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Contents
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
A-Z
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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X3
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
BMW AG
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© 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 198.
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At a glance
12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 24 Voice activation system 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
32 Opening and closing 48 Adjusting 57 Transporting children safely 61 Driving 74 Displays 89 Lamps 94 Safety 107 Driving stability control systems 113 Driving comfort 124 Climate control 131 Interior equipment 138 Storage compartments
Mobility
156 Refueling 158 Fuel 159 Wheels and tires 167 Engine compartment 169 Engine oil 171 Coolant 172 Maintenance 174 Replacing components 182 Breakdown assistance 187 Care
Reference
194 Technical data 198 Everything from A to Z
Driving tips
144 Things to remember when driving 147 Loading 150 Saving fuel
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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐ pendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep‐ arate user's manual, which is also included with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the ve‐ hicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not available in your vehicle, e.g., because of the selected optional equipment or the country­specific variants.
This also applies for 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 the Owner's Manual
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.
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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.
For your own safety
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, use genuine parts and ac‐ cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure op‐ timum performance when installed on your ve‐ hicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and acces‐ sories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufactur‐ ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐ tion, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products ap‐ proved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as
alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie­talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control 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.
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.
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▷ 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‐ ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo‐ rarily or permanently store technical informa‐ tion about the condition of the vehicle, events and faults. This technical information generally documents the state of a component, a mod‐ ule, a system or the environment:
▷ Operating states of system components,
fill levels for instance.
▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐ tion speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration, transverse acceleration.
▷ Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.
▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions, e.g., deployment of an airbag, en‐ gagement of stability control systems.
▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐ mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐ pair services, service processes, warranty claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐ mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by the service personnel, in‐ cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐ nostic tools. You can obtain further information there if it is needed. After a fault is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis.
When the vehicle is in use, situations are con‐ ceivable in which it might be possible to asso‐ ciate this technical data with individuals if it is combined with other information, e.g., an acci‐ dent report, damage to the vehicle, eye wit‐ ness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.
Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐
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cating in an emergency, enable certain vehicle data to be transmitted from 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, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted
with the available control concepts and options.
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At a glance Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

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

All around the steering wheel

ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1 Rear window safety switch  45
2 Power windows  44
3 Exterior mirror operation  54
4 Lane departure warning  104
Collision warning  102
5 Lamps
12
Front fog lamps  92
Parking lamps  89
Low beams  89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  90
Daytime running lights  90
Adaptive Light Control  90
High-beam Assistant  91
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Cockpit At a glance
Headlamp range control  91
Instrument lighting  92
6 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal  67
High beams, head‐ lamp flasher  67
High-beam Assistant  91
Roadside parking lamps  90
Computer  85
7 Steering wheel buttons, left
Store speed  114
Resume speed  114
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing  113
Cruise control rocker switch  85
8 Instrument cluster  74
9 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
Voice activation  24
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication
Thumbwheel for selection lists  114
10 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipers  68
Rain sensor  68
Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps  69
Rear window wiper  69
11 Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off  62
Auto Start/Stop function  63
12 Horn
13 Steering wheel heating  56
14 Adjust steering wheel  56
15 Open the tailgate  38
16 Unlock hood  167
Volume
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At a glance Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner  15
2 Control Display  16
3 Glove compartment  138
4 Air vent  129
5 Hazard warning system  182
Central locking system  35
6 Automatic climate control  124
7 Radio/multimedia, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation;
8 Controller with buttons  16
9 Parking brake  65
Auto Hold  66
10 PDC Park Distance Control  115
Rearview camera  117
Top View  120
HDC Hill Descent Control  108
11 Driving Dynamics Control  110
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  107
12 Automatic transmission  71
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All around the headliner

Cockpit At a glance
1 Emergency Request  182
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  182
2 Panoramic glass sunroof  46
3 Indicator lamp, front passenger
airbag  96
4 Reading lamps  93
5 Interior lamps  93
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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

