suspension AUDI Q7 2011 Owner´s Manual

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ically raised to high level 1 again when the traveling speed falls below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
Restrictions when operating with a trailer
When operating with a trailer, the lift mode can only be selected up
to about 12 mph (20 km/h). Lift mode is automatically canceled
agai n when a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.
If the vehicle is in automatic , comfort, offroad or lift mode before the
trailer towing mode is activated, the dynamic mode cannot be acti­
vated .
If the vehicle is in dynam ic mode before towing operation is acti­
vated, it can be driven in this mode. If the suspension is switched
from th is mode to another mode, dynamic mode cannot be re­
selected.
[I) Tips
• For vehicles with a factory installed towing hitch or a trai ler hitch
that was installed later according to factory specifications, the
system recognizes "Trailer towing mode" and activates this specia l
mode automat ically , as soon as the electr ical connection on the
trailer socket is connected. The mode ceases automatically when the
electrical connection to the trailer socket is disconnected.
• If the trai ler towing mode has been activated, the vehicle will not
drop to the low o r highway level. •
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
A
pp lies to vehicles : w ith Adapt ive Air Sus pens ion
Cargo mode
The rear of the vehicle can be lowered to make it easier to
load .
Fig. 182 Luggage
compartment detail:
Cargo mode switch
Activating cargo mode in the MMI
-Select: Function button [CARI> function button [SETUP)
> Lower for loading.
Using switch for activating cargo mode
- Close all vehicle doors.
- Open the trunk lid.
- Press the lower part of the switch ®~ fig. 182. The rear
of the vehicle is lowered.
- Press the upper part of the switch
(D. The rear of the
veh icle is raised again.
In cargo mode, the rear axle is lowered by 2.2 inches (55 mm),
compa red to the normal level.
While the vehicle is in cargo mode, the segments do not appear as
filled in the segment d isplay. .,,
Vehicle care Technical data

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& WA RNING (conti nued)
ment, cellular telephones and CB radios, etc. ) must be performed
by a qualified technician who h as the training and special equip ­
ment necessary .
• For any work on the airbag system, we strongly recommend
that you see your authorized Audi dealer or qualified wo rkshop.
• Never modify the front bumper or parts of the vehicle body .
• Always make sure that the side airbag can inflate without
interference :
- Never in stall seat cover s or replacement upholstery over the
front seatbacks that have not been specifically approved by
Audi.
- Never use addit ional seat cushions that cover the areas
where the side airbags inflate.
- Damage to the or iginal seat covers or to the seam in the area
of the side airbag module mu st always be repaired immedi­
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
• The airbag sy stem can be activated only once . After an airbag
has inflated, it must be replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified technician who has the techni cal information, training
and special equipment necessary.
• The airbag sy stem can be deployed only once . After an airbag
has been deployed, it must be replaced w ith new replacement
parts designed and approved e specially for your Audi model
version. Replacement of complete airbag systems or a irbag
c omponents must be performed by qualified workshops onl y.
Make sure that any airbag service action is entered in you r Audi
Warranty
& Maintenance booklet under AIRBAG REPLACEMENT
RECORD .
• For safety reasons in severe accidents, the alternator and
starter are separated from the vehicle battery with a pyrotechnic
circuit interrupter.
-Work on the pyrotechnic circuit interrupter must only be
performed by a qualified dealer -risk of an accident!
& WARNING (c on tinued )
-If the vehicle or the circuit interrupter is scrapped , all appli­
cable safety precautions must be followed.
c£' For the sake of the environment
Undep loyed a irbag mod ules and pretensione rs might be class ified as
Perch lorate Mate rial -special handling may apply, see
www.dt sc.ca.gov/ha zardou sw ast e/perc hlor ate. When the vehicle or
parts o f the restraint system including ai rbag modu les and sa fety
be lts with p rete nsioner s are sc rappe d, all app lic able laws and r egu la­
tions m ust be observed. Yo ur authorized Aud i dealer is familiar w ith
t hese requi reme nts and we recommend th at you have yo ur dealer
per form t his service for you .•
Other things that can affect Advanced
Airbag performance
Chang ing the vehicle's suspension system can change the way that
th e Adva nced Airbag System pe rforms i n a cr ash. Fo r examp le, us in g
t ire-rim combinations not approved by Audi, lowering the vehicle,
c hang ing the stiffn e ss o f th e suspension, incl uding t he sp rings,
suspension struts , shock absorbers etc. can change t he forces that
are meas ured by the a irbag sensors an d sent to the elect ronic contro l
unit . Some suspension c hanges can, fo r example, increase the force
levels meas ure d by the senso rs and make the airbag system deploy in
crashes in which i t would not deploy if the changes had not been
ma de. Other ki nds of changes may reduce the force levels meas ure d
by th e sensors a nd p rev ent the airbag from dep loying when it should.
