engine AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Intelligent technology

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WARNING

- When applying
the
brakes
to
clean
off
de­
posits
on the
pads and discs, select
a
clear,
dry
road.
Be sure
not to
inconvenience
or
en­
danger other road users;
do not
risk an
acci­

dent.
- Never
let the car
coast with
the
engine
switched
off
(this can cause accidents).

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CAUTION

- Never
let the
brakes "drag"
by
leaving your
foot on
the
pedal when you
do not
really
in­

tend
to
brake. This overheats
the
brakes,
re­

sulting
in
longer stopping distances
and

greater wear.
- Before driving down
a
long,
steep gradient,
it
is
advisable
to
reduce speed
and
select
a

lower gear.
In
this way you will make use
of

the engine braking effect and relieve
the

load
on the
brakes.
If
you
still have
to use

the brakes,
it is
better
to
brake firmly
at in­

tervals than
to
apply
the
brakes continuous-

Ly

-
If
the brake servo
is out of
action,
you must
apply considerably more pressure
to the

brake pedal than you normally would.
-
If
you
wish
to
equip
the
car with accessories
such as a front spoiler
or
wheel covers,
it is

important that
the
flow
of air to the
front
wheels
is not
obstructed, otherwise
the

brakes can overheat.

Electro-mechanical

power steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the

driver when steering.
The degree
of
power assistance
is
adapted elec­

tronically,
depending
on the
speed.
Warning/indicator lamps
and
driver
messages
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
If the warning lamp lights
up
permanently
and

the message appears, there
may be
a power
steering failure.
Stop
the
vehicle
in a
safe place
as
soon
as
possi­

ble.
Do
NOT drive on. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

S
Steering malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
If the indicator Lamp Lights up,
the
steering
re­

sponse
may be
heavier
or
lighter than usual.
In

addition,
it is
possible that
the
steering wheel
will
be off
centre when driving
in a
straight line.
Drive slowly
to
a qualified workshop and have
the

fault rectified.
Note
You
can
drive
on if
the warnina/indicator
g/

Lamp
||
or y
|
lights
up
only briefly
Four-wheel drive
(quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with four-wheel drive

On
quattro models
the
engine power is distrib­
uted
to all
four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles,
the
engine power
is

distributed
to all
four wheels. The distribution
of

power
is
controlled automatically according
to

your driving style and
the
road conditions. Also
refer
to
^>page
145,
Electronic stabilisation con­
trol
(ESC).

The four-wheel drive
is
specially designed
to

complement
the
superior engine power
of
your

Audi.
This combination gives
the car
exceptional
handling
and
performance capabilities
-
both
on

normal roads and
in
more difficult conditions,
such
as
snow and
ice.
Even
so (or
perhaps espe­
cially
for
this reason),
it is
important
to
observe
certain safety points
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Winter tyres
Thanks
to its
four-wheel drive, your
car
will have
plenty
of
traction
in
winter conditions, even with
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the standard tyres. Nevertheless, we still recom­
mend that winter tyres or all-season tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels when winter road
conditions are expected, mainly because this will
give a better braking response.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory, this
also applies to cars with four-wheel drive

Opcrge
309, Snow chains.
Replacing tyres
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres
must have the same rolling circumference. Also
avoid using tyres with varying tread depths

tapage
305,
New wheels or tyres.
Off-roader?
Some models do not have enough ground clear­
ance to be used on rough tracks and uneven ter­

rain,
so it is best to avoid off-road driving.
A WARNING
- Even with four-wheel drive, you should al­
ways adjust your speed to suit the condi­

tions.
Do not let the extra safety provided
tempt you into taking any risks when driving
- this can cause accidents.
- The braking ability of your car is limited by
the grip of the tyres. In this respect, your
car is no different from a car without four-
wheel drive. So do not be tempted to drive
too fast on icy or slippery roads just because
the car still has good acceleration in these
conditions - risk of accident!
- On wet roads bear in mind that the front
wheels may start to "aquaplane" and lose
contact with the road if the car is driven too
fast. If this should happen, there will be no
sudden increase in engine speed to warn the
driver, as with a front-wheel drive car. So do
not drive too fast in the wet: adjust your
speed to suit the conditions (accident risk).

