BMW 750li Sedan 2010 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual for
Vehicle

The Ultimate Driving

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you

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

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

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

We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
BMW AG

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Contents

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

page 268.

Using this Owner's Manual

6 Notes

At a glance

12 Cockpit
19 iDrive
25 Voice activation system
28 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Controls

32 Opening and closing
47 Adjusting
60 Transporting children safely
64 Driving
75 Displays
85 Lamps
90 Safety
100 Driving stability control systems
107 Driving comfort
126 Climate control
133 Interior equipment
139 Storage compartments

Communication

206 Telephone
214 Contacts
216 BMW Assist

Mobility

224 Refueling
225 Fuel
226 Wheels and tires
233 Engine compartment
235 Engine oil
237 Maintenance
239 Replacing components
245 Breakdown assistance
250 Care

Reference

256 Technical data
260 Short commands for voice activation

system

268 Everything from A to Z

Driving tips

146 Things to remember when driving

Navigation

154 Navigation

Entertainment

170 Tone
172 Radio
179 CD/multimedia
193 Rear entertainment
198 Professional rear entertainment

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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

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

Your individual vehicle

You have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi‐
vidualized equipment and features.

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

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

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

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

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

Status at publication

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. For this
reason, it is possible that the features described
in this Owner's Manual could differ from those
on your vehicle.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, re‐
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.

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

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends using parts and accessories
approved by BMW for this purpose.

Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐
ine BMW parts and accessories, other products
approved by BMW and related qualified advice.

BMW has tested these products for safety and
suitability in relation to BMW vehicles.

BMW can assume responsibility for them. How‐
ever, we cannot assume any responsibility
whatsoever for parts and accessories that have
not been specifically approved by BMW.

BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual
product from another manufacturer can be used
with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety
hazard. This guarantee is also not applicable
when country-specific government approval
has been granted. Testing of this kind may fail
to embrace the entire range of potential operat‐
ing conditions to which components might be
exposed on BMW vehicles. Such products
could conceivably fail to comply with BMW's
own stringent quality standards.

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

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▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is

Notes

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,
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.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

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

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

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐

rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about mo‐
tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐
fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone
the toll-free hotline [phone], or contact
Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada,
ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks
Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.

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At a glance

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

with the available control concepts and options.

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Cockpit

All around the steering wheel

Cockpit

1 Seating comfort functions*

Gentleman function*  48

Seat, mirror, steering wheel mem‐
ory*  56

Active seat*  49

2 Roller sun blind* for rear window  44
3 Safety switch for the windows and the roller

sun blind* in the rear  44

4 Power windows  43
5 Exterior mirror operation  56
6 Driver assistance systems*

Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion*  98

Collision warning*  112

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Lane departure warning*  96

Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection*  121

Head-up Display*  124

7 Lamps

Front fog lamps*  88

Parking lamps  85

Low beams  85

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol*  86

Daytime running lights*  86
High-beam assistant*  87
Instrument lighting  88

8 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal  69

High beams, head‐
lamp flasher  69

High-beam assistant*  87

Roadside parking lamps  86

Computer*  78

9 Steering wheel buttons, left

Store speed  114,  108

Resume speed  115,  109

Increase distance*  109

Decrease distance*  108

10 Instrument cluster  14
11 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice activation*  25

Telephone*  206

12 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers  69

Rain sensor*  70

Clean the windshields and head‐

lamps*  69

System on/off, inter‐
rupt  114,  107

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13 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off  64

14 Horn
15 Steering wheel heating*  58

16 Adjust steering wheel  58

17 Open the trunk lid*  39

18 Unlock the hood

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Instrument cluster

Cockpit

1 Fuel gauge  77
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator and warning lamps  14
4 Tachometer  76
5 Engine oil temperature  76

Indicator/warning lamps

In the instrument cluster

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

Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly.

6 External temperature  75
7 Electronic displays  16
8 Miles, trip miles  75
9 Clock  80
10 Reset miles  75

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Parking brake

Automatic Hold

Front fog lamps

High beams

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Symbol Function or system

High-beam assistant*

Parking lamps, headlamp control

Active Cruise Control*

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control*

Cruise control

Lane departure warning*

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control or
DTC Dynamic Traction Control

Tire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire Monitor

Safety belts

Airbag system

Symbol Function or system

Steering system

Engine functions

Brake system

Brake system in Canadian models

Antilock Brake System ABS

Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐
dian models

Text messages

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

Supplementary text messages

Additional information on the Control Display,
e.g., on the cause of a malfunction or the re‐
quired action, can be called up via Check Con‐

trol, refer to page 83.

The text of urgent messages is displayed auto‐
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Instrument cluster, electronic displays

Cockpit

1 Symbols and messages, e.g., warnings  14
2 Range  77
3 Computer*  78
4 Navigation display*  154

Service display  82

5 Selection list, e.g., radio  77
6 Transmission displays  73

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All around the center console

1 Headliner  18
2 Control Display  19
3 Glove compartment, top/bottom  139
4 Air vent  129
5 Hazard warning system  245

Central locking system  37

6 Radio  172

DVD  179

7 Automatic climate control  126
8 Controller with buttons  19
9 Parking brake  65

Auto Hold  67

10 PDC Park Distance Con‐

trol*  115
Backup camera*  118
Side View*  120

HDC Hill Descent Control*  101

11 Dynamic Driving Control  103

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol  103

12 Transmission selector lever

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All around the headliner

Cockpit

1 Emergency Request*  245

2 Glass sunroof, powered*  45

3 Indicator lamp, front passenger

airbag*  92

4 Reading lamps*  89

5 Interior lamps  88

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iDrive

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

Switching off

1. Press the button.

2. "Switch off Control display"

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.