T he sensors in the safety belt b uckle for the drive r and front
p assenge r se at tell the e lec tron ic co ntrol mo dule if the safety bel t i s
latched or not. If the safety belt is being used, the front a irbag w ill
dep loy at a sligh tly higher rate o f vehicle deceler ation t han if t he
sa fety belt is not be ing used . Therefo re, in a pa rt icu lar collis io n, it is
possible that an a irbag w ill not dep loy at a seating posi tion where the .,_

safety belt is being used but will inflate at the position where the
safety belt is not being used. It is impo rtant that nothing in terfere
with the safety belt buckles so that the sensors can send the correct information about safety belt use to the electronic control unit.
& WARNING
Changing the vehicle's suspension including use of unapproved
tire-rim combinations can change Advanced Airbag performance
and increase the risk of serious personal injury in a crash.
• Never install suspension components that do not have the
same performance characteristics as the components originally
installed on your vehicle.
• Never use tire-rim combinations that have not been approved
by Audi.
& WARNING
Items stored between the safety belt buckle and the center
console can cause the sensors in the buckle to send the wrong
information to the electronic control module and prevent the
Advanced Airbag System from working properly.
• Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the safety
belt buckles and that they are not obstructed .
W For the sake of the environment
Undeployed airbag modules and pretensioners might be classified as
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswas te/perchlorate . When the vehicle or
parts of the restraint system including airbag modules and safety
belts with pretensioners are scrapped, all applicable laws and regu la­
tions mus t be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is familiar w ith
these requirements and we recommend that you have your dealer
perform th is service for you .•
Safety first Vehicle OP-eration
Airbag system
Side airbags
Description of side airbags
The airbag system can provide supplemental protection
to properly restrained occupants.
Fig. 204 Side airbag
location in the driver's
seat
The side airbags are located in the sides of the front seat backrests
~ fig. 204 and the rear backrest* facing the doors . They are identi ­
fied by the word "AIRBAG" .
The side airbag system basically consists of:
• the electronic control module and external side impact se nsors
• the two side airbags located in the sides of the front backrests
• two rear side airbags (as an ordered
option)
• the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.
Th e airbag system is monitored elect ronically to make certain that it
is functioning properly at all times. Each time you turn on the igni­
tion, the airbag system indicator light will come on for a few seconds
(self d iagnostics).
The side airbag system supp lements the safety belts and can he lp to
reduce the risk of injury to the dr iver 's, front and rear* passenger 's
upper torso on the side of the vehicle that is struck in a side collision.
The airbag deploys on ly in s ide impacts and only when the vehicle
acceleration registered by the control unit is high enough. If this rate
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Driving off road
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vary. It is the driver's responsibility to decide whether a vehicle can
overcome a specific situation
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Gradient angle
The number of meters in altitude gained over a distance of 109 .4
yards or 100 meters (grade) are given as a percentage or degrees.
Information about the gradient the vehicle can climb under its own
power (depends in part on the road surface and engine power).
Maximum permitted grade: 31
°
Lateral angle (slope of vehicle)
Indicates the angle up to which the vehicl e can be driven diagonally
or across the fall line on a slope without the vehicle tipping over s ide­
ways (depends on center of gravity). Maximum permitted late ral
angle: 35°
Breakover angle
Indicates the angle up to which the vehicle can dr ive over a ramp at
low speed without the underside of the vehicle hitting the edge of the
ramp.
• Vehicles without air springs: maximum breakove r angle: 21, 1 °
• Vehicles with adaptive air suspension*: maximum breakover
ang le: 23.8° (at high level 2)
Approach /departure angle
Transition from the horizontal plane to a gradient or from a grade
back to level ground. Indicates the angle up to which the vehicle can
drive onto or off a slope at low speed without striking the bumper or
the underbody.