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Power management
This system helps to ensure reliable
starting

The
power management controls the distribu­
tion of electrical energy and thus helps to ensure
that there is always enough power available to
start the engine.
If
a
vehicle with a conventional electrical system
is left parked for
a
long time, the vehicle battery
will gradually lose its charge because certain
electrical equipment (such as the immobiliser)
continues to draw current even when the ignition
is off. In some cases there may not be enough
power available to start the engine.
Your vehicLe is equipped with an intelligent pow­
er management system to control the distribu­
tion of electrical energy. This significantly im­
proves reliability when starting the engine, and
also prolongs the life of the vehicle battery.
The main functions incorporated in the power
management system are battery diagnosis, re­
sidual current management and dynamic power
management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis function constantly regis­
ters the condition of the vehicle battery. Sensors
detect the battery voltage, battery current and
battery temperature. This enables the system to
calculate the current power level and charge
con­

dition of the vehicle battery.
Residual current management
The residual current management reduces power
consumption while the vehicle is parked. It
con­

trols the supply of power to the various electrical
components while the ignition is switched off.
The system takes the battery diagnosis data into
consideration.
Depending on the power Level of the vehicle bat­
tery, the individual electrical components are
switched off one after the other to prevent the
vehicle battery from losing too much charge and
to ensure that the engine can be started reliably. •
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Dynamic power management
While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib­
utes the available power to the various electrical
components and systems according to their re­
quirements. It ensures that on-board systems do
not consume more electrical power than is being

generated,
and thus maintains the maximum
possible vehicle battery power level.
® Note
- The power management system is not able
to overcome the given physical limits.
Please remember that the power and life of
the vehicle battery are limited.
- If the indicator lamp
|3 ^page
31 appears,
the starting ability may be impaired.
Starting ability has first priority.
Short trips, city traffic and low temperatures all
place a heavy load on the vehicLe battery. In
these conditions a large amount of power is
con­

sumed,
but only
a
small amount is supplied. The
situation is also critical if electrical equipment is
in use when the engine is not running. In this
case power is consumed when none is being
gen­

erated.

In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to
con­

trol the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If
you
do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are

using.
This limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
long period. Certain convenience features, such
as remote controL unlocking, may not be availa­

ble.
These functions will be restored when you
switch on the ignition and start the engine.
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With the engine switched off
If
you
listen to the radio or use the other info­
tainment functions when the engine is not
run­

ning,
this will discharge the vehicle battery.
The infotainment display will show a warning
message before the battery power drops to a Lev­
el where the starting ability is impaired. This
message warns you that the system you are using
will soon be switched off automatically. You
should therefore start the engine if
you
wish to
continue using the system.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical
power, the vehicle battery can still become dis­
charged while the vehicle is being driven. This can
occur when a lot of power is being consumed but
only
a
small amount supplied, especially if the
vehicle battery is not fully charged initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the sys­
tem
will
then temporarily shut off the electrical
components that are using a lot of power, or re­
duce the current they are consuming. Heating
systems in particular use a Large amount of elec­
trical power. If
you
notice, for instance, that the
seat heating* or the rear window heater is not

working,
they may have been temporarily switch­
ed off or regulated to a lower heat output. These
systems will be available again as soon as
suffi­

cient electrical power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed. This is quite normal,
and no cause for concern. The increased idling
speed allows the alternator to meet the greater
power requirement and charge the vehicLe bat­
tery at the same time.
Information saved in the
control units
The vehicle is fitted in the factory with electronic
control units that, among other things, control
the engine and the gearbox. The controL units al­
so monitor the exhaust system and the airbags.
The control units continually analyse data rele­
vant to the vehicLe while you are driving. In the •

