ESP AUDI Q5 2018 User Guide

Lights and Vision
The emergency flashers also work when the igni­
t ion is turn ed off .
(D Tips
You s hou ld sw itch the emergency flashers on
if:
- you are the last car in a traff ic jam so that
a ll other vehicles approaching from behind
can see your vehicle
- your ve hicle has bro ke n down or you are
having an eme rgency
- you r vehicle i s being towed or if yo u are tow­
ing another vehicle
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting
F ig. 40 He adlin er: fr ont in te ri or l ig htin g
Press the co rresponding button ¢ fig . 40:
-fJ-Door contact swi tch on/off . T he interio r ligh t­
ing is controlled automatically.
- M--I n ter ior light ing o n/off
Applies to: vehicles with touch-sensitive reading lights: To turn the respect ive readi ng light on or
off, to uch the su rface @ brief ly . To act ivate the
manual d imm ing func tion , touch the surfa ce @
when the light is swi tched off and kee p touching
it unt il t he desired brig htness is reached.
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Rear interior lighting
Fi g. 41 Headline r: re ad in g light s, vers io n 1
Fig. 42 Headline r: re ad in g l igh ts , ve rs io n 2
.. Version 1 : to turn a read ing l ight on or off,
press the
~ b utton .
.. To ac tivate the ma nual dimming f unct ion* ,
t o uch the s urface when the lig ht is swi tc h ed off
~ and keep touching it unt il t he de sired
brigh tness is reached.
.. Ver sion 2 (touch-sensiti ve reading light s with
manual dimming function* ):
to turn a reading
light on or off, br iefly touch t he surface @
¢fig. 42 .
.. To activate the manual dimming function,
to uch the surface @whe n the light is switched
off and keep touch ing it until the desired
brightness is reached .
Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting
.. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but­
t on
> Vehicle > le ft cont rol but ton > Vehicle
s etting s> Interior lighting.
The inter io r li gh ting turns on when yo u sw itch
t h e headlights on w hile the ign ition is on.

Lights and Vision
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn t he ignition
off.
A WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (for example convex)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller
and farther away. You may estimate incor­
rectly when you use these mirrors to gauge
your distance from the vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, which increases the risk of an accident.
«1j) Note
-Applies to vehicles with power folding exte­
rior mirrors: if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must use the pow­
er folding function to fold the mirror all the
way out. The mirrors will make a loud noise
when they latch into place. The mirror hous­
ing must not be moved back into place by
hand because this would impair the func­
tion of the mirror mechanism.
- Applies to vehicles without power folding
exterior mirrors : if the mirror housing was
moved by outside forces (such as an impact
when maneuvering), you must move it back in place by hand.
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior mirrors*
by hand . Only fold them in and out using
the power controls.
(D Tips
-If the power adjusting function malfunc­
tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad­
justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
- The exterior mirror settings are stored with
the memory
function*~ page 59.
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Dimming the mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual or auto­
matic* dimming rearview mirror .
Manual dimming rearview mirror
.,. Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror*
.,. The interior and exterior mirrors dim automati­
cally when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
A WARNING
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys­
tem. If there is contact with the fluid, flush immediately with plenty of water. Consult a
physician if necessary .
- Repeated or long-term exposure to electro­
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air­
ways, especially in people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi­
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
- If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of
clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical attention.
- If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical at­ tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes . Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro­
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi­
ately .
@ Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean

Lights and Vision
@-Fast wiping
©-Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi­
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping .
®-Clean the windshield . The wipers wipe one
time after several seconds of driving to remove
water droplets . You can switch this function off
by moving the lever to position ® within
10 sec­
onds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is
r e activated the next time you switch the ignition
on.
Clean the headlights*. The headlight washer sys­
tem* operates only when the low beam head­
lights are on. If you move the lever into position
@, the headlights will be cleaned at fixed inter­
vals .
@-Wipe the rear window. The number of wipes
depends on the windshield wiper movement.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind­
shield wipers are on and running.
(j) -Clean the rear window. The number of wipes
depends on how long the lever is held in position
(z). This may also clean the rearview camera, de­
pending on the vehicle equipment.
A WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible
for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with wa­ ter-repelling windshield coating agents . Un­
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark­
ness or low sun, can result in increased
glare, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent. Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving ~ page 53, Replacing wiper
blades .
«1j) Note
-If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
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shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind­ shield can damage the wiper blades.
- The windshield wiper system must be
switched off (lever in position 0) before us­
ing a car wash. This prevents the wipers
from switching on unintentionally and caus­ ing damage to the windshield wiper system.
(D Tips
- The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched back on by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position .
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function . Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
Windshield wiper
.,. Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position
~ page 53.
.,. Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
Rear window wiper
.,. Fold the wiper arm away from the rear window.
A WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi­
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
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• To select a seat setting, turn the multifunction
button
CD in the corresponding direction until
the desired seat setting is outlined in red.
• The arrows @ represent the possible adjust­
ments . For example, to lower the lumbar sup­
port , press the multifunction button
CD down.
The corresponding arrow @ lights up.
The following seat sett ings @are possible:
Massage function* -select the massage type
Wave , Stretch, Knead or Off You can adjust the
intensity of each massage from 1 to 3. You can
switch the selected massage on/off using the button @¢
fig. 55 .
lumbar support -you can adjust the lumbar sup­
port up/down and to be stronger/weaker.
@ Tips
The massage function switches off automati­ cally after approximately 10 minutes.
Center armrest
There is a storage compartment under the arm­
rest.
Fig . 56 Comfort cente r armr est between t he driver 's sea t
and front passenger 's seat
• T o adjust the angle, raise the armrest from the
starting position notch by notch.
• To bring the armrest back into the starting po­
sit ion, ra ise it out of the top notch and fold it
back down.
The armrest can slide forward and back.
Seats and storage
Rear seats
Adjusting the seats
Fig. 57 Adjust ing the angle of the backrest*
Fig. 58 Adj usting forw ard and backwa rd*
Adjusting the angle of the backrest*
• Pull the lever upward and push the backrest
back to the des ired position ¢
fig. 57. Release
the lever and press the backrest farther back
until it locks in place .
• Pull the handle upward so th at the back rest will
tilt forward. Release the lever and pus h the
backrest back to put the back rest in its basic
position.
Adjusting forward and backward*
• Pull the handle up and slide the seat forward/
back ¢fig. 58.
• Release the handle and continue sliding the
seat until it locks in place.
_& WARNING ~
-To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat
can only be adjusted when the vehicle is sta ­
tionary.
- Adjusting the seat without paying attention
can pinch fingers or lim bs, which increases
the risk of injury.
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Warm and cold
3 zone deluxe automatic climate control
Operation
Fig. 82 3-zone deluxe automatic climate cont rol: cockpit controls
Fig. 83 3-zone deluxe automatic cl imate control system: rear controls
Press the knobs, buttons or rocker switches to
turn the functions on or off. When the funct ion is
sw itched on, the LED in the respective button or
knob turns on
¢ fig. 82. The rocker switches are
sensitive to touch. The driver and front passenger
settings can be adjusted separately.
You can adjust the settings for the rear of the ve­ hicle using the controls in the rear
¢fig. 83 .
On right-hand drive vehicles*, the functions of
the rocker switched @ and ® are switched .
OFF
climate control system
The OFF button switches the climate control sys ­
tem on or off. It also switches on when you press
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another button or a knob. Airflow from outside is blocked when the climate control system is
switched off.
A/C
Cooling mode
You can switch the cooling mode on or off using
the rocker switch @. The air is not cooled and hu­
midity is not removed when cooling mode is
switched off . This can cause fog on the windows.
Cooling mode switches off automatically when
the outside temperature is below zero.
A/Ceco
Cooling mode*
You can switch the eco cooling mode on or off us- ing the rocker switch @. The climate control
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Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km). Do not drive at speeds
that will exceed 2/3 of the maximum permitted
engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration during
this period . You may gradually start increasing
the RPM and the speed between 600 miles
(1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km) .
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
higher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into p lace with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality .
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in per iod, part icu larly when running a cold
engine. This will reduce engine wear and improve
the m ileage .
Do not drive at too low of an engine speed (RPM).
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth­ ly". Extremely high eng ine speeds are automati­
cally reduced.
