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OVERVIEW
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Opening and closing
injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
WARNING
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
Vehicle key
WARNING
General
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
The delivery specification includes two vehicle
keys with integrated keys.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
see page 73.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Various settings, see page 88, are possible for
the button functions, depending on the equip‐
ment and the country variant.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
A personal driver profile, see page 56, for each
vehicle key is saved in the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance require‐
ments, the service data is saved in the vehicle
key, see page 319.
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
Safety notes
WARNING
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side can lock the doors from the inside and lock
themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk of
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The following functions are also carried out:
Overview
▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, see
page 56, are applied.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually.
▷ Folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the
button in the interior, they are not folded out
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched off.
1
2
3
To unlock
Locking
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched off.
Without automatic tailgate: unlocking the tail‐
gate
The vehicle is operational after one of the front
doors is opened.
With automatic tailgate: opening/closing the
tailgate
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
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Home lights
Comfort opening
Unlocking
General
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
The vehicle's response when unlocked with the
vehicle key depends on the following settings:
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
guard are opened for as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
▷ Whether only the driver's door and the fuel
tank filler flap or all vehicle access points are
unlocked with the first press of the button.
Locking
General
▷ Whether the unlocking of the vehicle is ac‐
knowledged with a light signal or an acoustic
signal.
The vehicle's response when locked with the ve‐
hicle key depends on the following settings:
▷ Whether the welcome light, see page 162, is
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ Whether locking of the vehicle is acknowl‐
edged with a light signal or an acoustic signal.
▷ Whether the driver's seat is set to the last
seat position saved in the driver's profile.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex‐
terior mirrors are not folded in.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
▷ Whether the home lights are activated when
the vehicle is locked.
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
have been unlocked due to the settings, press
the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
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Switching on the interior light
and exterior lights
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are carried out:
With the vehicle locked, press the button
on the vehicle key.
▷ All the doors, the tailgate and fuel tank filler
flap are locked.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐
onds after locking.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched on. This prevents
the doors from being unlocked using the
locking buttons or the door handles.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually. To switch the interior
light on/off manually, see page 166.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched on.
▷ Depending on the settings, the exterior lights,
see page 162, are switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
locking, the vehicle horn sounds twice. In this
case, switch off the drive-ready state using start/
stop button.
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
Tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
Comfort closing
Safety note
WARNING
Depending on the equipment and the country
variant, it is possible to select whether the doors
are also unlocked. To adjust the settings, see
page 88.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a risk of injury. When the comfort closing fea‐
ture is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
Safety notes
WARNING
Closing
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
guard are closed for as long as the button on the
vehicle key is pressed.
WARNING
The exterior mirrors are folded in, provided that
they were not folded in when the vehicle was
locked. If the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the exterior mirrors are not folded in.
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
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with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐
row 2.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approximately 1 second.
3. Use a pointed object to push the battery in
the direction of the arrow and lift it out.
Without automatic operation of the tailgate: the
tailgate is unlocked and can be swivelled up‐
wards.
With automatic operation of the tailgate: the tail‐
gate is opened automatically.
On some equipment versions, the doors are also
unlocked each time.
With automatic operation of the
tailgate: closing
4. Insert a new type CR 2032 battery with the
positive side facing upwards.
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key until the tailgate has closed.
5. Press the cover back into position and close
it.
Releasing the button stops the closing operation.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is
locked again as soon as it is closed.
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐
lecting point.
Switching on the headlight
courtesy delay feature
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approximately 1 second.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the head‐
light courtesy delay feature, see page 162.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or an authorised workshop.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, see page 80.
Loss of vehicle keys
2. Place integrated key under the battery com‐
partment cover, arrow 1, and pry off the cover
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
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other qualified Service Partner or an authorised
workshop.
Switching on drive-ready state via
the special ID feature of the vehicle
key
Malfunction
General
A Check Control message, see page 143, is
shown.
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐
hicle key in some conditions, including the
following:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
To replace the battery, see page 73.
Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the
vehicle key has not been detected.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
If this happens, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the rear side of the vehicle key against
the mark on the steering column. Pay atten‐
tion to the display in the instrument cluster.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
If the vehicle key is not detected, change the po‐
sition of the vehicle key slightly and repeat the
procedure.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
▷ Interference with the radio transmission
caused by the charging of mobile devices, for
example a mobile phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What provisions can be made to enable a vehicle
to be opened if the vehicle key has accidentally
been locked inside the vehicle?
▷ The vehicle key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the wireless charging dock.
▷ The Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐
ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐
hicle.
Place the vehicle key somewhere else.
If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can be un‐
locked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, see page 79.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive call centre.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract.
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Key card
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
Principle
The Key Card can be used to lock, unlock and
start the vehicle.
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
General
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
Key Card may not be available.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the key card. The digi‐
tal key must be activated via iDrive.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
When you exit the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you, as it can be
used to start the vehicle when activated. Always
take the vehicle key with you to a service ap‐
pointment.
Connection to the vehicle
Communication between the vehicle and the
Key Card takes place via near field communica‐
tion, NFC.
Safety notes
WARNING
Activating/deactivating the Key
Card in the vehicle
To activate and deactivate the Key Card, there
must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side can lock the doors from the inside and lock
themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk of
injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
If BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a
digital key can be used instead of the vehicle
key.
1. "My Vehicle"
WARNING
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select Key Card.
6. "Digital Key active"
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
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Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
BMW Digital Key
Principle
BMW Digital Key allows you to use a compatible
smartphone, see page 60, to lock, unlock and
start the vehicle.
General
BMW Digital Key is available with Comfort Ac‐
cess. Depending on the national-market version,
BMW Digital Key may not be available.
Hold the activated Key Card directly and centrally
up against the outside door handle on the driv‐
er's door.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, a digital key must be installed on
the smartphone. Digital keys are installed, man‐
aged and passed on via the BMW Connected
app.
Starting the engine
A driver profile with individual settings can be as‐
signed to a digital key.
When using a smartphone with a digital key, al‐
ways have a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card about your person too. This will mean that
you can still access the vehicle even if the smart‐
phone is not working. It is also useful to have the
vehicle key or Key Card about your person if the
vehicle has to be handed over to another person.
The vehicle key or Key Card can then be handed
over, instead of the smartphone. Always take the
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.
1. Place the activated Key Card in the middle of
the smartphone tray.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
Safety notes
With wireless charging tray: The Key Card can
be taken out of the tray after starting the engine
so that the tray can be used to charge compati‐
ble smartphones.
WARNING
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side can lock the doors from the inside and lock
themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk of
injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
Malfunction
Objects between the sensors and the Key Card,
for example a purse or wallet, may prevent the
vehicle from detecting the Key Card.
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▷ A digital key for the vehicle is installed on the
smartphone.
WARNING
▷ BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle.
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
Proving authorisation
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
The vehicle owner must provide the Service
Partner with evidence of his/her authorisation for
the vehicle in order to use BMW Digital Key.
The vehicle owner sets a Digital Key Code with
the Service Partner so that digital keys can be
transferred at a later date.
WARNING
Acquiring digital keys
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
An initial digital key is provided in the BMW Con‐
nected app when the vehicle is purchased.
Additional digital keys can be acquired via the
BMW ConnectedDrive Store. Acquiring digital
keys may incur costs.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Digital keys have limited validity periods. The ex‐
piry date can be checked in the BMW Connec‐
ted app and in the vehicle.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
If a digital key has expired, the vehicle can only
continue to be locked and unlocked for a limited
time and the number of engine starts is limited.
Corresponding messages are shown on the
Control Display.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Passing on digital keys
The vehicle owner can pass a digital key for
his/her vehicle on to another person with a com‐
patible smartphone via the BMW Connected
app.
Connection to the vehicle
Communication between the vehicle and the
smartphone takes place via near field communi‐
cation, NFC.
When a digital key is passed on, a TAN transac‐
tion number is generated. Using this TAN and
the Digital Key Code, another person can regis‐
ter the digital key in the vehicle. This means the
driver can let someone else use the vehicle with‐
out having to be in the vicinity of the vehicle
themselves.
Operating requirements
▷ Active ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ The BMW Connected app is installed on a
compatible smartphone.
▷ The smartphone battery is sufficiently
charged. The minimum battery charge re‐
quired depends on the smartphone in ques‐
tion.
The TAN and the Digital Key Code should only
be passed on in person or via telephone.
The Safe Share function may be available, de‐
pending on the software version of the BMW
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Connected app. If this function is activated prior
to handover, the digital key is subject to certain
limitations. For example, it is no longer possible
to deactivate certain driving stability systems.
The ConnectedDrive portal contains more de‐
tailed information.
Activating/deactivating digital
keys in the vehicle
A digital key can be temporarily deactivated.
In order to activate and deactivate a digital key,
there must be a vehicle key in the vehicle or an
active digital key belonging to the vehicle owner
in the smartphone dock.
The digital key that has been passed on can be
removed at any time in the vehicle or via the
BMW Connected app.
Via iDrive:
If a digital key has been removed via the BMW
Connected app, it can only be used to unlock
and lock the vehicle for a limited time. The num‐
ber of engine starts is limited.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select the desired digital key.
6. "Digital Key active"
Corresponding messages are shown on the
Control Display.
Registering digital keys in the
vehicle
A deactivated digital key will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
In order to pair a digital key, there must be a vehi‐
cle key in the vehicle or an active digital key be‐
longing to the vehicle owner in the smartphone
dock.
Removing digital keys in the
vehicle
In order to remove a digital key, there must be a
vehicle key in the vehicle or another active digital
key belonging to the vehicle owner in the smart‐
phone dock. To remove all digital keys, there
must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.
If the digital key has been passed on by the vehi‐
cle owner, it may not be possible to meet this re‐
quirement. In this case, the Digital Key Code and
the TAN must be entered. The digital key that
has been passed on can be used to unlock the
vehicle even before it has been registered.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Place the smartphone with the digital key to be
registered in the smartphone dock.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Via iDrive:
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select a digital key if applicable.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
6.
▷ "Remove Digital Key"
The digital key is removed from the list of
registered digital keys.
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. "Activate Digital Key"
▷ "Remove all Digital Keys"
6. Enter the Digital Key Code and the TAN if ap‐
plicable.
Resetting BMW Digital Key
To reset BMW Digital Key, there must be an au‐
thorised vehicle key in the vehicle.
Once the digital key has been registered, its
name appears in the list of digital keys.
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Following the reset, it will no longer be possible
to lock, unlock or start the vehicle with a digital
key.
Selling the smartphone/vehicle
If a smartphone with a digital key is sold, all digital
keys should be deleted from the smartphone.
The vehicle owner must provide the Service
Partner with evidence of his/her authorisation for
the vehicle in order to use BMW Digital Key
again.
If a vehicle is sold, BMW Digital Key should be
reset in the vehicle. The new vehicle owner
should make sure that BMW Digital Key has
been reset. This ensures that the previous owner
no longer has access to the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the
digital key in some circumstances, including the
following:
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. "Reset BMW Digital Key"
▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors
in the vehicle by an unsuitable smartphone
cover
Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
▷ There are objects between the smartphone
and its cover, for example a card with a chip
or the Key Card.
Integrated key
General
With the integrated key, the driver's door can be
unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.
Hold the smartphone with the rear side directly
and centrally up against the outside door handle
on the driver's door.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key also fits in the glove compartment.
Use the integrated key to operate the key switch
for front passenger airbags, see page 170.
Starting the engine
Safety notes
WARNING
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
Place the smartphone in the centre of the tray
and push it down behind the holding clip.
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There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
Unlocking/locking using the door
lock
1. Pull the door handle outwards with one hand
and hold it.
NOTE
The door lock is fixed to the door. The door
handle can be moved. Pulling the door handle
when the integrated key is inserted can dam‐
age the paint or the integrated key. There is a
risk of material damage. Pull out the integrated
key before pulling on the outer door handle.
2. Slide one finger of your other hand under the
cover from behind and push the cover out‐
wards.
Removing
Support the cover with your thumb, to stop it
falling out of the door handle.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock with the
integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
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Pull the door handle above the armrest.
Alarm system
The switched-on alarm system is triggered when
the door is opened after being unlocked via the
door lock.
▷ Turn the door opener on the door to be
opened. The other doors remain locked.
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
Comfort Access
Principle
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to operate the vehicle key.
Central locking buttons
General
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard
warning lights and interior lights illuminate.
The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside
the vehicle.
Overview
General
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
door handle.
▷ Comfort closing.
▷ Contactless vehicle unlocking and locking.
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
BMW Digital Key.
Central locking buttons.
▷ Open the tailgate.
▷ Open and close the tailgate contactlessly.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
Operating requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of
the doors.
▷ The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-
theft protection system.
▷ The vehicle can only be unlocked and locked
again after approximately 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Unlocking
General
Press the button.
The behaviour of the vehicle when unlocked via
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings:
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors together.
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▷ Whether the unlocking of the vehicle is ac‐
knowledged with a light signal or an acoustic
signal.
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex‐
terior mirrors are not folded in.
▷ Whether the home lights are activated when
the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the welcome light is switched on
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
Unlocking the vehicle
Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.
With your finger, touch the grooved area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door for approximately
1 second, without gripping the door handle.
The following functions are also carried out:
▷ If a driver profile has been assigned to the ve‐
hicle key, this driver profile is activated and
the settings saved in it are configured.
The following functions are carried out:
▷ All the doors, the tailgate and fuel tank filler
flap are locked.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched on. This prevents
the doors from being unlocked using the
locking buttons or the door handles.
▷ Folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the
button in the interior, they are not folded out
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched on.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched off.
Comfort closing
Safety note
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched off.
Locking
General
The behaviour of the vehicle when locked via
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings:
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a risk of injury. When the comfort closing fea‐
ture is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
▷ Whether locking of the vehicle is acknowl‐
edged with a light signal or an acoustic signal.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If the
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Closing
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Opening
With your finger, touch the knurled area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door and keep your
finger there without gripping the door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof with sun guard are closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in, provided that
they were not folded in when the vehicle was
locked. If the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the exterior mirrors are not folded in.
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.
Opening the tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
With automatic tailgate
activation: opening and closing
the tailgate contactlessly
Principle
The tailgate can be opened and closed contact‐
lessly, provided you are carrying the vehicle key
with you. Two sensors detect a directed foot
movement in the central rear area and the tail‐
gate is opened and closed.
Safety notes
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
General
It is not possible to open and close the tailgate
contactlessly if a trailer tow hitch or rear luggage
rack is fitted.
WARNING
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
tailgate can be accidentally opened or closed by
an unintentional or presumed foot movement.
The sensor range extends to approximately
1.50 m, 5 ft behind the rear area.
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If the tailgate is opened with a contactless
method, locked doors are not unlocked.
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Open by foot movement"
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
must be activated in the settings.
Contactless opening of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
Safety notes
▷ "Close by foot movement"
Contactless closing of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
WARNING
When operating the boot lid contactlessly,
there is a risk of touching vehicle parts, for ex‐
ample the hot exhaust system. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure you are standing securely as
you move your foot, and do not touch the vehi‐
cle.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Kick your foot underneath the vehicle and im‐
mediately pull it back. Your leg must move
across the ranges of both sensors.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
WARNING
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
The hazard warning lights flash before the tail‐
gate opens.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening op‐
eration, and moving it one more time after that
will close the boot lid again.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
Settings
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic
signal sounds.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Moving your foot again will stop the closing oper‐
ation, and moving it one more time after that will
open the boot lid again.
locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐
cle on the driver's side.
All vehicle access points: the vehicle is un‐
locked regardless of which side the driver ap‐
proaches the vehicle from.
Contactless vehicle unlocking
and locking
▷ Whether the locking and unlocking of the ve‐
hicle is acknowledged with a light signal or an
acoustic signal.
Principle
The vehicle is unlocked when the driver ap‐
proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
▷ Whether the welcome light, see page 162, is
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked.
If the driver moves away from the unlocked vehi‐
cle with the vehicle key, the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the home lights, see page 162, are
activated when the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded out and in when the vehicle is un‐
locked and locked.
General
The vehicle is unlocked when an authorised ve‐
hicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
Operating requirements
▷ Drive-ready state must be switched off.
The unlocking zone is an area with a radius of
approximately 1 m, 3 ft from the door handles.
The vehicle is locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
▷ Unlock: on entering the unlocking zone, the
doors and tailgate must be closed.
The locking zone is an area with a radius of ap‐
proximately 2 m, 7 ft from the door handles.
▷ Lock: on leaving the locking zone, the doors
and tailgate must be closed.
If the vehicle key remains within the unlocking
zone without moving for a prolonged period of
time, the vehicle is locked automatically.
▷ There must not be a second vehicle key
within six metres of the vehicle in order to use
contactless vehicle locking.
If a person is detected on the front passenger
seat during locking and if the front passenger's
seat belt is in the belt buckle during locking:
▷ If the vehicle has been in rest state for several
days, contactless unlocking/locking is not
possible until the vehicle has been driven.
▷ The vehicle is locked, but not protected
against theft.
Malfunction
▷ The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐
hicle key in some conditions, including the
following:
The behaviour of the vehicle in the case of con‐
tactless unlocking/locking depends on the
following settings, see page 88:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
To replace the battery, see page 73.
▷ Whether automatic unlocking is active.
▷ Whether automatic locking is active.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
▷ Whether only the driver's door and the fuel
tank filler flap or all vehicle access points are
unlocked.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
Only driver's door and fuel tank filler flap: driv‐
er's door and fuel tank filler flap are only un‐
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may affect the ability of
the door handles to detect a lock request.
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle with
the buttons on the vehicle key or with the
integrated key, see page 79.
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from outside
Tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
Depending on the equipment and the country
variant, it is possible to select whether the doors
are also unlocked. To adjust the settings, see
page 88.
▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
Safety notes
▷ With Comfort Access: have the vehicle key
about your person and press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
When unlocking with the vehicle key, see
page 72, the doors may also be unlocked.
WARNING
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
From outside
Closing
▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
Pull the tailgate down using the handle recess.
▷ With Comfort Access: have the vehicle key
about your person and press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
With automatic tailgate
operation
Opening
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
General
If applicable, the doors are also unlocked. To
open with the vehicle key, see page 72.
When the trailer socket is in use, the tailgate can‐
not be opened with the vehicle key or with the
button in the interior.
When the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically up to the set opening height.
To adjust the opening height
From inside
The extent to which the tailgate opens can be
set.
When the vehicle is stationary, press the
button in the driver's door down.
When setting the opening height, make sure that
there is a space of at least 10 cm, 4 in, above the
tailgate.
The tailgate opens up to the set opening height.
Cancelling the opening operation
Via iDrive:
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
▷ If the vehicle begins to move.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
5. Watch the tailgate and set the desired open‐
ing height.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again resumes the opening opera‐
tion.
Pressing and holding the button closes the
tailgate again.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐
er's door. Pressing again resumes the open‐
ing operation.
Malfunction
Safety note
Closing
WARNING
A jammed tailgate may move unexpectedly
when being operated manually to release it.
There is a risk of injury or material damage. Do
not manually operate a locked tailgate. Have
checks performed by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
From outside
▷ Press and hold the
button on the
vehicle key until the tailgate has closed.
Releasing the button stops the movement.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Manual operation
With Comfort Access:
When operating the unlocked tailgate manually,
do so slowly and without a sudden movement.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Only light pressure is required to fully close the
tailgate. The closing operation is then performed
automatically.
The vehicle is locked after the tailgate has
been closed. To do so, the driver's door must
be closed and the vehicle key must be out‐
side the vehicle in the vicinity of the tailgate.
Settings
From inside
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
General
door.
Various settings are possible for the vehicle key
functions depending on the equipment and the
national-market version.
For this function, the vehicle key must be in the
interior.
These settings are saved for the current driver
profile.
Cancelling the closing operation
The closing procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Unlocking and locking
▷ When driving off suddenly.
Doors
Via iDrive:
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling the button again and holding it in this
position resumes the closing operation.
4.
Select the symbol.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
▷ By releasing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again and holding it
down resumes the closing operation.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Only the driver's door and fuel tank filler
▷ "Relock automatically"
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
The vehicle is automatically locked again
after a short while if no doors are opened
after unlocking.
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷ "Lock after pulling away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked auto‐
matically.
Vehicle acknowledgement signals
Via iDrive:
Setting the last seat, mirror and
steering wheel position
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Flash for lock/unlock"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
Unlocking is acknowledged by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
Automatic folding of the mirrors
Via iDrive:
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors are adjusted to their last set
positions. After drive-ready state is switched on,
the steering wheel is moved to its last set posi‐
tion.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
The last position setting is independent of set‐
tings saved via the seat memory.
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
Tailgate
1. "My Vehicle"
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version, these settings may not be available.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Via iDrive:
4. "Unlock at end of journey"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
After drive-ready state has been switched off
by pressing the start/stop button, the locked
vehicle is automatically unlocked.
4.
Select the symbol.
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
1. "My Vehicle"
Tailgate is opened.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
Tailgate is opened and doors are un‐
locked.
4. Select the desired setting:
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Establishing rest state after
opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
The alarm system is switched off or on as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked or locked with the ve‐
hicle key or using Comfort Access.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Opening the doors when the
alarm system is switched on
4. "Switch off after door opening"
Rest state, see page 41.
The alarm system is triggered on opening a door
if the door has been unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
To stop the alarm, see page 91.
Alarm system
Opening the tailgate with the
alarm system switched on
General
The alarm system responds to the following
changes when the vehicle is locked:
The tailgate can be opened even with the alarm
system switched on.
▷ Opening of a door, the bonnet or the tailgate.
▷ Movements inside the vehicle.
On closing the tailgate, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked. The
hazard warning lights flash once.
▷ A change in the vehicle's incline, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.
Indicator lamp on the rear-view
mirror
▷ An interruption in the power supply from the
battery.
▷ Improper use of the socket for on-board diag‐
nosis OBD.
▷ The vehicle is locked while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for on-board diagnosis
OBD. Socket for on-board diagnosis OBD,
see page 320.
The alarm system indicates these changes visu‐
ally and audibly:
▷ Indicator lamp flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Audible alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Indicator lamp flashes for approximately
10 seconds before it flashes every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning lights and, if
applicable, the headlights.
The interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not active because the doors,
bonnet or tailgate are not closed correctly.
Correctly closed access points are secured.
To safeguard the function of the alarm system,
do not modify the system.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Once the remaining open access points have
been closed, the interior movement detector
and tilt alarm sensor are switched on.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior movement detector
Within 10 seconds of locking the vehicle,
press the button on the vehicle key.
▷ The indicator lamp extinguishes after the ve‐
hicle has been unlocked:
The indicator lamp illuminates for approximately
2 seconds and then flashes again.
This means that the vehicle is not being tam‐
pered with.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the next time the
vehicle is locked.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐
til drive-ready state is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately 5 minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Stopping the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
Tilt alarm sensor
The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and switch on drive-ready state using the
special ID feature of the vehicle key, see
page 74.
The alarm system responds, for example when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or tow the
vehicle away.
▷ With Comfort Access: fully grip the handle of
the driver's or front passenger door while car‐
rying the vehicle key.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows and
glass sunroof must be closed.
Power window switches
Avoiding false warnings
General
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector may trigger an alarm without any unau‐
thorised activity taking place.
General
The windows can be opened and closed from
outside with the vehicle key.
With Comfort Access: The windows can be
closed from outside using Comfort Access.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In washing bays or car washes.
▷ In two-level garages.
For further information:
Vehicle key, see page 70.
Safety note
▷ When transporting the vehicle via motorail,
car ferry or trailer.
▷ When there are pets in the vehicle.
WARNING
▷ When the vehicle is locked after starting to
refuel.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the windows are operated. There is a risk of in‐
jury or material damage. When opening and
closing, make sure that the area of movement
of the windows is kept clear.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement de‐
tector can be switched off for such situations.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the
movement.
Overview
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be‐
tween the door frame and window while a win‐
dow is being closed.
Power window switches
General
Safety switch
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing operation is
interrupted.
Operating requirements
The windows can be operated under the
following conditions.
Safety note
▷ In standby state.
WARNING
▷ In drive-ready state.
Accessories on the windows, for example aer‐
ials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism. There
is a risk of injury. Do not attach any accessories
within the area of movement of the windows.
▷ For a short while after rest state has been es‐
tablished.
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.
Opening
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷
Push the switch as far as the resistance
point.
The window opens for as long as the switch
is held.
▷
Push the switch past the resistance
point.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it in this position.
The window is opened automatically. Press‐
ing the switch again stops the movement.
The window is closed but with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch as far as the resistance
point.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approximately 4 seconds and
hold it in this position.
The window closes for as long as the switch
is held.
▷
Pull the switch past the resistance
point.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window is closed with no anti-trap func‐
tion.
Overview
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐
dren from opening and closing the rear windows
by means of the switches in the rear, for exam‐
ple.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the safety function is automatically switched off.
Open/close the glass sunroof/sun
guard.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the safety
function is switched on.
Operating requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun guard can be op‐
erated under the following conditions.
▷ In standby state.
Electric glass sunroof
▷ In drive-ready state.
▷ For a short while after rest state has been es‐
tablished.
General
The glass sunroof and the sun guard are oper‐
ated using the same switch.
