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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.
ZA WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning.
@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water anda
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not direct the stream of water di-
rectly onto seals for the side windows, doors, lug-
gage compartment lid or hood or onto the tires,
rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors* or
camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at least 16 in
(40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and power top* are
closed and the windshield wipers are off. Follow
instructions from the car wash operator, especial-
ly if there are accessories attached to your vehi-
cle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and
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Care and cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Rear spoiler Deposits Clean similar to painted parts > page 235; remove dust in
the rear spoiler compartment
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Power top Deposits Clean water, power top cleaning product, if necessary.
Clean with the grain of the fabric using a soft brush and al-
low to air dry.
Wind deflector Deposits Water, mild soap solution, if necessary)
Decorative parts/ | Deposits Mild soap solution ®), a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
Trim less steel, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Repair with touch-up paint
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then treat with hard wax; for questions, con-
sult an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer
beads on the surface
of clean paint
Treat with hard wax (at least twice per year)
No shine even though
paint has been pro-
tected/paint looks
poor
Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
Deposits such as in-
sects, bird droppings,
tree sap, and road
salt
Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
fiber cloth
Grease-based con-
taminants such as
cosmetics or sun-
block
Remove immediately with a mild soap solution ®) and a soft
cloth
Carbon compo- Deposits clean the same way as painted parts > page 235
nents
Decorative decals | Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
a) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
Interior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Window glass Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ | Deposits Mild soap solution®
Trim
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Care and cleaning
— Wheels
— Never use any paint polish or other abra-
sive materials.
— Damage to the protective layer on the
rims, such as stone chips or scratches,
must be repaired immediately.
— Camera lenses
— Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
— Never use abrasive cleaning materials or
alcohol to clean the camera lens. This
could cause scratches and cracks.
— Power top
— Remove bird droppings immediately.
— Never use gasoline, spot remover, ben-
zene, paint thinner or other solvents to re-
move.
— Door windows
— Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper. To re-
duce the risk of scratches, move the scra-
per only in one direction and not back and
forth.
— Never remove snow or ice from door win-
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rear
window defogger, do not apply any stick-
ers on the heating wires on the inside of
the window.
— Decorative parts and trim
— Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
— Paint
—To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol-
ishing or waxing.
—To prevent paint damage, do not polish or
wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
polish away rust spots.
— Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi-
ately because they could damage the
paint.
— Decorative decals
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not use
any rough powder or abrasive cleaning
products.
— To reduce the risk of damage, do not pol-
ish decorative decals that have a matte or
printed finish.
— Due to the risk of damage, do not use an
ice scraper to remove snow and ice on win-
dows with decorative decals on them.
— Instrument cluster
— Make sure that the instrument cluster is
switched off and has cooled off before
cleaning it.
— The instrument cluster and the trim sur-
rounding it must not be cleaned with dry
cleaning methods because they could get
scratched.
— Make sure no fluids enter the spaces be-
tween the instrument cluster and the
trim, because that could cause damage.
— Controls
— Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause damage.
— Safety belts
— Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
— Never clean safety belts or their compo-
nents with chemicals or with corrosive flu-
ids or solvents and never allow sharp ob-
jects to come into contact with the safety
belts. This could cause damage to the belt
webbing.
— If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors, or the buck-
les, have them replaced by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Textiles, artificial leather, and Alcantara
— Never treat artificial leather or Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, spot remover, or simi-
lar products.
— Have a cleaning specialist remove stub-
born stains to reduce the risk of damage.
— Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
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Emergency assistance
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump start connection @) on
the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the
drained battery.
> If the engine does not start: Stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.
Z\ WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The locking bolts on the battery cells must
be tightened securely.
— Keep ignition sources (open flames, burning
cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehicle bat-
teries to reduce the risk of an explosion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.
