5 ContentsWindshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................340
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........340
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 341
Jack ...................................................342
Wheels .............................................343
Tire Replacement .......................343
Rotating wheels ..........................344
Spare wheel ....................................344
Changing wheels ...........................346
Tire inflation pressure .................. 351
Battery .............................................352
Jump starting ..................................355
Towing the vehicle .........................357
Exterior lamps ................................360
Headlamp assembly ................... 361
Taillamp assemblies ..................364
Standby bulb function ...................367Changing batteries
in the electronic key ................ 369
Synchronizing
remote control .............................371
Changing batteries in
the KEYLESS-GO-card ............. 372
Emergency engine shut-down ......374
Fuel filler flap,
manual release ..........................374
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................. 375
Replacing wiper blades .................376
Roof rack ......................................... 378
Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ................................. 380
Power washer ............................. 381
Tar stains .................................... 382
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 382Engine cleaning ..........................382
Vehicle washing .........................382
Ornamental moldings ................383
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................383
Cleaning the Distronic
system sensor .............................384
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................384
Wiper blades ...............................385
Light alloy wheels ......................386
Instrument cluster .....................387
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................387
Cup holder ...................................387
Seat belts .....................................388
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................388
Leather upholstery .....................388
Hard plastic trim items .............388
Plastic and rubber parts ............388
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................ 331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................340
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........340Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 341
Jack .................................................. 342
Wheels ............................................ 343
Tire Replacement ....................... 343
Rotating wheels ......................... 344
Spare wheel .................................... 344
Changing wheels ........................... 346
Tire inflation pressure ................. 351
Battery ............................................. 352
Jump starting ................................. 355
Towing the vehicle ........................ 357
Exterior lamps ............................... 360
Headlamp assembly .................. 361
Taillamp assemblies .................. 364
Standby bulb function .................. 367Changing batteries
in the electronic key .................369
Synchronizing
remote control ............................ 371
Changing batteries in
the KEYLESS-GO-card ..............372
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 374
Fuel filler flap,
manual release .......................... 374
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................375
Replacing wiper blades ................. 376
Roof rack .........................................378
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353 Battery
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the right-hand wheel well cover panel.
For battery removal or installation, or jump starting the
vehicle, first lift the trunk floor, then turn lock (1)
counterclockwise and remove cover.Important!
Battery replacement information:
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in starter switch position 0. The
battery, its filler caps, the vent tube and the opposite
plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle
is in operation.
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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373 KEYLESS-GO-card
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Changing batteries
Pry open cover (1) (e.g. by using a narrow blade screw
driver) and remove batteries.
Install new batteries as indicated by the “+” and “-”
markings in the KEYLESS-GO-card.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement batteries:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
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417 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster .................................................. 181
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement ................................................. 369
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 30
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 360
Replacing wiper blades ................................................. 376
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ...............................................299
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 179
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 216
Roof rack .........................................................................378
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Seat belts ...........................................................................82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
Warning lamp ........................................................... 302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................82
Seat heater ........................................................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ...................................................79
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 67
Heated seat ................................................................... 76
Memory .......................................................................111
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 74
Ventilated seat ............................................................. 79
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 325
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