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
@ Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure that low-hang ing
components such as the spoiler and ex haust
system do not come into contact with these
or they cou ld be damaged. This especia lly ap ­
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and veh icles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the r isk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body .
Driving
-Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A WARNING
= -
After driving thro ugh water or m ud, the effec ­
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications shou ld dry
off the brakes and restore the fu ll braking ef­
fect.
@ Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspens ion or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water.
- Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water
¢page 78.
(D Tips
-Determine the depth before driving through
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncom ing vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid dr iv in g through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion.
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
T he amount of fuel consumption, the environ ­
menta l impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends most ly on your driving
sty le. With an anticipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumption can be reduced by ap­ prox imately 10-15%. The following t ips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive w ith anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and so you accelerate less.
When poss ible, let your vehicle coast with a gear
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Drivin g
engaged, for examp le when you notice that the
next traffic light is red . This produces an engine
braking effect, which helps to protect the brakes
and tires and reduces the emissions and fuel con­
sumpt ion to zero (fuel shut-off during decelera­
tion) .
Shift effici entl y
Upshifting earlier is an effective way to save fuel.
Staying in a gear too long uses fue l unnecessari­
ly .
Press down on the acce lerator peda l slowly and
avoid "kick -down".
Avoid full acceleration
You shou ld rare ly t ravel at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a d isp ropor tionately
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise . Driving more slowly saves fue l.
Reduce idling time
The Start/Stop system* helps to reduce the idling
time automatically. In vehicles witho ut the Start/
Stop system* , it is
efficient to switch the eng ine
off when stopped at rai lroad crossings and long
red lights . Stopping the engine for
30 -40 sec ­
onds already saves more fu el than the amount of
extra fuel needed to restart the engine.
It t akes a very long time in idle to wa rm the en ­
gine up to operating temperature . Wear and
emissions are especially high in the warm -up
phase. Therefore, you should begin driving im­
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RPMs while do ing th is .
Ha ve mainten anc e performed regularly
By having maintenance performed regu lar ly on
your veh icle, you can he lp to reduc e fuel con­
sumpt ion before you even start to dr ive. The
maintenance condition of your vehicle not only
affects traffic safety and long -term value but al­
so impacts fuel consumption . A poorly main­
tained engine can lead to fuel consumpt ion that
is
1 0% hi gher tha n normal.
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Avoid short trip s
The engine and exh aust clean ing system mus t
reach their optima l operating temperature to ef­
fective ly reduce consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses a d isp roportionately high
amoun t of fue l. The eng ine re aches opera ting
temperat ure and cons umption norma lizes on ly
after approximate ly 2.5 mi les (4 km) .
Check the tire pressure
To save fue l, ma ke sure the t ires are always in­
flated to the correct
press ure~ page 335. The
fuel consumpt ion can increase by
5% if the pres ­
sure is on ly
0 .5 bar too low. Due to t he increased
rolling resistance, low tire pressures wi ll also
l ead to greater tire wear and will affect driving
behavior.
Do not drive on winter tires year -round, as this
will consume up to
10% more fue l.
Eliminat e unnecessary weight
Since eve ry po und of ext ra weight increases f uel
consump tion, a quick inspec tion of the luggage
compartment may be worth it to avoid unneces ­
sary weight .
When not be ing used , a roof rack sho uld be re ­
moved to decrease the w ind resis tance of the ve­
hicle . This will save you approx imately
12% fue l
at speeds from
6 2 -75 mph (100 -120 km/h) .
Save energy
The eng ine d rives the generator, which generates
electr ic ity; the f uel consumpt ion also inc reases
wi th the demand for e lec tricity . T he refore, sw itch
electrica l eq uipment o ff when you no longe r
need it . Examples of eq uipment that uses a lot of
energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
window defogger and seat heating* .
@ Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights s houl d come on to
i ndicate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also produces
h eat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the veh icle or othe r proper­
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~ To prevent the parking brake from releasing au­
tomatica lly, pull and ho ld
the(®) switch and
press the acce lerator pedal. The park ing brake
remains set and prevents the veh icle from ro ll­
ing backward.
~ You can release the(®) switch again once you are sure that you are g iv ing enough dr iv ing
force to the whee ls by pressing the accele rator
pedal.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency brak ing funct ion in an
emergency situation, or if the standard brake op ­
erat ion malfunct ions or is disabled .