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event of faults or anomalies in the vehicLe data,
only these data are saved. As a rule, faults are
shown by the warning lamps in the instrument
cluster.
Data saved in the control units can only be read
and analysed with special equipment.
A qualified workshop is only able to recognise
and deal with faults by using the relevant saved

data.
Among other things, the saved data may
contain the following information:
- Data relating to the engine and the gearbox
-Speed
- Direction of travel
- Braking force
- Seat belt warning system data
The control units installed will not under any cir­
cumstances record conversations in the vehicle.
Event data recorder
Your vehicLe is not equipped with an event data
recorder.
In an event data recorder, information about the
vehicle is temporarily saved. In the event of an
accident, you can therefore obtain detaiLed infor­
mation about the course of events. On vehicles
with an airbag system, accident-related data
such as impact speed, seat belt status, seat
posi­

tions and trigger times can be saved. The exact
information saved depends on the manufacturer.
The installation of an event data recorder is sub­
ject to the agreement of the vehicle's owner. This
process is governed by legislation in some coun­

tries.

Reprogramming control units
All data for controlling components are saved in
the control units. Some convenience features,
such as one-touch signalling, single door unlock­
ing and display messages can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If any
con­

venience features are reprogrammed, the infor­
mation in this Owner's Manual will no longer be
accurate for the features that have been

changed.
We recommend having the reprogram­
ming approved.
Your Audi dealer will be able to provide you with
information about possibLe reprogramming op­

tions.

Event memory
There is a diagnostic connection for reading out
the event memory Located in the
footweLL
on the
driver's side of the vehicle. Information regard­
ing the operation and status of the vehicle's elec­
tronic control units is stored in the event memo­
ry. The event memory should only be read out
and erased by
a
qualified workshop.
A WARNING
The diagnostic connection must not be used
for other purposes. Incorrect use can cause
malfunctions - risk of accident!
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Multi Media Interface
emergency vehicles) clearly - failure to do so
could result in an accident.

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Note
If the engine is switched off and the vehicle
battery charge level is low, the MMI system
will be switched off automatically.
Infotainment display
Switching on/off
- To switch on/off manually: Press the
^
but­
ton
@ tapage
10, Fig. 2.
You can operate certain functions using the MMI
ON/OFF button with joystick function when the
MMI is switched on but the display is switched
off
o
page 152.
Notes on the illustrations of the displays

The
display type depends on the equipment
fit­

ted in your vehicle.
87.6 MHz

88./
MHz
90.0 MHz
96.6 MHz

Fig.
142 Display
type
A
87.6 MHz
88.7 MHz

ij
90.0 MHz

r
90.5 MHz
91.5 MHz
96.6 MHz

1

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1

FM

L 1

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Fig.
143 Display type B
Additional content (e.g. album covers, maps)
may be shown on display type
B®
oF/'g.
143. As
the other content is almost identical for both dis­
play types, the illustrations in this Owner's
Man­

ual primarily show display type A, depending on
the topic.
How to use the MMI
Selecting and confirming a function
87.6 MHz
88.7 MHz
90.0 MHz
90.5 MHz
91.5 MHz
96.6 MHz

Fig.
144 How to use the rotary pushbutton
Selecting and confirming a function in a
menu/list
• To select a function: Turn the rotary pushbut­
ton®
^>Fig.
144 to the desired function (e.g.
setting a frequency).

•
To confirm the selection: Press the rotary
pushbutton
(T)
OFig.
144.
Returning to the previous function level

•
Press the
I
BACK
|
button
® *>page
152,
Fig. 140.
Calling up the main menu/menu

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F

Fig.
145
Illustrât

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Sound

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Telephone

on:
Main menu
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Telephone
- Do not carry a mobile phone in your breast
pocket directly over the pacemaker when
the phone is switched on.
-If you suspect interference, switch the
mobile phone off immediately.
- The speech dialogue system*
^>page
164
must not be used in cases of emergency,
since the voice changes in stressful situa­

tions.
This could result in a failed or delayed
telephone connection. Always dial emergen­
cy numbers manually!
- Switch off your mobile phones in all areas
where there may be a risk of explosion. Re­
member that these areas may not always be
adequately marked. Such places are filling
stations, fuel and chemical storage facilities
or transport vehicles and other places where
fumes, chemicals (e.g. from leaking
pro­

pane or fuel vapours in vehicles or build­
ings) or large quantities of dust particles

