Driver information system
The service interval display determines when a service procedure is
needed for your vehicle . It operates in two stages:
• Service reminder : Before reaching a service event, this message
appears briefly when you switch on the ignition:
OIL CHANGE IN
1230 Ml (2000 KM) 150 DAYS.
• Service event: When the date for service is reached, the message
OIL CHANGE! appears. It is accompanied by an audible signal.
Display remaining distance
By briefly pulling the knob,@) ~ page 12 , fig. 2, the dis tance/time
remaining to the next service date is displayed with the ignition on.
The distance/ time remaining is updated every 300 miles (500 kml.
If the distance/time remaining is cal led up on new vehicles or after
service has been performed, the due date is always shown in the
display with
OIL CHANGE IN····· Ml (KMl··· DAYS within the first 300
miles (500 km).
To reset the displa y
The dealership performing the service resets the display when the
service has been completed . The display is resets as follows:
• Switch the ignition on.
• Pull the knob @)~
page 12 , fig. 2, this message appears : OIL
CHANGE!
• Pull the knob unti l the display OIL CHANGE IN····· Ml (KM)···
DAYS
appears in the display. If the reset button is not pulled within
5 seconds, the disp lay reset mode closes.
[ i J Tips
• If a malfunction is present (red symbol), the distance remaining
cannot be called up.
• Do not reset the display between service intervals. Doing so will
result in an incorrect display.
• If the battery is disconnected, the Service Interval Display values
are reta ined. •
On vehicles with the Driver Information System, you can also call
up the service interval display~
page 27.
• If service was not performed at the correct time or the service
interval display was not reset after service was performed, the addi
tional mileage driven or the elapsed days will be shown as negative
numbers. •
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 10 Locat ion of
Data Link Connector
( DLC )
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system . Each monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code. In case of a malfunction, the component
wi ll be identified and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memory.
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on -board
fuel vapor recovery system. If the light ill uminates after a refuelling,
stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel fi ller cap is properly closed
~ page 213.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using special diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool for
OBD) . ...
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank -------------=-=--=-------=:a....:.--------J
The labe l on the inside of the fuel filler flap tel ls you the correct fuel
fo r your vehicle . For mo re information about fuel specifications, see
~ page 271.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on -board refuelling vapor recovery
sys tem. Th is feature helps to prevent fue l vapors from escapin g
from the tank and polluting the environment wh ile you refue l your
veh ic le . I n order to fill the tank properly while protecti ng the envi
ronment, please follow this refuel ing procedure carefully .
& WARNING
Under normal operating conditions , never carry additional fuel
c ontainers in your car . Ga s canister s and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous . Such conta iners , full or empty,
may leak and could cause a fire in a collision . If you mu st transport
fuel to use for your lawn mower , snow blower , etc. , be very c areful
and always ob serve local and state laws regarding the u se , tran s
port ation and storage of su ch fuel containers . Make certain the
c ontainer meets industry standard s (ANSI/ASTM F852 · 86 1.
0 Note
Neve r drive yo ur vehicle un til the fue l tank is comp le tely d ry. The
irregular supp ly of fuel can cause misfiring . Gasoline could enter
int o t he exhaus t system and damage the cataly tic conver ter. •
Refuelling
Fig . 13 2 Dri ver 's do or :
Unlo cking fuel filler
flap
Fi g. 133 Fuel c ap
ho oke d on th e opened
fu el fi ller flap
Wh en ad din g fu el, th e i gni tion and any cellul ar ph ones in
t h e v ehicl e mus t be sw itch ed
off.
Taking the fuel cap off
To o pen t he fue l fille r flap, pull the button=> fig. 132.
Unsc rew fuel filler c ap cou nter-c lockwise an d hang it on
t h e fue l fi ller flap => fig. 133 .
Refuelling procedure
Insert th e fuel nozzle from the ga solin e p ump into the
f u el fill er n eck as far as i t will go. ..,.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
-Select a medium refuelling rate so that the nozzle
switches off automatically when the tank is full.
Putting the fuel cap back on
-After filling your tank, twist the fuel filler cap clockwise
until you hear a defin ite click.
Close the fuel filler flap.
To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel tank always close
fuel filler cap properly and completely. An improperly closed fuel
filler cap may also cause the MIL lamp=> page
24 to come on.
& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion
and severe burns.
• Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other
injuries.
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert
the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to
spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fuel spray and overflowing
fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling. The electromag
netic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and
cause a fire.
• Never get back into your vehicle while refueling. If in excep
tional circumstances you must get back in your vehicle while refu eling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to
discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again.
Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors
released during refueling.
• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in or near your
vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
& WARNING (continued)
• For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle. The container, full or
empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash .
• If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
-Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or
on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment, or on
the trunk). Static electricity can build up while filling and can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before
filling.
- Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable
container before and during filling.
- If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle
must always be in contact with the container. This will help
prevent static electricity from discharging and cause a fire.
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment.
Fuel vapors are highly flammable.
