If the driver changes the parking mode while searching for a parking space, the
symbol button must be pressed again.
Note
If the symbol (km / h) is shown in the display , the vehicle speed should be
reduced below 40 km / hr (parallel parking) or below 20 km / hr (Transverse park- ing) .
Parking
Fig. 123
Display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 143.
Explanation of graphic
Parking place recognised with the information to drive on.
Parking place recognised with the information to engage the reverse gear.
Indication for selecting the forward gear.
Indication for selecting the reverse gear.
The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the system is 6 minutes. If the system has recognised a suitable parking space, this parking space is
shown in the display » Fig. 123 -
.
›
Continue driving forwards until the display appears » Fig. 123 -
.
›
Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until the
parking procedure starts.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
ABCD› As soon as the following message is shown in the display:
Steering interv. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, the park- ing process is completed in further stages.
›
If the display shows the flashing arrow forward » Fig. 123 - , then select the
first gear or move the selector lever into position D.
The display shows the icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically rotates
into the required position, the symbol goes out.
›
Carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display » Fig. 123 -
, select reverse
gear again or move the selector lever into position R .
The display shows the
icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically rotates
into the required position, the symbol
goes out.
›
Carefully move backwards.
You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the display:
Park Assist ended. Take over steering
Automatic termination
The system terminates the parking procedure if one of the following cases arises.
› Speed of more than 7 km/h repeatedly exceeded during the parking procedure.
› Time limit of 6 minutes exceeded for the parking procedure.
› System button pressed.
› Engagement of the ASR system.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› Reverse gear disengaged or selector lever removed from the position
R when
reversing into the parking space.
› Selector lever moved to position
P.
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
145Assist systems
If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis-
played. » page 146 .
Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
Manoeuvring out
›
Press the symbol button
» Fig. 122 on page 144 once.
›
Activate the turn signal for side of the vehicle where the parking space is out of
which you wish to manoeuvre.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display:
Steering interv. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
›
Follow the system instructions shown in the display.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display:
Take over steering and continue driving
Automatic termination
The system terminates the manoeuvring procedure if one of the following cases
arises.
› Speed of more than 7 km/h exceeded during the manoeuvring procedure.
› System button pressed.
› Engagement of the ASR system.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis-
played. » page 146 .
Automatic brake assist
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
The system provides assistance to the driver with automatic brake assist. The au-
tomatic brake assist does not exempt the driver from his/her responsibility for
the accelerator, brake and clutch.
Automatic braking for preventing cancellations caused by excessive speeds
To prevent the speed from exceeding 7 km/h and to subsequently prevent can-
cellation of the parking procedure, automatic brake support is initiated. The park-
ing procedure can be resumed after automatic braking.
Automatic braking takes place only once per parking procedure.
Automatic braking for damage limitation
The system detects an imminent collision based on the driving speed and the dis-
tance from the obstacle, automatic brake support is initiated.
The system function is ended after this automatic brake assist for damage limita-
tion.
WARNING■ Automatic brake assist only works as an element of the assist function. The
driver must always be ready to brake the vehicle him/herself.■
Automatic brake assist is ended after around 1.5 seconds. Depress the brak-
ing pedal so that the vehicle does not start moving by itself.
Information messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
Park Assist Brake interv. Speed too high
If a speed of 50 km / h is exceeded while searching for a parking space, the sys-
tem with the key symbol is must be reactivated.
Speed too high. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the speed was exceeded. Park with a
max. speed of 7 km/h.
146Driving
Driver steering intervention: Please take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated due to a driver steering intervention. Park Assist finished. ASR deactivated.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because the TCS system is deactiva- ted. Activate the TCS.
ASR deactivated. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because TCS was deactivated during the park-
ing procedure.
Trailer: Park Assist finished.
The parking procedure cannot be carried out because a trailer is hitched. Time limit exceeded. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the time limit of 6 minutes was
passed.
Park Assist currently not available.
The system cannot be activated because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Park Assist ended. System currently not available.
The parking procedure was ended because a fault exists on the vehicle. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Park Assist faulty. Workshop!
The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists in the system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
ASR intervention! Please take over steering!
The parking procedure is terminated by a TCS intervention. PARK ASSIST Turn on turn signal and select reverse gear
The prerequisites for manoeuvring out of a parking space using the system have
been met. Switch on the turn signals and shift into reverse.
Automatic space departure not possible. Space too small
The manoeuvring procedure using the system is not possible. The parking gap is too small.
Park Assist Brake interv. Speed too high
The driving speed during the parking procedure was too high - automatic brake
assist is initiated.
Cruise Control System
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
148
Storing and maintaining speed
148
Changing the stored speed
148
Switching off temporarily
148
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed, more than 25 km/h, with-
out you having to actuate the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine.
The warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster when the cruise control
system is switched on.
WARNING■ For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
loose gravel) – risk of accident!■
The saved speed may only be resumed if it is not too high for the current
traffic conditions.
■
Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the system
being switched on unintentionally.
CAUTION
■ The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
in areas with steeper gradients. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it travels. In such cases, a lower gear should be engaged or the footbrake
applied.■
It is not possible to switch on the cruise control system if the first gear or re-
verse gear is engaged (Vehicles fitted with a manual transmission)
147Assist systems
The automatic start procedure takes place again. The warning symbol goes
out.
Further information on automatic transmission Engine shut down takes place when the selector lever is in positions P, D , S and N
and in Tiptronic mode.
When the selector lever is in position P the engine remains shut down after you
release the brake pedal. Start the engine by pressing the gas pedal or by moving
the selector lever into a different mode and releasing the brake pedal.
If the selector lever is moved into position R during the STOP phase , the engine
will re-start.
