
Engine  cooling  system 
Coolant 
The engine  coolant  performs  two  functions:  it 
keeps  the  engine  from  overheating  and  it pro 
tects  the  engine  from  freezing  in the  winter . 
The cooling  system  is sealed  and  generally  re
quires  little  attention . 
The  cooling  system  has  been  filled  at the  fac
tory  with  a  permanent  coolant  which  does  not 
need  to  be  changed. The  coolant  consists of a 
mixture  of water  and  the  manufacturer's  gly 
col-based  coolant  additive  G12++  antifreeze 
with  anticorrosion  additives  (50% for USA 
models;  60%  for  Canadian  models).  This  mix
ture  both  assures  the necessary  frost  protec
tion  and  protects  metal  components  in the 
engine's  cooling  system  from  corrosion  and 
scaling.  It also  raises  the  boiling point  of the 
coolant. 
Do  not  reduce  the concentration  of the  cool
ant  in the  summer  by adding  plain  water. 
The 
proportion  of  coolant  additive  must  be at 
least  50%  but  not  more than  60% 
to  main
tain  antifree ze  protection  and  cooling efficien
cy.  If  the  coolant  frost  protection  is  too low, 
the  coolant  could  freeze  and  damage  the  vehi 
cle  heating  and  engine  cooling  system. 
For year-round  driving,  antifreeze is  added  at 
the  factory  for  temperatures  down to: 
- -31  °F (  -3 5  °C)  USA 
- -40  °F  ( - 40  °C) Canada. 
You can  mix the  G12 ++ coolant  additive  with 
other  additives  (G12+  or G12).  Always  check 
with  your  authorized  Audi  dealer. 
& WARNING 
Before  you  check  anything  in the  engine 
compartment,  always  read  and  heed  all 
WARNINGS 
~ .&. in Working in the  engine 
compartment  on page  220. 
(D Note 
- Before  winter  sets  in, have  the coolant 
checked  to  see  if the  coolant  additive  in 
Checking  and  filling  22  7 
your  vehicle  is sufficient  to  meet  the  cli
mate  conditions.  This  is especially  impor
tant  if you  live in a  region  where  the  win
ter  is extremely  cold.  If  necessary,  in
crease  the  proportion  of  coolant  additive 
to  60% . 
- When  adding  coolant  additive  to  your 
cooling  system,  remember : 
- We  recommend  using  only coolant  ad
ditive  G12++  (check  the  label)  for  your 
vehicle.  This  coolant  additive  is availa
ble  at  authorized  Audi  dealers.  Other 
types  of antifreeze  can  significantly  re
duce  corrosion  protection.  The  result
ing  corrosion  can  cause  a  loss  of cool
ant  and  serious  engine  damage. 
- Do not  add  any  type  of  radiator  leak  seal
ant  to  your  vehicle's  engine  coolant. 
Adding  radiator  repair  fluid  may  adverse
ly  affect  the  function  and  performance  of 
your  cooling  system  and  could  result  in 
damage  not covered  by your  New Vehicle 
Limited  Warranty. 
Checking  the  engine  coolant  level 
The engine  coolant  level  can be checked  with 
a quick glance. 
M AX f 
MINf 
Fig.174 Engine  compar tment: markings  on  the coo l
an t expa nsion  tank 
Before  you  check  anything  in the  engine  com
partment, 
always  read and  heed  all WARN
INGS ¢.&, in  Working  in the  engine  compart
ment  on page  220 . 
"' Park your  vehicle  on  a  level  surface . 
"'  Switch  off  the  ignition. 
"'  Read  the  engine  coolant level  from  the 
coolant  expansion  tank~ 
fig.  174. With  a  

228  Check ing  and  filling 
cold  engine,  the  coo lant  level should  be  be 
tween  the  "min"  and  "max"  markings.  When 
the  engine  is warm,  the  level may  be s light ly 
above  the  "max"  marking. 