Controller

Select menu items and create settings.

Turn.

1.

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.

Control Display

Notes

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions, refer to page 252.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.

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3. Move in four directions.

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

iDrive

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Opens the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

CD Opens the CD/Multimedia

menu.

NAVI Opens the Navigation

menu.

TEL Opens the Telephone

menu.

BACK Displays the previous

panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

Changing between panels

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

▷ Move the controller to the left.

The current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.

The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.

▷ Move the controller to the right.

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

The main menu is displayed.

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

View of an opened menu

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".

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

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

The function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1.

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

Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

lighted, and then press the controller.

Changing settings

Select a field.

1.

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3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

to display "Time/Date".

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4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

iDrive

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

6. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

Status information

Traffic bulletins* switched on. One of

the symbols is displayed.

HD Radio* switched on.

Satellite radio* switched on

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call*

Missed call*

Wireless network reception

strength*. Symbol flashes: network
search

Wireless network not available*

Bluetooth* activated

Roaming* is active

SMS received*

Check SIM card*

SIM card* blocked

SIM card* missing

Status field

The following information is displayed in the sta‐
tus field at the top right:

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

Status field symbols

The following information is displayed in the sta‐
tus field at the top right.

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Enter PIN*

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD player

Music collection*

Gracenote® database*

AUX-IN port

Rear AUX-IN port on left*

Rear AUX-IN port on right*

USB audio interface*

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions* switched off

Request current vehicle position*

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.

2. "Split screen"

The split screen view is activated.

Selecting the display

1.

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

4. Select one of the following settings:

Press the button.

Press the button.

selected.

▷ "Onboard info"
▷ "Trip computer"
▷ "Entertainment details"

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.

Saving a function

1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Running a function

Press the button.

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

Displaying the button assignment

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

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.

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2. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

iDrive

1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

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.

Wordmatch concept during navigation

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.

Destination search: the entries are continuously
compared to the data stored in the vehicle.

▷ The only letters offered for entering ad‐

dresses are those for which data are availa‐
ble.

▷ Town/city names can be entered with the

spelling used in any of the languages avail‐
able on the Control Display.

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Voice activation system*

The concept

▷ The voice activation system can be used to

operate equipment by means of spoken
commands.

▷ The system encompasses special micro‐

phones on the outer edge of the headliner.

▷ Most menu items on the Control Display can

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

▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice

activation system.

Requirements

Set the language via the iDrive. The selected
language also applies to the voice activation
system.

Set the iDrive language, refer to page 81.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

1.

2. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

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

operating the equipment via the iDrive.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The command is displayed in the instrument
cluster.

Possible commands

Having possible commands read aloud

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

Have the available spoken instructions read
aloud using ›Voice commands‹.

If, for example, "CD" is selected, the commands
for operating the CD/multimedia are read aloud.

Executing functions using short
commands

Some functions can be performed directly by
means of short commands, irrespective of
which menu item is currently selected,
e.g., ›Map‹.

List of short voice activation commands, refer to

page 260.

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.

Terminating the voice activation
system

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

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Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter variant.

In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
prompts and responses from the system are ab‐
breviated.

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1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof

closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Notepad

Around 10 minutes of spoken text can be stored,
in sections of any length or as a whole.

Recording a note

1. "Notepad"

2. "Record new note"

3. Say the text.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐

Voice activation system

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 245, 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.

4. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

When recording notes, the ›Cancel‹ command is
not available.

▷ Any spoken text can be used in a note.
▷ It is not necessary to avoid certain command

words.

Reading the highlighted note

Highlight the note.

1.

2. ›Read selected note‹

Sampling the recorded note

"Notepad"

1.

2. Select the note.

3. ›Read note‹

The first three seconds of the note are read
out.

Deleting notes

"Notepad"

1.

2. Select the note.

3. "Delete note" or "Delete all notes"

Exporting notes

"Notepad"

1.

2. Select the note.

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3. "Save to USB device" or "Save notes to USB

device"

4. Confirm the selection.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Owner's Manual in the vehicle

The Owner's Manual can be displayed on the
Control Display in accordance with the equip‐
ment selected.

Leaf forward.

Context-sensitive help - Section of the
Owner's Manual referring to the

Methods of opening the Owner's
Manual

The following methods are available:

▷ Quick Reference: "Quick reference"
▷ Key word search: "Owner's Manual"
▷ Using pictures: "Search by pictures"

1. Press the button.

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

3. Press the controller.

4. Select "Quick reference", "Search by

pictures" or "Owner's Manual".

present function

The relevant information can be opened directly.

Opening via the 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

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
switch between the two displays:

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.

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1.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's Man‐

4. Press the button again to return to the

5. Press the button to return to the page

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

ual.

function displayed last.

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.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons, refer to page 23,

and called up directly.

Storing

Select "Owner's Manual" via the iDrive.

1.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Executing

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

mediately.

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control of

your vehicle. All features and accessories that are

useful for driving and your safety, comfort and

convenience are described here.

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Opening and closing

Remote control/key

Scope of delivery

Opening and closing

1 Remote control with key
2 Remote control with key

Buttons on the remote control

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.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ Storage compartment under the front cen‐

ter armrest.

The storage compartment contains a switch for

separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 40.