@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
@) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
— The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
If the vehicle should be towed with the axle
raised, then the ignition must be switched off to
reduce the risk of damage to the drivetrain.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the >
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Fuses and bulbs
fuse assignme
No. | Equipment
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PO ee
15°16°17-18 19 20 21
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3839 |4142
32°33:34 35:36 37
40 49
74
F20 | Power lumbar support adjustment
Front passenger's side neck heating (Road-
F22
ster)
Right vehicle electrical system control
F24
module
F25 | Driver side door
F26 | Seat heating
Vehicle electrical system control module
bad (terminal 30)
F28 | AMI High media port
F29 | Vehicle electrical system control module
F32 | Driver assistance systems
F33 | Airbag
Sockets, interior sound, tail light switch,
F34 | temperature sensor, oil level sensor, neck
heating, garage door opener
Fig. 200 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
No. Equipment
Diagnosis, headlight range control, air
quality sensor, automatic dimming rear-
view mirror, center instrument panel
switch module
F35
F4 Central computer processor (MIB-2) F36 | Right cornering light / right LED headlight
FS: Gateway (diagnostics) F37 | Left cornering light / left LED headlight
Fo Selector lever (automatic transmission)
F7
Climate control system controls, rear win-
dow defogger, tire pressure monitoring
Engine control module, ESC control mod-
F38
ule
F39 | Front passenger side door
F8
Switch for the electromechanical parking
brake, light switch, rain/light sensor, inte-
rior lighting, diagnostic connector, roof
electronics F40
| Cigarette lighter, sockets
F41 | Fuel tank diagnosis
F42 | Central locking area
FQ Steering column switch module
F44 | All wheel drive clutch control module
F10 Vehicle positioning
F45 | Power adjustable driver's side seat
Fil
All wheel drive clutch, left vehicle electri-
cal system control module
F46 | Driver's side neck heating (Roadster)
F49 | Engine start, clutch sensor
FI2 Infotainment components
F52 | Control module for suspension control
F1l4 Climate control system blower fan
F53 | Rear window defogger
Fis Electronic steering column lock
F16
Infotainment system components, safety
belt microphone
PL? Instrument cluster
F18 Rearview camera
F19
Convenience access control module
The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
onds after the overload has been reduced.
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Index
ColOmmumber's « o esisne xe cunccis w o sccweme x a sesame 262
COMING NOME sic: e esivs x 6 mies ao see a» Hers 38
Commands (voice recognition system) ..... 123
COMPArtiMenitSies « x eews 5 e caw 5 o ewe ov eR 63
Compass inthe Mitr: ¢ cess se cams st ews § 43
Compliance........ 6.0... c cece eee ee eee 260
Conference call...................2000. 134
CONNECE. ee eee ee 142
Data Privacy ss ¢ ¢ #2eu ss wenn so eae 5 3 res 256
TiifotainmentQex. 6 2 sesso so semis so sons oo on 142
Infotainment services............00005 144
Connection MaMager’s wise a © swiss x 6 cima as 190
Connections
refer to Media..............0000- 170, 178
Connection settingS............... 0. ee 190
Consumer information.................. 257
Consumption
Reducing........-. cece eee ee eee eee 74
Consumption (U!D) . aiccas seo ssaeie ao winzaoe e « aie 15)
COMPACTS seisse sc a aac aw esauius a x auoRTNE © a AnaKiK® 138
Additional directory.............-..00. 191
Importing/exporting.............ee eee 139
Memoryicapacityscis «+ sssss 6 & cavsves v 6 socewss 140
Searching........... 26 eee eee eee 139
Showing détails: s css sv sees vv heen seve 139
Storingias:destinationien « wivsuis « wevem ao ow 155
Gontrol bUttONS wie 2 wee 2 wes oe ewe 2 oon 13
Control buttons (operating the MMI)...... 112
Control knob with joystick function........ 116
Convenience key..........0--0 eee eee eee 19
Indicatorlight » meu < » mews 2 ewooy 5 won a 5 76
Unlocking and locking...............005 21
Convenience opening and closing
Setting. ........ 0.00... 27
WINGOWS's « cmos § 5 aaeae aE aROw § mee 4 YES 27.
