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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment
160
Before setting off
160
What influences driving safety?
161
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for exam- ple, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travel-
ling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
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Safety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 160.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
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Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Driver’s knee airbag.
› Front side airbags.
› Rear side airbags.
› Head airbags.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the ISOFIX system.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the TOP TETHER system.
› Head restraints adjustable for height.
› Adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations.
The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.
If the seat belt is not fastened properly, this may result in injuries if an airbag is
activated in the event of an accident.
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Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 160.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
› Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 81, Luggage compartment .
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 177 , Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 161, Correct seated position . Tell your
passengers to assume the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 164 , Using seat belts .
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160Safety

Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system
Fig. 180
Engine earth: START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 226.
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, the jump-start cable of the charger
must never be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but
only to the engine earth » Fig. 180.
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Towing the vehicle

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
229
Rear towing eye
229
Vehicles with a tow hitch
230
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope
or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic
gearbox is damaged!
A tow bar is the safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimises any shocks.
Only use a tow rope if a suitable tow bar is not available.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelera-
tor particularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
On vehicles with a manual transmission, only push down on the accelerator pedal once the rope is taught.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not blocked and so that the
turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the ve-
hicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the en-
gine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force is re- quired to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 226 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must
only be towed with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground or on a special
breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it is
not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is
greater than 50 km.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■
While towing, take care to avoid impermissibly high tensile forces or jerky loads.
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle
which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 229
or » page 229 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 152 .
228Do-it-yourself

›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
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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

Brake booster125
Brake fluid206
Changing207
Checking206
information messages15
Brakes Brake assist systems
136
Brake booster125
Brake fluid206
Handbrake125
Running in130
Braking Information on braking
124
Breakdown kit225
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
151
bulb failurel warning light
19
bulbs warning light
19
Bulbs Changing
238
In the rear light242
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
41
C
Car computer See multifunction display
25
Car park ticket holder71
Carrier90
Cavity protection192
CD changer115
Central locking32
Central locking button36
changing bulb for low beam and high beam
240
ChangingBrake fluid207
Bulbs238
Bulbs in the rear light242
Engine oil204
Wheels221
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
222
Preparation222
Removing and refitting a wheel222
Charging a vehicle battery209
Check Fit ball head properly
155
Checking Battery electrolyte level
209
Brake fluid206
Coolant205
Engine oil203
Oil level203
Windscreen washer fluid201
Children and safety177
Child safety Side airbag
179
Child safety lock37
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
179
Child seat Classification
179
ISOFIX180
on the front passenger seat178
TOP TETHER181
Use of ISOFIX child seats180
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
190
Cigarette lighter74
Cleaning182
Alcantara194
Artificial leather194
cloths194
Covers of electrically heated seats194
Headlight lenses191
Natural leather193
Plastic parts190
Wheels192
Climatronic Operarting elements
95
Recirculation93
Clothes hook79
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
75
Ashtray74
Cigarette lighter74
General view9
Lighting53
Practical equipment70
Storage compartments70
Comfort control window
43
COMING HOME51
Compartment for glasses77
Compartments70
Computer See multifunction display
25
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
46
convenience turn signal49
coolant warning light
16
warning reports16
Coolant204
Checking205
Replenishing206
Temperature gauge11
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
51
Correct seated position161
Driver162
Front passenger162
Rear seats162
Correct seating position Instructions
162
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I
Ice warning
24
Ignition119
Immobiliser119
Individual settings Locking
36
Unlocking36
Inertia reel167
Information messages see KESSY
38
Information system23
Compass point display25
Door warning25
Gear recommendation24
Ice warning24
MAXI DOT display28
Multifunction display25
Operation23
Service interval display30
Inserting the variable loading floor
88
Instrument cluster10
Counter for distance driven13
Display12
Fuel gauge12
Lighting53
Overview10
Revolutions counter11
Speedometer11
Temperature gauge11
Warning lights14
Instrument lighting53
Interior monitor40
Internet connection108
ISOFIX180
J
Jack
220
Jacking points Raise vehicle223
Jump-starting226, 227
K
KESSY Information messages
38
lock38
Lock / unlock the steering121
Starting the engine122
Switching off the engine123
Switching off the ignition123
Switching on the ignition122
unlock38
Key Locking
33
Starting the engine119
Stopping the engine120
Unlocking33
Knee airbag172
L
LEAVING HOME
51
Lever Main beam
49
Turn signal49
Levers Windscreen wipers
57
Licht COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
51
Light Cockpit
53
Fog lights with CORNER function51
Instruments53
Replacing bulbs238
Travel mode50
Lights47
Adaptive headlights (AFS)50
Automatic driving lamp control49
Daylight running48
Fog lights51
Hazard warning light system52
Headlight beam adjustment47
Headlight flasher49
Low beam47
Main beam49
Parking lights53
Rear fog light51
Side lights47
Switching on/off47
Tourist lights50
Turn signal49
Warning lights14
Lights on/off47
Loads244
Locking Individual settings
36
KESSY35
Key33
Remote control34
Vehicle key33
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 36
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
233
Low beam47
Luggage compartment81
Cover85
Emergency unlocking233
Fastening elements82
Fastening with sliding hook84
Fixing nets83
Flexible storage compartment84
floor covering on both sides85
foldable hook83
Net partition86
removable light87
Storage compartments86
Unlocking the tailgate233
Variable loading floor88
Luggage compartment cover85
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Temporary spare wheel216
the rear seats fold down seat backrest and fold seat fully for- ward
68
Tiptronic127
Tools220
TOP TETHER181
Towing228
Towing a trailer152
Towing device Description
152
Drawbar load152
Use and care156
Towing eye front
229
Rear229
Towing protection40
Traction Control System (TCS)137
Trailer152, 156
13-pin power socket157
driving with a trailer157
loading156
Safety eye157
Trailer stabilisation158
Transport Luggage compartment
81
Roof rack system90
Transporting children safely177
TSA158
Turn signal49
Turn signal system Warning light
21
Two-way radio systems100
Type plate244
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
21
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
214
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
215
Tyre repairCheck pressure226
Preparations225
Sealing and inflating the tyre226
Tyres212
Inflation pressure213
New214
See Wheels214
Sizes213
Tyre wear indicator213
U
Underbody protection
192
Unleaded petrol135
Unlocking Individual settings
36
KESSY35
Key33
Remote control34
Vehicle key33
Unlocking and locking32
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
75
Ashtray74
Car park ticket holder71
Cigarette lighter74
Clothes hook79
Cupholders73
Removable ski bag81
Storage compartment under the front armrest76
Using the information system23
Using the selector lever127
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
90
V
Variable loading floor
88
Removing and fitting carrier rails89
Variable loading floor with spare wheel Removable storage box87
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
210
charging209
Checking the battery electrolyte level209
Cover208
Operation in winter209
Replacing210
Safety instructions207
Vehicle care182
Alcantara194
Artificial leather194
Cloths194
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
13
Vehicle data sticker244
Vehicle dimensions245
Vehicle key Locking
33
Unlocking33
Vehicle tool kit220
vest holder for reflective vest
219
Visibility55
Visors see Sun visors
55
W
Warning at excessive speeds
28
Warning lights14
warning messages Diesel particulate filter
20
Warning symbols see Warning lights
14
Warning triangle219
Warranty5
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