ABS Seat Ibiza ST 2016 User Guide

Driving
of your brake pads checked by technical serv-
ic e
s mor
e frequently than recommended in
the Maintenance Programme.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-
ter crossing areas of water, on days of heavy
rainfall or even after washing the car, the ef-
fect of the brakes is reduced as the brake
discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): in
this case, the brakes should be “dried” by
pressing the brake pedal several times. WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the
brake sy s

tem increase the risk of accidents.
● New brake pads must be run in and do not
have the corr
ect friction during the first
200 km. This reduced braking capacity may
be compensated for by pressing on the brake
pedal a little harder, which also applies when
the brake pads have to be changed further
on.
● If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are
driving on ro
ads which have been salted,
braking power may be lower than normal.
● On steep slopes, if brakes are excessively
used, they wi
ll overheat. Before driving down
a long steep slope, it is advisable to reduce
speed and change down into a lower gear or
range (depending on the type of transmis-
sion). Thus, make use of engine braking and
relieve the brakes.
● Never let the brakes “drag” by applying
light pres
sure. Continuous braking will cause the brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance w
i

ll increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.
● Never let the vehicle run with the engine
switched off
. The braking distance is in-
creased considerably when the brake servo is
not active.
● If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
subject
ed to heavy use, vapour bubbles can
form in the brake system. This reduces the ef-
ficiency of the brakes.
● Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could r
estrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 190, Modifications.
● If a brake system circuit fails, the braking
distanc
e will be increased considerably. Con-
tact a specialised workshop immediately and
avoid unnecessary journeys. Control lamp
Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up *
●
the brake fluid level is too low
› ›
›
p

age 209.
● there is a fault in the brake system.
This warnin
g lamp can light up together with
the ABS system warning lamp. WARNING
● If the brak e w

arning lamp does not go out
or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low so there is a
risk of an accident ››› page 209, Brake fluid.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-
gether with the ABS
lamp  this could be
due to an ABS fault. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This
could cause the rear to break away. Risk of
skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. Handbrake
Fig. 169
Handbrake between the front seats. The handbrake should be applied firmly to
pr
ev
ent the

vehicle from accidentally rolling
away. Always apply the handbrake when you
leave your vehicle and when you park. »
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Braking and stability systems El ectr
onic
Stability Control (ESC)*This Electronic Stability System reduces the
risk of
sk

idding and improves the vehicle's
stability and ability to hold the road.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) contains
the electronic differential lock (EDL) and the
traction control system (ASR). The ESC works
together with the ABS. Both control lamps
will light up if the ESC or ABS systems are
faulty.
The ESC system is started automatically
when the engine is started.
The ESC system is always active and cannot
be switched off. With the Easy Connect sys-
tem it is only possible to deactivate the ASR
or else select Sport mode.
The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin
is desirable ›››
page 156.
For example:
● When driving with snow chains.
● When driving in deep snow or on loose sur-
face s.
● When the

vehicle is stuck, to rock it back-
wards
and forwards.
Press the button to switch the ASR back on
when you no longer need wheel spin. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
The ESC reduc

es the risk of skidding by brak-
ing the wheels individually.
The system uses the steering wheel angle
and road speed to calculate the changes of
direction desired by the driver, and constant-
ly compares them with the actual behaviour
of the vehicle. When irregularities occur, for
example, if the vehicle begins to skid, the
ESC brakes the appropriate wheel automati-
cally.
The forces acting on the braked wheel bring
the vehicle back to a stable condition. If the
vehicle tends to oversteer (the rear end
slides out), the system will act on the front
wheel on the outside of the turn.
Control lamp
There are two control lamps for the electronic
stability control. The lamp  provides infor-
mation concerning function and  disconnec-
tion status.
Both control lamps light up together when
the ignition is switched on and should turn
off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the
time taken for the function check.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and
ASR. It also includes emergency braking as-
sistance (BAS). The control lamp
 has the f ollowing func-
tions:
● It flashes whilst driving when the ASR/ESC
is activat
ed.
● It will light up if there is a fault in the ESC.
● As the ESC operates in conjunction with the
ABS, the ESC light w
ill also come on if a fault
should occur in the ABS.
If the ESC control lamp  lights up and stays
on after the engine is started, this may mean
that the control system has temporarily
switched off the ESC. In this case the ESC can
be reactivated by switching the ignition off
and then on again. If the control lamp goes
out, this means the system is fully functional.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected on
press
ing the switch  or if we select ESC
Sport mode, only by means of Easy Connect. WARNING
● Do not for g

