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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 293
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 299
• Interior lights .................... 300
• Personal lights ................. 301 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 303
• Glove boxes ..................... 305
• Console box ..................... 306
• Cup holders ...................... 307
• Bottle holders ................... 309
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 310
• Door pockets .................... 311
• Card holder ....................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 312
Vanity mirrors ..................... 313
Clock................................... 314
Power outlets ...................... 315
Seat heaters ....................... 317
Armrest ............................... 319
Panoramic roof shades....... 320
Assist grips ......................... 324
Floor mats........................... 325
Luggage compartment features ............................ 327
Garage door opener ........... 331
Safety Connect ................... 339
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Air conditioning on/off
Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not needed.
Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce t he burden on the air conditioner
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump-
tion.
Also, as snow tires can cause lar ge amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption.
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack
can also cause poor fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover,
frequently driving s hort distances will ca use the engine to
repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch.............. 293 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 299
• Interior lights .................. 300
• Personal lights ............... 301
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 303
• Glove boxes ................... 305
• Console box ................... 306
• Cup holders ................... 307
• Bottle holders ................. 309
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 310
• Door pockets .................. 311
• Card holder .................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 312
Vanity mirrors ................... 313
Clock ................................ 314
Power outlets ................... 315
Seat heaters..................... 317
Armrest ............................ 319
Panoramic roof shades .... 320
Assist grips....................... 324
Floor mats ........................ 325
Luggage compartment features .......................... 327
Garage door opener......... 331
Safety Connect ................ 339

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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 309
Brake
Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 250
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 348
Interior .................................. 352
Seat belts ............................. 353
Cargo capacity ........................ 270
Cargo hooks ............................ 327
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH
anchors .............................. 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with top tether
strap ................................... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................322
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions .........................114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............408
Seat belt extender precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........318
12-volt battery
precautions .........................386
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................348
Interior ...................................352
Seat belts ..............................353
Clock .........................................314
Condenser ................................379
Console box .............................306
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............487
Hybrid system overheating....487
Cruise control Cruise control ........................229
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................233
Cup holders ..............................307
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............525
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Garage door opener................. 331
Gauges ...................................... 197
Glove boxes.............................. 305
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 436
Head restraints Adjustment .............................93
Headlight cleaner ..................... 228
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 228
Replacing light bulbs ............. 420
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage ................................. 506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 278
Seat heaters .......................... 317
Side mirrors ........................... 293
Hill-start assist control ............ 254
Hood .......................................... 366
Hooks Cargo .................................... 327
Horn........................................... 196
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....37
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............42
High voltage components........36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 203
Ignition switch........................ 175
“POWER” switch ................... 175 I/M test ...................................... 362
Identification
Engine ................................... 498
Vehicle .................................. 497
Ignition switch.......................... 175
Illuminated entry system......... 299
Immobilizer system ................. 119
Indicator lights ......................... 208
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 531
Inside rear view mirror ............ 108
Instrument panel light control .................................... 199
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 299
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 506
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ............................. 72
Keys Electronic key.......................... 54
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 479
If you lose your keys ............. 478
Key number............................. 54
Keyless entry .......................... 72
Keys ........................................ 54
Mechanical key ....................... 54
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Wireless remote
control key ............................ 72
Knee airbag .............................. 124
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Wattage ................................ 506
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 420
Wattage ................................ 506
Lights Emergency flasher switch ................................. 436
Fog light switch..................... 219
Foot lights ............................. 299
Hazard light switch ............... 436
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 300
Personal lights ...................... 301
Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Shift lever lighting ................. 299
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 313
Wattage ................................ 506
Load capacity .......................... 270
Luggage compartment light
Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 506
Luggage cover......................... 329
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 363
General maintenance ........... 358
Maintenance data ................. 496
Maintenance requirements ...................... 355
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 356 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....285
Microphone
*............................339
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................293
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................313
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................373
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................366
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................293
Outside temperature
display ....................................278
Overhead console ....................310
Overheating ..............................487
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 320
Washing precautions............. 351
Parking brake ........................... 195
Parking lights Switch.................................... 213
PCS............................................ 256
Personal lights Switch.................................... 301
Wattage ................................. 506
Power outlets ........................... 315
“POWER” switch...................... 175
Power windows ........................ 112
Pre-collision system ................256
Radar cruise control system .................................... 233
Radiator .................................... 379
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................88
Folding down ...........................89
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 420
Wattage ................................. 506
Rear view mirror............... 108, 110
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 293
Rear window wiper and
washer .................................... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ............ 407
Fuses .................................... 409
Light bulbs ............................. 420
Tires ...................................... 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 534
Roof shades ............................. 320 Safety Connect......................... 339
Seat belt reminder light ........... 451
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 101
Child restraint system installation........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 353
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 101
How to wear your seat belt ..... 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 102
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 256
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 101
Reminder light ....................... 451
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 99
Seat belt extenders ............... 102
Seat belt hangers .................... 90
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 535
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 100
Seat heaters ............................. 317
Seating capacity ...................... 270
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Seats
Adjustment ...................... 84, 88
Adjustment precautions .................... 86, 91
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 149
Cleaning ............................... 352
Flattening seatbacks .............. 85
Folding down the seatbacks ............................. 89
Head restraint ......................... 93
Properly sitting in the seat .... 122
Seat heaters ......................... 317
Service reminder indicators .............................. 208
Shift lever Transmission ........................ 185
Side airbags ............................. 124
Side marker lights
Switch ................................... 213
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 110
Smart key system Antenna location..................... 60
Entry functions........................ 57
Starting the hybrid system................................ 175
SOS button .............................. 339
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 504
Storage location ................... 462
Spark plug................................ 502
Specifications .......................... 496
Speedometer ........................... 197 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................107
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................303
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................491
Sun visors.................................312
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................320
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............229
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................187
Eco drive mode switch ..........187
Emergency flasher switch .....436
EV drive mode switch............182
Fog light switch .....................219
Hazard light switch ................436
Headlight cleaner switch .......228
Ignition switch........................175
Light switches........................213
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................320
Power door lock switch ...........74
“POWER” switch ...................175
Power window switch ............ 112
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................257
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................391
Window lock switch ...............112
Wipers and washer switch ....221
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.