Mini MINI 2014 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

MINI.

Contents

A-Z

MINI

Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a MINI.

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 MINI. 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 MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.

Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for the Vehicle.

Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI

The MINI team of BMW AG

© 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/14, 03 14 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

Contents

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

220.

page

6 Notes

AT A GLANCE

14 Cockpit 18 Onboard monitor 26 Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

CONTROLS

34 Opening and closing 47 Adjusting 55 Transporting children safely 59 Driving 71 Displays 86 Lamps 91 Safety 106 Driving stability control systems 110 Driving comfort 127 Climate control 133 Interior equipment

135 Digital compass

141 Storage compartments

MOBILITY

164 Refueling 166 Fuel 168 Wheels and tires 180 Engine compartment 182 Engine oil 185 Coolant 186 Maintenance 188 Replacing components 201 Breakdown assistance 207 Care

REFERENCE

214 Technical data 216 Appendix 218

License Texts and Certifications

220 Everything from A to Z

DRIVING TIPS

148 Things to remember when driving 151 Loading 155 Saving fuel

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 Navigation, Entertainment, Commu‐ nication and the short commands of the voice activation system can be retrieved via the Integrated Owner's Handbook.

Additional sources of information

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

Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com

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

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

Refers to measures that can be taken to

help protect the environment.

Vehicle equipment

This Owner's Manual describes all models 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 any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Handbooks.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some control ele‐ ments are arranged differently than shown in the illustrations.

Symbols

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

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

Status of the Owner's Manual

Basic information

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.

Notes

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.

For your own safety

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper‐ ating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo‐ gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre.

Maintenance and repairs

Parts and accessories

MINI recommends using parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI for this purpose.

Your MINI service center is the right contact for genuine MINI parts and accessories, other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and related qualified advice.

The manufacturer of the MINI has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to MINI vehicles.

The manufacturer of the MINI assumes respon‐ sibility for them. However, we cannot assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and ac‐ cessories that have not been specifically ap‐ proved by MINI.

MINI cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with MINI vehicles without presenting a safety hazard. This guarantee is also not appli‐ cable when country-specific government ap‐ proval has been granted. Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of poten‐ tial operating conditions to which components might be exposed on MINI vehicles. Such prod‐ ucts could conceivably fail to comply with MINI's own stringent quality standards.

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 MINI service center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of the manufac‐ turer of the MINI with appropriately trained personnel.

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

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 de‐ fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐ tain 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

Notes

engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties:

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

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

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to 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 re‐ gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi‐ cle to meet different prevailing operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable war‐ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Cus‐ tomer 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:

▷ MINI Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.

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 rotation speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration, trans‐ verse acceleration.

▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system

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.

Notes

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 witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐ 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 re‐ corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ tions 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 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone

Notes

the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor ve‐ hicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf‐ ety.

Notes

WATCH ME.

AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

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

is also described that is not available in a vehi‐ cle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

All around the steering wheel

1 Power windows 44

2 Exterior mirror operation 52

3 Central locking system 39

4 Lamps

Front fog lamps 89

Parking lamps 86

Low beams 86

Automatic headlamp con‐ trol

Daytime running lights 87

Instrument lighting 89

5 Steering wheel buttons, left

Cruise control on/off, inter‐

110

rupt

Cruise control on/off, inter‐ rupt

116

Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

Store speed

Resume speed 112, 117

Set speed 112, 116

Reduce distance 116

Increase distance 110

6 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 64

High beams, head‐ lamp flasher

Cleaning windows 66

Rear window wiper 66

Cleaning rear window 66

9 Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice activation 26

Telephone

Confirm the selection 78

Move selection up 78

Roadside parking lamps 86

Computer 79

7 Instrument cluster 71

8 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 64

Rain sensor 65

Move selection down 78

Increase volume

Reduce volume

10 Horn

11 Adjust the steering wheel

12 Unlock hood 180

AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner 17

2 Hazard warning system 201

Intelligent Safety 99

3 Control Display 18

4 Radio/Multimedia

5 Glove compartment

6 Climate control 127

7 PDC Park Distance Control 118

Rearview camera 120

Parking assistant 122

Auto Start/Stop function 61

141

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

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

106

trol

Head-up Display 83

8 Automatic transmission selector lever 67

Manual transmission selector lever 67

9 Controller with buttons 18

10 Parking brake 63

11 Driving Dynamics Control 108

All around the headliner

Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐

quest

2 Indicator lamp, front passenger

airbag

3 Reading lamps 90

201

4 Ambient light 90

5 Glass sunroof 45

6 Interior lamps 89

AT A GLANCE

Onboard monitor

Vehicle equipment

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

The concept

The onboard monitor combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these func‐ tions can be operated from a central location.

Using the onboard monitor during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this.

◀

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. Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

Controls at a glance

Control elements

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

Controller with navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.

Some functions of the onboard monitor can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Onboard monitor

AT A GLANCE

1. Turn.

2. Press.

Press the button Function

BACK Displays the previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.

1. Turn.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu.

2. Press.

3. Move in two directions.

NAV Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL Opens the Telephone menu.

AT A GLANCE

Onboard monitor

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

Audio Open audio menu last listened

to, switch between audio me‐ nus.

TEL Opens the Telephone menu.

BACK Open previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

The main menu is displayed.