• Vehicles without air springs: maximum approach/departure
ang le: 21.0° (front), 23.4° (rear)
• Vehicles with adaptive air suspension*: maximum
approach/departure angle at high level 2: (front) 23,5°, (rear) 25 .4°
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Ground clearance
Th
e distance between the road surface and the lowest point of the
vehicle underbody.
• Vehicles without air springs: ground clearance: 8.1 in
(204 .8 mm)
• Vehicles with adaptive air suspension*: maximum ground clear­
ance: 9.4 in (239.8 mm) at high leve l 2
& WARNING
Exceeding the stated maximum figures can result in severe inju­
ries or vehicle damage.
• All the information was gathered on level, firm and non-slip­
pery road surfaces, and under dry weather conditions.
• Ideal conditions do not prevail offroad. Never utilize the
maximum readings to their fullest, always leave a safety
reserve.
u
Driving tips
On poor road and off road, there is always only one
motto: Plan ahead and drive slowly!
Please observe the following when driving away from paved
roads:
- Drive only on roads and offroad sections which match the
design of your vehicle and your abilities as a driver. Never
take risks!
- Drive slowly and plan ahead!
- Take into consideration the
ground clearance of your
vehicle .
- Activate the
ESP offroad mode~ page 256 as needed.
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Tire pressure
Incorrect tire pressure cau se s prema ture we ar and c an cau se sudden
ti re blow-o ut. Fo r this reaso n, tir e press ure must be ch ecked at l eas t
once a mo nth ;:::,
page 324 .
Driving style
Driv in g fast aro und curves, heavy a cce le ra ti on and hard bra kin g
increase tire wea r.
Rotating tires for more even wear
Fo r all fou r tir es on your ve hicle to have the same service life, we
re co mm end th at t he fron t and rear tire s ar e rotat ed acco rd ing t o the
tire ma nufact urer's s uggested tire rotation intervals. Please
remem be r th e fo llow ing:
• Tir e ro tat io n in terv als ma y differ from t he ve hicle serv ice in terv als
out lined in your Warranty
& Maintenance bo oklet .
• Th e long er o ne tire is used i n one location on t he veh icle, t he mo re
it wears at certa in po ints; t herefore, we recommend t hat you follow
th e tir e m an ufac ture r's sugges ted tire r ota tion in te rv a ls .
• Vehicles w ith fro nt-w hee l dr ive experience mo re tread wea r on the
fron t w heels compared to all-whe el driv e (qua ttro ®).
• P leas e ro tate tires as sh own ;:::, fig. 244.
• Extra care m ust be ta ken when rotat ing direction-specific tires
=:, p age 3 48 .
Wheel balancing
The w heels on new ve hicl es a re bala nced. However, v ario us sit uatio ns
dur ing everyday driving can cause them to become unba lanced,
re su lt ing in vibra tions yo u can usually fee l throug h the stee rin g
w hee l.
Unbalanced whee ls mus t be rebalanced to avoid excessive wear on
s t eer ing, suspension and t ir e s. A wheel must also b e rebalanced
w hen a new tire is installed.
Safety first
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrec t wheel a lignment can c ause excessive t ire wear, im pair ing
t he sa fety o f the ve hicle . If t ires s how exc essive wear, hav e the wheel
alignment checked by an author ized A udi dealer o r qualifie d wo rk ­
shop.
All Wheel Drive
Vehicles with quattro ® must a lways have tires of the same s ize,
constr uctio n an d trea d type . For details see ;:::,
page 262.
& WARNING
Sudden tire failure can lead to loss of control, a crash and serious
personal injury!
• Never drive a vehicle when the tread on any tire is worn down
to the wear ind icators .
• Worn tires are a safety hazard, they do not grip well on wet
roads and increase your risk of "hydroplaning" and loss of control.
• Always keep chemicals that can cause tire damage, such as
grease, oil , gasoline and brake fluid away from tires.
• Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly,
especially at high speeds. Tires that are more than 6 years old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at
lower speeds.
• Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous history." Old used tires may have been damaged
eventhoughthedamagecannotbeseenthatcanleadtosudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control. •
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Tires and wheels -________________ fff'II
& WARNING
Always adjust your driving to the road and traffic condit ions.
