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– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature
⇒page 104, fig. 117.The temperature setting will be shown on the display of the air
conditioner console. The temperature setting will be shown on the
MMI display ⇒fig. 118 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched
on.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusBlower
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced
or increased manually if required.
– Press the button for the blower .
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).The air conditioning system automatically regulates the blower
speed according to the interior te mperature. However, you can also
adjust the blower speed manually.
The blower speed will be shown on the MMI display ⇒fig. 120 for a
few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Note
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The blower speed may change auto matically. This ensures that
the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible.
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The blower speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver
and front passenger sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 118 MMI display:
Temperature setting
Fig. 119 Blower
button and rotary
control
Fig. 120 MMI display:
Blower setting
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Auxiliary heating and auxiliary
ventilationApplies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingDescription
The auxiliary heating and ventilation systems heat and
cool the interior independently of the engine.The auxiliary heating
works in conjunction with the air condi-
tioner system, but does not rely on heat from the engine. Instead of
this, the system burns fuel. The system's main function is to warm
up the interior of the vehicle and to defrost the windows in cold
weather.
The auxiliary heating system can be used both when the vehicle is
stationary and when driving (to provide extra heat while the engine
is warming up).
The auxiliary ventilation also operates independently of the
engine. This feature can be used to cool the interior with the blower
when the vehicle is left parked in the sun.
The system will automatically activate either the auxiliary heating or
the auxiliary ventilation mode, de pending on the actual tempera-
ture measured inside the car and the temperature you have set with
the air conditioner controls. It is possible to alter the temperature
setting while the auxiliary he ating/ventilation is running.
Switching on and off
There are two different ways of switching on the auxiliary
heating/ventilation system.
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Immediate start: You can switch the auxiliary heating/ventilation
on and off at any time in the MMI Car menu ⇒page 112 . You can
also switch the system on and off using the remote control
⇒ page 114 .
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Switching on via timer: You can programme various start times
using the timers ⇒ page 112. However you must first activate the timer before the auxiliary heating/ve
ntilation system will switch on
automatically.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will switch itself off at the end of
the programmed running time. The running time can be set to 15,
30, 45 or 60 minutes ⇒page 113 .
WARNING
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The auxiliary heating must no t be allowed to run when the
vehicle is in a confined space because it can give off toxic fumes.
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To avoid any possible fire risk, never have the auxiliary heating
switched on when refuelling the vehicle.
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Because of the high temperatur es which occur when the auxil-
iary heating is running, make sure when parking the car that the
exhaust outlet under the car is no t obstructed in any way and that
the exhaust gases do not come in to contact with flammable mate-
rials (fire risk).Note
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It is advisable to open the air outlets when using the auxiliary
heating/ventilation.
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The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the fuel in
the tank has reached the reserve zone.
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The auxiliary heating/ventilation wi ll not switch on if the battery
charge level is low.
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The symbols
(auxiliary ventilation) or
(auxiliary heating)
flash in the instrument cluster ne xt to the clock display when the
auxiliary heating/ventilation is switched on. Both symbols light
continuously when the timer is activated.
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At low outside temperatures some visible water vapour may
form in the engine compartment. This is a normal phenomenon,
and no reason for concern.
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112Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSwitching on/off immediatelySwitching on immediately
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to on.
Switching off immediately
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to off.When the auxiliary heating/ventilat ion is running, you can press the
button on the air conditioner co nsole to switch off the blower
only. Pressing the button a second time will switch on the
blower again.
Note
The symbols
(auxiliary ventilation) or
(auxiliary heating) flash in
the instrument cluster next to th e clock display when the auxiliary
heating/ventilation is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSetting the timers
The timers need to be activated before they will switch on
the auxiliary heating/ventilation.Setting the timers
– Press the button.
– Press the control button for AC.
– Select the timer you wish to set, and enter the required
time and date ⇒fig. 127.
– Then press the rotary control to confirm the time and date settings.
Fig. 126 MMI display:
Setup AC
CARCAR
OFF
OFF
Fig. 127 MMI display:
TimerFig. 128 MMI display:
Timer status
CAR
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116DrivingSteeringApplies to vehicles: with manually adjustable steering columnAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be
adjusted as required to suit the driver.– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 133 -arrow- ⇒ up.
– Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
– Then push the lever towards the steering column until the catch engages.
WARNING
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Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving - this could cause an accident.
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For safety reasons, the lever must be pushed securely against
the steering column to prevent the steering wheel from acciden-
tally changing position wh ile driving (accident risk).
Ignition lockStarting the engine with the key
You can use the ignition key to switch on the ignition and
start the engine.– Insert the key into the ignition lock.
– Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down
and move the gear lever into neutral.
– Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to position P or N.
– Press in the key ⇒fig. 134 to start the engine.
– Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer than usual to star t on cold days. Please keep your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal until the engine starts. The glow plug indi-
cator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster while
the glow plugs are preheating.
Fig. 133 Lever beneath
steering column
Fig. 134 Ignition key
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If you press in the key
without pressing the clutch or brake pedal,
the ignition will be switched on or off. The steering lock is released
when the ignition is switched on. Diesel engines continue to be
automatically preheated.
The key can be removed only when the ignition is off. The key has to
be pressed in briefly to switch off the ignition. On vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, the selector lever has to be in position P.
Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched
off temporarily while you start the engine.
When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first
few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets.
This is quite normal and no cause for concern.
If the engine fails to start immediately, the starter will be switched
off automatically after a few seconds. Try to start the engine again.
