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& WARN ING (continued )
• Driving with underinflated tires bend more , letting them get
too hot re sulting in t read separation , sudden t ire failure and loss
of control.
• Excessive speed and /overloading can cau se heat bu ild-up ,
sudden tire failure and lo ss of control.
• If the tire pressure is too low or too high , the tires will wear
prematurely and the vehicle will not handle well .
• If the tire is not flat and you do not have to change a wheel
immediately, drive at reduced speed to the nearest service station
to che ck the tire pres sure and add air as required .
0 Note
Driving without valve stem caps can cause damage to the tire
va lves. To prevent this, always ma ke sure that fact ory insta lled valve
stem caps on all whee ls are securely mounted on the valve .
<£> For the sake of the environment
Underinflated tires will also increase the fue l consumption. •
Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of load or weight that any vehicle and
any tire can carry. A vehicle that is overloaded will not handle well
and is more difficu lt to stop. Overload ing can not only lead to loss
of vehicle contro l, but can a lso damage important parts of the
veh ic le an d ca n lead to sudden t ire fa ilu re , inc lud ing a bl owout a nd
sudden deflation that can cause the vehicle to crash.
Yo ur saf ety a nd that of you r passenge rs also de pends on making
sure that load limits are not exceeded . Vehicle load includes every
body and eve ryt hing in and on the vehic le . Th ese load limi ts are technica
lly referred to as the vehicle's
Gross Vehicle We ight Rating
("GVWR").
Th e "GVWR" includes the weight of the basic vehicle, all factory
insta lled accessories, a ful l tank of fuel, oil, coolant and other f luids
p lus max imum load. The ma ximu m load inc ludes the numbe r of
passengers that the vehicle is intended to carry ("seating capacity")
w it h an assu med we ight o f 150 lbs (68 kg) for eac h pass enger at a
designated seating position and the total weight of any luggage in
t he vehicle.
T he
Gross Axle Weight Rating ("GAWR"l is the maximum load that
can be a pplied a t eac h of the vehic le's two a xles .
T he Gross Veh icle Weigh t Rat ing a nd the Gross A xle We igh t R ating
are listed on the safety comp liance stic ker label located on the
dr iver's s ide B -p illar . You r Aud i has 2 sea ting pos it io n s. Eac h seating
posit ion has a safety belt=>
page 137, "Safety belts".
T he fact that the re is a n up per lim it to yo ur vehicle's G ross Veh ic le
We ig ht Rating means that the to tal we ight o f what ev e r is be ing
ca rried in the ve hicle is lim ited. The mo re pas se ngers in the vehic le
or passe ngers w ho ar e heav ier t han th e sta ndard weights assumed
mean that less weight can be carried as luggage.
T he ti re p ress ure labe l on yo ur Aud i al so list s the maxi mum
combined weight of a ll of the occupants and luggage or other cargo
th at the vehicle can car ry. F or the lo ca tio n of t he label =>
page 242,
fig . 160.
& WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause loss of vehicle control , a crash or
other accident, serious personal injury , and even death .
• Carrying more weight than your vehicle was des igned to carry
will prevent the vehicle from handling properly and increase the risk of the loss of vehi cle control .
• The brakes on a vehicle that has been overloaded may not be
able to stop the vehicle within a safe distance. .,_
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vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWRl.
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. •
Displaying Vehicle Identification
Number in the Driver Information
display
Fig . 192 Driver Infor
mation display: Vehicle
ID number (VIN)
You can also display the Vehicle Identification Number of
your vehicle in the Driver Information display=:>
page 27. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
Controls and equip ment Safety first Vehicle operation
The
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
which includes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle~&.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed either on the
driver's side 8 -pillar or inside the fuel filler flap.
& WARNING
• The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury.
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehicle weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly.
• Always observe local regulations. •
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workshop personne l in order to assure proper performance, reli
abil ity and sa fe ty of the vehicle a nd i ts many sys te m s.
I mproper maintenance, adjustments and repairs can impair the
operation and reliabil ity of your vehicle and even void your vehicle
war ra nty. T here fore, proof o f serv ic ing in accorda nce with the main
tenance schedule may be a condition for uphold ing a possible
war ra nty claim made withi n th e warranty per iod .
Above all, operat ional safety can be adverse ly affected, creating
unnece ssary risks fo r you and you r passengers .
If in doubt about a ny servici ng, have it do ne by your authorized Aud i
dea ler or any other properly equipped and qua lified workshop. We
str ongly u rge you to give your auth orized Audi dealer the oppo rtu
nity to perform al l scheduled maintenance and necessary repairs.
