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-Never select R or P while driving, because
this increases the risk of an accident.
- Power is stil l transmitted to the whee ls
when the engine is running at idle. To pre­
vent the vehicle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except P) when the engine is
running . Otherwise, this inc reases the r isk
of an accident.
- Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
peda l when the veh icle is stopped if a gear is
engaged . Otherwise the vehicle will start to
move immediately, even if the pa rking brake
is set . This could res ult in a crash.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever pos ition while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
- Never leave your vehicle with the eng ine
running whi le in gear . If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the parking brake and move the selector lever to
the P position.
- Before opening the hood and working on a
running engine, select the P position with
the se lector lever and activate the parking
brake. Always read and fo llow the applicable
warnings
¢ page 198, Working in the en­
gine compartment.
(D Note
Never let the veh icle roll downhill with engine
off and the selector lever in the N pos ition,
because this could damage the automatic
transmiss ion and catalyt ic converte r.
(D Tips
- Audi drive select: Sporty shifting character­
i stics can be selected us ing the
Dynam ic
driving mode.Sw ill appear in the instru­
ment clust er disp lay ins tead of D.
- If you accidentally select N while driv ing,
take your foot off the acce le rator pedal im­
mediately and wa it for the engine to slow
down to idle before select ing Dor S .
-If there is a power failure, the se lector lever
will not move out of the P posit ion. The
Au tom atic t ra nsm iss io n
emergency release can be used if this hap ­
pens
¢page 89.
Selector lever lock
Applies to veh icles: w ith S tronic tra nsm iss io n
The selector lever lock prevents you from select­
ing o gear occidentally, causing the vehicle to
roll.
Fig. 73 Selecto r lever lock
To release the selector lever lock:
.,. Switch on the ignition.
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.,. Press the brake pedal while pressing the inter-
lock button.
Automat ic shift loc k (AS L)
The selector lever is locked in the P and N posi­
tions when the ignition is switched on. You must press the brake peda l to select another position .
You must also press the interlock button if you
are moving from the P pos ition . The fol low ing
message appears in the d isplay when the selector
lever is in the P or N posit ion to remind the dr iv­
er:
When stationar y appl y footbrake whil e selec t­
ing g ear
The automatic sh ift lock only functions when the
vehicle is stat ionary or at speeds below 1 mph
(2 km/h). At h igher speeds, the lock is automati­
cally deactivated in the N pos ition .
The selector lever is not locked when shift ing
quickly through N, for example from R to D. This
makes it poss ible to free the vehicle when it is
stuck by "rock ing" it . The selector lever lock en-
gages if the leve r stays in the N pos ition longer
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Automatic transmission
than approximately 2 seconds when the brake
pedal is not pressed.
Interlock button
The interlock butto n in the selector lever handle
p revents you from moving the selector lever in­
advertently while in some selector lever posi ­
t ions . The positions that require the interlock
button to be pressed are marked in co lor in the il­
lustration
c::> fig. 73.
Ignition key safety interlock*
You can only remove the key from the ignition af­
ter sw itching the ign ition off if the selector lever
is in the P position. The selector lever will be
locked in the P posit ion as long as the key is not
in the ignition .
A WARNING
Read and following all WARNINGS. c::> & in Se­
lector lever positions on page 82.
@ Tips
- If the selector lever does not engage, there
is a malfunction. The engine is disabled to
prevent the vehicle from driving off uninten­
tionally. Press the brake pedal br iefly to al­
low the selector lever lock to engage again.
- If the vehicle does not move forward or in
reverse even though a drive position is se­
lected, proceed as follows:
- >If the vehicle does not move in the desired
direct ion, the system may not have engaged
the drive pos ition correctly. Press the brake
pedal and select the drive position again.
- >If the veh icle still does not move in the de­
sired direct ion, there is a system malfunc­
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for ass istance
to have the system checked.
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Driving tips
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic transmissio n
The transmission shifts up and down automati­
cally when in the driving gears .
Fig. 74 Sec tion of t he ce nter conso le: se le ct or lever with
interloc k button
The engine will only be able start when the selec­
tor lever is in the P or N positions . At low temper ­
atures (be low 14 °F (-10 °C)), the engine can only
be started when the selector lever is in the P po­
sition.