The location  of  the  coolant  expansion  tank 
can  be  seen  in the  engine  compartment  illus
tration 
r:::;, page 222. 
To obtain  an  accurate  reading,  the  engine 
must  be  switched 
off. 
The expansion  tank  in you r vehicle  is equipped 
with  an  e lectric  coolant  level sensor. 
When  the  coolant  level  is too  low, the  warning  light  in the  Auto-Check System 
r:::;, page  16 will 
i l lum ina te unti l you  add  coolant  and  the  level 
has  been  restored  to  normal.  Even though 
there  is an  electric  coolant  level  senso r, we 
still  recommend  you  check the  coolant  leve l 
from  time  to  time. 
Coolant  los s 
Coolant loss  may  indicate  a leak in the  cool ing 
system.  In  the  event  of coolant  loss,  the  cool 
ing system  should  be  inspected  immediately 
by your  authorized  Audi dealer.  It  is not 
enough  merely  to  add  coolant. 
I n a 
sea led system,  losses  can occur  only  if 
the  boiling  point  of  the  coolant  is exceeded  as 
a result  of  overheat ing. 
A WARNING 
The cooling  system  is under  pressure  and 
can  get  very  hot.  Reduce the  risk of scald
ing from  hot  coolant  by following  these 
steps. 
- Turn 
off the  engine  and  allow  it to  cool 
down. 
- Protect  yo ur face,  hands  and  arms  from 
escaping  fluid  and  steam  by covering  the 
cap with  a  large,  thick  rag. 
- Turn the  cap slowly and  very carefully  in 
a counter-clockwise  direction  wh ile ap
plying  light,  downward  pressure  on  the 
top  of the  cap. 
- To avoid be ing  burned,  do  not  spill ant i
freeze  or  coolant  on the  exhaust  system 
' 
or  hot  engine  parts.  Under  certain  cond i
tions,  the  ethylene  glycol in engine  coo l
ant  can catch  fire. 
(D Note 
Do not  add  any type  of  radiator  leak  sea l
ant  to  your vehicle's  engine  coolant.  Add i ng  radiator  repa ir fl uid may adverse ly af
fect  the  funct ion  and  performance  of your 
cooling  system  and  could  result  in damage 
not  covered  by your  New Veh icle  L imited 
War ranty. 
Adding  coolant 
Be very careful  when  adding  engine  coolant. 
Before you  check anyth ing  in the  eng ine  com
partment, 
always  read  and  heed  all  W ARN
INGS c:> A in  Working  in  the  engine  compart
ment  on page 
220 . 
.. Turn off the  engine. 
..  Let  the  engine  cool  down. 
..  Place a thick  rag  over the  coolant  expansion 
tank 
<:;> page 227, fig . 174 and carefully 
twist  the  cap  co unte r-clockwise c:> .&, . 
.,. Add coolant  . 
.,.  Twist  the  cap on  aga in 
tightly. 
Replacement  engine  coo lant  must  conform  to 
exact  spec ificat ions 
r:::;, page 22 7, Coolant. 
E ven  in an  emerge ncy, if coolant  add i-
t ive G12 ++, G 12+  or  G12  is not  available,  do 
not use  a d iffe rent  additive.  Use plain  water 
instead  unti l you can  get  the  correct  additive 
and  can  restore  the  correct  ratio . This shou ld 
be  done  as  soon  as  possible. 
If you  have  lost  a considerab le amount  o f 
coolant,  then  you  sho uld add  cold  antifreeze 
and  co ld water  on ly w hen the  engine  is cold. 
Always  use 
new engine  coo la nt  when  refilling. 
Do not  fill coola nt  above  the  "MAX" mark . Ex
cess  coola nt  will be fo rced  out  through  the 
pressure  relief  valve  in the  cap w hen  the  e n-
gine  becomes  hot.  .,.  

_& WARNING 
-The  cooling  system  is  under  pressure  and 
can  get  very  hot.  Reduce  the  risk  of 
scald ing  from  hot  coolant  by following 
these  steps. 
