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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights36
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a  fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk  of the airbag not being activated in  the event of an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags  ⇒page 152, “Deactivating an  airbag”.
Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine) 
In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are  
collected and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel.
Code  7GG on the vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 16 indicates that your  
vehicle is equipped with a diesel particle filter. The vehicle data sticker  
⇒ page 247, fig. 182 is located on the floor of the luggage compart- 
ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The soot particles, which result from  the combustion of diesel fuel, are  collected in the  diesel particle filter. The diesel particle filter filters the soot  particles completely from the exhaust. If th e filter is full, it is cleaned automati- cally in favourable conditions by burning  the soot particle. To assist this proce- dure, we recommend not to drive regularl y over short distances. If the engine  control unit detects that the operating co nditions for a cleaning (combustion of  deposited soot particles) of the diesel particle fiter are not optimal, e.g. slow city  driving, a warning light in the instrument cluster is illuminated . 
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even  speed of at least 60 km/h for 15 minutes when the traffic situation permits it.  Always pay attention to the valid speed limi ts. The diesel particle filter is most  effectively cleaned if the vehicle is driven  in the 4th or 5th gear with an engine  speed of approx. of 2 000 rpm. The soot ca n be burned in the filter due to this  temperature increase. 
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an  increased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine. 
In addition a message can be shown in th e display of the instrument cluster,  which informs you or requests necessary actions. 
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the  corresponding descriptions and warning  notes, this increases the risk of  an accident. This may result in bo dy injuries or major vehicle damage.
•Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic  conditions. The route indicated by th e warning light must not tempt you  to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
Fig. 16  Vehicle data  sticker
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
•The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore  park the vehicle in such a way that the  diesel particle filter does not come  into contact with dry grass or other combustible materials - risk of fire!
•Use neither protective paint for chassis nor anti-corrosion agent, in  order to treat the exhaust system, the  heat shields or the diesel particle  filter. The high temperatures ca n cause the coating to ignite!
Note
•When using diesel fuel with high sulphur content the life of the diesel  particle filter is clearly reduced. A specia list garage will be able to tell you which  countries use only diesel fuel  with high sulphur content.
Seat belt warning light* 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to  fasten the seat belt. 
If the seat belts are not fastened when the speed of the car increases to more  than 25km/h, the warning light flashes and an acoustic warning signal sounds for approx. 90 seconds. 
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEAT BELT 
For further information on the seat belts  ⇒page 138, “Why seat belts?”.
WARNING (continued)
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Heating and air conditioning system99
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data 
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to  provide cooling at a high load of the engine. 
After switching on the cooling  Condensation from the evaporator of the air  conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite  normal and not an indication of a leak! 
Recommended setting for al l periods of the year:
•Set the temperature to 22 °C.
•Press the button   ⇒fig. 85.
•Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly  upwards  ⇒page 102, fig. 86. 
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit 
Press and hold the buttons   and    ⇒fig. 85. The information in the  desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows are free of ice, snow and mi sting. Please familiarize yourself  about how to correctly operate the he ating and ventilation systems, how  to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of  time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of  having an accident increases. Switch  recirculated air mode off as soon as  the windows begin misting up.
Note
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may be produced at the evaporator be cause of deposits. Switch the cooling  system on at least once a month for  approximately 5 minutes at the highest  
blower stage - also during the cold season  of the year - in order to remove such  odours. Also open a window for a short time.
•We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating  air mode is operating since the smoke wh ich is drawn at the evaporator from  the interior of the  vehicle forms deposi ts in the evaporator of the air condi- tioning system. This produces a perman ent odour when the air conditioning  system is operating which can only be  eliminated through considerable effort  and expense (replaceme nt of compressor).
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage  compartment.
•Using the cooling economically  ⇒page 98.
•Operational problems ⇒page 98.