All onboard monitor functions can be called up via the main menu.

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.

Onboard monitor

AT A GLANCE

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

View of an opened menu

When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu:

▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly

until the first panel is displayed.

▷ Press the menu button on the controller

twice.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

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

The function is activated.

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".

The function is deactivated.

Touchpad

Some functions of the onboard monitor can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Selecting functions

"Settings"

2. "Touchpad"

3. Select the desired function.

▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Interactive map": operating the inter‐

active map.

▷ "Audio feedback": the entered letters

and numbers are announced.

Entering letters and numbers

Changing settings

Select a field.

The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning. In the entry, pay attention to the following:

AT A GLANCE

Onboard monitor

▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters

and numbers, it may be necessary to switch via the controller to the corresponding In‐ put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.

▷ 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. The possibility of input depends on the set language. Where nec‐ essary, enter special characters via the con‐ troller.

▷ To delete a character, slide to the left on

the touchpad.

▷ To enter a blank space, slide to the right in

the center of the touchpad.

▷ To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the

upper area of the touchpad.

▷ To enter an underscore, slide to the right in

the lower area of the touchpad.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

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

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

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

Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

lighted, and then press the controller.

to display "Time/Date".

highlighted, and then press the controller.

Operating the interactive map

The interactive map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.

Function Controls

Interactive map. Slide in the corresponding

direction.

Enlarge/shrink in‐ teractive map.

Display menu. Tap once.

Drag inwards or outwards on the touchpad with the fingers.

Changing settings

Settings on the control display, such as the vol‐ ume, can be made via the touchpad. To do this slide to the left or right accordingly.

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.

Onboard monitor

AT A GLANCE

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.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

Satellite radio is switched on.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

DVD changer.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Split screen

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.

General information

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

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

Switching the split screen on and off

2. "Split screen"

Press the button.

Selecting the display

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

Press the button.

selected.

Enter the PIN.

AT A GLANCE

Onboard monitor

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The onboard monitor functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g., radio stations, naviga‐ tion destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.

The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.

▷ To display short information: touch the but‐

ton.

▷ To display detailed information: touch the

button for an extended period.

Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for approx. five seconds.

2. "OK"

Entering letters and

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

Saving a function

Highlight function via the onboard monitor.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Running a function

Press the button.

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

Displaying the button assignment

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

numbers

General information

Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

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

Onboard monitor

AT A GLANCE

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.

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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

▷

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

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐ ing the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The command is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via the onboard moni‐ tor.

Terminating the voice activation system

Press the button on the steering

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

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

Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.

Requirements

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

Set the language, refer to page

82.

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 system. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐ played in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›commands‹

Voice activation system

AT A GLANCE

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

Executing functions using short commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐ respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about

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

▷ ›Help voice activation‹: information about

the principle of operation for the voice acti‐ vation system is announced.

Via short command

The desired radio station can also be started via a short command.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›Audio settings‹

Setting the voice dialog

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

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

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

One example: open the tone settings

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

if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›Radio menu‹

4. ›Audio settings‹

3. "Speech type:"

4. Select the setting.

Setting the voice dialog language

You can set the language in which the voice ac‐ tivation and system announcements are to be made.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech type:"

4. Select the desired language.

AT A GLANCE

Voice activation system

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.

Hints on Emergency Re‐ quests

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 establishment of a telephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page in the vicinity of the interior mirror.

201,

Environmental condi‐ tions

▷

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.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

AT A GLANCE

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

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

Owner's Manual

Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.

Select components

1. Press the button.

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

3. Press the controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Owner's Manual"

The Integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or access possibilities.

Quick Reference Guide

Located in the Quick Reference is important in‐ formation for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving.

Search by pictures

Information and descriptions based on illustra‐ tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed.

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.

AT A GLANCE

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Leaf forward.

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function

The relevant information can be opened di‐ rectly.

Opening via the onboard monitor

To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:

1. Press the button or move the control‐

ler to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4 and 5. This opens a new panel every time.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons 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.

Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual

To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:

1. 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. Press the button again to return to

the function displayed last.

5. Press the button to return to the page

of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

AT A GLANCE

HANDLE ME.

AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

General information

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

Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.

Depending on the equipment package and country-specific variant, the functions of the keys can be set. Settings, refer to page

For every remote control, personal settings are stored in the vehicle. Personal Profile, refer to page

35.

Information on the required maintenance is stored in the remote controls. Service data in the remote control, refer to page

42.

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3 Unlock the tailgate

4 Panic mode

Integrated key

Press the button on the remote control, ar‐ row 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.

The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.

Replacing the battery

Take the integrated key out of the remote control.

2. Slide the key into the opening and raise the

cover, arrow.

The battery compartment is accessible.

At a glance

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

Opening and closing

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3. Slide the key in the cover of the battery

compartment and raise the cover, arrow.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Insert cap and cover.

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

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from the service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control

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.

Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote con‐ trol, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop but‐ ton within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch.

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, e.g. by radio masts.

▷ 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.

Personal Profile

The concept

Individual settings in the vehicle are saved in personal profiles. Every remote control is as‐ signed a profile.

▷ Three personal profiles and a guest profile

can be created.

▷ Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the profile currently activated.

▷ During unlocking, the profile stored for the

remote control is activated.

