Alpina D5 2011 User Manual

Owner's Manual for
Vehicle

Contents

The Ultimate Driving

Machine

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The

more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you

will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW.

Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐
tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you
make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The
manual also contains information designed to enhance operating
reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the
value of your BMW.

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or
integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the
printed quick reference for the vehicle.

Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐
chures in the onboard literature.

We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 294.

Using this Owner's Manual

6 Notes

At a glance

12 Cockpit
16 iDrive
22 Voice activation system
24 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Controls

28 Opening and closing
44 Adjusting
54 Transporting children safely
58 Driving
67 Displays
80 Lamps
85 Safety
95 Driving stability control systems
102 Driving comfort
126 Climate control
132 Interior equipment
138 Storage compartments

Communication

210 Telephone
221 Office
230 Contacts
232 BMW ConnectedDrive

Mobility

240 Refueling
241 Fuel
242 Wheels and tires
255 Engine compartment
257 Engine oil
260 Maintenance
262 Replacing components
269 Breakdown assistance
274 Care

Reference

280 Technical data
285 Short commands of the voice activation

system

294 Everything from A to Z

Driving tips

146 Things to remember when driving

Navigation

154 Navigation

Entertainment

172 Tone
174 Radio
181 CD/multimedia
201 Rear entertainment

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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.

Updates made after the editorial
deadline

Any

updates made after the editorial deadline for
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.

Symbols

Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely
sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific
equipment and optional accessories, as well as
equipment and functions not yet available at the
time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.

protect the environment.

in order to avoid the possibility of per‐

Refers to measures that can be taken to help

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.

Your individual vehicle

have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi‐

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vidualized equipment and features.

This Owner's Manual describes the entire array
of options and equipment available for a specific
model.

As a result, the manual may contain accessories
and equipment that you may not have specified
for your own vehicle.

All options and special equipment are marked
with an asterisk *.

For options and equipment not described in this
Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Manuals.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are
arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐
tions.

Status of the Owner's Manual

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody
the highest quality and safety standards. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial
deadline

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.

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For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials
quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐
ods.

Therefore, have this work performed only by a
BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐
ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐
ately trained personnel.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.

Parts and Accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐
cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐
chase accessories tested and approved by
BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐
ously acquire the assurance that they have been
thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum
performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐
fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not
accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐
stallation of parts and accessories not approved
by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made
by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used
on a BMW safely and without risk to either the
vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine
BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐
ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐
sional advice on using these items, are available
from all BMW centers. Installation and operation
of non-BMW approved accessories such as
alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones, including operation of any
mobile phone from within the vehicle without
using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐
ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie­talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may
cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐
promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's
electrical system or affect the validity of the
BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center

and high-performance electronics, re‐

for additional information. Maintenance, re‐
placement,
vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
tomotive repair establishment or individual
using any certified automotive part.

or repair of the emission control de‐

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following
warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile
components and parts, including components
found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐
ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐
productive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to deliver
the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐
erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐

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erate your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle to
meet different prevailing operating conditions
and homologation requirements. You should
also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐

Notes

or exclusions for such country or region. In

tions
such case, please contact Customer Relations
for further information.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned
and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North
America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New
Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone
1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer,
or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐
rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about mo‐
tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐
fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone
the toll-free hotline [phone]. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehi‐
cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted

with the available control concepts and options.

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Cockpit

All around the steering wheel

Cockpit

1 Seating comfort functions*

Seat, mirror, steering wheel mem‐
ory*  51

Active seat*  46

2 Roller sunblinds*  41
3 Rear window safety switch  41
4 Power windows  40
5 Exterior mirror operation  51
6 Driver assistance systems*

Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion*  92

Collision warning*  108

Lane departure warning*  91

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7 Lamps

Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection*  122

Head-up Display*  124

Front fog lamps  83

Parking lamps  80

Low beams  80

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol*  81

Daytime running lights*  81
Adaptive light control
High-beam Assistant*  82
Instrument lighting  83

*  81

8 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal  62

High beams, head‐
lamp flasher  62

High-beam Assistant*  82

Roadside parking lamps  81

Computer  75

9 Steering wheel buttons, left

Store speed*  110  103

Resume speed  111  104

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing  110  102

Increase distance*  104

Voice activation*  22

Telephone*  210

12 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers  62

Rain sensor*  63

Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps*  62

13 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off  59

14 Horn
15 Steering wheel heating*  53

16 Adjust the steering wheel  53

17 Open the trunk lid  35

Decrease distance*  104

10 Instrument cluster  67
11 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

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All around the center console

Cockpit

1 Headliner  15
2 Control Display  16
3 Glove compartment  138
4 Air vent  129
5 Hazard warning system  269

Central locking system  35

6 Radio  174

CD/Multimedia  181

7 Automatic climate control  126
8 Controller with buttons  16
9 Parking brake  60

Auto Hold*  60

10 PDC Park Distance Con‐

trol*  111
Top View*  116
Backup camera*  113
Parking assistant*  118
Side View*  117

11 Dynamic Driving Control*  99

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol  95

12 Transmission selector lever

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All around the headliner

1 Emergency Request*  269

2 Glass sunroof, powered*  41

3 Indicator lamp, front passenger

airbag*  87

4 Reading lamps*  84

5 Interior lamps  83

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iDrive

The concept

iDrive

The

iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.

Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀

Controls at a glance

Controls

Switching off

1.

2. "Switch off control display"

Press the button.

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.

Controller

Select menu items and create settings.

1. Turn.

1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons

buttons can be used to open the menus

The
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.

Control Display

Notes

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.

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2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

CD Opens the CD/Multimedia

menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation map

view.

TEL Opens the Telephone

menu.

BACK Displays the previous

panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".

Changing between panels

After a menu item is selected, e.g.,
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.

▷ Move the controller to the left.

The

current panel is closed and the previous

panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by

pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.

▷ Move the controller to the right.

A new panel is opened on top of the previous
display.

"Radio", a

The main menu is displayed.

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White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate
that additional panels can be opened.

View of an opened menu

iDrive

a menu is opened, it generally opens with

When
the panel that was last selected in that menu. To
display the first panel of a menu:

▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly

until the first panel is displayed.

▷ Press the menu button on the controller

twice.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Additional options: move the controller to the

repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐

right
played.

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".

This area remains unchanged.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.

The function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1. Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

Changing settings

1. Select a field.

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3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

to display "Time/Date"

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4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date"

lighted, and then press the controller.

5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

6. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

is high‐

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

Traffic bulletins* are switched on.

