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Checking the battery electrolyte levelFig. 132
Electrolyte level indicator
Read and observe and on page 149 first.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, » Fig. 132the
colouring of the display can indicate the acidic level.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour – electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour – electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist garage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tem-
peratures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures
just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
Note■ The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part
of the inspection service.■
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.A charging operation can be performed if the following conditions are satis-
fied.
The engine is turned off.
The ignition is switched off.
All consumers are turned off.
The bonnet is open.
“Fast charging” with high currents
›
Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, then “positive”).
›
Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“positive”, black = “negative”).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
Charging with low voltages
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables from the battery if you recharge
the vehicle battery, for example from a mini-charger.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. 
150General Maintenance

WARNING■When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal 
.
■
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
■
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be “rapidly charged” by a
specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger
must not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery,
but only to the engine earth » page 167, Jump-starting using the battery from
another vehicle .
Replacing
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery. Suitable vehicle battery types can be purchased
from a specialist garage.
We recommend having the battery replaced by a specialist garage, where the
new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
Disconnecting and reconnecting
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
Disconnecting
›
Switch off the ignition.
›First, disconnect the negative terminal
 first, then the positive  terminal
of the battery.
Connecting›
First, connect the positive 
first, then the negative 
battery terminal.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceCommissioningRadio and/or navigation systemEnter code number » User radio
manual and/or » navigation
system user manualTime settings» page 33
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
risk of a cable fire.
Note
■ After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.■
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
Automatic load deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This manifests it-
self by the following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where necessary, large convenience consumers such as seat heaters and
rear window heaters have their power limited or are shut off completely in
the event of an emergency. 
151Inspecting and replenishing

›Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about
one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 141.
Tightening›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop 1)
.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 141 until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, the covering caps must be replaced.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 142
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 143
Attach lifting jack
In order to raise the vehicle, the jack from the tool kit is to be used.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre .
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower sill on the un-
derside of your vehicle. The positions of these are embossed by means of
markings on the side surface of the lower sill » Fig. 142.›
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking
point » Fig. 143 - 
.
›
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 143 - 
.
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNINGNotes for vehicle lifting■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.■
If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.
■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.
■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the web of the
lower fork leg, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle occurring.1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 164.
163Emergency equipment and self-help

The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat.WARNING■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the en-
gine compartment » page 141.■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not jump start with the battery of an-
other vehicle – there is a risk of explosion!
■
Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery – risk of explosion!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with insufficient acid levels – risk of
explosion and chemical burns.
■
The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
Note
We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
Fig. 146
Jump-starting: A – flat battery, B
– battery providing current
Fig. 147
Engine earth: START-STOP system
Read and observe on page 167 first.
The starting process using the battery of another vehicle requires the use of
jumper cables.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery
A
» Fig. 146 .
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying power
B
.
›
Attach the clamp
4
to a solid metal component firmly connected to the en-
gine block or to the engine block itself.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, halt the attempt to start the engine after 10 sec-
onds and wait for thirty seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jumper cables exactly in the reverse sequence as for clamping.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery,
but only to the engine earth.
› 1.2 l/63 kW TSI and 1.2 l/77 kW TSI engines
» Fig. 147 -

› 1.4 l./90 kW engine
» Fig. 147 -

› 1.6 l./77 kW TDI CR engine
» Fig. 147 -

Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black. 

167Emergency equipment and self-help

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 158
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 173 first.
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START - STOP3Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor, diagnostic port, dimmable interior rear-view mirror4Control unit for ABS/ESC, steering angle sensor strip with switches5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch switch, engine cooling fan9Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling
fan, heated washer nozzles10DC-DC converter11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the
automatic gearbox14Headlight range control15Not assignedNo.Power consumer16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit, control unit for
fuel pump17Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP18Mirror heater19Ignition lock input20Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump21Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, di-
agnostic port, rain sensor23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Light switch26Rear window wiper27Operating lever underneath the steering wheel28Petrol engine: ACF valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High-pressure fuel pump, control valve for fuel pressure33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36High beam, light switch37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40Not assigned41Heated front seats42Rear window heater 174Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Boot lid lock, central locking system46Alarm47Cigarette lighter48ABS49Turn signal lights, brake lights50DC-DC converter, radio51Electric windows (driver's window and rear left window)52Electric windows (front passenger's window and rear right)53Windscreen washer54START-STOP instrument cluster, operating lever under the steering
wheel, multifunction steering wheel55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system57Headlights front, rear58Headlights front, rear
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 159
Vehicle battery: Cover for the fuse box - variant 1 / variant 2
Read and observe and on page 173 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 159 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 160
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 173 first.
No.Power consumer1ABS2Radiator fan3Automatic gearbox4ABS5Central control unit6Electrical auxiliary heating system175Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
139
Abroad Headlights
63
ABS Function
113
Warning light37
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles131
Accessories128
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirror68
head restraints70
Interior mirror67
Seat69
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Adjustment Beam range
58
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
90
Airbag16
Deactivating20
Deactivating the front passenger airbag20
Deployment16
Front airbag17
Head airbag19
Indicator light39
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 130
Side airbag
18
Airbag system16
Air conditioning89
Air distribution control90
Climatronic92
manual air conditioning91
Air distribution control90
Air outlet vents90
Alarm Switching off
53
Triggering53
Alcantara cleaning
137
Anti-lock Braking System113
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
54
Trailer126
Anti-theft wheel bolts164
Armrest Front
72
Rear72
artificial leather137
Ashtray76
ASR Warning light
37
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
122
bar ball, Step 2122
Assist system ABS
113
Assist systems113
ABS37
ASR37
Cruise Control System115
EDL114
ESC37, 113
HBA114
HHC114
Parking aid114
START-STOP116
TCS113
Audio see radio / navigation system
4
Auto Check Control33
Automatic driving lamp control60
Automatic gearbox108
Manual shifting of gears110
Selector lever-emergency unlocking171
Selector lever lock109
Starting-off and driving110
Tiptronic110
Using the selector lever109
Automatic gearbox modes109
Automatic load deactivation151
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
110
Automatic transmission Kickdown
110
Selector lever lock109
AUX101
B
Ball head Check fitting
123
Ready position121
Battery In the remote control key
170
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
142
Opening142
Boot Cargo element
84
Class N1 vehicles85
Double-sided floor covering85
Hooks82
See Boot lid55
Storage compartments83
Boot cover Parking position
83
Boot lid automatic locking
55
Closing55
Opening55
189Index

