BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual for

Vehicle

The Ultimate Driving

Machine

Contents

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X5 xDrive35i

X5 xDrive50i

X5 xDrive35d

X6 xDrive35i

X6 xDrive50i

X5 M

X6 M

Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW.

Themorefamiliaryouarewithyourvehicle,thebettercontrolyou will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:

Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.

Pleasealsonotetheadditionalitemsofonboardliterature,forin stance the BMW X5 M / BMW X6 M Supplementary Owner's Manual.

We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 302.

Using this Owner's Manual

6Notes

At a glance

12 Cockpit

18 iDrive

24 Voice activation system

Controls

28	Opening and closing
45	Adjusting
56	Transporting children safely
61	Driving
71	Displays
81	Lamps
86	Safety
96	Driving stability control systems
102	Driving comfort
119	Climate
127	Interior equipment
134	Storage compartments

Driving tips

142 Things to remember when driving

Navigation

152Navigation system

153Destination entry

161Destination guidance

168What to do if...

Entertainment

172	Tone
174	Radio
181	CD/multimedia
200	DVD system in rear

Communication

216 Telephone

227 Office

235 Contacts

237 ConnectedDrive

Mobility

246	Refueling
248	Fuel
252	Wheels and tires
263	Engine compartment
268	Maintenance
270	Replacing components
280	Breakdown assistance
285	Care

Reference

290 Technical data

295Short commands for voice activation system

302 Everything from A to Z

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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.

Additional sources of information

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

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

Symbols

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

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

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipmentandfunctionsnotyetavailableatthe time of printing.

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

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

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

Referstomeasuresthatcanbetakentohelp protect the environment.

Your individual vehicle

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

This Owner's Manual describes the entire array ofoptionsandequipmentavailableforaspecific model.

Asaresult,themanualmaycontainaccessories and equipment that you may not have specified for your own vehicle.

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

Foroptionsandequipmentnotdescribedinthis Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple mentary Owner's Manuals.

StatusofthisOwner'sManual at time of printing

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

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Anyupdatesmadeaftertheeditorialdeadlinefor the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen dixoftheprintedquickreferenceforthevehicle.

Symbols on vehicle components	For your own safety
Indicates that you should consult the rele	Maintenance and repairs
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor
mation on a particular part or assembly.	Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
	materialsandhigh-performanceelectronics,re
	quires suitable maintenance and repair meth
	ods.

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	Therefore, have this work performed only by a	California Proposition 65 Warning
	BMW center or a workshop that works accord	California laws require us to state the following
	ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri	warning:
	ately trained personnel.	Engineexhaustandawidevarietyofautomobile
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	the danger of subsequent damage and related	foundintheinteriorfurnishingsinavehicle,con
	safety hazards.	tainoremitchemicalsknowntotheStateofCal
	Parts and accessories	iforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsandre
		productive harm. In addition, certain fluids
	For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac	contained in vehicles and certain products of
	cessories approved by BMW. When you pur	component wear contain or emit chemicals
	chase accessories tested and approved by	knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer
	BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane	and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
	ouslyacquiretheassurancethattheyhavebeen	Batteryposts,terminalsandrelatedaccessories
	thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum	contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
	performance when installed on your vehicle.	hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
	BMW warrants these parts to be free from de	chemicalsthathavecausedcancerinlaboratory
	fectsinmaterialandworkmanship.BMWwillnot	animals. Always protect your skin by washing
	acceptanyliabilityfordamageresultingfromin	thoroughly with soap and water.
	stallationofpartsandaccessoriesnotapproved	Service and warranty
	byBMW.BMWcannottesteveryproductmade
	byothermanufacturerstoverifyifitcanbeused	We recommend that you read this publication
	on a BMW safely and without risk to either the	thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol
	vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine	lowing warranties:
	BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod	New Vehicle Limited Warranty
	ucts approved by BMW, together with profes	Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
	sionaladviceonusingtheseitems,areavailable
	fromallBMWcenters.Installationandoperation	FederalEmissionsSystemDefectWarranty
	of non-BMW approved accessories such as	Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
	alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,	CaliforniaEmissionControlSystemLimited
	wheels, suspension components, brake dust
		Warranty
	shields, telephones, including operation of any
		Detailed information about these warranties is
	mobile phone from within the vehicle without
		listed in the Service and Warranty Information
	using an externally mounted antenna, or trans
	ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-	Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
		Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
	talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may
		Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
	cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com
	promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's	designed to meet the particular operating con
	electrical system or affect the validity of the	ditions and homologation requirements in your
	BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center	countryandcontinentalregioninordertodeliver
	for additional information. Maintenance, re	the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op
	placement, or repair of the emission control de	eratedunderthoseconditions.Ifyouwishtoop
	vicesandsystemsmaybeperformedbyanyau	erate your vehicle in another country or region,
	tomotive repair establishment or individual	you may be required to adapt your vehicle to
	using any certified automotive part.	meet different prevailing operating conditions
		and homologation requirements. You should
		also be aware of any applicable warranty limita
		tionsorexclusionsforsuchcountryorregion.In
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such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintainthevehicleregularlytosustaintheroad safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi cle Limited Warranty.

