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Heating and cooling
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Air recirculation mode
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the control is in the defrost position
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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the vehicle battery
charge level is sufficient for the rear window
heating to be switched on. Otherwise the rear
window heating operates when the engine is
run
ning,
and switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem
perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma
nently, press and hold the
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button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
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Seat heating*
When you press the
«0
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
(7) CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heating, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure at
a
single
point
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- The setting for the driver's seat heating is
assigned to the key in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating was on
when you Last switched off the ignition, it
will be switched on automatically only if the
ignition is switched on again within 10 mi
nutes.
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WARNING
- For reasons of safety you should not Leave
the air recirculation switched on for too
long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
over if the air cooling* is switched off. Bad
visibility can cause an accident.
- People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the seat heating. These people
must not use the seat heating - risk of in
jury!
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Heating and cooling
Automatic air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with automatic air conditioner
We
recommend pressing the AUTO button and setting the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
Fig.
66 Automatic air conditioner: Controls (example)
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The functions can be switched on and off using
the buttons and controlled using the rotary
con
trols.
The LED in the corresponding button lights
up when the function is switched on.
Automatic air conditioner
The air conditioner is fully automatic, and will
maintain the desired temperature at a constant
level.
When the heater is on, the blower normally
only switches to a higher speed once the coolant
has warmed up sufficiently (this does not apply
to the defrost setting).
AUTO Automatic or "eco" mode*
The automatic mode maintains a constant
tem
perature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, out
put and distribution are regulated automatically.
The AUTO mode is switched off immediately
when you operate any of the manual air controls.
The "eco"
mode*1*
is activated if you press the
AUTO button briefly while automatic mode is ac
tive.
Fuel is saved in "eco" mode* because the
settings respond more passively. The "eco"
mode*
is on when eco appears in the console dis
play. The "eco" mode* is deactivated when you
press the AUTO button again.
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This function is not available on all export versions.
A/C Cooling mode
The air cooling system only works when the blow
er is switched on. The air cooling mode is switch
ed on/off when the A/C button is pressed. When
the air cooling is switched off, the air is not
cooled and therefore not dehumidified. The
win
dows may mist up as a result. The air cooling is
switched off automatically at low outside
tem
peratures.
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/ # Temperature
The temperature for the driver's and front pas
senger's sides can be set separately using
con
trols ® and @. The temperature can be adjusted
between +16 °C (+60 °F) and +28 °C (+84 °F).
Outside this range, LO or HI will appear on the air
conditioner display. In the two extreme settings
the air conditioner operates continuously with
maximum cooling or heating output, and the
temperature is not regulated automatically.
Synchronisation: By pressing the AUTO button
for 2 seconds, the temperature of the passeng
er's side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side. The settings remain synchronised
until the temperature is changed on the passeng
er's side.
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Blower
You can adjust the blower speed manually using
the control
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You should leave the blower on at
a low setting to prevent the windows from mist
ing up and to ensure that the vehicle interior is
constantly ventilated. Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the blower speed.
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'J Air distribution and air outlets
The buttons can be used to adjust the air distri
bution.
Press the AUTO button for automatic air
distribution.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad
justed
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71.
To prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side.
Foot-Level
air outlets are provided underneath
the front seats to heat the rear cabin.
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Defroster
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted
or demisted as quickly as possible. The air output
is increased to maximum and most of the air
comes out of the outlets below the windscreen.
The air recirculation mode is deactivated. The
temperature should be set to 22 °C or higher.
The temperature is regulated automatically. At
setting
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the A/C cooling mode is automatically
activated depending on the ambient tempera
ture.
The defroster is switched off when the AUTO but
ton is pressed.
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Air recirculation mode
The air recirculation mode can be switched on
manually or automatically*.
- To switch the manual air recirculation mode
on/off, press the
button.
-The automatic* air recirculation function must
be activated on the infotainment system. Se
lect the following on the infotainment system:
|MENU|
button > Car > left control button > A/C
> Auto recirculation. The air quality sensor,
which is designed for the detection of diesel
and petrol exhaust fumes, automatically
switches the air recirculation mode on or off
depending on the
level
of pollution in the out
side air.
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues
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The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the
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or AUTO or
M.
button is pressed.
If the engine is
cold,
the air conditioner will auto
matically switch to air recirculation mode when
the vehicle is reversing.
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Rear window heating
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the battery charge
level is sufficient for the rear window heating to
be switched on. Otherwise the rear window heat
ing operates when the engine is running, and
switches off automatically after about
10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside
tem
perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma
nently, press and hold the
S
button for at least
2 seconds. This setting will be stored for approxi
mately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
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Seat heating*
When you press the
«r
button, the seat heating is
switched on at level 3 (the highest level). The
LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce
the temperature, press the button again. To
switch off the seat heating, press the button re
peatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
A WARNING
For reasons of safety you should not leave
the air recirculation switched on for too
long.
This mode prevents fresh air from en
tering the vehicle, so the windows can mist
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over if the air cooling is switched off. Bad
visibility can cause an accident.
- People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the seat heating. These people
must not use the seat heating - risk of in
jury!
© CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heating, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point.
© Note
- The setting for the driver's seat heating is
assigned to the key in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating was on
when you last switched off the ignition, it
will be switched on automatically only if the
ignition is switched on again within 10 mi
nutes.
Adjusting air outlets
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The following settings are possible
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- ® Air flow intensity
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Air
flow direction
To adjust the air flow intensity, turn the ribbed
outer adjustment ring®
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67. To shut off
the air flow, turn the adjustment ring all the way
to the right.
