
MenuSubmenuSetting optionsFurther 
information
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand 
driveyf
Interior lighting– Instrument and switch lighting 
– Footwell lighting
Coming 
Home/Leaving 
Home function
– Duration that the Coming Home 
function is switched on 
– Duration that the Leaving Home 
function is switched on
Background 
lighting–
– Overall brightness of the 
background lighting 
– Brightness of individual areas of the 
background lighting 
– Colour of certain areas of the 
background lighting
⇒ Lights
Mirror and 
wiper settings
Mirrors
– Synchronous adjustment of the 
exterior mirrors 
– Front passenger exterior mirror 
lowering function in reverse gear 
– Folding in when parked
⇒ Mirrors
Wipers
– Automatic wipe function when 
raining 
– Rear window wiping in reverse gear
⇒ Wipers
Settings for 
opening and 
closing
Window 
operation
Activation and deactivation of the 
convenience opening function for the 
windows.
⇒ Windows
Central locking
Setting door unlocking.
⇒ Central locking 
system
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
locking.
Activation and deactivation of the 
Easy Open function.
Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Activation or deactivation of automatic 
opening of the luggage compartment 
cover (vehicle-dependentyf .
⇒ Luggage 
compartment 
cover
Instrument 
cluster 
settings
Multifunction 
display
– Current consumption 
– Average fuel consumption 
– Refuel quantity 
– Convenience consumers 
– Eco tips 
– Driving time 
– Distance covered 
– Average speed 
– Digital speed display 
– Speed warning 
– Oil temperature 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
– Since start driving data 
– Long-term driving data
Head-
up Display 
settings
Display– Brightness 
– Colour scheme
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Contents
– Cruise control system 
– ACC 
– Dynamic Road Sign Display 
– Route guidance 
– Lane keeping system (Lane Assistyf
Time and date 
settings–
– Clock time source (manual, GPSyf  
– Time 
– Set summer time automatically 
– Time zone 
– Time format (12h, 24hyf  
– Date 
– Date format
–
Unit settings–
– Distance 
– Speed 
– Temperature 
– Volume 
– Consumption 
– Pressure
–
Service–
– Vehicle identification number 
– Date of next inspection 
– Date of next oil change service
⇒ Instrument 
cluster
Factory 
settings–
– All settings 
– Driver assistance 
– Parking and manoeuvring 
– Light 
– Mirrors and wipers 
– Opening/closing 
– Multifunction display (driving datayf
– 

Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
•Basic position: the lever on the lower part of the mirror is pointing towards the windscreen.
•Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function ⇒ Fig. 105.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 106 In the driver door: rotary knob for the exterior mirrors.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Switch on the ignition.
•Turn the rotary knob in the driver door to the desired symbol ⇒ Fig. 106.
•Press the rotary knob in the direction of the arrows to the front, rear, right or left in order to 
adjust the exterior mirror.
Fold exterior mirrors into the body electrically ⇒.Switch on the exterior mirror heating. 
The exterior mirror heating heats only at ambient temperatures below +20°C (+68°Fyf  D Q G  L Q L W L D O O \  
with the highest setting. Heating takes place dependent on the ambient temperature after around 
two minutes.Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror.Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror.Neutral 
position. The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and all functions are switched off.
Activating the exterior mirror functions
•Activate the corresponding exterior menu function in the displayed menu.
Synchronised mirror adjustment
The synchronous mirror adjustment function simultaneously adjusts the right exterior mirror when 
the left exterior mirror is adjusted.
•Turn the rotary knob to position  .
•Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right-hand exterior mirror will be adjusted at the same 
time (synchronisedyf .
•If necessary, correct the settings for the right-hand exterior mirror: move the rotary knob to 
position   and adjust the right exterior mirror.
Folding in the exterior mirrors while parking
The exterior mirrors fold in and out automatically when the vehicle is locked and unlocked from 
outside. For this purpose, the rotary knob must be in the position  ,  ,   or  .
If the rotary knob for the electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is in the position  , the exterior 
mirrors will remain folded in.
Storing and activating front passenger exterior mirror settings for 
reversing
•Select a valid vehicle key to which you wish to assign the setting.
•Unlock the vehicle with this vehicle key.
•Apply the electronic parking brake.
•Switch on the ignition.
•Put the gearbox in neutral position.
•Select reverse gear.
•Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see the kerb area, for example.
•The settings for the mirror position will be saved automatically and assigned to the vehicle key.
•Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirrors to position  .
The illuminated display from a mobile navigation device can lead to functional impairment 
of the interior automatic anti-dazzle mirror and cause accidents or serious injuries.
•You may not be able to precisely determine the distance from vehicles travelling 
behind you or from other objects if the automatic anti-dazzle function is impaired.
WARNING 