Specifications for required maintenance meas ures:

BMW Maintenance system

Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models

Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damagetothevehicle.Suchdamageisnotcov ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War ranty.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

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

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath,youshouldimmediatelyinformtheNa tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone [phone].

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may openaninvestigation,andifitfindsthatasafety 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);gotohttp://www.safe rcar.gov;orwriteto:Administrator,NHTSA,400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Youcanalsoobtainotherinformationaboutmo tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

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

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At a glance

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

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Cockpit

Cockpit

All around the steering wheel

1	Rear window safety switch  41		Low beams  81
2	Power windows  40
3	Exterior mirror operation  53		Automatic headlamp con
4	Lamps		trol*  82
	Instrument lighting  84		Adaptive light control*  82
			High-beam Assistant*  83
	Front fog lamps*  84	5	Head-up Display*  117
	Parking lamps  81	6	Steering column stalk, left

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Turn signal  66

High beams, head lamp flasher  83

High-beam Assistant*  83

Roadside parking lamps*  83

Computer  73

Settingsandinformationaboutthe vehicle  71

7BMWX6:shiftingupordownwithautomatic transmission  69

8Instrument cluster  14

9Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers  67

Rain sensor  67

BMW X5: rear window wip ers  68

10Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  61

11Ignition lock  61

12Steering wheel buttons, right

Change the radio station

Stopping a traffic announcement

Select a music track

Scrolling through the redial list

Next entertainment source

Recirculated-air mode  122

Steering wheel heating*  55

Lane departure warning*  93

13Horn, the entire surface

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15Cruise control lever

Cruise control*  108

Active cruise control*  102

16Steering wheel buttons, left

Telephone*  216

Volume

Activate/deactivate the voice acti vation system*  24

17 Releasing the hood  264

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Cockpit

Instrument cluster

1 Turn signal indicator lamp

2Speedometer

3 Indicator/warning lamps  15

4 Active cruise control*  102

5Tachometer  72

6BMW X5: current fuel consumption  72

BMW X6: engine oil temperature  72 or current fuel consumption  72

7Display for

Clock  71

External temperature  71

Indicator/warning lamps  15

Cruise control*  108

Active Cruise Control*  102

BMW X5: reserve display for diesel ex haust fluid  249

8Display for

Automatic transmission position  69

HDC Hill Descent Control  98

Computer  73

Date of next scheduled service, and re maining distance to be driven  75

Odometer and trip odometer  71

High-beam Assistant*  83

Check Control message present  76

Adaptive Drive*:Sportchassisandsus pension tuning  99

9Fuel gauge  73

10Resetting the trip odometer  71 Viewing service requirement display  71

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Indicator/warning lamps

The concept

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

Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioningwhentheengineisstartedortheig nition is switched on, and light up briefly.

Text messages

TextmessagesattheupperedgeoftheControl Displayexplainthemeaningofthedisplayedin dicator and warning lamps.

Supplementary text messages

You can call up more information, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, refer to page 76.