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

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.◀

Controls at a glance

Controls
Control Display
Hints
▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions.
▷ Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.
Switching off
1.
2. "Switch off control display"
Press the button.
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons and touchpad
The buttons can be used to open the me‐ nus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.
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Controller with navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
Turn.
1.
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iDrive At a glance
2. Press.
3. Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the but‐ ton
Function
Turn.
1.
2. Press.
3. Move in two directions.
MENU Open the main menu.
RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAV Opens the Navigation menu.
TEL Opens the Telephone menu.
BACK Displays the previous panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
Buttons on controller
Press the but‐ ton
MENU Open the main menu.
Audio Open audio menu last lis‐
TEL Opens the Telephone menu.
Function
tened to, switch between au‐ dio menus.
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At a glance iDrive
Press the but‐ ton
BACK Open previous panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.
Function

Operating concept

Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
▷ Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the 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.
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
Turn the controller until the desired menu
1.
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller.
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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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Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.
▷ Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".
▷ If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings
Select a field.
1.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
iDrive At a glance
The function is deactivated.

Touchpad

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:
Selecting functions
1. "Settings"
2. "Touchpad"
3. Select the desired function.
▷ "Speller": letters and numbers, enter‐
ing.
▷ "Map": operating the interactive map.
▷ "Browser": enter Internet addresses.
▷ "Audio feedback": the entered letters
and numbers are announced.
Entering letters and numbers
The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning. In the entry, pay attention to the following:
▷ For the entry of large/small letters and
numbers, first convert via iDrive to the cor‐ responding Input mode, refer to page 22.
▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
▷ Always enter accompanying signs, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized.
▷ To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.
3. Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
Operating the interactive map
The interactive map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.
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At a glance iDrive
Function Controls
Interactive map. Slide in the correspond‐
ing direction.
Enlarge/shrink in‐ teractive map.
Display menu. Tap once.
Drag the display inwards or outwards with the fin‐ gers.
Changing settings
Settings on the control display, such as the volume, can be made via the touchpad. To do this slide to the left or right accordingly.

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.
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
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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 as follows.
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iDrive At a glance
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio™ is switched on.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
Text message was received.
Check the SIM card.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
Symbol Meaning
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Spoken instructions are switched
off.
Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.

Split screen

General information
Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
AUX-IN port.
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface.
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At a glance iDrive
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
▷ To display short information: touch the
button.
▷ To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Deleting the button assignments
Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
1.
approx. five seconds.
2. "OK"
Without navigation system and telephone
Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐ tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐ tertainment, Communication.
Saving a function
Highlight the function via the iDrive.
1.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
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Entering letters and numbers

General information
Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
1.
bers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
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Switching between cases, letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
or Move the controller up.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
▷ Only those letters are offered during the
entry for which data is available.
▷ Destination search: town/city names can
be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display.
iDrive At a glance
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At a glance Voice activation system

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

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

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en‐ tries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
▷ The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation 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 88.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system
1.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The command is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster.
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 which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.
Short commands exist for many functions.
Some list entries, e.g., Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation sys‐ tem. Speak these list entries exactly as they are displayed in the respective list.
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Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐ played, the commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Voice activation system At a glance
Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, nearly irrespective of which menu item is currently selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication Owner's Manual.
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 short command
Playback of the CD can also be started via a short command.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.
3. ›C D drive track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.