Replacing the battery

1 Releasing
2 Locking
3 Opening the trunk lid
4 Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐

ture

General information

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 33.

In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service

data in the remote control, refer to page 237.

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Take the integrated key out of the remote

1.

control.

2. Press in the notch, arrow 1, using the key,

for example.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment; see arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover closed.

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

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:

▷ Remote control malfunction.
▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote

control by external sources.

▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.

A message is displayed on the Control Display
if an attempt 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

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.

▷ The remote control used is detected when

the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.

▷ 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 up to three
remote controls.

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 compart‐

ment onto a USB device.

If a corresponding message appears on the
Control Display, as shown, hold the remote con‐
trol against the marked area on the steering col‐
umn and press the Start/Stop button within
10 seconds while depressing the brake.

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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.

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

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Renaming profiles

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

4. Open "Options".

5. "Rename current profile"

Opening and closing

Resetting profiles

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

"Settings"

1.

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

4. Open "Options".

5. "Reset current profile"

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.

"Settings"

1.

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 139: "USB

device"

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile and the saved
contacts can be exported.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 139: "USB

device"

Personal Profile settings

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

More information on the settings can be found
under:

▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐

fer to page 112.

▷ Exterior mirror position, refer to page 56.
▷ CD/Multimedia, refer to page 179: audio

source listened to last.

▷ Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐

fer to page 104.

▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page 47.
▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to

page 23: assignment.

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

tion, brightness and position of display.

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to

page 85: time setting.

▷ Tone, refer to page 170: tone settings.
▷ Automatic climate control, refer to

page 126: settings.

▷ Steering wheel position, refer to page 58.
▷ Navigation, refer to page 154: map views,

route criteria, voice output on/off.

▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer

to page 121: selection of functions and type

of display.

▷ Daytime running lights*, refer to page 86:

current setting.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC, refer to

page 171: adjusting the signal tone volume.

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▷ Radio, refer to page 172: stored stations,

station listened to last, special settings.

▷ Backup camera, refer to page 118: selec‐

tion of functions and type of display.

▷ Side View, refer to page 120: selection of

functions and type of display.

▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to

page 81.

▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page 96:

last setting, on/off.

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 98: last setting, on/off.

▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 69.

▷ Locking the vehicle, refer to page 38: after

a brief period or after starting to drive.

Central locking system

The concept

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

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

▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ Fuel filler door.

Operating from the outside

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

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

▷ Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.

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

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system*, refer to page 41, is

armed or disarmed.

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler door 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.◀

Releasing

Press the button.
The vehicle is unlocked.

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

rently in use.

"Settings"

1.

2. "Door locks"

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3. "Unlock button:"

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

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

Opening and closing

locks the entire vehicle.

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Comfort 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.

Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

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, refer to page 85, can be set via
the iDrive.

Opening the trunk lid

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

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

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

fore opening.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do

not place the remote control into the trunk. The
trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed
closed.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

"Settings"

1.

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

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.◀

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

Press the button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

Panic mode*

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

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Malfunction

Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery is

discharged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 32.

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

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*, refer to page 41, is triggered if the

vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control to

switch off the alarm.

Convenience operation*

The door lock can be used to simultaneously
operate the windows and the glass sunroof*.

Opening/closing

With the door closed, turn the key to the Unlock
or Lock position and hold it there.

Turning the key back to the original position
stops the motion.

Monitor the closing process

Monitor the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped; otherwise, injuries
may result.◀

Manual operation

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

Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

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Locking and unlocking

Press the button in the vehicle.

The doors and the trunk lid are locked
or unlocked when the front doors are closed, but
they are not secured against theft.

The fuel filler door remains unlocked.

Trunk lid

Opening

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

fore opening.

Automatic locking

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

Opening and closing

▷ "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.

Opening from the outside

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

control for approx. 1 second.

Opening from the inside

Press the button on the A-pillar in the
vehicle.

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

Manual release

All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐
cated in the license plate recess.

Doors

Automatic Soft Closing

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

Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Turn the key all the way to the left. The trunk lid
unlocks.

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the key or remote control in the trunk.

The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.

If the trunk lid is opened via the lock with the
alarm system armed, the alarm is triggered.

Therefore, unlock the vehicle first.
If the alarm has been triggered accidentally:

switch off the alarm, refer to page 41.

Closing

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

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀

Automatic trunk lid operation*

Opening

The trunk lid opens fully.

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

▷ Press the button on the remote

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

▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

Closing

Automatic Soft Closing

To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.

It is closed automatically.

Locking the vehicle*

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

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▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk

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

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With Comfort Access:

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

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

▷ Press the button, arrow 2.

Opening and closing

The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.

Locking separately

The trunk lid can be locked separately using the
switch in the front center armrest.

In this case, it is independent of the central lock‐
ing system.

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

row 2.

If the center armrest is locked, the remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key. The ve‐
hicle cannot be accessed via the trunk lid. This
is advantageous at hotels, for example.

Emergency unlocking*

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.
Pressing again stops the motion.

▷ Press and hold the button on the

remote control.

Releasing the button stops the motion.

The closing process is not interrupted when the
vehicle starts moving.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs:

Manually unlock the trunk lid, refer to

1.
page 38.

2. Open or close the trunk lid slowly and

smoothly.

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

Comfort Access*

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.

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

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 trunk lid separately.
▷ Starting the engine.

Functional requirements

▷ 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 or via Comfort Access.

Releasing

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

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,

refer to page 38.

