This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Ignition lock→ Starter button
→ Starting the engine→ Stopping the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer→ Engine preheating
Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable both for the automatic gearbox and the dual clutch gearbox DSG®.
Immobilizer display
If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system, this will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.
Push-starting or tow-starting
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to another vehicle instead.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe injuries.WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Fuses in the vehicle
→ Fuse table
→ Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment
→ Changing a blown fuse
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Tyre sizes for vehicles with four-wheel drive
The following points must be observed for vehicles with
four-wheel drive:
Only tyres of the same make, design and tread pattern may be
fitted to the front and rear axles.
Different tyre rolling circumferences ...
Checking colour indicator, “2-colour”
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
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General information about colour indicator:
The genera ...