
Fuses and bulbs -
----------------
0 Note No. Equipment Amps
• On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin 13 Steering column module 10
foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the elec -14 Brake lights 10
trical circuit or cause fire.
15 Instrument cluster, Navigation system 10
• If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have
the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and Garage door opener
5
fixed.
•
Level, tire pressure control, park assist,
17 light/rain sensor 10
Fuse list Automatic headlight range control, left 5
Fuses which can be replaced. 19 Fog lights, rear fog light 15
20
Not used
No. Equipment Amps
21 Not used
1 Air conditioner 10 Front doors 15
2
Footwell illumination 5 23 Rear doors 15
3 Heated washer jets 5 Central convenience electrical system 20
4 Radiator fan 5 25 Heater blower 30
5
Telephone, oil level sensor, multifunction 10 26 Rear window defogger 30
switch, rear heated Seat, shift gate
27 Socket for trailer towing (controller) 30
6
Air conditioner (air quality sensor), air pressure 5 28 Fuel pump 20 sensor
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake
29 Not used
7 light switch, clutch pedal switch, steering angle 10 Power sunroof 20
sensor Automatic transmission, mirror dimming, diag-
31 15 8 Telephone 5 nosis socket
9 Brake booster (vacuum pump) 15 Towing assembly 15
10
Automatic headlight beam adjustment, auto -5 33 Cigarette
lighter 20
matic headlight range control, right
Electrical socket 20
11
Airbag 5 35 Luggage compartment socket 20
12
Diagnosis socket 10 Windshield wiper system 30
Do -it -yourself service

_________________________________________________ G_ e_ n_ e_r _a _l_ i_n _f_o _ r_ m_ a_ t
_ i
_ o _ n
__ __
T he sa fe ty co mplia nce s ticke r
is your assurance t hat your new vehicle complies with a ll applicable
Federa l Motor Vehic le Safety Standards which were in effect at the
t ime the veh ic le was manufactured . You can find t his st icker on the
left door jamb. It shows the mon th and year of production and the
vehic le identification number of your vehic le (perforation) as well as
the Gross Veh icle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWRl.
Th e high volt ag e wa rning la bel
is located on the lock carrier .
The spark ignition syste m mee ts all requirement s of the Canadi an
Interf ere nc e-C au si ng Equipm ent Regulati ons. •
Weights
Gross Veh icle Weight R ating
The G ross Veh ic le Weight Rat ing (GVWR), and the Gross Ax le Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the we ight of the basic
vehic le plus fu ll fuel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
whic h inc ludes passenger weight ( 150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gr oss Axle Weight Ra ting
The Gross Ax le Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
app lied at each axle of the
veh ic le =:> & .
Vehicl e cap acit y w eight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed either on the
driver's side 8 -pillar or inside the fuel fi ller f lap .
Controls and equip
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Roof
weight
The maximum permissible roof we ight is
165 lb (75 kg ). The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being
transported =:> page 117, "L oading the
roof rack".
LJ}. WARNING
• The actual Gr oss Axle Weight R atin g at the front and re ar ax les
s hould not ex ceed the permi ssible w eight s, and th eir combination
mu st not e xceed the Gr oss Vehicle Weight R atin g.
• Exceeding pe rmi ssible weight ratin gs can re sult in vehicle
d am age , acc ident s and per son al inju ry.
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distr ibuted even ly in t he ve hicle (passengers and l uggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possib le so that the vehic le's
handling is not impaired .
• Do not exceed the maxim um permissib le axle loads or the
maximum gross vehic le weight. Always remember that the vehic le's
handling wi ll be affected by the extra load . Therefore, adjust your
speed according ly.
• Always observe local reg ulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic mode l. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
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Data
Ap plies to vehicles : w ith 2 .0 lite r 4-cyl. engine
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. turbo engine
En gin e da ta
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy linders
Displacement
Stroke Bore
Compression rat io
Fuel
Dim ensio ns
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors)
Height (unloaded, incl. roof rails)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb,
approx.!
Ca pac itie s
F u el t ank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity) approx.