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

Indicator lamps without text messages

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

Symbol Function or system

Parking brake set, refer to page 63

Canada: parking brake set, refer to page 63

High beams/headlamp flasher, refer to page 83

Front fog lamps*, refer to page 84

Lamp flashes:

DSC or DTC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehi cle stability, refer to page 96

Engine malfunction with adverse ef fect on emissions, refer to

page 269

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Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner  17

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Open the tailgate  33  36

2Control Display  19

	3	Hazard warning system  280	Active seat*  49
		Central locking system  33	Park Distance Control
			PDC*  110
	4	Opening glove compartment  134	Top View*  114
			Backup camera*  112
	5	Automatic climate control with 2-zone con
			HDC Hill Descent Control  97
		trol  120

Automatic climate control with 4-zone con trol*  124

6Radio and CD/DVD drive*  174

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DSC Dynamic Stability Con	10	Parking brake  63
trol  96
DTC Dynamic Traction Con	11	Adaptive Drive*  99
trol  97
Side View*  116	12	Selector lever for automatic transmis
		sion  69

8Controller with buttons  18

9	Automatic Hold  64

All around the headliner

1	Emergency Request*  280	4	Reading lamps  85
2	Glass sunroof*  42  43	5	Interior lamps  85

3Indicator lamp for the front pas senger airbags*  87

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iDrive

iDrive

The concept

TheiDrivecombinesthefunctionsofamultitude ofswitches.Thus,thesefunctionscanbeoper ated from a central location.

Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu pants and to other road users, never attempt to usethecontrolsorenterinformationunlesstraf fic and road conditions allow this.

Controls at a glance

Controls

1	Control Display	Move in four directions, arrow 3
2	Controller with buttons		Turn, arrow 4
	Thebuttonscanbeusedtoopenthemenus		Push, arrow 5

directly.Thecontrollercanbeusedtoselect menu items and create the settings.

Thebuttonscanbeusedtoopenthemenus directly.Thecontrollercanbeusedtoselect menu items and create the settings.

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Buttons on controller

Press the button	Function
MENU	Opens the main menu.
RADIO	Opens the Radio menu.
CD	Opens the CD/Multimedia
	menu.
NAV	Opens the Navigation
	menu.
TEL	Opens the Telephone
	menu.
BACK	Displays the previous
	panel.
OPTION	Opens the Options menu.

Control Display

Notes

TocleantheControlDisplay,followthecare instructions, refer to page 287.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

AlliDrivefunctionscanbecalledupviathemain menu.

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

1.Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.

Do not place objects close to the Control Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

Switching off

1. Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

	Changing between panels
	After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
Switching on	new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
Press the controller again to switch the screen	Move the controller to the left.
back on.	Thecurrentpanelisclosedandtheprevious
	panel is displayed.
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iDrive

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.

Anewpanelisopenedontopoftheprevious display.

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

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

Controloptionsfortheselectedmainmenu, e.g., for "Radio".

If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, for instance "Store station".

Changing settings

1. Select a field.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed.

Whitearrowspointingtotheleftorrightindicate that additional panels can be opened.

View of an opened menu

Whenamenuisopened,itgenerallyopenswith thepanelthatwaslastselectedinthatmenu.To display the first panel of a menu:

Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.	3. Press the controller.
Press the menu button on the controller	Activating/deactivating the functions
twice.
Opening the Options menu	Several menu items are preceded by a check
	box. It indicates whether the function is acti
Press the button.	vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
	activates or deactivates the function.
The "Options" menu is displayed.	The function is activated.
	The function is deactivated.

Additional options: move the controller to the rightrepeatedlyuntilthe"Options"menuisdis played.

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	Example: setting the clock		Status information
	Setting the clock		Status field
	1.	Press the button. The main menu is	Thefollowinginformationisdisplayedinthesta
			tus field at the top right:
		displayed.		Time.
	2.	Turn the controller until "Settings" is high
				Current entertainment source.
		lighted, and then press the controller.
				Sound output, on/off.
			Wireless network reception strength.
				Telephone status.
				Traffic bulletin reception.
			Status field symbols
			The symbols are grouped into various catego
			ries.
	3.	If necessary, move the controller to the left	Radio symbols
		to display "Time/Date".	Symbol Meaning
	4.	Turnthecontrolleruntil"Time/Date"ishigh

lighted, and then press the controller.		Traffic bulletins* switched on.
		HD Radio* is switched on.
		Satellite radio* is switched on.