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has been operated in the meantime with an‐ other remote control.

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Adjusting

The following settings are stored in a profile.

▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to

last.

▷ Assignment of the programmable memory

buttons.

▷ Tone settings.

▷ Audio source listened to last.

▷ Unlocking the vehicle: driver door or entire

vehicle.

▷ Locking the vehicle: if no door is open or af‐

ter starting off.

▷ Welcome lamps: on/off.

▷ Triple turn signal activation: on/off.

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐

ting.

▷ Language on the Control Display.

▷ Daytime running lights: on/off.

Called up profile is assigned to the remote con‐ trol being used at the time.

Renaming profiles

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

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"

▷ Air conditioner/Automatic climate control:

settings.

▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice

output on/off.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC: signal tone vol‐

ume.

▷ Rearview camera: selection of functions

and type of display.

▷ Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐

sition and rotation of the display.

▷ Driving Dynamics Control: configuration.

Profile management

Opening the profiles

A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use.

1. "Settings"

Importing profiles

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐ ported via the USB interface.

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. "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. The saved profiles can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function.

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

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3. "Export profile"

4. "USB device"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile can be used to make individ‐ ual settings that are saved in none of the three personal profiles.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Guest".

4. Adjust the settings.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

Unlocking

Press the button on the remote con‐ trol.

The vehicle is unlocked.

Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on.

Press the button on the remote control twice.

When the door is opened, the window is low‐ ered to make it easier to enter the vehicle.

Depending on the equipment version and country variant, you can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. Settings, refer to page

The alarm system, refer to page armed.

42, is dis‐

42.

Convenient opening

The remote control can be used to open the windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking.

Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.

Releasing the button stops the motion.

4. "Display user list at startup"

Opening and closing

Using the remote control

Note

Take the remote control with you

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

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Locking

Press the button on the remote con‐ trol.

Locking from the outside

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

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The alarm system, refer to page 42, is armed.

Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps

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

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of when the vehicle was locked Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft warning system, refer to page 43, are switched off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐ fore pressing the button again.

Panic mode

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

Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Unlock the tailgate

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

The tailgate opens a little, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

Depending on the version and the country var‐ iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are also unlocked. Settings, refer to page

42.

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 governed by the following:

FCC ID:

▷ LX8766S.

▷ LX8766E.

▷ LX8CAS.

▷ LX8CAS2.

▷ MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

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.

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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

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Without remote control

From the outside

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.

Opening and closing

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock using the integrated key.

To do this, unlock the cap from below with the integrated key, arrow, and remove.

The state of the driver's door, tailgate and fuel filler flap does not change.

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.

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CONTROLS

Press the button.

The doors and the tailgate are locked.

The fuel filler flap is not locked.

Press the button.

The doors and the tailgate are un‐

locked.

In the event of an accident of corresponding severity, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Unlocking and opening

Either unlock the doors together using the cen‐ tral locking system buttons and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull the door handle on the door to be opened. The other doors remain locked.

When there is an electrical defect

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, un‐ lock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency de‐ tection of the remote control.

From the inside

Locking and unlocking

From the inside

Lock the doors via the door locking knobs.

Unlock and open the doors using the door un‐ locking handle.

Unlock the fuel filler flap via emergency unlock‐ ing. The state of the tailgate cannot be changed in this case.

From the outside

Lock and unlock the driver's door lock using the integrated key.

Tailgate

Opening

When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is sufficient clearance to prevent damage.

CONTROLS

▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on

the tailgate.

▷ Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

Opening and closing

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is 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.

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Comfort Access

The concept

Depending on the version and the country variant, it is possible to set whether the doors are also unlocked. Settings, refer to

42.

page

The tailgate opens somewhat.

Pull the tailgate up to open.

Closing

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

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

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

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

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Convenient closing.

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

▷ Start the engine.

Functional requirements

There are no sources of interference

▷

nearby.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid 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‐

▷ 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 in the vehicle.

Opening and closing

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Unlocking

On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐ dle, press the button, arrow.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

Locking

Convenient closing

Press and hold down the handle of the driver or the front seat passenger.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.

Monitor the closing process

Monitor the closing process to ensure

that no one becomes trapped.

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On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐ dle, press the button, arrow.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

To save battery power, ensure that all power consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.

Unlock the tailgate

Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

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.

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Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, over‐ head 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.

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Adjusting

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

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.

▷ "Comfort access"

The entire vehicle is unlocked. Pressing again lowers the window when the door is subsequently opened.

35.

Locking

The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired setting.

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened.

▷ "Lock after start driving"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.

35.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired setting.

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

The unlocking is acknowledged by one honk of the horn.

Tailgate

Depending on the equipment version and country variant, this setting is not offered in some cases.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function.

▷ "Tailgate"

Only the tailgate is unlocked.

▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"

The tailgate and the doors are un‐ locked.

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

The unlocking is acknowledged by two flashes, the locking by one.

Alarm system

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, 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:

▷ Acoustic alarm.

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▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

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.

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‐ tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control.

Tailgate and armed alarm system

The tailgate can be opened with the remote control even when the alarm system is armed.

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

Depending on the version and the country var‐ iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are also unlocked. Settings, refer to page

The tailgate is somewhat raised.

42.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The system is armed.