- Turn 
off the  engine  and  a llow  itto  cool 
down. 
- Protect  your  face,  hands  and  arms  from 
escaping  fluid  and  steam  by covering 
the  cap  with  a  large, thick  rag. 
- Turn  the  cap  slow ly and  very  carefully 
in a  counter-clockwise  direction  while 
applying  light, downward  pressure  on 
the  top  of the  cap. 
- To avoid  being  burned,  do  not  spi ll an
tifreeze  or  coolant  on  the  exhaust  sys
tem  or  hot  engine  parts . Under  certain 
conditions,  the  ethylene  glycol  in en
g ine  coolant  can  catch  fire . 
- Antifreeze  is  poisonous.  Always store  an
tifreeze  in its  or iginal  containe r and  we ll 
out  of the  reach  of  children. 
- If you  drain  the  coolant,  it must  be 
caught  and  safely  stored  in a  proper con
tainer  clearly  marked  "poison". 
(D Note 
- Coolant  pollutes  the  env ironment  and 
could  cause  an  engine  fire.  Excess cool
ant  will  be  forced  out  through  the  pres
su re  relief  valve  in  the cap  when  the en
gine  becomes  hot. 
- If, in an  emergency,  only  water  can  be 
added,  the  cor rect  ratio  between  water 
and  antifreeze ¢ 
page 227 must  be re
stored  as soon  as possib le. 
@ For the  sake of the  environment 
Drained  coolant  should  not  be  reused . A l
ways  dispose  of  used  coolant  while  obse rv
ing  all environmental  reg ulations. 
Checkin g and  fillin g 229 
Radiator  fan 
The  radiator  fan  switches  on automatically  by 
itself. 
An auxiliary  electric  radiator  fan  switches on 
and 
off depending  on  coolant  temperature 
and  other  vehicle  operat ing  cond it ions . 
After  you  switch  the  engine 
off, the  auxiliary 
fan  can  continue  running  for  up  to  10  minutes 
- even  with  the ignition 
off. It can  even  switch 
on  again  later by itself ¢&. , if 
- the  temperature  of the  engine  coo lant  rises 
due  to  the  heat  build-up  from  the  engine  in 
the  engine  compartment,  or 
- the  engine  compartment  heats  up  because 
the  vehicle  is parked  in intense  sunlight. 
_& WARNING 
-To reduce  the  risk of  personal  injury  nev
er  touch  the  radiator  fan . 
- The  auxiliary  electric  fan  is temperature 
controlled  and  can  sw itch  on  suddenly 
even  when  the  engine  is  not  running. 
- The  a uxiliary  radiator  fan  sw itches  on  au
tomatically  when  the engine  coo lant 
reaches  a  certa in temperature  and  will 
continue  to  ru n until  the  coolant  temper
ature  drops. 
Brake  fluid 
Checking brake  fluid  level 
Fig. 175 En gin e compartment:  mark ings on  th e brake 
fluid  rese rvoir  

2 7 4  General  information 
General  information 
Explanation  of 
technical  data 
Some  of  the  technical  data  listed  in this  man 
ual  requires  further  explanation . 
The  technical  data  for  your  vehicle  is  listed  in 
the  charts  starting  on 
r:::> page  2 76. This sec · 
tion  provides  general  information,  notes  and  restrictions  which apply  to this  data . 
Vehicle  identification 
The key data  is given  on  the  vehicle  identifica· 
tion  number  (VIN)  plate and the vehicle  data 
sticker. 
Fig. 209 Veh icle Ide ntific atio n  Number  (VlN) p late:  lo
cation  on  driver 's sid e das h panel 
Fig. 210 Th e vehicle  identi fication  label  -inside  the 
luggage  co mpa rtmen t 
The Vehicle  Identification  Number  (VIN) 
is located  on the  driver's  side  so  that it is visi
b le from  the  outside  through  the  windshield 
r:::> fig . 209. You can  also  display  the  Vehicle 
Identification  Number  of  your  vehicle  in the 
MMI.  Select:  Function  button 
ICAR ! > Car  sys
tems 
> VIN  number .  The 
vehicle  identification  label 
is located  in the luggage  compartment  in  the 
spare  wheel  wel l. 