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:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting.
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller.
Switch on the Entertainment sound output
1.
if necessary.
2.
3. ›Multimedia‹
4. ›C D‹
5. ›C D drive‹
6. ›Track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The medium last played is played back.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button while giving an in‐ struction until the desired volume is set.
▷ The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷ The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
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At a glance Voice activation system

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 182, 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.
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Vehicle equipment

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

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐ bed therein.
Components of the integrated Owner's Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or access possibilities.
Quick Reference Guide
Located in the Quick Reference is important information for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving.
Search by pictures
Information and descriptions based on illustra‐ tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed.
Select components
1.
2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
3. Press the controller.
4. Selecting desired range:
Press the button.
▷ "Quick reference"
▷ "Search by pictures"
▷ "Owner's Manual"
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
Page by page with link access
Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed.
Page by page without link access
Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page.
Leaf back.
Leaf forward.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.
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Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened di‐ rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:
1.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
Press the button or move the control‐ ler to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
Opening when a Check Control message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual
To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly.
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
1. Press the button or move the control‐
ler to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
4.
5.
To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4 and 5. This opens a new panel every time.
Press the button again to return to
the function displayed last.
Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that
are useful for driving and your safety, comfort
and convenience are described here.
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Vehicle equipment

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

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Opening the tailgate
4 Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷ Driver's door.
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
Replacing the battery
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐ trols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.
The settings called up and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐ file, refer to page 33.
Information on the required maintenance is stored in the remote control as well. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 172
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Take the integrated key out of the remote
1.
control.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
5. Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.
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New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following:
▷ Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.
▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐ mote control.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control

Personal Profile

The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences.
▷ The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
▷ The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored 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 three Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function. For more information, contact your service center.
The settings are transmitted as follows:
▷ Via the USB interface for data transfer.
▷ BMW Online.
Profile management
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile.
Called up profile is assigned to the remote control being used at the time.
Renaming profiles
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
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The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. "Import profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings, before delivering the vehicle to a workshop for example.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. "Export profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐ ual settings without affecting the three Per‐ sonal Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Guest".
4. Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile.
▷ Collision warning: warning time.
▷ Exterior mirror position.
▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control: sport program
▷ Driver's seat position: automatically re‐
trieved after unlocking.
▷ Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
▷ Head-up Display: selection, brightness,
position and rotation of the display.
▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
▷ Tone: tone settings.
▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐
mate control with enhanced features: set‐ tings.
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▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
▷ Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
▷ Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.
▷ Language on the Control Display.
▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.
▷ Daytime running lights: current setting.
▷ Triple turn signal activation.
▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Tailgate.
▷ Fuel filler flap.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 43, is
armed or disarmed.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from the outside

Using the remote control
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and
front passenger doors.
▷ Via the button on the tailgate.
The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐ mote control:
▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐ vated. Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock but‐ tons or the door opener.
General information
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking
Press the button on the remote con‐ trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
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Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. Create the settings, refer to page 42.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to simultane‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀
Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐ trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature
Briefly press the button on the remote control.
The duration can be set.
Opening the tailgate
Press the button on the remote con‐ trol for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the tail‐ gate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle has been unlocked.
Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interfer‐ ence from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at the door lock using the integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following:
FCC ID:
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▷ LX8766S.
▷ LX8766E.
▷ LX8CAS.
▷ LX8CAS2.
▷ MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
▷ This device may not cause harmful 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
The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni‐ tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control.
Only the driver's door is unlocked or locked via the door lock.
Locking the doors and tailgate together
To lock all doors and the tailgate at once:
With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
1.
ing the button for the central locking sys‐ tem in the interior.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.
3. Lock the vehicle.
▷ Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
▷ Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from the outside.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the remote control.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.◀
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐ lock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lock on the driver's door.
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Opening and closing: from the inside

Locking and unlocking
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the tailgate when the front doors are closed, but they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening
▷ Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the arm‐ rest or
▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Opening from the outside
▷ Press the button next to the tailgate.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's foot‐ well.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is station‐ ary, provided that the tailgate has not been locked.
Closing

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.◀
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Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail‐ gate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐ sult.◀
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Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is completely locked.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐ sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the load situation changes.◀
"Settings"
1.
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening and closing Controls
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is sta‐ tionary, provided that the tailgate has not been locked.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening process is interrupted as well:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
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.◀
Closing
Without Comfort Access:
Opening
The tailgate opens fully.
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▷ Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐ cle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐ sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐ ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it
is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐ ually as the tailgate may otherwise become damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.◀
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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.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
▷ Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.
Locking
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power con‐ sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐ hicle.
Convenient closing
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.
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Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the but‐ ton on the remote control.
Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sour‐ ces such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.