Telephone symbols

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.

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call*.

Missed call*.

Wireless network reception strength* Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available*.

Bluetooth* is switched on.

Roaming* is active.

Text message*, e-mail* was re

ceived.

Check the SIM card*.

SIM card* is blocked.

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iDrive

Symbol	Meaning	Selecting* the display
	SIM card* is missing.	1.	Press the button.
	Enter the PIN*.	2.	"Split screen"
		3.	Move the controller until the split screen is
Entertainment symbols			selected.
		4.	Press the controller or select "Split screen
Symbol	Meaning		content".
		5.	Select the desired menu item.

CD/DVD* player.

Music collection*.

Gracenote® database*.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface*.

Mobile phone audio interface*.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions* are switched off.

Request of the current vehicle posi tion*.

Split screen*

General information

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

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

Programmable memory buttons

General information

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

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

Saving a function

1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more than two seconds.

Switching the split screen on and off*		Running a function
1.	Press the button.	Press the button.
		The function will run immediately. This
2.	"Split screen"	means, for example, that the number is dialed
		when a phone number is selected.

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Displaying the button assignment

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

Thekeyassignmentisdisplayedatthetopedge of the screen.

To display short information: touch the but ton.

To display detailed information: touch the button for an extended period.

Entering letters and numbers

1.Turn the controller: select letters or num bers.

2.Select additional letters or numbers if needed.

3."OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Pressthecontroller:deletetheletter or number.

Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between letters and numbers

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

Switching between upper and lower case letters

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

Symbol Function

Move the controller forward: switch from upper to lower case letters.

Move the controller forward: switch from lower to upper case letters.

Entry comparison

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

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

Onlythoselettersareofferedduringtheen try for which data is available.

Destinationsearch:town/citynamescanbe enteredusingthespellingoflanguageavail able on the Control Display.

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

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Voice activation system

Voice activation system*

The concept

The voice activation system can be used to operatefunctionsbymeansofspokencom mands. The system prompts you to make your entries.

Functions that can only be used when the vehicleisstationarycannotbeoperatedus ing the voice activation system.

The system uses a special microphone lo catedintheareaoftheinteriorrearviewmir ror.

›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's Manual to use with the voice activation sys tem.

Requirements

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

Set the language, refer to page 80.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

1. Press the button on the steering wheel.

2.Wait for the signal.

3.Say the command.

The command appears on the Control Dis play.

The symbol on the Control Display indicates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, continue operating the function via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activation system

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

Possible commands

MostmenuitemsontheControlDisplaycanbe voiced as commands.

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

Thefunctionsofthemainmenuhaveshortcom mands.

Some list items, such as the phone book en tries*, can also be selected via the voice activa tionsystem.Saythelistitemsexactlyastheyare displayed on the list.

Having possible commands read aloud

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

Forexample,ifthe"Settings"menuisdisplayed, thecommandsforthesettingsarereadoutloud.

Executing functions using short commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed directlybymeansofshortcommands,irrespec tiveofwhichmenuitemiscurrentlyselected,for instance ›Vehicle status‹.

List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 295.

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 portantcommandsforthemareannounced.

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›Help with voice activation‹: information abouttheprincipleofoperationforthevoice activation system is announced.

Example: playing back a CD

1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering wheel.

3.›C D and multimedia‹

The medium last played is played back.

4. Press the button on the steering wheel.

5.›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

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

Intheshortervariantofthevoicedialog,thean nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form.

On the Control Display:

1."Settings"

2."Language/Units"

3."Speech mode:"

4.Select the setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button while giving an instruc tion until the desired volume is set.

The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.

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

Notes on Emergency

Requests

Donotusethevoiceactivationsystemtoinitiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel ephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to page 280, 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.