The  label¢ 
fig.  210 shows  the  following  vehi
cle  data : 
(D Production  control  No . 
@ Vehicle identification  No. 
® Type code  number 
@ Type designation/engine  output  in  Kilo· 
watts 
® Engine  and  transmission  code  letter 
@ Paint  No./Interior 
(f) Optional equipment  No.'s 
Vehicle  data  2 to  7  are  also  found  in your  War· 
ranty 
& Maintenance  booklet. 
The  safety  compliance  sticker 
is you r assurance  that  your  new  vehicle  com
plies  with  all  applicable  Federal  Motor Vehicle 
Safety  Standards  which  were  in  effect at  the 
time  the  vehicle  was  manufactured . You can 
find  this  sticker on the  left  door  jamb. 
It 
shows  the  month  and year  of  production  and 
the  ve hicle  ident ification  number  of your  vehi · 
cle  (perforation)  as well  as  the  Gross  Vehicle 
Weight  Rating  (GVWR) and  the  Gross  Axle 
Weight  Rating  (GAWR) . 
The high  voltage  warning  label 
is  located  on the lock carr ier . 
The  spark  ignition  system complies with 
the  Canadian  standard ICES-002. 
Weights 
Gross Vehicle  Weight  Rating 
The Gross  Vehicle  Weight  Rating  (GVWR),  and 
the  Gross  Axle Weight  Rating  (GAWR) for 
front  and rear  are  Listed on  a sticker  on  the 
left  door  jamb. 
The  Gross  Vehicle  Weight  Rating  includes  the 
weight  of  the  basic vehicle  plus  full  fuel  tank, 
oi l and  coolant,  plus  maximum  load, wh ich  in· 
eludes  passenger  weight  (lSO  lbs/68  kg per 
Ill>  

28 0  Con sum er  Inf ormation 
-Always  make sure the  transmission  se
lector  lever  (automatic  transmiss ion)  is 
in  "P"  (Park position)  and the  park  brake 
is f irmly  app lied . 
@) For the  sake of the  environment 
-Changing the  engine  settings  wi ll ad
versely affect  em iss ion levels. This is det
rimental  to  the  environment  and increas
es fuel  consumption . 
- Always observe env ironmental  regula
tions  when  dispos ing of  old  engine  oil, 
used brake fluid,  dirty  engine  coolant, 
spent  batteries  or worn  o ut  tires. 
- Undeployed  airbag  modules  and  preten
s ioners  might  be classified  as Perchlo 
rate  Material  -spec ial  handling  may ap
ply, see www.dtsc.ca .gov/hazardous
was te/perch lorate . When  the  veh icle or 
parts  of  the  res traint  system  including 
airbag  modules  safety  belts  wit h preten 
sioners  are scrapped,  all  applicable  laws 
and  regulations  must  be observed.  Your 
authori zed Aud i dea ler  is familiar  with 
these  requirements  and we  recommend 
that  you  have your  dealer  perform  this 
serv ice for  you . 
Additional  accessories, 
modifications  and 
parts  replacement 
Additional  accessories and  parts 
replacement 
Always  consult  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  be
fore purchasing  accessories. 
Your veh icle incorporates  the  latest  safety  de
sig n featu res ensu ring  a high  standard  of  a c
tive  and passive safety . 
This safety  could  be comp romised  by non-ap
proved changes to  the  ve hicle.  For this  reason , 
if  pa rts  have to  be  replaced , please obse rve 
the  following  points  when  install ing addition
a l accessories:  Approved  Audi  accessories and  genuine  Aud
i 
parts  are available  from  authorized  A udi deal
ers. 