Never let the good a cceleration of the winter tires and all-wheel
drive t empt you into tak ing e xtra ri sks. Always rememb er:
• When braking , an all-wheel drive vehicle handle s in the same
way as a front drive vehicl e.
• Drive carefully and reduce your speed on icy and slippery road s,
even winter tires cannot help under black ice condit ions.
c£> For the sake of the environment
Use summer tires when weather co ndit ions permit. They are qu ieter,
do not wea r as qu ickly and r educe fuel consumpt ion. •
Snow chains
Snow c hains m ay be fi tted on ly to the rear w heels, and only to cer tain
tire sizes . Ask your authorized Audi dea ler on wh ich tire sizes snow
c hains can be used .
Th e snow chains must have low-profile links and m ust not be thicker
than 0.53 inch ( 13 .S mm), including the lock .
Remove wheel ce nter covers and trim discs before put ting snow
chains on your vehicle~
0. For safety reasons cover caps must then
be fi tted over t he wheel bolts . T hese a re av ail able fro m auth o rized
Audi dealers.
& WARNING
Using the wrong snow chains for your vehicle or installing them
in correctly can increa se the risk of loss of control leading to
serious personal injury.
Safety first
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Snow chains are available in different sizes . Always make sure
to follow the instruction s provided by the snow chain manufac­
turer.
• When driving with snow cha ins never drive fa ster than the
speed permitted for your specific snow chains .
• Always observe local regulat ions.
0 Note
• Remove snow chains before driving on roads not covered wit h
snow to avoid damaging t ires and wear ing the snow chains down
unnecessar i Ly .
• Snow chains, whi ch come into direc t contac t wi th the w heel rim,
can scratch o r damage it. Therefore, make s ure that the snow chai ns
are sui tably covered. Chec k the pos ition of the snow chains after
dr iv ing a few yards and correct if necessary . Follow the instruct ions
from the snow chain ma nufact urer when do ing so.
• If the Adaptive Air Suspension* should malfunct io n, do not mount
or use snow chai ns because the ve hicle w ill be extreme ly low. If you
do d rive with snow chains on while the vehicle is at this level, the
snow c hains m ight severe ly damage the whee lhouse and other parts
of t he ve hicle .
[ i ] Tips
Whe re snow c ha in s are mandatory on ce rtain roads, t his norm ally
also app lies to vehicles with All Whee l Dr ive. •
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-Block the diagonally opposite wheel with the folding
chocks or other objects.
- Take the
jack and the inflatable spare tire out of the
luggage compartment =>
page 340.
& WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow these safety precautions:
• If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn
off the engine, turn the emergency flashers on and use other
warning devices to alert other motorists.
• Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
• To help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with the
folding chocks or other objects. When one front wheel is lifted off
the ground, placing the Automatic Transmission in "P" (Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and
firm. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack.
• After installing the inflatable spare tire, make sure that you
replace the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten
the knurled retaining screw securely. •
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and in exactly that order .
1. Activate the vehicle jack mode (only vehicles with Adaptive
Air Suspension) =>
page 182.
2. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details see
also =>
page 345, "Decorative wheel covers" or
=>
page 345, "Wheels with wheel bolt caps".
3. Loosen the
wheel bolts=> page 346.
4. Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that point=>
page 346.
5. Lift the car with the jack=> page 346.
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then install the
inflatable spare tire=> page 348.
7. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
8.
Lower the veh icle with the jack .
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts =>
page 346.
10. Replace the decorative wheel cover*.
11. Deactivate the vehicle jack mode (only vehicles with
Adaptive Air Suspension)=>
page 182.
& WARNING
Always read and follow all WARNINGS and information:::::, & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 346 and => page 349. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the doing the
following.
- Store and secure the wh eel you replaced in the spare
wheel well.
- Replace the tools and the jack in their proper location .

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Fig. 257 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
-Activate the vehicle jack mode* (only vehicles with Adap­
tive Air Suspension) =>
page 182.
- Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle from
rolling unintentionally
- Move the
selector lever to position P.
- Position the jack below the door sill under the mounting
point
that is closest to the wheel to be changed
=>
page 346 , fig. 256.
- Extend the
jack under the lifting point on the door sill until
its arm is positioned directly under the lifting point=>&.