EGOlING MOE: « x sass 5 & mens Fa ee xe 70
Cooling system
Adding coolants ese. = enve se seen ye oes 207
Checking the coolant level............. 207
Coolant........ 20... c ee eee eee eee eee 206
Coolant
temperature indicator........... 10
Crank (power top emergency operation)..... 34
Crosshairs... 0.2.0... 00. c cece eee eee ee 151
Cruise control system .............22-008- 87
Cup holders. ... 2... cc cece eee eee ee eee 63
Current fuel consumption................ 15
266
D
Data Privacy............... 0.00.0 0.00. 256
Date... . cece eee cee 189
Date display.............. 0... e eee eee 189
Daytime running light................00. 36
Declaration of compliance............... 260
Defrosting (Windows) ........0 000s seen uues ZL
DEF (instrument cluster) . « cen. se eee cs eas 10
Deluxe automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 70
Determining correct load limit........... 227
Digital COMPASS « xa se esau 2 eases a Rew as 43
Digital Rights Management.............. 170
Dimensions ............ 000 cece eee eee 262
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 40
Directory
referto Contacts cs ss cees sb ews sf eee 138
Display
Cl@aNiNG es = « sewe s eee se eee ss ewe ees 238
DispOSdlees ¢ = sees » meen < ¥ eee s Fee ee 257
DISTANCE CHIVEN « sav ¢ @ secon oF RaeR 4B aa 8 15
Doors
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 23
Driver information system................ 12
Energy CONSUMENS wai so wes oo eer oe EW 1S
On-board computer...............00--- 15
SWItCHING VIEWS: « sawe ¢ x mecns 2 3 Sees gb 13
Drives
referto Media.......0..eceeeeeee 170,178
DrivGiSGlects « « wear 2 x eews 4 s Queen ao eee ea: 96
Driving through water.............ee eee 74
Driving time... 1.6... cece eee is
Driving tips
Driving through water..............0005 74
Efficient. Giving « «cosa 2 a sais vw anne a 6 wos 74
Driving tracks. sxcos 2 ¢ awn 2 2 seen ooo eis © 2 oe 79
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............00. 69
DVD drive (media drives)................ 171
Dynamic volume
refer to System volume............00-5 193
E
EP railisas ss x vocasne a a cantons w senstene © © veowene a ot eas 136
Economicalroute ss snus ¢ seasons a ¢ ween eo sree 156
Index
Frequency bande. «2 sews 6s eomeos vo eee 165, 167
also refer to Frequency band........... 165
Fuel... eee eee eee 195
ACGITIVES= 5 sas 3 ogan & & Gaiee G o He aE 196
Current fuel consumption............... 15
Fueldisplay......... ccc cece eee ee eens 10
Fuel gauge............. eee eee eee eee 12
Fuel tank capacity’. « csc0. s cees ss roses 263
GaSOLIMe. « esowwse « smemns = 9 soswer ¢ onemeeere «ser 195
Reducing fuel consumption............. 74
Saving fuel saws x ¢ ewe + o eew + oe cae > yee 96
Fueling
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 199
Fuel gauge......... eee cece ee eee eee 12
Fuel tank capacity................00-5 263
Opening the fuel filler door............ 196
With reserve canister (emergency fueling) . 198
Fuses
Assignment... ..... 0.0 e cece neces 253
Replacing « cass < sews « < een 6 x eee 8 t mew 252
G
GALA
refer to Speed dependent volume control. 193
Garage door opener... 1.2... see e eee eee 28
Garment hooks swears « ¢ saws a 2 eee 2 o new ¥ ea 64
GaSOliNGeu: + ¢ sews & e eee Fo Rw Ee OS ee 195
TACGIRIVES eo ceive = caves oe wastes 8 ermeoon wae 196
Gasoline mixture. ..............000005 195
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 263
Global commands (voice recognition sys-
TON) s ewe & 5 eee ¢ Homen Boe Heme gy dem go oe 124
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 216
Glove compartment..............-00000- 64
G meter
referito Sport displaySius « s news « » eeu ges 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 263
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 263
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « essise << assess wo astm ¥ a ave 263
H
Hand streets s snscn « + sassems xo amueces ov omen + 8 ose 130
Hands'Free Profiles. s «swe «case as news oe 130
268
Headlight range control system........... 36
Headlights ss swes ¢ saves 2 0 rene 2 arenes owe 37
Cleaning.......... 02. c eee eee eee 236
Headlight range control system.......... 36
Washer system...........-.00 02 eee 41
Heated
Exterior MiMnOnsis » essa 2 5 sicawus sx osnaee 5 exe 40
Rear window............ 0c eee eee ee 71
SOatSiex x x ners x ¥ poueE +e SRUOS FE EF 71
Washer nozZles « csisrs s ocsuri s waniee a 6 sassere 41
Hexisockets wsiia ce neve a mie ao eawen © oa 241
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 129
Hill.descent control... = cscs ss comers ve econ ve 83
Hill:hold:assists. scciia s weea as row a meee ae 78
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 78
Home address...........0.0000005 151,155
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 28