HD Radio™* is switched on.

Satellite radio* is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call*.

Missed call*.

Wireless network reception

strength*
for network.

Wireless network is not available*.

Bluetooth* is switched on.

Roaming* is active.

Text message* was received.

Check the SIM card*.

SIM card* is blocked.

Symbol flashes: searching

Status information

Status field

following information is displayed in the sta‐

The
tus field at the top right:

▷ Time.
▷ Current entertainment source.
▷ Sound output, on/off.
▷ Wireless network reception strength.
▷ Telephone status.
▷ Traffic bulletin reception*.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows.

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SIM card* is missing.

Enter the PIN*.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD* player.

Music collection*.

Gracenote® database*.

AUX-IN port.

Rear AUX-IN port on the left*.

Rear AUX-IN port on the right*.

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Symbol Meaning

USB audio interface*.

iDrive

Mobile phone audio interface*.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions* are switched

off.

Request of the current vehicle posi‐

tion*.

Split screen*

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.

In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.

Switching the split screen on and off

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

selected.

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.

The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.

Saving a function

1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2.

Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Running a function

Press the button.

The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the button assignment

Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.

key assignment is displayed at the top edge

The
of the screen.

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Switching between upper and lower
case letters

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case letters:

Symbol Function

Move the controller up: switch

from upper to lower case letters.

▷ To display short information: touch the but‐

ton.

▷ To display detailed information: touch the

button for an extended period.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for

approx. five seconds.

2. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Move the controller up: switch

from lower to upper case letters.

Entry comparison

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed
letters may be added automatically.

The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐

▷ Destination search: town/city names can be

down every time a letter is entered and

try for which data is available.

entered
able on the Control Display.

using the spelling of language avail‐

Enter a blank space.

Switching between letters and
numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering letters and numbers:

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

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Voice activation system*

The concept

▷ The voice activation system can be used to

operate
mands.

▷ Most menu items on the Control Display can

be voiced as commands. The system
prompts you to make your entries.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐
ing the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's

Voice activation system

Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.

functions by means of spoken com‐

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system

that the spoken commands can be identified.

so
Set the language, refer to page 79.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

1.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, continue

operating the function via iDrive.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

command is displayed in the instrument

The
cluster.

Terminating the voice activation
system

Briefly press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Having possible commands read aloud

The commands available in each case depend
on the menu item selected on the Control Dis‐
play.

To have the available commands read out
loud: ›Voice commands‹

example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed,

For
the commands for the settings are read out loud.

Help dialog for the voice activation
system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the

current operating options and the most im‐
portant

commands for them are announced.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.

Executing functions using short
commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly
tive of which menu item is currently selected,
e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.

List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 285.

by means of short commands, irrespec‐

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Example: playing back a CD

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

2.

3. ›C D and multimedia‹

4. Press the button on the steering

5. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The medium last played is played back.

wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

can set whether the system should use the

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standard dialog or a shorter version.

In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

▷ The volume is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Notes on Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐
ephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to
page 269, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.

Environmental conditions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐

mon pronunciation of the station name.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐

roof* closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Adjusting the volume

Turn

the volume button while giving an instruc‐

tion until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

The integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. The equipment
and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐
bed therein.

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Components of the integrated Owner's Manual

The integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or access possibilities.

Quick Reference Guide

Located
formation for the operation of the vehicle, the
operation of basic vehicle functions or for what
to do in the event of a flat tire. This information
can also be displayed during driving.

in the Quick Reference is important in‐

Search by pictures

Information and descriptions based on illustra‐
tions can be searched via search by pictures.
This is helpful, for example, if the description of
an outfitting package that cannot be named is
needed.

Owner's Manual

Information and descriptions can be searched

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

by direct entry of a search term via the index.

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Page by page with link access

Turn the controller until the next or previous
page is displayed.

Page by page without link access

Leaf through the pages directly while skipping
the links.

Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press
the controller to leaf from page to page.

Leaf back.

Leaf forward.

Select components

1.

2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".

3. Press the controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

Press the button.

▷ "Quick reference"
▷ "Search by pictures"

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Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function

The

relevant information can be opened directly.

Opening during operation via iDrive

To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:

1. Press the button or move the controller

to the right repeatedly until the
menu is displayed.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

"Options"

Storing

1. Select "Owner's Manual" via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed

Directly
Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

from the Check Control message on the

Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual

To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
switch between the two displays:

1.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

4.

5.

To switch back and forth repeatedly between
the function displayed last and the page of the
Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4
and 5. This opens a new panel every time.

Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the
menu is displayed.

Manual.

the button again to return to the

Press
function displayed last.

Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

"Options"

Executing

Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly.

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control of

your vehicle. All features and accessories that are

useful for driving and your safety, comfort and

convenience are described here.

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Opening and closing

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

Opening and closing

1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Trunk lid
4 Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐

ture

General information

vehicle is supplied with two remote controls

The
with keys.

Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.

The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page 29.

In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 260.

Integrated key

Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door.
▷ Storage compartment in the front center

armrest.

The storage compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 37.

Replacing the battery

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment; see arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover closed.

Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.

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New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.

Emergency

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the
engine in situations such as the following:

▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote

control by external sources.

▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.

detection of remote control

Starting the engine in case of
emergency

detection of remote control

Personal Profile

The concept

Personal Profile concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.

▷ The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated.

▷ When the vehicle is unlocked, the profile that

was last detected and called up with the re‐
mote control is used.

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has

used in the meantime by someone else

been
with another remote control.

The individual settings are stored for three Per‐
sonal Profiles and one guest profile.

Transmitting the settings

Your personal settings can be taken with you to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function. For more information, contact your
service center.

Transmission takes place via:

▷ The USB interface*, refer to page 138, in

the glove compartment onto a USB device.

Automatic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐

control, as shown, against the marked area

mote
on the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
brake.

Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote con‐
trol, as shown, against the marked area on the
steering column and press the Start/Stop button
within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch.

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Profile management

Opening the profiles

different profile can be called up than the one

A
associated with the remote control currently in
use.

1. "Settings"

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2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently in use.

Renaming profiles

Opening and closing

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB

device"

Exporting profiles

settings of the active profile and the saved

Most
contacts can be exported.

This can be useful for storing and opening per‐
sonal settings, for instance if settings are acci‐
dentally changed or deleted.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB

device"

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.

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Using the guest profile

The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

4. Open "Guest".

5. Create the settings.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.

More information on the settings can be found
under:

▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐

fer to page 108.

▷ Exterior mirror position, refer to page 51.
▷ CD/Multimedia, refer to page 181: audio

source listened to last.

▷ Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐

fer to page 99.

▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page 33: au‐

tomatic retrieval after unlocking.

▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to

page 20: assignment.

▷ Head-up Display, refer to page 124: selec‐

tion, brightness and position of the display.

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to

page 80: time setting.

▷ Tone, refer to page 172: tone settings.
▷ Automatic climate control, refer to

page 126: settings.

▷ Steering wheel position, refer to page 53
▷ Navigation, refer to page 154: map views,

route criteria, voice output on/off.

▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer

to

page 122: selection of functions and type

of display.

▷ Daytime running lights*, refer to page 81:

current setting.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC, refer to

page 173: adjusting the signal tone volume.

▷ Radio, refer to page 174: stored stations,

station listened to last, special settings.

▷ Backup camera, refer to page 113: selec‐

tion of functions and type of display.

▷ Side View, refer to page 117: selection of

the display type.

▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to

page 79.

▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page 91:

last setting, on/off.

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 92: last setting, on/off.

▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 62.

▷ Locking the vehicle, refer to page 35: after

a brief period or after starting to drive.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:

▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the driver's door lock*.
▷ Via the door handles*.
▷ Via the button in the trunk lid*.

The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:

▷ Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.

Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock
buttons or the door opener.

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.

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▷ The alarm system*, refer to page 39, is

armed or disarmed.

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the

Opening and closing

fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps

come on.

Opening

and closing: from the

outside

Using the remote control

3. "Unlock button:"

4. Select the desired function:
▷ "Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Convenient opening

The remote control can be used to simultane‐

open the windows and the glass sunroof*.

ously

Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.

The windows and the glass sunroof* open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.

General information

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀

Unlocking

Press the button.
The vehicle is unlocked.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

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Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

Do not lock from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀

Switching on the interior lamps,
courtesy lamps*, and welcome lamps

Press the button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

Panic mode*

You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature

Briefly press the button on the remote
control.

The duration can be set in the Control Display.

Opening the trunk lid

the button on the remote control

Press
for approx. 1 second and release.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was
previously locked or unlocked.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings

The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If

this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Otherwise, people can be injured or objects
damaged when the seat is moved back.◀

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷ When a seat position switch is pressed.
▷ When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐

ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Last seat position auto."

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐

tion signals.

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

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Malfunction

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked

with the remote control, the battery may
be discharged or there may be interference from
external sources such as mobile phones, metal
objects, overhead power lines, transmission
towers, etc.

If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the
door lock using the key.

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For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission
by the following:

FCC ID:

▷ LX8766S.
▷ LX8766E.
▷ LX8CAS.
▷ LX8CAS2.
▷ MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Opening and closing

conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

regulations. Operation is governed

Using the door lock

General information

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove

key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the

the
key.◀

In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system* is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via
the door lock.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock
the vehicle using a key via the door lock on the
driver's door.

Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once*

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.

To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using

the button for the central locking system in
the interior.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door.

3. Lock the vehicle.
▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from
the outside.

The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.

Do not lock from the outside

not lock the vehicle from the outside if

Do
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀

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Opening and closing: from the inside

Unlocking and opening*

▷ Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and
then

pull the door handle above the armrest

or

▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on

each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.

Locking and unlocking

Press the button in the vehicle.
The doors and the trunk lid are locked

unlocked when the front doors are closed, but

or
they are not secured against theft.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:
▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.

▷ "Lock after start. to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.

Doors

Automatic Soft Closing*

To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.

Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Trunk lid

Opening

During

opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.

Opening from the outside

▷ Press the button on the trunk lid.
▷ Press the button on the remote

for approx. 1 second and re‐

control

lease.

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Opening from the inside

Push

the button in the driver's footwell.

If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.

Closing

Opening and closing

Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.

Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the

lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

trunk

Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀

Automatic trunk lid operation*

Opening

The trunk lid opens fully.

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

▷ Press the button on the remote

control or in the driver's footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening process is interrupted as well:

▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐

well.

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

Closing

Locking the vehicle*

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
The vehicle is locked completely.

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▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk

lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.

With Comfort Access:

▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of

the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.

▷ Press the button, arrow 2.

The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical fault, manually op‐
erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and
smoothly.

Locking separately

The

trunk lid can be locked separately using the

switch in the front center armrest.

▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures
central locking system.

When the center armrest is locked, the tailgate
cannot be accessed. This is beneficial when the
vehicle is parked using valet service. The infra‐
red remote control can be handed out without
the key.

the trunk lid and disconnects it from the

Emergency unlocking*

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

Pressing again stops the motion.
The closing operation is interrupted:

▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the

lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

trunk

Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀

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Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.

Comfort Access*

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.

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The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.
▷ Starting the engine.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must

Opening and closing

be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the remote

control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote
control

functions can be controlled by pressing the

The
buttons or via Comfort Access.

Unlocking

Locking

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.

This corresponds to pressing the button.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.

Convenient closing

Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.

addition to locking, the windows and the glass

In
sunroof* are closed.

Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure that

no one becomes trapped.◀

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐
sponds to pressing the button.

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Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,
refer to page 35.

This corresponds to pressing the

Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not

it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote

leave
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀

button.

Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead
power lines, transmission towers, etc.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons
door lock.

To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐
mote control against the marked area on the
steering column, refer to page 29.

on the remote control or use a key in the

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
▷ Movements in the vehicle: interior motion

sensor, refer to page 40.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐

tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the

car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.
▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.
▷ By flashing the high beams.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.

Panic mode*

the button on the remote control

Press
for at least 3 seconds.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
▷ With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the

remote control with you, pull on the door
handle.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror

Arming and disarming the alarm
system

General information

you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

When
the remote control or at the door lock*, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.

Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐
ard warning system flashes once.

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▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:
The system is armed.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.

10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes

After
continuously. The interior motion sensor is
not active.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine is started, but no longer than
approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

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The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

Interior motion sensor

windows and glass sunroof* must be closed

The
for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:

▷ In automatic car washes
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

Opening and closing

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Opening

▷

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

Pressing again stops the motion.

Press the switch to the resistance

point.
The window opens while the switch is held.

ance point.
The window opens automatically.

Closing

Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make

that the closing path of the window is clear;

sure
otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor

Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.

tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

The
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

Power windows

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀

▷

The window closes while the switch is held.

▷

point.

The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the

remote control.
Convenient

fort Access*.

the switch to the resistance point.

Pull

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

closing, refer to page 38, with Com‐

Pinch protection

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

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Closing without the pinch protection
system

Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make

sure

that the closing path of the window is clear;

otherwise, injuries may result.◀

For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window

reopens
a certain value.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.

The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.

slightly if the closing force exceeds

Safety switch

The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from
opening
switches in the rear.

and closing the rear windows using the

Switching on and off

Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function

is switched on.

blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.

The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.

Driver's door controls

Roller blind for rear window

Press the button.

Roller sunblinds for rear side windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.

Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.

Do

not open the window while the roller sunblind
is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at
high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀

Glass sunroof, powered*

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀

Roller sunblinds*

General information

If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
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General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when

the vehicle so that children, for example,

leaving
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together

Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the

switch again stops the motion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control.

Convenient
fort Access*.

closing, refer to page 38, with Com‐

Tilting the glass sunroof

Opening and closing

Push switch upward briefly.

▷ The closed roof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens
slightly.

▷ The opened roof closes until

it is in its tilted position. The
sliding

visor stays completely

open.
Pressing the switch again

closes the sliding visor al‐
most completely.

Opening/closing the sliding visor

▷ Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.

The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held.

▷ Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.
The sliding visor moves automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐
scribed under Sliding visor.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.

The glass sunroof opens again slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection

Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀

Closing without the pinch protection
system

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:

1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐

opens

slightly if the closing force exceeds a

certain value.

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.

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Initializing after a power failure

After

a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the roof can only be operated to a
limited extent.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is complete:

▷ Initialization begins within

15

seconds and is completed
when the sunroof and sliding
visor are completely closed.

▷ The roof closes without pinch protection.

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Adjusting

Sitting safely

The

ideal seating position can make a vital con‐

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

Adjusting

The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 48.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 49.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 85.

Seats

Adjusting

General information

Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat

while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐

ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀

Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear

Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀

The seat setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked
via the remote control, the position is automati‐
cally retrieved if this function, refer to page 33,
was activated.

At a glance: partially powered seats

1 Thigh support*
2 Tilt
3 Forward/backward
4 Lumbar support*
5 Height
6 Backrest

Adjustments in detail: partially
powered seats

Forward/back:
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired

direction.

releasing the lever, move the seat forward

After
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.

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Seat tilt:
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired

tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight

the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐

to
gages properly.

Overview: Power* seats

1 Lumbar support*
2 Backrest width*
3 Shoulder support*
4 Backrest
5 Forward/back, height, tilt
6 Thigh support*

Adjustments in detail: power* seats

1. Forward/back.

Height:
Move the button in the required direction.

Backrest tilt:
Move the button in the required direction.

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2. Height.

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3. Seat tilt.

Adjusting

4. Backrest tilt.

5. Thigh support*.

▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch.

The curvature is increased/decreased.

▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/down.

Shoulder support*

Also supports the back in the shoulder area:

▷ Results in a relaxed seating position.
▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.

Lumbar support*

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.

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Active seat*

Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.

Press the button. The LED lights up.

Front seat heating*

Switching on

Press

the button once for each temper‐

ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
The temperature may be reduced or seat heat‐

ing may be switched off entirely to save battery
power.

Temperature distribution*

The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐
rest can be distributed in different ways.

1. "Climate"

2. "Seat heating distribution"

3. Select the required seat.

Rear seat heating*

Switching on

Press

the button once for each temper‐

ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Front active seat ventilation*

The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.

The ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e.g., if the
vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.

4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

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Switching on

Press

the button once for each ventila‐

tion level.

The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.

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After a short time, the system automatically
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐
cessive cooling.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub

sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐

on
ble objects, or be pinched.◀

Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Adjusting

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.

Notes

Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.

▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

correct for adult seat occupants of every
build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

▷ The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated
gers sitting on the left and right.

▷ The center rear seat belt buckle marked with

the letters CENTER is solely intended for
the center passenger.

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small
children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐
pact and injure the abdomen.

into the rear seat, are for passen‐

Reduction of restraining effect

Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀

Buckling the belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat

The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the

safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.

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Checking and replacing safety belts

Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of

risk
an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.

Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints

▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

Adjusting the height: Electrical* head
restraints

Active head restraint

In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.

Reduced protective function

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐

ers.

▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

on the head restraints.

▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀

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Adjusting electrically.

Distance to back of head: manual head
restraints

▷ Forward: pull.
▷ Back: press the button and push the head

restraint toward the rear.

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Distance to the back of the head:
power* head restraints

The

head restraint is automatically repositioned

when the shoulder support is adjusted.

Adjusting the side extensions*

Adjusting

Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

Folding forward

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of

risk
an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.

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Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐
straint forward.

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.

1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐

sible.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint out completely.

Before transporting passengers

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀

Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory*

General information

Front

Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐

for each remote control. The adjustment

trieved
of the lumbar support is not stored.

Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.

The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

Safety mode

1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐

nition.

2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until

the adjustment procedure is completed.

Calling up of a seat position
deactivated

After

a brief period, the calling up of stored seat

positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid.
▷ Press a button on the remote control.
▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

3.

4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED

If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

goes out.

Press the button again.
The LED goes out.

Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving,
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀

as an unexpected movement of the seat

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Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

At a glance

1 Adjusting
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*
3 Fold in and out*

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General information

The

mirror on the passenger side is more curved

than the driver's side mirror.

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see

Adjusting

in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀

The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked via the remote control, the position is au‐
tomatically retrieved if the setting for this
function is active.

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.

Storing positions*

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 51.

Adjusting manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.

Automatic Curb Monitor*

When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for
example.

Deactivating

Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.

Fold in and out*

Press the button.

Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.
▷ In narrow streets.
▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically

fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀

at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash,

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.

Automatic dimming feature

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.
Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear
view mirror, refer to page 53.

Interior rearview mirror

Reducing the blinding effect

Activating

1.

2. Engage transmission position R.

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

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From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature

Photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

*

Steering wheel

General information

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀

Power* steering wheel adjustment

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.

Storing the position

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 51.

Steering wheel heating

*

Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.

Manual steering wheel adjustment

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Installing child restraint fixing systems

Note

Children in the vehicle

Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀

Children should always be in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.

Transporting children in the rear

Only transport children younger than
13

years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the

Transporting children safely

child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐
jury in an accident.

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀

Children on the front passenger seat

Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐
tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 86.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀

Before mounting

If the rear seat backrests are adjustable:
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,

return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic
position.

Notes

Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems

To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.

On the front passenger seat

After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.

Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 86.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the middle po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.

Do not change the seat position and height after
this.

◀

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Backrest width*

Before

installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width completely. Do not change the backrest
width again and do not call up a memory posi‐
tion.

Backrest width for the child seat

Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀

Child seat security

The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.

Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with

the belt.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐
dren.

Note

Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems

To

mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀

Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.

Without a through-loading system:
Position

Unlocking the safety belt

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐

pletely.

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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐

in the gap between the seat and backrest.

cated

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With a through-loading system:
Position

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the indicated covers.

Retaining strap guide

Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does

not

run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer

to the operating instructions of the system.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Transporting children safely

Child restraint fixing systems with a
tether strap

Mounting points

1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint.
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point/eye
5 Rear window shelf
6 Seat backrest
7 Upper retaining strap

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.

LATCH mounting eyes

use the mounting eyes for the upper

Only
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀

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Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point

1. Remove the mounting point cover.

2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the

middle head restraint*.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the

supports of the head restraint.

it over the head restraint of the middle

Guide
seat.

4. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to the

mounting eyes.

5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

6. Lower the head restraint.

Locking the doors and windows

Rear doors

Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside

only.

Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the

rear.

locks various functions so that they cannot

This
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to
page 41.

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Driving

Start/Stop button

Driving

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches
starts the engine.

Automatic transmission*: the en‐
gine starts if the brake is de‐

pressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the

clutch is depressed when the Start/Stop button
is pressed.

Ignition on

Automatic transmission*: press the Start/Stop
button, and do not press on the brake pedal at
the same time.

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop
button, and do not press on the clutch pedal at
the same time.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the

instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.

To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.

The ignition switches off automatically:

▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams

are switched on.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be
started.

▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition

is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.

the ignition on or off and

Ignition off

Automatic transmission*: press the Start/Stop
button again, and do not press on the brake
pedal at the same time.

Manual-shift
button again, and do not press on the clutch
pedal at the same time.

All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.

To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.

When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀

When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.

transmission: press the Start/Stop

Transmission position P with the ignition
off

Radio ready state

Activate radio ready state:

▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/

OFF button on the radio.

▷ When the engine is running: press START/

STOP button.

Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.

Radio ready state switches off automatically:

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

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Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.

Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀

Frequent starting in quick succession

Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch and shift to neutral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.

Automatic transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

*

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.

Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when

the vehicle so that children, for example,

leaving
cannot operate the windows and injure them‐
selves.◀

Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀

Before driving into a car wash

In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 274.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission*

Switching off the engine

1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

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Parking brake

The concept

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it

Driving

brakes the rear wheels.
In cars with automatic transmission*:
The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐

matically:

▷ Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
▷ Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.

Setting

Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.

The indicator lamp lights up in red. The
parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models

Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and

downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀

The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐

sounds and the brake lamps light up.

nal
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models

If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.

Releasing

Manual transmission: Press the switch
while the brake or clutch is pressed.

Automatic transmission*: Press the switch
while the brake is pressed or transmission po‐
sition P is engaged.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is released.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀

Automatic Hold*

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving away.

While driving

Use while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the button is being pulled.

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For your safety

Under

the following conditions, Automatic Hold
is automatically deactivated and the parking
brake is set:

▷ The engine is switched off.
▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled.

▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill

using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from green
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models

Before driving away:

▷ Release the parking brake manually.
▷ Reactivate Automatic Hold.

Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

and ensure that the parking brake is set.

Activating

This function can be activated when the driver's
door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or
while driving.

Press the button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light

up.

The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.

Deactivating

Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.

When the parking brake, refer to page 60, is set
manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐
matically.

Driving

Automatic
matically secured against rolling when it stops.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to
roll.◀

Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐

The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive

off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.

Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the

Parking

The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is being
held by Automatic Hold.

The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.

The parking brake is not set if the engine
is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐
vated.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀

Malfunction

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it.

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Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Driving

Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐

To
sistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

High beams, headlamp flasher

▷ High beams, arrow 1.
▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐

Do
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀

Switching on

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it

there for as long as you want the turn signal to

flash.

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Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

wipers switch to normal speed when the

The
vehicle is stationary.

Switching off and brief wipe

Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Rain sensor

The concept

The time between wipes is controlled automat‐

and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.

ically
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior rearview mirror.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀

Rain sensor sensitivity

Turn the thumbwheel.

Clean the windshield,

headlamps*

Activating/deactivating the rain sensor

Press the button on the wiper lever.

activated, the wipers move over the wind‐

When
shield once.

The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.

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Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular

In
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.

Do not use the washer system at freezing

temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger

that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀

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Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated*
whenever the ignition is switched on.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Driving

Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the

wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of

resistance
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.

and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid

contact between the washer fluid and hot

engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk

to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.

Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze,
ommendations.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.

according to the manufacturer's rec‐

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep

it away from sources of ignition.

keep it in the closed original container and

Only
inaccessible to children.

Follow the instructions on the container.◀

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Manual transmission

Shifting

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.

When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 58, position P is engaged automatically.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷ After the engine is switched off, if the car is

in

radio ready state, refer to page 58, or if the
ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, and
if position R or D is engaged.

▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N

is engaged.

▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's

door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.

otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.

Depress the brake until you start driv‐
ing

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀

Engaging D, R and N

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.

releasing the selector lever, it returns to its

After
center position.

Press the Unlock button to:

▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.

Engaging the transmission position

▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐

gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.

▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;

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Engaging P

engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Driving

Press button P.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the sport program

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.

DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐

ance-oriented driving style.

Activating the M/S manual mode

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.

Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

The
cluster, e.g., M1.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the

Ending the sport program/manual
mode

Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission*

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐

used
mission temporarily switches to manual mode.

If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐
tor lever is in D.

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The transmission position is dis‐
played, for instance, P.

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Displays

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge  72
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps  70
4 Tachometer  72

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5 Engine oil temperature  72
6 Electronic displays  69
7 Display/reset miles  73

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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features*

Displays

1 Fuel gauge  72
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps  70
4 Tachometer  72

5 Engine oil temperature  72
6 Electronic displays  69
7 Display/reset miles  73

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Instrument cluster, electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Miles/trip miles  73

External temperature  73
Time  73
Date  73
Range  73
Selection list, e.g., radio
Navigation display*  154

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Computer*  75

2 Transmission displays  66

Current fuel consumption  74
Energy recovery  74

3 Service requirements  74

Messages, e.g. Check Control  70
Navigation display*  154

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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features*

Displays

1 Messages, e.g. Check Control  70

Time  73
Date  73

2 Range  73
3 Computer*  75
4 Navigation display*  154

Service requirements  74

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions

the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in

in
the monitored systems.

A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display*.

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.

Miles/trip miles  73

5 Selection list, for instance radio  75

Current fuel consumption  74
Energy recovery  74
External temperature  73

6 Transmission display  66

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

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Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Parking brake

Parking brake in Canadian models

Automatic Hold*

Front fog lamps*

High beams

High-beam Assistant*

Parking lamps, headlamp control

Symbol Function or system

Safety belts

Airbag system

Steering system

Emissions

Brake system

Brake system in Canadian models

Antilock Brake System ABS

Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐
dian models

Active Cruise Control*

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control*

Cruise control*

Lane departure warning*

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control or
DTC Dynamic Traction Control

Tire Pressure Monitor*

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Text messages

Text

messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.

Supplementary text messages

Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control. The supplementary text of ur‐
gent messages is displayed automatically.

It is shown on the Control Display.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.

▷

"Owner's Manual"

Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.

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▷ "Service request"

Contact the service partner.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Displays

Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐

continuously and are not cleared un‐

played
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.

▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.

Displaying stored Check Control
messages

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to
page 240.

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted

field.
to protect the engine.

Engine oil temperature

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at

the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.

▷ Normal operating tempera‐

ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐

perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.

Messages after trip completion

Malfunctions indicated during a trip are dis‐
played again after the ignition is switched off.

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Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 258.

Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Display/reset miles

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched

off,

the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

External temperature

External temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is dis‐
played.

There is the increased danger of

ice.

Ice on roads

at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,

Even

there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady

roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀

Date

The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.

Setting
refer to page 78.

the date and date format,

Range

After the reserve range is
reached:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the computer.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.

The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/

50

km, or engine functions are not ensured and

damage may occur.◀

Displaying the cruising range

1. "Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. "Additional indicators"

Time

The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.

Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 78.

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The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.

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Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether
in an efficient and environmen‐

Displays

tally-friendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel
consumption

1. "Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. "Additional indicators"

The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.

you are currently driving

Data regarding the maintenance status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐
quest, refer to page 232.

Detailed information on service
requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

Energy recovery

The energy of motion of the ve‐

is converted to electrical en‐

hicle
ergy while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.

Service requirements

Display

The driving distance or the time
to the next service is displayed
briefly after the ignition is
switched on.

The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control
by the service specialist.

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The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching. Please make a
service appointment.

The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set

correctly.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Create the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Automatic Service Request*

regarding the maintenance status or legally

Data
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.

You can check when your service center was
notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Gear shift indicator*

The concept

system recommends the most fuel efficient

The
gear in the current driving situation.

Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

The following can be operated using the buttons
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:

▷ Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone*.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system*.

Activating a list and creating the
setting

Displays

1 Fuel efficient gear is engaged
2 Shift up to fuel efficient gear
3 Shift down to fuel efficient gear

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Press a button on the right side of the steering

or turn the thumbwheel to activate the re‐

wheel
quired list.

Create the setting using the thumbwheel.

Computer

Indication in the info display

The information from the com‐
puter is shown in the Info display
in the instrument cluster.

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Calling up information on the info
display

Displays

3. Select the desired displays.

Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.

Information
instrument cluster.

is displayed on the info display of the

Information at a glance

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information on the
info display:

▷ Range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date*.
▷ Time of arrival*

When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.

▷ Distance to destination*

When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.

▷ Arrow view of navigation system*

When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.

Adjusting the info display

You can select what information from the com‐

is to be displayed on the info display of the

puter
instrument cluster.

1. "Settings"

2. "Info display"

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.

If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45

miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.

Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine stopped do not enter into the calculation.

Resetting average values

Press and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.

Distance to destination*

The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐
played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐
tion system* before the trip is started.

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.

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Time of arrival*

The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

*

Speed limit

Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.

Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/
5 km/h.

Displaying, setting or changing the
limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.

Resetting values

The average fuel consumption and average
speed can be reset.

and hold the computer button on the turn

Press
signal lever.

Trip computer

There are two types of computer.

▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as

often as necessary.

▷ "Trip

computer": the values provide an over‐

view of the current trip.

Resetting the trip computer

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

Applying your current speed as the
limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

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Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

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Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Cons." or "Speed"

Displays

4. "Yes"

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone"

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

*

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

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Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

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The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system*,
refer to page 23.

*

Units of measure

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐
tance and temperature:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

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Lamps

At a glance

Lamps

1 Rear fog lamps*
2 Front fog lamps*
3 Automatic headlamp control / adaptive light

control* / high-beam assistant* / welcome
lamps / daytime running lights

4 Lamps off / daytime running lights*
5 Parking lamps / daytime running lights*
6 Low beams / welcome lamps / high-beam

assistant*

7 Instrument lighting
8 Headlamp range control*

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control

Welcome lamps

When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position or : the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome light"

*

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Headlamp courtesy delay feature

low beams stay lit for a short while after the

The
ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched
off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.

Parking lamps

Switch position
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged
the engine.

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 81.

and it would then be impossible to start

: the vehicle lamps light

Low beams

Switch position
on: the low beams light up.

with the ignition switched

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Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.: s"

4. Set the duration.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Automatic headlamp control

position

Switch
on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐
light or if there is precipitation. The indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.

The low beams always stay on when the fog
lamps are switched on.

Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot

as a substitute for your personal judgment

serve
in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.

For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually un‐
der these conditions.◀

: the low beams are switched

Daytime running lights*

With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position 0,
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
lamps light up in position

or .

.

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

Roadside parking lamps

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

Switching on

With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.

Adaptive light control*

The concept

Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.

Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.

In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

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Controls

Activating

Switch position with the ignition switched
on.

The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.

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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive
light control directs light towards the front pas‐
senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is

When
active.

Lamps

Self-leveling headlights

The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the
light distribution to the contours of the road.

The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to
avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐
pressions to increase visibility.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has

failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐
sible.

Headlamp range control*

The headlamp range of the low beams can be
manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid
blinding oncoming traffic.

The values following the slash apply to trailer
operation.

0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage.
1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage.
1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage.
2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.

Activating the High-beam Assistant

1. Turn the light switch to or .

2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐

row.

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.

When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐
cally.

The system responds to light from oncoming

and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐

traffic
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.

Switching the high beams on and off
manually

High-beam Assistant*

The concept

When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐
tem automatically switches the high beams on
and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor
on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The
assistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.

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▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press
the button on the turn signal lever.

System limits

Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver's personal judgment

when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐

of

ually switch off the high beams in situations
where this is required to avoid a safety risk.

The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:

▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as

pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.

▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,

in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on freeways.

▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐

ence of highly reflective signs.

▷ At low speeds.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered with stickers, etc.

◀

Camera

If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 81, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lamps.

Instrument lighting

Adjusting

The parking lamps or low beams

be switched on to adjust the

must
brightness.

Adjust the brightness using the
thumbwheel.

Interior lamps

General information

The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐
cally.

The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting.

The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.

Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps*

The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on.

Press the button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.

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1 Interior lamps
2 Reading lamp

Switching the interior lamps on and off

Press the button.

To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.

To clear this setting: press the button.

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Reading lamps

Press the button.

Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.

Lamps

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Safety

Airbags

1 Front airbag, driver
2 Front airbag, front passenger
3 Head airbag

Front airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.

Side airbags

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.

Head airbags

a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the

In
head.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.

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4 Side airbag
5 Knee airbags

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.

Information on how to ensure the optimal

protective effect of the airbags

▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the

3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the danger of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible if the airbag is triggered.

▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

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▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the

passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover

front
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐

Safety

ments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐

ets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries

can occur if the airbags are triggered.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify

them in any way.

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This

also applies to steering wheel covers, the

dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the

sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,

injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐

could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐

tem
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀

Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the airbag
system

When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights

up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷ In radio ready state, the warning lamp does

not come on.

▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.

When there is a malfunction, have the air‐
bag system checked immediately

When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐
pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐
responding severity of the accident.◀

Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.

The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐
cordingly.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀

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Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat

transporting a child on the front passen‐

Before
ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions
under Children on the front passenger seat.◀

Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.

In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.

To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer of your vehicle.

▷ Do not place any objects on the front pas‐

senger seat.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the

or the seat is empty. The

seat
airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are not activated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.

The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated.

Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag

The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on the
position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.

To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Control
Display.

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.

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Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.

1. Move the respective seat forward all the

way.

2. Move the respective seat forward again. It

moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disappears.

If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.

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If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration,
possible.

Safety

seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or
damage to objects.◀

have the system checked as soon as

Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset when the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use
wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the
system will operate properly. Reset the system
after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐
sure and after every tire or wheel change.

Status display

The

current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

The status is displayed.

Status display

The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.

A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.

correction is only necessary if this is indicated

A
by the TPM

Wheels, green

The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target
state.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀

The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
sures.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:

▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐

ics.

▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐

tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
quency.

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All wheels are yellow

▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure

in several tires.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus warns based on the infla‐
tion pressures initialized last.

▷ A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐

tem is being reset.

Wheels, gray

system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for

The
this may be:

▷ TPM is being reset.
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency.

▷ Malfunction.

For Canadian models: additional
information

The status display additionally shows the cur‐
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐
tures.

When correcting the tire inflation pressures,
note the following:

The tire pressure increases as the tire temper‐
ature increases.

Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure

when the tire is at the ambient temperature.
Compare the displayed tire temperature with
the external temperature in the instrument clus‐
ter.

Resetting the system

Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.

driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐

After
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
setting process is completed automatically dur‐
ing driving. The tires are shown in green and
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.

The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
matically.

If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are
displayed in yellow.

Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.

▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus warns based on the infla‐
tion pressures initialized last.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐

ular tires* or run-flat tires*.
Run-flat

with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.

tires, refer to page 252, are labeled

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires*

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.

If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.

2. Rectify the flat tire.

Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at
the next opportunity and have them re‐
placed if necessary.

Run-flat tires*

can continue driving with a damaged tire at

You
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀

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Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

Safety

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/
80 km.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Because
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a

change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀

indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could

the possible driving distance depends

Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a

Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐

driving, and contact your service center.◀

tinue

Message when the system was not
reset

A Check Control message is displayed.
The system detected a wheel change but was

not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation

pressure are not reliable.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the

system.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat

tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if necessary.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐

tem again.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.

Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

to the inflation pressure recommended by

flated
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐
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or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them

the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly

to
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating prop‐
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐
bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then re‐
main continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐
function indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.

The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.

The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Display

▷ Lines, arrow 1: the system is activated.
▷ Arrows, arrow 2: at least one lane marking

was detected and warnings can be issued.

Lane departure warning*

The concept

This system issues a warning at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.

The steering wheel begins vibrating gently.
The system does not provide a warning if the

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Issued warning

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.

the turn signal is set before changing the lane,

If
a warning is not issued.

End of warning

The warning ends:

▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.

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▷ When braking hard.
▷ When using the turn signal.

System limits

Safety

Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute

the driver's personal judgment of the course

for
of the road and the traffic situation.

In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you may lose control of the vehicle.◀

The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:

▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,

diverging,
in construction areas.

▷ When lane markings are covered in snow,

ice, dirt or water.

▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ When the lane markings are covered by ob‐

jects.

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.

or multiple lane markings such as

Malfunctions

Steering wheel vibration

Frequent
tion causes the system to overheat.

This causes the lane departure warning to be‐
come deactivated.

Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button.

activation of the steering wheel vibra‐

Camera

The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.

Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.

Active Blind Spot Detection

*

The concept

Two radar sensors below the rear bumper mon‐
itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.

system indicates whether there are vehicles

The
in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from
behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up
dimly.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐
tions described above.

The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.

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Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.

The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.

The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.

Display

System limits

Personal responsibility

The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.

In

the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you may lose control over the vehi‐
cle.◀

The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:

▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

Malfunctions

Steering wheel vibration

Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.

This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to be‐
come deactivated.

Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button.

Information stage

The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.

Warning

If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes
brightly.

The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched
ical zone.

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Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.

The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:

▷ Dirty or icy bumper.
▷ Stickers on the bumper.

A Check Control message is displayed when the
system is not fully functional.

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For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission
by the following:

Safety

FCC ID:

▷ NBG009014A.

Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

regulations. Operation is governed

Brake force display*

The concept

▷ During normal brake application, the outer

brake lamps light up.

▷ During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lamps light up in addition.

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Driving stability control systems

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS

prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐

ing.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full

brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.

Brake assistant

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.

Adaptive brake assistant

In combination with the Active Cruise Control,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐
tions. Refer also to Collision warning, refer to
page 108.

Drive-off assistant

This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐

out delay.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.

Driving off without delay
After

releasing the foot brake, start driving
without delay, since the drive-off assistant will
not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐
prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling
back.◀

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

The concept

DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.

DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes at individual wheels.

Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the

responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even

with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety

margin by driving in a risky manner.◀

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has

failed.

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
bends.

Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active
Steering* system are only performed by the rear
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To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.

Deactivating DSC

Press and hold the button, but not lon‐

ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.

The DSC system is switched off.

Activating DSC

Press the button.

DSC OFF and the DSC indicator lamp
go out.

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control

When dynamic traction control (DTC) is acti‐
vated, there is maximum traction on loose road
surfaces.The TRACTION* program is acti‐
vated.The driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and during cornering.

Activating DTC

Press the button.

TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
lights up.

Deactivating DTC

Indicator/warning lamps

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.

indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐

The
activated.

DTC Dynamic Traction

Driving stability control systems

go out.

Indicator/warning lamps

When DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed
in the tachometer.

Control

Press the button again.

TRACTION

The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control is activated.

and the DSC indicator lamp

The concept

The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.

The system ensures maximum forward momen‐
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.

It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:

▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in

deep snow or on loose surfaces.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

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xDrive*

xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.

HDC Hill Descent Control*

The concept

HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐
hill gradients. Without requiring brake applica‐
tion, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
twice walking speed.

You can activate the Hill Descent Control at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
to approx. twice walking speed and then keeps
its speed constant.

While you are actively braking, the system is on
standby.
during this time.

The system does not brake the vehicle

Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed

You can specify your desired speed in the range
from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/
25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise
control on the steering wheel. You can change
the vehicle speed by pressing on the accelerator
lightly.

▷ Press up the rocker switch to the point of

resistance: the speed increases gradually.

▷ Press up the rocker switch past the point of

resistance: the speed increases while the
rocker switch is pressed.

▷ Press down the rocker switch to the point of

resistance: the speed decreases gradually.

▷ Press down the rocker switch past the point

of resistance: when driving forward, the

decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h;

speed
when reversing, the speed decreases to ap‐
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h.

Activating HDC

Press the button; the LED above the but‐
ton lights up.

Deactivating HDC

Press the button again and the LED goes
out. HDC is automatically deactivated

above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.

Display in the instrument cluster

The selected speed is displayed
in the speedometer.

▷ Green: the system is actively

braking the vehicle.

▷ Orange: the system is on

standby.

Malfunction

A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated
brake temperatures.

Adaptive Drive*

The concept

Adaptive

▷ Dynamic Drive, refer to page 98
▷ Dynamic Damping Control, refer to

The system increases driving stability and driv‐
ing comfort.

Drive* includes the following systems:

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Dynamic Drive*

The concept

Dynamic Drive reduces the lateral inclination of
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.

Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐
creased
utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear
axles that react immediately to all driving situa‐
tions.

under all driving conditions. The system

NORMAL

Balanced tuning between the COMFORT and
SPORT programs.

COMFORT

Comfort-oriented
for optimal traveling comfort.

Integral Active Steering*

The concept

Programs

The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driv‐

ing Control, refer to page 99.

SPORT

Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.

NORMAL

Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.

Driving stability control systems

Dynamic Damping Control*

The concept

This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.

The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.

Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac‐
tive Steering and rear axle steering.

Active Steering varies the steering angle of the
wheels in relation to the steering wheel move‐
ment as a function of the speed.

At speeds up to approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, e.g.,
in curves, the steering angle is increased, i.e.,
steering becomes more direct.

The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu‐
verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a
direction opposite to the front wheels.

At higher speeds, the steering angle is increas‐
ingly reduced.

The rear wheels are turned to the same angle as
the front wheels.

In critical situations, Integral Active Steering can
specifically steer the front and rear wheels to
stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes,
e.g., when braking where road conditions differ
on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

Initializing

Programs

The system offers three different programs.
The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driv‐

ing Control, refer to page 99.

In rare cases, it may become necessary to initi‐
alize the Integral Active Steering.

The warning lamp lights up. A Check
Control message is displayed.

tuning of the shock absorbers

SPORT

Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐
ers for greater driving agility.

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1. With the engine running, turn the steering

wheel

all the way to the left and right several
times in a uniform manner until the warning
lamp disappears.

2. Have the system checked if the warning

does not go out after moving the steer‐

lamp
ing wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering
wheel is at an angle.

Using snow chains

that the rear axle steering is deactivated

Ensure
when using snow chains, refer to page 253.

Programs

The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driv‐

ing Control, refer to page 99.

SPORT

Consistently sporty tuning of the Integral Active
Steering for greater driving agility.

NORMAL

Balanced tuning of the Integral Active Steering
for optimal traveling comfort.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, the steering wheel
must be turned further, while the vehicle re‐
sponds more sensitively to steering wheel
movements in the higher speed range.

The stability-enhancing intervention may be de‐
activated.

Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
Have the system checked.

Dynamic Driving Control*

The concept

Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Several pro‐
grams are available for this purpose; they can be
activated using the two Dynamic Driving Control
buttons.

Operating the programs

Press the button Program

DSC OFF
TRACTION

SPORT+
SPORT
NORMAL
COMFORT*

For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button
is labeled with COMFORT.

Automatic program change

The

system automatically switches to NORMAL

in the following situations:

▷ Failure of Integral Active Steering*.
▷ Failure of Dynamic Damping Control*.
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.

DSC OFF

DSC OFF, refer to page 95, is active, driv‐

When
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in bends.

TRACTION

When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has max‐
imum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control, refer to page 96, is ac‐
tivated. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in bends.

SPORT+

Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension during limited driving stabilization.

Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization

tasks.

Activating SPORT+

Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ appears in the tachometer

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and the DSC indicator lamp lights up in the in‐
strument cluster.

This configuration is retrieved when the sport
program is activated.

Indicator/warning lamps

SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.

The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control is activated.

SPORT

Consistently
greater driving agility with maximum driving sta‐
bilization.

The program can be configured to individual
specifications.

The configuration is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.

sporty tuning of the suspension for

Activating SPORT

Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT appears in the tachometer.

Configuring SPORT

When the display is activated on the Control

Driving stability control systems

Display, refer to page 100, the sport program
can be set to individual specifications.

After the sport program is activated, select
"Configure SPORT mode" on the displayed
panel and configure the program.

Optionally, the sport program can be configured
before it is activated:

1. "Settings"

2. "SPORT mode"

NORMAL

a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐

For
bilization.

Activating NORMAL

Press the button repeatedly until the
program display in the tachometer

goes out.

In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 99.

COMFORT*

Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorbers
for optimal traveling comfort with maximum
driving stabilization.

Activating COMFORT

Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT appears in the tachometer.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Selected program

The selected program is dis‐
played in the tachometer.

Program selection

Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs.

3. Configure the program.

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Display on the Control Display

Program changes can be displayed briefly on
the Control Display.

To do so, make the following settings:

1. "Settings"