Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift recommendation for changing gears* . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panoramic sliding roof* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror with entry lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic dimming exterior mirror* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KESSY system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG*
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Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl* . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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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? . . . . . . . . . .
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Technical Data
Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on– Press the button page 114, fig. 122.Defrosting windscreen - switching off– Once again press the button or the button .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet
vents 1.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*Description and important information
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or
supplies the interior of the vehicl e with fresh air independent of the
engine.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) functions in connection with the Climatic or
Climatronic.
It can be used when stationary, when engi ne is switched off for preheating of the
vehicle as well as while driving (e.g. during the heating phase of the engine).
The engine is also preheated when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is switched
off, if the auxiliary heating is switched on. This is not valid for the engines 3.6 ltr./191 kW
FSI and 1.9 ltr./77 kW TDI.
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) wa rms up the coolant during the combustion
of fuel from the vehicle tank. The coolant warms up the air, which (if the blower speed
is not set to zero) flows in to the occupant compartment.
Auxiliary ve ntilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by switching
off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with the
vehicle parked in the sun).
WARNING
The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms - risk of
poisoning!
The auxiliary heating must not be running during refueling - risk of fire.
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heatin g is located on the underside of the
vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicle, if you wish to operate the auxiliary
heating, in such a way that the exhaust gases of the auxiliary heating can come
easily into contact with inflammable mate rials (e.g. dry grass) or easily inflam-
mable substances (e .g. fuel run out).Note
If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank.
Therefore the auxiliary heating should not be operated, if there is very little fuel in the
tank.
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of the
vehicle, must not be clogged and th e exhaust flow must not be blocked.
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is running, the vehicle battery discharges. If
the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a longer
period, the vehicle must be driven a few ki lometers in order to recharge the vehicle
battery.
The auxiliary heating only switches the bl ower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in the
area of the engine compartment. This is qu ite normal and is not an operating problem.
After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a short period.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation does not switch on or comes on, if the vehicle
battery indicates a low loading state.
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) does not switch on, if the following was
shown in the information display or before switching off the ignition: Please refuel!
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
AUTO
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Technical Data
The prerequisite for the correct switching on of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating
and ventilation) according to the programmed
pre-set time is the correct setting of the
current time and the weekday page 118.
If the system is running, a wa rning light in the button for direct switching on/off of the
auxiliary heating lights up.
The running system deactivate s after expiration of the operating period or is deacti-
vated earlier by pressing the button for dire ct switching on/off of the auxiliary heating
page 118.
A random pre-set time can be deactivated by selecting the menu point Deactivate in
the menu Activate.
After selecting the menu Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g in the menu Aux. heating , it is possible to
return to the factory setting.
Radio remote control
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be
switched on or off with the remote control.– For switching on, press the button .
– For switching off, press the button .
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car.
If the battery is properly charged, the effective range is up to 600 m. For switching on
or off the auxiliary heating, hold the remo te control vertically with the antenna
fig. 124 towards the top. You must not cover over the antenna with the fingers or the
palm of the hand. Obstacles between the ra dio remote control and the vehicle, bad
weather conditions and a weaker batt ery can clearly reduce the range.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on or off with the radio remote control, if
the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control
The warning light in the radio remote control fig. 124 indicates after a keystroke if
the remote control signal was received by the auxiliary heating and if the battery is
adequately charged.
Caution
There are electronic components in the radio remote control, protect the remote
control against water, severe shocks and direct sun rays.
Fig. 124 Auxiliary heating: Radio
remote control
ONOFF
AA
Display warning light
Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The ignition signal was not received.
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or there
is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds.
The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switch-
ing on or off signal was received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switch-
ing on or off signal was not received.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds.
The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not
received.
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2
F16
Not assigned
F17
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
F18
Audio amplifier (sound system)
30
F19
Radio
15
F20
Phone
5
F21
Not assigned
F22
Not assigned
F23
Engine control unit
10
F24
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F25
Not assigned
F26
Not assigned
F27
Va lve for f uel d osi ng
15
F28
Engine control unit
15/25
F29
Main relay
5
F30
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F31
Front window wiper
30
F32
Not assigned
F33
Not assigned
F34
Not assigned
F35
Not assigned
F36
Not assigned
F37
Not assigned
F38
Radiator fan, valves
10
F39
Not assigned
F40
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F41
Not assigned
F42
Not assigned
F43
Ignition
30
F44
Not assigned
F45
Not assigned
F46
Not assigned
F47
Front left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F48
Pump for ABS
40
F49
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)
50
F50
Not assigned
F51
Not assigned
F52
Power supply relay - terminal X
a)
40
F53
Accessory equipment
50
F54
Not assigned
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical compo-
nents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
Fig. 208 Schematic representation of
fuse box in engine compartment -
version 2
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Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Not assigned
F2
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ200
30
F3
Measuring circuit
5
F4
Va lve s for AB S
30/20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ250
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
F7
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)
40
F8
Radio
15
F9
Phone
5
F10
Engine control unit, Main relay
5/10
F11
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F12
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F13
Engine control unit
15/20/30
F14
Ignition
20
F15
Lambda probe (petrol engine)
Glow plug system relay and fuel pump (diesel engine)
10
5
F16
Front right main headlight, right rear light unit
30
F17
Horn
15
F18
Audio amplifier (sound system)
30
F19
Front window wiper
30
F20
Va lve for f uel d osi ng
water pump
20
10
F21
Lambda probe
10/15/20
F22
Clutch pedal switch
5
F23
Relay
Valves
High pressure pump
5
10
15
F24
The radiator fan
10
F25
Pump for ABS
30/40
F26
Left main headlight
30
F27
Control unit for glow plug system
40/50
F28
Windscreen heater
50
F29
Accessory equipment
50
F30
Power supply relay - terminal X
a)
50
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily wh en starting the engine, the electrical compo-
nents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
Fig. 209 Schematic representation of
the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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