Fig. 122 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Select a forward gear
The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever ⇒ Fig. 122.
•Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
•Move the gear lever to the required position ⇒.
•Release the clutch to engage.
In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
•Reverse gear should only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
•Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal ⇒.
•Move the gear lever to the neutral position and push down.
•Push the gearshift lever fully to the left and then to the front in the reverse gear position 
⇒ Fig. 122Ⓡ.
•Release the clutch to engage.
Shifting down
You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in 
motion. The engine revs should not be too high when doing this ⇒. Damage to the clutch and 
the gearbox could occur if at high speeds or high engine revs one or more gears are skipped when 
shifting down gear, even if the clutch is not released when doing this ⇒.
Kickdown
On vehicles with speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter, the kickdown function allows the stored speed limit 
to be intentionally exceeded, e.g. when overtaking.
When the accelerator is fully depressed, the speed limiter regulator is temporarily switched off when 
the vehicle exceeds the stored speed.
Once the vehicle returns to a speed below the stored speed and the accelerator is no longer fully 
depressed, speed limiter regulation becomes active again.
When the Eco driving profile is selected in vehicles with driving profile selection ⇒ Driving profile 
selection and 4MOTION Active Control and the accelerator is depressed fully beyond the pressure 
point, the engine output is automatically regulated to ensure maximum vehicle acceleration.
Troubleshooting
Clutch does not transmit the entire engine torque. If necessary, remove foot from clutch pedal.
The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a crawl for long 
periods, or in stop and go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases 
by additional warning lamps and a text message in the instrument cluster display. An acoustic 
warning may also be given ⇒.Clutch is defective. Drive on carefully! Seek expert 
assistance. Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the clutch.
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged 
and the clutch released. This also applies when the electronic park brake has been 
switched on.
•Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which 
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING 

DSG dual clutch gearbox
Function of the DSG dual clutch gearbox
Description
The vehicle is equipped with a DSG dual clutch gearbox.
The DSG dual clutch gearbox is a gearbox which uses dual-clutch technology to change gear 
automatically. It uses a dual clutch and two gear train halves to enable very fast gear changes with 
no loss of torque. The DSG dual clutch gearbox thus combines the performance and economy of a 
manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of a conventional automatic transmission.
Function
When driving, engine power is transferred to the drive axle via the gearbox. In order to change 
gears, the power transmission between the engine and the gearbox has to be interrupted. This is 
what the clutch is for.
With the DSG dual clutch system with its two gear train halves, the engine power is always 
connected to one gear train half when driving. Before a gear change, the next higher or lower gear 
is already preselected in the load-free second gear train half. The clutch on the non-driven gear is 
closed and the other is opened at the same time. This is what makes very fast gear changes 
possible.
Thanks to its design, the DSG dual clutch gearbox is more efficient than an automatic gearbox. 
Whereas in an automatic gearbox the torque converter is constantly in use, in the DSG dual clutch 
system the clutch can be opened at idling speed, thus saving fuel. Thanks to its efficiency, low 
weight and intelligent control system, the DSG dual clutch system usually enables fuel 
consumption equal to or lower than a manual gearbox.
However, just like the manual gearbox, the clutch in the DSG dual clutch gearbox is subject to 
wear. Regular maintenance is necessary depending on the type of dual clutch gearbox DSG; 
further information ⇒ Scope of service. In the event of a fault in one gear train half, the DSG dual 
clutch gearbox also allows one gear train half to be deactivated and the journey to be continued 
using the other gear train half ⇒ Troubleshooting. If this happens, have the system checked as 
soon as possible by a qualified workshop.
DSG dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 123 Left-hand drive vehicles: selector lever for DSG dual clutch gearbox with lock button 
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When the ignition is switched on, the selected position or gearbox programme is displayed in the 
instrument cluster display.
Instrument cluster display
Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual 
gearbox is shifted to too low a gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This 
also applies if the clutch remains depressed and the gears do not engage.
NOTICE
Please note the following to help avoid damage and premature wear:
•Do not rest your hand on the gear lever when driving. The pressure from your hand is 
passed onto the selector forks in the gearbox.
•Ensure that the vehicle has come to a full stop before engaging reverse gear.
•Always fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
•Do not hold the vehicle by riding the clutch on a hill with the engine running.
NOTICE
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