This corresponds to pressing the
If a remote control accidentally left in the trunk

is detected in the locked vehicle, then the trunk
lid opens again.

button.

Ignition on

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on.

When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal;
otherwise, the engine will start.

Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from local radio waves,
e.g., mobile phones.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use a 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 33.

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.

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Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

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

sensor, refer to page 42.

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

tempts to steal a wheel or tow 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.

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Arming and disarming the alarm
system

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

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

This alarm can only be ended by pressing the
button on the remote control.

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

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

Opening and closing

▷ Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

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

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.
▷ Unlock the vehicle via the door lock using

the key*.

▷ With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the

remote control with you, pull on the door
handle.

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

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. The interior motion sensor is
not active.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

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

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

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:

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

sea or on a trailer.

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▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor

Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession.

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

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.◀

Monitor the closing process and make sure that
the closing path of the window is clear; other‐
wise, 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.

Convenience operation, refer to page 36, via the

remote control or the door lock.

Pinch protection system

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

The window reopens slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection

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

Window accessories

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

Opening

▷ Press the switch to the resistance

point.
The window opens while the switch is held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.
The window opens automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Closing

Danger of pinching

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Closing without the pinch protection
system

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

Pull the switch past the resistance point and

1.

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.

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Safety switch

The following functions can be locked simulta‐
neously, using the switch:

▷ Opening and closing of the rear windows

using the switches in the rear.

▷ Operation of the roller sun blinds* using the

switches in the rear.

▷ Adjustment of the power rear seats*.
▷ Adjustment of the power head restraints* in

the rear.

Switching on and off

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

Opening and closing

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.◀

To deactivate the function, the vehicle must be
in at least the radio ready state.

Roller sunblinds*

General information

The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the
rear.

Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.

If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.

The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.

Driver's door controls

Roller blind for rear window

Press the button.

Rear door controls

Roller blind for the side windows

Press the button.

The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.

Roller blind for rear window

Press the button.

Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together

Press and hold the button.

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Glass sunroof, powered*

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.◀

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 them‐
selves.◀

Raising the glass sunroof

Press the switch briefly.

▷ The closed roof is raised and

the sliding visor opens
slightly.

▷ The opened roof closes until

it is in its raised position. The
sliding visor stays completely
open.

Pressing the switch again
closes the sliding visor al‐

most completely.
Sliding visor with raised roof
Do not use force to close the sliding visor,

as this may damage the mechanism.◀

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.

Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together

Press the switch twice in the de‐
sired direction past the resist‐
ance point.

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

switch again stops the motion.

Convenience operation, refer to page 36, via the

remote control or the door lock.

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
raised 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.

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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 after a power failure

After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.

Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.

Opening and closing

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Adjusting

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 52.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 53.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 90.

Front seats

Adjusting

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

while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐

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

Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear

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

4 Backrest
5 Forward/back, height, tilt
6 Thigh support*

Adjustments in detail

1. Forward/back.

2. Height.

3. Seat tilt.

At a glance

1 Lumbar support*
2 Backrest width*
3 Shoulder support*

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4. Backrest tilt.

Adjusting

Backrest width*

5. Thigh support*.

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.

Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.

To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.

Shoulder support*

Also supports the back in the shoulder area:

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

Gentleman function*

The front passenger seat can be adjusted with
the switches of the driver's seat.

▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch.

The curvature is increased/decreased.

▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/down.

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1.

Press the button. The LED lights up.

2. Adjust the front passenger seat on your own

seat.

3. If needed, store the memory position, refer
to page 56, for the front passenger seat.

4. Press the button to deactivate the function.

The LED goes out.

The function deactivates itself automatically af‐
ter some time.

Active seat*

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

Press the button. The LED lights up.

Seat heating*

Temperature distribution

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

1. "Climate"

2. "Seat heating distribution"

3. Select the required seat.

4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

Active seat ventilation*

The seat surface is cooled by means of the in‐
tegrated fan.

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

Switching on

Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

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Switching on

Press the button once for each ventila‐
tion level.

The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.

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

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Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Rear seats

Adjusting

Adjusting

At a glance

1 Forward/backward, tilt
2 Backrest
3 Adjust front passenger seat
4 Reset to the standard position
5 Head restraint
6 Lumbar support

The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety
switch for the power windows has been
pressed.

2. Seat tilt.

3. Backrest tilt.

Lumbar support

The contour 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.

Adjustments in detail

Forward/back.

1.

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▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch.

The curvature is increased/decreased.

▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/down.

Adjusting the front passenger seat
from the rear

For more leg room in the rear, for example.

1. Press the button to activate the function, ar‐

row.

2. Adjust the passenger seat, e.g., forward/

back.

3. Press the button to deactivate the function,

arrow.

The function deactivates itself automatically af‐
ter some time.

Reset* to standard position

Switching on

To switch on, press the button once for
each massage level.

The highest level is active when two LEDs are
lit.

Switching off

To switch off, press and hold the button.
The LEDs go out.

Seat heating*

Switching on

Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.

Maintain pressure on the button until the system
completes the adjustment.

Massage function in rear seats*

Wavelike motions from the top to the bottom in
the backrest relax back muscles.

Button in rear

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Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Temperature distribution

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

"Climate"

1.

2. "Seat heating rear"

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3. Select the required seat.

Adjusting

4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

Active seat ventilation*

Switching on

Press the button once for each ventila‐
tion level.

The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has four or five* seating positions,
each of which is equipped with a safety belt.

▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

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

▷ The two rear safety belt buckles, integrated

into the rear seat, are for passengers sitting
on the left and right.