Adjusting

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or the country-specific variant, you can set whether the doors are also unlocked with the button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select the desired function:
▷ "Lock if no door opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened.
▷ "Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.
Unlocking
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select symbol or "Unlock button:".
4. Select the desired function:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
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Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐ jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
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▷ When a seat position switch is pressed.
▷ When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Last seat position autom."

Alarm system

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.
▷ Movements in the vehicle.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the car.
▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.
▷ By switching on the hazard warning 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 the Comfort Ac‐ cess at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐ trol for approx. 1 second.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again if the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the tail‐ gate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐ trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.
▷ With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the driver side or front passenger side door handle.
Door lock and armed alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror
▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐ sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

Power windows

General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.
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Opening
▷
▷
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening, refer to page 36, via the remote control.
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.
Closing
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷
▷
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient closing, refer to page 41, with Comfort Access.
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is held.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
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.◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Closing without the pinch protection system
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
For example, if there is an external danger or if ice on the windows prevents a window from closing normally, proceed as follows:
Pull the switch past the resistance point
1.
and hold it there.
The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion.
Safety switch
The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for example, from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
Switching on and off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion 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.◀

Roller sunblinds

Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket.
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐ blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in per‐ sonal injury.◀

Panoramic glass sunroof

General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately, using the same switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐ tion is switched on.
Keep the closing path clear
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.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷ The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
▷ The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor stays com‐ pletely open.
Opening/closing the sliding visor
▷ Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐ ance point and hold it there.
The sliding visor moves while the switch is being held.
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
The sliding visor moves automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the mo‐ tion.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐ scribed under Sliding visor.
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Opening and closing Controls
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch twice in succession in the desired direc‐ tion past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐ sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the remote control.
Convenient closing, refer to page 41, with Comfort Access.
Comfort position
Stops the roof in the comfort position if the roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐ ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilted position during closing.
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such as when thin objects are present.◀
Closing from the open position without pinch protection
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐ ceed as follows:
Press the switch forward beyond the re‐
1.
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.
Closing from the raised position without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it.
The roof closes without pinch protection.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the roof can only be operated to a limited extent.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the roof closes without pinch protection.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is com‐ plete:
▷ Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is com‐ pleted when the sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed.
▷ The roof closes without pinch protection.
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Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

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

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 51.
▷ Head restraints, refer to page 52.
▷ Airbags, refer to page 94.

Seats

General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐ ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.◀
Manually adjustable seats
At a glance
1 Forward/backward
2 Thigh support
3 Seat tilt
4 Backrest width
5 Lumbar support
6 Height
7 Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
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Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ ward or back slightly to make sure it engages properly.
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Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
1 Backrest width
2 Lumbar support
3 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
4 Backrest tilt
5 Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 42, is activated for this purpose.
Seat tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly.
Adjustments in detail
Forward/back.
1.
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2. Height.
3. Seat tilt.
4. Backrest tilt.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
▷ Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
The curvature is increased/ decreased.
▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
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Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐ rest using the side wings to ad‐ just the lateral support.
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Front seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐ perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 151, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Rear seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem‐ perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 151, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts for the safety of you and your passen‐ gers. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
Hints
Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐ ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
▷ The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐ sengers sitting on the left and right.
▷ The center rear seat belt buckle is solely
intended for the center passenger.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
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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.
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.◀
Buckling the belt
speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Head restraints in the front