~ Pull and hold the(®) switch.
~ As soon as you release the (®) switch or acceler-
ate, the brak ing stops .
Pu lling and holding the(®) switch while driv ing
the vehicle activates the emergency braking func­
tion . The vehicle is braked at all four wheels by
activating the hydraulic brake system . The brak ­
i ng effect is s imilar to heavy
braking ~.,&. .
To reduce the r isk of activating the emergency
braking by mistake, a warn ing tone (buzzer)
sounds when
the(®) switch is pulled . Emergency
braking stops as soon as
the(®) switch is released
or the accele rato r peda l is p ressed .
Parking
~ Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
~ Pull the(®) switch to set the parking brake.
~ Select the "P" selector lever posit ion .
~ Turn the eng ine off ~.,&. .
~ Turn the steer ing whee l w hen pa rking on in­
clin es so that the whee ls will roll into the curb
i f t he ve hicle starts moving.
A WARNING
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver­
tent ly if a gear is selected when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running. Oth­
erwise, the veh icle w ill start to move imme­
diately and th is could result in an acc ident.
- Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, when the normal brake peda l
has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed .
Driving
During emergency braking, your vehicle will
brake s imilar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot overcome the laws of physics .
Around curves and when road or weather
conditions are bad, a full brake applicat ion
can cause the veh icle to skid o r the rear end
to swerve, which inc reases the risk of an ac­
cident.
- I f the power supply fails, you cannot set the
p ar king brake if it is released . In this case,
park the veh icle on leve l ground and secu re
it by placing the selector lever in the "P" po­
sition. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thor ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
- Always set the parking brake when leaving
your veh icle, even if for a sho rt period of
time. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of an accident .
- If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition off and take the veh icle key with you. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle . Otherwise, ch ildren cou ld start
the engine, release the parking brake or op­
erate e lectr ica l equipment such as power
windows, wh ich increases the r is k of an acci­
dent.
- No one, especially children, should remain
in the vehicle when it is lo cked. Lo cked
doors ma ke it more diffic ult for emergency
workers to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk .
(D Tips
When stopp ing at a t raff ic sign al or stopp ing
i n city traffic, yo u can set the park ing brake
manua lly . The vehicle does not have to be
held with the brake pedal. The parking brake
eliminates the tendency to creep when a se­ l ector lever position is engaged. As soon as
you press the accelerator peda l, the parking
brake re leases automatically and your vehicle
starts to move
~page 82 .
(D Tips
- Occasional noises when the parking brake is
set and released are normal and are not a
cause for concern .
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Driving
-The parking brake goes through a se lf -test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped . Any noises associated w ith this are
normal.
- If there is a power failure , the parking brake
will not set if it is re leased, and it will not
release if it is
set¢,&. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for ass istance .
Starting to drive
Various convenience and safety functions may be
ava ilable when the vehicle begins driving , de ­
pending on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the doors must be closed and the
driver's safety belt must be fastened .
~ To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not
release automatically until the wheels build up
enough dr iv ing force .
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold assist makes it easier to start on hills .
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the engine must be running.
~ To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake peda l for several seconds. The veh icle
must be in an uph ill direction of travel.
After releasing the brake pedal, the brak ing pow ­
er is ma intained for a brief
moment ¢.& to pre­
ve nt the vehicle from rolling back when starting.
During this time, you can easily beg in to move
your ve hicle.
A WARNING
-If you do not begin driving immediately or
the engine stalls after releasing the brake
pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll back­
ward . Press the brake pedal or set the park­
ing brake immed iate ly.
- The intelligent techno logy of hill hold assist
cannot overcome the limitations imposed by
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natural physica l laws. The increased comfort
offered by hill hold assist should not cause
you to take safety risks .
- Hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle in
place on all hills (for examp le, if the ground
is s lippery or icy).
- To reduce the r isk of an accident, always
make sure the veh icle is situated safely
while stationary .
Off road driving
General information
The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) func­
tions were enhanced for driving offroad. Offroad
mode can be activated when driving in situations
where slippage or a differential lock function is
necessary ¢ page 141. The hill descent assist is
also available, wh ich automatically brakes the ve­
hicle to maintain a constant speed
¢ page 142 .