▷ The belt buckle embossed with the word

CENTER is intended exclusively for use by
passengers riding in the center position.

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.◀

Safety belts

General information

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.

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Buckling the belt

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

After the belt is buckled and the door is closed,
the belt is tightened once automatically.

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 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.

Safety mode

In critical situations, e.g., during full brake appli‐
cation, the front safety belts tighten automati‐
cally.

If the situation passes without an accident oc‐
curring, the belt tension relaxes.

If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the
red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before
continuing on your trip.

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 au‐
thorized dealership; otherwise, it cannot be en‐
sured that this safety feature will function prop‐
erly.◀

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.

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.

▷ Do not attach accessories 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

Removing

For technical reasons, the head restraints can‐
not be removed.

Rear head restraints

Adjusting

Adjusting electrically.

Distance to the back of the head:
manual head restraints

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

restraint toward the rear.

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

The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the shoulder support is adjusted, refer to

page 48.

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.

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

Adjusting the head restraint

Adjust the head restraint correctly; other‐
wise, there is an increased risk of injury in an ac‐
cident.◀

Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints

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

push the head restraint down.

Adjusting the side extensions*

Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.

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Adjusting the height: electrically*

▷ The head restraints on the left and right rear

passenger seats extend automatically
whenever a passenger in the rear seat fas‐
tens his or her safety belt.

▷ In addition, the height of the head restraint

can be adjusted electrically.

Extending the head restraint

To prevent possible personal injury and
property damage, always ensure that the area
above the head restraints is clear and unob‐
structed before extending them upward.◀

The height adjustment of the head restraint is
deactivated when the safety switch for the rear

windows, refer to page 44, has been pressed.

Adjusting the side extensions*

Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the rest‐
ing position.

Removing: manual head restraints

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

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.◀

Removing: power* head restraints

Note

The rear head restraints cannot be removed.
To avoid damage, they can only be reinstalled

by your service center.

Removing

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

Completely raise the head restraint.

1.

2. Completely pull out the head restraint with a

firm tug.

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, mirror, and steering
wheel memory*

General information

Front

Adjusting

Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjustment
of the lumbar support is not stored.

Rear

Two different seat positions can be stored and
retrieved.

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

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.

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

Safety mode

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

1.

nition.

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

the adjustment procedure is completed.

Calling up of a seat position was
deactivated

After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat
positions is deactivated to save battery power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

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

Storing

Switch on the ignition.

1.

2. Set the desired position.

3. Press the button on the door. 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 on the door again.
The LED goes out.

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Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's mirror.

Estimating distance

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.◀

At a glance

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

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, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 56.

2. Engage transmission position R.

Deactivating

Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's 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 ignition is switched on.

Interior rearview mirror

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.

Activating

1.

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's mirror position.

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Reducing the blinding effect

From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob.

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Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature*

Adjusting

Photocells are used for control:

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

For proper operation:

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

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Illuminated vanity mirror* in
the rear

Folding down

Steering wheel

General information

Adjusting while driving

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

Adjusting

Press the button.
The vanity mirror folds down.
The angle can be adjusted by hand.

Folding up

Press the mirror up.

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

Storing the position

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 56.

Assistance getting in and out

The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.

Steering wheel heating*

Switching on/off

The steering wheel heating operates with the
ignition switched on.

Press the button.

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

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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

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.

Transporting children safely

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 91.

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 a child restraint fixing system
on the rear middle seat, return both outer backr‐
ests to the basic position.

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.◀

In 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.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

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

Seat position and height

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

Do not change the seat position and height after
this.

Backrest width*

Before installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, open the backrest

width, refer to page 48, completely. Do not

change the backrest width again and do not call
up a memory position.

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Backrest width for the child seat

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

Child seat security

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

Locking the safety belt

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.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐
dren.

Note

Manufacturer's information for LATCH

child restraint fixing systems

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

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.◀

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.

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

Mounting the LATCH child restraint
fixing system without power rear seats

Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer

1.

to the operating instructions of the system.

2. Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors

have properly engaged and that the child re‐
straint fixing system is resting snugly
against the backrest.

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems on power rear seats*

Before mounting, adjust the seats to their

1.
basic position, refer to page 51.

2. For better accessibility, tilt the backrest

back slightly.

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3. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer

to the operating instructions of the system.

4. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

5. After mounting, move the backrest back up

slightly so that the child restraint fixing sys‐
tem rests lightly against the backrest.

Child restraint fixing systems with a
tether strap

Mounting points

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

Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point

Remove the mounting point cover.

Transporting children safely

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

LATCH mounting eyes

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

LATCH retaining strap

Make sure that the upper LATCH retaining
strap is not routed over sharp edges and is free
of twisting on its way to the upper mounting
point; otherwise, the belt cannot properly se‐
cure the child restraint fixing system in an acci‐
dent.◀

1.

2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the

middle head restraint*.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the

supports of the head restraint.
Guide it over the head restraint of the middle

seat.

4. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to the

mounting eyes.

5. Pull the retaining strap taut.

6. Lower the head restraint.

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Locking the doors and windows

Rear doors

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

only.

Safety switch for the rear

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

rear.

This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear; refer to Safety switch,

refer to page 44.

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Driving

Start/Stop button

Driving

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.

The engine starts if the brake is
depressed when you press the

Start/Stop button.

Ignition on

Press the Start/Stop button and do not depress
the brake 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 using the central

locking system.

▷ 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.