You r deale r has the facil ities, origi nal par ts and trained special is ts
to keep your vehic le running proper ly.
Performing limited maintenance yourself
T he fo llow ing pages describe a limited numbe r of procedures which
can be perfo rme d on you r vehicle wi th ordi nary too ls, should the
need arise and trained personne l be unavailab le. Before performing
any of these proced ures, always thor oug hly read a ll of th e appli
cable text and carefu lly fo llow the instructions given. Always rigor
ously observe the
WARNINGS provided .
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , alway s read
and heed all WARNINGS:::>
& and:::> & in "Wo rking in the engine
compartment" on
page 220.
& WARNING
• Ser ious persona l injury may occur as a result of improperly
performed maintenance , adjustments or repairs.
• Always be e xtremely careful when working on the vehicle .
Always follow commonly accepted safety practices and general
c ommon sense . Never ri sk per sonal injury .
Controls and equip ment Safety first Vehicle operation
& W
ARNING (continued )
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance , checks or repairs
described on the following pages if you are not fully familiar with
these or other pro cedures with respect to the vehicle , or are uncer
tain how to proceed.
• Do not do any work without the proper tools and equipment.
Have the necessary work done by your autho rized Audi dealer or
another properly equipped and qualified workshop .
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area . Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan . It i s temperature controlled and can switch on
suddenly -even when the engine is off and the ignition key has
been removed . The radiator fan switche s on automatically when
the coolant reaches a certain tempe rature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops .
• Always remove the ignition key before anyone gets under the
vehicle.
• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it is neces
sary to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this purpose and could collapse
causing serious personal injury .
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground, always make sure the vehicle is on level ground , that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine
cannot be started .
• Always make sure the transmission selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P" (Park position ) (automatic transmission ) or
Neutral (manual tr ansm ission) and the hand brake is firmly
applied.
levels. This is detrimenta l to the environment and increases fuel
co nsu mp tion.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta
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A
A/C operation
Climate control
ABS 102
See Anti -Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . 189
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Acoustic park assist rear .. .... .. ... ... ....... .... .. .
Acoustic parking system
Adaptive Light 109
109
defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adaptive light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adding Engine coolant ... .... ........... 228
Engine oil ....................... 225
Windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . 236
Additiona l accessories .. ...... ...... . 296
Additives Engine oi l ....................... 225
Adjustable steering column .......... 105
Adjusting front seats ... .. .... .... .... 87
Adjusting steering column ...... .. ... 105
Adjusting the seats ...... .... ........ 89
Advanced Airbag System Children ........................ 169
Components .. .................. 153
Front airbags ......... .... ...... . 151
How the components work together 154
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Weight -sensing mat .. .. .. .... .... 169 Air distribution
Climate control
Air recirculation mode Climate control ...... .... ... .. .. .
Air vents Climate control
Airbag 101
102
102
Warning/indicator lights ..... ...... 19
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 165
Care ... ........... .... .... ...... 160
Child restraints ............ .... .. 170
Components (front airbags) .. ... ... 153
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Front airbags ................. ... 150
How do the front aiirbags work? . . . . 155
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
153
Important safety instructions on the knee airbag system .......... ....... . 163
Important things to know ......... 146
Indicator light .. ..... ....... ..... 157
Knee a irbags .. ...... ......... ... 161
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ... .. 157 Alternator
See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anti -freeze
See Engine coolant system ...... .. 227
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror ...... 82
Anti-Lock Brake System .............. 189
Anti -lo ck brake system
Warning/indicator lights . ...... .... . 20
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Anti-theft systems Anti-Theft Alarm System ........... 56
Electronic immobilizer ............. 49
Ashtray .............. ........... .... 94
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regu lation System
works ......................... 186
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? ... .... .... 6
Audi magnetic ride .... .... ..... .. 17, 112
Description .... .... .... ...... .... 112
Indicator light .... .... ............ 17
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature .
294
Repairs .. .... ....... ...... .... .. 160 Auto Safety Hotline . .... .... .... ..... 136
Side airbags . ........ ....... ..... 164 Auto-Check Contro l ................... 29
When must the system be inspected? . . . Automatic transmission ............ 31
157 Auto-Check -Control
All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Manual
transmission
Automatic belt retractor 31
141
air conditioning All-wheel drive Automatic car wash
Temperature .. ............ ... ... 100 Winter tires ..................... 254 See Washing .................. .. 201
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Automatic folding top
closing .. .... .... ....... ..... ... . 62
opening ... ... ... .... .... ... .... .. 62
Automatic headlight control .. ......... 70
Automatic transmission .. .... .... .... 113
Driving Notes ......... .... .. ..... 114
Emergency program .... ...... .... 119
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Ignition key safety lock . ...... ..... 106
Kick -down .. ... .. .... .... ...... .. 117
Launch Control Program ........... 117
Selector lever lock ........ .... .... 116
Selector lever positions .... ..... .. 115
Tiptronic ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 118
Tiptronic controls on the steering wheel
119
Average speed ... ... ..... ... .... .... . 39
Avoid damaging the vehicle ..... .... . 194
B
Battery .. ... .... .... .... ..... .. 231, 234
Battery location inside the engine
compartment . ...... .... .... 221, 222
Charging ........................ 235
Checking battery acid level .. .. 234, 235
Connecting ...................... 231
Disconnecting .... .... .... ...... . 231
Important warnings when working on the
battery ........................ 232
Replacing the battery .. .......... . 231
Winter operation ................. 231
Working on the battery ... .... .... . 232
Battery voltage . .... .... .... ... .... .. 35
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ment Safety first
Before
driving . .... . .. ... ... ........ 128
Bi -Xenon headlights .................. 75
Blended gasoline . ... .... .... .... .... 214
Body cavity sealing ...... ...... ... .. . 207
Booster seats .. ...... .... .... .... ... 175
How do I properly install a booster seat in
my vehicle? . .......... .... ... .. 175
Safety instructions . .... .... ... .... 175
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid .. ........ 230
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 230
What is the correct brake fluid level? 230
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? ... .. .... .... .... 230
Brake fluid reservoir . ...... ...... .... 230
Brake light defective ........ .... .... .. 36
Brake system ... ... .. .... ........ 32, 230
Anti-lock brake system .. ....... .... 20
Brake Assistant ........ ... .. .... . 189
Brake fluid ................... .... 230
Brake f luid specifications for refill and
replacement .... ...... ...... .... 230
Brake pads ... ... .... .... .... .... 193
General information .............. 188
How does the moisture or road sa lt affect
the brakes? ..... ...... ...... .... 188
Warning/indicator lights .. ...... .... 20
Break -in period ...... ...... ... .. .... 192
Brake pads ...................... 193
Tires .. .... .... ... .... .... .... ... 192
Bulbs .... ... .... .. . .. .............. 277
C
California Proposition 65 Warning . .... 221
Battery specific .... ... .... .... .... 234
Capacities ... .... ........ ... .... .... 291
Car care ... .... ... .. .... .... .... .... 200
Interior ..... .... .. .... ........... 208
Plastic and vinyl .................. 204
Weatherstrips ..... .... ...... ..... 206
Care of exterior .. .... ....... ........ 200
Cargo area
See Luggage compartment . ... .... . 135
Catalytic converter ...... .... .... .... 193
CD changer ..... .... .... .... .... ..... 96
Certification ...... ... .... ...... ...... 45
Changing a flat tire ... .... .... ....... 267
Changing engine oil ............. .... 226
Chassis Undercoating .... ..... ... .... .... 207
See also Audi magnetic ride .... .... 112
Check ing
Battery acid level ......... ... . 234, 235
Engine coolant level .............. 228
Checking tire pressure . ... .... .... ... 244
Child restraint
Danger of using child restraints in the front seat .... ... .... .... .... ... 147
Child restraints Where can I get additional information
about chi ld restraints? ... ........ 180
Child safety ...... .... ... .... ... 168, 173
Booster seats .... .... .... .... ... . 175
Convertible child safety seats ... ... 174
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Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . 177
Important safety instructions for using child safety seats .. ..... .. .. .... 171
Important things to know when driving with chi ldren . .... .... ... .... ... 168
Infant seats .. ........ ....... .... 173
Older children and safety belts ..... 177
Safety belts and older children . . . . . 177
Which restraint system should my older child wear? .. .... .... ... ... .... 177
Child safety seat .... .... ... .. ...... . 173
Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . 177
Installing ..... ............ ...... 177
Ch ild safety seats
How do I properly install a chi ld safety
seat in my vehicle? .. ... .... . .. .. 171
