BMW X1 2016 Owner's Manual

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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. It contains 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 en‐ hance 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.

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ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL

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We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials contained in that document.

1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-

vice center,” “your service center,” “service specialist,” or “service” are used in the Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.

2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con-

tains an affirmative instruction to contact a “service center” or “your service center,” we wanted to clarify that BMW recommends that, if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text, you contact or seek the assistance of a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.

While BMW of North America LLC, at no cost to you, will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance Program during the applicable warranty and maintenance coverage periods, you are free to elect, both during those periods and thereafter, to have maintenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops.

3. Where the Owner's Manual makes refer-

ence to parts and accessories having been approved by BMW, those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC. You may elect to use other parts and accessories, but, if you do,

we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and/or accessories are appropriate for use on your vehicle.

4. At page 7, under the warranty section's dis-

cussion of homologation, where it states that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there,” the text should read that you “may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there.”

5. At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso-

ries” section, the sentence beginning “For your own safety … ,” should be disregarded and the following the text should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends using genuine BMW parts and accessories.” In the fifth sentence, the word “cannot” should read “does not.”

6. At page 49, in the “Checking and replacing

safety belts” section, the text beginning, “Have the work performed only by your service center …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends having this work performed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly.”

7. At page 134 under the heading: “Objects in

the area around the pedals” and at page 266 under the heading: “Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place.”

8. At page 140, under the heading: “Have

maintenance carried out,” the sentence beginning, “Have the maintenance carried out …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

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“BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center.”

9. At page 225, under the heading “Apps” and

subheading “Requirements,” the section that begins, “Use only … ,” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of BMW recommended software; otherwise there may be malfunctions in system operations.”

10. At page 232, under the heading “Pressure

specifications,” the sentence beginning, “The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved … .” should be disregarded.

11. At page 240, under the heading: “Approved

wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, the term “Recommended” should be read in its place. In addition, the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, for example, despite having the same official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non-recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle.

12. At page 243, under the heading “Hood,” the

sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” should be disregarded.

13. At page 248, under the heading: “Service

and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models,” the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle.

14. At page 250 and page 252, where it reads:

“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps,” that text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read: “Xenon headlamp work or replacement can cause serious and fatal injuries.” In the text that follows, where it reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon lighting system … ,” the following words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that you … .”

15. At page 255, under the “Battery replace-

ment” section, the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read:

Use of recommended vehicle batteries

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available, and that any “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.

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The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 280.

6 Notes

At a glance

14 Cockpit 20 iDrive 27 Voice activation system

Controls

32 Opening and closing 46 Adjusting 54 Transporting children safely 59 Driving 73 Displays 85 Lamps 90 Safety 99 Driving stability control systems 103 Driving comfort 110 Climate 115 Interior equipment 125 Storage compartments

Driving tips

132 Things to remember when driving 136 Loading 139 Saving fuel

Entertainment

166 Tone 168 Radio 176 CD/multimedia

Communication

198 Telephone 209 Office 218 Contacts 221 ConnectedDrive

Mobility

228 Refueling 230 Fuel 232 Wheels and tires 242 Engine compartment 247 Maintenance 249 Replacing components 257 Breakdown assistance 263 Care

Reference

270 Technical data 272 Short commands for voice activation

system

280 Everything from A to Z

Navigation

144 Navigation system 146 Destination entry 155 Destination guidance 163 What to do if...

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Using this Owner's Manual

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

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

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: www.bmwusa.com.

BMW Driver's Guide App

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ tries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:

www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

Symbols

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

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

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

Vehicle equipment

This Owner's Manual describes all models, all series equipment, as well as country-specific and special equipment offered in the model series.Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐ scribes and depicts equipment that may not be contained in your vehicle because of the se‐ lected special equipment or country version, for example.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

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

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

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

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For your own safety

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery — homologation. If your vehicle is to be oper‐ ated in a different country it might be neces‐ sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differ‐ ing operating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ tain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Center.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair methods.

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

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

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, it is recommended that you use genuine parts and accessories ap‐ proved by BMW. When you purchase accesso‐ ries tested and approved by BMW and Genu‐ ine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum perform‐ ance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not ac‐ cept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ stallation of parts and accessories not ap‐ proved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without

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risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Acces‐ sories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW cen‐ ters. 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 transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive dam‐ age to the vehicle, compromise its safety, in‐ terfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited War‐ ranty. See your BMW center for additional in‐ formation. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive 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 automo‐ bile components and parts, including compo‐ nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive 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 repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. 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.

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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 War‐

ranty

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐

ited Warranty

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

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de‐ liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐ hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ BMW Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in seri‐

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ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Data memory

Numerous electronic components in your vehi‐ cle contain data memories that store technical information on the vehicle condition, events and faults, either temporarily or permanently. This technical information generally docu‐ ments the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment.

▷ Operating conditions of system compo‐

nents, such as filling levels.

▷ Status messages from the vehicle and its

individual components, such as wheel rpm/ speed, motion delay, transverse accelera‐ tion.

▷ Malfunctions and defects in important sys‐

tem components, such as lights and brakes.

▷ Vehicle responses to special driving situa‐

tions, such as airbag deployment, use of the stability control systems.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as the tempera‐

ture.

These data are of a technical nature only and are used to detect and eliminate faults and to optimize vehicle functions. Travel profiles of routes driven with the vehicle cannot be cre‐ ated from these data. If services are used, for instance in the event of repairs, service proc‐ esses, warranty cases, quality assurance, etc., this technical information can be read out from the event and fault data memories by service personnel, including the manufacturer, using special diagnosis tools. This service personnel can provide you with more information if needed. After troubleshooting, the information in the fault memory is cleared or overwritten continuously.

Situations are conceivable during the use of the vehicle in which these technical data could

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become associated with a specific person in combination with other information, such as an accident report, damage to the vehicle, wit‐ ness accounts, etc., possibly with the involve‐ ment of an authorized expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐ calization in the event of an emergency, permit the transfer of certain vehicle data out of the vehicle.

Event Data Recorder EDR

This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under‐ standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the

type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐ quired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐ cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐ hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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 in‐ jury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, 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.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washing‐ ton, DC 20590. You can also obtain other in‐ formation about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety- related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele‐

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phone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.

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

with the available control concepts and options.