▷ Indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds after

locking, then flashes every 2 seconds:

Doors, hood or tailgate are not correctly closed. Interior motion sensor 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.

If the doors were also unlocked with the tail‐ gate, the alarm system is disarmed.

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again if the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic mode

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

Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

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

Interior motion sensor

The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

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

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

▷ 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 vehi‐

cle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

Switching off the alarm

Opening

▷

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

Convenient opening, refer to page remote control.

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

ance point.

The window opens automatically. Pressing again stops the motion.

37, via the

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.

◀

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the re‐ mote control with you, press the button on the driver side or front passenger side door handle.

Power windows

Note

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.

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▷ 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. Pulling again stops the motion.

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.

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Opening and closing

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No window accessories

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

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Closing without the pinch protection system

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:

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

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At a glance

Tilting the glass sunroof

▷

Slide switch back to the re‐ sistance point and hold.

The glass sunroof is raised as long as the switch is pressed and stops in the highest po‐ sition.

▷ Press the switch back beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is raised and stops in the highest position.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion.

Panoramic glass sun‐ roof

Hints

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.

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Opening glass sunroof

When the glass sunroof is closed:

▷ Press the switch back be‐

yond the resistance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof is opened as long as the switch is pressed.

▷ Press the switch back beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it twice.

The glass sunroof is completely opened.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

With the glass sunroof completely raised:

▷ Slide switch back to the resistance point

and hold.

The glass sunroof is opened as long as the switch is pressed.

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Opening and closing

▷ Press the switch back beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it.

The glass roof is completely opened.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Closing glass sunroof

With the glass sunroof open:

▷ Slide switch forward to the

resistance point and hold.

The glass sunroof is closed as long as the switch is pressed and stops in the raised posi‐ tion.

▷ Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is closed and stops in the raised position.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

▷ Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof is closed as long as the switch is pressed.

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.

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Closing without the pinch protection system

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

1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.

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

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.

▷ Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it twice.

The glass sunroof is closed.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

With the glass sunroof completely raised:

▷ Slide switch forward to the resistance point

and hold.

The glass sunroof is closed as long as the switch is pressed.

▷ Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is closed.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Pinch protection system

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

Initializing after a power failure

After a power failure, it may be the case that the roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized in this case. MINI recommends hav‐ ing this work performed by your service center.

Adjusting

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Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

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

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

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 49.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 50.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 91.

Adjusting seats

At a glance

1 Forward/backward

2 Thigh support

3 Height

4 Backrest tilt

Forward/backward

Seats

Hints

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐ ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐ trol could lead to an accident.

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Also on the front passenger side, do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.

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Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐ erly.

CONTROLS

Adjusting

Height

Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height.

Backrest tilt

Thigh support

Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.

Entering the rear

Note

Folding back and locking the backrest

Before driving away, fold back and lock the backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seat movement may cause an accident.

◀

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

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.

Turn the wheel in order to strengthen or weaken the curvature.

Keep the movement area unobstructed

When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people can be injured or objects damaged.

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Fold down seat back

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Adjusting

CONTROLS

Original position

The driver's seat contains a mechanical mem‐ ory function for forward/aft and backrest ad‐ justment.

1. Push the seat back into the original posi‐

tion.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

If the backrest is folded back when the seat is not yet in the original position, the seat latches in the current position. In this case, manually adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page

47.

Front seat heating

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.

Number of safety belts

Your vehicle has been fitted with four safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers. 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.

To protect the occupants, the belt locking trig‐ gers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

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 Green mode, refer to page vated, the heater output is reduced.

156, is acti‐

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen.

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

Reduction of restraining effect

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;

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Adjusting

otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect reduced.

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Buckling the belt

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

Unbuckling the belt

Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

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

Adjusting the head restraint

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

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is 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.

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

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be acti‐ vated if objects are placed on the front passen‐ ger 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.

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Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: pull.

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

push the head restraint down.

Removing

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

1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as

possible.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint out completely.

To remove the headrest, fold the backrest rear‐ ward if it is in the upright position.

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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Adjusting

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Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: pull.

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

push the head restraint down.

Folding down head restraints

Extending/retracting head restraint

Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐ sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted headrests again if passengers are being carried in the rear; otherwise, there is increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.

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Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

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

Adjusting the head restraint

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

Height

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

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

and press down the head restraint.

▷ Fold back up: pull up head restraints.

Removing

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

Fold the seat down, refer to page removing the head restraint, otherwise the head restraint cannot be removed.

139, before

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1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as

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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Adjusting

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.

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Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the mirror changeover switch.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

At a glance

1 Adjusting

2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

3 Fold in and out

General information

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

Adjusting manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass.

Automatic Curb Monitor

When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐ senger side. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐ ing, for example.

Activating

1. Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

2. Engage transmission position R.

Deactivating

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

Adjusting

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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.

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Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable

Flip lever

To reduce the blinding effect of the interior rear view mirror, flip the lever forward.

Turn knob

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 Inte‐ rior rearview mirror, refer to page

53.

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

The concept

Photocells are used for control:

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▷ In the mirror glass.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

Adjusting

Functional requirement

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

Note

Do not adjust while driving

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

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Adjusting

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Fold the lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

4. Fold the lever back.

5. Switch off the ignition again if necessary.

Transporting children safely

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

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

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.

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.

