First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Safety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door pillar or in the luggage compartment floor.
Safety certificate
A safety certificate on the door pillar of the driver door provides the information that all necessary safety standards and specifications of the transport safety authorities of the individual country have been met at the time of production. The month and year of production and the chassis number may also be listed.
High voltage warning sticker
There is a sticker near the bonnet lock showing a warning about the high voltage in the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle's ignition system fulfils the requirements of standards that include Canadian standard ICES-002.
Introduction
Using the vehicle in other countries and continentsIntroduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamp
→ Pedals
→ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Automatic gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Changing gear using Tiptronic
→ Driving with an ...
Tire Sidewall Swelling
A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over curbs at a sharp angle.
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Folding the seat cushion and backrests on the rear bench seat forwards
and backwards
→ Luggage compartment cover
→ Variable luggage compartment floor
→ Fastening rings
→ Bag hook
Heav ...