Driving away from a standstill
On some vehicles, the engine revs are automatically increased
slightly as soon as you release the clutch. This helps you drive off
more smoothly.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears on vehicles with an automatic gearbox if you
try to start the engine without first pressing the brake pedal.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears on vehicles with a manual gearbox if you try
to start the engine without first pressing the clutch pedal.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message will appear if you try to start the engine when the
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in P or N. Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P.
or Please move selector lever to position P. Vehicle
cannot be locked.
For safety reasons, this message will appear and a warning buzzer
will sound if the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in
position P after you switch off the ignition. Put the se lector lever in
position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll away. If the lever is not in
position P you will not be able to lock the vehicle using the exterior
locking switch on the door hand le or the remote control key.
Steering lock
The steering is locked when the key is not in the ignition. The
steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.
WARNING
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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Otherwise the engine can be st arted or power-operated equip-
ment such as the electric windows can be used. This could result
in serious injury.
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Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. The
doors could be locked with the re mote control key and the occu-
pants could become trapped in the vehicle. The vehicle occupants
could be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures,
depending on the time of year.
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Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is
moving. The steering l ock could engage suddenly, and you would
not be able to steer the car.Caution
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If a malfunction occurs in the electronic ignition lock, a flashing
symbol and the message Ignition lock defective will appear in the
instrument cluster display.
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Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load condi-
tions until the engine has reached its normal operating tempera-
ture, otherwise this can damage the engine.For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with the car stationary. You
should drive off immediately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
Note
If the key should become stuck in the ignition lock, remove the top
part of the key and use it to lock the vehicle.Switching off the engine– Stop the vehicle.
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P or N.
– Press in the ignition key to switch off the engine.Emergency Off function
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be switched off while
the vehicle is still moving. The engine will be switched off if you
press and hold the ignition key.
WARNING
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Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.
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The brake servo and the power steering system work only
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.
Caution
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
Note
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also
start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises
due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine
compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.Starting and stopping the engine
with the advanced keyApplies to vehicles: with advanced keyStarting the engine with the Start/Stop button
You can use the Start/Stop button to switch on the igni-
tion and start the engine.
Fig. 135 Audi
advanced key: START
ENGINE STOP button
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–Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the way down
and move the gear lever into neutral.
– Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to position P or N ⇒.
– Press the Start/Stop button ⇒page 118, fig. 135 to start
the engine.
– Diesel engines can take a fe w seconds longer than usual
to star t on cold days. Please keep your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal until the engine starts. The glow plug indi-
cator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster while
the glow plugs are preheating.
If you press the Start/Stop button without pressing the clutch or
brake pedal, the ignition will be switched on (and will be switched
off if you press the button again). Diesel engines are preheated
when the ignition is switched on.
If the engine fails to start straight-away, switch off the starter after
about 10 seconds and try again after about half a minute.
When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first
few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets.
This is quite normal and no cause for concern.
Driving away from a standstill
On some vehicles, the engine revs are automatically increased
slightly as soon as you release the clutch. This helps you drive off
more smoothly.
Driver message in the instrument cluster display
No key identified
This message appears when you pre ss the Start/Stop button if there
is no remote control key inside the vehicle or if the system cannot
detect or identify the key. This can happen, for example, if the radio
signal from the key is obstructed by a metal briefcase or similar. Electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, can also interfere
with the radio signal from the key.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears on automatic vehicles if you press the
Start/Stop button to start the en
gine without first pressing the
brake pedal. The engine will only start if you press the brake pedal.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears on manual vehicles if you press the
Start/Stop button to start the en gine without first pressing the
clutch pedal. The engine will only star t if you press the clutch pedal.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message will appear if you try to start the engine when the
selector lever of the automatic gear box is not in P or N. The engine
can only be started if the selector lever is in one of these positions.
Key not in vehicle
This message will appear together with the symbol
if the remote
control key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running.
This is to remind you not to continue driving without the key (for
example if you change drivers).
If the remote control key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to
switch on the ignition or restar t the engine after it has been
switched off. Without the key, you wi ll also not be able to lock the
vehicle from the outside.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P. or Please move selector lever to position P. Vehicle
cannot be locked.
For safety reasons, this message will appear and a warning buzzer
will sound if the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in
position P when you switch off th e ignition with the Start/Stop
button. Put the selector lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle
can roll away. If the lever is not in position P you will not be able to
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120lock the vehicle using the exterior locking switch on the door handle
or the remote control key.
Advanced key defective! Use ignition lock
This message appears if the vehicle has to be started with the igni-
tion key instead of the Start/Stop button.
Steering lock
The steering is locked if the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door has been opened. The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.
WARNING
Never run the engine in confin ed spaces. The exhaust gases are
toxic.•
Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.
•
The brake servo and the power steering system work only
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.Caution
•
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load condi-
tions until the engine has reached its normal operating tempera-
ture, otherwise this can damage the engine.
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The engine cannot be started by push-starting or towing.
•
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
Switching off the engine with the Start/Stop button–Stop the vehicle.
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P or N.
– Press the Start/Stop button ⇒page 118, fig. 135.Emergency Off function
Should it be necessary in an emergency, the engine can be switched
off when the selector lever is in position R, D or S. To switch off the
engine (max. speed 10 km/h) press and hold the Start/Stop button
and keep your foot on the brake.
WARNING
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Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.
•
The brake servo and the power steering system work only
when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and
brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would
mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.Caution
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason,
you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
Note
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also
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