Contents 4
Seat belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-road* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Off-road driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g a t r a i l e r
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space for first-aid box* and warning triangle* . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yeti - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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Cockpit
9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quic
kly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . . − Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel: − with horn − with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − with pushbuttons for radio, navi
gation system and mobile phone*
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lever for the multi-functional switch: − Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag . . . . . . .Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Radio* − Navigation* Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for the front passenger ai
rbag (in front passenger storage
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the headlight beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driver's knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Depending on equipment fitted: − Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offroad* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Note
•
Equipment which is marked * is only standa
rd on certain vehicl
e model versions or
only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
A1
67
A2
95
A3
59 119
A4
147126
A5
16
A6
2063
A7
95
A8
77
A9
58
A10
154
A11
89
A12A13
77
A14
89
A15
147
A16
154
A17
14
A18
233
A19
53
A20
203
A21
57, 58
A22
11
A23
149
A24
109
A25
163165
A26
114
A27
43
A28
112122
A29
90
A30
170
A31
169
A32
115
A33
9698101
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The brief instruction
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The brief instructionBasic functions and im
portant information
Introduction The chapter of the brief instruction is
only used as a quick reference of
the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters of the Owner's Manual.Unlocking and locking the vehicle Unlocking the vehicle Unlocking the boot lid Locking the vehicle Folding out/folding up of the keyFurther information
⇒page 45, “Unlocking and locking car”.
Setting steering wheel positionFig. 3 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever on the
steering column / the correct distance of the
driver from the steering wheelYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the desired position. – Pull the lever below the steering column
⇒fig. 3
down.
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back
position).
– Push the lever upwards as far as the stop. Further information
⇒page 109, “Setting steering wheel position”.
WARNING
•
Adjust the steering wheel
so that the distance be
tween the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 25 cm
⇒fig. 3
on the right. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!•
You must not adjust the steering wh
eel when the vehicle is moving!
•
For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel altering its position uni
ntentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
Fig. 2 Remote control key
A1A2A3A4
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
30
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju- ries or major vehicle damage.•
The engine compartment of your car is
a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire wh
en working in the engine compartment,
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and
other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Note
•
The arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional
description are to be
found as indicator
lights in the instrument cluster.•
Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority 1 -
danger) or yellow symbol
s (priority 2 - warning).
Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 31
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 31
Airbag system
⇒page 32
Control system for exhaust
⇒page 32
Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 32
Engine oil level
⇒page 33
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 33
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 33
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 34
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 34
Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 34
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 35
Selector lever lock*
⇒page 35
Tyre pressure*
⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 36
Boot lid
⇒page 37
Open door
⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light
⇒page 36
Brake pad wear*
⇒page 36
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 37
Brake system
⇒page 37
Dynamo
⇒page 37
Fuel reserve
⇒page 38
Downhill Drive Support*
⇒page 38
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG*
⇒ page 38
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
32
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light
lig hts up, one m us t ta ke i nto acco unt an i ncrea se d fue l
consumption and in certain circumstan
ces a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about
diesel particle filter
⇒page 170.
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning
light does not go out or flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag has been switched off. Front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:•
The warning light
lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using th
e airbag switch* in the stowage compart-
ment on the front passenger side:•
The warning light
comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on.•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display
⇒page 154.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat
ely by a specialist
garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a
risk of the airbag not bein
g activated in the event of
an accident.Control system for exhaust
The warning light
comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starti
ng the engine or it li
ghts up when driving,
a fault exists in an exhaust relevant co
mponent. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a ge
ntle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up continu- ously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.•
If the
yellow
warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering
assist can be reduced.
•
If the
red
warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the power
steering and the steering assist has failed. Further information
⇒page 168.
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Unlocking and locking
41
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Indicator light in the driv
er's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system
After locking the vehicle the indicator light fl
ashes for 2 seconds fast, then more slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system
⇒page 41 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for
about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to
flash slowly after about 30 seconds. If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of the central locking or the interior monitor*
⇒page 47. Visit a specialist garage to obtain assist-
ance. Convenience operation of windows One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and locking the vehicle
⇒page 49.