Ignition off

Press the Start/Stop button again and do not
depress the brake 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.◀

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

Radio ready state

This state can only be reached by pressing the
Start/Stop button briefly to switch off the engine
while it is running.

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.

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of the exhaust
fumes may lead to unconsciousness 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 vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀

Frequent starting in close succession

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

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

Starting the engine

Depress the brake and press the
Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automat‐
ically for a brief period 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 operate the windows and injure them‐
selves.◀

Setting the parking brake

Set the parking brake firmly when parking;
otherwise, the vehicle could roll.◀

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.

3. Set the parking brake.

2. Engage transmission position N.

3. Release the parking brake or deactivate Au‐
tomatic Hold, refer to page 67.

4. Switch the engine off.

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.◀

Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:

▷ When the ignition is switched off.
▷ After approx. 15 minutes if the vehicle is not

moved.

Parking brake

The concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.

▷ Engine switched off: the parking brake acts

on the rear wheels.

▷ Engine running: the parking brake acts on

the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels
via the hydraulic brake system.

The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐
matically:

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

fer to page 67.

Before driving into a car wash

The vehicle is able to roll when the following
steps are adhered to:

Depress the brake pedal.

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Setting

Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.

The indicator lamp lights up in red. The

Driving

parking brake is set.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models

While driving

Use while driving:
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.

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

Press the switch while the brake is de‐
pressed or transmission position P is en‐

gaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.

Take the remote control with you

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

If it also becomes necessary to release the
transmission lock of the automatic transmission
manually, follow this sequence:

1. Secure the vehicle against rolling.

2. Manually release the parking brake.

3. Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission, refer to
page 73.

Releasing

1. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.

2. Raise the floor panel in the trunk.

Manual release

The parking brake can be released manually in
the event of a power failure or electrical fault.

Before releasing, secure the vehicle
against rolling

Before releasing the parking brake manually,
and whenever you park the vehicle with the
parking brake released, ensure that position P of
the automatic transmission is engaged.

Secure the vehicle in a manner appropriate to
the inclination of the road, e.g., with a wheel
chock; otherwise, there is the danger of the ve‐
hicle rolling.◀

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3. Take out the floor trim in the trunk, removing

the screws with the release tool, arrow.

4. Place the release tool on the release point,

arrow.

5. Forcefully pull the release tool up against the

resistance until you notice a marked in‐
crease in the resistance and the parking
brake releases audibly.

Have the malfunction corrected

If the parking brake has been released
manually in response to a malfunction, only
technicians can return it to operation.

Have the malfunction corrected by your author‐
ized dealership.◀

2. Press the switch while the brake is de‐

pressed or transmission position P is en‐
gaged.

It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.

Indicator lamp in Canadian models

Automatic Hold

The concept

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

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

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

After a power failure

Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure

The parking brake should only be put into oper‐
ation again if it was manually released due to an
interruption in the supply of electrical power.
Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the parking
brake will function properly.◀

Putting the parking brake into
operation

Switch on the ignition.

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For your safety

Automatic Hold is deactivated automatically and
the parking brake is set when:

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

is unbuckled.

▷ The vehicle is braked to a standstill with the

parking brake while driving.

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

Indicator lamp in Canadian models

Before driving away:

Driving

▷ 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

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 65, is set

manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐
matically.

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‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐
vated.

The parking brake can also be released
after the engine is switched off, e.g., in a

car wash.

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.

Driving

Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐
matically secured against rolling when it stops.

The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Depress the accelerator to drive away.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models

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Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

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"

3. "Triple turn signal"

High beams, headlamp flasher

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

Washer/wiper system

Wiper 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.◀

Switching on

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.

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

sition when released.

▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

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

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the

vehicle is stationary.

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Switching off and brief wipe

Driving

Rain sensor sensitivity

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

sition when released.

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

Rain sensor

The 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.◀

Turn the thumb wheel.

Washing 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 windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

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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, refer to page 69, must be reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down

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

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.

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.

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Transmission positions

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.◀

Container for washer fluid

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.◀

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D Drive, automatic position

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

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

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

When the ignition is switched off, refer to

page 64, 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 64, or if the

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ignition is switched off, refer to page 64, and

if position R or D is engaged.

▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N

is engaged.

▷ If the vehicle is standing with position R or D

Driving

engaged and you unfasten the belt of the
driver's seat and open the driver's door.

Kick-down

Kick-down is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Depress the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.

Engaging the transmission position

▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐

gaged if the engine is running and the brake
is depressed.

▷ With the vehicle stationary, depress 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.◀

Engaging D, R and N

Press the Unlock button to:

▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.

Engaging P

Press button P.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the sport program

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.

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

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

ance-oriented driving style.

Activating the M/S manual mode

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

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

changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, e.g., M1.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.

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

Ending the sport program/manual
mode

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

After parking the vehicle, engage the transmis‐
sion lock again.

If the parking brake needs to be manually re‐
leased as well, adhere to the following se‐
quence:

1. Secure the vehicle against rolling.

2. Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page 66.

3. Manually release the transmission lock.

Releasing

1. Open the cover of the cup holder.

2. Tip the cup holder insert to the rear and re‐

move it.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The gear position is displayed, e.g.,
P.

Manually releasing and engaging the
transmission lock

In the event of a power failure, manually release
the transmission lock; otherwise, the drive
wheels will be locked and it will not be possible
to tow the vehicle.

Depress the brake when releasing the
transmission lock

When manually releasing the transmission lock,
depress the brake; otherwise, the vehicle could
roll.◀

Only release the transmission lock in the event
of a malfunction, e.g., for towing.