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Transporting children in the rear

Only transport children younger than

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is also described that is not available in a vehi‐ cle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

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 re‐ straint fixing systems

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.

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

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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‐ vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐ ger airbags, refer to page

93.

When installing child restraint fixing sys‐ tems, make sure that the child seat is securely fastened to the backrest of the seat. The angle of the backrest may need to be adjusted and, where necessary, the headrest height may also need to be adjusted, or if possible removed. Make sure that all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child seat is limited, and there is an increased risk of in‐

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jury because of unexpected movement of the rear seat backrest.

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On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐ senger side are deactivated.

Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐ matically, refer to page

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

93.

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Seat position and height

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

If the upper fixing point of the safety belt is lo‐ cated before the belt guide of the child seat, move the passenger seat carefully forward until the best possible belt guide position is reached.

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

1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

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

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐

pletely.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.

Note

Follow manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer;

otherwise, the level of protection may be re‐ duced.

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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb when the child is re‐ strained by the internal harnesses.

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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 back‐ rest; otherwise, the degree of protection of‐ fered may be reduced.

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

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Position

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐ cated behind the indicated covers.

Mounting points

There are two mounting points for the upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing systems.

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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Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐

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

Note

Mounting eyes

Only use the mounting eyes for the upper retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.

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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

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Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

1. Raise the head restraint if necessary.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye on the rear seat.

4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

No persons on the back seat when there

is a child restraint fixing system with an upper retaining strap on the front passenger seat.

When there is a child restraint fixing system with an upper retaining strap on the front pas‐ senger seat, no one should sit in the back seat directly behind it, otherwise there is an in‐ creased risk of injury due to the upper retaining

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strap.

Upper retaining strap when the backrest

is folded down

When the backrest is folded down, do not guide the belt through the head restraint sup‐ ports on the backrest; otherwise the belt may not secure the child restraint fixing system properly in case of an accident

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Vehicle equipment

Start/Stop button

The concept

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

Automatic transmission: the en‐

gine starts in selector lever posi‐ tion P or N if the brake pedal is pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.

Manual transmission: the engine starts if the clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.

Ignition on

Automatic transmission: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time.

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

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 day‐ time running lights are switched on.

Ignition off

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time.

Automatic transmission: press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.

All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

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

Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐

tivated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are switched off.

▷ When opening and closing the driver door,

if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.

▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if

the driver's door is open and the low beams are switched off.

When the ignition is switched off, by opening or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐ er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐ tive.

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Radio ready state

Activate radio ready state:

▷ When the engine is running: press the Start/

Stop button.

Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐ main ready for operation.

Radio ready state switches off automatically:

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

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

Diesel engine

If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐ low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐ heating.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Automatic transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas, since breathing in 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 selector lever 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 catalytic converter.◀

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Manual transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐

tral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot start the engine.

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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.

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Before driving into a car wash

In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, pay attention to the information re‐ garding Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page

207.

Automatic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio ready state is switched on.

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.

Automatic operation

After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state, refer to page the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐ able when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

63. When

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:

Manual transmission:

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Automatic transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio ready state is switched on.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Auto 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 traffic congestion or at traffic

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

In order to be able to release the brake pedal, engage selector lever position P. The engine re‐ mains off.

To continue driving depress the brake pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine starts au‐ tomatically.

The air flow of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine start.

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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:

▷ 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 tempera‐

ture.

▷ 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.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ The parking assistant is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Selector lever in selector lever position R, N

or M/S.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ 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: change from selec‐

tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.

▷ Automatic transmission: change from selec‐

tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐

partment when the heating is switched on.

▷ Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

pressure; this can occur, for example, if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession.

▷ Manual transmission:

The clutch pedal is pressed.

▷ Automatic transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.

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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.

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

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Releasing

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

▷ LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is ac‐

tivated.

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.

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

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

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

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.

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.

Hints

Use while driving

If on a rare occasion it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐ cessive force when applying it. When using it, keep the button on the lever depressed.

Otherwise, using excessive force when applying the parking brake may cause the rear wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.

To prevent corrosion and braking control on one side only, lightly apply the parking brake

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periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

The brake lamps will not light up if the parking brake is engaged.

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

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

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:

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

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

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.

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Switching on

Signaling briefly

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

Press the wiper levers up.

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

▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

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

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off and brief wipe

Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.

The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐ ing operation is started. If there is frost, wiper 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.

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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.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn the thumbwheel.

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Driving

Washing the windshield

Pull the wiper lever.

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

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.

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Windshield washer nozzles

gaged, the system switches to continuous op‐ eration.

Cleaning rear window

In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐ row 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released.

In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its idle posi‐ tion when released.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un‐ der 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.

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

Rear window wiper

Switching on the rear window wiper

Turn switch from idle position 0 upward, ar‐ row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en‐

Fold the wipers back down

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

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are ready for operation.

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Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐ jury if it is used incorrectly.

Driving

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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 Concen‐ trate or the equivalent.

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Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

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

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

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Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐ ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer noz‐ zles.

Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Manual transmission

Shifting

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐ vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance move the selector lever in a dynamic movement to the left and engage the reverse gear.

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All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

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.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Selector lever positions

D Drive, automatic position

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ ation. All forward 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.

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P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐ lector lever position P of the automatic trans‐ mission is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.

Kickdown

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

Engaging a selector lever position

Press on the brake pedal until you start driving

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

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Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the sport program

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐ tor lever position D.

The engaged selector lever position, such as S1, is displayed in the instrument cluster.

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated.

Activating the M/S manual mode

The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐ lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the engine is running.

With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐ tion P or N; otherwise, the selector lever is blocked: shift lock.

A lock prevents inadvertent shifting into selec‐ tor lever position P or R.

Canceling the lock

Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of se‐

lector lever position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or back‐

ward.

Manual mode becomes active and the selector lever position is changed.

The engaged selector lever position is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance 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.

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The selected selector lever position is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current one.

Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic upshifting

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.

For vehicles with Sport automatic transmission, automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met:

▷ DSC is deactivated.

▷ TRACTION is activated.

In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.

Ending the sport program/manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

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

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

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P.

Manually release the transmission lock

Should the selector lever be blocked in selector lever position P despite the ignition being turned on, the brake being depressed and the unlock button being pressed, the transmission lock can be manually canceled:

Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission

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

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode.

If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time, the system switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ tor lever is in selector lever position D.

Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐ ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

2. Pull the sleeve over the selector lever. Un‐

plug the cable connector if necessary.

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐

hicle tool kit, refer to page yellow release lever downward, arrow.

4. Move the selector lever slightly toward the

rear; to do this press the unlock button on the front of the selector lever.

188, press the

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Release the release lever.

5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po‐

sition.

Sport automatic transmission: Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.

Hints

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often; oth‐ erwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle.

Did not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page

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148, period.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press on the accelerator pedal beyond the

resistance point at the full throttle position.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐ mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode, re‐ fer to page

106.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

1. Press button and select with the

Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page

108, Sport+.

In the instrument cluster, TRACTION is dis‐ played in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

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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, equipment

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

is also described that is not available in a vehi‐ cle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

1 Tachometer 74

2 Indicator/warning lamps 72

3 Speedometer

4 Fuel gauge 74

5 Display/reset miles 74

6 Electronic displays 72

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Electronic displays

Displays

1 Driver assistance systems

Messages, e.g. Check Control

Time

External temperature 75

Selection lists 78

Miles/trip miles 74

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 com‐ bination 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.

Computer 79

2 Selector lever position display 67

Gear shift indicator 76

3 Driving Dynamics Control 108

Status

Indicator/warning lamps

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

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

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Front fog lamps

Displays

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Symbol Function or system

Rear fog lamp

High beams

High-beam Assistant

Parking lamps, headlamp control

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Con‐ trol: collision warning.

Cruise control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Symbol Function or system

In Canadian models

Parking brake.

Brake system.

ABS Antilock Brake System

In Canadian models

ABS Antilock Brake System

At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐ play)

Text messages

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

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐ tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol is activated

Tire Pressure Monitor

Flat Tire Monitor

Safety belts

Airbag system

Steering system

Engine functions

Parking brake.

Brake system.

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.

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"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

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Displays

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the onboard 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.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

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

164.

Tachometer

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

Engine oil temperature

If the engine oil along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.

▷ 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

1. "Vehicle Info"

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.

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

185.

Odometer and trip odom‐ eter

The concept

Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Resetting the trip odometer

Press the knob.

▷ The odometer is displayed

when the ignition is switched off.

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▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

External temperature

If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is dis‐ played.

There is an increased risk of ice

on roads.

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.

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Range

Display

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.

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Time

Date

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Setting the time on the Control Display, refer to page

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Set the date on the Control Dis‐ play, refer to page

81.

82.

Displaying the cruising range

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Range"

"Settings"

Current fuel consump‐ tion

The concept

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

Displaying the current fuel consumption

1. "Settings"

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Current consumption"

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Displays

Service requirements

The concept

The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in the instrument cluster after the ignition is switched on.

The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist.

Display

Detailed information on service requirements

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

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.

Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Gear shift indicator

The concept

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.

The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.

Displays

Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

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

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Example Description

Fuel efficient gear is engaged.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

Displays

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Speed limit detection with No Passing Informa‐ tion

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 over‐ head 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 displayed de‐ pending on the situation.

With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the navi‐ gation data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.

Hints

Speed limits and no passing zones when towing a trailer are not shown.

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

Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐ ject to limitations imposed by technology. Speed limits with extra text characters are al‐ ways displayed.

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 sys‐ tem 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, highway

markings or other situations where no sig‐ nage is present, but passing would not be permitted.

The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

2. "Instr. cluster display"

3. "Speed limit information"

If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be displayed on the info display in the instrument cluster via the onboard computer.

No Passing Information is displayed together with the activated speed limit information.

"Settings"

Display

The following is displayed in the instrument cluster.

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Speed limit detection

The last speed limit detected.

Without a navigation system the traffic signals are grayed out af‐ ter curves or longer stretches of roadway.

With navigation system: speed limit detection is not available.

Without navigation system: speed limit detection switched on, but no speed limit or cancel‐ lation is detected.

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.

▷ 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 network.

▷ 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.

Selection lists in the in‐ strument cluster

The concept

The following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:

▷ Current audio source.

▷ Redial on telephone.

▷ Activation of the voice activation system.

In addition, programs of the Driving Dynamics Control are displayed.

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.

Display

Displays

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Activating a list and adjusting the setting

Button the steering wheel Function

Activate the corre‐ sponding list, and se‐ lect the desired set‐ ting.