HOM... eee 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi.............-.000- 147,174
I
Ignition (indicator light)................- 16
Imbalance (wheels) ..........-.000 eee ae 222
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 19
Importing and exporting (contacts)....... 139
Tndicator liGhts:. . .raceca a soesnae o 4 oxonese 6 6 ounce 0 a 7
Input
Using the MMI touch.................. 113
Using the:spellet cows + 5 yewig sy seme & 3 ee 117
Input
level. (media) wis « ¢ wees ss opus 5 2 ee 181
Inspection interval..............022-00- 212
Instrument cluster...............-.000-5 10
GleaniG ies + + same x x wees x HEEE EE ROR GES 238
Failure isc se sonics ao accnena ae asuies 2 a ctewera wa one 10
MessageS... 0.6... cece eee ee eee eee 16
OPGhAtiniGis « s wows se wows se wows ge eee ae 12
Service interval display................ 212
Switching tabs.......... 0... e eee eee 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 39
Interior lighting.................000 eee 39
Interior monitoring.............-.0-005- 24
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Parking aid. + cise v0 esncsce oo esmuara vw anecone ¥ © 3 99
Malfunction... ... 2.0... e eee eee eee 103
Parking brake
Indicator light sci + = sens ge hoes x Rees ee 16
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake... ... eee eee eee 77
Parkitag WE aeons & nsassan ie w cmazeue © s axaaen 5 tees 36
Parking system
Adjusting the display/warning tone...... 103
Cleaning sensors/the camera........... 236
Cleaning the rearview camera........... 102
Parking system plus.............-.00. 100
Rear parking system............-.0005 100
Rearview Gameraicn 5 «soc so memes oo semen « 101
also refer to Parking system....... 100, 101
Parking systems
Peripheral display.................04. 100
Parking (automatic transmission) ....... 81, 82
Pass-through. ....... 0... c eee eee ees 66
Pause (audio/video file).............. 14,178
Perchlorate « seceics 2 somes «a imams 2 x were 2 ate 257
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays...............00. 15
Peripheral. display... 6 cece se secre ee emis as 100
Personal:hotspot.. « & cone sv wie oo eaoen oo 143
Phonebook
refer to Contacts..............2.-000- 138
Playbacki(media)®. « svsius ss seauwee a aussie a a one 178
Playlistics <5 tice « + ace wo eamem w eee 8 ¥ a 180
Pointof interest’. cesu ss esas vx ous 2 x ewe 152
Point of interest search..............0.. 153
POLISHING ws ¢ & sees 5 = sees se ees ce eR Eee 237
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter..........-00000- 69
PolltaneTilter’s wars 2 aqvas 4 4 mau a 2 mea a 69
Power
Seat adjustment..............0..0008- 46
POWeEr SOUPCES: 2 sews 2 ¢ sees 2 s eee 63, 131, 176
POWERtOD wows = ¢ cours + 4 wees go ees £2 eG 31
Gleaning « « sire a x sewn oo ones ¥ eee +o owe 237
Closing 31
Convenience closing..............-.05. 32
Convenience opening ...........ceeeeves 32
Emergency operation.................. 33
Generalinformation...............000- 31
Malfunctions « 5 sis 2 3 wwe oo avon 2 wees 2 32
Message essscus a save v 6 comune ¥ © sooo w+ sues 32
Opening ........ ee eee eee eee eee 31
Wind Geqlecton sav « ¢ gaa & ¢ sees 4 ¢ prem 2 e 33
POWErWINKOWS'< « sae + agen ss mau s a ae sg 26
MalfOnetiontcs: «3 seco 2s wom o same oy ween a 27
Presets (radio)scx ¢ : sume « x weer ¢ 2 oem 3 oo 167
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 231, 232
THOS oe cee eee 223
Program guide
Radio... 2.2.0.2... cee eee 166
Programming (steering wheel button)...... 14
Prompt
refer to Commands (voice recognition sys-
TOM & wacess os maven oe amie & a OH ao seat 123
PrOteCtinGtes 5 = scmes 9 2 ewe 5 2 ows 5 een oe 237
Pyrotechnic elements..........0.-0eeee 257
Q
quattro (all wheel drive)................ 109
R
Radio... 2... ee eee eee eee 165
Additional station information.......... 167
PROSGESS. 5 oi sees 0 ces wn maser «cae 8 eons 167
Radio text.....................00005 166
Radio communications equipment........ 259
Radio equipment................-.008- 259
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 260
Rain/light sensor
Headlights................0.00200000. 36
Intermittent (windshield wipers) ......... 41
Random
refer to/Shutfless « s ssw = secon = wisn 2 ewe 181
RaniG®'s = wwe ¢ eevee go owe 4 © cou 9 ees 15
Readitig lightSiox < = sess + 9 sen + ween es ree 39
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 24
Rear Seats’: « = saws + = sews y 4 eee ke + eee ae ge 48
Rear 'Spoil@fics< = s ees ¢ ¢ ewes se eee cv eee 109
Cleanings os ssi vo seine so amas @ 6 inane © 8 6 237
Rearview camera
refer to Parking system........... 100, 101
Rearview mirror dimming................ 40
Rear window defogger..............0e0ee 71
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