et that the electronic stability
control ESC cannot defy the laws of physics.
This should be kept in mind, particularly on
slippery and wet roads and when towing a
trailer.
● Always adapt your driving style to suit the
condition of the ro
ads and the traffic situa-
tion. The greater safety provided by the ESC
should not encourage you to run any risks. » 155
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CAUTION
● To ens ur
e that the ESC works correctly, all
four wheels must be fitted with the same
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of
the tyres can cause the system to reduce en-
gine power when this is not desired.
● Any modifications made to the vehicle (for
exampl
e, to the engine, brake system, run-
ning gear or to the combination of wheels
and tyres) may affect the operation of the
ABS, EDL, ESC and ASR. Traction control system (ASR)*
The traction control system prevents the driv-
en wheel
s
fr om s

pinning when the vehicle is
accelerating. This system always includes
ABS.
Description and operation of the traction
control system during acceleration (ASR)
On front-wheel drive vehicles, the ASR sys-
tem intervenes, reducing engine power and
preventing the driven wheels from slipping
during acceleration. The system works in the
entire speed range in conjunction with ABS.
If a failure occurs in the ABS, the ASR will al-
so stop working.
TCS helps the car to start moving, accelerate
and climb a gradient in slippery conditions
where this may otherwise be difficult or even
impossible. The ASR automatically switches on when the
engine is s

tarted. If necessary, it could be
connected or disconnected by means of the
Easy Connect system.
When the ASR is off, the warning lamp lights
up . The ASR should normally be left on.
Only in exceptional circumstances, when
wheel spin is required, can they be turned off
using the ESC button, for example:
● With compact temporary spare wheel.
● When using the snow chains.
● When driving in deep snow or on soft ter-
rain.
● When the vehic

le is bogged-down, to free it
“by roc
king it.”
The ASR should be switched on again as
soon as possible.
Control lamp
There are two control lamps for the traction
control system:  and . Both control lamps
light up together when the ignition is switch-
ed on and should turn off after approximately
2 seconds. This is the time taken for the func-
tion check.
The  lamp has the following function:
● It flashes when the ASR is working if the ve-
hicle is
moving. If the system is deactivated or if it has any
fault, the warnin

g lamp will remain lit. The
warning lamp will also light up if a fault
should occur in the ABS because the ASR op-
erates in conjunction with the ABS. For fur-
ther information, see ››› page 156.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected
via Ea
sy Connect.
By means of Easy Connect, the ASR function
is reactivated and the warning lamp switched
off. WARNING
● Remember that not

even the ASR can defy
the laws of physics. This should be kept in
mind, particularly on slippery and wet roads
and when towing a trailer.
● Always adapt your driving style to suit the
condition of the ro
ads and the traffic situa-
tion. The greater safety provided by the ASR
should not encourage you to run any risks. CAUTION
● To ens ur

e that the ASR works correctly,
identical tyres should be fitted on all four
wheels. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to reduce
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●
Any modific ation
s made to the vehicle (for
example, to the engine, brake system, run-
ning gear or to the combination of wheels
and tyres) may affect the operation of the
ABS and ASR. Connecting/disconnecting ESC and
ASR
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is
s

tarted, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.
The ASR and ESC function should only be
switched off in situations in which traction is
insufficient, among others:
● When driving in deep snow or on surfaces
that ar e not

very firm.
● To “free” the vehicle if it gets stuck.
Then switch the ASR and E
SC function back
on.
Depending on finishes and versions, it is
possible either to disconnect only the ASR or
else activate ESC Sport mode.
ESC in “Sport” mode
Sport mode can be connected via the Easy
Connect ››› page 101 system menu. The abili-
ty of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle is limi- ted; the traction control system (ASR) be-
comes di

sabled ››› .
The c ontr
ol
lamp  lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system*, the driver
will be shown the electronic stability
control (ESC) option: sport.
Warning! Limited stability.
Disable ESC “Sport” mode
Through the Easy Connect system menu
››› page 101. The warning lamp  will switch
off. For vehicles with a driver information sys-
tem*, the driver will be shown the elec-
tronic stability control (ESC)
option: on.
Disable ASR
The Easy Connect system menu is used to
switch off the ASR ››› page 101. The traction
control system will be disabled.
The control lamp  lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is disabled.
Activate ASR
The Easy Connect system menu ››› page 101
is used to switch on the ASR. The traction
control system will be enabled.
The control lamp  switches off. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is enabled.●
Activate or de activate the ASR or ESC func-
tion in the Easy Connect system by means of
the button  and the function buttons
Set up and
E
SC
S
ystem .
WARNING
You should switch on the ESC Sport mode on-
ly if the tr affic

conditions and your driving
ability allow you to do so safely: risk of skid-
ding!
● With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
function wi
ll be limited to allow for a sportier
drive. The driving wheels could spin and the
vehicle could skid. Note
If the ASR is disconnected or the ESC’s Sport
mode is sel ect

ed, cruise control* will be
switched off. Electronic differential lock (EDS)*
The EDL operates along with the ABS in vehi-
c
l
e s

equipped with Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC)*.
EDL helps the vehicle to start moving, accel-
erate and climb a gradient in slippery condi-
tions where this may otherwise be difficult or
even impossible.
It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the speed
of the driven wheels. »
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At speeds of up to approximately 80 km/h
(50 mph), it i
s ab
le to balance out differences
in the speed of the driven wheels of approxi-
mately 100 rpm/min caused by a partially
slippery road surface. It does this by braking
the wheel which has lost traction and distrib-
uting more driving force to the other driven
wheel via the differential.
To prevent the disc brake of the braking
wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts out au-
tomatically if subjected to excessive loads.
The vehicle will continue to function normally
without EDL. For this reason, the driver is not
informed that the EDL has been switched off.
The EDL will switch on again automatically
when the brake has cooled down.
Control lamp
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the
ABS control lamp  ››› page 158. Take the
vehicle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible. WARNING
● When accel er

ating on a slippery surface,
for example on ice and snow, press the accel-
erator carefully. Despite EDL, the driven
wheels may start to spin. This could impair
the vehicle's stability.
● Always adapt your driving style to suit road
conditions and the tr
affic situation. Do not let
the extra safety afforded by EDL tempt you in- to taking any risks when driving, this can
cause ac
c

idents. CAUTION
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the en-
gine, the br ake sys

tem, running gear or any
components affecting the wheels and tyres)
could affect the efficiency of the EDL
››› page 190. Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)*
The function (Hydraulic Brake Assist HBA) is
on
ly
inc luded in

vehicles with ESC.
In an emergency, most drivers brake in time,
but not with maximum force. This results in
unnecessarily long braking distances.
This is when the brake assist system comes
into action. When pressing the brake pedal
rapidly, the assistant interprets it as an emer-
gency. It very quickly builds up the full brake
pressure so that the ABS can be activated
more quickly and efficiently, thus reducing
braking distance.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake ped-
al, since the brake assist system switches off
automatically as soon as you release the
brake. Automatic hazard warning lights activation
The brake lights fl

ash automatically to indi-
cate that the vehicle is braking suddenly or in
an emergency situation. If the emergency
braking continues until the vehicle comes to
a standstill, the hazard warning lights will
then come on and the brake lights will re-
main on permanently from that moment. The
warning lights will automatically switch off
when the vehicle begins to move again or
when the "warning" light button is pressed. WARNING
● The risk of ac

cident is higher if you drive
too fast, if you do not keep your distance from
the vehicle in front, and when the road sur-
face is slippery or wet. The increased acci-
dent risk cannot be reduced by the brake as-
sist system.
● The brake assist system cannot defy the
laws
of physics. Slippery and wet roads are
dangerous even with the brake assist system!
Therefore, it is essential that you adjust your
speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.
Do not let the extra safety features tempt you
into taking any risks when driving. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The anti-lock brake (ABS) system prevents
the wheel
s
fr om loc

