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Table of contents 
  
MMI On/Off knob with joystick function.. 111 
  
MMI operation...........00--0ee eee 112 
MMItOUEH: « + seers 2  » wesem 2  2 mame &  ¢ gores 113 
Control knob with joystick function..... 116 
Letter/number speller................ 117 
FReetext Search « xc « x saves ©  ¢ mom 2 3 ee 119 
Menus and symbols............000005 120 
Voice recognition system........ is 
Generalinformation................. 122 
OPerariing x  « cencamn a 6 ceeseon © 6 eum x mere aw 123 
Command overview information........ 124 
GomMands « cages « x sess x  x caus a  2 ce 124 
Telephone...............-.-2-0055 129 
INtrOAUEtION «  © sens x  = sees + oe ws 2  e eee 129 
S@tUP cocess  & ascewms vo sucnene wo meus ow nea 129 
Using the Audi phone box............. 131 
Using the telephone.................. 133 
FaVOriteS) wes ss ese oo wie ae emer Ys ener 135 
MessageS .....-. 0-00 cece eee eee 135 
Listening to voicemail................ 138 
Emergency call functions.............. 138 
Directory.......... 0.0... eee eee 138 
Settings... 140 
Safety belt microphone............... 141 
TrouDLESHOOLIAG veiw v wcaueee oo useseae ee mininse 141 
AUCLCONNECE «isa & cows at ees ees 142 
General information................. 142 
Audi connect Infotainment............ 142 
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 144 
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 144 
Settings...............0. 00.00 eae 146 
Troubleshooting wma « xan 9  = sere 3  2 reR 147 
Navigation....................000. 149 
Opening navigation.................. 149 
Entering adestination................ 150 
Home address.............0000 0000 155 
FaVOriteS, sax ss cave 3  @ mates &  § Bains 3 £ Bares 155 
Directory comtactsins: os scores «  3 sme & 6 eases 155 
Alternative routes)... cues cecnee renee 156 
Additional settings.................. 156 
MaPies = « soos =  © seems «  2 saews ¥  e saree ¢  & Ras 158 
Satellite map............... 02 eeeaee 161 
Accessing traffic information.......... 162 
Troubleshooting sass ¢ eee «  + seme &  + eee 164 
  
FREUHLON: ci cvies oo uscwwe oo cawoos wo sean  o comane 165 
Opening the radio.............-.004- 165 
RadiG TUNCEIONS waex 2 woen x  2 wee ae een 166 
Radioiment «  « sssoes 2  x snwons v  a cnowune «0 oman 167 
Presets ......... 02. 167 
Additional settings................0. 168 
Troubleshooting wv. ieee oewa es ood 169 
Media.......................000 00 170 
Introduction’s s « sus « = mae sv eae & v awe 170 
INGEOS 6. cecein «5 crannies evaanna i  soetiia @ «seen 170 
Media drives.............0.00 000 eee 171 
Bluetooth audio player............... 173 
Wi-Fi audio player................04. 174 
Online media and Internet radio........ 175 
Multimedia connections.............. 176 
Playing Medial. « s swioss a  2 saxsee a  6 amass «5 ne 178 
Additional settings 181 
Supported media and file formats ...... 183 
Troubleshooting sieves x  2 wer 2 o aoeeve ov ence 185 
Audi smartphone interface...... 187 
SOtup « svi ¥ « owas 9 mes se rem » women « 187 
Operating................0..0.0000. 188 
Troubleshooting «ess 2s ec8 se vee ss oes 188 
System settings.................. 189 
Setting the date andtime............. 189 
MMI-SettingS’: + eam ss wean os wom 4 e eon 189 
Connection manager...............-- 190 
System update.............0.- 0 eee ee 192 
Sound S@ttingS wees < = seme s  = eewis : eee 193 
Volume:settings oie 
Restarting the MMI (reset)............ 194 
Software license information.......... 194 
Maintenance and  Care........... 195 
Checking and Filling............. 195 
FUC bis « sence 2 maim wo ane o 8 owOR & HHT 195 
Refueling .......... 2.000 e eee ee eee 196 
Emissions control system............. 199 
Engine compartment................. 200 
Engine oil... . kee eee eee 203 
Cooling system. ..........0.--0 ee eee 206 
Brak@ fluid as s aan «  s aces es wees 3 2 eee 208 
Electrical system. ............2.-000. 208 
Battery... 00... cee cece 209  