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐ creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
Hold the belt firmly.
1.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and passenger's seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up and a signal sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned cor‐
rectly. The safety belt reminder is active at
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Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐ tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐ ically reduces the distance from the head.
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Reduced protective function
▷ Do not use seat or head restraint
covers.
▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the per‐ sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐ gered.◀
Adjusting the height
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Adjusting the height
▷ To raise: pull.
▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an in‐ creased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Pull the head restraint upward as far as
1.
possible.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀
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Seat and mirror memory

General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each remote control. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
Switch on the ignition.
1.
2. Set the desired position.
3.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
goes out.
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
The corresponding seat position is performed automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted.
Calling up of a seat position deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷ Open or close the door or tailgate.
▷ Press a button on the remote control.
▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
At a glance
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐ dent.◀
Comfort function
Open the driver's door.
1.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
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1 Adjusting
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Fold in and out
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General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐ mote control, the position is automatically re‐ trieved if the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
The setting corresponds to the direc‐ tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 54
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.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ senger's side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
▷ In car washes.
▷ In narrow streets.
▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could be damaged, depending on the width of the vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐ terior rear view mirror, refer to page 56.
Activating
1. Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
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Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature
The concept

Steering wheel

General information
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.
3. Fold the lever back.
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
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Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
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Transporting children safely Controls

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

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

The right place for children

Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐ vided in accordance with the age, weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐ creased 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.◀
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐ ger side airbags, refer to page 96.
Note
Deactivated 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

Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Hints
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.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installing a child restraint system, make sure that the rear seat backrests are locked; otherwise, the protective effect is not guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in‐ jury for the child in the event of an accident.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐ straint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the
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front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐ senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐ matically, refer to page 96.
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.◀
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
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front pas‐ senger seat, open the backrest width com‐ pletely. Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position.
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.◀
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be locked against pulling out for mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
Pull out the belt webbing completely.
1.
2. Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
Unbuckle the belt buckle.
1.
2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐ dren.
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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.◀
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Transporting children safely Controls
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 restr- ained 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.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing system, pull the belt away from the child restraint fixing system.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐ cated in the gap between the seat and back‐ rest.
Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing systems
Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
1.
fer to the user's manual of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap
Mounting points
There are three mounting points for the upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Note
Mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐ per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix‐ ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is free of twisting on its way to the upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐ not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in an accident.◀
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1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint.
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point/eye
5 Seat backrest
6 Upper retaining strap

Locking the doors and windows

Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point
Raise the head restraint if necessary.
1.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
3. If there is a retaining strap, run it between
the backrest and the cargo cover.
4. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to
the mounting eyes.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they can‐ not be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 45.
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Driving

Driving Controls

Vehicle equipment

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

Start/Stop button

The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
Automatic transmission: The engine starts if the brake is de‐
pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop button but do not depress the brake.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop button again, but do not depress the brake.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically. When in an automatic car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are switched off.
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.
▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains active.
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Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷ When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐ cally:
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

Hints
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running; doing so poses a risk of danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐ mission in position P or neutral to prevent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐ lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts.

Engine stop

Hints
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 187.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
Engage transmission position P with the
1.
vehicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
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The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function

The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system.
Automatic mode
The Auto Start/Stop function is operational af‐ ter each engine start.
This function is activated at speeds faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
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 pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold.
▷ The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The display indicates that the automatic engine start-stop function is ready for an auto‐ matic engine start.
The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en‐ gine stop have not been satis‐ fied.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:
▷ External temperature too low.
▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
▷ The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required level.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
▷ The wheels are at a sharp 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 is heavily discharged.
▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
▷ HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
▷ The transmission selector lever is in posi‐
tion N or M/S.
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:
▷ Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.
▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
▷ The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐ activated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:
▷ Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is switched on.
▷ The steering wheel is turned.
▷ 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 is heavily discharged.
▷ Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating the system manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷ LED comes on: 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: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e.g., when leaving it.
Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
1.
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐ matically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
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Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐ tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐ sons, such as when the driver is detected to be absent.
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Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.