- Align the jack so that its arm©=>
page 347, fig. 257
engages in the designated lifting point in the door sill and
the movable base® lies flat on the ground. The base ®
must be
vertical under the lifting point@.
- Wind the jack up further until the flat tire comes off the
ground =>& .
The jack must be installed only at the places indicated=> page 346,
fig. 256. There is exactly one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location=>& .
Vehicle OP-eration An
unstable surface under
the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack . Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If
necessary place a sturdy board or similar support under the jack . On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping=>&.
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow these safety precautions:
- Positioning the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
those indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers: -Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack. •
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Accessories . .. .. ..... .... ... ..... .. 3 70
Adap tive Ai r Suspension ....... ...... 178
Cargo mode in the MM I ........ ... 183
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Description .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ... 1 78
H igh leve l ... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..... 179
H ighway level .. ...... ..... .. .. .. 17 9
Inst rume nt cl uste r d is p lay ....... .. 181
Jacking mode when changin g a fl at tir e ...
182 Spe
cial d riving si tua tions ... .. .. ... 149
Status messages ...... .... .. .. .. . 147
Switching on and of f ....... .. .. .. . 139
System limi ts . ... .. .. .... .. .. .. . 149
T emporarily tu rning off ... .. .... .. 1 41
warning/indicator lights . .. .. ... .. . 145
Adaptive Light ..... ... ... ... .. .. .. .. 70
defect ive ...... ...... .... .. .. .... 40
AdBlue . .. .. ...... ....... .... .. .. . 296
Filling .. .. ... .... .... ..... .... .. 298
Messages in the instrument cluster display
297
Low level .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... ..... . 179 Add ing
No rma l level ............ .. .... . .
Segmen t disp lay .. .. .. .. .... .... .
Sett ing t he driving modes ....... . . 179
1
80
1 80
Tr ailer towi ng mo de ....... ... .. .. 1 82
Us ing switch fo r ca rgo mode .... .. . 1 83
Wa rning/ind icator lights ... .. ... ... 18
Adaptive Cr uise Co ntro l .. ..... ... .. .. 1 36
Cha ng ing speed . .. .... .. ......... 140
Dr ive r information ....... ...... . .
Drive r inte rvention prompt .. .... . . 1
44
14 8 E
ngine coolant ........... ...... . 310
E ngine oil ...... ...... .... .. .. ... 306
W indshield washer fl uid ... .. .. .. .. 316
Additiona l accessories ... ... . ... .. .. . 3 70
Additives Engine oil ....... ..... .. .. .. .. .. . 306
Adjusting Inst rument cl uste r illum ination .. .. . 13
Steeri ng col umn elect rically .. ... .. . 125
Steering col umn manually . ... .. .. . 124
Dr iv ing in tra ffic . ... ... ... .... .. .
Dr iv ing p rogram . ... .. .. ... .... . . 1
38
1 49 Adjusting front seats
............. .. .. 85
Error messages ..... .. .. .. .. .. ... 147
Open road ..... .. .. .. .. ... .... .. 138
Override ............ .... .... .. .. 138 Ai
r conditioning
See C limate contro ls ....... .. .. .. . 111
Air d istr ib ution
Request for driver to assume control Climate controls
...... ..... .... .. 115 Airbag
Warning/ind icator lights . .......... 1 7
Airbag system . .. ...... ....... .. 211, 228
Advanced Airbag System . .. ...... . 215
Adva nced Airbag System components 218
Care .. .. .............. ......... 225
Child restraints .... ....... ... .. .. 235
Chi ld ren ........ .. .. .. .. .. .... .. 23 4
Compo nents (fron t airbags) .. .. .. .. 218
D ange r of fitting a child safe ty se at on the
front passenge r seat ....... .... . 213
Disposal . ................ ... .. .. 225
Fro nt airbags .. .. ... .. . .. ... . 2 15,216
How do the fro nt airbags wo rk? ... .. 2 20
How many airb ags does my vehicle have? .
218
How the Advanced Airbag System compo- nent s work toge ther ............ 219
Importa nt things to know ... .. .. .. 21 1
Indicator light . ... .. ...... ... . ... 222
M onitoring . ... .. .. ...... ... . ... 222
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light .. ... 223
Repa irs ............ .. .. .. .... .. 225
Safety instruct ions .. ............. 224
Side airbags .. .. .. .. ............. 227
Side curtain airbags ............. .