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Side assist display .............. 
Door handle 
Central locking switch ........... 
Air vent with seat heating controls 
Lever for: 
—Turn signals and high beams .... 
— Active lane assist ............. 
Multifunction steering wheel with: 
— Horn Pe 
— Driver's airbag ............... 
— Buttons for the virtual instrument 
cluster, including the driver infor- 
mation system, audio/video, tele- 
phone, navigation and voice rec- 
ognition system 
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ... 
— Audi drive select .............. 
—Shift paddles ................ 
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument 
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Windshield washer system lever .. 
Starting the engine if there is a 
malfunction ..............00 eee 
Adjustable steering column ...... 
Cruise controllever ............. 
Instrument illumination ......... 
Hood 
release «  . sees vs eee ss oes 
Headlight control switch ........ 
Power exterior mirror adjustment . 
Power windows ................ 
Air vent including climate control 
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Lockable glove compartment 
Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards . 
Front passenger's airbag ........ 
Rear window defogger button 
Depending on equipment, buttons 
for: 
—drive select ..............0004 
— Electronic Stabilization Control 
(ES@) s  ¢  ¢ sete ss qewe to wees 2 nae 
—Emergency flashers ........... 
— Retractable rear spoiler ........ 
Depending on equipment, center 
console with: 
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37 
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75 
96 
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48 
87 
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200 
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171 
52 
96 
105 
38 
109 
— Audi  musicinterface .......... 176 
— Audi phone box ............... 131 
@) Infotainment system on/off button . LLL 
@) Infotainment system unit ....... 111 
@8 Wind deflector button .......... 33 
@) Depending on equipment: 
— Storage compartment 
  
       
— CUP HOLMER ses x eens x eee cee 63 
Power top button .............. 31 
@ Parking’ brake: «  + cs ss wows so sors 77 
G0 Depending on equipment: 
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ... 7s 
— Sound button for exhaust door 
control 
@) Selector lever (S tronic).......... 79 
@) Tips 
Some the equipment listed here is only instal- 
led in certain models or is available as an op- 
tion. 
Indicator lights overview 
The  indicator lights in the instrument cluster 
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal- 
functions. 
With some indicator lights, messages may ap- 
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica- 
tor lights and messages may be covered by other 
displays. To show  them again, select the second 
tab for messages with the multifunction steering 
wheel © page 12. 
Some indicator lights in the display can display in 
several colors. 
A\ Central indicator light 
If the A or indicator light turns on, check 
the message in the instrument cluster. 
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function 
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys- 
tems are marked with a V in the following tables. > 
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Instrument cluster 
  
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the 
malfunction corrected. 
S&S Engine start system: malfunction! Please 
contact Service 
There is a malfunction in the engine start system. 
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the 
malfunction repaired. 
\ Engine stop while driving 
If the S indicator light turns on, there may bea 
malfunction in the engine or fuel supply. 
More force is needed to steer and brake the mov- 
ing vehicle when the engine is stopped. If the ve- 
hicle is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the 
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi 
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as- 
sistance. 
  
ZA WARNING 
If the engine stops while driving, you will 
need to use more force to brake the vehicle. 
This increases the risk of an accident. There 
will still be power steering if the ignition is 
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and 
there 
is sufficient battery  charge. Otherwise, 
you must use greater force when steering. 
       
53/2 Electronic Stabilization  Control (ESC) 
  
If the B indicator light blinks while driving, the 
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is actively regu- 
lating. 
If the BB indicator light turns on, the system has 
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch 
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on 
again. The  indicator light turns off when the sys- 
tem is fully functional. 
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was 
switched off using the |2] button > page 106. 
  
