AUDI Q5 2017 User Guide

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Warning light in the instrument cluster
display
If the . warning light in the instrument cluster
display flashes, this can mean one of two things:
either the coolant
temperature is too high, or the
coolant
level is too low~ page 26.
If the needle is well in the upper area of the
gauge, the coolant temperature is too high.
Stop
the vehicle, switch the engine off, and allow it
to cool. If the warning light comes on again after
driving a short distance, contact an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop .
_& WARNING
- Always observe the warning in~ page 217,
before opening the hood and checking the
engine coolant level.
- Never open the engine hood if you see or
hear steam, or if you see engine coolant
dr ipping from the engine compartment. You
cou ld burn yourself. Let the engine cool off
first so that you cannot hear or see any
steam or engine coo lant.
CD Note
- Mounting additional lights or accessories in
front of the air inlets reduces the cooling ef­
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper­
atures or high engine load, the engine could
overheat.
- The front spoiler has been designed to prop­
erly distribute the cooling air when the vehi­
cle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged, this
could reduce the cooling effect and the en­
gine could then overheat. Ask your author­
iz ed Audi dealer for assistance.
Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer indicates the engine RPM (revo­
lutions per minutes) .
If engine RPM drops below 1,500, you should
downshift to the next lower gear. The red area at
the end of the scale indicates max imum permis­
sible engine RPM after the break-in period . Be­
fore reaching this area, move the selector lever
Instruments and indicator lights
to posit ion D/S or ease your foot off the accelera­
tor pedal.
CD Note
The tachometer need le@ ~ page 8, fig. 3
shou ld only briefly be in the red zone: you
could damage your engine! The beginning of
the red zone varies depending on the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Upshifting early saves fuel and reduces en­
gine noise.
~ button
Fig. 4 SET button in the instrument cluster
The !SET ! button performs the following func­
tions:
Switching on time, date, temperature
display and odometer
The display appears for approximately 30 sec­
onds when you press the
ISETI button ~fig . 4
with the ignition off .
Starting the Auto-Check sequence
The Auto-Check system ~ page 24 constantly
monitors certain individual functions and compo­
nents of the vehicle when the ignition is turned
on and when the vehicle is moving.
With the ignit ion turned on, you can start the
"Auto-Check sequence" by press ing the
!SE TI but­
ton. You can pe rform an Auto-Check seq uence
when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is
turned on or when the vehicle is moving slower
than 3 mph (5 km/h).
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Instruments and indicator lights
The number of keys programmed to the vehicle is
also displayed. The display
L2 3/3 in dicates that
three keys have been programmed. This a llows
you to make sure you have received all of the keys
when you purchase a used vehicle.
For examp le, if you on ly receive two keys, you
should take those keys to your authorized Audi
dealer to have the missing key deactivated so it
cannot be used. You should also report the miss­
ing key to your insurance company .
Calling up the driver information
A yellow or red symbol appears in the instrument
cluster display, usually with a driver message.
The driver message display disappears after about 5 seconds. The dr iver message can be dis­
played again by briefly pressing the
ISETI button.
Setting the speed warning
By pressing the !SET ! button briefly, you can set
thresho ld
1 of the speed warning while you are
driving
c::;,page 92. By maintaining pressure on
the
! SET I button, you delete the warning thresh­
old.
Digital clock with date display
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, you
may choose between the quartz clock or the
GPS
controlled clock* l!j in the radio or in the MMI* .
You can learn more about this in the MMI manual
or in the radio user's manual.
(Di Tips
-When you sw itch off the ignition or open
the driver door, the time, date, odometer
and temperature are displayed for an addi­
tiona l
30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
ISET I button c::;, page 9 while the ignition is
switched
off.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only when the ignition is
on.
When the needle reaches the reserve mark, the
c::;, page 30 Ii') symbol appears in the instru-
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ment cluster display as well as the message
Please refuel. This message is meant to remind
you to
refuel.
The total tank capacity of your ve hicle is listed in
¢ page 273.
(D Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An ir regu­
lar supply of fuel can cause engine misfiring
and fuel could enter into the exhaust system.
The catalytic converter could then overheat
and be damaged.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster: odometer
Fig. 6 Instrument cluster: reset button
The display of distance driven is shown in kilome­
ters "km" or in "m iles".
- USA models -Miles
- Canada models - Kilometers
Yo u can switch from kilometers to miles or vise
versa in the radio o r in the MMI*. You can lea rn
more about this in the MMI manual or in the ra­
dio user's man ual.

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Odometer/trip odometer
The odometer shows the total number of kilome­
ters or miles that have been driven on the vehi­
cle.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset . It can be used to measu re
short distances. The last digit shows distances of
100 meters or 1/10 of a mile.
