
Mechanically adjusting the front seat
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that you 
adjust the correct sitting position Sitting position 
 
WARNING 
Always adjust the front seats to their correct position before any journey and ensure that all 
passengers have fastened their seat belts. 
Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible. 
Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm between your breastbone and the hub of the 
steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to 
press the pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled and the distance to the dash panel 
in the knee area is at least 10 cm. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement, you 
must contact a qualified workshop so they can make any necessary modifications. 
Never travel with the backrest tilted far back. The further back the backrest is tilted, the greater the 
risk of injury caused by incorrect seat belt routing or an incorrect sitting position. 
Never travel with the backrest tilted far forwards. When a front airbag is triggered, it could force the 
seat backrest backwards and injure vehicle occupants on the rear seats. 
Adopt and maintain the greatest possible distance from the steering wheel and dash panel. 
You should always sit upright with your back against the seat backrest with the front seats properly 
adjusted. Do not position any body part too close to where the airbags are fitted. 
The risk of serious injury is increased for passengers on the rear seat if they are not sitting upright 
because the seat belts are incorrectly positioned. 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries. 
The seats must be adjusted only when the vehicle is stationary, or else the seat could change 
position unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. 
Furthermore, an incorrect seating position is adopted while adjusting the seat. 
Adjust the height and tilt of the seat or move it forwards and backwards only when the area around 
the seat is clear. 
The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items. 
Adjust the tilt angle of the rear seats or move them forwards and backwards only when the area 
around the seats is clear. 
The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.  

WARNING 
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can 
confuse other road users. This could lead to accidents and serious injuries. 
Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or 
turning manoeuvres. 
Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been 
completed. 
 
The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off In an emergency 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change when the user account changes Personalisation 
Vehicle lighting 
Switching lights on and off 
 
Fig. 79 Next to the steering wheel: light switch (one variant). 
Switching lights on 
Switch on the ignition. 
Turn the light switch to the appropriate position: 
Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level 
and the weather Automatic headlights The side lights and daytime running 
lights are switched on. The symbol in the light switch lights up green.The dipped beam headlights 
are switched on. 
Switching lights off 
Switch off the ignition.  

Reverse gear 
Reverse gear is selected. May be selected only when the vehicle is stationary. 
Neutral 
The gearbox is in the neutral position. No force is transmitted to the wheels and the braking effect of 
the engine is not available. 
Standard forward driving position 
Position : Normal programme. 
All forward gears are shifted up and down automatically. The timing of the gear shift is determined 
by the engine load, your individual driving style and the speed of the vehicle. 
Position : Sport programme. 
The forward gears are automatically changed up later and down earlier than in selector lever 
by the engine load, your individual driving style and the speed of the vehicle. 
To change between positions D and S, move the selector lever to the rear Fig. 105 
The selector lever will always return to selector lever position D/S. That also works in the Tiptronic 
gate Changing gear using Tiptronic 
Selector lever lock 
P 
N 
To release the selector lever lock, switch on the ignition and depress the brake pedal. Then press the 
lock button in the selector lever handle in the direction of the arrow Fig. 105 
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through position N, e.g. 
when shifting from reverse to D/S. This makes it possible, for instance, to rock the vehicle backwards 
and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud. The selector lever lock engages automatically if the lever is 
in position N for more than approximately one second without the brake being pressed and when 
the vehicle is travelling no faster than approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). 
 
WARNING 
Selecting the wrong position can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents 
and serious injuries. 
Never depress the accelerator when selecting a position. 
When the engine is running and a position is engaged, the vehicle will start moving as soon as the 
brake pedal is released. 
Never shift to reverse or selector lever position P while the vehicle is moving.  

 106 Selector lever in Tiptronic position (left-hand drive). Mirror image for right-hand drive 
vehicles. 
 
Fig. 107 Steering wheel with paddles for Tiptronic. 
The gear that is currently selected will be maintained when the Tiptronic programme is selected. 
This remains the case as long as the system does not automatically carry out a change of gear due to 
the current driving situation. 
Operating Tiptronic with the selector lever 
Push the selector lever from position D/S to the right into the Tiptronic gate. 
Tap the selector lever forwards or back to shift gear up or down Fig. 106 
When tapping the selector lever in the Tiptronic gate, it is not necessary to press the lock button on 
the selector lever. 
Operating Tiptronic with the paddles 
Pull the right paddle Fig. 107towards the steering wheel to change up a gear. 
Pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel to change down a gear. 
To leave Tiptronic mode, pull the right paddle towards the steering wheel for approximately one 
second. 
Tiptronic is automatically deactivated if the selector paddles are not operated for some time and the 
selector lever is not in the Tiptronic gate. 
 