T hese dea le rs a lso have the  necessary  facili
ties,  tools  and tra ined specialists  to  install  the 
parts  and acc essories proper ly . 
A WARNING 
-Using the  wrong  spare parts  or  using  non-
approved  accessories can cause damage to 
the  veh icle and ser ious persona l injury. 
- Use on ly accessories express ly approved 
by Audi  and gen uine Audi  spare parts 
- These parts  and accessories have been 
specia lly designed  to  be used on yo ur ve
h icle . 
- Never install  accessor ies such as tele
phone crad les or  beverage ho lders on a ir
bag covers or within  the  airbag  deploy
ment  zones . Do ing so will  increase the 
risk of  injury  if  a irbags are triggered  in  an 
accident! 
- Before you check anything  in the  engine 
compa rtment,  always read and  heed a ll 
WARNI NGS 
9 page  214 . 
(D Note 
-If  items  other  than  genu ine Audi  spare 
parts,  add-on  equipment  and accessory 
items  are used or  if  repair work  is not 
performed  accord ing to  specified  meth
ods, this  can resu lt  in seve re damage  to 
your  vehicle's  eng ine and  body  (such as 
corrosion)  and adversely affect  yo ur vehi 
cle's warranty . 
- If  emergency  repairs  must  be performed 
elsewhere,  have the  vehicle  examined  by 
an authorized  Audi  dealer  as soon  as 
possible . 
- The manufacturer  cannot  be held  liable 
for  damage wh ich occ urs due to  failure 
to  comply  with  these  stipu lations.  

28 4  Index 
Automatic  transmission  . . .  . .  . .  . . 10 1, 106 
Automatic  Shift  Lock (ASL)  . . .  . . 103,  109 
Driving  . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . . . .  . . . .  . 101, 107 
Dynamic shift  program  . . . .  . .  . . 104,  110 
Emergency mode  . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 106,  111 
Emergency  release  . . . . . . . . .  . . . 106,  112 
Kick-dow n . .  . . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 104,  109 
M anual  sh ift  program  . . . . . . .  . . 105,  1 10 
Selec to r l eve r . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . 102 , 108 
Shift  b uttons  .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . . 105,  1 11 
Steer ing whee l w ith  mu lti tronic  ... .. . 105 
Steering  whee l with  tiptronic  ....... . 11 1 
Automatic  wipe rs  ........... ... .. ... . 46 
Auto  Safety  Hotline  . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . 131 
Average consumption  ....... .. .. .... .. 24 
Average speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . 24 
Avoid  damaging  the  vehicle  . ... ... ... . 197 
B 
Battery  ..... .. . .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 230 
Charging  .... .. .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 233 
Important  warnings  . ... .. .. ... ... . 23 1 
Jump  starting  .............. .. .... . 268 
Locat ion  . ............... .. .. .... . 231 
low  . .. .. .. ... .. ..... ... .... .. .. . 194 
Replacing the  battery  ......... .. ... 234 
State  of  charge  ..... ...... .. .. .. .. . 194 
W inter  operation  ......... .. .. .. .. . 230 
Wo rking  on the  battery  .... .. .. .. .. . 231 
Before driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . . . .  . 123 
Blended  gasoline  .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 215 
Blower  (automatic  climate  cont rol)  .. .. .. 67 
Blower  (climate  control)  . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 64 
Body  cav ity  sealing  ....... .. .. .. .. .. . 209 
Booster  seats  .............. ... .. .. . 177 
Brake fl uid 
Changing  the  brake fl uid  ... .. .. .... . 
230 
Check ing the  brake fluid  level  . .. ..... 229 
What  is the  correct  brake flu id  leve l?  .. 229 
What  should  I  do  if  the  brake fluid  warn -
ing  light  comes on?  ........ ..... .. . 
229 
Brake system 
Anti-lock  braking  system  ... .... .... .. 