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At a glance Cockpit

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Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All around the steering wheel

special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

1 Safety switch for rear power win‐

dows 43

2 Power windows 42

3 Exterior mirror operation 51

4 Lamps

Parking lights 85

Low beams 85

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Automatic headlight con‐ trol 86

Adaptive Light Control

High-beam Assistant 87

Front fog lamps 88

5 Steering column stalk, left

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Turn signal 64

High-beams, head‐ light flasher 87

High-beam Assistant 87

Roadside parking lights 87

Computer 75

Settings and information about the vehicle 76

Instrument lighting 89

6 Steering wheel buttons, left

Telephone 198

Volume

Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐ vation system 27

7 Shift paddles 69

8 Instrument cluster 16

9 Steering wheel buttons, right

Change the radio station

Select a music track

Scroll through the redial list

Next entertainment source

Recirculated air mode 112

10 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off 59

11 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 64

Rain sensor 65

Rear window wiper 66

12 Ignition lock 59

13 Steering wheel heating 53

14 Horn, the entire surface

15 Adjust the steering wheel 53

Cruise control 103

17 Opening tailgate 38

18 Releasing the hood 243

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Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer

2 Indicator/warning lamps 17

3 Tachometer 74

4 Current fuel consumption 74

Engine oil temperature

5 Display for

▷ Clock 73

▷ External temperature 73

▷ Indicator/warning lamps 17

▷ Cruise control 103

6 Display for

▷ Automatic transmission position 68

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▷ Hill Descent Control 101

▷ Computer 75

▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re‐

maining distance to be driven 80

▷ Odometer and trip odometer 73

▷ Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor 96

▷ Checking engine oil level 243

▷ Settings and information 76

Check Control message

▷

present 82

7 Fuel gauge 74

8 Resetting the trip odometer 73

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Indicator/warning lights

The concept

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

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

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐ trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐ played indicator and warning lights.

Supplementary text messages

You can call up additional information, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction and on how to re‐ spond, via Check Control, refer to page 82.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding light comes on.

Symbol Function or system

Front fog lamps, refer to page 88

Lamp flashes:

DSC or DTC is regulating the pro‐ pulsive forces in order to maintain driving stability, refer to page 99

The parking brake is set, refer to page 63

Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐ fer to page 63

Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐ fect on emissions, refer to page 248

Canada: engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emis‐ sions, refer to page 248

Indicator lights without text messages

The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:

Symbol Function or system

Turn signals, refer to page 64

High-beams/headlamp flasher, refer to page 87

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At a glance Cockpit

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All around the center console

1 Headliner 19

2 Control Display 20

3 Air vent 113

4 Hazard warning system 257

Central locking system 37

5 Automatic climate control 110

6 Glove compartment 125

7 Radio and CD/DVD drive 168

Programmable memory buttons

PDC Park Distance Control 105

rearview camera 107

HDC Hill Descent Control 101

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Deactivate the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 61

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99

DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100

ECO PRO 140

9 Selector lever with automatic transmis‐

sion 67

10 Controller with buttons 20

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1 Emergency Request 257

Panoramic glass sunroof 44

3 Indicator lamp for the front pas‐

senger airbags 92

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4 Reading lamps 89

Interior lamps 89

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iDrive

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multi‐ tude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐ ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occupants and to other road users, never at‐ tempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this.

◀

The buttons can be used to open the me‐ nus 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 266.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

Switching off

1. Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

Controls at a glance

Controls

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons

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Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

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Controller

Select menu items and create settings.

1. Turn.

2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Press the but‐ ton

NAV Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL Opens the Telephone menu.

BACK Displays the previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Function

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

Buttons on controller

Press the but‐ ton

MENU Opens the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia

Function

menu.

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The main menu is displayed.

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

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

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Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

Changing between panels

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

▷ Move the controller to the left.

The current panel is closed and the previ‐ ous 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 previ‐ ous display.

"Radio", a

Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the displayed.

"Options" menu is

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Switch off control

display"

▷ Control options for the selected main

menu, e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

the selected menu, for instance "Store station".

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate 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.

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Changing settings

1. Select a field.

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.

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Function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1. Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

to display

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

highlighted, and then press the controller.

"Time/Date".

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

Status field

The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right:

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Telephone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped into various catego‐ ries.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio™ is switched on.

Satellite radio is switched on.

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Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception

strength Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

Text message, e-mail was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter the PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

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

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

5. Select the desired menu item.

Press the button.

selected.

content".

CD/DVD player.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Music interface for smartphones.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched

off.

Request of the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

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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‐

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tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.

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

Saving a function

1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more

than two 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.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the let‐

ter or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between letters and numbers

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

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

Switching between upper and lower case letters

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters.

Symbol Function

▷ To display short information: touch the

button.

▷ To display detailed information: touch the

button for an extended period.

Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

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Move the controller forward:

switch from upper to lower case letters.

Move the controller forward:

switch from lower to upper case letters.

Entry comparison

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

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

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▷ Only those letters are offered during the

entry for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: town/city names can

be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display.

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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the

Control Display can be operated with the voice activation system using spoken com‐ mands. The system prompts you to make your entries.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone lo‐

cated in the area of the interior rearview mirror.

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

Manual to use with the voice activation system.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identi‐ fied.

Set the language, refer to page 79.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

1. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The command appears on the Control Dis‐ play.

The symbol on the Control Display indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, operate the function via iDrive in this case.

Terminating the voice activation system

Briefly press the button on the steer‐

ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.

The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.

The functions of the main menu have short commands.

Some list items, such as the phone book en‐ tries, can also be selected via the voice activa‐ tion system. Say the list items exactly as they are displayed on the list.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have the system read possible com‐ mands aloud: ›

Voice commands‹.

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For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐ played, the commands for the settings are read out loud.

Executing functions using short commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, usually irrespective of which menu item is currently selected, for instance ›

List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 272.

Vehicle status‹.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the

current operating options and the most im‐ portant commands for them are an‐ nounced.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

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

Example: playing back a CD

Via the main menu

The commands of the menu items are spoken out loud, in the same way as they are selected via the controller.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

6. Press the button on the steering

wheel again to select a specific track.

7. ›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Via short commands

Playback of the CD can also be started using a short command.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›C D drive Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

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

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

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

3. ›C D and multimedia‹

4. ›C D‹

5. ›C D drive‹

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The medium last played is played back.