In add it ion, your Audi provides cont inuous all
whee l drive .
However, your Audi is not a purely offroad vehi­
cle . Your vehicle was not designed to dr ive under
extreme operating conditions such as driving in
an expedition style.
Only drive on terrain that is suitable for the ve­
hicle and your driving ability. Never take any
unnecessary risks!
Before driving offroad
- Check the engine oil level, the tire pressure, the coo lant level and the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir.
- Store pieces of luggage and other objects in the
luggage compartment and secure them from
sliding out of place .
After driving offroad
-After driving offroad, remove branches and
other debris from the radiator grille, under­
body, and wheels. Look especially for foreign
objects (such as s tones) that may be stuck in
the t ire tread .
- Clean the vehicle body and underbody and in-
spect the vehicle for possible damage .
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-Clean the windows, headlights, tail lights and
the license plate if they are dirty.
-Perfo rm a brake test (especially a fter dr iving
t h rough water) .
A WARNING
-Be especia lly caut io us and aware when driv ­
ing under difficult conditions and when off­
road. Vehicle damage and injur ies may occ ur
whe n drivi ng at excessively high speeds o r
w ith incorrect dr iv ing ma neuvers .
-Always adjust your speed and driv ing style
to the roads, te rra in, traffic and weather
co ndi tions. Dr ive espec ially slowly if the re is
low v is ibi lity when offroad .
-Please note that the wheels can spin more
and the vehicle can swe rve w hen in off road
mode, especially whe n the road is s lip pery
o r has loose su rface m ater ial.
- Driv ing stab ility is reduced w hen in off road
mode.
@ For the sake of the environment
Avoid harmi ng the enviro nment and show
considera tion for nature .
(D Tips
Only dr ive where it is permitted a nd a lways
stay on the provided roads a nd paths.
Explanation of technical terms
The follow ing data is based on ideal cond it io ns.
The val ues may d iffe r depend ing o n the vehicle
l oad, road character ist ics, and the a rea. The d riv­
e r i s therefo re res ponsible for dec iding w hethe r a
ve hicl e can hand le a spe cific
s ituation ¢.&. .
Pitch angle
The amount of ver tica l elevation c hange (grade)
in a dis tances of 109 yards (100 mete rs) is speci ­
fied as a percentage o r in degrees. Spe cifica tion
of how s teep of a grade t he ve hicle can dr ive up
usi ng its own power (de pends on the road sur ­
face and the eng ine power, among other things) .
M axim um permitted pitch ang le : 3 1
°.
Driving
Ground clearance
T he dis ta n ce be tween the road surface and the
l owest point of the vehicle underbody. Gro und
clearance : 8 .1 in (205 mm)
A WARNING
= -
Exceeding the max imum specified va lues can
l ead to serious injuries or vehicle damage.
-A ll sp ec ificat ions were determine d base d on
a level, f irm, an d non -slippe ry road s urface
in dry weather conditions.
-The ideal cond itions do not apply in offroad
d riving. Do not always go a ll the way up to
the maximum val ues . Stay slightly below
them for safety .
Messages
There is only one motto when driving in difficult
condi tions and off road: drive slowly and with
caution!
Observe the following when driv ing on unpaved
roads :
.. Only dr ive in ter ra in tha t is sui table fo r the ve ­
hicle and yo ur dr iv ing ability . Never take any
unnecessa ry risks!
.. Dr ive slow ly and caref ully.
.. Pay attent ion to the ground clearance of your
veh icle .
.. Activa te the offroad mode as needed
¢ page 141 .
.. Use the hill de scent assist when d riving down
s teep
hills ¢ page 142 .
Difficult terrain and off-road
When driving in unfam iliar areas and off road,
dr ive slowly and keep o n the watch for unexpect­
ed obstacles (such as pot ho les, rocks, tree
stumps , etc.).
To p reve nt the vehicle from bottom ing o ut and to
reduce the risk of underbody damage, you should
dr ive across uneven gro und o n only o ne si de of
t h e ve hicle so that on ly two of you r whee ls c ross
t h e u neven a re a, ins tead of drivin g ac ross the
cente r of the u neven area wit h all four wheels.
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