Confirm the selection.

Computer

Calling up information on the info display

▷ Current fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Date.

▷ Engine temperature display.

▷ Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Speed limit detection.

▷ Speed.

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.

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.

▷ GREEN Info.

When GREEN Mode is activated.

1. "Settings"

2. "Instr. cluster 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.

GREEN info

Description of GREEN info, refer to page 158.

Average fuel consumption

This 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 fuel consumption.

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Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed.

Resetting average values

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

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.

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

Display on the Control Display

Display the onboard computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption and speed

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Driving Excitement

The concept

On the Control Display, sport instruments can be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be checked before the use of the SPORT program.

Speed limit detection

Description of the speed limit detection, refer to page

77, function.

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

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Vehicle Info"

"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

Sport instruments

On the Control Display, values for power and torque are displayed.

Displaying sport instruments

Via onboard monitor:

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

1. Activating SPORT.

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

"Vehicle Info"

Vehicle state

The following vehicle and surrounding area data are automatically checked and evaluated in succession:

▷ Range.

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▷ Engine temperature.

▷ External temperature.

▷ SPORT program state.

Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle state is displayed.

Checking vehicle state

Via onboard monitor:

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

1. Activating SPORT.

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

Setting your current speed as the limit

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

"Settings"

The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

Speed warning

The concept

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone"

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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.

Activating/deactivating the limit

2. "Speed"

"Settings"

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the voice activation language

Input language for the voice activation system, refer to page

27.

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

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

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

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

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page

27.

5. Press the controller.

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

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

LED ring on the central instrument cluster

The concept

The LED ring displays light animations to repre‐ sent specific functions.

Displays

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Basic displays

Basic functions, for example the tachometer, can be set to be displayed continually if de‐ sired.

Event displays

Functions that are only displayed temporarily, for example the volume or temperature set‐ tings, can be set as event displays.

Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. The display here cor‐ responds to the displays of the function in the respective display.

Example: tachometer

Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster, the light animations of the tachometer basic display show the current RPMs and the warning field of the permitted RPM range.

3. "Basic display" or "Event display"

4. Select the desired setting.

Setting the brightness

The brightness can be adjusted when night lighting is active in the instrument cluster.

1. "Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller.

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

Head-up Display

The concept

Display

▷ Arrow 1: current RPM.

▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field.

▷ Arrow 3: warning field.

Switching on/off LED ring

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Center Instrument"

"Settings"

Adjusting the LED ring

2. "Center Instrument"

"Settings"

This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

The driver can quickly absorb information and concentrate on the traffic situation.

Hints

Do not move the moving parts manually

Do not move the moving parts manually, and keep the area of movement of these parts clear; otherwise, the system is damaged.

Do not place objects on the Head-up Dis‐

play

Do not place any objects on the Head-up Dis‐ play, attach them to components of the system

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or insert them in the system, or else the system can be damaged.

Follow the instructions for cleaning the Headup Display, refer to page

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210.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐ play is influenced by the following factors:

▷ Certain sitting positions.

▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

▷ Wet roads.

▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

Switching on/off

When switching on, the projection lens of the Head-up Display is extended. When switching off, the projection lens of the Head-up Display is retracted again.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

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

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient light.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

Press the button.

Display

Overview

▷ Speed.

▷ Navigation system.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.

4. Turn the controller.

When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐ tionally influenced using the instrument light‐ ing, refer to page

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

89.

Adjusting the height

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

4. Turn the controller.

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

Setting the rotation

1. "Settings"

▷ Speed limit detection.

▷ Driver assistance systems.

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller.

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

Displays

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Lamps

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

Parking lamps, cornering lamps and roadside parking lamps

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.

Low beams

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

Roadside parking lamps

1 Rear fog lamps

2 Front fog lamps

3 Automatic headlamp control, cornering

lamps, High-beam Assistant, welcome 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

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.

Lamps

CONTROLS

Welcome lamps and headlamp courtesy de‐ lay feature

Welcome lamps

When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in position come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked depending on the ambient light.

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome lights"

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

Headlamp courtesy delay feature

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

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway lighting:"

4. Set the duration.

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

or : parking and interior lamps

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.

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Daytime running lights

With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position 0, After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in position

Activating/deactivating

In some countries, daytime running lights are compulsory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ vate the daytime running lights.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

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

or .

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.

Cornering lamp

Switch position : during cornering, the cor‐ nering lamp also lights the interior area of the curve. Below a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h when the flasher is switched on and the steering angle is detected, there is automatic activation.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

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Lamps

Cornering light is disrupted or failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High-beam Assistant

The concept

When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐ lows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.

Activating

Switching the high beams on and off manually

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.

System limits

The High-beam Assistant can be activated when the low beams are switched on.

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 low beams are on, the lights are au‐ tomatically brightened or dimmed.

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

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

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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 depressions,

in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on freeways.

The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐ ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams.

▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the

presence of highly reflective signs.

▷ At low speeds.

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▷ When the windshield behind the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc.

Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Right-hand/left-hand traffic

Halogen headlamps

When crossing over into countries in which driving takes place on the other side of the road than in the country in which the vehicle is registered, measures must be taken to prevent the blinding effect of the headlamps. The serv‐ ice center can provide the necessary masking film. Adhere to the following instructions when applying the film.