The t rip odometer can be reset to zero by press­
ing the reset bu tton
IO.OI ¢ fig. 6.
Malfunction message
If there is a malfunct ion somewhere in the in­
strument cluster,
dEF will appear in the tripod-
Indicator lights
Overview
Instruments and indicator lights
ometer and will stay on. Contact your authorized
Aud i dealer to have the problem corrected.
(D Tips
-When you switch off the ign ition or open
the driver door, the time, date, odometer
and temperature are displayed for an addi­
tional 30 seconds.
- You can also call up the display with the
!SET ! button¢ page 9 while the ignition is
switched off.
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 7 Ins trument cl uster wi th wa rning/in dicator lights
Your vehicle is equipped with several important
warning and indicator lights to help you monitor
the continued reliable operation of your vehicle
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Electromechanical steering, Dy­
namic steering*
c:> page 191
Electronic power control
(alternative to
&I )
~ page 12 Glow
plug system
(alternative to~
¢ page 12
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
c:>page 13
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
c:> page 13 USA model s: Safety systems
c:> poge 13
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Instruments and indicator lights
Canada models: Safety systems
c:> page 13
Tire pressure mon itor ing system*
c:> page 13
Left turn signal
c:>page 14
Trailer turn s ignal assembly*
c:> page 14
Safety be lt
c:> page 14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M IL)
c:> page 14
High beam
c:>page 14
Right turn signal
c:> page 14
USA models: Cruise control acti­
vated
c:> page 14
Can ada mode ls: Cruise control ac­
tivated
c:> page 14
USA model s: Anti-lock brake sys­
tem (ABS) defective
c:> page 14
Canada mode ls: Anti- lock b rake
system (ABS) defect ive
c:> page 14
USA mod els : Parking brake
c:> page 15
Can ad a mode ls: Parking brake
c:> page 15
USA models: Brake malfunction
c:> page 15
Canada mode ls: Brake malfunc­
tion
c:> page 15
In vehicles with adaptive cruise control* addition ­
al indicator lights are displayed
c:> page 111.
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A WARNING
-
-Fa ilure to heed warning lights and other im-
portant vehicle information may result in
serious personal inj ury or vehicle damage .
- Whenever stalled or stopped for repair,
move the vehicle a safe d istance off the
road, s top the eng ine, and turn on the
emergency flasher
c:> page 51.
- The engine compartment of any motor veh i­
cle is a potent ially hazardous area. Before
you chec k anything in the engi ne compart­
men t, s top the eng ine and let i t coo l down.
Always exercise extreme caut ion when wor k­
ing under the hood
c:>page217
(D Tips
Many func tions are monito red by the Auto ­
Check sys tem
c:> page 24. Malfunc tions or
faults wi ll be identified either wi th a red sym ­
bo l (pr io rity 1 -Danger!) or with a yellow
symbol (priority 2 -Warning).
EPC Electronic power control
App lies to: vehicles wi th gaso line e ngi ne
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec­
tronic power control .
The Ila warning/indicator ligh t (E lect ronic Power
Cont rol) illuminates when yo u turn on the igni ­
tion as a function check .
@ Tips
If this warn ing/ indica to r li gh t illum inates
while yo u are driving, then there is a ma lfu nc­
tion in the engine electronics . Have the mal ­
f u nction corrected as soon as possible by your
a uthorized Audi dea ler or q ualified workshop.
W Glow plug system
App lies to : vehicles wi th diese l engin e
The control light illuminates when the glow plug
system is active.
If the II ind icator light i lluminates, the g low
pl ug system is active . You shou ld start the engine
immediately after the indicator light switches .,.

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off. Th e indicator light only illuminates for ap­
proximately 1 second if the engine is warm or if
the outside temperature is above 46 QF (8 QC).
(D Tips
- If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
while driving, there is an engine control
malfunction. The engine should be checked
immediately.
- If the indicator light does not illuminate at
all when switching the ignition on, there
may be a malfunction in the glow plug sys­
tem. The engine should be checked.
;J,./ fj Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC )
If the Gl indicator light blinks wh ile driving, the
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regu lation) is active ly regu­
lating.
If the
DJ indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case , you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys­
tem is functioning fully.
If the
II i ndicator light turns on, ESC was re­
stricted using the
I " OFF ! button ¢ page 186 .
Stabilization control (ESC /ABS): Fault! See
owner 's manual
If the GI indicator light and the ABS indicator
light ~ (USA models)
1iJ (Canada models)
turn on and the message appears, the ABS or
electronic differential lock is malfunctioning .