- Always observe local and state/provincial laws regarding the
use, storage and transportation of fuel containers
- Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards
(ANSI / ASTM F852-86).
Q) Note
If any fuel has spilled onto the car, it should be removed immedi
ately to prevent damage to the paint.
W For the sake of the environment
As soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off automatically
for the first time, the tank is full . Do not try to add more fuel becaus e
fuel may spill out. In addition, the expansion space in the fuel tank .,,_
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank -------------=-=--=-------=:a....:.--------J
will be filled -causing the fuel to overflow when it becomes warm
and pollute the environment.
[ i J Tips
• Running your engine while refuelling may cause vapors to
escape or even fuel to spill out of the tank. This would then shut off
the fuel nozzle before the tank is full.
• Do not refuel your vehicle with the ignition switched on . The fuel
gauge may otherwise not indicate the correct fuel level after
refuelling. •
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand
You can open the fuel filler flap by hand if the power
locking system should fail.
Fig . 134 Luggage
compartment : Cover in
the right-side interior
trim
If the power locking system should fail, you can still open
the flap manually:
- Open the rear lid.
- Open the round cover in the right-side interior trim.
- Remove the red plastic knob from its retainer. -
Pull the plastic cord in the direction of the arrow to
unlock the fuel filler flap=> fig. 134. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data
______________________________________________ A_ l_,_ p _h_ a_ b_e _t_i c_ a _ l _in _ d_e _ x __ lll
Outside temperature display .. .. .. ... .. 22
Owner's manual How the Owner's Manual is organized . 6
p
Paint Touch -up . ... .... ...... ... .. ... .. 202
Paint No . .... .... .... .... .... .... ... 288
Parking . ...... .. ............ ....... . 94
Automatic transmission ... ... ... .. 102
Parking brake ........... .... ..... .. .. 94
Parking brake warning ................ 33
Parking on a decline (downhi ll) .. ... .. .. 94
Park ing on an incline (uphill) .. ..... .. .. 94
Parts replacement ..... .............. 295
P ASSENGER AI R BAG O FF light ... .. ... 147
Passive safety system ................ 114
Pedals .. ........ ... .... .... ........ 120
Physica l principles of a frontal collision 126
Polishing .......................... 201
Pollen filter ... .. ... ..... ... .... .... . 86
Pollutant fi lter . ... .. .... .... ... .... .. 86
P ower locking switch ... .... .... ...... 44
Power locking sys tem . ...... .... .... .. 41
Convenience close/open feature ... .. 49
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside .. .. ... ... .... ... .... .... . 44
Opening and c losing the windows .. . 49
Rear lid/trunk l id ... .. .... .... .... . 45
Remote control ...... .... ... .... .. 39
Un locking and locking vehicle ... .. .. 42
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Power outlets .
...... ....... .. .. .... .. 83
Power seats
Adjusting the seatback .... .... .... . 73
Adjustment . ...... .... .... .... ... . 71
Fo lding the seatback forward .. ...... 73
Power steering
See Electro-mechanica l power assist 20,
188
Power window switches ... .. .... .... .. 48
Reactivating the system ...... ...... 50
Pregnant women Specia l considerations when wearing a
safety belt . .... ....... .... .... . 131
Prog ramming the Homelin k® universal re -
mote control .... ... ..... .... ... 107
P roper occupant seati111g pos itions ... .. 11 6
Proper safety belt posi tion ............ 130
P roper seating position
Front passenger .................. 117
Occupants ......... .. ... ... .. .... 116
Rear passengers ................. 118
a
Quartz clock .... .... ..... .. .... .... .. 13
quattro®
See All Wheel Drive .. .... .... .... . 189
Ques tion
What happens to u nbelted occupan ts? .
127
Why safety belts? ................. 125
R
Radiator fan ...... .. .... ........ .... 226
Rain sensor defective ..... ... .... .... . 37
Reading lights ....................... 59
Rear lid . ......... ... .... ..... .. ... .. 45
Emergency release ................ 46
Rear light defective ...... .... .... ... .. 36
Rear spoiler . .... ........ .... ...... . 185
Rear window defogger ... .... ... ..... . 89
Rear window shelf ... .... .... .... ... .. 76
Rearview mirror Inside rearview mirror .. ............ 64
See also Mirrors ... ... ... .. ...... .. 64
Refuelling .......................... 213
Release lever for hood . ...... .... .... 216
Remote control .. .... .... ...... .... .. 39
Resetting remote control ........... 43
Remote control garage door opener (Homelin k®l ................... 107
Remote control key Unlocking and locking .. ...... ... ... 42
Remote master key
Batte ry replacement ...... .... .... . 39
Check light . ...... .... ..... .. .... . 39
Remote rear lid release .... ... ... ... .. . 45
Repair manuals .. .... .... ........ ... 293
Repairs Airbag system .... .... .... ...... . 149
Replacement parts ... .... ... ... .... . 295
Replacing Wheel rims .................. 2 46, 248
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data