Starting from a stop
"' Press and hold the brake pedal.
"' Press and hold the interlock button in the selec­
tor lever hand le, select the desired selector lev­
er position such as D
c::> page 82 and release the
lock button.
"' Wait a moment until the transmission shifts .
You will notice a slight movement when the
gear engages .
"' Release the brake peda l and press the accelera­
tor pedal
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Stopping temporarily
"'Keep the veh icle stationary using the braking
pedal, for example at traff ic lights .
"' Do not press the accelerator peda l when doing
this.
"' To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop­
ping on steep incl ines
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"'The parking brake will release automat ically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the acce lerator pedal. Requirement: The door
must be closed.

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Stopp ing /p ark in g
If the se lector lever is not in the P position when
you open the driver's door, the vehicle cou ld roll.
In vehicles with a convenience key*, the message:
Shift t o P, o ther wis e vehi cle c an roll away .
D oo rs do not lo ck if l ever i s not i n P
appears . You
will also hear a warning tone.
~ Press and ho ld the brake pedal c:> A ­
~ Set the parking brake.
~ Se lect the P selector lever pos ition.
Stopping on an incline
~ Always press the b rake pedal to hold the vehi­
cle in place and prevent it from "rolling back"
c:> A -Do not try to prevent the vehicle from
"rolling back" when a gear is engaged by in­
creasing the engine speed
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Starting on an incline in vehicl es without H ill
H old *
~ Set the parking brake.
~ With the driving gear se lected, press the accel ­
erator pedal carefully. The parking brake releas­
es automatically . Requ irement: The door must
be closed .
Starting o n an incline in veh icles with Hill
Hol d*
~ With the driving gear selected, remove your
foot from the brake pedal and press the accel­
erator pedal
c:> page 80, Hill hold.
Under certain circumstances, (such as driving in
the mountains or towing a tra iler), it may be use­
ful to sw itch temporarily to the manual sh ift pro­
gram in order to adjust the gears to the driving
conditions by hand~
page 87.
When parking on a level surface, simply place the
selector lever in the P position. On inclines, acti­
vate the parking brake first and then move the
selecto r lever to the P position~
page 78. This
prevents the locking me chanism from being load­
ed too heavi ly and wi ll make it easier to move the
selector lever out of the P posit ion .
Aut omatic transm issio n
A WARNING
-The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
sw itched off.
- Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
- Never leave your vehicle with the engine running while in gear. If you must leave your
veh icle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the P position.
- Power is still transferred to the wheels when
the eng ine is running at idle. To prevent the
veh icle from "creeping", you must keep your
foot on the brake when the engine is run­
n ing and the selec to r l ever is in the D, Sor R
position or "tiptronic" mode is selected .
- Do not inadvertently press the accelera tor
pedal when the vehicle is stationa ry. Other­
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi­
ately, even if the parking brake is set. This
could res ult in a crash.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the se lector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the eng ine is
running.
- Never engage the R or P selector level pos i­
tions while dr iv ing.
It could cause a crash.
- Before driving down a steep s lope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
"t iptronic".
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal too often or too long when driving
down a hill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and substantially re­
duces braking performance, increases brak­
ing d istance or causes comp lete failure of
the brake system.
- If you must stop on an incline, always hold
the vehicle in place with the foot brake or pa rking brake to prevent it from ro lling
back.
- Never hold the vehicle on an incline with a slipping clut ch. The cl utch opens au tomati­
cally when it becomes too hot from the
overload . The
mJ indicator light turns on
and a message appears
c:> page 88 when
the clutch is overloaded .
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Automatic transmission
-If the engine must run while you are work­
ing in the engine compartment with the
hood open, make sure a gear is not engag­
ed . The selector lever must be firmly in the
P position and locked in place and the park­
ing brake must be set ¢
page 198. Other­
wise, the vehicle could begin moving when
the engine speed is high, even with the
parking brake set.
