light AUDI TT COUPE 2016 Owner's Guide

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Storage
Beverage holders
Fig . 48 Cup holder
Fig.
49 Center armrest folded up: cup holder*
Cup holder • under the center arm res t
.. Fold up the center armrest Q page 46.
.. Fold the plastic bracket toward the rear, if nec­
essary Q fig. 49.
&_WARNING
-Spilled hot liquid can increase the risk of acci-
dents and injur ies.
-Never drive with containers that contain hot
liquid s uch as coffee or tea. The hot liquid
could spill
and cause burns during a colli­
sion, sudden braking or other veh icle move­
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Only use soft containers in the cup holders.
Hard cups
and glasses can increase the risk
of injury during a collision.
- Never
use the cup holder or the adapter as
an ashtray -this is a fire hazard.
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CD Note
Make sure your beverage container has a lid.
If not, your beverage could spill out and cause
damage to the vehicle electronic or stain the
seat covers.
Additional storage compartments
You will find a range of storage compartments
and holders at different locations in the vehicle.
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Compartments in the doors
-Storage area in the glove compartment. The
glove
compartment can be locked using the
mechanical key¢ page 26.
-Storage compartment under the front center
armrest*
-Storage compartment on the rear side of the
front seat*. The compartment can hold a maxi­
mum weight of 2.2 lbs (1 kg) .
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Coat hooks
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&_WARNING
-No heavy or hard objects may be placed on
the storage compartment behind the rear
seat backrest. There is a risk of injuring the
vehicle passengers when braking suddenly .
-Always leave the lid on the glove compart­
ment cover closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury.
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Only use the s t o rage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects, that
will not stick out of the compartment a nd
impair the range of the side airbags.
- Make
sure that the view to the rear is not
impaired by hanging garments.
-Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure
that there are no heavy or sharp-edged ob­
jects in the pockets.
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Do not use coat hangers to hang the cloth­
ing
because this could impair the effective­
ness of the side air bags*.
Objects
on the rear shelf that rub against the
rear window can damage the rear window
heating wires.

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Automatic climate control system controls
Fig. 56 Automatic climate control system: controls
You can control the functions through the dial,
buttons in the dial and the buttons. Press the
buttons to turn the functions on or off. The LED
in a button will light u p when the function is
switched on.
We recommend pressing the IAUT O I button and
setting the temperature to 72 °F (22 °(). The au­
tomatic climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set.
The temperature of the air from the ven ts, fan
speed, and a ir distr ibution are also automatically
ad justed. In a ll heating mode functions except
defrost, the blower only switches to a higher
speed once the engine coo lant has reached a cer­
tain temperature.
~Adjusting the blow er
The blower speed can be adjusted in small inc re­
ments using the dia l@ . To prevent the windows
from fogging over, the blower should always run
at a low speed. You can adjust the vo lume of air
generated by the blower to your preference. To
have the blower regulated automatically, press
the IAUTOI button.
IA!CI Switching cooling mode on and off
The cooling system is turned on and off with the
IA!CI button. The air is not coo led and humidity is
not removed when cooling mode is sw itched off.
This
can cause fog on the windows. Cooling mode
Warm and cold
switches off automatically when the outside tem­
perature is bel ow zero.
The
temperature can be adjusted with the con ­
trol@.
I• I • I Adjusting the temperature
The temperature can be adjusted in small incre­
ments u sing the d ial@ .
IAUTO I Switching automatic mode on and off
The automatic mode is turned on using the
IAUTOI button. AUTO mode switches off once a
button in the climate con trol system is pressed.
Automatic mode main tains a constant tempera­
ture inside the vehicle . Air temperature, airflow
and air distri b ution are controlled automaticall y .
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distr ibution ca n be adjusted w ith the con­
trol@ . To have the air distribution regulated au­
tomatically, press the IAUTOI button.
The round air vents in the cockpit are adjustable
~page 54.
To keep the front side windows from fogging up
in damp weather, we recommend opening the
s ide a ir vents and ti lting them to the side .