king during braking and
is an important part of the vehicle's active
safety system.
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How the ABS works
If one of
the wheel s
turns too slowly in rela-
tion to the vehicle's speed, and is close to
locking, the system will reduce the braking
pressure to this wheel. The driver is made
aware of this control process by a pulsating
of the brake pedal and audible noise. This is
a deliberate warning to the driver that one or
more of the wheels is tending to lock and the
ABS control function has intervened. In this
situation it is important to keep the brake
pedal fully depressed so the ABS can regu-
late the brake application. Do not “pump”.
If you brake hard on a slippery road surface,
the best possible control is retained as the
wheels do not lock.
However, ABS will not necessarily guarantee
shorter braking distances in all conditions.
Braking distance could even be further if you
brake on gravel or on fresh snow on a slip-
pery surface.
Control lamp
The control lamp  lights up for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The control lamp  does not light
up when
the ignition is switched on. ●
The control
lamp does not go out again af-
ter a few seconds.
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle
is mov
ing.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal
way, without the ABS function. Take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESC* and the
tyre pressure control lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp  lights up together
with the brake warning lamp , there is a
fault in the ABS function and in the brake
system ››› .
WARNING
● The anti-lock br ak

e system cannot defy the
laws of physics. Slippery and wet roads are
dangerous even with ABS! If you notice that
the ABS is working (to counteract locked
wheels under braking), you should reduce
speed immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not let the extra safety fea-
tures tempt you into taking any risks when
driving.
● The effectiveness of ABS is also determined
by the tyr
es fitted ››› page 213.
● If the running gear or brake system is modi-
fied, the effectivenes
s of the ABS could be se-
verely limited. WARNING
● Befor e openin

g the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ››› page 201, Working in
the engine compartment.
● If the brake system warning lamp  should
light up t
ogether with the ABS warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check
the brake fluid level in the reservoir
››› page 209, Brake fluid. If the brake fluid
level has dropped below the “MIN” mark you
must not drive on. Risk of accident. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in
the brake sys
tem may have been caused by a
failure of the ABS system. This could cause
the rear wheels to lock quickly when you
brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and
seek technical assistance. Electronic differential lock (XDS)*
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
ti
al
mec h

anism allows the outer wheel to turn
at a higher speed than the inner wheel. In
this way, the wheel that is turning faster (out-
er wheel) receives less drive torque than the
inner wheel. This may mean that in certain
situations the torque delivered to the inner
wheel is too high, causing the wheels to
spin. On the other hand, the outer wheel is
receiving a lower drive torque than it could
transmit. This causes an overall loss of lateral »
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CAUTION
Do not top up the expansion tank with cool-
ant fluid if it i
s empty! Air could enter the
cooling system. In this case, stop driving.
Seek specialist assistance. Otherwise, there
is a risk of engine damage. CAUTION
The original additives should never be mixed
with coo l

ants which are not approved by
SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing
severe damage to the engine and the engine
cooling system.
● If the fluid in the expansion tank is not pur-
ple but
is, for example, brown, this indicates
that the G13 additive has been mixed with an
inadequate coolant. The coolant must be
changed as soon as possible if this is the
case! This could result in serious faults and
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the
envir onment

. If any fluids are spilled, they
should be collected and correctly disposed
of, with respect to the environment. Brake fluid
Chec k
in g the br

ake fluid level Read the additional information carefully
›››
 p

age 43
The position of the brake fluid reservoir is
shown in the corresponding engine compart-
ment illustration ››› page 204. The brake fluid
reservoir has a black and yellow cap.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the
vehicle is being used as the brake pads are
automatically adjusted as they wear.
However, if the level goes down noticeably in
a short time, or drops below the “MIN” mark,
there may be a leak in the brake system. A
display on the instrument panel will warn you
if the brake fluid level is too low ›››
page 100. WARNING
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake
fluid level, r e

ad and observe the warnings
››› page 201. Changing the brake fluid
The Maintenance Programme indicates brake
fluid c
h
an g

e intervals.
We recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by a Technical Service. Before opening the bonnet, please read and
follo