0 Note
- When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the vehicle in place by pressing the ac­
celerator pedal while a driving gear is se­
lected. This can cause the automatic trans­
mission to overheat and can damage it. Ac­
tivate the parking brake or press the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped and the selector lever is in the N
position will damage the automatic trans­
mission because it is not lubricated under
those circumstances.
- The transmission can overheat and be dam­
aged under certain driving and traffic condi­
tions such as frequent starts, creeping for a
long time, or stop-and-go traffic . When the
5] or. indicator light turns on, stop the
vehicle at the next opportunity and let the
transmission cool¢
page 88.
-Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped will damage the S tronic trans­
mission because it is not lubricated
¢ page 2 54, Towing with a tow truck.
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake only re­
leases automatically when the driver's door is
closed.
Hill descent control
Applies to veh icles: w ith S tron ic transm ission
The hill descent control system assists the driv­
ing when driving down declines.
Hill descent control is activated when the selec­
tor lever is in the Dor S position and you press
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the brake pedal. The transmission automatically
selects a gear that is suitable for the incline. Hill
descent control tries to maintain the speed ach­
ieved at the time of braking, within physical and
technical limitations. If may still be necessary to
adjust the speed with the brakes. Because hill de­
scent control cannot shift down farther than 3rd
gear, it may be necessary to shift into tiptronic
mode in very steep areas . In this case, shift into
1st or 2nd gear in tiptronic mode to use the en­
gine's braking force to relieve the brakes.
Hill descent control switches off once the decline
levels out or you press the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with a cruise control system*
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page 94, hill descent control is also activated
when the speed is set .
&_ WARNING
Hill descent control cannot overcome physical
limitations, so it may not be able to maintain
a constant speed under all conditions. Always
be ready to apply the brakes.

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Before you actually tow your trailer, practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area away
from traffic. Keep practicing until you have be ­
come completely fami liar with the way your ve hi­
cle-trailer combination behaves and responds.
Backing up is d iff icu lt and requires practice . Back ­
i ng up w ith a trailer generally req uires steering
action oppos ite to that when backing up yo ur ve­
hi cle without a trailer.
M aintain a g reater distance betwee n your vehicle
and the one in front of yo u. You w ill need more
room to stop. To compensate for the tra iler, you
will need a larger than norma l turning radius.
When passing, remember that yo u cannot acce l­
erate as fast as yo u normally would because of
the added load. Make sure you have enough room
to pass. After passing, allow plenty of room for
your trailer before changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky sta rts, sharp turns or rapid lane
changes.
@ Tips
- Do not tow a tra ile r during the break-in peri­
od of yo ur vehicle.
- If yo u tow a t railer, you r A udi may require
more frequent ma intenance due to the ex­
tra load
~ page 262.
Parking on a slope
Do not park on a slope with a trailer . If it cannot
be avoided, do so only after doing the following:
When parking:
.. Apply the foo t brake .
.. Have someone pla ce chocks under bo th t he ve ­
hicle and the trailer wheels .
.. With c hocks i n place, s lowly re lease the brakes
u nti l the whee l chocks absorb the load .
.. Turn the wheels towards the c urb .
.. Apply the parking brake .
.. Se lect the P selector lever pos ition.
When restarting after parking :
.. Apply the foot brake .
.. Start the eng ine.
.. Se lect the D/S selector lever posit ion.
Trailer mode
.. Release the pa rking brake and s lowly pull out
an d away from the wheel chocks .
.. Stop and have someone retr ieve the wheel
chocks.
(D Tips
If you move the selector leve r of the automat­
i c transm iss ion to P before app ly ing the park­
i ng brake and before blocking the wheels, you
may have to use mo re force later to move the
l ever out of the P posit ion.
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Parking syste m s
General information
App lies to vehicles: with parking system p lus with rearview
camera
F ig . 106 Ar ea covered (!) an d area not cove red@ by th e
r earv iew ca mera .
Fig. 107 Luggage compartment lid : locat ion of the rear ­
vi ew came ra
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket . Make sure that the lens for
the parking system
c::> fig. 107 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because th is
can affect the function of the parking system . For
information on cleaning, refer to
c::> page 235 .