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.
The glass sunroof can be opened and closed
from outside with the vehicle key.
Raising/closing the glass sunroof
With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be
closed from outside using Comfort Access.
Push the switch briefly up.
▷ The closed glass sunroof is
raised and the sun guard
opens slightly.
Safety note
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes to the raised position.
The sun guard does not
move.
WARNING
Parts of the body may become trapped when
the glass sunroof is operated. There is a risk of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the glass sunroof
is kept clear.
▷ The raised glass sunroof is closed.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Pressing the switch again
stops the movement.
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun guard
separately
▷ Slide the switch forwards twice in quick suc‐
cession beyond the resistance point.
▷ Slide the switch backwards as
The glass sunroof and the sun guard close
together.
far as the resistance point and
hold.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
The sun guard continues to
open for as long as the switch
is pressed. The glass sunroof
is opened if the sun guard is
already fully open.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof as far as
this comfort position.
▷ Slide the switch forwards as far as the resist‐
ance point and hold.
The glass sunroof closes for as long as the
switch is held. If the glass sunroof is already
closed or is in the raised position, the sun
guard is closed.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
▷ Slide the switch backwards beyond the re‐
sistance point.
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be‐
tween the roof frame and glass sunroof while the
glass sunroof is being closed.
The sun guard is opened automatically. The
glass sunroof is opened automatically if the
sun guard is already fully open.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
▷ Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point.
General
The glass sunroof is closed automatically. If
the glass sunroof is already closed or is in the
raised position, the sun guard is closed auto‐
matically.
If resistance or a blockage is detected while the
glass sunroof is being closed, the closing opera‐
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the half-
open position or it is stopped when closing from
the raised position.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from an open position
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun guard together
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷ Press the switch backwards
twice in quick succession be‐
yond the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and the sun
guard open together.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷ The vehicle does not move until initialisation
is complete.
▷ In drive-ready state.
▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉.
During initialisation, the glass sunroof closes with
no anti-trap mechanism.
1. Close all doors.
2. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this position.
Ensure that the closing area is clear.
The glass sunroof is closed with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Initialising the system
Press the switch up and hold until
initialisation is complete.
3. Press the switch forwards once again beyond
the resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes with no anti-trap function. En‐
sure that the closing area is clear.
Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens, then
closes again.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from a raised position
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Initialisation is complete once the glass sunroof
and sun guard have opened then closed again.
1. Close all doors.
2. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this position.
Initialising after a power failure
General
If a power failure occurs while the glass sunroof
is opening or closing, it may only have limited
functionality afterwards. In this case, initialising
the system can help.
The system can be initialised under the following
conditions:
▷ The vehicle is parked on level ground.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
CONTROLS
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Vehicle equipment
WARNING
If the backrest is angled back too far, the pro‐
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
tective function of the seat belt will no longer
be guaranteed. There is a risk of sliding under
the seat belt in the event of an accident. There
is a risk of injury or even death. Adjust the seat
before starting the journey. Adjust the backrest
to the most upright position possible, and do
not change it during the journey.
WARNING
There is a risk of entrapment when the seats
are moved. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Before making any adjustment, make
sure that the area of movement of the seat is
clear.
Safe seating position
A seating position that suitably meets the needs
of the occupants is essential for relaxed driving
with minimum fatigue.
In an accident, the correct seating position plays
an important role. Comply with the notes in the
following chapters:
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
▷ Seats, see page 96.
▷ Seat belts, see page 99.
▷ Head restraints, see page 102.
▷ Airbags, see page 168.
Seats
Safety notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Forward/back
Thigh support
Seat angle
WARNING
Adjusting the seat during a journey could cause
the seat to move unexpectedly. You could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side
when at a standstill.
Lumbar support
Backrest width
Height
Backrest angle
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
CONTROLS
If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats:
Seat angle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Thigh support
Seat angle
Pull the lever up or press the lever down repeat‐
edly until the seat reaches the desired angle.
Forward/back
Lumbar support
Backrest width
Height
Height
Backrest angle
Forward/back
Pull the lever up or press the lever down repeat‐
edly until the seat reaches the desired height.
Backrest angle
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐
rection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently
forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Push the lever and add or remove pressure on
the backrest as required.
If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats:
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
CONTROLS
Forward/back
Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on the
backrest as required.
Press the switch forwards or backwards.
Electrically adjustable seats
General
Height
The driver's seat setting is saved for the current
profile. When the vehicle is unlocked with the ve‐
hicle key, this setting is called up automatically if
the function for this has been activated, see
page 89.
The current seat position can be saved using the
memory function, see page 107.
Press the switch up or down.
Overview
Seat angle
1
2
3
4
Forward/back, height, seat angle
Backrest angle
Tilt the switch up or down.
Backrest width
Lumbar support
98
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
CONTROLS
The curvature is shifted up‐
wards/downwards.
Backrest angle
Backrest width
Principle
To adjust the backrest width can improve lateral
support when taking corners.
General
Tilt the switch forwards or backwards.
The backrest width is changed by adjusting the
side sections of the backrest.
Thigh support
Adjusting
▷ Press the button at the front:
Backrest width is reduced.
▷ Press the button at the rear:
Backrest width is increased.
Seat belts
Pull the lever on the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support forwards or backwards.
General
For the safety of the vehicle occupants, the vehi‐
cle is equipped with five seat belts. However,
they can only provide effective protection when
worn correctly.
Lumbar support
Principle
Before each journey, always make sure that all
occupants have fastened their seat belts. The
airbags supplement the seat belts as an addi‐
tional safety device. The airbags are not a substi‐
tute for the seat belts.
The curvature of the backrest can be changed to
provide support for the lumbar region, or lordo‐
sis. The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal
column are supported to encourage an upright
posture.
The belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any
stature if the seat is adjusted correctly.
Adjusting
The two outer belt buckles on the rear seats are
intended for those sitting on the left and right.
▷ Press the button at the front/
rear:
The inner belt buckle on the rear seats is inten‐
ded for the person sitting in the middle.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.
▷ Press the button at the top/
bottom:
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ted or damaged. Seat belts should not be worn
Safety notes
with straps twisted. Each seat belt assembly
must only be used by one occupant; it is forbid‐
den to put a belt around a child being carried
on the occupant's lap.
WARNING
If a seat belt is used by more than one person
at the same time, the protective function of the
seat belt is no longer guaranteed. There is a
risk of injury or even death. Only one person
should use each seat belt at any one time. Do
not allow infants and children to travel on the
lap of another occupant. Instead, secure the in‐
fant or child in a child restraint system intended
for this purpose.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐
ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING
No modifications or additions should be made
by the user that will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING
The protective function of the seat belts may
be limited or may even fail completely if the
seat belts are worn incorrectly. If a seat belt is
not worn correctly, additional injuries can be
caused, for example in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive action. There is a risk of in‐
jury or even death. Make sure that all vehicle
occupants have fastened their seat belts cor‐
rectly.
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the middle seat belt is not ensured.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Lock the
wider rear seat backrest when using the middle
seat belt.
WARNING
WARNING
The protective function of the seat belts may
be limited or may even fail completely in the
following situations:
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony
structure of the body and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing the
lap section of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.
▷ If the seat belts or belt buckles are dam‐
aged, dirty or have been modified in an‐
other way.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐
sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been designed.
A slack seat belt will greatly reduce the protec‐
tion afforded to the wearer.
▷ If the belt tensioners or belt retractors
have been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident with‐
out the damage necessarily being apparent.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Do not
modify seat belts, belt buckles, belt tensioners,
belt retractors and belt anchor points and en‐
sure that they are kept clean. After an accident,
have the seat belts inspected at a Service Part‐
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of
the webbing by polishes, oils and chemicals
and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using a mild soap and wa‐
ter solution. The seat belt should be replaced if
the seat belt strap becomes frayed, contamina‐
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ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
2. Insert the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.
The seat belt buckle must be heard to en‐
gage.
Correct seat belt use
▷ Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis and
shoulder, close to the body and without twist‐
ing.
▷ Make sure that the seat belt is positioned low
at the hips in the area of the pelvis. The seat
belt must not press on the abdomen.
▷ The seat belt must not be allowed to rub
against sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects or be trapped.
Unfastening the seat belt
1. Hold the seat belt firmly.
▷ Avoid wearing bulky clothing.
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.
▷ Keep the seat belt taut by occasionally pulling
upwards on the upper section.
3. Guide the seat belt back up to the reel mech‐
anism.
Adjustment for automatic
retracting seat belts
▷ Draw the buckle tongue attached to the seat
belt across the body and press it into the
buckle catch until a ‘click’ is heard.
Seat belt reminder for driver and
front passenger seat
General
▷ Adjustment of the belt length is very impor‐
tant. To adjust the lap belt and check
whether the buckle has locked correctly, pull
upwards on the shoulder strap until the lap
belt fits tightly.
The seat belt reminder is activated when the
seat belt on the driver's side is not fastened.
On some national-market versions, the seat belt
reminder is also active if the front passenger seat
belt is not fastened and heavy objects are on the
front passenger seat.
▷ The length of the diagonal shoulder strap ad‐
justs itself automatically to allow freedom of
movement.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ To release the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle catch unit.
A Check Control message is shown.
Check whether the seat belt has been
fastened correctly.
Fastening the seat belt
1. When fastening the seat belt, guide it slowly
over the shoulder and pelvis.
Seat belt reminder for rear seats
General
The seat belt reminder is automatically activated
every time the engine starts.
The seat belt reminder will also be activated if a
rear seat belt is unfastened during the journey.
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Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is il‐
luminated after the engine starts.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint impair the protec‐
tive function of the head restraint in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Symbol Description
Green: seat belt fastened on the cor‐
responding rear seat.
▷ Do not fit any covers on the seats or head
restraints.
▷ Do not hang objects such as coat hangers
directly on the head restraint.
Red: seat belt not fastened on the
corresponding rear seat.
▷ Only use accessories that have been clas‐
sified as safe for attaching to the head re‐
straint.
Front head restraints
Safety notes
▷ Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.
Adjusting the height
WARNING
If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly
adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐
tended and head and neck injuries may result.
There is a risk of injury.
▷ Before a journey, re-install any removed
head restraints on all occupied seats.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so that its centre
supports the back of the head at eye level
where possible.
▷ Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint downwards.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. If necessary, adjust the dis‐
tance by adjusting the backrest angle.
▷ Up: push the head restraint upwards.
After adjusting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats:
WARNING
The head restraints cannot be adjusted in height.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the head restraints are moved. There is a risk of
injury. When moving the head restraint, make
sure that the area of movement is kept clear.
Adjusting the distance: M sport
seat
The distance from the back of the head is adjus‐
ted by the seat backrest angle.
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no-one is in‐
tending to sit in the seat in question.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the head restraints are moved. There is a risk of
injury. When moving the head restraint, make
sure that the area of movement is kept clear.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint impair the protec‐
tive function of the head restraint in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
▷ Do not fit any covers on the seats or head
restraints.
1. Push the head restraint up until resistance is
felt.
▷ Do not hang objects such as coat hangers
directly on the head restraint.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint fully out.
▷ Only use accessories that have been clas‐
sified as safe for attaching to the head re‐
straint.
The head restraints on the M sport seats cannot
be removed.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
▷ Do not use any accessories, for example
cushions, during the journey.
Folding down the middle head
restraint
The middle head restraint can be folded back to
improve the view to the back. Only fold down the
head restraint if no one will be sitting on the mid‐
dle seat.
Rear head restraints
Safety notes
WARNING
If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly
adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐
tended and head and neck injuries may result.
There is a risk of injury.
▷ Before a journey, re-install any removed
head restraints on all occupied seats.
▷ Adjust the head restraint so that its centre
supports the back of the head at eye level
where possible.
▷ Backward: press the button, arrow 1, and fold
back the head restraint.
▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐
straint is as close as possible to the back
of the head. If necessary, adjust the dis‐
tance by adjusting the backrest angle.
▷ Forwards: fold the head restraint forwards as
far as it will go. Ensure that the head restraint
engages correctly.
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Adjusting the height
Mirrors
Exterior mirror
General
The mirror setting is saved for the current driver
profile. When the vehicle is unlocked with the ve‐
hicle key, this setting is called up automatically if
the function for this has been activated, see
page 89.
The head restraints can be adjusted in height.
The current exterior mirror position can be saved
with the memory function, see page 107.
▷ Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint downwards.
▷ Up: push the head restraint upwards.
Safety note
After adjusting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to road users behind
the vehicle could be incorrectly estimated, for
example when changing lane. There is a risk of
accident. Look over your shoulder to estimate
the distance from following traffic.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no-one is in‐
tending to sit in the seat in question.
1. Fold down the corresponding rear backrest,
see page 248.
2. Push the head restraint up until resistance is
felt.
Overview
3. Press the buttons, arrows 1, and pull the
head restraint fully out.
1
2
3
To adjust
To select a mirror, automatic parking function
To fold in and out
Installing
To install, insert the head restraint into the mount
and push down until resistance is felt.
Electrical adjustment
Press the button.
After installation, make sure that the head re‐
straint engages correctly.
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The selected mirror moves in response to the
button movement.
Automatic parking function,
exterior mirror
Principle
Selecting a mirror
When reverse gear is engaged, the passenger-
side mirror glass is tilted downwards. This pro‐
vides a better view of the kerb or other obstacles
near the ground, for example when parking.
To switch to the other mirror:
Push the switch.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical fault, press the edges
of the mirror glass to adjust the mirror.
Activating
1.
Push the switch to the driver's mirror
position.
Folding in and out
2. Engage selector lever position R.
NOTE
Deactivating
Push the switch to the passenger-side mirror po‐
sition.
Because of its width, the vehicle could sustain
damage in car washes. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Before washing, fold the mirrors in
manually or with the button.
Rear-view mirror, manual-dim
Press the button.
The mirrors can be folded in at vehicle speeds
up to approx. 20 km/h, 15 mph.
Folding the mirrors in and out is useful in the
following situations:
▷ In car washes.
▷ In narrow streets.
To reduce glare tilt the lever on the rear-view
mirror forward.
Mirrors which are folded in automatically fold out
when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi‐
mately 40 km/h, 25 mph.
Rear-view mirror, automatic dim
Automatic heating
If required, both exterior mirrors are automatically
heated when drive-ready state is switched on.
General
The rear-view mirror is dimmed automatically.
The function is controlled by photocells:
▷ In the mirror glass.
Automatically dimming
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐
matically dimmed. Photocells in the rear-view
mirror, see page 105, control this function.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
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2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
Overview
height and angle to suit your seated position.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Steering wheel heating
Overview
Operating requirements
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not obstruct the zone between the rear-
view mirror and the windscreen.
Steering wheel heating
Steering wheel
Safety note
WARNING
Switching on/off
Press the button.
A Check Control message is shown.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving may
cause the steering wheel to move unexpect‐
edly. You could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident. Only adjust the
steering wheel when the vehicle is at a stand‐
still.
If a journey is resumed within about 15 minutes
after a temporary stop, steering wheel heating is
automatically switched on, provided that the
function was switched on at the end of the last
journey.
Manual transmission: electric
steering wheel lock
Manual steering wheel
adjustment
WARNING
If steering wheel lock is activated, the vehicle
cannot be steered. There is a risk of accident.
Switch on the standby state prior to moving the
vehicle.
The steering wheel locks automatically when the
driver's door is opened from inside.
Switch on standby state to unlock.
1. Fold the lever downwards.
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Overview
Memory function
Principle
The memory function enables the following set‐
tings to be stored and retrieved when required:
▷ Seat position.
▷ Exterior mirror position.
▷ Height of the Head-Up Display.
The memory buttons are on the driver's door.
General
For each driver profile, see page 56, two memory
slots can be assigned with different settings.
Saving
1. Set the desired position.
The following settings are not saved:
▷ Backrest width.
2.
Press the button. The lettering in the
button is illuminated.
▷ Lumbar support.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the let‐
tering is illuminated. A signal sounds.
Safety notes
WARNING
Retrieving settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
Using the memory function while driving may
cause the seat or steering wheel to move unex‐
pectedly. You could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident. Only call up the
memory function when the vehicle is at stand‐
still.
The saved position is retrieved automatically.
The operation is halted when you press a seat
adjustment switch or press one of the memory
buttons again.
Once underway, adjustment of the seat position
on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.
WARNING
There is a risk of entrapment when the seats
are moved. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Before making any adjustment, make
sure that the area of movement of the seat is
clear.
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Seat heating
Overview
Front
Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
The highest level is selected if the three LEDs
are illuminated.
If a journey is resumed within about 15 minutes
after a temporary stop, seat heating is automati‐
cally switched on at the last temperature setting.
If ECO PRO is activated, see page 268, the
heating power is reduced.
Switching off
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs are extinguished.
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Carrying children safely
Vehicle equipment
WARNING
Hot vehicles can have fatal consequences, in
particular for children or pets. There is a risk of
injury or even death. Do not leave anyone unsu‐
pervised in the vehicle, especially children or
pets.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
WARNING
Child restraint systems and their parts can get
very hot when exposed to direct sunlight. Con‐
tact with hot parts can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Do not expose the child restraint
system to direct sunlight; cover the child re‐
straint system if necessary. It may be necessary
to allow the child restraint system to cool down
before strapping a child in. Do not leave chil‐
dren unsupervised in the vehicle.
Important considerations
Safety notes
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
Children on the rear seats
General
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
Wherever possible, children younger than
12 years old or shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft should
only be transported in the rear using child re‐
straint systems appropriate for their age, weight
and stature. Children aged 12 years and older
must be secured with a seat belt as soon as use
of a child restraint system is no longer appropri‐
ate due to their age, weight or stature.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
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Safety note
Fitting child restraints
WARNING
General
Children shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft cannot wear
the seat belt correctly without using additional
child restraint systems. The protective function
of the seat belts may be limited or may even fail
completely if the seat belts are worn incorrectly.
If a seat belt is not worn correctly, additional in‐
juries can be caused, for example in the event
of an accident, braking or evasive action. There
is a risk of injury or even death. Children under
150 cm, 5 ft tall must be secured in suitable
child restraint systems.
Please comply with the operating and safety in‐
structions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer when selecting, attaching and us‐
ing child restraint systems.
Safety notes
WARNING
If child restraint systems and their attachment
systems have been damaged or subjected to
stresses in an accident, their protective func‐
tion may be limited or may fail completely. A
child might not be adequately restrained, for ex‐
ample in the event of an accident, braking or
evasive action. There is a risk of injury or even
death.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Children on the front passenger
seat
General
Child restraint systems that are damaged or
have been subjected to stresses in an accident
must not be used further.
When using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, make sure that the front and
side airbags on the passenger side are deactiva‐
ted. Front passenger airbags can only be deacti‐
vated with the key switch for front passenger air‐
bags, see page 170. If the front passenger
airbags cannot be deactivated, do not carry chil‐
dren on the front passenger seat, even in suita‐
ble child restraint systems.
If attachment systems have been damaged or
subjected to stresses in an accident, have them
checked and replaced by a Service Partner of
the manufacturer, another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
WARNING
Safety note
If the seat is not adjusted properly or the child
seat has been installed incorrectly, the child re‐
straint system may have limited stability or may
not be stable at all. There is a risk of injury or
even death. Make sure that the child restraint
system rests firmly against the backrest. Wher‐
ever possible, adapt the backrest angle of all
the relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats
correctly. Make sure that the seats and their
backrests are correctly engaged or locked. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints, or remove them.
WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure a child
in a child restraint system if they are deployed.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front
passenger airbags are deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
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Rearward-facing child restraint
systems
For Australia/New Zealand:
installation of child restraints
Please note the following warning because your
vehicle has been equipped with a front airbag for
the front passenger's seat that cannot be deacti‐
vated:
DANGER
If triggered, active front passenger airbags can
fatally injure a child in a rearward facing child re‐
straint system. There is a risk of injury or even
death. Make sure that the front passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and the PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is illuminated.
It is recommended not to use any kind of
child restraint system on the front pas‐
senger's seat.
Extreme hazard
Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
Follow the information on the front passenger
sun visor.
WARNING
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an active airbag in front of it, as
death or serious injury to the child can occur.
Active front passenger airbags can injure a child
in a child restraint system if they are deployed.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front
passenger airbags are deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
Seat position and height
After installing a universal child restraint system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as it
will go and adjust it to the highest position. This
seat position and height achieves the best possi‐
ble routing of the belt and protection in the event
of an accident.
Before fitting a child restraint on the front pas‐
senger seat, make sure that the front and side
airbags on the passenger side are disabled. If the
airbag cannot be deactivated, do not fit child re‐
straint systems.
If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is
located ahead of the child seat's belt guide, care‐
fully move the front passenger seat forwards until
the best possible belt guidance is achieved.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags with key
switch, see page 170.
Backrest width
With adjustable backrest width: before fitting a
child restraint system on the front passenger
seat, fully open the backrest width. Do not
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change the backrest width from this point on and
do not call up a memory position.
Rear seat: Position
Symbol
Meaning
The corresponding symbol
shows the fixtures for the lower
ISOFIX anchors.
ISOFIX child safety seat
fasteners
General
Please comply with the operating and safety in‐
structions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer when selecting, attaching and us‐
ing ISOFIX child restraint systems.
Suitable ISOFIX child restraint
systems
Only certain ISOFIX child restraints may be used
in the seats intended for this purpose. The corre‐
sponding size class and size category are deno‐
ted by a letter or ISO reference on a plate on the
child seat.
The fixtures for the lower ISOFIX anchors are lo‐
cated behind the marked covers.
Information about which child restraint systems
can be used on the seats in question and if the
child restraint systems are suitable for or comply
with ISOFIX: you can find an overview of the
seats that are suitable for child restraint systems
in the section on suitable seats for child restraint
systems, see page 115.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:Front
passenger seat
Fixtures for lower
ISOFIX anchors
Safety note
The fixtures for the lower ISOFIX anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.
WARNING
If the ISOFIX child restraint systems are not en‐
gaged correctly, the protective effect of the
ISOFIX child restraint systems will be limited.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Make
sure the lower anchor point has engaged cor‐
rectly and the ISOFIX child restraint system
rests firmly against the backrest.
Before fitting ISOFIX child
restraints
Pull the seat belt away from the area of the child
seat mountings.
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Fitting ISOFIX child restraint
systems
1. Install the child restraint system, see the
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐
ward in certain situations, for example braking
manoeuvre or accident. There is a risk of injury
or even death. Make sure that the rear backr‐
ests are locked.
2. Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors are en‐
gaged correctly.
i-Size child restraint systems
General
i-Size is a regulation for child restraint systems,
which is used for the approval of child restraint
systems.
NOTE
The mounting points for the upper retaining
straps of child restraint systems are only inten‐
ded for these retaining straps. The mounting
points can be damaged if other objects are at‐
tached. There is a risk of material damage. Only
attach child restraint systems to the upper
mounting points.
Symbol
Meaning
If this symbol is seen in the vehi‐
cle, the vehicle has been ap‐
proved in accordance with i-
Size. The symbol shows the
mounts for the system's lower
anchors.
Mounting points
The corresponding symbol
shows the mounting point for
the upper retaining strap.
The corresponding symbol shows
the mounting point for the upper
retaining strap.
Fixtures for the upper
retaining strap
Safety notes
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
on the child restraint system, the protective ef‐
fect will be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not
twisted and is not routed to the upper mount‐
ing point over sharp edges.
Depending on the equipment installed, there are
two or three mounting points for the upper re‐
taining strap of ISOFIX child restraint systems.
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Routing the retaining strap
Rear seat
Attaching the upper retaining
strap to the mounting point
Rear seat
1. Raise head restraint if necessary.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between or
along both sides of the head restraint mounts
to the mounting point.
3. Guide the retaining strap between the seat
backrest and the luggage compartment
cover.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting point.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Direction of travel
Head restraint
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it firmly
down.
Hook for the upper retaining strap
Mounting point
6. Push the head restraint down if necessary
and engage it in place.
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Front passenger seat with ISOFIX
Front passenger seat with ISOFIX
WARNING
In the event of an accident, persons sitting in
the rear can come in contact with the tensioned
retaining strap of the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat. There is a risk of in‐
jury or even death. Do not transport persons on
the rear seat behind the front passenger seat if
a child restraint system is mounted.
1. Raise head restraint if necessary.
Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint mounts on the front passenger
seat and the rear seat on the passenger side.
Hook into the mounting point on the rear seat.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint mounts on the front passenger
seat and the rear seat on the passenger side.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting point.
4. Pull the retaining strap taut.
5. Push the head restraint down if necessary
and engage it in place.
If the vehicle is equipped with an integrated head
restraint: guide the upper retaining strap over the
head restraint.
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Suitable seats for child restraint systems
General
Overview
The legal provisions determining which child seat
is permitted for which age and body size may
vary from country to country. Please comply with
the relevant national legal provisions.
Information about which child restraint systems
can be used on the seats in question in accord‐
ance with the ECE-R 16 and ECE-R 129 stand‐
ards.
Additional information is available from a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Detailed information on the use of child restraint
systems can be found under Seats for child re‐
straint systems, see page 358.
Seats and child restraint systems
The following section provides information on
which child restraint system is suitable for which
seat in the vehicle.
