Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........103 Climat
econtrol ................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................135 On-boar
dcomputer and displays ....189 Stowage and features
......................249 Maintenance and care
......................279 Breakdown assistance
.....................293 Wheels and tires
............................... 311 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
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Hydroplaning
................................. 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 160
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 104
Wet road surface ........................... 157
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......197
DVD vide o(on-board computer) ......197 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement ..254
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECOd isplay
Function/notes ............................. 156
On-board computer .......................194
ECOs tart/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................140
Automatic engine switch-off ..........139
Deactivating/activating .................140
General information .......................139
Important safety notes ..................139
Introduction ................................... 138
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 342
Important safety notes ..................342
Removing ....................................... 343
Technical data ............................... 343
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 41
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 42
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 245
Display message ............................ 224
ECO start/stop function ................138
Engine numbe r............................... 347
Irregularr unning............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems ..........................142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 138
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................142
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 350
Checking the oil leve l..................... 281
Checking the oil leve lusing the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 225
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption ....281
Viscosity ........................................ 350
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................200
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......68
Display message ............................ 208
ETS .................................................. 67
Function/notes ......................... 67, 68
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 241
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 67
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 155
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 290
Exterior lighting Settin goption s.............................. 104
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................100
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......100
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............99 Index
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Folding in whe
nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...100
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory function) 101
Storing the parking position ..........100
Eyeglasses compartment .................251 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................295
Preparing the vehicle .....................295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 277
Fogl amps
Extended range .............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Foldin gtable ...................................... 253
Fron tfog lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backres tforward/back 253
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics ..................194
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 194
Displaying the range ......................194
Driving tips .................................... 155
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes ..................348
Premium-grade unleade dgasoline .348
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel .............348
Fue lfiller flap
Opening/closing ............................ 151
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194Fue
ltank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 308
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes ..................308 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................276
Important safety notes ..................273
Opening/closing the garage door ..276
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 274
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 290
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 251 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................107
Display message ............................ 236
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 109
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically). ....................96
Adjusting (manually )........................ 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 13810
Index
Switching the surround lighting
on/of
f(on -board computer) ..........204
Turn signals ................................... 106
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......223
Loading guidelines ............................250
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From insid e(central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 220
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 314
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 288
mbrace Call priority .................................... 269
Display message ............................ 214
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading route s....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
General notes ................................ 265
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 271
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................271
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search &Send ............................... 270Self-test
......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 266
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............270
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) .........................197
Memory function ............................... 101
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtende dtires .............................. 295
Mounting wheels Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 339
Mounting anew wheel ................... 339
Preparing the vehicle .....................337
Raising the vehicle .........................337
Removing awheel .......................... 339
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 337
MP3
Operation ....................................... 197
see separate operating instructions
Multifunctio ndisplay
Function/notes ............................. 192
Permanent displa y......................... 203
Multifunctio nsteering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .191
Overview .......................................... 3312
Index
N
Navigation Menu (on-boar dcomputer) ............195
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-i nanew vehicle 136 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 199
Audi omenu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu ..................206
Displaying aservice message ........285
Display messages ..........................207
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings submenu .............206
Important safety notes ..................190
Instrument cluster submenu ..........202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 207
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
Service menu ................................. 202
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operatio n..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114Operatin
gsafety
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operatin gsystem
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........191
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 62 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...287
Pani calarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parce lnet ........................................... 253
Parking ............................................... 152
Important safety notes ..................152
Parking brake ................................ 153
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 100
Rea rview camera .......................... 179
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................175
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 211
Electric parking brake ....................153
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......113
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................174
Driving system ............................... 172 Index
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Function/notes
............................. 172
Important safety notes ..................172
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Range of the sensors .....................173
Warning displa y............................. 173
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem s(malfunction) .................. 219
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .290
Power washers .................................. 287
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector button ..................146
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................138 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................205
Display message ............................ 226
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Readin glamp ..................................... 109
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 134
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
see Lights Rear seat
Adjusting the angl eofthe
backrests ....................................... 256
Folding the backres tforwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................254
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicle switht he EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................255
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................257
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions .....................289
Function/notes ............................. 179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual ).......................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................100
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................150
Refueling proces s.......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................273
Programming (garage door opener) 274
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................110
Overview of bul btypes .................. 111
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 112
Reportin gsafety defects ....................25
Reserve (fue ltank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 225
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........132 14
Index
Labeling (overview)
........................329
Load bearing index (definition) ......335
Load index ..................................... 332
Load index (definition) ...................334
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 334
Maximum loa donatire (definition) 334
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 334
Maximum tire loa d......................... 327
Maximum tire loa d(definition) .......334
MOExtended tires ..........................314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 335
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 334
Replacing ....................................... 336
Service life ..................................... 314
Sidewall (definition) .......................335
Speed rating (definition) ................334
Storing ........................................... 336
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 333
Summer tires ......................... 160, 314
Temperature .................................. 329
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 335
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 335
Tire pressure (definition) ................335
Tire pressure s(recommended )...... 333
Tire size (data) ............................... 340
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, spee drating .................... 330
Tire tread ....................................... 313
Tire tread (definition) .....................335
Total loa dlimit (definition) .............335
Traction ......................................... 328
Traction (definition) .......................335
Trea dwear ..................................... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 333
Unladen weight (definition) ............334
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............335
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 333
see Flat tire Top Tether
............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........305
Installing the towing eye. ...............306
Removing the towing eye. ..............306
Towing away
With both axle sonthe ground .......307
With front axle raised ..................... 307
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............308
Important safety notes ..................305
Installing the towing eye. ...............306
Removing the towing eye. ..............306
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........144
Transporting the vehicle ..................307
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .290
Trip computer (on-board computer) 194
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ......195
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................114
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................115
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From insid ethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........263
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 202
Limited Warranty ............................. 2618
Index
Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
001A
001A
Switche sthe rear
compartmen tinterior
lighting on/off 110
0010
001D
Switche sthe right-
han dreadin glamp on/off 109
0023
0017
Switche sthe front
interio rlighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 110
0021
001F
MB Info call button
(mbrac esystem) 268
001E
Rear-view mirror 99
0024
Button
sfor the garage door
opener 276
0007
0015
SOS button (mbrace
system) 266 Function Page
0008
0014
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 267
0009
Eyeglasses compartment 251
0016
0004
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/slidin gpanel with roller
sunblinds 87
001D
0001
Switches the front
interior lighting on 110
0004
001D
Switches the left-
hand readin glamp on/off 10936
Overhead control panelAt
ag lance