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cigarette lighter ... ..... ... ....... ... 95
Cleaning Alcantara (synthetic suede) . . . . . . . . 211
E ngine compartment ... .. .... .... 212
Fabrics and fabric coverings . ...... 208
Instrument panel ... .. .... ... .... 209
Interior ...... .... .... .... .... ... 208
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
P lastic and viny l .. .... ....... .... 204
Plastic parts ..................... 209
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Trim strips .................. 204, 205
Cleaning and protection ... .. .... .... 200
Climate control A/C operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Air ven ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 02 Automatic mode .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Economical use .................. 103
Fan ... .... ....... .... .... .... .. 100
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Switching on and off ..... ... .. ... 100
Climate controls ... .. .... ..... .. ... .. 98
Air recirculation mode .. .... ...... 102
Controls ......................... 98
Dust filter ..... ............... .... 98
Heating ........ ... .... .... .... ... 98
Pollen fi lter .. ...... .... .... .... ... 98
Venti lation .... .... .... .... .... ... 98
Clock ... ... .. .... ..... .. ... ... .... .. 13
Co ld tire inflation pressure . ...... .... 242
Coming -home -function ............... 73
Compass mirror ..... .... ... ... .. .... 85
Consumer In formation .... .... ... 136, 293
Contacting NHTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Con trols and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Conve nience close/open feature
P o wer top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Windows ... .. .... .... .... .... ... 58
Convertible chi ld seats
How do I proper ly install a convertib le
chi ld seat in my vehic le? ... .... .. 174
Safety instructions ............... 174
Convertible locking retractor Activating ... .. ..... .. .... .... ... 1 79
Deactivati ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Using to secure a chi ld safety seat . . 177,
179 Coolant System
Expansion tank 228
Coolant system ...... .... .... .... ... 227
Cornering light .... ....... ....... .... 72
Cruise contro l ...................... 110
Changing speed ................. 111
Presetting your speed ............. 111
Switching off . .... ..... ... .... ... 111
Switching on .. .... .... ..... .. ... 110
Warning/indicator l ights ........... . 19
Cruising range ..... ... .... .... ...... . 39
Cup holder . ...... .... .... ... .... .... 94
D
Damp ing
See Audi magnet ic ride ..... .... ... 112
Data .......... ... ....... .... ...... 291
Data recorder . ........ ... .. .... .... 184
Date display .. .... .... ............... 13
Daytime running lights ......... ...... 71
Daytime running lights (Canada) ...... . 71
Declaration of conformity ............. 45
def What does this mean when it appears in the trip odometer disp lay? .. ...... 14
Defrosting the windows ............. . 101
De termining correct load li mit ... .. ... 247
Digital clock . .... .... ..... .. ..... .... 13
Setting the time ................... 13
Digital compass ... ....... .... ...... . 85
Digital speedometer ...... .... .... .... 2 4
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Dimensions ... .. ...... . .... .. .. .... 290 Electronic differential lock (EDU
Dipstick Reading the dipstick properly
Direct Shift Gearbox 224
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Distance ........ .... ....... ...... ... 40
Driver information system . .... .... ... . 22
Digital speedometer ... .. .... ...... 24
Fuel filler cap ...... ..... .... .... .. 24
Menu button ..................... 28
Menu display ..................... 27
Open door or rear lid warning . ......
24
Outside temperature display .. .... .. 23
Parking brake warning ............. 30
red symbols .. ............. ....... 31
Setting ...... .... ... .... ..... .. .. 28
Sound system disp lay ............ .. 23
Text messages . .... .... .... .... ... 30
Driver seat See Seating position . ............. 130
Driving Run -flat tires . .... .... ....... .... . 258
Dr iving messages ... ..... .. ... .... ... 30
Driving safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driving time ... .... ... ..... .... .... .. 39
Duplicate key .... .... ...... ....... ... 47
Dust filter . ....... .... .... ........ ... 99
E
Electro -mechanical power assist ... 21, 190 How the system works
............ 186
Warning/indicator lights ............ 20
Electronic immobilizer ...... ... .. .. 14, 49
Electronic power cont ro l
EPC warning/indicator light ..... .... 17
Electronic Stability Program .......... 184
Electronic stabilization program (ESP! Warning/indicator lights ........ .... 18
Emergency flasher Warning/ind icator lights .. .... ...... 19
Emergency flashers .................. 75
Emergency locking . ... .... .... ... .. .. 54
Emergency operation Folding top ....................... 64
Rear lid .. .... ....... .... .... .... . 56
Emergency release for selector lever ... 120
Emergency starting ........ ... .... ... 278
Emergency towing .. ............. .. . 281
Engine Cecking and filling locations ... ... . 222
Checking and filling locations ...... 221
Coolant ... .. .... .... ..... .. ... .. 227
Hood . ..... .. ... ... .. .... ..... .. 219