19 
Brake ass ist  system  ....... .. .. .. .. . 189 
Brake booster  .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. . 192 
Brake fl uid  . ..... ......... ... .. ... 229 
B rake fluid  specifications  fo r r efill  and  re -
placement  . ..... .. ... ..... ... .. .. 
230 
Brake light  defective  .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . 21 
Brake pads  .... .. ............. .... 196 
Electromechanical  parking  brake  . .... . 73 
Fluid  reservo ir  . .. ................ . 229 
How does moisture or  road salt  affect  the 
brakes?  ....... .. .. ........ ...... . 
191 
Warning/ind icator  lights  ...... .. .. .. . 14 
Worn  b rake pads symbo l ........ .. .. . 20 
braking  guard  . .. .. .......... ...... .. 78 
Messages  ... .. .. .. ... .. ... ..... .. . 85 
Settings  . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . 85 
Break -in  period  .. .. ... .......... .. .. 196 
Brake pads  .... .. ............. .... 196 
Tires  ...... ... .. .. ... ........... . 196 
Bulbs  . ... .. .... .. .. ... ..... ... .. .. 267 
C 
Cali forn ia  Proposition 65 Warn ing  . .... 221 
Battery  specific  . ... ... ..... ... .. .. 232 
Capac,t,es  ...... .. .. ... ........... . 276 
Engine  oil  . .. .. .. ............. .. .. 2 22 
Car care  .... .... .. ............. .... 204 
Exterior  . .. .. ... ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 204 
Interior  ...... ... .. .............. . 210 
Cargo area  ...... .. ... .. .. ... .... . .. 129 
Cargo ne t ... .. .. .. .. ........... .... . 61 
Catalytic  converter  . ............. .. .. 197 
Center armrest 
Cockpit  ... .... .. .. .... . ... ... .. .. . 
51 
Central  lock ing  .. .. ............. .. ... 32 
E mergency  loc king  ............... .. . 36 
Certification  ...... ............... .. 281 
Changing a wheel  . ... ... ..... ... .. .. 258 
Changi ng engine  oil  ................ . 226 
Chassis (undercoat ing)  ............. .. 209 
Checking 
Engine coolant  level  ..... .... ... .. .. 
227 
Tire pressure  ..... ... .. ..... .... . .. 241 
Child  rest raints 
Danger of  using  child  rest rain ts  in t he 
fron t seat  .  . . . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 
144 
Where  can I  get  additional  in format ion 
about  child  restraints  and their  use?  . . 
186 
Child rest raint  system  a nchors  .. .. .. .. 182  

Child  safety  . ... .... .... ... .. .. .. ...  168 
Convertible  locking  retractor  .  . . .  . .  . .  .  179 
Important  safety  instructions  fo r using 
chi ld safety  seats  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  17 2 
Important  things  to  know  when  dr iv ing 
with  chi ldren  ............... ... ...  168 
Tether  anchors  ... .. ...... .. .. .. .. .  185 
Tet her  straps  ......... ...... .... ..  185 
Ch ild  safety  lock 
Reardoo~  .............. .... .. ....  37 
Ch ild  safety  sea ts  ....... ... .. .. .. ...  174 
Booster  seats  .... ..... ... .. .. .. ...  177 
Convertible  c hild seats  . ... .. .. .. .. .  175 
Convertible  locking  retractor  .. .. .. .. .  179 
H ow  do I  properly  install  a child  safety 
seat  in  my vehicle?  ............ ... ..  172 
Infant  seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  . .  17 4 
Install ing  .. ................ ... ...  179 
I nstal ling a chi ld restraint  using the 
L A T C H  sys tem  .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  184 
L A TCH sys tem  ............ .. .. .. .. .  184 
L owe r ancho rages  ..... ... .. .. .. .. .  183 
M ounting  and  releasing  the  ancho rage 
hook  .... .. .. .. ........... .. .. ...  184 
Safety  instructions  ........ .. .. .. .. .  172 
C igare tte  lig hte r . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  54 
C lea ning and  protection  .......... ....  204 
A lcantara  (synthet ic suede)  ..... ... ..  213 
E ng ine compartment  ...... .. .. .. .. .  214 