Overview of the control elements
Fig. 85  Climatronic: Control elements
Buttons / control dial 
Setting the blower speed
AUTO
ECONAUTO
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The displays 
Set blower speed 
The outside temperature
Climatronic fault, have the vehicl e inspected by a specialist garage 
Air flow to the windows 
Recirculated air mode
Air flow to the head, upper body and feet 
Display of selected interior temperature, here: +20 °C 
Automatic mode
ECON mode 
Buttons / control dial 
Setting the interior temperature 
Air flow to the windows 
Automatic mode
Air flow in the footwell 
Air flow to the upper body 
Air flow to head
Button for switching off cooling system 
Recirculated air mode
Note
The interior temperature sensor   is located in the bottom part of the device.  Do not glue or cover over the sensor,  otherwise it could have an unfavourable  effect on the Climatronic.
Automatic mode 
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant  
temperature and to keep the windows in the interior of the car  
dry.
Switching automatic mode on 
– Set a temperature between +18 °C and +29 °C. 
– Move the air outlet vents  3 and 4 ⇒page 102, fig. 86 so that the air  
flow is directed slightly upwards. 
– Press the button  ,  AUTO appears in the display.
The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distribu- tion or increasing or decreasing the  blower speed. The temperature is never- theless regulated.
ECON mode 
The cooling system is switched  off in the ECON mode - heating  
and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on 
– Press the button  ,  ECON appears in the display. 
– Set a temperature between +18 °C and +29 °C. 
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode 
– Press the button  ,  AUTO appears in the display. 
– Press the button  ,  ECON appears in the display.
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ECON
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ECON mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18 °C  up to +29 °C. 
The ECON mode is switched off  when pressing button   or  . 
Please note that, in the ECON mode, th e interior temperature cannot be lower  than the outside temperature. The interior  is not cooled and the air is not dehu- midified. 
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode  ⇒page 101.
Defrosting windscreen
Defrosting windscreen - switching on 
– Press the button    ⇒page 99, fig. 85. 
Defrosting windscreen - switching off 
– Once again press the button   or the button  .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the  air outlet vents  1 and2.
Recirculated air mode 
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the  
vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from  
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or 
when standing in a traffic jam. 
Switching recirculated air mode on 
– Press button  , the symbol  appears on the display. 
Switching recirculated air mode off 
– Once again press the button   or the button  , the symbol  
or the logo is no long er shown on the display.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of  time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants,  divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as  the windows begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the bu tton  . After the windscreen has been  demisted, press the button  .
Setting temperature
– You can set the desired interior  temperature after switching on the  
ignition with the control dial  .
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C and +29°C. The interior  temperature is regulated automatically with in this range. If you select a temper- ature of less than +18 °C, “LO” is shown on the display. If you select a tempera- ture above +29 °C, “HI” is shown on th e display. In both limit positions the  Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The  temperature is not cont rolled in this case.
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Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at  the leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out  of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Controlling blower 
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in  
line with the interior temperature.  You can also, however, adapt the  
blower stages manually to  suit your particular needs. 
– Turn the control dial    ⇒page 99, fig. 85 to the left (reduce  
blower speed) or right (increase blower speed).
Switch off the blowers, the Climatronic is switched off and in the display shows  OFF . 
The set blower speed is displayed next to the control dial   when the respec- tive number of warning lights come on.
WARNING
•“Stale air” may result in fatigue in  the driver and occupants, reduce  attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having  an accident increases.
•Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
•Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 86  Air outlet vents
Open air outlet vents 
– Turn the rotary knob into the upper position. 
Close air outlet vents 
– Turn the rotary knob into the lower position. 
Redirecting air flow 
– The horizontal as well as the vertic al direction of the air flow is set  
with the handle in the middle of the air outlet vents.
You can control the air distribution to the air outlet vents via the buttons of the  operating part of the Climatronic  ⇒page 99. Air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒fig. 86  can also be opened or closed individually.
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The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied,  provided the ignition is on. 
