The essentials
Interior lights Fig. 33
Detail of headliner: front interior light-
in g.KnobFunction
Switches interior lights off.
Switches interior lights on.
Switches door contact control on (central po-
sition).
The interior lights come on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the key is removed from the igni-
tion.
The lights go off a few seconds after all the
doors are closed, the vehicle is locked or the
ignition is switched on.
KnobFunction
Turning the reading light on and off
›››
page 123 Windscreen wipers and window wiper
bla
de Fig. 34
Operating the windscreen wiper and
r e
ar w iper
More the lever to the required position:
0 Windscreen wiper off.
More the lever to the required position:
1
Windscreen wipers interval wipe.
Using the control
››› Fig. 34 A adjust the
interval (vehicles without rain sensor), or
the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
2 Slow wipe.
3
Continuous wipe.
4
Short wipe. Brief press, short clean. Hold
the lever down for more time to increase
the wipe frequency.
5
Automatic wipe. The windscreen washer
function is activated by pushing the lever
forwards, and simultaneously the wind-
screen wipers start.
6
Interval wipe for rear window. The wiper
will wipe the window approximately every
six seconds.
7
The rear window wash function is activa-
ted by pressing the lever, and the rear wip-
er starts simultaneously.
››› in Windscreen wipers on page 125
›››
page 125
››› page 54 23
The essentials
Air conditioning Ho w doe
s
Climatronic* work? Fig. 48
In the centre console: Climatronic con-
trol s Buttons/controls
Interior t
emper at
ure setting
Display Selected interior temperature
Degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit
Automatic air conditioning mode
Defrost or demist windscreen
Air flow direction
Air recirculation
Air conditioning on/off
Selected blower speed
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Buttons/controls
Set b
lo w
er speed
Interior temperature sensors
Defrost or demist windscreen
Automatic mode
Air distribution to windows
Air distribution to upper body
Air distribution to footwells
Air recirculation
Air conditioning on/off
10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 ››› in General notes on page 140
›››
page 146 39
Safety
●
The side and hea d airb
ags are managed
through sensors located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain (head) airbags neither
the doors nor the door panels should be
modified in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeak-
ers). If the front door is damaged, the airbag
system may not work correctly. All work car-
ried out on the front door must be done in a
specialised workshop.
● In a side-on collision the side airbags will
not work if
the sensors do not correctly meas-
ure the pressure increase on the interior of
the doors, due to air escaping through the
areas with holes or openings in the door pan-
el.
● Never drive if the interior door panels have
been removed or if
the panels have not been
correctly fitted.
● Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers
in the door panels h
ave been removed, un-
less the holes left by the loudspeakers have
been closed properly.
● Always check that the openings are closed
or cover
ed if additional loudspeakers or other
equipment are fitted inside the door panels.
● Any work carried out to the doors should be
made in an authorised s
pecialised workshop.Curtain airbags*
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
p
age 16. WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in frac-
tions of a sec
ond.
● Do not obstruct the head-protection airbag
deployment ar
eas.
● Never secure objects over the curtain air-
bag cov
er or in its deployment area.
● Occupants of the front seats and rear side
seats mu
st never carry any other people, ani-
mals or objects in the deployment space be-
tween them and the airbags. Make sure that
all the vehicle occupants, including children,
observe this.
● The clothes hangers are intended only for
light articl
es of clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Use only sun blinds which have been ex-
press
ly approved for use in your vehicle.
● Do not turn the sun blinds towards the win-
dows if
there are objects, e.g. pens or garage
remote controls, secured to them. Deactivating airbags
D e
activ ation of
front passenger front
airbag* Fig. 85
In the glove compartment: Switch for
activ atin
g and de activ
ating the front passen-
ger airbag Fig. 86
Centre side of dash panel: control
l amp f
or deactiv
ated front passenger airbag
in centre console 70
EmergenciesNo.Consumer/Amps
3Power C63 (30 Power)30
4PTC Relay (Engine glow)50
5Left pillar connector A pin 22 (motor
for closing window on driver's side)30
6For closing back left window (motor)30
7Horn20
9Panoramic roof30
10Active suspension7.5
11Headlight washer system relay30
12MIB display5
13(RL-15) SIDO Kl.15 supply (inputs 29
and 55)30
14
Removing ignition key, diagnostics,
headlight lever (flashers), switching
on dipped /side beams (rotating
lights)
7.5
15Air and heat control (supply)7.5Automatic gearbox lever
16Instrument panel5
17Dwa Sensor, Alarm horn7.5
23Dual windscreen cleaner pump7.5
24Engine heater, heating control box
(supply)30
2612V Relay socket20
No.Consumer/Amps
27Rear window wiper motor15
28Lighter20
29Airbag control unit, airbag deactiva-
tion warning lamp10
30
Reverse, Mirror joysticks, RKA, switch-
ing on heated seats, int. pressure A.C,
heating A.C. controls (supply), electro-
chromic mirror, PDC control, switching
on front and rear fog lights (rotating
lights).