E xha ust  tail  pipes ......... .. .. .. .. .  210 
Fa brics  and  fabr ic  coverings  .. .. .. .. .  210 
I ns trumen t panel  . ..... ... .. .. .. .. .  2 11 
Interior  . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  210 
L eather  .... .. .... .... ... .. .. .. ...  212 
MMI  disp lay/controls  ...... .. .. .. .. .  210 
P lastic  and v inyl  .......... .. .. .. .. .  207 
Plastic  pa rts  ... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .  211 
Safety  belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  213 
tr im str ips  .... ........... ... ... ..  208 
T rim  str ips  . ............. .... .. ...  207 
Climate  control  Air  vents  . ................ ... ... ...  65 
Climate  controls  .  . . .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  63 
Climate  con trol  (four-zone) 
Opera tion  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  66 
Climate  control  (three-zone)  Operation  . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  64 
C lock  ..... .. .. ... .. ..... ... .. .. ....  26 
Inde x 285 
Closing 
Sliding/ti lting  s unroof  ... .... ... .. .. .  39 
Cold  tire  infla tion  p ress ure  ............  239 
Coming  home  . .. .. ................. . 43 
Compac t spa re tire  ... . ... .... ... .. ..  257 
Compartments  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  55 
Compliance  ... .. .. .. . .. ... .... ... ..  281 
Consumer  Informa tion..........  131, 278 
Consumption  (fuel)  .. . ... .... ... .. .. .  24 
Contacting  NHTSA  ... . .. ..... ... .. ..  131 
Convenience key  . . . . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  34 
Star ting t he engine  . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  . 70 
Stopping  the  eng ine (S TAR T E NGINE 
S TOP b utton)  .  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  .  72 
Switching  the  ignition  on  .... ... .. .. .  70 
U nlocking  and loc kin g vehicle  . ... .. .. .  34 
Conve rtib le child  safe ty seats  ..... ....  175 
Convertib le loc king  retractor 
Activating  . . . . . . .  . .  . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  181 
Deact ivat ing  . .. .. .. . .. .... .... .. ..  182 
U si ng to  secure a child  safety  seat  1.79,  181 
Coolant 
refer to E ng ine coolant  ......... ....  227 
Cooling  mode  (automat ic climate  control)  66 
Cooling  mode  (climate  control)  . . . . . . .  . .  64 
Cornering  light  .. .. ................. . 95 
Cruise cont ro l 
Changi ng  speed  . ... . .. ..... ... .. .. .  76 
Presetting  your  speed  ... .... ... .. .. .  77 
Switching  off  .  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  .  77 
Switching  on  .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 76 
Warning/ind icator  lights  ........ .. .. .  22 
( upholder  .. .... .. ..................  55 
D 
Data  ....... .. .. .. ... ............ ..  276 
Data  recorder  .  . .  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  189 
Date d isp lay  . ..... ... .. .. ..... ... .. .  26 
Dayt ime  runn ing  lights  ... .. .. ... ... .. .  41 
Declarat ion  of  compliance 
Adaptive  cruise  control  ......... .. ..  281 
Audi  s ide ass ist  .. .................  281 
Ce ll phone  package  . ...............  281 
Co nvenience  key  .. .. . .. .. .. ... ... ..  281 
El ectronic  immob ilizer  .......... ....  281 
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Homelink ® un iversal  remote  control  .. 281 
Remote  control key  ......... .. .... . 281 
DEF 
What  does this  mean when  it appea rs  in 
the  trip  odometer  display? ... .. .... .. 
26 
Defective  light  bulb  warning  ...... ..... 21 
Defrosting  (windows) 
autom atic  cl imate  control  .. .. .. .... .. 
6 7 
climate  control  . .  . .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 65 
Determining  correct  load limit ....... .  244 
Dimensions  .. ... ... ... .... .. .. .. .. . 