      
Stabilization control (ESC/ABS): malfunction! 
See owner's manual 
If the I indicator lamp and the fs / &) ABS in- 
dicator lamp turn on and the driver message ap- 
pears, the ABS or electronic differential lock is 
malfunctioning. This also causes the ESC to mal- 
function. The brakes still function with their nor- 
mal power, but ABS is not active. 
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the 
malfunction corrected. 
@ Tips 
For additional information on ESC  and ABS, 
see  > page 105. 
<5 Engine control 
If the BS indicator light turns on if there is a mal- 
function in the engine control. Drive slowly to an 
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility to have the engine checked. 
9 Suspension control 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select 
If the | ¢ | indicator light turns on, then there is a 
malfunction in the suspension control. Drive im- 
mediately to an authorized Audi dealer or author- 
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction 
repaired. 
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Driving 
  
Driving 
General information 
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first 
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts 
work smoothly together, which helps to increase 
the service life of the engine and other drive com- 
ponents. 
Do not  drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi- 
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600 
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera- 
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually 
during the next 300 miles (S00 km). 
® Note 
Your Audi is not designed for towing a trailer. 
Damage caused by towing a trailer is not cov- 
ered by the warranty. 
Reducing the risk  of vehicle damage 
@) Note 
When driving on poor roads,  over  curbs, and 
on steep ramps, make sure that components 
that hang below the vehicle, such as the spoil- 
er and exhaust system, are not struck because 
they could be damaged. This especially ap- 
plies 
to vehicles with low ground clearance 
and vehicles that are heavily loaded. 
Driving through water 
If you must drive through water, follow these in- 
structions: 
— Check the stability of the ground, the current, 
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable, 
there is a strong current, or there are waves, 
the water must only reach up to the lower edge 
of the body at the most. 
— Drive carefully and no faster than at walking 
speeds to prevent the front of the vehicle from 
creating waves, because they could splash 
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above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming 
vehicles could also create waves. 
— Do not stop the vehicle while in the water. 
— Drive in reverse. 
— Do not turn the engine off. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
After driving through water, press the brake 
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the 
full braking effect will be restored. 
C) Note 
Vehicle components such as the engine, drive 
system, suspension, or electrical system can 
be severely damaged by driving through wa- 
wel 
G@) Tips 
If possible, avoid driving through salt water 
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use 
fresh water to clean any  vehicle components 
that come into contact with salt water. 
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driving 
The amount of fuel consumption, the environ- 
mental impact, and the wear to the engine, 
brakes, and tires depends mostly on your driving 
style. Note the following information for efficient 
and environmentally-conscious driving: 
      
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need- 
ed,  for example seat heating*. 
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while 
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and 
braking. 
— Avoid driving at high speeds. 
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos- 
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or 
bike racks installed when they are not needed. 
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct. 
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the 
vehicle. 
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle 
parked. 
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ- 
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pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident, 
do not inadvertently press the accelerator 
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve- 
hicle is stopped. 
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the 
parking brake once it is released, or release 
it  if  it is set. In this case, park the vehicle on 
level ground and secure it by engaging the 
"P” gear. Contact an authorized Audi dealer 
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis- 
tance. 
     
ZA WARNING 
— If you do not begin driving immediately af- 
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle 
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake 
pedal 
or set the parking brake immediately. 
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle 
on inclines in every scenario (for example, 
  
  
on slippery or icy ground). 
  