Rear fog light61
Warning light38
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Interior mirror67
Refuelling139
Fuel139
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery170
Synchronisation process170
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
170
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
123
bar ball, Step 2123
Repairs and technical alterations128
Replacement parts128
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
177
Bulb for the fog light178
Bulb for the licence plate light179
Bulb in rear light180
Fuses173
Fuses in the dash panel173
Fuses in the engine compartment175
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)177
Rear window wiper blade172
Vehicle battery151
windscreen wiper blades172
Replenishing Coolant
147
Engine oil146
Windscreen washer fluid143
Retraction and economical driving111
Revolution counter31
Roof Load
88
Roof rack88
mounting points88
Roof load88
Rubber seals133
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
51
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
51
Safe securing system51
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints70
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Save electrical energy111
Save fuel111
Seals Vehicle care
133
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt Warning light
35
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Inertia reels15
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Seat features71
Seats Front armrest
72
Head restraints70
Heating71
Rear armrest72
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever109
Service129
Service interval display47
Setting33
Lower position of the variable loading floor86
seats and head restraints69
Upper position of the variable loading floor85
Setting the33
Side airbag18
SmartGate connection
102
Password103
Settings102
Smart Gate Website
102
Snow chains157
Spare change
160
spare wheel159
change160
instructions160
Speedometer31
See speedometer31
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
155
Spoiler130
Staring engine Jump-starting
167
START-STOP116
Jump-starting167
Manually deactivating/activating the system118
Operating conditions of the system117
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox117
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox117
system-related automatic start-up118
Start engine105
Starting engine Jump-starting
166
195Index

START STOPInformation messages118
Stating and turning off the engine104
Steering wheel10
Stopping107
Storage73
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
78
in the boot83
in the centre console74
in the front arm rest78
on the front passenger side78
Storage compartments73
Storage net bag84
Storage pockets on the front seats79
Stowage compartments in the doors
74
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine105
Switch light on/off58
Switch off ignition105
Switch on ignition105
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
132
High-pressure cleaner132
Washing by hand131
Wash system132
TCS Operation
113
Technical data181
Telephone94
Tiptronic110
Tools159
TOP TETHER26
Towing168
Towing a trailer126
Towing device Description120
Operation and maintenance135
Towing eye Front
169
Rear169
Towing protection54
Traction Control System (TCS)113
Trailer125
13-pin socket125
connection and disconnection125
Loading126
Safety eye125
Towing a trailer126
Trailer operation120
Transport Luggage compartment
80
Roof rack88
Transporting73
Transporting children safely22
Triangle158
Turn signal60
Turn signal system Warning light
40
two-way radio systems94
Tyre Damage
154
Explanation of the labelling155
see wheels155
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
40
Tyre load-bearing capacity Refer to Wheels
155
Tyre pressure153
Tyre pressure monitoring119
Save tyre pressure values119
Tyre repair General notes
165
Preparations165
Pressure test166
Sealing and inflating the tyre166
Tyres152
new111
Tyre pressure153
Wear and tear153
Wear indicators154
Tyre size155
see wheels155
U
Under-body Vehicle care
135
Under-body protection135
Unlock Key
50
Unlocking Individual settings
52
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB101
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
131
Useful equipment Ashtray
76
Car park ticket holder74
Cigarette lighter75
Clothes hook79
Cup holders74
Glasses compartment78
Multimedia holder77
Storage compartment73
Using the information system42
Using the selector lever109
V
Variable loading floor
85
Folding up87
Inserting86
196Index