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ContentsManual structure
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioners* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column controls*
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio + Telephone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio frequency remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panorama tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage compartments
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power point . . .
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning
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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acoustic parking aid system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control* (GRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practical tips
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . .
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical and environmentally-friendly driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cockpit47
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the dash panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light dimmer for instrument panel lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air vent
Lever for:
− turn signals/dipped beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel and warning lamps:
− Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn (only works when the ignition is on)/ and driver front
airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering and starter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for:
− windscreen wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− rear window wiper/washer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− multifunction display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio
Glove compartment/Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
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Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter / Electric socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drink holder/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls on the centre console:
− Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Airbag disconnection warning light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Tyre pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− AUX connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear lever
− automatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage space
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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87
A3
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A4
88
A5A6
92
147
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56
A8
26
A9
132
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52
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107
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29
A14
120
123
126
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111
A16
110
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27
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90
105 73
113
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143
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Steering column controls*
66Steering column controls*General notesThe column incorporates multifunctional modules from which to control
audio and telephone functions on the vehicle.
There are two versions of the multifunction module:•Audio version, to control the available audio functions from the steering
wheel.•Audio version+ Telephone version, to control the available audio func-
tions and the telephone system from the steering wheel.
Both versions can be used to control the Audio system (Radio, CD Audio, CD
MP3).
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Steering column controls*67
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Audio Control
Fig. 37 Audio controls
Button
Short press
Radio
CD Audio
CD MP3/USB/iPod
a)
a)Only for MP3 compatible radio.*
AUX-IN
Vol u m e upVol um e d own
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
Station search. Higher frequency
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Next track
No function
Station search. Lower frequency
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Previous track
No function
Next preset
No function
Change folder (forward)
No function
Previous preset
No function
Change folder (back)
No function
AAABACADADAEAF
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Steering column controls*
68Audio + Telephone Control
Fig. 38 Audio + Tele-
phone Control
Button
Short press
Long press
Radio
CD
CD
MP3/USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN
Radio
CD
CD
MP3/USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN
Vol um e up
Continue volume up
Volume down
Continue volume down
Enable voice recognition. Press to speak
No function specified
Station search. Higher fre-
quency
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Next track
No function
Station search. Higher fre-
quency
.
Next track
No function
AAABACAD
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Steering column controls*69
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Station search.
Lower frequency
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Previous track
No function
Station search.
Lower frequency
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Previous track
No function
Accept call / hang up
Reject call
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
a)Only for MP3 compatible radios.ADAEAF
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
170Vehicle interior maintenancePlastic parts and dash panel cleaning– Use a clean, damp cloth to clean plastic parts and the dash
panel.
– If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a special solvent-free plastic cleaning product.
WARNING
Never clean the dash panel and the airbag module surface with cleansers
containing solvents. Solvents cause the surface to become porous. If the
airbag triggered, disintegrating plastic parts could cause substantial inju-
ries.
Caution
Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.Wooden trim cleaning*– Clean the wooden trim with a water-moistened clean cloth.
– If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a gentle soap
solution.
CautionCleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.
Cloth seat covers and fabric trim cleaningCloth seat covers and fabric trim on the doors, headlining etc. can be cleaned
with a special interior cleanser or with dry foam and a soft brush.Cleaning the radio and climate controlsTo clean the radio and/or climate controls, use a soft damp cloth. For more
resistant dirt, a neutral soap solution may be used.Leather cleaning*Normal cleaning
– Moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with water and wipe over the leather surfaces.
Cleaning stubborn stains
– More stubborn dirt can be removed using a mild soap solution (pure liquid soap; two tablespoons diluted in one litre of water)
and a cloth.
– Do not let the water soak through the leather or soak into the seams.
– Then wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.
Leather maintenance
– The leather should be treated twice a year with a special leather- care product, available in your Authorised Service Centre.
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If and when211
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
14
Left-hand AFS headlights
15
15
Right-hand AFS headlights
15
16
12V power socket in luggage compartment
15
17
Number plate light /Dimmer /Side light indicator
light
5
18
Dimmer
5
19
Electronic control unit
5
20
Turn signals
15
21
Lights control/ Instrument panel
5
22
Electronic control unit/ Heated mirrors
5
23
Engine injection module/ Rain sensor/ Gear
lever/ Starter relay
7,5
24
Glove compartment light/ Luggage compartment
light/ Interior light
10
25
Parking aid
5
26
Towing hook
27
12 Volt Input/Cigarette lighter
15
28
Lambda probe
10
29
Engine power supply
20
30
Petrol engine operation
10
31
Petrol engine operation/Glow plugs/Relay
coil/Bi-turbo electric fan
10
32
Engine control unit
15
33
Clutch switch power supply/preheating relay
5
34
Fuel control unit / Bi-turbo engine supply
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
35
Heated seats control unit/ Console area switch
panel (cup holder)
25
36
Main beam headlight, right
10
37
Main beam headlight, left/Coming Home
10
38
Electric fan motor
30
39
Va can t
40
Va can t
41
Va can t
42
Horn
20
43
Panorama roof
30
44
Windscreen wipers
20
45
Heated rear window
30
46
Radio/telephone VDA/Bluetooth/Steering col-
umn controls
20
47
Climatronic/autoclimate
5
48
Locking unit
25
49
Front electric window
30
50
Rear electric windows
30
51
Automatic gearbox control unit
30
52
Alarm/Volume sensor
15
53
Electro-kinetic pump relay/bi-turbo fuel control
unit
15
54
Reverse light for automatic gearbox/ Fog light
15
55
Transformer on
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
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