This also causes the ESC to malfunct io n. The
brakes still funct ion w ith their normal power, but
ABS is not active.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop immediately to have the malfunct io n
corrected.
A WARNING
If the 1111 (USA models) JII (Canada mod­
els) brake system indicato r light turns on to­
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator lights,
the ABS/ESC regulating function may have
fai led . Functions that stabilize the vehicle are
no longer available. This cou ld cause the vehi-
Instruments and indicator lights
cle to swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Aud i
dealer or other qualified workshop and have
the malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
refer to ¢
page 186.
t!i/!{' Safety systems
The II (USA models) a (Canada models) indi­
cator light monitors the safety systems (e.g . a ir­
bags, pretensioners) and illuminates for a few
seconds each time you switc h the ignition on.
If the
II (USA models) 1 m (Canada models) in­
dicator light does not go out, or if it illuminates
whi le you are dr iv ing, or if it starts to blink, then
there is a malfunct ion somewhere in the system .
If the light does not illum inate when you switch
the ignition on, this also means there is a mal­
function.
A WARNING
-
If you have a ma lfunction in the safety sys­
tems, contact your authorized Audi dealer im­ mediately . Otherwise the safety systems may
not work properly in an accident.
(l) Tire pressure monitoring system ·
telltale indicator lamp
App lies to: veh icles w it h tire pressure mo nitor ing syste m
The warning/indicator ligh t appears in the event
of a significant loss of tire pressure or if there is
a malfunction.
The indicator light [DJ illuminates to check the
function when you switch on the ignition.
If the
[DJ symbol remains on or blinks after you
switch on the ignition, there is a loss of t ire pres­
sure or a system malfunction.
If there is a system
malfunction, see your authorized Audi dealer as
soon as possible.
Detai led information on the tire pressure moni­
toring system can be found in ¢
page 247.
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Instruments and indicator lights
¢ Q Turn signals
The indicator light blinks when you use either
turn signal.
Whenever you use the left B or the right.
turn signal, the indicator l ight blinks. When you
use the emergency flashers, both indicator lights
flash.
If one of the turn s ignal light bulbs burn out, the
turn signal w ill blink twice as fast as normal.
This does not apply, however, in towing mode .
The indicator light does not flash if a turn s ignal
is out on the tra iler or the towing vehicle. Addi­
tional informat ion on the turn s ignals
c::> page52.
¢1.~ Trailer turn signal assembly
Appl ies to: ve hicles w ith towing hitch
The indicator light also blinks if the turn signal is
operated when towing a trailer .
The indicator light . blinks when the turn sig­
na l is used, if a trailer has been p roperly connect­
ed to the vehicle .
If one of the turn signal bulbs on the trailer is burned out or defective, the indicator light will
not blink when you use the turn s ignals.
@ Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed towing
hitch or a tra ile r hitch that was installed later
according to factory specif ications, the trailer
turn signa l assembly is actuated.
~ Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to put
on your safety belt.
The . warning/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on to remind the dr iver
and (on USA models only) any front passenger to put on the safety belt. Add itionally, an audible
warn ing tone w ill also sound .
For more Information
c::> page 140, Safety belt
warning light.
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o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malf u nction Indicator Lamp ( MIL) is pa rt of
t h e On-Boar d Diagnos tic ( OBD II) sys tem . T he
symbol
('4 li ghts up when the ignit io n is t urned
on and will turn off after the engine has s tarted
and has settled at a constant idle speed. This in­
dicates that the MIL is work ing properly.
The warning light ill uminates w hen the re is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dea ler and have the
malfunction corrected .
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may al so
cau se the MIL light to illuminate (only vehicle s
with gasoline engine )
c::> page 212.
For more info rm ation c::> page 23 .
l[D High beam
The SI warning/ indica to r li ght illum ina tes when
the high beams are on or when you use the head­
li ght f lasher. Fo r more information about using
the high beams, see
c::> page 52.
CRUISE/"(') Cruise control
The lij;\1)~14 (USA mode ls) 1B (Canada mode ls)
warning/indicator light illuminates when the
c ruise contro l is activated .
ABS/(8) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL) .
The rJln (USA models) lri] (Canada models)
warning/indicator light will come on for a few
seconds when the ignit ion is switched on . The
li ght w ill go out after an automatic check se­
quence is comp leted.
There i s a malfunction in the ABS when:
-The warning/ indicator light does not illum inate
when you sw itch on the ign ition.
- The warning/ indicato r light does not go o ut af­
ter a few seconds .
- The warning/ indicator light illum inates while
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The brake system will still respond even with­
out the assi stance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re­
store full braking performance.