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4. Snap out the cover using the screw driver

from the tool kit.

Driving

5. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.

6. Insert the release tool into the opening.

Locking the transmission lock again

After parking the vehicle, lock the trans‐
mission lock again to prevent the vehicle from
rolling.◀

Locking

Pull out the release tool. The transmission lock
is locked again.

7. Turn the release tool all the way and then

press down. The transmission lock is re‐
leased and position P is no longer engaged.

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Displays

Instrument cluster

At a glance

1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Oil temperature

Odometer and trip odometer

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

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched

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

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

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6 External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Display/reset miles

External temperature

External temperature warning

When the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a mes‐
sage appears in the instrument
cluster.

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.

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Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀

Time

Displays

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

Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 80.

Engine oil temperature

Date

The date is displayed in the
speedometer.

Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 81.

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a warning message is displayed.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 236.

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐

perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.

▷ Normal operating temperature: the pointer

is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.

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

perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.

Check the oil level, refer to page 235.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel
consumption

"Settings"

1.

2. "Info display"

3. "Range/consumption"

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

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Energy recovery

The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy

while coasting, refer to
page 150. The vehicle battery is

partially charged and fuel con‐
sumption can be lowered.

Fuel gauge

Gasoline engine:
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 21.6 US gal/82 liters
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.

3. "Range/consumption"

The bar display for the cruising range is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

Range

After the reserve range is
reached:

▷ A message appears briefly.
▷ The remaining range is

shown on the computer.

The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel below 30 miles/50 km

Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀

Displaying the cruising range

"Settings"

1.

2. "Info display"

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The following functions can be operated using
the buttons and the thumb wheel on the steering
wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:

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

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Activating a list and creating the
setting

Displays

After entering the distance or when desti‐
nation guidance is activated in the naviga‐
tion system.

▷ Time of arrival*

After entering the distance or when desti‐
nation guidance is activated in the naviga‐

tion system.

▷ Date*.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system*.

Press a button on the right side of the steering
wheel or turn the thumb wheel to activate the
required list.

Create the setting using the thumb wheel.

Computer

Calling up information on the info
display

Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.

Information is displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.

Information at a glance

Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever displays
the information on the info dis‐
play in the following order:

▷ Range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Distance to destination*

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.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough
fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color
of the display changes.

Average fuel consumption

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

Average speed

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

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Resetting average values

Press and hold the button on the turn signal
lever.

Distance to destination

The remaining distance to the destination is dis‐
played if one of the following measures was
taken before starting the trip:

▷ A distance was entered in the computer.
▷ A destination was entered in the navigation

system*.
The distance to the destination on the plan‐

ned route of the navigation system is
adopted automatically.

The distance entered in the computer is
overwritten after approx. 1,640 ft/500 m.

Manually setting the distance to the
destination

"Vehicle Info"

1.

2. "Onboard info"

3. "To dest."

Speed limit

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

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

Displaying, setting or changing the
limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

4. Turn the controller until the desired distance

is displayed.

5. Press the controller.

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if the following infor‐
mation was entered before start‐
ing the trip:

▷ A distance in the computer.
▷ A destination in the navigation system*.

The time must be correctly set.

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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.

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Resetting values

The average fuel consumption and average
speed can be reset.

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

Displays

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.

"Automatically reset" all values are reset ap‐
prox. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.

Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Cons." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time

"Settings"

1.

2. "Time/Date"

Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.

"Vehicle Info"

1.

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

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3. "Time:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

"Settings"

1.

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.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

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

Setting the voice dialog

To switch between a standard dialog and a short
dialog.

"Settings"

1.

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

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4. Select the desired dialog.

Displays

3. "Brightness"

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.

4. Select the desired unit.

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

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

"Settings"

1.

2. "Control display"

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.

Service requirements

Display

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

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

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 217.

Detailed information on service
requirements

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

"Vehicle Info"

1.

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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.

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Create the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Automatic Service Request

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"

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

The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

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

correctly.

"Vehicle Info"

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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.

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Indicator/warning lamps

Displays

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.

Text messages

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

Supplementary text messages

Additional information on the Control Display,
e.g., on the cause of a malfunction or the re‐
quired action, can be called up via Check Con‐
trol.

The text of urgent messages is displayed auto‐
matically.

They continue to exist until the malfunction
has been eliminated.

If several malfunctions occur at once, the
messages are displayed consecutively.

▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 23 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.

Displaying stored Check Control
messages

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

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

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages can be hid‐

den for approx. 8 seconds.

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Lamps

At a glance

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

control*/high-beam assistant*/welcome
lamps

4 Lamps off/daytime running lights*
5 Parking lamps
6 Low beams/welcome lamps
7 Instrument lighting

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control

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 86.

Welcome lamps

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

or : the parking and interior

Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

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"

Low beams

Switch position with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.

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4. Set the duration.

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

Automatic headlamp control

Lamps

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 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.◀

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

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.

Daytime running lights*

The daytime running lights light up in posi‐
tion 0,
switched off, the parking lamps light up in posi‐
tion .

and . After the ignition is

Activating/deactivating

"Settings"

1.

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

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Adaptive light control*

The concept

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

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

In tight curves, such as on mountainous roads
or when turning, turning lamps that light up the
inside area of the curve are switched on at
speeds up to approx. 70 km/h, approx. 44 mph.

Controls

Activating

Switch position with the ignition switched
on.

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

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 and illuminates the outside of the curve.