The CD is played back.

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐ structions until the desired volume is set.

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▷ The volume remains constant even if the

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volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the remote con‐

trol currently in use.

Notes on Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a telephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 257, 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.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐

roof closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Voice activation system At a glance

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Controls

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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

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 41.

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐ mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐ fer to Personal Profile.

In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 247.

Integrated key

Press button 1 and pull out the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door, refer to page 36.

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

3 Opening tailgate

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐ trols with keys.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status.

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New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

Personal Profile

The concept

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

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▷ The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated in the remote control.

▷ The remote control used is detected when

the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐ file 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 a maxi‐ mum of four remote controls. They are stored for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.

Personal Profile settings

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

More information on the settings can be found under:

▷ Assigning the programmable memory but‐

tons, refer to page 24.

▷ Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked, refer to page 34.

▷ Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 37.

▷ Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi‐

tion after unlocking, refer to page 35.

▷ Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐

play and in the instrument cluster:

▷ 12h/24h clock format, refer to

page 78.

▷ Date format, refer to page 79.

▷ Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 80.

▷ Language on the Control Display, refer

to page 79.

▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 77.

▷ Show visual warning for the Park Distance

Control PDC, refer to page 106.

▷ rearview camera:

▷ Function selection, refer to page 107.

▷ Type of display, refer to page 109.

▷ Light settings:

▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 64.

▷ Welcome lights, refer to page 85.

▷ Headlight courtesy delay feature, refer

to page 86.

▷ Daytime running lights, refer to

page 86.

▷ High-beam Assistant, refer to

page 87.

▷ Automatic climate control: AUTO program,

cooling function and automatic recircu‐ lated air control activated/deactivated, temperature, air flow rate and distribution, refer to page 110.

▷ Navigation:

▷ Voice activation, refer to page 157.

▷ Route criteria, refer to page 155.

▷ Map view settings, refer to page 159.

▷ Entertainment:

▷ Tone control, refer to page 166.

▷ Radio, stored stations, refer to

page 174.

▷ CD/multimedia, audio source listened

to last, refer to page 176.

▷ Telephone: volume, refer to page 202.

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:

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▷ Doors.

▷ Tailgate.

▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.

▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles on the driver's and front passen‐ ger sides.

The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐ mote control:

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed,

refer to page 41.

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system, refer to page 37.

If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.

The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐ tesy lamps are switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button:"

4. Select the desired function:

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷ "Driver's door only"

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

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.

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Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the remote

control.

The windows and the panoramic glass sunroof open.

Locking

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol.

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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 and courtesy lamps

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol with the vehicle locked.

Panic mode

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

Press the button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Unlocking tailgate

Press the button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second and release.

The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.

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

Before and after each trip, check that the tail‐ gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐ sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting is activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

If this function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.◀

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷ When a seat position switch is pressed.

▷ When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

Selecting automatic activation

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

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3. "Last seat position auto."

Malfunctions

Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐ mote control.

In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐ mote control, the battery in the remote control is discharged. Use the remote control during an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐ tery, refer to page 32.

The remote control for Comfort Access con‐ tains a battery that may need to be replaced, refer to page 41.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following:

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

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 inter‐

ference, and

▷ this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Using the door lock

General information

Locking from the outside

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

The alarm system, refer to page 41, is not deployed when the vehicle is locked with the integrated key. The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was un‐ locked via the door lock.

To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control or insert the remote control into the ignition lock all the way.

Only the driver's door can be locked via the door lock.

Locking the doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tailgate all at once

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐ gate at once:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐

ing the button for the central locking sys‐ tem in the interior, refer to page 37.

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

senger door, refer to page 37.

3. Lock the vehicle as follows:

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from the outside.

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock the driver's door using the integrated key in the door lock. The other doors must be un‐ locked or locked from the inside.

Opening and closing: from the inside

▷ "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.

Unlocking and opening

▷ Press the button. The doors are

unlocked. To open, pull the door

handle above the armrest.

▷ Pull the door handle above the armrest

twice: the door is unlocked the first time and opened the second time.

Locking and unlocking

Press the button in the vehicle.

The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐ locked when the front doors are closed, but they are not secured against theft.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

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Locking

▷ Press the button. The doors are

locked.

▷ Press the lock button of a door. To prevent

you from being locked out, the opened driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.

Take the remote control with you

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Tailgate

Opening

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.

Provide edge protection

Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀

Opening from the inside

Press the button.

The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is stationary, provided that the tailgate has not been locked.

In some market-specific versions, this button does not exist.

▷ Press the remote control button for ap‐

prox. 1 second and then release.

The tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung upward.

Opening manually

In case of an electrical malfunction:

1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, enlarge

the cargo area, refer to page 121.

2. From the cargo area, press out the handle

in the tailgate, see arrow, and pull out as far as possible. The tailgate is unlocked.

3. Open the tailgate from the outside and

press in the handle.

The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.

Closing

Opening from the outside

▷ Press the button next to the tailgate.

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Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail‐ gate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate.

Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the cargo area floor panel is not raised, refer to page 123.

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Keep the closing area clear

Make sure that the closing area of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may result.◀

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ ing the remote control.

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

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

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

▷ Starting the engine.

▷ Convenient closing.

Functional requirement

▷ 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 re‐

mote control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.

Unlocking

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas‐ senger door completely, arrow 1.

This corresponds to pressing the button.

Locking

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

This corresponds to pressing the but‐ ton.

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.

If a remote control is detected within the vehi‐ cle, the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.

Convenient closing

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

In addition, the windows and the panoramic glass sunroof close.

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Monitor the closing process

Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.◀

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the button.

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐ gate opens again.

Ignition on

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on.

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

Starting the engine

The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐ mote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 59.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.

Mechanical activation using the integrated key only locks/unlocks the driver's door.

To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐ mote control into the ignition switch.

Warning lights

The warning light in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot

be started.

The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch.

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no lon‐

ger inside the vehicle.

After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐ onds if no door has been opened.

Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission

The engine can only be switched off with transmission position P engaged, refer to page 61.

To switch the engine off with transmission po‐ sition N engaged, insert the remote control in the ignition lock.

Malfunction

The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐ bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or when a mobile phone is being charged in the vehicle.

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The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message ap‐ pears on the Control Display: replace

the remote control battery.