Opening a single door* This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors and the fuel filler flap* remain locked and ar
e only unlocked after repetitive unlocking.
If you wish, you can have a sp
ecialist garage activate the function of the single door
opening mode or you can activate it yourself
in the menu of the information display*
⇒ page 24. Automatic locking* All the doors and the boot lid are locked au
tomatically once the car reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is
then automatically unlocked again. In addi-
tion, it is possible for the driver to unlock
the car by pressing the central locking button
⇒page 40 or by pulling the door opening lever.
If you wish, you can have a sp
ecialist garage activate the function of the single door
opening mode or you can activate it yourself
in the menu of the information display*
⇒ page 24.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents
involuntary opening in an exceptional situation (an
accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted
entry into the vehicle from outside,
for example at road crossings. Locked do
ors do, however, make it more difficult
for rescuers to get into the vehicle
in an emergency - danger to life!
Note
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
automatically unlocked in order to enable
rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
•
Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the central locking
system fails. You can lock or unlock ma
nually the other doors and the boot lid.
− Emergency locking of the door
⇒page 43.
− Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
⇒page 44.
Safe securingThe central locking system is equipped with a
safe securing
6) system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes
the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door ha
ndle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as
an effective deterrent for attemp
ts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing sy
stem by locking twice within 2°seconds.
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash slowly again after about 30°seconds. The safe securing system is again activate
d the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
locked again. If the vehicle is locked and the safe securi
ng system is deactiva
ted, you can open the
vehicle from the inside by pulling on the door opening lever. The door is unlocked and opened at the same time.6)Only valid for some countries.WARNING (continued)
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Unlocking and locking
43
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Button for the central locking systemIf the vehicle was not locked from outside,
you can also unlock and lock it with the
rocker switch on the centre consol
e without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid– Press button
⇒page 43, fig. 34
. The symbol
in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid– Press button
⇒page 43, fig. 34
. The symbol
goes out in the button.
The following applies if
you have locked your vehicle using the button :
•
It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety feature,
e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).•
You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling the
door opening lever.•
As long as one door is opened
7), the doors cannot be locked in order to avoid inad-
vertently locking the key in the vehicle.•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
automatically unlocked from the inside in orde
r to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle. By pressing and holding the button or ,
you can conveniently close or open the
windows
⇒page 49.
WARNING
The central locking system al
so operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to prov
ide assistance from the outside when the
doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for
the central locking system do not operate
if the safe securing system is activated.Emergency locking of the doorsAll the other doors without locking cylinder
have an emergency locking which is only
visible once the door is opened. The emergenc
y locking must be used in particular if
the vehicle battery fails.Locking– Remove the panel
⇒fig. 35
.
– Insert the key into the slot and turn it
into the horizontal position in the direc-
tion of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
– Re-insert the panel.
7)Is not valid for the boot lid.
Fig. 34 Centre console: Buttons for central locking
A1A2
A1
A1
A2
Fig. 35 Rear door: Emergency locking of the door
AA
AB
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Lights and Visibility
58Headlamp range adjustment
Once the low beam is switched on
you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the lo
ad of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial
⇒fig. 48
until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings The positions correspond
approximately to the
following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty. All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty. All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.Driver seat occupied, lu
ggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such
a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adapt
automatically to the load and driving state
of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) wh
en the ignition is switched on and when
driving. Vehicles which are equipped with
Xenon bulbs* do not have a manual head-
light range adjustment control.
Switch for hazard warning lights
– Press switch
⇒fig. 49
to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flas
h at the same time when the hazard warning
light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off. The hazard warning light system is switched
on automatically if an airbag is deployed
in the event of an accident. Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Fig. 48 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
A-A1A2A3
Fig. 49 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
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