Self-leveling headlights

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

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

Malfunction

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

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

High-beam assistant*

The concept

When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant 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 the high-beam assistant

Turn the light switch to position or

1.

.

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.

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

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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

Lamps

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.

▷ If the sensor view field is dirty.

Sensor view field

The view field of the sensor is located on the
front of the interior rearview mirror.

Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.

Clean the view field, refer to page 252.

Cornering lamp*

In the
switched on for a broader light distribution at
speeds up to 68 mph/110 km/h.

switch position, a cornering lamp is

Instrument lighting

Adjusting

The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust the
brightness.

Adjust the brightness using the
thumb wheel.

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 thumb wheel for the instrument
lighting.

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 86, is activated, the low beams will come

on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lamps.

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1 Interior lamps
2 Reading lamp

Switching the interior lamps on and off

Press the button.

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

To clear this setting: briefly press the button.

Reading lamps

Press the button.

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

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Safety

Airbags

Safety

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

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
body on the side in the chest area.

Head airbags

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the
head.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag protects the legs during a fron‐
tal collision.

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4 Side airbag
5 Knee airbags

Protective action

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

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.

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 head

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.◀

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 authorized dealership or a workshop that
has the necessary authorization for handling ex‐
plosives.

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.

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 objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

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Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags

Safety

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.

Most child seats are detected by the system,
especially the child seats required by the
NHTSA at the time the vehicle was manufac‐
tured. After installing a child seat, make sure that
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up. This indicates that the child seat
has been detected and the front passenger air‐
bags 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.

1. Move the respective seat forward all the

way.

2. Move the respective seat forward again. It

moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

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

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

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.◀

TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*

The concept

Monitoring of the tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system reports when
the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid‐
erably in one or several tires.

Conditions for operation

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

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Sudden serious tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀

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

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

A correction is only necessary if indicated by
TPM.

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.

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.

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. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

4. "Reset TPM"

5. Start the engine - do not drive away.

6. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".

7. 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
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play. In addition, a signal sounds.

▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐

flation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change.

Cautiously reduce the vehicle speed to below
50 mph/80 km/h.

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Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving

Safety

may result in serious accidents.◀

Continued driving with a flat tire

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:

▷ With a light load: 1 to 2 people without lug‐

gage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km.

▷ With a medium load: 2 people, trunk full, or

4 people without luggage: Approx. 94 miles/
150 km.

▷ With a full load: 4 people, trunk full: Approx.

30 miles/50 km.

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 failure of tire

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 authorized deal‐
ership.◀

Message when not reset

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play.

The system was not reset, e.g., after a wheel
change.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.

Status display

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

The status is displayed.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. The tires are
displayed in gray on the Control Display.

No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked.
▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

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

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‐
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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 detects a pressure loss on the basis
of speed differences between the individual
wheels while driving.

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel changes. 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.

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*.

Initialization

The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐
tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the inflation pressures.

Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains*.

"Vehicle Info"

1.

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

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4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Start the initialization with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The initialization is completed while driving,

Safety

which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

Indication of a flat tire

The yellow warning lamp and the vehicle
symbol light up. A message appears on
the Control Display. In addition, a signal

sounds.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation

pressure.

Carefully reduce your speed to a maximum

1.

of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers. Do not increase the speed again.

Do not continue driving without run­flat tires

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

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

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

rect, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been
initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

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 failure of tire

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 authorized deal‐
ership.◀

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.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:

▷ With a light load: 1 to 2 people without lug‐

gage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km.

▷ With a medium load: 2 people, trunk full, or

4 people without luggage: Approx. 94 miles/
150 km.

▷ With a full load: 4 people, trunk full: Approx.

30 miles/50 km.

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

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

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Lane departure warning*

The concept

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

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

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

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

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

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

Display

▷ When using the turn signal.

System limits

Personal responsibility

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

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

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

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

diverging, or multiple lines such as in con‐
struction areas.

▷ When lane lines are covered in snow, ice, dirt

or water.

▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ When the lines are covered by objects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in

front.

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

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered with stickers, etc.

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

detected and warnings can be issued.

Issued warning

If you leave the lane and if a lane line has been
detected, the steering wheel begins vibrating.

If the turn signal is set before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.

End of warning

The warning ends:

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

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Malfunctions

Steering wheel vibration

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

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

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

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Sensor view field

Safety

Switching on/off

The view field of the sensor is located on the
front of the interior rearview mirror.

Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.

Clean the view field, refer to page 252.

Active Blind Spot Detection*

The concept

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

The system indicates whether there are vehicles
in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from
behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up
dimly.

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

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

Press the button.

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

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

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

Display

Information stage

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

Warning

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

The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off or the other vehicle leaves the crit‐
ical zone.

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System limits

Personal responsibility

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

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

The system may not be fully functional in situa‐
tions such as the following:

▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

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

Malfunctions

Steering wheel vibration

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

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

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

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:

▷ NBG009014A.

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

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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

Brake force display*

The concept

Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.

The system may not be fully functional in situa‐
tions such as the following:

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

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

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▷ During normal brake application, the outer

brake lamps light up.

▷ During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lamps light up in addition.

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Driving stability control systems

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.

The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.

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

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.◀

Deactivating/activating the DSC OFF
program

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.

Driving stability control systems

Adaptive brake assistant

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

page 112.

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.

The program can be deactivated/activated via

Dynamic Driving Control, refer to page 103.

For better control

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

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has

failed.

DTC Dynamic Traction Control

The concept

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

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

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

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

▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in

deep snow or on loose surfaces.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

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