1- 1 Switching recirculation mode on and off
The recirculation mode can be turned on manual-
ly or automatically* . ..,,.
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-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 oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
- Avoid driving
through salt water (corrosion).
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
The amount of fuel consumption, the envi ron­
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
b rakes and tires depends mostly on yo ur driving
style. Wit h
an anticipatory and economic driv ing
style, fu
el consumption can be reduced by ap­
proximately 10-lSo/o. The following tips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
the same time.
Anticip atory driv ing
A veh icle uses the most fuel when a ccele rating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and thus acce lerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a gea r
engaged -for example, when you notice that the
next traffic light is red.
Avoid full acceleration
You should rarely travel at the maximum vehicle
speed. High speeds cause a disproportionately
high increase in fuel consumption, emissions and
traffic noise. Slower driving saves fuel.
Reduce idling time
It pays off to stop the engine, for example when
at railroad crossings or traffic lights with longer
red lights. Stopping the engine for 30-40 sec­
onds already saves more fuel than the amount of
extra fuel needed to restart the engine.
It takes a very long time in idle to warm the en­
gine up to operating temperature. Wear and
emissions are especially high in the warm-up
Driving
phase. Therefore, you should begin driving im­
mediately after starting the engine. Avoid high
RPMs while doing this.
Service regularly
By servic ing you r vehicle regularly, you can help
to reduce fuel consumption before you even start
to drive . The maintenance condition of your vehi­
cle not only affects traffic safety and long-term
val ue b ut also impacts fuel co nsumptio n.
A poorly serviced engine can lead to fuel con­
sumption that is 10% higher than normal.
Also check the oil level when refueling. The oil
con sumpti on
depends largely on the engine load
and speed. It is no rmal for the oil consumption
of a new engine to reach its lowest point only af­
ter a certain amount of use. Therefore, the oil
consumption can only be properly judged after
approximately 3,000 mi (5,000 km) have been
driven.
Avoi d short trip s
The engine and exhaust cleaning system must
reach their optimal operating tempera tu re to ef­
fectively reduce consumption and emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionately
high
amount of f u el. The engine is at operating
temperature and consumption has normalized
only after approximately four kilometers.
Q) Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights should come on to
indicate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also produces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper­
ty.
CD Note
-Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda­
tions in your Warranty & M ain tenance book-
let. Lac k of proper mai ntenance as well as
improper use of th e vehi cle w il l impair the
function of the emission control system and
cou ld lead to damage. .,..
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Switching the ignit ion on/off
""To switch the ignition on/off, press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button. Do not press the
brake pedal while doing this.
Starting the engine
"" Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever
into the P or N position~.&_.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~fig. 60. The engine will start.
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time. Repeat
the starting process.
.&. WARNING
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-Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger
of asp hyxia tion.
- Never
turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when
the engine is running. If the en­
gine
is off, you have to use more force when
steering
or braking. Because you cannot
steer and brake
as you usually would, this
could lead to crashes and serious injuries.
CD Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load
as long as the engine has
not reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re­
duces unnecessary emission
s.
Tips
-Some noise after starting the engine is nor­
mal and is no cause for concern.
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If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on,
the ignition will switch off af­
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Driving
Stopping the engine
... Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
""Move the selector lever into the P position.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~page 58, fig. 60.
Emergency off
If it is necessary in unusual circumstances, the
eng i
ne can be switched off while the vehicle is
moving. Briefly press the I START ENGINE STOPI
button twice in a row or press and hold for longer
than
two seconds.
.&. WARNING
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- Never turn off the eng ine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
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Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering
only work when the engine is
r unn ing. When
the engine off, you must use
more force
to steer or brake the vehicle. Be­
cause the usual steering and braking capa­
bility is not available, the risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
- For safety reasons, always park
the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there
is the risk that the vehicle
could roll.
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After the engine has been switched off, the
radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10
minutes -even with the ignition switched
off. It can also switch on again after some
time if the coolant temperature rises as the
result of heat buildup or ifthe eng ine com­
partment is heated by the sun's rays and the
engine is hot.