The rearview camera coverage area includes (D
c::> fig. 106. Only this area is displayed in the MMI.
Objects that are outside of this area @are not
displayed .
The accuracy of the or ientation lines and blue
surfaces diminishes if
D yn am ic mode is activated
c::> page 112.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the app licable warn­
ings
c::> .&. in General information on
page 115.
- If the posit ion and the installation ang le of
the rearview camera was changed, for exam­ ple, after a co llision, do not continue to use
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the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an author ized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
- On ly use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For examp le,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there
is a defect.
- Use the rearv iew camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
If the
luggage compartment lid is open the or ien­
tation lines and b lue surfaces are h idden.
Make s ure any objects yo u may have mount­
ed on t he luggage compartmen t lid do not
block the rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
fie ld of vision. The object appears both al­
tered and inaccurate on the screen .
- I n ce rtain si tuat ions, people or objects in
the display appea r closer or further away:
- For objects that do not to uch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
tra ile r hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the help lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­
cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
(D Note
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> (D in General information on
page 115.
- The orange colored o rientation lines in the
MMI display show the direction of trave l of
the vehicle rear depending on the steer ing
wheel a ngle . The front of the vehicle front
swings out more than the rear of the vehi­
cle. Ma intain plenty of distance so that your
o utside mirror or a co rne r of your vehicle
does not co llide w ith any ob stacl es .

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shared, please see your contract with the
wireless telecommunications provider and the
"About Aud i connect" tab in your vehicle's
MMI: ! MENUI button> Audi connect > About
Audi connect .
Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
Description
The E lectronic Stabilization Contro l (ESC) reinfor­
ces driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping
and improves driving stability. ESC detects criti ­
cal s ituations such as the vehicle oversteering
and understeering or the wheels a re spinning.
The vehicle is stabilized by applying the brakes or
reducing engine torque. Once the ESC is activat­
ed, the indicator light
DJ blinks in the instru­
ment cluster.
The fol low ing systems a re integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak­
i ng. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking . Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal ind icates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking d is­
tance . It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency s it­
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal
unti l the dangerous sit uation is ove r. In vehicles
with adaptive cruise control *, the brake assist
system is more sensit ive if the distance detected
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power when the drive whee ls
begin spinning and adapts the force to the road
conditions. This makes it easier to start, acceler­
ate and drive up inclines.
Intelligent Technology
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
The EDL brakes whee ls that are spinning and
trans fers the drive power to the other drive wheel
or whee ls if the vehicle is equipped with all wheel
drive*). This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over ­
heating. The vehicle is still working correct ly. EDL
will switch on again automatically when condi­
tions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque .
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when dr iv­
i ng on curves. The front wheel on the inside of
the curve o r both wheels on the inside of the
curve are braked selectively as needed . This al­
lows more precise driving in curves .
Automatic post-collision braking system
The "Automat ic post -collision braking system"
can help to reduce the ris k of sliding and of other
collisions after an accident. If the airbag control
module detects a collision above a certain vehicle
speed, the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
T he vehicle does not brake automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
- the braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the brak ing force
that would be initiated by the system, or
- the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle electr i­
cal system are not funct ion ing .
A WARNING
-The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits posed by natural phys i­
cal laws. This is especially important on slip­
pery or wet roads .
If the systems begin act­
ing to stabilize your vehicle, you should im-
mediately a lter your speed to match the ..,.
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If th is indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may have failed .
Do
not continue driving. See an authorized Aud i
dea ler or autho rized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
• Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
There is a malfunction in the electron ic steering
l ock. You cannot turn the ignition on .
Do
not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Aud i dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Fac ility for assistance .
'-:r,ij Steering malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
If the indicator light turns on, the steering whee l
may be more difficult to move or more sensitive
than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when dr iving straight.
Drive slow ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thor ized Audi Se rvice Facility to have the ma l­
function corrected.
!II Steering lock: system fault! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunct ion in the electron ic steering
l oc k.
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
_& WARNING
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Have the system malfunction corrected as
soon as possible by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Faci lity, as th is in­
creases the risk of an accident .
