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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Turn signal lights (to the left) page 29
Turn signal lights (to the right) page 29
Fog lights page 29
Main beam light page 29
Low beam light page 29
Rear fog light page 29
Cruise control system* page 29
Failure of the light bulbs page 29
Adaptive headlights* page 29
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) page 30
Airbag system page 30
Control system for exhaust page 30
Electromechanical power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)*
page 31
Engine oil pressure page 31
EPC fault light (petrol engine) page 32
Glow plug system (diesel engine) page 32
Coolant temperature/coolant level page 32
Tra c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( TC S ) page 33
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* page 33
Switch off traction control system (TCS) page 33
Selector lever lock*
Starting (KESSY system)*
page 33
Tyre pressure* page 34
Antilock brake system (ABS) page 34
Bonnet page 34
Seat belt warning light page 35
Brake pad wear* page 35
Boot lid page 35
Open door page 35
Fluid level in windshield washer system page 35
Brake system page 35
Dynamo page 36
Engine oil level page 31
Fuel reserve page 36
Overheated clutches of the automatic gearbox
DSG*
page 36
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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, accident s and fire when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings page 216, “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 symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system
Either the left
or right
indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn
signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system page 66.
Fog lights
The warning light
comes on when the fog lights are operating page 64.
Main beam
The indicator light
comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated. Further information about the main beam
page 66.
Low beam
The warning light
comes on when low beam is selected page 60.
Rear fog light
The warning light
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating page 65.
Cruise control system*
The warning light
lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure
The warning light
comes on if a bulb is faulty:
up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*: Check front right dipped beam!
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The indi-
cator light
only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the parking
light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of the light
bulbs.
Adaptive headlights*
If the warning light
flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the igni-
tion and a warning signal sounds, a fault of the adaptive headlights is confirmed.
Further information page 63.
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Park Assist finished. TCS deactivated.
The parking procedure cannot be carried ou
t because the TCS system is switched off.
TCS deactivated. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the TCS system was switched off during the
parking procedure.
Trailer: Park Assist finished.
The parking procedure is not possible beca use the trailer is hitched and a plug is
inserted in the socket of the towing device.
Time limit exceeded. Plea se take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because a ti me limit of 180 seconds for parking was
exceeded.
Fault: Park Assist stopped.
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists on the vehicle. Have the
fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
Park Assist defective. Workshop!
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists on the park assist. Have the
fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
Steering interv. active. Monitor area around veh.!
The park assist is active and takes over the steering movements. Observe the
surroundings and carefully drive backward s, at the same time operate the pedal.
Please take over steering! Finish parking proc. manually!
Take over the steering. End the parking procedure without using the park assist.
Speed too high! Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended while the speed was exceeded.
Park Assist: TCS Intervention!
Intervention of the ESP system while searching for a suitable parking place.
TCS intervention. Please take over steering!
Parking procedure is ended through the intervention of the ESP system. Park Assist: Stationary time not sufficient.
The stationary time of the vehicle was less than 1 second.
Park Assist: Speed too low.
After the ignition is switched on, the vehicle must exceed the speed of 10 km/h at least
once.
Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains
a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20
mph), once it has been set, without you havi ng to depress the accelerator pedal. This
is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking
power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particularly on long
journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable ro ad surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads, loose
gravel) - risk of accident!
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.Note
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Alwa ys depress the clutch pedal if you switch
on the cruise control system when the gearbo x is in Neutral! Otherwise the engine can
rev up unintentionally.
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving on
steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it
travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down
by applying the foot brake.
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the
cruise control system if the sele ctor lever is in the position P, N or R.
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Storing a speedThe cruise control system is operated by means of the switch fig. 136 and the
rocker button in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.
– Press the switch into the position ON.
– After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button into the SET
position.
After you have released the rocker button out of the position SET, the speed you
have just stored is maintained at a consta nt speed without having to depress the accel-
erator.
You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the accelerator
will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.
T h i s d o e s n o t a p p l y, h o w e v e r, i f y o u d r i v e a t a s p e e d w h i c h i s m o re t h a n 1 0 k m / h h i g h e r
than the set speed for a period of longer than 5 minutes. The stored speed will be
cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.
One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off temporarily
by actuating the brake or clutch pedal page 134.
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Changing a stored speed
You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the
accelerator.Fa s t er–You can increase the stored speed without depressi ng the accelerator, by pressing
the rocker button fig. 136 in the RES position.
– The speed of the vehicle will increase cont inuously if you hold the rocker button
pressed in the RES position. Once the vehicle ha s reached the desired speed,
release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.Slower– You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button in the SET
position.
– Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause the speed
of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
– If you release the rocker button when the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again
store the speed with the rocker button in the position SET after an increase in
speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.Switching off the cruise control system temporarily–You can switch off the cruise control system temporarily by depressing the brake
pedal or clutch pedal, on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox only with the
brake pedal.
– You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you press the switch fig. 136 in the middle position.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch
pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal
and after shortly pressing the rocker button fig. 136 into the position RES.
Fig. 136 Operating lever: Rocker button
and switch of the cruise control system
AA
AB
AA
AB
AB
AB
AB
AB
AA
AB
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.Switching off the cruise control system completely– Press the switch page 134, fig. 136 to the right into position OFF.
AA
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Index
278
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Climatic Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Climatronic Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Climatronic (automat ic air conditioning) . . . . . . 114
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connection to the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 200
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cup holder front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Ddaylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Deactivatingan airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Defrosting windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
De-icing rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
De-icing windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Description of the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Detachable towing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Diesel engines
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
EEDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Electric boot lid (Combi) - Description . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Emergency wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
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