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Replacing the battery

The remote control for Comfort Access con‐ tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control, refer to page 32.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Insert a new battery of the same type with

the positive side facing upwards.

4. Press on the cover to close it.

Return used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.

Alarm system

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.

▷ 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 sys‐

tem.

▷ By flashing the high beams.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

General information

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

Door lock and armed alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.

To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control or insert the remote control into the ignition lock all the way and switch on the ignition.

Tailgate and armed alarm system

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

Press the button on the remote control.

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

In some market-specific versions, the tailgate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐

trol, refer to page 34.

▷ Insert the remote control all the way into

the ignition lock.

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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The system is armed.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

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

The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐ ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor is not active.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Panic mode

In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐ tem:

Press the button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Interior motion sensor

For the sensor to function properly, the win‐ dows and panoramic glass sunroof must be closed.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

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

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.

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

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor remain 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 exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

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

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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

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

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is held.

▷

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

Convenient operation via the remote control, refer to page 34.

Convenient operation via the door lock is not supported.

Convenient closing, refer to page 39, with Comfort Access.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is inter‐ rupted.

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.

Do not use window accessories

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

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Closing without the pinch protection system

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

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point

and hold it there.

Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force ex‐ ceeds 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.

After the ignition is switched off

When the remote control is removed or the ig‐ nition is switched off, the windows can con‐ tinue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.

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Safety switch

With the safety switch, the rear windows are prevented from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, such as by children.

Press the button.

The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.

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Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transport‐ ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without super‐ vision.◀

Panoramic glass sunroof

General information

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

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 exam‐ ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐ selves.◀

Pressing the switch again closes the sliding visor al‐ most completely.

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐ erwise the mechanism will be damaged.

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Opening/closing the sliding visor

▷ Press the switch in the de‐

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

The sliding visor moves while the switch is being held.

▷ Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

The sliding visor moves automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the mo‐ tion.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

With the sliding visor open, proceed as descri‐ bed under Sliding visor.

Tilting the glass sunroof

Press the switch briefly.

▷ The closed roof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens slightly.

▷ The opened roof closes until

it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor stays com‐ pletely open.

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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.

Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the remote control or the door lock.

Convenient closing, refer to page 39, with Comfort Access.

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Comfort position

In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise in the passen‐ ger compartment.

Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed all the way, it stops in the comfort posi‐ tion. If desired, continue the motion following this with the switch.

After the ignition is switched off

The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐ nute, as long as no door has been opened.

Pinch protection system

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

The glass sunroof opens again slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection

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

Initialization after a power failure

After a power failure, it may only possible to tilt the roof.

Have the system initialized by your service center.

Closing without the pinch protection system

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

1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold.

Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐ opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

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

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Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

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

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 48.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 49.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 90.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat while driving. The seat could respond with un‐ expected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

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nate the protection normally provided by the

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belt.

Adjusting manually

Forward/backward

Pull lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired position.

After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ ward or back slightly to make sure it engages properly.

Height

Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest tilt

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest on the front pas‐ senger side too far to the rear during driving. Otherwise, there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. This would elimi‐

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Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back‐ rest or lift it off, as necessary.

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Seat tilt

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Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

Adjusting Controls

4 Backrest

The head restraint can be adjusted manually, refer Head restraints below.

Thigh support

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐ ward or back.

Adjusting electrically

1 Forward/backward

2 Height

3 Seat tilt

Lumbar support

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐ gion.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐ plementary support to help you maintain a re‐ laxed, upright sitting position.

▷ Increase or decrease curvature:

Press front or rear section of switch.

▷ Shift curvature up or down:

Press upper or lower section of switch.

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Backrest width

The width of the backrest can be changed with the side wings to adjust the side support to your own needs.

Press front or rear section of switch.

The backrest width decreases or increases.

Adjusting the rear seat backrests

Adjusting the backrest tilt, refer to page 121.

Seat heating

The LEDs go out.

The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit.

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.

Seats with safety belt

▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will

be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐ ery 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.

▷ If the middle safety belt is used in the rear,

the left backrest must be locked, refer to page 121; otherwise, the safety belt will not have a restraining effect.

Switching on

Press the button once for each tem‐ perature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature set last.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

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Notes

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 impact and injure the abdomen.

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The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breakable objects, or be pinched.

Reduction of restraining effect

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

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Buckling the belt

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

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

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

The indicator lamp lights up and a signal sounds. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. Check whether the safety belt has

been fastened correctly.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:

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

Checking and replacing safety belts

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

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Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

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

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level.

Distance

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

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.

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Front

Height adjustment

▷ To raise: pull.

▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

Rear

Height adjustment

Before transporting passengers

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

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Seat and mirror memory

General information

Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved.

The adjustment of the backrest width and the lumbar support is not stored in the memory.

Storing

▷ To raise: pull.

▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

headrest down.

The height of the middle head restraint cannot be adjusted.

Removing at the front and rear

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

1. Pull upward as far as possible.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and completely

pull out the head restraint with the rear seat backrest folded forward slightly.

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1. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐

tion, refer to page 59.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the

desired positions.

3. Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2.

The LED goes out.

If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button again. The LED goes

out.

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Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving

Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐ ing, as an unexpected seat movement could result in an accident.

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Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or

switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 59.

2. Briefly press the desired memory but‐

ton 1 or 2.

The seat is automatically moved to the stored position.

The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat or one of the memory buttons is pressed.

Safety mode

1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐

tion on or off, refer to page 59.

2. Press and hold the desired memory button

1 or 2 until the setting procedure is com‐ pleted.

At a glance

1 Adjusting

2 Fold in and out

3 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the mirror changeover switch.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direc‐ tion in which the button is pressed.

Saving positions

Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 50.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

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

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.

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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 park‐ ing, for example.

Activating

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

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2. Shift into reverse or engage transmission

position R.

Deactivating

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

Fold in and out

Press button 2.

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.

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Interior rearview mirror

Reducing the blinding effect

From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature

Automatic heating

Depending on the external temperature, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

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Two photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror glass, see arrow.

▷ 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.

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Steering wheel

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General information

Do not adjust while driving

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

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐ aged.

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Adjusting Controls

Steering wheel heating

Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

The right place for children

Note

Children in the vehicle

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

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doors.

Children should always be in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.

Transporting children in the rear

Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear only, using child restraint fixing sys‐ tems suitable for the age, weight, and height of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.