Left-hand drive vehicles, seats:
Seat
Airbag,
front pas‐
senger
Fastening
1
3 a)
ON
OFF
e, f)
4, 6 - b)
e)
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Seat
Airbag,
front pas‐
senger
Fastening
5 - c, d)
a) Adapt the fore/aft position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest
position to achieve the best possible belt fit.
b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adjust the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐
sary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat or remove it.
c) Only occupy the outer seats if the belt buckles are easily accessible.
d) The seat is not suitable for child seats with a support stand.
e) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.
f) When using child seats on the front passenger seat, adjust the backrest adjustment if necessary
and adjust the height of the head rest or remove it.
Right-hand drive vehicles, seats:
Seat
Airbag,
front pas‐
senger
Fastening
1 a)
ON
OFF
e, f)
3
4, 6 - b)
e)
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Seat
Airbag,
front pas‐
senger
Fastening
5 - c, d)
a) Adapt the fore/aft position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest
position to achieve the best possible belt fit.
b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adjust the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐
sary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat or remove it.
c) Only occupy the outer seats if the belt buckles are easily accessible.
d) The seat is not suitable for child seats with a support stand.
e) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.
f) When using child seats on the front passenger seat, adjust the backrest adjustment if necessary
and adjust the height of the head rest or remove it.
Symbol Meaning
Not suitable for child restraint systems.
Symbol Meaning
Suitable for ISOFIX child re‐
straint systems.
Suitable for Universal-category child restraint sys‐
tems approved for use in this weight group.
Suitable for ISOFIX and i-
Size child restraint systems.
Suitable for child restraint systems in the Semi-
Universal category if the vehicle and the seat are
listed in the list of vehicle models from the manu‐
facturer of the child restraint system.
Suitable for child restraint
systems with an upper re‐
taining strap.
Suitable seats for child restraint systems with a belt
Information about which child restraint systems
can be used on the seats in question if the child
restraint systems are attached with a seat belt in
accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard:
Group Weight of
child
Approximate age Front pas‐ Front pas‐ Rear seats, Rear seat,
senger
senger
seat, air‐
bag OFF–
a)
outer
middle –
b, c)
seat, air‐
bag ON
0
Up to 10 kg
Up to 13 kg
9 – 18 kg
Up to 9 months
Up to 18 months
Up to 4 years
X
X
X
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
0+
I
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Group Weight of
child
Approximate age Front pas‐ Front pas‐ Rear seats, Rear seat,
senger
senger
seat, air‐
bag OFF–
a)
outer
middle –
b, c)
seat, air‐
bag ON
II
15 – 25 kg
22 – 36 kg
Up to 7 years
X
X
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
U, L
III
7 years and over
U: suitable for Universal-category child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.
L: suitable for child restraint systems in the Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the seat are
listed in the list of vehicle models from the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
X: unsuitable for Universal-category child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.
a) Adapt the fore/aft position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest
position to achieve the best possible belt fit.
b) Only occupy the outer seats if the belt buckles are easily accessible.
c) The seat is not suitable for child seats with a support stand.
Suitable seats for ISOFIX child restraint systems
The following ISOFIX child restraint systems may
be used on the seats designated as appropriate
for this purpose. The corresponding size class
and size category are denoted by a letter or ISO
reference on a plate on the child seat.
Group Weight of Approximate Class/
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
seat,
child
age
category passen‐ passen‐ seats,
ger seat, ger seat, outer – b) middle
airbag
ON
airbag
OFF -a,
c)
Carrycot
F - ISO/L1
G - ISO/L2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
Up to 10 kg Approximately E - ISO/R1
9 months
X
IL
IL
X
0+
Up to 13 kg Approximately E - ISO/R1
X
X
X
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
X
X
X
18 months
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
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Group Weight of Approximate Class/
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
seat,
child
age
category passen‐ passen‐ seats,
ger seat, ger seat, outer – b) middle
airbag
ON
airbag
OFF -a,
c)
I
9 - 18 kg
Up to approxi‐ D - ISO/R2
X
X
X
X
X
IL
IL
X
X
X
X
X
mately 4 years
C - ISO/R3
IL
IL
B - ISO/F2
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
B1 -
ISO/F2X
A - ISO/F3
a) When using child seats on the front passenger seat, adjust the backrest adjustment if necessary,
and also adjust the height of the head rest or remove it.
b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adjust the front/back and height position of the front
seat if necessary, and also adjust the head rest of the rear seat or remove it.
c) Only use ISOFIX child restraint system if equipped with ISOFIX child safety seat fasteners.
IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the
seat are listed in the list of vehicle models provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Universal category that have
been approved for use in this weight class.
X: the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system.
Suitable seats for i-Size child restraint systems
Information on the suitability of the different vehi‐
cle seats for the installation of child restraint sys‐
tems suitable for i-Size or meeting i-Size require‐
ments - in accordance with standard ECE-R 129:
Group Front passenger
seat, airbag ON
Front passenger
seat, airbag OFF
Rear seats, outer Rear seat, middle
2nd seat row
2nd seat row
i-Size
X
X
i-U
X
i-U, suitable for rearward and forward-facing i-Size child restraint systems.
X: not suitable for i-Size child restraint systems.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
the following child restraint systems:
Recommended child seats
▷ Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix.
▷ Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix base.
▷ Römer DUO PLUS.
Please comply with the operating and safety in‐
structions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer when selecting, attaching and us‐
ing child restraint systems.
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▷ Römer KIDFIX XP.
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
on the child restraint system, the protective ef‐
fect will be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not
twisted and is not routed to the upper mount‐
ing point over sharp edges.
For Australia/New Zealand:
Child restraints
General
In accordance with ADR 34/03, provisions have
been made to allow installation of a child restraint
system at each rear seat position.
Mounting points
The anchoring hooks which belong to the upper
restraining strap of the child restraint - AS 1754,
can be applied immediately to the relevant
mounting.
The corresponding symbol shows
the mounting point for the upper
retaining strap.
Please refer strictly to the installation instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Each seating position is fitted with a head rest.
Safety notes
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor‐
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum‐
stances are they to be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses or for attaching other items or equip‐
ment to the vehicle. After using and removing
child restraints, fold away the anchor brackets if
necessary.
Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehi‐
cle, there are two outer mounting points or three
other mounting points for child restraints with
tether straps.
Routing the retaining strap
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐
ward in certain situations, for example braking
manoeuvre or accident. There is a risk of injury
or even death. Make sure that the rear backr‐
ests are locked.
1
2
3
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Hook for the upper retaining strap
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Doors
4
5
6
Mounting point
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining
strap to the mounting point
1. Raise head restraint if necessary.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint mounts.
Unlock or lock the safety switches on the rear
doors with the integrated key.
On the middle seat, guide the strap over the
head restraint as needed.
3. Guide the retaining strap between the seat
backrest and the luggage cover.
Symbol
Function
Child locks are unlocked.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting point.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it firmly
down.
Child locks are locked.
6. Push the head restraint down if necessary
and engage it in place.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door.
Securing doors and
windows in the rear
Various functions are disabled and cannot be op‐
erated in the rear. For safety switch, see
page 93.
General
In certain situations, for example when carrying
children, it may be advisable to secure the rear
doors and windows.
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Driving
Vehicle equipment
Drive-ready state
Safety notes
DANGER
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐
tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter
the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain pollu‐
tants which are colourless and odourless. In en‐
closed spaces, exhaust fumes can also build up
outside the vehicle. There is a risk of death.
Keep the exhaust pipe clear and ensure suffi‐
cient ventilation.
Start/Stop button
Principle
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Drive-ready state, see page 41, is
switched on and off by pressing
the Start/Stop button.
Steptronic transmission: drive-
ready state is switched on by
pressing the Start/Stop button while the brake
pedal is depressed.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission: the drive-ready state is
switched on if the brake pedal is depressed
when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive-ready state off again and standby state, see
page 41, is switched on.
NOTE
Driving off
Repeated attempts to start the engine or start‐
ing it several times in quick succession can
cause the starter to overheat. Fuel will also be
unburned or insufficiently burned, which could
cause the catalytic converter to overheat.
There is a risk of material damage. Avoid re‐
peatedly starting in quick succession.
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Apply the drive position.
3. Releasing the parking brake.
4. Drive off.
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Switching on drive-ready state
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, engage selec‐
tor lever position P.
Steptronic transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the start/stop button.
2. Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
The starting process is activated automatically
for a short time and stops as soon as the engine
starts.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different
lengths of time.
Manual transmission
1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehicle
is at standstill.
Manual transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
The engine is switched off.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
2. Press the clutch and engage idle position.
3. Press the start/stop button.
The starting process is activated automatically
for a short time and stops as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic Start/Stop
function
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different
lengths of time.
Principle
The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save
fuel. The system stops the engine when station‐
ary, for example in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
The drive-ready state remains switched on. For
driving off, the engine starts automatically.
Diesel engine
With the engine cold and at temperatures below
0 ℃, 32 ℉ the starting operation can be delayed
slightly due to automatic preheating.
A Check Control message is shown.
General
Full drive power may not be available until the
engine is at operating temperature. Observe the
engine temperature display for this. In this case,
the vehicle will not accelerate in the usual way.
Each time the engine is started via the Start/Stop
button, the Automatic Start/Stop function is
switched to standby. The function is activated
from a speed of around 5 km/h, 3 mph.
Depending on selected drive mode, see
page 141, the system is activated or deactivated
automatically.
Petrol engine
Depending on the engine version, full drive
power may only be available approx. 30 seconds
after starting the engine. In this case, the vehicle
will not accelerate in the usual way.
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on, the revo‐
lution counter shows the current engine speed.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Stopping the engine
Operating requirements
Steptronic transmission
General
The READY display in the revolu‐
tion counter indicates that the Au‐
tomatic Start/Stop function is
ready for automatic engine start‐
ing.
The engine is automatically shut down when sta‐
tionary under the following conditions:
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position D.
▷ Brake pedal remains pressed while the vehi‐
cle is at a standstill or vehicle is kept station‐
ary by Automatic Hold.
The display indicates that the pre‐
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop are not met.
▷ Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
Manual transmission
Total time for switched-off engine
The engine is automatically shut down when sta‐
tionary under the following conditions:
ECO PRO, see page 268, drive
mode: depending on the equip‐
ment, the total time during which
the engine is shut down by the
▷ Gearbox in neutral and clutch pedal not
pressed.
Auto Start Stop function is dis‐
played during an automatic engine stop.
▷ Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
After refuelling, the total time is automatically re‐
set.
Steptronic transmission: manual
engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automatically
when the vehicle came to a stop, it can be
switched off manually:
Functional limitations
The engine is not shut down automatically in the
following situations:
▷ Rapidly press the brake pedal from the cur‐
rent position.
▷ On steep downward gradients.
▷ Brake not pressed strongly enough.
▷ Engage selector lever position P.
▷ High outside temperature and operation of
the automatic air conditioning.
If all the operating requirements have been met,
the engine is stopped.
▷ Interior not heated or cooled to the desired
temperature.
Air conditioning system when the
vehicle is parked
The air flow rate of the air conditioning system is
reduced when the engine is not running.
▷ Where there is a risk of condensation when
the automatic air conditioning is switched on.
▷ Engine or other parts not at operating tem‐
perature.
▷ Engine cooling is required.
▷ Sharp steering angle or steering operation.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
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▷ At high altitudes.
System limits
▷ Bonnet is unlocked.
▷ Park Assistant is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situations:
▷ Very high temperature in the interior when
the cooling function is switched on.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever posi‐
tion in N or R.
▷ Very low temperature in the interior when the
heating is switched on.
▷ After reversing.
▷ Where there is a risk of condensation when
the automatic air conditioning is switched on.
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
▷ When the steering wheel is turned.
▷ Steptronic transmission:
Engine start
Operating requirements
Shift from selector lever position D to N or R.
▷ Steptronic transmission:
Steptronic transmission
Shift from selector lever position P to N, D or
R.
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ Start of an oil level measurement.
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ With Automatic Hold activated: press the ac‐
celerator pedal.
Auto Start/Stop additional
function
Manual transmission
Depending on the equipment version and na‐
tional-market version, the vehicle has various
sensors to record the traffic situation. This ena‐
bles the Automatic Start/Stop function to adapt
to various traffic situations and, where necessary,
behave in an anticipatory manner.
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
▷ By pressing the clutch pedal.
Driving off
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
For example, in the following situations:
▷ If a situation is detected in which the duration
of the stop is likely to be very short, the en‐
gine is not stopped automatically. Depending
on the situation, a message is shown on the
Control Display.
Safety function
After an automatic shut down, the engine will not
restart automatically, if one of the following con‐
ditions is met:
▷ Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's door
open.
▷ If a situation is detected in which the vehicle
should drive off immediately, the stopped en‐
gine is started automatically.
▷ Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lamps illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The function may be limited if the navigation data
is invalid, outdated or not available, for example.
The engine can only be started using the start/
stop button.
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Deactivating/activating the
system manually
Parking the vehicle during
automatic engine stop
Principle
General
The engine is not switched off automatically.
With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be
parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
During an automatic engine stop, the engine is
started.
Steptronic transmission
1. Press the start/stop button.
Using the button
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission
1. Press the start/stop button.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Press the button.
Steptronic transmission: via
selector lever position
The Auto Start Stop function is also deactivated
in selector lever position M/S.
Automatic deactivation
General
In certain situations the Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,
for example if the absence of the driver is detec‐
ted.
Via the Driving Experience Control
The Auto Start Stop function is also deactivated
in the SPORT drive mode of the Driving Experi‐
ence Control.
Display
Malfunction
▷ LED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts
down the engine automatically. A Check Control
message is shown. It is possible to keep driving.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
▷ The LED is extinguished: Auto Start Stop
function is activated.
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Overview
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety notes
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Parking brake
Engaging
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
When the vehicle is stationary
▷ Apply the parking brake.
Pull the switch.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
The LED is illuminated.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated red. The parking
brake is engaged.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
The parking brake may be applied automatically
depending on the parking situation.
WARNING
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situa‐
tions, engaging selector lever position P auto‐
matically applies the parking brake. In these ca‐
ses, the parking brake is automatically
disengaged when shifting from selector lever po‐
sition P.
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
While the vehicle is in motion
Use during the journey serves as an emergency
brake:
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
Pull and hold the switch. Vehicle brakes strongly
for as long as the switch is pulled.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated red, a signal sounds
and the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is shown.
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If the vehicle is braked to approximately 3 km/h,
2 mph, the parking brake is engaged.
▷ If the vehicle is brought to a standstill with the
parking brake during a journey.
Safety notes
Releasing
Releasing manually
WARNING
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
2.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch with the brakes applied or selector
lever position P engaged.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
Manual transmission: press the button
with the brakes applied.
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
The LED and indicator lamp are illuminated.
The parking brake is released.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
Automatic release
The parking brake is automatically released on
driving off.
LED and indicator lamp turn off.
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
Steptronic transmission:
Automatic Hold
Principle
Steptronic transmission:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
This system provides assistance by automatically
applying and releasing the brake, for example in
stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
The vehicle is held automatically when at a
standstill.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
On upward gradients, it prevents the vehicle
from rolling back when driving off.
General
The parking brake is automatically applied in the
following conditions:
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ When the driver's door is opened with the ve‐
hicle at a standstill.
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Driving off
To drive off, press the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
Automatic Hold applies the parking brake when
the vehicle is stationary and prevents the vehi‐
cle from rolling in car washes. There is a risk of
material damage. Deactivate Automatic Hold
before driving into the car wash.
The brake is released automatically and the indi‐
cator lamp for the parking brake is no longer illu‐
minated.
Automatic activation of the parking
brake
The parking brake is automatically applied when
the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
Overview
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not applied automatically if
drive-ready state was switched off while the ve‐
hicle was still rolling. Automatic Hold is switched
off in this case.
Automatic Hold
Switching off operational readiness
Press the button.
Activating the Automatic Hold
function
The LED is extinguished.
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
The indicator lamp extinguishes.
2.
Press the button.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
The LED is illuminated.
If the vehicle is being held stationary by Auto‐
matic Hold, also depress the brake pedal when
switching off.
The indicator lamp illuminates green.
Automatic Hold is ready to operate.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last se‐
lected setting is retained.
Malfunction
If the parking brake has failed or malfunctioned,
secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away
before leaving the vehicle.
Automatic Hold holds the vehicle
Operational readiness is established and the
driver's door is closed.
A Check Control message is shown.
After getting out, secure the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling away, for example with a chock.
Once the brake has been applied, the ve‐
hicle is secured from rolling as soon as
the indicator lamp is illuminated green.
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The duration of the triple turn signal can be set.
Via iDrive:
After a power failure
To restore parking brake functionality after a
power failure:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. Switch on standby state.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
2.
Pull the switch with the brakes applied
or selector lever position P engaged and then
press it.
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "One-touch turn signal"
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
The procedure can take a few seconds. Any
sounds that occur are normal.
The indicator lamp no longer illuminates
as soon as the parking brake is once
again operational.
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point and
hold it there for as long as you wish to indicate a
turn.
Turn indicators, high-beam
headlights, headlight
flasher
High-beam headlights, headlight
flasher
Push the lever forwards or pull it back.
Turn indicator
Turn indicator in exterior mirror
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors while driving or
while operating the turn indicators or hazard
warning lights to ensure that the indicator lamps
in the exterior mirrors are well recognisable.
Indicating
▷ High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.
The high-beam headlights are illuminated
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
▷ High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Triple turn signal
Briefly press the lever up or down.
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When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers
switch to intermittent operation.
Wiper system
▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.
General
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers
switch to normal speed.
Do not use the wipers on a dry windscreen, oth‐
erwise the wiper blades will wear or become
damaged more quickly.
If a journey is interrupted with the wiper system
switched on: when the journey is resumed, the
wipers continue operating at the previously set
level.
Safety notes
WARNING
Switching off and flick-wiping
If the wipers start moving when they are folded
away from the windscreen, parts of the body
may become trapped or the vehicle may be
damaged. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched
off when the wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, and that the wipers are in contact
with the windscreen when switching on.
Press the lever down.
NOTE
▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to
the home position.
If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,
switching them on may cause the wiper blades
to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat.
There is a risk of material damage. Defrost the
windscreen before switching on the wipers.
▷ To flick-wipe: press the lever downwards
from the home position.
The lever returns to the home position when
released.
Switching on
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper
operation depending on the level of rainfall.
General
The sensor is mounted on the windscreen, di‐
rectly in front of the rear-view mirror.
Press the lever upwards to the desired position.
▷ Rest position of the wipers, position 0.
▷ Rain sensor, position 1.
▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.
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Downwards: low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Safety note
NOTE
Windscreen washer
Safety notes
In car washes, the wipers may inadvertently
start moving if the rain sensor is activated.
There is a risk of material damage. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes.
WARNING
At low temperatures, the washer fluid can
freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil‐
ity. There is a risk of accident. Only use the
washer systems if there is no possibility of the
washer fluid freezing. Use antifreeze if required.
Activating
NOTE
If the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
washer pump cannot operate as intended.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not use
the washer system with the washer fluid reser‐
voir empty.
Press the lever upwards once from the home po‐
sition, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
Cleaning the windscreen
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If there is frost, wiping may not start.
Deactivating
Press the lever back to the home position.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Pull the lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are operated
briefly.
Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are automatically
heated when standby state is switched on.
Turn the knurled wheel to set the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
Upwards: high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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Safety notes
Rear wiper
Overview
WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are folded
away from the windscreen, parts of the body
may become trapped or the vehicle may be
damaged. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched
off when the wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, and that the wipers are in contact
with the windscreen when switching on.
Switching on
NOTE
Turn the outer switch upwards.
If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,
switching them on may cause the wiper blades
to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat.
There is a risk of material damage. Defrost the
windscreen before switching on the wipers.
▷ Rest position of the wiper, position 0.
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. Engaging reverse
gear activates continuous operation.
To clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
Folding out the wipers
▷ In rest position: turn the switch downwards,
arrow 3. The switch returns to the rest posi‐
tion when released.
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Press the wiper lever down and hold until the
wipers stop in an approximately vertical posi‐
tion.
▷ In intermittent operation: turn the switch fur‐
ther, arrow 2. The switch returns to the inter‐
mittent position when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid
level in the reservoir is low.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded
away from the windscreen.
General
This is necessary for example when replacing the
wiper blades or to keep them away from the
windscreen when there is frost.
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3. Lift the wipers completely away from the
windscreen.
ucts into other bottles. Keep service products
out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot
parts of the engine and catch fire. There is a
risk of injury or material damage. Only top up
washer fluid when the engine has cooled down.
Then fully close the cap of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.
Folding in the wipers
After folding the wipers in, the wiper system
must be reactivated.
NOTE
Silicone additives mixed with the washer fluid
for their water beading effect on the windows
may damage the washer system. There is a risk
of material damage. Do not add silicone addi‐
tives to the washer fluid.
1. Fold the wipers fully down onto the wind‐
screen.
2. Switch on standby state and press and hold
the wiper lever down again.
3. The wipers move back to the rest position
and are operational once again.
NOTE
Mixing different screenwash concentrates or
antifreezes may damage the washer system.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not mix
different screenwash concentrates or antifree‐
zes. Please comply with the instructions and
mixing ratios stated on the containers.
Washer fluid
General
All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and screenwash con‐
centrate for the windscreen washer system, if
necessary with the addition of antifreeze.
Overview
Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre,
1.7 Imp. pints.
Safety notes
WARNING
Some antifreezes can contain toxic substances,
and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and in‐
jury. Please comply with the instructions on the
containers. Keep antifreezes away from sour‐
ces of combustion. Do not pour service prod‐
The reservoir for the washer fluid is located in
the engine compartment.
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Malfunction
Schematic diagram
Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or anti‐
freeze based on alcohol may result in false read‐
ings at low temperatures below -15 ℃/+5 ℉.
Manual transmission
Safety notes
▷ 1 – 6: forward gears.
▷ R: reverse.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Shifting gears
General
Depending on the motorisation, the rotational
speed is automatically adjusted as required dur‐
ing a gear shift for a harmonious gear change.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
Reverse gear
Engage this position only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
To overcome the resistance, move the shift lever
firmly to the left towards the left and engage the
reverse gear with a gear shift movement for‐
wards.
NOTE
When shifting into a lower gear, high engine
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk
of material damage. Push the shift lever to the
right while shifting into the 5th or 6th gear.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power, for example in a car wash, or be
pushed.
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Press the clutch and change out of a forward
gear or reverse.
3. Releasing the parking brake.
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P Park
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever position for parking the vehicle, for
example. In selector lever position P, the trans‐
mission blocks the individual wheels.
Principle
The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐
tions of an automatic transmission with the
option to change gear manually if required.
Only engage selector lever position P when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged in the following situations, for example:
Safety note
▷ After switching off drive-ready state if selec‐
tor lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.
WARNING
▷ If, while the vehicle is at a standstill and selec‐
tor lever position D, M/S or R is engaged, the
driver's seat belt is unfastened, the driver's
door is opened and the brake pedal is not de‐
pressed.
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ After switching off standby state if selector
lever position N is engaged.
▷ Apply the parking brake.
Engaging selector lever
positions
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
General
Apply the brakes until you are ready to drive off,
otherwise the vehicle will move when a drive po‐
sition is selected.
Selector lever positions
D drive position
Selector lever position for all normal driving. All
gears for forward driving are selected automati‐
cally.
Operating requirements
The selector lever will only move from position P
to another selector lever position if drive-ready
state is switched on and the brake pedal is de‐
pressed.
It may not be possible to move out of selector
lever position P until all technical requirements
are fulfilled.
R Reverse
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
Engaging selector lever positions D,
N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following incor‐
rect operation:
N neutral
In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be
pushed or can roll without power form the en‐
gine, for example in car washes, see page 137.
▷ Inadvertent shifting to selector lever posi‐
tion R.
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▷ Inadvertent change from selector lever posi‐
tion P to another selector lever position.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General
1. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
2. Press and hold the button to cancel the se‐
lector lever lock.
In some situations, the vehicle may need to be
rolled a short distance without power, for exam‐
ple in a car wash, or may need to be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
the brake.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, see
page 128.
4. Press the brake.
3. Briefly press the selector lever in the desired
direction, possibly overcoming a resistance
point. The selector lever returns to the middle
position when released.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
Standby state then remains switched on and
a Check Control message is shown.
The vehicle can now roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not
switch off standby state in car washes.
Engaging selector lever position P
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a fault, it may not be possible to
change the selector lever position.
Unlock the transmission lockout electronically if
necessary, see page 140.
Kick-down
Kick-down is used to achieve maximum perform‐
ance.
Press button P.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; some resistance will
be felt.
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Activating manual operation
1. Press the selector lever from selector lever
position D to the left, arrow 1.
Sport programme M/S
Principle
In the sport programme, the gear shift points and
gear shift times are configured for more sporty
driving. For example, the transmission shifts up
later and the gearshift times are shorter.
Activating the sport programme
2. Press the selector lever forwards or pull it
backwards, arrows 2.
Manual operation becomes active and the gear is
shifted.
The gear selected appears on the instrument
cluster, for example M1.
Press the selector lever out of selector lever po‐
sition D to the left.
Shifting gears
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
wards.
The gear selected appears on the instrument
cluster, for example S1.