CD Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the
engine. For this reason, let the engine run for
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
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Messages
Turn off ignition before leaving vehicle. Battery
is discharging
This message appears and a warning tone sounds
if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched on. Switch
the ignition off so that the
battery will not discharge.
Pressing start/stop b utton again will switch off
engine.
This
message appears when you press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button while driving .
Engine
start system: malfunction! Please con­
tact Service
The engine automatic start system has a mal­
function. Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected. To start the en­
gine,
press and hold the I START ENGINE STOPI
button.
II Remote control key : hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man­
ual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside
the vehicle or ifthe system does not
recognize the key. The convenience key may not
be recognized, for example, if it is covered by an
object that disrupts the signal (such as a brief­
case), or if
the key battery is weak. Electronic de­
vices su ch as cell phones can also interfere with
the signal.
To still be able to start or stop the engine, refer
to "Correct ing a malfunction" Q page 60.
ml Remote control key : key not recognized . Is
the key still in the vehicle?
The
ml indicator light turns on and this message
appears if the convenience key was removed from
the vehicle when the engine was running. If the
convenience key is no longer in the vehicle, you
cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine
once you stop it. In addition, you cannot lock the
vehicle from the outside.
Please press brake pedal
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This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Please select N or P
This
message appears when starting or stopping
the engine if the selector lever is not in the N or P
posi tion. The engine will not start/stop.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors
can be locked only in P
This
message appears for safety reasons along
with a warning
tone. It appears if the selector
lever for the automatic transmission is not in the
P position when switch ing the ignition off w ith
the I START ENGIN E STOPI button. Sh ift these­
lector lever to the P pos ition. Otherwise, the vehi­
cl e could roll.
You also cannot lock the ve hicl e us­
ing
the loc kin g sensor on the door hand le or us­
ing
the convenience key.
Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example
if the battery
in the vehicle key is drained , if interference is af­
fected
the key or if there is a system malfunc­
tion .
Fig. 61 Steering column/remote control key: starting the
engine if there is a ma lfunction
As long as the message fi)) Remote control key:
hold back of key against the designated area.
See owner' s manual is displayed, you can emer­
gency start your vehicle .
... Press the brake pedal~ A in Starting the en­
gine on page
59 .
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.,.. Hold the master key in the location indicated as
shown in the illustration y») ¢fig. 61. The en­
gine will
start.
.. If the engine does not automatically start,
press the I START ENGINE STOP! button again.
{!) Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the I START ENGINE STOPI button.
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating
The electromechanical parking brake replaces
the hand brake.
Fig. 62 Center console: park ing brake
.,.. Pull the switch ¢ fig. 62 to set the parking
brake. The . (USA models) I. (Canada
model s) indicator lights turn on in the button
and in the Info tainment system display.
.,.. To release the parking brake, press th e b rake or
acce le rator pedal while the ignition is switched
on and p ress the button at the same time. The
• (USA models) I. (Canada models) indi­
cator lights turn on in the button and in the dis­
play .
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechani­
cal parking brake. T
he parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentional­
ly and replaces the hand brake.
In addition to the normal functions of a tradi­
tional hand brake, the electromechanical parking
brake provides various convenience
and safety
functions .
Driving
When starting from rest
-The integral hill start assist helps you when
driving by automatically releasing the parking
brake¢ page 62, Starting from a stop.
-When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the veh icle from un intentionally roll­
ing back . The braking force
of the parking brake
is
not re leased unti l sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
Emergen cy brake function
An emergency braking fu nction ensures that the
vehicle can be slowed down even if the normal
brakes fail¢ page 62, Emergency braking
functi on.
Indicator lights
- If the parking brake is set when th e ignit io n is
switched on , the. indicator lights in the dis ­
play
and in the button tur n on .
- I f
the parking brak e is set when the ignit io n is
switched off, the. indicator lights in the dis­
play
and in the b utton turn on for approximate­
ly 20 seconds.
A WARNING
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-Do not press the acce lerator pedal inadver-
tently if the vehicle is stationary but the en­
gine is ru nning and a gear is selected. Oth­
erwise the vehicle will start to move imme­
diately and co uld result in a crash.