LED headlamps

The light distribution of LED headlamps reduces the blinding effect when driving in a country in which driving takes place on the other side of the road than in the country of registration.

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps

The low beams must be switched on.

Press the button. The green indicator lamp lights up.

If the automatic headlamp control, refer to

87, is activated, the low beams will come

page on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps.

Rear fog lamps

The low beams or front fog lamps must be switched on.

Press the button. The yellow indicator lamp lights up.

If the automatic headlamp control, refer to page

87, is activated, the low beams will come

on automatically when you switch on the rear 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.

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.

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Lamps

Setting the brightness

The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐ justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Brightness:"

1 Interior lamps

2 Reading lamp

3 Ambient light

Switching the interior lamps on and off

Press the button.

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

Switch back on: press button.

Reading lamps

Press the button.

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

Ambient light

4. Adjust the brightness.

Depending on the equipment, the lighting can be adjusted in the interior for some lights.

Changing color

Push the switch forward or back: manual color change.

Push and hold the switch forward or back: automatic color change. Push

the switch again to end the color changing.

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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, equipment

Airbags

is also described that is not available in a vehi‐ cle, 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.

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 opti‐ mal 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 navigation in‐ struments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

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 hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

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

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

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by the 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.

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Functional readiness of the airbag system

When the ignition is switched 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 air‐ bag system checked immediately

When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in the event of an accident despite corresponding severity of the accident.

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Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐ sistance of the human body.

The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐ cordingly.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function prop‐

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erly.

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐ less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

▷ No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐ tions under Children on the front passenger

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seat.

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐ cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.

In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are not activated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.

To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly

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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 Control Display.

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 inflation pressure.

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

168, as well when using the system.

page

Functional requirements

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Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.

Move the respective seat forward all the

way.

2. Move the respective seat forward again. It

moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

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

If the message continues to be displayed, 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.

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The system must have been reset with the cor‐ rect tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable signaling of tire pressure loss is not ensured.

Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐ sure that the system will operate properly.

Status display

On the onboard monitor, the current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be dis‐ played, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"

The status is displayed.

Status display

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

Status information

The status display additionally shows the cur‐ rent tire inflation pressures. The values shown are current measurement values and may vary depending on driving style or weather condi‐ tions.

the tires appear in green on the Control Display and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) active" is dis‐ played.

The progress of the reset 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.

▷ A reset of the system was not carried out

after a wheel was changed. 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.

Carry out reset

Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

1. "Vehicle Info"

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 driv‐ ing. After successful completion of the reset,

Run-flat tires, refer to page 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 nec‐ essary.

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Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires.

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The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐ tem, refer to page purpose.

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

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

2. Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,

refer to page

175, can be used for this

175.

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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

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

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

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

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.

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Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving

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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‐

Required inflation pressure check message

A Check Control message is displayed in the fol‐ lowing situations

▷ The system has detected a wheel change,

but no reset was carried out.

▷ Inflation was not carried out according to

specifications.

▷ The tire pressure has fallen below the level

of the last confirmation.

In this case:

▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire

change.

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System limits

The system does not function properly if a reset has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is re‐ ported even though the tire inflation pressures 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 tem‐ perature 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, such as a

compact wheel, is mounted: have the serv‐ ice center check it if necessary.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐

set 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 sys‐ tem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is signifi‐ cantly 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 pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Un‐ der-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han‐ dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte‐ nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in‐ flation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐ mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ mately one minute and then remain continu‐ ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in‐ tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va‐ riety of reasons, including the installation of re‐ placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐ placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

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

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

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

Functional requirements

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

Status display

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"

The status is displayed.

The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.

Indication of a flat tire

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire

inflation pressure.

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

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Initialization

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

Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Perform reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

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

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.

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

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

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road

▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,

▷ When driving with snow chains.

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surface.

high lateral acceleration.

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Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires.

The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐ tem, refer to page purpose.

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

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

2. Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐

tem, refer to page

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Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

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

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

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Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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

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

next opportunity.

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

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

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

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.

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Intelligent Safety

The concept

The intelligent safety systems can help to pre‐ vent an imminent collision.

▷ Collision warning with City Braking function,

refer to page

▷ Pedestrian warning with city braking func‐

tion, refer to page

100.

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Note

Personal responsibility

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

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐ cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an ac‐ cident is still possible despite all warnings.

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At a glance

Button in the vehicle

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are switched

on.

▷ The LED lights up green.

Hold the button down:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ The LED goes out.

Collision warning with City Braking function

The concept

The system can help to prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system helps to reduce the collision speed.

The system issues a warning if there is immi‐ nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐ pendently.

Intelligent Safety button

Switching on/off

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐ cally active after each engine start via the start/ stop button. Some Intelligent Safety systems activate according to the last setting.

Press the button:

The menu for the intelligent safety sys‐ tem is displayed. Adjustments can be made. The individual settings are stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use.

Press the button briefly:

▷ Intelligent Safety systems are indi‐

vidually switched off according to individual setting.

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out depend‐

ing on the individual setting.

The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration.

The system is controlled via a camera in the base of the mirror.

The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated.

When the vehicle is intentionally brought close to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings.

General information

The system issues a two-phase warning of a danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving situation.

Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐ vention occurs when appropriate.

Press the button again:

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