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Notes on this Owner's Manual
Controls and displays ........... .
View of cockpit .................. .
Controls at a glance ................. .
Instruments and warning/ 5
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indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Warning and
indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . 9
Driver information
system . . . . . . 18
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Multi-function steering wheel with arrow
buttons............................ 19
Multi-function steering wheel with
I MODE!
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mileage recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Camera-based traffic sign recognition . . .
23
Setting off........................ 25
Doors and windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Garage door opener (Homelink) . . . . . . . .
34
Lights and vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Windscreen wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
Seats and storage ................ 46
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Cigarette lighter and electrical socket . . .
48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Heating and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2 Driving
............................ 58
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . .
60
Start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . . 66
Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
S tronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Driver assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Audi active lane assist (lane departure
warning feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Audi side assist (lane change assist
feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Audi drive select (vehicle set-up
functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
Parking aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Park assist with 360°
display . . . . . . . . . . 95
Adjusting graphic display and warning
beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fault warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Electro-mechanical power steering . . . . .
101
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Electronic stabilisation control (ES() . . . .
102
Four-wheel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106
Information saved in the control units . . . 107
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Switching the MMI on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
How to use the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
Rotary pushbutton with joystick function .
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@ Door handle
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© Central
locking switch ......... .
Air outlet with control for seat
heating
® Control lever for:
- Turn signals and main beam
headlights ................ .
- Main beam assist
........... .
- Active lane assist
........... .
® Multi-function steering wheel with:
-Horn
- Driver's airbag
- Controls for virtual instrument
cluster
including
driver informa­
tion system, audio/video, tele­
phone, navigation system and
speech dialogue system
- Paddle levers .............. .
(j) Instrument cluster ........... .
@ Control lever for windscreen wipers
and washer ................. .
® Starting the engine after a mal-
function .................... .
@ Adjustable steering column .... .
@ Control lever for cruise control sys-
tem ....................... .
@ Instrument lighting .......... .
@ Bonnet lock release ........... .
@ Light switch ................. .
@ Electric adjuster for exterior mir-
rors ....................... .
@ Electric windows ............. .
@ Air outlet with control for air condi-
tioner ...................... . 87
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38 84
212
75 8
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63 60
80
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220
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@ Lockable glove box . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
@ Deactivating front passenger's air-
bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
@ Drives for CD, DVD and SIM/SD
cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
169
@ Front passenger's airbag ...... . 210
@ Switch for rear window heating
@ Depending on equipment fitted,
buttons for:
- Drive select ................ . 90 View
of cockpit
- Start/stop system .......... .
- Electronic stabilisation control
(ES() ..................... .
- Hazard warning lights
- Automatic rear spoiler ....... .
- Park assist ................ .
@ Centre console with optional equip­
ment:
- Storage compartment with AUX
input/USS charging socket ....
- Multimedia box for mobile phone
-Audi phone box ............. .
@ ON/OFF button for sound system
@ Infotainment control console
@ Depending on equipment fitted:
- Storage compartment
-Ashtray ................... .
- Cup holder ................ .
@ Hold assist .................. .
@ Parking brake ............... .
@ !
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OP! button ..
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@ Depending on equipment fitted: 63
102 40
105
95
176 175
125
48 49
68
66 60
- Selector lever (S tronic) or . . . . .
70
- Gear lever (on vehicles with man­
ual gearbox)
((ij} Note
- Some of the items of equipment listed in
this section are only fitted on certain mod­
els or are optional extras.
- The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand drive models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown on
¢ page 6. However, the symbols used to
identify the controls are the same.
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Fuel gauge
The gauge @ only works when the ignition is
switched on. If there is less than 7 litres of fuel in
the tank, the LED at the bottom of the dial will
light up in red and the indicator lamp tD will ap­
pear c:::>page 16. The LED at the bottom of the
dial will flash in red if the fuel level is very low.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section c:::> page 258.
CD CAUTION
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is
an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur.
Unburnt fuel can then enter the exhaust sys­
tem. This can lead to overheating and dam­
age to the catalytic converter.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Description
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash
in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in­
dicate functions or faults.
Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be
accompanied by a driver message and a warning
tone. The warning/indicator lamps and driver
messages on the display can be masked by fur­
ther displays. To display a warning or message
again, use the controls on the multi-function
steering wheel to select the display tab for warn­
ing/indicator lamps and messages c:::> page 18.
If several malfunctions have occurred, you can
use the thumbwheel to scroll through them on
the display.
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in
different colours.
Overview
When you switch on the ignition, some of the
warning and indicator lamps light up briefly to
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that the associated systems are working
� properly.
These systems are marked with a./ in
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following tables. If one of these warning/in-
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the associated system.