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

Children on the front passenger seat

Should it be necessary to use a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Auto‐ matic 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 re‐ straint fixing system.◀

Installing child restraint fixing systems

Notes

Manufacturer's information for child re‐

straint fixing systems

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

On the front passenger seat

After installing a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

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Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest position 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 af‐ ter this.

Backrest width

Before mounting a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, open the backrest width, refer to page 48, completely. Do not change the backrest width after this.

Backrest width for the child seat

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

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Child seat security

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

1. Open the belt buckle.

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 fixing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufac‐ turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀

The rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked to prevent ex‐ tension in order to permit attachment of child restraint fixing systems.

Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

2. Secure the child restraint fixing system

with the belt.

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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing system is resting snugly against the backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered may be reduced.

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The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.

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

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐

fer to the operating instructions of the sys‐ tem.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

LATCH mounting points

Only use the mounting points for the up‐ per LATCH retaining strap to secure child re‐ straint systems; otherwise, the mounting points could be damaged.

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Retaining strap guide

Retaining strap

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

Outer rear seats

Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap

Mounting points

There are three mounting points, see arrows, for the upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing systems.

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1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Cargo area floor

4 Hook for upper retaining strap

5 Mounting point/eye

6 Backrest

7 Upper retaining strap

When using the cargo cover, pass the upper retaining strap between the rear seat backrest and the cargo cover.

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Center rear seat

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1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Cargo area floor

4 Hook for upper retaining strap

5 Mounting point/eye

6 Backrest

7 Upper retaining strap

Transporting children safely Controls

Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

On outer rear seats:

1. Slide the head restraint upward.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye.

4. Pull the retaining strap taut.

On center rear seat:

1. Route the upper retaining strap over the

middle of the head restraint.

2. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye.

3. Pull the retaining strap taut until it com‐

presses the cushion of the head restraint, thus preventing the strap from sliding off.

Locking the doors and windows

Rear doors

When using the cargo cover, pass the upper retaining strap between the rear seat backrest and the cargo cover.

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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.

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This locks the rear window switches so that the windows cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 43.

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Driving Controls

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

Removing the remote control from the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause damage.

Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism.

▷ The ignition is switched off if it was on.

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Automatic transmission

You can only take out the remote control if transmission position P is engaged: interlock.

Start/Stop button

Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.

▷ Radio ready state is switched on. Individual

electrical consumers can operate.

Comfort Access

If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 39, under special circum‐ stances.

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

The engine starts if the brake pedal is pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.

Radio ready state

Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the external temperature are dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

▷ When the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock.

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▷ In cars with Comfort Access, refer to

page 39, by touching the surface above the door lock.

Ignition on

All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐ ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.

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

Radio ready state and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐ plays in the instrument cluster go out.

Automatic transmission, 8-gear

In certain situations, transmission position P is engaged automatically. To make it possible for the vehicle to roll, such as in an automatic car wash, follow the instructions in Car washes, re‐ fer to page 263.

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Frequent starting in quick succession

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

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 39.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage transmission position P if neces‐

sary.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts.

Unattended vehicle

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

Before leaving the car with the engine running, shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐ tion P and set the parking brake firmly; other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.

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Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you

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

Set the parking brake and further secure

the vehicle as required

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

Before driving into a car wash

To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an automatic car wash, follow the information on Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 263.

Switching off the engine

Automatic transmission

1. Engage transmission position P with the

vehicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Set the parking brake firmly.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock, refer to page 59.

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engine starts automatically when you wish to drive away.

Automatic operation

The automatic engine Start/Stop function is operational after each engine start. It is acti‐ vated whenever you drive forward faster than 3 mph/5 km/h.

Automatic engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐ ing a stop under the following conditions:

Automatic transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in transmission posi‐

tion D.

▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is at a standstill.

▷ The driver's safety belt is fastened or the

driver's door is closed.

When the engine is switched off, the air vol‐ ume of the automatic climate control is re‐ duced.

Indicator light in the instrument cluster

The indicator lamp lights up when the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.

The indicator lamp lights up if the re‐ quirements for an automatic engine stop are not fulfilled.

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, for instance in congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

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Note

The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:

▷ External temperature too low.

▷ High external temperature and operation of

the automatic climate control.

▷ The interior is not yet heated or cooled as

much as desired.

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▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

▷ Sharp steering angle or the steering wheel

is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ Vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ Hood is unlocked.

▷ HDC is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ The selector lever is in position N or M/S.

The indicator lamp is lit.

Parking the vehicle during an automatic engine stop

The vehicle can be parked safely during an au‐ tomatic engine stop, such as when you wish to leave the vehicle.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.

Automatic transmission: transmission po‐ sition P is engaged automatically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Start the engine as usual using the Start/Stop button.

Automatic engine start

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions to enable the driver to drive away:

▷ Automatic transmission:

The brake pedal is released.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

The engine does not start by itself after it is switched off automatically if any of the follow‐ ing conditions are fulfilled:

▷ The driver's safety belt is unfastened or

the driver's door is open.

▷ Hood was unlocked.

The indicator lamp lights up. A mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display.

The engine can only be started via

the Start/Stop button.

Note

Even if you do not wish to drive away, the stop‐ ped engine still starts automatically in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ The interior has heated up strongly with

the cooling function switched on.

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

▷ The vehicle begins to roll.

▷ Automatic transmission: the transmission

position is changed from D to N, R or M/S.

▷ Automatic transmission: the transmission

position is changed from P to N, D, R or M/S.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ Vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ The interior has cooled down strongly with

the heating switched on.

▷ Low braking pressure, such as from de‐

pressing the brake pedal a number of times consecutively.

Preventing automatic engine stop with an automatic transmission

The concept

To permit the driver to drive away especially quickly, such as at intersections, the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented.

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Preventing the engine stop using the brake pedal

The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

▷ Depress the brake pedal briefly and force‐

fully immediately after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

▷ Then continue depressing the brake pedal

with normal braking force.

Activating/deactivating the system manually

Press the button.

▷ LED lights up: the Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.

The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.

▷ LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop function

is activated.

matically.A message appears on the Control Display. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.

Parking brake

The concept

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

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up and an acoustic signal sounds when driving away. The parking brake is still set.

Setting

The lever engages automatically.