For more infor­
mat ion regarding the ABS
¢ page 186.
The ABS warning light and the brake warning
light come on together. The ABS w ill not work
and you will not ice a change in braking re ­
sponse and performance.
Malfunction in the brake system
I f the b rake warning light¢ page 15 and the
ABS warning ill uminate
together there may be a
mal funct ion in the ABS, and there may also be a
malfunct ion in the brake system itself
c::> .&. .
In t he event of a malfunction in the brake sys­
tem
the warning/indicator light 1111 (USA mod ­
e ls)/ . (Canada models) in the instrument clus­
ter f lashes. By p ressing the
I SE TI button, you can
bring up a drive r message w hich explains t he
malfunct io n in more detail. Please no te
c::> page 2 5.
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works togethe r with the ABS . The ABS
war ning light w ill come on if there is a ma lf u nc­
tion in the EDL sys tem
c::> page 186 . See your au­
t hor ized Audi dealer as soon as poss ible.
.8, WARNING
- If t he 9 (U SA m odels)/ KO'A els) warn ing ligh t does not go o ut, o r if i t
comes on w hile driving, the ABS sy stem is
not wo rking prope rly . The vehicle can then
be stopped on ly with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You w ill not have the protec­
t io n ABS p rovides . Contact yo ur aut horized
Audi dealer as soon as poss ible .
- If the
1111 (USA models) . (Canada mod ­
els) b rake system indicator light t urns on to­
ge ther wi th the ABS a nd ESC indica to r
ligh ts, the ABS/ ESC regula ting func tion may
h ave failed. Func tions that s tabiliz e t he ve­
hicle are no lo nger av ailable . Thi s co uld
c a use the vehicle to swe rve and in crea se the
risk of sliding . Drive c arefully to t he nearest
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Instruments and ind icator lights
author ized Audi dealer or ot her qualif ied
wo rkshop and have t he mal funct ion correct­
ed .
::~/(®) Electromechanical parking brake
The warning/indicator light monitors the elec­
tromechanical parking brake.
Wi th the pa rking bra ke app lied and the ig nit io n
tu rned on , the . (USA models)/ . (Cana-
da models) warning/indicator light illum inates .
A fter the ignition has been turned off, t he warn ­
ing/indicato r light continues to ill uminate for
abo ut 30 seconds . If the parki ng brake is applied
with the igni tion turned off, the warn ing/ indica­
tor light ill uminates for about 30 secon ds.
The wa rning/i ndicator lig ht wi ll go out when the
parking brake is released .
If the warning/ind icator light flashes continuous ­
ly
after applying the par king b rake, bra king force
is not sufficient to prevent the vehicle from roll­
ing unintentionally . P lease note the following :
- If the slope of the grou nd is too steep to park
the vehicle, the add it iona l drive message ap­
pea rs
Caution: Vehicle parked too steep .
-In the event o f a pa rking brake mal function,
the yellow
liJ symbol appears in the instru ­
ment cluste r display and the driver message
Parking brake malfunction! is d isplayed . Have
t he malfunction repaired as soon as poss ible by
an au thor ized A udi dealer or any ot her qualified
workshop.
BRAKE /(Q) ) Brake system
Th e warning/indicator light flashes if brak e fluid
level is lo w, if there is an AB S system malfunc­
tion or a p arking brake malfun ctio n.
T he 1111 (USA models) /. (Canada models)
li gh t illu min ates when t he igni tio n i s tur ned on.
It goe s ou t af te r th e e ng ine h as been st arted.
T h is ind icates t hat t he br ake w arning light is
f unct ioning properly.
If the brake warning light doe s not light up
when the engine is cranking, there may be a
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Instruments and indicator lights
malfunction in the el ectric al sy stem. In this
case , contact an autho rized Audi deale r.
If t he b rake system war ning/ indica to r li ght flash­
es, there is a b rake system mal funct ion. By press­
ing the
! SE T! button, you can bring up a driver
m essage which explains the malf unction in mor e
detai l
¢pag e 25.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/indicator light
~ ( U SA mode ls)/ (IJ (Canada models) flashes
together with the brake system warning/indica­
tor light ¢& .
(USA models): If the warn ing light
1111 and the
warn ing light
Ii] ill uminate together , immedi ­
ately contact your authori zed Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads in ­
spec ted
¢ page 29 .
When the light comes on, an audib le warning sig ­
na l is also given .