The sport programme of the gearbox is activa‐
ted.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever backwards.
In certain situations, the transmission continues
to shift automatically, for example when engine
speed limits are reached.
Exiting sport programme
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is shown in the instrument cluster.
If M2 is set manually while the vehicle is station‐
ary, the gearbox will no longer shift back to M1.
This shifting behaviour is retained until you en‐
gage M1 manually or exit M.
Manual operation M/S
Principle
The gears can be changed manually in manual
operation.
Steptronic sport transmission:
preventing automatic upshift in
manual mode M/S
Depending on the motorisation: when SPORT,
see page 142, driving mode is selected, the
Steptronic Sport transmission does not automat‐
ically shift up in M/S manual mode when certain
engine speed limits are reached.
In addition, there is no down shift for kick-down.
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128ti/M135i: if certain engine speed limits are
reached, automatic upshifting does not take
place as needed in manual mode M/S.
Permanent manual mode
In selector lever position S, operating a shift pad‐
dle causes the system to switch permanently to
manual mode.
In the corresponding gearbox version, operating
the kick-down and the left shift paddle at the
same time allows you to change down to the
lowest possible gear. This is not possible in a
brief change from selector lever position D to
manual operation M/S using the shift paddles.
Steptronic sport transmission
In the corresponding gearbox version, operating
the kick-down and the left shift paddle at the
same time allows you to change down to the
lowest possible gear. This is not possible in
short-term manual mode.
Exiting manual operation
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is shown in the instrument cluster.
Shifting gears
Shift paddles
Principle
Shift paddles on steering wheel enable fast gear‐
shifting without taking hands off steering wheel.
General
▷ To change up: pull the right shift paddle.
▷ To change down: pull the left shift paddle.
Gearshift
Gear shifting is only carried out at the appropriate
engine RPM and vehicle speed.
▷ To change down to the lowest possible gear:
pull and hold the left shift paddle.
Short-term manual operation
The gear selected appears briefly on the instru‐
ment cluster, followed by the gear currently in
use.
In selector lever position D, operating a shift pad‐
dle causes the system to switch to manual oper‐
ation temporarily.
The gearbox reverts to automatic operation from
manual operation after a certain period of time of
moderate driving without acceleration or gear
shifts using the shift paddles.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
It is possible to change to automatic mode:
▷ Pull and hold the right shift paddle until D is
shown in the instrument cluster.
▷ In addition to pulling the right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
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Unlocking the transmission
lockout electronically
Launch Control
Principle
General
When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch
Control permits optimised acceleration on a road
surface that offers plenty of grip.
Unlock the transmission lockout electronically to
manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger.
Before releasing the transmission lockout, apply
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐
ing away.
General
Use of Launch Control causes premature com‐
ponent wear, as the function subjects the vehicle
to very high stresses and loads.
Engaging selector lever position N
Do not use Launch Control when running in, see
page 254.
Unlocking is possible if the starter is able turn the
engine.
When starting with Launch Control, do not turn
the steering wheel.
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Press the start/stop button. The starter must
be heard to start turning. Keep the Start/Stop
button pressed.
Operating requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the engine
and transmission are at operating temperature.
Depending on the outside temperature and driv‐
ing style, the engine and transmission require an
uninterrupted journey of up to 50 km, 30 miles in
order to reach the operating temperature needed
for Launch Control.
3. With your free hand, press the button on the
selector lever, arrow 1, push the selector
lever to selector lever position N and hold it
there, arrow N, until selector lever position N
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is shown.
Starting with Launch Control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
3. Engage selector lever position S.
4. Release the Start/Stop button and selector
lever.
4. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
5. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
resistance at the full-throttle position and
hold, kick-down.
5. Release the brake as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger and
then secure it against rolling away.
A flag symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
More information can be found in the Tow-start‐
ing and towing chapter, see page 338.
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6. The starting engine speed is adjusted. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
▷ Cruise Control.
Overview
7. Release the brake within 3 seconds of the
flag symbol illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifts are automatic as long as the flag
symbol is displayed and the accelerator pedal
is not released.
Using again during a journey
Once Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission requires approximately 5 minutes to cool
down before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adapts to the ambient conditions
when used again.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selected drive mode is
shown in the instrument cluster.
After using Launch Control
To assist driving stability, re-activate Dynamic
Stability Control, DSC as soon as possible.
Drive modes
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Button
Drive mode Configura‐
tion
SPORT
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
COMFORT
ECO PRO
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Driving Experience Control
INDIVIDUAL
Principle
Drive modes in detail
COMFORT
The Driving Experience Control influences the
driving dynamics characteristics of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
Principle
General
Balanced setting between sporty and efficient
driving.
The following systems are influenced, for exam‐
ple:
Switching on
▷ Engine characteristics.
▷ Steptronic transmission.
▷ Adaptive suspension.
▷ Steering.
Press the button until COMFORT is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷ Display in the instrument cluster.
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Switching on
Press the button until ECO PRO is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
SPORT
Principle
Dynamic configuration for greater agility with an
optimised suspension.
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL
Switching on
Principle
Press the button until SPORT is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Individual settings can be made in ECO PRO IN‐
DIVIDUAL drive mode.
Configuring
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
Via iDrive:
Principle
1. "My Vehicle"
Individual settings can be made in SPORT INDI‐
VIDUAL drive mode.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"
4. "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
Configuring
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"
4. "Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Damping"
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default set‐
ting:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
INDIVIDUAL configuration
General
▷ "Steering"
▷ "Engine"
The individual configuration of the drive mode is
saved for the current driver profile. The configu‐
ration set last is directly activated when the drive
mode is called up again.
▷ "Transmission"
▷ Manual transmission: "Gear Shift
Assistant"
When changing down, the engine speed
is adapted for the gear change.
Activating the configuration of the
drive mode
Press the button of the desired drive several
times.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to default setting:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
ECO PRO
Principle
Efficient driving setting.
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Displays
Shift Lightsꢀꢁ147
Vehicle equipment
Rangeꢀꢁ148
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
4
5
6
Revolution counterꢀꢁ147
Engine temperatureꢀꢁ148
Outside temperatureꢀꢁ148
Gear indicator
Status of Driving Experience Controlꢀꢁ141
Timeꢀꢁ148
7
Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ151
Selecting displays in the
instrument cluster
Via iDrive:
Instrument cluster
General
1. "My Vehicle"
Depending on the equipment, changes to the
displays in the instrument cluster can be deacti‐
vated via iDrive.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. Select the desired setting:
The displays in the instrument cluster can some‐
times differ from the illustrations in the Owner's
Handbook.
Check Control
Overview
Principle
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any faults in the monitored sys‐
tems.
General
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lamps and text
messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐
cable, in the Head-Up Display.
1
2
3
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ147
Speedometer
If required, an acoustic signal is also output and a
text message shown on the Control Display.
Check Controlꢀꢁ143
On-board computerꢀꢁ154
Service requirementsꢀꢁ149
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Release the parking brake, see page 128.
Indicator and warning lamps
Principle
Brake system
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument
cluster show the status of some functions in the
vehicle and indicate any malfunctions in moni‐
tored systems.
Brake system malfunctioning. Continue
driving at moderate speed.
Immediately have the vehicle checked by
a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
General
Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a
variety of combinations and colours.
Yellow lights
When drive-ready state is switched on, the func‐
tionality of some lights is checked and they illu‐
minate briefly.
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
Braking force boost may be faulty. Avoid
sudden braking. Bear in mind that stop‐
ping distances will be longer.
Red lights
Seat belt reminder
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
The driver's side seat belt is not fas‐
tened. On some national-market ver‐
sions: the front passenger seat belt is not
fastened or objects are detected on the front
passenger seat.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking
forces. The vehicle is being stabilised.
Decrease speed and adjust driving style to the
road conditions.
Check whether the seat belt has been fastened
correctly.
Seat belt reminder for rear seats
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has
failed.
Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat
is not fastened.
Immediately have the system checked by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner may be
faulty.
DSC, see page 190.
Immediately have the vehicle checked by
a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
deactivated, or Dynamic Traction Control
DTC activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, see page 190, and DTC, see
page 191.
Parking brake
The parking brake is engaged.
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Runflat indicator RPA
RPA reports a loss of tyre inflation pres‐
Engine warning light
Engine malfunction.
sure in a tyre.
Have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden
steering manoeuvres.
Runflat indicator RPA, see page 301.
Socket for on-board diagnosis, see page 320.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM
Rear fog light
Indicator lamp illuminates: the Tyre Pres‐
sure Monitor is reporting a low tyre infla‐
tion pressure or a flat tyre. Note the infor‐
mation in the Check Control message.
Rear fog light is switched on.
Rear fog light, see page 165.
Green lights
Indicator lamp flashes and then illuminates con‐
tinuously: no flat tyres or loss of tyre inflation
pressure can be detected.
Seat belt reminder for rear seats
Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat
is fastened.
▷ Fault due to systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: the system is auto‐
matically reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.
Turn indicator
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fit‐
ted: if necessary, have it checked by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
The turn indicator is switched on.
If the indicator bulb flashes more rapidly
than usual, a turn indicator has failed.
Turn indicators, see page 130.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Side lights
The side lights are switched on.
Side lights/low-beam headlights, see
page 161.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM, see page 294.
Steering system
Low-beam headlights
The steering system may be faulty.
Low-beam headlights are switched on.
Have the system checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Side lights/low-beam headlights, see
page 161.
Lane Departure Warning
Indicator lamp illuminates: the system is
switched on. At least one lane marking
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has been detected and warnings can be issued
on at least one side of the vehicle.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
permanently and remain until the fault has been
repaired. If a number of malfunctions have occur‐
red at the same time, the messages are dis‐
played in succession.
Lane Departure Warning, see page 180.
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, see page 165.
The messages can be hidden for approximately
8 seconds. Afterwards they are displayed again
automatically.
High-beam assistance
Temporary display
High-beam assistance is switched on.
Some Check Control messages are automati‐
cally hidden after approximately 20 seconds. The
Check Control messages remain saved and can
be displayed again.
The high-beam headlights are switched
on and off automatically according to
traffic conditions.
High-beam assistance, see page 164.
Displaying saved Check Control
messages
Automatic Hold
Via iDrive:
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle
is held automatically when at a standstill.
1. "My Vehicle"
Automatic Hold, see page 128.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Blue lights
4.
"Check Control"
5. Select a text message.
High-beam headlights
The high-beam headlights are switched
on.
Display
High-beam headlights, see page 130.
Check Control
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or saved.
Hiding Check Control messages
Text messages
Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain what a Check Control message
means and what the indicator and warning lamps
signify.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, for example the cause of
the fault and any action required, can be called
up via Check Control.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
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If the message is urgent, the supplementary text
is shown in the Control Display automatically.
Revolution counter
It is possible to select additional assistance de‐
pending on the Check Control message.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐
ing zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is interrup‐
ted to protect the engine.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Shift lights
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Check Control"
Principle
5. Select the required text message.
6. Select the desired setting.
Depending on the equipment, the shift lights on
the revolution counter indicate the maximum
shift point at which the best possible acceleration
can be achieved.
Messages displayed at the end of
a journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when drive-ready state is
switched off.
Operating requirements
Shift Lights are displayed when the M/S Sport
program is activated.
Display
Fuel gauge
Principle
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General
The angle of the vehicle may cause the display
to fluctuate.
For notes on refuelling, see page 276.
▷ Current engine speed is shown in the revolu‐
tion counter.
Display
▷ Arrow 1: yellow buttons lighting up succes‐
sively indicate the increase in revs.
An arrow next to the petrol pump
symbol indicates on which side of
the vehicle the fuel tank filler flap
is located.
▷ Arrow 2: orange buttons lighting up succes‐
sively indicate when an upshift is due.
▷ Arrow 3: buttons illuminate red. Latest point
to upshift.
When the maximum permissible engine speed is
reached, the entire display flashes red and the
fuel supply is limited to protect the engine.
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Safety note
Standby state and drive-
ready state
WARNING
OFF in the revolution counter in‐
dicates that the drive-ready state
is switched off and the standby
state is switched on.
Even at temperatures above +3 ℃/+37 ℉
there may be an increased risk of black ice, for
example on bridges or on shaded sections of
road. There is a risk of accident. At low temper‐
atures, adjust driving style to the weather con‐
ditions.
The letters READY in the revolu‐
tion counter indicate that the Auto Start Stop
function is ready for automatic engine starting.
For more information, see Rest state, standby
state and drive-ready state, see page 41.
Time
The time is shown in the instrument cluster.
To set the time and time format, see page 51.
Engine temperature
Display
Range
▷ Cold engine: the LEDs on the
display indicate a low temper‐
ature value. Drive at moderate
engine and road speeds.
Principle
The range shows what distance can still be cov‐
ered with the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the LEDs on the display
indicate a moderate tempera‐
ture value.
General
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument
cluster.
▷ Hot engine: the LEDs on the display indicate
a high temperature value. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
A Check Control message is displayed briefly if
the remaining range is low. If a sporty driving
style is adopted, for example fast cornering, en‐
gine function cannot be ensured at all times.
To check the coolant level, see page 317.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
30 miles the Check Control message is dis‐
played continuously.
Outside temperature
General
If the display drops to +3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is shown.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
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3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Safety note
4.
"Service requirements"
Maintenance routines and any statutory in‐
spections required are displayed.
NOTE
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the
engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐
cient fuel. Engine function is no longer ensured.
There is a risk of material damage. Refuel in
good time.
5. Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐
mation.
Symbols
Sym‐
bols
Description
Display
The current range is displayed as
a number between the speedom‐
eter and the revolution counter.
No servicing is currently needed.
Maintenance or a statutory inspection
is due soon.
Service interval has been exceeded.
Service requirements
Principle
The function shows the current service require‐
ments and related maintenance jobs.
Entering deadlines
Enter deadlines for statutory vehicle inspections.
Ensure that the date and time are set correctly in
the vehicle.
General
Via iDrive:
The distance or time remaining until the next
service is displayed briefly in the instrument clus‐
ter after drive-ready state is switched on.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
The current service requirements can be read
out from the vehicle key by a service advisor.
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Service requirements"
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
7. Select the desired setting.
More detailed information on the maintenance
work required can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Automatic Service notification
Information on the vehicle's service status and
statutory inspections is transmitted to the Serv‐
ice Partner automatically when a service or in‐
spection is due.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
It is possible to check when the Service Partner
was notified.
2. "Vehicle status"
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Displays
CONTROLS
Via iDrive:
Symbols
1. "My Vehicle"
Sym‐
bols
Description
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Green: maintenance has been carried
out on time.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
Service history
Principle
Maintenance that has been performed can be
displayed on the Control Display. The function is
available as soon as a maintenance visit has
been logged in the vehicle data.
Yellow: maintenance has been car‐
ried out later than scheduled.
Maintenance has not been carried
out.
Optimum shift indicator
General
Have maintenance work performed by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop. The
maintenance work carried out is entered in the
vehicle data, see page 319.
Principle
The system recommends the most efficient gear
for the current driving situation.
General
Displays
Via iDrive:
Depending on the equipment and the national-
market version, the optimum shift indicator is ac‐
tive in the manual mode of the Steptronic trans‐
mission and with the manual gearbox.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Manual transmission: displays
4.
5.
"Service requirements"
"Service history"
Information on up or down shifting are displayed
in the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without optimum shift indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
6. Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐
mation.
Example Description
Most efficient gear is engaged.
Shift to a more efficient gear.
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with speed limits are detected and displayed.
Speed limits when driving into and leaving built-
up areas and motorway signs, for example, are
not displayed. Speed limits with textual supple‐
mentary signs are always shown.
Steptronic transmission:
displays
Information on up or down shifting are displayed
in the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without optimum shift indicator, the
gear engaged is shown.
Speed limits for towing a trailer are displayed
when the trailer socket is in use or when towing a
trailer mode has been activated via iDrive.
Example Description
Most efficient gear is engaged.
No-overtaking indicator
Principle
Shift to a more efficient gear.
Overtaking restriction signs and end of restriction
signs which have been detected by the camera
are indicated by corresponding symbols in the
instrument cluster and, if applicable, the Head-
Up Display.
Speed Limit Info with no-
overtaking indicator
General
The system considers overtaking restrictions and
ends of restrictions that are indicated by means
of signs.
Speed Limit Info
Principle
Nothing will be displayed in the following situa‐
tions:
Speed Limit Info shows the currently applicable
speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐
cable, the Head-Up Display, as well as additional
signs where necessary, for example in wet condi‐
tions.
▷ In countries where overtaking restrictions are
primarily shown by road markings.
▷ On routes without road signs.
▷ In the case of railway crossings, lane mark‐
ings and other situations which indicate an
overtaking restriction but which are not sign‐
posted to this effect.
General
The camera located near the interior mirror de‐
tects road signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead signs.
Overtaking restrictions for towing a trailer are not
shown.
Road signs with additional instructions, for exam‐
ple restrictions applicable in in wet conditions,
are taken into account and compared with inter‐
nal vehicle data. The road sign and associated
additional instructions are then displayed in the
instrument cluster and the Head-Up Display, if
applicable, or ignored, depending on the situa‐
tion. Some additional signs are taken into ac‐
count in the speed limit evaluation, but are not
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the equipment version, an addi‐
tional symbol with distance information may also
be displayed to indicate the end of the no-over‐
taking indicator.
If a navigation system is not installed, the system
has certain technical limitations. Only road signs
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Displays
CONTROLS
Safety note
Display
General
WARNING
Depending on the national equipment, additional
signs and overtaking restrictions are displayed
together with Speed Limit Info.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Depending on the equipment version, an addi‐
tional symbol with distance information may also
be displayed to indicate that a change in speed
limit is ahead.
Speed Limit Info
Overview
Camera
Depending on the equipment:
current speed limit.
If no navigation system is instal‐
led, the traffic sign is greyed out
after turning off or on longer sec‐
tions of road.
Depending on the equipment:
Speed Limit Info not available.
The display flashes if the detec‐
ted speed limit has been excee‐
ded.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
Displaying Speed Limit Info
General
Speed Limit Info is displayed via iDrive.
No-overtaking indicator
No overtaking.
Display via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Speed limits"
End of overtaking restriction.
5. "Show current limit"
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Displays
CONTROLS
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
Additional signs
▷ If road signs are fully or partially obscured by
objects, stickers or paint.
Symbols
Description
▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead.
Speed limit with time limit.
▷ In the case of bright oncoming light or strong
reflections.
Speed limit only applies in wet
conditions.
▷ If the area of windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
Speed limit only applies in
snowy conditions.
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
Speed limit only applies in foggy
conditions.
Speed limit applies to exit on
left.
▷ As a result of incorrect detection by the cam‐
era.
Speed limit applies to exit on
right.
▷ In the case of electronic road signs.
▷ When overtaking buses or trucks with road
sign stickers.
Speed limit only applies when
towing a trailer.
▷ If traffic signs do not correspond to the stand‐
ard.
Speed limit with undetected
supplementary sign.
▷ If road signs are detected that apply to a par‐
allel road.
▷ If the signs or road layouts are specific to one
country.
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Principle
It is possible to activate or deactivate the flashing
of the Speed Limit Info display in the instrument
cluster and the Head-Up Display when the cur‐
rently applicable speed limit is exceeded.
Selection lists
General
Activating/deactivating
Depending on the equipment, the following can
be operated via the buttons and the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel and shown on the
instrument cluster displays and the Head-Up
Display:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Warning when speeding"
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Telephone redial.
System limits
Functionality may be limited or incorrect informa‐
tion may be displayed in some situations such
as:
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Displays
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Displaying and using the list
Calling up information
Button
Function
Open the current entertainment
source.
Press the button again to close
the list currently displayed.
Display the last calls list.
Turn the knurled wheel: to se‐
lect an entertainment source or
an entry in a list.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Press the button repeatedly to display further in‐
formation.
Press the knurled wheel: to
confirm the setting.
The list that is currently selec‐
ted can be displayed in the in‐
strument cluster again by turn‐
ing the knurled wheel.
Overview of information shown
The following information can be displayed using
the on-board computer:
▷ Mileage and trip odometer.
▷ Consumption display.
Display
▷ Average consumption and average speed.
▷
Average consumption since leaving the
factory.
▷ Displays for Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC.
▷ Speed.
Selecting information for the on-
board computer
It is possible to select whether some of the items
of information from the on-board computer can
be called up in the instrument cluster:
Depending on the equipment, the list in the in‐
strument cluster may differ from the illustration.
Via iDrive:
On-board computer in the
instrument cluster
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Principle
The on-board computer shows various vehicle-
related data, for example average values, in the
instrument cluster.
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. "On-board computer"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Displays
CONTROLS
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
General
The energy recuperation and current consump‐
tion can be displayed on the on-board computer
in the form of a bar display.
Information in detail
Odometer and trip distance recorder
To reset the trip distance recorder
Display
▷ Energy recuperation, arrow 1.
▷ Average consumption, arrow 2.
▷ Current consumption, arrow 3.
Press and hold the button on the turn indicator
lever.
Display
Average speed and average
consumption
General
The average speed and average consumption
are calculated for the distance travelled since the
last reset of the on-board computer.
The calculation of average speed ignores any
stationary periods where the engine was
switched off manually.
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip distance recorder, arrow 2.
Resetting average values
Consumption display
Principle
Energy recuperation involves converting the ki‐
netic energy of the vehicle into electrical energy
in overrun mode. The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption can be lowered.
The current consumption indicates how much
fuel is currently being used. It is possible to
check the economy and environmental compati‐
bility of your driving style.
Press and hold the button on the turn indicator
lever.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Display
Resetting the on-board
computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "On-board computer"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
▷ Average speed, arrow 1.
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
▷ Average consumption, arrow 2.
1. "My Vehicle"
On-board computer on the
control display
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
4. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
Principle
The on-board computer shows various vehicle-
related data, for example average values, on the
Control Display.
"Reset automatically": all values are
reset if the vehicle is at a standstill for ap‐
proximately 4 hours.
5. If necessary, "OK"
General
Two types of on-board computer are available on
the Control Display:
Sport displays
▷ "On-board computer": average values, for ex‐
ample consumption, are displayed. The val‐
ues can be reset individually.
General
Depending on the equipment, the current values
for performance and torque can be shown on the
control display.
▷ "Trip computer": values provide an overview
of a particular route, and can be reset as often
as required.
Displays
Via iDrive:
Calling up the on-board
computer or trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Sport displays"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "On-board computer" or "Trip computer"
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Displays
CONTROLS
Speed warning
Vehicle status
Principle
General
The system can be used to set a speed limit
which triggers a warning when it is exceeded.
It is possible to show the status of some systems
and perform actions on them.
General
Calling up the vehicle status
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below 5 km/h/3 mph.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
Overview of information shown
1. "My Vehicle"
Symbols
Description
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
"Flat Tyre Monitor": status of the
runflat indicator RPA, see
page 301.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
"Tyre Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tyre Pressure Monitor
TPM, see page 294.
6. Press the Controller.
"Engine oil level": electronic oil
level check, see page 313.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
"AdBlue": BMW Diesel with
BluePerformance, see
page 279.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
"Check Control": to display
saved Check Control messages,
see page 146.
Setting the current speed as the
speed warning
"Service requirements": to dis‐
play service requirements, see
page 149.
Via iDrive:
"Teleservice Call": Teleservice
Call.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
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CONTROLS
▷ Driver Assistance Systems.
Head-Up Display
Some of this information is only shown briefly
when needed.
Principle
The system projects important information, for
example the speed, into the driver's field of vi‐
sion.
Adjusting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adapted to the
ambient light.
The driver can absorb this information without
having to divert attention from the road.
The default setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
General
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Follow the instructions on cleaning the Head-Up
Display, see page 345.
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Brightness"
Overview
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is obtained.
7. Press the Controller.
The brightness of the Head-Up Display can also
be adjusted with the instrument lighting if the
low-beam headlights are switched on.
Adjusting the height
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Height"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Head-up display"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is
obtained.
7. Press the Controller.
Display
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
The height of the Head-Up Display can also be
saved with the memory function, see page 107.
Overview
The following information is displayed in the
Head-Up Display:
Adjusting the rotation
The Head-Up Display view can be rotated.
▷ Speed.
▷ Check Control messages.
▷ Selection list in the instrument cluster.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Rotation"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached.
7. Press the Controller.
Visibility of the display
The visibility of the information shown on the
Head-Up Display can be affected by the
following:
▷ Seat position.
▷ Objects placed on the Head-Up Display
cover.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters.
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Adverse lighting conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the default settings
checked by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Special windscreen
The windscreen is an integral part of the system.
The shape of the windscreen enables a sharp
image to be projected.
A film in the windscreen prevents the projection
of double images.
Therefore if the special windscreen needs to be
replaced, it is strongly recommended that this be
carried out by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
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Lights
CONTROLS
Lights
Symbol Function
Vehicle equipment
Side lights.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Automatic driving lights control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low-beam headlights.
Manual headlight beam throw adjust‐
ment.
Instrument lighting.
Parking light, right.
Parking light, left.
Overview
Switches in the vehicle
Automatic driving lights
control
The light switch panel is located next to the
steering wheel.
Principle
Depending on ambient light conditions, the sys‐
tem switches the low-beam headlights on or off
automatically, for example in a tunnel, at twilight
and in rain or snow.