Red warning lamps
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Br a k e system
c:::>page 11
Electro-mechanical parking brake
c:::>page 11
Cooling system
c:::>page 12
Engine oil pressure
c:::>page 12
Alternator c:::>page 13
Front seat belt
c:::>page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
c:::>page 101
Steering lock
c:::>page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
c:::>page 13
Engine start system
c:::>page 13
Gearbox malfunction
c:::>page 77
Rear spoiler ./
c:::>page 105
Yellow indicator lamps
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)./
c:::>page 14
Safety systems ./
c:::>page 14
• Brake
pads
. c:::>page 14
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10 Electro-mechanical
parking brake
¢page 11
Tyre pressure loss indicator ./
¢page 234
Tyre pressure loss indicator
¢page 234
Engine management./
¢page 15
Engine management system (diesel
engines)./ ¢page 15
Emission control system
¢page 15
Diesel particulate filter*
¢page 15
Engine speed governing
¢page 15
Engine oil level
¢page 15
Engine oil sensor
¢page 16
Battery charge
¢page 13
Fuel tank system
¢page 16
Washer fluid level
¢page 16
Windscreen wipers
¢page 16
Remote control key
¢page 62
Battery in remote control key
¢page 27
Bulb monitor*
¢page 16
Headlight range control
¢page 17
Adaptive light*
¢page 17
Light sensor/rain sensor*
¢page 17 Active
lane assist*
¢page 85
Gearbox ¢page 77
Steering lock
¢page 13
Engine start system
¢page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
¢page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
¢page 101
Suspension control*
¢page 17
Rear spoiler ./
¢page 105
Speed warning function*
¢page 80
Electro-mechanical power steering
¢page 101
Further indicator lamps
Turn signals
¢page 17
Cruise control system*
¢page 80
Active lane assist*
¢page 85
Hold assist*
¢page 68
Speed limiter*
¢page 82
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Convenience key
¢page 63
Park assist*
¢page 95
Park assist*
¢page 95

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Electro-mechanical parking brake
¢page 11
Active lane assist*
¢page 85
Audi side assist*
¢page 89
Gearbox
¢page 77
Electro-mechanical parking brake
¢page 11
Camera-based traffic sign recogni­
tion*
¢page 23
Rear seat belt./
¢page 17
Rear seat belt./
¢page 17
Main beam assist*
¢page 38
Speed limiter*
¢page 83
Main beam headlights
¢ page 38, ¢ page 38
( Q)) Brake system
If the warning lamp lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
• Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake fluid
level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary .
• Warning! Brake servo inoperative
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
• Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the ABS indicator lamp Ii] and ESC indicator
lamp DJ light up together with the brake warn­
ing lamp .
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed ¢ A. •
Parking brake: fault. See owner's manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the warning lamp/message
still appears, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen­
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­
tance.
A WARNING
- Before opening the bonnet and checking the
brake fluid level, observe the warning infor­
mation on ¢ page 220, Working on compo­
nents in the engine compartment.
- If the brake warning lamp does not go out,
or if it lights up when driving, the brake flu­
id level in the reservoir is too low -this may
cause an increased accident risk. Stop the
vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
- If the brake warning lamp lights up togeth­
er with the ABS indicator lamp and the ESC
indicator lamp, this can mean that the con­
trol function of the ESC/ABS is not working.
Input from the functions that stabilise the
vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the tail of the vehicle to skid side­
ways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified
works hop and have the fault rectified.
(®) Electro-mechanical parking brake
The warning lamp.
lights up when the parking
brake is applied.
• Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message ap-
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to .,.
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hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
• Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake ped­
al and simultaneously press the switch � (alter­
natively, use the auto release function
¢ page 67, Driving away from a standstill).
l'iJ Parking brake: fault. See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop without delay and have
the fault rectified.
l!J Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault
rectified.
[i] Hold assist: only available when door is
closed and engine is running
If this message appears, make sure that the door
is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the engine
is running.
[i] Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require­
ments have not been met.
[§] Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking
brake.
[§] Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake.
[§] Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message ap­
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
[§] Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake as necessary .
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For further information on the parking brake
refer to ¢ page 66.
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• Switch off engine and check coolant level
The coolant level is too low.
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the coolant level¢ page 224.
- If the coolant level is too low, add more coolant
¢ page 225. Do not drive on until the warning
lamp has gone out.
- If the coolant level is correct, the overheating
may be caused by a malfunction of the radiator
fan. Do not drive on. Obtain professional assis­
tance.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine cool down by running it at idling
speed for a few minutes.
A WARNING
- Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment; there is a risk of being scal­
ded. Wait until you can no longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi­
cle is a dangerous place. Before carrying out
any work in the engine compartment,
switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Please observe the important safety
warnings ¢ page 220, Working on compo­
nents in the engine compartment.
CD CAUTION
Do not drive on if the warning lamp. lights
up; other wise there is a risk of engine dam­
age.
� Engine oil pressure
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f}/D Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
and (@)) anti-lock brake system
If the indicator lamp II flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ES( sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ES( can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): sport. Warning! Re­
stricted stability
If the indicator lamp fil lights up, the ESC sport
mode has been activated via the I� OFFi
button
¢page 104. You can switch the ESC system back
on by
pressing the I� OFFi
button again.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched off. Warn­
ing! Restricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the I� OFFi button ¢ page 104. In addition,
ESC OFF will appear. You can switch the ESC sys­
tem back on by pressing the I� OFFi button
again.