Parking brake

The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐ cle from rolling when it is parked.
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lamps light up.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or
transmission position P is engaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission
For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Subject to the following requirements, the parking brake is automatically released by op‐ eration of the accelerator pedal:
▷ Engine on.
▷ Drive position engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐ erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐ dent.◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency braking function:
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Automatic Hold
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake, such as when moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away.
For your safety
Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐ ing brake is set:
▷ The engine is switched off.
▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.
▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐
still using the parking brake.
The indicator lamp switches from green to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models.
Before driving away:
▷ Release the parking brake manually.
▷ Reactivate Automatic Hold.
Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and ensure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Activating
This function can be activated when the driv‐ er's door is closed and the safety belt is fas‐ tened, and while driving.
Press the button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating
Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐ matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐ tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐ ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian mod‐ els
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Before driving into a car wash
Before driving into the car wash, deacti‐ vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐ ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green to red.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐ gine is switched off while the vehicle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is
deactivated.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian mod‐ els
Automatic Hold remains activated during the engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/ Stop function.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving it.

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal
Using turn signals
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.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
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High beams, headlamp flasher
▷ High beams, arrow 1.
▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
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.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
Switching on
▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor
The concept
Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror.
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.
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Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐ ing operation is started. At temperatures below 32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
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.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐ lar intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐ erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.◀
Turn the thumbwheel.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐ cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Switching on the rear window wiper
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Press the wiper lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the sys‐ tem switches to continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the wiper lever further forward.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
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 wiper system 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.◀
Switch on the ignition.
1.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready for operation.

Washer fluid

General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly.
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.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐ centrate and tap water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐ turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐ ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer nozzles.
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For the capacity, refer to technical data.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 61, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
▷ After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to page 62, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 61, and when position R or D is engaged.
▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐ tion P of the automatic transmission is en‐ gaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start 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.◀
Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
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Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P
Press button P.
Sport program and manual mode
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
1. Push the selector lever to the left out of
transmission position D.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, e.g., M1.
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐ sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Activating the sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D.
In the instrument cluster, DS is displayed, or the engaged gear, e.g., S1 with the Sport auto‐ matic transmission.
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Sport automatic transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐ sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐ formed, at maximum engine speed for exam‐ ple, if one of the following conditions is met:
▷ DSC deactivated.
▷ TRACTION activated.
▷ SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
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D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time, the sys‐ tem switches back into automatic mode if the selector lever is in transmission position D.
▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐ sible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Driving Controls
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P.
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Displays

Vehicle equipment

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

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features
1 Fuel gauge  80
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps  78
4 Tachometer  80
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5 Engine oil temperature  80
6 Electronic displays  76
7 Display/reset miles  81
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Overview, instrument cluster
Displays Controls
1 Fuel gauge  80
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps  78
4 Tachometer  80
5 Engine oil temperature  80
6 Electronic displays  76
7 Reset miles  81
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Electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster
Instrument cluster with enhanced features
1 Messages, e.g. Check Control  78
Time  81
2 Range  81
3 Computer  85
Date  81
Speed limit detection  83
4 Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation.
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Service requirements  82
Miles/trip miles  81
5 Selection list, such as for the radio  85
Current fuel consumption  81
Energy recovery  82
External temperature  81
Transmission display  73
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With the Professional navigation system
Displays Controls
1 Selection list, e.g., radio  85
Navigation display, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation.
Speed limit detection  83
Computer  85
2 Transmission displays  73
3 Service requirements  82
Messages, e.g. Check Control  78
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With the Business navigation system or no navigation
1 Clock  81
External temperature  81
2 Messages, e.g. Check Control  78
3 Transmission displays  73