Symbol Function
Rear fog light.
General
Front fog lights.
The headlights may also come on when the sun
is low against a blue sky.
Lights off.
If the low-beam headlights are switched on man‐
ually, the automatic driving lights control is deac‐
tivated.
Daytime running lights.
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Lights
CONTROLS
Do not leave the side lights on for extended peri‐
ods of time, since the vehicle battery could dis‐
charge and it may no longer be possible to
switch on drive-ready state.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
The LED in the button illuminates.
Switching off
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low-beam
headlights are switched on.
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment or switch on the drive-ready state.
After switching on the drive-ready state, the au‐
tomatic driving lights control is activated.
System limits
The automatic driving lights control is no substi‐
tute for using your own judgement to assess the
light conditions.
Low-beam headlights
Switching on
The sensors are unable to recognise fog or hazy
weather, for example. In such situations, switch
on the lights manually.
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
The low-beam headlights illuminate if drive-
ready state is switched on.
Side lights, low-beam
headlights and parking
light
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
To switch on the low-beam headlights as soon
as the standby state is switched on, press the
button again.
General
If the driver's door is opened when drive-ready
state is switched off, the exterior lights are
switched off automatically after a given time.
Switching off
Depending on the country specifications, the
low-beam headlights may be switched off in the
low speed range.
Side lights
General
The side lights can only be switched on in the
low speed range.
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
Parking lights
When parking the vehicle, it is possible to switch
on a parking light on one side.
Switching on
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
Button
Function
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
Parking lights, right on.
Parking lights, left on.
The vehicle is illuminated all round.
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Lights
CONTROLS
Switch off parking lights:
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Home lights"
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment or switch on the drive-ready state.
6. Select the desired setting.
Daytime running lights
Welcome lights and home
lights
General
The daytime running lights illuminate when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Welcome lights
General
Activating/deactivating
In some countries daytime running lights are
compulsory, in which case the daytime running
lights cannot be deactivated.
Depending on the equipment version, the exte‐
rior lights of the vehicle can be individually adjus‐
ted.
Via iDrive:
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
1. "My Vehicle"
3. "Lights"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Daytime driving lights"
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Welcome lights"
Individual light functions are switched on
for a limited time.
Dynamic ECO light function
General
Home lights
General
If the high-beam headlights are activated after
switching off drive-ready state, the low-beam
headlights stay illuminated for a certain amount
of time.
The brightness of the low-beam headlights is re‐
duced, depending on the speed and distance
from the vehicle in front.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
The LED in the button illuminates.
Activating ECO PRO drive mode, see page 142.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
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Lights
CONTROLS
General
Adaptive light functions
The light distribution is automatically adapted to
the speed.
Principle
Adaptive light functions makes it possible to illu‐
minate the road responsively.
City light
The light beam from the low-beam headlights is
extended at the sides.
General
The adaptive light functions consist of one sys‐
tem or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment version:
Motorway beam pattern
The range of the low-beam headlights is in‐
creased.
▷ Adaptive Headlights, see page 163.
▷ Variable light distribution, see page 163.
▷ Cornering light, see page 163.
Cornering light
In sharp turns up to a specified speed, for exam‐
ple in hairpin bends or when turning off, a corner‐
ing light is added to illuminate the inside area of
the bend.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
The cornering light is activated automatically de‐
pending on the steering angle or, where appro‐
priate, use of the turn indicators.
The LED in the button illuminates.
The adaptive light functions are active when
drive-ready state is switched on.
When reversing, the cornering light is activated
automatically as appropriate, irrespective of the
steering angle.
Adaptive Headlights
General
The headlight beams follow the road ahead in re‐
sponse to the steering angle and other parame‐
ters.
Manual headlight beam
throw adjustment
General
To prevent dazzling oncoming vehicles, the
Adaptive Headlights do not swivel to the oppo‐
site side of the road when stationary.
Depending on the equipment, adjust the beam
throw of the low-beam headlights manually in ac‐
cordance with the vehicle load. Otherwise, the
glare will disturb drivers of oncoming vehicles.
If the headlights are converted, see page 166,
the Adaptive Headlights may only function to a
limited extent.
Settings
Values after / are applicable when towing a trailer.
▷ 0/1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage.
▷ 1/1 = 4 or 5 persons without luggage.
▷ 1/2 = 4 or 5 persons with luggage.
Variable light distribution
Principle
Variable light distribution illuminates the road
even more effectively.
▷ 2/2 = 1 person, luggage compartment fully
loaded.
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CONTROLS
The LED in the button illuminates.
Adaptive headlight beam
throw adjustment
2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Adaptive headlight beam throw adjustment com‐
pensates for acceleration and braking manoeu‐
vres and vehicle load conditions to prevent on‐
coming vehicles from being dazzled. Illumination
of the road is optimised.
High-beam assistance
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low-beam
headlights are switched on.
Principle
High-beam assistance detects other road users
in good time and activates or deactivates the
high beam depending on the traffic situation.
The system will switch automatically between
low-beam and high-beam headlights.
The blue indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster illuminates if the high beam is
switched on by the system.
General
High-beam assistance ensures that the high-
beam headlights are switched on when the traffic
situation allows. The system does not switch on
the high-beam headlights at low speeds.
If a journey is interrupted with high-beam assis‐
tance activated: when the journey is resumed,
high-beam assistance remains activated.
The system responds to the lights from oncom‐
ing traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
ambient lighting, for example in built-up areas.
High-beam assistance is deactivated by switch‐
ing the high beams on and off manually, see
page 130.
The high-beam headlights can be switched on
and off manually at any time.
To reactivate high-beam assistance, press the
button on the turn indicator lever.
If the no-dazzle high beam assistant is installed,
the high-beam headlights are not switched off
for oncoming vehicles or vehicles driving ahead
of you. The system only masks those areas of
the beam which would otherwise dazzle oncom‐
ing traffic or traffic driving ahead. In this case, the
blue indicator lamp continues to illuminate.
Deactivating
If the headlights are converted, see page 166,
high-beam assistance may only function to a
limited extent.
Activating
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
1.
Press the button on the light switch
element.
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Switching on/off
System limits
High-beam assistance cannot replace the driv‐
er's own judgement as to when to use the high-
beam headlights. Therefore activate the dipped
headlights manually if the situation requires it.
Press the button.
The green indicator lamp illuminates if
the fog lights are switched on.
If automatic driving lights control has been acti‐
vated, the low-beam headlights illuminate auto‐
matically when the front fog lights are switched
on.
In the following situations, the system will not op‐
erate or its operation will be impaired and your
intervention may be required:
▷ In extremely adverse weather conditions such
as fog or heavy precipitation.
Rear fog light
▷ When detecting poorly lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists or horse riders or car‐
riages and when trains or ships are close to
the road, or when animals are crossing the
road.
Operating requirements
Before the rear fog light is switched on, the low-
beam headlights or the fog lights must be
switched on.
▷ On tight bends, on steep brows or hollows of
hills, when there is crossing traffic or if the
view of oncoming vehicles on a motorway is
obstructed.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ In poorly lit towns or where there are highly
reflective signs.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates if
the rear fog light is switched on.
▷ If the area of windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
If automatic driving lights control has been acti‐
vated, the low-beam headlights switch on auto‐
matically when the rear fog light is switched on.
Guiding fog lights
Principle
The light distribution of the low-beam headlights
may be adapted to the foggy conditions accord‐
ing to the speed.
Fog lights
Front fog lights
Principle
The fog lights work alongside the low-beam
headlights to illuminate a wider area of the road‐
way.
Operating requirements
▷ Automatic driving lights control is active.
▷ Rear fog lights or front fog lights are switched
on.
Operating requirements
▷ Low-beam headlights are switched on.
▷ Depending on national-market version: the
side lights are switched on.
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Adjusting
Left-hand/right-hand traffic
The brightness can be adjusted
using the knurled wheel.
General
When driving in countries where vehicles drive
on the opposite side of the road to your vehicle's
country of registration, you will need to prevent
your headlights from dazzling oncoming vehicles.
Interior light
Halogen headlights
The Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop has light benders available. When affix‐
ing the masking foil, follow the instructions provi‐
ded.
General
Depending on the equipment, the interior light,
the footwell lights, door entry lighting, ambient
lighting and loudspeaker lighting are controlled
automatically.
LED headlights
Overview
Converting the headlights
Via iDrive:
Buttons in the vehicle
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "Right-hand/left-hand traffic"
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Interior light
High-beam assistance may only function to a
limited extent.
Reading lights
The availability of the adaptive light functions
might be restricted.
Switching the interior light on/off
Press the button.
Instrument lighting
To switch off permanently: press and hold the
button for approximately 3 seconds.
Operating requirements
The brightness can only be adjusted when the
side lights or the low-beam headlights are
switched on.
The interior light in the rear can be switched on
and off independently. The button is located on
the headliner in the rear.
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Adjusting the brightness
Via iDrive:
Switching the reading lights
on/off
Press the button.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
Depending on the equipment version, there are
reading lights located at the front and in the rear
beside the interior light.
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Brightness"
Ambient lighting
General
6. Select the desired setting.
Dimmed during the journey
Depending on the equipment, the lighting for
some of the interior lights can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
Switching on/off
The ambient lighting is switched on when the
vehicle is unlocked and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Dimmed for night driving"
If the ambient light was deactivated using iDrive,
it is not switched on when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
The lighting in the interior is dimmed for certain
lights during journeys in the dark.
The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Ambient light"
The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
Selecting the colour scheme
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lights"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Colour"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Safety
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
Airbags
1
2
Front airbag, driver
3
4
Head airbag
Side airbag
Front airbag, front passenger
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags protect the driver and front pas‐
senger in the event of a head-on collision where
the protection of the seat belts alone would no
longer be sufficient.
In a side-on crash, the side airbag protects the
side of the body in the chest and pelvic area.
Head airbag
The head airbag protects the head in the event
of a side-on crash.
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▷ Do not glue the airbag covers and do not
cover or modify them in any way.
Protective function
General
Airbags are not activated in every collision, for ex‐
ample, in minor accidents.
▷ Do not use the front airbag cover on the front
passenger's side as a tray.
▷ Do not install seat covers, cushions or other
objects on the front seats if they are not spe‐
cifically designed for use on seats with inte‐
gral side airbags.
Information for optimum airbag
effectiveness
▷ Do not hang items of clothing for example
coats or jackets over the backrests.
WARNING
▷ Do not modify individual components of the
system or its wiring. This also applies to the
covers of the steering wheel, the dashboard
and seats.
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbag is restricted, the airbag
system cannot provide the intended level of
protection or may cause additional injuries
when it deploys. There is a risk of injury or even
death. Observe the following to achieve opti‐
mum protective function.
▷ Do not dismantle the airbag system.
Even if all this information is observed, injuries re‐
sulting from contact with the airbag cannot be
entirely ruled out depending on the situation.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to temporary hearing loss in vehi‐
cle occupants sensitive to noise.
▷ Always grip the steering wheel at the steering
wheel rim. Place your hands in the 3 o'clock
and 9 o'clock positions to minimise the risk of
injury to hands or arms when the airbag de‐
ploys.
Operational readiness of the
airbag system
▷ Adjust the seat and steering wheel so the
driver can reach over the steering wheel diag‐
onally. Select the settings so that, when
reaching over, the shoulders stay in contact
with the backrest and the upper body stays
as far away from the steering wheel as possi‐
ble.
Safety notes
WARNING
Individual components of the airbag system
may be hot after airbag deployment. There is a
risk of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐
nents.
▷ Make sure that the front-seat passenger is
sitting correctly, i.e. with their feet and legs in
the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.
▷ Make sure that vehicle occupants keep their
head away from the side airbag.
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, malfunction or accidental deployment of
the airbag system. If there is a malfunction, the
airbag system might not deploy as intended in
an accident, even if the impact is of the appro‐
priate severity. There is a risk of injury or even
death. Have the airbag system tested, repaired
or removed and disposed of by a Service Part‐
▷ Do not place any other persons, pets or ob‐
jects between the airbags and occupants.
▷ Keep the dashboard and windscreen area on
the passenger side clear, for example do not
attach adhesive foil or covers and do not fit
brackets for navigation devices or mobile tel‐
ephones, for example.
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ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Overview
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on,
the warning lamp in the instrument clus‐
ter illuminates briefly to indicate that the
entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are
operational.
The key switch for front passenger airbags is lo‐
cated on the outside of the dashboard.
Malfunction
▷ The warning lamp does not illuminate
after drive-ready state is switched on.
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
▷ The warning lamp is permanently illu‐
minated.
Have the system checked.
Key switch for front passenger
airbags
Principle
When a child restraint system is used on the
front passenger seat, the front and side airbags
on the front passenger side can be deactivated
using the key switch for front passenger airbags.
1. Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐
essary.
2. While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the OFF position as far as it will go. Once the
stop position has been reached, remove the
key.
General
The front and side airbags for the front passen‐
ger can be deactivated and reactivated using the
integrated key from the vehicle key.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are deactivated.
The front passenger airbags are deactivated.
The driver's airbags remain active.
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in the
front passenger seat, reactivate the front passen‐
ger airbags so that they are triggered as intended
in the event of an accident.
The airbag status is displayed on the indicator
lamp on the headliner, see page 171.
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Activating the front passenger
airbags
Active pedestrian
protection
Principle
The active pedestrian protection system raises
the bonnet if the vehicle's front end collides with
a pedestrian. Sensors underneath the bumper
are used for detection.
General
1. Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐
essary.
When triggered, the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem creates deformation space underneath the
bonnet in readiness for the subsequent head im‐
pact.
2. While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the ON position as far as it will go. Once the
stop position has been reached, remove the
key.
Safety notes
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are activated.
WARNING
The front passenger airbags are reactivated and
can deploy correctly if the need arises.
The system may trigger inadvertently if contact
is made with individual components of the
hinges and bonnet locks. There is a risk of in‐
jury or material damage. Do not touch individual
components of the hinges and bonnet locks.
Indicator lamp for front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags in the headliner shows the operating status
of the front passenger airbags.
WARNING
After switching on the drive-ready state, the light
illuminates briefly and then shows whether the
airbags are activated or deactivated.
Modifications to the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem can lead to a failure, a malfunction or acci‐
dental triggering of the pedestrian protection
system. There is a risk of injury or even death.
Do not modify the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem, its individual components or its wiring. Do
not dismantle the system.
Display
Function
If the front passenger airbag is
activated, the indicator lamp illu‐
minates for a short period and
then extinguishes.
WARNING
When front passenger airbags
are deactivated, the indicator
lamp remains illuminated.
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, malfunction or accidental triggering of the
system. If there is a malfunction, the system
might not trigger as intended in an accident,
even if the impact is of the appropriate severity.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Have the
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system tested, repaired or removed and dis‐
posed of by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The system has been triggered or is
faulty.
Immediately drive at moderate speed to a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop to
have the system checked and repaired.
WARNING
If the system has been deployed or is dam‐
aged, its functionality will be limited or it may no
longer work at all. There is a risk of injury or
even death.
Intelligent Safety
If the system has been triggered or is damaged,
have it checked and renewed at a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables the Driver Assistance
Systems to be operated centrally.
NOTE
General
Opening the bonnet when the pedestrian pro‐
tection system has triggered may damage the
bonnet or the pedestrian protection system.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not open
the bonnet after the Check Control message is
displayed. Have checks performed by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Depending on the equipment, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems which can help
to avoid the risk of a collision.
▷ Front-end collision warning with light braking
function, see page 174.
▷ Person warning with light braking function,
see page 177.
▷ Lane Departure Warning, see page 180.
▷ Lane Change Warning, see page 184.
System limits
The active pedestrian protection system is only
triggered at speeds between approximately
30 km/h, 18 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.
Safety notes
WARNING
For safety reasons, the system may also trigger
in rare instances where impact with a pedestrian
cannot be excluded beyond all doubt, for exam‐
ple in the following situations:
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
▷ Collision with objects such as a skip or a
boundary post.
▷ Collision with animals.
▷ Stone impact.
▷ Driving into a snow drift.
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Button Status
WARNING
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Press the button:
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Overview
Press the button repeatedly. The set‐
ting switches between the following:
Button in the vehicle
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions, for example the setting for warn‐
ing time.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Intelligent Safety
Press and hold the button:
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Switching on/off
Some Intelligent Safety Systems are automati‐
cally active at the start of each journey. Some In‐
telligent Safety Systems are activated depending
on their last setting.
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Collision warning with
braking function
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Principle
The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐
dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐
duce the collision speed.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
and brakes automatically, as necessary.
General
WARNING
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors, depending on the equipment:
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror.
▷ Radar sensor in front bumper.
The front-end collision warning is operational
even if Cruise Control is disabled.
When deliberately moving closer to a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning and braking interven‐
tion are activated later to avoid unwarranted sys‐
tem responses.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
From speeds of approximately 5 km/h, 3 mph,
the system provides a two-stage warning of any
possible risk of collision with vehicles. The timing
of these warnings may vary depending on the
current driving situation.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Intelligent Safety
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configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Camera
Press the button repeatedly.
The setting switches between the
following:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
With radar sensor
Press and hold the button.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Button Status
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
The radar sensor is in the lower area of the front
bumper.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Switching on/off
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Front collision warning"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
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The selected time is saved for the current driver
profile.
An acute warning can be triggered even without
a previous advance warning.
Brake intervention
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected vehi‐
cle, a warning symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-Up Display.
The warning prompts the driver to take action.
When the brake is operated during a warning, the
maximum necessary brake force is applied. Brak‐
ing assistance requires that the brake pedal is
depressed sufficiently quickly and firmly before‐
hand.
Symbol Action
The system can also assist by braking the vehi‐
cle automatically if there is a risk of a collision.
Symbol illuminates red: advance
warning.
At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a
stop.
Brake and increase the distance.
Manual transmission: when the vehicle is braked
to a stop, the engine may shut off.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
City braking function: brake intervention takes
place at up to approx. 80 km/h, 50 mph.
Brake and perform an evasive ma‐
noeuvre if necessary.
With radar sensor: brake intervention takes place
at up to approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.
Advance warning
At speeds above approx. 210 km/h, 130 mph,
brake intervention takes the form of a brief jolt.
There is no automatic deceleration.
An advance warning is given for example if there
is an impending risk of collision or the distance
from the vehicle ahead is too short.
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
The driver must intervene personally when an
advance warning is given.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
Acute warning with braking function
An acute warning is given when the vehicle is ap‐
proaching another object at a high differential
speed and there is an immediate risk of a colli‐
sion.
System limits
Safety note
The driver must intervene personally when an
acute warning is given. Depending on the driving
situation and the vehicle's equipment, the acute
warning may be supported by a brief jolt in the
brakes.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
If the warning time setting is "Late", the jolt does
not occur.
If necessary, the system can also assist by brak‐
ing the vehicle automatically if there is a risk of a
collision.
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▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
Upper speed limit
The system is temporarily disabled at speeds
over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph. Once the
speed drops back below this threshold, the sys‐
tem becomes responsive again according to its
settings.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Detection range
▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: if the
radar sensors are soiled or covered.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: after
work performed incorrectly on the vehicle
paintwork near to the radar sensors.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
Only objects detected by the system are taken
into account.
Sensitivity of the warnings
The detection ability of the system is limited.
The higher the sensitivity of the warning settings,
for example warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. As a result, there may also be an in‐
creased number of premature or unjustified
warnings and responses.
For this reason, the system may fail to respond
or only respond after a delay.
For example it is possible that the following may
not be detected:
▷ Slow-moving vehicle when approaching it at
high speed.
Person warning with light
braking function
▷ Vehicles suddenly cutting in or braking heav‐
ily.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
Principle
The system can help to avoid accidents with pe‐
destrians and cyclists. If an accident cannot be
avoided, the system helps to reduce the collision
speed. The system warns of the possible risk of
collision in the urban speed range and brakes au‐
tomatically, as necessary.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are
limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
General
At speeds above approx. 5 km/h, 3 mph, the sys‐
tem warns of the possible risk of collision with
pedestrians and cyclists.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
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Pedestrians and cyclists are taken into account if
they are located within the detection range of the
system.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors, depending on the equipment:
▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror.
▷ Radar sensor in front bumper.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
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Camera
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
With radar sensor
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
The radar sensor is in the lower area of the front
bumper.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
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The setting switches between the following:
Detection range
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Press and hold the button.
The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
▷ Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Button Status
▷ Extended zone, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of persons
in the extended zone if they are moving towards
the central zone.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Switching on/off
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe‐
destrian or a cyclist, a warning symbol is shown
in the instrument cluster and, where applicable,
in the Head-Up Display.
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
A red symbol is displayed and an acous‐
tic warning sounds.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
Alternatively, depending on the equip‐
ment, a red warning triangle illuminates in
the instrument cluster.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Take action yourself immediately by braking or
swerving.
Brake intervention
Press the button repeatedly.
The warning prompts the driver to take action. If
the brake is operated during a warning, maximum
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braking force will be applied. Braking force assis‐
tance requires that the brake pedal is depressed
sufficiently quickly and firmly beforehand.
▷ Pedestrians who are not detected as such
due to the viewing angle or outline.
▷ Pedestrians outside the detection range.
In addition, the system can assist with a brake in‐
tervention if there is the risk of a collision.
▷ Pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm,
32 in tall.
At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a
stop.
Functional limitations
Manual transmission: when the vehicle is braked
to a stop, the engine may shut off.
The system may have limited functionality in
some situations, for example:
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ If vehicle stability control systems are deacti‐
vated, for example DSC OFF.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
System limits
Safety note
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
▷ In the dark.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: if the
radar sensors are soiled or covered.
Upper speed limit
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: after
work performed incorrectly on the vehicle
paintwork near to the radar sensors.
The system reacts to pedestrians and cyclists if
your own speed is below approx. 80 km/h,
50 mph.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
Detection range
The detection capacity of the camera is limited.
As a result, the system may fail to give warnings
or may give warnings late.
Lane Departure Warning
For example it is possible that the following may
not be detected:
Principle
▷ Partially concealed pedestrians.
The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning if
the vehicle leaves the road or its lane.
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General
Operating requirements
This camera-based system warns once a mini‐
mum speed has been reached.
The lane marking must be detected by the cam‐
era in order for the Lane Departure Warning to
be active.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems.
Overview
Warnings are issued in the form of steering
wheel vibrations. The strength of the steering
wheel vibration can be adjusted.
Button in the vehicle
The system does not issue a warning if the driver
indicates in the corresponding direction before
leaving the driving lane.
Depending on the equipment, if a lane marking is
crossed in the speed range up to 210 km/h, ap‐
prox. 130 mph, the system may intervene not
only by vibrating but also with a brief active steer‐
ing intervention. The system thereby helps to
keep the vehicle in lane.
Intelligent Safety
Safety notes
Camera
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the layout of the
road and the traffic situation. There is a risk of
accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it. In
the event of a warning, do not move the steer‐
ing wheel unnecessarily abruptly.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
Lane Departure Warning is activated automati‐
cally at the start of a journey if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
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Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically activated at the start of
each journey. The basic setting is activated.
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Switching on/off manually
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Lane departure warning"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
▷ "Reduced": depending on the situation,
some warnings are suppressed, for exam‐
ple during overtaking manoeuvres without
using turn indicators or when deliberately
crossing lane markings on bends.
▷ "Off": no warnings are given.
Press the button repeatedly.
The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
The setting switches between the
following:
Adjusting the strength of the
steering wheel vibration
Via iDrive:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
3. "Steering wheel vibration"
4. Select the desired setting.
Press and hold the button.
The setting is accepted for all Intelligent Safety
Systems and saved for the current driver profile.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Switching steering intervention
on/off
Button Status
Steering intervention can be separately switched
on and off for Lane Change Warning or Lane De‐
parture Warning.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Steering intervention"
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
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The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
When towing a trailer
There is no steering intervention when the trailer
socket is in use, for example when operating with
a trailer or bicycle carrier.
Display in the instrument cluster
The symbol is illuminated green: a lane
marking has been detected on at least
one side of the vehicle and warnings can
be issued.
Cancellation of the warning
For example, the warning is cancelled in the
following situations:
▷ Automatically after a few seconds.
▷ On returning to the correct lane.
▷ If the vehicle is braking heavily.
▷ On indicating.
Warning function
When leaving the lane
If the vehicle leaves the lane and the lane mark‐
ing is detected, the steering wheel vibrates de‐
pending on the steering wheel vibration setting.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
System limits
Safety note
If the turn indicator is switched on in the corre‐
sponding direction before changing lanes, no
warning is issued.
WARNING
Steering intervention
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
Depending on the equipment, if a lane marking is
crossed in the speed range up to 210 km/h, ap‐
prox. 130 mph, the system may intervene not
only by vibrating but also with a brief active steer‐
ing intervention. The steering intervention helps
to keep the vehicle in lane. Steering intervention
can be felt at the steering wheel, and can be
overridden manually at any time. With active
steering intervention, the display flashes in the
instrument cluster.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Warning signal
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
Depending on the equipment, if the system exe‐
cutes an active steering intervention multiple
times within 3 minutes without the driver touch‐
ing the steering wheel, an acoustic warning is
emitted. A short warning signal sounds on the
second steering intervention. A longer warning
signal sounds from the third steering intervention
onwards.
