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.Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Note
Different processes are described in this workshop manual
for leak detection in the refrigerant circuit. These processes
have been tested and lead to a positive result under the
different conditions of use if the application is carrie ...
Tyre pressure
Fig. 201 On the inside of the tank flap:
tyre inflation pressure label
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The correct tyre pressure for factory-fitted tyres is
shown on a sticker and applies to all-season, summer and winter tyres. The sticker
is l ...
Removing and installing decoupler pulley with freewheel
General description
There are different versions of decoupler pulleys with
freewheel.
Before removing the decoupler pulley with freewheel, it must
be determined which special tool must be used.
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