Sporty driving 
Applies to: RS model 
When driving in a sporty style, for example ona 
driving track, the wear on all vehicle components 
is greatly increased, especially on the engine, 
transmission, tires, brakes, and suspension. This 
can result in increased wear. Also  note the fol- 
lowing points: 
— Make sure the vehicle is in good condition. 
Make sure to check the brake pads, tire tread, 
and tire pressure (when tires are warm). 
— Beforehand, warm up the engine by driving no 
higher than two-thirds of the maximum permit- 
ted engine RPM. The engine oil temperature 
must be brought to a minimum of 140 °F 
(60 °C). 
— Before stopping the vehicle, allow the engine 
and brakes to cool back down to a regular oper- 
ating temperature by driving normally. 
If necessary, use  the following functions: 
— Dynamic Audi drive select mode* > page 96 
— Launch Control > page 84 
— Limit ESC > page 106 
  
@) Tips 
Wear caused by load does not constitute a ve- 
hicle fault as defined by the terms of the war- 
ranty. 
Automatic transmission 
Introduction 
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically- 
controlled DSG transmission called S tronic. Two 
independent clutches transfer the power be- 
tween the engine and transmission. It allows the 
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable inter- 
ruption in traction. 
The transmission shifts up or down automatically 
depending on which drive program is selected. 
When a moderate driving style is used, the 
transmission selects the most economical driving 
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM 
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel 
efficiency. 
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after 
a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty driv- 
ing style characterized by quick accelerator pedal 
movements, heavy acceleration, frequent 
changes in speed, and  traveling at the maximum 
speed. 
If desired, the driver can also select the gears 
manually (tiptronic mode) > page 83. 
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Fig. 85 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions 
The Infotainment system display shows the cur- 
rent selector lever position and the engaged 
gear. 
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P - Park 
You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is 
stationary > A. 
To shift in and out of the P selector lever position, 
press the interlock button in the selector lever 
while pressing the brake pedal. 
R - Reverse 
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is 
stationary and the engine is running at idle 
speed >A. 
To select the R selector lever position, press the 
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal. 
The back-up lights switch on in the R position if 
the ignition is switched on. 
N - Neutral 
The transmission is in idle in this position. 
D/S - Normal position for driving forward 
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis- 
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode 
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport 
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling 
the  lever back again will select the normal D 
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the 
Infotainment display. 
In the normal mode "D", the transmission auto- 
matically selects the correct gear. It depends on 
engine load, vehicle speed and driving style. 
Select the sport mode "S" for sporty driving. The 
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power. 
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat- 
ing. 
To move from selector lever position "N" to "D", 
you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle 
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be 
stationary > A. 
  
  
— Never select "R" or "P" while driving, be- 
cause this increases the risk of an accident. 
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels 
when the engine is running at idle. To pre- 
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must 
keep  your foot on the brake in all selector 
lever positions (except “P”) when the engine 
is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk 
of 
an accident. 
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator 
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is 
engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to 
move immediately, even if the parking brake 
is set. This could result in a crash. 
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when 
changing the selector lever position while 
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is 
running. 
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine 
running while in gear. If you must leave your 
vehicle when the engine is running, set the 
parking brake and move the selector lever to 
the "P" position. 
— To decrease the risk  of an accident, the se- 
lector lever must be in the P position and 
the parking brake must be set before open- 
ing the hood and working ona running en- 
gine. Always read and follow the applicable 
warnings > page 200, General information. 
    
  
Z\ WARNING 
Read and follow all WARNINGS. 
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired 
selector lever position is displayed next to 
the selector lever. 
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is 
switched off. 
       
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@) Note 
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine 
off and the selector lever in the "N" position, 
because this could damage the automatic 
transmission and catalytic converter. 
G) Tips 
— Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics 
can be selected using the Dynamic driving 
mode. The Infotainment display shows S as 
the selector lever position instead of D. 
— 
If you accidentally select "N" while driving, 
take your foot off the accelerator pedal im- 
mediately and wait for the engine to slow 
down to idle before selecting "D" or "S". 
—If there is a power failure, the selector lever 
will not move out of the "P" position. The >  

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emergency release can be used if this hap- 
pens > page 86. 
Selector lever lock   
The selector lever lock prevents you from select- 
ing a gear accidentally, causing the vehicle to 
roll. 
  