(D Tips
If
the . or ,-:r-n indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
Intelligent Technology
All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to vehicles: with all w heel drive
In all wheel drive, all four wheels are powered.
General information
In all wheel dr ive, the dr iv in g power is divided be­
tween all four whee ls . T his happens automatical­
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions . Refer to¢
page 123,
Electronic stabilization control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow ­
erfu l and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre­ cautions
q ,& .
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con­
ditions. However, in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on
all four wheels, be­
cause this will improve the
braking effect .
Snow chains
If
there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
q page 230, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel d rive, only wheels wi th
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid wheels with different tread depths
qpage 221.
Offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle -there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult terra in. Refer to¢
page 259.
_& WARNING ~
-Also, in vehicles with a ll wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic cond itions . Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks.
- The braking ability of your veh icle is limited
to the tract ion of the wheels. In th is way, it
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Driving safety
is as close to this position as possible. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible.
.. Fa sten and wear safety belt s correctly
<=> page 143.
.. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the veh icle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
<=> page 55 .
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in­
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re­
duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the dr iver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
4 inches (10 cm) between the knees and the
lower part of the instrument panel.
- Always hold the steering wheel on the out­
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub . Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag inflates.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen­
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located.
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
properly and make sure that all passengers
are properly restrained.
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- For adjustable head restraints: before driv­
ing, always also adjust the head restraints
properly .
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position .
- Children must always ride in child seats
<=> page 172 . Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front pas­ senger seat<=>
page 148.
· Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe , relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position :
.. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving .
.. For adjustab le head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos ­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
<=> page 134 . Move the head restraint so that it
is as close to the back of the head as possible.
.. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat .
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
<=> page 143.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c> page 54.
A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be

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-Please observe information on safe driving
~page 130.
A WARNING
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed while driving .
- Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be­
cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed.
- If you absolutely must drive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
- Close all windows,
- Close the power roof*,
- Open all air outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
- Switch off the air recirculation,
- Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
A WARNING
Always make sure that the doors, all windows,
the power roof* and the rear lid are securely
closed and locked to reduce the risk of injury
when the vehicle is not being used.
-After closing the rear lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended espe ­
cially with the rear lid left open . A child
could crawl into the vehicle through the lug­
gage compartment and close the rear lid be­
coming trapped and unable to get out. Be­
ing trapped in a vehicle can lead to serious
personal injury.
- Never let children play in or around the vehi­
cle.
- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. Vehicle occupants must al­
ways be properly restrained in one of the ve­ hicle's seating positions.
(D Tips
- Air circulation helps to reduce window fog­
ging. Stale air escapes to the outside
through vents in the trim panel. Be sure to keep these slots free and open.
Driving safety
-The tire pressure must correspond to the
load. The tire pressure is shown on the tire
pressure label. The tire pressure label is lo­
cated on the driver's side B-pillar. The tire
pressure label lists the recommended cold
tire inflation pressures for the vehicle at its
maximum capacity weight and the tires that
were on your vehicle at the time it was man­ ufactured. For recommended tire pressures
for normal load conditions, please see chap­
ter ~
page 224.
' Tie-downs
The luggage compartment is equipped with four
tie-downs to secure luggage and other items.
Use the tie-downs to secure your cargo properly
~page 136, Loading the luggage compartment.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even
smaller items that are loose in the vehicle will
become heavy missiles that can cause serious in­
jury. Items in the vehicle possess energy which
vary with vehicle speed and the weight of the
item. Vehicle speed is the most significant factor.
For example, in a frontal collision at a speed of
30 mph (48 km/h) , the forces acting on a 10-lb
(4.5 kg) object are about 20 times the normal
weight of the item. This means that the weight
of the item would suddenly be about
200 lbs. (90 kg). You can imagine the injuries
that a 200 lbs. (90 kg) item flying freely through
the passenger compartment could cause in a col­
lision like this.
A WARNING
-Weak, damaged or improper straps used to
secure items to tie-downs can fail during hard
braking or in a collision and cause serious per­
sonal injury .
- Always use suitable mounting straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward as dan­
gerous missiles.
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down,
always use suitable mounting straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
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