No automatic engine shutdown takes place when the vehicle is moving at low
speed (e.g. during a traffic jam or when tuning) and remains stationary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shutdown takes place if you
press the brake pedal down with more force.
Operating conditions of the system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 149.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check without servicing.
No engine shut down is carried out
Before each STOP phase, the system checks whether certain conditions have
been met. No engine shut down takes place in the following situations.
› The engine has not reached the minimum temperature for START STOP mode.
› The temperature inside the vehicle has not reached the desired temperature
set in the air-conditioning system/heating.
› The external temperature is very low/high.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The parking aid/Park Assist is switched on.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The stationary vehicle is on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The idling speed is too high.
› The steering angle is too large (manoeuvring).
› The selector lever position
R is selected (e.g. when parking).
The warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster display.
The automatic start procedure takes place again
During the STOP phase, the engine fires up without any active driver intervention, e.g. in the following situations.
› The vehicle begins to roll, e.g. on a slope.
› The difference between the temperature setting of the air-conditioning sys-
tem/heating and the temperature of the interior is too large.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The brake pedal was pressed several times (the pressure in the braking system
is too low).
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The current consumption is too high.
Manually activating/deactivating the system
Fig. 125
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 149.
Activation/deactivation
›
Press the symbol button
» Fig. 125 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Note
If the system is deactivated during the STOP phase, the automatic start proce-
dure takes place.
150Driving
›Insert a new fuse.›Replace the bracket at the original position.›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1Heating of the gearbox ventilation (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG2-3Tow hitch4Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever, turn signal light lever,
camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Tow hitch9Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
Rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnosis connector, removable light11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY controller, steering wheel locking18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, Haldex19Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, control
unit for parking aid, switch for OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch and airbag control unit21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara- tion, air mass sensor, control unit for headlight range control and
headlight tilt22Instrument cluster controller for electro-mechanical power steering, control unit for data bus23Central locking system and bonnet lidNo.Power consumer24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Electric sliding/tilting roof, electric sun screen28Fuel pump, injection valves29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 194
Cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 236.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box » page 208.
237Fuses and light bulbs
Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
135
Unleaded petrol135
ABS Operation
137
Warning light19
Accessories184
Adaptive headlights (AFS)50
Adjusting Belt height
167
Exterior mirrors59
Head restraints66
Interior mirror59
Seats62
Steering wheel117
Adjusting the headrests
67
Adjusting the seats161
Adjustment Headlight beam
47
Aerial188
See windows191
AFS50
Airbag169
Deactivating175
Deactivating the front passenger airbag176
Deployment169
Front airbag171
Head airbag174
Indicator light21
Knee airbag172
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 186
Side airbag
173
Airbag system169
Air conditioning Climatronic95
manual air conditioning94
Recirculation93
Air conditioning system Air outlets
92
Air outlets92
Alarm Switching off
39
Triggering39
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
39
Trailer159
Antilock brake system (ABS)137
Armrest Front
65
Artificial leather194
Ashtray74
ASR warning light
18
Assistence systems OFF ROAD-mode
138
Assist systems136
ABS19, 137
ASR18
Cruise Control System147
DSR137
EDL137
ESC18, 136
HBA137
HHC138
Park assist143
Parking aid140
START-STOP149
TCS137
Auto Check Control13
Automatic driving lamp control49
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
127
Selector lever-emergency unlocking233
Starting-off and driving128
Tiptronic127
Automatic load deactivation210
Automatic transmission126
Kickdown128
Malfunction128
Selector lever lock127
Using the selector lever127
Auxiliary heating and ventilation System settings
98
auxiliary heating and ventilations Switching on and off directly
98
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
97
Radio remote control99
B
Ball head Check fitting
155
Ball rod installing
154
Ready position153
removing155
Bar with sliding hook84
Battery In the remote control key
231
Belts164
Belt tensioners168
Bonnet Closing
200
Opening200
Boot Class N1 vehicles
88
see Boot lid41
Boot lid41
Automatic locking41
Warning light17
Brake information messages
15
warning light15
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Luggage compartment lid40
M
Main beam
49
Warning light22
Maintenance132
Decorative films190
Manual air conditioning Operating elements
94
Manual gear changing see gear changing
125
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
28
MAXI DOT display28
Main menu28
Operation23
Settings29
Maximum speed247
Memory Function for the seat63
MFD See multifunction display
25
Mirror Exterior mirrors
59
Mirrors Interior mirror
59
Vanity55
Mobile phone100, 103, 105
Connecting to the hands-free system103, 106
Modes of the automatic transmission127
Modifications184
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
186
Service185
Spoiler186
Multifunction display Functions
25
Information26
Memory26
Operation23
Multimedia113
AUX115
MDI115
N
N1
88
Net partition86
Nets83
O
OFF ROAD
138
activation / deactivation140
operation138
OFF ROAD mode warning light
22
oil information messages
17
Oil See Engine oil
203
oil pressure information messages
17
On-board computer See multifunction display
25
Operate windscreen wipers
57
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
198
Vehicle battery209
Outside temperature26
Overhang angle246
Overview Engine compartment
201
Warning lights14
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
189
Paintwork care189
Park assist143
Finding a parking space144
Information messages146
Parking145
Parking Automatic brake assist
146
Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space146
Park assist143
Parking aid140
Parking aid140
Function141
Parking vehicle38
Part replacement184
Passive safety Before setting off
160
Driving safety161
Safety equipment160
Passive Safety160
Pedals126
Footmats126
Petrol refer to Fuel
197
pitch angle246
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
189
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering118
Warning light17
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
43
Practical equipment Reflective vest
219
256Index