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display.
4 Selection lists, e. g. Dynamic Driving Con‐
trol  85
5 Computer  85
6 Service requirements  82
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐ ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐ nations 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.
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal.
Parking brake.
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Symbol Function or system
Parking brake in Canadian models.
Automatic hold.
Front fog lamps.
High beams.
High-beam Assistant.
Parking lamps, headlamp control.
Lane departure warning.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Flat Tire Monitor.
Safety belts.
Symbol Function or system
Engine functions in Canadian mod‐ els.
Brake system.
Brake system in Canadian models.
ABS Antilock Brake System.
ABS Antilock Brake System in Canadian models.
At least one Check Control mes‐ sage is displayed or is stored.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol 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.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Airbag system.
Steering system.
Engine functions.
Symbols
Within the supplementary text, the following functions can be selected independent of the check control message.
▷ Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the integrated owner's manual.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.
▷ "Roadside Assistance"
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Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.
▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐ eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐ sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ played again automatically.
▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 156.

Tachometer

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

Engine oil temperature

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is also displayed.

Coolant temperature

If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 171.
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Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Resetting the trip odometer
Press the knob.
▷ The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is
switched on, the trip odome‐ ter is reset.

External temperature

External temperature warning
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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 shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐ creased risk of an accident.◀

Time

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.
Setting the time on the Control Display, refer to page 87.

Date

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.
Set the date on the Control Dis‐ play, refer to page 87.

Range

After the reserve range is reached:
▷ A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
▷ The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐ puter.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
"Settings"
1.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. You can check whether you are currently driv‐ ing in an efficient and environ‐ mentally-friendly manner.
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Displaying the current fuel consumption
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐ tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Energy recovery

The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle bat‐ tery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.

Service requirements

Display
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 le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Symbols Description
No service is currently re‐ quired.
The deadline for service or a legally mandated inspection is approaching.
The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.
The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly af‐ ter the ignition is switched on.
The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist.
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center before a service due date.
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Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
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Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center 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"

Gear shift indicator

The concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear in the current driving situation.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and the country-specific version of the vehicle, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the automatic transmission and in the manual transmission.
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.
Automatic transmission: displays
Example Description
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.

Speed limit detection with No Passing Information

The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit. The camera at the base of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also detected and compared with vehicle interior data, such as for the rain sensor, and are dis‐ played depending on the situation. The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.
No Passing Information
No Passing Information in the instrument clus‐ ter displays the beginnings and ends of no passing zones detected by the camera. The system accounts for only the beginnings and ends of No Passing zones marked by signs.
No display is shown:
▷ In countries where No Passing zones are
primarily identified with road markings.
▷ On routes without signage.
▷ Where there are railroad crossings, high‐
way markings or other situations where no signage is present, but passing would not be permitted.
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Hints
Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐ place the human eye.◀
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At a glance
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
"Settings"
1.
2. "Info display"
3. "Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be displayed on the info display in the instru‐ ment cluster via the onboard computer. No Passing Information is displayed together with the activated speed limit information.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Speed limit detection
Current speed limit.
Speed limit detection is not available.
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.
No Passing Information
▷ Start of No Passing zone.
▷ End of No Passing zone.
▷ No Passing Information not
available.
No Passing Information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ When signs are concealed by objects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered by a sticker, etc.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in the road net‐ work.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
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Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept
The following can be operated using the but‐ tons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system.
Activating a list and creating the setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb‐ wheel.

Computer

Calling up information on the info display
Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Info display
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display:
▷ Range.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Current fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date.
▷ Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
▷ Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
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When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐ play is inactive.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐ board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer to page 83, function.
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated 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
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐ gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.
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Setting your current speed as the limit
"Settings"
1.
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
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The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of computer.
▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip computer on the Control Display.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"

Settings on the Control Display

Time
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone"
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting the time
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.