Wind shield and headlight * w as her fluid contain er
Engine oil
approx. fi lter change
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
hp@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3l
in (mm)
in (mm)
200 @ 51 00 -6000
207
@ 1950 -5000
4
121 (1984)
3.65 (92.8) 3.25 (82.5) 10.5: 1
Pr emium unle aded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance. Fur
ther
details=> page 267, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
i n ( mm)
ft. (ml
gal/litres
ga l/litres
quarts/I it res
quarts/I it res
180 (4586)
76.3 (1937)
57 .2 (1453)
36.4 (11.1
l
front-wheel drive
18.5 / 70.0
2.1 / 8.0
5.1 / 4.8
4.5 / 4.5
quattro
16.6 / 63.0
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llffl __ D_ a_ ta ______________________________________________________ _
Applies to vehi cles: with 3 .2 liter 6-c yl. engine
255 hp, 3.2 liter 6-cyl. engine
En gin e data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cylinders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bore
Compress ion ratio
Fuel
Dim ension s
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors) Height (un loaded, incl. roof rails)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb, approx .)
Ca pac ities
Fuel tan k
-Total capacity
-Reserve (of total capacity) approx.
Windshield and headlight* wa sher fluid container
Engine oil
approx. fi lter change hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3l
in (mm)
in (mm) 255@ 6500
243 @3250
6
190 (3123)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
10.1 : 1
P remium unle aded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur
t her
details~ page 267, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft . (ml
gal/litres
gal/litres
quarts/litres
quarts/litres 1
80 (4586)
76.3 (1937)
57.2 ( 1453)
36 .4 ( 11 .1 l
front -wheel drive
18.5 / 70 .0
2.1 / 8 .0
5 .1 / 4.8
8 .1 / 8 .1 quattro
16.6 / 63 .0
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-Alphabetical index
---=------------------------------------------------
I
Ignition key 135
Ignition lock ... ... .. .... .... ...... . 135
Electronic immobiliz er ..... ........ 54
Ignition lock posit ions .... .... ...... . 135
167
185
Impor
tant things to do before driving ..
Improperly worn safety belts
Ind icator light
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 , 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ......... 199
Indica tor lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 19
Infant seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
How do I properly install an infa nt seat in
my vehicle? .............. ...... 215
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Ins ide rear view mirror .... ....... .... . 90
Installing child safety seats
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Inst rument cluster il lum ination ........ 15
In strument panel
Illum ination ...... ........ ... .... . 78
Inst rument panel and controls .. ....... 12
Ins truments and controls
Genera l ill ustration .... ....... .... . 11
In terior lights ....................... 81
Ambient lighting .................. 82
Luggage compartment ............. 83
Rear ............................ 82
J
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Jumper cables
.......... .... .... .... 331
Jump -starting 330
K
Key ...... ..... .. ...... .... ... .. .... 52
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Coded settings .. .... ....... ..... 132
Convenience opening and closing of windows ... .... ... .. .... .... ... 59
Emergency key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Master key .......... ...... .... ... 52
Valet key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Key-coded settings Climate controls .. ........ ....... 132
Keyl ess entry remote control
Keys 53, 56
Electronic immobilizer ...... .... ... 16
Kick-down ...... ....... ...... .. 146, 153
L
LATCH ............................ 225
Description ...................... 225
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages .
226
Ins talling a child restraint .. .. .. ... 228
Location ......... .... .... .... ... 225
Mounting and re leasing the anchorage
hook .. ...... ...... .... ... .. ... 229
Leather ..... .. ...... ... .. .... .... .. 262
Cleaning ........................ 263
Le aving -home-function ............... 77 Lifting jack
......... .... .... .... .... 321
Lifting points ...... ...... ... .. .... .. 336
Lifting/raising the vehic le ............ 335
Light sensor defective ................ 34
Light sensor package
Automatic headlight contro l .. .. ... . 73
Lights Coming-home/leaving-home-function 77
Emergency flasher ................ 79
Front fog lights ............... .... 76
Headlights ....................... 72
High beam ..... .. .... .... .... . 72, 80
High beam warning/indicator light .. . 23
Instrument pane l il lumination . ...... 78
Rear fog lights ..... ............... 76
Side marker lights ................. 72
Turn signals ...................... 80
Xenon headlights ...... ..... .. .... 79
Loading the luggage compartment ... . 173
Loading the roof rack .. ....... .... ... 117
Locking Power locking switch .............. 59
Rear lid .......................... 61
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the key .. .... .... ..... .. .... 58
Lower anchorage locator button ...... 225
Luggage Stowing ........................ 173
Luggage compartment Attachment hooks . ........ .... ... 112
Cargo net .... .... .... ........... 108
Fastening eyes ................... 108
Light ............................ 83

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Repair manuals ... .. .... .... ...... .. 346 Safety belt tensioner .... .... .... .... . 185 Safety lock
Repa irs
Airbag system
Replacing 201
Wheel rims ...................... 307
Replacing a fuse ...... ...... ...... .. 326
Replacing a sound syste m .... .... .... 349
Replacing bu lbs . .... .... .... ...... .. 328
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 306
Reporting safety de fects .. ...... . 175, 345
Reset button ..... .. .... .... ...... 18, 39
Resetting remote control .. ...... .... .. 57
Retractor .. ...... .... ... .. .... .... . 181
Rims Cast a lloy
Replacing
Stee l rims 260
307
259
Roof rack Loading ...... .... .... ... .... .... 11 7
Mounting locations ............... 117
Safe mounting ... .... .... .... .... 116
Roof weight .. ...... .... .... ... .... . 117
s
SAFE (disp lay indica tion)
See Electronic i mmobi lize r .. .. .... .. 16
Safe driving habits .. .... .... ...... .. 166
Safety belt height adjustment ..... .... 184
Sa fety belt pos ition .. ..... .... .... ... 182
Safety belt height adjustme nt .. .. .. 184
Sa fety belt s worn by pregnant women ..
183
Controls and equip ment Safety first Care, service and disposal .
.... .... 186 Ignition key, automatic transmission 136
Safety belt war ning light ... .. .... . 22, 176
Seat adjustment
Safety belts . .......... ...... .... ... 181 Driver
's seat ....... ... .... .... .... 95
clean ing . .... .... .... .... .... ... 265 Driver's seat memory ...
... .... .... 100
Danger to passengers who do not wear a Extending/ shorten
ing the driver's seat
safety belt . .... ...... .... ... .. . 178 cushi
on .. .... ... .... .... .... ... 1 00
Fastening .......... .... .... .... . 181 Fr
ont passe nger's seat .... .... .... . 96
Improper ly worn . .......... ...... 185 Front power sea
ts .. ...... .... ... .. 97
Not worn . .... ...... .... ... .. .... 178 Head restraints ..
...... ..... .. .... 1 71
Safety belt position ... .... .... .... 182 Head restraints, front
seat ...... ... 105
Sa fety instruct ions . .... .... .... ... 180 Lumbar support
................... 99
Securi ng child saf ety sea ts ... .. .... 220 Manual controls ..
.... .... .... .... . 96
Spec ia l co nsiderat ions for pregnant Manual seats
.... .... .... .... ..... 96
women .... ....... .... .... .... . 183
Seat belts
Unfastening .. ......... ....... .. . 184
Why YOU MUST wear them ... ... .. 1 76
Warning/ind ica tor light ...... ...... 176
Seat position
Why YOU MUSTwearthem ........ 176
Incorrect seat pos itio n .... .... .... 171
Worn properly . ...... .... .... .... 179
Seating ca pa city .... .... .... .... .... 176
Safety compliance sticker ...... .. .... 340
Seating pos ition
Safety equip ment .. ...... ..... .. .... 166
Driver ... .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 1 68
Safety features for occupant restraint and Front passenger ....... .... .... ... 1 69
protection ... .. ..... .. .... .... . 166
How to adjust the front seats . ...... 169
Sa fety instruct ions
Occupants ....................... 168
Engine compart men t . .... .... .... . 273
Rear passengers ... .... ...... .... . 170
f or bo oster seats ... .. .... .... .... 218
Seats
f or side curtain a irbags .. ...... .... 208
Manual ad just ment controls ...... .. 96
f or using ch ild safety seats ... .. .... 213
Number of seats ...... .... .... ... . 176
for using convertible child seats . ... 216
Selector lever . ........... ........ ... 151
for using infant seats . .... .... .... 2 15
for using safety be lts . .......... ... 180 Selector
lever 6-speed automatic
trans missi on ... .. ... .... .... ... 1 44
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
200 Selector
lever mu ltitronic™ ...... .... . 151
Service in te rval display . ...... .... ... .. 17
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