7.5
31Petrol gauge5
32
AFS headlights, headlight regulator
(signal and adjustment), LWR Cent, di-
agnostics, front headlight lever
(switch on), Dimmer (headlight adjust-
ment)
7.5
33Start-Stop relay, clutch sensor5
34Heated jets5
35Soundaktor control feed, GRA feed,
Kühlerlüfter central feed5
36Heated seats10
37Additional diagnostics10
38Right hand lights A/66 feed40
39ABS Pump (rear battery)40
41Heated rear window30
42Passenger side window controls30
No.Consumer/Amps
43Rear right window control30
44Reversing camera10
45Windscreen wiper feed lever, diagnos-
tics10
46Additional electric socket for luggage
compartment20
47ABS Ventil (rear battery)25
49
EKP TDI relay (fuel pump feed)30
EKP MPI relay (fuel pump feed)20
TFSI pump gauge control15
50Multimedia Radio (power supply)20
51Heated mirrors10
53Rain sensor5
5430 ZAS (ignition switch)5
55Heated seats10
Control box 2
No.Consumer/Amps
1Lambda sensors15
2
Vacuum pump motor20
Pre-wired motor (coolant pump, varia-
ble valve distributor, active carbon
solenoid valve filter, pressure valve,
secondary air inlet valve)
10
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse arrangement in engine compart-
ment Read the additional information carefully
›››
p
age 44
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
No.Consumer/Amps
1Fan, condenser40
TK8 fan, condenser50
2Glow plugs50
3ABS Pump40
EMBOX2-13 (TA8)20
4PTC glow phase 250
5PTC glow phase 350
6BDM, 30 ReF5
7MSG (KL30)7.5
8Windscreen wipers30
9Automatic gear box control, AQ 160
Control box30
10ABS Ventil25
EMBOX2-11 (TA8)5
No.Consumer/Amps
12
Injectors
10TDI fuel metering adjuster, TA8 ex-
haust temperature sensor
13Servo sensor5
14coolant pump high/low temperature,
gauge (relay EKP)10
1550 controls motor diag5
16Starter motor30
17Controls motor (MSG KL87)20
18PTC Relays, TOG sensor, engine
valves, PWM fan10
19Interior AUX Fuses30
20Glow plug relay, Heizrohr5
Ignition coil20 Changing bulbs
Gener al
not
es Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
p
age 45
Before changing any bulb, first turn off the
failed device. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bare h
ands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
A bulb must only be replaced by one of the
same type. The type is indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.
Xenon headlights
With this type of headlight, the user can re-
place the turn signal bulb. Replacement of
the dipped/main beam bulb must be done by
Technical Services, given that complex ele-
ments must be removed from the vehicle and
the automatic control system that incorpo-
rates it must be reset.
The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the
light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this
means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs
for the whole life of the vehicle. WARNING
● Take p ar
ticular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm, there is a risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass
can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury. » 83
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Opening and closing
While the vehicle is open:
– Press the button
2
› ››
Fig. 130
on the
r emot
e control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key shaft
within one minute.
Whil
e the vehicle is closed:
– Press the button
1
› ››
Fig. 130
on the
r emot
e control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key shaft
within one minute.
It i
s possible that the vehicle could no longer
be opened and closed with the remote con-
trol if the button is repeatedly pressed
outs ide of
the eff ectiv
e range of the radio fre-
quency remote control. The remote control
key will have to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available at
your Technical Service, where they must be
matched to the locking system.
Up to five remote control keys can be used. Anti-theft alarm*
Desc
ription of anti-theft alarm sys-
tem* The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to
break
int
o the vehicle or steal it. The system
will initiate acoustic and optical warning sig-
nals when your vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically
switched on when locking the vehicle. The
system is immediately activated and the turn
signal light located on the driver door will
flash along with the turn signals, indicating
that the alarm and the locking security sys-
tem (double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open,
they will not be included in the protection
zones of the vehicle when the alarm is con-
nected. If the door or the bonnet are subse-
quently closed, they will be automatically in-
cluded in the protection areas of the vehicle
and the turn signals will flash accordingly
when the doors close.
● The turn signal light will flash twice on
opening and deactiv atin
g the alarm.
● The turn signal light will flash once on clos-
ing and activating the al
arm. When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system trig
gers an alarm, if the following
unauthorised actions are carried out when
the vehicle is locked:
● Mechanical opening of the vehicle with the
vehicle k
ey without switching on the ignition
in the next 15 seconds (in certain markets,
such as the Netherlands, the alarm is activa-
ted immediately).
● A door is opened.