To adjust the air flow direction, move the inside
grille @ in the air outlet.
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Driving
instance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine
braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and
tyres.
Emissions and fuel consumption will drop
to zero due to the overrun fuel cut-off.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of
fuel.
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
Shift up to second gear as soon as possible. If
possible, we recommend shifting up to the next
gear at approx. 2,000 rpm.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the
"kick-down"
feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder
ate speeds will help to save
fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without a start/stop system, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after about 5 seconds can be
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re
start a warm engine (the exact fuel saving de
pends on the engine version).
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
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Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
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fuel economy before you start driving. A
well-
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia
bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly
maintained engine can consume up to ten per
cent more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more
fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
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306 to save
fuel.
If the
tyre pressures
are
just 0.5
bar
too Low, this can
increase the fuel consumption by as much as 5
%. Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-
inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs
handling.
Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
The roof carrier increases the air resistance of the
vehicle and should be removed when not in use.
This will save about 12 % of fuel at speeds of be
tween 60 and 75
mph.
Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat
heating*.
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Driving
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can
be adjusted as required to suit the
driver.
Fig.
68 Steering column: Lever for steering column adjust
ment
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Push the Lever
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Move the steering wheel to the desired
posi
tion.
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Then push the lever towards the steering
col
umn until the catch engages.
WARNING
- Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving - this
could cause an accident.
- Press the lever upwards so it is secure and
so that the position of the steering wheel
cannot shift unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving - risk of accident!
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
ignition Lock)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on
the ignition and start the engine.
Fig.
69 Ignition lock: Ignition key positions
Switching the ignition on/off
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To switch on the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ®. Vehicles without start/stop sys
tem*:
The rev counter needle will move to the
READY position.
• To switch off the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ©. The rev counter needle will
move to the OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
Starting the engine
•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.
•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.
•
Turn the ignition key briefly to position @. The
ignition key automatically returns to position
®. Do not press the accelerator.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
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The engine may take a few seconds Longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
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lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
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Driving
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Note
After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched
off. This may occur for the following reasons:
- Residual heat has raised the coolant
tem
perature.
- Direct sunlight has additionally heated up
the engine compartment while the engine is
warm.
- Applies to vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emission control system is hot
because of the regeneration process, even
though the engine has
not
yet reached oper
ating temperature.
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
convenience key)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can use the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button to
switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Fig.
70 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
Starting the engine
•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.
•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.
•
Press the ISTART ENGINE
STOP!
button briefly
to start the engine.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
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The engine may take a few seconds longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
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lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
Electrical components with a high power
con
sumption are switched off temporarily while you
start the engine.
If the engine fails to start immediately, switch
off the starter by pressing the
ISTART
ENGINE
STOPI
button once more and try
again after about 30 seconds.
Switching the ignition on/off
If you only wish to switch on the ignition and do
not want to start the engine as
well,
proceed as
follows:
•
Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button with
out pressing the clutch (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox). Vehicles
without start/stop system*: The rev counter
needle will move to the READY position.
•
To switch off the ignition, press the button
again.
The rev counter needle will move to the
OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
If the indicator lamp
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flashes and the message
Please move steering wheel appears when you
switch on the ignition, the steering wheel is
locked.
In this case, turn the steering wheel
slightly
to
the left/right.
Start/stop system*
Please note the information on
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79,
Start/stop system.
WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poisoning!
© CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine. •
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Driving
•
Briefly pull the selector lever back from
posi
tion D/S to select position S, or move the selec
tor lever to the right into the tiptronic gate, or
select dynamic mode in drive select*
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131.
•
Press the brake pedal firmly with your
left
foot
and hold it down for at Least one second.
•
At the same time, press the accelerator all the
way down with your right foot until the engine
revs are high and steady.
• Take your
left
foot
off
the brake.
A WARNING
- Always adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions.
- Only use the launch control programme
when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make
sure
your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not inconven
ience or endanger other road users.
- Please note that the driven wheels may
start to spin when the off-road mode is
switched on, causing the vehicle to Lose
grip,
in particular on slippery or wet roads -
danger of skidding!
- When acceleration has been completed, you
should deactivate the off-road mode again
by briefly pressing the
|flQFF|
button.
© Note
- The gearbox may be hot after you have used
the launch control programme. In this case,
the programme may not be available for
several minutes. The programme will be
available again after
a
cool-down period.
-Accelerating with the launch control pro
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicLe. This can result in increased wear
and tear.
Gearbox malfunction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
| Gearbox malfunction! Please stop the vehi
cle and select P
There is a malfunction in the gearbox. Park the
vehicle safely and do not drive on. Obtain profes
sional assistance.
| Gearbox overheating! Please stop the vehi
cle.
The gearbox is overheating and could be dam
aged.
Stop the vehicle and let the gearbox cool
down with the engine idling and the selector lev
er in position P. If the warning lamp and the
message disappear, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified. Do not drive on
if the warning lamp stays on and the message
does not disappear. Obtain professional assis
tance.
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Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv
ing
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
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Gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear (you
can continue driving)
A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox
will switch to the back-up programme. The pro
gramme will only move into certain gears or may
not be able to shift gears at all. The engine may
stall.
You can no longer engage reverse gear.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driv
ing in D until engine off
Park your vehicle well away from moving traffic.
Obtain professional assistance.
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Gearbox overheating: please adapt driving
style
You can continue driving at moderate speed. You
can resume normal driving if the indicator lamp
goes out.
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Gearbox: please press brake pedal and select
gear again
If
a
gearbox malfunction has occurred due to
overheating, this message will appear once the
gearbox has cooled down again.
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