w the warnings ››› in safety notes for
w ork
in the en gine c
ompartment on
page 201 in section “Safety notes for work-
ing in the engine compartment”.
In the course of time, brake fluid becomes
hygroscopic and absorbs water from the am-
bient air. If the water content in the brake flu-
id is too high, the brake system could cor-
rode. This also considerably reduces the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid. Heavy use of the
brakes may then cause a vapour lock which
could impair the braking effect.
Be sure to always use the correct brake fluid.
Only use brake fluid that expressly meets the
VW 501 14 standard.
You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake fluid
in a SEAT dealership or a SEAT Official Serv-
ice. If none is available, use only high-quality
brake fluid that meets DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4
standards, or USA Standards FMVSS 116 DOT
4.
Using any other kind of brake fluid or one
that is not of a high quality may affect opera-
tion of the brake system and reduce its effec-
tiveness. Never use a brake fluid if the con-
tainer does not state that it complies with VW
501 14, DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards, or
USA standards FMVSS 116 DOT 4. »
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WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
chemica l
burns as well as the risk of accident
or fire when working on the battery and the
electrical system:
● Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
skin and clothing fr
om acid and particles con-
taining lead.
● Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective glo
ves and eye protection. Do not
tilt the batteries. This could spill acid through
the vents.
● Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately
for severa
l minutes with clear water. Then
seek medical care immediately. Neutralise
any acid splashes on the skin or clothing
with a soapy solution, and rinse off with plen-
ty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake,
consult a doctor immediately.
● Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are
prohibited.
When handling cables and electri-
cal equipment, avoid causing sparks and
electrostatic charge. Never short the battery
terminals. High-energy sparks can cause in-
jury.
● A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
leased when the b
attery is under charge. The
batteries should be charged in a well-ventila-
ted room only.
● Keep children away from acid and batteries.
● Before working on the electrical system,
you must
switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical devices. The negative cable on the battery must be disconnected. When a
light bu
l

b is changed, you need only switch
off the light.
● Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by unlock-
ing the vehic
le before you disconnect the bat-
tery! The alarm will otherwise be triggered.
● When disconnecting the battery from the
vehicle on-bo
ard network, disconnect first
the negative cable and then the positive ca-
ble.
● Switch off all electrical devices before re-
connecting the batt
ery. Reconnect first the
positive cable and then the negative cable.
Never reverse the polarity of the connections.
This could cause an electrical fire.
● Never charge a frozen battery, or one which
has th
awed. This could result in explosions
and chemical burns. Always replace a battery
which has frozen. A flat battery can also
freeze at temperatures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
● Ensure that the vent hose is always connec-
ted to the batt
ery.
● Never use a defective battery. This could
cause an exp
losion. Replace a damaged bat-
tery immediately.
● For vehicles with the battery in the luggage
compartment: Chec
k that the battery gas
ventilation hose is securely attached. CAUTION
● Never dis c

onnect the battery if the ignition
is switched on or if the engine is running. This could damage the electrical system or
electronic
c

omponents.
● Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight
over a long period of
time, as the intense ul-
traviolet radiation can damage the battery
housing.
● If the vehicle is left standing in cold condi-
tions for a lon
g period, protect the battery
from “freezing”. If it freezes it will be dam-
aged. Warning lamp

It lights up
Alternator fault.
The control lamp
 lights up when the igni-
tion i s sw

itched on. It should go out when the
engine has started running.
If the control lamp  lights up while driving,
the alternator is no longer charging the bat-
tery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
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Index
Index
A
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
158
c ontr o
l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Additional electrical appliances (efficiency pro- gramme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 129
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the front seats Adjusting the lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Adjusting the head restraints front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Adjustment CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
AFS headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 66 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 69
functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 144
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Air recirculation air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
heating and fresh air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Alloy wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Alternator warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 157, 158 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Anti-puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 76
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 76, 77 Check after 10 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Anti-puncture set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Aspects to note before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Assistance systems parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Assistance Systems fatigue detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Audible warning signal
seat belt not fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Automatic car wash tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 driving programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
kick-down device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
manual release of selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
selecting gears with Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
B Back seat folding down and raising the back seat back- rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 201, 204 closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Boot hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 209 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 167
Brakes brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
new Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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Index
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203
ti ltin g p
anoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Coming Home Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Contact key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Control and warning lamps alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 170
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Controls and displays General instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Controls on the steering wheel Operating the audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
operating the telephone and audio system . . 105
Convenience closing tilting panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Convenience opening windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Coolant checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Coolant level control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Coolant temperature
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
cooling system checking coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cooling system checking coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
topping up coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 208
Correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Correct sitting position front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
rear seat passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 183 adjusting the stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
complete deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
temporary deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
D Dangers in not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Deactivating the front passenger front airbag . . . 15
Deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Diesel diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Diesel engine particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Diesel particulate filter malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Direction of rotation tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 97 Disposal
Seat belt t ensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Door handle de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Door lock de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Door lock cylinder de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Doors Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Double headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Driver see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 57, 58, 59
Driver information system additional electrical appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
bonnet, rear lid and doors open . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
engine oil temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
warning and information messages . . . . . . . . . 29
Driving driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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