The system is activated when you switch on the
ignition. If the indicator lamp II goes out, this
means the system is fully functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): fault! See owner's
manual
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See own­
er's manual
ABS: fault! See owner's manual
If the indicator lamp II and the ABS indicator
lamp [i] light up and the message appears, there
is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system or
electronic differential lock. This will also cause an
ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be braked
in the normal way (however the ABS control func­
tion will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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WARNING
If the brake warning lamp. lights up to­
gether with the ABS indicator lamp and the
ESC indicator lamp, this can mean that the
control function of the ESC/ ABS is not work­
ing. Input from the functions that stabilise
the vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive care­
fully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
(t} Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to ¢ page 102.
(0) Brake pads
II] Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can con­
tinue driving. Please contact workshop
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.
!t Safety systems
The indicator lamp El monitors the safety sys­
tems and the pedestrian protection system.
Safety system
If the indicator lamp fll lights up or flashes,
there is a malfunction in one of the safety sys­
tems.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Pedestrian protection system
If the indicator lamp m lights up or flashes and
the bonnet is in a raised position, the pedestrian
protection system has been triggered. Please re­
fer to ¢ page 202, Pedestrian protection sys­
tem.
A WARNING
Have the safety systems examined without
delay; otherwise they may fail to trigger in an
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and vision
Main beam assist* -You can switch the main
beam assist* on and off.
Audi adaptive light* -You can switch the adap­
tive light on and off.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and abroad
If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left­
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces­
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de­
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
Coming home/ leaving home
The coming home function lights up the area
round the vehicle after dark when the ignition
has been switched off and the driver's door
opened. To activate this function, select Entry/
exit lights.
The leaving home function lights up the area
round the vehicle after dark when the vehicle is
unlocked. To activate this function, select Entry/
exit lights.
The coming home and leaving home functions
are operational after dark when the light switch
is set to AUTO.
Hazard warning lights
Fig. 38 Centre console: Switch for hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to make other
road users aware of your vehicle in hazardous sit­
uations.
.,. Press the switch � to switch the hazard warn­
ing lights on/off.
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This function is not available on all models or export ver­
sions.
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hazard warning lights are automatically
switched on1
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if you brake hard (and automatical­
ly switched off again afterwards).
You can use the turn signals to indicate a change
of direction (or lane) even when the hazard lights
are on. The hazard lights will be interrupted tem­
porarily.
Th e hazard warning lights also work when the ig­
nition is sw itched off.
Interior Lights
Interior lights
Fig. 39 Headliner: Interior lights
@ Interior lights (automatic)
Press button ®¢ Fig. 39 to control the interior
lights automatically. 0
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If the LED in the button is lit, the interior lighting
will automatically come on when the vehicle is
unlocked, a door is opened or the ignition is
switched off. The interior lighting goes out a few
seconds after the doors are closed, or when the
vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
The lighting goes out automatically after a few
minutes if a door is left open.
@ Interior Lights (manu al)
Press the §J button to switch the interior lights
on/off.
Interior lights
Various optional lighting functions are available
for the vehicle interior. The settings for certain .,.

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@ Note
The storage compartment will hold a maxi­
mum weight of 1 kg.
Coat hooks
Applies to vehicles: with coat hooks
.&_ WARNING
- Make sure that any items of clothing hang­
ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
- Only use the coat hooks for light items of
clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
Luggage compartment
General notes
.&_ WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on
¢ page 201, Stowing luggage safely.
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into the luggage compartment.
Fig. 58 Open boot Lid with closed luggage compartment
cover
so Fig.
59 Luggage compartment cover released
Removing the luggage compartment cover
� To release the luggage compartment cover,
turn the catch to the horizontal position
¢Fig. 58.
� Take hold of the luggage compartment cover by
the sides and pull it in the direction of the ar­
rows ¢Fig. 59.
Installing the luggage compartment cover
� Fit the retainers onto the pins and slide the lug­
gage comp artment cover upwards.
� Turn the catch to the vertical position (apply
light pressure only).
.&_ WARNING
- The luggage compartment cover must al­
ways be fixed properly -risk of accident!
- Th e luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover could cause injury in an accident
or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
CD CAUTION
Hard objects placed on the luggage compart­
ment cover could chafe against the wires of
the heating element or aerial in the rear win­
dow and cause damage.

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Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
per missible engine speed -do not use full throt­
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri­
od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too Low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
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CAUTION
Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox, run­
ning gear or electrical components) can be
badly damaged when driving through water.
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- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa-
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel econom y, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel con­
sumption by 10-15%. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the en­
vironment and reducing your operating costs at
the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­
vance, you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate less. Wherever possible, let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for in­
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount offuel. Press the accelerator slowly and
avoid using the "kick-down" feature.
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