
 
 
 
 
Time 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Press the button or function button. 
Press the Vehicle and function buttons. 
Select the Time and date menu option to set the time Vehicle settings menu 
To set the time (on all vehicle clocks), press and hold the button in the instrument cluster until 
the word Time appears in the display Analogue instrument cluster 
Release the button. The time is shown in the instrument cluster display and the hour setting is 
marked. 
Then press the  button repeatedly until the required hour value is displayed. Press and hold the 
button to scroll through quickly. 
Once you have set the hour, wait until the minutes display is marked in the instrument cluster 
display. 
Then press the button repeatedly until the required minute value is displayed. Press and hold the 
button to scroll through quickly. 
Release the button to finish setting the clock. 
Select the Range information profile. 
Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel until the Service menu is available 
on the instrument cluster display Service menu 
Select the Time menu. 
Set the correct time with the arrow buttons  or . 
Lap timer 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
With the appropriate equipment the lap timer can be shown on the instrument cluster display 
Instrument cluster menus 
The lap timer has the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race track, to store 
the times and to compare them with best times.  

 needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high engine 
loads and at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the indicator lamp 
in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing Engine oil 
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation 
Choose the three possible instruments corresponding to your individual driving style and the driving 
situation. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can 
distract you from the road. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
 
NOTICE 
When starting from cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading the 
engine. 
 
Due to the principle of performance determination used in the vehicle, the physical accuracy of the 
displayed values is not guaranteed. 
Lap timer 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The lap timer provides you with the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race 
track, storing the times and comparing them with previously measured best times. 
 
Fig. 24 On the Infotainment system display: lap timer with stopwatch, function button and lap times.  

 
User management and settings 
When the ignition is switched on, you can use the Personalisation menu in the Infotainment system 
for user management and to make settings. The menu can be accessed via the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system. 
Changing the user account 
You can select the user account either via the Personalisation menu or via the Vehicle status menu. 
Manually assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
You can assign a vehicle key to the currently active user account. For this purpose, select Manual key 
assignment. 
Automatically assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
If you have selected Automatic key assignment, the following vehicle key is assigned to the user 
account upon changing the user account: 
Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. 
Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function 
when you open the driver door. 
Personalised vehicle settings 
Opening and closing (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.) 
Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, lane change flash etc.) 
Settings for air conditioning system 
Active driver assist systems 
Driving profile selection 
Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays) 
Infotainment system (display brightness and station sorting) 
 
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to a 
different user account, select the required user account and manually assign it to the vehicle key. 
Safety 
 
 
  

 and push it down until it audible locks 
into place. 
In an emergency 
Making you and your vehicle safe 
Observe any legislation concerning the safety of a broken-down vehicle. For example, many 
countries stipulate that you have to switch on the hazard warning lights and wear a high-visibility 
waistcoat Equipment for an emergency 
Checklist 
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following actions in the 
specified order  
 
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface . 
 
Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button Centre console. 
 
Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake. 
 
Select the neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever to P position 
DSG

that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children. 
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery. 
 
NOTICE 
The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly. 
Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new 
batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification. 
Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting the battery. 
 
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with environmental regulations. 
Synchronising the vehicle key 
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace 
the button cell Replacing the button cell 
Fold out the key bit. 
Remove the cap on the driver door handle Opening and closing the driver door manually 
Stand beside the vehicle. 
Press the  button on the vehicle key. 
Unlock the vehicle using the key bit. 
Fit the cap Opening and closing the driver door manually 
The synchronisation process is complete. 
Troubleshooting 
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked 
The remote control is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or 
other transmitters operating in the same frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile 
devices. 
OR: the central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading. 
Close the driver door. 
OR: synchronise the vehicle key Synchronising the vehicle key 
Indicator lamp does not flash 
If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the 
vehicle key must be changed Replacing the button cell  

the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the 
vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures. 
Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may become extremely hot or cold, depending on the season. 
This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children. 
Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an 
emergency and will not be able to get themselves to safety. 
 
NOTICE 
When carrying out manual opening or closing, remove parts carefully and install them again 
correctly in order to avoid damage to the vehicle. 
Indicator lamp in the driver door 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The central locking indicator lamp is located in the driver door Vehicle overviews 
Vehicle is locked: a red LED flashes for approximately two seconds, firstly at short intervals and then 
more slowly. The indicator lamp does not flash if the vehicle was locked with the central locking 
button in the driver door Central locking button 
Automatic locking and unlocking 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Settings for central locking can be made in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system 
Infotainment system controls and displays 
Automatic locking (Auto Lock) 
The vehicle can lock itself automatically at speeds above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph). The 
 indicator lamp in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked. 
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock) 
If one of the following conditions applies, all doors and the boot lid will be automatically unlocked: 
The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed. 
In vehicles with DSG

in 
the button goes out. The unopened doors and boot lid remain locked and cannot be opened from 
the outside. 
If the driver door is open, it will not be locked. 
Opening and closing the driver door manually 
 
Fig. 56 Driver door handle: concealed lock cylinder. 
 
Fig. 57 Driver door handle: lever off cap. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
All doors are normally locked in the case of manual locking. With manual unlocking, only the driver 
door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm 
Pull on the door release lever until the cap is removed. 
Position the key bit at the notch in the driver door handle from below. 
Hold your index finger under the key bit. 
Lever off the cap with the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow Fig. 57 
Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle. 
Pull the door release lever and fit the cap again.  

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Accessis not activated if the vehicle 
was locked manually. 
Things to note when unlocking manually 
The alarm is triggered when the driver door is opened Anti-theft alarm 
After unlocking, an emergency start must be carried out Starting and stopping the engine 
Switch on the ignition to switch off the alarm. 
The electronic immobiliser recognises a valid vehicle key. 
 
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit Anti-
theft alarm 
Manually closing the front passenger door and rear doors 
 
Fig. 58 In the front edge of the rear right-hand door: manually locking the vehicle with the vehicle 
key. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The front passenger door and the rear doors can be locked manually. The anti-theft alarm is not 
activated in this case Anti-theft ala
Open the door. 
Remove the rubber seal in the front edge of the door. 
Insert the key bit into the slot and turn Fig. 58 
Reattach the rubber seal. 
Check that the door is locked. 
The vehicle should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. 
A door that has been locked manually will be unlocked again if the vehicle is unlocked or the door in 
question is opened from the inside.