275 
Dimming  the  rearview  mirror  . ... .. .. .. 48 
Distance  . .  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  24 
Door/re ar lid  warning  . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  . 
23 
Doors 
Pow er child  safety  lock  ..... ... .. ... .  37 
Driver  information  system 
CD/radio  display  . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 
23 
Door/rear  lid  warning  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  . 23 
Efficiency  program  . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . 25 
Exterior  temperature  display ..... .. .. 23 
On-board  computer  ... .... .. .. .... ..  24 
Driver  seating  position  .... .. .. .. .. .. . 
124 
drive  select  .. .......... ...... ... .. .. 95 
Adaptive  dampers  . . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . 95 
Cornering  light  ............... .. ... . 95 
Safety  belt  tensione r ...... .. .. .. .. . . 95 
Driving  safely  . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . 123 
Driving  through  water ........ .. .... . 198 
D . 
. t· 24 
riving  1me  .... ... .... ..... .. .. .. . . 
Duplicate  key  . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  30 
Dust filter 
refer  to Pollutant  filter  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 63 
E 
Easy entry  featu re .......... .. .. .. .. .. 70 
Efficiency  program  . . . . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . . 25 
Fuel economy  messages  . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  .  . 25 
Other  equipment  . .  . . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . 25 
Electrical  accessories (sockets)  . . .  . .  . .  .  . 55 
Electro-mechanical  power  assist .. .. ... 193 
Elec tromechanical  parking  brake 
Emergency braking  ........... .. .. .. 
75 
Operation  . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  . .  73 
Parking  .. .. .... ......... .. .. .. .. .. 
74 
Releasing  and closing  ..... .... .... ..  73  Starting 
assist . . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  .  7 4 
Starting  from  rest  .................. 
74 
Starting  off  w ith  a trailer  . . . . . . .  . . .  . .  . 7 4 
Warning/ind icator  lights  ........ .... . 16 
Electronic  differential  lock  (EDL)  ....... 189 
Warning/ind icator  lights  ............. 19 
Electronic immob ilizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,  31 
Electronic  power  control  ( EPC) 
warning/indicator  ligh t ......... .. .. . 
20 
Electronic  speed limiter  .......... ..... 29 
Electronic  stabilizat ion  program  (ESP)  .. 189 
Warning/indicator  lights ........... .. 19 
Emergency actuation 
Doors  .... .. .. . .................. . 
36 
Power sunroof  ... .......... ...... .. 40 
Emergency braking  ................... 75 
Emergency flashe r .... ... ... .... .. .. .  42 
Warning/indicator  lights  .......... .. . 
22 
Emergency  release 
Selector  lever  . .  . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
106,  112 
Emergency starting  .......... ..... .. 268 
Emergency  towing  .............. .... 270 
Emergency unlock ing 
Rear  lid .... ... .. .. ... ........... ..  37 
Emergency warn ing triangle  .......... 
256 
Energy management  . .. ...... ... .. .. 194 
Engine 
Compar tment  .. .. ............. .... 
222 
Coolant  ...... ... .. .............. . 227 
Data  .... ... .. .. .. ...... ..... .. .. 276 
starting  . .. .. .. .. .... ... . .. ... .. .. . 70 
Starting  with  jumper  cables ....... .. 268 
Stopping  .... .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .... . 72 
Engine compartment  ............... . 222 
Closing the  hood  .... ... .... ..... .. 221 
Opening  the  hood  ................ . 220 
Safety  instructions  ................. 220 
Working  in the  engine compartment  .. 220 
Engine coolant  .. .. ..... ........... . 22 7 
Adding  coolant  ... ..... ........... . 
228 
Checking the  engine  coo lant  level  ..... 227 
Expansion  tank  ... ... .......... .. .. 227 
Malfunction  symbol  ............ .. .. . 16 
Radiator  fan  ..... .. ........... .. .. 229 
Temperature  gauge ............. ... . 11