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Fig. 86 Selector lever lock 
To release the selector lever lock: 
> Switch the ignition on. 
> Press the brake  pedal while pressing the inter- 
lock button. 
Automatic shift lock (ASL) 
The selector lever is locked in the "P" and "N"  po- 
sitions when the ignition is switched on. You 
must press the brake  pedal to select another po- 
sition. You must also press the interlock button if 
you are moving from the "P" position. The  follow- 
ing message appears in the display when the se- 
lector lever is in the "P"  or "N" position to remind 
the driver: 
To select a gear, please press brake  pedal and 
press lock button on selector lever 
The automatic shift lock only functions when the 
vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 1 mph 
(2 km/h). At higher speeds, the lock is automati- 
cally deactivated in the "N" position. 
The selector lever is not locked when shifting 
quickly through "N", for example from "R" to "D". 
This makes it possible to free the vehicle when it 
is stuck by “rocking” it. The selector lever lock en- 
gages if the lever stays in the "N" position longer 
than approximately two seconds when the brake 
pedal is not pressed. 
Interlock button 
The  interlock button in the selector lever handle 
prevents you from moving the selector Lever in- 
advertently while in some selector lever posi- 
tions. The positions that require the interlock 
button to be pressed are marked in color in the il- 
lustration > fig. 86. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Read and follow all WARNINGS. > A\ in Selec- 
tor lever positions on page 80. 
G) Tips 
— If the selector lever does not engage, there 
is a malfunction. The engine is disabled to 
prevent the vehicle from driving off uninten- 
tionally. To allow the selector lever to en- 
gage again, proceed as follows: 
— Briefly press the brake pedal. 
— If the vehicle does not move forward or in 
reverse even though a drive position is se- 
lected, proceed as follows: 
— If the vehicle does not move in the desired 
direction, the system may not have engaged 
the drive position correctly. Press the brake 
pedal and select the  drive position again. 
— If the vehicle still does not move in the de- 
sired direction, there is a system malfunc- 
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au- 
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance 
to have the system checked. 
The transmission shifts up and down automati- 
cally when in the driving gears. 
       
    
Fig. 87 Section of the center console: selector lever with 
interlock button 
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Assist systems 
  
The display brightness adjusts automatically to 
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the 
information and in the warning stage. In very 
dark or very bright surroundings, the automatic 
adjustment will set the display to the minimum 
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice 
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the 
change  may only be noticeable once the sur- 
roundings change. 
Adjust the brightness to a level where the display 
in the information stage will not disrupt your 
view ahead. If you change the brightness, the dis- 
play in the exterior mirror will briefly show the 
brightness level in the information stage. The 
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the 
brightness in the information stage and is adjust- 
ed along with the information stage. 
@) Tips 
— Side assist is not active while you are mak- 
ing the adjustment. 
— Your settings are automatically stored and 
assigned to the remote control key being 
used. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist 
If the side assist switches off automatically, a 
message appears in the Infotainment system dis- 
play. 
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. 
Sensor vision restricted due to surroundings. 
See owner's manual 
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover 
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels, 
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov- 
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 94, 
fig. 102. 
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. 
See owner's manual 
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be- 
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the 
battery charge level may be too low). 
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Audi side assist: malfunction! Please 
contact Service 
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect 
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The 
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the 
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility soon. 
Audi drive select (drive 
settings) 
Introduction 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select 
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif- 
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi- 
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can 
switch the setting, for example from sporty to 
comfortable. In the Individual mode, the set- 
tings can be adjusted to your personal preferen- 
ces. This makes it possible to combine settings 
such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comforta- 
ble steering. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to 
collisions, other accidents and  serious inju- 
ries. 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select 
      
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the 
vehicle's features. 
Engine and automatic transmission 
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto- 
matic transmission respond more quickly or ina 
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal 
movements. 
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)* 
The suspension control uses sensors to record in- 
formation regarding steering movements, brak- 
ing and acceleration operations by the driver, as 
well as information about the road surface, driv- 
ing speed, and load. With drive select, you can 
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam- 
ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (auto). >