurred due to
overheating, this message will appear once the
gearbox has cooled down again.
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Releasing the selector lever manually (left-
hand drive vehicles)
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

The
selector lever can be released manually if
the electrical power supply should
fail.

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Fig.
80 Selector lever: Removing the boot

Fig.
81 Manually releasing the selector lever from position
P
This section describes how to manually release
the selector Lever on Left-hand drive vehicles.
The selector lever must be manually released
from position
P
in order to move or tow the
vehi­

cle.

The manual release mechanism is Located on the
right underneath the selector gate. Releasing the
selector lever requires a certain degree of practi­
cal
skill.
We therefore advise you to obtain pro­
fessional assistance.
To release the selector lever, you
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need the
screwdriver from the vehicle's tool kit, which is
located in the luggage compartment

^>page
319. Use the flat-blade side of the rever­
sible screwdriver insert.
Removing the selector lever boot
• Apply the parking brake
& ^/^
to prevent
your vehicle from moving. If this is not possi­

ble,
use other means to prevent your vehicle
from moving.

•
Switch off the ignition.
• To loosen the selector lever boot, carefully in­
sert the flat-blade side of the screwdriver into
the opening
at
the side of the boot
^>Fig.
80.

•
Carefully lever off the boot with the screwdriver

and,
at the same time, pull the boot upwards
-arrow- at the crease with your hand until it is
released at all four corners.

•
Fold the boot over the selector lever knob

=>
Fig.
81.
Releasing the selector lever manually

•
Insert the screwdriver in the opening for the
yellow release lever
^>Fig.
81.

•
Using the screwdriver, carefully pull the release
lever towards the rear as far as it will go and
hold it in this position.

•
Now press the interlock button on the selector
lever
®
and move the selector lever to position
N.

•
After manually releasing the selector lever
make sure you clip the gear lever boot back into
the gearshift gate.
A WARNING
- Only use the manual release mechanism
when the vehicle is on level ground or a
slight gradient.
- The selector lever must not be moved out of
position
P
if the parking brake is not ap­

plied.
If this does not work, use the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle or use wheel
chocks or similar to block one of the front
and rear wheels. If
you
do not apply the

brake,
the vehicle may roll away and cause
an accident.
93

- The selector lever must not be moved out of
position P if the parking brake is not ap­

plied.
If this does not work, use the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle or use wheel
chocks or similar to block one of the front
and rear wheels. If
you
do not apply the

brake,
the vehicle may roll away and cause
an accident.