NOTICE 
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up to the next gear shortly before the maximum 
permitted engine speed is reached. 
When shifting down a gear manually, the gearbox will not change gear until the engine can no longer 
be overrevved. 
Driving with DSG

 
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect 
of the engine. Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position N. 
Reduce your speed. 
Push the selector lever from position D/S to the right into the Tiptronic gate Changing gear using 
Tiptronic 
Tap the selector lever to the rear to change down gear. 
OR: shift down a gear using the paddles on the steering wheel Changing gear using Tiptronic 
Stopping and pulling away on an uphill gradient 
The steeper the uphill gradient, the lower the gear you will need. 
If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill, you should use the Auto Hold 
function Electronic parking brake 
When you stop the vehicle on an uphill gradient with a selected position, the vehicle must always be 
prevented from rolling by depressing the brake pedal or by applying the electronic parking brake. Do 
not release the brake pedal or switch off the electronic parking brake until you are about to pull 
away. 
Coasting with DSG

Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Setting a driving profile
Individually adapting a driving profile
Troubleshooting
By selecting different driving profiles, the driver can adapt the characteristics of the vehicle systems 
to the current driving situation, the desired ride comfort and an economical driving style. The 
adaptable vehicle systems include the running gear, engine management system or the air 
conditioning system. 
Different driving profiles can be selected depending on the vehicle equipment level. The effect on 
the vehicle setup in the individual driving profiles varies according to the vehicle equipment. 
The Comfort driving profile is available only for vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC). 
The setting options available depend on the type of drive. Vehicles with front-wheel drive have 
onroad driving profiles, while vehicles with all-wheel drive have additional offroad driving profiles 
Setting a driving profile 
The driving profile can be changed when the vehicle is stationary or while driving 
selecting a driving profile, the vehicle settings (excluding engine settings) are switched to the new 
driving profile immediately. When traffic conditions allow, briefly take your foot off the accelerator 
to activate the newly selected driving profile for the engine also. 
 
WARNING 
Selecting a driving profile while the vehicle is in motion can distract you from the road and cause 
accidents. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation 
Setting a driving profile 
 
Fig. 110 In the lower section of the centre console: driving profile selection button.  

Fig. 111 In the lower section of the centre console: control for the 4MOTION Active Control in 
vehicles with all-wheel drive. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 111 
MODE button: select onroad driving profiles and open menu in the Infotainment system. 
Snow driving profile. 
Onroad driving profile. 
Offroad driving profile. 
Offroad Individual driving profile. 
Selecting a driving profile 
Switch on the ignition. 
Front-wheel drive: press the driving profile selection button Fig. 110 
All-wheel drive: turn the control for 4MOTION Active Control until the LED next to the desired 
driving profile lights up Fig. 111 
Front-wheel drive: to change driving profiles, press the driving profile selection button 
Fig. 110again or touch the function button of the desired driving profile in the Infotainment 
system. 
All-wheel drive: to switch the onroad driving profiles, press the MODE button or touch an 
onroad driving profile in the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button in the Infotainment system to display additional information about the 
active driving profile. 
Vehicles with front-wheel drive: if the Normal driving profile is selected, the LED in the driving 
profile selection button will remain switched off.  

conditions. 
Driving on sand and mud 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Always drive at a steady speed through sand or mud and, do not carry out any manual gear changes 
or stop the vehicle. 
Check whether ESC is active. The indicator lamp or in the instrument cluster display must not 
light up Brake support systems 
Keep the vehicle moving constantly. 
Use the Offroad driving profile S
Select a suitable gear and remain in this gear until you have reached more solid ground Changing 
gear correctly 
If the tyres have lost their grip, turn the steering wheel to and fro quickly. This can briefly give the 
tyres on the front wheels better grip for these ground conditions. 
Driving through sand 
Do not under any circumstances reduce the tyre pressure to drive through sand 
pressure has been reduced for driving through sand, the correct tyre pressure must always be 
restored before driving on. Driving with reduced tyre pressure can lead to a loss of control over the 
vehicle and increase the risk of serious and fatal injuries. 
Driving through mud 
Do not change speed or direction. The tyres can lose their traction when driving through mud. If the 
vehicle slides, steer in the direction needed to get the vehicle under control. 
 
WARNING 
Driving through mud and sand can be dangerous. The vehicle can slide uncontrollably. This increases 
the risk of injury. Always drive carefully through sand and mud. 
Never choose an unsafe route or take a risk which could endanger you or your passengers. If you are 
in any doubt about the safety of the route, turn round and choose another way. 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect tyre pressure can cause severe or even fatal accidents. 
Incorrect tyre pressures will increase the levels of wear on the tyres and will negatively affect the 
vehicle's handling.