Cockpit
72The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no
warning or information message, the option Vehicle status is not displayed.
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ⇒page 66
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒page 66, fig. 43 on the wind-
screen wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 66, fig. 44 until the Configuration menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 66
Note
•For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Displayed on the screen
Function
Multifunction display
data
This menu is used to establish the data in the
multifunction display menu to be displayed on
the dash panel ⇒ page 69
Convenience
This menu allows you to make the settings for
the convenience functions in the vehicle.
OK
AA
Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi-
cle lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation system can be changed. Choose between
12 or 24-hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which
an optical and acoustic warning will be given by
the system. You can use this function, for exam-
ple, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not
suited for the top speed of your vehicle. Please
see the section “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values
and distances.
Aux. speed
The dash panel also displays the speed in
another different unit of measurement (mph or
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
Inter Service
Consult service messages and reset service inter-
val display here.
Manufacturer's settings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
Back
a)
This returns to the main menu
a)Only of the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFD).
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Steering wheel controls
86Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
Vol u m e up
Volu m e up
Vol um e up
Vol um e d own
Vol um e d own
Volume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No specified function
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down:Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Silence
Pause
Silence
a)
a)Depending on the model version
Operates on Instrument panel display
Operates on Instrument panel display
Operates on Instrument panel display
Next preset
b)
b)Only if the panel is in Audio menu.
Next track
b)
No function specified
b)
a)
Operates on Instrument panel display
Operates on Instrument panel display
Operates on Instrument panel display
Previous preset
b)
Previous track
b)
No function specified
b)
a)
Next preset
Change folder
No function specified
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
a)
Previous preset
Change folder
No function specified
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
a)
Change source
Change source
Change source
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls
Fig. 52 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 53 Steering wheel
controls (depending on
version of model)
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
TELEPHONE
Volume up
Vol um e up
Volum e up
Vo l um e up
Vol um e dow n
Volume down
Volu m e d own
Volume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down:Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instru-ment panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Make call
Accept incoming call End call
Hold down: reject incoming call
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Radio navigation systemSteering wheel audio version controls
Fig. 54 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 55 Steering wheel
controls (depending on
version of model)
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
NAVIGATOR
Volume up
Vol um e up
Volum e up
Vo l um e up
Vol um e dow n
Volume down
Volu m e d own
Volume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down:Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instru-ment panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
No function specified
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
NAVIGATOR
TELEPHONE
Volume up
Vol um e up
Vol um e up
Volume up
Vol u m e up
Volu m e dow n
Volume down
Vol u m e d own
Vol u m e dow n
Volume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down:Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
No function specified
Make call
Accept incoming call End call
Hold down: reject incom- ing call
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recogni-tion
Enable voice recognition
Next preset
a)
Next track
a)
No function specified
Operates on instrument panel
Movement on telephone menu
Address book / Last calls / Calls received / Missed
calls
Previous preset
a)
Previous track
a)
No function specified
Operates on instrument panel
Movement on telephone menu
Address book / Last calls /
Calls received / Missed calls
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instru-ment panel
No function specified
Change menu on instru-ment panel
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Seats and stowage
138Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the front
centre console ⇒fig. 101of the passenger compartment and that of the
boot* The appliances connected to each power point must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The current power points and the connected accessories will only operate
when the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 206.Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)*– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒ fig. 102.
– Insert the pin as far as possible (see Radio manual).
Fig. 101 Socket, centre
console, front
Fig. 102 Auxiliary audio
connection
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Index293
Index
AABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Adjusting the seat belt height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AFS (curve lights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Air conditioner* 2C-Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Air conditioning system General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Air recirculation mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 71
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Anti-puncture tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Aspects to take into account before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . 126
Deactivating anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . . 126
Automatic car wash tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic gearbox Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Automatic gearbox / DSG automatic gearbox . 166
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Automatic wiper/wash function for the rear window 124
Auxiliary audio connection: AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . 138
BBall coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt tension device Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 188
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
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