Sport displays

In the Control Display, the current values for power and torque can be displayed.
Displaying sport displays in the Control Display
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Sport displays"
Date
Setting the date
"Settings"
1.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
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5. Press the controller.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 25.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature:
"Settings"
1.
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Lamps

Lamps Controls

Vehicle equipment

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

At a glance

1 Rear fog lamps
2 Front fog lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Wel‐ come lamps, Daytime running lights
4 Lamps off, daytime running lights
5 Parking lamps, daytime running lights
6 Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam
Assistant
7 Instrument lighting
8 Headlamp range control

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control

If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ cally switched off at these switch settings.
Parking lamps
Switch position : the vehicle lamps light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 90.
Low beams
Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in position or : the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐ locked.
Activating/deactivating
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Welcome lights"
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
General information
Switch position: 0, ,
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Setting the duration
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Pathway lighting:"
4. Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐ ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.◀
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position 0, or . After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in position .
3. "Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.

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.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are compulsory, so it may not be possible to deac‐ tivate the daytime running lights.
"Settings"
1.
2. "Lighting"
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Activating
Switch position with the ignition switched on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active.
Self-leveling headlamps
The self-leveling headlamps compensate for acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve optimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Headlamp range control

With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
The values following the slash apply to trailer operation.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage.
1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage.
1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage.
2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.
allows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating
1. Turn the light switch to or .
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever,
arrow.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When the lights are switched on, the high beams are switched on and off automati‐ cally.
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
Switching the high beams on and off manually

High-beam Assistant

The concept
If while in switch position or the low beams are automatically switched on, this sys‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on and then off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mir‐ ror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
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The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situa‐ tions where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary:
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings.
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in 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.
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rear view mirror clean and clear.

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on.
Press the button. The green indicator lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to page 90, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps.

Instrument lighting

Adjusting
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness.
Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel.
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Interior lamps

General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.
1 Interior lamps
2 Reading lamp
Switching the interior lamps on and off
Press the button.
Lamps Controls
To switch off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.
When the interior lamps are switched off per‐ manently, the reading lamps cannot be switched on.
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Safety

Vehicle equipment

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

Airbags

ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1 Front airbag, driver
2 Front airbag, front passenger
3 Head airbag
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐ quate restraint.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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4 Side airbag
5 Knee airbags
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags
▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is 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 such as for navi‐ gation 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.◀
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.
Functional readiness of the airbag system
When the ignition is switch on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in the event of an accident despite corresponding severity of the accident.◀
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐ sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly.
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.◀
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 the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.
▷ The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front 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.
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Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver's and front passenger seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
Move the respective seat forward all the
1.
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap‐ pears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐ peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐ peat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four mounted tires. The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem‐ perature.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐ cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 159, as well when using the system.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐ ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐ sured.
Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Tire Pressure Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display.
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All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐ tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a malfunction.
For Canadian models: Additional information
The status display additionally shows the cur‐ rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐ tures. The values shown are current measure‐ ment values and may vary depending on driving style or weather conditions.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
"Vehicle Info"
1.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Perform reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Perform
reset".
6. Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a short period, the tire inflation pressures set are accepted as reference values. The resetting
process is completed automatically during driving.
After a successfully completed Reset, the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) active" is displayed.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐ cally.
Low tire pressure message
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
▷ No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire pressures before the last reset.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 165, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
Identify the damaged tire.
1.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires.
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If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initi‐ alize the system.
If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐ tem, may damage the TPM wheel elec‐ tronics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if necessary.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
1.
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, it is possible that a reset was not carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In that case, carry out a reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance 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.◀
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.◀
Required inflation pressure check message
A Check Control message is displayed.
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out a reset of the system.
In some cases, a wheel was changed without having carried out a reset.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐ set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is reported even though the tire inflation pres‐ sures are correct.
The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g., due to driving or because of the heat of the Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also. The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
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temperature falls again. This behavior may cause a warning to be issued if temperatures fall very sharply.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure 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 was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
▷ 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 System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and in‐ flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) 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 driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐ ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐ tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐ tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi‐ nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐ sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐ function exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replace‐ ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐ erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐ tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving.
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.
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