Releasing

Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the lever.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐ tion is deactivated automatically in the interest of safety, for example if the driver's absence is detected.

Malfunction

The indicator lamp lights up. The au‐ tomatic engine start/stop function no longer switches of the engine auto‐

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Notes

Using the parking brake while driving

If it should become necessary to use the parking brake while driving, do not pull the parking brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the parking brake lever pressed at all times.

Excessive application of the parking brake can block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of the vehicle.◀

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To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action, lightly apply the parking brake from time to time when coasting, traffic conditions permit‐ ting.

The brake lights do not light up when the park‐ ing brake is pulled.

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Do not fold in the exterior mirrors

While driving and when using the turn signal/hazard warning flashers, do not fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, the additional turn signal lamps in the exterior mirrors will not be in the appropriate position and will be diffi‐ cult to detect.

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Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

This function can be activated or deactivated:

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

High-beams, headlamp flasher

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

When towing a trailer, the indicator lamp may also signal the failure of a turn signal bulb on the trailer.

Signaling a turn 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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1 High-beams

2 Headlamp flasher

Washer/wiper system

Notes

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.

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Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐ shield

Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield; oth‐ erwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐ idly or become damaged.

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At a glance

1 Switching on wipers

2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe

3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

the rain sensor

4 Cleaning the windshield and headlights

5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sen‐

sitivity of the rain sensor

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.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.

The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor

Switching on wipers

Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

Normal wiper speed

Press up once.

The system switches to operation in the inter‐ mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press up twice or press once beyond the re‐ sistance point.

The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.

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Press the button, arrow 3.

The LED in the steering wheel stalk lights up and a wiping cycle is started.

Setting intermittent wipe or the sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

The LED goes out.

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Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀

Cleaning the windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.

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 heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

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 sec‐ onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position.

After the wipers are folded back down, the washer/wiper system, refer to page 64, must be reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; other‐ wise, 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.

Rear window wiper

1 Intermittent wipe

When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.

2 Cleaning the rear window

The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on.

To switch on the rear window wiper:

1. Move the lever to its basic position.

2. Select the required position again.

Do not use the washing mechanisms

when the washer fluid reservoir is empty

Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.

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Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

injuries if used improperly.

Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐ tion.

Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐ tainer.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts.

Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

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Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐ trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze according to the manufacturer instructions.

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

Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐ centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure water; this could damage the washer system.

Do not mix window washing concentrate from different manufacturers; this could cause the washer nozzles to clog.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic, 6-gear

In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, refer to page 68.

Parking the vehicle

Secure the vehicle

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐ gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐ tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle will begin moving.

Disengaging the remote control

To remove the remote control from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 59.

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All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ ervoir.

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

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Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

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Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode.

Changing selector lever positions

▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.

▷ When the vehicle is stationary, step on the

brake before shifting out of P or N; other‐ wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.

Press on the brake pedal until you start driving

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

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P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

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

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are selected automatically.

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ sition D.

Kickdown

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

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the Sport program

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag‐ ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

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Move the selector lever from position D toward the left.

DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.

This position is recommended for a perform‐ ance-oriented driving style.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

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Move the selector lever from position D toward the left.

Push the selector lever forward or backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, e.g., M1.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐ ment panel, followed by the current gear.

Shifting gears using the

shift paddles

on the steering wheel

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

▷ When the shift paddles on the steering

wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐ matic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.

▷ If the shift paddles are not used to acceler‐

ate or shift gears for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.

Driving Controls

▷ Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle +.

▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle –.

Overriding selector lever lock

If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

until the sleeve is inside out.

4. Using the screwdriver from the tool kit, re‐

fer to page 249, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position with the button pressed.

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic, 8-gear

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

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

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ sition D.

Kickdown

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

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

The vehicle can roll.

N remains engaged after the engine is switched off if the remote control remains in the ignition lock. This function can be used in an automatic car wash, refer to page 263, for example. P is automatically engaged after ap‐ prox. 30 minutes.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the transmission position P is engaged; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.

Engaging transmission position

▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐

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

▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.

Press on the brake pedal until you start driving

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

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Engaging transmission positions D, R, N

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically when the following conditions are met:

▷ The driver's door is opened while the en‐

gine is running, the safety belt is not fas‐ tened and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator is activated.

▷ The engine is switched off unless N is en‐

gaged and the remote control is in the igni‐ tion lock.

▷ The remote control is removed from the ig‐

nition lock.

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Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary. When shifting out of P or into R, simultane‐ ously push the unlock button 1.

The engaged transmission position is dis‐ played on the selector lever.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

Engaging transmission position P

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the Sport program

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

The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

This position is recommended for a perform‐ ance-oriented driving style.

Driving Controls

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.

Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly change gears since both hands can re‐ main on the steering wheel.

▷ If the shift paddles on the steering wheel

are used to shift gears while in automatic mode D, the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode.

▷ If the shift paddles are not used to acceler‐

ate or shift gears for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode D.

With the transmission position M/S selected, the manual mode remains active.

Activating 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 instru‐ ment cluster, e.g., M1.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

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▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

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

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

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Displays in the instrument cluster

The transmission position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode.

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Displays Controls

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

Odometer, external temperature display, clock

1 Knob in the instrument cluster

2 External temperature display and clock

3 Odometer and trip odometer

Knob in the instrument cluster

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

▷ When the ignition is switched off, the time,

external temperature and odometer are displayed.

Units of measure

To set the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the ex‐ ternal temperature, refer to page 77.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Time, external temperature display

Set the time, refer to page 77.

External temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.

Ice on roads

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on roads.

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

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting trip odometer:

With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

If you still want to view the time, external tem‐ perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been taken out of the igni‐ tion lock:

Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

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Tachometer

Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐ tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐ play.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 246.

Current fuel consumption

Engine oil temperature

▷ 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 temperature display.

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

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

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display.

Check the oil level, refer to page 243.

Fuel gauge

Displays the current fuel consumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly man‐ ner.

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The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 228.

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

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▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐

trol Display.

▷ The remaining range is shown on the com‐

puter.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

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

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

Refuel promptly

At the latest, refuel at a range below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function is not ensured and damage may occur.

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Computer

Displaying information on the instrument panel

Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.

Information is displayed in the instrument clus‐ ter.

Overview of the information

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever displays the information on the in‐ strument cluster in the following order:

▷ Range.