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If the power supply fails, the released park­
ing brake
can no longer engage. In this
case, park t he vehicle on level ground and
secure it by plac ing the selector l eve r in the
P position. See an authorized Audi deale r o r
authorized A udi Service Facil ity for assis­
tance.
©Tips
-If the park ing brak e is set while the igni tion
is swi tc h
ed off, the((@)) indi cator light in the
button and in the ins trument cluster dis­
play .
(USA models) I. (Canada mod­
els) will turn off after a certain amount of
time.
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-If driver's door is opened while the ignition
is
switched on, the parking brake sets auto­
matically. This prevents unintended rolling
of the vehicle.
- Occasional noises
when the parking brake is
applied
and released are normal and are not
a cause for concern.
-
When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu­
lar intervals. Any noises associated with this
are normal.
-If the. (USA models) I. (Cana-
da models) indicator lights or llJ indicator
lig ht
turn on, there could be a malfunction
in the park ing brake ~page 11.
-If there is a power failure, the parking brake
will not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set~.&.. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for
assistance.
Parking
.... Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake .
.... Place the selector lever in the P position.
.... Turn the engine off~,&.
.... Turn the steering wheel when parking on in­
clines
so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving .
A WARNING
-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chi l­
dren remai n in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip­
ment (e.g. power windows). There is the risk
of an accident.
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When the vehicle is locked, no one -particu­
larly
not children should remain in the vehi­
cle. Locked
doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which
puts lives at risk.
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Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the park­
ing brake
is released automatically upon start­
mg.
Stopping and applying parking brake
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver's safety belt must be fastened.
.... When you press the accelerator pedal, the
parking brake is automatically released and
your vehicle begins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in
city traffic, the park ing brake can be applied. The
vehicle
does not have to be held with the brake
pedal. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep when a selector lever position is engag­
ed. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal,
the parking brake releases automatically and the
vehicle starts to move .
Starting on slope s
When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling
back. The braking force
of the parking brake is
not released until sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
(0 Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re­
l
eased automatically onl y when the driver's
safety be lt is fastened and the driver's door is
l ocked.
Emergency braking function
In the event that the conventional brake system
fails or locks.
.... To brake your vehicle in an emergency, pull the
~switch and hold it pulled.
.... As soon as you release the button or accelerate,
the braking stops. .,..

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Automatic transmission
S tronic
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically­
controlled DSG transmission called S tronic. Two
independent clutches transfer the power be­
tween the engine and transmission. It allows the
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter­
ruption in traction.
The transmission upshifts or downshifts auto­
matically. The driving style continuously influen­
ces the selection of the driving program.
When a moderate driving style is used, the
transmission selects the most economical driving
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel
efficiency.
The
transmi ssion switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty
driving style
characterized by quick accelerator
pedal movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the driver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode).
Selector lever positions
Fig. 63 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions
The Infotainment system d isplay shows the cur­
rent selector lever position and the engaged
gear.
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P -Park
The wheels are mechanica lly locked in this posi ­
tion. You can only shift into Park when the vehi­
cle is stationary¢&.
To shift in and out of the P selector lever posi­
tion, press the interlock button in the selector
lever while pressing the brake pedal.
R-Reverse
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is running at idle
speed ¢,6.
To select the R selector lever position, press the
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal.
The back- up
lights switch on in the R position if
the ignition is switched on.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in idle in this position.
DIS -Normal position for driving forward
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis­
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling
the lever back again will select the normal D
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the
Infotainment display.
In
the normal mode D, the transmission auto­
matically selects the suitable gear ratio. It de­
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving
style.
Select the sport mode S for sporty driving. The
vehicle
makes full use of the engine's power.
Sh i
fting is may become noticeable when acce ler­
ating.
To move from selector lever position N to D, you
must press the brake pedal and the vehicle must
be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be sta­
tionary ¢,6.
A WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS.
- The vehicle can roll
even if the ignition is
switched off.