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you  have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied: 
HANDBRAKE ON 
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h  for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which is only partially released can re sult in the rear brakes overheating  which will have a negative effect on  the operation of the brake system -  risk of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
•Never leave children unattended in  the vehicle. The children might,  for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The  vehicle might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always  first of all apply the handbrake firmly  before then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position  P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the  
vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and  an obstacle located behind the vehicle wi th the aid of ultrasound sensors. The  sensors are integrated in the rear bumper. 
Range of sensors 
The clearance warning begins at a distan ce of about 160 cm from the obstacle  (area   ⇒fig. 92). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter  as the clearance is reduced. 
A continuous tone sounds fr om a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich  ) - danger  area.  You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds! 
Activating 
The parking aid is activated automatically when  reverse gear is engaged and  the ignition is turned on. This is conf irmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Fig. 92  Parking aid:  Range of sensors
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Automatic gearbox113
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WARNING
•Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the  selector lever if the car is stationary  and the engine is running - risk of  accident!
•Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an accident!
•When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is neces- sary to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the  selector lever (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted, also not when  the engine is idling - the vehicle  "creeps".
Selector lever positionsThe selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information  display of the instrument cluster with  the corresponding gear symbol high- lighted  ⇒fig. 95. In the positions D and S the gear you have already engaged  will be additionally displayed on the display. 
P - Parklock 
The driven wheels are locked me chanically in this position. 
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary  ⇒. 
If you wish to move the sele ctor lever into or out of this position, you must press  the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the same time  depress the brake pedal. 
R - Reverse 
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the  engine idling  ⇒. 
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be  pressed, if you wish to obtain  the selector lever positions R, P or N.
Fig. 94  Selector lever
Fig. 95  Information  display: Selector lever positions
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Tiptronic 
The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually.
Switching over to manual shifting 
– Push the selector lever to the right out of position  D. As soon as the  
gearbox has switched over,  6 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display, with  
the gear engaged being highlighted. 
Shifting up gears 
– One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position)  
⇒ fig. 96 . 
Shifting down gears 
– One-touch back of the selector  lever (in the Tiptronic position)  .
It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also  when driving. 
When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up  automatically in gears 1, 2, 3, 4 and  5 into the next higher gear just before the maximum permissible engine speed  is reached. 
If you select a lower gear, the automatic  gearbox does not shift down until there  is no risk of the engine overrevving. 
If you operate the kickdown function, the ge arbox shifts into a lower gear in line  with the vehicle speed and engine speed.
Emergency programme 
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the  
system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are  functional faults in the gearbox electronics. This is indicated by all of the  segments in the display lighting up or going out.
Fig. 96  Selector lever:  Manual shifting of gears
Fig. 97  Information display: Manual shifting of gears
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Communication122
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone  (“handsfree system” using a microphone  integrated in the vehicle, optimal  transmission of signals using an external aerial etc.). The battery of the mobile phone is also constantly charged.
Mobile phone operation
If you select the menu  PHONE in the information display and the phone is not  in the adapter,  INSERT PHONE is shown on the display. 
After inserting the phone in the adapter, the system begins to load the phone  book from the phone into the information display. The following is shown one  after the other on the display: 
PLEASE WAIT 
LOADING... LAST CALLS 
LOADING... ACCEPTED CALLS
LOADING... MISSED CALLS 
LOADING... PHONE BOOK 
After loading is completed, phone book,  last calls, accepted calls, missed calls  and memory appear in the display. 
Using the system
•You can scroll through the telephone  memory for individual names or  menus by slowly turning the thumbwheel    ⇒fig. 102.
•You can scroll through from A to Z or from Z to A within the telephone  memory by slowly turning the t humbwheel   downwards or upwards.
•You can always return to one level higher in the menu of the information  display by pressing the button    at the top for a lengthy period.
•The selected menu is displayed by briefly pressing the button  . 
Overview of the possible functions and read outs:
Fig. 102  Multi-func- tional module: control buttons
ActivityRead out in display
Call terminatedINCOMING CALL TERMINATED
Number  engagedLINE BUSY
No service  foundNO SERVICE
Enter PIN codeENTER PIN
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