We ight-sens ing mat ....... ... .. . .
W hen m ust the system be inspected?
All Wheel Drive .. .. . ... ......... .. . . 230
23
4
222
262
Save speed . .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ .
Sett ing d istance ...... .. ........ . 138
140
142
1
42
1 49 Four-zone automatic comfort air
conditioning ............... ... . Alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4
1 19
All-wheel drive
Sett ing t ime interval ... ....... ... .
Sett ings .... ............. .... .. . Ai
r pollutants filter
Climate controls ................ . W
inte r tir es .. .. ... ... ... ... .... . 334
111

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ... 17 , 30
Master key ............ ...... .. .. .. . 43
Battery rep lacement ............... 44
Check light ..... .. .... .. .......... 44
Mileage Average ................ ...... .. . 26
Instantaneous ........... .. .... .. . 26
Mirrors Act ivating the d igital compass ... .... 83
Adjusting the ant i-glare ... .. .. .. 79, 80
Automatic d imming for the outside
mir rors .. .. .................... 82
Automatically dimming inside mirror . 80
Inside day-nigh t mi rror .. .......... 79
Interior mirror ... ........ .. .. .. 79, 80
Outside mirrors ..... .............. 81
Recalling position of outside m irrors . . 89
Storing position of outside mirrors ... 89
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System 222
N
Natural leather ............. ...... .. 287
New tires and wheels ................ 330
NH TSA
Contact ing . .. ..... ... ........... 199
Number of seats ........ .... .. .... .. 201
0
Occupant seating positions
192
Octane rating . .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..... 291
Odometer .. .. .. ..... ....... .. .. . .. . 12 Offroad mode
.. .. .. ..... ..... .... .. 256
Oi l
See Engine oil ....... ... .. .. .... . 303
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) Data Link Connector (DLC) ........ .. 30
Electronic speed limiter .......... .. 30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .. .. 30
Open door or rear lid warn ing .. ... ..... 24
open sky system
See Panoramic sliding sunroof ..... .. 61
Operate your veh icle economically and mini-
mize pollution . .... .. .......... 267
Optional equipment
Marked with an asterisk ............. 6
Other equipment (eff ici ency program) ... 29
Outlets ... ............. .... .. .. .. . 106
Outside air pollution
How to prevent from entering the vehicle .
115
Outside mirrors ..................... 81
Outside temperature display ... .. .. .. .. 23
Owner's manual How the Owner's Manual is organized . . 6
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Paint
Touch-up . .......... ... ..... ... . 282
Paint No ......... ........... ...... . 362
Panoramic s lid ing sunroof ........... .. 61
Closing ........ .. .... .... .. .. .. .. 62
clos ing ........ .. .... .. .. .. ...... 61
Conven ience clos ing ....... ...... .. 63 Emergency operation
... .. .. . 64 , 65, 66
sliding open ................... ... 61
Sunshade .................. .... .. 63
tilt ing . .. .. .... ....... ... .. .. . .. . 61
Parking .. .. ....................... 132
Automatic transmission ........... 163 Caution when parking near a parking barri- er or curb . ................... . 132
Low bumper cover, spoilers and suspension ... .... ..... ....... . 132
Park ing brake . .. .. .... ............. 132
Parking ........ .. .. .. .. .. .... .. 132
Warning/indicator lights . .......... 20
Parking on a decl ine (downhill) .. .... .. 132
Parking on an incline (uphill) .. ... .. .. . 132
Parking system advanced ........... . 171
Adjusting the display ........... .. 176
Adjusting the warning tones ....... 176 Rear view camera - parking mode 1 .. 174
Rear view camera -parking mode 2 .. 175
Safety precautions ............... 171
Switching on and off ... .. .. ... .. .. 173
Tr ailer hitch .. .... .. ........... .. 177
Particle filter
See Diesel particulate filter ......... 40
Parts replacement ...... .... .... .. .. 3 70
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ........ 223
Passenger's seat .................. 86, 88
Passive safety system ... .. ........ .. 190
Pedals ................ .. .... .... .. 196
Perimeter lighting ................. .. 70
Physical principles of a frontal collision . 202
Polishing ... .. .. .. ................ . 281