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Interlock button
The interlock button in the selector lever handle
prevents you from moving the selector lever in­
advertently while in some selector lever posi­
tions. The positions that require the lock button
to be pressed are marked in color in the illustra­
tion c::> fig. 64.
A WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS . c::> .&. in Selec­
tor lever positions on page
64.
(!') Tips
-If the selector lever does not engage, there
is a malfunction. The engine is disabled to
prevent the vehicle from driving off unin­
tentionally. To allow the selector lever to
engage agai n , proceed as follows :
- Briefly
press the brake pedal.
-If the vehicle does not move forward or in
reverse even though a drive position is se­
lected, proceed as follows:
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>Ifthe vehicle does not move in the desired
direction, the system may not have engaged
the drive position correctly . Press the brake
pedal and select the drive position again.
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>If the veh icle sti ll does not move in the de­
s ired direction, there is a system malfunc­
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance
to have the system checked.
Driving tips
The transmission shifts up and down automati­
cally when
in the driving gears.
Fig. 65 Sect io n of the cente r conso le: selecto r lever wit h
i nte rlock bu
tton
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The engine will only be able start when the selec­
tor lever is in the P or N positions. At low temper­
atures (below 14 °F (-10 °C)), the engine can only
be
started when the selector lever is in the P po­
s i
tion.
Starting from a stop
... Press and hold the brake pedal.
... Press and hold the interlock button in these­
lector lever handle, select the desired selector
lever position such as D c::> page 64 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 pedal and press the accelera­
tor pedal c::> .& ..
Stopping temporaril y
.,. Keep the vehicle stationary using the braking
pedal, for example at traffic lights.
.,. Do not press the accelerat o r pedal when doing
t his .
.,. To preven t the vehicle from ro llin g when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop­
ping on steep inclines c::> ,&..
... The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/par king
If the selector lever is not in the P position when
you open the driver's door, the vehicle could roll.
In vehicles with a convenience key*, t he message:
S h ift to P, otherwise veh icle can roll awa y.
Door s can be locked only in
P appears. You will
also hear a warning tone .
... Press and hold the b rake pedal c::> ,&. .
... Set the park ing brake .
... Select the P selector lever position.
Stopping on an incl in e
... Always press the brake pedal to ho ld the vehi ­
cle
in p lace and prevent it from "rolling back"
c::> ,&.. Do not try to prevent the vehicle from
"rolling back" when a gear is engaged by in­
creasing the engine speed c::>(D.

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.. Set the parking brake.
.. With the driving gear selected, press the accel­
erator pedal carefully. The parking brake will
re l
ease automatically if your safety belt is fas­
tened.
Under certain circumstances, such as driving in
the mountains, it may be useful to switch tempo­
rarily
to the manual shift program in order to
manually adjust the gears to the driving condi­
tions¢ page 68.
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
selector lever to the P position ¢ page 61. This
prevents the loc kin g mechanism from being
loaded too heavily and will make it easier to
move the selector lever out of the P position.
A WARNING
-The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
-Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuri es.
- Never leave
your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave
your vehicle when the engine is running , set
the parking brake and move the selector lev­
er to the P position.
- Power is still
transferred to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre­
vent the ve hicle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake when the en­
gine is running and the selector lever is in
the D, Sor R position or "tiptronic" mode is
selected.
-Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stationary. Other­
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi­
ately, even if the parking brake is set. T his
could resu
lt in a crash.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running .
Automatic transmission
-Never engage the R or P selector level posi­
tions while driving. It could cause a crash .
- Before driving
down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
"ti ptronic".
-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
distance or causes complete failure of
the brake system.
-If you must stop on an incline, always hold
the vehicle in place with the foot brake or
parking brake to prevent it from rolling
back.
- N
ever hold the vehicle on an incline with a
slipping clutch. The
clutch opens automati­
cally when it becomes too hot from the
overload. The mJ indicator light turns on
and a message appears¢ page 70 when
the clutch is overloaded.
-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 loc ked in place and the park­
ing brake must be set¢ page 236. Other­
wise, the vehicle could begin moving when
increasing the engine speed, even with the
parking brake set.
@Note
-When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the veh icle 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.
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