Starting ..................... 106, 107
Starting with jumper cables ........ 278
Stopping .... .... ...... ...... ... . 107
Engine compartment .... ...... ...... 221
Safety instructions ................ 220
Working in the engine compartment 220
Engine coolant sys tem ..... .... ...... 227
Adding coolant .... .... ..... ... ... 228
Checking the engine coolant leve l .. . 228 Radiator fan
... .. .. .. .... .... .... 229
Temperature gauge ................ 13
Engine cooling system Malfunction ... .. .... .... .... ..... 32
Engine data .. ............... .... ... 291
Engine hood Closing .. ... ........ .... ... ..... 220
How to release the hood ... ... ... .. 219
Engine oil . ...... .... .... ... .... .... 222
Adding .... ....... .... ... .... .... 225
Additives .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 225
Changing . .... .... .... ..... ..... . 226
Checking the engine oi l leve l ... .... 224
Indications and conditions requiring extra checking .... .... .... .... .... ... 224
Oil consumption . ...... ..... .. .... 224
Oil grades . ....... .... .... ....... 222
Pressure malfunction .............. 33
Recommended oil check intervals ... 224
Specification and viscosity ......... 222
Engine oi l leve l .. .... .... ... .... .... . 35
Engine oil sensor defective .... ...... .. 35
Environment Break-in period ..... .. ... .... .... . 192
Catalytic converter .......... ... .. . 193
Disposing of your vehic le battery .. . 231
Driving at high speeds . ...... .... . 194
Dr iving to minim ize pollution and noise .
194
Fuel .. .... .... .... ... .... .... ... 216
Fuel economy ......... ........ ... 194
Leakage from your vehicle . .... .... 220
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up ..
195
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Proper disposal of drained brake fluid ...
230
Proper disposal of drained engine
coolant . ............ .... ...... . 228
Proper disposa l of drained engine oil
225,226
Recycling used engine oil ..... .... 225
Un leaded fuel .... ............... 214
What should I do with an old battery?
231
EPC
See Electronic power control . . . . . . . . 17
ESP
See Electronic Stability Program .... 184
Event Da ta Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Expansion tank 228
F
Fan 100
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Flat tire Changing ....................... 267
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Fog lights, front ..................... 73
Folding master key with remote contro l . 47
Fo lding top .. ..... .. .... .... ........ 60
Automatic folding top . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Care and cleaning ...... ........ .. 203
Emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
General . .... ... .. .... .... ...... .. 60
manual folding top ........... ..... 61
Warning/indictor lights .. ........ .. 18
Wind deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Foot pedals
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
For the sake of the env ironment
Gasoline fumes and the environment 2 16
Letting your engine warm up . ..... 107
Reducing engine noise by early
upshifting .................. .... 12
Refueling ... .. .... .... .... ...... 216
Saving fuel by early upshifting ...... 12
Front airbags Description ..... ..... ...... ...... 150
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adjusting ......... .... .... ...... 131
Adjusting the manual seats .. .... ... 89
Child restraints in the front seat .... 147
Fronta l col lisions and the laws of physics ...
138
Fuel Additives .. ....... .... .......... 214
Blended gasoline ................. 214
Consumption .. ............. ...... 39
Fi ller neck . .... ........ ... ....... 215
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Gasoline ........... ... .... .... .. 214
Gasoline additives .... .... ... .. ... 215
Octane rating ... .. .... .... .... ... 214
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Refuelling ..... ........ .... ... ... 216
Reserve .. .... ....... ...... .... ... 14
Tank capacity . .... ... .... ..... ... 291
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand 218
Fuel fi ller cap ......... .... .... ... .... 24
Fuel supply too low ........ ....... ... 35 Fuse
arrangement .... ... .. .. . .... .. . 274
G
Garage door opener ... .......... .... 121
Gas discharge lamps ...... ... .... ... 277
Gauges Engine coolant temperature ........ 13
Fuel gauge .... .... ....... .... .... 14
Tachometer ........... ...... .... . 12
Gearshift lever
6 -speed manual transmission ... ... 113
Generator Warning/indicator lights ............ 19
G lossary of tire and loading terminology ...
239
G love compartment ...... .... .... .... 96
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 289
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Head restraints ........ ... ........ .. 132
Adjusting .. ........... .... .... .. 132
Headlight Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Headlight range control
defective .......... .... ....... .... 35
Headlights .... ....... .... ... .... .... 69
adaptive light ...... ........ .... ... 72
Front fog lights ... .... .... .... .... 73
Switching off ... .... ...... .... .... 69
Switching on ...... .... ....... .... 69
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79