Whenselectingaradiostation,usethecom mon pronunciation of the station name.

Keep doors, windows and */panoramic glass sunroof* closed to prevent noise in terference.

Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.

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This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of yourvehicle.Allfeaturesandaccessoriesthatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.

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Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Remote control/key

Integrated key

Buttons on the remote control

1 Unlocking

2Locking

3Opening tailgate

General information

Thevehicleissuppliedwithtworemotecontrols with keys.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it isintheignitionlockwhilethecarisbeingdriven. Useeachremotecontrolatleasttwiceayearfor longerroadtripsinordertomaintainthebatter ies' charge status.

InvehiclesequippedwithComfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 39.

The settings called up and implemented when thevehicleisunlockeddependonwhichremote control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile.

In addition, information about service require ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 268.

Press button 1 and pull out the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Driver's door, refer to page 32.

Cargo floor cover in cargo area, refer to page 137.

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

Personal Profile

The concept

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

The settings are automatically saved in the profilecurrentlyactivatedintheremotecon trol.

The remote control used is detected when thevehicleisunlockedandthestoredprofile is called up.

Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has beenusedinthemeantimebysomeoneelse with another remote control.

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Theindividualsettingsarestoredforamaximum of four remote controls. They are stored for two remote controls if Comfort Access* is in use.

Personal Profile settings

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

More information on the settings can be found under:

Assigning the programmable memory but tons, refer to page 22.

Response of the central locking system when the car is being unlocked, refer to page 30.

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to page 33.

Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel positions*, refer to page 53.

Settings for the display on the Control Dis play and in the instrument cluster:

12h/24h clock format, refer to page 79.

Date format, refer to page 79.

Brightness of the Control Display, refer to page 80.

Language on the Control Display, refer to page 80.

Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 80.

Adaptive Drive*: selected chassis and sus pension tuning, refer to page 99.

Light settings:

Triple turn signal activation, refer to page 66.

Welcome lamps, refer to page 81.

Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to page 81.

Daytime running lights, refer to page 82.

High-beam Assistant*, refer to page 83.

Automatic climate control with 2-zone con trol: settings, refer to page 120.

Navigation:

Voice activation, refer to page 163.

Route criteria, refer to page 161.

Map view settings, refer to page 164.

Entertainment:

Tone control, refer to page 172.

Radio, stored stations, refer to page 180.

CD/multimedia,audiosourcelistenedto last, refer to page 181.

Telephone: volume, refer to page 220.

Central locking system

Show visual warning for the Park Distance	The concept
Control PDC*, refer to page 111.	The central locking system becomes active
Show visual warning for Top View*, refer to	when the driver's door is closed.
page 114.	The system simultaneously engages and re
Show Side View*, refer to page 116.	leases the locks on the following:
Backup camera*:		Doors.
Function selection, refer to page 113.		Tailgate.
Type of display, refer to page 114.		Fuel filler flap.
Lane departure warning*: last setting, on/	Operating from the outside
off, refer to page 93.
Head-upDisplay*:selection,brightnessand	Via the remote control.
position of the display, refer to page 117.	Via the door lock*.
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At a glance

Controls

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Opening and closing

In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door handles.

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

The welcome lamps, interior lamps and courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.

The alarm system* is armed or disarmed, refer to page 39.

Operating from the inside

Viathebuttonforthecentrallockingsystem,re fer to page 33.

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

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

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Openingandclosing:fromthe outside

Using the remote control

General information

Take the remote control with you

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

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked. You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

Thesettingisstoredfortheremotecontrolcur rently in use.

3. "Unlock button:"

4.Select the desired function:

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

"Driver's door only"

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

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the remote control.

Thewindowsandtheglasssunroof*/panoramic glass sunroof* open.

Locking

Pressthebuttonontheremotecontrol. Locking from the outside

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

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

Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked.

Youcanalsousethisfunctiontolocateyourve hicle in parking garages, etc.

1.	"Settings"	Panic mode*
2.	"Door locks"	You can trigger the alarm system if you find
		yourself in a dangerous situation.

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