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Driver door 
 
Fig. 5 Controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicle). The location is mirrored in right-hand drive 
vehicles. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 5 : 
 
Area: 
Switch for exterior mirror adjustment and heating ⇒ Exterior mirrors  
Buttons for operating the electric windows ⇒ Windows  
Door release lever ⇒ Doors and central locking button  
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle ⇒ Central locking button  
Central locking indicator lamp ⇒ Indicator lamp in the driver door  
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas  
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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Bonnet release lever ⇒ In the engine compartment  
Fuse box cover ⇒ Changing fuses  
Lever for adjusting the steering column position ⇒ Steering wheel  
Light switch ⇒ Vehicle lighting  
 
Turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ Vehicle lighting  
With switches and buttons for the driver assist systems ⇒ Button for driver assist systems ⇒ Driver 
assist systems  
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
 
Instrument cluster ⇒ Instrument cluster  
With warning and indicator lamps ⇒ Symbols in instrument cluster  
 
Lever for wipers and washers ⇒ Wipers  
With buttons for operating the menus ⇒ Instrument cluster  
 
Controls on the multifunction steering wheel: 
Operating driver assist systems ⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Driver assist 
systems  
Audio, navigation   
Opening the telephone menu or accepting telephone calls   
Volume adjustment    
Activating voice control  (no function in some models) 
Horn 
Location of the driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system  
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine  
Pedals ⇒ Pedals   
     
        
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Centre console 
 
Fig. 8 Overview of the upper section of the centre console. 
 
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of the centre console. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 8 : 
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainment system, ⇒ Infotainment system controls and 
displays  
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
 
Buttons:  
     
        
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Hazard warning lights  ⇒ In an emergency  
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag system  
Driver assist systems ⇒ Driver assist systems  
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, 
cooling  
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating, ventilating, 
cooling  
Key to ⇒ Fig. 9 : 
 
Lever: 
DSG® dual clutch gearbox ⇒ DSG® dual clutch gearbox  
Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear  
Multimedia connections ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
Cigarette lighter or 12-volt socket ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter ⇒ Electrical sockets  
Control for the 4MOTION Active Control ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active 
Control  
Stowage compartment with drink holder ⇒ Stowage areas  
 
Buttons: 
Electronic parking brake ⇒ Electronic parking brake  
Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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Front passenger side 
 
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The location is mirrored in 
right-hand drive vehicles. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 10 : 
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
At the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front airbag 
⇒ Airbag system  
Operating lever for the stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas  
Controls in the roof 
Symbol Meaning 
 
Buttons for interior and reading lights ⇒ Interior lighting . 
  Switch for glass roof ⇒ Glass roof . 
 Buttons for the sun blind ⇒ Protection from the sun . 
 Buttons for emergency call service, information call and breakdown call ⇒ In an 
emergency  
Driver information 
Symbols in instrument cluster 
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some 
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and must go out once the 
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster 
instead of warning lamps.  
     
        
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Instrument cluster 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster  
⇒ Rev counter  
⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)  
⇒ Displays  
⇒ Instrument cluster menus  
⇒ Service menu  
⇒ Driving data display (multifunction display)  
⇒ Warning and information messages  
⇒ Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks)  
⇒ Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)  
⇒ Time  
⇒ Lap timer  
⇒ Fuel gauge  
⇒ Coolant temperature display  
⇒ Service interval display  
The vehicle is equipped either with an analogue or a digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display). 
When you start the engine after the 12-volt battery has been totally discharged or changed, you may 
find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) have been 
changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle battery has 
been sufficiently charged. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. 
Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion. 
Any settings for the instrument cluster display and displays in the Infotainment system should be 
made only when the vehicle is stationary in order to reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
 
  
     
        
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First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Settings can be made in the Service menu1) depending on the vehicle equipment. 
Opening the Service menu 
To open the Service menu, select the Range information profile and press and hold the OK button on 
the multifunction steering wheel for around four seconds. You can now navigate in the menu in the 
usual way using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. 
Resetting the service interval display 
Select the Service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display. 
Resetting oil change service 
Select the Reset oil service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display. 
Resetting driving data 
Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the instrument cluster display to reset the 
desired value. 
Engine code 
Select the Engine code menu. The engine codes are now shown on the instrument cluster display. 
Setting the time 
Select the Time menu and set the correct time with the arrow buttons  or . 
1) Only in vehicles with an Active Info Display. 
Driving data display (multifunction display) 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The driving data display (multifunction display) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. 
Switching between displays 
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: 
Press the rocker switch on the wiper lever ⇒ Operating using the wiper lever . 
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: 
Press the or button ⇒ Operating using the multifunction steering wheel . 
Switching between memories 
Press the button on the wiper lever, or press the button on the multifunction 
steering wheel. 
Since start memory  
     
        
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Within around five seconds, set the speed with the  rocker switch on the wiper lever or the  
or  buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Then press the or button or 
wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated. 
To deactivate, press the or button again. The stored speed will be deleted. 
The speed warning can be adjusted within a range of 30 km/h (18 mph) to 250 km/h (155 mph). 
 
Some settings can be saved in the user accounts for personalisation and therefore change 
automatically when the user account is changed ⇒ Personalisation . 
1) Varies depending on the instrument cluster version. 
2) Not available in all countries. 
Warning and information messages 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is 
switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning 
symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display ⇒ Symbols in instrument 
cluster . An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. The appearance of the information 
messages and symbols can vary depending on the version of the instrument cluster. 
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To open the list, select the 
Vehicle status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Instrument cluster menus . 
Priority 1 warning (red)The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone). 
Do not drive on! Danger. Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if 
necessary.Priority 2 warning (yellow)The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a 
signal tone). Malfunctions and insufficient service fluids can damage the vehicle and cause it to 
break down. Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.Information 
messageInformation about various vehicle procedures and conditions. 
 
With some equipment levels, some settings and displays may also appear in the Infotainment 
system. 
 
If several warnings are present, the symbols will appear for several seconds, one after another. The 
symbols will continue to appear until the faults are rectified. 
 
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not 
be possible to adjust some settings as described, or the information display may appear differently. 
If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the malfunctions rectified.