▷ When there are missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging/separating or ambiguous lane mark‐
ings; for example, in areas where there are
roadworks.
▷ If lane markings are covered by snow, ice, dirt
or water.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If lane markings are not white.
A Check Control message is also displayed.
▷ If lane markings are obscured by objects.
▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead.
The warning signal and Check Control message
tell the driver to pay more attention to the lane.
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▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
The light in the exterior mirror illuminates at a
dimmed level.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
Before changing lanes with the turn indicator
switched on, the system issues a warning in the
above situations.
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
Safety notes
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
Lane Change Warning
Principle
Lane Change Warning detects vehicles in the
blind spot, or if vehicles are approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane. Different levels of
warning are given in these situations.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
General
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Operational from a minimum speed, two radar
sensors in the rear bumper monitor the area be‐
hind and next to the vehicle.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems.
The system indicates when vehicles are in the
blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from the
rear in an adjacent lane, arrow 2.
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Intelligent Safety
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
Radar sensors
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Press and hold the button.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Button Status
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Switching on/off
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Automatic activation
The Lane Change Warning is reactivated auto‐
matically at the start of a journey if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Switching on/off manually
3. "Intelligent Safety"
Press the button.
4. "Lane change warning"
5. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Early"
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
▷ "Late"
▷ "Off": no warning is output for this setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Adjusting the strength of the
steering wheel vibration
Press the button repeatedly.
Via iDrive:
The setting switches between the
following:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
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3. "Steering wheel vibration"
4. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Safety note
The setting is accepted for all Intelligent Safety
Systems and saved for the current driver profile.
WARNING
Warning function
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
Light in the exterior mirror
Upper speed limit
The system is temporarily disabled at speeds
over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.
At speeds below approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph,
the system once again responds according to
the setting.
Advance warning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when vehicles are in the blind spot or are ap‐
proaching from the rear.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Acute warning
▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than the driver's own speed.
If the turn indicator is activated while a vehicle is
in the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror flashes
brightly.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for example by stickers.
The warning is terminated when the other vehi‐
cle has left the critical area or the turn signal has
been deactivated.
▷ After work performed incorrectly on the vehi‐
cle paintwork.
Flashing of light
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
A flashing light when the vehicle is unlocked indi‐
cates that the system is performing a self-test.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
The system cannot be switched on when the
trailer socket is in use, for example when operat‐
ing with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check Con‐
trol message is shown.
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Warning displays
WARNING
Depending on the selected setting for warnings,
for example the warning time, it is possible that
more or fewer warnings will be displayed. As a
result, there may also be an increased number of
premature warnings about critical situations.
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Rear collision prevention
Principle
The system responds to vehicles approaching
from behind.
Overview
Radar sensors
General
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
If a vehicle is approaching from behind at a rele‐
vant speed, the system responds as follows:
▷ The hazard warning lights are switched on to
warn the traffic behind if there is a risk of a
rear collision.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
Safety notes
▷ When reversing.
WARNING
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied, for example
when operating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
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▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than the driver's own speed.
PostCrash – iBrake
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
Principle
The system can automatically bring the vehicle
to a standstill in certain accident situations with‐
out the involvement of the driver. The risk of a
further collision and its consequences can
thereby be reduced.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for example by stickers.
▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for
example due to garage walls, hedges or
mounds of snow.
At a standstill
Once the vehicle has come to a halt, the brake is
released automatically.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
Dynamic brake lights
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a standstill more quickly than is
possible with automatic braking.
Principle
The brake lights flash to warn road users behind
the vehicle that an emergency braking manoeu‐
vre is being performed. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
To do so, brake quickly and firmly. For a brief pe‐
riod, the braking pressure will be higher than that
achieved with the automatic braking function.
This action interrupts the automatic braking
process.
General
Cancelling automatic braking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to can‐
cel automatic braking, for example for an evasive
manoeuvre.
Cancel automatic braking:
▷ By depressing the brake pedal.
▷ By depressing the accelerator pedal.
▷ Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.
▷ Heavy braking: brake lights flash.
Attentiveness assistant
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill,
the hazard warning lights are activated.
Principle
To switch off the hazard warning lights:
▷ Accelerate.
The system can detect decreasing attentiveness
or the onset of fatigue in the driver on long mo‐
notonous journeys, for example on motorways. In
such situations, the system recommends taking
a break.
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button.
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▷ "Standard": the break recommendation is
given with a defined value.
Safety note
▷ "Sensitive": the break recommendation is
given earlier.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess your physical
condition correctly. Increasing inattention or fa‐
tigue might not be detected, or may not be de‐
tected in good time. There is a risk of accident.
Make sure that you, as the driver, are rested
and alert. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions.
Display
If the driver shows signs of decreasing attentive‐
ness or of fatigue, a message is shown on the
Control Display with the recommendation to take
a break.
The following settings can be selected during
the display.
After a break, another break recommendation
cannot be displayed until after approximately
45 minutes at the earliest.
Function
The system is switched on every time drive-
ready state is switched on.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in sit‐
uations such as the following and an incorrect
warning, or no warning at all, may be given:
After commencement of the journey, the system
adapts to the driver so that any decrease in at‐
tention or fatigue can be detected.
This process considers the following criteria:
▷ Personal driving style, for example steering.
▷ If the time is set incorrectly.
▷ When the speed is predominantly below ap‐
prox. 70 km/h, 43 mph.
▷ Driving conditions, for example time of day,
duration of journey.
▷ If a sporty driving style is adopted, for exam‐
ple sharp acceleration or fast cornering.
The system is active from approx. 70 km/h,
43 mph and can also display a recommendation
to take a break.
▷ In active driving situations, for example fre‐
quent lane changes.
Break recommendations
Switching on/off, adjusting
The attentiveness assistant is automatically ac‐
tive every time drive-ready state is switched on
and can thus display break recommendations.
▷ In poor road conditions.
▷ In strong crosswinds.
The system is reset approximately 45 minutes
after the vehicle is stopped, for example when
taking a break during a long motorway journey.
Break recommendations can also be switched
on or off and adjusted via iDrive.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Attentiveness Assistant"
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Off": no break recommendation is given.
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Driving Stability Control Systems
even more quickly when braking in critical situa‐
tions.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Drive-off assistant
Principle
The system provides support when driving off on
upward gradients.
Driving off
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
Anti-lock Brake System
ABS
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approximately 2 seconds.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when the
brakes are applied.
Depending on the vehicle's load or when towing
a trailer, the vehicle may roll backwards a little.
Steering control is retained even during full brak‐
ing, which enhances active road safety.
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
ABS is operational each time the engine is star‐
ted.
Principle
Brake assist
The system reduces engine power output and
applies the brakes on individual wheels thereby
helping, within the limits imposed by physics, to
keep the vehicle safely on course.
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly, the
system automatically applies maximum braking
power. This keeps the stopping distance as short
as possible in full braking situations. The advan‐
tages offered by the Anti-lock Brake System
ABS can also be utilised to the full.
General
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for example:
The pressure on the brake should be maintained
for the duration of the full-braking process.
▷ Loss of traction at the rear which can lead to
oversteer.
▷ Loss of grip at the front wheels which can
lead to understeer.
Adaptive brake assist
In conjunction with Active Cruise Control ACC,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
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To assist driving stability, re-activate DSC as
soon as possible.
Safety notes
WARNING
Deactivating DSC
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Hold the button down until DSC OFF is
displayed in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp is illuminated.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamps are extinguished.
WARNING
Display
When driving with a roof load, for example with
a roof rack, the higher centre of gravity can
mean that driving safety is no longer guaran‐
teed in critical driving situations. There is a risk
of accident or material damage. Do not deacti‐
vate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driv‐
ing with a roof load.
In the instrument cluster
DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster
when DSC is deactivated.
Indicator and warning lamps
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC is
deactivated.
Overview
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking
forces.
Button in the vehicle
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has
failed.
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
DSC OFF
Principle
DTC is a variant of Dynamic Stability Control
DSC and is optimised for forward momentum.
Deactivate/activate DSC
General
Driving stability during acceleration and cornering
is restricted if DSC is deactivated.
In special road conditions, for example on un‐
cleared, snow-covered roads or on loose surfa‐
ces, the system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum, but with restricted driving stability.
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General
Display
Activating DTC provides maximum traction. Driv‐
ing stability assistance during acceleration and
cornering is limited.
Display in the instrument cluster
When DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activating DTC briefly may be useful in the
following situations:
Indicator and warning lamps
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
The indicator lamp is illuminated: DTC
has been activated.
▷ When starting in deep snow or on a loose
surface.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Automatic program change
The system switches automatically to "DSC ON"
in certain situations:
Overview
▷ If Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go func‐
tion ACC is activated.
Button in the vehicle
▷ When the Intelligent Safety Systems are
braking the vehicle.
▷ In the event of a flat tyre.
xDrive
Principle
xDrive is the all-wheel system of the vehicle. The
interaction between xDrive and Dynamic Stability
Control DSC further optimises traction and driv‐
ing dynamics. xDrive distributes the drive forces
variably between the front and rear axles accord‐
ing to the driving situation and road surface con‐
ditions.
DSC OFF
Activate/deactivate DTC
Activating DTC
Press the button.
The Driving Experience Control makes it possi‐
ble to change the four-wheel drive distribution
from traction-based to sport-based.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is
illuminated.
Efficient4x4
Efficient4x4 reduces consumption by using the
four-wheel drive system according to require‐
ments.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light are extinguished.
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M sports steering
M sports steering creates a direct driving style by
using smaller steering angles. M sports steering
features variable steering force support that
takes speed and transverse acceleration into ac‐
count. The system enhances agility and im‐
proves handling while maintaining a sporty driv‐
ing style; for example, on tight corners or during
avoidance manoeuvres. At the same time, it en‐
sures improved comfort during parking, turning,
and manoeuvring.
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Driver Assistance Systems
Operation
Vehicle equipment
Switching on
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The current speed is adopted as the speed limit.
When switching on at a standstill or driving at low
speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit.
The speedometer marker is set to the current
speed.
When activating the speed limit it is possible that
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be switched
on and the drive mode switched to COMFORT.
Manual Speed Limiter
Switching off
Principle
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The system can be used to set a speed limit so
that speed restrictions are not exceeded.
The system switches off automatically in the
following situations, for example:
General
▷ When switching the engine off.
The system enables speeds from a value of
30 km/h/20 mph and above to be set as a speed
limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can
be driven without restriction.
▷ When switching on Cruise Control.
▷ When activating some programs using the
Driving Experience Control.
The displays turn off.
Overview
Interrupting
Buttons on the steering wheel
The system is interrupted when reverse gear is
engaged or the transmission is in neutral.
Button Function
System on/off.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assist, see page 206:
adopt the suggested speed manually.
Rocker switch:
Changing the speed limit, see
page 195.
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Change speed limit
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster flashes
for as long as you exceed the set speed
limit.
Acoustic warning
▷ A signal sounds if you inadvertently exceed
the set speed limit.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the speed limit is increased
or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the
driven speed during the journey, the warning
sounds after a little time.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the speed limit
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
▷ If you intentionally exceed the speed limit by
fully pressing the accelerator pedal, no warn‐
ing sounds.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
If the set speed limit has been reached or unin‐
tentionally exceeded, for example when driving
downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
Indicator lamp
If you set a speed during the journey which is be‐
low the current speed, the vehicle rolls to the set
speed limit.
▷ If the indicator lamp is illuminated: the
system is switched on.
The current speed can also be stored by press‐
ing the button:
▷ If the indicator lamp is flashing: set
speed limit is exceeded.
▷ Grey indicator lamp: the system is interrup‐
ted.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Exceeding the speed limit
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
Status display
With the corresponding equipment, the set
speed limit is displayed digitally for a short time.
You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
There is no warning in such a case.
Cruise Control
To exceed the set speed limit intentionally, fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
The limit automatically becomes active again as
soon as the current speed falls below the set
speed limit.
Principle
This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐
ing the buttons on the steering wheel. The de‐
sired speed is then maintained by the system. It
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does this by automatically accelerating and brak‐
ing the vehicle as necessary.
WARNING
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
General
The system can be activated from
30 km/h/20 mph.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the character‐
istics of Cruise Control may change in certain
areas, for example acceleration in ECO PRO
drive mode is less pronounced.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Safety notes
Button Function
WARNING
Cruise Control on/off, see page 196.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
To interrupt Cruise Control, see
page 197.
To resume Cruise Control with last
setting, see page 198.
Stores a speed, see page 197.
Speed Limit Assist, see page 206:
adopt the suggested speed manually.
WARNING
Rocker switch:
The risk of an accident may increase if the sys‐
tem is used in certain situations, such as:
To set the speed, see page 197.
▷ On stretches of road with many corners
and bends.
Switching Cruise Control on/off
▷ In heavy traffic.
Switching on
▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, in
wet conditions or on a loose road surface.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
There is a risk of accident or material damage.
Only use the system if it is possible to drive at a
constant speed.
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the marker in the speedometer
is positioned at the current speed.
Cruise Control is active. The driven speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
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While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
Switching off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
The saved speed is displayed, see page 198, in
the speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster, where applicable.
Interrupting Cruise Control
Interrupting manually
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Press the button while the system is ac‐
tivated.
The speed can also be stored by pressing the
button.
Press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
Changing the speed
▷ If the driver brakes.
▷ Steptronic transmission: if the selector lever
is moved out of selector lever position D.
▷ Manual transmission: if the clutch is pressed
for a few seconds or released with no gear
engaged.
▷ Manual transmission: if too high a gear has
been engaged for the speed.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
Setting the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
Maintaining and saving the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
▷ When the rocker switch is pressed to the re‐
sistance point and then held there: the vehi‐
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cle accelerates or decelerates without the
need to press the accelerator pedal.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed has been reached.
When the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains the final speed. Pressing be‐
yond the resistance point accelerates the ve‐
hicle more rapidly.
System limits
The desired speed is also maintained when driv‐
ing downhill. The vehicle may drive slower than
the desired speed on uphill gradients if there is
not enough engine power.
Resuming Cruise Control
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the
vehicle will drive faster or slower than the desired
speed setting in some situations, for example on
downward or upward gradients.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC
With the system interrupted, press the
button.
Cruise Control is resumed with the stored values.
Principle
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and therefore cannot be called up again:
This system allows you to set a desired speed
and a desired distance from the vehicle in front,
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
▷ When the system is switched off.
When the road ahead is clear, the system main‐
tains the desired speed. The vehicle accelerates
or brakes automatically.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
If there is a vehicle driving in front, the system
adapts the speed of your vehicle in order to
maintain the set distance from the vehicle ahead.
The speed is adapted as far as the given situa‐
tion allows.
Indicator lamp
▷ Green indicator lamp: the system is
active.
▷ Grey indicator lamp: the system is in‐
terrupted.
General
A radar sensor in the front bumper and a camera
on the rear-view mirror are used to detect vehi‐
cles ahead.
▷ No indicator lamp: the system is switched off.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the character‐
istics of Cruise Control may change in certain
areas, for example acceleration in ECO PRO
drive mode is less pronounced.
Status display
The desired speed selected is permanently dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The distance can be set in several stages and for
safety reasons is dependent on the respective
speed.
Displays in the Head-Up Display
Some information from the system can also be
shown in the Head-Up Display.
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If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and
sets off again shortly afterwards, the system is
able to recognise this as far as the given condi‐
tions allow.
WARNING
There is a risk of accident if the difference in
speed relative to other vehicles is excessively
high. This may occur, for example, in the
following situations:
Safety notes
▷ When quickly approaching a slowly mov‐
ing vehicle.
WARNING
▷ If another vehicle suddenly veers into the
vehicle's own lane.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ When quickly approaching stationary vehi‐
cles.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Observe
the traffic situation and intervene actively if the
situation warrants it.
Overview
WARNING
Buttons on the steering wheel
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Button Function
Cruise Control on/off, see page 200.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
Store/maintain speed, see page 201.
▷ Apply the parking brake.
Speed Limit Assist: to accept the
suggested speed, see page 206.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
To interrupt Cruise Control, see
page 200.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
To resume Cruise Control with last
setting, see page 202.
To increase the distance, see
page 202.
WARNING
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
To reduce the distance, see
page 202.
Rocker switch:
To set the speed, see page 201.
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Radar sensor
Switching Cruise Control on/off
and interrupting
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the marker in the speedometer
is positioned at the current speed.
Cruise Control is active. The driven speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
The radar sensor is located on the front in the
bumper.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Camera
Switching off
When switching off with the vehicle at a stand‐
still, depress the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting manually
With the system active, press the button
on the steering wheel.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
If interrupting the system when the vehicle is at a
standstill, depress the brake pedal at the same
time.
Use
The system can be used to optimum effect on
well-constructed roads.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h/20 mph.
The maximum speed which can be set is limited
and depends on the vehicle and its equipment,
for example.
▷ If the driver brakes.
▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐
tion D.
Higher speeds can be set by switching to Cruise
Control without distance control.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
The system can also be activated when the vehi‐
cle is at a standstill.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
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▷ If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt is
Changing the speed
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
▷ If the system has not detected any objects for
an extended period of time, for example on
roads with little traffic and without defined
boundaries.
▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted,
for example due to contamination or heavy
rainfall.
▷ After an extended stationary period, if the ve‐
hicle was decelerated to a standstill by the
system.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
Setting the speed
Maintaining and saving the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
To repeat an action, hold the rocker switch in the
relevant position.
While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
Adjusting the distance
General
The distance setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The saved speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, see
page 202, where applicable.
Safety note
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
WARNING
The speed can also be stored by pressing the
button.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility. System limitations may
mean that braking is performed too late. There
is a risk of accident or material damage. Pay
close attention to the traffic conditions at all
times. Adapt the distance to suit traffic and
Press the button.
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weather conditions and comply with the pre‐
scribed safe distance by braking if necessary.
Switching between Cruise
Control with/without distance
control
Reduce the distance
Safety note
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
WARNING
The selected distance, see page 202, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The system does not respond to traffic travel‐
ling in front of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There is a risk of accident or ma‐
terial damage. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions and brake if necessary.
Increase the distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, see page 202, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switching to Cruise Control without
distance control
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with Cruise Control activated.
Resuming Cruise Control
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
Press and hold the button.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
Press and hold the button.
To switch back to Cruise Control with distance
control, press the button again.
A Check Control message is then displayed.
With the system interrupted, press the
button.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Cruise Control is resumed with the stored values.
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and therefore cannot be called up again:
General
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Status display
The desired speed selected is permanently dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Vehicle distance
The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is
displayed.
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When the distance to the detected vehicle in‐
creases, the vehicle symbol in the distance dis‐
play moves away.
Symbol
Description
Distance 1.
If necessary, drive off yourself, for example by
pressing the accelerator pedal or rocker switch.
Indicator and warning lamps
Distance 2.
Symbol
Description
Vehicle symbol flashes:
The requirements for system
operation are no longer being
met.
Distance 3.
Corresponds to approximately
half of the value of the speed‐
ometer reading, expressed in
metres. Selected when the sys‐
tem is switched on for the first
time.
The system has been deactiva‐
ted but will continue to brake
until you actively take over by
depressing the brake or acceler‐
ator pedal.
Vehicle symbol and distance bar
flash red and an acoustic signal
sounds:
Distance 4.
Brake and take evasive action if
necessary.
System interrupted.
Alternative displays
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and are
indicated as follows:
No display of distance control
because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed.
Symbol
Description
White vehicle symbol:
No display of distance control
because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed.
Detected vehicle
Green symbol:
Vehicle ahead detected.
Symbol
Description
The vehicle symbol goes out if
no vehicle in front is detected.
Green symbol:
Vehicle ahead detected.
Vehicle symbol flashes green:
The vehicle driving in front has
set off.
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Symbol
System limits
Description
Grey symbol:
Detection range
System interrupted.
Symbol flashes grey:
The requirements for system
operation are no longer being
met.
The system has been deactiva‐
ted but will continue to brake
until you actively take over by
depressing the brake or acceler‐
ator pedal.
The system's detection capability and automatic
braking capacity are limited.
Vehicle symbol flashes red and
an acoustic signal sounds:
For example two-wheeled vehicles may not be
detected.
Brake and take evasive action if
necessary.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
Displays in the Head-Up Display
Desired speed
Some information from the system can also be
shown in the Head-Up Display.
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For crossing traffic.
▷ For oncoming vehicles.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed has been reached.
Vehicles cutting in
Distance information
The symbol is shown if the distance from
the vehicle in front is too close.
The distance information is active under the
following circumstances:
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.
▷ Display in the Head-Up Display selected, see
page 158.
If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you,
the system might not be able to restore the se‐
lected distance automatically. In some circum‐
stances, it may also not be possible to restore
the selected distance if you are driving signifi‐
cantly faster than vehicles in front, for example
when rapidly approaching a lorry. If a vehicle is
▷ Distance too close.
▷ Speed above approximately 70 km/h,
40 mph.
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clearly detected in front of you, the system
▷ On steep upward gradients.
prompts you to intervene by braking, and if nec‐
essary by taking evasive action.
▷ Before bumps or rises in the road.
▷ When towing a heavy trailer.
In such cases, depress the accelerator pedal.
Cornering
Weather
The following restrictions may apply if the
weather or lighting conditions are unfavourable:
▷ Impaired detection of vehicles.
▷ Brief interruptions when vehicles have already
been detected.
Examples of unfavourable weather or lighting
conditions:
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it
will be reduced slightly in the bend. However, the
system may not detect bends in advance, so
moderate your speed when cornering.
▷ Fog.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise on tight bends where a vehicle
driving in front will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
▷ Oncoming light.
Pay attention when driving and respond to the
prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐
vene actively, for example by braking, steering or
taking evasive action.
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained when driv‐
ing downhill. The vehicle may drive slower than
the desired speed on uphill gradients if there is
not enough engine power.
In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the
vehicle will intentionally drive faster or slower
than the desired speed setting in some situa‐
tions, for example on downward or upward gradi‐
ents.
When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the
angle of the bend may cause the system to re‐
spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane. If
the system responds by decelerating the vehicle,
you may compensate for this by accelerating
briefly. When the accelerator pedal is released
again, the system will resume control of the vehi‐
cle's speed.
Malfunction
Radar sensor
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not correctly aligned, for example if it is
damaged while parking.
Driving off
The vehicle cannot drive off automatically in
some situations, for example:
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A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem has failed.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
WARNING
The system may have limited functionality if the
radar sensor detection range is partially covered,
for example by the number plate holder.
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Camera
Detection of and response to stationary vehicles
when approaching may be limited in the
following situations:
Overview
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
▷ Failure or soiling of the camera. A Check
Control message is shown.
To accept the suggested speed, see
page 206.
Speed Limit Assist
Set the speed; see Cruise Control.
Principle
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
When the systems in the vehicle, for example
Speed Limit Info, detect a change in the speed
limit, it is possible to adopt this new speed limit
value for the following systems.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Speed limits"
▷ Manual Speed Limiter.
▷ Cruise Control.
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
Select the desired setting:
The speed value is proposed as a new desired
speed for adopting. The relevant system must
be activated for the speed value to be adopted.
▷ "Adjust manually": the detected speed
limit can be adopted manually.
▷ "Show anticipation": detected speed lim‐
its are displayed in the instrument cluster
without being adopted.
Safety notes
▷ "Off": Speed Limit Assist is switched off.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster
if the system and the Cruise Control are
switched on.
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System limits
Symbol
Function
Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit
Info system, meaning that the system limits of
Speed Limit Info, see page 153, must also be
considered.
The indicator lamp is illumina‐
ted green, together with the
symbol for the speed control
system:
Depending on the country, displayed speed lim‐
its may not be available for acceptance, or may
only be available to a limited extent, for example
with speed information from the navigation sys‐
tem.
Speed Limit Assist is active
and detected speed limits can
be adopted manually for the
displayed system.
Detected change in speed
limit detected with immediate
effect.
Park Distance Control PDC
Distance information shown
alongside the symbol indi‐
cates there might be a
change in the speed limit up
ahead.
Principle
PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐
cle. Objects in front of or behind the vehicle as it
slowly approaches are indicated by means of
acoustic signals and a display on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator lamp is illuminated
green: the detected speed
limit can be adopted with the
SET button.
With Parking Assistant: obstacles at the side of
the vehicle detected by Park Assist sensors can
be reported by the lateral parking aid, see
page 210, function if necessary.
As soon as the speed limit
has been adopted, a green
tick is displayed.
General
The ultrasonic sensors for measuring distances
are located in the bumpers, and if applicable on
the side of the vehicle.
Accepting the suggested speed
As soon as the SET symbol lights up,
press the button.
Their range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft, depending
on the obstacle and environment.
Setting the speed adjustment
It is possible to set whether the speed limit will
be accepted exactly, or with a tolerance.
An acoustic warning is given when the vehicle is
approx. 70 cm, 27 in away from an object and a
collision is imminent.
Via iDrive:
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is given sooner, at a distance of approx.
1.50 m, 5 ft.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Adjust speed limits"
Confirm the desired setting.
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Ultrasonic sensors
Safety notes
Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC,
for example in the bumpers.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Operating requirements
▷ Do not cover sensors, for example by stick‐
ers, a bicycle rack or the like.