● Opening the bonnet.
● The rear lid is opened.
● Ignition switched on with a non-validated
key.
● Mov
ements in the driving compartment
(vehicle
s with a volume sensor).
● Towing of the vehicle 1)
.
● Vehicle tilt angle 1)
.
● Undue manipulation of the alarm.
● Battery handling.
In this ca
se, the acoustic signals will go off
and the turn signal will flash for approximate-
ly 30 seconds. This cycle may be repeated up
to 10 times depending on the country. »1)
With vehicles fitted with a tow-away protection
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Opening all the doors in manual mode
In v
ehic l
es without an alarm, when opening
the driver door manually, all doors are
opened.
How to switch the alarm off
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm, turn the
key in the opening direction, open the door
and switch the ignition on, or press the un-
lock button on the remote control.
In v
ehic l
es equipped with an anti-theft alarm
system, you have 15 seconds to insert the
key in the ignition lock and activate the igni-
tion if the vehicle is opened using the driver
door key.
Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec.
and the ignition will be blocked. Note
● After 28 d a
ys, the indicator light will be
switched off to prevent the battery from
draining if the vehicle has been left parked
for a long period of time. The alarm system
remains activated.
● The alarm will trigger again if attempts are
made to open another pr
otection zone.
● The alarm system can be activated or deac-
tivated us
ing the radio frequency remote con-
trol ››› page 112.
● The anti-theft alarm is not activated when
the vehicl
e is locked from within using the
central locking button . ●
If the v ehic
le battery is run down or flat
then the anti-theft alarm will not operate cor-
rectly.
● Vehicle monitoring remains active even if
the battery
is disconnected or not working for
any reason.
● The alarm is triggered immediately if one of
the battery
cables is disconnected while the
alarm system is active. Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-
tow sy
s
tem* Monitoring or control function incorporated
in the anti-thef
t
al arm* whic
h detects unau-
thorised vehicle entry by means of ultra-
sound.
Activation
– It is automatically switched on when the
anti-theft alarm i
s activated.
Deactivation – Open the vehicle with the key, either me-
chanical
ly or by pressing the button on
the r emot
e contr
ol. The time period from
when the door is opened until the key is in-
serted into the contact should not exceed
15 seconds, otherwise the alarm will be
triggered. –
Press
the button on the remote control
tw ic
e. The
volumetric sensor and tilt sen-
sors will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system are automatically switched on
again next time the vehicle is locked.
The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow
sensor (tilt sensor) are automatically switch-
ed on when the anti-theft alarm is switched
on. In order to activate it, all the doors and
the rear lid must be closed.
If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior
monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must
be done each time that the vehicle is locked;
if not, they will be automatically switched on.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system should be switched off if animals
are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise,
their movements will trigger the alarm) or
when, for example, the vehicle is transported
or has to be towed with only one axle on the
ground.
False alarms
Interior monitoring will only operate correctly
if the vehicle is completely closed. Please ob-
serve related legal requirements.
The following cases may cause a false alarm: ● Open windows (partially or fully),
114
Opening and closing
● Tiltin
g panor
amic sunroof open (partially or
completely),
● Movement of objects inside the vehicle,
such as
loose papers, items hanging from
the rear vision mirror (air fresheners), etc. Note
● If the v ehic
le is relocked and the alarm is
activated without the volumetric sensor func-
tion, relocking will activate the alarm with all
its functions, except the volumetric sensor.
This function is reactivated when the alarm is
switched on again, unless it is deliberately
switched off.
● If the alarm has been triggered by the volu-
metric sensor, thi
s will be indicated by a
flashing of the warning lamp on the driver
door when the vehicle is opened. The flash is
different to the flash indicating the alarm is
activated.
● The vibration of a mobile phone left inside
the vehicl
e may cause the vehicle interior
monitoring alarm to trigger, as both sensors
react to movements and shakes inside the ve-
hicle.
● If on activating the alarm, any door or the
rear lid is
open, only the alarm will be activa-
ted. The vehicle interior monitoring and the
anti-tow system will only be activated once
all the doors are closed (including the rear
lid). Boot hatch
Openin g and c
los
ing Read the additional information carefully
›››
p
age 9 WARNING
● Alwa y
s close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
reverse or r
ear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with your h
and on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it ma
y open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicl
e. A locked vehicle can be subjected
to extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness. It could even have fatal
consequences. Close and lock both the rear
lid and all the other doors when you are not
using the vehicle.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensuring it
is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid. ●
Never drive w ith the r
ear lid open or half-
closed, exhaust gases may enter into the in-
terior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key ins
ide. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Electric windows
Opening and clo s
ing of the electric
windows* Fig. 132
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the fr ont
and r e
ar windows (5-door vehicles
with front and rear electric windows). Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
p
age 11
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety