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Contents
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
A-Z
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
THE BMW X3.
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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X3 xDrive28i X3 xDrive35i
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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© 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/11, 09 11 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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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 268.
6 Notes
At a glance
12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Voice activation system 25 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30 Opening and closing 46 Adjusting 55 Transporting children safely 58 Driving 68 Displays 80 Lamps 85 Safety 94 Driving stability control systems 99 Driving comfort 109 Climate control 116 Interior equipment 122 Storage compartments
Communication
188 Professional mobile phone preparation
package
198 Office 207 Contacts 209 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
218 Refueling 220 Fuel 221 Wheels and tires 229 Engine compartment 231 Engine oil 234 Maintenance 236 Replacing components 243 Breakdown assistance 248 Care
Reference
254 Technical data 258 Short commands of the voice activation
system
268 Everything from A to Z
Driving tips
128 Things to remember when driving 131 Loading 134 Saving fuel
Navigation
138 Navigation
Entertainment
156 Tone 158 Radio 166 CD/multimedia
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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
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 in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion.
"..." 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.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not availa‐ ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected optional equipment or the country-specific var‐ iants.
This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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.
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.
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For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐
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Notes
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 for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.
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‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region,
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Notes
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‐ tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ cle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:
▷ BMW Maintenance system ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models
▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.
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 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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.
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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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At a glance Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

All around the steering wheel

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1 Rear window safety switch  43 2 Power windows  42 3 Exterior mirror operation  52 4 Lamps
Front fog lamps  83
Parking lamps  80
Low beams  80
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Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  81
Adaptive light control  82 High-beam Assistant  82 Instrument lighting  84
5 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal  62
High beams, head‐ lamp flasher  62
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Cockpit At a glance
High-beam Assistant  82
Roadside parking lamps  82
Computer  75
6 Steering wheel buttons, left
Store speed  100
Resume speed  100
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing  99
7 Instrument cluster  68 8 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
Volume
Voice activation  22
Professional mobile phone prepa‐ ration package  188
9 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipers  62
Rain sensor  63
Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps  64
Rear window wiper  64
10 Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off  59
11 Horn 12 Steering wheel heating  54
13 Adjust the steering wheel  54 14 Open the tailgate  37
15 Unlock hood  229
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At a glance Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner  15 2 Control Display  16 3 Glove compartment  122 4 Air vent  114 5 Hazard warning system  243
Central locking system  33
6 Automatic climate control  109 7 Radio  158
CD/multimedia  166
8 Controller with buttons  16 9 Parking brake  60
Auto Hold  60
10 PDC Park Distance Control  101
Backup camera  103 Top View  106 HDC Hill Descent Control  95
11 Dynamic Driving Control  97
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  94
12 Automatic transmission  65
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All around the headliner

Cockpit At a glance
1 Emergency Request  243
2 Panoramic glass sunroof  44
3 Indicator lamp, front passenger
airbag  87
4 Reading lamps  84
5 Interior lamps  84
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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

The concept

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
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.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
2. "Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.
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Controller
Select menu items and create settings.
Turn.
1.
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iDrive At a glance
2. Press.
3. Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function
MENU Open the main menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
Turn the controller until the desired menu
1.
item is highlighted.
RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
CD Opens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAV Opens the Navigation
menu.
TEL Opens the Telephone
menu.
BACK Displays the previous
panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.
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., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
▷ Move the controller to the left.
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At a glance iDrive
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.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens with 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 right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ 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".
Changing settings
Select a field.
1.
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.
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iDrive At a glance

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.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" 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.

Status information

Status field
The following information is displayed in the sta‐ 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.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
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 Symbol flashes: searching for network.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
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Symbol Meaning
Roaming is active.
Text message was received.
Check the SIM card.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Spoken instructions are switched off.
Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.

Split screen

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.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

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
Highlight the function via the iDrive.
1.
2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
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iDrive At a glance
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.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
▷ To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.
▷ To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Deleting the button assignments
Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
1.
approx. five seconds.
2. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

General information
Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
1.
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.
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.
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.
Move the controller up: switch
from lower to upper case letters.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and 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‐
try for which data is available.
▷ Destination search: town/city names can be
entered using the spelling of language avail‐ able on the Control Display.
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At a glance Voice activation system

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en‐ tries.
▷ 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
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified.
Set the language, refer to page 78.

Using voice activation

2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active. If no other commands are available, operate the
function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.
There are short commands for functions of the main menu.
Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐ played in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud.
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐
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Voice activation system At a glance
respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 258.
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.

Example: playing back a CD

Switch on the Entertainment sound output
1.
if necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
5. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the system should use the 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:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting.

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.
▷ 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 243, 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:
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At a glance Voice activation system
›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

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.
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 in the Quick Reference is important in‐ 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.
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.
Select components
1. Press the button.
2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
3. Press the controller.
4. Selecting desired range: ▷ "Quick reference" ▷ "Search by pictures" ▷ "Owner's Manual"
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.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened directly.
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At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
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 "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
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
Press the button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
Manual.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly.
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button. The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
4. Press the button again to return to the
function displayed last.
5. Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
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.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance
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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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Controls Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the tailgate 4 Panic mode, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture
In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 234.
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. ▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
Replacing the battery
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls 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 31.
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Take the integrated key out of the remote
1.
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.
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Opening and closing Controls
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center.
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 detection of remote control
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.
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 been used in the meantime by someone else 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 in the glove compartment
or the center console on a USB medium.
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.
Profile management
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use.
"Settings"
1.
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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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. "Options" Open.
4. "Rename current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Import profile"
4. USB interface: "USB device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported.
This can be useful for storing and opening per‐ sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally changed or deleted.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. "Export profile"
4. USB interface: "USB device"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.
Switch on the ignition.
1.
2. "Settings"
3. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
4. "Options" Open.
5. "Reset current 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.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. The current profile is selected.
4. Open "Guest".
5. Create the settings.
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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. "Options" Open.
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:
▷ Exterior mirror position, refer to page 52. ▷ CD/Multimedia, refer to page 166: the audio
source listened to last.
▷ Driving Experience Switch, refer to
page 97: sport program.
▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page 35: au‐
tomatically retrieved after unlocking.
▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page 20: assignment.
▷ Head-up Display, refer to page 107: selec‐
tion, brightness and position of the display.
▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 81: time setting.
▷ Tone, refer to page 156: tone settings. ▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐
mate control with enhanced features, refer
to page 109: settings.
▷ Navigation, refer to page 138: map views,
route criteria, spoken instructions on/ off.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control: adjusting the
volume of the signal tone, refer to
page 101.
▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings, refer to page 158.
▷ Backup camera, refer to page 103: selec‐
tion of functions and type of display.
▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to
page 78.
▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 62.
▷ Locking the vehicle, refer to page 34: 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. ▷ Tailgate. ▷ Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Via the driver's door lock. ▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and front
passenger doors.
▷ Via the button on the tailgate.
The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:
▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deactivated.
Theft protection prevents the doors from
being unlocked using the lock buttons or the
door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 41, is
armed or disarmed.
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Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the 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
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.◀
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
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‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open. Releasing the button stops the motion.
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
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Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Locking 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.◀
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Switching on interior lamps and courtesy 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.
Opening the tailgate
Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening. In some vehicle equipment variants, the tailgate
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 tailgate is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀
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"
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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 and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
"Settings"
1.
2. "Door locks"
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3. "Last seat position auto."
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 integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed 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 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.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking 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.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.◀
In some country-specific versions, the alarm system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control, or switch on the igni‐ tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the door lock.
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Locking the doors and tailgate together
To lock all doors and the tailgate 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.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lock on the driver's door.

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.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
"Settings"
1.
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.
Locking and unlocking
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the tailgate when the front doors are closed, but they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Tailgate

Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.
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Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀
Opening from the outside
▷ Press the button next to the tailgate.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's footwell.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is stationary, provided that the tailgate has not been locked.
Closing
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 is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐ gate is closed.◀
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate. The vehicle is locked completely.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐ sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/ 10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the load situation changes.◀
"Settings"
1.
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ gate.
Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Opening
The tailgate opens fully.
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▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well. 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
tailgate.
Closing
▷ Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically. Pressing again stops the motion.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the tailgate. The tailgate closes automatically. Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐ cle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate. 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 tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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
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control is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐ gate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.

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.
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. ▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately. ▷ Starting the engine.
Functional requirements
▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
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
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac‐ cess.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow 1. This cor‐ responds to pressing the button.
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 on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process Monitor the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped.◀
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Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the
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 is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐ gate 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.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.
To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐ mote control against the marked area on the steering column, refer to page 31.

Alarm system

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate. ▷ Movements in the vehicle. ▷ 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.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control, Comfort Access 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.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐ mote control.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate 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.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐ tored again by the alarm system. The hazard warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the tailgate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode
Press the button on the remote control 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.
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror
▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds: The system is armed.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are 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.
▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked. The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
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.◀
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed 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:
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Opening
▷ Press the switch to the resistance
point. The window opens while the switch is held.
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▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing again stops the motion. Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is held.
▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically. Pressing the switch stops the motion. Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the
remote control. Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
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 slightly if the closing force exceeds 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.
Safety switch
The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for example, from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
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.◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Switching on and off
Press the button. The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
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.◀
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Roller sunblinds

Roller sunblinds for the 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.◀

Panoramic glass sunroof

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.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
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.
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.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
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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 34, via the remote control.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐ fort Access.
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Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐ partment.
Every time the glass sunroof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.
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:
Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
1.
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.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the roof closes without pinch protection.
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.
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.
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Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:
▷ Safety belts, refer to page 49. ▷ Head restraints, refer to page 50. ▷ Airbags, refer to page 85.

Seats

General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐ ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐ trol could lead to an accident.◀
Manually adjustable seats
At a glance
1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support 3 Seat tilt 4 Backrest width 5 Lumbar support 6 Height 7 Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
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Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐ erly.
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Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐ rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
1 Backrest width 2 Lumbar support 3 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the Func‐ tion, refer to page 35, for this is activated.
Seat tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐ gages properly.
Adjustments in detail
Forward/back.
1.
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2. Height.
3. Seat tilt.
4. Backrest tilt.
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.
▷ Press the front/rear section of
the switch. The curvature is increased/
decreased.
▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch. The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Front seat heating
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.
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Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
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Switching off
Press the button longer. The LEDs go out.
Rear seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
Switching off
Press the button longer. The LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers. How‐ ever, they can only offer protection when ad‐ justed correctly.
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 into the rear seat, are for passen‐ gers sitting on the left and right.
▷ The center rear seat belt buckle is solely in‐
tended 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.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ ble objects, or be pinched.◀
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.◀
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Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
Hold the belt firmly.
1.
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.
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 risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of 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.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest.
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 the height
▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of 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.◀
Adjusting the height: outer head restraints
▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐ proximately at ear level.
Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
1.
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.◀
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Seat and mirror memory

General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each remote control. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
Switch on the ignition.
1.
2. Set the desired position.
3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes out.
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 tailgate. ▷ Press a button on the remote control. ▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
At a glance
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function
Open the driver's door.
1.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed automatically.
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1 Adjusting 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
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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 in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically 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.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 52
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 at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
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 54.
Activating
1.
2. Engage transmission position R.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
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Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature
The concept

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.◀
Adjusting
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.
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
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Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out.
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Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

The right place for children

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 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 87.
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.◀

Installing child restraint fixing systems

Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
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 87.
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
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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 highest 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.
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.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
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.
Locking the safety belt
Pull out the belt webbing completely.
1.
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.
Unlocking the safety belt
Unbuckle the belt buckle.
1.
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‐ cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems
Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
1.
to the operating instructions of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
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Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap
Mounting points
There are three mounting points for the upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is free of twisting on its way to the upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐ not properly secure the child restraint fixing sys‐ tem in an accident.◀
4 Mounting point/eye 5 Seat backrest 6 Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point
1. Raise or remove head restraints as needed.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
5. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.

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.
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint. 3 Hook for upper retaining strap
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 43.
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Driving

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Start/Stop button

The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
Automatic transmission: the en‐ gine starts if the brake is de‐
pressed 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.
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.
Ignition off
Automatic transmission: press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the brake 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.
Transmission position P with the ignition off
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.◀
Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐
tivated.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are switched off.
▷ When opening and closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.
▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐ er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐ tive.
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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.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started.

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.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐ erate engine speeds.
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 leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀
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 248.
Automatic-Transmission
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.◀
Switching off the engine
Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
1.
hicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The radio ready state is switched on.
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3. Set the parking brake.

Parking brake

The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
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. ◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency brak‐ ing function:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lamps light up.
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
With the ignition switched on:
Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission
position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission
For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out. Subject to the following requirements, the park‐
ing brake is automatically released by operation of the accelerator pedal:
▷ Engine on. ▷ Drive position engaged. ▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐ erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀
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.
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On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away.
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 while the vehicle is stationary.
▷ 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 and ensure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
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 Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐ matically secured against rolling when it stops.
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.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀
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‐
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ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated. 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.

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal
Using turn signals
3. "Triple turn signal"
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher
Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
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:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
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▷ 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
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐ zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀
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Switching on
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. The wipers switch to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Rain sensor
The concept
The time between wipes is controlled automat‐ ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button on the wiper lever. When activated, the wipers move over the wind‐
shield once. The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
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.◀
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 sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
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Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the lever. The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular 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.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐ ever the ignition is switched on.
Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the lever further forward.
Fold-out position of the wipers
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 and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, 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.◀
Switch on the ignition.
1.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready for operation.
Switching on the rear window wiper
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Washer fluid

General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
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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, according to the manufacturer's rec‐ ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.
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 59, or if the ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, and if position R or D is engaged.
▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.
▷ 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.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐ tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.

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.
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; 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.◀
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Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R. ▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P
Sport program DS and manual mode M/ S
Activating sport program DS
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster. The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
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. The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
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.
Press button P.
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Ending the sport program/manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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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 used to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐ 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 transmission position 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.
Driving Controls
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P.
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Displays

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Instrument cluster

At a glance
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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 Reset miles  73
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Electronic displays

With the Professional navigation system
Displays Controls
1 Selection list, e.g., radio  75
Navigation display  138
Computer  75
2 Transmission displays  67
3 Service requirements  74
Messages, e.g. Check Control  70
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With the Business navigation system or no navigation
1 Clock  73
External temperature  73
2 Messages, e.g. Check Control  70 3 Transmission displays  67

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions 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.
4 Selection lists, e. g. Dynamic Driving Con‐
trol  75
5 Computer  75 6 Service requirements  74
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
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Symbol Function or system
Emissions
Emissions in Canadian models
Brake system
Brake system in Canadian models
Antilock Brake System ABS
Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐ dian models
At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored
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.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Tire Pressure Monitor Flat Tire Monitor
Safety belts
Airbag system
Steering system
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 urgent messages is
displayed automatically.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
displayed on the Control Display automatically.
Symbols
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.
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▷ Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated owner's manual.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.
▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.
▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐ 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
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 218.

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐ rupted 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.

Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
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Resetting the trip odometer
Press the knob.
▷ The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched off.
▷ 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 Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
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.◀

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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"

Time

Date

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.
Set the time on the Control Dis‐ play., refer to page 78

Current fuel consumption

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.
Set the date on the Control Dis‐ play, refer to page 78.
Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen‐ tally-friendly manner.
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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.

Energy recovery

The energy of motion of the ve‐ hicle is converted to electrical en‐ ergy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.
The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist.
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 210.
Detailed information on service requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
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.

Service requirements

Display
The driving distance or the time to the next serv‐ ice is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on.
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The deadline for service or a le‐ gally mandated inspection is approaching.
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.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
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4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
6. Create the settings.
7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
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.
You can check when your service center was notified.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept
Activating a list and creating the setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ ting and confirm it by pressing the thumbwheel.

Computer

Calling up information on the info display
The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:
▷ Current audio source. ▷ Redial on telephone. ▷ Activation of the voice activation system.
Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Info display
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display:
▷ Range.
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▷ 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‐ puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired displays.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.
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.
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.
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.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.
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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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
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3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
Applying your current speed as the limit
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Cons." or "Speed"
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
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
4. "Yes"
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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.
Setting the time
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
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 date format
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
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The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
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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, re‐ fer to page 23.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ tance and temperature:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
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.
4. Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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Controls Lamps

Lamps

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

At a glance

1 Rear fog lamps 2 Front fog lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control / Adaptive
Light Control / high-beam Assistant / wel‐ come 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

General information
If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ cally switched off at the following switch set‐ tings:
,
0,
Parking lamps
Switch position : the vehicle lamps light 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 and it would then be impossible to start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 82.
Low beams
Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up.
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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
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3. "Welcome light"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
Setting the duration
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Pathway light.: s"
The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment 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.◀
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position 0, or . After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in position .
Activating/deactivating
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Daytime running lamps"
4. Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position : the low beams are switched 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 setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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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.
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

With halogen headlamps, 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.

