Cockpit
8
Cockpit
Overview
This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar
with the instruments, gauges and controls.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
− Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio and mobile phone* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and in dicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio*
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front passenger ai rbag* (in front passenger stowage
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control dial for the instrument ligh
ting and control dial for the head-
light beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever (automatic DSG)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Rear ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . .
Note
•Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
•Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobi le phone, navigation system, CD player
etc. are supplied with separate inst ructions for operating such equipment.
A145
A265
A3102
A4
56
123
A5
165
138
A610
A7
14
61
A875
A9102
A1055
A1191
A12
A1375
A1490
A15172
A16165
A17243
A1851
A1954, 55
A20209
A2191
A22116
A23117
A24
100
103
108
A25
181
183
A26122
A27
119
127
133
A28187
A29
88
89
A30172
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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Note
If you do not activate the information disp lay at that moment, the menu shifts to
one level higher every 10 seconds.
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up when at
least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed
when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which door is still open or
whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed ⇒fig. 13 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door, engine or luggage compartment door is
open.
Audio
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display.
Operation of the radio system is described in separate operating instructions to be
found in the on-board literature.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radi o, CD player are located in the centre
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the
information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation
system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.
Fig. 13 Information
display: Door warning
Fig. 14 Information
display: Radio display
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Communication
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Input AUX-IN*
The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located below the armrest of the
front seat and is marked with This input serves for connecting external audio
sources (e.g. portable mp3 player) to th e your radio system. The equipment AUX-
IN* can only be used in combination with a radio or navigation system installed in
the factory. The description on how to operate AUX-IN* can be found in the rele-
vant operating instructions of the radio or the navigation system Nexus.
Note
If an external audio source is connected via AUX-IN, which has a separate power
supply, this can lead to an interference of the audio signals. It depends on the prop-
erties of the adapter.
CD changer*
The CD changer for the radio and navigation system is located in the left
side compartment of the luggage compartment. Loading a CD
– Touch the button and guide the
CD (compact disc) into the CD-
case . The CD is automatically loaded onto the next free position in
the CD-changer. The LED in the corresponding button stops
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Hold the button pressed and guide all CDs one after the other into the CD-case . The LEDs in the buttons are no longer flashing.
Loading a CD to one definite position
– Touch button . The LEDs in the buttons light up at the memory spaces, which are already assigned and flash in the case of free
memory spaces.
– Touch the desired button and guide the CD into the CD-case .
Ejecting a CD
– Touch the button , in order to eject a CD. For assigned memory spaces, now the LEDs light up in the buttons .
– Touch the corresponding button . The CD is ejected.
Ejecting all CDs
– Hold the button pressed for more th an 2 seconds, in order to eject
the CDs. All CDs in the CD-changer are ejected consecutively.
Note•Always guide the CD into the CD-cas e with the printed side pointing
upwards.
•Never push the CD with force into the CD-case as the insertion is performed
automatically.
Fig. 154 The CD changer
AC
AB
AD
AC
ABAD
ACAD
ADAB
AA
AD
AD
AA
AB
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