▷ Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
Switching on/off
WARNING
Automatic activation
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when
Park Distance Control PDC is activated, the
warning may be delayed due to the physical
conditions. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Avoid approaching an object at speed.
Avoid moving off at speed while Park Distance
Control PDC is not yet active.
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running.
▷ When approaching detected obstacles, if the
speed is below approximately 4 km/h,
2.5 mph. The distance from the obstacle at
which the system activates depends on the
individual situation.
Overview
Automatic activation on detection of obstacles
can be enabled and disabled.
Button in the vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
Park Assistant button
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Depending on the equipment version, a respec‐
tive camera view is switched on additionally.
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
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Switch the system back on if necessary.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Sound"
Switching on/off manually
Press the Park Assistant button.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
6. Set the desired value.
The image from the rear-view camera is shown
when reverse gear is engaged and the Park As‐
sistant button is pressed.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Visual warning
Depending on the equipment, the system cannot
be switched off manually when reverse gear is
engaged.
Warning
Acoustic signals
General
An intermittent sound indicates that the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐
ject is identified to the rear left of the vehicle, the
acoustic signal is emitted from the rear left loud‐
speaker.
The vehicle's approach to an object is shown on
the Control Display. Objects that are further away
are already displayed before an acoustic signal is
given.
The shorter the distance to an object, the shorter
the intervals become.
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.
The recording range of the sensors is shown in
green, yellow and red.
A continuous tone sounds if the distance to a
detected object is less than approximately
20 cm, 8 in.
Driving path lines are displayed for better estima‐
tion of the space required.
If there are objects in front of and behind the ve‐
hicle at the same time, and they are at a distance
of less than approximately 20 cm, 8 in, an alter‐
nating continuous tone sounds.
If the rear-view camera image is shown, it is pos‐
sible to change over to PDC or, if required, to an‐
other view with obstacle markings:
"Rear view camera"
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone
and the continuous tone are switched off when
selector lever position P is engaged.
Crossing traffic warning, see page 222: depend‐
ing on the equipment, the PDC display also
warns of vehicles approaching from the sides at
the front and rear.
The intermittent sound switches off a short while
after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Volume control
It is possible to adjust the volume of the PDC
acoustic signal relative to the volume of the en‐
tertainment source playback.
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It may be possible to set which areas of the vehi‐
cle are protected by the system.
With Parking Assistant and
Steptronic transmission:
emergency braking function,
Active PDC
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Principle
3. "Parking"
The emergency brake function of PDC initiates
emergency braking if there is an imminent risk of
a collision.
4. "Active PDC emergency intervention"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
General
System limits
The system cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
Due to the system limits, a collision cannot be
prevented under all circumstances.
The function is available at speeds below walking
speed when driving or rolling in reverse.
▷ When driving with a trailer.
Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the
braking intervention.
If necessary, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
After emergency braking to a stop, it is possible
to continue a slow approach to the obstacle. To
approach, lightly depress the accelerator and re‐
lease it again.
With Parking Assistant: lateral
parking aid
If the accelerator is depressed more firmly, the
vehicle pulls away as normal. Manual braking is
possible at any time.
Principle
The system warns about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assist.
General
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assist.
Safety note
Display
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐
tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐
tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐
vene actively where appropriate.
Settings
The system can be activated or deactivated.
Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides of
the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
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▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles
Limits of the ultrasound
measurement
have been detected.
▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles
have been detected.
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐
ing the following:
▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent
to the vehicle has not yet been detected.
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
Lateral parking aid limits
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
The system only shows stationary obstacles that
were previously detected by the sensors when
driving past.
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
subsequently moves. The markings are shown in
black after a certain time when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. The area next to the vehicle needs to be
scanned again.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
The lateral parking aid is not available when the
trailer socket is in use.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
System limits
Safety note
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls.
▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐
faces.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ Small and low objects such as boxes.
▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane.
▷ Soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam.
▷ Plants or shrubs.
With a trailer or when the trailer
socket is in use
The rear PDC functions are switched off.
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
A white symbol is shown.
▷ The system does not take into account loads
projecting beyond the outline of the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the detec‐
tion range of the sensors is shown dark
on the Control Display.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, the system may
issue a warning even though there is no obstacle
in the detection range:
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▷ In heavy rain.
Safety note
▷ If the sensors are heavily soiled or covered
with ice.
WARNING
▷ If the sensors are covered with snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐
tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐
tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐
vene actively where appropriate.
▷ On uneven surfaces, for example speed
bumps.
▷ In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.
▷ In washing bays and car washes.
▷ In the presence of dense exhaust fumes.
Overview
▷ If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐
rectly seated.
Depending on the equipment:
button in the vehicle
▷ In the presence of other ultrasonic sources,
for example sweeping machines, steam-jet
cleaners or neon lights.
To reduce false alarms, for example in automatic
car washes, switch off, see page 208, automatic
activation of PDC when obstacles are detected if
necessary.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
A white symbol is shown and the moni‐
toring range of the sensors is shown in
dark colour on the control display.
Park Assistant button
Camera
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Rear-view camera
Principle
The rear-view camera provides assistance when
reverse parking or manoeuvring. It does this by
showing an image of the area behind the vehicle
on the Control Display.
The lens of the camera is located in the handle
strip of the tailgate.
Dirt can impair the quality of the image. Clean the
camera lens if required.
Assistance functions, for example auxiliary lines,
can also be shown on the display.
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Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
▷
"Parking guidance lines".
Automatic activation
Driving path lines and turning circle lines are
shown, see page 213.
The system automatically switches on when se‐
lector lever position R is engaged while the en‐
gine is running.
▷
"Obstacle marking".
Depending on the equipment, the obstacles
detected by Park Distance Control PDC are
displayed, see page 214, by markings.
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
▷
"Towbar zoom".
A zoomed-in image of the trailer tow hitch is
displayed, see page 214.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
A number of assistance functions can be active
simultaneously.
Depending on the equipment:
switching on/off manually
Parking guidance lines
Press the Park Assistant button.
Driving path lines
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rear-view camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
The driving path lines help you to estimate the
space required when parking and manoeuvring
on a level road surface.
2.
"Rear view camera"
The image from the rear-view camera is shown.
The driving path lines are dependent on the
steering angle and continuously adapt to steer‐
ing wheel movements.
Operating requirements
▷ The tailgate is completely closed.
▷ Keep the detection range of the camera
clear. Projecting loads, carrier systems or
trailers can restrict the detection range of the
camera.
Display on the control display
General
The assistance functions can be activated man‐
ually.
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Turning circle lines
The colour grading of the obstacle markings is
the same as the Park Distance Control PDC
markings.
Zoom to trailer tow hitch
To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐
ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow
hitch.
The turning circle lines can only be shown in the
camera image together with driving path lines.
The turning circle lines show the trajectory of the
smallest possible turning circle on a level road
surface.
Once the steering wheel has been turned be‐
yond a certain angle, only one turning circle line
is displayed.
Two static circle segments show the distance
between the trailer and the trailer tow hitch.
Parking with the help of driving path and
turning circle lines
A docking line dependent on the steering angle
assists you in lining up the trailer tow hitch with
the trailer.
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line is within the boundaries of the park‐
ing space.
When zooming in, remember that the view might
no longer show certain obstacles.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the green
driving path line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Adjusting brightness and
contrast via iDrive
With rear-view camera switched on:
Obstacle marker
1. Tilt the Controller to the left.
2.
▷
▷
"Brightness"
"Contrast"
3. Set the desired value.
System limits
Deactivated camera
If the camera is deactivated, for example when
the tailgate is opened, the camera image is dis‐
played as grey hatching.
Depending on the equipment, obstacles behind
the vehicle are detected by the Park Distance
Control PDC sensors.
Obstacle markers can be shown in the image
from the rear-view camera.
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Detection of objects
General
Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐
jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the
system.
Operation
Operation of Park Assistant is divided into three
steps:
Depending on the equipment, some assistance
functions also take account of Park Distance
Control PDC data.
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Observe the notes in the chapter on Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC.
The status of the system and the actions re‐
quired are shown on the Control Display.
The objects shown in the Control Display may be
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the dis‐
tance to objects based on the display.
Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With Parking Assistant:
Park Assist
The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over steering during the process
of parking.
Principle
Steptronic transmission
Park Assist calculates the ideal parking line and
takes over the following functions during a park‐
ing operation:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The parking operation takes place automatically.
The system assists with parking in the following
situations:
Safety notes
▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road:
parallel parking.
WARNING
▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the
road: perpendicular parking. The system lines
up with the middle of the parking space when
parking perpendicular to the road.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ When leaving parallel parking spaces, see
page 219.
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Ultrasonic sensors
WARNING
When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver
assistance system could cause damage if its
sensors are obstructed. There is a risk of acci‐
dent or material damage. Do not use the driver
assistance system during trailer operation or
when using the trailer tow hitch, for example
with a bicycle carrier.
The system uses the four ultrasonic sensors lo‐
cated at the sides, arrows, and the ultrasonic
sensors of Park Distance Control PDC in the
bumpers to measure parking spaces and distan‐
ces to obstacles.
NOTE
Park Assistant may steer across or up onto
kerbs. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐
serve the traffic situation and intervene actively
if the situation warrants it.
Operating requirements
Ultrasonic sensors
In addition, the safety notes apply for Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC, see page 207.
▷ Do not cover the sensors, for example with
stickers.
Overview
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Button in the vehicle
For measuring parking spaces
▷ The vehicle must be driving forwards in a
straight line at speeds up to approximately
35 km/h, 22 mph.
▷ Maximum distance from the row of parked
vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Suitable parking space
General:
Park Assistant button
▷ Gap behind an object that is at least 0.5 m,
1.7 ft long.
▷ Gap between two objects, each at least
0.5 m, 1.7 ft long.
Parking parallel to the road:
▷ Minimum length of gap between two objects:
own vehicle length plus approximately 0.8 m,
2.6 ft.
▷ Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Perpendicular parking:
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▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width
Display on the control display
plus approximately 0.7 m, 2.3 ft.
▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
System is activated/deactivated
Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐
dicular parking spaces themselves. Due to
technical limits, the system is only able to
gauge the depth of perpendicular parking
spaces approximately.
Sym‐
bol
Meaning
Grey: system not available.
White: system available but not acti‐
vated.
For parking
System is activated.
▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.
▷ You must indicate accordingly when parking
into parking spaces on the driver's side.
Parking space search and system
status
Steptronic transmission:
▷ Driver's seat belt is fastened.
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Press the Park Assistant button.
The LED is illuminated.
It is possible to display the current status of the
parking space search on the Control Display.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle diagram: Park Assis‐
tant is activated and the parking space search
is active.
Park Assistant is automatically activated.
▷ Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. When Park Assis‐
tant is active, suitable parking spaces are
highlighted in colour and an acoustic signal
sounds. To switch the acoustic signal on/off,
see page 218.
Switching on with reverse gear
1. Engage reverse gear.
It is possible to display the current status of
the parking space search on the Control Dis‐
play.
2. To activate:
"Park Assist"
▷ When perpendicular or parallel parking
spaces are clearly detected, the system auto‐
matically sets the appropriate parking
method. A selection menu is displayed for
parking spaces that are large enough for both
parallel and perpendicular parking. In this
case, select the desired parking method
manually.
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▷
Symbol on the vehicle image: parking
The status of the parking space search and
operation active. The system takes
control of the steering.
possible parking spaces are shown on the
control display, see page 217.
▷ The parking space search is active whenever
the vehicle is driving forwards at low speed,
even if the system is deactivated. If the sys‐
tem is deactivated, the displays on the Con‐
trol Display are shown grey.
3. To confirm the suggested parking space for
the parking operation: switch on the turn indi‐
cator on the corresponding side.
Confirm the prompt to start parking on the
Control Display.
The system takes control of the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the control display.
Manual transmission:
Acoustic signals
Switching the acoustic signal for
suitable parking spaces on/off
Via iDrive:
To achieve an optimum parking position, wait
for the automatic steering process after
changing gear at standstill.
1. "My Vehicle"
Steptronic transmission:
2. "Vehicle settings"
When parking is complete, selector lever po‐
sition P is engaged.
3. "Parking"
4. "Park Assist"
Completion of parking is indicated on the
Control Display.
5. "Sound if parking space detected"
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
5. Adjust the parking position yourself if neces‐
sary.
Park Distance Control PDC acoustic
signals
In an automatic parking operation, Park Distance
Control does not emit an intermittent sound.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel Park Assistant at any time:
▷
Press the Park Assistant button.
A continuous tone sounds if the distance to a
detected object is less than approximately
20 cm, 8 in.
▷
"Park Assist": select the symbol on the
Control Display.
Cancelling automatically
Parking with Park Assistant
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
Driving into a parking space
1. Switch on and activate Park Assistant.
▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers
the vehicle.
For this, engage reverse gear or press the
Park Assist button and activate the system on
the control display if necessary.
▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces, if
necessary.
Park Assist is activated.
▷ If it encounters objects that are difficult to ne‐
gotiate, for example kerbs.
2. Drive forwards past the line of parked vehi‐
cles at a speed up to approximately 35 km/h,
22 mph and at a distance of maximum 1.5 m,
5 ft.
▷ If objects appear suddenly.
▷ If Park Distance Control PDC shows gaps
that are too small.
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▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐
General
tempts or the parking time is exceeded.
Manual transmission
▷ If other functions are selected on the Control
Display.
Park Assist calculates the optimum line to take
when driving out of the space and takes over the
steering during the manoeuvre until the driver
can drive out of the space without any further
steering movements.
Manual transmission:
▷ When selecting gear, which does not corre‐
spond to the information on the Control Dis‐
play.
▷ At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,
6 mph.
Steptronic transmission
The Park Assistant calculates the optimum line
to take when driving out of the space and takes
over the following functions during the manoeu‐
vre:
▷ If the turn indicator opposite to the desired
parking side is switched on.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ With the tailgate open.
▷ When doors are open.
▷ If the parking brake is applied.
▷ When accelerating.
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The vehicle manoeuvres automatically until it is
in a position where the driver can drive out of the
space without any further steering movements.
▷ If the brake pedal remains pressed for a rela‐
tively long period when the vehicle is station‐
ary.
Operating requirements
▷ When the driver's seat belt is unfastened.
A Check Control message is shown.
▷ The vehicle has been parked manually and
objects are detected in front of and behind
the vehicle. The distance to a detected kerb
is at least 15 cm, approx. 6 in.
Resuming
You can continue a cancelled parking operation if
applicable.
▷ The vehicle has been parked using the Park
Assistant and an object is detected in front of
the vehicle.
To do this, reactivate Park Assistant, see
page 217, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
▷ The parking space is at least 0.8 m, 2.6 ft lon‐
ger than the vehicle.
▷ The vehicle has been reverse-bay parked.
Switching off
The system can be switched off manually:
Leaving a parking space
Press the Park Assistant button.
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Manual gearbox: press the Park Assistant
button while the vehicle is stationary to
switch on the Park Assistant.
Leaving a parking space with
Park Assist
Steptronic transmission:
When the vehicle is stationary, press the Park
Assistant button or engage reverse gear to
switch on the Park Assistant.
Principle
The system makes it easier to leave parallel park‐
ing spaces.
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3. Tilt the Controller to the right as applicable
and activate the Park Assistant on the Control
▷ In angled parking spaces.
Display:
"Park Assist"
Functional limitations
4. To confirm the suggested parking space for
the parking operation: switch on the turn indi‐
cator on the corresponding side.
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example gravel
roads.
Confirm the prompt to start parking on the
Control Display.
▷ On slippery surfaces.
5. Manual transmission:
▷ On steep upward or downward gradients.
Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play. The system takes over the steering
when manoeuvring in the parking space. A
message is displayed at the end of the ma‐
noeuvre.
▷ If leaves have collected or snow has drifted or
been piled up in the parking space.
▷ If the spare wheel has been fitted.
▷ If there is a change in a measured parking
space.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ If there are ditches or sudden drops, for ex‐
ample a quayside.
The system takes over the manoeuvre. A
message is displayed at the end of the ma‐
noeuvre.
Limits of the ultrasound
measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐
ing the following:
6. Make sure that it is safe to leave the parking
space in the current traffic conditions and
drive off as usual.
The Park Assistant is switched off automati‐
cally.
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
System limits
Safety note
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
WARNING
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
No parking assistance
Park Assistant does not provide assistance in the
following situations:
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐
faces.
▷ When towing a trailer.
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▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
trol PDC, see page 207, and Park Assist, see
example fences.
page 215.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ Small and low objects such as boxes.
▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane.
▷ Soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam.
▷ Plants or shrubs.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
▷ The system does not take into account loads
projecting beyond the outline of the vehicle.
▷ In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐
ted that are not suitable or suitable parking
spaces may not be detected.
WARNING
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver
assistance system could cause damage if its
sensors are obstructed. There is a risk of acci‐
dent or material damage. Do not use the driver
assistance system during trailer operation or
when using the trailer tow hitch, for example
with a bicycle carrier.
Park Assistant has failed. Have the system
checked by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
The Safety Information for the Park Distance
Control PDC, see page 207, and Park Assist, see
page 215, also applies.
Reversing assistant
Principle
The system supports the driver when reversing,
for example when driving out of tight or blind
parking spaces or narrow roads.
Operating requirements
▷ To save the stretch of road, drive forwards
without interruption.
The vehicle saves the driving movements for the
last stretch of road. The vehicle can reverse
along this saved stretch with automated steering.
▷ A maximum of 50 metres/ 55 yards can be
saved.
▷ To save the stretch of road, do not drive
faster than 36 km/h/ 22 mph.
The system takes over the steering when revers‐
ing along the saved stretch.
▷ The stretch of road that is to be reversed
along must be at least 30 cm/12 in wider than
the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for operating the accel‐
erator pedal and the brake.
General
The reversing assistant uses the control func‐
tions and the sensors of the Park Distance Con‐
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Reversing with automated
steering
1. When the vehicle is stationary and the drive-
ready state is switched on, engage reverse
gear or press the Park Assistant button.
System limits
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you
suddenly encounter an obstacle, stop imme‐
diately and take over control of the vehicle.
▷ The maximum speed when reversing is limi‐
ted to approximately 9 km/h/ 6 mph.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3. "Reversing Assistant"
Manual transmission: if the maximum speed
is exceeded, a warning is issued and the
function may be cancelled.
The system takes over the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
as applicable.
▷ The system limits for Park Assist and the
Park Distance Control PDC also apply.
5. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off using the accelerator pedal
and brake.
Crossing traffic warning
When reversing, pay attention to the vehicle
surroundings and observe the Park Distance
Control PDC information. Brake if necessary.
Principle
At blind exits or when leaving bay parking
spaces, the system detects other road users ap‐
proaching from the side earlier than is possible
from the driver's seat.
6. Stop when you reach normal road traffic at
the latest and take over control of the vehicle,
for example by engaging a forward gear.
At the end of the saved stretch of road, a sig‐
nal sounds and a message appears prompt‐
ing you to take over control of the vehicle.
General
Cancelling the system
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers
the vehicle.
▷ When a forward gear is engaged.
▷ When drive control systems or Driver Assis‐
tance Systems are activated or intervening.
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
▷ If the vehicle is stationary for several minutes.
The system indicates when other road users are
approaching.
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐
ing angle.
▷ When the display on the Control Display is
hidden by messages, for example due to in‐
coming calls.
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Safety note
Switching on/off
Activating/deactivating the system
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
1.
2. Tilt the Controller to the left.
3. "Settings"
Press the Park Assistant button.
4. "Cross-traffic alert"
5. "Activate function"
Automatic activation
Overview
If the system was activated on the control dis‐
play, it is switched on automatically as soon as
Park Distance Control PDC is active and a gear is
engaged.
Button in the vehicle
The system is switched on at the rear when re‐
verse gear is engaged.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically in the
following situations:
▷ If walking speed is exceeded.
▷ When Park Assistant is actively parking the
vehicle.
Park Assistant button
Radar sensors
Warning
General
The Control Display shows the corresponding
image, an acoustic signal sounds, if necessary,
and the light in the exterior mirror flashes.
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
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▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
Light in the exterior mirror
for example by stickers.
▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for
example due to garage walls, hedges or
mounds of snow.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
▷ If crossing objects are moving very slowly.
▷ If there are other objects in the field of view of
the sensors that conceal the crossing traffic.
If the trailer socket is being used, for example
when operating with a trailer or a bicycle carrier,
crossing traffic warning is not available for the
area behind the vehicle.
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if other ve‐
hicles are detected by the rear sensors when the
vehicle is reversing.
Display in the Park Distance Control
PDC view
In the Park Distance Control PDC view, the rele‐
vant boundary area flashes red if the sensors de‐
tect vehicles.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual display, a warning signal
sounds when your own vehicle is moving in the
corresponding direction.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling very
fast.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
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CONTROLS
Driving comfort
Vehicle equipment
Performance Control
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Performance Control increases the agility of the
vehicle.
Individual wheels are braked to increase agility
for a sporty driving style.
Suspension components
The suspension components have been opti‐
mised for the vehicle and its area of use, thus en‐
suring the best possible driving experience.
Adaptive suspension
Principle
The system enables the suspension set-up to be
changed.
Programs
It provides different programs.
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Experience Control, see page 141.
SPORT
A consistently sporty shock absorber set-up for
greater agility when driving.
COMFORT/ECO PRO
Balanced shock absorber set-up for greater
comfort.
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Air conditioning
Vehicle equipment
Automatic air conditioning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Climate functions
Button
Function
▷ Emissions-tested interior.
▷ Microfilter.
Temperature, see page 227.
▷ Air-conditioning system for regulating tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Air-conditioning mode, see
page 227.
Depending on the equipment:
▷ Microfilter/activated carbon filter.
▷ Automatic air recirculation control AUC.
▷ Independent ventilation.
Maximum cooling, see
page 227.
AUTO programme, see
page 228.
Recirculated-air mode, see
page 228.
Switch off, see page 227.
Air distribution, manual, see
page 228.
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation, see
page 229.
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Cooling function
Principle
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
Button
Function
Rear window heating, see
page 229.
Seat heating, see page 108.
The interior can only be cooled when drive-ready
state is switched on.
Air flow, manual, see page 228.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Switching on
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and the side windows may mist over for a
short time when the drive-ready state has been
switched on.
▷ Switch off.
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Lower side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Switching off
Press the button until the control illumi‐
nates.
Maximum cooling effect
Principle
When drive-ready state is switched on, the sys‐
tem is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
Temperature
Principle
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
General
The function is available at an outside tempera‐
ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Adjusting
Press the upper or lower side of the
button to set the desired temperature.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to ad‐
just to the set temperature.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active.
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Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
AUTO programme
Principle
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 229.
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
It does this by automatically regulating the air
flow, air distribution and temperature depending
on the interior temperature and the selected
temperature setting.
To adjust the air flow manually
Principle
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
General
To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO programme.
Depending on the selected temperature and ex‐
ternal influences, the air is directed towards the
windscreen, the side windows the upper body
and into the footwell.
Operation
Press upper or lower side of button: re‐
duce or increase air flow.
The cooling function, see page 227, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO programme.
The selected air flow is shown on the display for
automatic air conditioning.
The AUTO programme is automatically switched
off when the air distribution is set manually.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of
the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐
essary.
Recirculated-air mode
Principle
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air in‐
side the vehicle is then recirculated.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
Press the button.
Operation
The LED is illuminated when the recir‐
culated-air mode is switched on. The outside air
supply is permanently shut off.
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off after a given time depending on the ambient
conditions, to avoid condensation.
▷ Windows and footwell.
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▷ Windows.
Microfilter
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body area.
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
Have this filter replaced during maintenance, see
page 319, of the vehicle.
The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play for automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, remove it, see
page 229.
Automatic air conditioning
with extended functionality
Defrosting the windscreen and
removing condensation
Overview
Principle
Buttons in the vehicle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flow can be adjusted manually when the
system is switched on.
If there is condensation on the window,
press the button or switch on the cool‐
ing function. Ensure that air can flow towards the
windscreen.
Climate functions
Button
Function
Temperature, see page 230.
Rear window heating
Recirculated-air mode, see
page 232.
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
Maximum cooling, see
page 231.
The function is available when the engine is run‐
ning.
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
AUTO programme, see
page 231.
Press and hold the button for more than 3 sec‐
onds for continuous activation. Press the button
again to deactivate.
Switch off, see page 230.
Air flow, manual, see page 232.
The rear window heating can only be activated
continuously at an outside temperature below
approximately 5 ℃/41 ℉.
AUTO programme intensity, see
page 231.
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Button
▷ Lower side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
Function
Air distribution, manual, see
page 232.
Switching off
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation, see
page 233.
Press the button.
Temperature
Principle
Rear window heating, see
page 233.
Seat heating, see page 108.
The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set
temperature as quickly as possible, using maxi‐
mum cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Air-conditioning mode, see
page 230.
To call up the air conditioning
menu, see page 230.
Adjusting
For the following settings, for ex‐
ample: upper body temperature
adjustment, independent venti‐
lation, cooling function.
Press the upper or lower side of the
button to set the desired temperature.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning may not have sufficient time to ad‐
just to the set temperature.
Calling up the air conditioning
menu
Press the button.
Cooling function
Principle
The air conditioning menu is displayed.