A WARNING
-If the 1111 (USA models) . (Canada mod­
els) brake system indicator light t urns on to­
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed . Functions that stab ilize the ve­
hicle a re no longe r available . This could
ca use the vehicle to swerve and increase the
risk of sliding. Drive ca refully to t he nearest
autho rize d Aud i dealer or other quali fied
workshop and have the ma lfunction co rrect ­
ed.
- If the bra ke warn ing/indicator light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park­
ing brake is released, or lights up while you
are driving, the flu id leve l in the brake fluid
reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized Audi dealer
o r qualified repair facility and have the
bra ke system inspected.
- Always keep in mind tha t afte r severa l brake
applications, you will need greate r pressure
o n the brake pedal to stop yo ur vehicle. Do
not rely on straine d brakes to respond w ith
maximum stopping power in criti cal situa ­
tions . You must allow for increased braking
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distances. The extra distance used up by
fading brakes co uld lead to an accident .

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Driver information
system
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instru­
ment cluster provides you , the driver, with much
useful information.
Fig. 8 Instrument cl uster : ce nt er display
Information from the driver information system
is shown in the display in the center of the instr u­
ment cluster.
When you turn on the ignition and while you are
driving, some functions and vehicle components
are sca nned for their operat ing status. Malfunc­
tions or required service procedures are signaled
audibly and shown by red and yellow lighted
symbols and reminders to the driver in the dis­
play.
The driver is also shown information about rad io
and CD operat ion and directions for the naviga­
tion system*. You can find addit ional information
on these subjects in the radio or MMI* manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display
differ in some of the vehicles .
The driver information system provides the fol­
lowing functions:
Sound system disp lay
c:> page 17
Outside air temperature c:>page 18
Digital speedometer c:>page 18
Open door- and luggage com-c:> page 18
partment warning
Service interval display
c:> page 19
Driver in forma tion system
Auto Check system c:>page24
Driver information c:>page 24
Speed warning c:>page 91
Trip computer c:>page 19
Tire pressure monitoring system* c:>page247
Digital clock with date display c:>page 10
Odometer and trip odometer c:>page 10
Selector lever position c:> page 94
Cruise control c:>page92
Adaptive cruise control* c:>page 109
Energy flow display* c:>page 106
(D Tips
In the event of a malfunction either a red or
yellow icon appears in the display. Red sym­
bols indicate
Danger c:>page 25. Yellow
symbols indicate a
Warning c:> page 28.
Sound system display
Fig. 9 Display: sou nd system
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If priority 1 or pr iority 2 faults are not shown by
the Auto Check Control, the name of the radio
station you are tuned to or the frequency and the
reception range are shown in the upper area of
the display .
When the CD is in use , the tit le of the track being
played is shown. The CD changer disp lays the
number of the current CD (CDl to CD6).
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Driver i nf orm ati on sy stem
Outside temperature display
Fig. 10 D isplay : ou ts ide te m pe ratur e
At temperatures below 39 °F (+4 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis ­
p lay . It is intended to remind the driver to pay
specia l attent ion to
ic e on th e ro ad .
If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are driving at
a very low speed, the temperature shown in the
display m ight be slightly higher than the act ual
outside temperature . T his is caused by the heat
be ing rad iated from the engine.
The unit of measurement for the temperature can be set in either °For in °Con the MMI* or on
the radio control un it. The outside temperatu re
d isp lay automatically shows the unit of measure­
ment that has been set. For add itional informa ­
tion, see the
MMI* or the rad io instruction man ­
ual.
A WARNING
- Never use the outside temperature display
to determine if a road surface is icy or not.
Keep in mind that road surfaces , especially
bridges and overpasses, could be ice cov­
ered and slippery even at an outside tem ­
perature above 39 °F (+4 °C) .
- Always remember, even if the "snowflake"
symbol ( ice warn ing) does not appear in the
display, black ice could be on the road .
-Always red uce your speed and drive with
special care in cold weather cond itions when
t h e chance of encounter ing icy road surfaces
increases.
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Digital speedometer
Fig. 11 D isp lay: D ig ital speedomete r
Current speed appears in the display . Speed is
shown in
1 mph increments (USA models) or 1
km/h i ncrements (Canada models) .
You can switch the display from miles to k ilome­
ters and v ice versa via the radio or MM!*.
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the
trunk lid have been left open .
Fig . 12 D isp lay : Open door -and trunk lid warni ng
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The Open Door/ Tru nk Lid wa rning d isplays if even
one door, the hood or the trunk lid is open. This
symbol a lso shows
which door or lid has not been
closed
¢ fig . 12.
As soon as the doo r, the hood and the tr unk lid
are closed properly, the door and tr unk lid w arn­
i ng turns off and the selected driver in formation
system f unctions are disp layed again.