(e.g.
from flour, wood or metal) could accu­
mulate in the air. This warning also applies
to all other places where you would normal­
ly switch off your engine.
- Today's driving conditions require the full
attention of drivers. Please always note the
information in the chapter
^>page
152,
Notes on traffic safety.
Telephone
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
You have different options for making calls in
your vehicle via the MMI; this depends on your
vehicle's equipment and the features of your mo­
bile phone.
Handsfree operation
After connecting your mobile phone to the MMI
system via Bluetooth, you can operate the hands-
free system and the telephone functions conven­
iently via the MMI. Your phone calls will be made
via the antenna of your mobile phone.
With the Audi phone box*, you can use the
vehi­

cle's external aerial to make calls. The use of the
external aerial reduces radiation in the vehicle
and also ensures better reception quality

^>page
177.
Car
phone#1)

As part of Audi connect (infotainment)*, the Audi
phone box* includes a car telephone function
which can be used via a separate mini SIM card in
the SIM card reader* or an
rSAP-enabled
mobile

phone.
With the car telephone function, you can
use the vehicle's external aerial to make calls.
The use of the external aerial reduces radiation in
the vehicle and also ensures better reception
quality
^>page
177.
Once a connection has been established success­
fully, you can also change the profiles at a later

time.
Refer to
^>page
257, Connection manag­
er.

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WARNING
-According to health organisations, mobile
phones may interfere with the function of
pacemakers. A minimum distance of 20 cm
should be kept between the mobile phone
aerial and the pacemaker.
Not available in all markets. On vehicles with Audi connect
(infotainment)* and Audi phone
box*

Please always observe the information
^>®in

Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.

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Note
-The maximum range of the Bluetooth
con­

nection is limited to the interior of the
vehi­

cle.
The connection can be susceptible to in­
terference from other electronic devices.
- For information regarding which Bluetooth
connections and functions your mobile
phone supports, contact your mobile net­
work service provider or consult the mobile
device database
at
www.audi.com/blue-

tooth.
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Media
Important: Copying must be in progress in the
background.
- To display the copy procedure: SeLect: right
control button
>
Active copy procedure.
During the copying procedure, the audio files are
automatically sorted according to the categories
in the media centre based on the metadata stor­
ed for the files
^page
244. The video files cop­
ied can be found in the Videos category of the
media centre.
Playing from the jukebox
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid­
eo files
opage
236, Filling the jukebox.
The jukebox is called up and operated via the

MMI
®
<>page
243, Fig. 199.
Displaying the jukebox memory capacity
SeLect: right control button
>
Jukebox memory
capacity. Information on the jukebox memory ca­
pacity and the number of stored tracks will be

displayed.

Deleting tracks from the jukebox1'
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid­
eo files.
- Delete entry: Select an entry from the
juke­

box's media centre. SeLect: right control button
> Delete from jukebox
>
This entry or Entire
list.
- The status of the deletion process will be
shown on the MMI. During the deletion process
the playback of the jukebox is interrupted; it is
started again automatically once the deletion
process has been completed.
(7) CAUTION
Only copy audio/video files while the engine is

running;
otherwise the vehicle battery will be
discharged
© Note
For legal reasons it is not possible to copy
tracks from audio CDs onto the jukebox

1)
Not in the Playback view.
- Files that have already been copied are de­
tected automatically and cannot be copied
to
the
jukebox again.
- It is not possible to play audio/video files*
in the CD/DVD* drive while they are being

copied.

- For legal reasons there is no export function

for
the jukebox.
- Files or tracks that do not include stored
metadata are listed as Unknown. Audi rec­
ommends that you mark the audio files with
the corresponding metadata (e.g. ID3 tags).
- When handing over your vehicle e.g. to a
new buyer, reset the jukebox to the factory
settings
^>page
256.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth

You
can use the Bluetooth audio player to play
music
from
your Bluetooth-enabled
device
(e.g.
smartphone) wirelessly via the MMI.
Important: To connect a Bluetooth device, the
vehicle must be stationary and the Bluetooth
function of your Bluetooth device and the Blue­
tooth audio player
^>page
258 function of the
MMI system must be switched on.
- To connect a Bluetooth device: Press the
|MEDIA| button. Press the left control button
repeatedly until the source overview is dis­

played.
Select and confirm Bluetooth audio
player
© ^>page
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Not
con­

nected > Connect Bluetooth audio player. The
system will start searching for Bluetooth
devi­

ces.
Follow the instructions given by the MMI.
- Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de­
vice from the List. The MMI will generate a PIN
to establish the connection.
- Select and confirm Yes.
- Enter the PIN on your Bluetooth device to es­
tablish a connection. Or: If the PIN is already
being displayed on your Bluetooth device,
please confirm it on the device. You have about
30 seconds to enter the PIN. •
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- To charge a mobile device using
a
USB adapt­
er: Connect your mobile device®
^>Fig.
198
to

the charging socket® using
the
appropriate
USB adapter©.
- To disconnect
the
USB adapter from
the

charging socket: Detach
the
USB adapter©

^Fig.
198
from
the
USB charging socket.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With
the
release tabs
©

^>page
240,
Fig.
196
pressed, detach
the
Apple
dock connector from
the
Apple device.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full
at­

tention.
As
the
driver, you have full responsi­
bility
for
the
safety
of
the vehicle
and
other
road users. Never use mobile devices while
the vehicle
is
moving
-
risk
of
accident!
!
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CAUTION
-To avoid damaging
the
connection
on the

Audi music interface, please take care when
unplugging
the
connector from
the
AUX
in­

put
or the
USB charging socket.
- Very high
or
very
low
temperatures
(a
com­
mon occurrence
in a
car's interior)
can
cause
damage
to
mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please
do not
leave your
mobile devices
in the
vehicle when
the
tem­

perature
is
very high
or
very
low.

© Note
- When you switch
off
the ignition,
the
USB
ports will continue
to be
supplied with pow­
er as Long as
the
energy management sys­
tem does
not
intervene.
- USB charging sockets marked

ICHARGEONLYI
cannot transfer data
and

are intended
for
charging only.
-
Do not
use
any
additional USB extension
ca­

bles
or
adapters when connecting mobile
devices which must
be
connected
to the USB

charging
socket
©^F/g.
198
via
a USB

adapter
(^>page
240);
this could cause per­
formance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable
is
available from
Audi dealers
or
specialist retailers.
- USB hubs
are not
supported.
- Please refer
to the
operating instructions
of

your mobile device
for
important informa­
tion
on its
operation.
-
It
cannot
be
guaranteed that
all
mobile
de­

vices will function without
any
problems.
- Using
a
mobile device with
the
engine
switched
off
will drain
the
vehicle's battery.
- Audi recommends setting
the
volume
of
a

mobile device connected
to the
AUX input
to

about
70 % of
maximum.
Playing media
Calling
up
media

You
can start
and
operate various types
of
media
via
the MMI
control console.
| Jukebox
I

Q
DVD

Audi
music interface

Xux
^external
audio player

Fig.
199
Illustration:
Possible sources
in the
media menu

3H
BT
audio
playe

Ç"
WI-FI
audio player
• Online media

Fig.
200
Illustration:
Possible sources
in the
media menu
Important:
A
media source must contain audio/

video*
files
^>page
235.

*•
Press
the
I
MEDIA|
button. Press
the
left control
button repeatedly until
the
source overview
is

displayed.

•
Select and confirm
the
desired source.
Or:

Press
the|MEDIA|
button repeatedly until
the

desired source
is
selected.
You
can
select
the
following sources
in the
Media

menu,
depending
on the
vehicle equipment:
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Checking and topping up fluids

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Checking and topping up
fluids
Fuel
Petrol grade
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine

The
correct grade of petrol is listed inside the
fuel tank flap.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be run on unleaded petrol. Petrol
must be sulphur-free and must comply with the
EN 228 standard. You can fuel your vehicle with
fuels containing a maximum of 10%
ethanol

(E10). The petrol grades have different octane
ratings (RON).
The following headings relate to the sticker on
the inside of your vehicle's tank flap:
Unleaded fuel only RON/ROZ
95
Super,
Premium or
min.
RON/ROZ 91 Normal
The use of premium petrol (95 RON) is recom­

mended.
If
that
type of fuel is not available,
reg­

ular petrol (RON 91) can be used with a slight
loss of power.
Unleaded fuel only, min. RON/ROZ
95

Super, Premium
Premium petrol (at least 95 RON) must be used.
If premium petrol is not available, the engine can
be run on regular petrol with 91 RON as an
emer­

gency measure. In this case only use moderate
engine speeds and a light throttle. Fill up with
premium or Super Plus petrol as soon as possi­

ble.

