
Personalisation: welcome and user selection ⇒ Personalisation . 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid 
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment or boot lid are open 
once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone 
is also given. Different instrument cluster designs may have different displays. 
Selector lever positions (DSG® dual clutch gearbox) 
The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the display in the instrument 
cluster. The instrument cluster display may show which gear has been selected if the selector lever is 
in D/S position or in Tiptronic mode ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox . 
Outside temperature display 
If the outside temperature falls below approximately +4°C (+39°F), the temperature display also 
shows a snowflake symbol . This symbol remains lit up until the outside temperature rises 
above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒ . 
Heat radiated from the engine may cause the temperature display to show a slightly higher value 
than the actual outside temperature if the vehicle is stationary, the auxiliary heater ⇒ Auxiliary 
heater and ventilation  is switched on or the vehicle is travelling at a very low vehicle speed. 
The measured range is -45°C (-49°F) to +76°C (+169°F). 
Gear-change indicator 
While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to 
reduce fuel consumption ⇒ Gear-change indicator . 
Mileage displays 
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the vehicle. 
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset. 
Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster: press the button in the instrument cluster 
briefly to reset the trip recorder to 0 ⇒ Analogue instrument cluster . 
Vehicles with digital instrument cluster: reset the trip recorder via the Infotainment system or 
via the multifunction display ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays  or ⇒ Driving data display 
(multifunction display) . 
Speed warning for winter tyres 
A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded 
⇒ Instrument cluster menus . 
Speed warning settings can be made in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle 
settings menu . 
Compass display  

 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Vehicle settings menu  
⇒ Performance monitor  
⇒ Lap timer  
⇒ Personalisation  
The Infotainment system combines key vehicle systems in a central operating unit, e.g. menu 
settings, radio or navigation system. 
General information on operation 
The following section contains relevant information on the settings that can be adjusted in the 
Vehicle settings menu. Basic information on operating the Infotainment system and on warning and 
safety instructions is contained in a separate manual ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
Systems settings and vehicle information display 
After pressing the button or touching the function button  followed by the Vehicle function 
button, touch the corresponding function buttons to display information or make settings. The 
current status of systems can be checked or system faults displayed by touching the function 
button in the Vehicle status menu. 
Vehicle settings (setup) ⇒ Vehicle settings menu . 
Think Blue. Trainer. ⇒ Think Blue. Trainer.  
Performance monitor ⇒ Performance monitor . 
Lap timer ⇒ Lap timer . 
Offroad display ⇒ Offroad driving situations . 
Auxiliary heater settings ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation . 
Active media. 
Driving data. 
Vehicle status. 
Convenience consumers. 
Radio station selection. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can 
distract you from the road.  

 
Fig. 92 In the upper part of the centre console: Climatronic air conditioning block. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Some functions and buttons may vary according to the vehicle equipment and the type of system 
installed. 
– Air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system 
Press the button in the air conditioning block to open the Climatronic air conditioning settings 
in the Infotainment system. 
The upper part of the screen shows the current air conditioning settings. 
Blue: cooling. 
Red: heating. 
Touch the function button to set the automatic control of air recirculation mode, the 
supplementary heater and the windscreen heating. 
Touch the function button to switch cooling mode, air distribution and the blower on and off via 
the Infotainment system. 
Touch the Presettings function button to set the automatic mode, the maximum cooling output, the 
defrost function and the manual mode of the cooling system via the Infotainment system. 
Touch the function button to set the blower speed in mode. 
Switching off 
Press the button in the air conditioning block (vehicles without auxiliary heater). 
OR: touch the function button on the Infotainment system. 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the centre rotary control to position ⇒ Fig. 91 . 
Climatronic: turn the centre rotary control anti-clockwise as far as it will go ⇒ Fig. 92 . 
– Climatronic with allergen filter 
The allergen filter of the Air Care Climatronic can reduce the amount of pollutants and also allergens 
that enter the vehicle interior.  

Press the button in the air conditioning block. 
Touch the Air Care function button. 
Touch the Active function button to switch the Air Care function on or off. 
– Synchronising the temperature settings 
Press the  button to adopt the temperature settings of the driver side for the front passenger 
side. 
– Automatic mode 
The automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the vehicle interior. The air temperature, air 
quantity and air distribution are regulated automatically. Automatic mode switches off if ventilation 
is adjusted manually. 
– Cooling mode 
Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch cooling mode on or off. 
In cooling mode, the air is dehumidified. 
– Maximum cooling 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control to position . Air 
recirculation mode is switched on automatically. 
Climatronic: press the  button. Air recirculation mode is switched on automatically 
and the air distribution is set to the position. 
/ – Temperature 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control ⇒ Fig. 91 . 
Climatronic: turn the outer rotary controls ⇒ Fig. 92  to adjust the temperatures for the driver 
and front passenger sides. 
The set temperatures are displayed above the rotary controls for Climatronic. 
– Seat and steering wheel heating 
Press the buttons  or  to switch the seat heating on and off ⇒ Seat heating . 
To operate the seat heating and steering wheel heating at the same time with the button, link 
the two functions via the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Switching the 
steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic) . 
/ – Auxiliary heater  

Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch the auxiliary heater on and off when the 
ignition is switched off ⇒  . 
Touch the function button in the Infotainment system air conditioning settings to access the 
Auxiliary heater menu ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation . 
The auxiliary heater provides additional heating when the ignition is switched on. 
– Blower 
Turn the middle rotary control. 
When Climatronic is in automatic mode, no blower speed is displayed in the rotary control. 
– Air recirculation mode 
Press the  button. 
Air distribution 
– air distribution to the upper body via the vents in the dash panel. 
– air distribution to footwell. 
– air distribution to the upper body and the footwell. 
– air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell. 
– air distribution to the windscreen. 
| – Defrost function 
Manual air conditioning system: turn the right rotary knob to position ⇒ Fig. 91 . 
Climatronic: press the  button ⇒ Fig. 92 . 
Manual air conditioning system: in the defrost function, the air recirculation mode switches off 
and the air conditioning compressor for the cooling system switches on in order to dehumidify the 
air. When the defrost function is switched on, it is not possible to switch the air recirculation mode 
on or the air conditioning compressor off1). 
– Rear window heating 
Press to switch the rear window heating on or off while the engine is running. 
The rear window heating will switch off after 10 minutes at the latest. 
Recommended settings for manual air conditioning system 
Switch off air recirculation mode. 
Set blower to setting  or .  

The cooling system cannot be switched on or its function is restricted 
The cooling system functions only when the engine is running and at ambient temperatures above 
+3°C (+38°F). 
The cooling system is switched off when the engine is very warm. 
Switch on the blower. 
Check the fuse of the air conditioning system ⇒ Fuses in the dash panel . 
Change the dust and pollen filter ⇒ Service . 
If the fault persists, seek expert assistance. 
The heating and fresh air system cannot be switched on or its function is restricted 
The heating and defrost function are more effective when the engine is warm. 
If the fault persists, seek expert assistance. 
Condensation on the windows 
Keep the air intake in front of the windscreen free of ice, snow or leaves in order to improve heating 
and cooling performance ⇒ Vehicle care . 
Do not cover the air vents in the rear of the luggage compartment to allow air to flow through the 
vehicle from the front to the rear. 
Press the button or turn the rotary knob to position in order to switch on the defrost 
function ⇒ . 
The wrong unit of temperature is set 
Change the unit of temperature for all temperature displays in the vehicle using the Infotainment 
system ⇒ Infotainment system controls and displays . 
Change the unit of temperature in the instrument cluster menu ⇒ Instrument cluster . 
Water under the vehicle 
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the 
evaporator of the cooling system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does 
not indicate a leak! 
If the outside humidity is high and the outside temperature low, condensation may evaporate when 
the auxiliary heater is running ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation . If this is the case, steam may 
appear underneath the vehicle. This is not a sign that the vehicle is damaged. 
 
WARNING 
Poor visibility through all windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents, which can cause 
serious injuries.  

Always ensure that all windows are free of ice, snow and mist to ensure good visibility. 
Maximum heat output and the fastest possible defrosting of the windows are possible only when 
the engine is running. Do not start your journey until you have good visibility. 
To help ensure good visibility, make sure that you use the air conditioning system and the rear 
window heating correctly. 
Auxiliary heater and ventilation 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Switching the auxiliary heater and ventilation on and off  
⇒ Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation  
⇒ Remote control  
The auxiliary heater and ventilation system can be used to heat the vehicle interior in the winter and 
ventilate it in the summer. It is able to clear ice, condensation and a thin layer of snow from the 
windscreen. The auxiliary heater is supplied with fuel from the vehicle fuel tank and can be operated 
when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition switched off. The auxiliary ventilation system is 
powered by the 12-volt vehicle battery. 
Auxiliary heater exhaust system 
The emissions generated by the auxiliary heater are discharged via an exhaust pipe underneath the 
vehicle. The exhaust pipe must not be blocked by snow, mud or other objects. 
 
WARNING 
Among other things, the emissions from the auxiliary heater contain carbon monoxide, which is an 
odourless and colourless poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness. It 
can also cause death. 
Never switch on the auxiliary heater when the vehicle is in unventilated or closed rooms nor let the 
auxiliary heater run in unventilated or closed rooms. 
Never program the auxiliary heater so that it is switched on and runs in unventilated or closed 
rooms. 
 
WARNING 
Parts of the auxiliary heater exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires. 
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass. 
  

NOTICE 
Food, medicine and other items that are sensitive to heat or cold could be either damaged or 
rendered useless by the air flowing out of the vents. 
Never leave food, medicines or other temperature-sensitive objects in front of the vents. 
Switching the auxiliary heater and ventilation on and off 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The auxiliary heater can be operated only when the ignition is switched off. If the ignition is switched 
on while the auxiliary heater is working, the auxiliary heater continues to run to provide additional 
heat. 
Switching on the auxiliary heater 
Press the immediate heat button in the air conditioning block ⇒ Front controls . 
OR: press the button on the remote control ⇒ Remote control . 
OR: program the departure time ⇒ Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation . 
The auxiliary heater heats the vehicle interior to at least 22 ℃. 
The auxiliary heater will not switch on if the 12-volt vehicle battery is low or the fuel tank is empty. 
Switching off the auxiliary heater manually 
Press the immediate heat button in the air conditioning block ⇒ Front controls . 
OR: press the button on the remote control ⇒ Remote control . 
OR: touch the function button on the Infotainment system ⇒ Programming the auxiliary heater 
and ventilation . 
Auxiliary heater switches off automatically 
When the programmed departure time is reached, or after the programmed operating period has 
elapsed ⇒ Programming the auxiliary heater and ventilation . 
When the indicator lamp lights up (fuel gauge) ⇒ Fuel gauge . 
If the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low ⇒ 12-volt vehicle battery . 
The auxiliary heater runs on for a short time after it has been switched off manually or automatically 
so that the remaining fuel in the system can be burnt off. 
 
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the auxiliary heater can be activated up to three times in 
succession for the maximum operating duration.