▷ ECO PRO bonus range.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Current fuel consumption.

▷ No information.

To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ fer to page 77.

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 18 miles/30 km.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the engine was switched off manually are not included in the average speed calculations.

With the trip computer, refer to page 76, you can have the average speed displayed for an additional distance.

To reset the average speed: press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐ onds.

Average fuel consumption

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

The average consumption is computed based on the distance traveled since the last time the computer was reset.

You can have the average consumption for an‐ other trip displayed, refer to Displays on the Control Display below.

To reset the average consumption: press the button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐ prox. 2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly man‐ ner.

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Displays on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Displays on the "Onboard info":

▷ Trip distance.

Both displays show:

▷ Average fuel consumption and

▷ Average speed.

Resetting the fuel consumption and speed

Resetting the values for average speed and average fuel consumption:

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the controller.

2. Press the controller again to confirm your

selection.

Resetting the trip computer

Resetting all values:

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset"

Settings and information

▷ Range.

▷ Distance to destination.

▷ Estimated time of arrival if a destination

was entered in the navigation system, refer to page 146.

Displays on the "Trip computer":

▷ Departure time.

▷ Trip duration.

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Operating concept

Certain settings and information can only be called up when the ignition is switched on. A number of settings cannot be made while driv‐ ing.

1 Button for:

▷ Selecting the display.

▷ Setting values.

2 Button for:

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▷ Confirming the selected display or set

values.

▷ Calling up computer information 75.

Symbol Function

With the lights switched on:

Dimming instrument lighting, refer to page 89

Calling up Check Control, refer to page 82

Checking the engine oil level, refer to page 243

Setting the time, refer to page 77

Units of measure

The units for fuel consumption, route/distance, temperature, and pressure can be changed.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

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

Clock

Setting the time

Setting the date, refer to page 78

Viewing service requirement display, refer to page 80

Exiting displays

The external temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

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In the instrument cluster

To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the time format below.

1. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa‐ nied by the time and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

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3. Use button 1 to set the hours.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.

6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

7. Press button 2.

The system accepts the new time.

Via the iDrive

1. Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

2. "Settings"

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed, and then press the control‐ ler.

5. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed, and then 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.

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

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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Date

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, Personal Profile, refer to page 32.

Setting the date

In the instrument cluster

To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below.

1. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

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symbol appears in the display, accompa‐ nied by the date and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Set the month and the year in the same

way.

6. Press button 2.

The system stores the new date.

Via the iDrive

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed, and then press the controller.

5. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Settings on the Control Display

Language

Setting the language

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 28.

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Brightness

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, the ba‐ sic setting can be adjusted.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

5. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

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

The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist.

For certain maintenance operations, you can view the distance remaining or the due date for that operation in the instrument cluster.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 60.

2. Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator

lever up or down repeatedly until the ap‐ propriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE INFO".

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individ‐

ual service items.

Displays

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.

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Symbol Function

Service requirements

Engine oil

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Symbol Function

Roadworthiness test

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

Brake fluid

The sequence of displayed service items may vary. First the data for the next maintenance are displayed.

Detailed information on service requirements

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed.

Additional information can be displayed on each entry:

Select the entry and press the controller.

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently re‐ quired.

The deadline for scheduled maintenance or a legally man‐ dated inspection is approach‐ ing.

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Entering dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 78.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

"Service required"

5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.

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6. "Date:"

7. Create the settings.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

9. Turn the controller to make the adjust‐

ment.

10. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the maintenance status or le‐ gally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your service cen‐ ter before a service due date.

You can check when your service center was notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Indicator/warning lamps

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

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

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐ tems monitored.

A Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal and text messages at the top of the Control Display.

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The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. The Check Con‐ trol messages can be displayed later.

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐ trol Display 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, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

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Symbols

The following functions can be selected within the supplementary text message, depending on the Check Control message.

▷ "Service request"

Contact the service partner.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the computer button in the turn signal lever.

Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden.

If several malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐ sages are displayed consecutively.

They are marked with the symbol shown here.

Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐ tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. However, they are stored and can be displayed again later.

They are marked with the symbol shown here.

accompanied by the words "CHECK CON‐ TROL".

2. Press button 2.

If there is no Check Control message, this is indicated by "CHECK OK“. If a Check Control message has been stored, the cor‐ responding lamp comes on. It is accompa‐ nied by a text message on the Control Dis‐ play.

3. Press button 1 to check for other mes‐

sages.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the external tem‐ perature and the time.

Displaying stored Check Control messages

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

Special messages that were displayed during a trip are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Viewing stored Check Control messages

1. Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator

lever up or down repeatedly until the ap‐ propriate symbol appears in the display,

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Speed limit

Entry of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a Check Control message to be issued.

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Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below 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.

Applying your current speed as the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

The system adopts your current speed as the limit.

Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

At a glance

1 Automatic headlamp control / Adaptive

Light Control / High-beam Assistant / wel‐ come lamps / daytime running lights

2 Lamps off / daytime running lights

3 Parking lamps / daytime running lights

4 Low beams/welcome lamps

5 Fog lights

off automatically in the following switch set‐ tings:

0, ,

Parking lamps

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

Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged 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 87.

: the vehicle lamps light

Low beams

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

Welcome lights

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

Activating/deactivating the welcome lamps

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome light"

Parking lights/low beams, headlight control

General information

If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched off, the exterior lighting is switched

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The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Headlight courtesy delay feature

The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lights are switched off and the headlight flasher is switched on.

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.: s"

4. Set the duration.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

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

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights light up in posi‐ tion 0, and . After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in po‐ sition .

Activating/deactivating

In some countries, driving with daytime run‐ ning lights is mandatory; for this reason, day‐ time running lights cannot be deactivated in these cases.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

Automatic headlamp control

Switch position : the low beams are switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐ nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The LED next to the symbol lights up.

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

The low beams remain switched on independ‐ ent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the front fog lamps.

Personal responsibility

The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐ ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

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The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

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 sharp curves, e.g. serpentines, or during turning, up to a certain speed one of the two

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front fog lamps is switched on as a turning lamp. This provides improved illumination of the area inside the curve.

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 Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are active.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display.

Adaptive Light Control is malfunc‐ tioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High-beams/roadside parking lights

Left and right roadside parking lamps

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point for ap‐ prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.

The roadside parking lights drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the en‐ gine.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.