Unleaded fuel only RON/ROZ 98 Super Plus
or min. RON/ROZ 95 Super, Premium
The use of Super Plus petrol (98 RON) is recom­

mended.
If
that
type of fuel is not available, pre­
mium petrol (RON 95) can be used with a slight
loss of power.
If premium petrol is not available, the engine can
be run on regular petrol with 91 RON as an
emer­

gency measure. In this case only use moderate
engine speeds and a light throttle. Fill up with
premium or Super Plus petrol as soon as possi­

ble.

© CAUTION
- Do
NOT fuel
your vehicle with
high-ethanol

fuel blends (e.g. E50 or E85). This will dam­
age the fuel system.
- just one tank of leaded fuel or fuel with
metallic additives will permanently impair
the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
- You should use only petrol additives which
have been approved by Audi. Additives with
so-called octane boosters or antiknock
addi­

tives can contain metallic additives that
cause significant damage to the engine and
the catalytic converter. Do not use such ad­
ditives.
- Metal-based fuels, which can be identified
from the marking on the fuel dispenser,
must not be used. LRP fuel (lead replace­
ment petrol) also contains high concentra­
tions of metallic additive. Risk of engine
damage!
- High engine speed and full throttle can
damage the engine when using petrol with
an octane rating lower than the correct
grade for the engine.
- You can use higher octane fuel than your en­
gine requires.
- In countries where sulphur-free fuel is not
available, you may use low-sulphur fuel in­

stead.

Diesel fuel
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
Please note the information on the inside of the
fuel tank flap.
The use of sulphur-free diesel complying with
the EN 590 standard is recommended.
Diesel can thicken at very low temperatures,
which can result in problems starting the engine
or prevent the engine from running smoothly.
For this reason, filling stations in some countries
offer winter-grade diesel fuel during the cold
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Checking and topping up fluids
months so that you can continue to operate your
vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station wheth­
er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for
the current conditions and for the temperatures
which could potentially occur.
© CAUTION
- Never use FAME fuels (biodiesel), petrol,
heating oil, thinners or any other fuels or
additives, as these could cause serious dam­
age to the fuel system and the engine.
- Never start the engine if
you
fill up with the
wrong type of
fuel,
as this could damage
the fuel system and the engine. Obtain pro­
fessional assistance.

Filling the tank

Procedure for filling the tank

Fig.
238 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the

fuel tank
flap

fe

Fig.
239 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked auto­
matically by the central locking system.
Unscrewing the tank cap

•
Press the left side of the flap to open
it
-arrow­

ed
Fig.
238.

•
Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise.

•
Hook the cap onto the open flap
•=>
Fig.
239.

Closing the tank cap

•
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until
it
clicks
audibly.

•
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear
it
click
into place.
When the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor­
rectly
it
will switch itself off
as
soon as the tank
is
fulL.
Do not try to put in more fuel after the
nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion
chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on
a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further
notes on fuel
^>page
289.
The tank capacity of your vehicLe is given in the
Technical data section
^>page
343.
A WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause
seri­

ous burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
The canister could become damaged in an
accident and Leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations
on using, storing and transporting spare
fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or
a
spare fuel canis­
ter with
fuel,
do not smoke and keep away
from naked flames
-
risk of explosion!
- If, in exceptional circumstances, you have
to

carry
a
spare fuel canister, please observe
the following warnings:
- Never
filL
fuel into the spare fuel canister
with the canister placed in or on top of the
vehicLe. An electrostatic charge could
build up during filling, causing the fuel va­
pour to ignite
-
risk of explosion! Always
place the canister on the ground to fill
it.

- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possibLe
into the spare fuel canister.
-
If
the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must be in contact with
the canister during filling. This helps pre­
vent an electrostatic charge building up.
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