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.
Activating
Switch position on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light towards the front pas‐ senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active.
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with the ignition switched
Activating
Turn the light switch to or .
1.
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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 traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐ equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Switching the high beams on and off manually
▷ 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.
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
The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror.
Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in front of the interior rear view mirror.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐ 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

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on.
Press the button. The green indicator lamp lights up.
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.
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Instrument lighting

Adjusting
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the 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.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.
With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on.
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.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
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Safety

Safety Controls

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Airbags

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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.
4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.
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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.
▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instru‐ 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‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ 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
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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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.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
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 electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
▷ 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 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.
▷ 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 seat or the seat is empty. The 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.
Detected child seats
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‐
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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.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.
Move the respective seat forward all the
1.
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.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

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.
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.
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.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
The status is displayed.
The concept
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
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The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires.
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A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated 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.
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
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for 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.
After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐ 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.
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Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
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.◀
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐ essary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
Identify the damaged tire.
1.
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 on the damaged wheel.
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
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
1.
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 the possible driving distance depends 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.
Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a
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.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
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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‐ flated to the inflation pressure recommended by 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‐ luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one 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 to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly 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.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving.
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In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐ itialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐ not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐ tion pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:
▷ When the system has not been initialized. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the FTM is active.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ firming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Reset".
6. Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.
Indication of a flat tire
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.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
1.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
ular tires or run-flat tires. Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
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.◀
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐
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Normal tires
Identify the damaged tire.
1.
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Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire 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 on the damaged wheel.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
1.
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 Flat Tire 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 the possible driving distance depends 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.
Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a
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.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀

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

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and 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.

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.
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.
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Indicator/warning lamps
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ activated.

DTC Dynamic Traction Control

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.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again. TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp
go out.

Performance Control

Performance Control enhances the agility of your vehicle.
To enhance performance during sporty driving, the rear wheel on the inside of the curve is braked while the resulting braking effect is largely compensated by engine intervention.

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

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends.
Activating DTC
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC lights up.
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐ matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐ hill gradients. Without the brakes being applied, the vehicle moves at slightly more than twice walking speed.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed to ap‐ prox. twice walking speed and then keeps its speed constant.
As long as there is active braking, the system is on standby. The system does not brake the ve‐ hicle during this time.
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Use HDC in low gears or in transmission position D or R only.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed
Specify 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. Vehicle speed can be changed by lightly accelerating.
▷ 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 speed decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed decreases to ap‐ prox. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Activating HDC
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.

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.
Programs
The system offers two different programs. The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driv‐
ing Control, refer to page 97.
Press the button; the LED above the but‐ ton lights up.
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SPORT
Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility.
NORMAL
Balanced control of the vehicle.
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Variable sport steering

The variable sport steering increases the steer‐ ing angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or when park‐ ing. Steering becomes more direct.
It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.
This results in a sporty steering response. In ad‐ dition, it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering.

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
Automatic program change
The system automatically switches to NORMAL in the following situations:
▷ Failure of Dynamic Damping Control. ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
DSC OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 94, is active, driv‐ 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 95, is ac‐ tivated. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with 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 instrument
cluster and the DSC indicator lamp lights up.
Indicator/warning lamps
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐ namic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual specifications.
The configuration is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use.
Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT
When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 98, the sport program can be set to individual specifications.
▷ Activate the sport program.
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▷ "Configure SPORT mode" ▷ Configure the program.
Optionally, the sport program can be configured before it is activated:
1. "Settings"
2. "SPORT mode"
3. Configure the program.
This configuration is retrieved when the sport program is activated.
NORMAL
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐ bilization.
Activating NORMAL
Press button repeatedly until NORMAL is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Selected program
The selected program is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
Display on the Control Display
Program changes can be displayed on the Con‐ trol Display.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Driving mode info"
In certain situations, the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program, automatic program change, refer to page 97.
Displays
Program selection
Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs.
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Driving comfort

Driving comfort Controls

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Cruise control

The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐ gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed, for instance:
▷ On curvy roads. ▷ In heavy traffic. ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.◀
Controls
At a glance
1 System on/off, interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Store, maintain/change speed
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
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Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ Transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability. ▷ HDC is activated.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐ terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in the speedometer, refer to page 101.
When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary.
Change, maintain speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while inter‐ rupted to maintain and store the current speed.
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐ ring.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ 1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐ ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator. After the rocker switch is released, the vehicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the re‐ sistance point causes the vehicle to accel‐ erate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
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