Air conditioning functions such as the following
are available via the Climate menu:
Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated
again depending on the temperature setting.
▷ Heating/ventilation.
▷ Air quality.
The interior can only be cooled when drive-ready
state is switched on.
▷ Independent ventilation.
Switching on/off
It is possible to make individual settings for some
air conditioning functions; for example, switching
on/off, setting the intensity.
Press the button.
The air conditioning menu is displayed.
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
1. "My Vehicle"
Switching on
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "Climate control"
Press any button, with the following exceptions:
▷ Menu/air conditioning mode.
▷ Rear window heating.
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Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and the side windows may mist over for a
short time when the drive-ready state has been
switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity of the AUTO program and external influen‐
ces, the air is directed towards the windscreen,
the side windows, the upper body and into the
footwell.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect
Principle
The cooling function, see page 230, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO program.
Point the side nozzles at the side windows.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the sys‐
tem is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gramme so that window condensation is avoided
as much as possible.
The AUTO programme is automatically switched
off when the air distribution is set manually.
General
The function is available at an outside tempera‐
ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Intensity
With the AUTO programme switched on, the in‐
tensity can be adjusted. This changes the auto‐
matic control for the air flow.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Press top or bottom side of button: re‐
duce or increase intensity.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active on the driver side.
Automatic air recirculation
control AUC
AUTO programme
Principle
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
Principle
Automatic air recirculation control AUC detects
pollutants in the outside air. The supply of out‐
side air is shut off and the interior air is recircula‐
ted.
The air flow, air distribution and temperature are
regulated automatically depending on the interior
temperature, the selected temperature setting
and the selected intensity setting.
General
When the system is activated, a sensor detects
pollutants in the outside air and controls shut-off
automatically.
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CONTROLS
When the system is deactivated, outside air
flows into the interior continuously.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Principle
The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐
ually.
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
General
To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO programme.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Operation
3. "Climate comfort"
Press upper or lower side of button: re‐
duce or increase air flow.
4. If necessary, "Air quality"
5. "Automatic air recirculation"
The selected air flow is shown on the display for
automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 233.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of
the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐
essary.
Recirculated-air mode
Principle
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air in‐
side the vehicle is then recirculated.
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
Operation
Press the button:
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
The LED is illuminated when recircula‐
ted-air mode is switched on. The outside air sup‐
ply is shut off.
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
When recirculated-air mode is switched off, fresh
air is directed into the vehicle's interior.
Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐
sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases
condensation on the windows.
▷ Windows and footwell.
▷ Windows: only on the driver's side.
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body area.
The recirculated-air mode automatically switches
off after a given time depending on the ambient
conditions, to avoid condensation.
The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play for automatic air conditioning.
If there is condensation, shut down recirculated-
air mode or remove the condensation, see
page 233.
If there is condensation, remove it, see
page 233.
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The function is available when the engine is run‐
ning.
SYNC program
Principle
The following setting on the driver's side can be
transferred to the front passenger's side:
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a while.
Press and hold the button for more than 3 sec‐
onds for continuous activation. Press the button
again to deactivate.
Temperature.
The rear window heating can only be activated
continuously at an outside temperature below
approximately 5 ℃/41 ℉.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "SYNC"
Microfilter/activated carbon filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
The activated carbon filter also removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air entering the vehi‐
cle.
The programme is automatically switched off if
the settings are changed on the front passenger
side.
Have this combined filter replaced during vehicle
when the vehicle is serviced, see page 319.
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
Ventilation
Principle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Principle
The direction of the various air flows can be set
individually.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Setting the ventilation
General
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The direction of the air flows can be set for direct
or indirect ventilation.
The air flow can be adjusted manually when the
system is switched on.
Open the side nozzles and position them in a
way that ensures effective climate control.
If there is condensation, press the but‐
ton or switch on the cooling function to
use the condensation sensor. Ensure that air can
flow towards the windscreen.
Direct ventilation
Align the air flow directly onto the vehicle occu‐
pants. The air flow provides noticeable heating or
cooling depending on the set temperature.
Rear window heating
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
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Indirect ventilation
Independent ventilation
Do not align the air flow directly onto the vehicle
occupants. The vehicle interior is cooled or
heated indirectly depending on the set tempera‐
ture.
Principle
The independent ventilation allows the tempera‐
ture of the interior to be adjusted before the jour‐
ney starts. Depending on the set temperature
and ambient temperature, the interior is ventila‐
ted or heated using any available residual heat
from the engine.
Ventilation at front
Overview
General
The system can be switched on and off directly
or for a preselected departure time.
The switch-on time is calculated based on the
outside temperature. The system will switch on
in good time before the preselected departure
time.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
rows 1.
Operating requirements
▷ Vehicle is in rest or standby state and not in
drive-ready state.
▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and
closing the side nozzles, arrows 2.
▷ Battery must be sufficiently charged.
When activated, the independent ventilation
uses power from the vehicle battery. As a re‐
sult, the maximum operating time is restricted
to protect the battery. After the engine is
started or after driving a short distance, the
system will be available again.
Ventilation in the rear, centre
▷ Ensure that the date and time are set cor‐
rectly in the vehicle.
▷ Open the vents to allow the air to enter the
passenger compartment.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
rows 1.
Switching on/off directly
General
The system can be switched on or off in various
ways.
▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and
closing the side nozzles, arrow 2.
The system switches off automatically after a
while. It continues to run for a short time after it
has been switched off.
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The system is switched on in good time be‐
fore the set departure time on the required
days of the week.
Using the button
General
Preselection of departure time is done in two
stages:
If the vehicle is in standby state, the independent
ventilation can be switched on or off via the but‐
tons of the automatic air conditioning.
▷ Set the departure times.
▷ Activate the departure time.
Switching on
At least 10 minutes should pass between adjust‐
ing/activating the departure time and the sched‐
uled departure time, so the climate control has
enough time to work.
Press any button, except:
▷ Rear window heating.
▷ Switch off.
▷ Seat heating.
Setting the departure time
Switching off
Via iDrive
The system switches off after leaving and lock‐
ing the vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Press the button.
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
5. Select the required departure time.
6. Set the departure time.
7. Select the day of the week if necessary.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
5. "Activate now"
Activating the departure time
Operating requirements
If a departure time is to control when the inde‐
pendent ventilation is switched on, the relevant
departure time must be activated first.
Display
symbol on the automatic air conditioning sig‐
nals that the system is switched on.
Via iDrive
Departure time
Principle
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate comfort"
4. "Auxiliary ventilation"
5. "For departure time"
6. Activate the required departure time.
To ensure a pleasant interior temperature in the
vehicle at the start of the journey, it is possible to
set different departure times.
▷ One-off departure time: the time can be set.
System is switched on once.
Display
▷ Departure time with day of the week: the time
and day of the week can be set.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
signals that a departure time has been activated.
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Interior equipment
Vehicle equipment
Ashtrays
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Front centre console
Opening
Sun visor
The ashtray is located in one of the cup holders.
Fold the cover of the ashtray upwards.
Glare protection
Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.
Emptying
Protection from glare at the side
Folding out
1. Fold down the sun visor.
2. Unhook the sun visor from its holder and
pivot it sideways to the side window.
Folding up
To close the sun visor, proceed in reverse order.
With the cover closed, pull the ashtray out of the
cup holder.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located behind a cover in the
sun visor. The mirror light switches on when the
cover is opened.
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CONTROLS
Lighter
Sockets
Safety notes
Principle
The cigarette lighter attachment can be used as
a socket for electrical devices when standby
state or drive-ready state is switched on.
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the lighter can cause burns. Flamma‐
ble materials can catch fire if the lighter is drop‐
ped or is held against objects. There is a risk of
fire and injury. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. Take hold of the lighter by its handle. En‐
sure that children do not use the lighter.
General
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert an
incompatible plug.
Safety notes
NOTE
If metallic objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of material
damage. After using the socket, re-fit the
lighter or socket cover.
WARNING
Devices and cables, for example portable navi‐
gation devices, that are located in the deploy‐
ment range of the airbags may impede airbag
deployment or be thrown around the vehicle in‐
terior when the airbag is deployed. There is a
risk of injury. Make sure that devices and cables
are not in the deployment range of the airbags.
Front centre console
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery may
operate with high voltages and high currents
which can overload or damage the 12-volt on-
board network. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. Only connect battery chargers for the ve‐
hicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the
engine compartment.
The lighter is located between the cupholders.
Operation
Press in the lighter.
NOTE
The lighter can be removed when
it pops back out.
If metallic objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of material
damage. After using the socket, re-fit the
lighter or socket cover.
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Front centre console
In the centre armrest
The socket is located between the cupholders.
Pull off the cover.
There is a USB port in the centre armrest.
Properties:
▷ USB port type C.
Inside the luggage compartment
▷ For charging mobile devices.
▷ Charging current: max. 3 A.
In the front centre console
NOTE
Objects in the storage compartment, for exam‐
ple large USB connectors, can block or damage
the cover on opening and closing. There is a
risk of material damage. When opening and
closing, make sure that the area of movement
of the cover is kept clear.
There is a socket on the right side of the luggage
compartment. Open the cap.
USB port
General
Please comply with the notes on connecting mo‐
bile devices to the USB port in the chapter on
USB connections, see page 62.
There is a USB port in the centre console.
Properties:
▷ USB port type A.
▷ For charging mobile devices and transferring
data.
▷ Charge current: maximum 1.5 A.
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rupted. Observe the relevant information in the
operating instructions for the mobile telephone.
In the rear centre console
If the vehicle is equipped with a charge indi‐
cator, the Control Display shows whether a Qi-
compatible mobile telephone is being charged.
Safety notes
WARNING
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the
wireless charging dock, any metal objects loca‐
ted between the device and the dock can be‐
come very hot. If storage media or electronic
cards, for example smart cards, cards with
magnetic strips or cards for transmitting sig‐
nals, are placed between the device and the
dock, this may impair card function. There is a
risk of injury and material damage. When charg‐
ing mobile devices, make sure there are no ob‐
jects between the device and the dock.
There are two USB ports in the rear centre con‐
sole.
Properties:
▷ USB port type C.
▷ For charging mobile devices.
▷ Charging current: max. 3 A per port.
Wireless charging dock
Principle
The wireless charging dock permits the following
functions to be performed wirelessly:
NOTE
The dock is designed for mobile telephones up
to a certain size. Using excessive force when
inserting the mobile telephone may damage
the dock or the mobile telephone. There is a
risk of material damage. Observe the maximum
dimensions for the mobile telephone. Do not
force the mobile telephone into the dock.
▷ Charging of Qi-compatible mobile phones or
other mobile devices which support the Qi
standard.
▷ Connection of the mobile telephone to the
external aerial.
This ensures better network reception and a
consistent reproduction quality, depending
on the country.
Overview
Tray in the centre console:
General
When inserting the mobile telephone, make sure
there are no objects between it and the wireless
charging dock.
During charging, the surface of the dock and the
mobile telephone can become hot. At higher
temperatures, the charging current through the
mobile telephone may be reduced; in exceptional
cases, the charging process is temporarily inter‐
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Removing: pull the mobile telephone out behind
the holding clip.
Removing the holding clip
The holding clip can be removed, for example to
clean or to take out objects placed in the dock by
mistake.
1
2
Holding clip
Storage area
Operating requirements
▷ The mobile telephone must support and be
compatible with the required Qi standard.
If the mobile telephone does not support the
Qi standard, the mobile telephone can be
charged using a special Qi-compatible charg‐
ing pad.
Press and hold the release buttons, arrows 1, si‐
multaneously and pull off the holding clip, ar‐
row 2.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
Forgotten phone warning
General
If the vehicle is equipped with the forgotten
phone warning function, a warning can be output
if a mobile telephone with Qi capability has been
left in the wireless charging dock when exiting
the vehicle.
▷ Note the maximum dimensions of the mobile
telephone.
▷ Only use protective sleeves and covers up to
a maximum thickness of 2 mm, 0.07 in. Oth‐
erwise, charging function may be impaired.
▷ The mobile telephone to be charged is loca‐
ted in the middle of the dock and has been
pushed as far back behind the holding clip as
possible.
The forgotten phone warning is shown in the in‐
strument cluster.
Operation
Activating
Via iDrive:
Inserting/removing the mobile
telephone
1. "My Vehicle"
The maximum size for the mobile telephone in‐
cluding case or protective sleeve is approxi‐
mately 154.5 x 80 x 12 mm, 6.06 x 3.1 x 0.47 in.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Wireless charging tray"
4. "Forgotten mobile device alert"
Inserting: place the mobile telephone in the cen‐
tre of the dock with the display facing upwards
and push it down behind the holding clip as far
as it will go.
System limits
If the mobile phone or the vehicle interior is ex‐
posed to excessively high temperatures, the
charging functions of the mobile telephone
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might be restricted and functions might no lon‐
ger work.
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Storage compartments
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, see
page 243.
Vehicle equipment
▷ Pockets in the doors, see page 243.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
▷ Storage compartment under the centre arm‐
rest, see page 243.
▷ Storage compartment in the rear of the cen‐
tre console, see page 243.
▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Front passenger's side
Safety note
Safety notes
WARNING
WARNING
Loose objects or devices connected by a cable
to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,
may be thrown around the interior during the
journey, for example in the event of an accident
or when braking or carrying out an evasive ma‐
noeuvre. There is a risk of injury. Ensure that
loose objects or devices connected by cable to
the vehicle are secured in place in the interior.
The glove compartment protrudes into the in‐
terior when it is open. Objects in the glove
compartment may be thrown around the inte‐
rior during the journey, for example in the event
of an accident or when braking or taking eva‐
sive action. There is a risk of injury. Immediately
close the glove compartment after using it.
Opening
NOTE
Anti-slip mats can damage the instrument
panel. There is a risk of material damage. Do
not use anti-slip mats.
Storage facilities
The following storage facilities are located in the
interior:
Pull the handle.
The lighting in the glove compartment comes
on.
▷ Glove compartment on the passenger side,
see page 242.
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Closing
Safety note
Shut the lid.
WARNING
Driver's side
Safety note
Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or
glasses, may get broken in the event of an acci‐
dent or when braking or taking evasive action.
Shards may scatter throughout the interior.
There is a risk of injury or material damage. Do
not use breakable objects during a journey.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
WARNING
The glove compartment protrudes into the in‐
terior when it is open. Objects in the glove
compartment may be thrown around the inte‐
rior during the journey, for example in the event
of an accident or when braking or taking eva‐
sive action. There is a risk of injury. Immediately
close the glove compartment after using it.
Storage compartment in
the front centre console
There is a storage compartment in the centre
console.
Opening
Storage compartment in
the rear of the centre
console
There is a storage compartment at the rear of
the centre console.
Pull the handle.
Centre armrest
Closing
Shut the lid.
Front
General
Pockets in the doors
There is a storage compartment under the cen‐
tre armrest between the seats.
General
There are storage compartments in the doors.
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Opening
Front
Press the button.
There are two cup holders in the centre console.
Closing
Push the cover down until it engages.
Rear
Safety note
Cup holders
Safety note
WARNING
NOTE
If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest
cannot be folded back. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Push back the covers before fold‐
ing up the centre armrest.
Unsuitable containers placed in the cupholders
may damage the cupholders or be flung into
the interior, for example in the event of an acci‐
dent or when braking or carrying out evasive
manoeuvres. Spilt liquids can distract the driver
from the road and lead to an accident. Hot bev‐
erages may damage the cup holders or cause
scalding. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Do not force objects into the cup
holder. Use lightweight, sealable and shatter‐
proof containers. Do not transport hot drinks.
Opening and closing
Opening
1. Pull centre armrest forward with the loop.
2. To open the cupholder, press the button, ar‐
row.
Closing
Push both covers back in one after the other and
fold back the centre armrest.
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Coat hooks
General
The coat hooks are located on the grab handles
in the rear.
Safety notes
WARNING
Items of clothing on the coat hooks can impair
visibility when driving. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Hang items of clothing from the coat
hooks so that they do not obstruct visibility
when driving.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present a
danger, for example if objects are thrown
around as a result of braking or evasive action.
There is a risk of injury and material damage.
Only hang lightweight objects, for example
items of clothing, on the coat hooks.
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Luggage compartment
Vehicle equipment
WARNING
Loose objects or devices connected by a cable
to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,
may be thrown around the interior during the
journey, for example in the event of an accident
or when braking or carrying out an evasive ma‐
noeuvre. There is a risk of injury. Ensure that
loose objects or devices connected by cable to
the vehicle are secured in place in the interior.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
WARNING
Incorrectly stowed objects may slip or be
thrown into the interior, for example in the
event of an accident or when braking or carry‐
ing out an evasive manoeuvre. Vehicle occu‐
pants could be struck and injured. There is a
risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and the
load correctly.
Loads
Safety notes
WARNING
A high gross vehicle weight can make the tyres
overheat, causing internal damage and a sud‐
den loss of tyre inflation pressure. Handling
characteristics may be adversely affected, for
example reduced directional stability, longer
stopping distance and altered steering charac‐
teristics. There is a risk of accident. Please
comply with the permitted load index of the
tyre, and do not exceed the permitted gross ve‐
hicle weight.
NOTE
Liquids in the luggage compartment may cause
damage. There is a risk of material damage.
Ensure that no liquids leak out into the luggage
compartment.
Stowing and securing loads in
the vehicle
▷ Wrap protective material around any sharp
corners and edges on the load.
WARNING
If the permitted total weight and the permitted
axle loads are exceeded, the operational safety
of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed. There is
a risk of accident. Do not exceed the permitted
total weight and permitted axle loads.
▷ Heavy loads: stow as far forward and as low
down as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear backrests.
▷ Very heavy loads: stow as far forward as pos‐
sible, low down and directly behind the rear
seat backrests. If there are no passengers on
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the back seat, insert both outer seat belts into
the respective opposite buckles.
Storage compartments in
the luggage compartment
▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large
load is to be stowed.
Bag holders
General
▷ Do not stack load items above the upper
edge of the backrests.
▷ Use the luggage net, see page 252, to pro‐
tect the vehicle's occupants. Make sure that
objects cannot penetrate the luggage net.
▷ Small and lightweight loads: secure with re‐
taining straps, a luggage net or other suitable
straps.
▷ Large and heavy loads: secure with lashing
straps.
There is a bag holder on the left and right side in
the luggage compartment.
Lashing eyes in the
luggage compartment
Safety note
General
Load-securing equipment, for example lashing
straps, tensioning straps or luggage nets, must
be secured to the lashing eyes in the boot.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the bag holders can present a
danger, for example if objects are flung around
in the event of braking and evasive manoeu‐
vres. There is a risk of injury and material dam‐
age. Only hang light objects, for example shop‐
ping bags, on the bag holders. Only transport
heavy luggage in the luggage compartment if
suitably secured.
Lashing eyes
Tensioning strap
There is a tensioning strap on the left-hand trim
panel for securing small objects.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there will
be a number of lashing eyes in the luggage com‐
partment.
Net
Smaller objects can be stowed in the net on the
right-hand side.
Four lashing eyes are located in the luggage
compartment for securing loads.
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Side storage compartment, left
General
There is a storage compartment on the left side
of the luggage compartment.
Safety notes
WARNING
Risk of entrapment when folding down the rear
backrest. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Before folding down, make sure that
the area of movement of the rear backrest and
the head restraint is kept clear.
Opening
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo may be flung into the interior, for example
in the event of an accident or during braking or
evasive manoeuvres. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after it has been folded back.
Pull the cover.
Extending the luggage
compartment
WARNING
If the seat is not adjusted properly or the child
seat has been installed incorrectly, the child re‐
straint system may have limited stability or may
not be stable at all. There is a risk of injury or
even death. Make sure that the child restraint
system rests firmly against the backrest. Wher‐
ever possible, adapt the backrest angle of all
the relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats
correctly. Make sure that the seats and their
backrests are correctly engaged or locked. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints, or remove them.
Principle
Depending on the equipment fitted, the luggage
compartment can be enlarged as follows:
▷ The rear backrests can be folded down.
▷ The rear backrests can be placed in the
cargo position to achieve an upright loading
position.
General
The rear backrest is split 60–40. The left-hand
rear backrest is connected to the middle part.
WARNING
With load-through system: the rear backrest is
separated in the ratio 40–20–40. The side rear
backrests and the middle part can be folded
down individually.
Once the rear backrest has been folded down,
the locking bracket protrudes into the interior.
There is a risk of material damage. When the
rear seat backrest is folded down, watch out for
the protruding locking bracket and keep this
area clear.
The rear backrests can be folded down from the
rear.
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2. Press the button and pull the middle part for‐
wards.
NOTE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. When folding down, make sure
that the area of movement of the rear backrest
including head restraint is kept clear.
Folding the rear backrest down
from the rear
1. If necessary, remove the corresponding head
restraint.
Cargo position
Principle
2. Grip the recess and pull the rear backrest for‐
wards.
The rear backrest can be placed in an upright
loading position.
Adjusting
1. Release rear backrest and fold forwards.
2. Fold up the wire spring clip to the limit posi‐
tion.
Folding back the rear backrest
Fold the rear seat backrest back into seat posi‐
tion and engage. Ensure that the seat belt is not
jammed. The red mark behind the recess disap‐
pears completely.
Folding down the middle part
3. Folding back the rear backrest and engage.
1. Fold down the middle head restraint.
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2. Slightly lift the cover, arrow 1, and pull back‐
ward from the holders, arrows 2.
Luggage compartment
cover
Safety notes
WARNING
Loose objects or devices connected by a cable
to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones,
may be thrown around the interior during the
journey, for example in the event of an accident
or when braking or carrying out an evasive ma‐
noeuvre. There is a risk of injury. Ensure that
loose objects or devices connected by cable to
the vehicle are secured in place in the interior.
Attaching
To insert, proceed in reverse order. The luggage
compartment cover must audibly click into each
of the brackets.
Stowing away
WARNING
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the boot
cover can be stowed under the luggage com‐
partment floor.
If the boot cover is not inserted correctly, it may
be thrown around the interior during the jour‐
ney, for example in the event of an accident or
during braking or evasive manoeuvres. There is
a risk of injury and material damage. Make sure
that the luggage compartment cover is en‐
gaged securely in the brackets.
The boot cover can be stowed under the lug‐
gage compartment floor.
1. Fold up the luggage compartment floor, see
page 251.
2. Place the luggage compartment cover in the
storage compartment.
NOTE
The boot cover may be damaged when closing
the luggage compartment floor. There is a risk
of material damage. When closing, make sure
that there is sufficient space between the lug‐
gage compartment floor and boot cover.
Removing
1. Unhook the retaining straps on the tailgate.
3. Close the luggage compartment floor.
Do not place any loads on the stowed luggage
compartment cover.
Do not stow the luggage compartment cover to‐
gether with the spare wheel or the trailer tow
hitch.
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2. Fold up luggage compartment floor. The
Variable luggage
maximum boot height is achieved.
compartment floor
Principle
The variable luggage compartment floor enables
the luggage compartment to be configured to
suit transport requirements.
General
Read the notes on securing loads, see page 246.
Removing luggage compartment
floor
Safety note
1. Raise the rear part of the luggage compart‐
ment floor slightly.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the variable luggage compart‐
ment floor may result in objects being flung
around in the event of braking or evasive ma‐
noeuvres. There is a risk of injury and material
damage.
2. Grip the luggage compartment floor on the
left and right.
3. Pull the luggage compartment floor to the left
and right repeatedly, arrows 1.
▷ Do not use the variable luggage compart‐
ment floor like a partition net to separate
the boot from the vehicle interior in terms
of a partition net.
▷ Only use the variable luggage compart‐
ment floor panel in the folded-up position
when the backrests are folded up and
locked.
▷ Fold down the variable luggage compart‐
ment floor panel before driving off.
4. Pull the luggage compartment floor back‐
wards out of the mounts, arrows 2.
▷ Always secure the load to prevent slip‐
ping, for example with tensioning or lash‐
ing straps and the lashing eyes.
Inserting the luggage
compartment floor
1. Position the luggage compartment floor,
which has been folded together, into the fix‐
tures at a flat angle.
Folded up position
1. Fold the rear part of the luggage compart‐
ment floor forwards.
2. Place the luggage compartment floor down.
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3. Push the luggage compartment floor for‐
wards until it audibly and detectably engages.
3. Insert both upper fastening pins of the lug‐
gage net into the holders as far as they will
go, arrow 1, and push forwards.
4. Attach the luggage net with the two lower
hooks into the respective upper lashing eyes
in the boot, arrows 2.
Luggage net
Safety note
WARNING
When the luggage net is no longer needed, re‐
verse the procedure.
With the rear backrest folded
down
Install the large luggage net behind the front
seats with the rear backrest folded down.
Injuries or damage can occur when the luggage
net rolls closed rapidly. There is a risk of injury
or material damage. Do not permit the luggage
net to roll rapidly closed.
1. Fold down rear backrests, see page 249.
2. Fold up cover caps up on the roof frame until
they engage.
With the rear backrest upright
Install the small luggage net behind the second
seat row with the rear backrest in upright posi‐
tion.
1. Remove the luggage compartment cover,
see page 250.
2. Fold open rear covers on the headliner.
3. Insert both upper fastening pins of the lug‐
gage compartment separating net into the
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