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.

1 High-beams

2 Headlamp flasher

3 Roadside parking lamps

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Activating the High-beam Assistant

1. Turn the light switch to .

2. With the low beams switched on, briefly

push the turn indicator lever in the direc‐ tion of the high beam.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The high beams are switched on and off automatically.

The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.

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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, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams.

Activating/deactivating via iDrive

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "High beam assistant"

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

▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as

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

▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐

sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐ coming traffic on freeways.

▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the

presence 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.

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 sensor view field with a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

System limits

Personal responsibility

The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐ ment of when to use the high beams. There‐ fore, manually switch off the high beams in sit‐ uations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀

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Fog lights

Front fog lamps

The low beams must be switched on.

Press the button. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 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 fog lamps.

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Instrument lighting

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

1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until

the appropriate symbol appears in the dis‐ play, accompanied by the brightness set‐ ting and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Push button 1 up or down to select the de‐

sired brightness level.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the external tem‐ perature and the time.

Interior lights

General information

The interior lights, footwell lights, cargo area lights, and courtesy lights are controlled auto‐ matically.

The LEDs for the courtesy lights are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.

To avoid draining the battery, all lights inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, Start/Stop button, refer to page 59.

Switching the interior lights 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 lights

Press the button.

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

Danger of burns

Do not reach into the opening of the

lamps; otherwise, there is a risk of burns.

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Ambient lighting

Depending on the equipment, the interior light‐ ing can be set individually for some lights.

Selecting the color scheme

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Ambient:"

4. Select the desired setting.

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Safety

Vehicle equipment

Airbags

special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using the features and systems descri‐ bed here, adhere to local regulations.

1 Front airbags

2 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 side of the body in the chest and lap area.

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3 Side airbags

4 Knee airbag

Head airbags

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

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.

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Protective action

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

Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags

▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐ gered.

▷ 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 or cables such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐

ting 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

jackets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner.

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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 hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.

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

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

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

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired 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 and side airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are activated or deactivated accord‐ ingly by the system.

The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below.

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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 pas‐ senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐ structions under Children on the front passen‐ ger seat, refer to page 54.◀

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐ vated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags 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 occupation of the seat cushion can be detected correctly:

▷ Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion

padding, ball mats or other items to the passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW.

▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐

senger seat if a child restraint fixing system is mounted on the seat.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp 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 passenger side are not acti‐ vated.

▷ 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 NHTSA at the time that the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.

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Operational readiness of airbag system

When the ignition is switched on, refer to page 60, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag

system and the belt tensioners are operational.

Airbag system malfunction

▷ The warning lamp does not light up after

the ignition is switched on.

▷ Warning light remains permanently on.

Have the airbag system checked without delay if there is a malfunction

In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐ tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not func‐ tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident occurs.

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FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.

It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving.

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire.

Functional requirements

The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐ tion 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‐

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vance.

A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive

wheels, high lateral acceleration.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Status display

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The status is displayed.

Initialization

The initialization process adopts the set infla‐ tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.

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Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Start the initialization with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.

The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamp lights up red. A message appears on the Control Dis‐ play. In addition, a signal sounds.

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

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Do not continue driving without run-flat

tires

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

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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

3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation

pressure in all four tires.

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

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

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

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

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

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering properties.◀

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Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not continue driving, and contact your service center.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The system monitors the tire pressure in the four mounted tires. The system issues a warn‐ ing if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire pressure.

Notes

Tire damage caused by external influen‐

ces

Sudden tire damage caused by external influ‐ ences cannot be indicated in advance.

To operate the system, also note the additional information and instructions contained under Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 232.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset while the in‐ flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of pressure loss is not ensured.

Reset the system after adjusting the tire infla‐ tion pressure and after changing a tire or wheel.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly.

Status display

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"TPM"

The status is displayed.

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Status indicator on the Control 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.

All wheels are green

The system is active and issues warnings in case of deviations from the tire inflation pres‐ sures stored last.

"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.

One wheel is yellow

Flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.

All wheels are yellow

▷ Flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure

in several tires.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and issues warnings when the tire pressure deviates from the tire inflation pressures stored last.

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

tem is being reset.

A message appears on the Control Display.

The wheels are gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire.

Possible reasons for this:

▷ TPM is being reset.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with

the same radio frequency.

▷ Malfunction.

Status information

The status control display additionally shows the current tire inflation pressures. It shows the actual values read; they may vary depending on driving style or weather conditions.

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Resetting the system

Reset the system after adjusting the tire infla‐ tion pressure and every time a tire or wheel is changed.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

4. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

5. Start the system reset with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

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

After a short trip at over 30 km/h, the set tire inflation pressures are adopted as target val‐ ues. The system reset is completed as you drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automatically. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in green and "TPM active"

is dis‐

played again.

The trip can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued auto‐ matically.

If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐ setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐ played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is shown.

Low tire pressure message

The small warning light lights up yel‐

low and the large warning light lights

up red. A message appears on the

Control Display. In addition, a signal

sounds.

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

flation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset. The system

therefore issues warnings in case of devia‐ tions from the tire inflation pressures stored last.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

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

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at

the next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. Reset the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

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

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

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ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

Final tire failure

Message when the system was not reset

The yellow warning light lights up. A Check Control message is displayed. The system may not have been reset

although a wheel was changed.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 96.

System limits

The system does not function properly if it has not been reset, e.g., it may identify a tire as flat in spite of the fact that the tire is filled to the correct inflation pressure.

The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire. An increase in the tire temperature, e.g., while driving or due to sunlight, increases the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure

decreases when the tire temperature drops. In case of severe temperature drops, this behav‐ ior may lead to a warning on account of the de‐ fined warning limits.

Malfunction

The small warning light flashes in yel‐ low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning light comes on in

yellow. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in gray and a message ap‐ pears. No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if neces‐ sary.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the

system again.

The small warning light flashes in yel‐

low and then lights up continuously;

the larger warning light comes on in

yellow. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in gray and a message ap‐ pears. No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with

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

Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

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 label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.).

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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐ sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐ sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv‐ er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres‐ sure, 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 properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups 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 in‐ stallation 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 en‐ sure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Brake force display

The concept

▷ During normal brake application, the outer

brake lamps light up.

▷ During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lamps light up in addition.

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